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Though the operation was never completed, it did introduce two pieces of technology: the [[AI]] Cortana and the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|MJOLNIR Mark V]]. These two items, used later by the Spartans, would be instrumental in the outcome of the war.

Despite the Fall of Reach, the loss of most of the SPARTAN-~~IIs~~, and the [[Battle of Installation 04]], [[John-117]] had every intention of continuing Operation: RED FLAG, despite arguments against it by [[Elias Haverson|Lieutenant Haverson]] and Cortana. The Master Chief only agreed to not continue ~~to confirm with~~ the [[UNSC High Command|Admiralty]] if RED FLAG was still active.<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''pages 90-93''</ref>

Despite the Fall of Reach, the loss of most of the SPARTAN-II force assigned to the operation, and the [[Battle of Installation 04]], [[John-117]] had every intention of continuing Operation: RED FLAG, despite arguments against it by [[Elias Haverson|Lieutenant Elias Haverson]] and Cortana. The seasoned Master Chief only agreed to not continue the mission once proper instructions were given by the [[UNSC High Command|Admiralty]] on Earth if RED FLAG was still an active endeavor by the UNSC.<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''pages 90-93''</ref>

===Alternative===

Ultimately, the plans would be canceled by a lack of resources and manpower. The [[Battle of Earth|Invasion of Earth]] began shortly after the remains of RED FLAG arrived back at the homeworld, effectively scrubbing any chances of a high-risk offensive by special warfare units accompanied by fleet support.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', level [[Cairo Station (level)|''Cairo Station'']]</ref> However, events initiated within the ranks of the [[Hierarchs]] and [[High Council]] would provide a similar outcome to that envisioned by High Command and Naval Intelligence just months before. An ongoing feud between the increasing [[Jiralhanae]] threat encroaching on [[Sangheili]] commanders throughout the military planned by the Hierachs would ultimately culminate in it's fall, the [[Great Schism]] tore a rift between these two castes, with the former of the two species becoming the favored guardians of the [[Great Journey]].<ref>'''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''', level [[Tayari Plaza (level)|''Tayari Plaza'']]</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', level [[Gravemind (level)|''Gravemind'']]</ref> Taking advantage of these brewing events, on November 2nd, 2552, the former Spartan leader of RED FLAG managed to infiltrate a heavily-occupied area on [[Installation 05]] (Delta Halo), defeat a detachment of [[Honor Guard of the Covenant|Sangheili Honor Guardsmen]], and assassinate the [[Prophet of Regret]].<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', level [[Regret (level)|''Regret'']]</ref> Just days after during a [[Flood]] assault on ''[[High Charity]]'', the [[Prophet of Mercy]] was killed by the spreading infection in front of John-117.

A month later, a joint Human-Sangheili force of the [[Fleet of Retribution]] led by [[Miranda Keyes|Lieutenant Commander Miranda Keyes]] began an [[Battle of the Citadel|operation]] to destroy the remaining command elements of the [[Prophet of Truth|High Prophet of Truth]] and his fleet at the [[Citadel (Forerunner)|Citadel]]. This joint force destroyed a handful of Covenant infantry forces, in addition to their armor and aerial assets. The push to the Citadel ultimately led to end of the Human-Covenant War with the assassination of the Prophet of Truth by [[Thel 'Vadam|Arbiter Thel 'Vadam]], with John-117 as witness.<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', level [[The Covenant (level)|''The Covenant'']]</ref>.

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 Though the operation was never completed, it did introduce two pieces of technology: the [[AI]] Cortana and the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|MJOLNIR Mark V]]. These two items, used later by the Spartans, would be instrumental in the outcome of the war.
-Despite the Fall of Reach, the loss of most of the SPARTAN-IIs, and the [[Battle of Installation 04]], [[John-117]] had every intention of continuing Operation: RED FLAG, despite arguments against it by [[Elias Haverson|Lieutenant Haverson]] and Cortana. The Master Chief only agreed to not continue to confirm with the [[UNSC High Command|Admiralty]] if RED FLAG was still active.<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''pages 90-93''</ref>
+Despite the Fall of Reach, the loss of most of the SPARTAN-II force assigned to the operation, and the [[Battle of Installation 04]], [[John-117]] had every intention of continuing Operation: RED FLAG, despite arguments against it by [[Elias Haverson|Lieutenant Elias Haverson]] and Cortana. The seasoned Master Chief only agreed to not continue the mission once proper instructions were given by the [[UNSC High Command|Admiralty]] on Earth if RED FLAG was still an active endeavor by the UNSC.<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''pages 90-93''</ref>
+===Alternative===
+Ultimately, the plans would be canceled by a lack of resources and manpower. The [[Battle of Earth|Invasion of Earth]] began shortly after the remains of RED FLAG arrived back at the homeworld, effectively scrubbing any chances of a high-risk offensive by special warfare units accompanied by fleet support.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', level [[Cairo Station (level)|''Cairo Station'']]</ref> However, events initiated within the ranks of the [[Hierarchs]] and [[High Council]] would provide a similar outcome to that envisioned by High Command and Naval Intelligence just months before. An ongoing feud between the increasing [[Jiralhanae]] threat encroaching on [[Sangheili]] commanders throughout the military planned by the Hierachs would ultimately culminate in it's fall, the [[Great Schism]] tore a rift between these two castes, with the former of the two species becoming the favored guardians of the [[Great Journey]].<ref>'''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''', level [[Tayari Plaza (level)|''Tayari Plaza'']]</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', level [[Gravemind (level)|''Gravemind'']]</ref> Taking advantage of these brewing events, on November 2nd, 2552, the former Spartan leader of RED FLAG managed to infiltrate a heavily-occupied area on [[Installation 05]] (Delta Halo), defeat a detachment of [[Honor Guard of the Covenant|Sangheili Honor Guardsmen]], and assassinate the [[Prophet of Regret]].<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', level [[Regret (level)|''Regret'']]</ref> Just days after during a [[Flood]] assault on ''[[High Charity]]'', the [[Prophet of Mercy]] was killed by the spreading infection in front of John-117.
+A month later, a joint Human-Sangheili force of the [[Fleet of Retribution]] led by [[Miranda Keyes|Lieutenant Commander Miranda Keyes]] began an [[Battle of the Citadel|operation]] to destroy the remaining command elements of the [[Prophet of Truth|High Prophet of Truth]] and his fleet at the [[Citadel (Forerunner)|Citadel]]. This joint force destroyed a handful of Covenant infantry forces, in addition to their armor and aerial assets. The push to the Citadel ultimately led to end of the Human-Covenant War with the assassination of the Prophet of Truth by [[Thel 'Vadam|Arbiter Thel 'Vadam]], with John-117 as witness.<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', level [[The Covenant (level)|''The Covenant'']]</ref>.
 ==List of appearances==