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'''Eridanus Secundus''' is an [[asteroid]] in the [[Eridanus system]]'s asteroid belt and a major [[Insurrectionist]] base.<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 250''</ref>
'''Eridanus Secundus''' is an [[asteroid]] in the [[Eridanus system]]'s asteroid belt and a major [[Insurrectionist]] base.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 280''</ref> The asteroid facility was led by [[Robert Watts|Colonel Robert Watts]], and, later, [[Jacob Jiles|Governor Jacob Jiles]].<ref name="fleet"/>


==History==
==History==
It became the stronghold of the [[Insurrectionist|Eridanus rebels]] after their [[insurrection]] was put down during [[Operation: TREBUCHET]]. It was the center of all activity for the rebels in the system and was serviced by [[freighter]]s from the nearby [[Eridanus II]]. The asteroid was outfitted with [[Titanium-A armor|Titanium-A]] battleplate and other alloys that would deflect both [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] radar and [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] sensors.
===Early history===
It became the stronghold of the [[Insurrectionist|Eridanus rebels]] after their [[insurrection]] was put down during [[Operation: TREBUCHET]]. After overthrowing the Eridanus Government, [[Robert Watts|Colonel Robert Watts]] was presumed killed in the UNSC's counterattack operation, but in fact he escaped to Eridanus Secundus in the system's asteroid belt with the rest of the rebels.<ref name="pg75">'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''pages 75-76''</ref> It was the center of all activity for the rebels in the system and many [[Piracy|pirates]] were operating from the asteroid.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''pages 17-18''</ref>


It was effectively a hollowed-out rock that 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. In addition, several facilities were in place around the asteroid that caused outsiders to believe the rebels had [[nuclear weapon]]s around the facility. A hundred improvised [[civilian]] craft served to accommodate the navy surrounding the base.
===SPARTAN-II assault===
[[File:Blueteam Splash.png|thumb|250px|[[Blue Team]] storming Watts' apartment.]]
{{Main|Assault on Eridanus Secundus}}
After the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] discovered the asteroid base, [[Blue Team|a team]] of [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan-IIs]] were sent to the asteroid to capture [[Robert Watts|Colonel Robert Watts]], consisting of [[John-117]], [[Kelly-087]], [[Fred-104]], [[Linda-058]], and [[Samuel-034]], on [[2525|September 14, 2525]].<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 102''</ref> The Spartans hid in the reservoir storage tank of the ''[[Laden]]'', a [[freighter]] that transported supplies to the asteroid from [[Eridanus II]].<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 97''</ref> When the freighter docked with Eridanus Secundus, the Spartans, disguised as construction workers for the asteroid, made their way to Watts' apartment.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 108''</ref> The Spartans stormed Watts' apartment and killed his insurgent bodyguards with ease. Although John was injured during the firefight, he attacked Watts and choked him until the Insurrectionist leader was unconsciousness.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 112''</ref> Blue Team put Watts in a crate and made their way back to Eridanus Secundus' docking bay. The Spartans left a [[Panic button|homing beacon]] on Eridanus Secundus so the UNSC could deal with the insurgents later. Sam put [[C-12 shaped charge|C-12 explosives]] on the asteroid's main bay doors and the Spartans fled in a stolen [[Pelican]] with Watts, as the doors blew and the hangar bay decompressed. As the Pelican left the asteroid, Eridanus Secundus began to vent atmosphere and rotate erratically.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 115''</ref>


The [[SPARTAN-II Program|Spartan-IIs]] visited this place twice. The first time, in [[2525]], they [[Assault on Eridanus Secundus|captured]] the rebel leader, [[Colonel]] [[Robert Watts]], as their first mission as an active duty unit. They also placed a [[panic button]] on the 'Green' setting inside the asteroid.
Overtime, the insurgents repaired Eridanus Secundus. Although the homing beacon was left on the asteroid, the UNSC never returned to it due to the outbreak of the [[Human-Covenant War]] shortly after the raid had occurred. When the [[Covenant]] arrived in the [[Eridanus system]] in [[2535]], the Eridanus rebels remained silent and hidden on the asteroid as the Covenant [[glassed]] Eridanus II.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 299''</ref>


The second time, in [[2552]], the Spartans and [[Danforth Whitcomb|Admiral Whitcomb]] visited the facility aboard the ''[[UNSC Gettysburg|Gettysburg]]-[[Ascendant Justice]]'' for repairs before returning to [[Earth]]. The [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] followed them and [[Massacre at Eridanus Secundus|located the facility]]. This asteroid along with all the rebels were presumed destroyed by the Covenant after the ''Gettysburg-Ascendant Justice'' jumped out of the system.
===Massacre at Eridanus Secundus===
{{Main|Massacre at Eridanus Secundus}}
Following the [[Raid on Reach]] in [[2552|September 7, 2552]], the Spartans and [[Danforth Whitcomb|Admiral Danforth Whitcomb]] visited the facility aboard the ''[[UNSC Gettysburg|Gettysburg]]-[[Ascendant Justice]]'' for repairs before returning to [[Earth]]. Whitcomb contacted Eridanus Secundus' new leader, [[Jacob Jiles|Governor Jacob Jiles]], as the asteroid's small fleet surrounded the UNSC vessel.<ref name="fleet">'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 306''</ref> Originally Jiles refused to cooperate, but when the UNSC destroyed an asteroid that was three kilometers in diameter with ease as a warning, Jiles reluctantly allowed them to dock.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 307''</ref> The [[Covenant]] followed them to the [[Eridanus system]] and [[Massacre at Eridanus Secundus|began attacking the facility]]. When a [[Covenant cruiser]] arrived at the asteroid, the ''Gettysburg-Ascendant Justice'' managed to destroy it, but the hybrid vessel was further damaged. Jiles had his fleet tow the ''Gettysburg-Ascendant Justice'' back to Eridanus Secundus for repairs.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 320''</ref> As the rebels repaired the vessel, [[Catherine Halsey|Doctor Catherine Halsey]] and the sedated [[Kelly-087]] left the system in Jiles' {{Class|Chiroptera|stealth vessel}}, ''[[Beatrice]]'', so she could complete her own mission to save her Spartans.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 334''</ref>
 
Shortly after, a fleet of thirty Covenant vessels had entered the system. Whitcomb, feeling his duty was to Earth, not the rebels, ordered an immediate retreat to slipspace.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 338''</ref> This asteroid, along with all the rebels, were presumed destroyed by the Covenant after the ''Gettysburg-Ascendant Justice'' jumped out of the system. [[Tartarus]] later had a fleet search around Eridanus Secundus for remains of the [[Forerunner crystal]].<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 407''</ref>
 
==Description==
Eridanus Secundus was one of the larger [[asteroid]]s in the Eridanus asteroid belt, at approximately two kilometers in diameter.<ref name="diameter"/> The asteroid's composition was mostly [[Wikipedia:ferric oxide|ferric oxide]] and it was outfitted with [[Titanium-A armor|Titanium-A battleplate]] and other alloys that would deflect both [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] radar and [[Covenant]] sensors.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 309''</ref> A [[hangar]] on the asteroid contained Eridanus Secundus' fleet of fifty modified craft, including [[Pelican]]s with increased armor and chainguns, luxury vessels with missiles, single-manned engineering pods with arc cutters, and a {{Class|Chiroptera|stealth vessel}}. A hundred improvised civilian craft served to accommodate the navy surrounding the base.<ref name="fleet"/> The asteroid rotated fast enough to generate a three-quarter gravity internal environment.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 304''</ref>
 
It was effectively a hollowed-out rock that was fitted on the inside with improvised corridors and facilities from salvaged vessels.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 310''</ref> In the center of the asteroid was a city, complete with skyscrapers and other large buildings with streets. There was apartments, factories, and even a hospital. The interior held many similarities to a large canyon. A [[tram]] system ran through the city. [[Robert Watts|Colonel Robert Watts]] resided in a twelve-story apartment complex in the city.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 108''</ref> In addition, several facilities were in place around the asteroid that caused outsiders to believe the rebels had [[nuclear weapon]]s around the facility.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 315''</ref>
 
==Trivia==
[[Wikipedia:Secundus|Secundus]] is [[Latin]] for "second". Although it can also translate to "lucky" or "favorable".


==Gallery==
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==Sources==
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Eridanus Secundus is an asteroid in the Eridanus system's asteroid belt and a major Insurrectionist base.[1] The asteroid facility was led by Colonel Robert Watts, and, later, Governor Jacob Jiles.[2]

History

Early history

It became the stronghold of the Eridanus rebels after their insurrection was put down during Operation: TREBUCHET. After overthrowing the Eridanus Government, Colonel Robert Watts was presumed killed in the UNSC's counterattack operation, but in fact he escaped to Eridanus Secundus in the system's asteroid belt with the rest of the rebels.[3] It was the center of all activity for the rebels in the system and many pirates were operating from the asteroid.[4]

SPARTAN-II assault

Blue Team storming Watts' apartment.
Main article: Assault on Eridanus Secundus

After the Office of Naval Intelligence discovered the asteroid base, a team of Spartan-IIs were sent to the asteroid to capture Colonel Robert Watts, consisting of John-117, Kelly-087, Fred-104, Linda-058, and Samuel-034, on September 14, 2525.[5] The Spartans hid in the reservoir storage tank of the Laden, a freighter that transported supplies to the asteroid from Eridanus II.[6] When the freighter docked with Eridanus Secundus, the Spartans, disguised as construction workers for the asteroid, made their way to Watts' apartment.[7] The Spartans stormed Watts' apartment and killed his insurgent bodyguards with ease. Although John was injured during the firefight, he attacked Watts and choked him until the Insurrectionist leader was unconsciousness.[8] Blue Team put Watts in a crate and made their way back to Eridanus Secundus' docking bay. The Spartans left a homing beacon on Eridanus Secundus so the UNSC could deal with the insurgents later. Sam put C-12 explosives on the asteroid's main bay doors and the Spartans fled in a stolen Pelican with Watts, as the doors blew and the hangar bay decompressed. As the Pelican left the asteroid, Eridanus Secundus began to vent atmosphere and rotate erratically.[9]

Overtime, the insurgents repaired Eridanus Secundus. Although the homing beacon was left on the asteroid, the UNSC never returned to it due to the outbreak of the Human-Covenant War shortly after the raid had occurred. When the Covenant arrived in the Eridanus system in 2535, the Eridanus rebels remained silent and hidden on the asteroid as the Covenant glassed Eridanus II.[10]

Massacre at Eridanus Secundus

Main article: Massacre at Eridanus Secundus

Following the Raid on Reach in September 7, 2552, the Spartans and Admiral Danforth Whitcomb visited the facility aboard the Gettysburg-Ascendant Justice for repairs before returning to Earth. Whitcomb contacted Eridanus Secundus' new leader, Governor Jacob Jiles, as the asteroid's small fleet surrounded the UNSC vessel.[2] Originally Jiles refused to cooperate, but when the UNSC destroyed an asteroid that was three kilometers in diameter with ease as a warning, Jiles reluctantly allowed them to dock.[11] The Covenant followed them to the Eridanus system and began attacking the facility. When a Covenant cruiser arrived at the asteroid, the Gettysburg-Ascendant Justice managed to destroy it, but the hybrid vessel was further damaged. Jiles had his fleet tow the Gettysburg-Ascendant Justice back to Eridanus Secundus for repairs.[12] As the rebels repaired the vessel, Doctor Catherine Halsey and the sedated Kelly-087 left the system in Jiles' Chiroptera-class stealth vessel, Beatrice, so she could complete her own mission to save her Spartans.[13]

Shortly after, a fleet of thirty Covenant vessels had entered the system. Whitcomb, feeling his duty was to Earth, not the rebels, ordered an immediate retreat to slipspace.[14] This asteroid, along with all the rebels, were presumed destroyed by the Covenant after the Gettysburg-Ascendant Justice jumped out of the system. Tartarus later had a fleet search around Eridanus Secundus for remains of the Forerunner crystal.[15]

Description

Eridanus Secundus was one of the larger asteroids in the Eridanus asteroid belt, at approximately two kilometers in diameter.[16] The asteroid's composition was mostly ferric oxide and it was outfitted with Titanium-A battleplate and other alloys that would deflect both UNSC radar and Covenant sensors.[17] A hangar on the asteroid contained Eridanus Secundus' fleet of fifty modified craft, including Pelicans with increased armor and chainguns, luxury vessels with missiles, single-manned engineering pods with arc cutters, and a Chiroptera-class stealth vessel. A hundred improvised civilian craft served to accommodate the navy surrounding the base.[2] The asteroid rotated fast enough to generate a three-quarter gravity internal environment.[18]

It was effectively a hollowed-out rock that was fitted on the inside with improvised corridors and facilities from salvaged vessels.[19] In the center of the asteroid was a city, complete with skyscrapers and other large buildings with streets. There was apartments, factories, and even a hospital. The interior held many similarities to a large canyon. A tram system ran through the city. Colonel Robert Watts resided in a twelve-story apartment complex in the city.[20] In addition, several facilities were in place around the asteroid that caused outsiders to believe the rebels had nuclear weapons around the facility.[21]

Trivia

Secundus is Latin for "second". Although it can also translate to "lucky" or "favorable".

Gallery

  • The interior city of Eridanus Secundus.

    The interior city of Eridanus Secundus.

  • The station's main docking bay.

    The station's main docking bay.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 280
  2. ^ a b c Halo: First Strike, page 306
  3. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, pages 75-76
  4. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, pages 17-18
  5. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 102
  6. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 97
  7. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 108
  8. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 112
  9. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 115
  10. ^ Halo Encyclopedia, page 299
  11. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 307
  12. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 320
  13. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 334
  14. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 338
  15. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 407
  16. ^ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named diameter
  17. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 309
  18. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 304
  19. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 310
  20. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 108
  21. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 315
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