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|casual1=Immensely devastating
|casual1=Immensely devastating
*Over 62,154,022 civilian and military casualties<ref name="datapad14">''[[Halo: Reach]]'', collectible, [[Data pads|Data Pad 14]]</ref>
*Over 62,154,022 civilian and military casualties<ref name="datapad14">''[[Halo: Reach]]'', collectible, [[Data pads|Data Pad 14]]</ref>
*Hundreds of ships lost
*Hundreds of [[UNSC starship]]s lost
|casual2=Moderate to heavy
|casual2=Moderate to heavy
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The beginning of [[2526]] saw the [[Battle of Bliss|destruction]] of [[Bliss]].<ref name="accra">''[[Halo: Reach Limited Edition]]'', [[:File:Accra Log 1.jpg|Excerpt From ''Accra'' Log Page 1]]</ref> Soon after on March 1, [[Preston Cole]] in charge of UNSC [[Battle Group X-Ray]] [[Battle of Harvest|fought]] the Covenant off over [[Harvest]].<ref>''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'', Historian's Note</ref> Seven days later, Cole as well as others would devise [[Operation: SILENT STORM]], part of which would involve laying a trap at [[Biko]] using [[Task Force Yama]].<ref name="silentstormchap5">''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'', Chapter 5</ref> At this point in time, the Covenant were only operating in the [[Polona Sector]], [[Vevina sector]], and [[Grenadi sector]]s.<ref>''Halo: Silent Storm'', Chapter 6</ref> The colony of [[Etalan]], with roughly 10 million people was also attacked during this time.<ref name="silentstormchap5"/>
The beginning of [[2526]] saw the [[Battle of Bliss|destruction]] of [[Bliss]].<ref name="accra">''[[Halo: Reach Limited Edition]]'', [[:File:Accra Log 1.jpg|Excerpt From ''Accra'' Log Page 1]]</ref> Soon after on March 1, [[Preston Cole]] in charge of UNSC [[Battle Group X-Ray]] [[Battle of Harvest|fought]] the Covenant off over [[Harvest]].<ref>''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'', Historian's Note</ref> Seven days later, Cole as well as others would devise [[Operation: SILENT STORM]], part of which would involve laying a trap at [[Biko]] using [[Task Force Yama]].<ref name="silentstormchap5">''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'', Chapter 5</ref> At this point in time, the Covenant were only operating in the [[Polona Sector]], [[Vevina sector]], and [[Grenadi sector]]s.<ref>''Halo: Silent Storm'', Chapter 6</ref> The colony of [[Etalan]], with roughly 10 million people was also attacked during this time.<ref name="silentstormchap5"/>


Despite the efforts of the UNSC, Biko however would still [[Battle of Biko|fall]] to the [[Fleet of Inexorable Obedience]]. Almost a month after, the prestigious [[Corbulo Academy of Military Science]] on [[Circinius IV]] was destroyed, leaving only 3 survivors.<ref name="h4fud">''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''</ref>
As part of SILENT STORM, the UNSC moved to position themselves at [[Seoba]], over Biko and discovered an [[Insurrectionist]] plot to over the Bikon Chancellor. This would require the UNSC to go [[Battle of Seoba|offensive]] before they would fight the Covenant.<ref>''Halo: Silent Storm'', Chapter 7</ref> The Insurrectionists were driven back, but not before the Covenant arrived and attacked the planet.<ref>''Halo: Silent Storm''</ref> Almost a month after, the prestigious [[Corbulo Academy of Military Science]] on [[Circinius IV]] was destroyed, leaving only 3 survivors.<ref name="h4fud">''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''</ref>


Only two days after Circinius IV, ONI projects were refocused to solely counter the Covenant. As well, [[ONI Section Two]] sent emissaries to Outer Colony leaders to warn them of the Covenant and give them an offer: end hostilities with the UNSC and receive protection. Initially they laughed at the prospect, until they witnessed footage of Bliss.<ref name="halseyjournalapril28">''[[Halo: Reach Limited Edition]]'', [[Dr. Halsey's personal journal|Dr. Halsey's Personal Journal]], April 28, 2526</ref>
Only two days after Circinius IV, ONI projects were refocused to solely counter the Covenant. As well, [[ONI Section Two]] sent emissaries to Outer Colony leaders to warn them of the Covenant and give them an offer: end hostilities with the UNSC and receive protection. Initially they laughed at the prospect, until they witnessed footage of Bliss.<ref name="halseyjournalapril28">''[[Halo: Reach Limited Edition]]'', [[Dr. Halsey's personal journal|Dr. Halsey's Personal Journal]], April 28, 2526</ref>
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*The Covenant attacked [[Mesra]].<ref name="hochapter1"/>
*The Covenant attacked [[Mesra]].<ref name="hochapter1"/>
===2528===
===2528===
*The [[Battle of XI Boötis A]] takes place.<ref name="hwgenesis"/>
===2530===
===2530===
*[[Battle of the Great Bear]] takes place, leading to the creation of the [[Cole Protocol]].<ref name="hwgenesis"/>
*[[Battle of the Great Bear]] takes place, leading to the creation of the [[Cole Protocol]].<ref name="hwgenesis"/>