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{{ | {{disambig header|the UNSC operation|the Covenant starship weapon|Plasma torpedo}} | ||
{{Battle infobox | |||
|prev=[[Battle of Actium]] | |prev=[[Battle of Actium]] | ||
|conc= | |conc= | ||
|next=[[Battle of Skopje]] | |next=[[Battle of Skopje]] | ||
|name= | |name=Operation: TORPEDO | ||
|image= | |image= | ||
|conflict=[[Human-Covenant War]] | |conflict=[[Human-Covenant War]] | ||
|date=[[2545|July | |date=[[2545|July 3, 2545]] | ||
|place=[[Target Area Apache]], [[Pegasi Delta]], [[51 Pegasi System]] | |place=[[Target Area Apache]], [[Pegasi Delta]], [[51 Pegasi System]] | ||
|result=UNSC strategic and Pyrrhic victory | |result=UNSC strategic and Pyrrhic victory | ||
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**{{UNSCShip|All Under Heaven}} | **{{UNSCShip|All Under Heaven}} | ||
*8 {{Class|Black Cat|Subprowler}}s | *8 {{Class|Black Cat|Subprowler}}s | ||
*300 [[Long | *300 [[Long range stealth orbital drop pod]]s | ||
*[[SPARTAN-III Beta Company]] - 300 [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-IIIs]] | *[[SPARTAN-III Beta Company]] - 300 [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-IIIs]] | ||
|forces2=*Seven [[Covenant cruiser]] | |forces2=*Seven large [[Covenant cruiser|cruisers]] | ||
*Several squadrons of [[ | *Several squadrons of [[Seraph]]s | ||
*Thousands of soldiers | *Thousands of soldiers | ||
**[[Sangheili]] | **[[Sangheili]] | ||
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|casual1=*298 SPARTAN-IIIs | |casual1=*298 SPARTAN-IIIs | ||
*Seven {{Class|Black Cat|subprowler}}s unaccounted for | *Seven {{Class|Black Cat|subprowler}}s unaccounted for | ||
*300 [[Long | *300 [[Long range stealth orbital drop pod]]s destroyed during use | ||
|casual2=*Several squadrons of Seraphs | |casual2=*Several squadrons of Seraphs | ||
*Thousands of soldiers | *Thousands of soldiers | ||
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== Prelude == | == Prelude == | ||
The purpose of Operation: TORPEDO was to destroy a Covenant [[deuterium]]/[[tritium]] refinery, on the planet [[Pegasi Delta]]. These chemicals were used in the Covenant's [[Pinch fusion reactor|plasma reactors]], therefore making this refinery an excellent refueling plant for Covenant ships, right on the edge of UNSC space. The destruction of this supply point would triple the length of Covenant resupply and buy the UNSC valuable time to recover from the ravages of war. This time would be spent regrouping in the wake of numerous crushing defeats at the hands of the [[Covenant | The purpose of Operation: TORPEDO was to destroy a Covenant [[deuterium]]/[[tritium]] refinery, on the planet [[Pegasi Delta]]. These chemicals were used in the Covenant's [[Pinch fusion reactor|plasma reactors]], therefore making this refinery an excellent refueling plant for Covenant ships, right on the edge of UNSC space. The destruction of this supply point would triple the length of Covenant resupply and buy the UNSC valuable time to recover from the ravages of war. This time would be spent regrouping in the wake of numerous crushing defeats at the hands of the [[Covenant fleet]]. | ||
Long-range [[Nuclear weapon|nuclear bombardments]] were met with failure as the Covenant ships shot the weapons out of the sky, and neither a regular invasion nor an [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]] insertion were considered worth the attempt. The operation was then assigned to the newly commissioned [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-III]] [[SPARTAN-III Beta Company|Beta Company]], attached to the {{UNSCShip|All Under Heaven}}. | Long-range [[Nuclear weapon|nuclear bombardments]] were met with failure as the Covenant ships shot the weapons out of the sky, and neither a regular invasion nor an [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]] insertion were considered worth the attempt. The operation was then assigned to the newly commissioned [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-III]] [[SPARTAN-III Beta Company|Beta Company]], attached to the {{UNSCShip|All Under Heaven}}. | ||
==The battle== | ==The battle== | ||
At 1135, the 300 SPARTAN-IIIs of Beta Company landed on Pegasi Delta via [[Long | At 1135, the 300 SPARTAN-IIIs of Beta Company landed on Pegasi Delta via [[Long range stealth orbital drop pod]]s. Nine SPARTANs died immediately, either killed on impact or by Covenant forces. Initial resistance was light, as the Covenant had not yet realized how large the attacking force was. Soon, however, Covenant [[Seraph]]s began making strafing runs, prompting the hiding SPARTANs to abandon their stealth and rush to the factory for safety. As more Seraphs appeared, a few SPARTANs attempted to hold them back with [[M19-B Surface-to-Air Missile Launcher|missile launchers]], and succeeded in destroying two, forcing the remaining Seraphs to cancel their runs. | ||
The Seraphs began bombing the SPARTANs, killing dozens of them. Thousands of [[Sangheili]] and [[Kig-Yar]] joined the defense. In response, the surviving SPARTANs charged, their speed and reflexes helping them kill hundreds of Covenant soldiers in a brief matter of time. | The Seraphs began bombing the SPARTANs, killing dozens of them. Thousands of [[Sangheili]] and [[Kig-Yar]] joined the defense. In response, the surviving SPARTANs charged, their speed and reflexes helping them kill hundreds of Covenant soldiers in a brief matter of time. | ||
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==Timeline== | ==Timeline== | ||
===July 3, 2545=== | ===July 3, 2545=== | ||
*0435 Hours: The three hundred SPARTAN-IIIs of Beta Company are dropped out of [[Slipstream Space|Slipspace]] by UNSC ''All Under Heaven'' in [[Long | *0435 Hours: The three hundred SPARTAN-IIIs of Beta Company are dropped out of [[Slipstream Space|Slipspace]] by UNSC ''All Under Heaven'' in [[Long range stealth orbital drop pod]]s. | ||
*Eight {{Class|Black Cat|subprowler}}s are landed in strategic locations around the target and one [[STARS]] drone is deployed in orbit around the planet. | *Eight {{Class|Black Cat|subprowler}}s are landed in strategic locations around the target and one [[STARS]] drone is deployed in orbit around the planet. | ||
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*As the Seraphs continue their strafing runs, the surviving SPARTAN-IIIs begin a frontal charge of the refinery.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 16''</ref> | *As the Seraphs continue their strafing runs, the surviving SPARTAN-IIIs begin a frontal charge of the refinery.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 16''</ref> | ||
*[[Kig-yar Sniper|Kig-yar snipers]] fire on the charging SPARTAN-IIIs. The attacking force is reduced to 200 active soldiers.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 17''</ref> Several SPARTANs with [[M19-B Surface-to-Air Missile Launcher]]s destroy multiple strafing Seraphs, discouraging the remaining fighters. <ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 20''</ref> | *[[Kig-yar Sniper|Kig-yar snipers]] fire on the charging SPARTAN-IIIs. The attacking force is reduced to 200 active soldiers.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 17''</ref> Several SPARTANs with [[M19-B Surface-to-Air Missile Launcher]]s destroy multiple strafing Seraphs, discouraging the remaining fighters.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 20''</ref> | ||
*Thousands of Sangheili and Kig-yar rush from cover within the factory to face the two hundred remaining SPARTANs. | *Thousands of Sangheili and Kig-yar rush from cover within the factory to face the two hundred remaining SPARTANs. | ||
*The SPARTANs panic and declare code [[Omega Three]]. Seven Covenant cruisers descend from above the factory. <ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 22''</ref> | *The SPARTANs panic and declare code [[Omega Three]]. Seven Covenant cruisers descend from above the factory.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 22''</ref> | ||
*The cruisers launch dropships and deliver troops to the surface via [[gravity lift]]s. The Covenant reinforcements engage the remaining SPARTAN-IIIs. | *The cruisers launch dropships and deliver troops to the surface via [[gravity lift]]s. The Covenant reinforcements engage the remaining SPARTAN-IIIs. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The date of the battle, July | *The date of the battle, July 3, is possibly a reference to [[wikipedia:Pickett's Charge|Pickett's Charge]], a Confederate infantry assault on the Union lines during the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War, which occurred on July 3, 1863. | ||
*In the [[Halo: Reach Video Games Awards Trailer|''Halo: Reach'' VGA trailer]], [[SPARTAN-B312]] was said to have survived Operation: TORPEDO. However, the SPARTAN was actually taken out of Beta Company immediately before TORPEDO commenced. This line was removed from the final game. | *In the [[Halo: Reach Video Games Awards Trailer|''Halo: Reach'' VGA trailer]], [[SPARTAN-B312]] was said to have survived Operation: TORPEDO. However, the SPARTAN was actually taken out of Beta Company immediately before TORPEDO commenced. This line was removed from the final game. | ||
*The presence of 300 SPARTANs in Operation: TORPEDO is likely a reference to the historical [[Battle of Thermopylae]]. | *The presence of 300 SPARTANs in Operation: TORPEDO, along with [[Operation: PROMETHEUS]], is likely a reference to the historical [[Wikipedia:Battle of Thermopylae|Battle of Thermopylae]]. | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Halo: Glasslands]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Halo: Glasslands]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Halo Mythos | *''[[Halo Mythos]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Halo Fractures]]'' | *''[[Halo Fractures]]'' | ||
**''[[Lessons Learned]]'' {{Mo}} | **''[[Lessons Learned]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | |||
{{Human-Covenant War}} | {{Human-Covenant War}} | ||
[[Category:Human-Covenant War| | [[Category:Battles of the Human-Covenant War|TORPEDO]] | ||
[[Category:UNSC | [[Category:UNSC victories|TORPEDO]] | ||
[[Category:Operations|TORPEDO]] | [[Category:Operations|TORPEDO]] | ||