Heian

Heian is a world in an unknown system in the Milky Way Galaxy. The planet is terrestrial, with a breathable atmosphere and an Earth-like surface. Meteor showers are common on this world, as thousands of asteroids orbit the planet.

History

During the Human-Covenant War, the world was the site of an important Covenant logistics base, from which supplies were delivered to the rest of the planets in the system, as well as the entire sector. The UNSC deployed a team of Orbital Drop Shock Troopers and a SPARTAN on the planet, with the mission to assassinate the Prophet in charge of the operations within the system, in order to stop the Covenant supply chain. They were also tasked with gathering intelligence on the unknown ruins. The team succeeded in their mission, but the Spartan was lost in combat against a Hammer-wielding Brute and an ODST, Checkman, was killed after striking an asteroid in orbit and burned up in the atmosphere after losing control of his SOEIV. The photographs taken by the team were later studied by the Department of Xenoarchaeological Studies at the University of Edinburgh along with the University of Calcutta as a part of an extensive investigation of Forerunner relics.

Gallery

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  Heian in a UNSC briefing screen.

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  Readout of the planet's system.

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  View of scenery on the planet.

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  Statues in the ruins.

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  ODSTs and a SPARTAN observing the Covenant outpost.

List of appearances

• Halo Legends
  • The Babysitter (First appearance)
• Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe
  • From the Office of Dr. William Arthur Iqbal (Mentioned only)