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<center>''For other uses of "Alpha Base", see [[Alpha Base (disambiguation)]].''</center> | <center>''For other uses of "Alpha Base", see [[Alpha Base (disambiguation)]].''</center> | ||
'''Alpha Base''' was the main tactical [[Military base|Firebase]] used by the remaining [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] forces after planet fall on [[Installation 04]]. It was located on a small mesa several kilometers down-spin from the crash site of the {{UNSCShip|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 name="flood48">'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', page 48</ref> | '''Alpha Base''' was the main tactical [[Military base|Firebase]] used by the remaining [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] forces after planet fall on [[Installation 04]]. It was located on a small mesa several kilometers down-spin from the crash site of the {{UNSCShip|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 name="flood48">'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 48''</ref> | ||
The [[human]]s set up camp around the base using the supplies they had scrounged from the ''Autumn'' and their [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle|Human Entry Vehicles]]. They lived in [[prefabricated memory plastic cubicle|cubicles]] and ate mostly [[Meal, Ready-to-Eat|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 [[human]]s set up camp around the base using the supplies they had scrounged from the ''Autumn'' and their [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle|Human Entry Vehicles]]. They lived in [[prefabricated memory plastic cubicle|cubicles]] and ate mostly [[Meal, Ready-to-Eat|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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The [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] occupied this mesa when they discovered the ring, using mostly a light compliment of [[Unggoy|Grunts]], [[Kig-yar|Jackals]], and [[Sangheili|Elites]], as well as several Banshees to guard it. 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. | The [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] occupied this mesa when they discovered the ring, using mostly a light compliment of [[Unggoy|Grunts]], [[Kig-yar|Jackals]], and [[Sangheili|Elites]], as well as several Banshees to guard it. 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 [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper|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 to the base. | When the ''Pillar of Autumn'' was attacked above the Halo by opposing Covenant forces, the [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper|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 to 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 [[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Ghosts]] and a [[Type-28 Troop Carrier|Spirit]] dropship were destroyed. The Marines and ODSTs were able to secure a sufficient amount of fuel, food, and munitions. Also, two 50mm 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. | 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 [[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Ghosts]] and a [[Type-28 Troop Carrier|Spirit]] dropship were destroyed. The Marines and ODSTs were able to secure a sufficient amount of fuel, food, and munitions. Also, two 50mm 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. | ||