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In the twenty-sixth century, it was known to the [[Unified Earth Government]] before the [[Covenant]] finally visited the planet in very early [[2526]].<ref name="HSS9">'''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]''', ''Chapter 9''</ref> On [[2526#March|March 5]] of that year, a single Covenant frigate, the ''[[Radiant Arrow]]'', was holding position in orbit around the planet until it was boarded by three teams of [[Spartan-II]]s, forcing the ship's self-destruction at the hands of its [[shipmaster]].<ref name="HSS3">'''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]''', ''Chapter 3''</ref>
In the twenty-sixth century, it was known to the [[Unified Earth Government]] before the [[Covenant]] finally visited the planet in very early [[2526]].<ref name="HSS9">'''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]''', ''Chapter 9''</ref> On [[2526#March|March 5]] of that year, a single Covenant frigate, the ''[[Radiant Arrow]]'', was holding position in orbit around the planet until it was boarded by three teams of [[Spartan-II]]s, forcing the ship's self-destruction at the hands of its [[shipmaster]].<ref name="HSS3">'''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]''', ''Chapter 3''</ref>


In [[2526#June|June 2526]], the UNSC returned to Netherop during [[Operation: OBLIVION]] to capture the ''[[Steadfast Strike]]'', a [[Covenant frigate]] apparently downed there. However, this was actually a trap by renegade Covenant [[Fleetmaster]] [[Nizat 'Kvarosee]] who planned to plant [[Luminous Beacon]]s amongst the human forces so that he could locate and destroy ONI and redeem himself in the eyes of the [[Hierarchs]] and [[Forerunner|their gods]]. However, due to 'Kvarosee's renegade actions, the [[Silent Shadow]] and the [[Fleet of Swift Justice]] chased him to Netherop, leading to a three-way battle on and above the planet. Much of 'Kvarosee's forces were decimated, but two of his ships, including 'Kvarosee's flagship the ''[[Quiet Faith]]'' escaped. The Silent Shadow eventually destroyed the ''Steadfast Strike'' and exiled 'Kvarosee and his few surviving men on Netherop after removing their armor. At the same time, the surviving human forces pulled out aside from Commander Petrov who intended to create a deep-operations base on the planet.
In [[2526#June|June 2526]], the UNSC returned to Netherop during [[Operation: OBLIVION]] to capture the ''[[Steadfast Strike]]'', a [[Covenant frigate]] apparently downed there. However, this was actually a trap by renegade Covenant [[Fleetmaster]] [[Nizat 'Kvarosee]] who planned to plant [[Luminous Beacon]]s amongst the human forces so that he could locate and destroy ONI and redeem himself in the eyes of the [[Hierarchs]] and [[Forerunner|their gods]]. However, due to 'Kvarosee's renegade actions, the [[Silent Shadow]] and the [[Fleet of Swift Justice]] chased him to Netherop, leading to a three-way battle on and above the planet. Much of 'Kvarosee's forces were decimated, but two of his ships, including 'Kvarosee's flagship the ''[[Quiet Faith]]'' escaped. The Silent Shadow eventually destroyed the ''Steadfast Strike'' and exiled 'Kvarosee and his few surviving followers on Netherop after removing their armor. At the same time, the surviving human forces pulled out aside from Commander Petrov who intended to create a deep-operations base on the planet.


To complete 'Kvarosee's exile, the Silent Shadow established a minefield of self-targeted [[plasma torpedo]]es around Netherop, preventing even a drop pod from getting through to land on the surface. In this fashion, the Silent Shadow ensured that no loyal Shipmaster could ever rescue 'Kvarosee who witnessed the destruction of five ships attempting to do so. This also cut the UNSC off from the planet permanently though they rescued many of the Castoffs and relocated them to [[Gao]] at the Castoffs' request.<ref name="Oblivion" />
To complete 'Kvarosee's exile, the Silent Shadow established a minefield of self-targeted [[plasma torpedo]]es around Netherop, preventing even a drop pod from getting through to land on the surface. In this fashion, the Silent Shadow ensured that no loyal Shipmaster could ever rescue 'Kvarosee who witnessed the destruction of five ships attempting to do so. This also cut the UNSC off from the planet permanently though they rescued many of the Castoffs and relocated them to [[Gao]] at the Castoffs' request.<ref name="Oblivion" />

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Netherop
Astrographical

System:

Ephyra system[1]

Physical

Atmosphere:

Greenhouse gases[1]

Surface temperature:

Dangerously hot[2][3]

Societal

Species:

Unidentified race (Extinct)[1][3]

Population:

Government:

  • Unidentified civilization (Formerly)[1][3]
 

Netherop, identified by the Covenant as Neska, is a greenhouse planet located within the Polona sector's Ephyra system.[1][5] Netherop was once home to a civilization of intelligent beings, but has been uninhabited for centuries.[3]

History

Many centuries ago, Netherop was home to an intelligent civilization.[1][3] This civilization ended, however, due to the great increases in temperature that resulted from greenhouse gases.[1][3] At some point in probably the twenty-fifth century, a group of pirates with Insurrectionist leanings were marooned on the planet. Though they weren't expected to survive, the pirates and their descendants managed to make a living on Netherop, coming to call themselves the Castoffs.[4]

In the twenty-sixth century, it was known to the Unified Earth Government before the Covenant finally visited the planet in very early 2526.[6] On March 5 of that year, a single Covenant frigate, the Radiant Arrow, was holding position in orbit around the planet until it was boarded by three teams of Spartan-IIs, forcing the ship's self-destruction at the hands of its shipmaster.[7]

In June 2526, the UNSC returned to Netherop during Operation: OBLIVION to capture the Steadfast Strike, a Covenant frigate apparently downed there. However, this was actually a trap by renegade Covenant Fleetmaster Nizat 'Kvarosee who planned to plant Luminous Beacons amongst the human forces so that he could locate and destroy ONI and redeem himself in the eyes of the Hierarchs and their gods. However, due to 'Kvarosee's renegade actions, the Silent Shadow and the Fleet of Swift Justice chased him to Netherop, leading to a three-way battle on and above the planet. Much of 'Kvarosee's forces were decimated, but two of his ships, including 'Kvarosee's flagship the Quiet Faith escaped. The Silent Shadow eventually destroyed the Steadfast Strike and exiled 'Kvarosee and his few surviving followers on Netherop after removing their armor. At the same time, the surviving human forces pulled out aside from Commander Petrov who intended to create a deep-operations base on the planet.

To complete 'Kvarosee's exile, the Silent Shadow established a minefield of self-targeted plasma torpedoes around Netherop, preventing even a drop pod from getting through to land on the surface. In this fashion, the Silent Shadow ensured that no loyal Shipmaster could ever rescue 'Kvarosee who witnessed the destruction of five ships attempting to do so. This also cut the UNSC off from the planet permanently though they rescued many of the Castoffs and relocated them to Gao at the Castoffs' request.[4]

Topography

Netherop appears to be covered in a pall of dingy brown clouds, many of which rapidly expand in various swirls.[1][2] Netherop's atmosphere produces a thick corona and its mesosphere creates a pearl-colored haze.[2]

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Halo: Silent Storm, Chapter 1
  2. ^ a b c Halo: Silent Storm, Chapter 2
  3. ^ a b c d e f Troy Denning on Twitter #1 [1]
  4. ^ a b c Halo: Oblivion
  5. ^ Troy Denning on Twitter #2 [2]
  6. ^ Halo: Silent Storm, Chapter 9
  7. ^ Halo: Silent Storm, Chapter 3
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