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The ''Unyielding | The ''Unyielding Hierophant'' and Covenant fleet in the Tau Ceti system. | ||
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'''Tau Ceti''' (τ Cet / τ Ceti, pronounced /ˌtaʊ ˈsiːtaɪ/) is a star in the constellation [[Wikipedia:Cetus|Cetus]]. A yellow-orange dwarf star, it is similar to [[Sol system|Sol]] in mass and spectral type. At just under 11.9 light years distant from the [[Sol system]], it is a relatively close star. The system is surrounded by an [[Oort cloud]].<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 326''</ref> | '''Tau Ceti''' (τ Cet / τ Ceti, pronounced /ˌtaʊ ˈsiːtaɪ/) is a star in the constellation [[Wikipedia:Cetus|Cetus]]. A yellow-orange dwarf star, it is similar to [[Sol system|Sol]] in mass and spectral type. At just under 11.9 light years distant from the [[Sol system]], it is a relatively close star. The system is surrounded by an [[Oort cloud]].<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 326''</ref> | ||
This system was inhabited by a significant [[Covenant]] presence in [[2552]], including the refit and repair station ''[[Unyielding Hierophant]]'', accompanied by a [[Truth's fleet|massive fleet]] of warships prepared to attack [[Earth]]. The station was [[Operation: FIRST STRIKE|destroyed]] by [[UNSC]] forces September 13, 2552, including the majority of the Covenant fleet.<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', "chapters 33-35"</ref> | This system was inhabited by a significant [[Covenant]] presence in [[2552]], including the refit and repair station ''[[Unyielding Hierophant]]'', accompanied by a [[Truth's fleet|massive fleet]] of warships prepared to attack [[Earth]]. The station was [[Operation: FIRST STRIKE|destroyed]] by [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] forces on September 13, 2552, including the majority of the Covenant fleet.<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', "chapters 33-35"</ref> | ||
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Template:Stellar Infobox Tau Ceti (τ Cet / τ Ceti, pronounced /ˌtaʊ ˈsiːtaɪ/) is a star in the constellation Cetus. A yellow-orange dwarf star, it is similar to Sol in mass and spectral type. At just under 11.9 light years distant from the Sol system, it is a relatively close star. The system is surrounded by an Oort cloud.[1]
This system was inhabited by a significant Covenant presence in 2552, including the refit and repair station Unyielding Hierophant, accompanied by a massive fleet of warships prepared to attack Earth. The station was destroyed by UNSC forces on September 13, 2552, including the majority of the Covenant fleet.[2]
Trivia
Tau Ceti is also the setting for the first Marathon game.
List of appearances
- Halo: First Strike (First appearance)
- Halo 5: Guardians
- Limited Edition (Mentioned only)
- Halo Mythos
Sources
- ^ Halo: First Strike, page 326
- ^ Halo: First Strike, "chapters 33-35"
