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The '''participants in the [[Fall of Reach]]''' were numerous. Both the [[Covenant]] and the [[UNSC]] deployed large numbers of naval and groundside forces, as well as dozens of different types of vehicles and equipment. | The '''participants in the [[Fall of Reach]]''' were numerous. Both the [[Covenant]] and the [[UNSC]] deployed large numbers of naval and groundside forces, as well as dozens of different types of vehicles and equipment. | ||
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====Starships==== | ====Starships==== | ||
{{Main|UNSC starship}} | {{Main|UNSC starship}} | ||
The UNSC's naval assets were quite extensive during the battle. The {{Class|Paris|heavy frigate}},{{Ref/Reuse|tipofthespear}}{{Ref/Reuse|lnos}} the {{Class|Charon|light frigate}},<ref>''Halo: Reach'', [[Halo: Reach radio conversations#Courtyard|Courtyard radio conversation]]</ref> the {{Class|Stalwart|light frigate}},<ref name="hforcovenant">''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Covenant]]''</ref> the {{Class|Punic|supercarrier}},<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-bulkhead-banter ''Halo Waypoint:'' Canon Fodder - Bulkhead Banter]</ref> the {{Class|Marathon|heavy cruiser}},<ref>''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]'', p. 251 (2010 edition); p. 261 (2011 edition)</ref><ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/michael-stanforth ''Halo Waypoint'': Michael Stanforth]</ref> and the {{Class|Halberd| | The UNSC's naval assets were quite extensive during the battle. The {{Class|Paris|heavy frigate}},{{Ref/Reuse|tipofthespear}}{{Ref/Reuse|lnos}} the {{Class|Charon|light frigate}},<ref>''Halo: Reach'', [[Halo: Reach radio conversations#Courtyard|Courtyard radio conversation]]</ref> the {{Class|Stalwart|light frigate}},<ref name="hforcovenant">''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Covenant]]''</ref> the {{Class|Punic|supercarrier}},<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-bulkhead-banter ''Halo Waypoint:'' Canon Fodder - Bulkhead Banter]</ref> the {{Class|Marathon|heavy cruiser}},<ref>''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]'', p. 251 (2010 edition); p. 261 (2011 edition)</ref><ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/michael-stanforth ''Halo Waypoint'': Michael Stanforth]</ref> and the {{Class|Halberd|destroyer}}{{Ref/Reuse|hforcovenant}} were used during the battle. An [[Unidentified UNSC ship|unidentified UNSC ship class]] was also somehow used, but destroyed over Reach.<ref>''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]'', p. 92-93 (Escape from Reach)</ref> | ||
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|Destroyed | |Destroyed | ||
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| rowspan="2" |{{Class|Halberd| | | rowspan="2" |{{Class|Halberd|destroyer}} | ||
|{{UNSCShip|Iroquois}} | |{{UNSCShip|Iroquois}} | ||
|Unknown | |Unknown | ||
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====Space stations==== | ====Space stations==== | ||
Reach was protected by 20 [[Orbital defense platform]]s.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=intel&cid=27032 ''Bungie.net'' - CAA Factbook 1]</ref> The {{Class|Moncton|orbital weapon platform}} were among them{{Ref/Reuse|hforcovenant}} as well as one [[ | Reach was protected by 20 [[Orbital defense platform]]s.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=intel&cid=27032 ''Bungie.net'' - CAA Factbook 1]</ref> The {{Class|Moncton|orbital weapon platform}} were among them{{Ref/Reuse|hforcovenant}} as well as one [[Unidentified human orbital weapon platform|unidentified class of ODP]].<ref name="CF70">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-looking-glassed ''Halo Waypoint'': Canon Fodder 4/8/2016: Issue 70 Looking Glassed]</ref> | ||
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|[[Chief Petty Officer]] | |[[Chief Petty Officer]] | ||
|[[McRobb]] | |[[McRobb]] | ||
| | |Survived | ||
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| rowspan="11" |[[Petty Officer Second Class]] | | rowspan="11" |[[Petty Officer Second Class]] | ||
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| rowspan="2" |[[First Lieutenant]] | | rowspan="2" |[[First Lieutenant]] | ||
|[[Buckman]] | |[[Buckman]] | ||
| | |KIA | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Jake Chapman]] | |[[Jake Chapman]] | ||
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Over the course of the battle, the UNSC utilized a variety of its vehicle arsenal. Numerous [[M12 Warthog]] variants were deployed to engage the Covenant. These include the [[M12 Chaingun Warthog]],<ref name="tipofthespear">''[[Halo: Reach]]'', campaign level, [[Tip of the Spear]]</ref> [[M12G1 Gauss Warthog]],<ref name="swordbase">''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[ONI: Sword Base]]</ref> the [[M12R Rocket Warthog]],{{Ref/Reuse|tipofthespear}} and the [[M831 Troop Transport Warthog|M831 Troop Warthog]].{{Ref/Reuse|swordbase}} The [[M808C Scorpion]] and the [[M274R Mongoose]] were also deployed.{{Ref/Reuse|tipofthespear}} | Over the course of the battle, the UNSC utilized a variety of its vehicle arsenal. Numerous [[M12 Warthog]] variants were deployed to engage the Covenant. These include the [[M12 Chaingun Warthog]],<ref name="tipofthespear">''[[Halo: Reach]]'', campaign level, [[Tip of the Spear]]</ref> [[M12G1 Gauss Warthog]],<ref name="swordbase">''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[ONI: Sword Base]]</ref> the [[M12R Rocket Warthog]],{{Ref/Reuse|tipofthespear}} and the [[M831 Troop Transport Warthog|M831 Troop Warthog]].{{Ref/Reuse|swordbase}} The [[M808C Scorpion]] and the [[M274R Mongoose]] were also deployed.{{Ref/Reuse|tipofthespear}} | ||
The UNSC also deployed a number of aircraft including the [[UH-144 Falcon#Variants|UH-144A Falcon]]{{Ref/Reuse|tipofthespear}} and [[UH-144 Falcon#Variants|UH-144B Falcon]],<ref>''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[New Alexandria]]</ref> and the [[D77-TC Pelican]].{{Ref/Reuse|swordbase}} The [[ | The UNSC also deployed a number of aircraft including the [[UH-144 Falcon#Variants|UH-144A Falcon]]{{Ref/Reuse|tipofthespear}} and [[UH-144 Falcon#Variants|UH-144B Falcon]],<ref>''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[New Alexandria]]</ref> and the [[D77-TC Pelican]].{{Ref/Reuse|swordbase}} The [[YSS-1000 Sabre]]{{Ref/Reuse|lnos}} and the [[GA-TL1 Longsword#Variants|SS-110 Longsword]] were also deployed by the UNSC.{{Ref/Reuse|tipofthespear}} | ||
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| rowspan="5" |[[ | | rowspan="5" |[[YSS-1000 Sabre]] | ||
|[[Bravo 029]] | |[[Bravo 029]] | ||
|Destroyed | |Destroyed | ||
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|[[Echo | |[[Echo One]] | ||
|Unknown | |Unknown | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Echo | |[[Echo Two]] | ||
|Unknown | |Unknown | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Echo | |[[Echo Three]] | ||
|Unknown | |Unknown | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Echo | |[[Echo Four]] | ||
|Unknown | |Unknown | ||
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==Covenant== | ==Covenant== | ||
===Naval assets=== | ===Naval assets=== | ||
{{Main|Covenant starship}} | {{Main|Covenant starship}} | ||
The Covenant deployed numerous naval forces. Two fleets were sent to the planet, pre-August 30 with numerous ships.<ref name="lnos">''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]</ref> By [[2552|August 30th, 2552]], the Covenant sent 315 ships to attack Reach.<ref>''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', p. 343 (Definitive Edition): "I am presently tracking three hundred fourteen Covenant ships." Taking into account the carrier that the Pillar of Autumn had destroyed only moments before results in a count of 315 ships.</ref> | The Covenant deployed numerous naval forces. Two fleets were sent to the planet, pre-August 30 with numerous ships.<ref name="lnos">''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]</ref> By [[2552|August 30th, 2552]], the Covenant sent 315 ships to attack Reach.<ref>''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', p. 343 (Definitive Edition): "I am presently tracking three hundred fourteen Covenant ships." Taking into account the carrier that the Pillar of Autumn had destroyed only moments before results in a count of 315 ships.</ref> | ||
Specific type of ships present were {{ | Specific type of ships present were {{Class|CPV|heavy destroyer}}s and {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}}s with support from a [[Unidentified Covenant warship|"sniper" ship]].{{Ref/Reuse|hforcovenant}} There were also multiple [[Covenant battleship|battleships]],<ref>''Halo: First Strike'', p. 32</ref> multiple [[Covenant cruiser|light cruisers]],<ref name="HFS18">''Halo: First Strike'', Chapter 18, p. 167 -- "Two exceptions to this patrol pattern were a pair of light cruisers hovering over Menachite Mountain"</ref> and multiple {{Class|CAR|frigate}}s.<ref>''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]'', p. 274</ref> | ||
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| rowspan="2" |[[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]] | | rowspan="2" |[[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]] | ||
|{{ | |{{Class|CSO|supercarrier}} | ||
|''[[Long Night of Solace]]'' | |''[[Long Night of Solace]]'' | ||
|Destroyed | |Destroyed | ||
|- | |- | ||
|{{ | |{{Class|SDV|heavy corvette}} | ||
|''[[Ardent Prayer]]'' | |''[[Ardent Prayer]]'' | ||
|Destroyed | |Destroyed | ||
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|Survived | |Survived | ||
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|{{ | |{{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}} | ||
|''[[Truth & Reconciliation]]'' | |''[[Truth & Reconciliation]]'' | ||
|Survived | |Survived | ||
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|Unknown | |Unknown | ||
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|{{ | |{{Class|CAR|frigate}} | ||
|''[[Penance]]'' | |''[[Penance]]'' | ||
|Unknown | |Unknown | ||
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|Survived | |Survived | ||
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| rowspan="2" |"[[Covenant | | rowspan="2" |"[[Covenant Navy]]" | ||
|[[Supreme Commander]] | |[[Supreme Commander]] | ||
|[[Thel 'Vadam]]ee | |[[Thel 'Vadam]]ee | ||
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|Survived | |Survived | ||
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| rowspan=" | | rowspan="2" |Unknown | ||
|[[Jiralhanae Chieftain]] | |[[Jiralhanae Chieftain]] | ||
|[[Parabum]] | |[[Parabum]] | ||
|Fled to [[Beta Gabriel]] mid-battle | |Fled to [[Beta Gabriel]] mid-battle | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Unknown | |||
|[[Daga 'Rathum]] | |[[Daga 'Rathum]] | ||
| | |Unknown | ||
|} | |} | ||
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===Vehicles=== | ===Vehicles=== | ||
The Covenant deployed a number vehicles in their campaign against Reach. They deployed the [[Type-26 Banshee#Variants| | The Covenant deployed a number vehicles in their campaign against Reach. They deployed the [[Type-26 Banshee#Variants|Type-26B Banshee]], the [[Type-25 Spirit]],<ref>''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[Winter Contingency]]</ref> the [[Type-52 Phantom]],{{Ref/Reuse|swordbase}} [[Phantom gunboat]], the [[Type-27 Banshee]], and the [[Morsam-pattern Seraph|''Morsam''-pattern Seraph]].{{Ref/Reuse|lnos}} | ||
Ground side, the Covenant deployed a number of vehicles including the | Ground side, the Covenant deployed a number of vehicles including the [[Type-32 Ghost]], the [[Type-26 Wraith]], the [[Type-48 Revenant]],{{Ref/Reuse|swordbase}} and the [[Type-47B Scarab]].<ref>''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Reach level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]</ref> | ||
===Equipment=== | ===Equipment=== | ||
====Stationary weapons==== | ====Stationary weapons==== | ||
The Covenant made use of large | The Covenant made use of large [[Type-38 Tyrant]] AA guns during the battle.{{Ref/Reuse|tipofthespear}} | ||
====Other==== | ====Other==== | ||
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==Production notes== | ==Production notes== | ||
In early renders and footage for ''Halo: Reach'', the Falcon was noted as being part of VMX-22.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/images/Games/Reach/images/cutouts/Falcon_02.jpg ''Bungie.net'' - Halo: Reach Concept Art "Falcon 02"]</ref><ref>''[[Halo: Reach]]'', [[Halo: Reach Video Games Awards Trailer|VGA Awards Trailer]]</ref> | In early renders and footage for ''Halo: Reach'', the Falcon was noted as being part of [[VMX-22]].<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/images/Games/Reach/images/cutouts/Falcon_02.jpg ''Bungie.net'' - Halo: Reach Concept Art "Falcon 02"]</ref><ref>''[[Halo: Reach]]'', [[Halo: Reach Video Games Awards Trailer|VGA Awards Trailer]]</ref> | ||
A number of named soldiers are also seen as having participated in the battle through the randomed [[Fireteam (gameplay mechanic)|Fireteam mechanic]] in ''Halo: Reach''. | A number of named soldiers are also seen as having participated in the battle through the randomed [[Fireteam (gameplay mechanic)|Fireteam mechanic]] in ''Halo: Reach''. | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | {{Ref/Sources}} | ||
[[Category:Fall of Reach]] | [[Category:Fall of Reach]] |