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When the cannon overheated, Clayton ordered 'Gajat to keep the ''Infinity'' busy while they brought the cannon back online. However, 'Gajat saw that an even greater profit could be made by personally destroying the ''Infinity''. When the station was boarded by Spartans, Clayton requested help from 'Gajat. He decided to ignore the call for help and pursue the ''Infinity''. When his ship targeted the ''Infinity'' he ordered a channel to be opened, so Clayton could watch. Instead, he discovered that the Spartans had seized control of the station. The Spartans opened fire with the cannon and destroyed 'Gajat's ship, killing 'Gajat and bringing an end to the group.<ref>'''Halo: Escalation''', ''Issue #6''</ref> | When the cannon overheated, Clayton ordered 'Gajat to keep the ''Infinity'' busy while they brought the cannon back online. However, 'Gajat saw that an even greater profit could be made by personally destroying the ''Infinity''. When the station was boarded by Spartans, Clayton requested help from 'Gajat. He decided to ignore the call for help and pursue the ''Infinity''. When his ship targeted the ''Infinity'' he ordered a channel to be opened, so Clayton could watch. Instead, he discovered that the Spartans had seized control of the station. The Spartans opened fire with the cannon and destroyed 'Gajat's ship, killing 'Gajat and bringing an end to the group.<ref>'''Halo: Escalation''', ''Issue #6''</ref> | ||
What remained of the mercenary group, now led by Tek, was absorbed by the New Colonial Alliance and they were still on the NCA when Ilsa Zane executed [[Mattius Drake]] on [[2559#May|May 8, 2559]], and forced both NCA and the mercernary group to join under the [[Banished]] banner.{{Ref/Book|Halo: The Third Life}} | |||
==Military structure== | ==Military structure== | ||
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==Military assets== | ==Military assets== | ||
The group had similar resources to both the original [[Covenant]] and [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|'Mdama's faction]], though most of the group's assets seem to originate from the latter. The faction's fleet was mostly composed of [[Covenant cruiser]]s and {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}s. The fleet's [[flagship]] is Vata 'Gajat's {{ | The group had similar resources to both the original [[Covenant]] and [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|'Mdama's faction]], though most of the group's assets seem to originate from the latter. The faction's fleet was mostly composed of [[Covenant cruiser]]s and {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}s. The fleet's [[flagship]] is Vata 'Gajat's {{Pattern|Ceudar|heavy corvette}}.{{Ref/Reuse|HE3}} The [[Type-26 Banshee]], models [[Oghal-pattern Banshee|A]], [[Is'belox-pattern Banshee|B]] and [[Irdnekt-pattern Banshee|C]], were the faction's primary ground support aircraft, as well as the {{Pattern|Elsedda|Banshee}}. The {{Pattern|Dextro Xur|Spirit}} and the {{Pattern|Ru'swum|Phantom}} were used as troop transports, as well as at least one {{Pattern|Kmiro'sish|Lich}}.{{Ref/Reuse|HE2}} | ||
Most members of the faction wore the standard armor of 'Mdama's faction, which saw limited use during the [[Human-Covenant War]]; however, other members wore armor types that were more prevalent during the war. The group continued using the | Most members of the faction wore the standard armor of 'Mdama's faction, which saw limited use during the [[Human-Covenant War]]; however, other members wore armor types that were more prevalent during the war. The group continued using the {{Pattern|Sulok|beam rifle}} as their primary [[sniper rifle]], despite the relative scarcity of the model in comparison to the [[Zubo-pattern beam rifle|Type-27]].{{Ref/Reuse|HE2}} | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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File:Gajat.PNG|[[Vata 'Gajat]], leader of the group. | File:Gajat.PNG|[[Vata 'Gajat]], leader of the group. | ||
File:Tekissue3.PNG|[[Tek]], second-in-command to 'Gajat. | File:Tekissue3.PNG|[[Tek]], second-in-command to 'Gajat. | ||
File:HE Battle of Ealen IV.jpg| | File:HE Battle of Ealen IV.jpg|{{Pattern|Oghal|Banshee}}s destroy a UNSC [[diplomatic shuttle]]. | ||
File:Vata Gajat's fleet.jpg|Vata's fleet during the Battle of Ealen IV. | File:Vata Gajat's fleet.jpg|Vata's fleet during the Battle of Ealen IV. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Halo: The Third Life]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||