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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
[[Anvarl]] was a world colonized by the Sangheili and filled with artifacts left behind by the [[Forerunners]]. These artifacts were treasured by the [[San'Shyuum]], who sought to claim them to reverse-engineer their technology. Two camps were made and designated Site One and Site Two, where San'Shyuum scientists descended from the [[Forerunner Dreadnought]] to study the artifacts.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 3''</ref> The [[Sangheili]] viewed tampering with the relics as desecration, so they prepared to attack the camps and drive the San'Shyuum off the planet. By the time of the skirmish, the artifact at Site One, the Holy Dome, had been under excavation for some time, while the artifact at Site Two, a Forerunner transmitter, had been reclaimed by the Sangheili.<ref name="five">'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 5''</ref> | [[Anvarl]] was a world colonized by the Sangheili and filled with artifacts left behind by the [[Forerunners]]. These artifacts were treasured by the [[San'Shyuum]], who sought to claim them to reverse-engineer their technology. Two camps were made and designated Site One and Site Two, where San'Shyuum scientists descended from the [[Forerunner]] [[Anodyne Spirit|Dreadnought]] to study the artifacts.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 3''</ref> The [[Sangheili]] viewed tampering with the relics as desecration, so they prepared to attack the camps and drive the San'Shyuum off the planet. By the time of the skirmish, the artifact at Site One, the Holy Dome, had been under excavation for some time, while the artifact at Site Two, a Forerunner transmitter, had been reclaimed by the Sangheili.<ref name="five">'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 5''</ref> | ||
==Battle== | ==Battle== | ||
The [[High Lord]] of Sacred Relics, [[Mken 'Scre'ah'ben]], had descended to the surface with his [[Steward]] to oversee the work at Site One. Mken took care to have the base prepared for attack, including [[Sentinel Aggressor]]s on patrol, security [[Eye]]s scanning the area, and [[Covenant drop pod|drop pod]]s arranged for a quick escape back to orbit.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 4''</ref> While inspecting the base himself, Mken noticed enemy plasma cannons a distance away and a | The [[High Lord]] of Sacred Relics, [[Mken 'Scre'ah'ben]], had descended to the surface with his [[Steward]] to oversee the work at Site One. Mken took care to have the base prepared for attack, including [[Sentinel Aggressor]]s on patrol, security [[Eye]]s scanning the area, and [[Covenant drop pod|drop pod]]s arranged for a quick escape back to orbit.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 4''</ref> While inspecting the base himself, Mken noticed enemy plasma cannons a distance away and a field commander giving orders to warriors, who an Eye identified as [[Ussa 'Xellus]].{{Ref/Reuse|five}} Mken considered ordering the Sentinels to assassinate him, but reneged the order in hopes that the Elite could be captured and turned into a liaison for the San'Shyuum instead.<ref name="six">'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 6-7''</ref> Mken also noticed bunkers around Site Two which led to tunnels the Sangheili could retreat to, but thought of them only as a defensive measure.{{Ref/Reuse|six}} | ||
Shortly thereafter, the Eye reported that an army, comprised of 200 Sangheili and their armored vehicles, was approaching Site One's defenses. Mken ordered the Sentinels to defend, but not too effectively, in hopes that the Sangheili could be lured into a better firing position.{{Ref/Reuse|six}} The Sangheili's infantry split into three columns, one of which went up the ridge, another which accompanied it. Four Sentinels attacked this force, and in accordance with Mken's orders fired sporadically and slowly fell back.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 7''</ref> | Shortly thereafter, the Eye reported that an army, comprised of 200 Sangheili and their armored vehicles, was approaching Site One's defenses. Mken ordered the Sentinels to defend, but not too effectively, in hopes that the Sangheili could be lured into a better firing position.{{Ref/Reuse|six}} The Sangheili's infantry split into three columns, one of which went up the ridge, another which accompanied it. Four Sentinels attacked this force, and in accordance with Mken's orders fired sporadically and slowly fell back.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 7''</ref> | ||