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|next=[[Battle of Charybdis IX]] | |next=[[Battle of Charybdis IX]] | ||
|conflict=[[Human-Covenant War]] | |conflict=[[Human-Covenant War]] | ||
|date=[[2532]] | |date=[[2532]]{{Ref/Novel|Id=PRO|Halo: The Fall of Reach|Chapter=Prologue}}–[[2535|February 12, 2535]] | ||
|place=[[Jericho VII]], [[Lambda Serpentis system]] | |place=[[Jericho VII]], [[Lambda Serpentis system]] | ||
|result=;Covenant Pyrrhic victory | |result=;Covenant Pyrrhic victory | ||
*Jericho VII [[Glassing|glassed]] | *Jericho VII [[Glassing|glassed]] | ||
*Heavy Covenant ground casualties | *Heavy Covenant ground casualties | ||
|side1=[[United Nations Space Command]] | |side1={{Icon|UNSC HCW}} [[United Nations Space Command]] | ||
|side2=[[Covenant]] | |side2={{Icon|Covenant FB}} [[Covenant]] | ||
|commanders1=[[ | |commanders1=*[[Captain]] [[De Blanc]] | ||
|commanders2= | *[[Master Chief Petty Officer]] [[John-117]] | ||
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|forces1=*Dozens of vessels | |forces1=*Dozens of vessels | ||
**2 [[UNSC carrier|carriers]] | **2 [[UNSC carrier|carriers]]{{Ref/Novel|Id=for7|[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]|Page=7|Quote=In orbit, there were dozens of frigates, destroyers, and two massive carriers.}} | ||
**Dozens of [[UNSC destroyer|destroyer]]s{{Ref/Reuse|for7}} | **Dozens of [[UNSC destroyer|destroyer]]s{{Ref/Reuse|for7}} | ||
***{{UNSCShip|Resolute}} | ***{{UNSCShip|Resolute}} | ||
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*[[UNSC Marine Corps]] | *[[UNSC Marine Corps]] | ||
**[[105th Drop Jet Platoon]] | **[[105th Drop Jet Platoon]] | ||
**Three divisions | **Three divisions{{Ref/Novel|Halo: The Fall of Reach|Page=7|Quote=As predicted, the Spartans of Red, Blue, and Green teams—augmenting three divisions of battle-hardened UNSC Marines—had stalled a Covenant ground advance.}} | ||
|forces2= *36 Covenant vessels | |forces2= *36 Covenant vessels{{Ref/Novel|Halo: The Fall of Reach|Page=8|Quote=Three dozen Covenant ships—big ones, destroyers and cruisers—winked into view in the system.}} | ||
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{{Quote|Four of [[SPARTAN-II program|us]] and a thousand of [[Unggoy|them]]? Piss poor odds for the little guys.|[[Kelly-087]]}} | {{Quote|Four of [[SPARTAN-II program|us]] and a thousand of [[Unggoy|them]]? Piss poor odds for the little guys.|[[Kelly-087]]}} | ||
The '''Battle of Jericho VII''' was an engagement fought between the [[United Nations Space Command]] and the [[Covenant]] between [[2532]]{{Ref/Reuse|PRO}} and [[2535|February 12, 2535]] on the human colony of [[Jericho VII]]. | The '''Battle of Jericho VII''' was an engagement fought between the [[United Nations Space Command]] and the [[Covenant]] between [[2532]]{{Ref/Reuse|PRO}} and [[2535|February 12, 2535]] on the human colony of [[Jericho VII]]. | ||
== | ==Battle== | ||
Covenant forces first attacked the planet in 2532, beginning a three year long battle.{{Ref/Reuse|PRO}} Some civilians, including orphans who would volunteer for the [[SPARTAN-III program]], managed to escape during that time.{{Ref/Reuse|PRO}} | Covenant forces first attacked the planet in 2532, beginning a three year long battle.{{Ref/Reuse|PRO}} Some civilians, including orphans who would volunteer for the [[SPARTAN-III program]], managed to escape during that time.{{Ref/Reuse|PRO}} | ||
On the ground, [[Blue Team]] members: [[John-117|Blue-One]], [[Kelly-087|Two]], Three, Four, and Five massacred the Covenant troops. Blue Team's mission was to draw out the Covenant rear guard, so [[Red Team]] could slip behind their lines and plant a [[HAVOK Tactical Nuclear Weapon|HAVOK tactical nuke]], hoping to destroy the next Covenant ship that landed and dropped its [[energy shielding|shields]]. | ===Operation: FALLEN WALLS=== | ||
Operation: FALLEN WALLS began on February 9th, 2535.{{Ref/Book|Id=HOSFM|[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]|Page=82}} On the ground, [[Blue Team]] members: [[John-117|Blue-One]], [[Kelly-087|Two]], Three, Four, and Five massacred the Covenant troops. Blue Team's mission was to draw out the Covenant rear guard, so [[Red Team]] could slip behind their lines and plant a [[HAVOK Tactical Nuclear Weapon|HAVOK tactical nuke]], hoping to destroy the next Covenant ship that landed and dropped its [[energy shielding|shields]].{{Ref/Novel|Halo: The Fall of Reach|Page=2}} These few Spartans were able to kill hundreds of [[Unggoy]] and destroy [[Shade]] turrets with little difficulty, as well using the [[Theta Maneuver]] to neutralize their [[Type-26 Banshee]] air support, by using the [[fougasse]]s they had planted in case the Unggoy got out of hand.{{Ref/Reuse|PRO}} Meanwhile, [[Green Team]] was preventing a Covenant ground force advance on the planet.{{Ref/Book|[[Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition)]]|Page=113}} | |||
The three [[division]]s of the [[UNSC Marine Corps]] on the planet,{{Ref/Reuse|for7}} operating elsewhere, suffered minor casualties and easily accomplished their goals as well. However, the [[105th Drop Jet Platoon]] was slaughtered by a massive force of Unggoy. Blue Team swept through the area and avenged the platoon by killing hundreds of the Unggoy involved in that operation. All of the Spartan teams accomplished their missions and returned safely to the remaining fleet in a [[D77-TC Pelican|Pelican dropship]]. | The three [[division]]s of the [[UNSC Marine Corps]] on the planet,{{Ref/Reuse|for7}} operating elsewhere, suffered minor casualties and easily accomplished their goals as well. However, the [[105th Drop Jet Platoon]] was slaughtered by a massive force of Unggoy. Blue Team swept through the area and avenged the platoon by killing hundreds of the Unggoy involved in that operation. All of the Spartan teams accomplished their missions and returned safely to the remaining fleet in a [[D77-TC Pelican|Pelican dropship]].{{Ref/Novel|Halo: The Fall of Reach|Page=20 (2010 edition)}} | ||
Unfortunately, the UNSC fleet lost control of the space around Jericho VII after | Unfortunately, the UNSC fleet lost control of the space around Jericho VII after the three day battle with the [[Covenant fleet]]. However, [[De Blanc|Captain De Blanc]] was able to evacuate the Spartans aboard {{UNSCShip|Resolute}} before the enemy fleet began its [[glassing]] of the planet. Spartan-117 requested to watch the planet being glassed. He observed the assault for nearly an hour as Jericho VII was destroyed.{{Ref/Novel|Halo: The Fall of Reach|Page=22-23 (2010 edition)}} This would be the last time the UNSC would attempt to hold a colony while risking Spartans after losing orbital superiority.{{Ref/Reuse|HOSFM}} | ||
==Aftermath== | ==Aftermath== | ||
The Battle of Jericho VII was notably the last attempt by the UNSC to hold colonies and deploy Spartans after losing orbital superiority.{{Ref/Reuse|HOSFM}} | The Battle of Jericho VII was notably the last attempt by the UNSC to hold colonies and deploy Spartans after losing orbital superiority.{{Ref/Reuse|HOSFM}} | ||
Intelligence gained from the battle was utilized by [[Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme|Mobile Armament Systems]] in the creation of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/C variant|CQB variant]] of the MJOLNIR armor. | Intelligence gained from the battle was utilized by [[Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme|Mobile Armament Systems]] in the creation of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/C variant|CQB variant]] of the MJOLNIR armor.{{Ref/Book|[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]|Page=39}} On [[2540|July 12, 2540]], five years after the battle, [[Operation: GUARDIAN LANCE]] was carried out to recover several pieces of Covenant equipment from the glasslands of the world. These specimens were later brought to [[SWORD Base]] on [[Reach]].{{Ref/Map|[[Halo: Reach]]|[[Sword Base]]}} | ||
Some of the future [[SPARTAN-III]]s of [[SPARTAN-III Alpha Company|Alpha Company]] and Beta Company were orphaned in the battle. | Some of the future [[SPARTAN-III]]s of [[SPARTAN-III Alpha Company|Alpha Company]] and Beta Company were orphaned in the battle.{{Ref/Novel|[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]|Page=70}} [[Jameson Locke]], a future [[SPARTAN-IV]] and an [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] agent, was also orphaned during this battle. He evacuated from Jericho VII only minutes before the Covenant glassed the planet.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/jameson-locke|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Jameson Locke|D=14|M=05|Y=2022}} | ||
==Non-canon and dubious canon appearances== | |||
===Silver Timeline=== | |||
{{Main|Silver Timeline}} | |||
Operation: FALLEN WALLS took place in the Silver Timeline.{{Ref/Site|Id=Halsey's Computer|URL=https://halotheseries.tv/|Site=Halo: The Series|Page=Dr. Catherine Halsey's Computer|D=25|M=3|Y=2022|LocalArchive=Dr. Catherine Halsey's Computer}} | |||
===Halo Interactive Strategy Game=== | |||
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*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
== Sources == | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | {{Ref/Sources}} | ||
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The Battle of Jericho VII was an engagement fought between the United Nations Space Command and the Covenant between 2532[1] and February 12, 2535 on the human colony of Jericho VII.
Battle
Covenant forces first attacked the planet in 2532, beginning a three year long battle.[1] Some civilians, including orphans who would volunteer for the SPARTAN-III program, managed to escape during that time.[1]
Operation: FALLEN WALLS
Operation: FALLEN WALLS began on February 9th, 2535.[5] On the ground, Blue Team members: Blue-One, Two, Three, Four, and Five massacred the Covenant troops. Blue Team's mission was to draw out the Covenant rear guard, so Red Team could slip behind their lines and plant a HAVOK tactical nuke, hoping to destroy the next Covenant ship that landed and dropped its shields.[6] These few Spartans were able to kill hundreds of Unggoy and destroy Shade turrets with little difficulty, as well using the Theta Maneuver to neutralize their Type-26 Banshee air support, by using the fougasses they had planted in case the Unggoy got out of hand.[1] Meanwhile, Green Team was preventing a Covenant ground force advance on the planet.[7]
The three divisions of the UNSC Marine Corps on the planet,[2] operating elsewhere, suffered minor casualties and easily accomplished their goals as well. However, the 105th Drop Jet Platoon was slaughtered by a massive force of Unggoy. Blue Team swept through the area and avenged the platoon by killing hundreds of the Unggoy involved in that operation. All of the Spartan teams accomplished their missions and returned safely to the remaining fleet in a Pelican dropship.[8]
Unfortunately, the UNSC fleet lost control of the space around Jericho VII after the three day battle with the Covenant fleet. However, Captain De Blanc was able to evacuate the Spartans aboard UNSC Resolute before the enemy fleet began its glassing of the planet. Spartan-117 requested to watch the planet being glassed. He observed the assault for nearly an hour as Jericho VII was destroyed.[9] This would be the last time the UNSC would attempt to hold a colony while risking Spartans after losing orbital superiority.[5]
Aftermath
The Battle of Jericho VII was notably the last attempt by the UNSC to hold colonies and deploy Spartans after losing orbital superiority.[5]
Intelligence gained from the battle was utilized by Mobile Armament Systems in the creation of the CQB variant of the MJOLNIR armor.[10] On July 12, 2540, five years after the battle, Operation: GUARDIAN LANCE was carried out to recover several pieces of Covenant equipment from the glasslands of the world. These specimens were later brought to SWORD Base on Reach.[11]
Some of the future SPARTAN-IIIs of Alpha Company and Beta Company were orphaned in the battle.[12] Jameson Locke, a future SPARTAN-IV and an Office of Naval Intelligence agent, was also orphaned during this battle. He evacuated from Jericho VII only minutes before the Covenant glassed the planet.[13]
Non-canon and dubious canon appearances
Silver Timeline
- Main article: Silver Timeline
Operation: FALLEN WALLS took place in the Silver Timeline.[14]
Halo Interactive Strategy Game
- Main article: Halo Interactive Strategy Game
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Trivia
- The conflict was the first battle to be depicted in the Halo series.
- Operation: FALLEN WALLS, the UNSC operation on Jericho VII, is a clear reference to the biblical event in which the walls of Jericho fell after an attacking army marched around the city for seven days.
List of appearances
- Halo: The Fall of Reach (First appearance)
- Halo: The Flood (Mentioned only)
- Halo: Ghosts of Onyx (Indirect mention)
- Halo: Reach (Mentioned only)
- Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual (Mentioned only)
- Halo Infinite (Mentioned only)
Sources
- ^ a b c d e Halo: The Fall of Reach, Prologue
- ^ a b c d Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 7: "In orbit, there were dozens of frigates, destroyers, and two massive carriers."
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 7: "As predicted, the Spartans of Red, Blue, and Green teams—augmenting three divisions of battle-hardened UNSC Marines—had stalled a Covenant ground advance."
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 8: "Three dozen Covenant ships—big ones, destroyers and cruisers—winked into view in the system."
- ^ a b c Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual, page 82
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 2
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 113
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 20 (2010 edition)
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 22-23 (2010 edition)
- ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 39
- ^ Halo: Reach, multiplayer map Sword Base
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 70
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Jameson Locke (Retrieved on May 14, 2022) [archive]
- ^ Halo: The Series, Dr. Catherine Halsey's Computer (Retrieved on Mar 25, 2022) [local archive] [external archive]
