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==Background==
==Background==
By [[2542]], Camber's location had been discovered by the [[Covenant]], who attacked the planet in that year, destroying a UNSC fleet depot.{{Ref/YouTube|Id=S2Intro|n6mwJDgfnO0|HALO|Halo Infinite - Season 2: Lone Wolves Intro Cinematic|Y=2022|M=5|D=5}} Seemingly, the Covenant was either repelled following this initial attack, or they left willingly after accomplishing their goal.{{Ref/Note|Id=Year|The ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]]'' establishes that Camber was glassed in 2546, and ''Halo 2: Anniversary''{{'}}s terminals make it clear that the battle was over very quickly and the planet was glassed. Meanwhile, in the intro cutscene for [[Season 02: Lone Wolves]] of ''[[Halo Infinite]]'', [[Laurette Agryna]] established that a UNSC fleet depot on Camber was destroyed by the Covenant in 2542. While this might simply be an error, the most likely lore-friendly explanation is that the Covenant attacked in both years, with the second attack being 'Vadamee's quick and decisive victory.}}
By [[2542]], Camber's location had been discovered by the [[Covenant]], who attacked the planet in that year, targeting various points of strategic value.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFLore|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-lore-of-the-jungle|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Canon Fodder - Lore of the Jungle|D=7|M=5|Y=2022}} At least one UNSC fleet depot was destroyed during these initial strikes.{{Ref/YouTube|Id=S2Intro|n6mwJDgfnO0|HALO|Halo Infinite - Season 2: Lone Wolves Intro Cinematic|Y=2022|M=5|D=5}}


==The battle==
==The battle==
In [[2546]], the Covenant returned to Camber in force.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P50}} [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee 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.{{Ref/Reuse|Term2}}
These early attacks set the stage for the Covenant to return to Camber in [[2546]].{{Ref/Reuse|CFLore}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P50}} [[Supreme Commander]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee 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.{{Ref/Reuse|Term2}}


==Aftermath==
==Aftermath==
The battle quickly resulted in a Covenant victory and the [[glassing]] of Camber.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P50}} 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.{{Ref/Reuse|Term2}}
The battle quickly resulted in a Covenant victory and the [[glassing]] of Camber.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P50}} 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.{{Ref/Reuse|Term2}} Camber's glassing left large swaths of its surface desolate. Despite this, its atmosphere remained intact, with the planet suffering volatile changes to its climate and frequent storms.{{Ref/Reuse|CFLore}}
 
In the years following Camber's destruction, the [[Banished]] took possession of several UNSC assets abandoned on the planet. They began to refit and repurpose these ruins into tools to serve their needs.{{Ref/Reuse|CFLore}} By [[2560]], the Banished had established an expansive shipbreaking facility at the site of the destroyed UNSC fleet depot.{{Ref/Reuse|S2Intro}} Here, they melted down titanium with a powerful plasma drill, reforging the material into weapons of war.{{Ref/Reuse|CFLore}} During a mission to these shipbreaking yards, [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartans]] [[Hieu Dinh]] and [[Sigrid Eklund]] encountered a Banished [[artificial intelligence]] known as [[Iratus]]. Seeing an opportunity to capture valuable enemy technology, Dinh let the hostile AI enter his armor, putting him at risk of great bodily harm.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Halo Infinite - Season 2 Story|D=3|M=5|Y=2022}}{{Ref/Reuse|S2Intro}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:H2A Terminals - 3rd Battalion slaughter.jpg|'Vadamee and his elites slaughter the 3rd Battalion.
File:H2A Terminals - 3rd Battalion slaughter.jpg|'Vadamee and his elites slaughter the 3rd Battalion.
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==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
**''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminals]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminals]]'' {{1st}}
==Notes==
{{Ref/Notes}}


==Sources==
==Sources==

Revision as of 18:32, May 7, 2022

Battle of Camber
H2A Terminals - Camber.jpg

Conflict:

Human-Covenant War

Date:

2546[1]

Location:

Camber, Farwatch system

Outcome:

Covenant victory[2]
Details
Belligerents

United Nations Space Command

Covenant

Commanders

Unknown

Thel 'Vadamee[2]

Strength
Casualties

Heavy

Unknown, presumably light

 

The Battle of Camber was a conflict between UNSC and Covenant forces on and around the planet Camber.[2]

Background

By 2542, Camber's location had been discovered by the Covenant, who attacked the planet in that year, targeting various points of strategic value.[3] At least one UNSC fleet depot was destroyed during these initial strikes.[4]

The battle

These early attacks set the stage for the Covenant to return to Camber in 2546.[3][1] Supreme Commander 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.[2]

Aftermath

The battle quickly resulted in a Covenant victory and the glassing of Camber.[1] 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.[2] Camber's glassing left large swaths of its surface desolate. Despite this, its atmosphere remained intact, with the planet suffering volatile changes to its climate and frequent storms.[3]

In the years following Camber's destruction, the Banished took possession of several UNSC assets abandoned on the planet. They began to refit and repurpose these ruins into tools to serve their needs.[3] By 2560, the Banished had established an expansive shipbreaking facility at the site of the destroyed UNSC fleet depot.[4] Here, they melted down titanium with a powerful plasma drill, reforging the material into weapons of war.[3] During a mission to these shipbreaking yards, Spartans Hieu Dinh and Sigrid Eklund encountered a Banished artificial intelligence known as Iratus. Seeing an opportunity to capture valuable enemy technology, Dinh let the hostile AI enter his armor, putting him at risk of great bodily harm.[5][4]

Gallery

List of appearances

Sources