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'''Algolis''' was a [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] colony in the Algol system. The colony was attacked by the [[Covenant Empire]] sometime between [[2535]] and [[2552]]. During the [[Battle of Algolis|battle]], the planet's [[civilian]]s were evacuated while [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] from the UNSC [[UNSC Engineering Corps|Corps of Engineers]] made a last stand against Covenant forces. The [[UNSC Destroyer]] [[UNSC The Heart of Midlothian|''The Heart of Midlothian'']] was en route to the planet to secure [[Prototype Powered Exoskeleton|prototype weapons]] from [[Weapons Research Facility T12A]] before it was attacked. All Covenant forces perished in the attack.<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', "[[Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian]]"</ref><ref>'''[[Halo Legends]]''', "[[Prototype]]"</ref>
'''Algolis''' is a former [[human]] [[Human colony|colony]] [[planet]] in the [[Algol system]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} It is known to possess at least two moons.{{Ref/Reuse|poster}} The planet housed a relatively small [[civilian]] population and was home to some of the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]'s research and development projects for prototype weapons, including the [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I ADS]].{{Ref/Site|Id=waypoint|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us#/intel/theuniverse/locations/gallery/algolis/c37d512a-eed7-44c0-bc3b-eb5b362b3160?filter=all|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Algolis|Detail=(Defunct, backup on [https://web.archive.org/web/20110310163234/http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/locations/gallery/algolis/c37d512a-eed7-44c0-bc3b-eb5b362b3160 Archive.org])}}


Algolis' ultimate fate is unknown, as it was not [[Glassing|glassed]] during the battle. However, assuming that the entire human presence evacuated in the aftermath of the battle, the planet may have been spared from total destruction.
==Overview==
===Astronomical features===
Algolis is located in the Algol (Beta Persei) system. Algolis has two moons.{{Ref/Reuse|poster}}
===Topography and ecology===
The surface of Algolis features large landmasses with seas interspersed throughout.{{Ref/Film|Id=HLP|Film=Halo Legends|Story=Prototype}} Some of these landmasses are known to have arid, rocky terrain and sparse, low-growing shrubbery.{{Ref/Comic|Id=Atriox2|Halo: Rise of Atriox|Issue=[[Halo: Rise of Atriox Issue 2|#2]]}}{{Ref/Reuse|HLP}}{{Ref/Level|Id=NewEnemy|HW2|A New Enemy}} Some landmasses show large swathes of greenery from orbit.{{Ref/Film|Id=HLP|Film=Halo Legends|Story=Prototype}}
====Locations====
*[[Weapons Research Facility T12A]]
 
===Known residents===
*[[Paul DeMarco]]
 
==History==
===Rise of humanity===
[[Human]] [[Human colonies|colonization]] efforts on Algolis began in [[2475]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
 
===Human-Covenant war===
The [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]'s [[ONI Section Three|Section Three]] had facilities on the planet, to which several [[SPARTAN-II augmentation procedures|SPARTAN-II augmentation]] chemical precursors were sent without [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey's]] consent, likely in order to be researched for [[Project CHRYSANTHEMUM]].<ref>''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]''</ref>
 
====Algolis Invasion====
{{Main|Algolis Invasion}}
[[File:HW2-Atriox-02.jpg|thumb|250px|Atriox, defying the Covenant on Algolis.]]
The colony was attacked by the [[Covenant]] in [[2549]],{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} some time prior to [[2549#March|March 28]].{{Ref/Note|Id=date|See [[Algolis Invasion#Notes|Algolis Invasion's Notes section]]}} During the battle, the planet's civilians were evacuated while [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] from the [[UNSC Marine Corps of Engineers]] made a last stand against Covenant forces. The [[Halberd-class light destroyer|UNSC destroyer]] {{UNSCShip|The Heart of Midlothian}} was en route to the planet to secure a [[Project YGGDRASIL|powered armor]] before the facility was attacked. The planet's survivors escaped in [[Banta-class transport|transport ships]] to a [[UNSC frigate]] in orbit that carried them to safety.{{Ref/Book|Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe|Section=[[Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian]]}}{{Ref/Reuse|HLP}} The battle also resulted in the formation of the [[Banished]] as well.{{Ref/Comic|Id=Atriox1|Halo: Rise of Atriox|Issue=[[Halo: Rise of Atriox Issue 1|#1]]}} Overall, it's unknown what happened to the colony following the battle,{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}} though it evidently went un-[[glassing|glassed]] by the Covenant.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Algolis_3.png|Landscape on Algolis.
File:Algolis_6.png|Facility T12A on the planet.
File:Old HW Algolis Orbit.png|A UNSC frigate over Algolis.
File:Hroa2 assault.png|Covenant forces attacking a human settlement.
</gallery>
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
 
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
**''[[Prototype]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Evolutions]]''
**''[[Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
*''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{Mo}}
 
==Notes==
{{Ref/Notes}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}
[[Category:UNSC Colonies]]
 
[[Category:Planets]]
[[Category:Human colonies]]
[[Category:Places]]

Latest revision as of 16:55, September 25, 2024

Algolis
Algolis.png
Astrographical

System:

Algol system (Beta Persei)[1]

Moon(s):

At least two[2]

Societal

Species:

Human (non-native)

Colonized:

2475[1]

Government:

Unified Earth Government

 

Algolis is a former human colony planet in the Algol system.[1] It is known to possess at least two moons.[2] The planet housed a relatively small civilian population and was home to some of the Office of Naval Intelligence's research and development projects for prototype weapons, including the HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I ADS.[3]

Overview[edit]

Astronomical features[edit]

Algolis is located in the Algol (Beta Persei) system. Algolis has two moons.[2]

Topography and ecology[edit]

The surface of Algolis features large landmasses with seas interspersed throughout.[4] Some of these landmasses are known to have arid, rocky terrain and sparse, low-growing shrubbery.[5][4][6] Some landmasses show large swathes of greenery from orbit.[4]

Locations[edit]

Known residents[edit]

History[edit]

Rise of humanity[edit]

Human colonization efforts on Algolis began in 2475.[1]

Human-Covenant war[edit]

The Office of Naval Intelligence's Section Three had facilities on the planet, to which several SPARTAN-II augmentation chemical precursors were sent without Dr. Catherine Halsey's consent, likely in order to be researched for Project CHRYSANTHEMUM.[7]

Algolis Invasion[edit]

Main article: Algolis Invasion
Atriox, defying the Covenant on Algolis.

The colony was attacked by the Covenant in 2549,[1] some time prior to March 28.[Note 1] During the battle, the planet's civilians were evacuated while Marines from the UNSC Marine Corps of Engineers made a last stand against Covenant forces. The UNSC destroyer UNSC The Heart of Midlothian was en route to the planet to secure a powered armor before the facility was attacked. The planet's survivors escaped in transport ships to a UNSC frigate in orbit that carried them to safety.[8][4] The battle also resulted in the formation of the Banished as well.[9] Overall, it's unknown what happened to the colony following the battle,[3] though it evidently went un-glassed by the Covenant.[1]

Gallery[edit]

  • Landscape on Algolis.

    Landscape on Algolis.

  • Facility T12A on the planet.

    Facility T12A on the planet.

  • A UNSC frigate over Algolis.

    A UNSC frigate over Algolis.

  • Covenant forces attacking a human settlement.

    Covenant forces attacking a human settlement.

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List of appearances[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ See Algolis Invasion's Notes section

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 50
  2. ^ a b c Halo Legends - Prototype: Poster
  3. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Algolis: (Defunct, backup on Archive.org)
  4. ^ a b c d Halo Legends - Prototype
  5. ^ Halo: Rise of Atriox, issue #2
  6. ^ Halo Wars 2, campaign level A New Enemy
  7. ^ Dr. Halsey's personal journal
  8. ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe - Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian
  9. ^ Halo: Rise of Atriox, issue #1
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