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{{Center|''For the unit of the same name present during the [[Battle of Mombasa]], see [[Second Platoon (UNSC Marine Corps)]]''}}
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The '''Second Platoon''' was a [[Colonial Militia]] unit of [[Harvest Militia|Harvest]].


The '''Second Platoon''' was a [[Colonial Militia]] unit of [[Harvest militia|Harvest]]. The platoon was stationed close to the cities of [[Utgard]] and [[Gladsheim]] on [[Harvest]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 173''</ref> Second Platoon was led by [[Staff Sergeant]] [[Nolan Byrne]] and consisted of 36 Colonial Militia recruits, divided in three squads of twelve recruits each.<ref name="ch121">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 121''</ref>
==Background==
The squad was stationed close to the cities of [[Utgard]] and [[Gladsheim]] on [[Harvest]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', page 173</ref> Second Platoon was led by [[Staff Sergeant]] [[Nolan Byrne]].  


==History==
==History==
On [[2524|December 23, 2524]], the [[Harvest militia]] began training for recruits, in order to handle internal security operations against the [[Insurrectionist]]s, who were causing instability across UNSC-controlled space with terrorist attacks aimed at civilians.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 66''</ref> There were two platoons established; [[First Platoon]] and Second Platoon. Each platoon had been split into three squads, with twelve recruits in each.{{Ref/Reuse|ch121}}
On December 23, [[2524]], the [[Harvest Militia]] began training for recruits, in order to handle internal security operations against the [[Insurrectionists]], who were believed to have killed many civilians in terrorist attacks. There were two platoons established; [[First Platoon]] and second platoon. Each platoon had been split into three squads, with twelve recruits in each.  


The recruits of Second and First Platoon were trained for approximately three months when on [[2525|February 9, 2525]], they "graduated" from the [[Colonial Militia Training]] and were shown footage of [[Skirmish on Minor Transgression|the battle]] between their squad leaders against [[Kig-Yar|unknown aliens]].<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 223''</ref> Two days later, a pack of [[Jiralhanae]] from the [[Covenant]] arrived in a diplomatic meeting, in which the recruits provided security.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 238''</ref> However, a fight ensued, and [[Osmo]], a member of First Platoon, was killed in the fighting.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 257''</ref>
The recruits of Second and First platoon were trained for approximately three months when on February 9th, [[2525]], they "graduated" from the [[Colonial Militia Training]] and were shown footage of the battle between their squad leaders against a group [[Covenant]]. Two days later, a pack of [[Brutes]] from the Covenant arrived in a diplomatic meeting, in which the recruits provided security. However, a fight ensured, and a [[Osmo|member]] of First platoon was killed in the fighting.


On February 22, 2525, the platoons were stationed in [[Utgard]] while [[Staff Sergeant]]s [[Avery Johnson|Johnson]], [[Nolan Byrne|Byrne]], and both platoons were sent to prevent the Covenant attack on [[Gladsheim]], except for both Charlie Squads. However, they were too late and the town was destroyed and its population was slaughtered, except for one resident.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''pages 289-297''</ref>
On the 22nd, the platoons were stationed in [[Utgard]] while [[Staff Sergeant|Staff Sergeants]] [[Johnson]] and [[Bryne]] were sent to a civilian convoy to assist the survivors; they were too late, and only managed to rescue one civilian.


As the battle on Harvest progressed, the militia split to perform two operations. The first, led by Johnson, was a volunteer operation to secure the space-borne [[Tiara]] platform to ensure civilians evacuating in cargo freighters would safely leave the planet.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 368''</ref> The operation was successful at the cost of seven militiamen's lives. During the same time period on the ground, Byrne and 2nd Platoon, along with anyone from 1st Platoon who did not volunteer with Johnson, defended the [[AI]] [[Mack]]'s data center. Three Jiralhanae [[Barukaza Workshop Chopper|Choppers]] attacked and killed several militiamen, but they were all destroyed and three other members were killed, two at the hands of [[Vorenus]].<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 361''</ref>
The next day, the platoons split to perform two operations. The first, led by Johnson, was a volunteer operation to secure the [[Tiara]] platform to ensure civilians evacuating in the cargo freighters escape safely. While they succeeded, seven recruits were killed in the fighting. On the ground, Bryne led Second platoon and the remainders of First platoon to defend [[Mack]]'s data center. However, they were attacked by a group of [[Brute Choppers]], killing three members of Second platoon.


After doing as much as they could, the Colonial Militia of Harvest evacuated the planet along with civilians. The fate of the surviving members is unknown, though it is presumed they joined the [[UNSC Marine Corps]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 385''</ref>
The fate of the surviving members is unknown, though it is presumed they joined the [[UNSC Marine Corps]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]].


==Personnel==
==Known Members==
*[[Staff Sergeant]] [[Nolan Byrne]] - Platoon leader
*'''[[Second-Alpha Squad|Alpha Squad]]'''
*'''[[Second-Alpha Squad]]'''
**[[Stisen]] - Squad leader; status unknown
**[[Stisen]] - Squad leader; status unknown
**[[Burdick]] - Status unknown
**[[Burdick]] - status unknown
*'''[[Second-Bravo Squad]]'''
*'''[[Second-Bravo Squad|Bravo Squad]]'''
**[[Critchley]] - Squad leader; status unknown
**[[Critchley]] - Squad leader; status unknown
*'''[[Second-Charlie Squad]]'''
*'''[[Second-Charlie Squad|Charlie Squad]]'''
**[[Habel]] - Squad leader; KIA
**[[Habel]] - Squad leader; KIA
**[[Jepsen]] - KIA
**[[Jepsen]] - KIA
**[[Vallen]] - KIA
**[[Vallen]] - KIA
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'' {{1st}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
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{{Colonial Militia Trainees}}
{{Colonial Militia Trainees}}
[[Category:Harvest militia units]]
[[Category:UNSC]]
[[Category:UNSC Military Units]]

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