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'''Tau Ceti''' (τ Cet / τ Ceti, pronounced /ˌtaʊ ˈsiːtaɪ/) is a star in the constellation [[Wikipedia:Cetus|Cetus]] | '''Tau Ceti''' (τ Cet / τ Ceti, pronounced /ˌtaʊ ˈsiːtaɪ/) is a star in the constellation [[Wikipedia:Cetus|Cetus]]. A yellow-orange dwarf star, it is similar to [[Sol system|Sol]] in mass and spectral type. At just under 11.9 light years distant from the [[Sol system]], it is a relatively close star. The system is surrounded by an [[Oort cloud]].<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 326''</ref> | ||
This system was inhabited by a significant [[Covenant]] presence in [[2552]], including a [[Truth's | This system was inhabited by a significant [[Covenant]] presence in [[2552]], including the refit and repair station ''[[Unyielding Hierophant]]'', accompanied by a [[Truth's fleet|massive fleet]] of warships prepared to attack [[Earth]]. The station was [[Operation: FIRST STRIKE|destroyed]] by [[UNSC]] forces September 13, 2552, including the majority of the Covenant fleet.<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', "chapters 33-35"</ref> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
Tau Ceti is also the setting for the first [[Marathon | Tau Ceti is also the setting for the first ''[[Marathon]]'' game. | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== |