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*[[Second Fall of Arcadia]] | *[[Second Fall of Arcadia]] | ||
|conflict=[[Human-Covenant War]] | |conflict=[[Human-Covenant War]] | ||
|date= [[2525#February|February 3, 2525]] - [[2536#June|June 1, 2536]] | |date= [[2525#February|February 3, 2525]] - [[2536#June|June 1, 2536]]{{Ref/Generic|Id=HWTimeline|HW|[[Halo Wars Timeline Events]]}} | ||
|place=[[Outer Colonies]], [[Orion Arm]] | |place=[[Outer Colonies]], [[Orion Arm]] | ||
|result='''Covenant Victory''' | |result='''Covenant Victory''' | ||
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*[[Insurrection]] dies down due to heavy casualties from the Covenant attacks | *[[Insurrection]] dies down due to heavy casualties from the Covenant attacks | ||
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*{{Icon|UEG}} [[Unified Earth Government]] {{C|Supplanted by UNSC martial law later on}} | *{{Icon|UEG}} [[Unified Earth Government|UEG]] {{C|Supplanted by UNSC martial law later on}} | ||
**{{Icon|UNSC HCW}} [[United Nations Space Command]] | **{{Icon|UNSC HCW}} [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] | ||
**{{Icon|CAA}} [[Colonial Administration Authority]] | **{{Icon|CAA}} [[Colonial Administration Authority|CAA]] | ||
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*{{Icon|Insurrectionist}} [[Insurrectionists]] | *{{Icon|Insurrectionist}} [[Insurrectionists]] | ||
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The '''Massacre of the Outer Colonies,''' | The '''Massacre of the Outer Colonies,'''{{Ref/Book|Halo Mythos|Page=74-75}} was the series of [[Human-Covenant War|engagements]] taking place in humanity's [[Outer colonies]] that made up the '''early Human-Covenant War'''.{{Ref/Site|Id=Xbox.com Halo Storyline|URL=http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/h/halo/storyline.htm|Site=Xbox.com|Page=Halo Storyline|D=24|M=04|Y=2008|LocalArchive=Archive:Xbox.com/Halo/Timeline|Detail=(Additional copy on [http://halo.bungie.org/misc/mstimeline2.html HBO Forums])}} | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
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{{Expand-section}} | {{Expand-section}} | ||
==Battle== | ==Battle== | ||
[[File:HW Five Long Years.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Marines celebrating over a destroyed battlefield on Harvest.]] | |||
===Harvest and humanity's response=== | ===Harvest and humanity's response=== | ||
{{CMAShip|Argo}} was tasked with investigating the silence of [[Harvest]], but signals with it were soon lost too. The [[Colonial Military Authority]] sent [[Battle Group 4]] to investigate the escalating situation. Arriving on [[2525#October|October 7, 2525]], the Battle group was attacked. Only the {{CMAShip|Heracles}} managed to escape. The ''Heracles'' returned to [[Reach]] | {{CMAShip|Argo}} was tasked with investigating the silence of [[Harvest]], but signals with it were soon lost too. The [[Colonial Military Authority]] sent [[Battle Group 4]] to investigate the escalating situation. Arriving on [[2525#October|October 7, 2525]], the Battle group was attacked. Only the {{CMAShip|Heracles}} managed to escape. The ''Heracles'' returned to [[Reach]]{{Ref/Novel|TFoR|Page=96-99}} on October 31, relaying what had happened and a message: ''"Your destruction is the will of the gods, and we are their instrument."''{{Ref/Novel|Id=hsschapter2|HSS|Chapter=2}} | ||
The following day, on [[2525#November|November 1, 2525]], the [[Unified Earth Government]] began mobilizing the CMA and UNSC.{{Ref/Reuse|hsschapter2}} Specifically, the UNSC went to full alert and stripped the CMA of its forces, giving them to [[NAVCOM]] and [[UNICOM]].{{Ref/Reuse|HWTimeline}} On November 2, the [[SPARTAN-II program|SPARTAN-IIs]] were deployed.{{Ref/Reuse|hsschapter2}} | The following day, on [[2525#November|November 1, 2525]], the [[Unified Earth Government]] began mobilizing the CMA and UNSC.{{Ref/Reuse|hsschapter2}} Specifically, the UNSC went to full alert and stripped the CMA of its forces, giving them to [[NAVCOM]] and [[UNICOM]].{{Ref/Reuse|HWTimeline}} On November 2, the [[SPARTAN-II program|SPARTAN-IIs]] were deployed.{{Ref/Reuse|hsschapter2}} | ||
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===The first year=== | ===The first year=== | ||
The beginning of [[2526]] saw the [[Battle of Bliss|destruction]] of [[Bliss]]. | The beginning of [[2526]] saw the [[Battle of Bliss|destruction]] of [[Bliss]].{{Ref/Generic|Id=accra|[[Halo: Reach Limited Edition]]|[[:File:Accra Log 1.jpg|Excerpt From ''Accra'' Log Page 1]]}} Soon after on March 1, [[Preston Cole]] in charge of UNSC [[Battle Group X-Ray]] [[Battle of Harvest|fought]] the Covenant off over [[Harvest]].{{Ref/Novel|HSS|Section=Historian's Note}} Seven days later, Cole as well as others would devise [[Operation: SILENT STORM]], part of which would involve laying a trap at [[Biko]] using [[Task Force Yama]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=silentstormchap5|HSS|Chapter=5}} At this point in time, the Covenant were only operating in the [[Polona Sector]], [[Vevina sector]], and [[Grenadi sector]]s.{{Ref/Novel|HSS|Chapter=6}} The colony of [[Etalan]], with roughly 10 million people was also attacked during this time.{{Ref/Reuse|silentstormchap5}} | ||
[[File:FUD-Corbulo-Glassed.jpg|thumb|left|250px|The Covenant [[glassing]] Circinius IV.]] | |||
As part of SILENT STORM, the UNSC moved to position themselves at [[Seoba]], over Biko and discovered an [[Insurrectionist]] plot to overthrow the Bikon Chancellor. This would require the UNSC to go on the [[Battle of Seoba|offensive]] before they would fight the Covenant. | As part of SILENT STORM, the UNSC moved to position themselves at [[Seoba]], over Biko and discovered an [[Insurrectionist]] plot to overthrow the Bikon Chancellor. This would require the UNSC to go on the [[Battle of Seoba|offensive]] before they would fight the Covenant.{{Ref/Novel|HSS|Chapter=7}} The Insurrectionists were driven back, but not before the Covenant arrived and attacked the planet.{{Ref/Novel|HSS}} Almost a month after, the prestigious [[Corbulo Academy of Military Science]] on [[Circinius IV]] was destroyed, leaving only 3 survivors.{{Ref/Film|Id=h4fud|[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]}} | ||
Only two days after Circinius IV, ONI projects were refocused to solely counter the Covenant. As well, [[ONI Section Two]] sent emissaries to Outer Colony leaders to warn them of the Covenant and give them an offer: end hostilities with the UNSC and receive protection. Initially they laughed at the prospect, until they witnessed footage of Bliss.<ref name="halseyjournalapril28">''[[Halo: Reach Limited Edition]]'', [[Dr. Halsey's personal journal|Dr. Halsey's Personal Journal]], April 28, 2526</ref> | Only two days after Circinius IV, ONI projects were refocused to solely counter the Covenant. As well, [[ONI Section Two]] sent emissaries to Outer Colony leaders to warn them of the Covenant and give them an offer: end hostilities with the UNSC and receive protection. Initially they laughed at the prospect, until they witnessed footage of Bliss.<ref name="halseyjournalapril28">''[[Halo: Reach Limited Edition]]'', [[Dr. Halsey's personal journal|Dr. Halsey's Personal Journal]], April 28, 2526</ref> | ||
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===Pressing inward=== | ===Pressing inward=== | ||
{{Expand-section}} | {{Expand-section}} | ||
Despite having attempted to attack the world years earlier, the Covenant would glass [[Chi Ceti IV]] in [[2527]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} In [[2528]], the UNSC continued to counter the Covenant at the [[Battle of XI Boötis A]]{{Ref/Reuse|hwgenesis}} but [[Madrigal]] [[Fall of Madrigal|fell later in the year]].<ref>''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'', p. 72</ref> Two years later in [[2530]], [[Eridanus II]] was glassed and the UNSC abandoned the planet.<ref>''[[Halo: First Strike]]'', p. 240</ref> On December 24 of 2530, the UNSC and Covenant clashed at the [[Battle of the Great Bear]]. The battle would lead to the formation of the [[Cole Protocol]].{{Ref/Reuse|hwgenesis}} | |||
[[File:Dome o' Light.png|thumb|right|250px|''Spirit of Fire'' forces planning actions on Arcadia.]] | |||
===The Arbiter=== | ===The Arbiter=== | ||
In [[2531#February|February 2531]], [[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]], under the command of the [[Prophet of Regret]], began leading searches for [[Forerunner]] technology to aid in the Covenant war effort during the end of the [[Harvest campaign]] and the [[Battle for Arcadia]]. With the Covenant having discovered the Forerunner [[shield world]] [[Trove]] sometime prior, the Prophet of Regret intended to use a fleet of {{Class|Sojourner|dreadnought}}s docked at the [[Apex Site]] to crush humanity "quickly and with ease." With Ripa having kidnapped Professor [[Ellen Anders]] at [[Arcadia]] to use as a [[Reclaimer]] to activate the shield world, he was pursued by the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}, leading to [[Battle of the Trove|a battle]] at the Etran Harborage. In the battle, Ripa was killed by Sergeant [[John Forge]] who subsequently sacrificed himself to destroy the Etran Harborage by causing its internal sun to go [[supernova]]. The Covenant plan was foiled, but the ''Spirit of Fire'' sacrificed its [[slipspace drive]] to cause the supernova, leaving the ship and its crew stranded in deep space.<ref>''[[Halo Wars]]'', [[Campaign]]</ref> | In [[2531#February|February 2531]], [[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]], under the command of the [[Prophet of Regret]], began leading searches for [[Forerunner]] technology to aid in the Covenant war effort during the end of the [[Harvest campaign]] and the [[Battle for Arcadia]]. With the Covenant having discovered the Forerunner [[shield world]] [[Trove]] sometime prior, the Prophet of Regret intended to use a fleet of {{Class|Sojourner|dreadnought}}s docked at the [[Apex Site]] to crush humanity "quickly and with ease." With Ripa having kidnapped Professor [[Ellen Anders]] at [[Arcadia]] to use as a [[Reclaimer]] to activate the shield world, he was pursued by the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}, leading to [[Battle of the Trove|a battle]] at the Etran Harborage. In the battle, Ripa was killed by Sergeant [[John Forge]] who subsequently sacrificed himself to destroy the Etran Harborage by causing its internal sun to go [[supernova]]. The Covenant plan was foiled, but the ''Spirit of Fire'' sacrificed its [[slipspace drive]] to cause the supernova, leaving the ship and its crew stranded in deep space.<ref>''[[Halo Wars]]'', [[Campaign]]</ref> | ||
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*A battle over [[Netherop]] takes place between the UNSC and Covenant.<ref>''Halo: Oblivion''</ref> | *A battle over [[Netherop]] takes place between the UNSC and Covenant.<ref>''Halo: Oblivion''</ref> | ||
*A naval engagement in [[Battle of Alpha Aurigae|Alpha Aurigae]] system takes place, resulting in a rare UNSC victory over the Covenant.<ref>[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'', "[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]", p. 470</ref> | *A naval engagement in [[Battle of Alpha Aurigae|Alpha Aurigae]] system takes place, resulting in a rare UNSC victory over the Covenant.<ref>[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'', "[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]", p. 470</ref> | ||
===2527=== | |||
*[[Chi Ceti IV]] is glassed.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
===2528=== | ===2528=== | ||
*The [[Battle of XI Boötis A]] takes place.{{Ref/Reuse|hwgenesis}} | *The [[Battle of XI Boötis A]] takes place.{{Ref/Reuse|hwgenesis}} | ||
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*[[Cote d'Azure]] is glassed.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=50 & 51}} | *[[Cote d'Azure]] is glassed.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=50 & 51}} | ||
*[[Asmara]] is glassed.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | *[[Asmara]] is glassed.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
*[[Verent]] is glassed.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
===2530=== | ===2530=== | ||
*[[Endymion]] is glassed.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | *[[Endymion]] is glassed.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
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*[[Hat Yai]] is glassed.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | *[[Hat Yai]] is glassed.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
*[[Paradise Falls]] is glassed.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | *[[Paradise Falls]] is glassed.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
===2534=== | |||
*Harvest is glassed again.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HCD-BRattack.png|Fighting in the Alpha Corvi II city [[Black Reef]]. | File:HCD-BRattack.png|Fighting in the Alpha Corvi II city [[Black Reef]]. | ||
File:HWG BattleOfAlphaAurigae.png|Fighting in the [[Alpha Aurigae system]]. | File:HWG BattleOfAlphaAurigae.png|Fighting in the [[Alpha Aurigae system]]. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
