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*[[Orbital defense platform]] (1) | *[[Orbital defense platform]] (1) | ||
|forces2=*[[Covenant military]] | |forces2=*[[Covenant military]] | ||
** | **{{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}} (2) | ||
** | **{{Pattern|Rizvum|Revenant}}s | ||
** | **{{Pattern|Karo'etba|Ghost}}s | ||
**[[Unggoy]] | **[[Unggoy]] | ||
**[[Kig-Yar]] | **[[Kig-Yar]] | ||
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**[[Mgalekgolo]] | **[[Mgalekgolo]] | ||
**[[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]] | **[[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]] | ||
***{{ | ***{{Pattern|Ceudar|heavy corvette}} (1) | ||
*** | ***{{Pattern|Ru'swum|Phantom}}s | ||
*** | ***{{Pattern|Dextro Xur|Spirit}}s | ||
*** | ***{{Pattern|Is'belox|Banshee}}s | ||
|casual1=*[[3 Echo]] | |casual1=*[[3 Echo]] | ||
*Unknown number of Army troopers | *Unknown number of Army troopers | ||
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|casual2=*Total | |casual2=*Total | ||
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The '''Battle of Sword Base''' was an engagement between the forces of the [[United Nations Space Command]] and the [[Covenant]] at the [[ | The '''Battle of Sword Base''' was an engagement between the forces of the [[United Nations Space Command]] and the [[Covenant]] at the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] research facility known as [[SWORD Base]] occurring on [[2552#July|July 26, 2552]]. | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
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==Battle== | ==Battle== | ||
On [[2552#July|July 26, 2552]], | On [[2552#July|July 26, 2552]], Sword Base came under siege by [[Covenant]] forces from the [[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]] led by a {{Pattern|Ceudar|heavy corvette}}. Due to the sensitive nature of the facility, orbital [[MAC]] rounds are prohibited from being used to destroy the corvette. With current defensive forces insufficient to repel the attack, ONI requests the help of [[NOBLE Team]].{{Ref/Level|Id=osb|HR|ONI: Sword Base}} | ||
===Clearing the main gate=== | ===Clearing the main gate=== | ||
With their landing zone hot, [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Catherine-B320]] and [[Lieutenant]] [[SPARTAN-B312|Noble Six]] are dropped into the Sword Base courtyard, immediately under fire from [[Covenant]] troops. Aided by [[UNSC Army]] troopers, the two Spartans clear the courtyard and are ordered by [[Sword Control]] to clear the main gate with a promise to be briefed as they go. The Spartans find a [[Target Locator]] and are promised that they will be provided with what limited artillery support is available. | With their landing zone hot, [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Catherine-B320]] and [[Lieutenant]] [[SPARTAN-B312|Noble Six]] are dropped into the Sword Base courtyard, immediately under fire from [[Covenant]] troops. Aided by [[UNSC Army]] troopers, the two Spartans clear the courtyard and are ordered by [[Sword Control]] to clear the main gate with a promise to be briefed as they go. The Spartans find a [[Target Locator]] and are promised that they will be provided with what limited artillery support is available. | ||
As the soldiers emerge from the main gate, the corvette opens fire on Sword Base and a [[M831 Troop Transport Warthog|M831 Troop Transport]] carrying [[3 Echo]] comes under attack from two | As the soldiers emerge from the main gate, the corvette opens fire on Sword Base and a [[M831 Troop Transport Warthog|M831 Troop Transport]] carrying [[3 Echo]] comes under attack from two {{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}}s which destroys the squad. Using the Target Locator, B312 destroys the Wraiths and the troops wipe out any remaining Covenant forces in the immediate area. A [[D77-TC Pelican|Pelican]] then drops off a [[M12 Chaingun Warthog|Warthog]] for the use of Six and Kat.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=osb}} | ||
===Farragut Station=== | ===Farragut Station=== | ||
In order to get back online with Command, Kat, Six and an Army trooper head east to the old [[Farragut Station]] which has its own comms array. At the station, the two Spartans discover it protected by multiple Covenant forces, including a [[ | In order to get back online with Command, Kat, Six and an Army trooper head east to the old [[Farragut Station]] which has its own comms array. At the station, the two Spartans discover it protected by multiple Covenant forces, including a [[Rizvum-pattern Revenant|Revenant]]. Together, the three manage to eliminate the Covenant forces in the area and activate the station's generator. Once the generator is online, a [[Dextro Xur-pattern Spirit|Spirit dropship]] arrives to deploy [[Unggoy]] and [[Skirmisher]]s to prevent the comms array, located on a nearby rooftop, from being activated. After eliminating the reinforcements, Six activates the array. A second Warthog is then delivered via Pelican to reach [[Airview Base]] and the AA gun located there.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=osb}} | ||
===Airview Base=== | ===Airview Base=== | ||
On the way to Airview Base, the Spartans come under attack by two [[ | On the way to Airview Base, the Spartans come under attack by two [[Karo'etba-pattern Ghost|Ghosts]] and a lance of Covenant dropped by another Spirit, but they are quickly eliminated. At Airview Base, it is discovered to be under the control of more Covenant forces, including a [[Sangheili Ultra]]. The Covenant forces are quickly eliminated and Six activates the base's [[M71 Scythe|anti-aircraft gun]] which opens fire on a [[Kez'katu-pattern Phantom|Phantom]] that drops off two more Ghosts and then on the [[Type-26 Banshee|Banshees]] and Covenant dropships around the corvette, helping to clear the way for UNSC dropships to bring reinforcements.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=osb}} | ||
===Retaking Sword Base=== | ===Retaking Sword Base=== | ||
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===Orbital strike=== | ===Orbital strike=== | ||
[[File:Corvette destroyed.png|250px|thumb | [[File:Corvette destroyed.png|250px|thumb|The Corvette, mid-MAC impact.]] | ||
With the Covenant air forces eliminated, Sword Base is able to launch two [[GA-TL1 Longsword|Longswords]] to attack the corvette directly. The corvette quickly attempted to make a retreat. As the corvette flies over the water, a Super [[MAC]] round is fired from an [[orbital defense platform]], punching a hole through the ship and sending it plummeting to the surface, ending the Covenant attack.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=osb}} | With the Covenant air forces eliminated, Sword Base is able to launch two [[GA-TL1 Longsword|Longswords]] to attack the corvette directly. The corvette quickly attempted to make a retreat. As the corvette flies over the water, a Super [[MAC]] round is fired from an [[orbital defense platform]], punching a hole through the ship and sending it plummeting to the surface, ending the Covenant attack.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=osb}} | ||