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|conflict=[[Human-Covenant War]] | |conflict=[[Human-Covenant War]] | ||
|date=[[2551]] | |date=[[2551]]<ref name="terminal">'''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]''', ''[[Terminal/Halo 2 Anniversary|Terminal 14]]''</ref> | ||
|place=[[Meridian]] | |place=[[Meridian]] | ||
|result=Covenant victory | |result=;Covenant victory | ||
*Meridian [[glassed]] | *Meridian [[glassed]] | ||
*Covenant learn of the existence of the Ark and the Portal; also unknowingly uncover the location of [[Earth]] | *Covenant learn of the existence of the Ark and the Portal; also unknowingly uncover the location of [[Earth]]<ref name="terminal"/> | ||
|side1=[[United Nations Space Command]] | |side1=[[United Nations Space Command]] | ||
|side2=[[Covenant]] | |side2=[[Covenant]] | ||
|commanders1=Unknown | |commanders1=Unknown | ||
|commanders2=[[Prophet of Regret]] | |commanders2=[[Prophet of Regret|High Prophet of Regret]] | ||
|forces1=At least 1 [[Mark IX Mantis ADS]] | |forces1=At least 1 [[Mark IX Mantis ADS]] | ||
|forces2= | |forces2=*At least 3 {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}s<ref name="terminal"/> | ||
*At least | **''[[Solemn Penance]]''<ref name="terminal"/> | ||
*18 [[Type-27 Mantis|Type-27 Mantis]] | *18 [[Type-27 Mantis|Type-27 Mantis]] | ||
*Heavy Covenant infantry | *Heavy Covenant infantry | ||
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The '''Battle of Meridian''' was | The '''Battle of Meridian''' was an engagement between the [[United Nations Space Command]] and [[Covenant]] on [[Meridian]]<ref name="h4evg111">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 111''</ref> in [[2551]], during the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref name="terminal"/> | ||
Following the battle, a Covenant | ==The battle== | ||
Meridian was first attacked by the [[Covenant]] earlier in the [[Human-Covenant War]], though the [[UNSC]] was able to repel the alien invaders.<ref name="journal">'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', ''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]''</ref> In [[2551]], the Covenant returned to the world and the Battle of Meridian began.<ref name="terminal"/> The first prototype for the [[Mark IX Mantis ADS|HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX "Mantis" ADS]] engaged in an action known as the "Cherbourg Run", in which it successfully engaged 18 heavily guarded [[Type-27 Mantis|Type-27 Anti Aircraft Cannons]], also known as "Mantis". The success of the prototype in the "Cherbourg Run" is one of the theories of why the walker was eventually called "Mantis".<ref name="h4evg111"/> However, the Covenant succeeded in [[glassing]] the planet.<ref name="journal"/> | |||
At least three {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}s glassed the planet, including ''[[Solemn Penance]]''. Following the battle, a [[Covenant Special Operations]] team was dispatched by the [[Prophet of Regret|High Prophet of Regret]] to the planet's surface to search for Forerunner artifacts. The team retrieved a [[Luminary]] and delivered it to Regret aboard his [[flagship]].<ref name="terminal"/> | |||
==Aftermath== | |||
Some time later, the High Prophet of Regret's [[Steward]]s successfully decrypted the Luminary, which revealed the existence of the [[Installation 00|final home of the Forerunners]], as well as a [[Portal at Voi|portal that led to it]]. The Luminary also revealed the location of this portal, "[[Earth|Erde-Tyrene]]". Regret assembled the [[Fleet of Sacred Consecration]] and ordered the fleet to head for the world at once. Unbeknownst to Regret, Erde-Tyrene was the Forerunner name for Earth—the homeworld of [[human]]ity.<ref name="terminal"/> | |||
[[Chalybs Defense Solutions]] had numerous facilities on Meridian that were abandoned during the battle, and later destroyed when the world was glassed.<ref name="interactive">[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Halo 4 Interactive Guide'' (defunct)]</ref> As a result, companies such as [[Acheron Security]] and [[Naphtali Contractor Corporation]] took over production of many of CDS' products.<ref>'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 110''</ref> | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H2A Terminals - Meridian.jpg|Meridian is glassed | File:H2A Terminals - Meridian.jpg|Meridian is glassed | ||
File:H2A - Landfall on Meridian.jpg|Covenant forces hunt for relics on Meridian | File:H2A - Landfall on Meridian.jpg|Covenant forces hunt for relics on Meridian | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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The Battle of Meridian was an engagement between the United Nations Space Command and Covenant on Meridian[2] in 2551, during the Human-Covenant War.[1]
The battle
Meridian was first attacked by the Covenant earlier in the Human-Covenant War, though the UNSC was able to repel the alien invaders.[3] In 2551, the Covenant returned to the world and the Battle of Meridian began.[1] The first prototype for the HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX "Mantis" ADS engaged in an action known as the "Cherbourg Run", in which it successfully engaged 18 heavily guarded Type-27 Anti Aircraft Cannons, also known as "Mantis". The success of the prototype in the "Cherbourg Run" is one of the theories of why the walker was eventually called "Mantis".[2] However, the Covenant succeeded in glassing the planet.[3]
At least three CAS-class assault carriers glassed the planet, including Solemn Penance. Following the battle, a Covenant Special Operations team was dispatched by the High Prophet of Regret to the planet's surface to search for Forerunner artifacts. The team retrieved a Luminary and delivered it to Regret aboard his flagship.[1]
Aftermath
Some time later, the High Prophet of Regret's Stewards successfully decrypted the Luminary, which revealed the existence of the final home of the Forerunners, as well as a portal that led to it. The Luminary also revealed the location of this portal, "Erde-Tyrene". Regret assembled the Fleet of Sacred Consecration and ordered the fleet to head for the world at once. Unbeknownst to Regret, Erde-Tyrene was the Forerunner name for Earth—the homeworld of humanity.[1]
Chalybs Defense Solutions had numerous facilities on Meridian that were abandoned during the battle, and later destroyed when the world was glassed.[4] As a result, companies such as Acheron Security and Naphtali Contractor Corporation took over production of many of CDS' products.[5]
Gallery
Meridian is glassed
Covenant forces hunt for relics on Meridian
List of appearances
- Halo: Reach
- Dr. Halsey's personal journal (First mentioned)
- Halo 2 Anniversary
- Terminals (First appearance)
Sources
- ^ a b c d e f g h Halo 2 Anniversary, Terminal 14
- ^ a b Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 111
- ^ a b Halo: Reach, Dr. Halsey's personal journal
- ^ Halo Waypoint: Halo 4 Interactive Guide (defunct)
- ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 110
