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{{Era|RW}}
{{Status|Gameplay}}
{{Title|Alpha Base}}
{{Level infobox
{{Level infobox
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==Summary==
==Summary==
A voiceover by [[Captain]] [[James Cutter]] describes the five-year long [[Harvest campaign|campaign]] to retake the [[Outer Colony]] of [[Harvest]] from the [[Covenant]]. In the present, on [[2531#February|February 4, 2531]], the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} establishes orbit around Harvest where Sergeant [[John Forge]] reports that the Covenant have uncovered [[Relic|something]] in the ice where Professor [[Ellen Anders]] reports that scans of the planet's northern polar region show a structure beneath the ice. To Forge's annoyance, Anders insists on going to the ground to see what the Covenant are up to for herself while Forge is ordered to pull back to [[Alpha Base (Harvest)|Alpha Base]] while Cutter sends him some backup.
A voiceover by [[Captain]] [[James Cutter]] describes the five-year long [[Harvest campaign|campaign]] to retake the [[Outer Colony]] of [[Harvest]] from the [[Covenant]]. In the present, on [[2531#February|February 4, 2531]], the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} establishes orbit around Harvest where Sergeant [[John Forge]] reports that the Covenant have uncovered [[Relic (location)|something]] in the ice where Professor [[Ellen Anders]] reports that scans of the planet's northern polar region show a structure beneath the ice. To Forge's annoyance, Anders insists on going to the ground to see what the Covenant are up to for herself while Forge is ordered to pull back to [[Alpha Base (Harvest)|Alpha Base]] while Cutter sends him some backup.


Forge discovers that Alpha Base has been overrun and destroyed by Covenant forces and is ordered to rally nearby pinned-down Marine squads and retake the base. Rescuing the squads, Forge leads an attack on the ruins of Alpha Base, destroying [[anti-vehicle barrier|a shield]] blocking entry and engaging the Covenant forces holding the position. Aided by a [[carpet bombing]] by [[B-65 Shortsword|Shortsword bombers]] that destroys the enemy vehicles, Forge and his men clear out the Covenant and retake Alpha Base. Forge is then ordered by Cutter to scout the area.
Forge discovers that Alpha Base has been overrun and destroyed by Covenant forces and is ordered to rally nearby pinned-down Marine squads and retake the base. Rescuing the squads, Forge leads an attack on the ruins of Alpha Base, destroying [[anti-vehicle barrier|a shield]] blocking entry and engaging the Covenant forces holding the position. Aided by a [[carpet bombing]] by [[B-65 Shortsword|Shortsword bombers]] that destroys the enemy vehicles, Forge and his men clear out the Covenant and retake Alpha Base. Forge is then ordered by Cutter to scout the area.
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*'''Cutter''': "Damn it, that complicates our mission. Anders, what have you got?"
*'''Cutter''': "Damn it, that complicates our mission. Anders, what have you got?"


[[File:HaloWars-SOF-Holotable.jpg|thumb|250px|Cutter, Anders, and Serina on board the bridge.]]
[[File:HaloWars-SOF-Holotable.jpg|thumb|250px|Cutter, Anders, and Serina onboard the bridge.]]


*'''Professor Ellen Anders''': "Captain, scans on the northern polar region shows some interesting Covenant activity on the surface. There's some kind of structure down there."
*'''Professor Ellen Anders''': "Captain, scans on the northern polar region shows some interesting Covenant activity on the surface. There's some kind of structure down there."
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''Sergeant Forge and his [[M12G1 Light Anti-Armor Vehicle|Gauss Warthog]] crewmen head along the snowy road where they encounter a small group of Marines alongside their Warthog fighting a group of Needler wielding Elites. The Sergeant assists.''
''Sergeant Forge and his [[M12G1 Light Anti-Armor Vehicle|Gauss Warthog]] crewmen head along the snowy road where they encounter a small group of Marines alongside their Warthog fighting a group of Needler wielding Elites. The Sergeant assists.''
*'''Forge (COM)''': "We got friendlies up ahead!"
*'''Marine #1 (COM)''': "We're pinned down over here!"
''After eliminating the nearby Covenant enemies:''


*'''Forge (COM)''': "You boys from Alpha?"
*'''Forge (COM)''': "You boys from Alpha?"


*'''Marine #1 (COM)''': "We were the first ones out, sir."
*'''Marine #1 (COM)''': "We were the first out, sir."


*'''Forge (COM)''': "Fall in behind me, we're taking Alpha back!"
*'''Forge (COM)''': "Fall in behind me, we're taking Alpha back!"
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*'''Marine #2 (COM)''': "[[Tango 14|Tango-one-four]], you need to get us out of here!"
*'''Marine #2 (COM)''': "[[Tango 14|Tango-one-four]], you need to get us out of here!"


''Forge and his allies assist the group of Marines, and once clear the other group of Marines follow the Sarge onwards. Once again, another batch of Marine units is located ahead.''
''After eliminating the nearby Covenant forces:''
 
*'''Forge (COM)''': "Form up and follow me!"
 
''Forge and his allies proceed ahead. Once again, another batch of Marine units is located nearby.''


*'''Marine #3 (COM)''': "This is [[Tango 33|Tango-three-three]] we are under heavy fire, that turret is chewing us up."
*'''Marine #3 (COM)''': "This is [[Tango 33|Tango-three-three]] we are under heavy fire, that turret is chewing us up."
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''The Sergeant arrives and takes out the Shade Turret for the other groups of Marines.''
''The Sergeant arrives and takes out the Shade Turret for the other groups of Marines.''


*'''Forge (COM)''': Don't worry. Cavalry's here. Form up and follow me!"
*'''Forge (COM)''': Don't worry. Cavalry's here. Follow us, Marines. We'll get you through."


''The Marines continue on, meeting large amount of Unggoy.''
''The Marines continue on, meeting large amount of Unggoy.''


*'''Marine #4 (COM)''': "Ewwww...we got Grunts bits all on the grill!"
*'''Marine #4 (COM)''': "Ewwww...we got Grunts bits all in the grill!"


''As Sergeant Forge and the groups of Marines head closer to Alpha Base, more Marine allies await ahead under fire from more Covenant units. In the background, Covenant infantry erect an [[anti-vehicle barrier]].''
''As Sergeant Forge and the groups of Marines head closer to Alpha Base, more Marine allies await ahead under fire from more Covenant units. In the background, Covenant infantry erect an [[anti-vehicle barrier]].''


*'''Serina''': "Well would you look at that, they're trying to keep us out of our own base."
*'''Serina''': "Well look at that, they're trying to keep us out of our own base."


''After Forge recruits the other units, they regroup near the entrance.''
''After Forge recruits the other units, they regroup near the entrance.''


*'''Forge (COM)''': "Vehicles can't get through that thing, but foot soldiers can. Get this thing down and we'll come a runnin.'"
*'''Forge (COM)''': "Warthogs can't get through, but foot soldiers can. Get this thing down and we'll come a runnin'."


''Marines enter the shield door while the Warthogs wait outside. Upon quickly routing the Kig-Yar infantry defending the power source, the marines open fire on the anti-vehicle barrier's power source.''
''Marines enter the shield door while the Warthogs wait outside. Upon quickly routing the Kig-Yar infantry defending the power source, the marines open fire on the anti-vehicle barrier's power source.''


*'''Marine #5 (COM)''': "That thing's too strong, use grenades!"
*'''Forge (COM)''': "Target the power source."
 
*'''Marine #5 (COM)''': "That thing is too strong, use grenades!"


''Marines throw [[M9 fragmentation grenade|fragmentation grenades]] at the reactor, destroying it.''
''Marines throw [[M9 fragmentation grenade|fragmentation grenades]] at the reactor, destroying it.''
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*'''Forge (COM)''': "All right, let's head in and clear the base of hostiles."
*'''Forge (COM)''': "All right, let's head in and clear the base of hostiles."


''The Sergeant and his allies encounters infantry units, [[Type-32 Ghost|Ghosts]] and [[Type-26 Wraith|Wraiths]] in the base, defending it from being recaptured.''
''The Sergeant and his allies encounters infantry units, [[Karo'etba-pattern Ghost|Ghosts]] and [[Zurdo-pattern Wraith|Wraiths]] in the base, defending it from being recaptured.''


*'''Cutter''': "Air support en route Sergeant. They'll take out the armor, the rest is yours."
*'''Cutter''': "Air support en route, Sergeant. They'll take out the armor, the rest is yours."


''[[B-65 Shortsword]]s drop [[carpet bombing|carpet bombs]] onto the base, destroying all the Wraiths and any Covenant units nearby them. Sergeant Forge and his allies finish off the remaining Covenant.''
''[[B-65 Shortsword]]s drop [[carpet bombing|carpet bombs]] onto the base, destroying all the Wraiths and any Covenant units nearby them. Sergeant Forge and his allies finish off the remaining Covenant.''


*'''Forge (COM)''': "Well, that was the most fun I had all week."
*'''Forge (COM)''': "Well now, that was the most fun I had all week."


'''{''In-Game Cutscene''}'''
'''{''In-Game Cutscene''}'''
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*'''Forge (COM)''': "''Spirit of Fire'', this is Forge. Area clear, situation normal. Orders?"
*'''Forge (COM)''': "''Spirit of Fire'', this is Forge. Area clear, situation normal. Orders?"


''Multiple Shortswords fly overhead and a Pelican lands near the back of the base.''
''Multiple Shortswords fly overhead and a Pelican lands near the front of the base.''


*'''Cutter''': "Alpha Base is ours again. Sergeant Forge, you may want to scout the area."
*'''Cutter''': "Alpha Base is ours again. Sergeant Forge, you may want to scout the area."


''Level ends.''
''Level ends.''
==Achievements==
The following [[achievement]]s can be unlocked on Alpha Base across the [[Xbox 360]] and ''[[Halo Wars: Definitive Edition|Definitive Edition]]'' editions of ''Halo Wars''.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" |'''''Halo Wars'' (Xbox 360)'''
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" |'''''Definitive Edition'' (Xbox One)'''
! scope="col" style="width:135px;text-align:center;" |'''''Definitive Edition'' (Steam)'''
! scope="col" style="width:175px;height:20px;text-align:center;" |'''Title'''
! scope="col" style="width:350px;height:20px;text-align:center;" |'''Unlock requirement'''
! scope="col" style="width:200px;height:20px;text-align:center;" |'''Games'''
|-
|<center>N/A</center>
|[[File:HWDE_Achievement_MeetSergeantForge.jpg|center|114px]]
|[[File:File:HW_Achievement_Meet_Sergeant_Forge.png|center|64px]]
|<center>'''[[Meet Sergeant Forge]]'''</center>
|Complete Mission 1 on any difficulty.
|<center>''[[Halo Wars: Definitive Edition]]''</center>
|-
|[[File:HW_Achievement_Endless_Fun.png|center|64px]]
|[[File:HWDE Achievement EndlessFun.png|center|114px]]
|[[File:HW_Achievement_Endless_Fun.png|center|64px]]
|<center>'''[[Everything's Better With Bacon]]'''</center>
|Mission 1: Ram 50 [[Unggoy|Grunts]].
|<center>''[[Halo Wars]]''<br/>''[[Halo Wars: Definitive Edition]]''</center>
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
===Easter eggs===
===Easter eggs===
*The [[Halo Wars Skulls#Look Daddy!|Look Daddy! Skull]] is unlocked after the player kills 100 Unggoy, and can be found on the embankment near the downed Banshee where last set of Marines are found.
*The [[Halo Wars skulls#Look Daddy!|Look Daddy! Skull]] is unlocked after the player kills 100 Unggoy, and can be found on the embankment near the downed Banshee where last set of Marines are found.
*The [[Black Boxes|Black Box]] in this level is below the arch of the last bridge before entering Alpha Base's gate, next to an overturned Warthog.
*The [[Black Boxes|Black Box]] in this level is below the arch of the last bridge before entering Alpha Base's gate, next to an overturned Warthog.
===Miscellaneous===
===Miscellaneous===
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Development images===
<gallery>
File:HW_AlphaBase_Concept.jpg|Concept art of Alpha Base.
File:HW_Screenshots_E07_2.jpg|One of the first-ever released screenshots of ''Halo Wars'', showcasing a Pelican flying through the level.
File:HW Screenshots Screens 2.jpg|Warthogs driving on an early version of the level.
File:HW_Screenshots_Screens_7.jpg|Warthogs driving across one of the bridges on the level.
File:HW_Screenshots_001.jpg|A convoy of units driving through the rubble in the level.
File:HW_Screenshots_Screens_6.png|A Spirit dropship departing Alpha Base in an early version of the level.
</gallery>
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Alphabase map.png|A map of the level.
File:Alphabase map.png|A map of the level.
File:HW_AlphaBaseBattle.jpg|A Shortsword bombing run inside Alpha Base.
File:HW AlphaBaseOccupied.png|Alpha Base overwhelmed by Covenant forces.
File:HW AlphaBaseRetaken.png|A Shortsword flies overhead as the UNSC reclaims Alpha Base.
</gallery>
===Cutscenes===
''For more images of the opening cutscene of this level, see [[Five Long Years]]''
<gallery>
File:Pelican on Harvest.jpg|Pelicans landing on Harvest.
File:Pelican on Harvest.jpg|Pelicans landing on Harvest.
File:HW - 5YW.jpg|A Heron launches from UNSC ''Spirit of Fire''.
File:HW - 5YW.jpg|A Heron launches from UNSC ''Spirit of Fire''.
File:Harvestwindow.png|Captain Cutter looking at Harvest.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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