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'''Alpha Base''' was the main tactical [[Firebase]] used by the remaining [[UNSC]] forces after planet fall on [[Installation 04]]. It was located on a small mesa several kilometres 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 name="flood48">'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''' page 48</ref> | '''Alpha Base''' was the main tactical [[Firebase]] used by the remaining [[UNSC]] forces after planet fall on [[Installation 04]]. It was located on a small mesa several kilometres 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 name="flood48">'''[[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. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
The defenses of Alpha Base consisted mainly of UNSC personal that survived the crash of the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}. A number of stationary 50mm autocannons were in place and linked to the base's AI, Wellsley. 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 two of four Scorpion tanks that were recovered from the downed ''Pillar of Autumn''. | The defenses of Alpha Base consisted mainly of UNSC personal that survived the crash of the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}. A number of stationary 50mm autocannons were in place and linked to the base's AI, Wellsley. 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 two of four Scorpion tanks that were recovered from the downed ''Pillar of Autumn''. | ||
Due to successful raids and the attack upon the [[Truth and Reconciliation]], at least four [[Shades]], were set up in defense of the base. Unfortunately, these turrets had limited effectiveness against dropships. Also, 15 operational Covenant [[Banshees]] were recovered. A basic perimeter was set up and monitored through motion trackers by Wellsley. Pelicans had quick strike teams in place if their was a perimeter breach that could respond in about two minutes. Finally, a combination of LRVs and captured Ghosts were used as patrols, effectively combining power and speed. | Due to successful raids and the attack upon the ''[[Truth and Reconciliation]]'', at least four [[Shades]], were set up in defense of the base. Unfortunately, these turrets had limited effectiveness against dropships. Also, 15 operational Covenant [[Banshees]] were recovered. A basic perimeter was set up and monitored through motion trackers by Wellsley. Pelicans had quick strike teams in place if their was a perimeter breach that could respond in about two minutes. Finally, 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: | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Wellsley suggested it be named 'Gawilghur',<ref name="flood48"/> referencing a fortress Sir Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, laid siege to in India. Major Silva shot down Wellsley's request and stated that most of the Marines wouldn't be able to pronounce the name right. | *Wellsley suggested it be named 'Gawilghur',<ref name="flood48"/> referencing a fortress Sir Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, laid siege to in India. Major Silva shot down Wellsley's request and stated that most of the Marines wouldn't be able to pronounce the name right. | ||
*One of the said four [[Scorpion]] tanks is presumed to be the one encountered on | *One of the said four [[Scorpion]] tanks is presumed to be the one encountered on [[Assault on the Control Room]]. | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
