Battle of Eridanus II

In 2530, during the Human-Covenant War, there was an engagement between the United Nations Space Command and the Covenant Empire at Eridanus II.

Battle
During the fighting, Emile-A239's brother would sacrifice his life to save Emile.

The Covenant would glass Eridanus II, devastating the population centers.

Aftermath
"For all us cosmopolitan Earth types who don't venture into the far reaches of space, there's a planet way out in the Outer Colonies called Eridanus II. If you're thinking of visiting, don't bother. It was catastrophically glassed in a Covenant attack in 2530."

- Benjamin Giraud in 2558.

The planet would be abandoned for a time by the UNSC.

Despite the glassing, the planet was largely intact allowing post-war rehab pioneers and original inhabitants to return. By 2557 or 2558, Elysium City would be a destination to travel to from Cascade.

List of appearances

 * Halo: First Strike
 * Hunt the Truth