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[[File:UNSC_Weapons_Research_Facility_T12A.png|thumb|The facility under attack.]]
[[File:Old HW Algolis WeaponsResearchFacility.png|thumb|300px|The facility under attack.]]
'''Weapons Research Facility T12A''' was an [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] research and development facility located on [[Algolis]].{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG|EVG|Page=44}}{{Ref/Film|Id=prototype|HLeg|Story=Prototype}}


'''Weapons Research Facility T12A''' was a [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] [[Materials Group]] research and development facility located on [[Algolis]].<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 44''</ref><ref name="prototype">'''Halo Legends''', ''Prototype''</ref> In [[2513]], the [[HRUNTING Mark III (B) Exoskeleton|HRUNTING Mark III (B)]] [[powered exoskeleton]] was developed by the facility's HRUNTING research team.<ref name="EVG"/> Decades later,<ref name="EVG"/> the [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I Prototype Armor Defense System|HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I powered exoskeleton]] was developed by the HRUNTING team, in conjunction with the YGGDRASIL program.<ref name="prototype"/>
==History==
In [[2513]] the [[HRUNTING Mark III (B) Cyclops]] [[powered exoskeleton]] was developed by the facility's [[Project HRUNTING|HRUNTING research team]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} Decades later{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} the [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I ADS|Mark I powered exoskeleton]] was developed by the HRUNTING team in conjunction with the related [[Project YGGDRASIL]].{{Ref/Reuse|prototype}}


At some during the [[Human-Covenant War]], during or after [[2548]],<ref>One of the Marines at the Battle of Algolis used a [[BR55 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle|BR55HB Service Rifle]]. As this weapon was introduced in 2548, the battle must have taken place during or after this year.</ref> a [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] nicknamed "[[Ghost (Marine)|Ghost]]" used the HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I exoskeleton housed inside the facility to fend off [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] forces in a desperate last stand. After the surviving civilians and Marines evacuated the facility, Ghost initiated the self-destruct sequence of the exoskeleton's [[nuclear fission]] reactor to prevent the capture of the suit's technology. The resulting nuclear blast destroyed the facility along with all Covenant ground forces on the planet.<ref name="prototype"/>
Near the end of the [[Human-Covenant War]] in early [[2549]], Algolis was [[Algolis Invasion|attacked]] by the [[Covenant]],{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=50}} resulting in a demolitions unit of the [[UNSC Marine Corps]], nicknamed the "[[Hades Corps]]", being deployed to T12A to enact the [[Cole Protocol]] and destroy any classified research at the base - including the Mark I ADS prototype.{{Ref/Site|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/Detail/algolis/c37d512a-eed7-44c0-bc3b-eb5b362b3160|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Algolis|D=05|M=07|Y=2012|LocalArchive=Archive:Halo Waypoint/2009 to 2014/Universe/Locations#Algolis}} During the fighting, a Marine nicknamed "[[Ghost (Marine)|Ghost]]" used the HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I exoskeleton housed inside the facility to fend off Covenant forces in a desperate last stand. After the surviving civilians and Marines evacuated the facility via {{Class|Banta|transport}} craft, Ghost initiated the [[self-destruct]] sequence of the exoskeleton's [[nuclear fission]] reactor to prevent the capture of the suit's technology. The resulting nuclear blast obliterated the facility along with all Covenant ground forces in the area.{{Ref/Reuse|prototype}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Algolis 6.png|Another view of the facility.
File:Prototype_Facility_Concept_2.png|A concept sketch for the facility.
File:Prototype_Base_Concept_2.png|A concept sketch for the facility.
File:Prototype_Base_Concept.png|Concept sketch of the facility, as viewed from above.
File:Prototype_Distant_Concept.png|Concept sketch of the landscape surrounding the base.
File:Prototype_Hangar_Concept.png|Concept sketch for the base's hangar.
File:Prototype_Departure_Concept.png|Concept sketch of the base's landing pads.
File:Prototype_Ledge_Concept.png|Concept sketch for the base's hangars.
File:Prototype_Nighttime_Concept.png|The base's landing pads.
File:Prototype_Facility_Concept.png|The base's hangars.
File:Algolis 6.png|Another view of the facility
File:Old HW Algolis Secrets.png|A view of the facility.
File:Old HW Algolis Escape.jpg|{{Class|Banta|transport}}s in the hangars.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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**''[[Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian]]'' {{Mo}}


== Sources ==
==Sources==
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Latest revision as of 06:08, March 18, 2024

The facility under attack.

Weapons Research Facility T12A was an Office of Naval Intelligence research and development facility located on Algolis.[1][2]

History[edit]

In 2513 the HRUNTING Mark III (B) Cyclops powered exoskeleton was developed by the facility's HRUNTING research team.[1] Decades later[1] the Mark I powered exoskeleton was developed by the HRUNTING team in conjunction with the related Project YGGDRASIL.[2]

Near the end of the Human-Covenant War in early 2549, Algolis was attacked by the Covenant,[3] resulting in a demolitions unit of the UNSC Marine Corps, nicknamed the "Hades Corps", being deployed to T12A to enact the Cole Protocol and destroy any classified research at the base - including the Mark I ADS prototype.[4] During the fighting, a Marine nicknamed "Ghost" used the HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I exoskeleton housed inside the facility to fend off Covenant forces in a desperate last stand. After the surviving civilians and Marines evacuated the facility via Banta-class transport craft, Ghost initiated the self-destruct sequence of the exoskeleton's nuclear fission reactor to prevent the capture of the suit's technology. The resulting nuclear blast obliterated the facility along with all Covenant ground forces in the area.[2]

Gallery[edit]

  • A concept sketch for the facility.

    A concept sketch for the facility.

  • A concept sketch for the facility.

    A concept sketch for the facility.

  • Concept sketch of the facility, as viewed from above.

    Concept sketch of the facility, as viewed from above.

  • Concept sketch of the landscape surrounding the base.

    Concept sketch of the landscape surrounding the base.

  • Concept sketch for the base's hangar.

    Concept sketch for the base's hangar.

  • Concept sketch of the base's landing pads.

    Concept sketch of the base's landing pads.

  • Concept sketch for the base's hangars.

    Concept sketch for the base's hangars.

  • The base's landing pads.

    The base's landing pads.

  • The base's hangars.

    The base's hangars.

  • Another view of the facility

    Another view of the facility

  • A view of the facility.

    A view of the facility.

  • Banta-class transports in the hangars.

    Banta-class transports in the hangars.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 44
  2. ^ a b c Halo Legends - Prototype
  3. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 50
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint, Algolis (Retrieved on Jul 5, 2012) [local archive] [external archive]
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