Participants in the Fall of Reach: Difference between revisions

The UNSC's naval assets were quite extensive during the battle. The {{Class|Paris|heavy frigate}},{{Ref/Reuse|tipofthespear}}{{Ref/Reuse|lnos}} the {{Class|Charon|light frigate}},<ref>''Halo: Reach'', [[Halo: Reach radio conversations#Courtyard|Courtyard radio conversation]]</ref> the {{Class|Stalwart|light frigate}},<ref name="hforcovenant">''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Covenant]]''</ref> the {{Class|Punic|supercarrier}},<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-bulkhead-banter ''Halo Waypoint:'' Canon Fodder - Bulkhead Banter]</ref> the {{Class|Marathon|heavy cruiser}},<ref>''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]'', p. 251 (2010 edition); p. 261 (2011 edition)</ref><ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/michael-stanforth ''Halo Waypoint'': Michael Stanforth]</ref> and the {{Class|Halberd|light destroyer}}{{Ref/Reuse|hforcovenant}} were used during the battle. An [[Unidentified UNSC ship|unidentified UNSC ship class]] was also somehow used, but destroyed over Reach.<ref>''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]'', p. 92-93 (Escape from Reach)</ref>

| rowspan="2" |{{Class|Halberd|light destroyer}}

|Salvaged{{Ref/Note|Following the [[Raid on Reach]], the survivors of [[Battle of Installation 04]] and [[Fall of Reach]] found ''Gettysburg'' to mostly be intact, minus its crew. It was soon recovered and merged with the captured ''[[Ascendant Justice]]''.}}

Reach was protected by 20 [[Orbital defense platform]]s.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=intel&cid=27032 ''Bungie.net'' - CAA Factbook 1]</ref> The {{Class|Moncton|orbital weapon platform}} were among them{{Ref/Reuse|hforcovenant}} as well as one [[Erőd-class orbital weapon platform|unidentified class of ODP]].<ref name="CF70">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-looking-glassed ''Halo Waypoint'': Canon Fodder 4/8/2016: Issue 70 Looking Glassed]</ref>  

|KIA

|Survived

Over the course of the battle, the UNSC utilized a variety of its vehicle arsenal. Numerous [[M12 Warthog]] variants were deployed to engage the Covenant. These include the [[M12 Chaingun Warthog]],<ref name="tipofthespear">''[[Halo: Reach]]'', campaign level, [[Tip of the Spear]]</ref> [[M12G1 Gauss Warthog]],<ref name="swordbase">''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[ONI: Sword Base]]</ref> the [[M12R Rocket Warthog]],{{Ref/Reuse|tipofthespear}} and the [[M831 Troop Transport Warthog|M831 Troop Warthog]].{{Ref/Reuse|swordbase}} The [[M808C Scorpion]] and the [[M274R Mongoose]] were also deployed.{{Ref/Reuse|tipofthespear}}

The UNSC also deployed a number of aircraft including the [[UH-144 Falcon#Variants|UH-144A Falcon]]{{Ref/Reuse|tipofthespear}} and [[UH-144 Falcon#Variants|UH-144B Falcon]],<ref>''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[New Alexandria]]</ref> and the [[D77-TC Pelican]].{{Ref/Reuse|swordbase}} The [[FSS-1000 Sabre]]{{Ref/Reuse|lnos}} and the [[GA-TL1 Longsword#Variants|SS-110 Longsword]] were also deployed by the UNSC.{{Ref/Reuse|tipofthespear}}

| rowspan="5" |[[FSS-1000 Sabre]]

|[[Echo 001]]

|[[Echo 002]]

|[[Echo 003]]

|[[Echo 004]]

The UNSC made use of the [[M71 Scythe]]{{Ref/Reuse|swordbase}} and the [[M95 Lance]].<ref>''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[Exodus]]</ref>

The UNSC made use of both the small and large variants of [[M72 Mobile Barrier]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|lnos}}

The Covenant deployed numerous naval forces. Two fleets were sent to the planet, pre-August 30 with numerous ships.<ref name="lnos">''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]</ref> By [[2552|August 30th, 2552]], the Covenant sent 315 ships to attack Reach.<ref>''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', p. 343 (Definitive Edition): "I am presently tracking three hundred fourteen Covenant ships." Taking into account the carrier that the Pillar of Autumn had destroyed only moments before results in a count of 315 ships.</ref>  

Specific type of ships present were {{Pattern|Sinaris|heavy destroyer}}s and {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}}s with support from a [[Kewu-pattern battleship|"sniper" ship]].{{Ref/Reuse|hforcovenant}} There were also multiple [[Rasus-pattern interdictor|battleships]],<ref>''Halo: First Strike'', p. 32</ref> multiple [[Covenant cruiser|light cruisers]],<ref name="HFS18">''Halo: First Strike'', Chapter 18, p. 167 -- "Two exceptions to this patrol pattern were a pair of light cruisers hovering over Menachite Mountain"</ref> and multiple {{Pattern|Ester|armored frigate}}s.<ref>''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]'', p. 274</ref>

|{{Pattern|Sh'wada|supercarrier}}

|{{Pattern|Ceudar|heavy corvette}}

| rowspan="4" |[[Fleet of Particular Justice]]

|{{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}}

|{{Pattern|Ester|armored frigate}}

| rowspan="2" |"[[Covenant fleet]]"

|[[Thel 'Vadam]]ee

| rowspan="3" |Unknown

| rowspan="2" |Unknown

|Survived

The Covenant deployed a number vehicles in their campaign against Reach. They deployed the [[Type-26 Banshee#Variants|Is'belox-pattern Banshee]], the {{Pattern|Dextro Xur|Spirit}},<ref>''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[Winter Contingency]]</ref> the {{Pattern|Ru'swum|Phantom}},{{Ref/Reuse|swordbase}} {{Pattern|R'shwupa|Phantom}}, the {{Pattern|Elsedda|Banshee}}, and the [[Morsam-pattern Seraph|''Morsam''-pattern Seraph]].{{Ref/Reuse|lnos}}

Ground side, the Covenant deployed a number of vehicles including the {{Pattern|Karo'etba|Ghost}}, the {{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}}, the {{Pattern|Rizvum|Revenant}},{{Ref/Reuse|swordbase}} and the {{Pattern|Deutoros|Scarab}}.<ref>''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Reach level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]</ref>

The Covenant made use of large {{Pattern|Cheru|Tyrant}} AA guns during the battle.{{Ref/Reuse|tipofthespear}}

The Covenant made use of the [[Covenant supply case|''Almar''-pattern repository]].{{Ref/Reuse|tipofthespear}} As part of their cover system, they also used the [[Pavise of the Worthy]]{{Ref/Reuse|swordbase}} and [[Guardian Triptych]]s.<ref>''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[Nightfall]]</ref> For communications, [[Covenant comm node|Spike of Obeisance]]s were placed down.{{Ref/Reuse|tipofthespear}}

In early renders and footage for ''Halo: Reach'', the Falcon was noted as being part of VMX-22.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/images/Games/Reach/images/cutouts/Falcon_02.jpg ''Bungie.net'' - Halo: Reach Concept Art "Falcon 02"]</ref><ref>''[[Halo: Reach]]'', [[Halo: Reach Video Games Awards Trailer|VGA Awards Trailer]]</ref>

A number of named soldiers are also seen as having participated in the battle through the randomed [[Fireteam (gameplay mechanic)|Fireteam mechanic]] in ''Halo: Reach''.

File:ONI Plaque Right.jpg|An [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] [[ONI memorial|plaque]] at [[ONI Alpha Site (location)|ONI Alpha Site]], highlighting a number of ONI agents that died during the Fall of Reach.

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