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*Remaining [[human]]s flee system
*Remaining [[human]]s flee system.{{Ref/Reuse|fb1}}
|side1=[[United Nations Space Command]]
*Covenant later unknowingly locate [[Epsilon Eridani system]], including [[Reach]].{{Ref/Reuse|fb2}}
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The '''Battle of Beta Eridani''' was an engagement in the [[Human-Covenant War]] between the [[Covenant]] and the [[United Nations Space Command]] in the [[Beta Eridani system]], shortly before the [[2552|summer of 2552]].<ref name="fb1">'''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''', ''Scenario One: Flight!''</ref>
The '''Battle of Beta Eridani''' was an [[battle|engagement]] in the [[Human-Covenant War]] between the [[Covenant]] and the [[United Nations Space Command]] in the [[Beta Eridani system]], shortly before the [[2552#July|summer of 2552]].{{Ref/Level|Id=fb1|Halo: Fleet Battles|Scenario One: Flight!}}


==Prelude==
==Background==
[[Rho 'Barutamee]], [[Supreme Commander]] of the [[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]], was charged with locating [[Forerunner]] artifacts for the [[Covenant]] [[Ministry of Fervent Intercession]]. To assist in his duties, Covenant leadership granted 'Barutamee the use of a powerful [[Luminary]] to aid in his searches.<ref name="lum">'''Halo: Fleet Battles''', ''Luminaries''</ref> Shortly before the [[2552|summer of 2552]], the [[fleet]]'s Luminary detected Forerunner relics located in the [[human]]-occupied [[Beta Eridani system]]. To collect the Forerunner artifacts, the Fleet of Valiant Prudence set course for the Beta Eridani system.{{Ref/Reuse|fb1}}
[[Rho 'Barutamee]], [[Supreme Commander]] of the [[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]], was charged with locating [[Forerunner]] artifacts for the [[Covenant]] [[Ministry of Fervent Intercession]]. To assist in his duties, Covenant leadership granted 'Barutamee the use of a powerful [[Luminary]] to aid in his searches.{{Ref/Game|Id=lum|Halo: Fleet Battles|Detail=Luminaries}} Shortly before the [[2552#July|summer of 2552]], the [[fleet]]'s Luminary detected Forerunner relics located in the [[human]]-occupied [[Beta Eridani system]]. To collect the Forerunner artifacts, the Fleet of Valiant Prudence set course for the Beta Eridani system.{{Ref/Reuse|fb1}}


Meanwhile, the humans within the system were unaware of the existence of the Forerunner artifacts in the Beta Eridani system. The system was home to the [[Beta Eridani Naval Training Range]], a training facility used by the [[UNSC Navy]] to test the capabilities of cadets on [[warship]]s within the system.{{Ref/Reuse|fb1}}
Meanwhile, the humans within the system were unaware of the existence of the Forerunner artifacts in the Beta Eridani system. The system was home to the [[Beta Eridani Naval Training Range]], a training facility used by the [[UNSC Navy]] to test the capabilities of cadets on [[warship]]s within the system.{{Ref/Reuse|fb1}}


==The battle==
==Battle==
When ten ships of the [[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]] arrived in [[Beta Eridani system|the system]], their presence was quickly discovered by Lieutenant [[Robinson]]. Although the ensuring battle would likely have been an even fight on most occasions, all [[warship]]s of the [[UNSC Navy]] in the Beta Eridani system were crewed with cadets. With no other viable option, Robinson ordered all forces in the system to flee.{{Ref/Reuse|fb1}} During the battle, several [[Forerunner]] artifacts were recovered and brought to [[Supreme Commander]] [[Rho 'Barutamee]] aboard his [[flagship]], ''[[Long Night of Solace]]''. 'Barutamee had the artifacts "processed" through the [[Luminary]] and discovered that the relics pointed to [[Epsilon Eridani system|another system]]. To prevent the [[UNSC]] forces in the system from following him to his next destination, 'Barutamee ordered the destruction of all remaining [[human]] forces in Beta Eridani.<ref>'''Halo: Fleet Battles''', ''Scenario Two: Contact''</ref>
When the [[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]] arrived in [[Beta Eridani system|the system]], their presence was quickly discovered by [[Lieutenant]] [[Robinson]] as ten [[Covenant starship|Covenant ships]] of the [[fleet]] were approaching quickly. Although the ensuing battle would likely have been an even fight on most occasions, all [[UNSC starship|warship]]s of the [[UNSC Navy]] in the Beta Eridani system, including a group of one {{Class|Marathon|heavy cruiser}} and {{Class|Paris|heavy frigate}}, and another group of  trio of {{Class|Paris|heavy frigate}}s, were crewed with cadets. With no other viable option, Robinson ordered all forces in the system to flee.{{Ref/Reuse|fb1}}  
 
During the battle, several [[Forerunner]] artifacts were recovered and brought to [[Supreme Commander]] [[Rho 'Barutamee]] aboard his [[flagship]], ''[[Long Night of Solace]]''. 'Barutamee had the artifacts "processed" through the [[Luminary]] and discovered that the relics pointed to [[Epsilon Eridani system|another system]]. To prevent the [[UNSC]] forces in the system from following him to his next destination, 'Barutamee ordered the destruction of all remaining [[human]] forces in Beta Eridani. By this time, [[Vice Admiral]] [[Michael Stanforth]] took part of the battle of Beta Eridani and had led at least two [[battle group]]s against at least one portion of the [[Covenant fleet]], with one comprised of a {{Class|Marathon|heavy cruiser}} and trio of {{Class|Paris|heavy frigate}}s, and the other comprised of 4 ''Paris''-class frigates.{{Ref/Level|Id=fb2|Halo: Fleet Battles|Scenario Two: Contact}}


==Aftermath==
==Aftermath==
Sometime after the battle, the [[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]] traveled to the system pinpointed by the [[Luminary]]: the [[Epsilon Eridani system]]. Unbeknownst to [[Supreme Commander]] [[Rho 'Barutamee]], the system was home to major strongholds of the [[United Nations Space Command]], including [[Reach]]. 'Barutamee initiated the [[Fall of Reach|invasion]] of Reach, which ultimately led to the planet's fall on [[2552#August|August 30, 2552]], though 'Barutamee was presumably killed and most of his fleet was destroyed on [[2552#August|August 14, 2552]].<ref name="Rho">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/rho-barutamee '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Rho Barutamee'']</ref><ref name="hr solace">'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', campaign level, ''[[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]''</ref>
Sometime after the battle, the [[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]] traveled to the system pinpointed by the [[Luminary]]: the [[Epsilon Eridani system]]. Unbeknownst to [[Supreme Commander]] [[Rho 'Barutamee]], the system was home to major strongholds of the [[United Nations Space Command]], including [[Reach]]. 'Barutamee initiated the [[Fall of Reach|invasion]] of Reach, which ultimately led to the planet's fall on [[2552#August|August 30, 2552]], though 'Barutamee was presumably killed and most of his fleet was destroyed on [[2552#August|August 14, 2552]].{{Ref/Site|Id=Rho|D=08|M=11|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/rho-barutamee|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Rho Barutamee}}{{Ref/Level|Id=hr solace|HR|[[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]}}
 
==Participants==
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{{Col-2}}
===UNSC===
===Naval assets===
====Military personnel====
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|-
! Branch
! Rank
! Name
! Status<!--This refers to their status after the battle, not their overall status-->
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[UNSC Navy]]
|[[Lieutenant]]
|[[Robinson]]{{Ref/Reuse|fb1}}
|Unknown
|-
|[[Vice Admiral]]
|[[Michael Stanforth]]{{Ref/Reuse|fb2}}
|Survived
|}
{{Col-2}}
 
===Covenant===
===Naval assets===
====Starships====
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|-
! Fleet
! Class
! Name
! Status<!--This refers to their status after the battle, not their overall status-->
|-
|[[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]]{{Ref/Reuse|fb1}}
|{{Pattern|Sh'wada|supercarrier}}
|''[[Long Night of Solace]]''{{Ref/Reuse|fb1}}
|Survived
|}
 
====Military personnel====
{| class="wikitable sortable " style="width: 75%;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"
|-
! Branch
! Rank
! Name
! Status<!--This refers to their status after the battle, not their overall status-->
|-
|[[Ministry of Fervent Intercession]]
|[[Supreme Commander]]
|[[Rho 'Barutamee]]{{Ref/Reuse|fb1}}
|Survived
|}
{{Col-end}}


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==

Latest revision as of 16:15, September 6, 2022

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Battle of Beta Eridani

Conflict:

Human-Covenant War

Date:

Before July 23, 2552[1]

Location:

Beta Eridani system[2]

Outcome:

Covenant victory

Details
Belligerents
Commanders

Supreme Commander Rho 'Barutamee[2]

Strength
Casualties

Unknown

Unknown, likely light to none

 

The Battle of Beta Eridani was an engagement in the Human-Covenant War between the Covenant and the United Nations Space Command in the Beta Eridani system, shortly before the summer of 2552.[2]

Background[edit]

Rho 'Barutamee, Supreme Commander of the Fleet of Valiant Prudence, was charged with locating Forerunner artifacts for the Covenant Ministry of Fervent Intercession. To assist in his duties, Covenant leadership granted 'Barutamee the use of a powerful Luminary to aid in his searches.[3] Shortly before the summer of 2552, the fleet's Luminary detected Forerunner relics located in the human-occupied Beta Eridani system. To collect the Forerunner artifacts, the Fleet of Valiant Prudence set course for the Beta Eridani system.[2]

Meanwhile, the humans within the system were unaware of the existence of the Forerunner artifacts in the Beta Eridani system. The system was home to the Beta Eridani Naval Training Range, a training facility used by the UNSC Navy to test the capabilities of cadets on warships within the system.[2]

Battle[edit]

When the Fleet of Valiant Prudence arrived in the system, their presence was quickly discovered by Lieutenant Robinson as ten Covenant ships of the fleet were approaching quickly. Although the ensuing battle would likely have been an even fight on most occasions, all warships of the UNSC Navy in the Beta Eridani system, including a group of one Marathon-class heavy cruiser and Paris-class heavy frigate, and another group of trio of Paris-class heavy frigates, were crewed with cadets. With no other viable option, Robinson ordered all forces in the system to flee.[2]

During the battle, several Forerunner artifacts were recovered and brought to Supreme Commander Rho 'Barutamee aboard his flagship, Long Night of Solace. 'Barutamee had the artifacts "processed" through the Luminary and discovered that the relics pointed to another system. To prevent the UNSC forces in the system from following him to his next destination, 'Barutamee ordered the destruction of all remaining human forces in Beta Eridani. By this time, Vice Admiral Michael Stanforth took part of the battle of Beta Eridani and had led at least two battle groups against at least one portion of the Covenant fleet, with one comprised of a Marathon-class heavy cruiser and trio of Paris-class heavy frigates, and the other comprised of 4 Paris-class frigates.[1]

Aftermath[edit]

Sometime after the battle, the Fleet of Valiant Prudence traveled to the system pinpointed by the Luminary: the Epsilon Eridani system. Unbeknownst to Supreme Commander Rho 'Barutamee, the system was home to major strongholds of the United Nations Space Command, including Reach. 'Barutamee initiated the invasion of Reach, which ultimately led to the planet's fall on August 30, 2552, though 'Barutamee was presumably killed and most of his fleet was destroyed on August 14, 2552.[4][5]

Participants[edit]

UNSC[edit]

Naval assets[edit]

Military personnel[edit]

Branch Rank Name Status
UNSC Navy Lieutenant Robinson[2] Unknown
Vice Admiral Michael Stanforth[1] Survived

Covenant[edit]

Naval assets[edit]

Starships[edit]

Fleet Class Name Status
Fleet of Valiant Prudence[2] Sh'wada-pattern supercarrier Long Night of Solace[2] Survived

Military personnel[edit]

Branch Rank Name Status
Ministry of Fervent Intercession Supreme Commander Rho 'Barutamee[2] Survived

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Halo: Fleet Battles, campaign level Scenario Two: Contact
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t Halo: Fleet Battles, campaign level Scenario One: Flight!
  3. ^ Halo: Fleet Battles: Luminaries
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint, Rho Barutamee (Retrieved on Nov 8, 2020) [archive]
  5. ^ Halo: Reach, campaign level Long Night of Solace

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