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''Solemn Penance'' was present in the [[Battle of Meridian|Battle]] of [[Meridian]] in [[2551]], remaining in orbit while the world was | Throughout the [[Human-Covenant War]], ''Solemn Penance'' and fellow assault carrier ''[[Day of Jubilation]]'' were responsible for the [[glassing]] of over a dozen [[human colonies]].<ref name="spartan games">[http://shop.spartangames.co.uk/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=HFCV05 '''Spartan Games''': ''Covenant Assault Carrier'']</ref> ''Solemn Penance'' was present in the [[Battle of Meridian|Battle]] of [[Meridian]] in [[2551]], remaining in orbit while the world was glassed. Following the battle, a [[Covenant Special Operations]] team was dispatched by the [[Prophet of Regret]] to the [[moon]]'s surface to search for [[Forerunner]] artifacts. The team retrieved a [[Luminary]] and delivered it to Regret. Some time later, Regret's [[Steward]]s successfully decrypted the Luminary, which revealed the existence of the [[Installation 00|final home of the Forerunners]], as well as a [[Portal at Voi|portal that led to it]]. The Luminary also revealed the location of this portal; [[Earth|Erde-Tyrene]]. In [[2552#October|October of 2552]], the Stewards presented their findings to Regret by personally showing him the information it contained aboard the carrier. Regret hastily assembled the relatively small [[Fleet of Sacred Consecration]]—with ''Solemn Penance'' as its [[flagship]], ''Day of Jubilation'', and thirteen {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}}s—and departed for Erde-Tyrene shortly after, unaware that the planet was the home of humanity.<ref>'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''', ''[[Terminal/Halo 2: Anniversary|Terminal 14]]''</ref> | ||
===Assault on Earth=== | ===Assault on Earth=== | ||
{{Main|Battle of Earth|Battle of Mombasa}} | {{Main|Battle of Earth|Battle of Mombasa}} | ||
''Solemn Penance'' arrived in the [[Sol system]] on [[2552#October|October 20, 2552]] over [[Jupiter]], along with the rest of the Fleet of Sacred Consecration, expecting to find and uncover the [[Portal at Voi|entrance to the Ark]]. Instead, they emerged from [[slipstream space]] into the heavy defenses of the [[UNSC Home Fleet]], defending humanity's homeworld, Earth. ''Solemn Penance'' and its fleet were reported to Home Fleet's command by [[Io Station]] when the Covenant passed the relay station.<ref>'''Halo 2 Anniversary''', ''[[Terminal/Halo 2 Anniversary|Terminal | ''Solemn Penance'' arrived in the [[Sol system]] on [[2552#October|October 20, 2552]] over [[Jupiter]], along with the rest of the Fleet of Sacred Consecration, expecting to find and uncover the [[Portal at Voi|entrance to the Ark]]. Instead, they emerged from [[slipstream space]] into the heavy defenses of the [[UNSC Home Fleet]], defending humanity's homeworld, Earth. ''Solemn Penance'' and its fleet were reported to Home Fleet's command by [[Io Station]] when the Covenant passed the relay station.<ref>'''Halo 2: Anniversary''', ''[[Terminal/Halo 2: Anniversary|Terminal 15]]''</ref> While the cruisers engaged the human warships and [[orbital defense platform]]s, the assault carriers used boarding parties of [[Sangheili]] and [[Unggoy]] to carry [[antimatter charge]]s onto three platforms, intending to blast a hole large enough for them to circumvent the defenses and reach Earth's surface. Though two ODPs were successfully destroyed, the second assault carrier was destroyed by [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan-II]] [[John-117]], who used the bomb that was intended to destroy ''[[Cairo Station]]''. However, Regret's vessel continued unimpeded, descending to [[New Mombasa]], in [[Kenya]], [[Africa]].<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Cairo Station (level)|Cairo Station]]''</ref> | ||
[[File:H2A - Solemn Penance jumping.jpg|thumb|250px|''Solemn Penance'' enters slipspace in-atmosphere above New Mombasa]] | [[File:H2A - Solemn Penance jumping.jpg|thumb|250px|''Solemn Penance'' enters slipspace in-atmosphere above New Mombasa]] | ||
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Solemn Penance[1] was a CAS-class assault carrier in service with the Covenant fleet during the Human-Covenant War. The flagship of the Fleet of Sacred Consecration, it was commanded by the High Prophet of Regret during the fleet's invasion of Earth on October 20, 2552.[7] The shipmaster of Solemn Penance was Rhul 'Salmutee.[1]
History
Battle of Meridian
- Main article: Battle of Meridian
Throughout the Human-Covenant War, Solemn Penance and fellow assault carrier Day of Jubilation were responsible for the glassing of over a dozen human colonies.[8] Solemn Penance was present in the Battle of Meridian in 2551, remaining in orbit while the world was glassed. Following the battle, a Covenant Special Operations team was dispatched by the Prophet of Regret to the moon's surface to search for Forerunner artifacts. The team retrieved a Luminary and delivered it to Regret. Some time later, Regret's Stewards successfully decrypted the Luminary, which revealed the existence of the final home of the Forerunners, as well as a portal that led to it. The Luminary also revealed the location of this portal; Erde-Tyrene. In October of 2552, the Stewards presented their findings to Regret by personally showing him the information it contained aboard the carrier. Regret hastily assembled the relatively small Fleet of Sacred Consecration—with Solemn Penance as its flagship, Day of Jubilation, and thirteen CCS-class battlecruisers—and departed for Erde-Tyrene shortly after, unaware that the planet was the home of humanity.[9]
Assault on Earth
- Main articles: Battle of Earth, Battle of Mombasa
Solemn Penance arrived in the Sol system on October 20, 2552 over Jupiter, along with the rest of the Fleet of Sacred Consecration, expecting to find and uncover the entrance to the Ark. Instead, they emerged from slipstream space into the heavy defenses of the UNSC Home Fleet, defending humanity's homeworld, Earth. Solemn Penance and its fleet were reported to Home Fleet's command by Io Station when the Covenant passed the relay station.[10] While the cruisers engaged the human warships and orbital defense platforms, the assault carriers used boarding parties of Sangheili and Unggoy to carry antimatter charges onto three platforms, intending to blast a hole large enough for them to circumvent the defenses and reach Earth's surface. Though two ODPs were successfully destroyed, the second assault carrier was destroyed by Spartan-II John-117, who used the bomb that was intended to destroy Cairo Station. However, Regret's vessel continued unimpeded, descending to New Mombasa, in Kenya, Africa.[11]
While hovering over the city, the Solemn Penance deployed massive numbers of ground infantry and heavy equipment, including two Scarabs, intending to drive the UNSC out of the area and begin its excavations. Soon, John-117 and dozens of Marines began an assault on the carrier's landing zone in Uplift Nature Reserve.[12] Eventually, faced with the possibility of being overrun on the ground and intercepted by UNSC ships if it tried to escape to orbit, Regret ordered a retreat. The Solemn Penance activated its slipspace drive, making an emergency jump, with the UNSC frigate UNSC In Amber Clad following it into slipspace.[7] The shockwave from the Slipspace rupture severely damaged the city, releasing a potent electromagnetic pulse and partially damaging the city's urban infrastructure AI, the Superintendent. The jump also foiled the attempt of an Orbital Drop Shock Trooper force to infiltrate the carrier from above, scattering their drop pods around the city and killing most of the troopers.[13][14]
Delta Halo
- Main article: Battle of Installation 05
On November 2nd, the Solemn Penance exited Slipspace near Installation 05 and immediately began deploying forces to the surface. Regret pleaded with the Prophet of Truth, apologizing for his rash actions. Meanwhile, In Amber Clad arrived at Installation 05. UNSC forces, again spearheaded by John-117, hunted the Prophet; the Spartan soon assassinated him. After this, the Solemn Penance used its energy projector to level the temple where the Prophet had been based in an attempt to kill "the Demon". The attempt was unsuccessful.[15]
Trivia
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- In Halo 2, the Solemn Penance, like all other assault carriers in the game, features structures at its aft end. In Halo 3: ODST, the vessel has an additional cowling that covers these structures, as it uses the revised model from Halo 3. The Halo 2 version assault carrier is seen, however, during the opening text crawl from Halo 3: ODST.
- In the Halo 2 Anniversary Terminals, the ship is shown to have a nature preserve inside of it.
Gallery
The Solemn Penance and its fleet pass over Io Station as they close in on Earth.
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The Solemn Penance holds position over New Mombasa as its ground forces descend into the city.
Regret's carrier over New Mombasa as seen from the Rookie's SOEIV.
Solemn Penance looming over the Temple on Installation 05.
Solemn Penance in Halo: Spartan Strike.
List of appearances
- Halo 2 (First appearance)
- Halo: Ghosts of Onyx (Mentioned only)
- Halo 3
- ONI Candidate Assessment Program V5.02A (Indirect mention)
- Halo 3: ODST
- Halo 4 (Mentioned only)
- Halo 2: Anniversary
- Halo: New Blood (Mentioned only)
- Hunt the Truth
- Halo: Spartan Strike
- Halo: Fleet Battles (Mentioned only)
Sources
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 180
- ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 28
- ^ HBO image that demonstrates the size and scale of starships in the Halo Universe
- ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia, page 264; page 276 (2011 edition)
- ^ Halo Waypoint: Song of Retribution
- ^ Halo 2, campaign level Outskirts
- ^ a b Halo 2, campaign level Metropolis
- ^ Spartan Games: Covenant Assault Carrier
- ^ Halo 2: Anniversary, Terminal 14
- ^ Halo 2: Anniversary, Terminal 15
- ^ Halo 2, campaign level Cairo Station
- ^ Halo 3: ODST, campaign level Uplift Reserve
- ^ Halo 3: ODST, campaign level Prepare To Drop
- ^ Halo: New Blood, page 58 (Google Play edition)
- ^ Halo 2, campaign level Regret