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[[File:Arcadia_ruins_concept_1.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Concept art for the area.]] | [[File:Arcadia_ruins_concept_1.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Concept art for the area.]] | ||
{{Main|First Battle of Arcadia}} | {{Main|First Battle of Arcadia}} | ||
In [[2531]], the Covenant were directed to [[Arcadia (Planet)|Arcadia]], by [[Relic (Structure)|a structure]] on [[Harvest]] that pointed them towards the planet. The Covenant forces traveled to Arcadia with two [[CCS-class Battlecruiser]]s. [[CCS-U321|One]] was destroyed, but the [[CCS-U624|other]] engaged in surface activity, attacking [[Pirth City]] and searching for [[Forerunner]] artifacts on the planet. After they found the ruins, the Covenant deployed a massive dome-shaped energy shield on the planet surface to prevent the UNSC forces from reaching the structures.<ref>'''Halo Wars''', level ''[[Dome of Light]]''</ref> While scouring the ruins, the Covenant found the coordinates of a [[Shield World (Halo Wars)|Forerunner Shield World]]. After receiving the information, the [[Arbiter (Title)|Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]] and the [[Prophet of Regret]] immediately traveled to the newly-discovered installation.<ref>'''[[Halo Waypoint]]''', ''"The Halo Wars story retold"'' series</ref> On the Shield World, the Covenant quickly | In [[2531]], the Covenant were directed to [[Arcadia (Planet)|Arcadia]], by [[Relic (Structure)|a structure]] on [[Harvest]] that pointed them towards the planet. The Covenant forces traveled to Arcadia with two [[CCS-class Battlecruiser]]s. [[CCS-U321|One]] was destroyed, but the [[CCS-U624|other]] engaged in surface activity, attacking [[Pirth City]] and searching for [[Forerunner]] artifacts on the planet. After they found the ruins, the Covenant deployed a massive dome-shaped energy shield on the planet surface to prevent the UNSC forces from reaching the structures.<ref>'''Halo Wars''', level ''[[Dome of Light]]''</ref> While scouring the ruins, the Covenant found the coordinates of a [[Shield World (Halo Wars)|Forerunner Shield World]]. After receiving the information, the [[Arbiter (Title)|Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]] and the [[Prophet of Regret]] immediately traveled to the newly-discovered installation.<ref>'''[[Halo Waypoint]]''', ''"The Halo Wars story retold"'' series</ref> On the Shield World, the Covenant quickly realised that they could not unlock some of the [[The Apex|valuable artifacts]] contained within. Regret ordered the Arbiter to capture professor Anders, as she could possibly be used to activate the installation.<ref>'''Halo Wars''' ''cutscene [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96LZ6gGQS5Y&feature=player_embedded "Walk in The Park"]''</ref> | ||
On Arcadia, the [[UNSC]] forces established a base at the abandoned [[ONI Base (Arcadia)|ONI Base]] in proximity of the ruin complex, and managed to breach the energy barrier with a few [[Rhino]]es, and after securing the area they established a [[Station|base]] and proceeded to investigate the area. However, the Covenant planned to keep the UNSC forces away from the main structure by building a [[Type-47 Ultra Heavy Assault Platform #Super Scarab|Super Scarab]], which they were upgrading with technology obtained from the ruins.<ref>'''Halo Waypoint''', ''Battle for Arcadia''</ref> | On Arcadia, the [[UNSC]] forces established a base at the abandoned [[ONI Base (Arcadia)|ONI Base]] in proximity of the ruin complex, and managed to breach the energy barrier with a few [[Rhino]]es, and after securing the area they established a [[Station|base]] and proceeded to investigate the area. However, the Covenant planned to keep the UNSC forces away from the main structure by building a [[Type-47 Ultra Heavy Assault Platform #Super Scarab|Super Scarab]], which they were upgrading with technology obtained from the ruins.<ref>'''Halo Waypoint''', ''Battle for Arcadia''</ref> | ||