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|name=Battle of Installation 00 | |name=Battle of Installation 00 | ||
|image=[[File:H3 LesserArkConflict.png|400px]] | |image=[[File:H3 LesserArkConflict.png|400px]] | ||
|conflict=*[[Human-Covenant War]]{{Ref/Reuse| | |conflict=*[[Human-Covenant War]]{{Ref/Reuse|ark}} | ||
*[[Great Schism]]{{Ref/Reuse| | *[[Great Schism]]{{Ref/Reuse|ark}} | ||
|date= [[2552#December|December 11, 2552]]{{Ref/Site|Id=Fortitude|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/detail/a/bfe5038b-314a-4f17-a6be-f7613e0e3788|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Hero-Fortitude|D=9|M=5|Y=2012|local=Heroes Never Die#Hero-Fortitude}} | |date= [[2552#December|December 11, 2552]]{{Ref/Site|Id=Fortitude|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/detail/a/bfe5038b-314a-4f17-a6be-f7613e0e3788|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Hero-Fortitude|D=9|M=5|Y=2012|local=Heroes Never Die#Hero-Fortitude}} | ||
|place= [[Installation 00]], [[Intergalactic space]]{{Ref/Reuse| | |place= [[Installation 00]], [[Intergalactic space]]{{Ref/Reuse|ark}} | ||
|result= '''Decisive [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]/[[Fleet of Retribution|Sangheili]] victory''' | |result= '''Decisive [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]/[[Fleet of Retribution|Sangheili]] victory''' | ||
*End of the [[Human-Covenant War]]{{Ref/Reuse|cov}} | *End of the [[Human-Covenant War]]{{Ref/Reuse|cov}} | ||
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|commanders3=[[Gravemind]]† | |commanders3=[[Gravemind]]† | ||
|forces1=[[Fleet of Retribution]]/[[Seventh Fleet]] | |forces1=[[Fleet of Retribution]]/[[Seventh Fleet]] | ||
* | *Over 20 ships{{Ref/NoteReuse|fleetnumber}} | ||
**1 [[Sangheili]] [[battle group]]{{Ref/Note|Id=composition|See [[Fleet of Retribution#Notes|here]].}} | **1 [[Sangheili]] [[battle group]]{{Ref/Note|Id=composition|See [[Fleet of Retribution#Notes|here]].}} | ||
***1+ {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}{{Ref/Reuse|theark}} | ***1+ {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}{{Ref/Reuse|theark}} | ||
***9+ {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}}s{{Ref/Reuse|theark}} | ***9+ {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}}s{{Ref/Reuse|theark}} | ||
**[[Battle Group Victory]] | **[[Battle Group Victory]] | ||
*** | ***2+ {{Class|Charon|light frigate}}s{{Ref/Reuse|theark}}{{Ref/Note|Id=AegisFate|Text=While [[Bungie]]'s [https://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=Sandtrap_Postmortem Sandtrap postmortem] state that the ''[[Sandtrap]]'' (where the UNSC ''Aegis Fate'' stationed over the abandoned Jiralhanae base) took place on the "Waypoint" (which as later officially known as the Ark in ''Halo 3''), it is unknown if the map occurred during the Battle of Installation 00 but since it was originally intended by Bungie that the Ark would be [[Epilogue (Halo 3)|destroyed]] when [[Installation 08]] was prematurely activated as stated by [[Cortana]] in epilogue of ''Halo 3'', it is unlikely the map was intended to take place after the [[Raid on Installation 08]].}} | ||
*Many air vehicles | *Many air vehicles | ||
**Numerous [[GA-TL1 Longsword]] fighters{{Ref/Reuse|theark}} | **Numerous [[GA-TL1 Longsword]] fighters{{Ref/Reuse|theark}} | ||
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***[[D77H-TCI Pelican]]s{{Ref/Reuse|theark}} | ***[[D77H-TCI Pelican]]s{{Ref/Reuse|theark}} | ||
**Numerous [[AV-14 Hornet]]s{{Ref/Reuse|theark}} | **Numerous [[AV-14 Hornet]]s{{Ref/Reuse|theark}} | ||
**1+ [[D96-TCE Albatross]]{{Ref/NoteReuse|AegisFate}} | |||
**Many [[Seraph|T-31 Seraph]] fighters | **Many [[Seraph|T-31 Seraph]] fighters | ||
***{{Pattern|Kai|Seraph}}s{{Ref/Reuse|theark}} | ***{{Pattern|Kai|Seraph}}s{{Ref/Reuse|theark}} | ||
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**[[Forerunner automated turret|Automated turrets]]{{Ref/Reuse|theark}} | **[[Forerunner automated turret|Automated turrets]]{{Ref/Reuse|theark}} | ||
*[[Mendicant Bias]] | *[[Mendicant Bias]] | ||
|forces2=[[Truth's fleet]] | |forces2=[[Truth's fleet]]† | ||
* | *Over 60 [[Covenant starship|ships]]{{Ref/Note|Id=fleetnumber|Text=See [[Truth's fleet#Notes|Truth's fleet's Notes section]] regarding the size of Truth's fleet and the joint UNSC-Sangheili combined fleet, which could indicate that the latter was larger than seen in ''[[The Ark]]'' level's opening cutscene (which only show 10 Sangheili ships and one [[UNSC Forward Unto Dawn|single frigate]] for unknown reasons) over 20 ships and it is even possible that the combined fleet would comprise of 2 entire [[Fleet of Retribution|Sangheili]] and [[Battle Group Victory|UNSC]] [[battle group]]s, in case at least 16 Sangheili warships (as seen in the ''[[Heretic]]'' map during the chase for ''[[Indulgence of Conviction]]'') and at least 7 UNSC {{Class|Charon|light frigate}}s (as seen on ''[[Halo Mythos]]''), hence at least 23 allied ships and at least 69 Jiralhanae enemy ships for the Prophet of Truth's fleet assuming that Sangheili Major's report on the size of Truth's fleet is accurate.}} | ||
**1 [[Forerunner]] [[keyship]]{{Ref/Note|Although present during the Battle of Installation 00, it did not participate in the [[space warfare|space battle]] over [[Installation 00]] as it landed | **1 [[Forerunner]] [[keyship]]{{Ref/Note|Although present during the Battle of Installation 00, it did not participate in the [[space warfare|space battle]] over [[Installation 00]] as it landed on "[[Mahsko]]", a region of the Ark.}} | ||
** | **3+ {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}s{{Ref/Reuse|theark}} | ||
**1+ {{Pattern|Varric|heavy cruiser}}{{Ref/Generic|Id=loot5|Heading=[[Halo Legendary Crate]]|Subheading=[[Halo Legendary Crate/Data Drops|Data Drop #5]]|Detail=[[:File:LC 05 Doc1.jpg|Apollo Leader To CDR S. Palmer]]}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=envoy|Novel=Halo: Envoy}} | **1+ {{Pattern|Varric|heavy cruiser}}{{Ref/Generic|Id=loot5|Heading=[[Halo Legendary Crate]]|Subheading=[[Halo Legendary Crate/Data Drops|Data Drop #5]]|Detail=[[:File:LC 05 Doc1.jpg|Apollo Leader To CDR S. Palmer]]}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=envoy|Novel=Halo: Envoy}} | ||
** | **Over 54 [[Covenant cruiser|cruisers]]{{Ref/Level|Halo 3|[[Tsavo Highway]]}}{{Ref/Note|See [[Battle of Kenya#Notes|Battle of Kenya's Notes section]]}} | ||
*** | ***Multiple {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}}s{{Ref/Reuse|theark}} | ||
**1+ [[Covenant frigate|frigate]]{{Ref/Reuse|loot5}} | **1+ [[Covenant frigate|frigate]]{{Ref/Reuse|loot5}} | ||
*Many air vehicles | *Many air vehicles | ||
**Many [[Seraph|T-31 Seraph]] fighters | **Many [[Seraph|T-31 Seraph]] fighters | ||
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With support from his accompanying ODST squad and his [[SRS99D-S2 AM sniper rifle]], John-117 cleared out two Covenant camps of Jiralhanae, Unggoy, and Kig-Yar. At the second camp, they disrupted the Covenant's efforts to assemble a [[Skar'wa-pattern Mantis|Mantis]]. Emerging on the other side of the Forerunner structures, they linked up with Dubbo and other survivors seeking refuge from the downed Pelican, where a lance of Covenant searched for survivors. Dubbo informed John-117 of the potential landing zone for the ''Dawn''. Upon defeating the Covenant patrol at the Pelican, a pair of [[Qavardu Workshop Prowler|Prowlers]] arrived at the area, but their operators were eliminated by the UNSC. Salvaging both UNSC and Covenant vehicles, John-117 and his team advanced into the Covenant-occupied canyon. At this point, the Covenant have set up an attack force of infantry and {{Pattern|Rizsheda|Shade}}s at a nearby [[Forerunner]] wall, which was defended by [[Aggressor Sentinel]]s. John-117 and his team eliminated the Covenant attackers, and the Sentinels, recognizing the humans as [[Reclaimer]]s, withheld their attacks. [[Sergeant Major]] [[Avery Johnson]], onboard ''Kilo 023'', spotted a structure that was similar to the [[Cartographer]] of [[Installation 04]] on the other side of the wall, and Keyes set the structure as the objective.{{Ref/Reuse|theark}} | With support from his accompanying ODST squad and his [[SRS99D-S2 AM sniper rifle]], John-117 cleared out two Covenant camps of Jiralhanae, Unggoy, and Kig-Yar. At the second camp, they disrupted the Covenant's efforts to assemble a [[Skar'wa-pattern Mantis|Mantis]]. Emerging on the other side of the Forerunner structures, they linked up with Dubbo and other survivors seeking refuge from the downed Pelican, where a lance of Covenant searched for survivors. Dubbo informed John-117 of the potential landing zone for the ''Dawn''. Upon defeating the Covenant patrol at the Pelican, a pair of [[Qavardu Workshop Prowler|Prowlers]] arrived at the area, but their operators were eliminated by the UNSC. Salvaging both UNSC and Covenant vehicles, John-117 and his team advanced into the Covenant-occupied canyon. At this point, the Covenant have set up an attack force of infantry and {{Pattern|Rizsheda|Shade}}s at a nearby [[Forerunner]] wall, which was defended by [[Aggressor Sentinel]]s. John-117 and his team eliminated the Covenant attackers, and the Sentinels, recognizing the humans as [[Reclaimer]]s, withheld their attacks. [[Sergeant Major]] [[Avery Johnson]], onboard ''Kilo 023'', spotted a structure that was similar to the [[Cartographer]] of [[Installation 04]] on the other side of the wall, and Keyes set the structure as the objective.{{Ref/Reuse|theark}} | ||
The landing zone was occupied by Ghosts, a [[Zurdo-pattern Wraith|Wraith]], several [[ | The landing zone was occupied by Ghosts, a [[Zurdo-pattern Wraith|Wraith]], several [[deployable lookout tower]]s, Jiralhanae and Unggoy infantries, and two [[Ogab'd-pattern anti-aircraft Wraith|Anti-Air Wraiths]] that were firing into an aerial battle between [[Type-26 Banshee|Banshees]] and [[AV-14 Hornet|Hornets]]. John-117 and his team, having gathered more Marine survivors, cleared the landing zone, allowing the ''Forward Unto Dawn'' to disengage from the space battle and descend to the surface of the installation, landing safely. From the ''Dawn''{{'}}s hangar, the UNSC was reinforced with three [[M808C Scorpion|Scorpion]] tanks, a [[M12 Chaingun Warthog|Warthog]] and a unit of Marines led by [[Gunnery Sergeant]] [[Marcus Stacker]]. With [[343 Guilty Spark]] having arrived to guide them, the mechanized force then fought their way back to the Forerunner wall, destroying numerous Covenant vehicles and ground troops. The Covenant had retaken the wall, bolstering their defenses with Wraiths, Choppers, and Shade turrets, but they failed to deter the UNSC's progress.{{Ref/Reuse|theark}} | ||
After entering the wall and emerging from the other side, the UNSC encountered a [[Deutoros-pattern Scarab|Scarab]]. Although the Scarab quickly left the area, the canyon leading from the wall to the Cartographer was defended by a battalion-sized force of Covenant heavy armor, including Choppers, Ghosts, Wraiths, and infantry with [[Pez'tk-pattern fuel rod gun|heavy weapons]], reinforced by a Phantom. Two of the three Warthogs, which emerged from the wall first, were quickly overwhelmed, and their operators were killed. A single [[M12G1 Gauss Warthog]], taking a winding path to the side, was harassed by Ghosts and lost its gunner, though it regrouped with John-117, who had left the group earlier when they travel across the wall. The Spartan commandeered the vehicle and rejoined the Scorpion tanks. John-117 and Stacker then led the Scorpions against the Covenant armor. When the UNSC forces broke through the Covenant defenses, the Scarab returned to the area, with Choppers as its escorts. Stacker ordered Marines from Bravo unit to flank the Scarab to cover John-117's assault on the Scarab. They succeed, with John-117 personally taking down the Scarab. After the Scarab's destruction, the ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'' arrived at the Cartographer, and Rtas 'Vadum announced that his fleet had destroyed Truth's fleet.{{Ref/Reuse|theark}} | After entering the wall and emerging from the other side, the UNSC encountered a [[Deutoros-pattern Scarab|Scarab]]. Although the Scarab quickly left the area, the canyon leading from the wall to the Cartographer was defended by a battalion-sized force of Covenant heavy armor, including Choppers, Ghosts, Wraiths, and infantry with [[Pez'tk-pattern fuel rod gun|heavy weapons]], reinforced by a Phantom. Two of the three Warthogs, which emerged from the wall first, were quickly overwhelmed, and their operators were killed. A single [[M12G1 Gauss Warthog]], taking a winding path to the side, was harassed by Ghosts and lost its gunner, though it regrouped with John-117, who had left the group earlier when they travel across the wall. The Spartan commandeered the vehicle and rejoined the Scorpion tanks. John-117 and Stacker then led the Scorpions against the Covenant armor. When the UNSC forces broke through the Covenant defenses, the Scarab returned to the area, with Choppers as its escorts. Stacker ordered Marines from Bravo unit to flank the Scarab to cover John-117's assault on the Scarab. They succeed, with John-117 personally taking down the Scarab. After the Scarab's destruction, the ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'' arrived at the Cartographer, and Rtas 'Vadum announced that his fleet had destroyed Truth's fleet.{{Ref/Reuse|theark}} | ||
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Encountering resistance from Jiralhanae and Kig-Yar on the way, John-117 climbed a series of ramps towards the entrance to the Cartographer. At the top, he met with [[Thel 'Vadam]], who dismounted from ''Kilo 023'' along with a pair of Marines. While Commander Keyes assembled an air support force to prevent Covenant reinforcements, 343 Guilty Spark unlocked the sealed door at the entrance, allowing John-117 and Thel 'Vadam to advance inside. Their arrival caught most of its Covenant occupants off-guard, and they eventually arrived at an exterior platform hosting the Cartographer terminal. The Chief and 343 Guilty Spark accessed the terminal, learning the installation as the "Ark" and that Truth had already fortified himself at [[Installation 00 Citadel|the core of the Ark]], where he could remotely activate the entire Halo Array. Furthermore, Truth had activated a large barrier around the entire core to ward off the attacking forces.{{Ref/Reuse|theark}} | Encountering resistance from Jiralhanae and Kig-Yar on the way, John-117 climbed a series of ramps towards the entrance to the Cartographer. At the top, he met with [[Thel 'Vadam]], who dismounted from ''Kilo 023'' along with a pair of Marines. While Commander Keyes assembled an air support force to prevent Covenant reinforcements, 343 Guilty Spark unlocked the sealed door at the entrance, allowing John-117 and Thel 'Vadam to advance inside. Their arrival caught most of its Covenant occupants off-guard, and they eventually arrived at an exterior platform hosting the Cartographer terminal. The Chief and 343 Guilty Spark accessed the terminal, learning the installation as the "Ark" and that Truth had already fortified himself at [[Installation 00 Citadel|the core of the Ark]], where he could remotely activate the entire Halo Array. Furthermore, Truth had activated a large barrier around the entire core to ward off the attacking forces.{{Ref/Reuse|theark}} | ||
After learning of Truth's location, they were attacked by a Phantom, one of the many aircrafts from the Covenant's aerial attack on the Cartographer. Thel 'Vadam drew the Phantom's fire, allowing the Chief to escort Spark clear. 'Vadam then hijacked a Banshee and joined Keyes' air support to repel the Covenant attack. Notified by Dubbo, John-117 was instructed to descend to a platform underneath the Cartographer for extraction. The Spartan fought his way down, defeating a [[Jiralhanae War Chieftain|War Chieftain]], his [[Jiralhanae Bodyguard|Bodyguards]], and a group of [[Cloaking|camouflaged]] [[Jiralhanae Stalker]]s along the way.{{Ref/Reuse|theark}} At the platform underneath the Cartographer terminal, [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]] [[Cethegus]] regrouped with the [[Jiralhanae Jumper|Jumpers]] from his pack. Cethegus and the members of his pack were charged with halting the UNSC-Sangheili progress. Believing he would ascend to the title of Chieftain of the Jiralhanae for killing the Spartan, the ambitious Chieftain challenged John-117 to a duel.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-brute-force|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Brute Force|D=11|M=10|Y=2021}} Despite being outnumbered, John-117 defeated Cethegus' pack as well as two Kig-Yar marksmen. Meanwhile, the Hornets under Keyes' command | After learning of Truth's location, they were attacked by a Phantom, one of the many aircrafts from the Covenant's aerial attack on the Cartographer. Thel 'Vadam drew the Phantom's fire, allowing the Chief to escort Spark clear. 'Vadam then hijacked a Banshee and joined Keyes' air support to repel the Covenant attack. Notified by Dubbo, John-117 was instructed to descend to a platform underneath the Cartographer for extraction. The Spartan fought his way down, defeating a [[Jiralhanae War Chieftain|War Chieftain]], his [[Jiralhanae Bodyguard|Bodyguards]], and a group of [[Cloaking|camouflaged]] [[Jiralhanae Stalker]]s along the way.{{Ref/Reuse|theark}} At the platform underneath the Cartographer terminal, [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]] [[Cethegus]] regrouped with the [[Jiralhanae Jumper|Jumpers]] from his pack. Cethegus and the members of his pack were charged with halting the UNSC-Sangheili progress. Believing he would ascend to the title of Chieftain of the Jiralhanae for killing the Spartan, the ambitious Chieftain challenged John-117 to a duel.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-brute-force|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Brute Force|D=11|M=10|Y=2021}} Despite being outnumbered, John-117 defeated Cethegus' pack as well as two Kig-Yar marksmen. Meanwhile, the Hornets under Keyes' command have destroyed the Banshee attack force, putting an end to the conflict at the Cartographer.{{Ref/Reuse|theark}} | ||
''Kilo 023'' arrived to pick up John-117, but a massive swarm of Sentinels approached the Pelicans. Initially, the UNSC prepared to attack, but they stopped when 343 Guilty Spark asked them not to attack the Sentinels, stating that the Sentinels had a "priority task" of unknown nature. Instead of attacking, the Aggressors flew off into the distance, and the UNSC and Sangheili followed suit, making their way to the Installation 00 Citadel to stop the Prophet of Truth.{{Ref/Reuse|theark}} | ''Kilo 023'' arrived to pick up John-117, but a massive swarm of Sentinels approached the Pelicans. Initially, the UNSC prepared to attack, but they stopped when 343 Guilty Spark asked them not to attack the Sentinels, stating that the Sentinels had a "priority task" of unknown nature. Instead of attacking, the Aggressors flew off into the distance, and the UNSC and Sangheili followed suit, making their way to the Installation 00 Citadel to stop the Prophet of Truth.{{Ref/Reuse|theark}} | ||
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During this time, the [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]] [[Hekabe]] decided to use the distraction from the Flood arrival to locate the ''[[vertex]]'' hidden on the Ark. The control device for the [[Sharquoi]], the ''vertex'' would allow Hekabe to control the creatures. Though the Prophets had some Sharquoi themselves, they had lacked the ''vertex'' and so could not control them and never unleashed them. Hekabe intended to use the ''vertex'' and the Sharquoi to gain power for himself and so fled the Ark with his loyalists before the battle ended despite fighting on the side of the Covenant.{{Ref/Reuse|envoy}} | During this time, the [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]] [[Hekabe]] decided to use the distraction from the Flood arrival to locate the ''[[vertex]]'' hidden on the Ark. The control device for the [[Sharquoi]], the ''vertex'' would allow Hekabe to control the creatures. Though the Prophets had some Sharquoi themselves, they had lacked the ''vertex'' and so could not control them and never unleashed them. Hekabe intended to use the ''vertex'' and the Sharquoi to gain power for himself and so fled the Ark with his loyalists before the battle ended despite fighting on the side of the Covenant.{{Ref/Reuse|envoy}} | ||
Fighting through the Flood to exit the third tower, John-117 and the Sangheili regrouped with Gunnery Sergeant Stacker's Marines, now supported by a Scorpion, a Gauss Warthog, and a Mongoose. The humans and Sangheili fought through the cliffs to the area outside the Citadel, where the Covenant | Fighting through the Flood to exit the third tower, John-117 and the Sangheili regrouped with Gunnery Sergeant Stacker's Marines, now supported by a Scorpion, a Gauss Warthog, and a Mongoose. The humans and Sangheili fought through the cliffs to the area outside the Citadel, where the Covenant have set up lookout towers, Shade turrets, and ground vehicles. The Covenant attempted to reinforce their troops by a large amount of Banshees, but the UNSC air forces counterattacked with Hornets and Pelican gunships. The ground forces led by John-117 punched through the remaining Covenant armor on the mountainside. With the UNSC's arrival imminent, the Covenant deployed two final Scarabs, each commanded by a Jiralhanae War Chieftain, at the entrance to the Citadel, further supported by Prowlers, Ghosts, and Banshees. However, their efforts were in vain, and, with the Scarabs destroyed by John-117, any remaining Covenant stragglers were soon moped up by the UNSC.{{Ref/Reuse|cov}} | ||
While the Flood began climbing up the Citadel's far wall, John-117 and Thel 'Vadam led a small attack force, including N'tho 'Sraom, Usze 'Taham, as well as a few Marines and Sangheili, into the Citadel.{{Ref/Novel|Id=HitD252|HitD|Page=252}} Inside, the Prophet of Truth was giving a speech attempting to reassure his remaining followers, declaring that he was about to activate the Halo Array by forcing Johnson into interacting the control panel. Realizing that they had very little time left, John-117 and Thel 'Vadam hastily made their way to the elevator that would carry them to Truth's level, but the elevator's immense height meant that they would not be able to intervene in time.{{Ref/Reuse|cov}} | While the Flood began climbing up the Citadel's far wall, John-117 and Thel 'Vadam led a small attack force, including N'tho 'Sraom, Usze 'Taham, as well as a few Marines and Sangheili, into the Citadel.{{Ref/Novel|Id=HitD252|HitD|Page=252}} Inside, the Prophet of Truth was giving a speech attempting to reassure his remaining followers, declaring that he was about to activate the Halo Array by forcing Johnson into interacting the control panel. Realizing that they had very little time left, John-117 and Thel 'Vadam hastily made their way to the elevator that would carry them to Truth's level, but the elevator's immense height meant that they would not be able to intervene in time.{{Ref/Reuse|cov}} | ||
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===The Flood=== | ===The Flood=== | ||
[[File:H3 - I08 Detonates.png|300px|thumb|Installation 08 fires above the Ark, severely damaging everything on its surface.]] | [[File:H3 - I08 Detonates.png|300px|thumb|Installation 08 fires above the Ark, severely damaging everything on its surface.]] | ||
On December 14, 2552, just three days after the battle and the ring's activation, 000 Tragic Solitude marshalled his Sentinels to construct a [[containment shield]] around the remains of ''High Charity's'' ruins, in fear that any few surviving Flood remnants would escape the crash site. Furthermore, he instructed his Sentinels to raze | On December 14, 2552, just three days after the battle and the ring's activation, 000 Tragic Solitude marshalled his Sentinels to construct a [[containment shield]] around the remains of ''High Charity's'' ruins, in fear that any few surviving Flood remnants would escape the crash site. Furthermore, he instructed his Sentinels to raze perimeter, and the local [[refugia]] modified to ensure no nearby [[Sentience|sentient]] life survived, thus depriving the Flood of any host bodies in close proximity.{{Ref/Game|Id=idle hands ii|HW2|Phoenix Log#The Archive 2|Phoenix Log – "Idle Hands II"}} By [[2553#February|February 19, 2553]], the Flood remnants were contained within the rubble of ''High Charity'',{{Ref/Game|Id=uncomfortable i|HW2|Phoenix Log#Manifestation 2|Phoenix Log – "An Uncomfortable Truth I"}} with a [[battalion]] of Sentinels patrolling in the vicinity of the shield to prevent both the Flood from escaping and future "invaders" from releasing them.{{Ref/Reuse|idle hands ii}} | ||
However, their defenses were proven to be ineffective, with [[Banished]] forces, led by Jiralhanae [[Voridus]], [[Outbreak on Installation 00|releasing the Flood]] from the ruins of ''High Charity'' and providing them with hosts to infect during the [[Second Ark Conflict]] on [[2559#June|June 4, 2559]].{{Ref/Reuse|wrong}} This inadvertently caused a Flood outbreak onto the installation, leading to a desperate struggle between the Banished and the parasite. Ultimately, the Banished managed to destroy a [[Proto-Gravemind]] that was moments away from becoming a Gravemind and the Ark's Sentinels and the Banished managed to once again contain the Flood.{{Ref/Level|HW2|Manifestation}} | However, their defenses were proven to be ineffective, with [[Banished]] forces, led by Jiralhanae [[Voridus]], [[Outbreak on Installation 00|releasing the Flood]] from the ruins of ''High Charity'' and providing them with hosts to infect during the [[Second Ark Conflict]] on [[2559#June|June 4, 2559]].{{Ref/Reuse|wrong}} This inadvertently caused a Flood outbreak onto the installation, leading to a desperate struggle between the Banished and the parasite. Ultimately, the Banished managed to destroy a [[Proto-Gravemind]] that was moments away from becoming a Gravemind and the Ark's Sentinels and the Banished managed to once again contain the Flood.{{Ref/Level|HW2|Manifestation}} | ||
===The Covenant=== | ===The Covenant=== | ||
{{Main| | {{Main|Covenant loyalists|Covenant remnants}} | ||
Despite the death of Truth and the vast majority of his forces, as well as the ravaging of the Ark, a [[ | Despite the death of Truth and the vast majority of his forces, as well as the ravaging of the Ark, a [[Covenant loyalists|small sliver of the Jiralhanae loyalist forces]] remained inside the ''Anodyne Spirit'' which shielded them for the firing of [[Installation 08]]. The survivors guarded it for years using stocked supplies as well as Covenant-issued equipment{{Ref/Reuse|Id=Sacrifice}} and had access to numerous Covenant vehicles.{{Ref/Reuse|divinechapt2}} | ||
Although the Battle of Installation 00 marked the end of the Human-Covenant War, numerous new [[Covenant remnants|splinter factions from the Covenant]] were created in its wake. These factions ranged from pragmatic mercenaries to fanatical religious cultists.{{Ref/Comic|Halo: Escalation|Issue=[[Halo: Escalation Issue 5|5]]}} These factions would come into [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|conflict with each other]], with notable conflicts like [[Sangheili-Jiralhanae war|a war between the Sangheili and the Jiralhanae]] following the Great Schism, and [[Blooding Years|numerous civil conflicts]] fought between the Swords of Sanghelios and various other Sangheili factions.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/sanghelios|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Universe - Locations - Sanghelios|D=20|M=10|Y=2021}} | Although the Battle of Installation 00 marked the end of the Human-Covenant War, numerous new [[Covenant remnants|splinter factions from the Covenant]] were created in its wake. These factions ranged from pragmatic mercenaries to fanatical religious cultists.{{Ref/Comic|Halo: Escalation|Issue=[[Halo: Escalation Issue 5|5]]}} These factions would come into [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|conflict with each other]], with notable conflicts like [[Sangheili-Jiralhanae war|a war between the Sangheili and the Jiralhanae]] following the Great Schism, and [[Blooding Years|numerous civil conflicts]] fought between the Swords of Sanghelios and various other Sangheili factions.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/sanghelios|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Universe - Locations - Sanghelios|D=20|M=10|Y=2021}} | ||
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In [[2558#September|September 2558]], the [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]] [[Hekabe]] attempted to unleash the [[Sharquoi]] on the planet [[Carrow]], having retrieved the Sharquoi control device, the ''[[vertex]]'', from the Ark during the Battle of Installation 00. Hekabe's plan was narrowly foiled by [[Gray Team]], [[Rojka 'Kasaan]] and elements of the [[Surakan Militia Volunteers]].{{Ref/Reuse|envoy}} | In [[2558#September|September 2558]], the [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]] [[Hekabe]] attempted to unleash the [[Sharquoi]] on the planet [[Carrow]], having retrieved the Sharquoi control device, the ''[[vertex]]'', from the Ark during the Battle of Installation 00. Hekabe's plan was narrowly foiled by [[Gray Team]], [[Rojka 'Kasaan]] and elements of the [[Surakan Militia Volunteers]].{{Ref/Reuse|envoy}} | ||
The [[Banished]] arrived on the fully-repaired Ark in [[2558#November|November 2558]], killing UNSC personnel across the installation. In [[2559#March|March 2559]], the crew of the newly arrived {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} [[Second Ark Conflict|engaged]] the Banished with help from [[Isabel]], the logistics AI of [[Henry Lamb Research Facility|one of the UNSC research facilities]].{{Ref/Reuse|HW2}} Over the course of the battle, they would engage not only the Banished, but the few [[ | The [[Banished]] arrived on the fully-repaired Ark in [[2558#November|November 2558]], killing UNSC personnel across the installation. In [[2559#March|March 2559]], the crew of the newly arrived {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} [[Second Ark Conflict|engaged]] the Banished with help from [[Isabel]], the logistics AI of [[Henry Lamb Research Facility|one of the UNSC research facilities]].{{Ref/Reuse|HW2}} Over the course of the battle, they would engage not only the Banished, but the few [[Covenant loyalists|surviving Covenant forces]] under the command of [[Prelate]] [[Dhas Bhasvod]] allied with forces from the [[Keepers of the One Freedom]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=divinechapt2|DW|Chapter=2}} | ||
==Participants== | ==Participants== | ||
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! Status<!--This refers to their status after the battle, not their overall status--> | ! Status<!--This refers to their status after the battle, not their overall status--> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan=" | | rowspan="2" | [[Seventh Fleet]] | ||
| rowspan=" | | rowspan="2" | {{Class|Charon|light frigate}} | ||
|{{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}} | |{{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}} | ||
|Destroyed, split in half | |Destroyed, split in half | ||
|- | |||
|{{UNSCShip|Aegis Fate}}{{Ref/NoteReuse|AegisFate}} | |||
|Unknown | |||
|} | |} | ||
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*''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{Im}} | *''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{Im}} | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
