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'''Algolis''' | '''Algolis''' is a former [[human]] [[Human colony|colony]] [[planet]] in the [[Algol system]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} It is known to possess at least two moons.{{Ref/Reuse|poster}} The planet housed a relatively small [[civilian]] population and was home to some of the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]'s research and development projects for prototype weapons, including the [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I ADS]].{{Ref/Site|Id=waypoint|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us#/intel/theuniverse/locations/gallery/algolis/c37d512a-eed7-44c0-bc3b-eb5b362b3160?filter=all|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Algolis|Detail=(Defunct, backup on [https://web.archive.org/web/20110310163234/http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/locations/gallery/algolis/c37d512a-eed7-44c0-bc3b-eb5b362b3160 Archive.org])}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Topography=== | ===Astronomical features=== | ||
Algolis is located in the Algol (Beta Persei) system. Algolis has two moons.{{Ref/Reuse|poster}} | |||
===Topography and ecology=== | |||
The surface of Algolis features large landmasses with seas interspersed throughout.{{Ref/Film|Id=HLP|Film=Halo Legends|Story=Prototype}} Some of these landmasses are known to have arid, rocky terrain and sparse, low-growing shrubbery.{{Ref/Comic|Id=Atriox2|Halo: Rise of Atriox|Issue=[[Halo: Rise of Atriox Issue 2|#2]]}}{{Ref/Reuse|HLP}}{{Ref/Level|Id=NewEnemy|HW2|A New Enemy}} Some landmasses show large swathes of greenery from orbit.{{Ref/Film|Id=HLP|Film=Halo Legends|Story=Prototype}} | |||
====Locations==== | ====Locations==== | ||
*[[Weapons Research Facility T12A]] | *[[Weapons Research Facility T12A]] | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Rise of humanity=== | |||
[[Human]] [[Human colonies|colonization]] efforts on Algolis began in [[2475]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
===Human-Covenant war=== | ===Human-Covenant war=== | ||
The [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]'s [[ONI Section Three|Section Three]] had facilities on the planet, to which several [[SPARTAN-II augmentation procedures|SPARTAN-II augmentation]] chemical precursors were sent without [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey's]] consent, likely in order to be researched for [[Project CHRYSANTHEMUM]].<ref>''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]''</ref> | The [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]'s [[ONI Section Three|Section Three]] had facilities on the planet, to which several [[SPARTAN-II augmentation procedures|SPARTAN-II augmentation]] chemical precursors were sent without [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey's]] consent, likely in order to be researched for [[Project CHRYSANTHEMUM]].<ref>''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]''</ref> | ||
====Algolis Invasion==== | ====Algolis Invasion==== | ||
{{Main|Algolis Invasion}} | {{Main|Algolis Invasion}} | ||
The colony was attacked by the [[Covenant]] | [[File:HW2-Atriox-02.jpg|thumb|250px|Atriox, defying the Covenant on Algolis.]] | ||
The colony was attacked by the [[Covenant]] in [[2549]],{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} some time prior to [[2549#March|March 28]].{{Ref/Note|Id=date|See [[Algolis Invasion#Notes|Algolis Invasion's Notes section]]}} During the battle, the planet's civilians were evacuated while [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] from the [[UNSC Marine Corps of Engineers]] made a last stand against Covenant forces. The [[Halberd-class light destroyer|UNSC destroyer]] {{UNSCShip|The Heart of Midlothian}} was en route to the planet to secure a [[Project YGGDRASIL|powered armor]] before the facility was attacked. The planet's survivors escaped in [[Banta-class transport|transport ships]] to a [[UNSC frigate]] in orbit that carried them to safety.{{Ref/Book|Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe|Section=[[Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian]]}}{{Ref/Reuse|HLP}} The battle also resulted in the formation of the [[Banished]] as well.{{Ref/Comic|Id=Atriox1|Halo: Rise of Atriox|Issue=[[Halo: Rise of Atriox Issue 1|#1]]}} Overall, it's unknown what happened to the colony following the battle,{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}} though it evidently went un-[[glassing|glassed]] by the Covenant.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Latest revision as of 16:55, September 25, 2024
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Algolis is a former human colony planet in the Algol system.[1] It is known to possess at least two moons.[2] The planet housed a relatively small civilian population and was home to some of the Office of Naval Intelligence's research and development projects for prototype weapons, including the HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I ADS.[3]
Overview[edit]
Astronomical features[edit]
Algolis is located in the Algol (Beta Persei) system. Algolis has two moons.[2]
Topography and ecology[edit]
The surface of Algolis features large landmasses with seas interspersed throughout.[4] Some of these landmasses are known to have arid, rocky terrain and sparse, low-growing shrubbery.[5][4][6] Some landmasses show large swathes of greenery from orbit.[4]
Locations[edit]
Known residents[edit]
History[edit]
Rise of humanity[edit]
Human colonization efforts on Algolis began in 2475.[1]
Human-Covenant war[edit]
The Office of Naval Intelligence's Section Three had facilities on the planet, to which several SPARTAN-II augmentation chemical precursors were sent without Dr. Catherine Halsey's consent, likely in order to be researched for Project CHRYSANTHEMUM.[7]
Algolis Invasion[edit]
- Main article: Algolis Invasion
The colony was attacked by the Covenant in 2549,[1] some time prior to March 28.[Note 1] During the battle, the planet's civilians were evacuated while Marines from the UNSC Marine Corps of Engineers made a last stand against Covenant forces. The UNSC destroyer UNSC The Heart of Midlothian was en route to the planet to secure a powered armor before the facility was attacked. The planet's survivors escaped in transport ships to a UNSC frigate in orbit that carried them to safety.[8][4] The battle also resulted in the formation of the Banished as well.[9] Overall, it's unknown what happened to the colony following the battle,[3] though it evidently went un-glassed by the Covenant.[1]
Gallery[edit]
Landscape on Algolis.
Facility T12A on the planet.
A UNSC frigate over Algolis.
Covenant forces attacking a human settlement.
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List of appearances[edit]
- Halo Legends
- Prototype (First appearance)
- Halo: Evolutions
- Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian (Mentioned only)
- Halo Wars 2
- Halo: Rise of Atriox
- Halo Infinite (Mentioned only)
Notes[edit]
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 50
- ^ a b c Halo Legends - Prototype: Poster
- ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Algolis: (Defunct, backup on Archive.org)
- ^ a b c d Halo Legends - Prototype
- ^ Halo: Rise of Atriox, issue #2
- ^ Halo Wars 2, campaign level A New Enemy
- ^ Dr. Halsey's personal journal
- ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe - Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian
- ^ Halo: Rise of Atriox, issue #1
