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| {{Battle infobox | | {{Battle infobox |
| |name=Massacre of the Outer Colonies | | |name=Massacre of the Outer Colonies |
| |image=[[File:Harvest Plasma Glassed.jpg|350px]]<br>[[Harvest]] glassed in 2525 | | |image=[[File:Harvest Plasma Glassed.jpg|350px]]<sup>[[Harvest]] glassed in 2525</sup> |
| |prev=[[Skirmish on Minor Transgression|Skirmish on ''Minor Transgression'']] | | |prev=[[Skirmish on Minor Transgression]] |
| |conc= | | |conc= |
| |next=*[[Siege of the Inner Colonies]] | | |next=*[[Siege of the Inner Colonies]] |
| *[[Battle of Meridian]] | | *[[Battle of Meridian]] |
| *[[Second Fall of Arcadia]]
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| |conflict=[[Human-Covenant War]] | | |conflict=[[Human-Covenant War]] |
| |date= [[2525#February|February 3, 2525]] - [[2536#June|June 1, 2536]]{{Ref/Game|Id=HWTimeline|HW|Halo Wars Timeline Events|Timeline|Detail=2536}} | | |date= [[2525#February|February 3, 2525]] - [[2536#June|June 1, 2536]]<ref name="HWTimeline">''[[Halo Wars]]'', collectible, [[Halo Wars Timeline Events]]</ref> |
| |place=[[Outer Colonies]], [[Orion Arm]] | | |place=[[Outer Colonies]], [[Orion Arm]] |
| |result='''Covenant Victory''' | | |result='''Covenant Victory''' |
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| *[[Insurrection]] dies down due to heavy casualties from the Covenant attacks | | *[[Insurrection]] dies down due to heavy casualties from the Covenant attacks |
| |side1= | | |side1= |
| *{{Icon|UEG}} [[Unified Earth Government|UEG]] {{C|Supplanted by UNSC martial law later on}}
| | [[File:Halo Waypoint - UEG.jpg|25px]] [[Unified Earth Government]] {{C|Supplanted by martial law later on}} |
| **{{Icon|UNSC HCW}} [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] | | *[[File:Halopedia Era UNSC.png|25px]] [[United Nations Space Command]] |
| **{{Icon|CAA}} [[Colonial Administration Authority|CAA]] | | *[[Colonial Military Administration]] |
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| *{{Icon|Insurrectionist}} [[Insurrectionists]]
| | [[Insurrectionists]] |
| **[[United Rebel Front]]
| | *[[United Rebel Front]] |
| **[[Children of Mesra]]
| | *[[Children of Mesra]] |
| |side2=*{{Icon|Covenant FB}} [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] | | |side2=[[File:H5Covenant Logo2.png|25px]] [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] |
| **[[Ministry of Resolution]]
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| *[[United Rebel Front]] {{c|briefly during [[Operation: SILENT STORM]]}}
| | [[United Rebel Front]] {{C|briefly during [[Operation: SILENT STORM]]}} |
| |commanders1= | | |commanders1=*[[Vice Admiral|VADM]] [[Preston Cole]] |
| *{{Icon|Navy}} [[Vice Admiral|VADM]] [[Preston Cole]] | | |commanders2=*[[Fleetmaster]] [[Nizat 'Kvarosee]] |
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| *[[High Prophet of Regret]] | | *[[High Prophet of Regret]] |
| *[[Imperial Admiral]] [[Xytan 'Jar Wattinree]]
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| *[[Fleetmaster]] [[Nizat 'Kvarosee]]
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| *[[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]]† | | *[[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]]† |
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| *General [[Harper Garvin]] | | *General [[Harper Garvin]] |
| |forces1= | | |forces1=*[[Bliss Defense Fleet]] |
| *{{Icon|Navy}} [[UNSC Navy]]
| | *[[Third Fleet]] |
| **[[Bliss Defense Fleet]]
| | *[[Battle Group X-Ray]] |
| **[[Third Fleet]]
| | **[[Task Force Yama]] |
| **[[Battle Group X-Ray]]
| | *[[Battle Group 4]] |
| ***[[Task Force Yama]]
| | *[[21st Space Assault Battalion]] |
| ***[[Task Force Pantea]]
| | |forces2=*[[Fleet of Glorious Interdiction|Glorious Interdiction]] |
| *[[Colonial Military Authority]]
| | *[[Fleet of Inexorable Obedience|Inexorable Obedience]] |
| **[[Battle Group 4]]
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| *{{Icon|ODST}} [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]]
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| **[[21st Space Assault Battalion]]
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| |forces2=*[[Fleet of Glorious Interdiction]] | |
| *[[Fleet of Inexorable Obedience]] | |
| *[[Fleet of Swift Justice]]
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| *[[Silent Shadow]]
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| |casual1=Immensely devastating | | |casual1=Immensely devastating |
| *Over 62,154,022 civilian and military casualties{{Ref/Game|Id=datapad14|HR|Detail=[[Data pads|Data Pad 14]]}} | | *Over 62,154,022 civilian and military casualties<ref name="datapad14">''[[Halo: Reach]]'', collectible, [[Data pads|Data Pad 14]]</ref> |
| *Hundreds of [[UNSC starship]]s lost | | *Hundreds of ships lost |
| |casual2=Moderate to heavy | | |casual2=Moderate to heavy |
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| The '''Massacre of the Outer Colonies,'''{{Ref/Book|Halo Mythos|Page=74-75}} was the series of [[Human-Covenant War|engagements]] taking place in humanity's [[Outer colonies]] that made up the '''early Human-Covenant War'''.{{Ref/Site|Id=Xbox.com Halo Storyline|URL=http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/h/halo/storyline.htm|Site=Xbox.com|Page=Halo Storyline|D=24|M=04|Y=2008|LocalArchive=Archive:Xbox.com/Halo/Timeline|Detail=(Additional copy on [http://halo.bungie.org/misc/mstimeline2.html HBO Forums])}} | | The '''Massacre of the Outer Colonies'''<ref>''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]'', p. 74 & 75</ref> is a series of engagements during the early portion of the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref name="Xbox.com Halo Storyline">[http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/h/halo/storyline.htm ''Xbox.com:'' Halo Storyline] (Defunct, Copy on [http://halo.bungie.org/misc/mstimeline2.html HBO Forums] and [http://web.archive.org/web/20080424150226/www.xbox.com/en-US/games/h/halo/storyline.htm Wayback Machine])</ref> |
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| ==Battle== | | ==Battle== |
| [[File:HW Five Long Years.jpg|thumb|250px|Marines celebrating over a destroyed battlefield on Harvest.]]
| | ===Harvest and the humanity's response=== |
| ===Early battles=== | | {{CMAShip|Argo}} was tasked with investigating the silence of [[Harvest]], but signals with it were soon lost too. The [[Colonial Military Administration]] sent [[Battle Group 4]] to investigate the escalating situation. Arriving on [[2525#October|October 7, 2525]], the Battle group was attacked. Only the {{CMAShip|Heracles}} managed to escape. The ''Heracles'' returned to [[Reach]]<ref>''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', p. 96-99</ref> on October 31st, relaying what had happened and a message: ''"Your destruction is the will of the gods, and we are their instrument."''<ref name="hsschapter2">''Halo: Silent Storm'', Chapter 2</ref> |
| {{Quote|We had hoped that contact with a new race would be peaceful. Obviously, this was not the case—the alien vessel did not open fire until our task force attempted to initiate communications.|[[Vice Admiral]] [[Michael Stanforth]] to [[SPARTAN-II program|SPARTAN-II trainees]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=tfor11|TFoR|Chapter=11}}}}
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| {{CMAShip|Argo}} was tasked with investigating the silence of [[Harvest]], but signals with it were soon lost too. The [[Colonial Military Authority]] sent [[Battle Group 4]] to investigate the escalating situation. Arriving on [[2525#October|October 7, 2525]], the Battle group was attacked. Only the {{CMAShip|Heracles}} managed to escape. The ''Heracles'' returned to [[Reach]]{{Ref/Reuse|tfor11}} on October 31, relaying what had happened and a message: ''"Your destruction is the will of the gods, and we are their instrument."''{{Ref/Novel|Id=hsschapter2|HSS|Chapter=2}}{{Ref/Reuse|tfor11}} | |
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| The following day, on [[2525#November|November 1, 2525]], the [[Unified Earth Government]] began mobilized the UNSC, the CMA and other military services.{{Ref/Reuse|hsschapter2}} The UNSC now on full alert{{Ref/Reuse|tfor11}} stripped the CMA of its forces, giving them to [[NAVCOM]] and [[UNICOM]].{{Ref/Reuse|HWTimeline}} On November 2, the [[SPARTAN-II program|SPARTAN-IIs]] were deployed.{{Ref/Reuse|hsschapter2}} | | The following day, on [[2525#November|November 1, 2525]], the [[Unified Earth Government]] began mobilizing the CMA and UNSC.<ref name="hsschapter2"/> Specifically, the UNSC went to full alert and stripped the CMA of its forces, giving them to [[NAVCOM]] and [[UNICOM]].<ref name="HWTimeline" /> On November 2, the [[SPARTAN-II program|SPARTAN-IIs]] were deployed.<ref name="hsschapter2"/> |
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| At some point immediately after the attack on Harvest, [[Green Hills]] and [[Second Base]] were attacked by the Covenant.{{Ref/Reuse|hwgenesis}} On the 27th of November, [[Chi Ceti IV]] was [[Battle of Chi Ceti|assaulted]] by a [[Unrelenting|Covenant ship]] at the same time SPARTAN-II forces were receiving their [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]]. Almost immediately after in [[2525#December|December]], the SPARTANs were reassigned to [[Battle of Alpha Corvi II|fight]] the Covenant at [[Alpha Corvi II]].{{Ref/Comic|Id=cd|HCD|Issue=1}}
| | ===Early battles and losses=== |
| | On the 27th of November, [[Chi Ceti IV]] was [[Battle of Chi Ceti|assaulted]] by a [[Unrelenting|Covenant ship]] at the same time SPARTAN-II forces were receiving their [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]]. Almost immediately after in [[2525#December|December]], the SPARTANs were reassigned to [[Battle of Alpha Corvi II|fight]] the Covenant at [[Alpha Corvi II]].<ref>''[[Halo: Collateral Damage]]''</ref> |
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| ===The first year=== | | ===The first year=== |
| The beginning of [[2526]] saw the [[Battle of Bliss|destruction]] of [[Bliss]].{{Ref/Game|Id=accra|HR|[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal|Dr. Halsey's Personal Journal]], [[:File:Accra Log 1.jpg|Excerpt From ''Accra'' Log Page 1]]}} Soon after on March 1, [[Preston Cole]] in charge of UNSC [[Battle Group X-Ray]] [[Battle of Harvest|fought]] the Covenant off over [[Harvest]].{{Ref/Novel|HSS|Section=Historian's Note}} Seven days later, Cole as well as others would devise [[Operation: SILENT STORM]], part of which would involve laying a trap at [[Biko]] using [[Task Force Yama]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=silentstormchap5|HSS|Chapter=5}} At this point in time, the Covenant were only operating in the [[Polona Sector]], [[Vevina sector]], and [[Grenadi sector]]s.{{Ref/Novel|HSS|Chapter=6}} The colony of [[Etalan]], with roughly 10 million people was also attacked during this time.{{Ref/Reuse|silentstormchap5}} | | The beginning of [[2526]] saw the [[Battle of Bliss|destruction]] of [[Bliss]].<ref name="accra">''[[Halo: Reach Limited Edition]]'', [[:File:Accra Log 1.jpg|Excerpt From ''Accra'' Log Page 1]]</ref> Soon after in March, [[Preston Cole]] in charge of UNSC [[Battle Group X-Ray]] [[Battle of Harvest|fought]] the Covenant off over [[Harvest]].<ref>''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'', Historian's Note</ref> Seven days later, Cole as well as others would devise [[Operation: SILENT STORM]], part of which would involve laying a trap at [[Biko]] using [[Task Force Yama]].<ref>''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'', Chapter 5</ref> Biko however would still [[Battle of Biko|fall]] to the [[Fleet of Inexorable Obedience]], despite these actions by the UNSC. Almost a month after, the prestigious [[Corbulo Academy of Military Science]] on [[Circinius IV]] was destroyed, leaving only 3 survivors.<ref>''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''</ref> |
| [[File:FUD-Corbulo-Glassed.jpg|thumb|left|250px|The Covenant [[glassing]] Circinius IV.]] | |
| As part of SILENT STORM, the UNSC moved to position themselves at [[Seoba]], over Biko and discovered an [[Insurrectionist]] plot to overthrow the Bikon Chancellor. This would require the UNSC to go on the [[Battle of Seoba|offensive]] before they would fight the Covenant.{{Ref/Novel|HSS|Chapter=7}} The Insurrectionists were driven back, but not before the Covenant arrived and attacked the planet.{{Ref/Novel|HSS}}
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| Almost a month after, the prestigious [[Corbulo Academy of Military Science]] on [[Circinius IV]] was destroyed, leaving only 3 survivors. Parts of the planet were also glassed.{{Ref/Film|Id=h4fud|[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]}}
| | Only two days after Circinius IV, ONI projects were refocused to solely counter the Covenant. As well, [[ONI Section Two]] sent emissaries to Outer Colony leaders to warn them of the Covenant and give them an offer: end hostilities with the UNSC and receive protection. Initially they laughed at the prospect, until they witnessed footage of Bliss.<ref name="halseyjournalapril28">''[[Halo: Reach Limited Edition]]'', [[Dr. Halsey's personal journal|Dr. Halsey's Personal Journal]], April 28, 2526</ref> |
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| Only two days after Circinius IV, ONI projects were refocused to solely counter the Covenant. As well, [[ONI Section Two]] sent emissaries to Outer Colony leaders to warn them of the Covenant and give them an offer: end hostilities with the UNSC and receive protection. Initially, they laughed at the prospect, until they witnessed footage of Bliss.{{Ref/Game|Id=halseyjournalapril28|HR|[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal|Dr. Halsey's Personal Journal]], April 28, 2526}}
| | Planets began falling two or three a week. The [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] was unable to collate intelligence at the rate of the Covenant's incursion. [[UNSC Fleet Command]] was unable to plan out grand strategies and thus granted operational autonomy to UNSC naval units.<ref name="hochapter1">''[[Halo: Oblivion]]'', Chapter 1</ref> |
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| Planets began falling two or three a week. The [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] was unable to collate intelligence at the rate of the Covenant incursion. [[UNSC Fleet Command]] was unable to plan out grand strategies and thus granted operational autonomy to UNSC naval units.{{Ref/Novel|Id=hochapter1|Oblv|Chapter=1}}
| | In the summer, UNSC forces along with forces from the [[Children of Mesra]] fought the Covenant on [[Mesra]].<ref name="hochapter1"/> |
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| In the summer, UNSC forces along with forces from the [[Children of Mesra]] [[Battle of Mesra|fought]] the Covenant on [[Mesra]].{{Ref/Reuse|hochapter1}}
| | At the end of the year, the UNSC and Covenant [[Battle of Alpha Aurigae|fought a large battle]] in the [[Alpha Aurigae system]].<ref>''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]''</ref> |
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| At the end of the year, the UNSC and Covenant [[Battle of Alpha Aurigae|fought a large battle]] in the [[Alpha Aurigae system]].{{Ref/Generic|Id=hwgenesis|[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]}} [[Capella]] and [[Origami]] would be attacked but not glassed.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |
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| ===Pressing inward=== | | ===Pressing inward=== |
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| During the first five years of the war, [[Red Team]] would outperform most other groundside units as they were sent from world to world in the outer colonies to try and slow the Covenant.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=95}} {{Class|Orion|assault carrier}}s were also used as [[flagship]]s in desperate rearguard actions trying to buy time for evacuees to flee to the [[Inner Colonies]].{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=127}}
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| Despite having attempted to attack the world years earlier, the Covenant would glass [[Chi Ceti IV]] in [[2527]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} In [[2528]], the UNSC continued to counter the Covenant at the [[Battle of XI Boötis A]]{{Ref/Reuse|hwgenesis}} but [[Madrigal]] [[Fall of Madrigal|fell later in the year]].{{Ref/Novel|TCP|Page=72}}
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| Two years later in [[2530]], [[Eridanus II]] was glassed and the UNSC abandoned the planet.{{Ref/Novel|HFS|Page=240}} On December 24 of 2530, the UNSC and Covenant clashed at the [[Battle of the Great Bear]]. The battle would lead to the formation of the [[Cole Protocol]].{{Ref/Reuse|hwgenesis}}
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| [[File:Dome o' Light.png|thumb|250px|''Spirit of Fire'' forces planning actions on Arcadia.]]
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| In [[2531#February|February 2531]], [[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]], under the command of the [[Prophet of Regret]], began leading searches for [[Forerunner]] technology to aid in the Covenant war effort during the end of the [[Harvest campaign]] and the [[Battle for Arcadia]]. With the Covenant having discovered the Forerunner [[shield world]] [[Trove]] sometime prior, the Prophet of Regret intended to use a fleet of {{Class|Sojourner|dreadnought}}s docked at the [[Apex Site]] to crush humanity "quickly and with ease." With Ripa having kidnapped Professor [[Ellen Anders]] at [[Arcadia]] to use as a [[Reclaimer]] to activate the shield world, he was pursued by the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}, leading to [[Battle of the Trove|a battle]] at the Etran Harborage. In the battle, Ripa was killed by Sergeant [[John Forge]] who subsequently sacrificed himself to destroy the Etran Harborage by causing its internal sun to go [[supernova]]. The Covenant plan was foiled, but the ''Spirit of Fire'' sacrificed its [[slipspace drive]] to cause the supernova, leaving the ship and its crew stranded in deep space.{{Ref/Game|HW|[[Campaign]]}}
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| Despite the loss of Trove, the Covenant would continue to press forward. In [[2532]], the colony of [[Vodin]] would be attacked but would survive.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint enc}}
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| [[Hat Yai]] and [[Paradise Falls]], however, would end up being glassed in [[2533]]. Harvest would be glassed again in [[2534]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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| ==Aftermath== | | ==Aftermath== |
| ===Loss of the Outer Colonies=== | | ===Continuing losses in the Outer Colonies=== |
| With the fall of the Outer Colonies, the UNSC called upon private industry to manufacture previously classified war materiel. The result of this would be the GEN1 [[ROGUE-class Mjolnir]].{{Ref/Game|H3|[[ROGUE-class Mjolnir]] description}}
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| By [[2535]], a number of Outer Colonies had been lost and refugees were beginning to pour into the [[Inner Colonies]], such as on [[Chi Rho]].{{Ref/Novel|TCP|Page=25}}
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| The losses of various Outer Colonies would also create some of the orphans who would make up the [[SPARTAN-III program]]. This includes but is not limited to; [[Carter-A259]] following Biko,{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/carter-a259|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Carter-A259}} [[Rosenda-A344]] after Vodin,{{Ref/Site|Id=CFPhoenixBlog|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-phoenix-blog|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Phoenix Blog|D=22|M=02|Y=2023}} and [[Emile-A239]] following Eridanus II.{{Ref/Site|Id=CF|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/emile-a239|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Emile-A239|D=16|M=10|Y=2021}}
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| ===The Inner Colonies=== | | ===The Inner Colonies=== |
| {{Main|Siege of the Inner Colonies}} | | {{Main|Siege of the Inner Colonies}} |
| On [[2536|June 1, 2536]], the Covenant had finally broken into the [[Inner Colonies]].{{Ref/Reuse|HWTimeline}} This would be the beginning of a multi-year siege of the most inner worlds of humanity. | | On [[2536|June 1, 2536]], the Covenant had finally broken into the [[Inner Colonies]].<ref name="HWTimeline"/> This would be the beginning of a multi-year siege of the most inner worlds of humanity. |
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| ===Continuing losses in the Outer Colonies===
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| Other Outer Colonies also fell even after the Inner Colonies were being attacked. [[Meridian]], [[Battle of Meridian|came under siege for three years]] late into the war. As well, Arcadia was attacked [[Second Fall of Arcadia|a second time]].
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| ==Timeline== | | ==Timeline== |
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| ===2525=== | | ===2525=== |
| *The [[Battle of Chi Ceti]] takes place.
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| *The [[Battle of Alpha Corvi II]] takes place.{{Ref/Reuse|cd}}
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| *[[Redstow VI]] is glassed.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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| ===2526=== | | ===2526=== |
| *[[Bliss]] is attacked and glassed by the Covenant.{{Ref/Game|HR|Detail=[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal|Dr. Halsey's Personal Journal]], "''The Accra Incident''"|Quote=Unknown ships positively identified as alien warships comprising what appear to be five assault carriers, twenty-three battlecruisers, and seventeen destroyers.}}
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| *The [[Second Battle of Harvest]] begins, and the largest UNSC fleet then-ever assembled arrives to begin the process of retaking Harvest.
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| *The Battle over [[Seoba]] takes place with the Covenant.{{Ref/Novel|Id=silent|HSS}}
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| *[[Biko]] is attacked and glassed by the Covenant shortly after Seoba.{{Ref/Reuse|silent}}
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| *[[Etalan]] is attacked by the Covenant.{{Ref/Reuse|silentstormchap5}}
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| *[[Circinius IV]] and [[Corbulo Academy of Military Science]] are attacked and destroyed.{{Ref/Reuse|h4fud}}
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| *The Covenant [[Battle of Mesra|attacked]] [[Mesra]].{{Ref/Reuse|hochapter1}}
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| *A battle over [[Netherop]] takes place between the UNSC and Covenant.{{Ref/Novel|Oblv}}
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| *A naval engagement in [[Battle of Alpha Aurigae|Alpha Aurigae]] system takes place, resulting in a rare UNSC victory over the Covenant.{{Ref/Anthology|Id=evolutions|Evo|[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]}}
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| ===2527=== | | ===2527=== |
| *[[Chi Ceti IV]] is glassed.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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| ===2528=== | | ===2528=== |
| *The [[Battle of XI Boötis A]] takes place.{{Ref/Reuse|hwgenesis}}
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| *The [[Fall of Madrigal]] takes place.
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| *[[Cote d'Azure]] is glassed.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=50 & 51}}
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| *[[Asmara]] is glassed.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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| *[[Verent]] is glassed.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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| ===2530=== | | ===2530=== |
| *[[Endymion]] is glassed.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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| *[[Dwarka]] is glassed.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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| *[[Eridanus II]] is glassed.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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| *[[Lostwithiel]] is glassed.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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| *[[Battle of the Great Bear]] takes place, leading to the creation of the [[Cole Protocol]].{{Ref/Reuse|hwgenesis}}
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| ===2531=== | | ===2531=== |
| *[[Harvest campaign]] - In early February, the five year long Harvest campaign comes to an end following the Covenant failure to destroy the [[Relic (location)|relic]].
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| *[[Battle for Arcadia]] - Having learned the location of the [[Outer Colony]] [[Arcadia]] from the Relic on [[Harvest]], ships from the [[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]] attack [[Arcadia]]. Defending ships manage to destroy one of the two initial attackers while the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} helps repel ground forces. Later reinforcements end the battle in a human victory, though not with massive loss of life. Professor [[Ellen Anders]] is kidnapped by [[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]].
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| *[[Battle of Trove]] - Battle between the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} and forces of the [[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]] attempting to gain access to the fleet of [[Forerunner]] {{Class|Sojourner|dreadnought}}s on the [[shield world]] [[Trove]] which would give the Covenant a massive tactical advantage. Death of [[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]] and the destruction of the Etran Harborage at the cost of ''Spirit of Fire's'' [[slipspace drive]].
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| *[[Vodin]] is attacked but survived.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Site|Id=waypoint enc|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/randall-aiken|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Randall Aiken}}
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| ===2533===
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| *[[Hat Yai]] is glassed.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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| *[[Paradise Falls]] is glassed.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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| *Harvest is glassed again.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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| ==Gallery== | | ==Gallery== |
| <gallery> | | <gallery> |
| File:HCD-BRattack.png|Fighting in the Alpha Corvi II city [[Black Reef]]. | | File:HCD-BRattack.png|Fighting in the Alpha Corvi II city [[Black Reef]]. |
| File:HWG BattleOfAlphaAurigae.png|Fighting in the [[Alpha Aurigae system]]. | | File:HW Five Long Years.jpg|Marines celebrating over a destroyed battlefield on Harvest. |
| | File:Battle of Alpha Aurigae.jpg|Fighting in the [[Alpha Aurigae system]]. |
| | File:FUD-Corbulo-Glassed.jpg|The Covenant [[glassing]] Circinius IV. |
| </gallery> | | </gallery> |
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| ==Sources== | | ==Sources== |
| {{Ref/Sources}} | | {{Reflist}} |
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