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==Summary==
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Planet infobox
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'''Coral''', formally designated '''CE-2-1239 e''' by the [[Forerunner]]s,{{Ref/Reuse|Catalog}} was a [[human]]-occupied [[Outer Colony|Outer]] [[Human colonies|Colony]]{{Ref/Book|[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]|Page=15}} in [[CE-2-1239|a system]] 42 light-years from [[Earth]].<ref>''[[I love bees]]'', [[Axon Clips]], [[Axon Clips Chapter 1|Chapter 1]] - Kamal: "The Arrangement"</ref>


Coral is a human planet. It will be the subject of Halo: Ghosts of Coral. In I Love Bees, it is said to be 42 lightyears from Earth, however, this may simply be a reference to 4orty2wo Entertainment, the company who produced I Love Bees.
==Overview==
===Known residents===
*[[Kamal Zaman]] - Medical school graduate
*[[Sophia Bossedon]] - College student
*[[Sandra Tillson]] - [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] scientist/[[civilian]] contractor


As described in Conversations from the Universe, a mining operation uncovered the tip of a Forerunner installation. The miners used explosives to evaporate a depth of 30 meters, except for the tip of the installation, which wasn't even scorched. Archaeologists funded by ONI were able to dig out about eighty meters of the complex, which seems to be much bigger. The complex has been described as made from metalic crystal, symmetrical to a near-atomic scale, yet adorned with decorative artistic motifs.
==History==
===Coral mining operation===
At an unknown date, a Coral mining operation uncovered the tip of a Forerunner installation. The miners used explosives to excavate a depth of 30 meters, uncovering the undamaged tip of the installation. An [[Xenoarchaeology|archaeological]] [[Orion Archaeological Expedition|expedition]] overseen by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] was able to dig out about eighty meters of the complex, which seems to be even more expansive. The complex has been described as made from metallic crystal, symmetrical to a near-atomic scale, and adorned with decorative artistic motifs.{{Ref/Game|[[Halo 2 Limited Collector's Edition]]|Detail=[[Conversations from the Universe]]}}


According to I Love Bees, the planet has since been glassed by the Covenant. But while I Love Bees was before many plot twists in the story line, Coral may not have been glassed. According to Conversations from the Universe the planet held a Forerunner artifact; therefore, the Covenant would likely never glass the whole planet. This would make the planet just like Reach in terms of destruction.
===Human-Covenant war===
Though the details are unknown, [[Taylor H. Miles]] reports having taken part in an engagement in the Coral [[asteroid]] belt.<ref>''[[Halo 3: ODST Pre-mission Evaluation]]'' - Dutch Interview</ref>


==Speculation==
In late September of [[2552]], it was reported that Coral had been attacked by the [[Covenant]].<ref>''I love bees'', [[Axon Clips]], [[Axon Clips Chapter 8|Chapter 8]] - Kamal: "Coral is Gone"</ref>


Coral may be the planet where the next book of Halo, [[Halo: Ghosts of Coral]]
===Post-war===
may set place if the title isn't changed. Rumour has it that that's where [[Dr. Catherine Halsey]] took [[Spartan-087]], while she was sedated for healing on the ship [[Ascendant Justice/Gettysburg]] where they will meet up with [[Chief Petty Officer Mendez|Chief Mendez]] who is possibly training the [[Spartans|Spartan IIIs]].
Following the Covenant War, Dr. [[William Iqbal]] suggested reexamining the items, data and images from sites on Coral with the new context gained from the discovery of the [[Halo Array]].<ref>''[[Halo: Evolutions]]'', [[From the Office of Dr. William Arthur Iqbal]]</ref>


[[Category:Places]][[Category:Planets]]
==Trivia==
*The only known residents of Coral, Kamal and Sophia, speak about their families forbidding them to eat pork. In addition, Kamal's surname (Zaman) is common in peoples of Muslim descent. Therefore, it is quite possible that Coral had a significant Muslim population.
*The ''Halo'' novel ''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' had a working title of "Ghosts of Coral". This led to a great deal of speculation about Coral and its background. However, it turned out to be unrelated.
 
==List of appearances==
*''[[i love bees]]'' {{Fm}}
*''[[Halo 2]]''
**''[[Conversations from the Universe]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo 3: ODST Pre-mission Evaluation]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Evolutions]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo Mythos]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: The Machine Breaks]]''
 
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
 
[[Category:Planets]]
[[Category:Human colonies]]

Latest revision as of 12:06, September 5, 2024

Coral
Astrographical

System:

Wolf 1473 syetem[1]

Orbiting:

CE-2-1239[2]

Orbital position:

Fifth planet[2]

Societal

Species:

Human (Non-native)[3]

Colonized:

2470[1]

Government:

Unified Earth Government[3]

 

Coral, formally designated CE-2-1239 e by the Forerunners,[2] was a human-occupied Outer Colony[4] in a system 42 light-years from Earth.[5]

Overview[edit]

Known residents[edit]

History[edit]

Coral mining operation[edit]

At an unknown date, a Coral mining operation uncovered the tip of a Forerunner installation. The miners used explosives to excavate a depth of 30 meters, uncovering the undamaged tip of the installation. An archaeological expedition overseen by the Office of Naval Intelligence was able to dig out about eighty meters of the complex, which seems to be even more expansive. The complex has been described as made from metallic crystal, symmetrical to a near-atomic scale, and adorned with decorative artistic motifs.[6]

Human-Covenant war[edit]

Though the details are unknown, Taylor H. Miles reports having taken part in an engagement in the Coral asteroid belt.[7]

In late September of 2552, it was reported that Coral had been attacked by the Covenant.[8]

Post-war[edit]

Following the Covenant War, Dr. William Iqbal suggested reexamining the items, data and images from sites on Coral with the new context gained from the discovery of the Halo Array.[9]

Trivia[edit]

  • The only known residents of Coral, Kamal and Sophia, speak about their families forbidding them to eat pork. In addition, Kamal's surname (Zaman) is common in peoples of Muslim descent. Therefore, it is quite possible that Coral had a significant Muslim population.
  • The Halo novel Halo: Ghosts of Onyx had a working title of "Ghosts of Coral". This led to a great deal of speculation about Coral and its background. However, it turned out to be unrelated.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 50
  2. ^ a b c Halo Waypoint Forums, Query: Catalog(old) (Retrieved on Dec 29, 2019) [local archive] [external archive]
  3. ^ a b Halo Mythos, page 54
  4. ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 15
  5. ^ I love bees, Axon Clips, Chapter 1 - Kamal: "The Arrangement"
  6. ^ Halo 2 Limited Collector's Edition: Conversations from the Universe
  7. ^ Halo 3: ODST Pre-mission Evaluation - Dutch Interview
  8. ^ I love bees, Axon Clips, Chapter 8 - Kamal: "Coral is Gone"
  9. ^ Halo: Evolutions, From the Office of Dr. William Arthur Iqbal
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