Editing Subjugation of Earth

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|image    =[[File:Halo 5 - Guardian on Earth.jpg|300px]]<br/>Cortana's Guardian emits its EMP.{{Ref/Reuse|Guardians}}

|conc    =*[[Subjugation of Sanghelios]]

*[[Attack on Installation 00]]

**[[Cortana Event]]

|date    = c. [[2558#October|October 28, 2558]]{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/linda-058|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Universe - Linda-058}}{{Ref/Reuse|Guardians}}-c.[[2560]]{{Ref/Map|Id=streets|HINF|[[Streets]]}}

|result  ='''[[Created]] defeat'''

*UNSC return to Sydney{{Ref/Reuse|streets}}

*Portal to the Ark shut down.{{Ref/Reuse|mythos202}}

*[[Admiral|ADM]] [[Serin Osman]] and [[Fleet Admiral|FADM]] [[Terrence Hood]] escape along with [[Artificial intelligence|AI]]s from [[HIGHCOM Facility Bravo-6|Bravo-6]].{{Ref/Reuse|rw}}

|side1 =*{{Icon|UEG}} [[Unified Earth Government|UEG]]

*[[Captain|CAPT]] [[Thomas Lasky]]{{Ref/Level|Id=Guardians|H5G|Guardians}}

*At least two [[Guardian|Guardians]]{{Ref/Reuse|rw}}{{Ref/Reuse|Guardians}}

*Destruction of [[Sydney]]{{Ref/Anthology|Id=rw|Fra|[[Rossbach's World (story)|Rossbach's World]]}}{{Ref/Site|Id=CF156|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-fleetcom-fiction|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Fleetcom Fiction|D=14|M=08|Y=2024}}

*Loss of the {{UNSCShip|Plateau}}{{Ref/Reuse|rw}}{{Ref/Reuse|CF156}}

Beginning On [[2558#October|October 28, 2558]], [[Earth]], the [[planet|homeworld]] of humanity and the center of the [[Unified Earth Government]], was '''subjugated''' by the newly-formed allegiance of [[artificial intelligence]] constructs known as the [[Created]]. The rogue artificial intelligences used the power of [[Forerunner]] [[Guardian]]s to cripple the planet's defenses and assumed control of its population in the ensuing chaos. This wrest of control spread throughout the [[Sol system]]{{Ref/Reuse|rw}} and numerous [[Human colonies|colonies]] formerly under UEG control or jurisdiction.{{Ref/Reuse|Guardians}}

In [[2557#July|July 2557]], the artificial intelligence construct known as [[Cortana]] was thought lost, having sacrificed herself to save [[Spartan]] [[John-117]] from the destruction of the ''[[Mantle's Approach]]'' above Earth.{{Ref/Level|H4|[[Midnight]]}} However, the heart of the ship conducted a slipspace jump to the artificial [[Forerunner]] [[Builder]] world of [[Genesis]], and there those fragments of Cortana that remained within the ship found access to the [[Domain]]. For many months following, Cortana and the Forerunner construct, the [[Warden Eternal]], conversed and planned. In time, Cortana became convinced that AIs were meant to succeed Forerunners in holding the [[Mantle of Responsibility]] over all life in the galaxy. By October 2558, she and the Warden, as well as other AIs, began to put their plans into motion. They aspired to take control of the galaxy in order to prevent wars and to ensure prosperity, but only for those who would go along with their vision of the future.{{Ref/Level|H5G|[[Reunion]]}}

On [[2558#October|October 28, 2558]], Cortana began to deploy her [[Guardian]]s throughout the galaxy. In tandem, various human AIs that had pledged their loyalty to her cause started to shut down electronic devices and networks on multiple colony worlds. From Genesis, Cortana broadcast a message to all corners of space that she could where species resided that could understand it. The message was one of an offer to join in acceptance of her new order and a threat of violence, consummation, and remaking to those who resist.{{Ref/Reuse|Guardians}}

After this message, the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} in orbit of [[Sanghelios]] returned to Earth.{{Ref/Novel|BadB|Chapter=1}}

====Sydney====

On Earth, this message was received at [[HIGHCOM Facility Bravo-6]] as Serin met up with Hood to quickly evacuate. At the same time, Cortana featured Lord Hood with UNSC's surrender terms, although Hood reject her offer.{{Ref/Level|Id=Repository|Hi|[[Repository (Halo Infinite level)|Repository]]}} Although they expected an AI uprising to begin shortly and for a Guardian to arrive, they still were in disbelief upon hearing Cortana's voice. While others in the facility were caught off guard by the transmission, the two of them calmly proceeded to the roof, where they were met by [[Spartan]] [[Orzel]], a [[Spartan-IV]], and escorted to an awaiting [[prowler]]. During this time a [[Guardian]] arrived at Earth and targeted [[Sydney]] intentionally. Multiple [[F-41 Broadsword]]s and the [[UNSC frigate|frigate]] {{UNSCShip|Plateau}} engaged the construct to no effect. Instead, the Broadswords were brought down by blasts of energy. As the prowler with the three aboard prepared to jump to [[slipspace]], the Guardian unleashed a massive [[electromagnetic pulse]] which knocked out every ship in the sky, including the ''Plateau''. Multiple vessels exploded upon impact with the city below, including the UNSC ''Plateau'', whose [[fusion drive]] detonated on impact, destroying the city.{{Ref/Reuse|rw}}{{Ref/Reuse|CF156}}

 

[[File:H5G-Infinity&Guardian.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The UNSC ''Infinity'' escapes a Guardian in orbit.]]

====Orbit====

====Elsewhere====

 

===Continuing actions===

Cortana would have her Guardians lay waste to numerous important sites all around and on Earth to pacify any military response. Following the use of her Guardians, pockets of resistance coalesced but without links to the UNSC ''Infinity'', they did not make much progress against the Created. Cortana hoped that the attack would help warn away those who would resist the Created.{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22pg19|Enc22|Page=19}}

 

At some point, [[ONI]] teams began to "sanitize" data on the planet.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/log-of-war|Site=Halo Waypoint|Section=News, Canon Fodder|Page=Log of War|LocalArchive=https://archives.halopedia.org/waypoint/www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/log-of-war.html}} In one instance, a UNSC team doing a sanitization strike on Earth acquired a manufacturing template of the [[CELOX-class Mjolnir]] at the [[Beta-5 Division Ordnance Testing Facility|Ordnance Testing Facility]] at [[Swanbourne]], [[Australia]].{{Ref/Game|HI|Detail=[[CELOX-class Mjolnir|CELOX-class Mjolnir description]]}} These sanitization teams on Earth have access to cutting edge stealth and cyberware suites, including a [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR GEN2]] compatible variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR GEN1]] [[RECON-class Mjolnir]] helmet.{{Ref/Game|H5G|Detail=[[RECON-class Mjolnir#Halo 5: Guardians - Upgraded GEN1 and GEN2|RECON GEN1 helmet description]]}}  

==Aftermath==

At some point around 2560, Created control would wane enough for the UNSC to return to Sydney. They would then go on to create new [[propaganda]].{{Ref/Reuse|streets}}

===UNSC===

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