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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=== | ||
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===Airview Base=== | ===Airview Base=== | ||
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 [[ | 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}} | ||