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The '''Battle of Alpha Corvi II''' was one of the earliest conflicts of the decades-long [[Human-Covenant War]], fought between the [[Covenant]] and the combined forces of the [[United Nations Space Command]] and local [[insurrectionist]]s on [[Alpha Corvi II]].
The '''Battle of Alpha Corvi II''' was one of the earliest conflicts of the decades-long [[Human-Covenant War]], fought between the [[Covenant]] and the combined forces of the [[United Nations Space Command]] and local [[insurrectionist]]s on [[Alpha Corvi II]].<ref name="HCD1"/>


==Prelude==
==Prelude==
In the short time that the [[UNSC]] and the [[Covenant]] had been aware of one another, the Covenant had begun to probe various [[Outer Colony]] worlds.
In the short time that the [[UNSC]] and the [[Covenant]] had been aware of one another, the Covenant had begun to probe various [[Outer Colony]] worlds.<ref name="HCD1"/>
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==Battle==
==Battle==
On [[2525#December|December 3, 2525]], a substantial [[Covenant]] force emerged from [[slipspace]] near [[Alpha Corvi system|Alpha Corvi]] and proceeded to move toward the system's [[Alpha Corvi II|second planet]]. [[UNSC]] ships in orbit mounted a defense but a number of Covenent [[dropship]]s managed to land troops on the surface. At just three hours after first arriving in the system, [[Alpha Corvi II]]'s largest city, [[Jamshid]], was under assault by the main contingent of ground-based hostiles. [[Marines]] were holding their own there but enemy reinforcements were anticipated.  
On [[2525#December|December 3, 2525]], a substantial [[Covenant]] force emerged from [[slipspace]] near [[Alpha Corvi system|Alpha Corvi]] and proceeded to move toward the system's [[Alpha Corvi II|second planet]].<ref name="HCD1"/> [[UNSC]] ships in orbit mounted a defense but a number of Covenent [[dropship]]s managed to land troops on the surface. At just three hours after first arriving in the system, [[Alpha Corvi II]]'s largest city, [[Jamshid]], was under assault by the main contingent of ground-based hostiles. [[Marines]] were holding their own there but enemy reinforcements were anticipated.<ref name="HCD1"/>


It was at this point that the four young [[Spartan-II]] warriors picked to comprise [[Blue Team]] were briefed on the attack. They were ''en route'' to the system aboard the {{Class|Halcyon|light cruiser}}, {{UNSCship|Persian Gate}}. [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Yao]] informed the [[Spartan]]s that they would be dropping on the outskirts of Jamshid and engaging the Covenant from the rear. Their objective was to lessen the pressure on the main UNSC garrison within the city so that a proper counterattack could be prepared. It was also imperative, they were told, that they operate independantly of [[Unified Ground Command|Ground Command]] and in fact refrain from having any contact with anyone from the [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine Corps]] whatsoever.
It was at this point that the four young [[Spartan-II]] warriors picked to comprise [[Blue Team]] were briefed on the attack.<ref name="HCD1"/> They were ''en route'' to the system aboard the {{Class|Halcyon|light cruiser}}, {{UNSCship|Persian Gate}}. [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Yao]] informed the [[Spartan]]s that they would be dropping on the outskirts of Jamshid and engaging the Covenant from the rear. Their objective was to lessen the pressure on the main UNSC garrison within the city so that a proper counterattack could be prepared. It was also imperative, they were told, that they operate independently of [[Unified Ground Command|Ground Command]] and refrain from having any contact with anyone from the [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine Corps]] whatsoever.<ref name="HCD1"/> The ''Persian Gate'' arrived at the besieged planet around thirty minutes following the Spartans' briefing and was met with urgent messages from officers on the ground. A separate group had detached itself from the main Covenant force and had landed troops near the island mining settlement, [[Black Reef]]. There was no UNSC presence there, but the town was being defended by local [[insurrectionist]] militias affiliated with the [[United Rebel Front]]. In light of this new information, Blue Team was redirected to Black Reef and ordered to neutralize the invaders there and discover why it was being targeted. During their insertion via a [[D77-TC Pelican]],[[Nora]], an [[A.I.]] on the ''Persian Gate'', introduced the Spartans to various scouting and reconnaissance enhancements their armor was outfitted with for this mission, including prototype [[active camouflage]] technology.
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Blue Team was set down in a ground vehicle on the beach and immediately began taking fire from rebels encamped a short distance away. [[Kelly-087]] and [[Fred-104]] recommended taking them out quickly so they could move on to deal with the Covenant, but [[John-117]] opted for a different option. He activated his active camouflage and
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==Aftermath==
==Aftermath==

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Battle of Alpha Corvi II
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Conflict:

Covenant War[1]

Date:

December 3, 2525[1]

Location:

Alpha Corvi II, Alpha Corvi system[1]

Details
Belligerents

File:Perfect White UNSC logo.png United Nations Space Command[1]


United Rebel Front

H5Covenant Logo2.png Covenant[1]

Commanders

Whitaker[1]


Strength

Militias[1] Terrestrial battleships[1]

 

The Battle of Alpha Corvi II was one of the earliest conflicts of the decades-long Human-Covenant War, fought between the Covenant and the combined forces of the United Nations Space Command and local insurrectionists on Alpha Corvi II.[1]

Prelude

In the short time that the UNSC and the Covenant had been aware of one another, the Covenant had begun to probe various Outer Colony worlds.[1]

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Battle

On December 3, 2525, a substantial Covenant force emerged from slipspace near Alpha Corvi and proceeded to move toward the system's second planet.[1] UNSC ships in orbit mounted a defense but a number of Covenent dropships managed to land troops on the surface. At just three hours after first arriving in the system, Alpha Corvi II's largest city, Jamshid, was under assault by the main contingent of ground-based hostiles. Marines were holding their own there but enemy reinforcements were anticipated.[1]

It was at this point that the four young Spartan-II warriors picked to comprise Blue Team were briefed on the attack.[1] They were en route to the system aboard the Halcyon-class light cruiser, Template:UNSCship. Lieutenant Commander Yao informed the Spartans that they would be dropping on the outskirts of Jamshid and engaging the Covenant from the rear. Their objective was to lessen the pressure on the main UNSC garrison within the city so that a proper counterattack could be prepared. It was also imperative, they were told, that they operate independently of Ground Command and refrain from having any contact with anyone from the Marine Corps whatsoever.[1] The Persian Gate arrived at the besieged planet around thirty minutes following the Spartans' briefing and was met with urgent messages from officers on the ground. A separate group had detached itself from the main Covenant force and had landed troops near the island mining settlement, Black Reef. There was no UNSC presence there, but the town was being defended by local insurrectionist militias affiliated with the United Rebel Front. In light of this new information, Blue Team was redirected to Black Reef and ordered to neutralize the invaders there and discover why it was being targeted. During their insertion via a D77-TC Pelican,Nora, an A.I. on the Persian Gate, introduced the Spartans to various scouting and reconnaissance enhancements their armor was outfitted with for this mission, including prototype active camouflage technology.

Blue Team was set down in a ground vehicle on the beach and immediately began taking fire from rebels encamped a short distance away. Kelly-087 and Fred-104 recommended taking them out quickly so they could move on to deal with the Covenant, but John-117 opted for a different option. He activated his active camouflage and Template:Expand-Section

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