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|date=Early [[2560]]{{Ref/Novel|Id=blood-moon|Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon}}
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|place=[[Suban]], [[Sanghelios]], [[Urs system]]
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|result='''Ongoing'''
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|commanders1=*[[Fleetmaster]] [[Arkad Nar 'Kulul]]
*[[Shipmaster|Shipmistress]] [[Mahkee 'Chava]]
*Shipmistress [[Mahkee 'Chava]]
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|commanders2=*Shipmaster [[Orna 'Fulsam]]
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*[[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Chieftain]] [[Ipso]]
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*''[[Scorrin's Blade]]''{{Ref/Site|Id=Season5intel|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/reckoning-intel|Site=Halo Waypoint|Section=Halo Infinite|Page=Reckoning Intel|D=14|M=11|Y=2023|LocalArchive=Halo Infinite Story & Intel#Season 5}}
**30+ {{Pattern|Hekar Taa|blockade runner}}s{{Ref/Map|Id=prism|HINF|Prism}}
*1 [[Evocati|Sangheili Ultra]]
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*1 [[Kig-Yar Sniper]]
**27+ {{Pattern|Zanar|light cruiser}}s{{Ref/Reuse|prism}}
*2 [[Spartan|Spartans]]
***''[[Bad Gas]]''
*Numerous [[Mikpramu-pattern Phantom]]s
*[[Zeshk Wing]]
*[[Siqtar Wing]]
*Around a dozen [[Sangheili]] warriors
*[[Dahks|One]] [[Kig-Yar Sniper]]
*[[Fireteam Jorogumo]]
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**''[[Ghost of Barolon]]''{{Ref/Site|Id=Season5intel|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/reckoning-intel|Site=Halo Waypoint|Section=Halo Infinite|Page=Reckoning Intel|D=14|M=11|Y=2023|LocalArchive=Halo Infinite Story & Intel#Season 5}}
*35+ [[Karve]]s{{Ref/Reuse|prism}}
*35+ [[Karve]]s{{Ref/Reuse|prism}}
*Numerous [[Eklon'Dal Workshop Phantom]]s
*[[Barukaza Workshop siege-hauler]]s{{Ref/Reuse|prism}}
*[[Barukaza Workshop siege-hauler]]s{{Ref/Reuse|prism}}
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*Banished ground forces
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*Several Phantoms{{Ref/Reuse|prism}}
*At least one Sangheili operative{{Ref/Reuse|blood-moon}}
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*Several Phantoms{{Ref/Reuse|prism}}
*A few Siege-haulers{{Ref/Reuse|blood-moon}}
*Multiple Sangheili
*Two [[Jiralhanae Captain]]s
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In [[2560]], a battle erupted on the moon of [[Suban]] between the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and the [[Banished]] with [[fleet]]s from both factions engaged in the moon's sky.{{Ref/Site|Id=MOS5|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/maps-overview-season-5|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=MAPS OVERVIEW - SEASON 5|D=13|M=10|Y=2023}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Launch|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/combined-arms-operation-launch|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Combined Arms Operation Launch|D=14|M=11|Y=2023}}
In [[2560]], a '''battle''' erupted around the crystal mines on the moon of [[Suban]] between the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and the [[Banished]] with [[fleet]]s from both factions engaged in the moon's sky.{{Ref/Site|Id=MOS5|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/maps-overview-season-5|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=MAPS OVERVIEW - SEASON 5|D=13|M=10|Y=2023}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Launch|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/combined-arms-operation-launch|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Combined Arms Operation Launch|D=14|M=11|Y=2023}} The Banished sought to raid the [[Subanese crystal]] mines on the moon in order to use them for [[needle-based weaponry]].{{Ref/Reuse|Id=Cfflyme}}  


==Background==
==Background==
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In [[2558#October|October 2558]], the [[Created]] would send a [[Guardian Custode]] to [[Sanghelios]] as part of their attempt at [[Subjugation of Sanghelios|subjugating]] the [[world]].{{Ref/Novel|BadB|Chapter=1}} They would eventually and for a time occupy it, placing the world under an appointed administrator.{{Ref/Novel|Out|Chapter=1}} In contrast, Suban was a low priority for the Created and suffered minimal damage.{{Ref/Book|Id=encpg230|Enc22|Page=230-231}}
In [[2558#October|October 2558]], the [[Created]] would send a [[Guardian Custode]] to [[Sanghelios]] as part of their attempt at [[Subjugation of Sanghelios|subjugating]] the [[world]].{{Ref/Novel|BadB|Chapter=1}} They would eventually and for a time occupy it, placing the world under an appointed administrator.{{Ref/Novel|Out|Chapter=1}} In contrast, Suban was a low priority for the Created and suffered minimal damage.{{Ref/Book|Id=encpg230|Enc22|Page=230-231}}


In [[2559#December|December of 2559]], Cortana died during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]].{{Ref/Quest|Id=sa|HI|Endless|Silent Auditorium}} Created control over the Guardians would end with her{{Ref/Book|Id=En357|Enc22|Page=357}}{{Ref/Book|Id=En387|Enc22|Page=387}} and the Created's command structure was largely severed.{{Ref/Book|Id=En397|Enc22|Page=397}} For Suban, this meant debilitated local security, though the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] pledged to support Suban's keeps in protecting their mining sites.{{Ref/Reuse|encpg230}}
On [[2559#December|December 13, 2559]], [[Cortana]] died at the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]], resulting in the deactivation of the [[Guardian Custode|Guardians]]. Despite this, the Created occupation of Sanghelios lasted until early 2560, when, suddenly, and unexpectedly, the Created forces relinquished their grip on the Urs system. This unanticipated turn of fortune quickly spiraled into a race to fill the power vacuum left on Sanghelios.{{Ref/Reuse|blood-moon}} For Suban, this meant debilitated local security, though the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] pledged to support Suban's keeps in protecting their mining sites.


===Banished===
===Banished===
Following the [[Battle of Netherop (2559)|multi-sided conflict]] at [[Netherop]] in 2559, the Banished sent forces to Suban seeking to take control of the [[Subanese crystal|Blamite crystal]] mines there. The [[Alchemist Corps]] of [[Sicatt Workshop]] aboard the ''[[Ghost of Barolon]]'' would begin to study the crystals themselves.{{Ref/Site|Id=Cfflyme|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-fly-me-to-the-blood-moon|Site=Halo Waypoint|Section=Games|Page=Canon Fodder: Fly Me to the Blood-Moon|D=20|M=11|Y=2023}}
While many of the keeps and kaidons on Sanghelios remained steadfast in their support of the Arbiter and his attempts to unify the Sangheili, others sought [[Covenant remnants|alternative divisions]] of power.{{Ref/Reuse|blood-moon}} Tensions in the system served for others as an invitation for any well-organized force, an invitation that the Banished sought to exploit.{{Ref/Reuse|blood-moon}} Banished Sangheili in the Urs system allowed the faction to access the moon of [[Suban]].{{Ref/Reuse|blood-moon}} Eventually, a Banished fleet attacked Suban, seeking to claim its blamite crystal mines.{{Ref/Reuse|blood-moon}} The [[Alchemist Corps]] of [[Sicatt Workshop]] aboard the ''[[Ghost of Barolon]]'' would begin to study the crystals themselves.{{Ref/Site|Id=Cfflyme|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-fly-me-to-the-blood-moon|Site=Halo Waypoint|Section=Games|Page=Canon Fodder: Fly Me to the Blood-Moon|D=20|M=11|Y=2023}}


==Battle==
==Battle==
During the battle, the Banished continued to ship materiel from their mining operation via [[Barukaza Workshop siege-hauler|siege-hauler]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|prism}}
===Fleet preparations and ground skirmishes===
{{Quote|We need not be foes. Step aside, give us Suban, and your forces shall be spared. Better yet, pledge your allegiance to the Banished, and the only ones that need perish are the demons that desecrate the ground of Suban.|[[Orna 'Fulsam]]ee attempting to negotiate with [[Mahkee 'Chava]].{{Ref/Reuse|blood-moon}}}}
In early 2560, the [[Sanghelios home defense fleet]] positioned themselves at Suban and began scanning Banished fleet elements including the ''Ghost of Barolon''. Simultaneously, [[Swords of Sanghelios]] [[D'nomlhe-pattern Banshee|Banshees]] were deployed to the [[Mines of Shua'ree]] to destroy [[Barukaza Workshop siege-hauler]]s carrying raw [[Kemuksuru]] in order to cause a distraction, while [[Fahl 'Nto]], a [[Kig-Yar Sniper]], and two [[Spartan]]s set up positions in the area. As expected, the resulting explosions of the Blamite crystals in the siege haulers confused the occupying forces within the mines, giving [[Dahks]] and Spartan [[Trell]] an opening to begin picking them off. Swords of Sanghelios reinforcements quickly arrived aboard a Phantom along with the rest of [[Fireteam Jorogumo]], all led by [[Orim 'Kasaan]], and joined the recon team in sweeping through the mines while slaughtering the Banished forces stationed there. However, Chieftain [[Ipso]] arrived in the middle of the battle and managed to take down 'Nto, leading Spartan [[Glyyss]] to jump in front of the Hammer strike meant for the Elite, sacrificing himself in the process. After Ipso was chased away by Phantom fire, the other Spartans managed to grab Glyyss' body. In the wake of their missions deterioration, the remaining Spartans and the rest of the Swords forces retreated aboard 'Kasaan's Phantom, with N'to vowing to return.{{Ref/Reuse|blood-moon}}
 
===Total battle===
The two fleets would eventually come to blows. In the midst of this, the Banished [[Barukaza Workshop siege-hauler|siege-hauler]]s continued to ship materiel from their mining operation.{{Ref/Reuse|prism}}  


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HINF CombinedArms KeyArtClean.png|Swords of Sanghelios and Spartan personnel on Suban.
File:HINF PrismHaulers.png|Siege-haulers leaving with cargo mid-battle.
File:HINF PrismHaulers.png|Siege-haulers leaving with cargo mid-battle.
File:BattleForTheBloodMoon.jpg|Swords of Sanghelios Sangheili and Fireteam Jorogumo on Suban.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
**''[[Season 05: Reckoning]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[Season 05: Reckoning]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Battle for the Blood-Moon]]''
*''[[Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==

Latest revision as of 15:06, February 5, 2024

This article is based on canon information, but the article's title is conjectural and/or uses descriptions as the title, as there is currently no official name for the subject.

Previous:

Battle over Installation 07

Concurrent:

Battle for Zeta Halo

Battle of Suban
Skybox of Halo Infinite multiplayer map Prism.

Conflict:

Sangheili-Jiralhanae war

Date:

Early 2560[1]

Location:

Suban, Sanghelios, Urs system

Outcome:

Ongoing

Details
Belligerents
Commanders
Strength
Casualties
  • Several Blockade runners[3]
  • Several Light cruisers[3]
  • Several Phantoms[3]
  • At least one Sangheili operative[1]
  • Glyyss
 

In 2560, a battle erupted around the crystal mines on the moon of Suban between the Swords of Sanghelios and the Banished with fleets from both factions engaged in the moon's sky.[5][6] The Banished sought to raid the Subanese crystal mines on the moon in order to use them for needle-based weaponry.[7]

Background[edit]

Pre-production concept art of a Guardian Custode on Sanghelios, made canon on page 195 of the Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition).
A Guardian Custode over Sanghelios.

Created uprising and Sanghelios[edit]

Main article: Created uprising

In October 2558, the Created would send a Guardian Custode to Sanghelios as part of their attempt at subjugating the world.[8] They would eventually and for a time occupy it, placing the world under an appointed administrator.[9] In contrast, Suban was a low priority for the Created and suffered minimal damage.[10]

On December 13, 2559, Cortana died at the Battle for Zeta Halo, resulting in the deactivation of the Guardians. Despite this, the Created occupation of Sanghelios lasted until early 2560, when, suddenly, and unexpectedly, the Created forces relinquished their grip on the Urs system. This unanticipated turn of fortune quickly spiraled into a race to fill the power vacuum left on Sanghelios.[1] For Suban, this meant debilitated local security, though the Swords of Sanghelios pledged to support Suban's keeps in protecting their mining sites.

Banished[edit]

While many of the keeps and kaidons on Sanghelios remained steadfast in their support of the Arbiter and his attempts to unify the Sangheili, others sought alternative divisions of power.[1] Tensions in the system served for others as an invitation for any well-organized force, an invitation that the Banished sought to exploit.[1] Banished Sangheili in the Urs system allowed the faction to access the moon of Suban.[1] Eventually, a Banished fleet attacked Suban, seeking to claim its blamite crystal mines.[1] The Alchemist Corps of Sicatt Workshop aboard the Ghost of Barolon would begin to study the crystals themselves.[7]

Battle[edit]

Fleet preparations and ground skirmishes[edit]

"We need not be foes. Step aside, give us Suban, and your forces shall be spared. Better yet, pledge your allegiance to the Banished, and the only ones that need perish are the demons that desecrate the ground of Suban."
— Orna 'Fulsamee attempting to negotiate with Mahkee 'Chava.[1]

In early 2560, the Sanghelios home defense fleet positioned themselves at Suban and began scanning Banished fleet elements including the Ghost of Barolon. Simultaneously, Swords of Sanghelios Banshees were deployed to the Mines of Shua'ree to destroy Barukaza Workshop siege-haulers carrying raw Kemuksuru in order to cause a distraction, while Fahl 'Nto, a Kig-Yar Sniper, and two Spartans set up positions in the area. As expected, the resulting explosions of the Blamite crystals in the siege haulers confused the occupying forces within the mines, giving Dahks and Spartan Trell an opening to begin picking them off. Swords of Sanghelios reinforcements quickly arrived aboard a Phantom along with the rest of Fireteam Jorogumo, all led by Orim 'Kasaan, and joined the recon team in sweeping through the mines while slaughtering the Banished forces stationed there. However, Chieftain Ipso arrived in the middle of the battle and managed to take down 'Nto, leading Spartan Glyyss to jump in front of the Hammer strike meant for the Elite, sacrificing himself in the process. After Ipso was chased away by Phantom fire, the other Spartans managed to grab Glyyss' body. In the wake of their missions deterioration, the remaining Spartans and the rest of the Swords forces retreated aboard 'Kasaan's Phantom, with N'to vowing to return.[1]

Total battle[edit]

The two fleets would eventually come to blows. In the midst of this, the Banished siege-haulers continued to ship materiel from their mining operation.[3]

Gallery[edit]

  • Swords of Sanghelios and Spartan personnel on Suban.

    Swords of Sanghelios and Spartan personnel on Suban.

  • Siege-haulers leaving with cargo mid-battle.

    Siege-haulers leaving with cargo mid-battle.

  • Swords of Sanghelios Sangheili and Fireteam Jorogumo on Suban.

    Swords of Sanghelios Sangheili and Fireteam Jorogumo on Suban.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon
  2. ^ Halo Waypoint, BATTLE PASS & OPERATIONS - SEASON 5 (Retrieved on Oct 9, 2023) [archive]
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Halo Infinite, multiplayer map Prism
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint - Halo Infinite, Reckoning Intel (Retrieved on Nov 14, 2023) [local archive] [external archive]
  5. ^ Halo Waypoint, MAPS OVERVIEW - SEASON 5 (Retrieved on Oct 13, 2023) [archive]
  6. ^ Halo Waypoint, Combined Arms Operation Launch (Retrieved on Nov 14, 2023) [archive]
  7. ^ a b Halo Waypoint - Games, Canon Fodder: Fly Me to the Blood-Moon (Retrieved on Nov 20, 2023) [archive]
  8. ^ Halo: Bad Blood, chapter 1
  9. ^ Halo: Outcasts, chapter 1
  10. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 230-231

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Venezia (2553-2557) • Charion VI (2554-2555) • Gaenir Beta (2554-2555) • New Caracas (2554-2555) • Joint occupation zone (2553-2555) • Operation: BELLINGHAM (Pre-2555) • Operation: LATE TAXI (Pre-2555) • Operation: OCEAN RAPTOR (2555-2558) • Salia III (2555-2558) • Tribute negotiation (2555-2558) • Cascade (pre-2557) • Terceira (pre-2557) • Thales Expedition (pre-2557) • Operation: COUGAR REDEMPTION (pre-2557) • Hat Yai (2556-2558) • Boundless Artifice (2556-2558) • Arcadia (2556-2558) • Operation: DAWN ECLIPSE (2556-2558) • Operation: POLECAT (pre-2558) • Palghanar • Harrow • THRONE • STONEBREAK
Conflicts
Netherop conflict (2526-2559) Sangheili-Jiralhanae war (2552-ongoing) • Insurrection (post-war resurgence) (2553-ongoing) • Blooding Years (2553-ongoing) • Keepers Eradication Campaign (2557-2558) • Created uprising (Engagements) (2558-2559)
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