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The [[High Lord]] of Sacred Relics, [[Mken 'Scre'ah'ben]], had descended to the surface with his [[Steward]] to oversee the work at Site One. Mken took care to have the base prepared for attack, including [[Sentinel Aggressor]]s on patrol, security [[Eye]]s scanning the area, and [[Covenant drop pod|drop pod]]s arranged for a quick escape back to orbit.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 4''</ref> While inspecting the base himself, Mken noticed enemy plasma cannons a distance away and a [[Sangheili Field Commander]] giving orders to warriors, who an Eye identified as Ussa 'Xellus.<ref name="five"/> Mken considered ordering the Sentinels to assassinate him, but reneged the order in hopes that the Elite could be captured and turned into a liaison for the San'Shyuum instead.<ref name="six">'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 6-7''</ref> Mken also noticed bunkers around Site Two which led to tunnels the Sangheili could retreat to, but thought of them only as a defensive measure.<ref name="six"/> | The [[High Lord]] of Sacred Relics, [[Mken 'Scre'ah'ben]], had descended to the surface with his [[Steward]] to oversee the work at Site One. Mken took care to have the base prepared for attack, including [[Sentinel Aggressor]]s on patrol, security [[Eye]]s scanning the area, and [[Covenant drop pod|drop pod]]s arranged for a quick escape back to orbit.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 4''</ref> While inspecting the base himself, Mken noticed enemy plasma cannons a distance away and a [[Sangheili Field Commander]] giving orders to warriors, who an Eye identified as [[Ussa 'Xellus]].<ref name="five"/> Mken considered ordering the Sentinels to assassinate him, but reneged the order in hopes that the Elite could be captured and turned into a liaison for the San'Shyuum instead.<ref name="six">'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 6-7''</ref> Mken also noticed bunkers around Site Two which led to tunnels the Sangheili could retreat to, but thought of them only as a defensive measure.<ref name="six"/> | ||
Shortly thereafter, the Eye reported that an army, comprised of 200 Sangheili and their armored vehicles, was approaching Site One's defenses. Mken ordered the Sentinels to defend, but not too effectively, in hopes that the Sangheili could be lured into a better firing position.<ref name="six"/> The Sangheili's infantry split into three columns, one of which went up the ridge, another which accompanied it. Four Sentinels attacked this force, and in accordance with Mken's orders fired sporadically and slowly fell back.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 7''</ref> | Shortly thereafter, the Eye reported that an army, comprised of 200 Sangheili and their armored vehicles, was approaching Site One's defenses. Mken ordered the Sentinels to defend, but not too effectively, in hopes that the Sangheili could be lured into a better firing position.<ref name="six"/> The Sangheili's infantry split into three columns, one of which went up the ridge, another which accompanied it. Four Sentinels attacked this force, and in accordance with Mken's orders fired sporadically and slowly fell back.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 7''</ref> | ||
