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#~~REDIRECT~~ [[Requiem Campaign]]

{{Battle infobox

|prev=[[Assassination of Avu Med 'Telcam]]

|conc=

|next=[[Operation: ACADEMIC]]

|name=Operation: LAND GRAB

|image=[[File:Land Grab 4.png|300px]]

|conflict=[[Requiem Campaign]]

|date=[[2558#February|February 7, 2558]]<ref name="IFB"/>

|place=[[Requiem]]

|result=UNSC victory

|side1=[[United Nations Space Command]]

|side2=[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]

|commanders1=*[[Captain]] [[Thomas Lasky]]

*[[Commander]] [[Sarah Palmer]]<ref name="LandGrab"/>

*[[Jared Miller]]<ref name="LandGrab"/>

|commanders2=

|forces1=

*[[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]]<ref name="LandGrab"/>

*[[UNSC Army|Army]]<ref name="LandGrab"/>

*[[UNSC Air Force|Air Force]]<ref name="LandGrab"/>

*[[UNSC Navy|Navy]]<ref name="LandGrab"/>

*[[SPARTAN-IV program|SPARTAN-IVs]]<ref name="LandGrab"/>

|forces2=

*[[Unggoy]]

*[[Kig-Yar]]

*[[Sangheili]]

*[[Promethean]]s

|casual1=

|casual2=

}}

'''Operation: LAND GRAB'''<ref name="IFB">''[[Halo 4 Limited Edition]]'', [[Infinity Briefing Packet]]</ref> was an operation conducted by the forces of the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} in Februrary of [[2558]] as part of the opening stages of the [[Requiem Campaign]], marking the return of [[UNSC]] forces to [[Requiem]] for the first time since the [[New Phoenix Incident]] six months prior.

==Background==

===First encounters on Requiem===

In [[2557#July|July 2557]], the remains of the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}, carrying the [[John-117|Master Chief]] and [[Cortana]] arrived in orbit of Requiem through unknown means. Following the distress signal sent out by Cortana, a task force led by the UNSC ''Infinity'' followed the ''Dawn'' to the planet, and subsequently engaged the forces of [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] and the [[Promethean]] forces of the [[Ur-Didact]] there. The ''Infinity'' departed the planet in short order under the orders of then-Captain [[Andrew Del Rio]], intending to warn UNSC forces on [[Earth]] of the threat. Del Rio was subsequently removed of command and replaced with XO Thomas Lasky, who proceeded to lead the defense of Earth in the Didact's [[New Phoenix Incident|attack]].

===UNSC return===

With Requiem left unoccupied, Jul 'Mdama's Covenant forces were able to use the intervening time to set up their operations on the [[Shield World]], digging in to use the planet as a base of operations, now-bolstered by their Promethean reinforcements. Six months following the New Phoenix Incident, the ''Infinity'' returned alongside its escort fleet, [[Expeditionary Strike Group 1]], to begin the task of clearing out Covenant forces from Requiem and establishing a human presence on the world. The fleet exited [[slipspace]] over Requiem on February 7, and began to mass-deploy [[UNSC Air Force|Air Force]], [[UNSC Army|Army]], [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]], [[UNSC Navy|Naval]] and [[SPARTAN-IV program|SPARTAN-IV]] units onto Requiem to seize land from the Covenant occupiers.<ref name="LandGrab">''[[Spartan Ops]]'', [[Departure|S1E1 Departure]] - [[Departure/Land Grab|Land Grab]]</ref>

==The battle==

Regular UNSC forces deployed onto Requiem first, with Spartan [[fireteam]]s reinforcing soon after. Fireteams [[Fireteam Castle|Castle]], [[Fireteam Majestic|Majestic]], [[Fireteam Domino|Domino]], [[Fireteam Ivy|Ivy]], and [[Fireteam Crimson|Crimson]] were part of this Spartan wave, and were commanded by [[Jared Miller]].<ref name="LandGrab"/>

===Majestic's mission===

Spartan [[Fireteam Majestic]] were assigned to Requiem location [[REQ-931-B]], with the mission of aiding Marine forces in eliminating all local Covenant cultists in preparation for science teams to begin establishing a research base at the site. Majestic were assigned a [[Infinity Briefing Packet|briefing]] half an hour before deployment, expecting to fight Covenant forces and have support from UNSC Marines and some UNSC vehicles.<ref name="IFB"/>

===Crimson's mission===

Like Majestic, [[Fireteam Crimson]] were deployed on a similar mission to the site known as "[[Quarry]]", dropping behind enemy lines to assist Marine forces. The fireteam were tasked with destroying Covenant power cores, and were given the option of using UNSC vehicles including [[M12R Rocket Warthog|Rocket]] and [[M12G1 Gauss Warthog|Gauss]]-equipped [[M12B Warthog]]s, or captured Covenant [[Type-26 Wraith]]s and [[Type-32 Ghost]]s. The fireteam destroyed the Covenant power cores, eliminating a Wraith and several waves of infantry before the Covenant deployed [[drop pod]]s of troops. Crimson finished off these last reinforcement waves before returning to ''Infinity''.<ref name="LandGrab"/>

==Aftermath==

The operation was a success for the UNSC, allowing the humans to quickly ascertain a foothold on Requiem for future campaign efforts. The "Quarry" site, taken by Crimson, was later re-taken by Covenant forces led by [[Parg Vol]].<ref>''Spartan Ops'', [[Catherine|S1E3 Catherine]] - [[Catherine/The VIP|The VIP]]</ref>

==List of appearances==

*''[[Halo 4]]''

**''[[Infinity Briefing Packet]]'' {{Fm}}

**''[[Spartan Ops]]'' {{1st}}

==Sources==

[[Category:Engagements in the Requiem Campaign]]

[[Category:UNSC Victories]]

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-#REDIRECT [[Requiem Campaign]]
+{{Battle infobox
+|prev=[[Assassination of Avu Med 'Telcam]]
+|conc=
+|next=[[Operation: ACADEMIC]]
+|name=Operation: LAND GRAB
+|image=[[File:Land Grab 4.png|300px]]
+|conflict=[[Requiem Campaign]]
+|date=[[2558#February|February 7, 2558]]<ref name="IFB"/>
+|place=[[Requiem]]
+|result=UNSC victory
+|side1=[[United Nations Space Command]]
+|side2=[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]
+|commanders1=*[[Captain]] [[Thomas Lasky]]
+*[[Commander]] [[Sarah Palmer]]<ref name="LandGrab"/>
+*[[Jared Miller]]<ref name="LandGrab"/>
+|commanders2=
+|forces1=
+*[[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]]<ref name="LandGrab"/>
+*[[UNSC Army|Army]]<ref name="LandGrab"/>
+*[[UNSC Air Force|Air Force]]<ref name="LandGrab"/>
+*[[UNSC Navy|Navy]]<ref name="LandGrab"/>
+*[[SPARTAN-IV program|SPARTAN-IVs]]<ref name="LandGrab"/>
+|forces2=
+*[[Unggoy]]
+*[[Kig-Yar]]
+*[[Sangheili]]
+*[[Promethean]]s
+|casual1=
+|casual2=
+}}
+'''Operation: LAND GRAB'''<ref name="IFB">''[[Halo 4 Limited Edition]]'', [[Infinity Briefing Packet]]</ref> was an operation conducted by the forces of the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} in Februrary of [[2558]] as part of the opening stages of the [[Requiem Campaign]], marking the return of [[UNSC]] forces to [[Requiem]] for the first time since the [[New Phoenix Incident]] six months prior.
+==Background==
+===First encounters on Requiem===
+{{Main|Battle of Requiem}}
+In [[2557#July|July 2557]], the remains of the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}, carrying the [[John-117|Master Chief]] and [[Cortana]] arrived in orbit of Requiem through unknown means. Following the distress signal sent out by Cortana, a task force led by the UNSC ''Infinity'' followed the ''Dawn'' to the planet, and subsequently engaged the forces of [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] and the [[Promethean]] forces of the [[Ur-Didact]] there. The ''Infinity'' departed the planet in short order under the orders of then-Captain [[Andrew Del Rio]], intending to warn UNSC forces on [[Earth]] of the threat. Del Rio was subsequently removed of command and replaced with XO Thomas Lasky, who proceeded to lead the defense of Earth in the Didact's [[New Phoenix Incident|attack]].
+===UNSC return===
+With Requiem left unoccupied, Jul 'Mdama's Covenant forces were able to use the intervening time to set up their operations on the [[Shield World]], digging in to use the planet as a base of operations, now-bolstered by their Promethean reinforcements. Six months following the New Phoenix Incident, the ''Infinity'' returned alongside its escort fleet, [[Expeditionary Strike Group 1]], to begin the task of clearing out Covenant forces from Requiem and establishing a human presence on the world. The fleet exited [[slipspace]] over Requiem on February 7, and began to mass-deploy [[UNSC Air Force|Air Force]], [[UNSC Army|Army]], [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]], [[UNSC Navy|Naval]] and [[SPARTAN-IV program|SPARTAN-IV]] units onto Requiem to seize land from the Covenant occupiers.<ref name="LandGrab">''[[Spartan Ops]]'', [[Departure|S1E1 Departure]] - [[Departure/Land Grab|Land Grab]]</ref>
+==The battle==
+Regular UNSC forces deployed onto Requiem first, with Spartan [[fireteam]]s reinforcing soon after. Fireteams [[Fireteam Castle|Castle]], [[Fireteam Majestic|Majestic]], [[Fireteam Domino|Domino]], [[Fireteam Ivy|Ivy]], and [[Fireteam Crimson|Crimson]] were part of this Spartan wave, and were commanded by [[Jared Miller]].<ref name="LandGrab"/>
+===Majestic's mission===
+Spartan [[Fireteam Majestic]] were assigned to Requiem location [[REQ-931-B]], with the mission of aiding Marine forces in eliminating all local Covenant cultists in preparation for science teams to begin establishing a research base at the site. Majestic were assigned a [[Infinity Briefing Packet|briefing]] half an hour before deployment, expecting to fight Covenant forces and have support from UNSC Marines and some UNSC vehicles.<ref name="IFB"/>
+===Crimson's mission===
+Like Majestic, [[Fireteam Crimson]] were deployed on a similar mission to the site known as "[[Quarry]]", dropping behind enemy lines to assist Marine forces. The fireteam were tasked with destroying Covenant power cores, and were given the option of using UNSC vehicles including [[M12R Rocket Warthog|Rocket]] and [[M12G1 Gauss Warthog|Gauss]]-equipped [[M12B Warthog]]s, or captured Covenant [[Type-26 Wraith]]s and [[Type-32 Ghost]]s. The fireteam destroyed the Covenant power cores, eliminating a Wraith and several waves of infantry before the Covenant deployed [[drop pod]]s of troops. Crimson finished off these last reinforcement waves before returning to ''Infinity''.<ref name="LandGrab"/>
+==Aftermath==
+The operation was a success for the UNSC, allowing the humans to quickly ascertain a foothold on Requiem for future campaign efforts. The "Quarry" site, taken by Crimson, was later re-taken by Covenant forces led by [[Parg Vol]].<ref>''Spartan Ops'', [[Catherine|S1E3 Catherine]] - [[Catherine/The VIP|The VIP]]</ref>
+==List of appearances==
+*''[[Halo 4]]''
+**''[[Infinity Briefing Packet]]'' {{Fm}}
+**''[[Spartan Ops]]'' {{1st}}
+==Sources==
+<references/>
+{{Engagements in the Requiem Campaign}}
+[[Category:Engagements in the Requiem Campaign]]
+[[Category:UNSC Victories]]