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{{disambig header|the battle in the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-war]] era|other battles on Installation 00|Battle of Installation 00 (disambiguation)}} | {{disambig header|the battle in the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-war]] era|other battles on Installation 00|Battle of Installation 00 (disambiguation)}} | ||
{{Battle infobox | {{Battle infobox | ||
|name=Second Ark Conflict | |name=Second Ark Conflict | ||
|image=[[File:HW2-Trailer-Banished vs UNSC.png| | |image=[[File:HW2-Trailer-Banished vs UNSC.png|425px]] | ||
|prev=*[[Attack on Installation 00]] <small>([[Banished]])</small> | |prev=*[[Attack on Installation 00]] <small>([[Banished]])</small> | ||
*[[Outbreak on the UNSC Spirit of Fire]] <small>({{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}})</small> | *[[Outbreak on the UNSC Spirit of Fire]] <small>({{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}})</small> | ||
|conc=*[[Sangheili-Jiralhanae war]] | |conc=*[[Sangheili-Jiralhanae war]] | ||
*[[Created conflict]] | *[[Created conflict]] | ||
|next= | |next= | ||
|conflict=[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | |conflict=[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]<ref name="The Signal">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', campaign level, ''[[The Signal]]''</ref> | ||
|date=[[2559#March|March 28, 2559]]– | |date=[[2559#March|March 28, 2559]]–<ref name="Alice Report">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', ''[[Phoenix Logs]]'' – "Alice-130 Report #1"</ref> | ||
|place=*[[Installation 00]]{{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}} | |place=*[[Installation 00]]{{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}} | ||
*[[Installation 09]] | *[[Installation 09]]<ref name="The Halo">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', campaign level, ''[[The Halo]]''</ref> | ||
|result='''Ongoing | |result='''Ongoing'''<ref name="Beyond">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', ''[[Phoenix Logs]]'' – "Beyond the Edge"</ref> | ||
*[[UNSC]] gains a significant foothold on the Ark.{{Ref/Reuse|Beyond}} | *[[UNSC]] gains a significant foothold on the Ark.{{Ref/Reuse|Beyond}} | ||
**[[Atriox]]'s right hand, [[Decimus]], is killed. | **[[Atriox]]'s right hand, [[Decimus]], is killed.<ref name="Lights Out">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Lights Out]]''</ref> | ||
**[[Banished]] [[flagship]], ''[[Enduring Conviction]]'', is destroyed. | **[[Banished]] [[flagship]], ''[[Enduring Conviction]]'', is destroyed.<ref name="Under The Dark">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', campaign level, ''[[Under The Dark]]''</ref> | ||
**[[UNSC]] successfully plants a [[distress beacon]] on [[Installation 09]] but the ring is intercepted by a [[Guardian]] on its way to [[Installation 04]]'s site. | **[[UNSC]] successfully plants a [[distress beacon]] on [[Installation 09]] but the ring is intercepted by a [[Guardian]] on its way to [[Installation 04]]'s site. | ||
*The [[Flood]] are released onto the Ark but contained quickly by the [[Banished]] and then scoured from the rubble of High Charity. | **[[Atriox]] flees from the Ark and returns to the Milky Way galaxy.{{Ref/Novel|Id=SoR|SoR}} | ||
*The [[Flood]] are released onto the Ark but contained quickly by the [[Banished]] and then scoured from the rubble of High Charity.<ref name="Fighting">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', campaign level, ''[[Fighting Retreat]]''</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|Manifestation}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=Sacrifice|SoR|Detail= Adjunct - [[Sacrifice]]}} | |||
*Revelation of [[Dhas Bhasvod]]'s [[ | *Revelation of [[Dhas Bhasvod]]'s [[Covenant loyalists]] who begin fighting both sides for their own gains.{{Ref/Reuse|Sacrifice}}{{Ref/Reuse|DW}} | ||
*Destruction of [[Intrepid Eye]], [[Epsilon Clarion]] and the Ark's ability to fire the Halo Array, and destruction | *Destruction of [[Intrepid Eye]], [[Epsilon Clarion]] and the Ark's ability to fire the Halo Array, and destruction of the [[Keepers of the One Freedom]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=DW|DW}} | ||
|side1=*{{Icon|UNSC HCW}} [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]{{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}} | |side1=*{{Icon|UNSC HCW}} [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]{{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}} | ||
|side2=*{{Icon|Banished}} [[Banished]] | |side2=*{{Icon|Banished}} [[Banished]]<ref name="A New Enemy">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', campaign level ''[[A New Enemy]]''</ref> | ||
|side3=*{{Icon|Forerunner}} [[Sentinel|Forerunner constructs]] | |side3=*{{Icon|Forerunner}} [[Sentinel|Forerunner constructs]]<ref name="Ascension">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Ascension (Halo Wars 2 level)|Ascension]]''</ref> | ||
---- | ---- | ||
*{{Icon|Covenant FB}} [[ | *{{Icon|Covenant FB}} [[Covenant loyalists]]{{Ref/Reuse|Sacrifice}} | ||
*[[Keepers of the One Freedom]]{{Ref/Reuse|SoR}} | *[[Keepers of the One Freedom]]{{Ref/Reuse|SoR}} | ||
|side4=*[[Flood]]{{Ref/Reuse|Fighting}} | |side4=*[[Flood]]{{Ref/Reuse|Fighting}} | ||
|commanders1=*[[Captain|CAPT]] [[James Cutter]]{{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}} | |commanders1=*[[Captain|CAPT]] [[James Cutter]]{{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}} | ||
*[[Commander|CDR]] [[Barre]]{{Ref/Novel|Id=HDW11|DW|Chapter=11}} | *[[Commander|CDR]] [[Barre]]{{Ref/Novel|Id=HDW11|DW|Chapter=11}} | ||
*[[Lieutenant Colonel|LTCOL]] [[Morgan Kinsano]] | *[[Lieutenant Colonel|LTCOL]] [[Morgan Kinsano]]<ref name="PLK">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', ''[[Phoenix Logs]]'' – "Kinsano"</ref> | ||
*[[Major|MAJ]] [[ | *[[Major|MAJ]] [[Vaughan]]<ref name="PLMV">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', ''[[Phoenix Logs]]'' – "Major Vaugn"</ref> | ||
*[[Commander|CDR]] [[Jerome-092]]{{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}} | *[[Commander|CDR]] [[Jerome-092]]{{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}} | ||
*[[Artificial intelligence|Logistics AI]] [[Isabel]] | *[[Artificial intelligence|Logistics AI]] [[Isabel]] | ||
|commanders2=*[[Warmaster]] [[Atriox]]{{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}} | |||
|commanders2=*[[Warmaster]] [[Atriox]] | |||
*[[War Chief]] [[Decimus]]†{{Ref/Reuse|A New Enemy}} | *[[War Chief]] [[Decimus]]†{{Ref/Reuse|A New Enemy}} | ||
*[[Shipmaster]] [[Let 'Volir]] | *[[Shipmaster]] [[Let 'Volir]]<ref name="PLL">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', ''[[Phoenix Logs]]'' – "Shipmaster Let 'Volir"</ref> | ||
*"[[Colony]]"{{Ref/Reuse|Gatecrashers}} | *"[[Colony]]"{{Ref/Reuse|Gatecrashers}} | ||
*[[Jiralhanae Warlord|Warlord]] [[Pavium]]{{Ref/Reuse|WCGW}} | *[[Jiralhanae Warlord|Warlord]] [[Pavium]]{{Ref/Reuse|WCGW}} | ||
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|commanders3=*[[Sentinel#Sentinel Defense Network|Sentinel Defense Network]] | |commanders3=*[[Sentinel#Sentinel Defense Network|Sentinel Defense Network]] | ||
*[[Facilitator-class ancilla]] [[Epsilon Resource Facility submonitor]] | *[[Facilitator-class ancilla]] [[Epsilon Resource Facility submonitor]] | ||
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*[[Prelate]] [[Dhas Bhasvod]] | *[[Prelate]] [[Dhas Bhasvod]] | ||
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*[[Dokab]] [[Castor]] | *[[Dokab]] [[Castor]] | ||
|commanders4=*[[Proto-Gravemind]]†{{Ref/Reuse|Manifestation}} | |commanders4=*[[Proto-Gravemind]]†{{Ref/Reuse|Manifestation}} | ||
|forces1=*1 | |forces1=*1 [[Phoenix-class colony ship|Phoenix-class support ship]] | ||
**{{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}{{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}} | **{{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}{{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}} | ||
***5,500 | ***At least 5,500 personnel{{Ref/Reuse|A New Enemy}} | ||
***[[D81-LRT Condor]]s{{Ref/Reuse|A New Enemy}} | ***[[D81-LRT Condor]]s{{Ref/Reuse|A New Enemy}} | ||
****1 | ****At least 1 [[G81 Condor]]{{Ref/Reuse|Last Stand}} | ||
***[[B-65 Shortsword]]s{{Ref/Novel|Id=HDW1|DW|Chapter=1}} | ***[[B-65 Shortsword]]s{{Ref/Novel|Id=HDW1|DW|Chapter=1}} | ||
***[[AC-220 | ***[[AC-220 Vulture]]s{{Ref/Reuse|The Foundry}} | ||
***[[S-14 | ***[[S-14 Baselard]]s{{Ref/Reuse|HDW2}} | ||
***[[ | ***[[Nandao fighter]]s{{Ref/Reuse|HDW2}} | ||
***[[D77-TC | ***[[D77-TC Pelican]]s{{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}} | ||
****4 | ****At least 4 G77S-S Pelican gunships{{Ref/Reuse|Last Stand}} | ||
***[[EV-44 | ***[[EV-44 Nightingale]]s{{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}} | ||
***[[AV-22 | ***[[AV-22 Sparrowhawk]]s{{Ref/Reuse|HDW2}} | ||
***[[AV-14B | ***[[AV-14B Hornet]]s{{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}} | ||
***[[M850 Grizzly|Grizzlies]]{{Ref/Reuse|Last Stand}} | ***[[M850 Grizzly|M850 Grizzlies]]{{Ref/Reuse|Last Stand}} | ||
***[[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II (J) | ***[[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II (J) Colossus]]es{{Ref/Reuse|Not on My Watch}} | ||
***[[M312 | ***[[M312 Elephant]]s{{Ref/Novel|Id=HDW2|DW|Chapter=2}} | ||
***[[M808S | ***[[M808S Scorpion]]s<ref name="From the Deep">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', campaign level ''[[From the Deep]]''</ref> | ||
***[[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX | ***[[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Mantis]]es{{Ref/Reuse|Gatecrashers}} | ||
***[[M400 | ***[[M400 Kodiak]]s{{Ref/Reuse|A New Enemy}} | ||
***[[M650 | ***[[M650 Mastodon]]s<ref name="PLM">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', ''[[Phoenix Logs]]'' – "Mastodon"</ref> | ||
***[[M9 | ***[[M9 Wolverine]]s{{Ref/Reuse|The Cartographer}} | ||
***[[XRP12 | ***[[XRP12 Gremlin]]s{{Ref/Reuse|HDW2}} | ||
***[[M12 | ***[[M12 Warthog]]s{{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}} | ||
***[[M121 | ***[[M121 Jackrabbit]]s{{Ref/Reuse|The Foundry}} | ||
***[[HRUNTING Mark III (B) | ***[[HRUNTING Mark III (B) Cyclops]]{{Ref/Reuse|Ascension}} | ||
***[[Spartan-II]] [[Red Team]]{{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}} | ***[[Spartan-II]] [[Red Team]]{{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}} | ||
***[[UNSC Marine Corps]]{{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}} | ***[[UNSC Marine Corps]]{{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}} | ||
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*****[[9th Shock Troops Battalion]]{{Ref/Reuse|PLMV}} | *****[[9th Shock Troops Battalion]]{{Ref/Reuse|PLMV}} | ||
******[[Boomerang Company]]{{Ref/Reuse|PLMV}} | ******[[Boomerang Company]]{{Ref/Reuse|PLMV}} | ||
|forces2= | |forces2=*1 {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} | ||
*1 {{ | |||
**''[[Enduring Conviction]]''{{Ref/Reuse|PLL}} | **''[[Enduring Conviction]]''{{Ref/Reuse|PLL}} | ||
*1 | *At least 1 other starship capable of [[glassing]]{{Ref/Reuse|Not on My Watch}} | ||
*[[ | *[[Banished Lich]]es<ref name="Awakening the Nightmare">'''[[Halo Wars 2: Awakening the Nightmare]]'''</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|SoR}} | ||
*[[Seraph]]s | *[[Seraph]]s | ||
*[[ | *[[Banished Spirit]]s{{Ref/Reuse|The Halo}} | ||
*[[ | *[[Banished Phantom]]s<ref name="PLP">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', ''[[Phoenix Logs]]'' – "Phantom"</ref> | ||
*[[ | *[[Shroud]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Under the Dark}} | ||
*[[ | *[[Blisterback]]s{{Ref/Reuse|One Three Zero}} | ||
*[[ | *[[Banished Banshee]]s{{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}} | ||
*[[ | *[[Banished Scarab]]s{{Ref/Reuse|From the Deep}} | ||
*[[ | *[[Banished Locust]]s{{Ref/Reuse|From the Deep}} | ||
*[[ | *[[Banished Wraith]]s{{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}} | ||
**[[ | **[[Wraith Invader]]s<ref name="PLWI">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', ''[[Phoenix Logs]]'' - "Wraith Invader"</ref> | ||
*[[Methane Wagon]]s | *[[Methane Wagon]]s<ref name="PLMW">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', ''[[Phoenix Logs]]'' – "Methane Wagon"</ref> | ||
*[[ | *[[Marauder]]s{{Ref/Reuse|One Three Zero}} | ||
*[[Reaver]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Lights Out}} | *[[Reaver]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Lights Out}} | ||
*[[ | *[[Banished Chopper]]s{{Ref/Reuse|A New Enemy}} | ||
*[[ | *[[Banished Ghost]]s{{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}} | ||
*[[ | *[[Banished Goblin|Goblin]]s<ref name="PLGG">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', ''[[Phoenix Logs]]'' – "Grunt Goblin"</ref> | ||
*[[ | *[[Skitterer]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Gatecrashers}} | ||
*Ground forces | *Ground forces | ||
**[[Jiralhanae]]{{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}} | **[[Jiralhanae]]{{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}} | ||
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**[[Huragok]]{{Ref/Reuse|One Three Zero}} | **[[Huragok]]{{Ref/Reuse|One Three Zero}} | ||
**[[Unggoy]]{{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}} | **[[Unggoy]]{{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}} | ||
|forces3=*4 | |forces3=*At least 4 [[Retriever]] Sentinels{{Ref/Reuse|The Halo}}<ref name="Manifestation">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Manifestation]]''</ref><ref name="Gatecrashers">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Gatecrashers]]''</ref><ref name="WCGW">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', campaign level ''[[What Could Go Wrong?]]''</ref> | ||
*Several [[Controller Sentinel]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Gatecrashers}} | *Several [[Controller Sentinel]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Gatecrashers}} | ||
*Several [[Protector Sentinel (Installation 00)|Protector Sentinels]]{{Ref/Reuse|Ascension}} | *Several [[Protector Sentinel (Installation 00)|Protector Sentinels]]{{Ref/Reuse|Ascension}} | ||
* | *Billions of [[Aggressor Sentinel]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Under The Dark}} | ||
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*1 captured [[ | *1 captured [[Banished Lich]]{{Ref/Reuse|SoR}} | ||
*[[Morsam-pattern Seraph]]s{{Ref/Novel|Id=HDW4|DW|Chapter=4}} | *[[Morsam-pattern Seraph]]s{{Ref/Novel|Id=HDW4|DW|Chapter=4}} | ||
*[[Spirit]]s{{Ref/Reuse|HDW2}} | *[[Spirit]]s{{Ref/Reuse|HDW2}} | ||
*[[ | *[[Type-52 Phantom]]s{{Ref/Novel|Id=HDW7|DW|Chapter=7}} | ||
*[[Type | *[[Type-26 Banshee]]s{{Ref/Reuse|HDW2}} | ||
*[[ | *[[Type-26 Wraith]]s{{Ref/Reuse|HDW2}} | ||
*[[ | *[[Type-32 Ghost]]s{{Ref/Reuse|HDW2}} | ||
*Ground forces | *Ground forces | ||
**[[Jiralhanae]]{{Ref/Reuse|SoR}} | **[[Jiralhanae]]{{Ref/Reuse|SoR}} | ||
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**[[Human]]s{{Ref/Reuse|SoR}} | **[[Human]]s{{Ref/Reuse|SoR}} | ||
***[[Ferret]]s {{c|Undercover}} | ***[[Ferret]]s {{c|Undercover}} | ||
|forces4=*[[Abomination]]s | |forces4=*[[Abomination]]s<ref name="Light">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Light the Fuse]]''</ref> | ||
*Blisterbacks{{Ref/Reuse|Light}} | *Blisterbacks{{Ref/Reuse|Light}} | ||
*AV-14B Hornets{{Ref/Reuse|Manifestation}} | *AV-14B Hornets{{Ref/Reuse|Manifestation}} | ||
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*M12 Warthog LRVs{{Ref/Reuse|Light}} | *M12 Warthog LRVs{{Ref/Reuse|Light}} | ||
*Marauders{{Ref/Reuse|Light}} | *Marauders{{Ref/Reuse|Light}} | ||
* | *Banished Choppers{{Ref/Reuse|Fighting}} | ||
*[[Flood spawner form]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Light}} | *[[Flood spawner form]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Light}} | ||
*[[Seeder infector]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Light}} | *[[Seeder infector]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Light}} | ||
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*[[Flood combat form]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Fighting}} | *[[Flood combat form]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Fighting}} | ||
*[[Pod infector]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Fighting}} | *[[Pod infector]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Fighting}} | ||
|casual1=*1 | |casual1=*At least 1 G81 Condor<ref name="Watch">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Not on My Watch]]''</ref> | ||
*Several ground and air forces {{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}}{{Ref/Reuse|Lights Out}}{{Ref/Reuse|A New Enemy}}{{Ref/Reuse|WCGW}}{{Ref/Reuse|Under the Dark}} | *Several ground and air forces {{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}}{{Ref/Reuse|Lights Out}}{{Ref/Reuse|A New Enemy}}{{Ref/Reuse|WCGW}}{{Ref/Reuse|Under the Dark}} | ||
|casual2=*''Enduring Conviction''{{Ref/Reuse|Under the Dark}} | |casual2=*''Enduring Conviction''{{Ref/Reuse|Under the Dark}} | ||
*Overall heavy losses | *Overall heavy losses | ||
*6 | *At least 6 Banished Scarabs{{Ref/Reuse|Last Stand}}{{Ref/Reuse|The Foundry}}{{Ref/Reuse|From the Deep}} | ||
*Moderate losses of Voridus and Pavium's salvage teams{{Ref/Reuse|Light}} | *Moderate losses of Voridus and Pavium's salvage teams{{Ref/Reuse|Light}} | ||
*[[Clan of the Long Shields]]{{Ref/Reuse|DW}} | *[[Clan of the Long Shields]]{{Ref/Reuse|DW}} | ||
|casual3=*3 | |casual3=*At least 3 Retriever Sentinels{{Ref/Reuse|Gatecrashers}}{{Ref/Reuse|WCGW}} | ||
*Several Controller Sentinels{{Ref/Reuse|Gatecrashers}} | *Several Controller Sentinels{{Ref/Reuse|Gatecrashers}} | ||
*Several Protector Sentinels{{Ref/Reuse|Gatecrashers}} | *Several Protector Sentinels{{Ref/Reuse|Gatecrashers}} | ||
*Millions of Aggressor Sentinels | *Millions of Aggressor Sentinels <ref name="Under the Dark">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Under the Dark]]''</ref> | ||
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*Heavy [[ | *Heavy [[Covenant loyalists]] losses | ||
**2 Phantoms | **2 Phantoms | ||
**3 Seraphs | **3 Seraphs | ||
**Heavy ground forces | **Heavy ground forces | ||
*[[Intrepid Eye]] | *[[Intrepid Eye]] | ||
* | *Near-total loss of [[Keepers of the One Freedom]] | ||
|casual4=*Total{{Ref/Reuse|Sacrifice}} | |casual4=*Total{{Ref/Reuse|Sacrifice}} | ||
**[[Proto-Gravemind]]{{Ref/Reuse|Manifestation}} | **[[Proto-Gravemind]]{{Ref/Reuse|Manifestation}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Quote|[[Captain Cutter|Captain]], your [[UNSC Spirit of Fire|troops]] fight with a tenacity that almost matches my [[Jiralhanae]] [[Atriox's Chosen|brothers]]. I'm impressed. You and I are survivors, and I respect that, so I offer you a boon. Take your troops, take your ship, leave now, and I will not hunt you down.|Atriox offering Captain Cutter and his crew a chance to leave peacefully in the ongoing battle. | {{Quote|[[Captain Cutter|Captain]], your [[UNSC Spirit of Fire|troops]] fight with a tenacity that almost matches my [[Jiralhanae]] [[Atriox's Chosen|brothers]]. I'm impressed. You and I are survivors, and I respect that, so I offer you a boon. Take your troops, take your ship, leave now, and I will not hunt you down.|Atriox offering Captain Cutter and his crew a chance to leave peacefully in the ongoing battle.<ref name= "The Halo" />}} | ||
The '''Second Ark Conflict''' | The '''Second Ark Conflict'''<ref>''[[Halo: Warfleet]]'', p. 48</ref> was a large [[battle]] fought between the isolated [[United Nations Space Command]] [[UNSC Armed Forces|forces]] of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} and the hostile mercenary organization known as the [[Banished]] in [[2559]], about six years after the [[Human-Covenant War]] [[Battle of Installation 00|ended]] on the same ancient [[Forerunner]] [[Astroengineering|installation]] known as [[Installation 00|the Ark]]. After mysteriously arriving at the Ark on [[2559#March|March 28, 2559]], the long-lost crew of the ''Spirit of Fire'' were awoken from [[Cryonics|cryosleep]] and soon came into hostile contact with the powerful mercenary organization. During the battle, the UNSC destroyed the Banished's flagship, the {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} ''[[Enduring Conviction]]'', and initiated the deployment sequence of [[Installation 09|one]] of the Ark's [[Halo Array|Halo rings]], one of an array of massive ring-shaped superweapons capable of destroying all sentient life in [[Milky Way|the galaxy]], intending to use it to send a [[distress beacon]] to [[Human colonies|human space]]. | ||
A new threat emerged on the Ark when Banished salvage teams breached the ruins of ''[[High Charity]]'' and inadvertently [[Outbreak on Installation 00|unleashed]] the [[Flood]] on the Ark once more. The Banished and the Ark's defenses managed to stop the outbreak and contain the Flood once again before it could spread too far. | A new threat emerged on the Ark when Banished salvage teams breached the ruins of ''[[High Charity]]'' and inadvertently [[Outbreak on Installation 00|unleashed]] the [[Flood]] on the Ark once more. The Banished and the Ark's defenses managed to stop the outbreak and contain the Flood once again before it could spread too far. | ||
In [[2559#October|October]], the Banished managed to open a portal between their forces on the Ark and their forces in the Milky Way on [[Reach]]. Atriox and some of his warriors took the portal to the Milky Way, while the [[Keepers of the One Freedom]] took portal to the Ark in a plot to begin the [[Great Journey]].{{Ref/Reuse|SoR}} This was complicated by the return of the Forerunner | In [[2559#October|October]], the Banished managed to open a portal between their forces on the Ark and their forces in the Milky Way on [[Reach]]. Atriox and some of his warriors took the portal to the Milky Way, while the [[Keepers of the One Freedom]] took portal to the Ark in a plot to begin the [[Great Journey]].{{Ref/Reuse|SoR}} This was complicated by the return of the Forerunner [[Archeon-class ancilla|''Archeon''-class ancilla]] [[Intrepid Eye]]{{Ref/Reuse|DW}} who had previously caused a great deal of chaos in the Milky Way.{{Ref/Novel|LL}}{{Ref/Novel|Ret}} Intrepid Eye and the citadel from which the Halo Array could be fired were both destroyed, along with the Keepers faction, its two survivors set themselves against all of the other factions on the Ark seeking vengeance.{{Ref/Reuse|DW}} | ||
== | ==Prelude== | ||
{{Main|Outbreak on the UNSC Spirit of Fire}} | {{Main|Outbreak on the UNSC Spirit of Fire}} | ||
{{Quote|Captain, wake up... Something has happened.|Serina's message for Captain Cutter.{{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}}}} | {{Quote|Captain, wake up... Something has happened.|Serina's message for Captain Cutter.{{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}}}} | ||
On [[2558#October|October 28, 2558]], | On [[2558#October|October 28, 2558]],<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', campaign level ''[[Guardians]]''</ref> during the [[Created]]'s [[Subjugation of Earth|subjugation]] of [[Earth]], the [[Portal at Voi|portal to the]] immense, extra-[[Milky Way|galactic]] [[Forerunner]] [[Astroengineering|installation]] known as [[Installation 00]], or "the Ark," shut down.<ref name="Mythos202">''Halo Mythos'', ''p. 202''</ref> One month later,{{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}} on November 25,<ref>'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', ''[[Phoenix Logs]]'' – "The Graveyard"</ref> a powerful [[Covenant remnants|ex-Covenant]] mercenary group, known as the [[Banished]], [[Attack on Installation 00|arrived and raided]] the [[United Nations Space Command]] research outposts on the surface.{{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}} While there, the Banished set up bases and salvage operations across the Ark establishing significant control.{{Ref/Reuse|A New Enemy}} | ||
[[File:Flood infector Spirit of Fire.jpg|250px|thumb|left|A surviving Pod infector starts an outbreak on the ''Spirit of Fire''.]] | [[File:Flood infector Spirit of Fire.jpg|250px|thumb|left|A surviving Pod infector starts an outbreak on the ''Spirit of Fire''.]] | ||
Meanwhile, the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} spent almost twenty-eight years drifting through space{{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}} after their [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine|slipsace drive]] was destroyed in the [[Battle of | Meanwhile, the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} spent almost twenty-eight years drifting through space{{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}} after their [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine|slipsace drive]] was destroyed in the [[Battle of the Etran Harborage]].<ref name="Escape">'''[[Halo Wars]]''', campaign level ''[[Escape (Halo Wars level)|Escape]]''</ref> A surviving [[Pod infector]] on board the ship started an [[Outbreak on the UNSC Spirit of Fire|outbreak]], and a few crew members were infected. As the outbreak began to escalate, [[Smart AI]] [[Serina]] awoke [[Spartan-II]] [[Senior Chief Petty Officer]] [[Jerome-092]] and the two of them quickly quelled the outbreak and sterilized the local Flood infestation. In the aftermath of the outbreak, 7-year-old Serina prepared herself for final dispensation, as per protocol. Many years later, the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} arrived mysteriously via [[slipspace]] [[Slipspace portal|portal]] at Installation 00 on [[2559#March|March 28, 2559]].{{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}} | ||
[[File:HW2-Anders&CutteraboveArk.png|thumb|left|250px|Captain James Cutter and Professor Ellen Anders examine the Ark.]] | [[File:HW2-Anders&CutteraboveArk.png|thumb|left|250px|Captain James Cutter and Professor Ellen Anders examine the Ark.]] | ||
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With recon [[UNSC Armed Forces|forces]] having been sent in ahead, Red Team was dropped off in a [[Warthog]] on the Ark's south spire.{{Ref/Reuse|A New Enemy}} Arriving at a hastily-created barrier, one of the soldiers of [[Recon One]] informed them that they had set charges and so [[Alice-130]] fired on it with the Warthog's [[M46 Vulcan|machine gun]], detonating the charges and destroying the barrier. After destroying another barrier, Red Team eventually encountered a recon team who had been attacked. Pressing on, the [[Spartan]]s arrived at a [[portal]] that had been discovered by the recon soldiers. While the [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] stayed behind to guard the portal, Red Team ventured through and were teleported nearby. After passing a couple more portals, the Spartans found themselves at the [[Henry Lamb research outpost]].{{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}} {{clear|left}} | With recon [[UNSC Armed Forces|forces]] having been sent in ahead, Red Team was dropped off in a [[Warthog]] on the Ark's south spire.{{Ref/Reuse|A New Enemy}} Arriving at a hastily-created barrier, one of the soldiers of [[Recon One]] informed them that they had set charges and so [[Alice-130]] fired on it with the Warthog's [[M46 Vulcan|machine gun]], detonating the charges and destroying the barrier. After destroying another barrier, Red Team eventually encountered a recon team who had been attacked. Pressing on, the [[Spartan]]s arrived at a [[portal]] that had been discovered by the recon soldiers. While the [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] stayed behind to guard the portal, Red Team ventured through and were teleported nearby. After passing a couple more portals, the Spartans found themselves at the [[Henry Lamb research outpost]].{{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}} {{clear|left}} | ||
== | ==The battle== | ||
===Encounter with Atriox=== | ===Encounter with Atriox=== | ||
{{Quote|no=three|Isabel|Douglas-042|Isabel|q1=Oh no.|q2=What was that?|q3=It's him.|Isabel after realizing Atriox had found them{{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}}}} | {{Quote|no=three|Isabel|Douglas-042|Isabel|q1=Oh no.|q2=What was that?|q3=It's him.|Isabel after realizing Atriox had found them{{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}}}} | ||
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[[File:HW2-Chainbreakerslam.png|thumb|left|250px|Douglas and Jerome are forced into the air by Atriox's gravity mace.]] | [[File:HW2-Chainbreakerslam.png|thumb|left|250px|Douglas and Jerome are forced into the air by Atriox's gravity mace.]] | ||
Out of the darkness, [[Atriox|a]] heavily armored [[Jiralhanae]] grabbed Alice by the neck and lifted her up before throwing her to the side. As the other two Spartans began firing on the massive Brute, he slammed [[Chainbreaker|his]] [[gravity mace]] into the ground, sending them into the air and allowing the Brute to strike Jerome, launching him to the side as well. Using his mace, the Jiralhanae pulled [[Douglas-042]] in and slammed the supersoldier into the ground behind him. Alice ran back up from behind the Brute, firing her [[M6C magnum|pistol]] at the same time, before being knocked to the side. Recovering, Douglas gripped his [[M90 shotgun|shotgun]] but was kicked away before he could use it. Armed with a [[combat knife]], Jerome approached the Brute, dodged one of his strikes, and stabbed him before once again being struck away. Again, Alice fired her pistol at the alien but was deflected by the Brute's arm. Douglas picked up his shotgun again, but before he could fire it, the Jiralhanae knocked it out of his hand. Opting for his knife, Douglas managed to stab the Brute twice before having his shoulder crushed by the ursine's grip. As the Spartan screamed an agonizing cry and held his shoulder in pain, the Brute reactivated his gravity mace and, as Douglas started getting back up, struck him in the chest, launching him through the air and causing his helmet to come off. Removing the knife from his abdomen, the Jiralhanae picked up the helmet and crushed it, musing over the fact that his suspicion that Spartans were merely [[human]] was correct. As Alice and Jerome approached the severely wounded Douglas, Recon One reported that there were multiple hostiles approaching Red Team's location. With the pair deciding to leave, Alice began dragging Douglas, who soon fell unconscious. Exiting the research outpost, the pair were greeted by the sight of hundreds of warriors of various species surrounding them on the cliffs above. As Alice put Douglas in the Warthog and manned the gun, Jerome requested [[Archer missile]]s be launched on their position. As Jerome drove away from the facility, Alice fired at the pursuing Ghosts and the other ground forces teleporting around them. The Spartans soon reached a [[light bridge]], which Alice proceeded to activate. With enemy ground forces approaching, Alice volunteered to hold off them off while Jerome and Douglas crossed the bridge and were picked up by a [[D77-TC Pelican|Pelican]].{{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}} {{clear|left}} | Out of the darkness, [[Atriox|a]] heavily armored [[Jiralhanae]] grabbed Alice by the neck and lifted her up before throwing her to the side. As the other two Spartans began firing on the massive Brute, he slammed [[Chainbreaker|his]] [[gravity mace]] into the ground, sending them into the air and allowing the Brute to strike Jerome, launching him to the side as well. Using his mace, the Jiralhanae pulled [[Douglas-042]] in and slammed the supersoldier into the ground behind him. Alice ran back up from behind the Brute, firing her [[M6C magnum|pistol]] at the same time, before being knocked to the side. Recovering, Douglas gripped his [[M90 shotgun|shotgun]] but was kicked away before he could use it. Armed with a [[combat knife]], Jerome approached the Brute, dodged one of his strikes, and stabbed him before once again being struck away. Again, Alice fired her pistol at the alien but was deflected by the Brute's arm. Douglas picked up his shotgun again, but before he could fire it, the Jiralhanae knocked it out of his hand. Opting for his knife, Douglas managed to stab the Brute twice before having his shoulder crushed by the ursine's grip. As the Spartan screamed an agonizing cry and held his shoulder in pain, the Brute reactivated his gravity mace and, as Douglas started getting back up, struck him in the chest, launching him through the air and causing his helmet to come off. Removing the knife from his abdomen, the Jiralhanae picked up the helmet and crushed it, musing over the fact that his suspicion that Spartans were merely [[human]] was correct. As Alice and Jerome approached the severely wounded Douglas, Recon One reported that there were multiple hostiles approaching Red Team's location. With the pair deciding to leave, Alice began dragging Douglas, who soon fell unconscious. Exiting the research outpost, the pair were greeted by the sight of hundreds of warriors of various species surrounding them on the cliffs above. As Alice put Douglas in the Warthog and manned the gun, Jerome requested [[Archer missile]]s be launched on their position. As Jerome drove away from the facility, Alice fired at the pursuing Ghosts and the other ground forces teleporting around them. The Spartans soon reached a [[light bridge]], which Alice proceeded to activate. With enemy ground forces approaching, Alice volunteered to hold off them off while Jerome and Douglas crossed the bridge and were picked up by a [[D77-TC Pelican|Pelican]].{{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}} {{clear|left}} | ||
===Getting up to speed=== | ===Getting up to speed=== | ||
{{Quote|If we don't stop Atriox now, we leave the galaxy at the mercy of a monster. So no, Isabel, we won't be running anywhere today.|Captain James Cutter to Isabel{{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}}}} | {{Quote|If we don't stop Atriox now, we leave the galaxy at the mercy of a monster. So no, Isabel, we won't be running anywhere today.|Captain James Cutter to Isabel{{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}}}} | ||
[[File:PL history lesson.png|250px|thumb|The crew learns how the [[Human-Covenant War]] ended and the [[Treaty of 2552|Sangheili alliance]] from Isabel.]] | [[File:PL history lesson.png|250px|thumb|right|The crew learns how the [[Human-Covenant War]] ended and the [[Treaty of 2552|Sangheili alliance]] from Isabel.]] | ||
After returning to the ''Spirit of Fire'', Jerome inserted Isabel's data chip into the [[bridge]] holotable and introduced her to Captain Cutter. The captain asked Isabel to report on what happened and what they're up against. Despite her apprehensiveness to talk, she told Cutter that the Brute the Spartans fought was called Atriox, the leader of the [[Banished]], a Covenant [[Covenant remnants|splinter group]] who fought the empire simultaneously with humanity. Isabel exclaimed that if the entire Covenant couldn't contain him, then the ''Spirit of Fire'' didn't stand a chance and that they needed to escape far away as quickly as possible. However, Cutter told her that while they did only have one ship, it was all they may have left and that he refused to leave the galaxy at the mercy of Atriox. As he put the vessel in combat-ready mode, the bridge crew ran back to their stations ready to fight and Jerome left to get prepared.{{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}} {{clear|left}} | After returning to the ''Spirit of Fire'', Jerome inserted Isabel's data chip into the [[bridge]] holotable and introduced her to Captain Cutter. The captain asked Isabel to report on what happened and what they're up against. Despite her apprehensiveness to talk, she told Cutter that the Brute the Spartans fought was called Atriox, the leader of the [[Banished]], a Covenant [[Covenant remnants|splinter group]] who fought the empire simultaneously with humanity. Isabel exclaimed that if the entire Covenant couldn't contain him, then the ''Spirit of Fire'' didn't stand a chance and that they needed to escape far away as quickly as possible. However, Cutter told her that while they did only have one ship, it was all they may have left and that he refused to leave the galaxy at the mercy of Atriox. As he put the vessel in combat-ready mode, the bridge crew ran back to their stations ready to fight and Jerome left to get prepared.{{Ref/Reuse|The Signal}} {{clear|left}} | ||
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{{Quote|no=two|Jerome-092|Isabel|q1=I'm guessing that's Decimus.|q2=He looks bigger than the last time I saw him.|Jerome-092 and Isabel during the former's encounter with Decimus{{Ref/Reuse|A New Enemy}}}} | {{Quote|no=two|Jerome-092|Isabel|q1=I'm guessing that's Decimus.|q2=He looks bigger than the last time I saw him.|Jerome-092 and Isabel during the former's encounter with Decimus{{Ref/Reuse|A New Enemy}}}} | ||
After conferring with Isabel on the best option for attacking the Banished chain of command, the AI told Cutter of Lieutenant [[Decimus]], the overseer of a ship graveyard salvage operation near the Henry Lamb research outpost.{{Ref/Reuse|A New Enemy}} | After conferring with Isabel on the best option for attacking the Banished chain of command, the AI told Cutter of Lieutenant [[Decimus]], the overseer of a ship graveyard salvage operation near the Henry Lamb research outpost.{{Ref/Reuse|A New Enemy}} | ||
Deciding that they should hit the Banished with | Deciding that they should hit the Banished with a surprise attack and then establish a base of operations, Cutter deployed [[Strike One]], a unit of eight Marines led by Jerome, to the installation's surface. After fighting through Banished forces, the strike team arrived at a Forerunner tower giving off a massive power signature, which they proceeded to secure on Anders' recommendation. Pressing on, the Marines and Jerome made their way through the ship graveyard left behind from the [[Battle of Installation 00|final battle of the war]] before reaching a Banished base. Managing to overrun the base, UNSC forces eliminated the Banished forces and destroyed the base before preparing to set up their own in its place.{{Ref/Reuse|A New Enemy}} | ||
After the Marines established the base, Isabel alerted them and Captain Cutter of a large energy build-up directly above. Despite being hit by the [[energy projector]] of the ''[[Enduring Conviction]]'', the Banished's {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}, the base sustained only non-critical damage, allowing Strike One to continue north in the direction of the rest of Decimus' salvage operation.{{Ref/Reuse|A New Enemy}} | After the Marines established the base, Isabel alerted them and Captain Cutter of a large energy build-up directly above. Despite being hit by the [[energy projector]] of the ''[[Enduring Conviction]]'', the Banished's {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}, the base sustained only non-critical damage, allowing Strike One to continue north in the direction of the rest of Decimus' salvage operation.{{Ref/Reuse|A New Enemy}} | ||
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===Activating the elevator=== | ===Activating the elevator=== | ||
[[File:HW2-Jerome vs Wraith.jpg|thumb|250px|Jerome-092 engaging a Banished Wraith.]] | [[File:HW2-Jerome vs Wraith.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Jerome-092 engaging a Banished Wraith.]] | ||
{{Quote|The Cartographer's defenses make it almost impenetrable; the only way up to it is by a Forerunner elevator. If you can get access to the local Forerunner Control Towers, I can take control of the elevator and take us up. It's our only chance of getting inside.|Ellen Anders to James Cutter{{Ref/Reuse|Ascension}}}} | {{Quote|The Cartographer's defenses make it almost impenetrable; the only way up to it is by a Forerunner elevator. If you can get access to the local Forerunner Control Towers, I can take control of the elevator and take us up. It's our only chance of getting inside.|Ellen Anders to James Cutter{{Ref/Reuse|Ascension}}}} | ||
On the ship, Isabel and Anders went over the data from Decimus' base and found a way into the Cartographer, a repository of information on the Ark's schematics and systems. Reporting to Cutter, Isabel explained the purpose of the Cartographer while Anders explained how to activate the [[elevator]] in order to gain access to it.{{Ref/Reuse|Ascension}} | On the ship, Isabel and Anders went over the data from Decimus' base and found a way into the Cartographer, a repository of information on the Ark's schematics and systems. Reporting to Cutter, Isabel explained the purpose of the Cartographer while Anders explained how to activate the [[elevator]] in order to gain access to it.{{Ref/Reuse|Ascension}} | ||
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===Marine rescue=== | ===Marine rescue=== | ||
[[File:HW2-Alice leading Marines.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Alice-130 escorting a group of rescued Marines.]] | [[File:HW2-Alice leading Marines.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Alice-130 escorting a group of rescued Marines.]] | ||
{{Quote|no=three|Alice-130|James Cutter|Alice-130|q1=Spirit of Fire Actual, this is Alice One-Three-Zero reporting in.|q2=Good to hear from you Alice. How did you make it out?|q3=Commandeered an enemy vehicle, sir. I've rescued some of our troops and we're ready to get back in the fight.|Alice-130 coming back into contact with the ''Spirit of Fire'' | {{Quote|no=three|Alice-130|James Cutter|Alice-130|q1=Spirit of Fire Actual, this is Alice One-Three-Zero reporting in.|q2=Good to hear from you Alice. How did you make it out?|q3=Commandeered an enemy vehicle, sir. I've rescued some of our troops and we're ready to get back in the fight.|Alice-130 coming back into contact with the ''Spirit of Fire''<ref name="One Three Zero">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', campaign level, ''[[One Three Zero]]''</ref>}} | ||
After escaping the research outpost, Alice began tracking an enemy convoy to one of their compounds. Discovering they had imprisoned some of the ''Spirit of Fire' | After escaping the research outpost, Alice began tracking an enemy convoy to one of their compounds. Discovering they had imprisoned some of the ''Spirit of Fire''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Marines, the Spartan infiltrated the base and freed the prisoners. After moving to a few more prison compounds, Alice was able to free the remaining captive UNSC personnel and kill a few Banished patrols, alerting the enemy to their presence. After arriving at another research outpost, Alice sent an encrypted message to Captain Cutter, who informed her that Pelicans were on the way but so were Banished forces. Managing to hold off the advancing units long enough for the Pelicans to arrive, Alice and the rescued personnel managed to get aboard and escape with their vehicles and cyclops armor. Shortly afterward, Cutter gave Alice command of the rescued Marines, their equipment and vehicles so they could perform hit-and-run operations against the Banished, while Isabel prepared a briefing package to get her back up to speed with the situation.{{Ref/Reuse|One Three Zero}} {{clear|left}} | ||
===Infiltrating the Map Room=== | ===Infiltrating the Map Room=== | ||
{{Quote|Isabel gave me everything the UNSC already knows about the area and it looks like we'll need to reach the Map Room.|Ellen Anders to James Cutter | {{Quote|Isabel gave me everything the UNSC already knows about the area and it looks like we'll need to reach the Map Room.|Ellen Anders to James Cutter<ref name="The Cartographer">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', campaign level, ''[[The Cartographer]]''</ref>}} | ||
After reaching the Cartographer via the elevator, the UNSC forces discovered an energy shield was preventing them from accessing the central chamber and the Map Room. Moving up, Jerome and the Marines encountered a conduit and proceeded to fire on it in an attempt to take down the shield. Before they could, however, the Ark's self-preservation protocol sent sentinels to the location, forcing the Marines to retreat. Fortunately for the UNSC soldiers, Isabel and Anders' project, an [[EMP]] weapon, was ready to deploy. The EMP devices were launched down from the ''Spirit of Fire'' onto the sentinels, successfully neutralizing them and allowing Jerome and the Marines to disable the conduit. With the conduit disabled, the energy shield protecting the central chamber was deactivated and Anders proceeded in. Activating a Forerunner interface, Anders learned that the Marines would have to disable three more conduits in order for the Map Room's shield to go down. After repeating the process for the next three conduits, the energy shield finally dissipated, and after one more strike with the EMP missiles on the sentinels, Anders was able to access the Map Room. Accessing the Cartographer's data, Anders discovered that the Banished were using the Ark's network of thousands of portals to move around and reported her findings to Captain Cutter.{{Ref/Reuse|The Cartographer}} {{clear|left}} | After reaching the Cartographer via the elevator, the UNSC forces discovered an energy shield was preventing them from accessing the central chamber and the Map Room. Moving up, Jerome and the Marines encountered a conduit and proceeded to fire on it in an attempt to take down the shield. Before they could, however, the Ark's self-preservation protocol sent sentinels to the location, forcing the Marines to retreat. Fortunately for the UNSC soldiers, Isabel and Anders' project, an [[EMP]] weapon, was ready to deploy. The EMP devices were launched down from the ''Spirit of Fire'' onto the sentinels, successfully neutralizing them and allowing Jerome and the Marines to disable the conduit. With the conduit disabled, the energy shield protecting the central chamber was deactivated and Anders proceeded in. Activating a Forerunner interface, Anders learned that the Marines would have to disable three more conduits in order for the Map Room's shield to go down. After repeating the process for the next three conduits, the energy shield finally dissipated, and after one more strike with the EMP missiles on the sentinels, Anders was able to access the Map Room. Accessing the Cartographer's data, Anders discovered that the Banished were using the Ark's network of thousands of portals to move around and reported her findings to Captain Cutter.{{Ref/Reuse|The Cartographer}} {{clear|left}} | ||
===Crippling the portal network=== | ===Crippling the portal network=== | ||
[[File:HW2-Portal attack.jpg|thumb|250px|[[D77-TC Pelican|Pelicans]] moving in to attack the Banished portals.]] | [[File:HW2-Portal attack.jpg|thumb|right|250px|[[D77-TC Pelican|Pelicans]] moving in to attack the Banished portals.]] | ||
{{Quote|He's spread his troops far and wide by abusing the Ark's network of portals. That's his biggest mistake... Some of Atriox's troops will be stranded and the rest won't be able to redeploy as easily. It'll give us a fighting chance.|James Cutter on destroying the portal network's hub{{Ref/Reuse|Lights Out}}}} | {{Quote|He's spread his troops far and wide by abusing the Ark's network of portals. That's his biggest mistake... Some of Atriox's troops will be stranded and the rest won't be able to redeploy as easily. It'll give us a fighting chance.|James Cutter on destroying the portal network's hub{{Ref/Reuse|Lights Out}}}} | ||
Intending to cripple the Banished's portal network and strand most of their forces, Cutter deployed Jerome, a recovered Douglas, and the Marines near the network's control hub with orders to destroy it. As they advanced on the hub, the Marines destroyed portals along the way to prevent being overrun. After fighting through more Banished reinforcements, the Marines encountered a chasm which they crossed using a portal. Nearing the control hub, the UNSC forces neutralized the last of the Banished forces and destroyed the device, shutting down the portal network. Enraged, a heavily armored Decimus descended on them but was unable to prevail against the human forces. After reporting on the Brute's defeat, the unit was informed that the ''Spirit of Fire'' was under attack and that they had to return to the ship immediately.{{Ref/Reuse|Lights Out}} | Intending to cripple the Banished's portal network and strand most of their forces, Cutter deployed Jerome, a recovered Douglas, and the Marines near the network's control hub with orders to destroy it. As they advanced on the hub, the Marines destroyed portals along the way to prevent being overrun. After fighting through more Banished reinforcements, the Marines encountered a chasm which they crossed using a portal. Nearing the control hub, the UNSC forces neutralized the last of the Banished forces and destroyed the device, shutting down the portal network. Enraged, a heavily armored Decimus descended on them but was unable to prevail against the human forces. After reporting on the Brute's defeat, the unit was informed that the ''Spirit of Fire'' was under attack and that they had to return to the ship immediately.{{Ref/Reuse|Lights Out}} | ||
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While Alice fended off Banished troops on the surface, more and more of the ''Spirit of Fire's'' turrets were being destroyed by the Banished's relentless [[Banshee]] runs. Having found a way to create a portal away from the Ark, Anders proceeded to the bridge and informed Cutter and Isabel of her plan to deploy [[Installation 09|a preconstructed Halo ring]] maintained in the Ark's [[Foundry (location)|Foundry]] through slipspace. Cutter suggested that if it was deployed to replace the one the [[John-117|Master Chief]] [[Battle of Installation 04|destroyed]], it would be near enough to [[Reach]] for the UNSC to pick up a [[distress beacon]]. However, their impending destruction by the ''Enduring Conviction'' meant that it would have to be dealt with first. Forming a plan, Isabel requested ground forces be split up in order to buy time.{{Ref/Reuse|Hold the Line}} | While Alice fended off Banished troops on the surface, more and more of the ''Spirit of Fire's'' turrets were being destroyed by the Banished's relentless [[Banshee]] runs. Having found a way to create a portal away from the Ark, Anders proceeded to the bridge and informed Cutter and Isabel of her plan to deploy [[Installation 09|a preconstructed Halo ring]] maintained in the Ark's [[Foundry (location)|Foundry]] through slipspace. Cutter suggested that if it was deployed to replace the one the [[John-117|Master Chief]] [[Battle of Installation 04|destroyed]], it would be near enough to [[Reach]] for the UNSC to pick up a [[distress beacon]]. However, their impending destruction by the ''Enduring Conviction'' meant that it would have to be dealt with first. Forming a plan, Isabel requested ground forces be split up in order to buy time.{{Ref/Reuse|Hold the Line}} | ||
Accessing a Forerunner [[particle cannon]] on the Ark's surface, the UNSC targeted the ''Enduring Conviction'', immobilizing it and causing its shields to drain. The importance of the assault carrier prompted the Banished to assault the cannon with all available local forces, drawing troops away from the Banished base underneath the carrier where Jerome and Isabel were approaching the vessel's [[gravity lift]]. | Accessing a Forerunner [[particle cannon]] on the Ark's surface, the UNSC targeted the ''Enduring Conviction'', immobilizing it and causing its shields to drain. The importance of the assault carrier prompted the Banished to assault the cannon with all available local forces, drawing troops away from the Banished base underneath the carrier where Jerome and Isabel were approaching the vessel's [[gravity lift]].<ref name="Hold the Line">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', campaign level, ''[[Hold the Line]]''</ref> | ||
As Jerome and Isabel, with support from a unit led by Alice, neared the platform, their Pelicans were shot down by Banished turrets guarding the lift. The Spartans managed to survive the crash and reunite with a unit of UNSC [[sniper]]s. Needing a clear path to the grav lift, Jerome requested Alice take care of the anti-air turrets surrounding the grav-lift. Deciding to utilize the [[Kodiak]]s, Alice positioned the vehicles on the edge of the cliff near the platform and ordered them to fire on the Banished ordnance.{{Ref/Reuse|Under | As Jerome and Isabel, with support from a unit led by Alice, neared the platform, their Pelicans were shot down by Banished turrets guarding the lift. The Spartans managed to survive the crash and reunite with a unit of UNSC [[sniper]]s. Needing a clear path to the grav lift, Jerome requested Alice take care of the anti-air turrets surrounding the grav-lift. Deciding to utilize the [[Kodiak]]s, Alice positioned the vehicles on the edge of the cliff near the platform and ordered them to fire on the Banished ordnance.{{Ref/Reuse|Under The Dark}} | ||
[[File:HW2-Sentinel bombardment.png|thumb|250px|The Ark's Sentinels bombarding the ''Enduring Conviction''.]] | [[File:HW2-Sentinel bombardment.png|thumb|right|250px|The Ark's Sentinels bombarding the ''Enduring Conviction''.]] | ||
With the particle cannon finally having managed to break through the ''Enduring Conviction' | With the particle cannon finally having managed to break through the ''Enduring Conviction''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s shields, Jerome was notified that he was clear to board and all remaining UNSC personnel underneath the carrier were extracted immediately.{{Ref/Reuse|Hold the Line}} | ||
Arriving inside the carrier, Jerome made quick work of the [[Sangheili]] in the area before inserting Isabel into a nearby [[holotank]]. Accessing the vessel's firing systems, Isabel managed to fire its underside energy projector. As the plasma beam penetrated the surface of the Ark, the installation's sentinels, in a desperate attempt to stop the destruction, launched themselves at the weakest part of the carrier. As the sentinels cut away at the vessel, Jerome held off Jiralhanae reinforcements. With the sentinels having done enough destruction to the carrier, the energy projector shut down and the front section of the vessel began to separate. Retrieving Isabel from the holotank, Jerome, in a move seemingly inspired by [[John-117]]’s jump from orbit to atmosphere in [[2552]], proceeded to jump out of the newly-formed opening, dodging debris as he descended to the Ark's surface.{{Ref/Reuse|Under | Arriving inside the carrier, Jerome made quick work of the [[Sangheili]] in the area before inserting Isabel into a nearby [[holotank]]. Accessing the vessel's firing systems, Isabel managed to fire its underside energy projector. As the plasma beam penetrated the surface of the Ark, the installation's sentinels, in a desperate attempt to stop the destruction, launched themselves at the weakest part of the carrier. As the sentinels cut away at the vessel, Jerome held off Jiralhanae reinforcements. With the sentinels having done enough destruction to the carrier, the energy projector shut down and the front section of the vessel began to separate. Retrieving Isabel from the holotank, Jerome, in a move seemingly inspired by [[John-117]]’s jump from orbit to atmosphere in [[2552]], proceeded to jump out of the newly-formed opening, dodging debris as he descended to the Ark's surface.{{Ref/Reuse|Under The Dark}} {{clear|left}} | ||
===Stopping Banished reinforcements=== | ===Stopping Banished reinforcements=== | ||
[[File:HW2-Access point assault.jpg|thumb|250px|Douglas’s Scarab, Marines, and [[Cyclops]]es battling Banished forces on their way to the access point.]] | [[File:HW2-Access point assault.jpg|thumb|250px|Douglas’s Scarab, Marines, and [[Cyclops]]es battling Banished forces on their way to the access point.]] | ||
{{Quote|When a new ring is launched, the Ark activates access points so sentinels can finalize preparations. Atriox must be using these points to send his troops up.|Ellen Anders to James Cutter | {{Quote|When a new ring is launched, the Ark activates access points so sentinels can finalize preparations. Atriox must be using these points to send his troops up.|Ellen Anders to James Cutter<ref name="The Foundry">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', campaign level, ''[[The Foundry]]''</ref>}} | ||
With Anders having initiated the Halo ring's deployment sequence, the ''Spirit of Fire'' sent forces to the superweapon's surface in order to find the [[Control Room]]. However, using one of the Ark's [[access point]]s, the Banished were able to instantaneously send troops to the ring, slowly overwhelming the UNSC forces there.{{Ref/Reuse|The Foundry}} | With Anders having initiated the Halo ring's deployment sequence, the ''Spirit of Fire'' sent forces to the superweapon's surface in order to find the [[Control Room]]. However, using one of the Ark's [[access point]]s, the Banished were able to instantaneously send troops to the ring, slowly overwhelming the UNSC forces there.{{Ref/Reuse|The Foundry}} | ||
When a unit of Marines arrived at the access point's location, they found that the Banished vehicle barricade was too strong to push through. However, the UNSC forces soon managed to locate a [[ | When a unit of Marines arrived at the access point's location, they found that the Banished vehicle barricade was too strong to push through. However, the UNSC forces soon managed to locate a [[Banished Scarab|Scarab]] under repair, whose [[focus cannon]] was strong enough to destroy the enemy blockade. With the ''Spirit of Fire'' having launched Archer missiles at the Banished troops surrounding the surviving Marines, Douglas and Alice were dropped off to reinforce their assault on the Scarab. After fighting through Banished forces preparing to transit to the ring, the unit approached the damaged Scarab and encountered its commander, [[Orda Val 'Saham]], who they soon neutralized. With Douglas in control of the Scarab, he and the Marines were soon able to rid the area of Banished forces. Reaching the access point, Alice and Douglas received orders from Captain Cutter to proceed through the portal and destroy it behind them, then move on to assist with fighting the Banished forces on the ring in order to reach the Control Room.{{Ref/Reuse|The Foundry}} | ||
===Battle of Installation 09=== | ===Battle of Installation 09=== | ||
{{Quote|We've got to get to that Control Room so I can deactivate the Halo's firing systems and plant our signal beacon. If I can't do that, we won't be sending an SOS back home, we'll be sending a very large and very live bomb.|Ellen Anders to James Cutter{{Ref/Reuse|The Halo}}}} | |||
{{Quote|We've got to get to that | |||
After reuniting with Jerome on the Halo, Red Team led Marine forces to [[Alpha Base (Installation 09)|Alpha Base]] and defeated the Banished forces there. However, the Banished had already set up a shield sealing off the ring's Control Room, where Anders was to disable the firing systems and plant the comms beacon. Suddenly, a [[Retriever]] sentinel appeared, wreaking havoc on the UNSC forces before the Marines could send it into retreat. Realizing the sentinel could be used to their advantage, Anders told Red Team that if they could secure three Control Towers, she would be able to take control of the Retriever. Making their way to the towers, the Marines defeated the surrounding Banished forces and secured them, allowing Anders to take control of the massive sentinel. Using the machine's main weapon, Anders destroyed the [[shield generator]] in one blast, allowing her to access the Control Room. As the professor descended, the Spartans and Marines stayed behind to defend the structure.{{Ref/Reuse|The Halo}} | After reuniting with Jerome on the Halo, Red Team led Marine forces to [[Alpha Base (Installation 09)|Alpha Base]] and defeated the Banished forces there. However, the Banished had already set up a shield sealing off the ring's Control Room, where Anders was to disable the firing systems and plant the comms beacon. Suddenly, a [[Retriever]] sentinel appeared, wreaking havoc on the UNSC forces before the Marines could send it into retreat. Realizing the sentinel could be used to their advantage, Anders told Red Team that if they could secure three Control Towers, she would be able to take control of the Retriever. Making their way to the towers, the Marines defeated the surrounding Banished forces and secured them, allowing Anders to take control of the massive sentinel. Using the machine's main weapon, Anders destroyed the [[shield generator]] in one blast, allowing her to access the Control Room. As the professor descended, the Spartans and Marines stayed behind to defend the structure.{{Ref/Reuse|The Halo}} | ||
While Anders worked on accessing the ring's firing systems, the Marines set up turret emplacements and defended against incoming Banished forces. With support from the ''Spirit of Fire'' and Marine reinforcements, the UNSC held back heavy Banished reinforcements long enough for Anders to access the weapons systems and plant the distress beacon. However, Anders reminded Cutter that the Banished still needed to be removed from the ring but that she found a way to speed that up. Telling Cutter to clear UNSC forces from the immediate area, Anders proceeded to manipulate the Halo's [[gravity anchor]]s, creating an energy shield around the remaining Banished forces before ejecting the land they were standing on into space. | [[File:HW2-Banished ejected.png|thumb|left|250px|The Banished forces on the Halo ring are ejected into space.]] | ||
While Anders worked on accessing the ring's firing systems, the Marines set up turret emplacements and defended against incoming Banished forces. With support from the ''Spirit of Fire'' and Marine reinforcements, the UNSC held back heavy Banished reinforcements long enough for Anders to access the weapons systems and plant the distress beacon. However, Anders reminded Cutter that the Banished still needed to be removed from the ring but that she found a way to speed that up. Telling Cutter to clear UNSC forces from the immediate area, Anders proceeded to manipulate the Halo's [[gravity anchor]]s, creating an energy shield around the remaining Banished forces before ejecting the land they were standing on into space.<ref name="Last Stand">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', campaign level, ''[[Last Stand (Halo Wars 2 level)|Last Stand]]''</ref> | |||
[[File:HW2-Anders meets a Guardian.png|thumb|250px|Anders looking up at the newly-arrived Guardian.]] | [[File:HW2-Anders meets a Guardian.png|thumb|250px|Anders looking up at the newly-arrived Guardian.]] | ||
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The ''Spirit of Fire'' crew's attempt to deploy the new Halo to the Soell system was unsuccessful. The ring was forcibly pulled out of slipspace on its way by a [[Guardian]], which Anders encountered upon returning to the surface.{{Ref/Reuse|Last Stand}} {{clear|left}} | The ''Spirit of Fire'' crew's attempt to deploy the new Halo to the Soell system was unsuccessful. The ring was forcibly pulled out of slipspace on its way by a [[Guardian]], which Anders encountered upon returning to the surface.{{Ref/Reuse|Last Stand}} {{clear|left}} | ||
===Operation: SPEARBREAKER=== | ===Operation: SPEARBREAKER=== | ||
{{Main|Operation: SPEARBREAKER}} | {{Main|Operation: SPEARBREAKER}} | ||
A month after the departure of the Halo, the ''Spirit of Fire'' picked up a cloaked area. [[O'Sullivan]], the supervisor of the scout drones, informed the captain and [[Sunray 1-1]] along with [[India Company]] was deployed to the battlefield to discover what the Banished were up to. Reaching their destination, they found a Forerunner {{Class|Despair|fighter}} docked inside one of the installation's hangars, and the Banished attempting to launch it to destroy ''Spirit of Fire''. Colony made an attempt to stop them by deploying multiple Goliaths and a Hunter Captain, but their efforts were thwarted by Sunray 1-1 who destroyed the fighter before it could be launched, thwarting the plan.{{Ref/Reuse|Gatecrashers}} | A month after the departure of the Halo, the ''Spirit of Fire'' picked up a cloaked area. [[O'Sullivan]], the supervisor of the scout drones, informed the captain and [[Sunray 1-1]] along with [[India Company]] was deployed to the battlefield to discover what the Banished were up to. Reaching their destination, they found a Forerunner {{Class|Despair|fighter}} docked inside one of the installation's hangars, and the Banished attempting to launch it to destroy ''Spirit of Fire''. Colony made an attempt to stop them by deploying multiple Goliaths and a Hunter Captain, but their efforts were thwarted by Sunray 1-1 who destroyed the fighter before it could be launched, thwarting the plan.{{Ref/Reuse|Gatecrashers}}<ref name="Not on My Watch">'''Halo Wars 2''', campaign level ''[[Not on My Watch]]''</ref> | ||
===Yapyap's rebellion=== | ===Yapyap's rebellion=== | ||
Sometime during the battle [[Yapyap]] the Destroyer abandoned the Banished with forces under his command in favor of locating the fabled Golden Methane Hydrate Mines of Sabator, several [[Sangheili]] and [[Mgalekgolo]] also defected to join his rebellion. | Sometime during the battle [[Yapyap]] the Destroyer abandoned the Banished with forces under his command in favor of locating the fabled Golden Methane Hydrate Mines of Sabator, several [[Sangheili]] and [[Mgalekgolo]] also defected to join his rebellion.<ref name="PLY">'''Halo Wars 2''', ''Phoenix Logs'' – "Yapyap The Destroyer"</ref> His Throne of Woe somehow enabled him to receive Unggoy reinforcements.<ref name="PLCF">'''Halo Wars 2''', ''Phoenix Logs'' – "Cannon Fodder"</ref> | ||
===Awakening a nightmare=== | ===Awakening a nightmare=== | ||
{{Quote|I told you not to go inside. For good reason!|Atriox to Voridus{{Ref/Reuse|Manifestation}}}} | {{Quote|I told you not to go inside. For good reason!|Atriox to Voridus{{Ref/Reuse|Manifestation}}}} | ||
{{Main|Outbreak on Installation 00}} | {{Main|Outbreak on Installation 00}} | ||
Two months after the departure of Installation 09, Atriox sent two Warlords, [[Voridus]] and [[Pavium]] to salvage starships near the ruins of [[High Charity]] and scout the dome surrounding it. During the salvaging operation, Voridus disabled the Sentinel defense network around High Charity having his forces fight against many sentinels and a few scattered UNSC forces.{{Ref/Reuse|WCGW}} Some UNSC Marines and vehicles from the ''Spirit of Fire's'' crew fell to Flood infection and were assimilated.{{Ref/Reuse|Fighting}} Piercing a hole through the shield surrounding High Charity with a Scarab, Voridus hoped to salvage equipment from the destroyed Covenant holy city. However, he and his forces inadvertently released the [[Flood]] that had managed to survive [[Installation 08]]'s firing.{{Ref/Reuse|Fighting}} Following several retreats, Pavium and his forces were able to hold off the Flood long enough for Voridus and his strike team to reactivate the Sentinel defense network. | Two months after the departure of Installation 09, Atriox sent two Warlords, [[Voridus]] and [[Pavium]] to salvage starships near the ruins of [[High Charity]] and scout the dome surrounding it. During the salvaging operation, Voridus disabled the Sentinel defense network around High Charity having his forces fight against many sentinels and a few scattered UNSC forces.{{Ref/Reuse|WCGW}} Some UNSC Marines and vehicles from the ''Spirit of Fire's'' crew fell to Flood infection and were assimilated.{{Ref/Reuse|Fighting}} Piercing a hole through the shield surrounding High Charity with a Scarab, Voridus hoped to salvage equipment from the destroyed Covenant holy city. However, he and his forces inadvertently released the [[Flood]] that had managed to survive [[Installation 08]]'s firing.{{Ref/Reuse|Fighting}} Following several retreats, Pavium and his forces were able to hold off the Flood long enough for Voridus and his strike team to reactivate the Sentinel defense network.<ref name="Archive">'''Halo Wars 2''', campaign level, ''[[The Archive]]''</ref> Using [[mega turret]]s and eventually a [[Retriever Sentinel]], Pavium and Voridus were able to destroy a [[Proto-Gravemind]] near High Charity moments before it could turn into a [[Gravemind]]. | ||
With the Sentinels reactivated and the Proto-Gravemind destroyed, the Flood were once again contained by the Sentinels and the Banished.{{Ref/Reuse|Manifestation}} The Banished and the Sentinels ultimately succeeded in "scouring" the parasite from High Charity.{{Ref/Reuse|Sacrifice}} | With the Sentinels reactivated and the Proto-Gravemind destroyed, the Flood were once again contained by the Sentinels and the Banished.{{Ref/Reuse|Manifestation}} The Banished and the Sentinels ultimately succeeded in "scouring" the parasite from High Charity.{{Ref/Reuse|Sacrifice}} | ||
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===Raiding the Keyship=== | ===Raiding the Keyship=== | ||
{{Main|Raid on Anodyne Spirit}} | {{Main|Raid on Anodyne Spirit}} | ||
In order to leave the Ark and return with Banished reinforcements, Atriox sent his forces to raid ''[[Anodyne Spirit]]'', the [[Prophet of Truth]]'s [[keyship]] that was landed on the Ark during the [[Battle of Installation 00]] in [[2552]]. The Banished came into conflict with remnants of the [[ | In order to leave the Ark and return with Banished reinforcements, Atriox sent his forces to raid ''[[Anodyne Spirit]]'', the [[Prophet of Truth]]'s [[keyship]] that was landed on the Ark during the [[Battle of Installation 00]] in [[2552]]. The Banished came into conflict with remnants of the [[Covenant loyalists]] who had survived inside the keyship, but nevertheless managed to retrieve the shards of the [[Menachite Forerunner crystal]] that was collected by [[Tartarus]]' forces and presented to the Prophet of Truth following the [[Massacre at Eridanus Secundus]].{{Ref/Reuse|Sacrifice}} | ||
===Reconnecting with Reach=== | ===Reconnecting with Reach=== | ||
{{Main|Operation: WOLFE | {{Main|Operation: WOLFE}} | ||
After getting the crystal, Atriox managed to send a message to Banished [[War Chief]] [[Escharum]] in the Milky Way galaxy, instructing him to locate the [[Menachite portal complex]] on [[Reach]], aware of its existence and general location due to records of [[Tartarus]], calling it the Portal Under the Mountain. Atriox's stated plan was to return to the Ark with reinforcements from the Banished forces that he had left behind in the Milky Way. Once the portal was ready, Atriox would use the shards of the crystal to open it on the Ark's end.{{Ref/Novel|Id=Chapter 3| | After getting the crystal, Atriox managed to send a message to Banished [[War Chief]] [[Escharum]] in the Milky Way galaxy, instructing him to locate the [[Menachite portal complex]] on [[Reach]], aware of its existence and general location due to records of [[Tartarus]], calling it the Portal Under the Mountain. Atriox's stated plan was to return to the Ark with reinforcements from the Banished forces that he had left behind in the Milky Way. Once the portal was ready, Atriox would use the shards of the crystal to open it on the Ark's end.{{Ref/Novel|Id=Chapter 3|HSoR|Chapter=3}} | ||
As the Banished and their allies the [[Keepers of the One Freedom]], the [[Legion of the Corpse-Moon]] and the [[Clan of the Ravaged Tusks|Ravaged Tusks]] searched for the portal, and found it by tailing [[Blue Team]] on their [[Operation: WOLFE|search]] in the ruins of [[CASTLE Base]]. The Banished to the portal complex where one of the [[Ferret]]s, working undercover in the Keepers, activated the portal mechanism. A [[slipspace portal]] connecting the Ark and Reach opened, allowing Atriox to fly through it in a [[ | As the Banished and their allies the [[Keepers of the One Freedom]], the [[Legion of the Corpse-Moon]] and the [[Clan of the Ravaged Tusks|Ravaged Tusks]] searched for the portal, and found it by tailing [[Blue Team]] on their [[Operation: WOLFE|search]] in the ruins of [[CASTLE Base]]. The Banished to the portal complex where one of the [[Ferret]]s, working undercover in the Keepers, activated the portal mechanism. A [[slipspace portal]] connecting the Ark and Reach opened, allowing Atriox to fly through it in a [[Banished Lich]] and return to the Milky Way galaxy along with several of his top soldiers, leaving behind thousands of Banished forces to continue the fight on the Ark in his absence.{{Ref/Reuse|SoR}} With the portal open between [[Reach]] and the Ark, the fanatical [[Keepers of the One Freedom]] seized the opportunity to hijack [[Atriox]]'s [[Banished Lich]] and use it to reach the Ark and begin the [[Great Journey]] by firing the [[Halo Array]]. Despite Atriox's warnings that the Ark still had thousands of Banished forces defending it, the Keepers were undeterred and departed through the portal for the Ark, unaware that their human companions are actually the [[Ferret]]s, an undercover team of [[ONI]] operatives made up mainly of [[Spartan-III]]'s. | ||
Despite his stated intention to return to the Ark with more Banished reinforcements, Atriox instead departed from Reach in [[Escharum]]'s [[intrusion corvette]], stating that the Banished had a greater purpose to attend to and he was sure that the Banished forces that he had left behind could hold the Ark in his absence. The portal collapsed shortly thereafter, preventing anyone else from traveling to or from the Ark through it.{{Ref/Reuse|SoR}} | Despite his stated intention to return to the Ark with more Banished reinforcements, Atriox instead departed from Reach in [[Escharum]]'s [[intrusion corvette]], stating that the Banished had a greater purpose to attend to and he was sure that the Banished forces that he had left behind could hold the Ark in his absence. The portal collapsed shortly thereafter, preventing anyone else from traveling to or from the Ark through it.{{Ref/Reuse|SoR}} | ||
===Attempting to Start the Great Journey=== | ===Attempting to Start the Great Journey=== | ||
{{Main|Battle of Epsilon Clarion}} | |||
{{Main|Battle | {{Expand-section}} | ||
==Engagements== | ==Engagements== | ||
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==Timeline== | ==Timeline== | ||
===March 28, 2559=== | ===March 28, 2559=== | ||
*{{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} arrives at Installation 00. All surviving crew is awakened and begin investigating Installation 00 following a distress signal from [[Isabel]]. | *{{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} arrives at Installation 00. All surviving crew is awakened and begin investigating Installation 00 following a distress signal from [[Isabel]]. | ||
*Red Team are forced to retreat after Atriox and the [[Banished]] | *Red Team are forced to retreat after Atriox and the [[Banished]] ambushes them at [[Henry Lamb Research Outpost]] | ||
*UNSC began a series of offensive operations to cripple the Banished salvage operations. | |||
=== | ===March 29, 2559=== | ||
* | *Professor Anders discovers the Banished's Portal Network location. | ||
===March 30, 2559=== | ===March 30, 2559=== | ||
* | *UNSC destroys the Banished's Portal Network. | ||
*Decimus was killed by UNSC forces led by [[Red Team]]. | |||
*[[Let 'Volir]] commands his ship to begin the assault on the ''Spirit of Fire''. | |||
=== | ===April 1, 2559=== | ||
*UNSC | *Alice-130 defends the UNSC Portal Network.<ref>Halo Wars 2, campaign level [[From the Deep]]</ref> | ||
* | *Jerome-092 and Isabel, with the assistance of Douglas-042, Professor Anders, and Alice-130, successfully destroyed the ''[[Enduring Conviction]]''<ref>Halo Wars 2, campaign level [[Hold the Line]]</ref><ref>Halo Wars 2, campaign level [[Under the Dark]]</ref> | ||
*Professor Anders launches Installation 09 to the launch site. | |||
*[[Battle of Installation 09]] | |||
===April 2, 2559=== | |||
*[[Battle of Installation 09]], UNSC successfully repel the Banished from Installation 09. | |||
*Professor Anders was forcibly taken by Installation 09. | |||
*A Guardian captures Installation 09 with Professor Anders on board. | |||
===May 2559=== | ===May 2559=== | ||
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===June 5, 2559=== | ===June 5, 2559=== | ||
*Warlord [[Pavium]] and [[Voridus]] successfully defeat the Proto-Gravemind, containing the threat of the Flood. The Flood | *Warlord [[Pavium]] and [[Voridus]] successfully defeat the Proto-Gravemind, containing the threat of the Flood. The Flood are subsequently "scoured" from the wreckage of High Charity by the Banished and the Sentinels. | ||
===October 12, 2559=== | ===October 12, 2559=== | ||
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===October 14, 2559=== | ===October 14, 2559=== | ||
*The [[Battle of Epsilon Clarion]] results in the destruction of [[Intrepid Eye]], | *The [[Battle of Epsilon Clarion]] results in the destruction of [[Intrepid Eye]], the [[Keepers of the One Freedom]], the [[Clan of the Long Shields]] and [[Epsilon Clarion]] as well as the death of [[Mark-G313]]. | ||
===October 24, 2559=== | ===October 24, 2559=== | ||
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! Status<!--This refers to their status after the battle, not their overall status--> | ! Status<!--This refers to their status after the battle, not their overall status--> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan=" | | rowspan="5" |[[UNSC Navy]] | ||
|[[Captain]] | |[[Captain]] | ||
|[[James Cutter]] | |[[James Cutter]] | ||
|Unknown | |Unknown | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Lieutenant]] | |[[Lieutenant]] | ||
|[[Veta Lopis]] | |[[Veta Lopis]] | ||
|Unknown | |Unknown | ||
|- | |- | ||
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|[[Mark-G313]] | |[[Mark-G313]] | ||
|KIA | |KIA | ||
|} | |} | ||
===Units=== | ===Units=== | ||
====Ground forces==== | ====Ground forces==== | ||
*[[UNSC Navy]] | *[[UNSC Navy]] | ||
**[[Red Team]] | **[[Red Team]] | ||
{{col-3}} | {{col-3}} | ||
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! Status<!--This refers to their status after the battle, not their overall status--> | ! Status<!--This refers to their status after the battle, not their overall status--> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan=" | | rowspan="6" |Unknown | ||
|[[War Chief]] | |[[War Chief]] | ||
|[[Decimus]] | |[[Decimus]] | ||
|KIA | |KIA | ||
|- | |- | ||
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|Unknown | |Unknown | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan=" | | rowspan="3" |Unknown | ||
|[[Voridus]] | |[[Voridus]] | ||
|Unknown | |Unknown | ||
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|[[Jato 'Ratum]] | |[[Jato 'Ratum]] | ||
|Unknown | |Unknown | ||
|} | |} | ||
{{col-3}} | {{col-3}} | ||
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{{Col-end}} | {{Col-end}} | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:HW2-Banished-02.jpg|Atriox stands before his army in the aftermath of the battle on the Halo. | File:HW2-Banished-02.jpg|Atriox stands before his army in the aftermath of the battle on the Halo. | ||
File:HW2-Odsts-1.jpg|Sunray 1-1 in combat. | File:HW2-Odsts-1.jpg|Sunray 1-1 in combat. | ||
File:HW2 Not on My Watch.jpg|Sunray 1-1 during OPERATION: SPEARBREAKER. | |||
File:HW2_Spearbreaker_Loadscreen.jpg|UNSC forces fighting Sentinels. | File:HW2_Spearbreaker_Loadscreen.jpg|UNSC forces fighting Sentinels. | ||
File:HW2-What Could Go Wrong.jpg|Voridus' Volatile Scarab heads for High Charity. | File:HW2-What Could Go Wrong.jpg|Voridus' Volatile Scarab heads for High Charity. | ||
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File:HW2-Squish.gif|Atriox crushes an infection form. | File:HW2-Squish.gif|Atriox crushes an infection form. | ||
File:HW2-Cleanup.png|Aggressor Sentinels begin to contain the Flood once again. | File:HW2-Cleanup.png|Aggressor Sentinels begin to contain the Flood once again. | ||
File:HLC Flood Warning.png|Pavium fighting Flood. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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**''[[Sacrifice]]'' | **''[[Sacrifice]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]'' | *''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]'' | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | {{Ref/Sources}} | ||
{{Post-Covenant War conflicts}} | {{Post-Covenant War conflicts}} | ||
[[Category:Second Ark Conflict| ]] | [[Category:Second Ark Conflict| ]] | ||
[[Category:Engagements in the Second Ark Conflict| ]] | [[Category:Engagements in the Second Ark Conflict| ]] |