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|name=Battle of | |name=Battle of the Etran Harborage | ||
|image=[[File:ApexBattleImage.png|380px]] | |image=[[File:ApexBattleImage.png|380px]] | ||
|conflict=[[Human-Covenant War]] | |conflict=[[Human-Covenant War]] | ||
|date=[[2531|February 23rd - 25th, 2531]] | |date=[[2531|February 23rd - 25th, 2531]] | ||
|place=[[ | |place=[[Etran Harborage]], [[Korinth Prior system]] | ||
|result=Strategic UNSC victory | |result=Strategic UNSC victory | ||
*Shield World 0459 and all Forerunner constructs destroyed | *Shield World 0459 and all Forerunner constructs destroyed | ||
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The '''Battle of | The '''Battle of the Etran Harborage''' was an engagement fought between the crew of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}, the [[Covenant]], the [[Flood]], and [[Forerunner]] forces on the [[Forerunner]] shield world known as the [[Etran Harborage]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]] from [[2531|February 23 to 25, 2531]].<ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 174''</ref><ref name="timeline">'''Halo Wars''' ''[[Halo Wars Timeline Events|Timeline Events]]''</ref><ref name="Assembly">'''Halo: Reach''', ''[[Data pads|data pad 15]]''</ref> | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
The [[Etran Harborage]] or "Trove" had been discovered by the [[Covenant]] some time prior to the battle,<ref name="OSG">'''[[Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide]]''', ''page 50''</ref> but despite their reverse-engineering attempts, they had not been able to activate the shield world's most prized artifact: the [[Apex Site]], an installation which contained numerous Forerunner {{Class|Sojourner|dreadnought}}s. With the [[Human-Covenant War]] ongoing, the Covenant started their search for a key to activate the Forerunner ships in order to bring a swifter end to the [[Human|human race]]. After seeing [[Ellen Anders]] activate a [[Relic|Forerunner structure]] on [[Harvest]], the Covenant discovered that [[Reclaimer|they could use a human to activate]] the Apex installation.<ref>'''Halo Wars''' ''cutscene [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96LZ6gGQS5Y&feature=player_embedded "Walk in The Park"]''</ref> | |||
[[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]] captured Professor Anders after the [[Battle of Arcadia]], planning to use her to activate the Forerunner dreadnoughts' systems. The UNSC ''Spirit of Fire'' pursued the Covenant to the | [[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]] captured Professor Anders after the [[Battle of Arcadia]], planning to use her to activate the Forerunner dreadnoughts' systems. The UNSC ''Spirit of Fire'' pursued the Covenant to the shield world without reinforcements to rescue Anders.<ref>'''Halo Wars''' ''cutscene [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAwbJN6DzL4&feature=player_embedded "She is Not My Girlfriend"]''</ref> Upon entering the system they followed Anders' transponder signal the best that they could. Captain Cutter launched several Marine teams, as well as [[Sergeant]] [[John Forge]] to begin surface operations to locate Professor Anders.<ref name="signal">'''[[Halo Wars]]''' ''level, [[Anders' Signal]]''</ref> | ||
==The battle== | ==The battle== | ||
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==Aftermath== | ==Aftermath== | ||
With no ability to enter [[Slipstream space]], and the journey back to UNSC space likely to take years, if not decades, the ''Spirit of Fire's'' crew went into [[Cryo chamber|cryostasis]]. The UNSC [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] declared the ''Spirit'' and crew to be [[missing in action]]. In [[2534]], the ''Spirit of Fire'' was declared to be "lost with all hands" by the UNSC. The reason for this change was kept top secret. A memorial service was held for the people aboard the vessel, but many of the crew's family members chose not to attend, holding out hope that their loved ones are still alive.<ref name="timeline"/> Various theories circulated throughout the UNSC as to the ship's actual fate, ranging from being lost during a covert mission for ONI, destroyed in orbit over [[Arcadia]], defecting to [[Insurrectionist]] forces, or being stranded in space. When [[Mary Cutter]], wife of [[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[James Gregory Cutter|James Cutter]], was asked about the defection theory, she physically assaulted the reporter.<ref>[http://www.graemedevine.com/graemedevine/Spirit_of_Fire/Entries/2009/3/14_The_Mystery_of_%E2%80%9CSpirit_of_Fire%E2%80%9D.html '''Graeme Devine''': ''Spirit of Fire'']</ref> | With no ability to enter [[Slipstream space]], and the journey back to UNSC space likely to take years, if not decades, the ''Spirit of Fire's'' crew went into [[Cryo chamber|cryostasis]]. The UNSC [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] declared the ''Spirit'' and crew to be [[missing in action]]. In [[2534]], the ''Spirit of Fire'' was declared to be "lost with all hands" by the UNSC. The reason for this change was kept top secret. A memorial service was held for the people aboard the vessel, but many of the crew's family members chose not to attend, holding out hope that their loved ones are still alive.<ref name="timeline"/> Various theories circulated throughout the UNSC as to the ship's actual fate, ranging from being lost during a covert mission for ONI, destroyed in orbit over [[Arcadia]], defecting to [[Insurrectionist]] forces, or being stranded in space. When [[Mary Cutter]], wife of [[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[James Gregory Cutter|James Cutter]], was asked about the defection theory, she physically assaulted the reporter.<ref>[http://www.graemedevine.com/graemedevine/Spirit_of_Fire/Entries/2009/3/14_The_Mystery_of_%E2%80%9CSpirit_of_Fire%E2%80%9D.html '''Graeme Devine''': ''Spirit of Fire'']</ref> The ship would not make contact with the outside world until [[2559]], when it was unexpectedly transported to [[Installation 00]].<ref>'''Halo Wars 2''', campaign level ''[[The Signal]]''</ref> | ||
The [[Assembly]], having intercepted transmissions from the [[Covenant battle network]], noted the presence of the Flood as a "third variable". Due to the third participant being a terrifying opponent to the Covenant, the [[Assembly Minority]] suggested the possibility of forming an association - even a union - with it. However, due to the risks involved, the Assembly chose not to attempt contact with the Flood.<ref name="Assembly"/> | The [[Assembly]], having intercepted transmissions from the [[Covenant battle network]], noted the presence of the Flood as a "third variable". Due to the third participant being a terrifying opponent to the Covenant, the [[Assembly Minority]] suggested the possibility of forming an association - even a union - with it. However, due to the risks involved, the Assembly chose not to attempt contact with the Flood.<ref name="Assembly"/> | ||