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It became the stronghold of the [[Eridanus Rebels]] after their insurrection was put down during [[Operation: TREBUCHET]]. It was the center of all activity for the rebels, and was serviced by freighters from the nearby [[Eridanus II]]. The Asteroid was outfitted with Titanium-A battleplate and other alloys that would deflect both [[UNSC]] radar and [[Covenant]] sensors. It was effectively a hollowed out rock which was fitted on the inside with improvised corridors and facilities from salvaged vessels. In the center of the asteroid was a city, complete with skyscrapers and other large buildings with streets. It was a great accomplishment for the rebels. | It became the stronghold of the [[Eridanus Rebels]] after their insurrection was put down during [[Operation: TREBUCHET]]. It was the center of all activity for the rebels, and was serviced by freighters from the nearby [[Eridanus II]]. The Asteroid was outfitted with [[Titanium-A]] battleplate and other alloys that would deflect both [[UNSC]] radar and [[Covenant]] sensors. It was effectively a hollowed out rock which was fitted on the inside with improvised corridors and facilities from salvaged vessels. In the center of the asteroid was a city, complete with skyscrapers and other large buildings with streets. It was a great accomplishment for the rebels. | ||
In addition, several facilities were in place around the asteroid that caused outsiders to believe the rebels had nuclear weapons around the facility. A hundred improvised civilian craft served to accommodate the navy surrounding the base. | In addition, several facilities were in place around the asteroid that caused outsiders to believe the rebels had nuclear weapons around the facility. A hundred improvised civilian craft served to accommodate the navy surrounding the base. | ||
The [[Spartans]] visited this place twice. First time in 2525 they captured the rebel leader [[Colonel Robert Watts]] | The [[Spartans]] visited this place twice. First time in [[2525]] they captured the rebel leader [[Colonel Robert Watts]] as their first mission as an active duy unit. They also placed a [[Panic Button]] on the 'green' setting inside the asteroid. | ||
The second time, in [[2552]], the Spartans and [[Admiral Whitcomb]] visited the facility aboard the ''[[Gettysburg]]-[[Ascendant Justice]]'' for repairs before returning to [[Earth]]. The [[Covenant]] followed them and located the facility. This asteroid along with all the rebels were presumed destroyed by the Covenant. | |||
[[Category: Places]] | [[Category: Places]] | ||