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[[ | [[File:Super Scarab.png|250px|thumb|A [[Type-47 Ultra Heavy Assault Platform #Super Scarab|Super Scarab]] in front of the main structure.]] | ||
The '''Arcadia Forerunner ruins''' are a series of [[Forerunner]] ruins in the jungles of planet [[Arcadia]]. They were a site of a conflict between [[United Nations Space Command]] and [[Covenant]] forces in the year [[2531]]. Not much is known about the possible functions or purposes of the structures.<ref name="scarab">'''[[Halo Wars]]''' level ''{{Levelname|Scarab}}''</ref> | The '''Arcadia Forerunner ruins''' are a series of [[Forerunner]] ruins in the jungles of planet [[Arcadia]]. They were a site of a conflict between [[United Nations Space Command]] and [[Covenant]] forces in the year [[2531]]. Not much is known about the possible functions or purposes of the structures.<ref name="scarab">'''[[Halo Wars]]''' level ''{{Levelname|Scarab}}''</ref> | ||
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[[ | [[File:Arcadia_ruins_concept_1.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Concept art for the area.]] | ||
{{Main|First Battle of Arcadia}} | {{Main|First Battle of Arcadia}} | ||
In [[2531]], the Covenant were directed to [[Arcadia (Planet)|Arcadia]], by [[Relic (Structure)|a structure]] on [[Harvest]] that pointed them towards the planet. The Covenant forces traveled to Arcadia with two [[CCS-class Battlecruiser]]s. [[CCS-U321|One]] was destroyed, but the [[CCS-U624|other]] engaged in surface activity, attacking [[Pirth City]] and searching for [[Forerunner]] artifacts on the planet. After they found the ruins, the Covenant deployed a massive dome-shaped energy shield on the planet surface to prevent the UNSC forces from reaching the structures.<ref>'''Halo Wars''' level, ''[[Dome of Light]]''</ref> While scouring the ruins, the Covenant found the coordinates of a [[Shield World (Halo Wars)|Forerunner Shield World]]. After receiving the information, the [[Arbiter (Title)|Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]] and the [[Prophet of Regret]] immediately traveled to the newly-discovered installation.<ref>'''[[Halo Waypoint]]''', ''"The Halo Wars story retold"'' series</ref> On the Shield World, the Covenant quickly realized that they could not unlock some of the [[The Apex|valuable artifacts]] contained within. Regret ordered the Arbiter to capture professor Anders, as she could possibly be used to activate the installation.<ref>'''Halo Wars''' ''cutscene [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96LZ6gGQS5Y&feature=player_embedded "Walk in The Park"]''</ref> | In [[2531]], the Covenant were directed to [[Arcadia (Planet)|Arcadia]], by [[Relic (Structure)|a structure]] on [[Harvest]] that pointed them towards the planet. The Covenant forces traveled to Arcadia with two [[CCS-class Battlecruiser]]s. [[CCS-U321|One]] was destroyed, but the [[CCS-U624|other]] engaged in surface activity, attacking [[Pirth City]] and searching for [[Forerunner]] artifacts on the planet. After they found the ruins, the Covenant deployed a massive dome-shaped energy shield on the planet surface to prevent the UNSC forces from reaching the structures.<ref>'''Halo Wars''' level, ''[[Dome of Light]]''</ref> While scouring the ruins, the Covenant found the coordinates of a [[Shield World (Halo Wars)|Forerunner Shield World]]. After receiving the information, the [[Arbiter (Title)|Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]] and the [[Prophet of Regret]] immediately traveled to the newly-discovered installation.<ref>'''[[Halo Waypoint]]''', ''"The Halo Wars story retold"'' series</ref> On the Shield World, the Covenant quickly realized that they could not unlock some of the [[The Apex|valuable artifacts]] contained within. Regret ordered the Arbiter to capture professor Anders, as she could possibly be used to activate the installation.<ref>'''Halo Wars''' ''cutscene [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96LZ6gGQS5Y&feature=player_embedded "Walk in The Park"]''</ref> | ||