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|constellation =[[Wikipedia:Cetus|Cetus]] | |constellation =[[Wikipedia:Cetus|Cetus]] | ||
|magnitude = | |distance =12 light-years | ||
|bodies =At least | |type =G8.5 V | ||
|magnitude =5.69 | |||
|bodies =At least 5 | |||
|affiliation =[[Neutral]] | |affiliation =[[Neutral]] | ||
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'''Tau Ceti''' (τ Cet / τ Ceti, pronounced /ˌtaʊ ˈsiːtaɪ/) is a star in the constellation [[Wikipedia:Cetus|Cetus]] that is similar to [[Sol system|Sol]] in mass and spectral type. At just under 11.9 light years distant from the [[Sol system]], it is a relatively close star. Like Sol, Tau Ceti is a yellow-orange dwarf | '''Tau Ceti''' (τ Cet / τ Ceti, pronounced /ˌtaʊ ˈsiːtaɪ/) is a star in the constellation [[Wikipedia:Cetus|Cetus]] that is similar to [[Sol system|Sol]] in mass and spectral type. At just under 11.9 light years distant from the [[Sol system]], it is a relatively close star. Like Sol, Tau Ceti is a yellow-orange dwarf star. An [[Oort cloud]] was located at the edges of the system.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 326''</ref> | ||
This system was inhabited by a significant [[Covenant]] presence in [[2552]], including a [[Truth's Fleet|massive fleet]] of warships prepared to attack [[Earth]] and the refit and repair station ''[[Unyielding Hierophant]]''. The station was [[Operation: FIRST STRIKE|destroyed]] by [[UNSC]] forces September 13, 2552, including the majority of the Covenant fleet.<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', "chapters 33-35"</ref> | This system was inhabited by a significant [[Covenant]] presence in [[2552]], including a [[Truth's Fleet|massive fleet]] of warships prepared to attack [[Earth]] and the refit and repair station ''[[Unyielding Hierophant]]''. The station was [[Operation: FIRST STRIKE|destroyed]] by [[UNSC]] forces September 13, 2552, including the majority of the Covenant fleet.<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', "chapters 33-35"</ref> | ||
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Template:Stellar Infobox Tau Ceti (τ Cet / τ Ceti, pronounced /ˌtaʊ ˈsiːtaɪ/) is a star in the constellation Cetus that is similar to Sol in mass and spectral type. At just under 11.9 light years distant from the Sol system, it is a relatively close star. Like Sol, Tau Ceti is a yellow-orange dwarf star. An Oort cloud was located at the edges of the system.[1]
This system was inhabited by a significant Covenant presence in 2552, including a massive fleet of warships prepared to attack Earth and the refit and repair station Unyielding Hierophant. The station was destroyed by UNSC forces September 13, 2552, including the majority of the Covenant fleet.[2]
Trivia
Tau Ceti is also the setting for the first Marathon game.
List of appearances
- Halo: First Strike (First appearance)
Sources
- ^ Halo: First Strike, page 326
- ^ Halo: First Strike, "chapters 33-35"
