Editing Battle of the Mortal Reverie

{{Title|Battle of the ''Mortal Reverie''}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Battle infobox
|name=Battle of the ''Mortal Reverie''
|image=[[File:HINF ReverieValley.png|350px]]The valley where the UNSC built fortifications to defend the ''Mortal Reverie'' four months after the battle, circa May 2560
|prev= [[Battle over Installation 07]]
|conc=
|next=[[Battle of the beacon tower]]
|conflict= [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
*[[Battle for Zeta Halo]]
|date= [[2560#January|January 31]]{{Ref/Novel|Id=rp16|RP|Chapter=16}}–[[2560#February|February 2, 2560]]{{Ref/Game|Id=r8tr|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Retaliation 2|Spartan Audio log|Detail=Retaliation #08 - The Retreat}}
|place= {{UNSCShip|Mortal Reverie}} wreckage, [[Installation 07]]
|result= '''Decisive Banished victory'''
*{{UNSCShip|Mortal Reverie}} wreckage claimed by the Banished and turned into [[Outpost Tremonius (location)|Outpost Tremonius]]{{Ref/Reuse|iyh}}
**Effective end of any major UNSC resistance in the local region{{Ref/Reuse|r8tr}}
**Scattering of the UNSC survivors{{Ref/Game|Id=s1|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Scattered 2|Spartan Audio log|Detail=Scattered #01 - Rubicon Protocol}} 
|side1    = *{{Icon|UNSC 2560}} [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]
|side2    = *{{Icon|Banished}} [[Banished]]
|commanders1    = *[[Commander]] [[Etana Hensler]]
*[[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan]] [[Bertold Vettel]]
|commanders2    = *[[Jiralhanae Chieftain]] [[Tremonius]]{{Ref/Reuse|iyh}}
*[[Jiralhanae Captain]] [[Arthoc]]{{Ref/Reuse|iyh}}
|forces1  = 
*[[UNSC Army]]
*[[UNSC Marine Corps]]
**[[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]]
*At least 18 [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]]s{{Ref/Reuse|rp16}}
**[[Bertold Vettel]]
**[[Nina Kovan]]
**[[Vedrana Makovich]]
**[[Theodore Sorel]]
**[[Bonita Stone]]
*''Infinity'' support staff{{Ref/Reuse|rp16}}
*At least 2 [[M9 Wolverine]]s
*[[Warthog]]s
*[[M808C Scorpion|Scorpions]]
|forces2 =*[[Jiralhanae]]
*[[Sangheili]]
*[[Kig-Yar]]
*[[Unggoy]]
*[[Mgalekgolo]]
*[[Bolroci Workshop Chopper|Choppers]]
*[[Riuctda Workshop Ghost|Ghosts]]
*[[Eklon'Dal Workshop Wraith|Wraiths]]
|casual1  = *Heavy
|casual2  = *Moderate
}}
{{Quote|no=three|1=Lucas Browning|q1=Was a bloodbath. The Banished, they outnumbered us a hundred to one. We didn't stand a chance. We never did.|2=Hudson Griffin|q2=And the Spartans?|3=Lucas Browning|q3=Fought like hell. Never seen anything like it. I don't know... Saw a lot of them die. Have no idea how many.|4=[[Lucas Browning]] describing the battle of the ''Mortal Reverie'' to [[Hudson Griffin]].}}
The '''battle of the ''Mortal Reverie''''' was an assault by [[Banished]] forces on the [[UNSC]] base located in the wreckage of the {{UNSCShip|Mortal Reverie}} during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]].{{Ref/Reuse|rp16}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=name|RP|Chapter=20|Quote=He'd thought he'd seen the worst of the Banished during the battle of the ''Mortal Reverie''.}}
==Background==
{{Quote|...we can't change what's already happened and running away from ''Reverie'' isn't viable—we both know that. If they can't dig in and fight here, there’s no way they'd survive out there. We face the enemy's attack head-on and we do it from ''Reverie''. There’s no other option.|Spartan [[Nina Kovan]] to Lieutenant [[TJ Murphy]].}}
On [[2559#December|December 12, 2559]], the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} traveled to [[Installation 07]] in order to deploy [[the Weapon]] and stop [[Cortana]]. However, the ''Infinity'' and her fleet were [[Battle over Installation 07|ambushed]] by [[Banished]] forces, resulting in the apparent destruction of the supercarrier, forcing the survivors to evacuate to Zeta Halo's surface.{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22p25|Enc22|Page=25}} On December 15, [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan]] [[Vedrana Makovich]] discovered the wreckage of the {{UNSCShip|Mortal Reverie}} and determined it to be a viable location for the UNSC's base of operations.{{Ref/Game|Id=hafh|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Reverie 2|Spartan Audio log|Detail=Reverie #01 - Home Away From Home}} [[Commander]] [[Etana Hensler]], with Spartan [[Hudson Griffin]] of [[Fireteam Taurus]], became the ''ad hoc'' leaders of the UNSC forces gathered at the ''Mortal Reverie''.{{Ref/Novel|Id=rp99|RP|Chapter=9}} Numerous survivors from the ''Infinity'' gathered at the crash site, including naval personnel, army troopers, marines, ODSTs, and Spartans; however, the remaining half of the survivors held no prior combat experience, being [[Unified Earth Government]] personnel, scientists, retail specialists, and support staff.{{Ref/Novel|Id=rp15|RP|Chapter=15}} Lieutenant [[TJ Murphy]] was put in charge of providing military training to supply staff and non-military personnel.{{Ref/Novel|Id=rp13|RP|Chapter=13}} 

On January 23, 2560, Spartan Griffin led Spartans [[Panago]], [[Henri Malik|Malik]], and [[Sarkar]] on an assassination mission on [[Escharum]]. Griffin left [[Bertold Vettel]] in charge of the Spartans at ''Reverie''.{{Ref/Game|Id=tlb|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Retaliation 2|Spartan Audio log|Detail=Retaliation #02 - Those Left Behind}} However, Escharum anticipated Griffin's actions. His forces ambushed the Spartan team, killing the other three and leaving Griffin badly wounded. Escharum taunted Griffin, letting him know that he'd sent most of his forces to assault the ''Reverie''. Griffin managed to send an encrypted message to warn the ''Reverie'' before Escharum captured and handed him over to [[Chak 'Lok]] for torture.{{Ref/Game|Id=r3c|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Retaliation 2|Spartan Audio log|Detail=Retaliation #03 - Confrontation}} Under the combined leadership of Vettel and the Commander Hensler, the UNSC forces at the ''Reverie'' braced for the Banished's attack.{{Ref/Reuse|rp16}}{{Ref/Game|Id=dtl|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Retaliation 2|Spartan Audio log|Detail=Retaliation #06 - Drawing the Line}}

On January 31, [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]] [[Tremonius]] and [[Jiralhanae Captain|Captain]] [[Arthoc]] gathered a massive Banished assault force at [[Riven Gate (location)|Riven Gate]].{{Ref/Game|Id=iyh|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Outpost Intel 3|Banished Audio log|Detail=Outpost Intel #15 - In Your Honor}} Spartan Stone and Boulder Squad conducted a recon sweep at Riven Gate. Stone reported her findings to ''Mortal Reverie'', and warned the ''Reverie'' that the Banished would arrive by nightfall.{{Ref/Game|Id=rt|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Retaliation 2|Spartan Audio log|Detail=Retaliation #07 - Red Tide}} The UNSC survivors at the ''Mortal Reverie'' prepared for the Banished assault. That evening, Spartans Makovich and Vettel acknowledged that they may lose the upcoming battle and discussed their dwindling options for the future.{{Ref/Reuse|dtl}}

Two barricades were established in the pass towards the ''Reverie'', with additional fortifications set up at key positions around the exterior of the ship, where there were ammo and resupply runners at the ready. All support staff teams were stationed with an experienced squad. The secondary barricade—the one closer towards the ''Reverie''—consisted of two mixed units of marines, army troopers, ODSTs, and six Spartans, including Spartans Makovich and [[Theodore Sorel]]. Two [[M9 Wolverine]]s were stationed in front of the barricade. The primary barricade was composed of a similar force, albeit including a larger Spartan presence with three Spartan teams of four. A minefield was deployed beyond the primary barricade. Additional units, including Spartans, a handful of Warthogs, and Scorpions occupied the ridgelines along the pass. Gunners manned what remained of the ship's [[Rampart point defense gun#M870 Rampart|M870 Rampart 50mm point defense guns]] to provide air support.{{Ref/Reuse|rp16}} The UNSC was aware that the survivors at the ''Mortal Reverie'' were ill-prepared, but the crash site served as a solid foothold for the survivors, and the alternative—running away from the ''Reverie'' and surviving in small groups in the wilderness—was not a viable option.{{Ref/Reuse|rp15}}

==Battle==
On the evening of January 31, a large [[Banished]] force led by Chieftain Tremonius,{{Ref/Reuse|iyh}} composed of ground and air forces, commenced its assault on the wreckage of the ''Reverie''. Although the minefield deterred the Banished front line, a group of [[Bolroci Workshop Chopper|Choppers]] quickly breached one edge of the primary barricade while a unit of Unggoy and Kig-Yar charged down the ridgeline towards the vehicles.{{Ref/Reuse|rp16}} The Rampart guns on the ''Reverie'' proved to be key to the battle, protecting the UNSC ground forces from the Banished air units.{{Ref/Reuse|rp17}}

By February 2, the Banished had breached the primary barricade, bringing the frontline to the secondary barricade;{{Ref/Novel|Id=rp17|RP|Chapter=17}} Banished infantry and armor were pouring into the valley by the hundreds.{{Ref/Reuse|r8tr}} UNSC forces at the secondary barricade were bombarded by a barrage of [[plasma mortar]]s while Banished Sangheili, [[Jiralhanae Berserker]]s,{{Ref/Novel|Id=tor|Halo: Trial of Reckoning}} and Choppers charged at the barricade. However, after a day and a half of fighting, the starboard side of the ''Reverie''—the side facing the pass and the Banished forces—exploded after sustaining heavy damage. With the Rampart artillery disabled, the Banished air units quickly overwhelmed the UNSC ground forces; survivors were cut down, run over by Choppers and [[Wraith]]s, or herded off the edge of the cliff by force—some leaping by choice.{{Ref/Reuse|rp17}}

Spartan Vettel was reluctant to abandon the ''Reverie'', knowing that if they lose the ''Reverie'', they would lose everything that they had left. However, completely overwhelmed by the sheer number of Banished forces, Spartans [[Nina Kovan]] and Vedrana Makovich convinced Vettel that they had no other choice; and Vettel ordered the surviving UNSC personnel to abandon the ''Reverie'', leaving it to the Banished.{{Ref/Reuse|r8tr}}

==Aftermath==
[[File:HINF Outpost Tremonius tunnel opening exterior.png|thumb|400px|The new tunnel entrance excavated by the Banished.]]
{{Quote|no=three|1=Nina Kovan|q1=Area is starting to cool down. We'll lie low here until morning, and then we move.|2=TJ Murphy|q2=To where? Is there a rally point?|3=Nina Kovan|q3=No. There is no rally point, Lieutenant. There's no one to rally with. We're completely on our own now.|4=Nina Kovan and TJ Murphy after the battle.{{Ref/Novel|Id=rp19|RP|Chapter=19}}}}
Pursued by small Banished parties, UNSC survivors scattered and fled into mountains or the surrounding area. Escharum ordered Banished troops to capture human survivors and collect dead Spartans from the battlefield—making it impossible for escapees to scavenge gear from their dead comrades.{{Ref/Novel|Id=rp18|RP|Chapter=18}} [[Prisoner of war|Prisoners of war]] were taken to the [[Redoubt of Sundering]] for processing, and some were then taken to the [[Tower]] for interrogation or torture.{{Ref/Novel|Id=rp20|RP|Chapter=20}} Many were transported to the [[House of Reckoning (location)|House of Reckoning]], where they went through the Trials of Atriox, in which they defend a large room from multiple waves of Banished troops. If they survived, they were fed food and water, then went through the trial again on the next day.{{Ref/Reuse|tor}}

Following the battle, the mountain pass where the Banished attacked the UNSC forces became a site of charred trees, loose stone, and detritus, which made traversal nearly impossible.{{Ref/Novel|Id=rp26|RP|Chapter=26}} The crash site surrounding the ship was converted into [[Outpost Tremonius (location)|a Banished outpost]]. As a reward for Tremonius' victory, Escharum had the outpost named after Tremonius.{{Ref/Reuse|iyh}}{{Ref/Reuse|rp26}} The Banished tossed most of the ship's supplies into the chasm, and deployed their prefabricated outpost structures around the far side of the broken UNSC vessel, adding a heavily fortified landing platform. They have also excavated new egress points below the mountain for access from one side of the crash site to the other.{{Ref/Reuse|rp26}} The loss of the ''Reverie'', followed by the last of the [[Forward Operating Base]]s on the fragmented section of the ring on March 3, saw the end of all major UNSC resistance on the fragmented section of Zeta Halo.{{Ref/Reuse|s1}}

On [[2560#May|May 28]], [[John-117]] was rescued by ''[[Echo 216]]'' from the debris field around the installation.{{Ref/Level|Hi|Warship Gbraakon}} While retrieving [[the Weapon]] from the ring's foundations, the Master Chief killed Tremonius,{{Ref/Level|Hi|Foundation (Halo Infinite)|Foundation}} then retook Outpost Tremonius for the UNSC for the first time since the fall of the ''Mortal Reverie''.{{Ref/Level|Hi|Outpost Tremonius}}

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{Fm}}
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Trial of Reckoning]]'' {{Mo}}

==Sources==
{{Ref/List}}
{{Engagements in the Installation 07 conflict}}
[[Category:Banished victories]]