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The '''Lance of the Writhing Star''' are a [[clan]] of [[Jiralhanae]] and a constituent of the [[Banished]] alliance.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=449}}{{Ref/Game|Id=TargetZeretus|HINF|[[High Value Target]] dossier, Zeretus}} | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
=== | ===Second Ark Conflict=== | ||
{{Main|Second Ark Conflict}} | |||
Forces of the Lance of the Writhing Star were a part of the expeditionary force assembled by [[Atriox]] and [[Attack on Installation 00|brought to]] the [[Installation 00|Ark]] aboard the {{Pattern|Syfon|assault carrier}}, ''[[Enduring Conviction]]''. By mid-[[2559]], a force of Writhing Star warriors led by [[Zeretus]] were ordered to [[Raid on Anodyne Spirit|investigate]] the resting site of the {{Class|Supernal Spiral|keyship}}, ''[[Anodyne Spirit]]'' - with the aims of securing a [[Slipspace flake|slipspace crystal]] to open a [[slipspace portal]] back into the [[Milky Way]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=Sacrifice|SoR|Detail= Adjunct - [[Sacrifice]]}} | |||
During the raid, the forces encountered a contingent of remnant [[Covenant loyalist]] troops led by the [[Prelate]], [[Dhas Bhasvod]]. A skirmish erupted and caused the group considerable losses, though they were able to escape with their objectives achieved.{{Ref/Reuse|Sacrifice}} | |||
===Zeta Halo=== | ===Zeta Halo=== | ||
Zeretus was chosen by [[Atriox]] to accompany him to [[Reach]] and later on [[Zeta Halo]].{{Ref/Novel|SOR}} During the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]], Zeretus would meet his end at the hands of the [[John-117|Master Chief]]. | {{Main|Battle for Zeta Halo}} | ||
With their successful (albeit costly) mission at ''Anodyne Spirit'' achieved, Captain Zeretus was chosen by [[Atriox]] to accompany him to [[Reach]] as a part of the [[Exodus Guard]], and later on [[Zeta Halo]].{{Ref/Novel|SOR|Chapter=21}} During the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]], Zeretus would meet his end at the hands of the [[John-117|Master Chief]].{{Ref/Quest|Id=Hi|HI|Reformation|Zeretus}} | |||
==Organisation== | |||
The Lance of the Writhing Star are divided into a number of subordinate units including at least three [[combat element]]s and their constituent [[pack]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|TargetZeretus}} | |||
*First [[combat element]] | |||
*Second combat element | |||
*Third combat element{{Ref/Reuse|TargetZeretus}} | |||
**Eta Pack - led by [[Captain (Covenant)|Captain]] [[Zeretus]]{{Ref/Reuse|TargetZeretus}} | |||
===Personnel=== | |||
*[[Bomarus]]{{Ref/Reuse|Sacrifice}} | |||
*[[Burekos]]{{Ref/Reuse|Sacrifice}} | |||
*[[Choros]]{{Ref/Reuse|Sacrifice}} | |||
*[[El'Korr]] | |||
*[[Minas]]{{Ref/Reuse|Sacrifice}} | |||
*[[Sopruuz]]{{Ref/Reuse|Sacrifice}} | |||
*[[Zeretus]]{{Ref/Reuse|TargetZeretus}} | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Sacrifice]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]'' | ||
**''[[Sacrifice]]'' {{1st}} | |||
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | *''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Banished military units]] | [[Category:Banished military units]] | ||
[[Category:Jiralhanae clans]] | [[Category:Jiralhanae clans]] | ||
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The Lance of the Writhing Star are a clan of Jiralhanae and a constituent of the Banished alliance.[1][2]
History[edit]
Second Ark Conflict[edit]
- Main article: Second Ark Conflict
Forces of the Lance of the Writhing Star were a part of the expeditionary force assembled by Atriox and brought to the Ark aboard the Syfon-pattern assault carrier, Enduring Conviction. By mid-2559, a force of Writhing Star warriors led by Zeretus were ordered to investigate the resting site of the Supernal Spiral-class keyship, Anodyne Spirit - with the aims of securing a slipspace crystal to open a slipspace portal back into the Milky Way.[3]
During the raid, the forces encountered a contingent of remnant Covenant loyalist troops led by the Prelate, Dhas Bhasvod. A skirmish erupted and caused the group considerable losses, though they were able to escape with their objectives achieved.[3]
Zeta Halo[edit]
- Main article: Battle for Zeta Halo
With their successful (albeit costly) mission at Anodyne Spirit achieved, Captain Zeretus was chosen by Atriox to accompany him to Reach as a part of the Exodus Guard, and later on Zeta Halo.[4] During the Battle for Zeta Halo, Zeretus would meet his end at the hands of the Master Chief.[5]
Organisation[edit]
The Lance of the Writhing Star are divided into a number of subordinate units including at least three combat elements and their constituent packs.[2]
- First combat element
- Second combat element
- Third combat element[2]
Personnel[edit]
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo: Shadows of Reach
- Sacrifice (First appearance)
- Halo Infinite
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b c Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 449
- ^ a b c d e Halo Infinite, High Value Target dossier, Zeretus
- ^ a b c d e f g Halo: Shadows of Reach: Adjunct - Sacrifice
- ^ Halo: Shadows of Reach, chapter 21
- ^ Halo Infinite, campaign mission Reformation: Zeretus
