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|atmosphere=1 ([[oxygen|O<sub>2</sub>]], [[Wikipedia:Nitrogen|N<sub>2</sub>]]){{Ref/Book|Id=vis| | |atmosphere=1 ([[oxygen|O<sub>2</sub>]], [[Wikipedia:Nitrogen|N<sub>2</sub>]]){{Ref/Book|Id=vis|[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]|Page=151}} | ||
|temperature=-26°C to 42°C {{c|-15°F to 108°F}}{{Ref/Reuse|vis}} | |temperature=-26°C to 42°C {{c|-15°F to 108°F}}{{Ref/Reuse|vis}} | ||
|demonym=Reavian{{Ref/Book|Id=osfm94| | |demonym=Reavian{{Ref/Book|Id=osfm94|[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]|Page=94}} | ||
|species=[[Human]]s{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} {{C|Non-native}} | |species=[[Human]]s{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} {{C|Non-native}} | ||
|population=*703,341,500 {{C|[[2535]]}}{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} | |population=*703,341,500 {{C|[[2535]]}}{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} | ||
*121,000 {{C|c. [[2558]]}}{{Ref/Book|Id=wf| | *121,000 {{C|c. [[2558]]}}{{Ref/Book|Id=wf|[[Halo: Warfleet]]|Page=23}} | ||
|colonized=[[2362]]{{Ref/Reuse|vis}} | |colonized=[[2362|2362 (after January 1)]]{{Ref/Reuse|vis}} | ||
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*[[Unified Earth Government]] | *[[Unified Earth Government]] | ||
**[[Eposz Reclamation Collective]] {{C|Post-fall}} | **[[Eposz Reclamation Collective]] {{C|Post-fall}} | ||
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{{Quote|...our fortress among the stars.|Dr. [[Catherine Halsey]] | {{Quote|...our fortress among the stars.|Dr. [[Catherine Halsey]]<ref>''[[Halo: Reach ViDoc: A Spartan Will Rise]]''</ref>}} | ||
'''Reach''', also known as '''Epsilon Eridani II'''{{Ref/Reuse|vis}}{{Ref/Generic|Halo Channel|[[Halo Channel]]|Encyclopedia}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=42-43 | '''Reach''', also known as '''Epsilon Eridani II''',{{Ref/Reuse|vis}}{{Ref/Generic|Halo Channel|[[Halo Channel]]|Encyclopedia}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=42-43}} is a [[human]] [[human colonies|colony]] [[planet|world]] in the [[Epsilon Eridani system]], located within the [[Inner Colonies]] and is the sister planet of [[Earth]] itself. At 10.5 light years from the [[Sol system]], it is located at Earth's metaphorical doorstep. Reach is the fourth largest planet in the Epsilon Eridani system, and second closest to the star Epsilon Eridani.{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} | ||
Once home to a [[Forerunner]] presence, Reach held considerable importance to the [[United Nations Space Command]] as the nexus of its military and the site of many military-industrial facilities such as shipyards. It was also significant for being one of the largest producers of [[titanium]], which is plentiful on the planet. Though most commonly recognized for its status as a military world, Reach was also humanity's most populous colony world,{{Ref/Novel|Id=ch32|HCH|Chapter=1}}{{Ref/Book|OSFM|Page=94}} its [[civilian]] population living in its preplanned [[city|cities]] or defying the planet's harsh nature in sturdy [[Kiva|pioneer settlements]].{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} It was considered a center for civilian enterprise and logistical hub. | Once home to a [[Forerunner]] presence, Reach held considerable importance to the [[United Nations Space Command]] as the nexus of its military and the site of many military-industrial facilities such as shipyards. It was also significant for being one of the largest producers of [[titanium]], which is plentiful on the planet. Though most commonly recognized for its status as a military world, Reach was also humanity's most populous colony world,{{Ref/Novel|Id=ch32|HCH|Chapter=1}}{{Ref/Book|OSFM|Page=94}} its [[civilian]] population living in its preplanned [[city|cities]] or defying the planet's harsh nature in sturdy [[Kiva|pioneer settlements]].{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} It was considered a center for civilian enterprise and logistical hub.<ref>''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]'', Human Colonization of Space, p. 42-43 (2009 & 2011 edition)</ref> | ||
Reach became the target of a [[Covenant]] invasion in [[2552]]. Although the planet was defended by the UNSC for several weeks, Reach eventually [[Fall of Reach|fell]] to the Covenant, resulting in the planet's [[glassing]] in one of the most decisive defeats suffered by humanity over the course of the [[Human-Covenant War]] and the demise of the majority of its population. | Reach became the target of a [[Covenant]] invasion in [[2552]]. Although the planet was defended by the UNSC for several weeks, Reach eventually [[Fall of Reach|fell]] to the Covenant, resulting in the planet's [[glassing]] in one of the most decisive defeats suffered by humanity over the course of the [[Human-Covenant War]] and the demise of the majority of its population. | ||
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[[File:Reachtoearth.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A comparison of Earth's size to Reach's.{{Ref/Reuse|comparison}}]] | [[File:Reachtoearth.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A comparison of Earth's size to Reach's.{{Ref/Reuse|comparison}}]] | ||
===Orbital characteristics=== | ===Orbital characteristics=== | ||
Reach has a strong [[Wikipedia:Aurora (astronomy)|aurora]] phenomenon, to the extent the planet is covered in an "aura" of aurorae.{{Ref/Level|HR|Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace}} Reach has two [[natural satellite]]s; the large, ringed [[Csodaszarvas]] and the small, cratered [[Turul]] which was captured into Reach's orbit as recently as some 70-80 thousand years ago.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=1045222|Site=halo.bungie.org|Page=I've got your answer, Levi...}} Reach's oceans also experience strong tidal phenomena.<ref>''Halo: Reach'', Limited Edition bonus content, map of Reach</ref> | Reach has a strong [[Wikipedia:Aurora (astronomy)|aurora]] phenomenon, to the extent the planet is covered in an "aura" of aurorae.{{Ref/Level|HR|[[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]}} Reach has two [[natural satellite]]s; the large, ringed [[Csodaszarvas]] and the small, cratered [[Turul]] which was captured into Reach's orbit as recently as some 70-80 thousand years ago.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=1045222|Site=halo.bungie.org|Page=I've got your answer, Levi...}} Reach's oceans also experience strong tidal phenomena.<ref>''Halo: Reach'', Limited Edition bonus content, map of Reach</ref> | ||
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For a young planet with an age of less than one billion years, compared to Earth's 4.6 billion year existence, Reach is remarkably geologically stable.{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} Reach is larger than Earth, having a diameter of 15,273 kilometers, compared to the 12,756 kilometers diameter of Earth.<ref name="comparison">[https://twitter.com/Bungie/status/12053226321?s=19 ''Twitter'', Bungie] ([http://twitpic.com/1f46ee ''Twitpic'': Earth and Reach comparison])</ref> Reach was originally inhospitable for human life, requiring some degree of [[terraforming]] before it could be colonized. Mostly a rugged and harsh wilderness filled with towering mountains, deserts and weather-beaten forests, Reach's surface is pockmarked with meteor impact craters, some of these forming large seas.<ref name="gi">[http://gameinformer.com/mag/haloreach.aspx ''GameInformer'': February 2010]</ref> | For a young planet with an age of less than one billion years, compared to Earth's 4.6 billion year existence, Reach is remarkably geologically stable.{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} Reach is larger than Earth, having a diameter of 15,273 kilometers, compared to the 12,756 kilometers diameter of Earth.<ref name="comparison">[https://twitter.com/Bungie/status/12053226321?s=19 ''Twitter'', Bungie] ([http://twitpic.com/1f46ee ''Twitpic'': Earth and Reach comparison])</ref> Reach was originally inhospitable for human life, requiring some degree of [[terraforming]] before it could be colonized. Mostly a rugged and harsh wilderness filled with towering mountains, deserts and weather-beaten forests, Reach's surface is pockmarked with meteor impact craters, some of these forming large seas.<ref name="gi">[http://gameinformer.com/mag/haloreach.aspx ''GameInformer'': February 2010]</ref> | ||
Reach was home to numerous species of indigenous animals and vegetation, with some being imported by [[human]]s. The [[spadehorn]] is a herbivorous animal native to Reach's grasslands.{{Ref/Book| | Reach was home to numerous species of indigenous animals and vegetation, with some being imported by [[human]]s. The [[spadehorn]] is a herbivorous animal native to Reach's grasslands.{{Ref/Book|Halo: The Essential Visual Guide|Page=181}} [[Moa]] are large, flightless birds, with reptilian features, that are often domesticated and consumed by humans.<ref name="Update">[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_073010 ''Bungie.net'': Bungie Weekly Update: 07.30.2010]</ref>{{Ref/Level|Id=exo|HR|[[Exodus]]}} The [[gúta]] is the largest terrestrial lifeform discovered on Reach and is very dangerous, albeit rarely aggressive.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=enemies&cid=28449 B.net classification]</ref> A [[List of animals|species of bird]] visually similar to birds from [[Earth]], were also found on the planet. Wolves and owls, from Earth, inhabited the forests of Reach.{{Ref/Novel|TFoR|Page=63}}{{Ref/Novel|TFoR|Page=65}} Koi were often found in decorative ponds and water gardens.{{Ref/Map|HR|[[Reflection]]}} [[Rats]] were also common pests on the planet.{{Ref/Reuse|exo}} [[Cherot]]s, [[guper]]s, and [[kropey]]s were native animals of Reach.{{Ref/Novel|SoR|Chapter=8}} | ||
Some of Reach's indigenous fauna are known to have survived the fall of the planet. Flocks of moa still survive on Reach in remote sectors that were not glassed by the Covenant, while some were transported to other worlds before Reach's glassing.{{Ref/Site|Id=canonfodder|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-have-s-moa|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder: Have S'moa}} | Some of Reach's indigenous fauna are known to have survived the fall of the planet. Flocks of moa still survive on Reach in remote sectors that were not glassed by the Covenant, while some were transported to other worlds before Reach's glassing.{{Ref/Site|Id=canonfodder|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-have-s-moa|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder: Have S'moa}} | ||
The planet was home to hundreds of species of vegetation, including [[cedar]] trees from Earth.{{Ref/Novel|TFoR|Page=48}} It also contained deciduous forests.{{Ref/Anthology| | The planet was home to hundreds of species of vegetation, including [[cedar]] trees from Earth.{{Ref/Novel|TFoR|Page=48}} It also contained deciduous forests.{{Ref/Anthology|[[Halo: Evolutions]]|[[Pariah]]}} | ||
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File:Reach-m10 evironment.jpg|thumb|270px|Landscape in [[Visegrád]], [[Highland Mountains]]. | File:Reach-m10 evironment.jpg|thumb|270px|Landscape in [[Visegrád]], [[Highland Mountains]]. | ||
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*[[Cutter family]] | *[[Cutter family]] | ||
**[[James Cutter]] – [[UNSC Navy]] captain and commander of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}{{Ref/Book|EVG|Page=43}} | **[[James Cutter]] – [[UNSC Navy]] captain and commander of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}{{Ref/Book|EVG|Page=43}} | ||
**[[Mary Cutter]] and [[Cutter's daughter|daughter]] – [[civilian]] wife and child of James Cutter | **[[Mary Cutter]] and [[Cutter's daughter|daughter]] – [[civilian]] wife and child of James Cutter<ref>''Halo Wars: Genesis''</ref> | ||
*[[Jorge-052]] – SPARTAN-II commando{{Ref/Book|EVG|Page=103}} | *[[Jorge-052]] – SPARTAN-II commando{{Ref/Book|EVG|Page=103}} | ||
*[[Catherine Halsey]] – ONI civilian scientific advisor and creator of the SPARTAN-IIs<ref name="haba">[[Data Drop/HABA|''Data Drop'': HEMLEY & AUBOURN BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS]]</ref> | *[[Catherine Halsey]] – ONI civilian scientific advisor and creator of the SPARTAN-IIs<ref name="haba">[[Data Drop/HABA|''Data Drop'': HEMLEY & AUBOURN BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS]]</ref> | ||
*[[Marcus Hudson]] - Recon/communications specialist of the ODST unit [[Fireteam Raven]]<ref>''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''</ref> | *[[Marcus Hudson]] - Recon/communications specialist of the ODST unit [[Fireteam Raven]]<ref>''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''</ref> | ||
*[[Laszlo Sorvad]] – Renowned civilian [[xenoarchaeology|xenoarchaeologist]]{{Ref/Level|Id=osb|HR|ONI: Sword Base}} | *[[Laszlo Sorvad]] – Renowned civilian [[xenoarchaeology|xenoarchaeologist]]{{Ref/Level|Id=osb|HR|[[ONI: Sword Base]]}} | ||
*[[Sára Sorvad]] – Civilian{{Ref/Reuse|wc}} | *[[Sára Sorvad]] – Civilian{{Ref/Reuse|wc}} | ||
*[[Dimah Tchakova]] – UNSC officer cadet | *[[Dimah Tchakova]] – UNSC officer cadet | ||
*[[Bella Disztl]] - a cross continent buggy racer{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/pen-umbra|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Pen Umbra}} | *[[Bella Disztl]] - a cross continent buggy racer{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/pen-umbra|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Pen Umbra}} | ||
*[[Nairn]] – [[insurrectionist|Insurgent]]; former [[Reach militia|planetary militia]] member{{Ref/Novel| | *[[Nairn]] – [[insurrectionist|Insurgent]]; former [[Reach militia|planetary militia]] member{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Mortal Dictata|Page=147}} | ||
*[[Gabe]] – Civilian<ref>''[[Remember Reach]]'', [[Spaceport (Remember Reach)|Spaceport]]</ref> | *[[Gabe]] – Civilian<ref>''[[Remember Reach]]'', [[Spaceport (Remember Reach)|Spaceport]]</ref> | ||
*[[Mason]] - [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers|Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]{{Ref/Reuse|Dirt}} | *[[Mason]] - [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers|Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]{{Ref/Reuse|Dirt}} | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Ancient history=== | ===Ancient history=== | ||
The [[Forerunner]]s maintained a presence on Reach long before [[human]] colonization, creating a [[Menachite portal complex|portal complex]] under [[Menachite Mountain]].{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/point-taken|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Point Taken}}{{Ref/Novel|SoR}} | The [[Forerunner]]s maintained a presence on Reach long before [[human]] colonization, creating a [[Menachite portal complex|portal complex]] under [[Menachite Mountain]].{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/point-taken|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Point Taken}}{{Ref/Novel|SoR|Chapter=??}} | ||
At some point, an [[Babd Catha Forerunner vessel|unknown]] [[Forerunner starship]] crash landed into Reach leaving a debris field across [[Eposz]]. The vessel specifically landed at what would end up becoming [[SWORD Base]] at [[Babd Catha Ice Shelf]].{{Ref/Site|Id=bulletin|D=10|M=10|Y=2014|URL=https://blogs.halowaypoint.com/en-us/blogs/headlines/posts/the-halo-bulletin-4-16-14|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=The Halo Bulletin: 4.16.14}} | At some point, an [[Babd Catha Forerunner vessel|unknown]] [[Forerunner starship]] crash landed into Reach leaving a debris field across [[Eposz]]. The vessel specifically landed at what would end up becoming [[SWORD Base]] at [[Babd Catha Ice Shelf]].{{Ref/Site|Id=bulletin|D=10|M=10|Y=2014|URL=https://blogs.halowaypoint.com/en-us/blogs/headlines/posts/the-halo-bulletin-4-16-14|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=The Halo Bulletin: 4.16.14}} | ||
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{{Main|Project OUTBOUND}} | {{Main|Project OUTBOUND}} | ||
[[File:HTFoR AS - military complex.jpg|thumb|200px|The [[Reach FLEETCOM Military Complex|FLEETCOM Military Complex]] in Reach's Highland Mountains.]] | [[File:HTFoR AS - military complex.jpg|thumb|200px|The [[Reach FLEETCOM Military Complex|FLEETCOM Military Complex]] in Reach's Highland Mountains.]] | ||
The first planetary confirmations of Reach were made in the early 21st century.{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} Originally colonized during humanity's first wave of extrasolar colonization in [[2362]] by the ''[[Odyssey]]'',{{Ref/Book| | The first planetary confirmations of Reach were made in the early 21st century.{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} Originally colonized during humanity's first wave of extrasolar colonization in [[2362]] by the ''[[Odyssey]]'',{{Ref/Book|[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]|Section=Rise of Humanity|Page=54}} Reach was chosen to be the site of a colony due to its rich [[titanium]] deposits.{{Ref/Novel|Halo: The Fall of Reach|Chapter=8}} | ||
Upon arriving, the ''Odyssey'' was deconstructed into [[terraforming]] installations and a research colony of 5,000 scientists and workers. Soon more people arrived. By [[2390]], the first wave of terraforming was done and a second major colonization effort began. The UNSC transitioned much of its administrative and technical infrastructure to the system, which was soon followed by corporate investments. This included the building of the planet's first [[space elevator]] at [[Veszprém]]. More space elevators would be built across Reach's equatorial band.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | Upon arriving, the ''Odyssey'' was deconstructed into [[terraforming]] installations and a research colony of 5,000 scientists and workers. Soon more people arrived. By [[2390]], the first wave of terraforming was done and a second major colonization effort began. The UNSC transitioned much of its administrative and technical infrastructure to the system, which was soon followed by corporate investments. This included the building of the planet's first [[space elevator]] at [[Veszprém]]. More space elevators would be built across Reach's equatorial band.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
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===Postwar=== | ===Postwar=== | ||
{{Main|Eposz Reclamation Project}} | {{Main|Eposz Reclamation Project}} | ||
{{Quote|We all have our own reasons for returning to Reach. [[Istvan Erdei]] says it’s the one place in the colonies where a man doesn’t need a piece of paper to prove he’s useful. [[Rendor Borbély]] claims it’s because he and his family won’t join their ancestors in the afterlife if they’re buried on a different world. I’m here because these are my people, and there weren’t a lot of doctors volunteering to come back with them. I doubt any of us really understand why the others are here—and I don’t see that it matters.|[[Somogy]] to [[John-117]] during Operation: | {{Quote|We all have our own reasons for returning to Reach. [[Istvan Erdei]] says it’s the one place in the colonies where a man doesn’t need a piece of paper to prove he’s useful. [[Rendor Borbély]] claims it’s because he and his family won’t join their ancestors in the afterlife if they’re buried on a different world. I’m here because these are my people, and there weren’t a lot of doctors volunteering to come back with them. I doubt any of us really understand why the others are here—and I don’t see that it matters.|[[Somogy]] to [[John-117]] during Operation: WOFLE.{{Ref/Reuse|SoR8}}}} | ||
[[File:Spade NewFrontiers Art.jpg|thumb|250px|A pioneer alongside two [[Spade]]s on Reach after its glassing.{{Ref/Site|Id=BaconTweet|URL=https://twitter.com/_darrenbacon/status/1437522810906103810|Site=Twitter|Page=Darren Bacon - It was a piece done for the franchise team depicting a glassed section of Reach...|D=13|M=09|Y=2021}}]] | [[File:Spade NewFrontiers Art.jpg|thumb|250px|A pioneer alongside two [[Spade]]s on Reach after its glassing.{{Ref/Site|Id=BaconTweet|URL=https://twitter.com/_darrenbacon/status/1437522810906103810|Site=Twitter|Page=Darren Bacon - It was a piece done for the franchise team depicting a glassed section of Reach...|D=13|M=09|Y=2021}}]] | ||
In [[2553#November|November 2553]], a pioneer group arrived on Reach for an initial search and preparation for the planet's reterraforming.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2994218_Catalog-Interaction.aspx#post2994218|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Catalog Interaction (Page 43)}} Due to its symbolic and strategic value, Reach was quickly selected for rehabilitation and full-scale recolonization by the [[Unified Earth Government]],{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} classified as a priority redevelopment area.{{Ref/Reuse|osfm94}} This was against the wishes of some who wanted to prioritize the reconstruction of Sol.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | In [[2553#November|November 2553]], a pioneer group arrived on Reach for an initial search and preparation for the planet's reterraforming.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2994218_Catalog-Interaction.aspx#post2994218|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Catalog Interaction (Page 43)}} Due to its symbolic and strategic value, Reach was quickly selected for rehabilitation and full-scale recolonization by the [[Unified Earth Government]],{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} classified as a priority redevelopment area.{{Ref/Reuse|osfm94}} This was against the wishes of some who wanted to prioritize the reconstruction of Sol.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
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[[File:HR Screenshot Epilogue-After.jpg|250px|right|thumb|The surface of Reach, restored to a habitable state, in [[2589]].{{Ref/Reuse|hrlonewolf}}]] | [[File:HR Screenshot Epilogue-After.jpg|250px|right|thumb|The surface of Reach, restored to a habitable state, in [[2589]].{{Ref/Reuse|hrlonewolf}}]] | ||
===Distant future=== | ===Distant future=== | ||
By [[2589]], Reach was in a habitable state, and new human colonists were re-settling the planet.{{Ref/Level|Id=hrlonewolf|HR|Level=Lone Wolf}} The planet was still evidently littered with destroyed ship and debris from both the Covenant and UNSC, thirty-seven years after the fall of the planet. By [[2610]], at least two cities on the planet, [[New Alexandria (location)|New Alexandria]] and [[Esztergom]], were reconstructed.{{Ref/Generic|[[Halo: Reach Legendary Edition]]|Detail=[[:File:Journal Package Letter.jpg|Journal Package Letter]]}} | By [[2589]], Reach was in a habitable state, and new human colonists were re-settling the planet.{{Ref/Level|Id=hrlonewolf|HR|Level=Lone Wolf}} The planet was still evidently littered with destroyed ship and debris from both the Covenant and UNSC, thirty-seven years after the fall of the planet. By [[2610]], at least two cities on the planet, [[New Alexandria (location)|New Alexandria]] and [[Esztergom]], were reconstructed.{{Ref/Generic|[[Halo: Reach Legendary Edition]]|Detail=[[:File:Journal Package Letter.jpg|Journal Package Letter]]}} | ||
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While Earth was rightly seen as the UNSC's commercial, political, and cultural center, Reach was undeniably the hub of its military power. The [[Epsilon Eridani Fleet]] was a full strength [[battle group|carrier group]] with the {{Class|Punic|supercarrier}} {{UNSCShip|Trafalgar}} at its core.{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} | While Earth was rightly seen as the UNSC's commercial, political, and cultural center, Reach was undeniably the hub of its military power. The [[Epsilon Eridani Fleet]] was a full strength [[battle group|carrier group]] with the {{Class|Punic|supercarrier}} {{UNSCShip|Trafalgar}} at its core.{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} | ||
A semi-mobile array of twenty [[orbital defense platform]]s, equipped with heavy [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|MAC guns]] also known as "big sticks," orbited around Reach. At least one {{Class|Moncton|orbital weapon platform}} was in place as early as [[2527]], with {{Class|Erőd|orbital weapon platform}}s requiring the usage of extensive ground-based [[orbital defense generator]] facilities entering service by [[2552]].{{Ref/Game|HFB}} The "big sticks" were defended by multiple wings of single ships and tactical multi-role craft. In addition, there were also about 100 to 150 [[UNSC starship|starships]] stationed in the Epsilon Eridani system at any time. Reach also had a network of 18 [[refit station]]s orbiting it.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/news/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=29866|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Noble Map Pack Quick Looks}} The [[UNSC Army]] also maintained "wet navy" assets on Reach, specifically submarine arsenal ships.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=61 | A semi-mobile array of twenty [[orbital defense platform]]s, equipped with heavy [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|MAC guns]] also known as "big sticks," orbited around Reach. At least one {{Class|Moncton|orbital weapon platform}} was in place as early as [[2527]], with {{Class|Erőd|orbital weapon platform}}s requiring the usage of extensive ground-based [[orbital defense generator]] facilities entering service by [[2552]].{{Ref/Game|HFB}} The "big sticks" were defended by multiple wings of single ships and tactical multi-role craft. In addition, there were also about 100 to 150 [[UNSC starship|starships]] stationed in the Epsilon Eridani system at any time. Reach also had a network of 18 [[refit station]]s orbiting it.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/news/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=29866|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Noble Map Pack Quick Looks}} The [[UNSC Army]] also maintained "wet navy" assets on Reach, specifically submarine arsenal ships.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=61}} | ||
An [[Reach super-AI network|ONI super-AI network]] used for high-level number crunching was also located on Reach.<ref>''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe'', "The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole", p. 475-476, 484</ref> [[REACH DOC NET]] was a computer network on or around Reach.{{Ref/Novel|TFoR|Page=302}} Reach also had a [[slipspace COM launcher]].{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Ghosts of Onyx|Page=176}} | An [[Reach super-AI network|ONI super-AI network]] used for high-level number crunching was also located on Reach.<ref>''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe'', "The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole", p. 475-476, 484</ref> [[REACH DOC NET]] was a computer network on or around Reach.{{Ref/Novel|TFoR|Page=302}} Reach also had a [[slipspace COM launcher]].{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Ghosts of Onyx|Page=176}} | ||
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==Production notes== | ==Production notes== | ||
[[File:HINF Reach ONI Base Concept.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Concept of an ONI base near Mount Törött.]] | [[File:HINF Reach ONI Base Concept.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Concept of an ONI base near Mount Törött.]] | ||
===''Halo Online''=== | ===''Halo Online''=== | ||
In the pre-alpha of ''[[Halo Online]]'', the [[Armor customization (Halo Online)#Pre-Alpha|JUGGERNAUT-class armor]] states that its design was found on Reach in 2553 and all new sets of it are flecked in Reach's dirt. | In the pre-alpha of ''[[Halo Online]]'', the [[Armor customization (Halo Online)#Pre-Alpha|JUGGERNAUT-class armor]] states that its design was found on Reach in 2553 and all new sets of it are flecked in Reach's dirt. | ||
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At one point, concept art for ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' was created of settings on a post-glassed Reach, likely indicating that at one point in development, Reach was to be a visited location in the game. | At one point, concept art for ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' was created of settings on a post-glassed Reach, likely indicating that at one point in development, Reach was to be a visited location in the game. | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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*''[[Halo: Outcasts]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Halo: Outcasts]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
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