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{{Era|UNSC|HCW}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Planet infobox
{{Planet infobox
|name=Jericho VII
|name=Jericho VII
|image=[[File:Eremus.PNG|300px]]
|image=
|system=[[Lambda Serpentis system]]
|system=[[Lambda Serpentis system]]<ref name="tfor8">''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', p. 8 (2001); p. 22 (2010)</ref>
|body=[[Lambda Serpentis]]
|body=[[Lambda Serpentis]]{{Ref/Reuse|tfor8}}
|position=Seventh planet
|position=Seventh planet{{Ref/Reuse|tfor8}}
|moon(s)=Four
|moon(s)=Four, including [[Eremus]]{{Ref/Reuse|tfor8}}
|diameter=
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|gravity=
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|temperature=
|temperature=
|demonym=
|demonym=
|species=[[Human]]
|species=[[Human]]s{{Ref/Reuse|tfor8}} {{C|Non-native}}
|population=
|population=
|colonized=
|colonized=
|government=[[Unified Earth Government]]
|government=[[Unified Earth Government]]{{Ref/Reuse|tfor8}}
|hideb=yes
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'''Eremus''', or '''Jericho VII''', was a lightly populated human colony world located in the [[Lambda Serpentis system]]. The world contained a biosphere suitable for human life, characterized by vast green oceans and rolling plains of palm grass. [[Natural satellite]]s included four silver-colored moons.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 8'' (2001 edition); ''page 22'' (2010 edition)</ref> [[Jameson Locke]] was born on the planet.<ref name="premiere">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0XgIEQ8NR8 '''YouTube''': ''Halo Channel Premiere'']</ref>
'''Jericho VII''' was a lightly populated [[human colony]] [[world]] located in the [[Lambda Serpentis system]], orbited by four silver-colored [[moon]]s. Governed by the [[Unified Earth Government]], the world contained a biosphere suitable for human life, characterized by vast green oceans and rolling plains of palm grass.{{Ref/Reuse|tfor8}}
 
==Overview==
===Topography===
====Locations====
*[[Damask]]<ref name="Background">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOzXOwi0slg ''Youtube'', Halo: The Master Chief Collection - Noble Team Menu Background]</ref>
 
===Known residents===
*[[Bahito Noti]] - a rebel leader of the [[Freedom League]].{{Ref/Reuse|ss6}}
*[[Jameson Locke]] - an agent of the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] and [[Spartan-IV]].<ref>Halo Waypoint: [https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/jameson-locke ''Jameson Locke'']</ref>
*[[SPARTAN-B312]] - a [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-III]] of [[SPARTAN-III Beta Company|Beta Company]] and member of [[NOBLE Team]].{{Ref/Reuse|Background}}


==History==
==History==
In [[2525]], [[SPARTAN-II]]s were dispatched to Jericho VII to suppress [[Insurrectionist|rebel]] factions on the planet.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 103'' (2001 edition); ''page 125'' (2010 edition)</ref> Around the same time, [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]] were also sent to put down Insurrection forces and remained on Jericho VII for over 131 days.<ref>'''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''', ''Part 1''</ref>
===Rise of humanity===
During the [[Insurrection]], the [[Freedom League]] fought for independence against the [[Unified Earth Government]] and its military.<ref name="ss6">''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'', Chapter 6</ref> In [[2525]], [[Spartan-II]]s were dispatched to Jericho VII to suppress the [[insurrectionist]]s,<ref>''Halo: The Fall of Reach'', p. 103 (2001); p. 125 (2010)</ref> as was the [[10th Shock Troops Battalion]] of the [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]], who battled rebels on Jericho VII for over 131 days.<ref>''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]'', Part 1</ref> The Spartans effectively helped to quell rebellion on the planet, cutting through the leadership of the Freedom League.{{Ref/Reuse|ss6}}<ref name="ss16">''Halo: Silent Storm'', Chapter 16</ref>
 
===Human-Covenant war===
During the [[Human-Covenant War]], Jericho VII was found and attacked by the [[Covenant]] as early as [[2532]].<ref>''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'', p. 70</ref> The planet was [[Glassing|glassed]] via orbital bombardment in the final stages of the [[Battle of Jericho VII]] in [[2535]]. At the end of the battle, [[John-117]] asked [[De Blanc|Captain de Blanc]] for permission to watch Jericho VII being glassed. A large number of orphans from this planet enlisted for the [[SPARTAN-III program]], among them [[Owen-B096]].<ref name="HBB17">''[[Halo: Battle Born]]'', Chapter 17</ref> Five years following the planet's fall, UNSC forces returned to the planet in [[Operation: GUARDIAN LANCE]] and recovered several Covenant artifacts that would later be studied in [[SWORD Base]] on [[Reach]].{{Ref/Map|[[Halo: Reach]]|[[Sword Base]]}}


During the [[Human-Covenant War]], Jericho VII was found and attacked by the [[Covenant]] as early as [[2532]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 70''</ref> The planet was [[Glassing|glassed]] via orbital bombardment in the final stages of the [[Battle of Jericho VII]] in [[2535]]. At the end of the battle, [[John-117]] asked [[De Blanc|Captain De Blanc]] for permission to watch Jericho VII being glassed. A large number of orphans from this planet enlisted for the [[SPARTAN-III program]]. Five years following the planet's fall, UNSC forces returned to the planet in [[Operation: GUARDIAN LANCE]] and recovered several Covenant artifacts that would later be studied in [[SWORD Base]] on [[Reach]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', multiplayer map ''[[Sword Base (level)|Sword Base]]''</ref>
==Government and society==
===Economy===
Jericho VII had been known as the sole producer of [[Alt Burgundy]], a fine alcoholic [[List of food and drinks|beverage]].<ref>[[Media:ILB_Alt burgundy.ogg|ILB_Alt_burgundy.ogg]]</ref>


Prior to the Battle of Jericho VII, the planet had been known as the sole producer of [[Alt Burgundy]], a fine alcoholic beverage.<ref>'''http://www.ilovebees.com/outbound/alt_burgundy.wav'''</ref>
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:HISG Kusanagi.jpg|Jericho VII, as visualised in the ''[[Halo Interactive Strategy Game]]''.
File:HISG Jericho VII.png|A close up of Jericho VII, as visualised in the ''Halo Interactive Strategy Game''.
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
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*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''
*''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''
*''[[Halo 4]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
**''[[Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition|Limited Edition]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition dossiers|Limited Edition dossiers]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Battle Born]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Battle Born]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Battle Born]]
**''[[Glassed|Glassed]]'' {{Mo}}


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


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[[Category:Human colonies]]
[[Category:Human colonies]]

Latest revision as of 18:57, March 26, 2024

Jericho VII
Astrographical

System:

Lambda Serpentis system[1]

Orbiting:

Lambda Serpentis[1]

Orbital position:

Seventh planet[1]

Moon(s):

Four, including Eremus[1]

Societal

Species:

Humans[1] (Non-native)

Government:

Unified Earth Government[1]

 

Jericho VII was a lightly populated human colony world located in the Lambda Serpentis system, orbited by four silver-colored moons. Governed by the Unified Earth Government, the world contained a biosphere suitable for human life, characterized by vast green oceans and rolling plains of palm grass.[1]

Overview[edit]

Topography[edit]

Locations[edit]

Known residents[edit]

History[edit]

Rise of humanity[edit]

During the Insurrection, the Freedom League fought for independence against the Unified Earth Government and its military.[3] In 2525, Spartan-IIs were dispatched to Jericho VII to suppress the insurrectionists,[5] as was the 10th Shock Troops Battalion of the Orbital Drop Shock Troopers, who battled rebels on Jericho VII for over 131 days.[6] The Spartans effectively helped to quell rebellion on the planet, cutting through the leadership of the Freedom League.[3][7]

Human-Covenant war[edit]

During the Human-Covenant War, Jericho VII was found and attacked by the Covenant as early as 2532.[8] The planet was glassed via orbital bombardment in the final stages of the Battle of Jericho VII in 2535. At the end of the battle, John-117 asked Captain de Blanc for permission to watch Jericho VII being glassed. A large number of orphans from this planet enlisted for the SPARTAN-III program, among them Owen-B096.[9] Five years following the planet's fall, UNSC forces returned to the planet in Operation: GUARDIAN LANCE and recovered several Covenant artifacts that would later be studied in SWORD Base on Reach.[10]

Government and society[edit]

Economy[edit]

Jericho VII had been known as the sole producer of Alt Burgundy, a fine alcoholic beverage.[11]

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Halo: The Fall of Reach, p. 8 (2001); p. 22 (2010)
  2. ^ a b Youtube, Halo: The Master Chief Collection - Noble Team Menu Background
  3. ^ a b c Halo: Silent Storm, Chapter 6
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint: Jameson Locke
  5. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, p. 103 (2001); p. 125 (2010)
  6. ^ Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn, Part 1
  7. ^ Halo: Silent Storm, Chapter 16
  8. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, p. 70
  9. ^ Halo: Battle Born, Chapter 17
  10. ^ Halo: Reach, multiplayer map Sword Base
  11. ^ ILB_Alt_burgundy.ogg
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