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{{disambig header|the battle during the [[Human-Covenant | {{disambig header|the battle during the [[Human-Covenant War]]|the battle in 2558|Second Onyx conflict}} | ||
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|name=Onyx Conflict | |name=Onyx Conflict | ||
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|conflict=[[Human-Covenant War]] | |conflict=[[Human-Covenant War]] | ||
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***1 [[Covenant carrier|carrier]] | ***1 [[Covenant carrier|carrier]] | ||
***2 [[Covenant cruiser|cruisers]] | ***2 [[Covenant cruiser|cruisers]] | ||
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The '''Onyx Conflict'''<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/kelly-087 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Kelly-087'']</ref> was a military engagement between the [[Forerunner]] [[Onyx Sentinel|Sentinels]] of the planet [[Onyx]], [[United Nations Space Command | The '''Onyx Conflict'''<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/kelly-087 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Kelly-087'']</ref> was a military engagement between the [[Forerunner]] [[Onyx Sentinel|Sentinels]] of the planet [[Onyx]], the [[United Nations Space Command]], and a [[Joyous Exultation Covenant|fledgling Covenant splinter group]]. The UNSC [[operation]] to reinforce the stranded UNSC forces on Onyx was codenamed '''Operation: CIRRUS'''.{{Ref/Game|Id=H5GLtd|Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition|[[Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition dossiers#Frederic-104|Dossier files]] - Frederic-104}} | ||
==Battle== | ==Battle== | ||
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===Blue Team and the Covenant arrive=== | ===Blue Team and the Covenant arrive=== | ||
Blue Team, composed of [[William-043]], [[Linda-058]], and [[Frederic-104]], arrived at Onyx aboard the commandeered ''[[Bloodied Spirit]]'', but were forced to make their way down to the surface in a [[ | Blue Team, composed of [[William-043]], [[Linda-058]], and [[Frederic-104]], arrived at Onyx aboard the commandeered ''[[Bloodied Spirit]]'', but were forced to make their way down to the surface in a [[Dextro Xur-pattern Spirit|Spirit]] when their ship was attacked by Sentinels. Linking up with [[Kurt-051]]'s group they planned to attack [[Zone 67]]. Using the Spirit, they flew into a crater and discovered a Forerunner city.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''pages 267-274''</ref> | ||
At the same time, 'Mantakree's forces formed around the flagship ''[[Incorruptible]]'' and began nearing Onyx. The destroyer ''[[Far Sight Lost]]'' was sent ahead to scout the environs but was quickly engaged and destroyed by Sentinels. Another scout, ''[[Absolution]]'', was ordered to perform a precision [[Slipstream space|Slipspace]] jump to the northern polar areas of Onyx, but the Sentinels followed it through Slipspace and the ''Absolution'' was destroyed upon exiting Slipspace.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''pages 280-283''</ref> However, sufficient information had been gathered and 'Mantakree ordered his ground troops, including [[Sangheili]] from the [[E'Toro Warrior Crèche|E’Toro]], [[R'Lan Warrior Crèche|R’Lan]] and [[N'Noro Warrior Crèche|N’Nono]] warrior crèches, to converge on Zone 67.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''pages 350''</ref> | At the same time, 'Mantakree's forces formed around the flagship ''[[Incorruptible]]'' and began nearing Onyx. The destroyer ''[[Far Sight Lost]]'' was sent ahead to scout the environs but was quickly engaged and destroyed by Sentinels. Another scout, ''[[Absolution]]'', was ordered to perform a precision [[Slipstream space|Slipspace]] jump to the northern polar areas of Onyx, but the Sentinels followed it through Slipspace and the ''Absolution'' was destroyed upon exiting Slipspace.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''pages 280-283''</ref> However, sufficient information had been gathered and 'Mantakree ordered his ground troops, including [[Sangheili]] from the [[E'Toro Warrior Crèche|E’Toro]], [[R'Lan Warrior Crèche|R’Lan]] and [[N'Noro Warrior Crèche|N’Nono]] warrior crèches, to converge on Zone 67.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''pages 350''</ref> | ||
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The Spartans piled onto the two Mgalekgolo. Kurt-051 was wounded. Will-043 killed one Mgalekgolo, that had been shot by Linda-058, in hand-to-hand combat but was in turn shot and killed by the second. The last Mgalekgolo was killed by Fred-104 with a [[M41 Surface-to-Surface Rocket Medium Anti-Vehicle/Assault Weapon|Jackhammer]] missile mainly for efficiency reasons, as it could take down a Mgalekgolo with one hit.{{Ref/Reuse|goo360}} | The Spartans piled onto the two Mgalekgolo. Kurt-051 was wounded. Will-043 killed one Mgalekgolo, that had been shot by Linda-058, in hand-to-hand combat but was in turn shot and killed by the second. The last Mgalekgolo was killed by Fred-104 with a [[M41 Surface-to-Surface Rocket Medium Anti-Vehicle/Assault Weapon|Jackhammer]] missile mainly for efficiency reasons, as it could take down a Mgalekgolo with one hit.{{Ref/Reuse|goo360}} | ||
[[File:HM | [[File:HM OnyxDestruction.jpg|250px|thumb|Onyx disintegrating into trillions of sentinels.]] | ||
However, the main Covenant assault with hundreds of Sangheili, [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshees]] and Unggoy, was yet to come. Realizing it was futile for his diminished force to resist further, Kurt-051 ordered the survivors into the shield world while opting to remain behind to prevent the Covenant from reopening the portal. 'Mantakree ordered his troops to not fire upon the center of the chamber, while sending in Huragok with [[slipspace field shunt]]s to reopen the portal. With 'Mantakree approaching to finish off the wounded Spartan personally, Kurt-051 detonated two [[FENRIS nuclear warhead|FENRIS warheads]], killing himself and the entire enemy force in the antechamber as well as triggering the Sentinels of Onyx to "erupt" through the surface of the planet. With the portal closed, his comrades who had escaped into shield world were trapped, but unharmed.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 372''</ref> | However, the main Covenant assault with hundreds of Sangheili, [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshees]] and Unggoy, was yet to come. Realizing it was futile for his diminished force to resist further, Kurt-051 ordered the survivors into the shield world while opting to remain behind to prevent the Covenant from reopening the portal. 'Mantakree ordered his troops to not fire upon the center of the chamber, while sending in Huragok with [[slipspace field shunt]]s to reopen the portal. With 'Mantakree approaching to finish off the wounded Spartan personally, Kurt-051 detonated two [[FENRIS nuclear warhead|FENRIS warheads]], killing himself and the entire enemy force in the antechamber as well as triggering the Sentinels of Onyx to "erupt" through the surface of the planet. With the portal closed, his comrades who had escaped into shield world were trapped, but unharmed.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 372''</ref> | ||
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==Aftermath== | ==Aftermath== | ||
Kelly, Fred, Ash, and the other remaining Spartans (including Dr. Halsey and Mendez) were transported from the portal to a Dyson sphere. | |||
===Legacy=== | ===Legacy=== | ||
{{Main|Onyx United Research Project|Second Onyx conflict}} | {{Main|Onyx United Research Project|Second Onyx conflict}} | ||
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|Destroyed | |Destroyed | ||
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|{{ | |{{Pattern|Sinaris|heavy destroyer}} | ||
|''[[Bloodied Spirit]]'' | |''[[Bloodied Spirit]]'' | ||
|Destroyed | |Destroyed | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Other | |Other | ||
|[[Beatrice]] | |''[[Beatrice]]'' | ||
|Crash landed | |Crash landed | ||
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|[[Second Fleet of Homogeneous Clarity]] | |[[Second Fleet of Homogeneous Clarity]] | ||
|{{ | |{{Pattern|Varric|heavy cruiser}} | ||
|''[[Incorruptible]]'' | |''[[Incorruptible]]'' | ||
|Destroyed | |Destroyed | ||