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The '''battle of the capital''' was a major conflict that took place on and around the [[capital]], the political center of the [[Forerunner]] [[ecumene]]. | The '''battle of the capital''' was a major conflict that took place on and around the [[capital]], the political center of the [[Forerunner]] [[ecumene]]. | ||
==Battle== | ==Battle== | ||
Around [[100,043 BCE]], the {{Class|Contender|artificial intelligence}} [[05-032 Mendicant Bias|Mendicant Bias]] had been assigned to a mission to locate and attack the [[The Flood|Flood]] [[Gravemind]]. As part of this mission, he was given control of a [[Halo Array|Halo installation]] and was charged with conducting the first test of such a weapon. After the test, however, Mendicant Bias disappeared with the ring and was not seen for decades. | Around [[100,043 BCE]], the {{Class|Contender|artificial intelligence}} [[05-032 Mendicant Bias|Mendicant Bias]] had been assigned to a mission to locate and attack the [[The Flood|Flood]] [[Gravemind]]. As part of this mission, he was given control of a [[Halo Array|Halo installation]] and was charged with conducting the first test of such a weapon. After the test, however, Mendicant Bias disappeared with the ring and was not seen for decades. | ||
[[100,000 BCE|Forty-three years later]], Bias unexpectedly returned with the Halo to the Forerunner capital, having been led into [[rampancy]] by the Gravemind and driven toward the destruction of the Forerunner race. He infiltrated the capital's defense systems, deactivated all present [[ancilla]]s and security constructs, and held the [[Forerunner Council]] hostage by overriding their armor and rendering them immobile. | [[100,000 BCE|Forty-three years later]], Bias unexpectedly returned with the Halo to the Forerunner capital, having been led into [[rampancy]] by the Gravemind and driven toward the destruction of the Forerunner race. He infiltrated the capital's defense systems, deactivated all present [[ancilla]]s and security constructs, and held the [[Forerunner Council]] hostage by overriding their armor and rendering them immobile. <ref> ''[[Halo: Cryptum]]'', '''page 300''' </ref> | ||
Bias was temporarily deactivated by [[Bornstellar Makes Eternal Lasting]], who was host to the memories of [[the Didact]] and issued a verbal failsafe code. The capital was released from Mendicant's control, and began activating its defensive systems. | Bias was temporarily deactivated by [[Bornstellar Makes Eternal Lasting]], who was host to the memories of [[the Didact]] and issued a verbal failsafe code. The capital was released from Mendicant's control, and began activating its defensive systems. <ref> ''[[Halo: Cryptum]]'', '''page 303''' </ref> | ||
Despite losing control of the capital, Mendicant Bias could still exert control over five of the twelve Halos in orbit around the capital. These installations immediately began charging their main weapons and positioning themselves around the capital in preparation to attack.<ref group="notes">Although any one of the five Halos could single-handedly have destroyed all Forerunner resistance, it can be assumed that by charging all of them at once, Bias intended to ensure that at least one of the rings successfully fired if the rest were destroyed.</ref> | Despite losing control of the capital, Mendicant Bias could still exert control over five of the twelve Halos in orbit around the capital. These installations immediately began charging their main weapons and positioning themselves around the capital in preparation to attack.<ref> ''[[Halo: Cryptum]]'', '''page 307''' </ref> <ref group="notes">Although any one of the five Halos could single-handedly have destroyed all Forerunner resistance, it can be assumed that by charging all of them at once, Bias intended to ensure that at least one of the rings successfully fired if the rest were destroyed.</ref> | ||
With the capital still recovering and the Council [[metarchy]] collapsed, the Forerunner defense fleet responded to the threat with lethal force. All ships in the area began attack runs on the stolen Halos. The [[monitor]]s in charge of the Halo installations, programmed to respond to any threat to their installations regardless of their source, engaged in a counterattack. Two of the Halos were destroyed due the heavy bombardment of the Forerunner fleet and the tidal forces of the capital. | With the capital still recovering and the Council [[metarchy]] collapsed, the Forerunner defense fleet responded to the threat with lethal force. All ships in the area began attack runs on the stolen Halos. The [[monitor]]s in charge of the Halo installations, programmed to respond to any threat to their installations regardless of their source, engaged in a counterattack. <ref> ''[[Halo: Cryptum]]'', '''page 313''' </ref> Two of the Halos were destroyed due the heavy bombardment of the Forerunner fleet and the tidal forces of the capital. | ||
The seven Halos still under Forerunner control were ordered to travel through a nearby [[slipspace portal]] and return to [[Installation 00]]: the Ark. One of them successfully made it through the portal intact, but was severely damaged by the stress of the transition. The second in line was destroyed upon the arrival of a third fortress ship, just as it began to enter the portal. | The seven Halos still under Forerunner control were ordered to travel through a nearby [[slipspace portal]] and return to [[Installation 00]]: the Ark. One of them successfully made it through the portal intact, but was severely damaged by the stress of the transition. <ref> ''[[Halo: Cryptum]]'', '''page 316''' </ref> The second in line was destroyed upon the arrival of a third fortress ship, just as it began to enter the portal.<ref> ''[[Halo: Cryptum]]'', '''page 320''' </ref> | ||
==Aftermath== | ==Aftermath== | ||
The outcome of the battle is largely unknown, as little information exists on events following Bornstellar's escape. It is known that at least one of the five Halos under Mendicant Bias' control was destroyed, but it is unknown whether any of the remaining four were successfully fired. Of the seven Halos that attempted to escape, only one succesfully entered the portal. There it joined another array of installations under the control of [[the Librarian]]. | The outcome of the battle is largely unknown, as little information exists on events following Bornstellar's escape. It is known that at least one of the five Halos under Mendicant Bias' control was destroyed <ref> ''[[Halo: Cryptum]]'', '''page 314''' </ref>, but it is unknown whether any of the remaining four were successfully fired. Of the seven Halos that attempted to escape, only one succesfully entered the portal. There it joined another array of installations under the control of [[the Librarian]].<ref> ''[[Halo: Cryptum]]'', ''' page 335''' </ref> | ||
[[First Councilor]] [[Splendid Dust of Ancient Suns]] was rescued from the capital by [[Glory of a Far Dawn]], along with Bornstellar. Bornstellar, now in possession of the Didact's memories and personality, presumably went on to assume his role as the supreme commander of the Forerunner military. | [[First Councilor]] [[Splendid Dust of Ancient Suns]] was rescued from the capital by [[Glory of a Far Dawn]], along with Bornstellar.<ref> ''[[Halo: Cryptum]]'', ''' page 304''' </ref> Bornstellar, now in possession of the Didact's memories and personality, presumably went on to assume his role as the supreme commander of the Forerunner military. | ||
Mendicant Bias survived the battle intact, and would later launch an assault on the [[Maginot Line|Maginot sphere]]. | Mendicant Bias survived the battle intact, and would later launch an assault on the [[Maginot Line|Maginot sphere]]. | ||
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The battle of the capital was a major conflict that took place on and around the capital, the political center of the Forerunner ecumene.
Battle
Around 100,043 BCE, the Contender-class artificial intelligence Mendicant Bias had been assigned to a mission to locate and attack the Flood Gravemind. As part of this mission, he was given control of a Halo installation and was charged with conducting the first test of such a weapon. After the test, however, Mendicant Bias disappeared with the ring and was not seen for decades.
Forty-three years later, Bias unexpectedly returned with the Halo to the Forerunner capital, having been led into rampancy by the Gravemind and driven toward the destruction of the Forerunner race. He infiltrated the capital's defense systems, deactivated all present ancillas and security constructs, and held the Forerunner Council hostage by overriding their armor and rendering them immobile. [1]
Bias was temporarily deactivated by Bornstellar Makes Eternal Lasting, who was host to the memories of the Didact and issued a verbal failsafe code. The capital was released from Mendicant's control, and began activating its defensive systems. [2]
Despite losing control of the capital, Mendicant Bias could still exert control over five of the twelve Halos in orbit around the capital. These installations immediately began charging their main weapons and positioning themselves around the capital in preparation to attack.[3] [notes 1]
With the capital still recovering and the Council metarchy collapsed, the Forerunner defense fleet responded to the threat with lethal force. All ships in the area began attack runs on the stolen Halos. The monitors in charge of the Halo installations, programmed to respond to any threat to their installations regardless of their source, engaged in a counterattack. [4] Two of the Halos were destroyed due the heavy bombardment of the Forerunner fleet and the tidal forces of the capital.
The seven Halos still under Forerunner control were ordered to travel through a nearby slipspace portal and return to Installation 00: the Ark. One of them successfully made it through the portal intact, but was severely damaged by the stress of the transition. [5] The second in line was destroyed upon the arrival of a third fortress ship, just as it began to enter the portal.[6]
Aftermath
The outcome of the battle is largely unknown, as little information exists on events following Bornstellar's escape. It is known that at least one of the five Halos under Mendicant Bias' control was destroyed [7], but it is unknown whether any of the remaining four were successfully fired. Of the seven Halos that attempted to escape, only one succesfully entered the portal. There it joined another array of installations under the control of the Librarian.[8]
First Councilor Splendid Dust of Ancient Suns was rescued from the capital by Glory of a Far Dawn, along with Bornstellar.[9] Bornstellar, now in possession of the Didact's memories and personality, presumably went on to assume his role as the supreme commander of the Forerunner military.
Mendicant Bias survived the battle intact, and would later launch an assault on the Maginot sphere.
List of appearances
- Halo: Cryptum (First appearance)
Notes
- ^ Although any one of the five Halos could single-handedly have destroyed all Forerunner resistance, it can be assumed that by charging all of them at once, Bias intended to ensure that at least one of the rings successfully fired if the rest were destroyed.
Sources
- ^ Halo: Cryptum, page 300
- ^ Halo: Cryptum, page 303
- ^ Halo: Cryptum, page 307
- ^ Halo: Cryptum, page 313
- ^ Halo: Cryptum, page 316
- ^ Halo: Cryptum, page 320
- ^ Halo: Cryptum, page 314
- ^ Halo: Cryptum, page 335
- ^ Halo: Cryptum, page 304
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