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This '''mercenary group''' is led by [[Sangheili]] [[Shipmaster]] [[Vata 'Gajat]]. As of [[2558|March 2558]], the group is employed by | This '''mercenary group''' is led by [[Sangheili]] [[Shipmaster]] [[Vata 'Gajat]]. As of [[2558|March 2558]], the group is employed by a [[human]] [[Insurrectionist]] faction, the [[New Colonial Alliance]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Formation=== | ===Formation=== | ||
At some point after the [[Human-Covenant War]], Vata 'Gajat was | At some point after the [[Human-Covenant War]], Vata 'Gajat was part of [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|reformed Covenant]]. Eventually 'Gajat left 'Mdama's Covenant and started working as a mercenary, along with numerous other former members of the Covenant. By 2558 he was employed by the [[New Colonial Alliance]] and worked closely with [[Daniel Clayton]]. | ||
===Battle of Ealen IV=== | ===Battle of Ealen IV=== | ||
{{Main|Battle of Ealen IV}} | {{Main|Battle of Ealen IV}} | ||
In [[2558|March 2558]], following an escalation in [[Jiralhanae]] raiding attacks along the joint-occupation zones, [[Ealen IV]] was chosen as a place for peace negotiations between the Sangheili and Jiralhanae. As [[Fleet Admiral]] [[Terrence Hood]] was meeting with [[Thel 'Vadam]] and [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]] [[Lydus]], they were attacked by Covenant remnant mercenaries sent on a bounty. [[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Thomas Lasky]] and the delegation's SPARTAN-IV security detail, consisting of Fireteams [[Fireteam Jackknife|Jackknife]] and [[Fireteam Bailey|Bailey]], were forced to defend and evacuate the ambassadors. With their communications to their orbiting fleets having been blocked, the delegation were left without reinforcements.<ref name="HE1">'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''Issue #1''</ref> | In [[2558|March 2558]], following an escalation in [[Jiralhanae]] raiding attacks along the joint-occupation zones, [[Ealen IV]] was chosen as a place for peace negotiations between the Sangheili and Jiralhanae. As [[Fleet Admiral]] [[Terrence Hood]] was meeting with [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]] and [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]] [[Lydus]], they were attacked by Covenant remnant mercenaries sent on a bounty. [[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Thomas Lasky]] and the delegation's SPARTAN-IV security detail, consisting of Fireteams [[Fireteam Jackknife|Jackknife]] and [[Fireteam Bailey|Bailey]], were forced to defend and evacuate the ambassadors. With their communications to their orbiting fleets having been blocked, the delegation were left without reinforcements.<ref name="HE1">'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''Issue #1''</ref> | ||
The Covenant forces were led by [[Shipmaster]] [[Vata 'Gajat]] and [[Skirmisher Champion|Champion]] [[Tek]].<ref name="HE2">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''Issue #2''</ref> Meanwhile, the peace between the Jiralhanae and Sangheili ships in orbit became worse, as they blamed each other for the lack of communication and were on the verge of attacking. Captain Lasky and Spartan Ray managed to disable the communications jammer on the surface, enabling them to alert the Jiralhanae and Sangheili fleets of the true culprits behind the attack. With his position exposed, Vata 'Gajat ordered a retreat. Back on the surface, the Spartans managed to evacuate the delegates, though it came at the cost of many Spartans, including [[Paul DeMarco]]. | The Covenant forces were led by [[Shipmaster]] [[Vata 'Gajat]] and [[Skirmisher Champion|Champion]] [[Tek]].<ref name="HE2">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''Issue #2''</ref> Meanwhile, the peace between the Jiralhanae and Sangheili ships in orbit became worse, as they blamed each other for the lack of communication and were on the verge of attacking. Captain Lasky and Spartan Ray managed to disable the communications jammer on the surface, enabling them to alert the Jiralhanae and Sangheili fleets of the true culprits behind the attack. With his position exposed, Vata 'Gajat ordered a retreat. Back on the surface, the Spartans managed to evacuate the delegates, though it came at the cost of many Spartans, including [[Paul DeMarco]]. | ||
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==Resources== | ==Resources== | ||
The group has similar resources to both the [[Covenant]] and [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|'Mdama's faction]]. Most of the group's assets seem to originate from 'Mdama's faction. The faction's fleet is mostly composed of {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}}s and {{Class|CRS|light cruiser}}s. The fleet's [[flagship]] is Vata 'Gajat's {{Class|SDV|heavy corvette}}.<ref name="HE3"/> The [[Type-26 Banshee]] is the faction's primary ground support aircraft, as well as the [[Type-27 Banshee]]. The [[Type-25 Spirit]] and the [[Type-52 Phantom]] are used as troop transports, as well as at least one [[Type-56 Lich]].<ref name="HE2"/> | The group has similar resources to both the original [[Covenant]] and [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|'Mdama's faction]]. Most of the group's assets seem to originate from 'Mdama's faction. The faction's fleet is mostly composed of {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}}s and {{Class|CRS|light cruiser}}s. The fleet's [[flagship]] is Vata 'Gajat's {{Class|SDV|heavy corvette}}.<ref name="HE3"/> The [[Type-26 Banshee]] is the faction's primary ground support aircraft, as well as the [[Type-27 Banshee]]. The [[Type-25 Spirit]] and the [[Type-52 Phantom]] are used as troop transports, as well as at least one [[Type-56 Lich]].<ref name="HE2"/> | ||
The faction's armor is a combination between armor used during the [[Human-Covenant War]], and the armor from 'Mdama's faction. The group continues to use the [[Type-50 particle beam rifle]] as the primary [[sniper rifle]], despite the scarcity of the model.<ref name="HE2"/> | The faction's armor is a combination between armor used during the [[Human-Covenant War]], and the armor from 'Mdama's faction. The group continues to use the [[Type-50 particle beam rifle]] as the primary [[sniper rifle]], despite the scarcity of the model.<ref name="HE2"/> | ||
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File:Gajat.PNG|[[Vata 'Gajat]], leader of the group. | File:Gajat.PNG|[[Vata 'Gajat]], leader of the group. | ||
File:Tekissue3.PNG|[[Tek]], second-in-command to 'Gajat. | File:Tekissue3.PNG|[[Tek]], second-in-command to 'Gajat. | ||
File:HE Battle of Ealen IV.jpg|[[Type-26 Banshee]]s destroy a [[UNSC]] [[diplomatic shuttle]] | File:HE Battle of Ealen IV.jpg|[[Type-26 Banshee]]s destroy a [[UNSC]] [[diplomatic shuttle]]. | ||
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This mercenary group is led by Sangheili Shipmaster Vata 'Gajat. As of March 2558, the group is employed by a human Insurrectionist faction, the New Colonial Alliance.
History
Formation
At some point after the Human-Covenant War, Vata 'Gajat was part of Jul 'Mdama's reformed Covenant. Eventually 'Gajat left 'Mdama's Covenant and started working as a mercenary, along with numerous other former members of the Covenant. By 2558 he was employed by the New Colonial Alliance and worked closely with Daniel Clayton.
Battle of Ealen IV
- Main article: Battle of Ealen IV
In March 2558, following an escalation in Jiralhanae raiding attacks along the joint-occupation zones, Ealen IV was chosen as a place for peace negotiations between the Sangheili and Jiralhanae. As Fleet Admiral Terrence Hood was meeting with Arbiter Thel 'Vadam and Jiralhanae Chieftain Lydus, they were attacked by Covenant remnant mercenaries sent on a bounty. Captain Thomas Lasky and the delegation's SPARTAN-IV security detail, consisting of Fireteams Jackknife and Bailey, were forced to defend and evacuate the ambassadors. With their communications to their orbiting fleets having been blocked, the delegation were left without reinforcements.[2]
The Covenant forces were led by Shipmaster Vata 'Gajat and Champion Tek.[3] Meanwhile, the peace between the Jiralhanae and Sangheili ships in orbit became worse, as they blamed each other for the lack of communication and were on the verge of attacking. Captain Lasky and Spartan Ray managed to disable the communications jammer on the surface, enabling them to alert the Jiralhanae and Sangheili fleets of the true culprits behind the attack. With his position exposed, Vata 'Gajat ordered a retreat. Back on the surface, the Spartans managed to evacuate the delegates, though it came at the cost of many Spartans, including Paul DeMarco.
The events revealed a significant security breach in the UNSC, with Spartan Vladimir Scruggs exposed as a traitor along with the implicit presence of a higher-ranking leak within the organization. The Covenant's attack itself was a major setback to Thel 'Vadam's efforts to make peace with the Jiralhanae.[4] Captain Lasky later discovered that the attack on Ealen IV had not been orchestrated by the Covenant remnant, but by the New Colonial Alliance which had hired Vata 'Gajat and his troops to stage the attack.[5]
Ambushing Infinity
Sometime after the Battle of Ealen IV, 'Gajat and Captain Clayton lured Admiral Hood and the UNSC Infinity into a trap, using assault craft supposedly recovered from the long-lost UNSC Spirit of Fire to draw Infinity into Covenant-controlled territory near Oth Lodon. Once Infinity arrived, 'Gajat and Clayton opened fire on the ship with the massive glassing cannon of their hidden station.[5]
Personnel
Vata Gajat's mercenary group employs numerous former client species of the Covenant, including Sangheili, Kig-Yar, Unggoy, Mgalekgolo, and at least one T'vaoan. The ranking organization is similar to that of 'Mdama's faction. Additionally, the group has been seen working with several Jiralhanae and humans.[4]
Notable individuals
- Vata 'Gajat - Leader of the faction.
- Tek - 'Gajat's second-in-command.
Resources
The group has similar resources to both the original Covenant and 'Mdama's faction. Most of the group's assets seem to originate from 'Mdama's faction. The faction's fleet is mostly composed of CCS-class battlecruisers and CRS-class light cruisers. The fleet's flagship is Vata 'Gajat's SDV-class heavy corvette.[4] The Type-26 Banshee is the faction's primary ground support aircraft, as well as the Type-27 Banshee. The Type-25 Spirit and the Type-52 Phantom are used as troop transports, as well as at least one Type-56 Lich.[3]
The faction's armor is a combination between armor used during the Human-Covenant War, and the armor from 'Mdama's faction. The group continues to use the Type-50 particle beam rifle as the primary sniper rifle, despite the scarcity of the model.[3]
Gallery
Vata 'Gajat, leader of the group.
Tek, second-in-command to 'Gajat.
Type-26 Banshees destroy a UNSC diplomatic shuttle.
List of appearances
- Halo: Escalation (First appearance)
