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==History== | ==History== | ||
[[File:HFR Alpha Base 2.png | [[File:HFR Alpha Base 2.png|thumb|A UNSC [[Prefabricated memory plastic cubicle|camp]] set up on the forerunner structures of Alpha Base.]] | ||
The [[Covenant]] occupied this mesa when they discovered the ring, using mostly a light complement of [[Unggoy]], [[Kig-Yar]], and [[Sangheili]], as well as several [[Banshee]]s to guard it. It provided a good view of the surrounding areas, and the steep embankments around it made it hard to reach from the ground. Strategically placed [[Shade]] turrets also made the mesa difficult to assault from the air. | The [[Covenant]] occupied this mesa when they discovered the ring, using mostly a light complement of [[Unggoy]], [[Kig-Yar]], and [[Sangheili]], as well as several [[Banshee]]s to guard it. It provided a good view of the surrounding areas, and the steep embankments around it made it hard to reach from the ground. Strategically placed [[Shade]] turrets also made the mesa difficult to assault from the air. | ||
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===Second attack on Alpha Base=== | ===Second attack on Alpha Base=== | ||
[[File:HFR Alpha Base.png|thumb | [[File:HFR Alpha Base.png|thumb|250px|Alpha Base under attack.]] | ||
{{Main|Battle of Alpha Base}} | {{Main|Battle of Alpha Base}} | ||
The second battle was [[Zuka 'Zamamee]]'s attempt to get into the base and kill the Master Chief. Approximately six [[Taaku Xur-pattern Spirit|Spirit dropships]] full of Covenant and the captured [[D77-TC Pelican|Pelican]] ''[[Charlie 217]]'' full of cloaked [[Sangheili]] commandos participated in the attack. The Pelican managed to touch down and release the Sangheili within before its landing pad was doused in fuel and lit. However, Zuka 'Zamamee and several Sangheili had already fled and began in search of the Chief. Before being killed by the [[Stealth Sangheili]] led by Zamamee, a valiant crewman, [[Cho (Navy technician)|Cho]], gave the AI Wellsley control of the 50mm autocannons, with which he was able to eliminate 1 Spirit dropship. The remaining dropships released their troops further away from the base and attempted to assault it thus. Snipers expertly inflicted heavy casualties on the disembarking troops. Two of the recovered [[M808B Main Battle Tank|Scorpion Tanks]] had been entrenched and were able to cut down much of the onslaught, including the [[Field Master|Field Commander]]. With their leader dead, lesser Sangheili attempted to assume command with little success. In addition, the Covenant were able to employ the {{Pattern|Kmiro'sish|Lich}} ''[[Upright Chalice]]'' in their attack, using it to deploy vast quantities of troops onto the base directly, before ODST [[Fireteam Raven]] were able to hold off the attack.<ref>''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]], campaign level [[Alpha Base (Halo: Fireteam Raven level)|Alpha Base]]</ref> In the end, all remaining Covenant were either captured, killed, or forced to retreat. [[Yayap]] and [[Zuka 'Zamamee|Zamamee]] were able to survive by stealing one of the [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshees]] that the [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] had been able to salvage. | The second battle was [[Zuka 'Zamamee]]'s attempt to get into the base and kill the Master Chief. Approximately six [[Taaku Xur-pattern Spirit|Spirit dropships]] full of Covenant and the captured [[D77-TC Pelican|Pelican]] ''[[Charlie 217]]'' full of cloaked [[Sangheili]] commandos participated in the attack. The Pelican managed to touch down and release the Sangheili within before its landing pad was doused in fuel and lit. However, Zuka 'Zamamee and several Sangheili had already fled and began in search of the Chief. Before being killed by the [[Stealth Sangheili]] led by Zamamee, a valiant crewman, [[Cho (Navy technician)|Cho]], gave the AI Wellsley control of the 50mm autocannons, with which he was able to eliminate 1 Spirit dropship. The remaining dropships released their troops further away from the base and attempted to assault it thus. Snipers expertly inflicted heavy casualties on the disembarking troops. Two of the recovered [[M808B Main Battle Tank|Scorpion Tanks]] had been entrenched and were able to cut down much of the onslaught, including the [[Field Master|Field Commander]]. With their leader dead, lesser Sangheili attempted to assume command with little success. In addition, the Covenant were able to employ the {{Pattern|Kmiro'sish|Lich}} ''[[Upright Chalice]]'' in their attack, using it to deploy vast quantities of troops onto the base directly, before ODST [[Fireteam Raven]] were able to hold off the attack.<ref>''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]], campaign level [[Alpha Base (Halo: Fireteam Raven level)|Alpha Base]]</ref> In the end, all remaining Covenant were either captured, killed, or forced to retreat. [[Yayap]] and [[Zuka 'Zamamee|Zamamee]] were able to survive by stealing one of the [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshees]] that the [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] had been able to salvage. | ||
