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*Intercepted Covenant communications that refer to a UNSC colony '''by name'''. | *Intercepted Covenant communications that refer to a UNSC colony '''by name'''. | ||
*Discovery of hard physical evidence of Covenant activity. | *Discovery of hard physical evidence of Covenant activity. | ||
**Abandoned or discarded | **Abandoned or discarded matériel. | ||
**Residue and/or damage consistent with [[directed energy weapon]] usage. | **Residue and/or damage consistent with [[directed energy weapon]] usage. | ||
*Detection of multiple ''in-system'' [[slipstream space]] rupture events. | *Detection of multiple ''in-system'' [[slipstream space]] rupture events. | ||
Revision as of 01:05, September 21, 2022
- "WINTER CONTINGENCY has been declared. All units are mobilized and ready."
- — UNSC operator[1]
WINTER CONTINGENCY is an official United Nations Space Command emergency plan that deals with situations where Covenant forces have become aware of, or are present at, a human colony world. It was first mentioned in the UNSCDF Instruction EM-277 on March 10, 2526.[2] On Reach, WINTER CONTINGENCY was supplemented by the WINTER CONTINGENCY Declaration Supplemental Orders, a series of additional directives for ONI agents.[3]
Classification
Events which may be classified as WINTER CONTINGENCY include:
- Intercepted Covenant communications that refer to a UNSC colony by name.
- Discovery of hard physical evidence of Covenant activity.
- Abandoned or discarded matériel.
- Residue and/or damage consistent with directed energy weapon usage.
- Detection of multiple in-system slipstream space rupture events.
- Engaged in combat by Covenant forces.
Priority
- "As per the Winter Contingency, we are countering on every front."
- — Auntie Dot[4]
WINTER CONTINGENCY holds the highest precedence in the OPREP-Γ reporting structure. All other reporting terms such as GOOSE CHASE, SNAKE PIT, and others, while very important, are considered secondary to a WINTER CONTINGENCY report.
List of appearances
- Halo: The Fall of Reach
- Adjunct (Mentioned only)
- Halo: Reach (First appearance)
- Halo: Fleet Battles (Mentioned only)
- Halo Mythos (Mentioned only)
Sources
- ^ Halo: Reach Announcement Trailer
- ^ Bungie.net: CAA FACTBOOK/UNSC Operational Reports-Γ
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach (2010), Bonus Content
- ^ Halo: Reach, campaign level, Tip of the Spear
