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|name=Battle for Tribute | |name=Battle for Tribute | ||
|image=[[File:H4 - Battle of Tribute.png|300px]] | |image=[[File:H4 - Battle of Tribute.png|300px]] | ||
|conflict=[[Human-Covenant War]] | |conflict=*[[Human-Covenant War]] | ||
|date=Early [[2552#August|August]] to [[2552#November|November 2552]]<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/tribute ''Halo Waypoint'': Tribute]</ref> | **[[Siege of the Inner Colonies]] | ||
|date=Early [[2552#August|August]] to [[2552#November|November 2552]]<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/tribute ''Halo Waypoint'': Tribute]</ref>{{Ref/Note|Id=a|The Covenant's first covert deployments on Reach occurred on the night of July 23, while their overt actions began around a week later. Thus, their invasion of Tribute must have occurred no earlier than late July. Since Spartan Team Black was deployed on two missions outside the Epsilon Eridani system between the invasion of Tribute and the Fall of Reach on August 30, it can be assumed that Tribute was invaded fairly early in the Epsilon Eridani campaign.}} | |||
|place=[[Tribute]], [[Epsilon Eridani system]] | |place=[[Tribute]], [[Epsilon Eridani system]] | ||
|result='''Pyrrhic Covenant victory''' | |result='''Pyrrhic Covenant victory'''{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
*Tribute partially [[Glassing|glassed]] | *Tribute partially [[Glassing|glassed]]{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg2}} | ||
|side1=[[United Nations Space Command]] | |side1=*{{Icon|UNSC HCW}} [[United Nations Space Command]] | ||
|side2=[[Covenant]] | |side2=*{{Icon|Covenant FB}} [[Covenant]] | ||
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**[[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]] | **[[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]] | ||
*[[UNSC Army]] | *[[UNSC Army]] | ||
*[[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan-II]] fireteam<ref name="H4EVG">''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide'', p. 222</ref> | *[[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan-II]] fireteam<ref name="H4EVG">''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide'', p. 222</ref>{{Ref/Note|Id=identity|Of the 28 active SPARTAN-IIs assigned to NAVSPECWAR, 25 were present on Reach between July 18 and August 30, 2552, in preparation for [[Operation: RED FLAG]]. They, like most of the planet's military garrison and civilian population, were kept unaware of the ongoing invasion of the Epsilon Eridani system. As related [[List of inconsistencies in the Halo series#Several sources|here]], the only teams that would have been available at the time were [[Gray Team|Gray]] (who had [[Gray Team#History|officially been out of contact]] for about a year) and [[Team Black|Black]] (who were concurrently deployed to Verge). In light of this account, it is likely that the SPARTAN-IIs who fought in Casbah were from Team Black, as their deployment to Verge was a direct response to the Covenant's blockade of Tribute.}} | ||
*SPARTAN-III fireteam | *SPARTAN-III fireteam{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|landf}} | ||
*9 [[S-930 Pegasus]]'{{Ref/Site|Id=CFDigsite|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-digsite-dissection|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Digsite Dissection|D=28|M=07|Y=2023}} | |||
|forces2=*At least one {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}<ref>''Halo 4'', multiplayer map, Landfall - evacuation alert messages</ref><br> | |forces2=*At least one {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}<ref>''Halo 4'', multiplayer map, Landfall - evacuation alert messages</ref><br> | ||
*At least two {{ | *At least two {{Pattern|Ceudar|heavy corvette}}s{{Ref/Reuse|landf}}<ref name="CovEscape">''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]'' - [[Covenant Escape]]</ref> | ||
*At least four {{ | *At least four {{Pattern|Zanar|light cruiser}}s<ref name="landf">''Halo 4'', multiplayer map, [[Landfall (level)|Landfall]]</ref> | ||
*[[Jiralhanae]] [[pack]]s | *[[Jiralhanae]] [[pack]]s{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
|casual1=*90% of evacuation fleet lost | |casual1=*90% of evacuation fleet lost | ||
*Unknown Army and Marine/ODST losses | *Unknown Army and Marine/ODST losses | ||
*Half of Tribute's population | *Half of Tribute's population{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
*Unidentified SPARTAN fireteam | *Unidentified SPARTAN fireteam | ||
|casual2=*Heavy ground losses | |casual2=*Heavy ground losses{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
*Most ships | *Most ships{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
**''[[Supplication of Purity]]''{{Ref/Reuse|CovEscape}} | |||
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The '''Battle for Tribute''' was an engagement of the [[Human-Covenant War]] that took place on and around the planet [[Tribute]] in the [[Epsilon Eridani system]] in [[2552#August|August 2552]], between the [[Covenant]] and the [[United Nations Space Command]]. | The '''Battle for Tribute''' was an [[battle|engagement]] of the [[Human-Covenant War]] that took place on and around the [[planet]] [[Tribute]] in the [[Epsilon Eridani system]] in [[2552#August|August 2552]], between the [[Covenant]] and the [[United Nations Space Command]].{{Ref/NoteReuse|a}}<ref name="HOD">''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]'' - [[Hall of History]] - MA5D assault rifle exhibit</ref> The battle proved to be long-lasting, and only ended with the beginning of the [[Great Schism]] in [[2552#November|November of 2552]], when the [[Sangheili]] and [[Jiralhanae]] forces around Tribute turned on each other.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
== | ==Battle== | ||
After the [[Covenant]] began their [[Fall of Reach|invasion of Reach]] on [[2552#July|July 24, 2552]], they also attacked the other colonies in the [[Epsilon Eridani system]], including Tribute. Despite the brave efforts of the [[United Nations Space Command]] forces protecting the planet, the Covenant soon gained the upper hand in the battle. Eventually, the Covenant began to target population and industrial centers for [[Orbital bombardment|orbital plasma bombardment]]. | After the [[Covenant]] began their [[Fall of Reach|invasion of Reach]] on [[2552#July|July 24, 2552]], they also attacked the other colonies in the [[Epsilon Eridani system]], including Tribute. Despite the brave efforts of the [[United Nations Space Command]] forces protecting the planet, the Covenant soon gained the upper hand in the battle. Eventually, the Covenant began to target population and industrial centers for [[Orbital bombardment|orbital plasma bombardment]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]] [[Corporal]] [[Taylor Miles]] was present during the evacuation of the colony, and witnessed the near total destruction of the UNSC Navy escort fleet in orbit as they protected civilian refugees where the fleet suffered ninety percent losses.<ref>''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', Dutch's biography</ref> [[UNSC Army|Army]] forces also participated in the battle.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/detail/c0dfea7c-87fa-4224-82ff-c44d93b73f03/dmr ''Halo Waypoint'': DMR]</ref><ref>''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide'', p. 20</ref> | ||
The battle apparently lasted for some time, as the Covenant continued to blockade the planet. [[SPARTAN-II program|SPARTAN-II]] [[Team Black]] was sent to [[Verge]] to destroy a [[beacon]] supplying the Covenant ships with [[helium]] used as fuel in their reactors. Team Black succeeded in their mission, presumably hindering the Covenant assault.<ref>''[[Halo: Evolutions]]'', [[Blunt Instruments]]</ref> As the battle continued, [[Jiralhanae]] forces began to land in force. Although, much to their surprise, stiff UNSC and [[civilian]] resistance left the [[pack]]s bloodier than their [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|chieftains]] had anticipated. However, with the Covenant having uncontested control of most of the skies and space at Tribute, the UNSC could do little to save the colony. | The battle apparently lasted for some time, as the Covenant continued to blockade the planet. [[SPARTAN-II program|SPARTAN-II]] [[Team Black]] was sent to [[Verge]] to destroy a [[beacon]] supplying the Covenant ships with [[helium]] used as fuel in their reactors. Team Black succeeded in their mission, presumably hindering the Covenant assault.<ref>''[[Halo: Evolutions]]'', [[Blunt Instruments]]</ref> As the battle continued, [[Jiralhanae]] forces began to land in force. Although, much to their surprise, stiff UNSC and [[civilian]] resistance left the [[pack]]s bloodier than their [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|chieftains]] had anticipated. However, with the Covenant having uncontested control of most of the skies and space at Tribute, the UNSC could do little to save the colony.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
===The battle at Jaeraub=== | ===The battle at Jaeraub=== | ||
The city of [[Jaeraub]] came under attack during the battle. The western front would take the brunt of the Covenant assault. A platoon of the [[105th Shock Troops Division]] were deployed to counter the force. In the end, they delayed the Covenant long enough to evacuate the city's civilians. | The city of [[Jaeraub]] came under attack during the battle. The western front would take the brunt of the Covenant assault. A platoon of the [[105th Shock Troops Division]] were deployed to counter the force. In the end, they delayed the Covenant long enough to evacuate the city's civilians.{{Ref/Reuse|HOD}} | ||
===Battle of Casbah=== | ===Battle of Casbah=== | ||
The Battle of Casbah saw numerous conflicts between Covenant and UNSC forces in [[Casbah City]], the capital of Tribute. During one of the final engagements in the city, | The Battle of Casbah saw numerous conflicts between Covenant and UNSC forces in [[Casbah City]], the capital of Tribute. During one of the final engagements in the city,{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} a [[SPARTAN-III program|Spartan III]] [[fireteam]] engaged the massive Covenant assault force in the capital, as did a team of [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan IIs]].{{Ref/NoteReuse|identity}} One of these [[Spartan]] teams stayed behind, holding off a large Covenant force so a small number of remaining civilians could escape the colony; they were ultimately killed, though their mission was successful.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130427135823/http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/02/20/The-Halo-Bulletin-22013.aspx ''Halo Waypoint'': The Halo Bulletin 2.20.13]</ref> | ||
===Final days of battle=== | ===Final days of battle=== | ||
Ironically, Tribute's survival is credited to the interference from the Covenant's [[Prophet of Truth|High Prophets of Truth]] and [[Prophet of Regret|Regret]], who both began to consolidate their loyal forces once [[Installation 04]] was discovered on [[2552|September 19, 2552]]. The remaining Covenant ships in Tribute's orbit targeted human forces when they could, but they did so with little interest. Otherwise, most Covenant forces on the planet simply waited for new orders and began moving orbital ship wreckage in preparation for a renewed campaign of [[glassing]] the defenseless Tribute. | Ironically, Tribute's survival is credited to the interference from the Covenant's [[Prophet of Truth|High Prophets of Truth]] and [[Prophet of Regret|Regret]], who both began to consolidate their loyal forces once [[Installation 04]] was discovered on [[2552|September 19, 2552]]. The remaining Covenant ships in Tribute's orbit targeted human forces when they could, but they did so with little interest. Otherwise, most Covenant forces on the planet simply waited for new orders and began moving orbital ship wreckage in preparation for a renewed campaign of [[glassing]] the defenseless Tribute.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
While the [[Covenant fleet]] in orbit managed to somewhat glass the planet, the battle became interrupted when the [[Great Schism]] began on [[2552#November|November | While the [[Covenant fleet]] in orbit managed to somewhat glass the planet, the battle became interrupted when the [[Great Schism]] began on [[2552#November|November 3, 2552]]. The [[Sangheili]] and Jiralhanae forces on the planet turned on each other and ignored Tribute's humans. As the Covenant civil war resulted in the destruction of most Covenant ships over the planet, human survivors could only look on in confusion.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} At some point during the battle, the {{Pattern|Ceudar|heavy corvette}} ''[[Supplication of Purity]]'' would be destroyed, crash-landing on Tribute mostly intact.{{Ref/Reuse|CovEscape}} | ||
==Aftermath | ==Aftermath== | ||
Tribute's fall was considered one of the defining tragedies of the [[Human-Covenant War]], as it had huge economic ramifications on [[Earth]] and the surviving colonies in the post-war period. | Tribute's fall was considered one of the defining tragedies of the [[Human-Covenant War]], as it had huge economic ramifications on [[Earth]] and the surviving colonies in the post-war period.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} Tribute was [[glassing|partially glassed]] in the conclusion of the battle,<ref name="h4evg2">''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', p. 177</ref> although it would be restored to a habitable state in the postwar years as the survivors rallied to the planet's eventual reclamation and rebuilding.<ref>''Halo: First Strike'', [[Tug o' War]] (2010)</ref> Many of Tribute's major cities were heavily damaged and few industrial sites were left unscathed. Over half of Tribute's population was killed during the battle, but Earth was unable to provide any immediate assistance with the colonies of the [[Sol system]] in ruins after the Covenant's invasion. However, enough infrastructure remained intact on the planet to allow Tribute's survivors to begin rebuilding the planet's ecology and once powerful economy.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} Though the UEG and UNSC still had to deal with [[Covenant remnants]] that remained in the system following the war. Following the battle, prototypes of the [[Visor color|Rex VISR]] were tested by [[UNSC Marine Corps]] units to track down [[Jiralhanae]] holdouts on the planet. At some point between [[2555]] and [[2558]], UNSC [[Central Command]] Region One entered [[Operation: SENTRY|negotiations]] with [[Covenant fleet]] remnants, with [[Olympia Vale]] serving as an advisor.<ref name="H5GLtd">''[[Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition]]'', Spartan Locke's Classified Orders</ref> | ||
During the battle, the [[freighter]] ''[[Floral Express]]'' fled the planet while carrying colonial refugees. Presumably following a random [[slipspace]] trajectory per the [[Cole Protocol]], the ship arrived near [[Installation 03]] in the [[Khaphrae system]] on [[2552#October|October 8, 2552]].<ref name="11h">''[[Eleventh Hour reports]] - #5''</ref> This would lead the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] to uncover the [[Composer]] after the war, which would be secured on nearby [[Ivanoff Station]]. | During the battle, the [[freighter]] ''[[Floral Express]]'' fled the planet while carrying colonial refugees. Presumably following a random [[slipspace]] trajectory per the [[Cole Protocol]], the ship arrived near [[Installation 03]] in the [[Khaphrae system]] on [[2552#October|October 8, 2552]].<ref name="11h">''[[Eleventh Hour reports]] - #5''</ref> This would lead the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] to uncover the [[Composer]] after the war, which would be secured on nearby [[Ivanoff Station]]. | ||
Following the Covenant war, the [[MA5D assault rifle]] used by [[Vanus Hamaad]] at Jaeraub was displayed at [[Outpost Discovery]]. | Following the Covenant war, the [[MA5D assault rifle]] used by [[Vanus Hamaad]] at Jaeraub was displayed at [[Outpost Discovery]].{{Ref/Reuse|HOD}} The wreckage of the ''Supplication of Purity'' would also be recovered from Tribute and later used as part of an exhibit at Outpost Discovery.{{Ref/Reuse|CovEscape}} | ||
In 2558, {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}'s [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]] complement used a simulation of the Casbah theater for their War Games training to honor the sacrifice of the SPARTAN-IIIs who died there. | In 2558, {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}'s [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]] complement used a simulation of the Casbah theater for their War Games training to honor the sacrifice of the SPARTAN-IIIs who died there.{{Ref/Reuse|landf}} | ||
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The Battle for Tribute was an engagement of the Human-Covenant War that took place on and around the planet Tribute in the Epsilon Eridani system in August 2552, between the Covenant and the United Nations Space Command.[Note 1][8] The battle proved to be long-lasting, and only ended with the beginning of the Great Schism in November of 2552, when the Sangheili and Jiralhanae forces around Tribute turned on each other.[1]
Battle[edit]
After the Covenant began their invasion of Reach on July 24, 2552, they also attacked the other colonies in the Epsilon Eridani system, including Tribute. Despite the brave efforts of the United Nations Space Command forces protecting the planet, the Covenant soon gained the upper hand in the battle. Eventually, the Covenant began to target population and industrial centers for orbital plasma bombardment.[1] Orbital Drop Shock Trooper Corporal Taylor Miles was present during the evacuation of the colony, and witnessed the near total destruction of the UNSC Navy escort fleet in orbit as they protected civilian refugees where the fleet suffered ninety percent losses.[9] Army forces also participated in the battle.[10][11]
The battle apparently lasted for some time, as the Covenant continued to blockade the planet. SPARTAN-II Team Black was sent to Verge to destroy a beacon supplying the Covenant ships with helium used as fuel in their reactors. Team Black succeeded in their mission, presumably hindering the Covenant assault.[12] As the battle continued, Jiralhanae forces began to land in force. Although, much to their surprise, stiff UNSC and civilian resistance left the packs bloodier than their chieftains had anticipated. However, with the Covenant having uncontested control of most of the skies and space at Tribute, the UNSC could do little to save the colony.[1]
The battle at Jaeraub[edit]
The city of Jaeraub came under attack during the battle. The western front would take the brunt of the Covenant assault. A platoon of the 105th Shock Troops Division were deployed to counter the force. In the end, they delayed the Covenant long enough to evacuate the city's civilians.[8]
Battle of Casbah[edit]
The Battle of Casbah saw numerous conflicts between Covenant and UNSC forces in Casbah City, the capital of Tribute. During one of the final engagements in the city,[1] a Spartan III fireteam engaged the massive Covenant assault force in the capital, as did a team of Spartan IIs.[Note 2] One of these Spartan teams stayed behind, holding off a large Covenant force so a small number of remaining civilians could escape the colony; they were ultimately killed, though their mission was successful.[3][13]
Final days of battle[edit]
Ironically, Tribute's survival is credited to the interference from the Covenant's High Prophets of Truth and Regret, who both began to consolidate their loyal forces once Installation 04 was discovered on September 19, 2552. The remaining Covenant ships in Tribute's orbit targeted human forces when they could, but they did so with little interest. Otherwise, most Covenant forces on the planet simply waited for new orders and began moving orbital ship wreckage in preparation for a renewed campaign of glassing the defenseless Tribute.[1]
While the Covenant fleet in orbit managed to somewhat glass the planet, the battle became interrupted when the Great Schism began on November 3, 2552. The Sangheili and Jiralhanae forces on the planet turned on each other and ignored Tribute's humans. As the Covenant civil war resulted in the destruction of most Covenant ships over the planet, human survivors could only look on in confusion.[1] At some point during the battle, the Ceudar-pattern heavy corvette Supplication of Purity would be destroyed, crash-landing on Tribute mostly intact.[7]
Aftermath[edit]
Tribute's fall was considered one of the defining tragedies of the Human-Covenant War, as it had huge economic ramifications on Earth and the surviving colonies in the post-war period.[1] Tribute was partially glassed in the conclusion of the battle,[2] although it would be restored to a habitable state in the postwar years as the survivors rallied to the planet's eventual reclamation and rebuilding.[14] Many of Tribute's major cities were heavily damaged and few industrial sites were left unscathed. Over half of Tribute's population was killed during the battle, but Earth was unable to provide any immediate assistance with the colonies of the Sol system in ruins after the Covenant's invasion. However, enough infrastructure remained intact on the planet to allow Tribute's survivors to begin rebuilding the planet's ecology and once powerful economy.[1] Though the UEG and UNSC still had to deal with Covenant remnants that remained in the system following the war. Following the battle, prototypes of the Rex VISR were tested by UNSC Marine Corps units to track down Jiralhanae holdouts on the planet. At some point between 2555 and 2558, UNSC Central Command Region One entered negotiations with Covenant fleet remnants, with Olympia Vale serving as an advisor.[15]
During the battle, the freighter Floral Express fled the planet while carrying colonial refugees. Presumably following a random slipspace trajectory per the Cole Protocol, the ship arrived near Installation 03 in the Khaphrae system on October 8, 2552.[16] This would lead the Office of Naval Intelligence to uncover the Composer after the war, which would be secured on nearby Ivanoff Station.
Following the Covenant war, the MA5D assault rifle used by Vanus Hamaad at Jaeraub was displayed at Outpost Discovery.[8] The wreckage of the Supplication of Purity would also be recovered from Tribute and later used as part of an exhibit at Outpost Discovery.[7]
In 2558, UNSC Infinity's Spartan-IV complement used a simulation of the Casbah theater for their War Games training to honor the sacrifice of the SPARTAN-IIIs who died there.[4]
Gallery[edit]
Covenant forces lay siege on Casbah City.
A Covenant light cruiser and corvette over Casbah.
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo 3: ODST Pre-mission Evaluation (First mentioned)
- Halo 3: ODST (Mentioned only)
- Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe
- Blunt Instruments (Mentioned only)
- Halo: Reach (Mentioned only)
- Halo 4 (First appearance)
- Halo: Outpost Discovery
- Covenant Escape (Mentioned only)
- Hall of History (Mentioned only)
Notes[edit]
- ^ a b The Covenant's first covert deployments on Reach occurred on the night of July 23, while their overt actions began around a week later. Thus, their invasion of Tribute must have occurred no earlier than late July. Since Spartan Team Black was deployed on two missions outside the Epsilon Eridani system between the invasion of Tribute and the Fall of Reach on August 30, it can be assumed that Tribute was invaded fairly early in the Epsilon Eridani campaign.
- ^ a b Of the 28 active SPARTAN-IIs assigned to NAVSPECWAR, 25 were present on Reach between July 18 and August 30, 2552, in preparation for Operation: RED FLAG. They, like most of the planet's military garrison and civilian population, were kept unaware of the ongoing invasion of the Epsilon Eridani system. As related here, the only teams that would have been available at the time were Gray (who had officially been out of contact for about a year) and Black (who were concurrently deployed to Verge). In light of this account, it is likely that the SPARTAN-IIs who fought in Casbah were from Team Black, as their deployment to Verge was a direct response to the Covenant's blockade of Tribute.
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Halo Waypoint: Tribute
- ^ a b Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, p. 177
- ^ a b c Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, p. 222
- ^ a b c d Halo 4, multiplayer map, Landfall
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Digsite Dissection (Retrieved on Jul 28, 2023) [archive]
- ^ Halo 4, multiplayer map, Landfall - evacuation alert messages
- ^ a b c d Halo: Outpost Discovery - Covenant Escape
- ^ a b c Halo: Outpost Discovery - Hall of History - MA5D assault rifle exhibit
- ^ Halo 3: ODST, Dutch's biography
- ^ Halo Waypoint: DMR
- ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, p. 20
- ^ Halo: Evolutions, Blunt Instruments
- ^ Halo Waypoint: The Halo Bulletin 2.20.13
- ^ Halo: First Strike, Tug o' War (2010)
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition, Spartan Locke's Classified Orders
- ^ Eleventh Hour reports - #5
