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'''Tau Ceti''' (τ Cet / τ Ceti, pronounced /ˌtaʊ ˈsiːtaɪ/) is a star in the constellation "Cetus" that is similar to Sol in mass and spectral type. | '''Tau Ceti''' (τ Cet / τ Ceti, pronounced /ˌtaʊ ˈsiːtaɪ/) is a star in the constellation "Cetus" that is similar to Sol in mass and spectral type. | ||
At just under 11.9 light years distant from the Solar System, it is a relatively close star. Like [[Sol]], Tau Ceti is a yellow-orange dwarf Star. This system was inhabited by a significant Covenant presence in 2552, including a massive fleet of warships prepared to attack [[Earth]] and the refit and repair station [[Unyielding Hierophant]]. The station was destroyed by [[UNSC]] forces September 13, | At just under 11.9 light years distant from the Solar System, it is a relatively close star. Like [[Sol]], Tau Ceti is a yellow-orange dwarf Star. This system was inhabited by a significant [[Covenant]] presence in [[2552]], including a massive fleet of warships prepared to attack [[Earth]] and the refit and repair station [[Unyielding Hierophant]]. The station was destroyed by [[UNSC]] forces September 13, 2552, including the majority of the Covenant fleet.<ref>Halo: First Strike, Chapter 33 through 35</ref> | ||
Tau Ceti is notably also the setting for Bungie's previous video game, [[Marathon (Video Game Series)|Marathon]]. | Tau Ceti is notably also the setting for [[Bungie]]'s previous video game, [[Marathon (Video Game Series)|Marathon]]. | ||
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