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===Ealen IV===
===Ealen IV===
{{Main|Battle of Ealen IV}}
{{Main|Battle of Ealen IV}}
By [[2558|March 2558]], [[Jiralhanae]] raiding attacks along the [[Joint Occupation Zone]]s had significantly escalated due to the Jiralhanae's lack of supplies. Nonetheless, [[Lydus]], the [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Chieftain]] of a [[Lydus' clan|Jiralhanae master-pack]], agreed to enter peace negotiations with [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]. [[Ealen IV]] was chosen as a place for the negotiations, mediated by the UNSC's [[Fleet Admiral]] [[Terrence Hood]].<ref name="HE1">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 1|Issue #1]]''</ref> However, the delegates were attacked by [[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group|mercenaries]] under the command of Shipmaster [[Vata 'Gajat]]. [[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Thomas Lasky]] and the delegation's SPARTAN-IV security detail, consisting of Fireteams [[Fireteam Jackknife|Jackknife]] and [[Fireteam Bailey|Bailey]], were forced to defend and evacuate the ambassadors.<ref name="HE2">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 2|Issue #2]]''</ref> The Spartans eventually managed to evacuate the delegates and Vata 'Gajat was forced to retreat, though it came at the cost of many Spartans, including [[Paul DeMarco]].<ref name="HE3">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 3|Issue #3]]''</ref>
By [[2558|March 2558]], [[Jiralhanae]] raiding attacks along the [[Joint Occupation Zone]]s had significantly escalated due to the Jiralhanae's lack of supplies. Nonetheless, [[Lydus]], the [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Chieftain]] of a [[Lydus' clan|Jiralhanae master-pack]], agreed to enter peace negotiations with [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]. [[Ealen IV]] was chosen as a place for the negotiations, mediated by the UNSC's [[Fleet Admiral]] [[Terrence Hood]].{{Ref/Comic|Id=HE1|HE|Detail=''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 1|Issue 1]]''}} However, the delegates were attacked by [[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group|mercenaries]] under the command of Shipmaster [[Vata 'Gajat]]. [[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Thomas Lasky]] and the delegation's SPARTAN-IV security detail, consisting of Fireteams [[Fireteam Jackknife|Jackknife]] and [[Fireteam Bailey|Bailey]], were forced to defend and evacuate the ambassadors.{{Ref/Comic|Id=HE2|HE|Detail=''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 2|Issue 2]]''}} The Spartans eventually managed to evacuate the delegates and Vata 'Gajat was forced to retreat, though it came at the cost of many Spartans, including [[Paul DeMarco]].{{Ref/Comic|Id=HE3|HE|Detail=''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 3|Issue 3]]''}}


The events revealed a significant security breach in the UNSC, with Spartan [[Vladimir Scruggs]] exposed as a [[Treason|traitor]] along with the implicit presence of a higher-ranking leak within the organization. The mercenary attack itself was a major setback to Thel 'Vadam's efforts to make peace with the Jiralhanae.{{Ref/Reuse|HE3}} Captain Lasky later discovered that the attack on Ealen IV had not been orchestrated by the Covenant remnants, but by [[Daniel Clayton]], a UNSC captain and defector to the [[New Colonial Alliance]] bent on revenge against Lord Hood, who hired Vata 'Gajat and his troops to stage the attack.{{Ref/Reuse|HE5}}
The events revealed a significant security breach in the UNSC, with Spartan [[Vladimir Scruggs]] exposed as a [[treason|traitor]] along with the implicit presence of a higher-ranking leak within the organization. The mercenary attack itself was a major setback to Thel 'Vadam's efforts to make peace with the Jiralhanae.{{Ref/Reuse|HE3}} Captain Lasky later discovered that the attack on Ealen IV had not been orchestrated by the Covenant remnants, but by [[Daniel Clayton]], a UNSC captain and defector to the [[New Colonial Alliance]] bent on revenge against Lord Hood, who hired Vata 'Gajat and his troops to stage the attack.{{Ref/Reuse|HE5}}


===''Infinity'' ambushed===
===''Infinity'' ambushed===
{{Main|Ambush at Oth Lodon}}
{{Main|Ambush at Oth Lodon}}
After their failed assault on Ealen IV, 'Gajat and Captain Clayton lured Admiral Hood and the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} into a trap using a [[freighter]], the ''[[Pilgrims' Pride]]'' which sent out a distress signal that was later picked up by ''Infinity''. An ambush was sprung when the freighter set itself to self-destruct after being towed into one of ''Infinity'''s main bays and launched multiple automated craft that engaged the UNSC forces. The attack was repelled by the SPARTAN-IVs of ''Infinity''.<ref name="HE4">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 4|Issue #4]]''</ref>
After their failed assault on Ealen IV, 'Gajat and Captain Clayton lured Admiral Hood and the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} into a trap using a [[freighter]], the ''[[Pilgrims' Pride]]'' which sent out a distress signal that was later picked up by ''Infinity''. An ambush was sprung when the freighter set itself to self-destruct after being towed into one of ''Infinity's'' main bays and launched multiple automated craft that engaged the UNSC forces. The attack was repelled by the SPARTAN-IVs of ''Infinity''.{{Ref/Comic|Id=HE4|HE|Detail=''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 4|Issue 4]]''}}


After the ambush, the ''Infinity'' crew discovered that the assault crafts aboard the ''Pilgrims' Pride'' were from the long-lost {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}.{{Ref/Reuse|HE4}} With the ''Spirit'''s possible location found, Lord Hood authorized Palmer to conduct a search-and-rescue in [[Oth Lodon]]'s system. However, Captain Clayton launched a surprise attack against the UNSC flagship using a [[Station at Oth Lodon|Covenant battle station]]'s [[energy projector]].{{Ref/Reuse|HE5}} The strike disabled ''Infinity'', but Commander Palmer and Fireteam Majestic were able to seize the NCA station. They also destroyed 'Gajat's ship, which was preparing to attack ''Infinity'', killing the mercenary leader.<ref name="esc6">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 6|Issue #6]]''</ref>
After the ambush, the ''Infinity'' crew discovered that the assault crafts aboard the ''Pilgrims' Pride'' were from the long-lost {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}.{{Ref/Reuse|HE4}} With the ''Spirit's'' possible location found, Lord Hood authorized Palmer to conduct a search-and-rescue in [[Oth Lodon]]'s system. However, Captain Clayton launched a surprise attack against the UNSC flagship using a [[Station at Oth Lodon|Covenant battle station]]'s [[energy projector]].{{Ref/Reuse|HE5}} The strike disabled ''Infinity'', but Commander Palmer and Fireteam Majestic were able to seize the NCA station. They also destroyed 'Gajat's ship, which was preparing to attack ''Infinity'', killing the mercenary leader.{{Ref/Comic|Id=esc6|HE|Detail=''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 6|Issue 6]]''}}


Many members of the ''Infinity'' crew were killed in the attack, including [[Bradley|Commander Bradley]], while Fleet Admiral Hood was left paralyzed. Captain Clayton was detained in [[Midnight Facility]] while ''Infinity'' remained under repair for a month.{{Ref/Reuse|esc6}}<ref name="esc7">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 7|Issue #7]]''</ref>
Many members of the ''Infinity'' crew were killed in the attack, including [[Bradley|Commander Bradley]], while Fleet Admiral Hood was left paralyzed. Captain Clayton was detained in [[Midnight Facility]] while ''Infinity'' remained under repair for a month.{{Ref/Reuse|esc6}}{{Ref/Comic|Id=esc7|HE|Detail=''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 7|Issue 7]]''}}


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