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|image=[[File:H2A Terminals - Camber.jpg|300px]] | |image=[[File:H2A Terminals - Camber.jpg|300px]] | ||
|conflict=[[Human-Covenant War]] | |conflict=[[Human-Covenant War]] | ||
|date= | |date= Between [[2535]] and [[2552]] | ||
|place=[[Camber]] | |place=[[Camber]] | ||
|result=;Covenant victory | |result=;Covenant victory | ||
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|commanders1=Unknown | |commanders1=Unknown | ||
|commanders2=[[Supreme Commander]] [[Thel 'Vadamee]] | |commanders2=[[Supreme Commander]] [[Thel 'Vadamee]] | ||
|forces1=*At least | |forces1=*At least 7 UNSC [[cruisers]] | ||
*Numerous [[UNSC frigate|frigates]] | *Numerous [[UNSC frigate|frigates]] | ||
*[[Orbital Defense Platforms]] | *[[Orbital Defense Platforms]] | ||
*[[3rd Battalion Reserves]] | *[[3rd Battalion Reserves]] | ||
|forces2=*[[CAS-class assault carrier]]s | |forces2=*[[Fleet of Particular Justice]] | ||
*[[Type-26 Assault Gun Carriage]]s | **At least 17 ships | ||
*[[Sangheili]] | ***At least 5 [[CAS-class assault carrier]]s | ||
**[[Type-26 Assault Gun Carriage]]s | |||
**[[Sangheili]] infantry | |||
|casual1=5,518,687 casualties | |casual1=5,518,687 casualties | ||
*Entire [[3rd Battalion Reserves]] | *Entire [[3rd Battalion Reserves]] | ||
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
'Vadamee and his | Sometime after [[2535]], Camber's location was discovered by the Covenant. Thel 'Vadamee and his Fleet of Particular Justice managed to penetrate the planet's early warning perimeter without alerting UNSC forces. He began his ground and orbital assault before most of the planet was aware of the attack. Seventeen of 'Vadamee's ships bombarded key defensive positions, while 'Vadamee personally led an attack on the UNSC system headquarters. He first engaged the [[3rd Battalion Reserves]], who were caught completely unprepared. In a show of honor, 'Vadamee ordered his troops to wait for the soldiers to prepare to defend themselves before wiping out the entire battalion. | ||
==Aftermath== | ==Aftermath== | ||
The Battle of Camber ended in a Covenant victory. The entire 3rd Battalion Reserves was wiped out along with the majority of Camber's population, leaving only 81,313 known survivors. 'Vadamee's conduct with the 3rd Battalion Reserves later became the first documented proof of [[Sangheili]] showing honor towards their human enemies. | The Battle of Camber ended in a Covenant victory. The entire 3rd Battalion Reserves was wiped out along with the majority of Camber's population, leaving only 81,313 known survivors. 'Vadamee's conduct with the 3rd Battalion Reserves later became the first documented proof of [[Sangheili]] showing honor towards their human enemies. | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:H2A Terminals - Camber holograph.jpg|A UNSC fleet over Camber | |||
File:H2A Terminals - Camber ODP.jpg|One of Camber's Orbital defese platforms is destroyed. | |||
File:H2A Terminals - Camber bombardment.jpg|'Vadamee's ships bombarded key defensive positions on the planet. | |||
File:H2A Terminals - UNSC base.jpg|Camber's UNSC system HQ is attacked. | |||
File:H2A terminals - Marine POV.jpg|Thel 'Vadamee confronts the 3rd Battalion. | |||
File:H2A Terminals - 3rd Battalion slaughter.jpg|'Vadamee and his elites slaughter the 3rd Battalion. | |||
</gallery> | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]'' | *''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]'' | ||
Revision as of 18:19, February 20, 2015
Template:Battle The Battle of Camber was a conflict between UNSC and Covenant forces on and around the planet Camber.[1]
Background
Sometime after 2535, Camber's location was discovered by the Covenant. Thel 'Vadamee and his Fleet of Particular Justice managed to penetrate the planet's early warning perimeter without alerting UNSC forces. He began his ground and orbital assault before most of the planet was aware of the attack. Seventeen of 'Vadamee's ships bombarded key defensive positions, while 'Vadamee personally led an attack on the UNSC system headquarters. He first engaged the 3rd Battalion Reserves, who were caught completely unprepared. In a show of honor, 'Vadamee ordered his troops to wait for the soldiers to prepare to defend themselves before wiping out the entire battalion.
Aftermath
The Battle of Camber ended in a Covenant victory. The entire 3rd Battalion Reserves was wiped out along with the majority of Camber's population, leaving only 81,313 known survivors. 'Vadamee's conduct with the 3rd Battalion Reserves later became the first documented proof of Sangheili showing honor towards their human enemies.
Gallery
A UNSC fleet over Camber
One of Camber's Orbital defese platforms is destroyed.
'Vadamee's ships bombarded key defensive positions on the planet.
Camber's UNSC system HQ is attacked.
Thel 'Vadamee confronts the 3rd Battalion.
'Vadamee and his elites slaughter the 3rd Battalion.
List of appearances
- Halo 2 Anniversary
- Terminals (First appearance)
Sources
