Editing Battle of the Mortal Reverie

Two barricades were established in the pass towards the ''Reverie'', with additional fortifications set up at key positions around the exterior of the ship, where there were ammo and resupply runners at the ready. All support staff teams were stationed with an experienced squad. The secondary barricade—the one closer towards the ''Reverie''—consisted of two mixed units of marines, army troopers, ODSTs, and six Spartans, including Spartans Makovich and [[Theodore Sorel]]. Two [[M9 Wolverine]]s were stationed in front of the barricade. The primary barricade was composed of a similar force, albeit including a larger Spartan presence with three Spartan teams of four. A minefield was deployed beyond the primary barricade. Additional units, including Spartans, a handful of Warthogs, and Scorpions occupied the ridgelines along the pass. Gunners manned what remained of the ship's [[Rampart point defense gun#M870 Rampart|M870 Rampart 50mm point defense guns]] to provide air support.{{Ref/Reuse|rp16}} The UNSC was aware that the survivors at the ''Mortal Reverie'' were ill-prepared, but the crash site served as a solid foothold for the survivors, and the alternative—running away from the ''Reverie'' and surviving in small groups in the wilderness—was not a viable option.{{Ref/Reuse|rp15}}

On the evening of January 31, a large [[Banished]] force led by Chieftain Tremonius,{{Ref/Reuse|iyh}} composed of ground and air forces, commenced its assault on the wreckage of the ''Reverie''. Although the minefield deterred the Banished front line, a group of [[Bolroci Workshop Chopper|Choppers]] quickly breached one edge of the primary barricade while a unit of Unggoy and Kig-Yar charged down the ridgeline towards the vehicles.{{Ref/Reuse|rp16}} The Rampart guns on the ''Reverie'' proved to be key to the battle, protecting the UNSC ground forces from the Banished air units.{{Ref/Reuse|rp17}}

By February 2, the Banished had breached the primary barricade, bringing the frontline to the secondary barricade;{{Ref/Novel|Id=rp17|RP|Chapter=17}} Banished infantry and armor were pouring into the valley by the hundreds.{{Ref/Reuse|r8tr}} UNSC forces at the secondary barricade were bombarded by a barrage of [[plasma mortar]]s while Banished Sangheili, [[Jiralhanae Berserker]]s,{{Ref/Novel|Id=tor|Halo: Trial of Reckoning}} and Choppers charged at the barricade. However, after a day and a half of fighting, the starboard side of the ''Reverie''—the side facing the pass and the Banished forces—exploded after sustaining heavy damage. With the Rampart artillery disabled, the Banished air units quickly overwhelmed the UNSC ground forces; survivors were cut down, run over by Choppers and [[Wraith]]s, or herded off the edge of the cliff by force—some leaping by choice.{{Ref/Reuse|rp17}}