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|conc = [[Battle of Hat Yai]], [[Battle of Alpha Aurigae]], [[Battle of XI Boötis A]], [[Battle of the Great Bear]], [[Battle of Circinius IV]] | |conc = [[Battle of Hat Yai]], [[Battle of Alpha Aurigae]], [[Battle of XI Boötis A]], [[Battle of the Great Bear]], [[Battle of Circinius IV]] | ||
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The UEG colony world of Harvest was founded in [[2468]] by colonists aboard the {{UNSCShip|Skidbladnir}}, and was one of the farthest colonies from [[Earth]]. By [[2525]], Harvest had become the major agricultural center of the UEG. However, during the same year, there were reports of an [[Minor Transgression|unidentified vessel]] near the planet, and all contact with Harvest ceased soon afterwards. Only several thousand [[civilian]]s of the planet's population of 300,000 were evacuated; they told their rescuers of a nearly unstoppable alien ship.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'''</ref> | The UEG colony world of Harvest was founded in [[2468]] by colonists aboard the {{UNSCShip|Skidbladnir}}, and was one of the farthest colonies from [[Earth]]. By [[2525]], Harvest had become the major agricultural center of the UEG. However, during the same year, there were reports of an [[Minor Transgression|unidentified vessel]] near the planet, and all contact with Harvest ceased soon afterwards. Only several thousand [[civilian]]s of the planet's population of 300,000 were evacuated; they told their rescuers of a nearly unstoppable alien ship.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'''</ref> | ||
The [[Colonial Military Administration]] assembled a [[ | The [[Colonial Military Administration]] assembled a [[Battle Group 4|battle group]] comprised of two [[UNSC frigate|frigates]] and a [[UNSC destroyer|destroyer]] to investigate the disturbance. The battle group found most of the surface of Harvest [[glassing|reduced to molten glass]]. A large [[Covenant super-destroyer|alien warship]] was found in orbit over Harvest; its crew transmitted a message in flawless English, calling themselves "the Covenant" and vowing the destruction of humanity. The ship opened fire with advanced energy weaponry and destroyed the two frigates, leaving [[CMA Heracles|the destroyer]] to escape, albeit heavily damaged.<ref name="Gen">'''Halo Wars: Genesis'''</ref><ref name="Cole">'''Halo - Evolutions''', "The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole"</ref> | ||
===UNSC counterattack=== | ===UNSC counterattack=== | ||
{{Main| | {{Main|Battle of Harvest}} | ||
In response to the disaster that befell the scouting group, the UNSC went to full alert and began mobilizing the largest fleet in UNSC naval history. However, they needed an experienced commander to lead it. They turned to [[Vice Admiral]] [[Preston J. Cole]], a retired veteran of the [[Insurrection]] and a brilliant tactician. Cole reluctantly agreed and was promoted to full [[admiral]].<ref name="Gen"/><ref name="Cole"/> | In response to the disaster that befell the scouting group, the UNSC went to full alert and began mobilizing the largest fleet in UNSC naval history. However, they needed an experienced commander to lead it. They turned to [[Vice Admiral]] [[Preston J. Cole]], a retired veteran of the [[Insurrection]] and a brilliant tactician. Cole reluctantly agreed and was promoted to full [[admiral]].<ref name="Gen"/><ref name="Cole"/> | ||