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The 300 super MAC guns were newly created as of [[The First Battle of Earth]]. They were not even operational during [[The Battle of Reach]]. ''Cairo'' was probably built over several years, but it was not functional until September 2552. It appears that the ''Cairo'' was constructed by [[COBB Industries]]. | The 300 super MAC guns were newly created as of [[The First Battle of Earth]]. They were not even operational during [[The Battle of Reach]]. ''Cairo'' was probably built over several years, but it was not functional until September 2552. It appears that the ''Cairo'' was constructed by [[COBB Industries]]. | ||
Its construction paid off immediately. In October [[2552]], Lord Hood was partaking in a publicity ceremony with the Master Chief, [[Sergeant Johnson|Sergeant Major Johnson]], and [[Commander Miranda Keyes]] when the [[Covenant]] attacked. ''Cairo'' was assailed with boarding parties of [[Elites]] and [[Grunts]], as well | Its construction paid off immediately. In October [[2552]], Lord Hood was partaking in a publicity ceremony with the Master Chief, [[Sergeant Johnson|Sergeant Major Johnson]], and [[Commander Miranda Keyes]] when the [[Covenant]] attacked. ''Cairo'' was assailed with boarding parties of [[Elites (Sangheili)]] and [[Grunts (Unggoy)]], as well as [[Drones (Yanme'e)]]. The crew was successful in holding the Covenant forces back, but unbeknownst to the crew, the Covenant had planted an [[Anti-Matter Bomb]] on board, and intended to destroy the station. | ||
Their ploy was partially successful, similar bombs on ''Malta'' and ''Athens'' stations destroyed them completely. However, the Master Chief managed to get the bomb off the station and plant it on one of the [[Assault Carrier]]s instead, which destroyed that vessel. | Their ploy was partially successful, similar bombs on ''Malta'' and ''Athens'' stations destroyed them completely. However, the Master Chief managed to get the bomb off the station and plant it on one of the [[Assault Carrier]]s instead, which destroyed that vessel. | ||