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|result=*Covenant Tactical Victory
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The '''Battle of Mare Erythraeum''' was a [[battle]] where [[UNSC Army]] forces led by [[Colonel]] [[James Ackerson]] fought the [[Covenant Loyalist|Covenant Loyalist Forces]] on [[Mare Erythraeum]] on the surface of [[Mars]].<ref>'''[http://www.bungie.net/images/News/WeeklyUpdate/1Uprisingp8.jpg Bungie.Net]'''</ref> It was presumed that the [[UNSC]] forces were defeated, as Colonel Ackerson was taken prisoner after the engagement. It was possible that other [[Humans]] were taken as prisoners, but this is highly unlikely. The fate of Mars after the battle remains unknown.


Ackerson's work in this battle helped buy UNSC ground forces on Earth precious time. <ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'''</ref>
In late [[2552]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]], the UNSC '''defended''' [[Mars]] from attack by [[Covenant]] forces.{{Ref/Reuse|thorne}}


==Military Forces==
==Background==
===Argyre Planitia===
On [[2552|October 13, 2552]], [[gravitics|gravitic]] and radiation anomalies were detected near [[Argyre Planitia]]. A team was sent to the site and a [[Cloaking device|cloaked]] sensor platform of unknown origin was discovered, triggering [[WIDEAWAKE]]. [[Fleet Admiral]] [[Joseph Harper]] issued a stand-down order after discussing with [[Admiral]] [[Margaret Parangosky]].{{Ref/Generic|Id=lootcrate2|Heading=[[Halo Legendary Crate]]|Subheading=[[Halo Legendary Crate/Data Drops|Data Drop #2]]}}


Considering that James Ackerson is a UNSC Army Colonel, the UNSC more than likely used Army infantry instead of [[Marines]] during this battle, or Army infantry were simply involved in the battle.
==Battle==
Due to extensive infrastructure, Mars was a major target{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} when the [[Prophet of Truth]] [[Truth's fleet|fleet]] arrived in the system.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} as they headed toward Earth. This resulted in several key battles on the planet.{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22|Enc22|Page=40}} ODST reaction forces would pariticpate in last stands in the battle, using new for the time [[ECH-09 helmet]]s manufactured by [[Cascade Stronghold Technologies]] facilites in the Sol system.{{Ref/Game|Id=ech-09|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail=[[ECH-09 helmet|Echo Nine]] - Helmet Description|Quote=Manufactured by Cascade's fallback facilities in the Sol system, the ECH-09 helmet first saw use with ODST reaction forces tasked with the last-stand defense of Mars in 2552.}}
 
===Mare Erthraeum===
[[UNSC Army]] forces led by [[Colonel]] [[James Ackerson]] fought the [[Covenant]] at [[Mare Erythraeum]] on the surface of [[Mars]]. It occurred simultaneously with the Covenant's [[Battle for Earth|prolonged invasion]] of [[Earth]] and resulted in a Covenant victory. After the UNSC's eventual defeat on Mars, the Covenant began to concentrate more of their forces on Earth,{{Ref/Comic|Id=HUI3|Comic=Halo: Uprising|Issue=[[Halo: Uprising Issue 3|3]]}} although Ackerson's work in this battle helped buy UNSC ground forces on Earth precious time.{{Ref/Book|Enc09}} During or after the engagement, Colonel Ackerson was taken prisoner and taken aboard the {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}} ''[[Triumphant Declaration]]''.{{Ref/Comic|Id=HUI1|Comic=Halo: Uprising|Issue=[[Halo: Uprising Issue 1|1]]}}
 
==Aftermath==
Although the Martian defense forces were eventually crushed, they are credited for delaying Covenant forces from pressing their siege on Earth.{{Ref/Site|Id=universe|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/mars|Site=Halo Waypoint|Section=Universe, Locations|Page=Mars|D=19|M=1|Y=2021|LocalArchive=https://archives.halopedia.org/waypoint/www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/mars.html}}
 
Mars and Luna were hit particularly hard although both fared better than [[Earth]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=hnb|HNB|Chapter=12}}
 
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Uprising]]'' {{Fm}}
*''[[Halo: New Blood]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
**''[[Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition dossiers|Limited Edition dossiers]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{Mo}}
 
==Notes==
{{Ref/Notes}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


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{{Human-Covenant War}}
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[[Category:Covenant Victories]]
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[[Category:Covenant victories]]

Latest revision as of 22:28, February 11, 2025

This article's title is a callsign, an alias, or a nickname, as no proper name for the subject has been revealed.

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Battle of Mombasa

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Defense of Mars
The Fleet of Furious Redemption over Mars.

Conflict:

Date:

c. before November 16, 2552[Note 1]

Location:

Mars, Sol system

Outcome:

Covenant victory

Details
Belligerents

UNSC

Covenant

Commanders

COL James Ackerson[2]

Shipmaster Lepidus[2] (post-Great Schism)

Strength

1+ Covenant fleet

Casualties

Unknown - presumably heavy[1]

Unknown

 

In late 2552 during the Human-Covenant War, the UNSC defended Mars from attack by Covenant forces.[3]

Background[edit]

Argyre Planitia[edit]

On October 13, 2552, gravitic and radiation anomalies were detected near Argyre Planitia. A team was sent to the site and a cloaked sensor platform of unknown origin was discovered, triggering WIDEAWAKE. Fleet Admiral Joseph Harper issued a stand-down order after discussing with Admiral Margaret Parangosky.[8]

Battle[edit]

Due to extensive infrastructure, Mars was a major target[9] when the Prophet of Truth fleet arrived in the system.[10] as they headed toward Earth. This resulted in several key battles on the planet.[9] ODST reaction forces would pariticpate in last stands in the battle, using new for the time ECH-09 helmets manufactured by Cascade Stronghold Technologies facilites in the Sol system.[6]

Mare Erthraeum[edit]

UNSC Army forces led by Colonel James Ackerson fought the Covenant at Mare Erythraeum on the surface of Mars. It occurred simultaneously with the Covenant's prolonged invasion of Earth and resulted in a Covenant victory. After the UNSC's eventual defeat on Mars, the Covenant began to concentrate more of their forces on Earth,[1] although Ackerson's work in this battle helped buy UNSC ground forces on Earth precious time.[11] During or after the engagement, Colonel Ackerson was taken prisoner and taken aboard the Ket-pattern battlecruiser Triumphant Declaration.[2]

Aftermath[edit]

Although the Martian defense forces were eventually crushed, they are credited for delaying Covenant forces from pressing their siege on Earth.[10]

Mars and Luna were hit particularly hard although both fared better than Earth.[12]

List of appearances[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ See here

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Halo: Uprising, issue 3
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h Halo: Uprising, issue 1
  3. ^ a b c Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 101
  4. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 123
  5. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Digsite Dissection (Retrieved on Jul 28, 2023) [archive]
  6. ^ a b Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: Echo Nine - Helmet Description "Manufactured by Cascade's fallback facilities in the Sol system, the ECH-09 helmet first saw use with ODST reaction forces tasked with the last-stand defense of Mars in 2552."
  7. ^ Halo: Divine Wind, chapter 7
  8. ^ Halo Legendary Crate - Data Drop #2
  9. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 40
  10. ^ a b Halo Waypoint - Universe, Locations, Mars (Retrieved on Jan 19, 2021) [local archive] [external archive]
  11. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)
  12. ^ Halo: New Blood, chapter 12

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