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'''Eridanus Secundus''' is an [[asteroid]] in the [[Eridanus system]]'s asteroid belt and a major [[ | '''Eridanus Secundus''' is an [[asteroid]] in the [[Eridanus system]]'s asteroid belt and a major [[Insurrectionist]] base.<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 250''</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
It became the stronghold of the [[ | It became the stronghold of the [[Insurrectionist|Eridanus rebels]] after their [[insurrection]] was put down during [[Operation: TREBUCHET]]. It was the center of all activity for the rebels in the system and was serviced by [[freighter]]s from the nearby [[Eridanus II]]. The asteroid was outfitted with [[Titanium-A armor|Titanium-A]] battleplate and other alloys that would deflect both [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] radar and [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] sensors. | ||
It was effectively a hollowed-out rock that was fitted on the inside with improvised corridors and facilities from salvaged vessels. In the center of the asteroid was a city, complete with skyscrapers and other large buildings with streets. In addition, several facilities were in place around the asteroid that caused outsiders to believe the rebels had [[nuclear weapon]]s around the facility. A hundred improvised [[civilian]] craft served to accommodate the navy surrounding the base. | It was effectively a hollowed-out rock that was fitted on the inside with improvised corridors and facilities from salvaged vessels. In the center of the asteroid was a city, complete with skyscrapers and other large buildings with streets. In addition, several facilities were in place around the asteroid that caused outsiders to believe the rebels had [[nuclear weapon]]s around the facility. A hundred improvised [[civilian]] craft served to accommodate the navy surrounding the base. |