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The UEG colony world of Harvest was founded in [[2468]] by colonists aboard the {{UNSCShip|Skidbladnir}}, and was one of the farthest colonies from [[Earth]]. By [[2525]], Harvest had become the major agricultural center of the UEG. However, during the same year, there were reports of an [[Minor Transgression|unidentified vessel]] near the planet, and all contact with Harvest ceased soon afterwards. Only several thousand [[civilian]]s of the planet's population of 300,000 were evacuated; they told their rescuers of a nearly unstoppable alien ship.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'''</ref> | The UEG colony world of Harvest was founded in [[2468]] by colonists aboard the {{UNSCShip|Skidbladnir}}, and was one of the farthest colonies from [[Earth]]. By [[2525]], Harvest had become the major agricultural center of the UEG. However, during the same year, there were reports of an [[Minor Transgression|unidentified vessel]] near the planet, and all contact with Harvest ceased soon afterwards. Only several thousand [[civilian]]s of the planet's population of 300,000 were evacuated; they told their rescuers of a nearly unstoppable alien ship.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'''</ref> | ||
The [[Colonial Military | The [[Colonial Military Authority]] assembled a [[Battle Group 4|battle group]] comprised of two [[UNSC frigate|frigates]] and a [[UNSC destroyer|destroyer]] to investigate the disturbance. The battle group found most of the surface of Harvest [[glassing|reduced to molten glass]]. A large [[Rasus-pattern interdictor|alien warship]] was found in orbit over Harvest; its crew transmitted a message in flawless English, calling themselves "the Covenant" and vowing the destruction of humanity. The ship opened fire with advanced energy weaponry and destroyed the two frigates, leaving [[CMA Heracles|the destroyer]] to escape, albeit heavily damaged.<ref name="Gen">'''Halo Wars: Genesis'''</ref><ref name="Cole">'''Halo - Evolutions''', "The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole"</ref> | ||
===UNSC counterattack=== | ===UNSC counterattack=== | ||