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[[File:Reach Hologram.png|thumb|300px|A [[holotank]] hologram of Covenant forces deployed around Reach.]]
{{Series/Battle/Fall of Reach}}
The '''participants in the [[Fall of Reach]]''' were numerous. Both the [[Covenant]] and the [[UNSC]] deployed large numbers of naval and groundside forces, as well as dozens of different types of vehicles and equipment.
The '''participants in the [[Fall of Reach]]''' were numerous. Both the [[Covenant]] and the [[UNSC]] deployed large numbers of naval and groundside forces, as well as dozens of different types of vehicles and equipment.


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====Starships====
====Starships====
{{Main|UNSC starship}}
{{Main|UNSC starship}}
The UNSC's naval assets were quite extensive during the battle. The {{Class|Paris|heavy frigate}},<ref name="tipofthespear"/><ref name="lnos"/> the {{Class|Charon|light frigate}},<ref>''Halo: Reach'', [[Halo: Reach radio conversations#Courtyard|Courtyard radio conversation]]</ref> the {{Class|Stalwart|light frigate}},<ref name="hforcovenant">''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Covenant]]''</ref> the {{Class|Punic|supercarrier}},<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-bulkhead-banter ''Halo Waypoint:'' Canon Fodder - Bulkhead Banter]</ref> the {{Class|Marathon|heavy cruiser}},<ref>''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'', p. 251 (2010 edition); p. 261 (2011 edition)</ref><ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/michael-stanforth ''Halo Waypoint'': Michael Stanforth]</ref> and the {{Class|Halberd|destroyer}}<ref name="hforcovenant"/> were used during the battle. An [[Unidentified UNSC ship|unidentified UNSC ship class]] was also somehow used, but destroyed over Reach.<ref>''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]'', p. 92-93 (Escape from Reach)</ref>
The UNSC's naval assets were quite extensive during the battle. The {{Class|Paris|heavy frigate}},{{Ref/Reuse|tipofthespear}}{{Ref/Reuse|lnos}} the {{Class|Charon|light frigate}},<ref>''Halo: Reach'', [[Halo: Reach radio conversations#Courtyard|Courtyard radio conversation]]</ref> the {{Class|Stalwart|light frigate}},<ref name="hforcovenant">''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Covenant]]''</ref> the {{Class|Punic|supercarrier}},<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-bulkhead-banter ''Halo Waypoint:'' Canon Fodder - Bulkhead Banter]</ref> the {{Class|Marathon|heavy cruiser}},<ref>''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]'', p. 251 (2010 edition); p. 261 (2011 edition)</ref><ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/michael-stanforth ''Halo Waypoint'': Michael Stanforth]</ref> and the {{Class|Halberd|light destroyer}}{{Ref/Reuse|hforcovenant}} were used during the battle. An [[Unidentified UNSC ship|unidentified UNSC ship class]] was also somehow used, but destroyed over Reach.<ref>''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]'', p. 92-93 (Escape from Reach)</ref>
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|Destroyed
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| rowspan="2" |{{Class|Halberd|destroyer}}
| rowspan="2" |{{Class|Halberd|light destroyer}}
|{{UNSCShip|Iroquois}}
|{{UNSCShip|Iroquois}}
|Unknown
|Unknown
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| rowspan="2" |{{Class|Paris|heavy frigate}}
| rowspan="2" |{{Class|Paris|heavy frigate}}
|{{UNSCShip|Gettysburg}}
|{{UNSCShip|Gettysburg}}
|Salvaged<ref group="note">Following the [[Raid on Reach]], the survivors of [[Battle of Installation 04]] and [[Fall of Reach]] found ''Gettysburg'' to mostly be intact, minus its crew. It was soon recovered and merged with the captured ''[[Ascendant Justice]]''.</ref>
|Salvaged{{Ref/Note|Following the [[Raid on Reach]], the survivors of [[Battle of Installation 04]] and [[Fall of Reach]] found ''Gettysburg'' to mostly be intact, minus its crew. It was soon recovered and merged with the captured ''[[Ascendant Justice]]''.}}
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|{{UNSCShip|Promise of Dawn}}
|{{UNSCShip|Promise of Dawn}}
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====Space stations====
====Space stations====
Reach was protected by 20 [[Orbital defense platform]]s.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=intel&cid=27032 ''Bungie.net'' - CAA Factbook 1]</ref> The {{Class|Moncton|orbital weapon platform}} were among them<ref name="hforcovenant"/> as well as one [[Unidentified human orbital weapon platform|unidentified class of ODP]].<ref name="CF70">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-looking-glassed ''Halo Waypoint'': Canon Fodder 4/8/2016: Issue 70 Looking Glassed]</ref>  
Reach was protected by 20 [[Orbital defense platform]]s.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=intel&cid=27032 ''Bungie.net'' - CAA Factbook 1]</ref> The {{Class|Moncton|orbital weapon platform}} were among them{{Ref/Reuse|hforcovenant}} as well as one [[Erőd-class orbital weapon platform|unidentified class of ODP]].<ref name="CF70">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-looking-glassed ''Halo Waypoint'': Canon Fodder 4/8/2016: Issue 70 Looking Glassed]</ref>  
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|[[Chief Petty Officer]]  
|[[Chief Petty Officer]]  
|[[McRobb]]
|[[McRobb]]
|Survived
|KIA
|-
|-
| rowspan="11" |[[Petty Officer Second Class]]  
| rowspan="11" |[[Petty Officer Second Class]]  
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| rowspan="2" |[[First Lieutenant]]  
| rowspan="2" |[[First Lieutenant]]  
|[[Buckman]]
|[[Buckman]]
|KIA
|Survived
|-
|-
|[[Jake Chapman]]
|[[Jake Chapman]]
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===Vehicles===
===Vehicles===
Over the course of the battle, the UNSC utilized a variety of its vehicle arsenal. Numerous [[M12 Warthog]] variants were deployed to engage the Covenant. These include the [[M12 Chaingun Warthog]],<ref name="tipofthespear">''[[Halo: Reach]]'', campaign level, [[Tip of the Spear]]</ref> [[M12G1 Gauss Warthog]],<ref name="swordbase">''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[ONI: Sword Base]]</ref> the [[M12R Rocket Warthog]],<ref name="tipofthespear"/> and the [[M831 Troop Transport Warthog|M831 Troop Warthog]].<ref name="swordbase"/> The [[M808C Scorpion]] and the [[M274R Mongoose]] were also deployed.<ref name="tipofthespear"/>
Over the course of the battle, the UNSC utilized a variety of its vehicle arsenal. Numerous [[M12 Warthog]] variants were deployed to engage the Covenant. These include the [[M12 Chaingun Warthog]],<ref name="tipofthespear">''[[Halo: Reach]]'', campaign level, [[Tip of the Spear]]</ref> [[M12G1 Gauss Warthog]],<ref name="swordbase">''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[ONI: Sword Base]]</ref> the [[M12R Rocket Warthog]],{{Ref/Reuse|tipofthespear}} and the [[M831 Troop Transport Warthog|M831 Troop Warthog]].{{Ref/Reuse|swordbase}} The [[M808C Scorpion]] and the [[M274R Mongoose]] were also deployed.{{Ref/Reuse|tipofthespear}}


The UNSC also deployed a number of aircraft including the [[UH-144 Falcon#Variants|UH-144A Falcon]]<ref name="tipofthespear"/> and [[UH-144 Falcon#Variants|UH-144B Falcon]],<ref>''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[New Alexandria]]</ref> and the [[D77-TC Pelican]].<ref name="swordbase"/> The [[YSS-1000 Sabre]]<ref name="lnos"/> and the [[GA-TL1 Longsword#Variants|SS-110 Longsword]] were also deployed by the UNSC.<ref name="tipofthespear"/>
The UNSC also deployed a number of aircraft including the [[UH-144 Falcon#Variants|UH-144A Falcon]]{{Ref/Reuse|tipofthespear}} and [[UH-144 Falcon#Variants|UH-144B Falcon]],<ref>''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[New Alexandria]]</ref> and the [[D77-TC Pelican]].{{Ref/Reuse|swordbase}} The [[FSS-1000 Sabre]]{{Ref/Reuse|lnos}} and the [[GA-TL1 Longsword#Variants|SS-110 Longsword]] were also deployed by the UNSC.{{Ref/Reuse|tipofthespear}}


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|Unknown
|Unknown
|-
|-
| rowspan="5" |[[YSS-1000 Sabre]]
| rowspan="5" |[[FSS-1000 Sabre]]
|[[Bravo 029]]
|[[Bravo 029]]
|Destroyed
|Destroyed
|-
|-
|[[Echo One]]
|[[Echo 001]]
|Unknown
|Unknown
|-
|-
|[[Echo Two]]
|[[Echo 002]]
|Unknown
|Unknown
|-
|-
|[[Echo Three]]
|[[Echo 003]]
|Unknown
|Unknown
|-
|-
|[[Echo Four]]
|[[Echo 004]]
|Unknown
|Unknown
|}
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===Equipment===
===Equipment===
====Stationary weapons====
====Stationary weapons====
The UNSC made use of the [[M71 Scythe]]<ref name="swordbase"/> and the [[M95 Lance]].<ref>''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[Exodus]]</ref>
The UNSC made use of the [[M71 Scythe]]{{Ref/Reuse|swordbase}} and the [[M95 Lance]].<ref>''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[Exodus]]</ref>


====Other====
====Other====
The UNSC made use of both the small and large variants of [[M72 Mobile Barrier]]s.<ref name="lnos"/>
The UNSC made use of both the small and large variants of [[M72 Mobile Barrier]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|lnos}}


{{Col-2}}
{{Col-2}}
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==Covenant==
==Covenant==
[[File:Invasion - Covenant sniper warship.png|thumb|250px|Various Covenant fleet elements at the Fall of Reach.]]
===Naval assets===
===Naval assets===
{{Main|Covenant starship}}
{{Main|Covenant starship}}
The Covenant deployed numerous naval forces. Two fleets were sent to the planet, pre-August 30 with numerous ships.<ref name="lnos">''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]</ref> By [[2552|August 30th, 2552]], the Covenant sent 315 ships to attack Reach.<ref>''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', p. 343 (Definitive Edition): "I am presently tracking three hundred fourteen Covenant ships." Taking into account the carrier that the Pillar of Autumn had destroyed only moments before results in a count of 315 ships.</ref>  
The Covenant deployed numerous naval forces. Two fleets were sent to the planet, pre-August 30 with numerous ships.<ref name="lnos">''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]</ref> By [[2552|August 30th, 2552]], the Covenant sent 315 ships to attack Reach.<ref>''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', p. 343 (Definitive Edition): "I am presently tracking three hundred fourteen Covenant ships." Taking into account the carrier that the Pillar of Autumn had destroyed only moments before results in a count of 315 ships.</ref>  


Specific type of ships present were {{Class|CPV|heavy destroyer}}s and {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}}s with support from a [[Unidentified Covenant warship|"sniper" ship]].<ref name="hforcovenant"/>  
Specific type of ships present were {{Pattern|Sinaris|heavy destroyer}}s and {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}}s with support from a [[Kewu-pattern battleship|"sniper" ship]].{{Ref/Reuse|hforcovenant}} There were also multiple [[Rasus-pattern interdictor|battleships]],<ref>''Halo: First Strike'', p. 32</ref> multiple [[Covenant cruiser|light cruisers]],<ref name="HFS18">''Halo: First Strike'', Chapter 18, p. 167 -- "Two exceptions to this patrol pattern were a pair of light cruisers hovering over Menachite Mountain"</ref> and multiple {{Pattern|Ester|armored frigate}}s.<ref>''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]'', p. 274</ref>
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| rowspan="2" |[[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]]
| rowspan="2" |[[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]]
|{{Class|CSO|supercarrier}}
|{{Pattern|Sh'wada|supercarrier}}
|''[[Long Night of Solace]]''
|''[[Long Night of Solace]]''
|Destroyed
|Destroyed
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|{{Class|SDV|heavy corvette}}
|{{Pattern|Ceudar|heavy corvette}}
|''[[Ardent Prayer]]''
|''[[Ardent Prayer]]''
|Destroyed
|Destroyed
|-
|-
| rowspan="6" |[[Fleet of Particular Justice]]
| rowspan="4" |[[Fleet of Particular Justice]]
|{{Class|CSO|supercarrier}}
|''[[Sublime Transcendence]]''
|Survived
|-
|{{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}
|{{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}
|''[[Seeker of Truth]]''
|''[[Seeker of Truth]]''
|Survived
|Survived
|-
|-
|{{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}}
|{{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}}
|''[[Truth & Reconciliation]]''
|''[[Truth & Reconciliation]]''
|Survived
|Survived
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|Unknown
|Unknown
|-
|-
|{{Class|CAR|frigate}}
|{{Pattern|Ester|armored frigate}}
|''[[Penance]]''
|''[[Penance]]''
|Unknown
|Unknown
|-
|-
| rowspan=2"" |Unknown
|Unknown
|Unknown
|[[Unnamed Covenant Cruiser]]
|[[Unnamed Covenant Cruiser]]
|Destroyed
|Destroyed
|-
|-
|Unknown
|Unknown
|Unknown
|''[[Valorous Salvation]]''
|''[[Valorous Salvation]]''
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|Survived
|Survived
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |"[[Covenant Navy]]"
| rowspan="2" |"[[Covenant fleet]]"
|[[Supreme Commander]]
|[[Supreme Commander]]
|[[Thel 'Vadam]]ee
|[[Thel 'Vadam]]ee
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|Survived
|Survived
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |Unknown
| rowspan="3" |Unknown
|[[Jiralhanae Chieftain]]
|[[Jiralhanae Chieftain]]
|[[Parabum]]
|[[Parabum]]
|Fled to [[Beta Gabriel]] mid-battle
|Fled to [[Beta Gabriel]] mid-battle
|-
|-
|Unknown
| rowspan="2" |Unknown
|[[Daga 'Rathum]]
|[[Daga 'Rathum]]
|Unknown
|Survived
|-
|[[Thav 'Sebarim]]
|Survived
|}
|}


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===Vehicles===
===Vehicles===
The Covenant deployed a number vehicles in their campaign against Reach. They deployed the [[Type-26 Banshee#Variants|Type-26B Banshee]], the [[Type-25 Spirit]],<ref>''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[Winter Contingency (level)|Winter Contingency]]</ref> the [[Type-52 Phantom]],<ref name="swordbase"/> [[Phantom gunboat]], the [[Type-27 Banshee]], and the [[Morsam-pattern Seraph|''Morsam''-pattern Seraph]].<ref name="lnos"/>
The Covenant deployed a number vehicles in their campaign against Reach. They deployed the [[Type-26 Banshee#Variants|Is'belox-pattern Banshee]], the {{Pattern|Dextro Xur|Spirit}},<ref>''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[Winter Contingency]]</ref> the {{Pattern|Ru'swum|Phantom}},{{Ref/Reuse|swordbase}} {{Pattern|R'shwupa|Phantom}}, the {{Pattern|Elsedda|Banshee}}, and the [[Morsam-pattern Seraph|''Morsam''-pattern Seraph]].{{Ref/Reuse|lnos}}


Ground side, the Covenant deployed a number of vehicles including the [[Type-32 Ghost]], the [[Type-26 Wraith]], the [[Type-48 Revenant]],<ref name="swordbase"/> and the [[Type-47B Scarab]].<ref>''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Reach level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]</ref>
Ground side, the Covenant deployed a number of vehicles including the {{Pattern|Karo'etba|Ghost}}, the {{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}}, the {{Pattern|Rizvum|Revenant}},{{Ref/Reuse|swordbase}} and the {{Pattern|Deutoros|Scarab}}.<ref>''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Reach level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]</ref>


===Equipment===
===Equipment===
====Stationary weapons====
====Stationary weapons====
The Covenant made use of large [[Type-38 Tyrant]] AA guns during the battle.<ref name="tipofthespear"/>
The Covenant made use of large {{Pattern|Cheru|Tyrant}} AA guns during the battle.{{Ref/Reuse|tipofthespear}}


====Other====
====Other====
The Covenant made use of the [[Covenant supply case|''Almar''-pattern repository]].<ref name="tipofthespear"/> As part of their cover system, they also used the [[Pavise of the Worthy]]<ref name="swordbase"/> and [[Guardian Triptych]]s.<ref>''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[Nightfall]]</ref> For communications, [[Covenant comm node|Spike of Obeisance]]s were placed down.<ref name="tipofthespear"/>
The Covenant made use of the [[Covenant supply case|''Almar''-pattern repository]].{{Ref/Reuse|tipofthespear}} As part of their cover system, they also used the [[Pavise of the Worthy]]{{Ref/Reuse|swordbase}} and [[Guardian Triptych]]s.<ref>''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[Nightfall]]</ref> For communications, [[Covenant comm node|Spike of Obeisance]]s were placed down.{{Ref/Reuse|tipofthespear}}


==Production notes==
==Production notes==
In early renders and footage for ''Halo: Reach'', the Falcon was noted as being part of [[VMX-22]].<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/images/Games/Reach/images/cutouts/Falcon_02.jpg ''Bungie.net'' - Halo: Reach Concept Art "Falcon 02"]</ref><ref>''[[Halo: Reach]]'', [[Halo: Reach Video Games Awards Trailer|VGA Awards Trailer]]</ref>
In early renders and footage for ''Halo: Reach'', the Falcon was noted as being part of VMX-22.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/images/Games/Reach/images/cutouts/Falcon_02.jpg ''Bungie.net'' - Halo: Reach Concept Art "Falcon 02"]</ref><ref>''[[Halo: Reach]]'', [[Halo: Reach Video Games Awards Trailer|VGA Awards Trailer]]</ref>


A number of named soldiers are also seen as having participated in the battle through the randomizing [[Fireteam (gameplay mechanic)|Fireteam mechanic]] in ''Halo: Reach''.
A number of named soldiers are also seen as having participated in the battle through the randomed [[Fireteam (gameplay mechanic)|Fireteam mechanic]] in ''Halo: Reach''.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:ONI Plaque Right.jpg|An [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] [[ONI memorial|plaque]] at [[ONI Alpha Site (location)|ONI Alpha Site]], highlight a number of ONI agents that died during the Fall of Reach.
File:ONI Plaque Right.jpg|An [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] [[ONI memorial|plaque]] at [[ONI Alpha Site (location)|ONI Alpha Site]], highlighting a number of ONI agents that died during the Fall of Reach.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Notes==
==Notes==
<references group="note" />
{{Ref/Notes}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}
 
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[[Category:Fall of Reach]]

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A holotank hologram of Covenant forces deployed around Reach.
Fall of Reach

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Fall of Reach

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The participants in the Fall of Reach were numerous. Both the Covenant and the UNSC deployed large numbers of naval and groundside forces, as well as dozens of different types of vehicles and equipment.

UNSC[edit]

Naval assets[edit]

Starships[edit]

Main article: UNSC starship

The UNSC's naval assets were quite extensive during the battle. The Paris-class heavy frigate,[1][2] the Charon-class light frigate,[3] the Stalwart-class light frigate,[4] the Punic-class supercarrier,[5] the Marathon-class heavy cruiser,[6][7] and the Halberd-class light destroyer[4] were used during the battle. An unidentified UNSC ship class was also somehow used, but destroyed over Reach.[8]

Fleet Class Name Status
Epsilon Eridani Fleet Punic-class supercarrier UNSC Trafalgar Destroyed
Paris-class heavy frigate UNSC Grafton Destroyed
UNSC Savannah Destroyed
UNSC Saratoga Destroyed
Unknown UNSC carrier UNSC Musashi Destroyed
Halcyon-class light cruiser UNSC Pillar of Autumn Survived
Marathon-class heavy cruiser UNSC Hannibal Destroyed
UNSC Leviathan Destroyed
Halberd-class light destroyer UNSC Iroquois Unknown
UNSC Herodotus Destroyed
UNSC destroyer UNSC Majestic Unknown
UNSC Minotaur Destroyed
UNSC Tharsis Destroyed
Charon-class light frigate UNSC Aegis Fate Survived
Paris-class heavy frigate UNSC Gettysburg Salvaged[Note 1]
UNSC Promise of Dawn Survived
Stalwart-class light frigate UNSC Stalwart Dawn Unknown
UNSC frigate UNSC Euphrates Unknown
Unidentified prowler class UNSC Circumference Destroyed
UNSC prowler UNSC Applebee Unknown
UNSC Lark Unknown
Unknown UNSC Basra Destroyed

Space stations[edit]

Reach was protected by 20 Orbital defense platforms.[9] The Moncton-class orbital weapon platform were among them[4] as well as one unidentified class of ODP.[10]

Class Name Status
Remote Scanning Outpost Fermion Destroyed
Repair and Refit Anchor 9 Unknown
Other Reach Station Gamma Destroyed

Military personnel[edit]

Branch Rank Name Status
UNSC Navy Admiral Roland Freemont KIA
Vice Admiral Michael Stanforth KIA
Danforth Whitcomb Survived
Captain Jacob Keyes Survived
Kristòf Jen KIA
Unnamed Captain Unknown
Commander Ádám Virág KIA
Lieutenant Aki Hikowa Survived
Dominique Survived
Lieutenant, Junior Grade Bill Streeter KIA
David Brightling KIA
Ensign William Lovell Survived
Master Chief Petty Officer John-117 Survived
Senior Chief Petty Officer Frederic-104 Survived
Chief Petty Officer McRobb KIA
Petty Officer Second Class James-005 MIA
Li-008 Survived
Joshua-029 KIA
Vinh-030 KIA
Isaac-039 KIA
William-043 Survived
Anton-044 Survived
Linda-058 Survived
Malcolm-059 KIA
Kelly-087 Survived
Grace-093 Survived
Unknown SPARTAN NV66 MIA
SPARTAN NOLA MIA
Francis Mallarde KIA
UNSC Army Colonel Urban Holland Unknown
Captain Santos Unknown
Commander Carter-A259 KIA
Lieutenant Commander Catherine-B320 KIA
Chief Warrant Officer Jorge-052 KIA
Lieutenant SPARTAN-B312 KIA
Warrant Officer Emile-A239 KIA
Jun-A266 Survived
Sergeant Major Duvall Unknown
Corporal Travis Unknown
Unknown Gabriel Thorne Survived
Beta Romeo Actual Unknown
UNSC Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Edward Buck Survived
Marcus Stacker Survived
Staff Sergeant Avery Johnson Survived
Major Antonio Silva Survived
First Lieutenant Buckman Survived
Jake Chapman Survived
Corporal Errera KIA
Taylor Miles Survived
Wilkins Survived
Private First Class Wallace Jenkins Survived
Private Bisenti Survived
O'Brien Survived
Unknown Baruti Komen KIA
Unified Ground Command Unknown Blue-Delta Unknown
Unknown Unknown Echo Dispatch Unknown
Evacuation Dispatch Unknown
Kilo Dispatch Unknown
Dragon X-ray Unknown

Units[edit]

Ground forces[edit]

Fleets[edit]

Vehicles[edit]

Over the course of the battle, the UNSC utilized a variety of its vehicle arsenal. Numerous M12 Warthog variants were deployed to engage the Covenant. These include the M12 Chaingun Warthog,[1] M12G1 Gauss Warthog,[11] the M12R Rocket Warthog,[1] and the M831 Troop Warthog.[11] The M808C Scorpion and the M274R Mongoose were also deployed.[1]

The UNSC also deployed a number of aircraft including the UH-144A Falcon[1] and UH-144B Falcon,[12] and the D77-TC Pelican.[11] The FSS-1000 Sabre[2] and the SS-110 Longsword were also deployed by the UNSC.[1]

Type Name Status
D77-TC Pelican Bravo 001 Destroyed
Whiskey 039 Unknown
Whiskey 035 Unknown
Whiskey 037 Unknown
Whiskey 036 Unknown
GA-TL1 Longsword-class Interceptor Knife 26 Destroyed
UH-144 Falcon Charlie 1 Unknown
Charlie 2 Unknown
Kilo 33 Unknown
Kilo 34 Unknown
FSS-1000 Sabre Bravo 029 Destroyed
Echo 001 Unknown
Echo 002 Unknown
Echo 003 Unknown
Echo 004 Unknown

Artificial intelligence[edit]

Main article: Artificial intelligence
Name Status
Araquiel KIA
Auntie Dot Unknown
Cortana Survived
Déjà Unknown
Doppler KIA
Gabriela Survived
Kalmiya KIA
Wellsley Survived

Equipment[edit]

Stationary weapons[edit]

The UNSC made use of the M71 Scythe[11] and the M95 Lance.[13]

Other[edit]

The UNSC made use of both the small and large variants of M72 Mobile Barriers.[2]

Civilians[edit]

Vehicles[edit]

Class Name Status
Passenger Ship 6 Echo 2 Destroyed
7 Echo 3 Unknown

People[edit]

Name Status
Sára Sorvad Unknown
Laszlo Sorvad KIA
Catherine Halsey Survived, but declared KIA by ONI.
Chen Bax Survived

Covenant[edit]

A Kewu-pattern battleship along with 3 CAS-class assault carriers during the Fall of Reach on morning of August 30, 2552.
Various Covenant fleet elements at the Fall of Reach.

Naval assets[edit]

Main article: Covenant starship

The Covenant deployed numerous naval forces. Two fleets were sent to the planet, pre-August 30 with numerous ships.[2] By August 30th, 2552, the Covenant sent 315 ships to attack Reach.[14]

Specific type of ships present were Sinaris-pattern heavy destroyers and Ket-pattern battlecruisers with support from a "sniper" ship.[4] There were also multiple battleships,[15] multiple light cruisers,[16] and multiple Ester-pattern armored frigates.[17]

Fleet Class Name Status
Fleet of Valiant Prudence Sh'wada-pattern supercarrier Long Night of Solace Destroyed
Ceudar-pattern heavy corvette Ardent Prayer Destroyed
Fleet of Particular Justice CAS-class assault carrier Seeker of Truth Survived
Ket-pattern battlecruiser Truth & Reconciliation Survived
CPV-class destroyer Esteem Unknown
Ester-pattern armored frigate Penance Unknown
Unknown Unknown Unnamed Covenant Cruiser Destroyed
Unknown Valorous Salvation Fled to Beta Gabriel mid-battle

Military personnel[edit]

Branch Rank Name Status
Ministry of Fervent Intercession Supreme Commander Rho 'Barutamee KIA
Fleetmaster Kantar 'Utaralee Unknown
Shipmaster Ardo 'Moretumee KIA
Ministry of Resolution Shipmaster Lat 'Ravamee Survived
"Covenant fleet" Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee Survived
Shipmaster Unnamed Shipmaster Survived
Unknown Jiralhanae Chieftain Parabum Fled to Beta Gabriel mid-battle
Unknown Daga 'Rathum Survived
Thav 'Sebarim Survived

Units[edit]

Ground forces[edit]

Fleets[edit]

Vehicles[edit]

The Covenant deployed a number vehicles in their campaign against Reach. They deployed the Is'belox-pattern Banshee, the Dextro Xur-pattern Spirit,[18] the Ru'swum-pattern Phantom,[11] R'shwupa-pattern Phantom, the Elsedda-pattern Banshee, and the Morsam-pattern Seraph.[2]

Ground side, the Covenant deployed a number of vehicles including the Karo'etba-pattern Ghost, the Zurdo-pattern Wraith, the Rizvum-pattern Revenant,[11] and the Deutoros-pattern Scarab.[19]

Equipment[edit]

Stationary weapons[edit]

The Covenant made use of large Cheru-pattern Tyrant AA guns during the battle.[1]

Other[edit]

The Covenant made use of the Almar-pattern repository.[1] As part of their cover system, they also used the Pavise of the Worthy[11] and Guardian Triptychs.[20] For communications, Spike of Obeisances were placed down.[1]

Production notes[edit]

In early renders and footage for Halo: Reach, the Falcon was noted as being part of VMX-22.[21][22]

A number of named soldiers are also seen as having participated in the battle through the randomed Fireteam mechanic in Halo: Reach.

Gallery[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Following the Raid on Reach, the survivors of Battle of Installation 04 and Fall of Reach found Gettysburg to mostly be intact, minus its crew. It was soon recovered and merged with the captured Ascendant Justice.

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Halo: Reach, campaign level, Tip of the Spear
  2. ^ a b c d e Halo: Reach, campaign level, Long Night of Solace
  3. ^ Halo: Reach, Courtyard radio conversation
  4. ^ a b c d Halo: Fall of Reach - Covenant
  5. ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Bulkhead Banter
  6. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), p. 251 (2010 edition); p. 261 (2011 edition)
  7. ^ Halo Waypoint: Michael Stanforth
  8. ^ Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo, p. 92-93 (Escape from Reach)
  9. ^ Bungie.net - CAA Factbook 1
  10. ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder 4/8/2016: Issue 70 Looking Glassed
  11. ^ a b c d e f g Halo: Reach, campaign level, ONI: Sword Base
  12. ^ Halo: Reach, campaign level, New Alexandria
  13. ^ Halo: Reach, campaign level, Exodus
  14. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, p. 343 (Definitive Edition): "I am presently tracking three hundred fourteen Covenant ships." Taking into account the carrier that the Pillar of Autumn had destroyed only moments before results in a count of 315 ships.
  15. ^ Halo: First Strike, p. 32
  16. ^ Halo: First Strike, Chapter 18, p. 167 -- "Two exceptions to this patrol pattern were a pair of light cruisers hovering over Menachite Mountain"
  17. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), p. 274
  18. ^ Halo: Reach, campaign level, Winter Contingency
  19. ^ Halo: Reach, campaign level, The Pillar of Autumn
  20. ^ Halo: Reach, campaign level, Nightfall
  21. ^ Bungie.net - Halo: Reach Concept Art "Falcon 02"
  22. ^ Halo: Reach, VGA Awards Trailer
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