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'''2558''' was a year in the 2550s in the 26th century. It was the year the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} begins [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]] deployments to [[Requiem]] in operations referred to as "[[Spartan Ops]]," beginning the [[Requiem | '''2558''' was a year in the 2550s in the 26th century. It was the year the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} begins [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]] deployments to [[Requiem]] in operations referred to as "[[Spartan Ops]]," beginning the [[Second Battle of Requiem]] in early February. The [[Battle of Ealen IV]] takes place in early March, the [[Ven III|Battle of Ven III]] takes place in early May, and the [[Oban|Battle of Oban]] takes place in mid-July. | ||
==Events== | ==Events== | ||
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'''February 11''' | '''February 11''' | ||
*'''[[Operation: THREE-CARD MONTE]]''': Fireteam Majestic, with support from Fireteams [[Fireteam Tower|Tower]], [[Fireteam Castle|Castle]] ,and [[Fireteam Domino|Domino]], is tasked with a search-and-destroy mission against 'Mdama's Covenant outposts at locations REQ-822-A, REQ-822-B, REQ-822-C, and REQ-822-D.{{Ref/Reuse|briefing}} | *'''[[Operation: THREE-CARD MONTE]]''': Fireteam Majestic, with support from Fireteams [[Fireteam Tower|Tower]], [[Fireteam Castle|Castle]] ,and [[Fireteam Domino|Domino]], is tasked with a search-and-destroy mission against 'Mdama's Covenant outposts at locations REQ-822-A, REQ-822-B, REQ-822-C, and REQ-822-D.{{Ref/Reuse|briefing}} | ||
'''Unknown date'''<!--Though no date stamp is given after Infinity's initial foray on the 8th, the cinematics suggest that Spartan Ops Season One occurs over the course of a few days, perhaps a little more than a week.--> | |||
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*The [[Sahara-class prowler|prowler]] {{UNSCShip|Aladdin}} arrives at Requiem, carrying [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]]. Halsey is brought aboard ''Infinity'' and shown the mysterious artifact.<ref name="Catherine">'''Spartan Ops''', ''[[S1/Catherine|S1E3 - Catherine]]''</ref> | *The [[Sahara-class prowler|prowler]] {{UNSCShip|Aladdin}} arrives at Requiem, carrying [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]]. Halsey is brought aboard ''Infinity'' and shown the mysterious artifact.<ref name="Catherine">'''Spartan Ops''', ''[[S1/Catherine|S1E3 - Catherine]]''</ref> | ||
*The Forerunner artifact scans ''Infinity''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s systems and begins transmitting data to the surface of Requiem,{{Ref/Reuse|Catherine}} where the data is intercepted by [[Jul 'Mdama]]. Glassman is taken captive by [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] and is ordered to activate the [[Librarian]]'s shrine,{{Ref/Reuse|Catherine}} though he is not successful. | *The Forerunner artifact scans ''Infinity''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s systems and begins transmitting data to the surface of Requiem,{{Ref/Reuse|Catherine}} where the data is intercepted by [[Jul 'Mdama]]. Glassman is taken captive by [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] and is ordered to activate the [[Librarian]]'s shrine,{{Ref/Reuse|Catherine}} though he is not successful. | ||
*Sangheili terrorist [[Parg Vol]] is assassinated by Fireteam Crimson.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Catherine/Hunting Trip|S1E3Ch5 - ''Hunting Trip'']]</ref> | *Sangheili terrorist [[Parg Vol]] is assassinated by Fireteam Crimson.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Catherine/Hunting Trip|S1E3Ch5 - ''Hunting Trip'']]</ref> | ||
*[[Carlo Hoya]] finds a classified transmission meant for Halsey and gives it to Thorne. | *[[Carlo Hoya]] finds a classified transmission meant for Halsey and gives it to Thorne. | ||
*Fireteam Crimson secure another Forerunner artifact, dubbed "the [[Didact's Gift]]". This device contains the memories of victims of the [[Ur-Didact|Didact]]'s [[New Phoenix Incident|attack on New Phoenix]] six months prior. The processed human minds are to be repurposed as [[Promethean Knight]]s. Spartan Gabriel Thorne is translocated to [[the Cauldron]] by the first artifact.<ref name="Memento Mori">'''Spartan Ops''', ''[[S1/Memento Mori|S1E4 - Memento Mori]]''</ref> | *Fireteam Crimson secure another Forerunner artifact, dubbed "the [[Didact's Gift]]". This device contains the memories of victims of the [[Ur-Didact|Didact]]'s [[New Phoenix Incident|attack on New Phoenix]] six months prior. The processed human minds are to be repurposed as [[Promethean Knight]]s. Spartan Gabriel Thorne is translocated to [[the Cauldron]] by the first artifact.<ref name="Memento Mori">'''Spartan Ops''', ''[[S1/Memento Mori|S1E4 - Memento Mori]]''</ref> | ||
*Dr. Halsey begins dialog with an unknown party who shares her interest in the Librarian. The intelligence is actually Jul 'Mdama, the [[Supreme | *Dr. Halsey begins dialog with an unknown party who shares her interest in the Librarian. The intelligence is actually Jul 'Mdama, the [[Supreme Leader]], who is manipulating Halsey into divulging vital secrets about the Forerunners.{{Ref/Reuse|Memento Mori}} Halsey is apprehended after her unwitting communication with 'Mdama is discovered. Spartan Thorne rescues Dr. Glassman and the pair escape custody, with Gek 'Lhar tracking them down.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', ''[[S1/Scattered|S1E6 - Scattered]]''</ref> | ||
*Dr. Halsey learns that [[John-117]] is still alive. ''Infinity'' is boarded by 'Mdama's Covenant and [[Promethean]] forces<ref name="Invasion">'''Spartan Ops''', ''[[S1/Invasion|S1E7 - Invasion]]''</ref> who capture the doctor. They take her to the [[Librarian's Rest|Librarian's "shrine"]], where 'Mdama awaits.<ref name="Expendable">'''Spartan Ops''', ''[[S1/Expendable|S1E8 - Expendable]]''</ref> | *Dr. Halsey learns that [[John-117]] is still alive. ''Infinity'' is boarded by 'Mdama's Covenant and [[Promethean]] forces<ref name="Invasion">'''Spartan Ops''', ''[[S1/Invasion|S1E7 - Invasion]]''</ref> who capture the doctor. They take her to the [[Librarian's Rest|Librarian's "shrine"]], where 'Mdama awaits.<ref name="Expendable">'''Spartan Ops''', ''[[S1/Expendable|S1E8 - Expendable]]''</ref> | ||
*Gek 'Lhar catches up to Thorne and Glassman, and is killed when Fireteam Majestic arrive.{{Ref/Reuse|Expendable}} | *Gek 'Lhar catches up to Thorne and Glassman, and is killed when Fireteam Majestic arrive.{{Ref/Reuse|Expendable}} | ||
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*Fireteam Crimson, as well as Fireteam Majestic and Commander Palmer, head to shut down two respective artifacts on Requiem that hold ''Infinity'' in place and are successful. While the shield world is destroyed, UNSC ''Infinity'' narrowly escapes the planet's slipspace conduit.<ref name="Exodus">'''Spartan Ops''', ''[[S1/Exodus|S1E10 - Exodus]]''</ref> | *Fireteam Crimson, as well as Fireteam Majestic and Commander Palmer, head to shut down two respective artifacts on Requiem that hold ''Infinity'' in place and are successful. While the shield world is destroyed, UNSC ''Infinity'' narrowly escapes the planet's slipspace conduit.<ref name="Exodus">'''Spartan Ops''', ''[[S1/Exodus|S1E10 - Exodus]]''</ref> | ||
*Dr. Halsey agrees to cooperate with Jul 'Mdama and his forces, stating that she wants revenge.{{Ref/Reuse|Exodus}} | *Dr. Halsey agrees to cooperate with Jul 'Mdama and his forces, stating that she wants revenge.{{Ref/Reuse|Exodus}} | ||
'''February 14''' | |||
*''Infinity's'' Atrium Park Valentine's Dance is scheduled to begin at 2015 hours.{{Ref/Reuse|packet}} | |||
'''February 18''' | '''February 18''' | ||
*A "Saturday Night (Cage) Fight" is scheduled to take place aboard ''Infinity'', with the Spartans of [[Fireteam Sydney]] participating.{{Ref/Reuse|packet}} | *A "Saturday Night (Cage) Fight" is scheduled to take place aboard ''Infinity'', with the Spartans of [[Fireteam Sydney]] participating.{{Ref/Reuse|packet}} | ||
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*Lasky and Ray destroy the reactor generating the Covenant jamming signal, restoring communications.<ref name="HE3">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 3|Issue #3]]''</ref> | *Lasky and Ray destroy the reactor generating the Covenant jamming signal, restoring communications.<ref name="HE3">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 3|Issue #3]]''</ref> | ||
*After the ambassadors and their security detail arrive in the redoubt, Scruggs ambushes them and holds Hood at gunpoint. Palmer shoots Hood in the leg and, in the resulting confusion, confronts and kills Scruggs.{{Ref/Reuse|HE3}} | *After the ambassadors and their security detail arrive in the redoubt, Scruggs ambushes them and holds Hood at gunpoint. Palmer shoots Hood in the leg and, in the resulting confusion, confronts and kills Scruggs.{{Ref/Reuse|HE3}} | ||
*With the mercenaries bearing on the site in force, the ambassadors escape to ''Infinity'' aboard a [[Covenant cargo tug]]. [[Paul DeMarco]] sacrifices himself to cover the ambassadors' escape with [[ | *With the mercenaries bearing on the site in force, the ambassadors escape to ''Infinity'' aboard a [[Covenant cargo tug]]. [[Paul DeMarco]] sacrifices himself to cover the ambassadors' escape with [[Type-38 Tyrant|Covenant AA guns]].{{Ref/Reuse|HE3}} | ||
*''Infinity'' rallies the Sangheili and Jiralhanae fleets, prompting 'Gajat's fleet to retreat.{{Ref/Reuse|HE3}} | *''Infinity'' rallies the Sangheili and Jiralhanae fleets, prompting 'Gajat's fleet to retreat.{{Ref/Reuse|HE3}} | ||
*A funeral ceremony is held aboard ''Infinity'' for the Spartans who died in the battle.{{Ref/Reuse|HE3}} | *A funeral ceremony is held aboard ''Infinity'' for the Spartans who died in the battle.{{Ref/Reuse|HE3}} | ||
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*Fireteam Osiris is given operation orders to apprehend Blue Team and the prowler they took, though capturing John-117 is priority. | *Fireteam Osiris is given operation orders to apprehend Blue Team and the prowler they took, though capturing John-117 is priority. | ||
'''October 25''' | '''October 25''' | ||
*''' | *'''0833''': Blue Team heads to [[Meridian Station]] and is recorded though several means.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBCAtGvTi-Y '''YouTube''': ''Halo 5 Trailer: A Hero Falls LIVE ACTION TRAILER'']</ref> | ||
*Fireteam Osiris is deployed to [[Meridian]] to apprehend the AWOL [[Blue Team]].{{Ref/Reuse|h5g}} The team arrives to find residents under attack by [[Promethean]] constructs. Osiris helps defend the colony and gains the favor of [[Governor Sloan]], who points them in Blue Team's direction. Osiris confronts Blue Team outside a buried Forerunner [[Guardian]], but John-117 subdues Spartan Locke and Blue Team boards the construct. As the Guardian emerges, causing untold damage to the colony, Osiris backtracks to the colony's [[space elevator]] and manages to escape the catastrophe. Meanwhile, the Guardian departs via [[slipspace]] to the Forerunner world of [[Genesis]].{{Ref/Reuse|h5g}} | *Fireteam Osiris is deployed to [[Meridian]] to apprehend the AWOL [[Blue Team]].{{Ref/Reuse|h5g}} The team arrives to find residents under attack by [[Promethean]] constructs. Osiris helps defend the colony and gains the favor of [[Governor Sloan]], who points them in Blue Team's direction. Osiris confronts Blue Team outside a buried Forerunner [[Guardian]], but John-117 subdues Spartan Locke and Blue Team boards the construct. As the Guardian emerges, causing untold damage to the colony, Osiris backtracks to the colony's [[space elevator]] and manages to escape the catastrophe. Meanwhile, the Guardian departs via [[slipspace]] to the Forerunner world of [[Genesis]].{{Ref/Reuse|h5g}} | ||
'''October 26''' | '''October 26''' | ||
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*{{UNSCShip|Sentry of El Morro}} is attacked by the Warden Eternal. The ship's crew broadcast a distress call which is answered by UNSC ''Infinity''.<ref>'''[[Halo: Fractures]]''', "[[Rossbach's World (story)|Rossbach's World]]"</ref> | *{{UNSCShip|Sentry of El Morro}} is attacked by the Warden Eternal. The ship's crew broadcast a distress call which is answered by UNSC ''Infinity''.<ref>'''[[Halo: Fractures]]''', "[[Rossbach's World (story)|Rossbach's World]]"</ref> | ||
*Buck and Dare travel to [[Balaho]] to extract [[Kojo Agu]], and discover the [[Unggoy]] of the planet have joined the Created. After their failure to rescue the UNSC embassy' survivors, the three left the planet.{{Ref/Reuse|HBB2}} | *Buck and Dare travel to [[Balaho]] to extract [[Kojo Agu]], and discover the [[Unggoy]] of the planet have joined the Created. After their failure to rescue the UNSC embassy' survivors, the three left the planet.{{Ref/Reuse|HBB2}} | ||
===November=== | ===November=== | ||
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'''December 7''' | '''December 7''' | ||
*[[Teranus]] records a log for his [[Jiralhanae Captain|captain]], in which he express his frustration with the [[Sangheili]] aboard the ''Enduring Conviction''.<ref name="ASS">'''Halo Wars 2''', ''Phoenix Logs - A Small Sacrifice''</ref> | *[[Teranus]] records a log for his [[Jiralhanae Captain|captain]], in which he express his frustration with the [[Sangheili]] aboard the ''Enduring Conviction''.<ref name="ASS">'''Halo Wars 2''', ''Phoenix Logs - A Small Sacrifice''</ref> | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources|2}} | {{Ref/Sources|2}} |