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{{Military infobox
|unit_name=Battle Group Dakota
|unit_name=Battle Group Dakota
|image=
|variant=Human
|image=[[File:H4 BattleGroupDakota.jpg|300px]]
|dates=2557
|dates=2557
|country=
|country=
|allegiance=[[United Nations Space Command]]
|allegiance=[[United Nations Space Command]]
|branch=[[UNSC Navy]]
|branch=[[UNSC Navy]]
|type=[[Battle group]]
|type=[[Battle group]]{{Ref/Reuse|midnight}}
|role= Defense of Earth
|role=*Defending Earth{{Ref/Reuse|midnight}}
|size=
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|command_structure=  
|command_structure=  
|garrison=[[Earth]]  
|garrison=[[Earth]]
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|nickname=
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|equipment=
|equipment=
|equipment_label=
|equipment_label=
|battles=*[[New Phoenix Incident]]
|battles=[[New Phoenix Incident]]{{Ref/Reuse|midnight}}
|decorations=
|decorations=
|battle_honors=
|battle_honors=
|commanders=
|commanders=[[Commander]] [[Thomas Lasky]]{{Ref/Level|[[Halo 4]]|[[Midnight]]|Quote='''Commander''', direct all your ships to the Composer.}}
}}
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'''Battle Group Dakota''' was a [[Battle group|formation]] of the [[UNSC Navy]]'s [[Home Fleet]]. In the summer of [[2557]], it took part in the [[New Phoenix Incident]]. <ref>'''[[Halo 4]]''', campaign level ''[[Midnight]]''</ref>
'''Battle Group Dakota''' was a [[Battle group|formation]] of the [[UNSC Navy]]'s [[Home Fleet]]. In the summer of [[2557]], it took part in the defense of [[Earth]] during the [[New Phoenix Incident]]. [[Thomas Lasky]] was the commander of the battle group as acting-captain of the [[flagship]] {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}.{{Ref/Level|Id=midnight|[[Halo 4]]|[[Midnight]]}}


==Background==
==History==
In the summer of [[2557]], the [[Ur-Didact|Didact]]'s ship, ''[[Mantle's Approach]]'', exited slipspace near [[Earth]] intending to wipe Earth's population out with the [[Composer]]. However, the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} had arrived at Earth to warn UNSC forces of the attack. Soon after ''Mantle's Approach'' exited slipspace Battle Group Dakota was ordered to engage the ship. The battle group was unable to seriously damage the ship, but after learning that the [[John-117|Master Chief]] was trying to board the ship in an [[F-41 Broadsword]] armed with a [[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon]], they aided him in entering the ship, with ''Infinity'' blasting a hole into the Composer once the Chief took down ''Mantle's Approach's'' point-defense guns.
In the summer of [[2557]], the [[Ur-Didact|Didact]]'s ship, ''[[Mantle's Approach]]'', exited slipspace near [[Earth]] intending to wipe Earth's population out with the [[Composer]]. However, the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} had arrived at Earth to warn UNSC forces of the attack. Soon after ''Mantle's Approach'' exited slipspace Battle Group Dakota was ordered to [[New Phoenix Incident|engage the ship]]. The battle group was unable to seriously damage the ship, but after learning that the [[John-117|Master Chief]] was trying to board the ship in an [[F-41 Broadsword]] armed with a [[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon]], they aided him in entering the ship, with ''Infinity'' blasting a hole into the Composer once the Chief took down ''Mantle's Approach's'' point-defense guns. The fleet lost several vessels in the engagement, but maintained their station while the Master Chief carried out his objective.{{Ref/Reuse|midnight}}


==Composition==
==Composition==
* {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}
Battle Group Dakota in one instance was composed of the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}, multiple {{Class|Poseidon|light carrier}}s, multiple {{Class|Strident|heavy frigate}}s, and multiple {{Class|Vindication|light battleship}}s.{{Ref/Reuse|midnight}}
* Multiple {{Class|Poseidon|light carrier}}s.
* Multiple {{Class|Strident|heavy frigate}}s.
* Multiple {{Class|Vindication|light battleship}}s.
* Multiple wings of [[F-41 Broadsword]]s.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Dakota 1.jpg|A ''Poseidon''-class light carrier from Battle Group Dakota.  
File:H4 MidnightSpaceBattle Concept.jpg|Concept art for the battlegroup's attack on ''Mantle's Approach''.
File:Dakota 3.jpg|A trio of vessels from Battle Group Dakota take part in the New Phoenix Incident in 2557.
File:H4 - MidnightShips1.png|Multiple vessels of Battle Group Dakota.
File:Dakota_4.jpg|A ''Vindication''-class battleship from Battle Group Dakota.
File:H4 - MidnightShips3.jpg|A Dakota {{Class|Vindication|light battleship}} and two {{Class|Poseidon|light carrier}}s.
File:H4 - MidnightShips2.jpg|Multiple vessels of Battle Group Dakota.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


{{UNSC Naval Fleets}}
{{UNSC Naval Fleets}}


[[Category:UNSC Navy battle groups|Dakota]]
[[Category:UNSC Navy battle groups|Dakota]]

Latest revision as of 06:20, November 9, 2023

Battle Group Dakota
H4 BattleGroupDakota.jpg

Branch:

UNSC Navy

Type:

Battle group[1]

Role:

  • Defending Earth[1]

Engagements:

New Phoenix Incident[1]

Commanders:

Commander Thomas Lasky[2]

 

Battle Group Dakota was a formation of the UNSC Navy's Home Fleet. In the summer of 2557, it took part in the defense of Earth during the New Phoenix Incident. Thomas Lasky was the commander of the battle group as acting-captain of the flagship UNSC Infinity.[1]

History[edit]

In the summer of 2557, the Didact's ship, Mantle's Approach, exited slipspace near Earth intending to wipe Earth's population out with the Composer. However, the UNSC Infinity had arrived at Earth to warn UNSC forces of the attack. Soon after Mantle's Approach exited slipspace Battle Group Dakota was ordered to engage the ship. The battle group was unable to seriously damage the ship, but after learning that the Master Chief was trying to board the ship in an F-41 Broadsword armed with a HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon, they aided him in entering the ship, with Infinity blasting a hole into the Composer once the Chief took down Mantle's Approach's point-defense guns. The fleet lost several vessels in the engagement, but maintained their station while the Master Chief carried out his objective.[1]

Composition[edit]

Battle Group Dakota in one instance was composed of the UNSC Infinity, multiple Poseidon-class light carriers, multiple Strident-class heavy frigates, and multiple Vindication-class light battleships.[1]

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f Halo 4, campaign level Midnight
  2. ^ Halo 4, campaign level Midnight: "Commander, direct all your ships to the Composer."