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'''Ephsu''' is a star system in the [[Sagittarius Arm]] of the [[Milky Way]],{{Ref/Book|Id=HWF12|HWF|Section=The Galaxy|Page=12}} notable as the location of [[Installation 07]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=HPoL8|HPoL|Chapter=8}}
'''Ephsu''' is a star system in the [[Sagittarius Arm]] of the [[Milky Way]].{{Ref/Book|Id=HWF12|HWF|Section=The Galaxy|Page=12}} It is notable as the former system of [[Installation 07]] before it moved to a unspecified region of space in late [[2559]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=HPoL8|HPoL|Chapter=8}}{{Ref/Reuse|Hi}}


==Overview==
==Overview==
===System summary===
===System summary===
The system is in the [[Sagittarius Arm]] of the [[Milky Way]]. It contains a M-dwarf star, with one [[Ephsu I|terrestrial planet]], which serves as the anchor for the Halo.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=HPoL8}}
The system is in the [[Sagittarius Arm]] of the [[Milky Way]]. It contains a M-dwarf star, with one [[Ephsu I|terrestrial planet]], which served as the anchor for [[Installation 07]].{{Ref/Reuse|HPoL8}}


===System locations===
===System locations===
*'''[[Ephsu I]]''': A terrestrial planet.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=HPoL8}}
*'''[[Ephsu I]]''': A terrestrial planet.{{Ref/Reuse|HPoL8}}
**'''[[Installation 07]]''': The seventh Halo ring, Zeta Halo.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=HPoL8}}
**'''[[Installation 07]]''' {{c|formerly}}: The seventh Halo ring, Zeta Halo.{{Ref/Reuse|HPoL8}} Currently moved to an unknown location in space.{{Ref/Reuse|Hi}}


==History==
==History==
===Placement and firing of the rings===
===Positioning of Installation 07===
Following orders by the [[IsoDidact]] Installation 07 was sent to the Ephsu system, where according to [[Chakas]] the ring "became a sacred tomb for millions, though some may still live".{{Ref/Novel|Id=HPC42|Pri|Chapter=42}}
Following orders by the [[IsoDidact]], Installation 07 was sent to an unknown system, where, according to [[Chakas]], the ring "became a sacred tomb for millions, though some may still live."{{Ref/Novel|Id=HPC42|Pri|Chapter=42}} Later on, Installation 07 received its final activation preparations,{{Ref/Novel|Id=HSS36|Sil|Chapter=String 36}} and finally fired after the other six Halo rings in [[97,445 BCE]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=HSS38|Sil|Chapter=String 38}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P350|Enc22|Page=350}} However, following the array's firing and the process of [[Reintroduction|reintroducing]] life to the galaxy had begun, an uncatalogued species known as the [[Xalanyn]] were discovered to have survived the pulse.{{Ref/Game|Id=af3|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Archaeological Findings 2|Banished Audio log|Detail=Archaeological Findings #03 - Xalanyn}} At the behest of the remaining [[Forerunner]] council, the installation was moved to the Ephsu system so that it would be in close proximity to the Xalanyn's homeworld.{{Ref/Game|Id=af4|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Archaeological Findings 2|PartText=Banished Audio log|Detail=Archaeological Findings #04 - A Curious Directive}}{{Ref/Site|Id=CFStrike|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-ship-strike|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Ship Strike|D=22|M=04|Y=2023}} After a parley between the two species, the Xalanyn were imprisoned on Installation 07,{{Ref/Quest|Hi|Endless (chapter)|ChapterLinkText=Endless|Silent Auditorium}} which remained in orbit over [[Ephsu I]].{{Ref/Reuse|CFStrike}}{{Ref/Reuse|HPoL8}}
 
At some point, Installation 07 received its final preparations to be fired.{{Ref/Novel|Id=HSS36|Sil|Chapter=String 36}} Where it finally fired in the system after the other six Halo rings in [[97,445 BCE]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=HSS38|Sil|Chapter=String 38}}


===Discovery by humanity===
===Discovery by humanity===
The system was discovered as Installation 07's location by renowned [[human]] scientist and historian Doctor [[Luther Mann]] after a year of sifting through data he'd discovered during his stay at the [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]] [[Sarcophagus|Research Facility Trevelyan]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=HitD1|HITD|Chapter=1}}  
The system was discovered as Installation 07's location by renowned [[human]] scientist and historian Doctor [[Luther Mann]] after a year of sifting through data he'd discovered during his stay at the [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]] [[Sarcophagus|Research Facility Trevelyan]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=HitD1|HITD|Chapter=1}}  


There was a research outpost on the Halo established by [[2555#March|March 2555]],{{Ref/Reuse|Id=HitD1}} and by [[2558#August|August 2558]] was protected by at least two {{Class|Halberd|destroyer}}s.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=HPoL8}}
There was a research outpost on the Halo established by [[2555#March|March 2555]],{{Ref/Reuse|HitD1}} and by [[2558#August|August 2558]] was protected by at least two {{Class|Halberd|light destroyer}}s.{{Ref/Reuse|HPoL8}}


===Created conflict===
===Created conflict===
During the [[Created conflict]] in [[2559]], the system was likely the site of a major [[Battle for Installation 07|battle]]. The [[Banished]], led by [[War Chief]] [[Escharum]], invaded the Halo. A battle both in space and on the installation took place, with the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] suffering major losses, leaving the installation occupied by the Banished, and badly damaged.{{Ref/Game|HI|trailer|Detail=[[Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere|Campaign Gameplay Premiere]]|Id=Premiere}}
During the [[Created conflict]] in [[2559]], the system was the site of a major [[Battle for Zeta Halo|battle]]. The [[Banished]], led by [[War Chief]] [[Escharum]], invaded the Halo. A battle both in space and on the installation took place, with the [[United Nations Space Command]] suffering major losses, leaving the installation occupied by the Banished and badly damaged by a cataclysmic explosion, following which Zeta Halo was suddenly relocated from the Ephsu system to an unknown location{{Ref/Game|Id=Hi|Hi}} by Cortana.{{Ref/Novel|Id=RP268|RP|Page=268}}


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo: Point of Light]]'' {{C|First identified by name}}
*''[[Halo: Point of Light]]'' {{C|First identified by name}}
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''
*''[[Halo: Epitaph]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
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Ephsu is a star system in the Sagittarius Arm of the Milky Way.[1] It is notable as the former system of Installation 07 before it moved to a unspecified region of space in late 2559.[2][3]

Overview[edit]

System summary[edit]

The system is in the Sagittarius Arm of the Milky Way. It contains a M-dwarf star, with one terrestrial planet, which served as the anchor for Installation 07.[2]

System locations[edit]

History[edit]

Positioning of Installation 07[edit]

Following orders by the IsoDidact, Installation 07 was sent to an unknown system, where, according to Chakas, the ring "became a sacred tomb for millions, though some may still live."[4] Later on, Installation 07 received its final activation preparations,[5] and finally fired after the other six Halo rings in 97,445 BCE.[6][7] However, following the array's firing and the process of reintroducing life to the galaxy had begun, an uncatalogued species known as the Xalanyn were discovered to have survived the pulse.[8] At the behest of the remaining Forerunner council, the installation was moved to the Ephsu system so that it would be in close proximity to the Xalanyn's homeworld.[9][10] After a parley between the two species, the Xalanyn were imprisoned on Installation 07,[11] which remained in orbit over Ephsu I.[10][2]

Discovery by humanity[edit]

The system was discovered as Installation 07's location by renowned human scientist and historian Doctor Luther Mann after a year of sifting through data he'd discovered during his stay at the ONI Research Facility Trevelyan.[12]

There was a research outpost on the Halo established by March 2555,[12] and by August 2558 was protected by at least two Halberd-class light destroyers.[2]

Created conflict[edit]

During the Created conflict in 2559, the system was the site of a major battle. The Banished, led by War Chief Escharum, invaded the Halo. A battle both in space and on the installation took place, with the United Nations Space Command suffering major losses, leaving the installation occupied by the Banished and badly damaged by a cataclysmic explosion, following which Zeta Halo was suddenly relocated from the Ephsu system to an unknown location[3] by Cortana.[13]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo: Warfleet - The Galaxy, page 12
  2. ^ a b c d e f Halo: Point of Light, chapter 8
  3. ^ a b c Halo Infinite
  4. ^ Halo: Primordium, chapter 42
  5. ^ Halo: Silentium, String 36
  6. ^ Halo: Silentium, String 38
  7. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 350
  8. ^ Halo Infinite, Banished Audio log: Archaeological Findings #03 - Xalanyn
  9. ^ Halo Infinite, Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Archaeological Findings 2: Archaeological Findings #04 - A Curious Directive
  10. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Ship Strike (Retrieved on Apr 22, 2023) [archive]
  11. ^ Halo Infinite, campaign mission Endless: Silent Auditorium
  12. ^ a b Halo: Hunters in the Dark, chapter 1
  13. ^ Halo: The Rubicon Protocol, page 268