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{{disambig header|the battle during the [[Human-Covenant | {{disambig header|the battle during the [[Human-Covenant War]]|the battle in 2558|Second Onyx conflict}} | ||
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|name=Onyx Conflict | |name=Onyx Conflict | ||
|image=[[File:Ghosts of Onyx Cover.jpg| | |image=[[File:Ghosts of Onyx Cover.jpg|313px]] | ||
|conflict=[[Human-Covenant War]] | |conflict=[[Human-Covenant War]] | ||
*[[Great Schism]] | *[[Great Schism]] | ||
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**1 {{Class|Marathon|heavy cruiser}} | **1 {{Class|Marathon|heavy cruiser}} | ||
**6 [[UNSC destroyer|destroyers]] | **6 [[UNSC destroyer|destroyers]] | ||
**1 [[UNSC prowler| | **1 [[UNSC prowler|prowler]] | ||
*{{UNSCShip|Agincourt}} | *{{UNSCShip|Agincourt}} | ||
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*17 [[SPARTAN-III program|Spartan-IIIs]] | *17 [[SPARTAN-III program|Spartan-IIIs]] | ||
*Several ONI agents | *Several ONI agents | ||
|forces2=54 [[Covenant]] warships | |forces2=54 [[Covenant]] [[Covenant starship|warships]] | ||
*[[Second Fleet of Homogeneous Clarity]] | *[[Second Fleet of Homogeneous Clarity]] | ||
**22 ships | **22 ships | ||
***1 [[Varric-pattern heavy cruiser|heavy cruiser]] | |||
***1 [[Covenant carrier|carrier]] | ***1 [[Covenant carrier|carrier]] | ||
***2 [[Covenant cruiser|cruisers]] | ***2 [[Covenant cruiser|cruisers]] | ||
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*[[Combined Fleet of Righteous Purpose]] | *[[Combined Fleet of Righteous Purpose]] | ||
**32 ships | **32 ships | ||
*[[Covenant carrier|carrier]]s | ***Multiple [[Covenant carrier|carrier]]s | ||
*[[Covenant cruiser|cruiser]]s | ***Multiple [[Covenant cruiser|cruiser]]s | ||
*[[Covenant destroyer|destroyer]]s | ***Multiple [[Covenant destroyer|destroyer]]s | ||
*Legions of Covenant warriors | *Legions of Covenant warriors | ||
**Six [[Mgalekgolo]] | **Six [[Mgalekgolo]] | ||
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*[[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshees]] | *[[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshees]] | ||
*[[Type-31 Seraph|Seraphs]] | *[[Type-31 Seraph|Seraphs]] | ||
|forces3=*Trillions of [[Sentinel]]s | |forces3=*Trillions of [[Onyx Sentinel|Sentinel]]s | ||
*[[Sentinel manufacturing facility]] | *[[Sentinel manufacturing facility]] | ||
|casual1=*Battle Group Omicron save for {{UNSCShip|Dusk}} | |casual1=*Battle Group Omicron save for {{UNSCShip|Dusk}} | ||
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The '''Onyx Conflict'''<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/kelly-087 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Kelly-087'']</ref> was a military engagement between the [[Forerunner]] [[Onyx Sentinel|Sentinels]] of the planet [[Onyx]], [[United Nations Space Command | The '''Onyx Conflict'''<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/kelly-087 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Kelly-087'']</ref> was a military engagement between the [[Forerunner]] [[Onyx Sentinel|Sentinels]] of the planet [[Onyx]], the [[United Nations Space Command]], and a [[Joyous Exultation Covenant|fledgling Covenant splinter group]]. The UNSC [[operation]] to reinforce the stranded UNSC forces on Onyx was codenamed '''Operation: CIRRUS'''.{{Ref/Game|Id=H5GLtd|Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition|[[Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition dossiers#Frederic-104|Dossier files]] - Frederic-104}} | ||
==Battle== | ==Battle== | ||
===The Sentinel activation=== | ===The Sentinel activation=== | ||
When [[Installation 04|Alpha Halo]] was destroyed | When [[Installation 04|Alpha Halo]] was almost activated,{{Ref/Novel|GoO|Page=175|Quote=Halsey: That timing coincides with the activation of an alien weapon world - before John thankfully destroyed it. It is no coincidence that the Sentinels appeared then. It must be part of a larger Forerunner plan.}} it emitted a signal that placed all other [[Forerunner]] installations in standby mode, including the Sentinels guarding the [[Sarcophagus|shield world]] located within the artificial world of [[Onyx]]. The Sentinels themselves first appeared on the morning of [[2552#September|September 21, 2552]].{{Ref/Novel|GoO|Page=175}} On [[2552#October|October 31, 2552]], the first of these Sentinels to awaken suddenly began attacking [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] forces on and near [[Onyx]]. Coincidentally, [[SPARTAN-III Gamma Company|Gamma Company]] was participating in the top honors exercise at the time.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''pages 117-120''</ref> | ||
Almost immediately, [[Team Gladius]] and the orbiting {{UNSCShip|Agincourt}} were destroyed and [[Team Katana]] lost after passing to Zone 67. The [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-III]] trainers, save for [[Franklin Mendez|SCPO Mendez]] and [[Kurt Ambrose]] were all killed as well. In accordance with emergency protocols, Zone 67's AI [[Endless Summer]] assumed complete command of all UNSC forces on Onyx.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''pages 122''</ref> Shortly afterward, [[Team Saber]] regrouped with Kurt-051, [[Tom-B292]], [[Lucy-B091]] and [[Franklin Mendez|SCPO Mendez]], although they had no means of summoning reinforcements from the rest of the UNSC. [[Franklin Mendez|Mendez]] declared [[Bloody Arrow]] via UNSC E-Band.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 159''</ref> | Almost immediately, [[Team Gladius]] and the orbiting {{UNSCShip|Agincourt}} were destroyed and [[Team Katana]] lost after passing to Zone 67. The [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-III]] trainers, save for [[Franklin Mendez|SCPO Mendez]] and [[Kurt Ambrose]] were all killed as well. In accordance with emergency protocols, Zone 67's AI [[Endless Summer]] assumed complete command of all UNSC forces on Onyx.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''pages 122''</ref> Shortly afterward, [[Team Saber]] regrouped with Kurt-051, [[Tom-B292]], [[Lucy-B091]] and [[Franklin Mendez|SCPO Mendez]], although they had no means of summoning reinforcements from the rest of the UNSC. [[Franklin Mendez|Mendez]] declared [[Bloody Arrow]] via UNSC E-Band.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 159''</ref> | ||
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===Blue Team and the Covenant arrive=== | ===Blue Team and the Covenant arrive=== | ||
Blue Team, composed of [[William-043]], [[Linda-058]], and [[Frederic-104]], arrived at Onyx aboard the commandeered ''[[Bloodied Spirit]]'', but were forced to make their way down to the surface in a [[ | Blue Team, composed of [[William-043]], [[Linda-058]], and [[Frederic-104]], arrived at Onyx aboard the commandeered ''[[Bloodied Spirit]]'', but were forced to make their way down to the surface in a [[Dextro Xur-pattern Spirit|Spirit]] when their ship was attacked by Sentinels. Linking up with [[Kurt-051]]'s group they planned to attack [[Zone 67]]. Using the Spirit, they flew into a crater and discovered a Forerunner city.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''pages 267-274''</ref> | ||
At the same time, 'Mantakree's forces formed around the flagship ''[[Incorruptible]]'' and began nearing Onyx. The destroyer ''[[Far Sight Lost]]'' was sent ahead to scout the environs but was quickly engaged and destroyed by Sentinels. Another scout, ''[[Absolution]]'', was ordered to perform a precision [[Slipstream space|Slipspace]] jump to the northern polar areas of Onyx, but the Sentinels followed it through Slipspace and the ''Absolution'' was destroyed upon exiting Slipspace.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''pages 280-283''</ref> However, sufficient information had been gathered and 'Mantakree ordered his ground troops, including [[Sangheili]] from the [[E'Toro Warrior Crèche|E’Toro]], [[R'Lan Warrior Crèche|R’Lan]] and [[N'Noro Warrior Crèche|N’Nono]] warrior crèches, to converge on Zone 67.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''pages 350''</ref> | At the same time, 'Mantakree's forces formed around the flagship ''[[Incorruptible]]'' and began nearing Onyx. The destroyer ''[[Far Sight Lost]]'' was sent ahead to scout the environs but was quickly engaged and destroyed by Sentinels. Another scout, ''[[Absolution]]'', was ordered to perform a precision [[Slipstream space|Slipspace]] jump to the northern polar areas of Onyx, but the Sentinels followed it through Slipspace and the ''Absolution'' was destroyed upon exiting Slipspace.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''pages 280-283''</ref> However, sufficient information had been gathered and 'Mantakree ordered his ground troops, including [[Sangheili]] from the [[E'Toro Warrior Crèche|E’Toro]], [[R'Lan Warrior Crèche|R’Lan]] and [[N'Noro Warrior Crèche|N’Nono]] warrior crèches, to converge on Zone 67.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''pages 350''</ref> | ||
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The Spartans piled onto the two Mgalekgolo. Kurt-051 was wounded. Will-043 killed one Mgalekgolo, that had been shot by Linda-058, in hand-to-hand combat but was in turn shot and killed by the second. The last Mgalekgolo was killed by Fred-104 with a [[M41 Surface-to-Surface Rocket Medium Anti-Vehicle/Assault Weapon|Jackhammer]] missile mainly for efficiency reasons, as it could take down a Mgalekgolo with one hit.{{Ref/Reuse|goo360}} | The Spartans piled onto the two Mgalekgolo. Kurt-051 was wounded. Will-043 killed one Mgalekgolo, that had been shot by Linda-058, in hand-to-hand combat but was in turn shot and killed by the second. The last Mgalekgolo was killed by Fred-104 with a [[M41 Surface-to-Surface Rocket Medium Anti-Vehicle/Assault Weapon|Jackhammer]] missile mainly for efficiency reasons, as it could take down a Mgalekgolo with one hit.{{Ref/Reuse|goo360}} | ||
[[File:HM | [[File:HM OnyxDestruction.jpg|250px|thumb|Onyx disintegrating into trillions of sentinels.]] | ||
However, the main Covenant assault with hundreds of Sangheili, [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshees]] and Unggoy, was yet to come. Realizing it was futile for his diminished force to resist further, Kurt-051 ordered the survivors into the shield world while opting to remain behind to prevent the Covenant from reopening the portal. 'Mantakree ordered his troops to not fire upon the center of the chamber, while sending in Huragok with [[slipspace field shunt]]s to reopen the portal. With 'Mantakree approaching to finish off the wounded Spartan personally, Kurt-051 detonated two [[FENRIS nuclear warhead|FENRIS warheads]], killing himself and the entire enemy force in the antechamber as well as triggering the Sentinels of Onyx to "erupt" through the surface of the planet. With the portal closed, his comrades who had escaped into shield world were trapped, but unharmed.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 372''</ref> | However, the main Covenant assault with hundreds of Sangheili, [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshees]] and Unggoy, was yet to come. Realizing it was futile for his diminished force to resist further, Kurt-051 ordered the survivors into the shield world while opting to remain behind to prevent the Covenant from reopening the portal. 'Mantakree ordered his troops to not fire upon the center of the chamber, while sending in Huragok with [[slipspace field shunt]]s to reopen the portal. With 'Mantakree approaching to finish off the wounded Spartan personally, Kurt-051 detonated two [[FENRIS nuclear warhead|FENRIS warheads]], killing himself and the entire enemy force in the antechamber as well as triggering the Sentinels of Onyx to "erupt" through the surface of the planet. With the portal closed, his comrades who had escaped into shield world were trapped, but unharmed.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 372''</ref> | ||
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==Aftermath== | ==Aftermath== | ||
Kelly, Fred, Ash, and the other remaining Spartans (including Dr. Halsey and Mendez) were transported from the portal to a Dyson sphere. | |||
===Legacy=== | ===Legacy=== | ||
{{Main|Onyx United Research Project|Second Onyx conflict}} | {{Main|Onyx United Research Project|Second Onyx conflict}} | ||
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|Destroyed | |Destroyed | ||
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|{{ | |{{Pattern|Sinaris|heavy destroyer}} | ||
|''[[Bloodied Spirit]]'' | |''[[Bloodied Spirit]]'' | ||
|Destroyed | |Destroyed | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Other | |Other | ||
|[[Beatrice]] | |''[[Beatrice]]'' | ||
|Crash landed | |Crash landed | ||
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|[[Second Fleet of Homogeneous Clarity]] | |[[Second Fleet of Homogeneous Clarity]] | ||
|{{ | |{{Pattern|Varric|heavy cruiser}} | ||
|''[[Incorruptible]]'' | |''[[Incorruptible]]'' | ||
|Destroyed | |Destroyed | ||
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*''[[Halo: Glasslands]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Halo: Glasslands]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | *''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | ||
**''[[Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition|Limited Edition]]'' {{Mo}} | **''[[Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition dossiers|Limited Edition dossiers]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Halo Mythos]]'' | *''[[Halo Mythos]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Fractures]]'' | *''[[Halo Fractures]]'' | ||