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{{Status|Canon}}
[[File:Reach Hologram.png|thumb|300px|A [[holotank]] hologram of Covenant forces deployed around Reach.]]
{{Series/Battle/Fall of Reach}}
The '''participants in the [[Fall of Reach]]''' were numerous. Both the [[Covenant]] and the [[UNSC]] deployed large numbers of naval and groundside forces, as well as dozens of different types of vehicles and equipment.
The '''participants in the [[Fall of Reach]]''' were numerous. Both the [[Covenant]] and the [[UNSC]] deployed large numbers of naval and groundside forces, as well as dozens of different types of vehicles and equipment.


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====Starships====
====Starships====
{{Main|UNSC starship}}
{{Main|UNSC starship}}
The UNSC's naval assets were quite extensive during the battle. The {{Class|Paris|heavy frigate}},{{Ref/Reuse|tipofthespear}}{{Ref/Reuse|lnos}} the {{Class|Charon|light frigate}},<ref>''Halo: Reach'', [[Halo: Reach radio conversations#Courtyard|Courtyard radio conversation]]</ref> the {{Class|Stalwart|light frigate}},<ref name="hforcovenant">''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Covenant]]''</ref> the {{Class|Punic|supercarrier}},<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-bulkhead-banter ''Halo Waypoint:'' Canon Fodder - Bulkhead Banter]</ref> the {{Class|Marathon|heavy cruiser}},<ref>''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]'', p. 251 (2010 edition); p. 261 (2011 edition)</ref><ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/michael-stanforth ''Halo Waypoint'': Michael Stanforth]</ref> and the {{Class|Halberd|light destroyer}}{{Ref/Reuse|hforcovenant}} were used during the battle. An [[Unidentified UNSC ship|unidentified UNSC ship class]] was also somehow used, but destroyed over Reach.<ref>''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]'', p. 92-93 (Escape from Reach)</ref>
The UNSC's naval assets were quite extensive during the battle. The {{Class|Paris|heavy frigate}},<ref name="tipofthespear"/><ref name="lnos"/> the {{Class|Charon|light frigate}},<ref>''Halo: Reach'', [[Halo: Reach radio conversations#Courtyard|Courtyard radio conversation]]</ref> the {{Class|Stalwart|light frigate}},<ref name="hforcovenant">''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Covenant]]''</ref> the {{Class|Punic|supercarrier}},<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-bulkhead-banter ''Halo Waypoint:'' Canon Fodder - Bulkhead Banter]</ref> the {{Class|Marathon|heavy cruiser}},<ref>''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'', p. 251 (2010 edition); p. 261 (2011 edition)</ref><ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/michael-stanforth ''Halo Waypoint'': Michael Stanforth]</ref> and the {{Class|Halberd|destroyer}}<ref name="hforcovenant"/> were used during the battle. An [[Unidentified UNSC ship|unidentified UNSC ship class]] was also somehow used, but destroyed over Reach.<ref>''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]'', p. 92-93 (Escape from Reach)</ref>
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|Destroyed
|Destroyed
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| rowspan="2" |{{Class|Halberd|light destroyer}}
| rowspan="2" |{{Class|Halberd|destroyer}}
|{{UNSCShip|Iroquois}}
|{{UNSCShip|Iroquois}}
|Unknown
|Unknown
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| rowspan="2" |{{Class|Paris|heavy frigate}}
| rowspan="2" |{{Class|Paris|heavy frigate}}
|{{UNSCShip|Gettysburg}}
|{{UNSCShip|Gettysburg}}
|Salvaged{{Ref/Note|Following the [[Raid on Reach]], the survivors of [[Battle of Installation 04]] and [[Fall of Reach]] found ''Gettysburg'' to mostly be intact, minus its crew. It was soon recovered and merged with the captured ''[[Ascendant Justice]]''.}}
|Salvaged<ref group="note">Following the [[Raid on Reach]], the survivors of [[Battle of Installation 04]] and [[Fall of Reach]] found ''Gettysburg'' to mostly be intact, minus its crew. It was soon recovered and merged with the captured ''[[Ascendant Justice]]''.</ref>
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|{{UNSCShip|Promise of Dawn}}
|{{UNSCShip|Promise of Dawn}}
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====Space stations====
====Space stations====
Reach was protected by 20 [[Orbital defense platform]]s.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=intel&cid=27032 ''Bungie.net'' - CAA Factbook 1]</ref> The {{Class|Moncton|orbital weapon platform}} were among them{{Ref/Reuse|hforcovenant}} as well as one [[Erőd-class orbital weapon platform|unidentified class of ODP]].<ref name="CF70">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-looking-glassed ''Halo Waypoint'': Canon Fodder 4/8/2016: Issue 70 Looking Glassed]</ref>  
Reach was protected by 20 [[Orbital defense platform]]s.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=intel&cid=27032 ''Bungie.net'' - CAA Factbook 1]</ref> The {{Class|Moncton|orbital weapon platform}} were among them<ref name="hforcovenant"/> as well as one [[Unidentified human orbital weapon platform|unidentified class of ODP]].<ref name="CF70">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-looking-glassed ''Halo Waypoint'': Canon Fodder 4/8/2016: Issue 70 Looking Glassed]</ref>  
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|[[Chief Petty Officer]]  
|[[Chief Petty Officer]]  
|[[McRobb]]
|[[McRobb]]
|KIA
|Survived
|-
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| rowspan="11" |[[Petty Officer Second Class]]  
| rowspan="11" |[[Petty Officer Second Class]]  
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| rowspan="2" |[[First Lieutenant]]  
| rowspan="2" |[[First Lieutenant]]  
|[[Buckman]]
|[[Buckman]]
|Survived
|KIA
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|[[Jake Chapman]]
|[[Jake Chapman]]
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===Vehicles===
===Vehicles===
Over the course of the battle, the UNSC utilized a variety of its vehicle arsenal. Numerous [[M12 Warthog]] variants were deployed to engage the Covenant. These include the [[M12 Chaingun Warthog]],<ref name="tipofthespear">''[[Halo: Reach]]'', campaign level, [[Tip of the Spear]]</ref> [[M12G1 Gauss Warthog]],<ref name="swordbase">''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[ONI: Sword Base]]</ref> the [[M12R Rocket Warthog]],{{Ref/Reuse|tipofthespear}} and the [[M831 Troop Transport Warthog|M831 Troop Warthog]].{{Ref/Reuse|swordbase}} The [[M808C Scorpion]] and the [[M274R Mongoose]] were also deployed.{{Ref/Reuse|tipofthespear}}
Over the course of the battle, the UNSC utilized a variety of its vehicle arsenal. Numerous [[M12 Warthog]] variants were deployed to engage the Covenant. These include the [[M12 Chaingun Warthog]],<ref name="tipofthespear">''[[Halo: Reach]]'', campaign level, [[Tip of the Spear]]</ref> [[M12G1 Gauss Warthog]],<ref name="swordbase">''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[ONI: Sword Base]]</ref> the [[M12R Rocket Warthog]],<ref name="tipofthespear"/> and the [[M831 Troop Transport Warthog|M831 Troop Warthog]].<ref name="swordbase"/> The [[M808C Scorpion]] and the [[M274R Mongoose]] were also deployed.<ref name="tipofthespear"/>


The UNSC also deployed a number of aircraft including the [[UH-144 Falcon#Variants|UH-144A Falcon]]{{Ref/Reuse|tipofthespear}} and [[UH-144 Falcon#Variants|UH-144B Falcon]],<ref>''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[New Alexandria]]</ref> and the [[D77-TC Pelican]].{{Ref/Reuse|swordbase}} The [[FSS-1000 Sabre]]{{Ref/Reuse|lnos}} and the [[GA-TL1 Longsword#Variants|SS-110 Longsword]] were also deployed by the UNSC.{{Ref/Reuse|tipofthespear}}
The UNSC also deployed a number of aircraft including the [[UH-144 Falcon#Variants|UH-144A Falcon]]<ref name="tipofthespear"/> and [[UH-144 Falcon#Variants|UH-144B Falcon]],<ref>''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[New Alexandria]]</ref> and the [[D77-TC Pelican]].<ref name="swordbase"/> The [[YSS-1000 Sabre]]<ref name="lnos"/> and the [[GA-TL1 Longsword#Variants|SS-110 Longsword]] were also deployed by the UNSC.<ref name="tipofthespear"/>


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|Unknown
|Unknown
|-
|-
| rowspan="5" |[[FSS-1000 Sabre]]
| rowspan="5" |[[YSS-1000 Sabre]]
|[[Bravo 029]]
|[[Bravo 029]]
|Destroyed
|Destroyed
|-
|-
|[[Echo 001]]
|[[Echo One]]
|Unknown
|Unknown
|-
|-
|[[Echo 002]]
|[[Echo Two]]
|Unknown
|Unknown
|-
|-
|[[Echo 003]]
|[[Echo Three]]
|Unknown
|Unknown
|-
|-
|[[Echo 004]]
|[[Echo Four]]
|Unknown
|Unknown
|}
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===Equipment===
===Equipment===
====Stationary weapons====
====Stationary weapons====
The UNSC made use of the [[M71 Scythe]]{{Ref/Reuse|swordbase}} and the [[M95 Lance]].<ref>''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[Exodus]]</ref>
The UNSC made use of the [[M71 Scythe]]<ref name="swordbase"/> and the [[M95 Lance]].<ref>''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[Exodus]]</ref>


====Other====
====Other====
The UNSC made use of both the small and large variants of [[M72 Mobile Barrier]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|lnos}}
The UNSC made use of both the small and large variants of [[M72 Mobile Barrier]]s.<ref name="lnos"/>


{{Col-2}}
{{Col-2}}
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==Covenant==
==Covenant==
[[File:Invasion - Covenant sniper warship.png|thumb|250px|Various Covenant fleet elements at the Fall of Reach.]]
===Naval assets===
===Naval assets===
{{Main|Covenant starship}}
{{Main|Covenant starship}}
The Covenant deployed numerous naval forces. Two fleets were sent to the planet, pre-August 30 with numerous ships.<ref name="lnos">''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]</ref> By [[2552|August 30th, 2552]], the Covenant sent 315 ships to attack Reach.<ref>''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', p. 343 (Definitive Edition): "I am presently tracking three hundred fourteen Covenant ships." Taking into account the carrier that the Pillar of Autumn had destroyed only moments before results in a count of 315 ships.</ref>  
The Covenant deployed numerous naval forces. Two fleets were sent to the planet, pre-August 30 with numerous ships.<ref name="lnos">''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]</ref> By [[2552|August 30th, 2552]], the Covenant sent 315 ships to attack Reach.<ref>''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', p. 343 (Definitive Edition): "I am presently tracking three hundred fourteen Covenant ships." Taking into account the carrier that the Pillar of Autumn had destroyed only moments before results in a count of 315 ships.</ref>  


Specific type of ships present were {{Pattern|Sinaris|heavy destroyer}}s and {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}}s with support from a [[Kewu-pattern battleship|"sniper" ship]].{{Ref/Reuse|hforcovenant}} There were also multiple [[Rasus-pattern interdictor|battleships]],<ref>''Halo: First Strike'', p. 32</ref> multiple [[Covenant cruiser|light cruisers]],<ref name="HFS18">''Halo: First Strike'', Chapter 18, p. 167 -- "Two exceptions to this patrol pattern were a pair of light cruisers hovering over Menachite Mountain"</ref> and multiple {{Pattern|Ester|armored frigate}}s.<ref>''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]'', p. 274</ref>
Specific type of ships present were {{Class|CPV|heavy destroyer}}s and {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}}s with support from a [[Unidentified Covenant warship|"sniper" ship]].<ref name="hforcovenant"/> There were also multiple [[Covenant battleship|battleships]],<ref>''Halo: First Strike'', p. 32</ref> multiple [[Covenant cruiser|light cruisers]],<ref name="HFS18">''Halo: First Strike'', Chapter 18, p. 167 -- "Two exceptions to this patrol pattern were a pair of light cruisers hovering over Menachite Mountain"</ref> and multiple {{Class|CAR|frigate}}s.<ref>''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'', p. 274</ref>
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| rowspan="2" |[[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]]
| rowspan="2" |[[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]]
|{{Pattern|Sh'wada|supercarrier}}
|{{Class|CSO|supercarrier}}
|''[[Long Night of Solace]]''
|''[[Long Night of Solace]]''
|Destroyed
|Destroyed
|-
|-
|{{Pattern|Ceudar|heavy corvette}}
|{{Class|SDV|heavy corvette}}
|''[[Ardent Prayer]]''
|''[[Ardent Prayer]]''
|Destroyed
|Destroyed
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| rowspan="4" |[[Fleet of Particular Justice]]
| rowspan="6" |[[Fleet of Particular Justice]]
|{{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}
|{{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}
|''[[Seeker of Truth]]''
|''[[Seeker of Truth]]''
|Survived
|Survived
|-
|-
|{{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}}
|{{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}}
|''[[Truth & Reconciliation]]''
|''[[Truth & Reconciliation]]''
|Survived
|Survived
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|Unknown
|Unknown
|-
|-
|{{Pattern|Ester|armored frigate}}
|{{Class|CAR|frigate}}
|''[[Penance]]''
|''[[Penance]]''
|Unknown
|Unknown
|-
|-
| rowspan=2"" |Unknown
|Unknown
|Unknown
|[[Unnamed Covenant Cruiser]]
|[[Unnamed Covenant Cruiser]]
|Destroyed
|Destroyed
|-
|-
|Unknown
|Unknown
|Unknown
|''[[Valorous Salvation]]''
|''[[Valorous Salvation]]''
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|Survived
|Survived
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |"[[Covenant fleet]]"
| rowspan="2" |"[[Covenant Navy]]"
|[[Supreme Commander]]
|[[Supreme Commander]]
|[[Thel 'Vadam]]ee
|[[Thel 'Vadam]]ee
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|Survived
|Survived
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" |Unknown
| rowspan="2" |Unknown
|[[Jiralhanae Chieftain]]
|[[Jiralhanae Chieftain]]
|[[Parabum]]
|[[Parabum]]
|Fled to [[Beta Gabriel]] mid-battle
|Fled to [[Beta Gabriel]] mid-battle
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |Unknown
|Unknown
|[[Daga 'Rathum]]
|[[Daga 'Rathum]]
|Survived
|Unknown
|-
|[[Thav 'Sebarim]]
|Survived
|}
|}


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===Vehicles===
===Vehicles===
The Covenant deployed a number vehicles in their campaign against Reach. They deployed the [[Type-26 Banshee#Variants|Is'belox-pattern Banshee]], the {{Pattern|Dextro Xur|Spirit}},<ref>''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[Winter Contingency]]</ref> the {{Pattern|Ru'swum|Phantom}},{{Ref/Reuse|swordbase}} {{Pattern|R'shwupa|Phantom}}, the {{Pattern|Elsedda|Banshee}}, and the [[Morsam-pattern Seraph|''Morsam''-pattern Seraph]].{{Ref/Reuse|lnos}}
The Covenant deployed a number vehicles in their campaign against Reach. They deployed the [[Type-26 Banshee#Variants|Type-26B Banshee]], the [[Type-25 Spirit]],<ref>''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[Winter Contingency]]</ref> the [[Type-52 Phantom]],<ref name="swordbase"/> [[Phantom gunboat]], the [[Type-27 Banshee]], and the [[Morsam-pattern Seraph|''Morsam''-pattern Seraph]].<ref name="lnos"/>


Ground side, the Covenant deployed a number of vehicles including the {{Pattern|Karo'etba|Ghost}}, the {{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}}, the {{Pattern|Rizvum|Revenant}},{{Ref/Reuse|swordbase}} and the {{Pattern|Deutoros|Scarab}}.<ref>''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Reach level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]</ref>
Ground side, the Covenant deployed a number of vehicles including the [[Type-32 Ghost]], the [[Type-26 Wraith]], the [[Type-48 Revenant]],<ref name="swordbase"/> and the [[Type-47B Scarab]].<ref>''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Reach level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]</ref>


===Equipment===
===Equipment===
====Stationary weapons====
====Stationary weapons====
The Covenant made use of large {{Pattern|Cheru|Tyrant}} AA guns during the battle.{{Ref/Reuse|tipofthespear}}
The Covenant made use of large [[Type-38 Tyrant]] AA guns during the battle.<ref name="tipofthespear"/>


====Other====
====Other====
The Covenant made use of the [[Covenant supply case|''Almar''-pattern repository]].{{Ref/Reuse|tipofthespear}} As part of their cover system, they also used the [[Pavise of the Worthy]]{{Ref/Reuse|swordbase}} and [[Guardian Triptych]]s.<ref>''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[Nightfall]]</ref> For communications, [[Covenant comm node|Spike of Obeisance]]s were placed down.{{Ref/Reuse|tipofthespear}}
The Covenant made use of the [[Covenant supply case|''Almar''-pattern repository]].<ref name="tipofthespear"/> As part of their cover system, they also used the [[Pavise of the Worthy]]<ref name="swordbase"/> and [[Guardian Triptych]]s.<ref>''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[Nightfall]]</ref> For communications, [[Covenant comm node|Spike of Obeisance]]s were placed down.<ref name="tipofthespear"/>


==Production notes==
==Production notes==
In early renders and footage for ''Halo: Reach'', the Falcon was noted as being part of VMX-22.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/images/Games/Reach/images/cutouts/Falcon_02.jpg ''Bungie.net'' - Halo: Reach Concept Art "Falcon 02"]</ref><ref>''[[Halo: Reach]]'', [[Halo: Reach Video Games Awards Trailer|VGA Awards Trailer]]</ref>
In early renders and footage for ''Halo: Reach'', the Falcon was noted as being part of [[VMX-22]].<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/images/Games/Reach/images/cutouts/Falcon_02.jpg ''Bungie.net'' - Halo: Reach Concept Art "Falcon 02"]</ref><ref>''[[Halo: Reach]]'', [[Halo: Reach Video Games Awards Trailer|VGA Awards Trailer]]</ref>


A number of named soldiers are also seen as having participated in the battle through the randomed [[Fireteam (gameplay mechanic)|Fireteam mechanic]] in ''Halo: Reach''.
A number of named soldiers are also seen as having participated in the battle through the randomed [[Fireteam (gameplay mechanic)|Fireteam mechanic]] in ''Halo: Reach''.
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==Notes==
==Notes==
{{Ref/Notes}}
<references group="note" />


==Sources==
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
{{Ref/Sources}}
[[Category:Fall of Reach]]
[[Category:Fall of Reach]]

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