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The [[humans]] set up camp around the base using the supplies they had scrounged from the ''Autumn'' and their [[Human Entry Vehicles]]. They lived in [[Cubicles]] and ate mostly [[Meals Ready to Eat]]. A good deal of the activities also took place in caverns underneath the facility in the Forerunner structures. It was abandoned by the humans shortly before the destruction of the ring, due to their taking of the [[Truth and Reconciliation]] and the growing Flood presence in the area.
The [[humans]] set up camp around the base using the supplies they had scrounged from the ''Autumn'' and their [[Human Entry Vehicles]]. They lived in [[Cubicles]] and ate mostly [[Meals Ready to Eat]]. A good deal of the activities also took place in caverns underneath the facility in the Forerunner structures. It was abandoned by the humans shortly before the destruction of the ring, due to their taking of the [[Truth and Reconciliation]] and the growing Flood presence in the area.
==History==
The [[Covenant]] occupied this mesa when they discovered the ring, using mostly a light compliment of [[Grunts]], [[Jackals]], and [[Elite]]s, as well as a few Banshees. It provided a good view of the surrounding areas, and the steep embankments around it made it hard to reach from the ground. Strategically placed [[Shade]] turrets made the mesa hard to assault from the air as well.
When the ''Pillar of Autumn'' was attacked above the Halo by opposing Covenant forces, the [[ODSTs]], under command of [[Major]] [[Antonio Silva]], abandoned the ship aboard Human Entry Vehicles, and most of them landed around the base. Silva saw the tactical advantage to the butte, and ordered [[First Lieutenant]] [[Melissa McKay]] to take it. <ref>''[[Halo: The Flood]]'', page 59</ref> While some of the ODSTs were able to attack the butte with supporting air support, some were lead into what was known as a back door. After elimination of all immediate threats, this team entered the back door and took a lift to regroup with the rest of the squad. It is unknown how much of a defense Silva put into guarding this pass, but apparently the Covenant were unable to use this backdoor to gain access the base.
Despite now having this strategic foothold, Silva still had a great deal of problems. The ODSTs were equipped with enough food and supplies to last 2 weeks. However, that was not the case with the 63 crewmen that the Master Chief was able to rescue. Also, the dropships were running low on fuel and the base was not adequately prepared for a massive counter-attack. Therefore, Silva ordered McKay to go to the downed Autumn and recover whatever supplies that she could. The raid was a success and only a minimum of UNSC casualties occurred, while several Ghosts and a [[Spirit]] dropships were destroyed. The Marines and ODSTs were able to secure a sufficient amount of fuel, food, and munitions. Also, two 50 cal. turrets were recovered, a contingent of LRV Warthogs, and 4 Scorpion Tanks. Unfortunately, there was no ammo or rockets for the Pelicans, limiting their usage to transport only. Some of the supplies, LRVs, and Marines were lost in the return trip due to Covenant resistance.
It was later discovered that the [[Flood]] had been attempting to break into the base and were only impeded by a single metal grate leading to an unnoticed group of caverns. The entrances to these caverns were successfully sealed, and the Flood were delayed from overtaking the base. By the time they managed to break through, the [[UNSC]] forces had abandoned the base in hopes of leaving the installation aboard the ''[[Truth and Reconciliation]]''.


==Defenses==
==Defenses==
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*Ground based motion detectors.
*Ground based motion detectors.
*A system of trenches surrounding the base.
*A system of trenches surrounding the base.
==History==
The [[Covenant]] occupied this mesa when they discovered the ring, using mostly a light compliment of [[Grunts]], [[Jackals]], and [[Elite]]s, as well as a few Banshees. It provided a good view of the surrounding areas, and the steep embankments around it made it hard to reach from the ground. Strategically placed [[Shade]] turrets made the mesa hard to assault from the air as well.
When the ''Pillar of Autumn'' was attacked above the Halo by opposing Covenant forces, the [[ODSTs]], under command of [[Major]] [[Antonio Silva]], abandoned the ship aboard Human Entry Vehicles, and most of them landed around the base. Silva saw the tactical advantage to the butte, and ordered [[First Lieutenant]] [[Melissa McKay]] to take it. <ref>''[[Halo: The Flood]]'', page 59</ref> While some of the ODSTs were able to attack the butte with supporting air support, some were lead into what was known as a back door. After elimination of all immediate threats, this team entered the back door and took a lift to regroup with the rest of the squad. It is unknown how much of a defense Silva put into guarding this pass, but apparently the Covenant were unable to use this backdoor to gain access the base.
Despite now having this strategic foothold, Silva still had a great deal of problems. The ODSTs were equipped with enough food and supplies to last 2 weeks. However, that was not the case with the 63 crewmen that the Master Chief was able to rescue. Also, the dropships were running low on fuel and the base was not adequately prepared for a massive counter-attack. Therefore, Silva ordered McKay to go to the downed Autumn and recover whatever supplies that she could. The raid was a success and only a minimum of UNSC casualties occurred, while several Ghosts and a [[Spirit]] dropships were destroyed. The Marines and ODSTs were able to secure a sufficient amount of fuel, food, and munitions. Also, two 50 cal. turrets were recovered, a contingent of LRV Warthogs, and 4 Scorpion Tanks. Unfortunately, there was no ammo or rockets for the Pelicans, limiting their usage to transport only. Some of the supplies, LRVs, and Marines were lost in the return trip due to Covenant resistance.
It was later discovered that the [[Flood]] had been attempting to break into the base and were only impeded by a single metal grate leading to an unnoticed group of caverns. The entrances to these caverns were successfully sealed, and the Flood were delayed from overtaking the base. By the time they managed to break through, the [[UNSC]] forces had abandoned the base in hopes of leaving the installation aboard the ''[[Truth and Reconciliation]]''.


==Battles==
==Battles==
===Taking of Alpha Base===
The base was attacked twice while it was in the hands of the UNSC. The first attack was from a large number of Ghosts. The inexperience of some Elite Minors and the over-eagerness of others helped the Marines successfully drive off the attack. Around 30 Marines and ODSTs were killed in its defense but at least 51 Elites and their Ghosts were eliminated.  
The base was attacked twice while it was in the hands of the UNSC. The first attack was from a large number of Ghosts. The inexperience of some Elite Minors and the over-eagerness of others helped the Marines successfully drive off the attack. Around 30 Marines and ODSTs were killed in its defense but at least 51 Elites and their Ghosts were eliminated.  


===Defense of Alpha Base===
The second battle was Zuka 'Zamamee's attempt to get into the base and kill the Master Chief. Approximately 6 Spirit dropships full of Covenant and the traitorous Pelican Charlie 217 full of cloaked commando Elites participated in the attack. The Pelican managed to touch down and release the Elites before it and the landing pad it was on were set aflame. Zamamee and some Elites had already fled and began in search of the Chief though. Meanwhile, before being killed, a valiant Marine gave the AI control of the 50 cals., with which he was successfully able to eliminate 1 Spirit dropship. The remaining dropships released their troops further away from the base and attempted to assault it thus. However, 2 of the Scorpion Tanks were entrenched and were able to cut down some of the onslaught. One of the casualties from the Tanks was the Field Commander of the attack. With their leader dead, all remaining Covenant were either captured, killed, or forced to retreat. Yayap and Zamamee were able to survive by stealing one of the Banshees that the Marines had been able to salvage.
The second battle was Zuka 'Zamamee's attempt to get into the base and kill the Master Chief. Approximately 6 Spirit dropships full of Covenant and the traitorous Pelican Charlie 217 full of cloaked commando Elites participated in the attack. The Pelican managed to touch down and release the Elites before it and the landing pad it was on were set aflame. Zamamee and some Elites had already fled and began in search of the Chief though. Meanwhile, before being killed, a valiant Marine gave the AI control of the 50 cals., with which he was successfully able to eliminate 1 Spirit dropship. The remaining dropships released their troops further away from the base and attempted to assault it thus. However, 2 of the Scorpion Tanks were entrenched and were able to cut down some of the onslaught. One of the casualties from the Tanks was the Field Commander of the attack. With their leader dead, all remaining Covenant were either captured, killed, or forced to retreat. Yayap and Zamamee were able to survive by stealing one of the Banshees that the Marines had been able to salvage.


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