Algolis
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Algol system (Beta Persei)[1] |
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At least two[2] |
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Human (non-native) |
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Algolis is a former human colony planet in the Algol system.[1] It is known to possess at least two moons.[2] The planet housed a relatively small civilian population and was home to some of the Office of Naval Intelligence's research and development projects for prototype weapons, including the HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I ADS.[3]
Overview[edit]
Astronomical features[edit]
Algolis is located in the Algol (Beta Persei) system. Algolis has two moons.[2]
Topography and ecology[edit]
The surface of Algolis features large landmasses with seas interspersed throughout.[4] Some of these landmasses are known to have arid, rocky terrain and sparse, low-growing shrubbery.[5][4][6] Some landmasses show large swathes of greenery from orbit.[4]
Locations[edit]
Known residents[edit]
History[edit]
Rise of humanity[edit]
Human colonization efforts on Algolis began in 2475.[1]
Human-Covenant war[edit]
The Office of Naval Intelligence's Section Three had facilities on the planet, to which several SPARTAN-II augmentation chemical precursors were sent without Dr. Catherine Halsey's consent, likely in order to be researched for Project CHRYSANTHEMUM.[7]
Algolis Invasion[edit]
- Main article: Algolis Invasion
The colony was attacked by the Covenant in 2549,[1] some time prior to March 28.[Note 1] During the battle, the planet's civilians were evacuated while Marines from the UNSC Marine Corps of Engineers made a last stand against Covenant forces. The UNSC destroyer UNSC The Heart of Midlothian was en route to the planet to secure a powered armor before the facility was attacked. The planet's survivors escaped in transport ships to a UNSC frigate in orbit that carried them to safety.[8][4] The battle also resulted in the formation of the Banished as well.[9] Overall, it's unknown what happened to the colony following the battle,[3] though it evidently went un-glassed by the Covenant.[1]
Gallery[edit]
Landscape on Algolis.
Facility T12A on the planet.
A UNSC frigate over Algolis.
Covenant forces attacking a human settlement.
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List of appearances[edit]
- Halo Legends
- Prototype (First appearance)
- Halo: Evolutions
- Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian (Mentioned only)
- Halo Wars 2
- Halo: Rise of Atriox
- Halo Infinite (Mentioned only)
Notes[edit]
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 50
- ^ a b c Halo Legends - Prototype: Poster
- ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Algolis: (Defunct, backup on Archive.org)
- ^ a b c d Halo Legends - Prototype
- ^ Halo: Rise of Atriox, issue #2
- ^ Halo Wars 2, campaign level A New Enemy
- ^ Dr. Halsey's personal journal
- ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe - Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian
- ^ Halo: Rise of Atriox, issue #1
