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|conflict = [[Human-Covenant War]] | |conflict = [[Human-Covenant War]] | ||
|date =[[2535|February 10, 2535]] - [[2535|February 12, 2535]] | |date =[[2535|February 10, 2535]] - [[2535|February 12, 2535]] | ||
|place = On and above the planet of [[Jericho VII]], [[Lambda Serpentis System]] | |place = On and above the planet of [[Jericho VII]], [[Lambda Serpentis system|Lambda Serpentis System]] | ||
|result = Covenant victory | |result = Covenant victory | ||
*Jericho VII [[Glassing|glassed]] | *Jericho VII [[Glassing|glassed]] | ||
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|side2 = [[Covenant Empire]] | |side2 = [[Covenant Empire]] | ||
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*[[John-117]] | *[[John-117]] | ||
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*Platoon of [[Spartans]] | *Platoon of [[SPARTAN Program|Spartans]] | ||
**[[John-117]] | **[[John-117]] | ||
**[[Kelly-087]] | **[[Kelly-087]] | ||
**[[Frederic-104]] (conjecture) | **[[Frederic-104]] (conjecture) | ||
**[[Will-043]] (conjecture) | **[[William-043|Will-043]] (conjecture) | ||
**[[Linda-058]] (conjecture) | **[[Linda-058]] (conjecture) | ||
**[[James | **[[James-005|James]] (conjecture) | ||
**[[Joshua-029]] (conjecture) | **[[Joshua-029]] (conjecture) | ||
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**[[Shade]]s | **[[Shade]]s | ||
**[[ | **[[Unggoy|Grunts]] | ||
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** [[Covenant | ** [[Covenant destroyer|Covenant Destroyers]] | ||
**[[Covenant | **[[Covenant cruiser|Covenant Cruisers]] | ||
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{{quote|Four of [[ | {{quote|Four of [[sPARTAN-II Program|us]] and a thousand of [[Unggoy|them]]? Piss poor odds for the little guys.|[[Kelly-087]]}} | ||
The '''Battle of Jericho VII''' was a battle fought between the [[United Nations Space Command]] and the [[Covenant Empire]] in early 2535 on the human colony of [[Jericho VII]]. | The '''Battle of Jericho VII''' was a battle fought between the [[United Nations Space Command]] and the [[Covenant Empire]] in early 2535 on the human colony of [[Jericho VII]]. | ||
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Covenant forces led by an unnamed [[Arbiter]] under orders of the [[Prophet of Candor]], landed on [[Jericho VII]], where they encountered tough resistance from UNSC forces above the planet and on the ground, resulting in a three day long stalemate. | Covenant forces led by an unnamed [[Arbiter]] under orders of the [[Prophet of Candor]], landed on [[Jericho VII]], where they encountered tough resistance from UNSC forces above the planet and on the ground, resulting in a three day long stalemate. | ||
On the ground, [[Blue Team|Blue Team Members]]: [[ | On the ground, [[Blue Team|Blue Team Members]]: [[John-117|Blue-One]], [[Kelly-087|Two]], Three, Four, and Five massacred the Covenant troops. Blue Team's mission was to draw out the Covenant rear guard, so [[Red Team]] could slip behind their lines and plant a [[HAVOK Tactical Nuclear Weapon|HAVOK]] tactical nuke, hoping to destroy the next Covenant ship that landed and dropped it's shields.<ref> '''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 2''</ref> These few Spartans were able to kill hundreds of [[Unggoy|Grunts]] and destroy [[Shade]] turrets with little difficulty, as well as neutralizing their [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshee]] air support, by using the [[fougasse]]s they had planted in case the Grunts got out of hand. | ||
The [[Marines]], operating elsewhere, suffered minor casualties and easily accomplished their goals as well. However, the [[105th Drop Jet Platoon]] was slaughtered by a massive force of Grunts. [[Blue Team]] swept through the area and avenged the platoon by killing hundreds of the Grunts involved in that operation. All of the Spartan teams accomplished their missions and returned safely to the remaining fleet in a [[Pelican Dropship]]. | The [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]], operating elsewhere, suffered minor casualties and easily accomplished their goals as well. However, the [[105th Drop Jet Platoon]] was slaughtered by a massive force of Grunts. [[Blue Team]] swept through the area and avenged the platoon by killing hundreds of the Grunts involved in that operation. All of the Spartan teams accomplished their missions and returned safely to the remaining fleet in a [[D77-TC Pelican|Pelican Dropship]]. | ||
Unfortunately, the UNSC fleet lost control of the space around Jericho VII after a brutal three day battle with the [[Covenant Fleet]]. Luckily, [[Captain De Blanc]] was able to evacuate the Spartans before the enemy fleet began its [[glassing]] of the planet. Spartan-117 requested to watch the planet being glassed. He observed the assault for nearly an hour as Jericho VII was destroyed. | Unfortunately, the UNSC fleet lost control of the space around Jericho VII after a brutal three day battle with the [[Covenant fleet|Covenant Fleet]]. Luckily, [[De Blanc|Captain De Blanc]] was able to evacuate the Spartans before the enemy fleet began its [[glassing]] of the planet. Spartan-117 requested to watch the planet being glassed. He observed the assault for nearly an hour as Jericho VII was destroyed. | ||
Intelligence gained from the battle was utilized in the creation of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/C variant]]. | Intelligence gained from the battle was utilized in the creation of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/C variant]]. | ||
Revision as of 20:40, May 14, 2011
The Battle of Jericho VII was a battle fought between the United Nations Space Command and the Covenant Empire in early 2535 on the human colony of Jericho VII.
The Battle
Covenant forces led by an unnamed Arbiter under orders of the Prophet of Candor, landed on Jericho VII, where they encountered tough resistance from UNSC forces above the planet and on the ground, resulting in a three day long stalemate.
On the ground, Blue Team Members: Blue-One, Two, Three, Four, and Five massacred the Covenant troops. Blue Team's mission was to draw out the Covenant rear guard, so Red Team could slip behind their lines and plant a HAVOK tactical nuke, hoping to destroy the next Covenant ship that landed and dropped it's shields.[1] These few Spartans were able to kill hundreds of Grunts and destroy Shade turrets with little difficulty, as well as neutralizing their Banshee air support, by using the fougasses they had planted in case the Grunts got out of hand.
The Marines, operating elsewhere, suffered minor casualties and easily accomplished their goals as well. However, the 105th Drop Jet Platoon was slaughtered by a massive force of Grunts. Blue Team swept through the area and avenged the platoon by killing hundreds of the Grunts involved in that operation. All of the Spartan teams accomplished their missions and returned safely to the remaining fleet in a Pelican Dropship.
Unfortunately, the UNSC fleet lost control of the space around Jericho VII after a brutal three day battle with the Covenant Fleet. Luckily, Captain De Blanc was able to evacuate the Spartans before the enemy fleet began its glassing of the planet. Spartan-117 requested to watch the planet being glassed. He observed the assault for nearly an hour as Jericho VII was destroyed.
Intelligence gained from the battle was utilized in the creation of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/C variant.
Sources
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 2
