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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
[[X50]]'s huge stretches of ice, the [[Mirror Flats]], were flanked by towering ice cliffs. After ordering their main [[Type-26 Wraith|Wraith]] battalion to assault [[Research Facility Alpha]], the [[Merg Vol's Covenant|Covenant]] had quickly deployed [[Phantoms]] to set up supporting artillery along the eastern cliff wall. With this artillery operational, a [[UNSC]] counter-offensive would be suicide. This rendered Alpha facility a vulnerable target.
[[X50]]'s huge stretches of ice, the [[Mirror Flats]], were flanked by towering ice cliffs. After ordering their main [[Zurdo-pattern Wraith|Wraith]] battalion to assault [[Research Facility Alpha]], the [[Merg Vol's Covenant|Covenant]] had quickly deployed [[Phantoms]] to set up supporting artillery along the eastern cliff wall. With this artillery operational, a [[UNSC]] counter-offensive would be suicide. This rendered Alpha facility a vulnerable target.


[[Sarah Palmer|Spartan Palmer]] and a detachment of Marines were sent to infiltrate the Covenant positions and destroy the plasma artillery. Navigating the maze of cracks covering Mirror Mantle Ridge would have been an insurmountable challenge for most soldiers, but Palmer was able to use the terrain to her advantage and surprise the artillery positions. Here victory was instrumental in giving Alpha facility a fighting chance.
[[Sarah Palmer|Spartan Palmer]] and a detachment of Marines were sent to infiltrate the Covenant positions and destroy the plasma artillery. Navigating the maze of cracks covering Mirror Mantle Ridge would have been an insurmountable challenge for most soldiers, but Palmer was able to use the terrain to her advantage and surprise the artillery positions. Here victory was instrumental in giving Alpha facility a fighting chance.
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==Objectives==
==Objectives==
===Destroy Fuel Rod turrets===
===Destroy Fuel Rod turrets===
[[Sarah Palmer|Spartan Sarah Palmer]] and two [[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marines]] are deployed to the Mirror Mantle Ridge by an [[AV-14 Hornet]]. Shortly after, the Hornet flies away and leaves the area. On [[Mirror Flats]] below, UNSC [[M808 Scorpion]] tanks are locked in battle with Covenant [[Type-26 Wraith]]s and [[Type-32 Ghost]]s. Several [[Type-26 Banshee]]s fly overhead. As Palmer and the Marines move through the ridge, they encounter a [[Type-29 Shade]]. An [[Unggoy Minor]] desperately runs for the Shade in an attempt to use it against the Spartan and Marines, but nonetheless Palmer eliminates the Unggoy, along with the rest of its lance consisting of two more [[Unggoy]] Minors and a [[Sangheili Minor]]. As the Marines and Palmer continue through the ridge, they discover the first [[Covenant automated plasma turret|fuel rod turret]] guarded by a Sangheili Minor and three Unggoy. A {{Pattern|Ru'swum|Phantom}} drops off several Unggoy before it takes off and leaves the engagement. Palmer and the Marines succeed in destroying the turret, along with the surrounding Covenant forces.
[[Sarah Palmer|Spartan Sarah Palmer]] and two [[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marines]] are deployed to the Mirror Mantle Ridge by an [[AV-14 Hornet]]. Shortly after, the Hornet flies away and leaves the area. On [[Mirror Flats]] below, UNSC [[M808 Scorpion]] tanks are locked in battle with Covenant {{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}}s and [[Type-32 Ghost]]s. Several [[Type-26 Banshee]]s fly overhead. As Palmer and the Marines move through the ridge, they encounter a [[Type-29 Shade]]. An [[Unggoy Minor]] desperately runs for the Shade in an attempt to use it against the Spartan and Marines, but nonetheless Palmer eliminates the Unggoy, along with the rest of its lance consisting of two more [[Unggoy]] Minors and a [[Sangheili Minor]]. As the Marines and Palmer continue through the ridge, they discover the first [[Covenant automated plasma turret|fuel rod turret]] guarded by a Sangheili Minor and three Unggoy. A {{Pattern|Ru'swum|Phantom}} drops off several Unggoy before it takes off and leaves the engagement. Palmer and the Marines succeed in destroying the turret, along with the surrounding Covenant forces.


Palmer and the Marines continue through the ridge and encounter a Sangheili Minor leading numerous Unggoy Minors. Following a firefight, Palmer and surviving Marines continue to a lightly guarded fuel rod turret. After the turret is destroyed, they move forward only to be attacked by several Unggoy, one of which is manning a Shade turret. After killing the Unggoy, three Sangheili Minors and several more Unggoy attack the Spartan and Marines. They fight forward, killing all Covenant forces in the way.
Palmer and the Marines continue through the ridge and encounter a Sangheili Minor leading numerous Unggoy Minors. Following a firefight, Palmer and surviving Marines continue to a lightly guarded fuel rod turret. After the turret is destroyed, they move forward only to be attacked by several Unggoy, one of which is manning a Shade turret. After killing the Unggoy, three Sangheili Minors and several more Unggoy attack the Spartan and Marines. They fight forward, killing all Covenant forces in the way.