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[[File:Glassed Reach.png|thumb|250px|Reach, near the end of the battle.]] | |||
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== | The [[Template:Engagements in the Fall of Reach|engagements]] in the [[Fall of Reach]] resulted in an extensive '''aftermath''' for the overall war effort, for the units involved, and for the planet itself. | ||
==Losses and retreats== | |||
[[File:HM-PoA-escape.jpg|left|thumb|250px|The UNSC ''Pillar of Autumn'' escaping a glassed Reach, through a debris field of UNSC ships.]] | [[File:HM-PoA-escape.jpg|left|thumb|250px|The UNSC ''Pillar of Autumn'' escaping a glassed Reach, through a debris field of UNSC ships.]] | ||
Numerous ships and units were destroyed or were irreparably damaged. The {{UNSCShip|Basra}}, one of the finest in service was damaged beyond repair. One of the most revered ships in the fleet{{Ref/Book| | Numerous ships and units were destroyed or were irreparably damaged. The {{UNSCShip|Basra}}, one of the finest in service was damaged beyond repair. One of the most revered ships in the fleet{{Ref/Book|Enc11|Page=272}} and the [[Flagship]] of the [[Epsilon Eridani Fleet]],{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/reach|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Universe - Reach}} the {{UNSCShip|Trafalgar}}, was also destroyed.{{Ref/Novel|Halo: First Strike|Page=168 (2003); 206 (2010)}} | ||
The Covenant ship ''[[Valorous Salvation]]'' escaped midway through the battle and ended up attacking the [[Human colonies|colony]] [[planet]] [[Beta Gabriel]].<ref>''[[Halo: Evolutions]]'', [[Stomping on the Heels of a Fuss]]</ref> | |||
Several [[UNSC starship | Several [[UNSC starship]]s would escape the battle as well, such as the {{UNSCShip|Aegis Fate}}.{{Ref/Map|H3|[[Sandtrap]]}} | ||
===Escape of the Pillar of Autumn and Installation 04=== | ===Escape of the Pillar of Autumn and Installation 04=== | ||
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The {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} would flee the battle, with the [[Artificial intelligence|AI]] [[Cortana]] commandeering it's escape destination to the previously undiscovered [[Installation 04|fourth]] [[Forerunner]] [[Halo Array|Halo]]. While the Battle of Installation 04 was tangential to the main front, the containment of the initial [[Flood]] outbreak - and the experience gained - was just as critical for the survival of humanity.{{Clear}} | The {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} would flee the battle, with the [[Artificial intelligence|AI]] [[Cortana]] commandeering it's escape destination to the previously undiscovered [[Installation 04|fourth]] [[Forerunner]] [[Halo Array|Halo]]. While the Battle of Installation 04 was tangential to the main front, the containment of the initial [[Flood]] outbreak - and the experience gained - was just as critical for the survival of humanity.{{Clear}} | ||
==ONI artifact recovery and assessment== | ==ONI artifact recovery, and assessment== | ||
====Artifacts and other recovered items==== | ====Artifacts and other recovered items==== | ||
During and after the Fall of Reach, a number of artifacts were recovered. Prior to the completion of Operation: WHITE GLOVE, ONI recovered [[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]].<ref>''Halo: Reach Legendary Edition'', [[:File:Journal Contents.jpg|Container manifest]]</ref> As well, a [[flag]] that was originally used by SPARTANs during training sessions of [[Capture the Flag]], was recovered and put on display at [[Outpost Discovery]].<ref>''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]'' - [[Hall of History]], Capture the Flag</ref> | During and after the Fall of Reach, a number of artifacts were recovered. Prior to the completion of Operation: WHITE GLOVE, ONI recovered [[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]].<ref>''Halo: Reach Legendary Edition'', [[:File:Journal Contents.jpg|Container manifest]]</ref> As well, a [[flag]] that was originally used by SPARTANs during training sessions of [[Capture the Flag]], was recovered and put on display at [[Outpost Discovery]].<ref>''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]'' - [[Hall of History]], Capture the Flag</ref> | ||
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An inquiry was held by [[ONI Retrieval and Acquisitions]] on September 26, 2552 which culminated in the creation of a [[target profile]] of [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee by [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Jameson Locke]].<ref>''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'', [[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal - ONI File: Target Profile]]</ref> This report included information on Thel's actions at the Fall of Reach.<ref>''Halo 2: Anniversary'', [[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal - ONI File: Particular Justice]]</ref> | An inquiry was held by [[ONI Retrieval and Acquisitions]] on September 26, 2552 which culminated in the creation of a [[target profile]] of [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee by [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Jameson Locke]].<ref>''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'', [[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal - ONI File: Target Profile]]</ref> This report included information on Thel's actions at the Fall of Reach.<ref>''Halo 2: Anniversary'', [[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal - ONI File: Particular Justice]]</ref> | ||
Just over a month after the battle on [[2552#October|October 8, 2552]], [[Admiral]] [[J. Garcia]] compiled 844 files into a report called " | Just over a month after the battle on [[2552#October|October 8, 2552]], [[Admiral]] [[J. Garcia]] compiled 844 files into a report called "Preliminary Reports of Action - Defense of Reach". It detailed fleet actions in the Reach Defense Coordination Zone. This report along with several others would be assembled into another file in [[2554]] for [[Fleet Admiral]] [[Terrence Hood]].<ref name="loot2">''[[Halo Legendary Crate]]'', [[Halo Legendary Crate/Data Drops|Data Drop #2]]</ref> | ||
At some point after the battle, numerous reports were filed including [[Halo: A Fistful of Arrows|ITEM/466F41.LV]]. Some of these reports contradicted one another, especially in regards to [[Jun-A266]]'s actions following the [[SWORD Base]] portion of [[Operation: WHITE GLOVE]].{{Ref/Site|Id=S2StoryHub|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo Infinite|Detail=Winter Update - Intel|D=22|M=11|Y=2022}} | |||
==Earth and the Sol system== | ==Earth and the Sol system== | ||
The loss of Reach was announced on [[Earth]] over PA systems.<ref>''[[I love bees]]'', [[Axon Clips]], [[Axon Clips Chapter 5|Chapter 5]] - Rani: "The Wedding"</ref> Weeks after the battle, rumors started circulating on Earth that people were still alive on Reach.<ref>''[[I love bees]]'', [[Axon Clips]], [[Axon Clips Chapter 8|Chapter 8]] - Rani: "My Old Kentucky Home"</ref> | The loss of Reach was announced on [[Earth]] over PA systems.<ref>''[[I love bees]]'', [[Axon Clips]], [[Axon Clips Chapter 5|Chapter 5]] - Rani: "The Wedding"</ref> Weeks after the battle, rumors started circulating on Earth that people were still alive on Reach.<ref>''[[I love bees]]'', [[Axon Clips]], [[Axon Clips Chapter 8|Chapter 8]] - Rani: "My Old Kentucky Home"</ref> | ||
The [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] knew of at least four Covenant battle groups centred around large assault carriers prowling the outer edges of UNSC-held space. The Navy believed that the location of Sol was compromised and began relocating heavy industry facilities and command centers out of the system in a long-planned exodus.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=6 ''Bungie.net'', Jason Jones Interviewed By You] ([[Archive:Bungie.net/News/Jason Jones Interviewed By You|Archive]])</ref> UNSC units were also posted in Earth's [[Space elevator|tether cities]] following the battle of Reach.<ref>''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'', "[[Palace Hotel]]", p. 367</ref> Some graffiti on Earth used the slogan "Remember Reach".{{Ref/Level|Game= | The [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] knew of at least four Covenant battle groups centred around large assault carriers prowling the outer edges of UNSC-held space. The Navy believed that the location of Sol was compromised and began relocating heavy industry facilities and command centers out of the system in a long-planned exodus.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=6 ''Bungie.net'', Jason Jones Interviewed By You] ([[Archive:Bungie.net/News/Jason Jones Interviewed By You|Archive]])</ref> UNSC units were also posted in Earth's [[Space elevator|tether cities]] following the battle of Reach.<ref>''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'', "[[Palace Hotel]]", p. 367</ref> Some graffiti on Earth used the slogan "Remember Reach".{{Ref/Level|Game=ODST|Level=[[Mombasa Streets]]}} | ||
Following the battle, a [[ONI memorial|memorial]] was created for fallen ONI personnel in the Fall of Reach at [[ONI Alpha Site]] on Earth.{{Ref/Level| | Following the battle, a [[ONI memorial|memorial]] was created for fallen ONI personnel in the Fall of Reach at [[ONI Alpha Site]] on Earth.{{Ref/Level|ODST|[[ONI Alpha Site]]}} The fall of the planet would also mean that [[Mars]] would once again become the largest industrial center in [[human colonies|human space]].{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=40}} | ||
==Post-fall missions and activities on Reach== | ==Post-fall missions and activities on Reach== | ||
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====Post-war==== | ====Post-war==== | ||
[[File:TFoR-as-concept 5.jpg|thumb|left|200px|The members of Blue Team meeting up in Reach's glasslands in 2558 to remember Sam's sacrifice.]] | [[File:TFoR-as-concept 5.jpg|thumb|left|200px|The members of Blue Team meeting up in Reach's glasslands in 2558 to remember Sam's sacrifice.]] | ||
The earliest known return mission to Reach would be in [[2553]] when a pioneer group came to the planet to scout and prepare for the planet's reterraforming.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2994218_Catalog-Interaction.aspx#post2994218| | The earliest known return mission to Reach would be in [[2553]] when a pioneer group came to the planet to scout and prepare for the planet's reterraforming.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2994218_Catalog-Interaction.aspx#post2994218|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Catalog Interaction (Page 43)}} | ||
Surviving members of [[Blue Team]] would return to a glassed Reach in [[2558]], honoring [[Samuel-034]]'s sacrifice at the [[Battle of Chi Ceti]].<ref>''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''</ref> | Surviving members of [[Blue Team]] would return to a glassed Reach in [[2558]], honoring [[Samuel-034]]'s sacrifice at the [[Battle of Chi Ceti]].<ref>''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''</ref> | ||
They would again | They would again come back to a desolate Reach in [[2559]] during [[Operation: WOLFE]] and the [[Created uprising]]. This time they would attempt to dig into the ruins of CASTLE Base.{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Shadows of Reach|Chapter=1}} | ||
{{Clear}} | |||
==Environment, livability and future of Reach== | ==Environment, livability, and future of Reach== | ||
[[File:HR Screenshot Epilogue-After.jpg|200px|thumb | [[File:HR Screenshot Epilogue-After.jpg|200px|thumb|Reach restored to a green state in 2589.]] | ||
A number of [[moa]] survived in isolated areas of Reach.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-have-s-moa| | A number of [[moa]] survived in isolated areas of Reach.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-have-s-moa|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Have S'moa}} | ||
Reach would return to a green state by [[2589]] and with [[Unidentified colony ship|at least one]] [[colony ship]] coming to settle on the planet.{{Ref/Level|Id=lonewolf|HR|[[Lone Wolf]]}} By [[2610]], the city of New Alexandria was resettled with a few new areas including [[Hősök tere]], which held the [[Reach War Memorial]].<ref>''[[Halo: Reach Legendary Edition]]'', [[:File:Journal Package Letter.jpg|package contents letter]]</ref> | Reach would return to a green state by [[2589]] and with [[Unidentified colony ship|at least one]] [[colony ship]] coming to settle on the planet.{{Ref/Level|Id=lonewolf|HR|[[Lone Wolf]]}} By [[2610]], the city of New Alexandria was resettled with a few new areas including [[Hősök tere]], which held the [[Reach War Memorial]].<ref>''[[Halo: Reach Legendary Edition]]'', [[:File:Journal Package Letter.jpg|package contents letter]]</ref> | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | {{Ref/Sources}} | ||
[[Category:Fall of Reach]] | [[Category:Fall of Reach]] | ||