Operation: RED FLAG: Difference between revisions
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(It isn't even mentioned. Because Halsey never even says WHY they needed to transfer Cortana.) |
(First, that's the Prophet of Truth, not Regret. Second, we have no indication that ODST were involved.) |
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*'''Phase One''' — The first objective of the operation consisted of the disabling and capture of a Covenant vessel. For the first phase, [[Catherine Elizabeth Halsey|Dr. Halsey]] selected [[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Jacob Keyes]] for his exemplary performance during the [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]], and his newly fitted cruiser {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}. | *'''Phase One''' — The first objective of the operation consisted of the disabling and capture of a Covenant vessel. For the first phase, [[Catherine Elizabeth Halsey|Dr. Halsey]] selected [[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Jacob Keyes]] for his exemplary performance during the [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]], and his newly fitted cruiser {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}. | ||
*'''Phase Two''' — Involving the boarding of the captured Covenant vessel by | *'''Phase Two''' — Involving the boarding of the captured Covenant vessel by the [[SPARTAN-II]]s, they would then neutralize the onboard defenses and take control of the ship. They, with help from a then-unidentified [[Cortana|mission specialist]], would then crack the navigation database of the ship and discover the location of the Covenant [[High Charity|home world]]. | ||
*'''Phase Three''' — With the help of Cortana, the Spartans | *'''Phase Three''' — With the help of Cortana, the Spartans would then pilot the captured Covenant vessel to the Covenant homeworld. | ||
*'''Phase Four''' — The final phase of the operation involved the infiltration of the Covenant home world and the capture of a Covenant [[San 'Shyuum|Prophet]] for negotiating purposes. The UNSC hoped that by capturing a Prophet and holding it hostage, they could force the Covenant into agreeing to a truce, thereby ending a war that the UNSC would most certainly have lost. | *'''Phase Four''' — The final phase of the operation involved the infiltration of the Covenant home world and the capture of a Covenant [[San 'Shyuum|Prophet]] for negotiating purposes. The UNSC hoped that by capturing a Prophet and holding it hostage, they could force the Covenant into agreeing to a truce, thereby ending a war that the UNSC would most certainly have lost. | ||
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===Alternative=== | ===Alternative=== | ||
[[File:Regret.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Death of the Prophet of Regret.]] | [[File:Regret.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Death of the Prophet of Regret.]] | ||
Ultimately, the plans would be canceled by a lack of resources and manpower. The [[Battle of Earth|Invasion of Earth]] began shortly after the remains of RED FLAG arrived back at the homeworld, effectively scrubbing any chances of a high-risk offensive by special warfare units accompanied by fleet support.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', level [[Cairo Station (level)|''Cairo Station'']]</ref> However, events initiated within the ranks of the [[Hierarchs]] and [[High Council]] would provide a similar outcome to that envisioned by High Command and Naval Intelligence just months before. An ongoing feud between the increasing [[Jiralhanae]] threat encroaching on [[Sangheili]] commanders throughout the military planned by the Hierachs would ultimately culminate in it's fall, the [[Great Schism]] tore a rift between these two castes, with the former of the two species becoming the favored guardians of the [[Great Journey]].<ref>'''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''', level [[Tayari Plaza (level)|''Tayari Plaza'']]</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', level [[Gravemind (level)|''Gravemind'']]</ref> Taking advantage of these brewing events, on November 2nd, 2552, the former Spartan leader of RED FLAG managed to infiltrate a heavily-occupied area on [[Installation 05]] (Delta Halo), defeat a detachment of [[Honor Guard of the Covenant|Sangheili Honor Guardsmen]], and assassinate the [[Prophet of Regret|High Prophet of Regret]].<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', level [[Regret (level)|''Regret'']]</ref> Just days after during a [[Flood]] assault on ''[[High Charity]]'', the [[Prophet of Mercy|High Prophet of Mercy]] was killed by the spreading infection in front of John-117. | Ultimately, the plans would be canceled by a lack of resources and manpower. The [[Battle of Earth|Invasion of Earth]] began shortly after the remains of RED FLAG arrived back at the homeworld, effectively scrubbing any chances of a high-risk offensive by special warfare units accompanied by fleet support.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', level [[Cairo Station (level)|''Cairo Station'']]</ref> However, events initiated within the ranks of the [[Hierarchs]] and [[High Council]] would provide a similar outcome to that envisioned by High Command and Naval Intelligence just months before. An ongoing feud between the increasing [[Jiralhanae]] threat encroaching on [[Sangheili]] commanders throughout the military planned by the Hierachs would ultimately culminate in it's fall, the [[Great Schism]] tore a rift between these two castes, with the former of the two species becoming the favored guardians of the [[Great Journey]].<ref>'''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''', level [[Tayari Plaza (level)|''Tayari Plaza'']]</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', level [[Gravemind (level)|''Gravemind'']]</ref> Taking advantage of these brewing events, on November 2nd, 2552, the former Spartan leader of RED FLAG managed to infiltrate a heavily-occupied area on [[Installation 05]] (Delta Halo), defeat a detachment of [[Honor Guard of the Covenant|Sangheili Honor Guardsmen]], and assassinate the [[Prophet of Regret|High Prophet of Regret]].<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', level [[Regret (level)|''Regret'']]</ref> Just days after during a [[Flood]] assault on ''[[High Charity]]'', the [[Prophet of Mercy|High Prophet of Mercy]] was killed by the spreading infection in front of John-117. | ||
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==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | |||
**''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]'' {{Mo}} | **''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
