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The '''Battle of Arcadia''' was an engagement fought between the [[United Nations Space Command]] and the [[Covenant Empire]] on the Human colony world of [[Arcadia]] during the early parts of the [[Human-Covenant War]] in [[2531]].<ref name="city">'''[[Halo Wars]]''', '' | The '''Battle of Arcadia''' was an engagement fought between the [[United Nations Space Command]] and the [[Covenant Empire]] on the Human colony world of [[Arcadia]] during the early parts of the [[Human-Covenant War]] in [[2531]].<ref name="city">'''[[Halo Wars]]''', campaign level, ''[[Arcadia City]]''</ref> | ||
==Space battle== | ==Space battle== | ||
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==Ground battle== | ==Ground battle== | ||
The second Covenant vessel was engaged in "surface activity" on Arcadia, attacking [[civilian]] targets and [[Pirth City]], Arcadia's capital. The [[Arcadian Patrol]], the primary police force of Arcadia, was deployed to counter the Covenant invaders but, being a civilian force, was easily overwhelmed. [[Red Team|SPARTAN Red Team]] and forces under the command of [[Sergeant]] [[John Forge]] assisted in rescuing civilians, evacuating hundreds to several [[Human Cargo Ship|civilian transports]] abandoning the city. The Covenant, unfortunately, were successful in destroying several of these transports, resulting in massive civilian casualties.<ref name="city"/> However, despite several repeated assaults, the UNSC was successful in saving at least a portion of the population before being forced to retreat to the city's outskirts, where they were reinforced by [[Team Omega|SPARTAN Team Omega]]. Forge's team fortified the outskirts and linked up with several groups of stragglers. These forces, led by the SPARTANs, teamed up to destroy a Covenant field base, from which the UNSC survivors suffered several assaults.<ref>'''Halo Wars''' '' | The second Covenant vessel was engaged in "surface activity" on Arcadia, attacking [[civilian]] targets and [[Pirth City]], Arcadia's capital. The [[Arcadian Patrol]], the primary police force of Arcadia, was deployed to counter the Covenant invaders but, being a civilian force, was easily overwhelmed. [[Red Team|SPARTAN Red Team]] and forces under the command of [[Sergeant]] [[John Forge]] assisted in rescuing civilians, evacuating hundreds to several [[Human Cargo Ship|civilian transports]] abandoning the city. The Covenant, unfortunately, were successful in destroying several of these transports, resulting in massive civilian casualties.<ref name="city"/> However, despite several repeated assaults, the UNSC was successful in saving at least a portion of the population before being forced to retreat to the city's outskirts, where they were reinforced by [[Team Omega|SPARTAN Team Omega]]. Forge's team fortified the outskirts and linked up with several groups of stragglers. These forces, led by the SPARTANs, teamed up to destroy a Covenant field base, from which the UNSC survivors suffered several assaults.<ref>'''Halo Wars''', campaign level, ''[[Arcadia Outskirts]]''</ref> | ||
Following this, the UNSC forces established a base of operations at a [[ONI Base (Arcadia)|deserted ONI base]] in the jungle. They used experimental [[Rhino]]es to break through a massive dome-shaped Covenant [[Energy Shield#Covenant Energy Shielding|energy barrier]] concealing several [[Arcadia Forerunner Ruins|Forerunner ruins]] with technology the Covenant were using to upgrade<ref>'''[[Halo Waypoint]]''' | Following this, the UNSC forces established a base of operations at a [[ONI Base (Arcadia)|deserted ONI base]] in the jungle. They used experimental [[Rhino]]es to break through a massive dome-shaped Covenant [[Energy Shield#Covenant Energy Shielding|energy barrier]] concealing several [[Arcadia Forerunner Ruins|Forerunner ruins]] with technology the Covenant were using to upgrade<ref>'''[[Halo Waypoint]]''', ''Battle for Arcadia''</ref> an incomplete [[Type-47 Ultra Heavy Assault Platform #Super Scarab|Super Scarab]]. The UNSC forces were constantly harassed by Covenant air patrols, but were successful in repelling them. After the shield dome was disabled, the Spirit of Fire barraged the area with several MAC round blasts then advanced on the Scarab's construction site, taking cover behind the Forerunner ruins as the Scarab fired on them. After a considerable effort on the part of the UNSC, they destroyed the Scarab and proceeded to investigate the site.<ref>'''Halo Wars''', campaign level, ''[[Scarab (level)|Scarab]]''</ref> | ||
==Aftermath== | ==Aftermath== | ||
Despite the victory, the UNSC suffered a major setback as it investigated the Forerunner ruins on Arcadia. Under orders from the [[Prophet of Regret]], [[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]] traveled back to Arcadia and captured [[Ellen Anders|Professor Ellen Anders]], with the intention of using her to activate [[the Apex]]. The ''Spirit of Fire'' chased his ship to the [[Flood-controlled Shield World]], unable to alert the UNSC of their target destination. | Despite the victory, the UNSC suffered a major setback as it investigated the Forerunner ruins on Arcadia. Under orders from the [[Prophet of Regret]], [[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]] traveled back to Arcadia and captured [[Ellen Anders|Professor Ellen Anders]], with the intention of using her to activate [[the Apex]]. The ''Spirit of Fire'' chased his ship to the [[Flood-controlled Shield World]], unable to alert the UNSC of their target destination. | ||
The UNSC regained control of the planet, but now that its location was known to the Covenant, most of its inhabitants abandoned the colony. A small number of colonists remained, establishing the settlement of [[Abaskun]] on the [[Mu]] continent, which supplied the UNSC with much-needed foodstuffs until the Covenant [[Fall of Arcadia|returned]] to the colony in 2549, [[glassing]] it.<ref>'''[[Halo Wars Timeline Events]]''' | The UNSC regained control of the planet, but now that its location was known to the Covenant, most of its inhabitants abandoned the colony. A small number of colonists remained, establishing the settlement of [[Abaskun]] on the [[Mu]] continent, which supplied the UNSC with much-needed foodstuffs until the Covenant [[Fall of Arcadia|returned]] to the colony in 2549, [[glassing]] it.<ref>'''[[Halo Wars Timeline Events]]''', ''2549''</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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The Battle of Arcadia was an engagement fought between the United Nations Space Command and the Covenant Empire on the Human colony world of Arcadia during the early parts of the Human-Covenant War in 2531.[1]
Space battle
Shortly after the final battle of the Harvest campaign, the Arbiter and his ships quickly left the system after learning the location of Arcadia from a Forerunner artifact buried under Harvest's north pole. Under the suggestion of Professor Ellen Anders and permission from Admiral Cole, the UNSC Spirit of Fire followed in hot pursuit.[2]
Upon reaching Arcadia, two Covenant CCS-class Battlecruisers exited Slipspace. The Spirit of Fire arrived soon after. The Template:UNSCship, Template:UNSCship, Template:UNSCship, and Template:UNSCship engaged the two ships immediately, catching one of them with its shields down and destroying it. However, the UNSC force suffered for its part in the battle. The Texas and Belfast were both destroyed, the Armstrong was venting atmosphere due to damage, and the Autumn suffered severe damage before being assisted by the Spirit of Fire.[2]
Ground battle
The second Covenant vessel was engaged in "surface activity" on Arcadia, attacking civilian targets and Pirth City, Arcadia's capital. The Arcadian Patrol, the primary police force of Arcadia, was deployed to counter the Covenant invaders but, being a civilian force, was easily overwhelmed. SPARTAN Red Team and forces under the command of Sergeant John Forge assisted in rescuing civilians, evacuating hundreds to several civilian transports abandoning the city. The Covenant, unfortunately, were successful in destroying several of these transports, resulting in massive civilian casualties.[1] However, despite several repeated assaults, the UNSC was successful in saving at least a portion of the population before being forced to retreat to the city's outskirts, where they were reinforced by SPARTAN Team Omega. Forge's team fortified the outskirts and linked up with several groups of stragglers. These forces, led by the SPARTANs, teamed up to destroy a Covenant field base, from which the UNSC survivors suffered several assaults.[3]
Following this, the UNSC forces established a base of operations at a deserted ONI base in the jungle. They used experimental Rhinoes to break through a massive dome-shaped Covenant energy barrier concealing several Forerunner ruins with technology the Covenant were using to upgrade[4] an incomplete Super Scarab. The UNSC forces were constantly harassed by Covenant air patrols, but were successful in repelling them. After the shield dome was disabled, the Spirit of Fire barraged the area with several MAC round blasts then advanced on the Scarab's construction site, taking cover behind the Forerunner ruins as the Scarab fired on them. After a considerable effort on the part of the UNSC, they destroyed the Scarab and proceeded to investigate the site.[5]
Aftermath
Despite the victory, the UNSC suffered a major setback as it investigated the Forerunner ruins on Arcadia. Under orders from the Prophet of Regret, Arbiter Ripa 'Moramee traveled back to Arcadia and captured Professor Ellen Anders, with the intention of using her to activate the Apex. The Spirit of Fire chased his ship to the Flood-controlled Shield World, unable to alert the UNSC of their target destination.
The UNSC regained control of the planet, but now that its location was known to the Covenant, most of its inhabitants abandoned the colony. A small number of colonists remained, establishing the settlement of Abaskun on the Mu continent, which supplied the UNSC with much-needed foodstuffs until the Covenant returned to the colony in 2549, glassing it.[6]
Gallery
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The Spirit of Fire arrives at Arcadia.
The crew of the Spirit review the plan of disabling the Covenant shield dome.
The Super Scarab at the Forerunner ruins.
Forge and Anders at the ruin site after the destruction of the Scarab.
Sources
- ^ a b Halo Wars, campaign level, Arcadia City
- ^ a b Halo Wars cutscene "All it Did Was Point"
- ^ Halo Wars, campaign level, Arcadia Outskirts
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Battle for Arcadia
- ^ Halo Wars, campaign level, Scarab
- ^ Halo Wars Timeline Events, 2549
