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'''2552''' was the penultimate year in the [[Human-Covenant War]], during which the [[human]]s of the [[United Nations Space Command]] nearly saw utter defeat and extinction, though the tide turned, and with the help of the [[Sangheili]], won the Human-Covenant War. The [[Covenant]] were at the peak of their power and reach in 2552, with major assaults on the human [[Inner Colonies]] and an invasion followed by a [[Battle of Earth|prolonged engagement]] on their home planet, [[Earth]].<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Cairo Station (level)|Cairo Station]]''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign level ''[[The Storm]]''</ref> During the [[Battle of Installation 04|battle]] at [[Installation 04]], the galaxy found its first large outbreak of the [[Flood]] threat in over a hundred thousand years.<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''', campaign level ''[[343 Guilty Spark (level)|343 Guilty Spark]]''</ref><ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved''', campaign level ''[[The Library]]''</ref> Over two months later, an even larger outbreak occurred at [[Installation 05]].<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Sacred Icon]]''</ref>
'''2552''' was the penultimate year of the [[Human-Covenant War]], during which the [[human]]s of the [[United Nations Space Command]] nearly saw utter defeat and extinction, though the tide turned, and with the help of the [[Sangheili]], won the Human-Covenant War. The [[Covenant]] were at the peak of their power and reach in 2552, with major assaults on the human [[Inner Colonies]] and an invasion followed by a [[Battle of Earth|prolonged engagement]] on their home planet, [[Earth]].<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Cairo Station (level)|Cairo Station]]''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign level ''[[The Storm]]''</ref> During the [[Battle of Installation 04|battle]] at [[Installation 04]], the galaxy found its first large outbreak of the [[Flood]] threat in over a hundred thousand years.<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''', campaign level ''[[343 Guilty Spark (level)|343 Guilty Spark]]''</ref><ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved''', campaign level ''[[The Library]]''</ref> Over two months later, an even larger outbreak occurred at [[Installation 05]].<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Sacred Icon]]''</ref>


The war finally drew to a close at [[Installation 00]], known more commonly as the Ark, with the humans and Sangheili attempting to assassinate the [[Prophet of Truth]], before he could activate the remaining Halo installations.<ref>'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[The Ark (level)|The Ark]]''</ref><ref>'''Halo 3''', level ''[[The Covenant (level)|The Covenant]]''</ref> The alliance was successful in their mission against the Covenant.
The war finally drew to a close at [[Installation 00]], known more commonly as the Ark, with the humans and Sangheili attempting to assassinate the [[Prophet of Truth]], before he could activate the remaining Halo installations.<ref>'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[The Ark (level)|The Ark]]''</ref><ref>'''Halo 3''', level ''[[The Covenant (level)|The Covenant]]''</ref> The alliance was successful in their mission against the Covenant.
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'''August 30'''
'''August 30'''
*Cortana has ONI [[Colonel]] [[James Ackerson]] illicitly transferred to the front. This is her revenge for his attempts to eliminate both her and SPARTAN-117.
*Cortana has ONI [[Colonel]] [[James Ackerson]] illicitly transferred to the front. This is her revenge for his attempts to eliminate both her and John-117.
*[[First Lieutenant]] [[Jake Chapman]], along with most of [[Charlie Company]] is killed during the Fall of Reach.
*[[First Lieutenant]] [[Jake Chapman]], along with most of [[Charlie Company]] is killed during the Fall of Reach.
*The Covenant, despite sustaining heavy losses, wins a crushing victory at the Fall of Reach. Many of the remaining SPARTAN-IIs are killed.
*The Covenant, despite sustaining heavy losses, wins a crushing victory at the Fall of Reach. Many of the remaining SPARTAN-IIs are killed.
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'''September 20'''
'''September 20'''
*Keyes orders John-117 to find the "[[Silent Cartographer]]", a map room that will reveal the location of the [[Control Room]]. Keyes leaves to lead an assault on a Covenant weapons cache.
*Keyes orders John-117 to find the "[[Silent Cartographer]]", a map room that will reveal the location of the [[Control Room]]. Keyes leaves to lead an assault on a Covenant weapons cache.
*Having found the map room and the pertinent information, Cortana directs a [[Echo 419|Pelican]] to take them to the area where the ring's Control Room is. Upon reaching the Control Room, Cortana transfers to the Control Room's computer and directs SPARTAN-117 to stop Keyes from accessing the 'weapons cache', in reality a [[Forerunner]] [[Flood containment facility]].
*Having found the map room and the pertinent information, Cortana directs a [[Echo 419|Pelican]] to take them to the area where the ring's Control Room is. Upon reaching the Control Room, Cortana transfers to the Control Room's computer and directs John-117 to stop Keyes from accessing the 'weapons cache', in reality a [[Forerunner]] [[Flood containment facility]].
*John-117, without Cortana, enters the supposed weapons cache but is unable to locate Keyes. Instead, he discovers [[the Flood]] and is forced to retreat. He links up with marines and takes command of the surviving members of Keyes' team and together they fight their way to the extraction point. However, the Spartan is conscripted by [[343 Guilty Spark]] and [[Slipspace translocation|teleported]] away before he can be evacuated with the surviving members.
*John-117, without Cortana, enters the supposed weapons cache but is unable to locate Keyes. Instead, he discovers [[the Flood]] and is forced to retreat. He links up with marines and takes command of the surviving members of Keyes' team and together they fight their way to the extraction point. However, the Spartan is conscripted by [[343 Guilty Spark]] and [[Slipspace translocation|teleported]] away before he can be evacuated with the surviving members.
*Major Silva and the others under his command abandon Alpha Base after discovering a large Flood infestation beneath the base. They then learn that the ''Truth and Reconciliation'' has been abandoned and lead a strike force to capture the ship.  
*Major Silva and the others under his command abandon Alpha Base after discovering a large Flood infestation beneath the base. They then learn that the ''Truth and Reconciliation'' has been abandoned and lead a strike force to capture the ship.  
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'''September 21'''
'''September 21'''
*The Monitor takes John-117 to the ring's [[Library]] to retrieve the [[Activation Index]], a device needed to activate the ring's primary weapon. Having retrieved the Index, the Monitor teleports the Spartan back to the Control Room where an irate Cortana confiscates the Index and prevents the ring from firing. SPARTAN-117 and Cortana flee a now-hostile 343 Guilty Spark and [[Sentinel]]s.
*The Monitor takes John-117 to the ring's [[Library]] to retrieve the [[Activation Index]], a device needed to activate the ring's primary weapon. Having retrieved the Index, the Monitor teleports the Spartan back to the Control Room where an irate Cortana confiscates the Index and prevents the ring from firing. John-117 and Cortana flee a now-hostile 343 Guilty Spark and [[Sentinel]]s.
*To forestall the ring from being activated manually, John-117 disables the ring's three [[phase pulse generator]]s. This is to buy time to destroy the ring by activating the auto-destruct on the ''Pillar of Autumn''. Only Keyes' [[command neural interface]] can activate the ship's self-destruct, and SPARTAN-117 embarks once more to rescue the captain.
*To forestall the ring from being activated manually, John-117 disables the ring's three [[phase pulse generator]]s. This is to buy time to destroy the ring by activating the auto-destruct on the ''Pillar of Autumn''. Only Keyes' [[command neural interface]] can activate the ship's self-destruct, and John-117 embarks once more to rescue the captain.


'''September 22'''
'''September 22'''
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'''October 20'''
'''October 20'''
[[File:Battle of New Mombasa.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The Battle of Earth at Mombasa.]]
[[File:Battle of New Mombasa.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The Battle of Earth at Mombasa.]]
*SPARTAN-117 is outfitted with the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|MJOLNIR Mk. VI]] aboard [[Cairo Station]].
*John-117 is outfitted with the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|MJOLNIR Mk. VI]] aboard [[Cairo Station]].
*[[Thel 'Vadam]]ee, the [[Supreme Commander]] of the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]], is deemed a heretic by the Covenant [[High Council]] and is sentenced to death.
*[[Thel 'Vadam]]ee, the [[Supreme Commander]] of the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]], is deemed a heretic by the Covenant [[High Council]] and is sentenced to death.
*SPARTAN-117 and Staff Sergeant (now promoted to Sergeant Major) Johnson are awarded the [[Colonial Cross]] at a ceremony aboard Cairo Station. Captain Keyes is awarded posthumously and the decoration is entrusted to his daughter [[Miranda Keyes]].
*John-117 and Staff Sergeant (now promoted to Sergeant Major) Johnson are awarded the [[Colonial Cross]] at a ceremony aboard Cairo Station. Captain Keyes is awarded posthumously and the decoration is entrusted to his daughter [[Miranda Keyes]].
*The Battle of Earth begins.
*The Battle of Earth begins.
*The High Prophet of Regret's [[Fleet of Sacred Consecration|fleet]] arrives at Earth, not expecting any human presence. The vastly outnumbered Covenant force attacks without seeking support from other Covenant forces.
*The High Prophet of Regret's [[Fleet of Sacred Consecration|fleet]] arrives at Earth, not expecting any human presence. The vastly outnumbered Covenant force attacks without seeking support from other Covenant forces.
*SPARTAN-117 foils a Covenant attempt to demolish Cairo Station and commandeers the Covenant [[Antimatter charge|bomb]] to destroy an assault carrier.
*John-117 foils a Covenant attempt to demolish Cairo Station and commandeers the Covenant [[Antimatter charge|bomb]] to destroy an assault carrier.
*The [[High Prophet of Regret]]'s assault carrier, ''[[Solemn Penance]]'', breaks through the orbital defenses and initiates a [[Battle of Mombasa|ground assault]] on [[New Mombasa]] and the [[Mombasa|surrounding area]].
*The [[High Prophet of Regret]]'s assault carrier, ''[[Solemn Penance]]'', breaks through the orbital defenses and initiates a [[Battle of Mombasa|ground assault]] on [[New Mombasa]] and the [[Mombasa|surrounding area]].
*SPARTAN-117 deploys to New Mombasa in an attempt to capture the High Prophet of Regret. Before this can happen, the assault carrier initiates a slipspace jump within the city, escaping Earth and severely damaging the city in the process. The {{UNSCShip|In Amber Clad}}, with SPARTAN-117 aboard, successfully pursues the carrier through slipspace.
*John-117 deploys to New Mombasa in an attempt to capture the High Prophet of Regret. Before this can happen, the assault carrier initiates a slipspace jump within the city, escaping Earth and severely damaging the city in the process. The {{UNSCShip|In Amber Clad}}, with John-117 aboard, successfully pursues the carrier through slipspace.
*Immediately after Regret's retreat, an additional [[Jiralhanae]]-led Covenant occupation force is inserted to New Mombasa, as a part of the Prophet of Truth's plan to eventually [[Great Schism|replace the Sangheili with the Brutes]] as the Covenant's primary warrior race. For the rest of the day, UNSC and Covenant forces battle for control of the city. Meanwhile, the Covenant fleet begins the process of uncovering the [[The Portal|Ark portal]].
*Immediately after Regret's retreat, an additional [[Jiralhanae]]-led Covenant occupation force is inserted to New Mombasa, as a part of the Prophet of Truth's plan to eventually [[Great Schism|replace the Sangheili with the Brutes]] as the Covenant's primary warrior race. For the rest of the day, UNSC and Covenant forces battle for control of the city. Meanwhile, the Covenant fleet begins the process of uncovering the [[The Portal|Ark portal]].
*[[Alpha-Nine|A squad of ODSTs]] led by [[Veronica Dare|Captain Veronica Dare]] and [[Edward Buck|Gunnery Sergeant Edward Buck]] and consisting of Corporal Taylor "Dutch" Miles, Lance Corporal Kojo "Romeo" Agu, [[Michael Crespo|PFC Michael "Mickey" Crespo]], and The Rookie, launch into New Mombasa from the {{UNSCShip|Say My Name}}. However, the squad is scattered after the Prophet of Regret's carrier jumps to Slipspace.
*[[Alpha-Nine|A squad of ODSTs]] led by [[Veronica Dare|Captain Veronica Dare]] and [[Edward Buck|Gunnery Sergeant Edward Buck]] and consisting of Corporal Taylor "Dutch" Miles, Lance Corporal Kojo "Romeo" Agu, [[Michael Crespo|PFC Michael "Mickey" Crespo]], and The Rookie, launch into New Mombasa from the {{UNSCShip|Say My Name}}. However, the squad is scattered after the Prophet of Regret's carrier jumps to Slipspace.
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'''November 2'''
'''November 2'''
*The [[Battle of Installation 05]] begins.
*The [[Battle of Installation 05]] begins.
*The UNSC ''In Amber Clad'' arrives at [[Delta Halo]], following the High Prophet of Regrets assault carrier. SPARTAN-117, aided by ODSTs and [[marine]]s, pursue the High Prophet to a Forerunner temple and assassinate him. However, orbital bombardment from the escorting fleets of the newly arrived [[High Charity]] destroys the temple. SPARTAN-117 is thrown into a lake and captured by the Gravemind.
*The UNSC ''In Amber Clad'' arrives at [[Delta Halo]], following the High Prophet of Regrets assault carrier. John-117, aided by ODSTs and [[marine]]s, pursue the High Prophet to a Forerunner temple and assassinate him. However, orbital bombardment from the escorting fleets of the newly arrived ''[[High Charity]]'' destroys the temple. John-117 is thrown into a lake and captured by the Gravemind.


'''November 3'''
'''November 3'''
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*The [[Prophet of Conviction]] is killed by [[Unidentified Shipmaster (Righteous Vigilance)|one of his shipmasters]] after learning that Conviction ordered the killings of the Sangheili [[Councilor|councilors]] within the [[Fleet of Righteous Vigilance]].
*The [[Prophet of Conviction]] is killed by [[Unidentified Shipmaster (Righteous Vigilance)|one of his shipmasters]] after learning that Conviction ordered the killings of the Sangheili [[Councilor|councilors]] within the [[Fleet of Righteous Vigilance]].
*The Arbiter is sent to Delta Halo to retrieve that installation's [[Activation Index|Index]]. The Arbiter is successful, but is then betrayed by [[Tartarus]], who casts the Arbiter into the depths of the ringworld. The Arbiter is subsequently captured by Gravemind.
*The Arbiter is sent to Delta Halo to retrieve that installation's [[Activation Index|Index]]. The Arbiter is successful, but is then betrayed by [[Tartarus]], who casts the Arbiter into the depths of the ringworld. The Arbiter is subsequently captured by Gravemind.
*Gravemind sends John-117 and the Arbiter to secure the Index and prevent the installation from being activated. SPARTAN-117 is teleported to High Charity while the Arbiter is teleported close to the Control Room. Both are aided by the chaos of the Covenant civil war.
*Gravemind sends John-117 and the Arbiter to secure the Index and prevent the installation from being activated. John-117 is teleported to ''High Charity'' while the Arbiter is teleported close to the Control Room. Both are aided by the chaos of the Covenant civil war.
*The Flood controlled ''In Amber Clad'' jumps inside High Charity and commences its infection. The [[Prophet of Mercy]] becomes infected by the Flood.
*The Flood controlled ''In Amber Clad'' jumps inside ''High Charity'' and commences its infection. The [[Prophet of Mercy]] becomes infected by the Flood.
*SPARTAN-117 is unable to prevent the Index from leaving High Charity with Tartarus. Instead, on the advice of Cortana, the Spartan stows away aboard the [[Forerunner Dreadnought]] that is carrying the [[High Prophet of Truth]] to Earth. Cortana remains behind to ensure the destruction of Installation 05, should that become necessary.
*John-117 is unable to prevent the Index from leaving ''High Charity'' with Tartarus. Instead, on the advice of Cortana, the Spartan stows away aboard the [[Forerunner Dreadnought]] that is carrying the [[High Prophet of Truth]] to Earth. Cortana remains behind to ensure the destruction of Installation 05, should that become necessary.
*Cortana sends a slipspace message to Earth informing them that SPARTAN-117 is en route.
*Cortana sends a slipspace message to Earth informing them that John-117 is en route.
*The Arbiter reaches Installation 05's Control Room but is unable to prevent Tartarus from activating the ring. With the help of humans and the [[Sangheili]], the Arbiter kills Tartarus. This allows Commander Keyes to physically remove the Index from [[the Core]], temporarily interrupting the firing sequence. Due to the interruption, Installation 05 automatically sends a signal to all other Forerunner installations in the galaxy, activating and placing them in standby mode.
*The Arbiter reaches Installation 05's Control Room but is unable to prevent Tartarus from activating the ring. With the help of humans and the [[Sangheili]], the Arbiter kills Tartarus. This allows Commander Keyes to physically remove the Index from [[the Core]], temporarily interrupting the firing sequence. Due to the interruption, Installation 05 automatically sends a signal to all other Forerunner installations in the galaxy, activating and placing them in standby mode.
*The {{UNSCShip|Dusk}} arrives at Delta Halo and witnesses the final stages of the Battle of Installation 05. She retreats to Earth via an anomalous [[Slipstream space#Slipspace wake|slipspace wake]] caused by the Forerunner ship.
*The {{UNSCShip|Dusk}} arrives at Delta Halo and witnesses the final stages of the Battle of Installation 05. She retreats to Earth via an anomalous [[Slipstream space#Slipspace wake|slipspace wake]] caused by the Forerunner ship.
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'''November 8'''
'''November 8'''
[[File:H2 High Charity Orbital Battle.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Jiralhanae and Sangheili ships fighting over High Charity.]]
[[File:H2 High Charity Orbital Battle.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Jiralhanae and Sangheili ships fighting over ''High Charity''.]]
*The Prophet of Truth arrives in the [[Sol system]] aboard the Forerunner Dreadnought, and proceeds on course towards Earth at near-relativistic speeds.<ref name="timeline">[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=16989 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 01/23/09'']</ref>
*The Prophet of Truth arrives in the [[Sol system]] aboard the Forerunner Dreadnought, and proceeds on course towards Earth at near-relativistic speeds.<ref name="timeline">[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=16989 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 01/23/09'']</ref>


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'''November 17'''<ref name="timeline"/>
'''November 17'''<ref name="timeline"/>
[[File:S117returnstoEarth2552.jpg|thumb|John-117 and the Forerunner Dreadnought entering Earth's atmosphere.]]
[[File:S117returnstoEarth2552.jpg|thumb|John-117 and the Forerunner Dreadnought entering Earth's atmosphere.]]
*The Forerunner Dreadnought enters Earth's atmosphere. On-board is [[Master Chief Petty Officer]] John-117, who ejects from the ship, using a hatch as a heat shield upon re-entry. Meanwhile, [[Battle of Sector Six]] takes place at [[Pawa]], Afghanistan. There, numerous Marines of the [[2nd Orbital Drop Shock Trooper Battalion|2nd ODST Battalion]] track SPARTAN-117's descent. SPARTAN-117 eventually lands in the [[East African Protectorate|East African]] jungle near [[Mount Kilimanjaro]], going unconscious for hours.
*The Forerunner Dreadnought enters Earth's atmosphere. On-board is [[Master Chief Petty Officer]] John-117, who ejects from the ship, using a hatch as a heat shield upon re-entry. Meanwhile, [[Battle of Sector Six]] takes place at [[Pawa]], Afghanistan. There, numerous Marines of the [[2nd Orbital Drop Shock Trooper Battalion|2nd ODST Battalion]] track John-117's descent. John-117 eventually lands in the [[East African Protectorate|East African]] jungle near [[Mount Kilimanjaro]], going unconscious for hours.
*The Prophet of Truth's Dreadnought lands in the middle of [[The Portal|the Portal]] near [[Voi]], [[Kenya]]. During the last few weeks, Truth's fleet of twenty-odd [[CCS-class battlecruiser|battlecruisers]] and two [[CAS-class assault carrier|assault carriers]] have almost entirely uncovered the Portal and occupied the entire region surrounding it.
*The Prophet of Truth's Dreadnought lands in the middle of [[The Portal|the Portal]] near [[Voi]], [[Kenya]]. During the last few weeks, Truth's fleet of twenty-odd [[CCS-class battlecruiser|battlecruisers]] and two [[CAS-class assault carrier|assault carriers]] have almost entirely uncovered the Portal and occupied the entire region surrounding it.
*UNSC forces [[Raid on Kilimanjaro|recover]] John-117 from a jungle near [[Mount Kilimanjaro]]. In the underground facility of [[Crow's Nest]], a plan is formulated to launch an aerial strike on Covenant anti-air defenses in the town of [[Voi]] in order to prevent the Prophet of Truth from activating the Forerunner artifact. After repelling a Covenant assault in Crow's Nest and destroying the base in the process, a UNSC strike force led by John-117 retakes the Covenant-held [[Tsavo Highway]].
*UNSC forces [[Raid on Kilimanjaro|recover]] John-117 from a jungle near [[Mount Kilimanjaro]]. In the underground facility of [[Crow's Nest]], a plan is formulated to launch an aerial strike on Covenant anti-air defenses in the town of [[Voi]] in order to prevent the Prophet of Truth from activating the Forerunner artifact. After repelling a Covenant assault in Crow's Nest and destroying the base in the process, a UNSC strike force led by John-117 retakes the Covenant-held [[Tsavo Highway]].
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*The [[Battle of Installation 00]]: The joint Sangheili-human force arrives at Installation 00 and immediately engages Truth's forces while the {{UNSCship|Forward Unto Dawn}} deploys ground forces to locate Truth. Despite being outnumbered three to one in space, the separatist fleet makes short work of the Covenant space forces. After locating Truth, the separatist-UNSC alliance launches an assault on the Ark's [[Forerunner Citadel|Citadel]] where Truth intends to activate the Halo Array. At the same time the former Covenant city ship ''High Charity'' arrives from slipspace and crashes on the Ark. Debris spread from the city-ship helps spread a new Flood infestation on the Ark.
*The [[Battle of Installation 00]]: The joint Sangheili-human force arrives at Installation 00 and immediately engages Truth's forces while the {{UNSCship|Forward Unto Dawn}} deploys ground forces to locate Truth. Despite being outnumbered three to one in space, the separatist fleet makes short work of the Covenant space forces. After locating Truth, the separatist-UNSC alliance launches an assault on the Ark's [[Forerunner Citadel|Citadel]] where Truth intends to activate the Halo Array. At the same time the former Covenant city ship ''High Charity'' arrives from slipspace and crashes on the Ark. Debris spread from the city-ship helps spread a new Flood infestation on the Ark.
*Miranda Keyes is killed when she attempts to rescue Johnson from Truth. With Truth moments away from activating the Halo array, John-117 and the Arbiter temporarily ally themselves with the Flood and storm the Citadel. They shut down the Halo array, and the Arbiter executes Truth, finally ending the Human-Covenant War. The Flood immediately turn against John-117 and 'Vadam, but the pair escape.  Soon after, it is discovered that the Ark's foundry has created [[Installation 04B|a replacement]] for the destroyed Installation 04. Realizing that the ring could be used to fire a tactical pulse which would eliminate the Flood infestation, John-117 decides to light it. In order to do so, he enters the ruins of ''High Charity'' and recovers Cortana, who still possesses the Activation Index from the original Installation 04. ''High Charity'' is destroyed in the process.
*Miranda Keyes is killed when she attempts to rescue Johnson from Truth. With Truth moments away from activating the Halo array, John-117 and the Arbiter temporarily ally themselves with the Flood and storm the Citadel. They shut down the Halo array, and the Arbiter executes Truth, finally ending the Human-Covenant War. The Flood immediately turn against John-117 and 'Vadam, but the pair escape.  Soon after, it is discovered that the Ark's foundry has created [[Installation 04B|a replacement]] for the destroyed Installation 04. Realizing that the ring could be used to fire a tactical pulse which would eliminate the Flood infestation, John-117 decides to light it. In order to do so, he enters the ruins of ''High Charity'' and recovers Cortana, who still possesses the Activation Index from the original Installation 04. ''High Charity'' is destroyed in the process.
*With the Index secure, John-117, Cortana, the Arbiter, and Sergeant Major Johnson travel to the replacement Installation 04, while the rest of the UNSC and Sangheili forces return to Earth on the ''Shadow of Intent''. In the control room, Johnson is killed as 343 Guilty Spark attempts to prevent him from activating the ring prematurely, as doing so would destroy the ring. John-117 destroys the monitor and begins the firing sequence for the Halo ring. SPARTAN-117 and the Arbiter then escape the control room by taking Johnson's Warthog to the ''Forward Unto Dawn'', which is holding position nearby.
*With the Index secure, John-117, Cortana, the Arbiter, and Sergeant Major Johnson travel to the replacement Installation 04, while the rest of the UNSC and Sangheili forces return to Earth on the ''Shadow of Intent''. In the control room, Johnson is killed as 343 Guilty Spark attempts to prevent him from activating the ring prematurely, as doing so would destroy the ring. John-117 destroys the monitor and begins the firing sequence for the Halo ring. John-117 and the Arbiter then escape the control room by taking Johnson's Warthog to the ''Forward Unto Dawn'', which is holding position nearby.
*Due to the unstable, incomplete nature of the ring as it fires, the slipspace portal collapses as the ''Dawn'' enters it, causing it to be sheared in two. Cortana and SPARTAN-117 are in the hangar area at the time of the separation, and are thus left in the aft section of the ship, which falls out of Slipstream space at an unknown location, eventually drifting towards a Forerunner [[shield world]], [[Requiem]].
*Due to the unstable, incomplete nature of the ring as it fires, the slipspace portal collapses as the ''Dawn'' enters it, causing it to be sheared in two. Cortana and John-117 are in the hangar area at the time of the separation, and are thus left in the aft section of the ship, which falls out of Slipstream space at an unknown location, eventually drifting towards a Forerunner [[shield world]], [[Requiem]].


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'''December 23'''
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