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[[File:Arcadia_ruins_concept_1.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Concept art for the area.]] | [[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 [[ | 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]] [[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 possess knowledge on how to activate the installation.<ref>'''Halo Wars''' ''cutscene [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96LZ6gGQS5Y&feature=player_embedded "Walk in The Park"]''</ref> | ||
On Arcadia, the | On Arcadia, the UNSC forces established a base at the abandoned [[Arcadia ONI facility|ONI Base]] in proximity of the ruin complex, and managed to breach the energy barrier with a few [[Rhino]]es, and after securing the area they established a [[Firebase]] and proceeded to investigate the area. However, the Covenant planned to keep the UNSC forces away from the main structure by building a [[Type-47 Ultra Heavy Assault Platform#Super Scarab|Super Scarab]], which they were upgrading with technology obtained from the ruins.<ref>'''Halo Waypoint''', ''Battle for Arcadia''</ref> | ||
The Covenant tried to destroy the UNSC base, by using the Scarab's main cannon to destroy the temple structures protecting it. However, the UNSC forces managed to weaken the Scarab by destroying its power nodes, and eventually the Scarab itself. When the Scarab had been destroyed, [[Ellen Anders]] proceeded to investigate the area, under the watchful eye of [[John Forge|Sergeant Forge]].<ref name="scarab"/> While Forge and Anders were investigating the ruins, the Arbiter appeared, and captured Anders. Shortly thereafter, the Covenant ship jumped out of the system, and the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} followed.<ref>'''Halo Wars''' ''cutscene [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAwbJN6DzL4&feature=player_embedded "She is Not My Girlfriend"]''</ref> | The Covenant tried to destroy the UNSC base, by using the Scarab's main cannon to destroy the temple structures protecting it. However, the UNSC forces managed to weaken the Scarab by destroying its power nodes, and eventually the Scarab itself. When the Scarab had been destroyed, [[Ellen Anders]] proceeded to investigate the area, under the watchful eye of [[John Forge|Sergeant Forge]].<ref name="scarab"/> While Forge and Anders were investigating the ruins, the Arbiter appeared, and captured Anders. Shortly thereafter, the Covenant ship jumped out of the system, and the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} followed.<ref>'''Halo Wars''' ''cutscene [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAwbJN6DzL4&feature=player_embedded "She is Not My Girlfriend"]''</ref> | ||
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==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*[[Halo Wars]] {{1st}} | *''[[Halo Wars]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]] {{Mo}} | *''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||