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The '''Battle of Circinius IV''' was a conflict between [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] and [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] forces on the planet [[Circinius IV]] in [[2526]].<ref>'''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''', ''Part 3''</ref> | The '''Battle of Circinius IV''' was a conflict between [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] and [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] forces on the planet [[Circinius IV]] in [[2526]].<ref>'''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''', ''Part 3''</ref> | ||
==Prelude== | |||
In [[2526]], even after the [[First Battle of Harvest|first engagements]] on [[Harvest]]] [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI Section II]] kept the [[Covenant]] invasion secret from a large portion of the general population. This included the cadets and staff of the [[Corbulo Academy of Military Science]] on [[Circinius IV]]. However, the Academy's superintendent, [[Black (general)|General Black]], was informed. As preparation for a possible attack, Black discreetly increased the readiness of the [[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marine]] garrison posted in the academy and authorized limited communications blackouts under the guise of routine maintenance procedures. | |||
==Battle== | ==Battle== | ||
At some point in 2526 the Covenant began an assault on Circinius IV | At some point in 2526, the Covenant began an assault on Circinius IV, targeting in particular the [[Corbulo Academy of Military Science]] with three [[SDV-class heavy corvette|''SDV''-class heavy corvettes]]. Locally stationed Marines provided an initial defense of the Academy, and the evacuation of the cadets via the school's [[space elevator]] was begun immediately. The UNSC forces soon deployed [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s directly onto the campus. However, one of the Covenant corvettes fired on the elevator causing it to collapse on the school and halt the evacuation. | ||
Corbulo's officer cadets were caught off-guard by this attack, scattering into the surrounding areas, and many fought against the Covenant in close combat. [[SPARTAN-II Program|Spartan]] supersoldiers [[John-117]], [[Kelly-087]], [[Frederic-104]] and others later arrived to reinforce the academy's defenses.<ref>[http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=446967395342828&set=a.358715117501390.91320.352002748172627&type=3 Jenna Berman's Facebook wall]</ref> | |||
==List of Appearances== | ==List of Appearances== | ||
Revision as of 10:23, October 19, 2012
Template:Battle The Battle of Circinius IV was a conflict between UNSC and Covenant forces on the planet Circinius IV in 2526.[1]
Prelude
In 2526, even after the first engagements on Harvest] ONI Section II kept the Covenant invasion secret from a large portion of the general population. This included the cadets and staff of the Corbulo Academy of Military Science on Circinius IV. However, the Academy's superintendent, General Black, was informed. As preparation for a possible attack, Black discreetly increased the readiness of the UNSC Marine garrison posted in the academy and authorized limited communications blackouts under the guise of routine maintenance procedures.
Battle
At some point in 2526, the Covenant began an assault on Circinius IV, targeting in particular the Corbulo Academy of Military Science with three SDV-class heavy corvettes. Locally stationed Marines provided an initial defense of the Academy, and the evacuation of the cadets via the school's space elevator was begun immediately. The UNSC forces soon deployed Orbital Drop Shock Troopers directly onto the campus. However, one of the Covenant corvettes fired on the elevator causing it to collapse on the school and halt the evacuation.
Corbulo's officer cadets were caught off-guard by this attack, scattering into the surrounding areas, and many fought against the Covenant in close combat. Spartan supersoldiers John-117, Kelly-087, Frederic-104 and others later arrived to reinforce the academy's defenses.[2]
List of Appearances
- Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn (First appearance)
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