Editing Cortez Ocean

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[[File:H5G-UNSC Fathom.png|thumb|300px|Fathom Station located in the Cortez Ocean]]
The '''Cortez Ocean''' is an ocean on [[Beta Gabriel]], a [[water]]y planet and a [[human]] [[Inner Colony]].<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/fathom-station '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Fathom Station'']</ref> The ocean is home to the [[qothal]] and the [[paelosur]], which are often found in the depths of the ocean.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-fauna-getaway '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Fauna Getaway'']</ref> The Cortez Ocean was the location of the [[Aleutian Rim]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}

==History==
During the invasion of the [[Epsilon Eridani system]] in the summer of [[2552]], an engagement over Beta Gabriel led to [[Covenant]] [[Covenant carrier|carrier]] ''[[Splendid Intention]]'' and {{UNSCShip|Of Uncommon Courage}} crashing in the southern waters of the Cortez Ocean.<ref name="GI">'''Game Informer''', ''July 2015 issue''</ref> Following the [[Human-Covenant War]], the [[UNSC Navy]]'s [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] established [[Fathom Station]] in [[2554]] near the crash-site of ''Splendid Intention'' in Cortez Ocean, nestled along the Aleutian Rim. Fathom Station was utilized by ONI to search for Covenant weapon plans aboard ''Splendid Intention''.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}

However, in [[2556]], the carrier suddenly shifted from its resting place and slid down a trench, sending debris and water into Fathom Station's northern terminal, ultimately destroying the station and leading to the deaths of 41 researchers aboard the station as well as 23 explorers trapped on ''Splendid Intention''.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}}

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