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[[File:H4_Daybreak_concept_art.jpg|250px|thumb|right|A UNSC research facility on Oban, with several naval vessels hovering nearby.]] | |||
'''Oban''' is a mountainous [[human]] [[Human colonies|colony]]. | |||
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After the [[Human-Covenant War]], the [[UNSC]] discovered the planet and used it as a home for millions of human refugees.<ref>[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/03/13/The-Halo-Bulletin-31313.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''', 3.13.13]</ref> The [[UNSC Navy]] maintained a presence on the planet, using it as a staging ground for a number of highly classified military exercises, including [[Operation: DAYBREAK]], located in the highlands of [[Saviron]].<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/detail/de403866ac5d478b932b9c5b2fabc68f/daybreak-screenshot-gallery '''Halo Waypoint''', ''Daybreak Screenshot Gallery'']</ref> | |||
In [[2558#July|July 16, 2558]], the planet was [[Battle of Oban|attacked]] by [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|Covenant]] and his [[Promethean]] allies. A joint [[Spartan (branch)|Spartan]]-[[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marine]] operation was deployed in response to the attack.<ref name="HE13">'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 13|Issue #13]]''</ref> | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
Revision as of 09:07, December 16, 2014
Oban is a mountainous human colony.
History
After the Human-Covenant War, the UNSC discovered the planet and used it as a home for millions of human refugees.[1] The UNSC Navy maintained a presence on the planet, using it as a staging ground for a number of highly classified military exercises, including Operation: DAYBREAK, located in the highlands of Saviron.[2]
In July 16, 2558, the planet was attacked by Jul 'Mdama's Covenant and his Promethean allies. A joint Spartan-UNSC Marine operation was deployed in response to the attack.[3]
Trivia
It is likely the planet is named after the Scottish town Oban.
List of appearances
- Halo 4 (First appearance)
- Halo: Escalation
