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==The battle== | ==The battle== | ||
===Opening actions=== | ===Opening actions=== | ||
On [[2552#November|November 2, 2552]], ''Solemn Penance'' exited slipspace over [[Installation 05]], orbiting [[Substance]] in the [[Coelest system]]. Regret's assault carrier took position over the installation, establishing a solid ground presence with armor and patrols of [[Type-26 Banshee]]s, and also companies of infantry by means of | On [[2552#November|November 2, 2552]], ''Solemn Penance'' exited slipspace over [[Installation 05]], orbiting [[Substance]] in the [[Coelest system]]. Regret's assault carrier took position over the installation, establishing a solid ground presence with armor and patrols of [[Type-26 Banshee]]s, and also companies of infantry by means of {{Pattern|Ru'swum|Phantom}}s. The Covenant ground forces fortified themselves in a series of Forerunner ruins and temple structures, establishing [[Shade|anti-air defenses]].{{Ref/Reuse|deltahalo}} | ||
[[File:H2A - HEVs over Delta Halo.jpg|thumb|250px|left|John-117 and a team of ODSTs insert into the atmosphere of Installation 05 in HEVs.]] | [[File:H2A - HEVs over Delta Halo.jpg|thumb|250px|left|John-117 and a team of ODSTs insert into the atmosphere of Installation 05 in HEVs.]] | ||
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*The ''In Amber Clad'' arrives at the [[Containment Shield]], and attempts to find a way around it. | *The ''In Amber Clad'' arrives at the [[Containment Shield]], and attempts to find a way around it. | ||
*''[[High Charity]]'', its [[High Charity defense fleet|defense fleet]], and the [[Second Fleet of Homogeneous Clarity]] arrive in the system.{{Ref/Reuse|regret}} | *''[[High Charity]]'', its [[High Charity defense fleet|defense fleet]], and the [[Second Fleet of Homogeneous Clarity]] arrive in the system.{{Ref/Reuse|regret}} | ||
*[[Rtas 'Vadum]]ee sends | *[[Rtas 'Vadum]]ee sends {{Pattern|Ru'swum|Phantom}}s to rescue Regret, but Truth delays the Phantoms.{{Ref/Reuse|regret}}{{Ref/Reuse|icon}} | ||
*John assassinates the Prophet of Regret inside the temple and enters the lake as ''Solemn Penance'' fires upon the temple. The Spartan is captured by the [[Gravemind]].{{Ref/Reuse|regret}} | *John assassinates the Prophet of Regret inside the temple and enters the lake as ''Solemn Penance'' fires upon the temple. The Spartan is captured by the [[Gravemind]].{{Ref/Reuse|regret}} | ||
* ''In Amber Clad'' deploys a Platoon-sized force of Marines to an entrance in the [[Sentinel Wall]], lead by Gunnery Sergeant [[Stacker]].{{Ref/Reuse|icon}} | * ''In Amber Clad'' deploys a Platoon-sized force of Marines to an entrance in the [[Sentinel Wall]], lead by Gunnery Sergeant [[Stacker]].{{Ref/Reuse|icon}} |