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'''Alpha Base''' was the main tactical [[Firebase]] used by the remaining [[UNSC]] forces after planetfall on [[Installation 04]]. It was located on a small mesa several kilometers down-spin from the crash site of the ''[[Pillar of Autumn]]''. The mesa itself housed a collection of [[Forerunner]] structures as well as a system of caves stretching beneath the facility and linking with the larger subterranean system of the ring. [[Wellsley]] tagged the base as '''HS2604'''.<ref> [[Halo: The Flood]] page 48</ref> | '''Alpha Base''' was the main tactical [[Firebase]] used by the remaining [[UNSC]] forces after planetfall on [[Installation 04]]. It was located on a small mesa several kilometers down-spin from the crash site of the ''[[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|Pillar of Autumn]]''. The mesa itself housed a collection of [[Forerunner]] structures as well as a system of caves stretching beneath the facility and linking with the larger subterranean system of the ring. [[Wellsley]] tagged the base as '''HS2604'''.<ref> [[Halo: The Flood]] page 48</ref> | ||
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. | ||
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==Defenses== | ==Defenses== | ||
The defenses of alpha base consist mainly of UNSC personal that survived the crash of the [[Pillar of Autumn]]. A number of stationary 50 cal. guns were in place and linked to the base's AI, Wellsley. Also, the base had several makeshift landing pads where dropships could be docked and refueled in relative safety. Later, this position was reinforced by a group of LRV Warthogs and at least 2 of 4 Scorpion tanks that were recovered from the downed [[Pillar of Autumn]]. Also, due to successful raids and the attack upon the [[Truth and Reconciliation]], at least 4 plasma turrets known as "Shades" were set up in defense of the base. Unfortunately, these turrets could not be fired by the AI. Also, 15 operational Covenant Banshees were recovered. A basic perimeter was set up and monitored through motion trackers by the AI Wellsley. Pelicans had quick strike teams in place if their was a perimeter breach that could respond in about 2 minutes. Also, a combination of LRVs and captured Ghosts were used as patrols, effectively combining power and speed. | The defenses of alpha base consist mainly of UNSC personal that survived the crash of the [[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|Pillar of Autumn]]. A number of stationary 50 cal. guns were in place and linked to the base's AI, Wellsley. Also, the base had several makeshift landing pads where dropships could be docked and refueled in relative safety. Later, this position was reinforced by a group of LRV Warthogs and at least 2 of 4 Scorpion tanks that were recovered from the downed [[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|Pillar of Autumn]]. Also, due to successful raids and the attack upon the [[Truth and Reconciliation]], at least 4 plasma turrets known as "Shades" were set up in defense of the base. Unfortunately, these turrets could not be fired by the AI. Also, 15 operational Covenant Banshees were recovered. A basic perimeter was set up and monitored through motion trackers by the AI Wellsley. Pelicans had quick strike teams in place if their was a perimeter breach that could respond in about 2 minutes. Also, a combination of LRVs and captured Ghosts were used as patrols, effectively combining power and speed. | ||
At its strongest point, the bases defenses were as followed: | At its strongest point, the bases defenses were as followed: | ||
*Battalion of [[ODST]]s led by [[Major Silva]]. | *Battalion of [[ODST]]s led by [[Major Silva]]. | ||
*Most of the [[Pillar of Autumn]]'s remaining crew that were not captured or in cryo stasis. | *Most of the [[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|Pillar of Autumn]]'s remaining crew that were not captured or in cryo stasis. | ||
*Two 50mm auto-turrets (AI operated). | *Two 50mm auto-turrets (AI operated). | ||
*High amounts of light and heavy weaponry(both UNSC and Covenant grade). | *High amounts of light and heavy weaponry(both UNSC and Covenant grade). | ||