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Battle of Suban

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Concurrent:

Battle for Zeta Halo

Battle of Suban
Skybox of Halo Infinite multiplayer map Prism.

Date:

Early 2560[1]

Location:

Subanese crystal mines,[2] Suban, Urs system

Outcome:

Ongoing

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In 2560, a battle erupted around the crystal mines on the moon of Suban between the Swords of Sanghelios and the Banished with fleets from both factions engaged in the moon's sky.[6][7] The Banished sought to raid the Subanese crystal mines on the moon in order to use them for needle weaponry.[2]

Background

Pre-production concept art of a Guardian Custode on Sanghelios, made canon on page 195 of the Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition).
A Guardian Custode over Sanghelios.

Created uprising and Sanghelios

Main article: Created uprising

In October 2558, the Created would send a Guardian Custode to Sanghelios as part of their attempt at subjugating the world.[8] They would eventually and for a time occupy it, placing the world under an appointed administrator.[9] In contrast, Suban was a low priority for the Created and suffered minimal damage.[10]

In December of 2559, Cortana died during the Battle for Zeta Halo.[11] Created control over the Guardians would end with her[12][13] and the Created's command structure was largely severed.[14] For Suban, this meant debilitated local security, though the Swords of Sanghelios pledged to support Suban's keeps in protecting their mining sites.[10]

Banished

Following the multi-sided conflict at Netherop in 2559, the Banished sent forces to Suban seeking to take control of the Blamite crystal mines there. The Alchemist Corps of Sicatt Workshop aboard the Ghost of Barolon would begin to study the crystals themselves.[2]

Battle

Fleet preparations and ground skirmishes

"We need not be foes. Step aside, give us Suban, and your forces shall be spared. Better yet, pledge your allegiance to the Banished, and the only ones that need perish are the demons that desecrate the ground of Suban."
Orna 'Fulsamee attempting to negotiate with Mahkee 'Chava.[1]

As Swords of Sanghelios fleet elements were positioning themselves and scanning Banished fleet elements, Swords ground forces including Fireteam Jorogumo were infiltrating the Mines of Shua'ree.[1]

Total battle

The two fleets would eventually come to blows. In the midst of this, the Banished continued to ship materiel from their mining operation via siege-haulers.[4]

Gallery

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c Battle for the Blood-Moon
  2. ^ a b c Halo Waypoint - Games, Canon Fodder: Fly Me to the Blood-Moon (Retrieved on Nov 20, 2023) [archive]
  3. ^ Halo Waypoint, BATTLE PASS & OPERATIONS - SEASON 5 (Retrieved on Oct 9, 2023) [archive]
  4. ^ a b c d e f Halo Infinite, multiplayer map Prism
  5. ^ Halo Waypoint - Halo Infinite, Reckoning Intel (Retrieved on Nov 14, 2023) [local archive] [external archive]
  6. ^ Halo Waypoint, MAPS OVERVIEW - SEASON 5 (Retrieved on Oct 13, 2023) [archive]
  7. ^ Halo Waypoint, Combined Arms Operation Launch (Retrieved on Nov 14, 2023) [archive]
  8. ^ Halo: Bad Blood, chapter 1
  9. ^ Halo: Outcasts, chapter 1
  10. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 230-231
  11. ^ Halo Infinite, campaign mission Endless: Silent Auditorium
  12. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 357
  13. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 387
  14. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 397