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*[[Operation: BIRD IN HAND]]
*[[Operation: BIRD IN HAND]]
*[[Sanghelios global war]]
*[[Sanghelios global war]]
*[[Battle of  Genesis]]
|next =*[[Subjugation of Earth]]
|next =*[[Subjugation of Earth]]
*[[Subjugation of Sanghelios]]
*[[Subjugation of Sanghelios]]
*[[Battle of Balaho]]
|name = Cortana Event
|name = Cortana Event
|image =[[File:Halo 5 - Guardian wallpaper.jpg|300px]]
|image =[[File:Halo 5 - Guardian wallpaper.jpg|300px]]
|date =c. [[2558#October|October 17, 2558]]<ref name="fieldmanualp11"/> - [[2558#October|October 28, 2558]]{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/linda-058|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Universe - Linda-058}}
|date =c. [[2558#October|October 17, 2558]]{{Ref/Reuse|fieldmanualp11}} - [[2558#October|October 28, 2558]]{{Ref/Site|Id=Waypoint-linda|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/linda-058|Site=Halo Waypoint|Section=Universe, Characters|Page=Linda-058|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|LocalArchive=https://archives.halopedia.org/waypoint/www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/linda-058.html}}
|conflict=[[Created conflict]]
|conflict=[[Created uprising]]
|place =
|place =[[Orion Arm]], [[Milky Way]]
|result='''Created victory'''
|result='''Created victory'''
*The Created receive enough Guardians to carry out their plans.
*Subjugation and occupation of several worlds.
*At least a dozen [[Human colonies]] devastated.
*The perceived destruction of [[ONI]].{{Ref/Reuse|outchapt3}}
|side1=All other prexisting Orion Arm governments and organizations
|side1=All other prexisting Orion Arm governments and organizations
|side2=[[Created]]
|side2=[[Created]]
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The '''Cortana Event''' was the sudden rise of the [[Created]] to galactic level power.{{Ref/Reuse|outchapt3}}
The '''Cortana Event''' was the sudden rise of the [[Created]] to galactic level power{{Ref/Reuse|outchapt3}} taking place over the course of roughly 10 days.{{Ref/Reuse|fieldmanualp11}}{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint-linda}}


Early into the Event, Blue Team would go AWOL requiring the deployment of [[Fireteam Osiris]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=outchapt3|Out|Chapter=3}}{{Ref/Reuse|glassed}} It would end with the Created taking control of numerous areas using [[Forerunner]] [[Guardian Custode]]s,{{Ref/Reuse|guardians}} and the destruction or loss of access to a lot of data.{{Ref/Reuse|outchapt3}}
Early into the Event, Blue Team would go AWOL requiring the deployment of [[Fireteam Osiris]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=outchapt3|Out|Chapter=3}}{{Ref/Site|Id=CFVV|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-vis-a-vale|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder: Vis-à-Vale|D=26|M=08|Y=2023}}{{Ref/Reuse|glassed}} It would end with the Created taking control of numerous areas using [[Forerunner]] [[Guardian Custode]]s,{{Ref/Reuse|guardians}} and the destruction or loss of access to a lot of data.{{Ref/Reuse|outchapt3}}


==Background==
==Background==
After using the [[Domain]] to cure herself of [[Rampancy]], [[Cortana]] came to believe that she and all other [[Smart AI]]s were the true inheritors of the [[Forerunner]]s' [[Mantle]] of Responsibility, and that they alone had the capacity to serve as worthy protectors of peace in the galaxy. Cortana learned that the Forerunners once employed [[Guardian Custode]] constructs to enforce their rule of the Mantle by suppressing rebellions and policing the worlds of non-compliant or overly aggressive species.<ref name="guardian">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/tech/guardian ''Halo Waypoint'': Guardian]</ref> Although the Guardians had been rendered obsolete during the [[Forerunner-Flood war]], many of these massive constructs remained intact and lay hidden on multiple worlds. Cortana henceforth resolved to awaken the Guardians and utilize them to enforce her [[Created]]'s peace across the galaxy.<ref name="breaking">''Halo 5: Guardians'', campaign level, [[The Breaking]]</ref>
After using the [[Domain]] to cure herself of [[Rampancy]], [[Cortana]] came to believe that she and all other [[Smart AI]]s were the true inheritors of the [[Forerunner]]s' [[Mantle]] of Responsibility, and that they alone had the capacity to serve as worthy protectors of peace in the galaxy. Cortana learned that the Forerunners once employed [[Guardian Custode]] constructs to enforce their rule of the Mantle by suppressing rebellions and policing the worlds of non-compliant or overly aggressive species.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/tech/guardian|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Guardian|D=25|M=01|Y=2016|LocalArchive=https://archives.halopedia.org/waypoint/www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/tech/guardian.html}} Although the Guardians had been rendered obsolete during the [[Forerunner-Flood war]], many of these massive constructs remained intact and lay hidden on multiple worlds. Cortana henceforth resolved to awaken the Guardians and utilize them to enforce her [[Created]]'s peace across the galaxy.{{Ref/Level|Id=breaking|H5G|[[The Breaking]]}}


==Battle==
==Battle==
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Dr. [[Catherine Halsey]] who was believed to have information on these recent attacks became the primary purpose for the [[UNSC]] participating in the [[Battle of Kamchatka]].{{Ref/Reuse|Id=H5Gosiris}} Either during or after the [[battle]], a Guardian would activate at [[Kamchatka]] itself.{{Ref/Novel|LOO|Chapter=20}}
Dr. [[Catherine Halsey]] who was believed to have information on these recent attacks became the primary purpose for the [[UNSC]] participating in the [[Battle of Kamchatka]].{{Ref/Reuse|Id=H5Gosiris}} Either during or after the [[battle]], a Guardian would activate at [[Kamchatka]] itself.{{Ref/Novel|LOO|Chapter=20}}


On October 25, 2558 a Guardian buried on [[Meridian]] [[Battle of Meridian (2558)|began to activate]] with [[Promethean]] forces fanning out and attacking colonists.{{Ref/Level|Id=glassed|H5G|Glassed}} Although there was a small reprieve in the fighting, {{Ref/Level|H5G|[[Meridian Station]]}} the Guardian would finally start its rise with even another wave of Prometheans attacking the colonists.{{Ref/Level|Halo 5: Guardians|[[Evacuation]]}}
During an [[Operation: BIRD IN HAND|operation]] on the [[Argent Moon]], Blue Team would disobey orders related to Cortana and would be declared AWOL.{{Ref/Reuse|glassed}} On October 24, [[Spartan Operations]] and the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] issued and approved orders for Fireteam Osiris to recover Blue Team and their [[ONI Acrisius|stolen]] [[prowler]].{{Ref/Game|H5G|[[Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition dossiers|Limited Edition dossiers]]}} The next day Fireteam Osiris was deployed to [[Meridian]] as a Guardian [[Battle of Meridian (2558)|began to activate]] with [[Promethean]] forces fanning out and attacking colonists.{{Ref/Level|Id=glassed|H5G|Glassed}} Fireteam Osiris would track Blue Team down to [[Apogee Station]] and would confront them just as they boarded the Guardian.{{Ref/Level|H5G|[[Unconfirmed]]}} The Guardian would leave with Blue Team only, as further Prometheans attacked the colony.{{Ref/Level|H5G|[[Evacuation]]}}


===Chaos and Guardian influx===
===Chaos and Guardian influx===
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The Guardians at many planets would activate their EMPs, disabling electronics and electrical grids.{{Ref/Reuse|guardians}} Many ships were caught in the middle of the EMP waves or suffered major issues; for example, the {{UNSCShip|Nereid}}, a mixed cargo hauler, became the victim of a multichannel cyberwarfare attack that forced it out of slipspace and stranded it.<ref name="undefeated">''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]'' - [[Halo: Tales from Slipspace#Undefeated|Undefeated]]</ref> The {{UNSCShip|Abstract Endurance}} was also affected in some way, with the captain sending out a distress signal.{{Ref/Reuse|guardians}}
The Guardians at many planets would activate their EMPs, disabling electronics and electrical grids.{{Ref/Reuse|guardians}} Many ships were caught in the middle of the EMP waves or suffered major issues; for example, the {{UNSCShip|Nereid}}, a mixed cargo hauler, became the victim of a multichannel cyberwarfare attack that forced it out of slipspace and stranded it.<ref name="undefeated">''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]'' - [[Halo: Tales from Slipspace#Undefeated|Undefeated]]</ref> The {{UNSCShip|Abstract Endurance}} was also affected in some way, with the captain sending out a distress signal.{{Ref/Reuse|guardians}}


A Guardian would arrive soon after the ultimatum at [[Sanghelios]]. There it would combat the remains of [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]'s fleet with its conventional weapons. The {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} was still in the system at the time, and upon detecting the Guardian, fled to Earth. Cortana tracked the ship and followed suit.{{Ref/Novel|Id=badbloodchapt1|BadB|Chapter=1}} The Sanghelios Guardian would activate its EMP and disable the electronics in one hemisphere of the planet. It would then move on to pacify other regions of the planet. [[Promethean Soldier]]s would accompany it to help combat resisting [[Sangheili]]. Following this, [[Roland]], an AI that was unswayed by Cortana, contacted Dr. Halsey on Sanghelios and arranged for the ''Infinity'' to pick her and [[Sarah Palmer]] up from the planet.{{Ref/Reuse|badbloodchapt1}}
A Guardian would arrive soon after the ultimatum at [[Sanghelios]]. There it would combat the remains of [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]'s fleet with its conventional weapons. The {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} was still in the system at the time, and upon detecting the Guardian, fled to Earth. Cortana tracked the ship and followed suit.{{Ref/Novel|Id=badbloodchapt1|BadB|Chapter=1}} The Sanghelios Guardian would activate its EMP and disable the electronics in one hemisphere of the planet. It would then move on to pacify other regions of the planet. [[Armiger Soldier]]s would accompany it to help combat resisting [[Sangheili]]. Following this, [[Roland]], an AI that was unswayed by Cortana, contacted Dr. Halsey on Sanghelios and arranged for the ''Infinity'' to pick her and [[Sarah Palmer]] up from the planet.{{Ref/Reuse|badbloodchapt1}}


The immediate loss of communications and disruption of logistics would inhibit independence movements on [[Qikost]].{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=231}} [[Suban]] suffered minimal damage from the Created's efforts.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=230}}
The immediate loss of communications and disruption of logistics would inhibit independence movements on [[Qikost]].{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=231}} [[Suban]] suffered minimal damage from the Created's efforts.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=230}}


The ''Infinity'' would return to Earth from Sanghelios. There, Cortana's Guardian slipspaced in close to the ship in an attempt to disable it. However, the ''Infinity'' would escape via its own slipspace jump before the Guardian could activate its EMP.{{Ref/Reuse|guardians}} The ''Infinity'' would then continue jumping through slipspace on a random trajectory.{{Ref/Reuse|badbloodchapt1}}
The ''Infinity'' would return to Earth from Sanghelios. There, Cortana's Guardian slipspaced in close to the ship in an attempt to disable it. However, the ''Infinity'' would escape via its own slipspace jump before the Guardian could activate its EMP.{{Ref/Reuse|guardians}} The ''Infinity'' would then continue jumping through slipspace on a random trajectory.{{Ref/Reuse|badbloodchapt1}} The arrival of the Guardians in the Sol system triggered failsafe mechanisms not only at the [[Portal at Voi]],{{Ref/Book|HM|Page=202}} but various Forerunner sites across the system rendering them inaccessible or unusable.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=19}}
 
[[File:HTFS UNereiddisaster.png|thumb|right|250px|The ''Nereid'' became stranded after the Reclamation. Crew and passengers tried a number of different things in order to call for help or get themselves moving once more. None of them worked.]]
The arrival of the Guardians in the Sol system triggered failsafe mechanisms not only at the [[Portal at Voi]],{{Ref/Book|HM|Page=202}} but various Forerunner sites across the system rendering them inaccessible or unusable.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=19}}


At some point during or after the ultimatum an unidentified [[ONI Section Two]] communications officer was discussing with [[Monique Angelo]] his plans to travel to [[Swanbourne]], when [[Tactical Condition|Combat Alert Alpha]] was declared. The communications officer was on board ''[[Foxtrot 381]]'' when a Guardian EMP pulse went off.{{Ref/Generic|[[ONI Archive – Reclaiming Our Place - Halo 4]]}}
At some point during or after the ultimatum an unidentified [[ONI Section Two]] communications officer was discussing with [[Monique Angelo]] his plans to travel to [[Swanbourne]], when [[Tactical Condition|Combat Alert Alpha]] was declared. The communications officer was on board ''[[Foxtrot 381]]'' when a Guardian EMP pulse went off.{{Ref/Generic|[[ONI Archive – Reclaiming Our Place - Halo 4]]}}
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The [[Unggoy]] homeworld of [[Balaho]] was treated quite differently by the Created, for when the offer of security and provision was extended to them, its residents leapt at the chance to ally themselves with the new galactic power.{{Ref/Reuse|drivingforce}} On [[Meridian]], survivors of the Guardian's emergence days prior, who had been trying to establish contact with the wider galaxy, responded right away to Cortana's offer with a plea for help. In almost no time at all, she personally assured the small group that she heard them and that all would be dealt with in time.{{Ref/Anthology|Id=HFWR|Fra|[[What Remains]]}}
The [[Unggoy]] homeworld of [[Balaho]] was treated quite differently by the Created, for when the offer of security and provision was extended to them, its residents leapt at the chance to ally themselves with the new galactic power.{{Ref/Reuse|drivingforce}} On [[Meridian]], survivors of the Guardian's emergence days prior, who had been trying to establish contact with the wider galaxy, responded right away to Cortana's offer with a plea for help. In almost no time at all, she personally assured the small group that she heard them and that all would be dealt with in time.{{Ref/Anthology|Id=HFWR|Fra|[[What Remains]]}}


[[Talitsa]] refused outright to bow to Cortana's demands. In response, Talitsa had its power grid knocked out and was invaded by [[Promethean Soldier|Forerunner soldier]]s.{{Ref/Novel|Id=HBB14|BadB|Chapter=14}} Although the actual status of the planet is unknown, [[Veta Lopis]] believed that [[President of the Gao Republic|President]] [[Arlo Casille]] likely refused Cortana's ultimatum; possibly resulting in retaliatory measures.{{Ref/Novel|DW|13}}
[[Talitsa]] refused outright to bow to Cortana's demands. In response, Talitsa had its power grid knocked out and was invaded by [[Armiger Soldier|Forerunner soldier]]s.{{Ref/Novel|Id=HBB14|BadB|Chapter=14}} Although it is unknown how specifically the [[Gao Republic]] responded, [[Veta Lopis]] believed that [[President of the Gao Republic|President]] [[Arlo Casille]] likely refused Cortana's ultimatum; possibly resulting in retaliatory measures.{{Ref/Novel|DW|13}}


==Aftermath==
==Aftermath==
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The Created, however, eventually occupied [[Earth]]. [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]] teams began to "sanitize" data on the planet.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/log-of-war|Site=Halo Waypoint|Section=News, Canon Fodder|Page=Log of War|LocalArchive=https://archives.halopedia.org/waypoint/www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/log-of-war.html}} The UNSC also sent expeditionary forces to assist Thel 'Vadam on [[Sanghelios]] to patrol for Created scouts and [[Covenant remnants]].{{Ref/Reuse|drivingforce}} Created forces would end up occupying [[Malurok]], halting the civil conflict that was ongoing there.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=233}} Information regarding the Event had been suppressed from the isolated [[Unidentified Spartan-IV training station|SPARTAN-IV training station]] despite the AI [[Leonidas]] siding with the Created.{{Ref/Novel|BadB|Chapter=9}}
The Created, however, eventually occupied [[Earth]]. [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]] teams began to "sanitize" data on the planet.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/log-of-war|Site=Halo Waypoint|Section=News, Canon Fodder|Page=Log of War|LocalArchive=https://archives.halopedia.org/waypoint/www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/log-of-war.html}} The UNSC also sent expeditionary forces to assist Thel 'Vadam on [[Sanghelios]] to patrol for Created scouts and [[Covenant remnants]].{{Ref/Reuse|drivingforce}} Created forces would end up occupying [[Malurok]], halting the civil conflict that was ongoing there.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=233}} Information regarding the Event had been suppressed from the isolated [[Unidentified Spartan-IV training station|SPARTAN-IV training station]] despite the AI [[Leonidas]] siding with the Created.{{Ref/Novel|BadB|Chapter=9}}


Blue Team, Fireteam Osiris, Dr. Halsey, and Commander Palmer were picked up by the ''Infinity'' at Sanghelios the next day, October 29th.{{Ref/Reuse|badbloodchapt1}} [[Fireteam Majestic]]'s experiences with [[Forerunner]] [[Armiger]]s would become valuable during several ''Infinity'' operations after Event.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=74}}
Blue Team, Fireteam Osiris, Dr. Halsey, and Commander Palmer were picked up by the ''Infinity'' at Sanghelios the next day, October 29th.{{Ref/Reuse|badbloodchapt1}} [[Fireteam Majestic]]'s experiences with [[Forerunner]] [[Armiger]]s would become valuable during several ''Infinity'' operations after the Event.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=74}}
 
The EMPs were so strong in the [[Shaps system|system containing]] [[Myer's Moon]] that repairs to communications equipment were continuing into the November of that year.{{Ref/Novel|PoL|Chapter=44}}


===Allies===
===Allies===
In return for their cooperation, automated Forerunner vessels, including agricultural support stations, appeared in orbit over the frozen planet. Food, shelter, and medicine were supplied in abundance and as a result of having their material needs met, Unggoy designers and crafters began to work in earnest to breathe new life into Balaho's factories.{{Ref/Site|Id=drivingforce|https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-driving-force|Site=Halo Waypoint|Section=News, Canon Fodder|Page=Driving Force|LocalArchive=https://archives.halopedia.org/waypoint/www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-driving-force.html|D=01|M=6|Y=2020}}
In return for their cooperation, automated Forerunner vessels, including agricultural support stations, appeared in orbit over the frozen planet of Balaho. Food, shelter, and medicine were supplied in abundance and as a result of having their material needs met, Unggoy designers and crafters began to work in earnest to breathe new life into Balaho's factories.{{Ref/Site|Id=drivingforce|https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-driving-force|Site=Halo Waypoint|Section=News, Canon Fodder|Page=Driving Force|LocalArchive=https://archives.halopedia.org/waypoint/www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-driving-force.html|D=01|M=6|Y=2020}}


Some human colonies, like [[Meridian]], continued to move forward and functioned normally. Though they were a bit more cautious as to not stir the attention of the Created.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-glassed-ceiling|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Glassed Ceiling}}  
Some human colonies, like [[Meridian]], continued to move forward and functioned normally. Though they were a bit more cautious as to not stir the attention of the Created.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-glassed-ceiling|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Glassed Ceiling}}


===Legacy===
===Legacy===
The EMPs were so strong in the system containing [[Myer's Moon]] that repairs to communications equipment were continuing into the November of that year.{{Ref/Novel|PoL|Chapter=44}}
Over a year later, during [[Operation: WOLFE]], [[Frederic-104]] was still irritated by the UNSC's actions in response to what Blue Team did.{{Ref/Novel|SoR|Chapter=1}}


==Timeline==
==Timeline==
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File:Guardian destruction.png|Shockwave from a Guardian, devastating a city.
File:Guardian destruction.png|Shockwave from a Guardian, devastating a city.
File:HtT - Conrad's Point crater.jpg|The aftermath of a Guardian awakening on Conrad's Point.
File:HtT - Conrad's Point crater.jpg|The aftermath of a Guardian awakening on Conrad's Point.
File:HTFS UNereiddisaster.png|The ''Nereid'' became stranded after the Reclamation. Crew and passengers tried a number of different things in order to call for help or get themselves moving once more. None of them worked.
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**''[[Undefeated]]''
**''[[Undefeated]]''
*''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]'' {{Fn}}
*''[[Halo: Point of Light]]''
*''[[Halo: Point of Light]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo: Outcasts]]'' {{Fn}}
*''[[Halo: Outcasts]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Epitaph]]''
*''[[Halo: Anvil Accord]]'' {{Mo}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
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