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On the planet, Glassman requests to have lab equipment brought to the Forerunner site along with the UNSC's half of the Janus Key in order to analyze the artifact; Palmer reluctantly agrees and contacts Lasky. Although 'Mdama has troops standing at the ready, waiting for the signal to ambush the UNSC forces and take the Key, Halsey reminds Jul to exercise extreme care to avoid damaging the Key until it is safely in their possession. While the Janus Key is being prepared for transport, [[Roland]] questions the decision to move the artifact to the surface as it may distract Glassman from his task of ascertain the origin of the interference keeping ''Infinity'' stranded. However, Lasky is confident Palmer is able to keep Glassman focused and believes taking the Key to the surface will not cost them anything either way. | On the planet, Glassman requests to have lab equipment brought to the Forerunner site along with the UNSC's half of the Janus Key in order to analyze the artifact; Palmer reluctantly agrees and contacts Lasky. Although 'Mdama has troops standing at the ready, waiting for the signal to ambush the UNSC forces and take the Key, Halsey reminds Jul to exercise extreme care to avoid damaging the Key until it is safely in their possession. While the Janus Key is being prepared for transport, [[Roland]] questions the decision to move the artifact to the surface as it may distract Glassman from his task of ascertain the origin of the interference keeping ''Infinity'' stranded. However, Lasky is confident Palmer is able to keep Glassman focused and believes taking the Key to the surface will not cost them anything either way. | ||
As the Pelican carrying the Key approaches the Forerunner site accompanied by a [[F-41 Broadsword|Broadsword]] escort, Commander Palmer charges [[Gabriel Thorne]] with moving the materials to the Forerunner structure. However, the incoming UNSC craft are suddenly struck by Covenant anti-air artillery, but Jul 'Mdama and Halsey are as surprised as the UNSC as 'Mdama gave no order to fire, nor does he have forces deployed in the area. Meanwhile, the [[shipmaster]] of ''[[Breath of Annihilation]]'', one of 'Mdama's {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}s, receives word on the unauthorized attack. Assuming he would be blamed for the incident since the unit responsible is likely one under his direct command, the shipmaster chooses not to wait for 'Mdama's signal and orders his fleet to proceed with their planned attack against the UNSC forces. The ''Breath of Annihilation'', another assault carrier, and a {{ | As the Pelican carrying the Key approaches the Forerunner site accompanied by a [[F-41 Broadsword|Broadsword]] escort, Commander Palmer charges [[Gabriel Thorne]] with moving the materials to the Forerunner structure. However, the incoming UNSC craft are suddenly struck by Covenant anti-air artillery, but Jul 'Mdama and Halsey are as surprised as the UNSC as 'Mdama gave no order to fire, nor does he have forces deployed in the area. Meanwhile, the [[shipmaster]] of ''[[Breath of Annihilation]]'', one of 'Mdama's {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}s, receives word on the unauthorized attack. Assuming he would be blamed for the incident since the unit responsible is likely one under his direct command, the shipmaster chooses not to wait for 'Mdama's signal and orders his fleet to proceed with their planned attack against the UNSC forces. The ''Breath of Annihilation'', another assault carrier, and a {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}} then emerge from the foam ocean, having remained concealed underneath. As the Covenant begin their onslaught the Spartans on the island are quickly forced to pull back into the Forerunner structure while ''Infinity'' prepares to deploy reinforcements. | ||
On the ''Song of Retribution'', Halsey and 'Mdama argue about their next course of action. Halsey urges 'Mdama to reposition his fleet to draw the UNSC's attention away from the Pelican's crash site, but Jul is confident they will be able to take the Janus Key via a full-on assault despite the unexpected complication. Halsey then requests 'Mdama to scour the Pelican's crash site herself, but Jul has her remain on the ship while he intends to personally land on the surface, acquire the artifact, and punish those responsible for compromising the plan. Back on Aktis IV, the rebel Sali 'Nyon and his followers are revealed to have orchestrated the premature strike and now search the Pelican's crash site. After discovering the half of the Janus Key, 'Nyon proclaims his goal to expose 'Mdama as a fraud and assume leadership of the new Covenant, declaring himself "the one true prophet". | On the ''Song of Retribution'', Halsey and 'Mdama argue about their next course of action. Halsey urges 'Mdama to reposition his fleet to draw the UNSC's attention away from the Pelican's crash site, but Jul is confident they will be able to take the Janus Key via a full-on assault despite the unexpected complication. Halsey then requests 'Mdama to scour the Pelican's crash site herself, but Jul has her remain on the ship while he intends to personally land on the surface, acquire the artifact, and punish those responsible for compromising the plan. Back on Aktis IV, the rebel Sali 'Nyon and his followers are revealed to have orchestrated the premature strike and now search the Pelican's crash site. After discovering the half of the Janus Key, 'Nyon proclaims his goal to expose 'Mdama as a fraud and assume leadership of the new Covenant, declaring himself "the one true prophet". | ||