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{{Battle infobox | {{Battle infobox | ||
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|next=[[ | |next=[[Mission to Mount Kilimanjaro]] | ||
|image=[[File:HSS-Cinematic-Holdouts.jpg|300px]] | |image=[[File:HSS-Cinematic-Holdouts.jpg|300px]] | ||
|conflict=[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | |conflict=[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | ||
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*The [[Conduit]] is lost | *The [[Conduit]] is lost | ||
|side1=[[United Nations Space Command]] | |side1=[[United Nations Space Command]] | ||
|side2=*[[Didact|Didact's]] [[Prometheans#Mechanical Prometheans|Prometheans]] | |side2=*[[Ur-Didact|Didact's]] [[Prometheans#Mechanical Prometheans|Prometheans]] | ||
*[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant | *[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] | ||
|commanders1=Lieutenant [[Kwon]] | |commanders1=Lieutenant [[Kwon]] | ||
|commanders2=Unknown | |commanders2=Unknown | ||
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*{{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}}s | *{{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}}s | ||
* | *{{Pattern|Mamua'uda|Shade}}s | ||
*Covenant infantry | *Covenant infantry | ||
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{{Quote|Closing the portals stopped more Prometheans from converging on New Phoenix. Together with UNSC forces, the Spartans wiped out the remaining invaders. And saved New Phoenix from suffering through another catastrophe. Thanks to the heroism of Spartans like you, the people of Earth will continue to live in peace.|Roland}} | {{Quote|Closing the portals stopped more Prometheans from converging on New Phoenix. Together with UNSC forces, the Spartans wiped out the remaining invaders. And saved New Phoenix from suffering through another catastrophe. Thanks to the heroism of Spartans like you, the people of Earth will continue to live in peace.|Roland}} | ||
The '''Skirmish in New Phoenix''' was a minor engagement in the city of [[New Phoenix]], [[United Republic of North America|URNA]] on [[Earth]] in the [[Sol system]]. Occurring in late [[2557#July|July of 2557]], the battle was fought between the [[United Nations Space Command]] and [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant | The '''Skirmish in New Phoenix''' was a minor [[battle|engagement]] in the [[city]] of [[New Phoenix]], [[United Republic of North America|URNA]] on [[Earth]] in the [[Sol system]]. Occurring in late [[2557#July|July of 2557]], the battle was fought between the [[United Nations Space Command]] and [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|reformed Covenant]] and the latter's [[Promethean]] allies. | ||
==Prelude== | ==Prelude== | ||
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Some point after the original [[Covenant|Covenant Empire]] had discovered the [[Conduit]], a [[Forerunner]] device that was capable of opening [[slipspace portal]]s throughout the [[Milky Way|galaxy]].<ref name="opc">'''Halo: Spartan Strike''', ''[[Operation C: Valiant Hammer]]''</ref> During the [[Battle of New Mombasa]] on [[Earth]] in [[2552#October|October of 2552]], the device was brought to the city. A skirmish between the Covenant and the [[United Nations Space Command]] ensured as both sides attempted to take the Conduit for themselves. Ultimately, a [[squad]] of the [[UNSC Marine Corps]]' [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]] managed to steal the Conduit from the Covenant. As [[CAS-class assault carrier|assault carrier]] ''[[Solemn Penance]]'' was preparing to enter [[slipstream space]] over the city, the ODST squad was ordered to take the Conduit out of the city, so it could be safely delivered to an [[New Phoenix ONI facility|ONI research facility]] in [[New Phoenix]], [[United Republic of North America|URNA]]. Before the squad could leave New Mombasa, ''Solemn Penance'' entered slipspace and the resulting slipstream wake killed the ODST squad and destroyed the city, seemingly along with the Conduit. | Some point after the original [[Covenant|Covenant Empire]] had discovered the [[Conduit]], a [[Forerunner]] device that was capable of opening [[slipspace portal]]s throughout the [[Milky Way|galaxy]].<ref name="opc">'''Halo: Spartan Strike''', ''[[Operation C: Valiant Hammer]]''</ref> During the [[Battle of New Mombasa]] on [[Earth]] in [[2552#October|October of 2552]], the device was brought to the city. A skirmish between the Covenant and the [[United Nations Space Command]] ensured as both sides attempted to take the Conduit for themselves. Ultimately, a [[squad]] of the [[UNSC Marine Corps]]' [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]] managed to steal the Conduit from the Covenant. As [[CAS-class assault carrier|assault carrier]] ''[[Solemn Penance]]'' was preparing to enter [[slipstream space]] over the city, the ODST squad was ordered to take the Conduit out of the city, so it could be safely delivered to an [[New Phoenix ONI facility|ONI research facility]] in [[New Phoenix]], [[United Republic of North America|URNA]]. Before the squad could leave New Mombasa, ''Solemn Penance'' entered slipspace and the resulting slipstream wake killed the ODST squad and destroyed the city, seemingly along with the Conduit. | ||
Unbeknownst to either side, the Conduit entered slipspace before it could be destroyed and transported itself to the UNSC-occupied [[Installation 03]] in the [[Khaphrae system]]. In [[2557#July|July of 2557]], a faint signal emanating from the device was picked up by the UNSC and [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant | Unbeknownst to either side, the Conduit entered slipspace before it could be destroyed and transported itself to the UNSC-occupied [[Installation 03]] in the [[Khaphrae system]]. In [[2557#July|July of 2557]], a faint signal emanating from the device was picked up by the UNSC and [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|reformed Covenant]]. Both sides traveled to the installation and [[Battle of Installation 03|battled]] over the Conduit. During the conflict, Jul's Covenant managed to connect the Conduit to the [[Altar]]—a structure on Installation 03. Jul's Covenant intended to use the Conduit's connection to the Altar to open slipspace portals on Gamma Halo. With the portals open, their [[Promethean]] allies would be able to teleport to the installation and help Jul 'Mdama's Covenant take control of the ringworld for themselves; the UNSC sent in [[Unidentified Headhunter|a Spartan Headhunter]]{{Ref/Reuse|canonfodder}} to stop them. Other portals were also opened throughout the galaxy, including one in New Phoenix. Eventually, Jul's Covenant was defeated at Installation 03 and they retreated from the system. Meanwhile, researchers at the New Phoenix ONI facility were studying a [[Unidentified Forerunner machine|Forerunner artifact]]. When the portal opened in the city, Jul's Covenant launched an assault on New Phoenix. | ||
==The battle== | ==The battle== | ||
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===Shutting down the portal=== | ===Shutting down the portal=== | ||
After establishing contact with the ONI researchers, the Spartan learned that the inner campus had been breached by Prometheans. In order to aid the researchers, the facility's security lockdown needed to be | After establishing contact with the ONI researchers, the Spartan learned that the inner campus had been breached by Prometheans. In order to aid the researchers, the facility's security lockdown needed to be overriden to give the Spartan access to the researchers' lab. Kwon ordered the Headhunter to wipe the data from three security consoles. The Spartan battled their way back towards the campus, fighting past Prometheans and Covenant soldiers, as well as [[Zurdo-pattern Wraith|Wraiths]]. After wiping the data, the Spartan returned to the comms center and rebooted the security system. Now having access to the researchers' lab, the Spartan returned to the main campus. Meanwhile, the researchers discovered that the Forerunner device they had been studying is the main power source of the portal. After eliminating a group of [[Promethean Watcher]]s, the Spartan was cornered near the main campus. However, the Spartan was able to fight off the Promethean waves and arrived at the inner campus. | ||
The Spartan their way to the main power source of the power and guided the researchers to the consoles throughout the area. Once the researchers were at their posts, they began working to shut down the portal. Inside, the Prometheans and the Covenant attacked in huge waves, determined to prevent the UNSC from closing the portal. The Spartan protected each researcher individually as they began to activate the first pillar required to shut down the portal. One by one, the Spartan was able to provide support while the researchers activated the first pillar. The Spartan used to the same tactic to activate the second pillar. After fighting hordes of enemy forces, the Spartan was eventually able to allow the researchers to activate the third pillar. After all the pillars were activated, the Spartan aligned the [[Forerunner symbols]] on each on to the Forerunner artifact in the center of the room. After fighting past more Covenant forces, the Spartan inserted the Conduit into the Forerunner artifact. The artifact released a charge which shut down all portals in the city. | The Spartan made their way to the main power source of the power and guided the researchers to the consoles throughout the area. Once the researchers were at their posts, they began working to shut down the portal. Inside, the Prometheans and the Covenant attacked in huge waves, determined to prevent the UNSC from closing the portal. The Spartan protected each researcher individually as they began to activate the first pillar required to shut down the portal. One by one, the Spartan was able to provide support while the researchers activated the first pillar. The Spartan used to the same tactic to activate the second pillar. After fighting hordes of enemy forces, the Spartan was eventually able to allow the researchers to activate the third pillar. After all the pillars were activated, the Spartan aligned the [[Forerunner symbols]] on each on to the Forerunner artifact in the center of the room. After fighting past more Covenant forces, the Spartan inserted the Conduit into the Forerunner artifact. The artifact released a charge which shut down all portals in the city. | ||
==Aftermath== | ==Aftermath== | ||