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The '''Massacre at Eridanus Secundus''' was a minor event in the [[Human-Covenant War]] that ultimately resulted in the destruction of the [[Insurrectionist|Eridanus rebels]]. It is most notable for the involvement of the | The '''Massacre at Eridanus Secundus''' was a minor event in the [[Human-Covenant War]] that ultimately resulted in the destruction of the [[Insurrectionist|Eridanus rebels]]. It is most notable for the involvement of the [[Gettysburg]]-[[Ascendant Justice]] and [[Dr. Halsey|Dr. Halsey's]] kidnapping of [[Kelly-087]]. | ||
== Background == | == Background == | ||
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=== Raid of Reach and Earth === | === Raid of Reach and Earth === | ||
{{main|Raid of Reach|Earth}} | {{main|Raid of Reach|Earth}} | ||
During the Raid of Reach, Cortana intercepted transmissions between Covenant forces that indicated that the Covenant were planning on attacking Earth. They intended to rendezvous at the | During the Raid of Reach, Cortana intercepted transmissions between Covenant forces that indicated that the Covenant were planning on attacking Earth. They intended to rendezvous at the [[Unyielding Hierophant]] before finally attacking the [[human]] homeworld. | ||
However, the Raid of Reach and the subsequent battle in the slipspace anomaly took them well beyond UNSC controlled space and severely damaged the ''[[Gettysburg]]-[[Ascendant Justice]]''. Looking for a place to acquire repairs, [[John-117]] recalled his earlier mission to the rebel base and suggested it.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page ??''; '''2010''', ''page 291''</ref> | However, the Raid of Reach and the subsequent battle in the slipspace anomaly took them well beyond UNSC controlled space and severely damaged the ''[[Gettysburg]]-[[Ascendant Justice]]''. Looking for a place to acquire repairs, [[John-117]] recalled his earlier mission to the rebel base and suggested it.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page ??''; '''2010''', ''page 291''</ref> | ||
===== The crystal ===== | ===== The crystal ===== | ||
The [[Forerunner crystal]] that was found on Reach and caused the [[slipspace anomaly]] posed a problem. While most slipspace movement could go undetected, the crystal sent out large doses of radiation that could be detected by the Covenant, effectively allowing them to track its movements. As such, the arrival of the ''[[Gettysburg]]-[[Ascendant Justice]]'' in the outer reaches of the [[Eridanus | The [[Forerunner crystal]] that was found on Reach and caused the [[slipspace anomaly]] posed a problem. While most slipspace movement could go undetected, the crystal sent out large doses of radiation that could be detected by the Covenant, effectively allowing them to track its movements. As such, the arrival of the ''[[Gettysburg]]-[[Ascendant Justice]]'' in the outer reaches of the [[Eridanus System]] spelled the doom of the Eridanus rebel base. | ||
== The battle == | == The battle == | ||
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After negotiating a meeting, which involved Vice Admiral Danforth Whitcomb blowing up another asteroid that was similar to the rebel base to force Governor [[Jacob Jiles]] to allow him and his staff entry to the base, Whitcomb warned Jiles that the crystal meant that the Covenant would soon be arriving. Governor Jiles had just asked for proof of this claim when a [[Covenant cruiser]] emerged from slipspace. After quickly assessing that both sides didn't have nearly the armed capabilities that they initially thought, Vice Admiral Whitcomb tried the only solution available to him - the firing of a [[plasma turret]]. However, the plasma cannon's magnetic coil failed, making the plasma blast shoot straight into the Gettysburg's hull rather than at the Covenant warship. | After negotiating a meeting, which involved Vice Admiral Danforth Whitcomb blowing up another asteroid that was similar to the rebel base to force Governor [[Jacob Jiles]] to allow him and his staff entry to the base, Whitcomb warned Jiles that the crystal meant that the Covenant would soon be arriving. Governor Jiles had just asked for proof of this claim when a [[Covenant cruiser]] emerged from slipspace. After quickly assessing that both sides didn't have nearly the armed capabilities that they initially thought, Vice Admiral Whitcomb tried the only solution available to him - the firing of a [[plasma turret]]. However, the plasma cannon's magnetic coil failed, making the plasma blast shoot straight into the Gettysburg's hull rather than at the Covenant warship. | ||
It was suggested by [[John-117| | It was suggested by [[John-117|Spartan-117]] to try using the magnetic coil on the Gettysburg to direct plasma from the ''Ascendant Justice''. This worked and successfully destroyed the cruiser, but at the cost of destroying the turret that had fired the shot. | ||
However, the scouting report proved that a Covenant fleet was coming and Governor Jiles agreed to help the UNSC forces. With the help of the rebels, they began repairs on the two warships.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page ??''; '''2010''', ''pages 315-321''</ref> | However, the scouting report proved that a Covenant fleet was coming and Governor Jiles agreed to help the UNSC forces. With the help of the rebels, they began repairs on the two warships.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page ??''; '''2010''', ''pages 315-321''</ref> | ||
=== The commandeering === | === The commandeering === | ||
[[Dr. Halsey]], who had spent large portions of her career wrestling with her guilt, had decided to pursue her own agenda to try and save the [[Spartans]]. To this end, she sedated [[Kelly-087]] and gave the [[Forerunner crystal]] to [[Corporal]] [[Locklear]] with explicit instructions to destroy it. | [[Dr. Halsey]], who had spent large portions of her career wrestling with her guilt, had decided to pursue her own agenda to try and save the [[Spartans]]. To this end, she sedated [[Kelly-087]] and gave the [[Forerunner crystal]] to [[Corporal]] [[Locklear]] with explicit instructions to destroy it. | ||
With the Corporal's help, she was able to move the Spartan onto Governor Jiles' | With the Corporal's help, she was able to move the Spartan onto Governor Jiles' [[Chiroptera-class subprowler]], ''[[Beatrice]]'', which she then used to flee the system. This move frustrated both Governor Jiles, who felt it was a betrayal of trust, and Vice Admiral Whitcomb.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page ??''; '''2010''', ''pages 330-334''</ref> | ||
=== The main force === | === The main force === | ||
However, neither were given much time to complain about the matter, as a large [[Covenant fleet]] arrived in system shortly after the Doctor's departure. Initially, 2 warships entered the system, prompting the coupled ''[[Gettysburg]]-[[Ascendant Justice]]'' to leave the rebel base, though without the evacuees on board. | However, neither were given much time to complain about the matter, as a large [[Covenant fleet]] arrived in system shortly after the Doctor's departure. Initially, 2 warships entered the system, prompting the coupled ''[[Gettysburg]]-[[Ascendant Justice]]'' to leave the rebel base, though without the evacuees on board. | ||
