Alpha Base (Installation 04): Difference between revisions

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 [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN-II]] [[Master Chief Petty Officer]] [[John-117]] had been able to rescue. Also, the dropships were running low on fuel and the base was not adequately prepared for a Covenant counter-attack. Silva therefore ordered McKay to go to the downed ''Pillar of Autumn'' and [[Raid on the Pillar of Autumn|recover whatever supplies]] that she could find. The raid was a success with only a minimum of UNSC casualties, while several enemy Ghosts and a [[Type-25 Troop Carrier|Spirit]] dropship were destroyed. The Marines and ODSTs were able to secure a sufficient amount of fuel, food and ammunition. Two 50mm autocannons were also recovered, a contingent of [[M12 Warthog Light Reconnaissance Vehicle]]s, and four [[M808B Main Battle Tank|M808B Scorpion]] tanks. Unfortunately, no ammunition could be found 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.