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'''2550''' was a year in the 2550s in the 26th century. It was the ultimate year of the [[Human-Covenant War]], during which the [[human]]s of the [[United Nations Space Command]] nearly saw utter defeat and extinction, though the tide turned, and with significant help from the [[Sangheili]], they managed to win the war. The [[Covenant]] were at the peak of their power and reach in 2552, with major assaults on the human [[Inner Colonies]] and an invasion followed by a [[Battle of Earth|prolonged engagement]] on their home planet, [[Earth]].<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Cairo Station]]''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign level ''[[The Storm]]''</ref> During the [[Battle of Installation 04|battle]] at [[Installation 04]], the galaxy found its first large outbreak of the [[Flood]] threat in over a hundred thousand years.<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''', campaign level ''[[343 Guilty Spark (level)|343 Guilty Spark]]''</ref><ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved''', campaign level ''[[The Library]]''</ref> Over two months later, an even larger outbreak occurred at [[Installation 05]].<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Sacred Icon]]''</ref>
'''2552''' was a year in the 2550s in the 26th century. It was the ultimate year of the [[Human-Covenant War]], during which the [[human]]s of the [[United Nations Space Command]] nearly saw utter defeat and extinction, though the tide turned, and with significant help from the [[Sangheili]], they managed to win the war. The [[Covenant]] were at the peak of their power and reach in 2552, with [[Siege of the Inner Colonies|major assaults on the human]] [[Inner Colonies]] and an invasion followed by a [[Battle of Earth|prolonged engagement]] on their home [[planet]], [[Earth]].<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Cairo Station]]''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign level ''[[The Storm]]''</ref> During the [[Battle of Installation 04|battle]] at [[Installation 04]], the galaxy found its first large outbreak of the [[Flood]] threat in over a hundred thousand years.<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''', campaign level ''[[343 Guilty Spark (level)|343 Guilty Spark]]''</ref><ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved''', campaign level ''[[The Library]]''</ref> Over one month later, an even larger outbreak occurred at [[Installation 05]].<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Sacred Icon]]''</ref>


The war finally drew to a close at [[Installation 00]], known more commonly as the Ark, with the humans and Sangheili attempting to kill the [[Prophet of Truth]], before he could activate the remaining Halo installations.<ref>'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[The Ark (level)|The Ark]]''</ref><ref>'''Halo 3''', level ''[[The Covenant (level)|The Covenant]]''</ref> The alliance was successful in their mission against the Covenant.
The war finally drew to a close at [[Installation 00]], known more commonly as the Ark, with the humans and Sangheili attempting to kill the High [[Prophet of Truth]], before he could activate the remaining Halo installations.<ref>'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[The Ark (level)|The Ark]]''</ref><ref>'''Halo 3''', level ''[[The Covenant (level)|The Covenant]]''</ref> The alliance was successful in their mission against the Covenant and ended the 27 year long war.


==Events==
==Events==
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===February===
===February===
'''February'''
*[[Insurrectionist]]s on [[Harmony]] disable the planet's primary [[communications relay]] and steal two drydocked [[freighter]]s.<ref name="NobleActual">'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', campaign level ''[[Noble Actual]]''</ref>
*[[Insurrectionist]]s on [[Harmony]] disable the planet's primary [[communications relay]] and steal two drydocked [[freighter]]s.<ref name="NobleActual">'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', campaign level ''[[Noble Actual]]''</ref>
===March===
'''March 9'''
*An entry is recorded in a UNSC Archive regarding a UNSC Excavation site headed by [[BXR Mining Corporation]] being bombarded by the Covenant. The miners managing to get the ore being mined to the surface before the mine totally collapsed.{{Ref/Generic|Id=Lightbringers|Heading=[[Become]]|Subheading=[[UNSC Archives]]|Detail=[[Lightbringers]]}}


===April===
===April===
'''April 22'''
'''April 22'''
*[[Battle of Fumirole]]: [[Noble Team]] member [[Thom-A293]] destroys a [[CCS-class battlecruiser]] but kills himself in the process, and [[Kat-B320]] loses her arm. She subsequently receives a [[artificial limb|robotic prosthetic]].
*[[Battle of Fumirole]]: [[Noble Team]] member [[Thom-A293]] destroys a {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}} but kills himself in the process, and [[Catherine-B320]] loses her arm. She subsequently receives a [[artificial limb|robotic prosthetic]].
'''Unknown Date'''
'''Unknown Date'''
*The {{UNSCShip|Iroquois}} finishes construction.<ref name="Reach139">'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 139''</ref>
*The {{UNSCShip|Iroquois}} finishes construction.<ref name="Reach139">'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 139''</ref>
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===May===
===May===
'''May 10'''
'''May 10'''
*[[SPARTAN-B312]] takes part in a [[Mamore insurrections#2552|counter-insurgency operation]] on [[Mamore]]. The Spartan's skills as a [[Sabre]] pilot are exhibited during the op, prompting [[Colonel]] [[Urban Holland]] to have him transferred to Noble Team.
*[[SPARTAN-B312]] takes part in a [[Mamore insurrections#2552|counter-insurgency operation]] on [[Mamore]]. The Spartan's skills as a [[FSS-1000 Sabre|Sabre]] pilot are exhibited during the op, prompting [[Colonel]] [[Urban Holland]] to have him transferred to Noble Team.
 
'''May 14 through May 19'''
'''May 14 through May 19'''
*UNSC forces in the [[Earth Defense Coordination Zone]] are placed at maximum readiness levels and all warships with [[MAC|magnetic accelerator cannon]]s are self-deployed or towed to rally points. ''[[Cairo Station (station)|Cairo Station]]'' is established as flag headquarters.<ref name="lootcrate2"/>
*UNSC forces in the [[Earth Defense Coordination Zone]] are placed at maximum readiness levels and all warships with [[MAC|magnetic accelerator cannon]]s are self-deployed or towed to rally points. ''[[Cairo Station (station)|Cairo Station]]'' is established as flag headquarters.{{Ref/Reuse|lootcrate2}}
'''May 24'''
*[[Smart AI]] [[Gabriela]] is activated.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P108|Enc22|Page=108}}


===July===
===July===
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'''July 18'''
'''July 18'''
*The UNSC win a victory during the battle at Sigma Octanus IV. [[Commander]] [[Jacob Keyes]], of the {{UNSCShip|Iroquois}}, plays a critical role in this success when he devises the [[Keyes Loop]] maneuver. Keyes is subsequently promoted to [[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] by [[Vice Admiral]] [[Michael Stanforth]]. Unknown to the UNSC, the Covenant place a [[spy probe|tracker]] on the hull of the ''Iroquois''. The importance of [[Reach]] to the UNSC is revealed to the Covenant when the ''Iroquois'' returns to that world.  
*The UNSC win a victory during the battle at Sigma Octanus IV. [[Commander]] [[Jacob Keyes]], of the {{UNSCShip|Iroquois}}, plays a critical role in this success when he devises the [[Keyes Loop]] maneuver. Keyes is subsequently promoted to [[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] by [[Vice Admiral]] [[Michael Stanforth]]. Unknown to the UNSC, the Covenant place a [[spy probe|tracker]] on the hull of the ''Iroquois''. The importance of [[Reach]] to the UNSC is revealed to the Covenant when the ''Iroquois'' returns to that world.  
*Vice Admiral Stanforth messages the director of the Office of Naval Intelligence, [[Margaret Parangosky|Admiral Margaret Parangosky]], with information on the battle at Sigma Octanus IV, as well as the ongoing progress of [[Operation: BRAVADO]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/oni-files/reach-data-drops ''' ''Data Drop Two (Reach Data Drops)'']</ref>
*Vice Admiral Stanforth messages the director of the Office of Naval Intelligence, [[Margaret Parangosky|Admiral Margaret Parangosky]], with information on the battle at Sigma Octanus IV, as well as the ongoing progress of [[Operation: BRAVADO]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/oni-files/reach-data-drops ''Data Drop Two (Reach Data Drops)'']</ref>


'''July 23'''
'''July 23'''
*The Covenant deploy the [[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]] to sever Reach's out-system communications and search for Forerunner artifacts. This is the first stage of the Covenant's [[Fall of Reach|invasion of the planet]].
*The Covenant deploy the [[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]] to sever Reach's out-system communications and search for Forerunner artifacts. This is the first stage of the Covenant's [[Fall of Reach|invasion of the planet]].
*Noble Team finds and stops a pair of Insurrectionist SCI combatants attempting to hijack a supply transport.<ref name="NobleActual"/>
*Noble Team finds and stops a pair of Insurrectionist SCI combatants attempting to hijack a supply transport.{{Ref/Reuse|NobleActual}}
*Fireteam [[3 Charlie]], along with other special warfare fireteams under command of Colonel Holland, are sent to investigate the areas around [[Longhorn Valley]] and [[Visegrád]] after contact with the [[Visegrád Relay|comms relay]] in Visegrád is lost.
*Fireteam [[3 Charlie]], along with other special warfare fireteams under command of Colonel Holland, are sent to investigate the areas around [[Longhorn Valley]] and [[Visegrád]] after contact with the [[Visegrád Relay|comms relay]] in Visegrád is lost.


'''July 24'''
'''July 24'''
*Two months after the death of Thom-A293, SPARTAN-B312 joins Noble Team as Noble Six.
*Two months after the death of Thom-A293, SPARTAN-B312 joins Noble Team as Noble Six.
*Noble Team is sent by Colonel Holland on a mission to investigate the downed Visegrád Relay.<ref name="NobleActual"/>
*Noble Team is sent by Colonel Holland on a mission to investigate the downed Visegrád Relay.{{Ref/Reuse|NobleActual}}
*Noble Team discovers the Covenant's presence on Reach for the first time at Visegrád Relay. Planetary directive [[WINTER CONTINGENCY (protocol)|WINTER CONTINGENCY]] is declared.
*Noble Team discovers the Covenant's presence on Reach for the first time at Visegrád Relay. Planetary directive [[WINTER CONTINGENCY (protocol)|WINTER CONTINGENCY]] is declared.


'''July 26'''
'''July 26'''
*[[Sword Base]], an ONI research facility on Reach, comes under attack by an {{Class|SDV|heavy corvette}}. The [[UNSC Army]] with the help of Noble Team successfully repel the attack and the corvette is destroyed by orbital support.
*[[SWORD Base]], an ONI research facility on Reach, comes under attack by an {{Pattern|Ceudar|heavy corvette}}. The [[UNSC Army]] with the help of Noble Team successfully repel the attack and the corvette is destroyed by orbital support.


===August===
===August===
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*[[Margaret-053]] is captured by [[Forerunner]] [[Gatherer]]s. Team Black and the Covenant forces on the moon enter into a reluctant alliance to rescue the Spartan.
*[[Margaret-053]] is captured by [[Forerunner]] [[Gatherer]]s. Team Black and the Covenant forces on the moon enter into a reluctant alliance to rescue the Spartan.
*Fireteam Black encounters the Forerunner monitor [[686 Ebullient Prism]] en route to rescuing Margaret-053. The monitor briefly causes rifts between the team to prevent them from rescuing their comrade. Margaret, however, escapes anyway, aided by [[Reff 'Talamee]], and the rest of Team Black stop fighting amongst themselves.
*Fireteam Black encounters the Forerunner monitor [[686 Ebullient Prism]] en route to rescuing Margaret-053. The monitor briefly causes rifts between the team to prevent them from rescuing their comrade. Margaret, however, escapes anyway, aided by [[Reff 'Talamee]], and the rest of Team Black stop fighting amongst themselves.
*Team Black manages to enter the control room of Line Installation 1-4, eventually destroying 686 Ebullient Prism with the installation's main gun; they also succeed in destroying the entire Covenant fleet.
*Team Black manages to enter the control room of Line Installation 1–4, eventually destroying 686 Ebullient Prism with the installation's main gun; they also succeed in destroying the entire Covenant fleet.
*[[Beta Gabriel]] is captured by a pack of [[Jiralhanae]] under the command of [[Chieftain]] [[Parabum]]. A majority of the sparse human population is either taken prisoner or killed, including ONI agent [[Connor Brien]], who had been sent on a mission to study the Brutes. A recon force of [[ODST]]s are sent in to neutralize the Brutes, and are successful in doing so.
*[[Beta Gabriel]] is captured by a pack of [[Jiralhanae]] under the command of [[Chieftain]] [[Parabum]]. A majority of the sparse human population is either taken prisoner or killed, including ONI agent [[Connor Brien]], who had been sent on a mission to study the Brutes. A recon force of [[ODST]]s are sent in to neutralize the Brutes, and are successful in doing so.
*The [[Battle of New Jerusalem]] takes place sometime this month or the [[2552#July|previous]].<ref name="Halo page 153"/> The [[26th Marine Expeditionary Force]] is nearly wiped out, leaving [[the Rookie]] as one of the few survivors.<ref name="bungie.net"/>  
*The [[Battle of New Jerusalem]] takes place sometime this month or the [[2552#July|previous]].{{Ref/Reuse|Halo page 153}} The [[26th Marine Expeditionary Force]] is nearly wiped out, leaving [[the Rookie]] as one of the few survivors.{{Ref/Reuse|bungie.net}}  
* The [[Raid on Mount Haven]] takes place.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/rookie '''Halo Waypoint''', ''Rookie'']</ref> The {{UNSCShip|Chares}} deploys ODSTs in a snatch-and-grab mission to secure the transport of a Forerunner artifact, but after a chain of events involving a group of rogue ODSTs attempting to steal [[gold]] from a bank vault, [[Gage Yevgenny|a wounded ODST]] manages to halt their operations with a [[Shiva]] nuclear warhead.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''' - ''[[Dirt]]''</ref>  Eventually, the surviving civilians and UNSC forces fall back to Earth, having been informed Reach was just attacked.<ref name="Halo page 153"/>
* The [[Raid on Mount Haven]] takes place.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/rookie '''Halo Waypoint''', ''Rookie'']</ref> The {{UNSCShip|Chares}} deploys ODSTs in a snatch-and-grab mission to secure the transport of a Forerunner artifact, but after a chain of events involving a group of rogue ODSTs attempting to steal [[gold]] from a bank vault, [[Gage Yevgenny|a wounded ODST]] manages to halt their operations with a [[Shiva]] nuclear warhead.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''' - ''[[Dirt]]''</ref>  Eventually, the surviving civilians and UNSC forces fall back to Earth, having been informed Reach was just attacked.{{Ref/Reuse|Halo page 153}}


'''August 3'''
'''August 3'''
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'''August 5'''
'''August 5'''
*Cortana's split is a success.<ref name="journal"/>
*Cortana's split is a success.{{Ref/Reuse|journal}}


'''Early August (sometime from the 6th to the 12th)'''
'''Early August (sometime from the 6th to the 12th)'''
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'''August 12'''
'''August 12'''
*Battle Group Leviathan and the ''Iroquois'' arrives at Reach for emergency refit and repairs.<ref name="journal"/> While the battle group was being repaired, Stanforth and Keyes arrived at [[Camp Hathcock]] in the [[Highland Mountains]] on Reach for debriefing. Shortly after, they returned to their respective vessels within the battle group.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 252'' (2010)</ref>
*Battle Group Leviathan and the ''Iroquois'' arrives at Reach for emergency refit and repairs.{{Ref/Reuse|journal}} While the battle group was being repaired, Stanforth and Keyes arrived at [[Camp Hathcock]] in the [[Highland Mountains]] on Reach for debriefing. Shortly after, they returned to their respective vessels within the battle group.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 252'' (2010)</ref>
*Around this time, Stanforth engages a small group from the [[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]] dispatched to retrieve a [[Site 17 artifact|Forerunner artifact]] from ONI's [[Teller Station]] in the Epsilon Eridani [[Oort cloud]]; though he sends reinforcements to successfully cover the station's evacuation, he loses irreplaceable personnel and ships in the process.<ref name="fb4">'''Halo: Fleet Battles''', ''Scenario Four: Run!''</ref><ref name="fb5">'''Halo: Fleet Battles''', ''Scenario Five: Into The Fire''</ref>
*Around this time, Stanforth engages a small group from the [[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]] dispatched to retrieve a [[Site 17 artifact|Forerunner artifact]] from ONI's [[Teller Station]] in the Epsilon Eridani [[Oort cloud]]; though he sends reinforcements to successfully cover the station's evacuation, he loses irreplaceable personnel and ships in the process.<ref name="fb4">'''Halo: Fleet Battles''', ''Scenario Four: Run!''</ref><ref name="fb5">'''Halo: Fleet Battles''', ''Scenario Five: Into The Fire''</ref>
*Halsey reviews the upgrades to the new MJOLNIR Mark V.<ref name="journal"/>
*Halsey reviews the upgrades to the new MJOLNIR Mark V.{{Ref/Reuse|journal}}
*[[John-117]] and [[Harland|Corporal Harland]] are debriefed by [[ONI]] at [[Camp Hathcock]], Reach, on the events on [[Côte d'Azur]] during the Battle of Sigma Octanus IV.
*[[John-117]] and [[Harland|Corporal Harland]] are debriefed by [[ONI]] at [[Camp Hathcock]], Reach, on the events on [[Côte d'Azur]] during the Battle of Sigma Octanus IV.
*[[Battle at Szurdok Ridge]]: UNSC forces assault an amassing Covenant invasion force in the [[Viery Territory]] on Reach, managing to destroy two [[Type-38 Anti-Aircraft Cannon|AA plasma cannons]] and a [[Spire One|Covenant spire]]. However, the cloaked [[Covenant supercarrier]] ''[[Long Night of Solace]]'' reveals itself and destroys the frigate {{UNSCShip|Grafton}}, which had been providing air support.<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[Tip of the Spear]]''</ref>
*[[Battle at Szurdok Ridge]]: UNSC forces assault an amassing Covenant invasion force in the [[Viery Territory]] on Reach, managing to destroy two [[Cheru-pattern Tyrant|AA plasma cannons]] and a [[Spire One|Covenant spire]]. However, the cloaked [[Sh'wada-pattern supercarrier|supercarrier]] ''[[Long Night of Solace]]'' reveals itself and destroys the frigate {{UNSCShip|Grafton}}, which had been providing air support.<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[Tip of the Spear]]''</ref>


'''August 13'''
'''August 13'''
*60% of the remainder of the UNSC fleet is recalled to Reach, destined to arrive within the next 48 hours.<ref name="lnos">'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]''</ref>
*60% of the [[Epsilon Eridani Fleet]] is recalled to Reach, destined to arrive within the next 48 hours.<ref name="lnos">'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]''</ref>


'''August 14'''
'''August 14'''
*[[Operation: UPPER CUT]] is initiated, as Noble Team retakes the [[Sabre Program Launch/Research Range]] at [[Farkas Lake]] and joins the battle in orbit, eventually capturing the Covenant corvette ''[[Ardent Prayer]]'' and using it to deliver the {{UNSCShip|Savannah}}'s [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine]], used as a makeshift bomb, to the ''Long Night of Solace'' . The ''Solace ''is destroyed at the cost of [[Jorge-052]], who sacrifices himself to detonate the drive manually. Moments after the carrier's destruction, a large Covenant fleet enters in-system.<ref name="lnos"/>
*[[Operation: UPPER CUT]] and [[Operation: LEFT JAB]] are initiated, as Noble Team retakes the [[Sabre Program Launch/Research Range]] at [[Farkas Lake]] and joins the battle in orbit, eventually capturing the Covenant corvette ''[[Ardent Prayer]]'' and using it to deliver the {{UNSCShip|Savannah}}'s [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine]], used as a makeshift bomb, to the ''Long Night of Solace'' . The ''Solace ''is destroyed at the cost of [[Jorge-052]], who sacrifices himself to detonate the drive manually. Moments after the carrier's destruction, a large Covenant fleet sent by the [[Ministry of Resolution]] enters in-system.{{Ref/Reuse|lnos}}
*Following the destruction of the ''Solace'', [[Kantar 'Utaralee]], now acting [[fleetmaster]] of the [[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]], leads what little ships he has left in a last-ditch effort to recover Teller Station's [[Site 17 artifact|artifact]], now residing in a UNSC [[space station]] orbiting the [[moon]] of [[Turul]].<ref name="fb">'''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''', ''Scenario Eight: Rally Point Zulu''</ref>  
*Following the destruction of the ''Solace'', [[Kantar 'Utaralee]], now acting [[fleetmaster]] of the [[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]], leads what little ships he has left in a last-ditch effort to recover Teller Station's [[Site 17 artifact|artifact]], now residing in a UNSC [[space station]] orbiting the [[moon]] of [[Turul]].<ref name="fb">'''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''', ''Scenario Eight: Rally Point Zulu''</ref>  


'''August 17'''
'''August 17'''
*[[Smart AI]] [[Black-Box]] is created from [[Graham Alban|a human brain]] donor to be the personal AI companion for Admiral Margaret Parangosky and activated on [[Mars]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/blackbox '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Black-Box'']</ref>
*[[Smart AI]] [[Black-Box]] is created from [[Graham Alban|a human brain]] donor to be the personal AI companion for Admiral Margaret Parangosky and activated on [[Mars]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/blackbox '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Black-Box'']</ref>{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P109|Enc22|Page=109}}


'''August 18'''
'''August 18'''
*The [[Siege of New Alexandria]] begins as the Covenant lay siege to the city of [[New Alexandria (location)|New Alexandria]].
*The [[Siege of New Alexandria]] begins as the Covenant lay siege to the [[city]] of [[New Alexandria (location)|New Alexandria]].


'''August 23'''
'''August 23'''
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'''August 24'''
'''August 24'''
*Dr. Halsey examines the rock recovered by Blue Team during Operation: OCEAN BREAKER on Sigma Octanus IV.<ref name="journal"/>
*Dr. Halsey examines the rock recovered by Blue Team during Operation: OCEAN BREAKER on Sigma Octanus IV.{{Ref/Reuse|journal}}


'''August 25'''
'''August 25'''
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'''August 26'''
'''August 26'''
*The remainder of Noble Team is evacuated from the destroyed New Alexandria via a Pelican.<ref name="new alexandria"/>
*The remainder of Noble Team is evacuated from the destroyed New Alexandria via a Pelican.{{Ref/Reuse|new alexandria}}


'''August 27'''
'''August 27'''
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'''August 30'''
'''August 30'''
[[File:Fall of Reach 1.jpg|300px|thumb|[[Fall of Reach|Reach falls]] to the Covenant.]]
*Cortana has ONI [[Colonel]] [[James Ackerson]] illicitly transferred to the front. This is her revenge for his attempts to eliminate both her and John-117.
*Cortana has ONI [[Colonel]] [[James Ackerson]] illicitly transferred to the front. This is her revenge for his attempts to eliminate both her and John-117.
*[[First Lieutenant]] [[Jake Chapman]], along with most of [[Charlie Company]] is killed during the Fall of Reach.
*[[First Lieutenant]] [[Jake Chapman]], along with most of [[Charlie Company]] is killed during the Fall of Reach.
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*Dr. Halsey learns of [[Colonel Ackerson]]'s [[SPARTAN-III Program|mysterious plans]] that seem to involve "her" [[Spartans]].
*Dr. Halsey learns of [[Colonel Ackerson]]'s [[SPARTAN-III Program|mysterious plans]] that seem to involve "her" [[Spartans]].
*The three surviving members of [[Noble Team]] arrive at Asźod; [[Carter-A259]]'s Pelican becomes too badly damaged to continue carrying them all, so Noble Six and [[Emile-A239]] deploy to the ground.  
*The three surviving members of [[Noble Team]] arrive at Asźod; [[Carter-A259]]'s Pelican becomes too badly damaged to continue carrying them all, so Noble Six and [[Emile-A239]] deploy to the ground.  
*[[Battle of Asźod]]: The Covenant forces throughout [[Asźod]] attempt to stop Noble Six and Emile from reaching the ''[[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|Pillar of Autumn]]'', going so far as to deploy [[Type-47B Scarab|Scarabs]] against them. Carter sacrifices himself when he steers his damaged Pelican into a Scarab, destroying it. Emile and Six proceed to push towards the [[Asźod ship breaking yards|ship breaking yards]] and rendezvous with the scant UNSC forces still attempting to defend the facility. After clearing most of the facility, Six, Emile, and several Trooper squads meet up with Captain Jacob Keyes, successfully delivering the fragment of Cortana. However, Emile is killed by a [[Sangheili Zealot]].  
*[[Battle of Asźod]]: The Covenant forces throughout [[Asźod]] attempt to stop Noble Six and Emile from reaching the ''[[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|Pillar of Autumn]]'', going so far as to deploy [[Deutoros-pattern Scarab|Scarabs]] against them. Carter sacrifices himself when he steers his damaged Pelican into a Scarab, destroying it. Emile and Six proceed to push towards the [[Asźod ship breaking yards|ship breaking yards]] and rendezvous with the scant UNSC forces still attempting to defend the facility. After clearing most of the facility, Six, Emile, and several Trooper squads meet up with Captain Jacob Keyes, successfully delivering the fragment of Cortana. However, Emile is killed by a [[Sangheili Zealot]].  
*SPARTAN-B312 destroys a CCS-class battlecruiser with a [[15cm Mark/2488 1.1GJ MAC|mass driver]] to allow the ''Pillar of Autumn'' to escape Reach. The Spartan is killed by Sangheili soon after. The ''Autumn'' jumps away from the system, with Cortana using Forerunner navigation data from the [[Sigma Octanus IV artifact]] as well as the Babd Catha Forerunner complex.
*SPARTAN-B312 destroys a ''Ket''-pattern battlecruiser with a [[15cm Mark/2488 1.1GJ MAC|mass driver]] to allow the ''Pillar of Autumn'' to escape Reach. The Spartan is killed by Sangheili soon after. The ''Autumn'' jumps away from the system, with Cortana using Forerunner navigation data from the [[Sigma Octanus IV artifact]] as well as the Babd Catha Forerunner complex.


===September===
===September===
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'''September 5'''
'''September 5'''
*[[UNSC]] fleet actions in the [[Reach Defense Coordination Zone]] conclude.<ref name="lootcrate2"/>
*[[UNSC]] fleet actions in the [[Reach Defense Coordination Zone]] conclude.{{Ref/Reuse|lootcrate2}}
*All remaining [[UNSC Navy|naval]] forces are consolidated into a single command grouping: the [[UNSC Home Fleet]].  
*All remaining [[UNSC Navy|naval]] forces are consolidated into a single command grouping: the [[UNSC Home Fleet]].  
*Fleet Admiral [[Joseph Harper]] of the [[Fifth Fleet]] is appointed senior flag officer of the Home Fleet and given primary administrative and tasking authority over all assets in the [[Sol system]] under emergency directives authorized by [[UNSC High Command]] and approved by the [[UEG Security Council]].<ref name="lootcrate2"/>
*Fleet Admiral [[Joseph Harper]] of the [[Fifth Fleet]] is appointed senior flag officer of the Home Fleet and given primary administrative and tasking authority over all assets in the [[Sol system]] under emergency directives authorized by [[UNSC High Command]] and approved by the [[UEG Security Council]].{{Ref/Reuse|lootcrate2}}


'''September 14'''
'''September 14'''
*A new set of [[Orbital Defense Platform]]s over Earth are scheduled to come online.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 104''</ref>
*A new set of [[orbital defense platform]]s over Earth are scheduled to come online.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 104''</ref>


'''September 18'''
'''September 18'''
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*'''0127 hours ship time''': The Fleet of Particular Justice finally strike the ''Pillar of Autumn''. John-117 is also woken from cryo sleep around this time and tasked with preventing Cortana's capture by the Covenant. John-117 and Cortana escape the ''Pillar of Autumn'' aboard a [[Class-3 Enclosed Heavy Lifeboat, Controlled|Bumblebee escape pod]], which later crashes on the ring.<ref>'''Halo: The Flood''', ''Chapter 1''</ref>
*'''0127 hours ship time''': The Fleet of Particular Justice finally strike the ''Pillar of Autumn''. John-117 is also woken from cryo sleep around this time and tasked with preventing Cortana's capture by the Covenant. John-117 and Cortana escape the ''Pillar of Autumn'' aboard a [[Class-3 Enclosed Heavy Lifeboat, Controlled|Bumblebee escape pod]], which later crashes on the ring.<ref>'''Halo: The Flood''', ''Chapter 1''</ref>
*The Pillar of Autumn is forced to crash land on the ring. A significant portion of its crew survives to continue the fight on the ground.
*The Pillar of Autumn is forced to crash land on the ring. A significant portion of its crew survives to continue the fight on the ground.
*Captain Keyes and the others in his escape pod are captured by the Covenant. Only Keyes escapes summary execution, and is taken to the {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser|}} ''[[Truth and Reconciliation]]'' for interrogation.  
*Captain Keyes and the others in his escape pod are captured by the Covenant. Only Keyes escapes summary execution, and is taken to the {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser|}} ''[[Truth and Reconciliation]]'' for interrogation.  
*A large group of ODSTs and survivors, under the command of [[Major]] [[Antonio Silva]], (who assumed command of ''Autumn'' 's surviving crew after Captain Keyes' capture by the Covenant) establish [[Alpha Base (Installation 04)|Alpha Base]], which serves as the main tactical firebase for the survivors and as a staging point for any future Covenant attacks.  
*A large group of ODSTs and survivors, under the command of [[Major]] [[Antonio Silva]], (who assumed command of ''Autumn'' 's surviving crew after Captain Keyes' capture by the Covenant) establish [[Alpha Base (Installation 04)|Alpha Base]], which serves as the main tactical firebase for the survivors and as a staging point for any future Covenant attacks.  
[[File:SC new.png|200px|thumb|right|John-117 leading Marines on Installation 04.]]
[[File:SC new.png|200px|thumb|John-117 leading Marines on Installation 04.]]
*John-117 leads a [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] force to board the ''Truth and Reconciliation''. They recover Keyes and escape aboard a [[Type-25 Troop Carrier|Covenant dropship]].
*John-117 leads a [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] force to board the ''Truth and Reconciliation''. They recover Keyes and escape aboard a [[Dextro Xur-pattern Spirit|Covenant dropship]].


'''September 20'''
'''September 20'''
*Keyes orders John-117 to find the "[[Silent Cartographer]]", a map room that will reveal the location of the [[Control Room]]. Keyes leaves to lead an assault on a Covenant weapons cache.
*Keyes orders John-117 to find the "[[Silent Cartographer]]", a map room that will reveal the location of the [[Control Room]]. Keyes leaves to lead an assault on a Covenant weapons cache.
*Having found the map room and the pertinent information, Cortana directs a [[Echo 419|Pelican]] to take them to the area where the ring's Control Room is. Upon reaching the Control Room, Cortana transfers to the Control Room's computer and directs John-117 to stop Keyes from accessing the 'weapons cache', in reality a [[Forerunner]] [[Flood containment facility]].
*Having found the map room and the pertinent information, Cortana directs a [[Echo 419|Pelican]] to take them to the area where the ring's Control Room is. Upon reaching the Control Room, Cortana transfers to the Control Room's computer and directs John-117 to stop Keyes from accessing the 'weapons cache', in reality a [[Forerunner]] [[Flood containment facility]].
*Before transporting the Chief to the supposed weapons cache, [[Carol Rawley]] records a mission report detailing their underground insertion near the Control Room. This report is entered into the UNSC Archives.<ref>'''[[Halo Infinite: Memory Agent]]''', ''[[Chapter 3: We Deliver]]''</ref>
*John-117, without Cortana, enters the supposed weapons cache but is unable to locate Keyes. Instead, he discovers [[the Flood]] and is forced to retreat. He links up with marines and takes command of the surviving members of Keyes' team and together they fight their way to the extraction point. However, the Spartan is conscripted by [[343 Guilty Spark]] and [[Slipspace translocation|teleported]] away before he can be evacuated with the surviving members.
*John-117, without Cortana, enters the supposed weapons cache but is unable to locate Keyes. Instead, he discovers [[the Flood]] and is forced to retreat. He links up with marines and takes command of the surviving members of Keyes' team and together they fight their way to the extraction point. However, the Spartan is conscripted by [[343 Guilty Spark]] and [[Slipspace translocation|teleported]] away before he can be evacuated with the surviving members.
*Major Silva and the others under his command abandon Alpha Base after discovering a large Flood infestation beneath the base. They then learn that the ''Truth and Reconciliation'' has been abandoned and lead a strike force to capture the ship.  
*Major Silva and the others under his command abandon Alpha Base after discovering a large Flood infestation beneath the base. They then learn that the ''Truth and Reconciliation'' has been abandoned and lead a strike force to capture the ship.  
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*The Monitor takes John-117 to the ring's [[Library]] to retrieve the [[Activation Index]], a device needed to activate the ring's primary weapon. Having retrieved the Index, the Monitor teleports the Spartan back to the Control Room where an irate Cortana confiscates the Index and prevents the ring from firing. John-117 and Cortana flee a now-hostile 343 Guilty Spark and [[Sentinel]]s.
*The Monitor takes John-117 to the ring's [[Library]] to retrieve the [[Activation Index]], a device needed to activate the ring's primary weapon. Having retrieved the Index, the Monitor teleports the Spartan back to the Control Room where an irate Cortana confiscates the Index and prevents the ring from firing. John-117 and Cortana flee a now-hostile 343 Guilty Spark and [[Sentinel]]s.
*To forestall the ring from being activated manually, John-117 disables the ring's three [[phase pulse generator]]s. This is to buy time to destroy the ring by activating the auto-destruct on the ''Pillar of Autumn''. Only Keyes' [[command neural interface]] can activate the ship's self-destruct, and John-117 embarks once more to rescue the captain.
*To forestall the ring from being activated manually, John-117 disables the ring's three [[phase pulse generator]]s. This is to buy time to destroy the ring by activating the auto-destruct on the ''Pillar of Autumn''. Only Keyes' [[command neural interface]] can activate the ship's self-destruct, and John-117 embarks once more to rescue the captain.
*The failed attempt to activate Alpha Halo results in the first [[Onyx Sentinel]]s appearing.{{Ref/Novel|GoO|Page=175|Quote=Halsey: That timing coincides with the activation of an alien weapon world - before John thankfully destroyed it. It is no coincidence that the Sentinels appeared then. It must be part of a larger Forerunner plan.}}


'''September 22'''
'''September 22'''
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'''September 26'''
'''September 26'''
*ONI agent [[Jameson Locke]] compiles a target profile report concerning Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee, detailing 'Vadamee's personal history from the start of the Human-Covenant War to the glassing of Reach.<ref>'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''', ''[[Terminal/Halo 2: Anniversary|Terminals]]''</ref>
*ONI agent [[Jameson Locke]] compiles a target profile report concerning Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee, detailing 'Vadamee's personal history from the start of the Human-Covenant War to the glassing of Reach.<ref>'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''', ''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminals]]''</ref>


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====September's anomaly====
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*The ''Gettysburg''/''Ascendant Justice'' arrives for refit and provisioning in the Eridanus system.  
*The ''Gettysburg''/''Ascendant Justice'' arrives for refit and provisioning in the Eridanus system.  
*Vice Admiral Whitcomb secures a meeting with rebel leader Governor [[Jacob Jiles]], attempting to reason with him that the Covenant would most likely arrive to claim the Forerunner crystal. When several Covenant warships emerge from slipspace, Jiles agrees to help the UNSC forces.  
*Vice Admiral Whitcomb secures a meeting with rebel leader Governor [[Jacob Jiles]], attempting to reason with him that the Covenant would most likely arrive to claim the Forerunner crystal. When several Covenant warships emerge from slipspace, Jiles agrees to help the UNSC forces.  
*Dr. Halsey sedates [[Kelly-087]], and absconds with her on Governor Jiles' personal ship, the [[Chiroptera-class stealth vessel|''Chiroptera''-class]] ''[[Beatrice]]''. Before she goes, she gives the Forerunner crystal to Corporal Locklear, with implicit instructions to destroy it.  
*Dr. Halsey sedates [[Kelly-087]], and absconds with her on Governor Jiles' personal ship, the [[Chiroptera-class subprowler|''Chiroptera''-class]] ''[[Beatrice]]''. Before she goes, she gives the Forerunner crystal to Corporal Locklear, with implicit instructions to destroy it.  
*A large Covenant fleet enters the Eridanus system, forcing the hand of Admiral Whitcomb; he pulls out and retreats, as does the ''Gettysburg''/''Ascendant Justice'', leaving the rebels to their doom.  
*A large Covenant fleet enters the Eridanus system, forcing the hand of Admiral Whitcomb; he pulls out and retreats, as does the ''Gettysburg''/''Ascendant Justice'', leaving the rebels to their doom.  
*Governor Jiles is killed and the [[Eridanus rebels]] are destroyed during the [[Massacre at Eridanus Secundus]]. Eridanus Secundus itself is destroyed by the Covenant.
*Governor Jiles is killed and the [[Eridanus rebels]] are destroyed during the [[Massacre at Eridanus Secundus]]. Eridanus Secundus itself is destroyed by the Covenant.
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'''October 8'''
'''October 8'''
*After escaping from the Battle of Tribute, the freighter ''[[Floral Express]]'' discovers [[Installation 03]].<ref name="11hour">''[[Eleventh Hour reports]]''</ref>
*After escaping from the Battle of Tribute, the freighter ''[[Floral Express]]'' discovers [[Installation 03]].<ref name="11hour">''[[Eleventh Hour reports]]''</ref>
*[[Admiral]] [[J. Garcia]] forwards Log 01-0089 to [[UNSC High Command]], which contains the preliminary reports of action during the [[Fall of Reach|Defense of Reach]].<ref name="lootcrate2">'''[[Halo Legendary Crate]]''', ''[[Halo Legendary Crate/Data Drops|Data Drop #2]]''</ref>
*[[Admiral]] [[J. Garcia]] forwards Log 01–0089 to [[UNSC High Command]], which contains the preliminary reports of action during the [[Fall of Reach|Defense of Reach]].<ref name="lootcrate2">'''[[Halo Legendary Crate]]''', ''[[Halo Legendary Crate/Data Drops|Data Drop #2]]''</ref>


'''October 9'''
'''October 9'''
*Doctor [[O. Cheng]] forwards Log 01-0921, an intelligence report incorporating recent naval losses during the [[Fall of Reach]], to the [[UNSC Security Council]].<ref name="lootcrate2"/>
*Doctor [[O. Cheng]] forwards Log 01–0921, an intelligence report incorporating recent naval losses during the [[Fall of Reach]], to the [[UNSC Security Council]].{{Ref/Reuse|lootcrate2}}


'''October 10'''
'''October 10'''
*The [[UNSC Navy]]'s [[Third Fleet]], and specifically [[Battle Group Rhino]] loses the {{UNSCShip|Totem Lake}} in the [[Battle of October 10]].<ref name="lootcrate2"/>
*The [[UNSC Navy]]'s [[Third Fleet]], and specifically [[Battle Group Rhino]] loses the {{UNSCShip|Totem Lake}} in the [[Battle of October 10]].{{Ref/Reuse|lootcrate2}}


'''October 17'''
'''October 17'''
*[[Captain]] [[W. Murray]] reports an after-action report of the [[Battle of October 10]] in the form of 83 files later termed Log 01-0991.<ref name="lootcrate2"/>
*[[Captain]] [[W. Murray]] reports an after-action report of the [[Battle of October 10]] in the form of 83 files later termed Log 01–0991.{{Ref/Reuse|lootcrate2}}


'''October 19'''
'''October 19'''
*Aboard ''Cairo Station'', Sergeant Johnson is interrogated by Dr. [[Veronica Clayton]] of ONI in regards to the events surrounding [[Operation: First Strike]].<ref>'''[[Halo Legendary Crate]]''', ''[[Halo Legendary Crate/Data Drops|Data Drop #10]]''</ref>
*Aboard ''Cairo Station'', Sergeant Johnson is interrogated by Dr. [[Veronica Clayton]] of ONI in regards to the events surrounding [[Operation: First Strike]].<ref>'''[[Halo Legendary Crate]]''', ''[[Halo Legendary Crate/Data Drops|Data Drop #10]]''</ref>
*Cortana details the Battle of Installation 04 to ONI.<ref name="11hour"/>
*Cortana details the Battle of Installation 04 to ONI.{{Ref/Reuse|11hour}}
*During a routine seismic scan, [[Vergil]], a subroutine of [[New Mombasa]]'s [[Superintendent]] AI, discovers a [[Portal at Voi|seismic anomaly]] underneath the city. The report is accessed by [[Endesha|Dr. Daniel Endesha]], a scientist responsible for the management of the AI.<ref>''[[Sadie's Story]]''</ref>
*During a routine seismic scan, [[Vergil]], a subroutine of [[New Mombasa]]'s [[Superintendent]] AI, discovers a [[Portal at Voi|seismic anomaly]] underneath the city. The report is accessed by [[Endesha|Dr. Daniel Endesha]], a scientist responsible for the management of the AI.<ref>''[[Sadie's Story]]''</ref>


'''October 20'''
'''October 20'''
[[File:H3ODST_MombasaBattle_Concept.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The Battle of Earth at Mombasa.]]
[[File:H3ODST MombasaBattle Concept.jpg|200px|thumb|The Battle of Earth at Mombasa.]]
*John-117 is outfitted with the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|MJOLNIR Mk. VI]] aboard ''[[Cairo Station (station)|Cairo Station]]''.
*John-117 is outfitted with the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|MJOLNIR Mk. VI]] aboard ''[[Cairo Station (station)|Cairo Station]]''.
*'''1248 hours''': [[Io Station]] detects a possible Covenant sighting in the [[Sol system]] and contacts the [[UNSC Home Fleet]]. Cortana, on board the ''Cairo'', receives the message and briefs Lord Hood.<ref name="lootcrate2"/><ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', level ''[[Cairo Station]]''</ref>  
*'''1248 hours''': [[Io Station]] detects a possible Covenant sighting in the [[Sol system]] and contacts the [[UNSC Home Fleet]]. Cortana, on board the ''Cairo'', receives the message and briefs Lord Hood.{{Ref/Reuse|lootcrate2}}<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', level ''[[Cairo Station]]''</ref>  
*On [[High Charity]], [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee, the disgraced [[Supreme Commander]] of the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]], is deemed a heretic by the Covenant [[High Council]] and is sentenced to death for his failure to safeguard [[Installation 04]] one month prior.
*On [[High Charity]], [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee, the disgraced [[Supreme Commander]] of the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]], is deemed a heretic by the Covenant [[High Council]] and is sentenced to death for his failure to safeguard [[Installation 04]] one month prior.
*John-117 and Staff Sergeant (now promoted to Sergeant Major) Johnson are awarded the [[Colonial Cross]] at a ceremony aboard Cairo Station. Captain Keyes is awarded posthumously and the decoration is entrusted to his daughter, [[Miranda Keyes]].
*John-117 and Staff Sergeant (now promoted to Sergeant Major) Johnson are awarded the [[Colonial Cross]] at a ceremony aboard Cairo Station. Captain Keyes is awarded posthumously and the decoration is entrusted to his daughter, [[Miranda Keyes]].
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'''October 25'''
'''October 25'''
*The Office of Naval Intelligence sends an exploration-and-neutralization team to [[Installation 03|Gamma Halo]].<ref name="11hour"/>
*The Office of Naval Intelligence sends an exploration-and-neutralization team to [[Installation 03|Gamma Halo]].{{Ref/Reuse|11hour}}
*[[Skirmish on Mona Lisa|Skirmish on ''Mona Lisa'']]: The {{UNSCShip|Red Horse}} is sent to Installation 04's debris field in the Soell system to scout the area for survivors. They detect the [[prison ship]] ''[[Mona Lisa]]'' and deploy Marines into the ship. Soon after, it is revealed that the ship is infested by the Flood and was used by the Office of Naval Intelligence as a laboratory to test the parasite on prisoners. The infestation is contained as the ''Red Horse'' unleashes a [[Shiva-class nuclear missile]] on the ''Mona Lisa'', destroying it.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''' - "The Mona Lisa"</ref><ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/catalog-interaction/4c3e1c6f-6519-4ee0-83a4-4bac13bf07a3/posts?page=46#post454 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Catalog Interaction'' (post 2976443)]</ref>
*[[Skirmish on Mona Lisa|Skirmish on ''Mona Lisa'']]: The {{UNSCShip|Red Horse}} is sent to Installation 04's debris field in the Soell system to scout the area for survivors. They detect the [[prison ship]] ''[[Mona Lisa]]'' and deploy Marines into the ship. Soon after, it is revealed that the ship is infested by the Flood and was used by the Office of Naval Intelligence as a laboratory to test the parasite on prisoners. The infestation is contained as the ''Red Horse'' unleashes a [[Shiva-class nuclear missile]] on the ''Mona Lisa'', destroying it.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''' - "The Mona Lisa"</ref><ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/catalog-interaction/4c3e1c6f-6519-4ee0-83a4-4bac13bf07a3/posts?page=46#post454 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Catalog Interaction'' (post 2976443)]</ref>


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*The [[Changing of the Guard]] within the Covenant occurs.
*The [[Changing of the Guard]] within the Covenant occurs.
'''November 3'''
'''November 3'''
[[File:H2A Great Schism.png|thumb|250px|right|Jiralhanae and Sangheili ships fighting over High Charity.]]
[[File:H2A Great Schism.png|thumb|250px|Jiralhanae and Sangheili ships fighting over High Charity.]]
*The [[Great Schism]] begins.
*The [[Great Schism]] begins.
*The [[Prophet of Conviction]] is killed by [[Unidentified Shipmaster (Righteous Vigilance)|one of his shipmasters]] after learning that Conviction ordered the killings of the Sangheili [[councilor]]s within the [[Fleet of Righteous Vigilance]].
*The [[Prophet of Conviction]] is killed by [[Unidentified Shipmaster (Righteous Vigilance)|one of his shipmasters]] after learning that Conviction ordered the killings of the Sangheili [[councilor]]s within the [[Fleet of Righteous Vigilance]].
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'''November 4'''
'''November 4'''
*In an effort to contain the Flood outbreak, [[Fleet of Retribution|Thel 'Vadam's Covenant faction]] begins glassing Installation 05's surface and proceed to destroy any ships leaving the ring.<ref name="Halo101">[https://youtu.be/8K3hG76Ctmo?t=164 '''YouTube''': ''Halo 101: Long Road Home'']</ref><ref>'''[[Eleventh Hour reports]]''', ''Heirlooms''</ref>
*In an effort to contain the Flood outbreak, [[Fleet of Retribution|Thel 'Vadam's Covenant faction]] begins glassing Installation 05's surface and proceed to destroy any ships leaving the ring.<ref name="Halo101">[https://youtu.be/8K3hG76Ctmo?t=164 '''YouTube''': ''Halo 101: Long Road Home'']</ref><ref>'''[[Eleventh Hour reports]]''', ''Heirlooms''</ref>
*Cortana is deposited into ''High Charity'''s distributed network.<ref name="DD">'''[[Halo Legendary Crate]]''', ''[[Halo Legendary Crate/Data Drops|Data Drop #9]]''</ref>
*Cortana is deposited into ''High Charity''{{'}}s distributed network.<ref name="DD">'''[[Halo Legendary Crate]]''', ''[[Halo Legendary Crate/Data Drops|Data Drop #9]]''</ref>


'''November 7'''
'''November 7'''
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'''November 8'''
'''November 8'''
*The Prophet of Truth arrives in the [[Sol system]] aboard the Forerunner Dreadnought, and proceeds on course towards Earth at near-relativistic speeds.<ref name="timeline">[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=16989 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 01/23/09'']</ref> However, due to John-117's presence aboard the vessel the ship's crew becomes preoccupied with finding and eliminating the Spartan.<ref name="Halo101"/>
*The Prophet of Truth arrives in the [[Sol system]] aboard the Forerunner Dreadnought, and proceeds on course towards Earth at near-relativistic speeds.<ref name="timeline">[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=16989 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 01/23/09'']</ref> However, due to John-117's presence aboard the vessel the ship's crew becomes preoccupied with finding and eliminating the Spartan.{{Ref/Reuse|Halo101}}


'''November 8 through November 15'''<ref name="lootcrate2"/>
'''November 8 through November 15'''{{Ref/Reuse|lootcrate2}}
*[[Sergeant Major Johnson]] and [[Miranda Keyes|Commander Keyes]] arrive back at Earth from Installation 05.
*[[Sergeant Major Johnson]] and [[Miranda Keyes|Commander Keyes]] arrive back at Earth from Installation 05.


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'''November 10'''
'''November 10'''
*The [[URNA Southwest Campaign]] begins as Covenant forces start to excavate and occupy built-up positions centered around [[Free-fire Area OZONE]] in [[Arizona]], [[URNA]].<ref name="lootcrate2"/>
*The [[URNA Southwest Campaign]] begins as Covenant forces start to excavate and occupy built-up positions centered around [[Free-fire Area OZONE]] in [[Arizona]], [[URNA]].{{Ref/Reuse|lootcrate2}}


'''November 15'''
'''November 15'''
*'''1649 hours''': Sergeant Major Johnson gets clearance from [[Lord Hood]] to question [[Vergil]] about [[Portal at Voi|the artifact]] the High Prophet of Truth is digging up near Voi.<ref name="lootcrate2"/> Captain Dare participates in the interrogation.
*'''1649 hours''': Sergeant Major Johnson gets clearance from [[Lord Hood]] to question [[Vergil]] about [[Portal at Voi|the artifact]] the High Prophet of Truth is digging up near Voi.{{Ref/Reuse|lootcrate2}} Captain Dare participates in the interrogation.
*'''1725 hours''': AI [[Barca]] generates the interrogation into a [[ONI Directorate Memorandum Interrogation Findings|report]] for Lord Hood.<ref name="lootcrate2"/>
*'''1725 hours''': AI [[Barca]] generates the interrogation into a [[ONI Directorate Memorandum Interrogation Findings|report]] for Lord Hood.{{Ref/Reuse|lootcrate2}}


'''November 17'''<ref name="timeline"/>
'''November 17'''{{Ref/Reuse|timeline}}
[[File:S117returnstoEarth2552.jpg|thumb|250px|John-117 and the Forerunner Dreadnought entering Earth's atmosphere.]]
[[File:S117returnstoEarth2552.jpg|thumb|250px|John-117 and the Forerunner Dreadnought entering Earth's atmosphere.]]
*Believing the Spartan to be dead, the Prophet of Truth orders the crew of the Forerunner Dreadnought to jump further in-system and enter Earth's atmosphere.<ref name="Halo101"/>
*Believing the Spartan to be dead, the Prophet of Truth orders the crew of the Forerunner Dreadnought to jump further in-system and enter Earth's atmosphere.{{Ref/Reuse|Halo101}}
*The Dreadnought arrives at Earth, and John-117 makes contact with Lord Hood aboard the ''Cairo''.<ref>'''Halo 2''', level ''[[The Great Journey (level)|The Great Journey]]''</ref> Shortly after, the Spartan is ordered to find a way off the ship to avoid being caught in the impending destruction of a nearby Covenant cruiser, ''[[Harbinger of Piety]]''.<ref name="Issue 4">'''Halo Uprising''', ''[[Halo: Uprising Issue 4|Issue 4]]''</ref>
*The Dreadnought arrives at Earth, and John-117 makes contact with Lord Hood aboard the ''Cairo''.<ref>'''Halo 2''', level ''[[The Great Journey (level)|The Great Journey]]''</ref> Shortly after, the Spartan is ordered to find a way off the ship to avoid being caught in the impending destruction of a nearby Covenant cruiser, ''[[Harbinger of Piety]]''.<ref name="Issue 4">'''Halo Uprising''', ''[[Halo: Uprising Issue 4|Issue 4]]''</ref>
*Injected with an [[Tykos 30|organic tracking material]], Ruwan, claiming to the Covenant that he himself is the Key, is taken aboard the cruiser ''[[Harbinger of Piety]]'', where the [[Minister of Inquisition]] vows to spare Earth in exchange for Ruwan's knowledge. [[Nassau Station]] then uses its [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]] to obliterate the ''Piety'' and everyone on board.<ref name="Issue 4"/><ref group="note">''Halo: Uprising'' establishes that the ''Piety'' and Dreadnought are in the same vicinity at this time, indicating Ruwan's actions take place on this date.</ref>
*Injected with an [[Tykos 30|organic tracking material]], Ruwan, claiming to the Covenant that he himself is the Key, is taken aboard the cruiser ''[[Harbinger of Piety]]'', where the [[Minister of Inquisition]] vows to spare Earth in exchange for Ruwan's knowledge. [[Nassau Station]] then uses its [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]] to obliterate the ''Piety'' and everyone on board.{{Ref/Reuse|Issue 4}}{{Ref/Note|''Halo: Uprising'' establishes that the ''Piety'' and Dreadnought are in the same vicinity at this time, indicating Ruwan's actions take place on this date.}}
*John-117 proceeds to eject from the ship, using a hatch as a heat shield upon re-entry. Meanwhile, [[Battle of Sector Six]] takes place at [[Pawa]], Afghanistan. There, numerous Marines of the [[2nd Orbital Drop Shock Trooper Battalion|2nd ODST Battalion]] track John-117's descent. John-117 eventually lands in the [[Tanzania]]n jungle near [[Mount Kilimanjaro]], going unconscious for hours.
*John-117 proceeds to eject from the ship, using a hatch as a heat shield upon re-entry. Meanwhile, [[Battle of Sector Six]] takes place at [[Sector Six]]. There, numerous Marines of the [[2nd Orbital Drop Shock Trooper Battalion|2nd ODST Battalion]] track John-117's descent. John-117 eventually lands in the [[Tanzania]]n jungle near [[Mount Kilimanjaro]], going unconscious for hours.
*The Prophet of Truth's Dreadnought lands in the middle of [[the Portal]] near [[Voi]], [[Kenya]]. During the last few weeks, Truth's fleet of twenty-odd [[CCS-class battlecruiser|battlecruisers]] and two [[CAS-class assault carrier|assault carriers]] have almost entirely uncovered the Portal and occupied the entire region surrounding it.
*The Prophet of Truth's Dreadnought lands in the middle of [[the Portal]] near [[Voi]], [[Kenya]]. During the last few weeks, Truth's fleet have almost entirely uncovered the Portal and occupied the entire region surrounding it.
*After the Key of Osanalan is revealed to be a ruse, Lepidus executes Ackerson aboard ''Triumphant Declaration''.
*After the Key of Osanalan is revealed to be a ruse, Lepidus executes Ackerson aboard ''Triumphant Declaration''.
*UNSC forces [[Recovery of John-117|recover]] John-117 from a jungle near [[Mount Kilimanjaro]]. In the underground facility of [[Crow's Nest (location)|Crow's Nest]], a plan is formulated to launch an aerial strike on Covenant anti-air defenses in the town of [[Voi]] in order to prevent the Prophet of Truth from activating the Forerunner artifact. After repelling a [[Attack on Crow's Nest|Covenant assault]] on Crow's Nest and destroying the base in the process, a UNSC strike force led by John-117 [[Assault on the Tsavo Highway|retakes]] the Covenant-held [[Tsavo highway (location)|Tsavo Highway]].
*UNSC forces [[Recovery of John-117|recover]] John-117 from a jungle near [[Mount Kilimanjaro]]. In the underground facility of [[Crow's Nest (location)|Crow's Nest]], a plan is formulated to launch an aerial strike on Covenant anti-air defenses in the town of [[Voi]] in order to prevent the Prophet of Truth from activating the Forerunner artifact. After repelling a [[Attack on Crow's Nest|Covenant assault]] on Crow's Nest and destroying the base in the process, a UNSC strike force led by John-117 [[Assault on the Tsavo Highway|retakes]] the Covenant-held [[Tsavo highway (location)|Tsavo Highway]].
*[[Battle of Voi]]: John-117 and a Marine strike force enter Voi and gradually push back the city's Covenant occupiers, destroying the Covenant anti-air defenses in the city. An [[Battle Group Victory|aerial strike force]] consisting of the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}} and at least two other frigates as well as numerous Longsword fighters assaults the Forerunner Dreadnought resting over the Portal artifact, but are unsuccessful in damaging the ship. Truth activates the portal and retreats through it to [[Installation 00]] along with his forces. At the same moment, a [[Indulgence of Conviction|Flood-controlled ship]] slips in, crashing in Voi.
*[[Battle of Voi]]: John-117 and a Marine strike force enter Voi and gradually push back the city's Covenant occupiers, destroying the Covenant anti-air defenses in the city. An [[Battle Group Victory|aerial strike force]] consisting of the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}} and at least six other frigates<ref name="mythos">'''[[Halo Mythos]]''', ''page 117''</ref> as well as numerous Longsword fighters assaults the Forerunner Dreadnought resting over the Portal artifact, but are unsuccessful in damaging the ship. Truth activates the portal and retreats through it to [[Installation 00]] along with his forces. At the same moment, a [[Indulgence of Conviction|Flood-controlled ship]] slips in, crashing in Voi.
*Covenant battlenet cohesion breaks down after Truth's departure, allowing UNSC forces in the southwest URNA to begin a major counteroffensive as part of their ongoing campaign.<ref name="lootcrate2"/>
*Covenant battlenet cohesion breaks down after Truth's departure, allowing UNSC forces in the southwest URNA to begin a major counteroffensive as part of their ongoing campaign.{{Ref/Reuse|lootcrate2}}


[[File:H3 TheArk Opening.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The Ark portal on Earth activates.]]
[[File:H3 TheArk Opening.jpg|250px|thumb|The Ark portal on Earth activates.]]


*UNSC forces make their way toward the crashed ship in order to overload its reactors and contain the Flood outbreak, just as the Sangheili [[Fleet of Retribution]] arrives and drops in reinforcements. After recovering a message by [[Cortana]] from the Flood ship, John-117 and the remaining human and Sangheili forces retreat from Voi, as the Fleet of Retribution glasses the city and its surroundings in order to contain the Flood.
*UNSC forces make their way toward the crashed ship in order to overload its reactors and contain the Flood outbreak, just as the Sangheili [[Fleet of Retribution]] arrives and drops in reinforcements. After recovering a message by [[Cortana]] from the Flood ship, John-117 and the remaining human and Sangheili forces retreat from Voi, as the Fleet of Retribution glasses the city and its surroundings in order to contain the Flood.
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'''November 18'''
'''November 18'''
*'''1545 hours''': High Charity arrives at Mars and makes a slipspace jump to the lesser Ark.<ref>[https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2959975_Query--Catalog.aspx#post2959975 '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Query: Catalog'']</ref>
*'''1545 hours''': High Charity arrives at Mars and makes a slipspace jump to the lesser Ark.<ref>[https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2959975_Query--Catalog.aspx#post2959975 '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Query: Catalog'']</ref>
*The {{UNSCShip|Crassus}} is spotted by [[Jiralhanae]] hunting parties and boarded. However, after capturing the flight deck, the Jiralhanae and [[Unggoy]] attackers have difficulty pushing into the vessel's cramped interior. The resulting stalemate convinces the Jiralhanae to withdraw, settling on destroying the [[supercarrier]]'s flight tower as they depart.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFStrike|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-ship-strike|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Ship Strike|D=22|M=04|Y=2023}}


'''November 19'''
'''November 19'''
*'''0630 hours''': At Free-fire Area OZONE in Arizona, UNSC flagword [[LUX]] is declared and a [[UEG]] emergency evacuation broadcast is initiated.  
*'''0630 hours''': At Free-fire Area OZONE in Arizona, UNSC flagword [[LUX]] is declared and a [[UEG]] emergency evacuation broadcast is initiated.  
*'''0700 hours''': The UNSC uses nuclear weapons against multiple shielded Covenant positions.<ref name="lootcrate2"/>
*'''0700 hours''': The UNSC uses nuclear weapons against multiple shielded Covenant positions.{{Ref/Reuse|lootcrate2}}


===December===
===December===
[[File:H3 E3 Orbital Battle.jpg|250px|thumb|right|A battle rages above Installation 00.]]
[[File:H3 LesserArkConflict.png|250px|thumb|A battle rages above Installation 00.]]
'''December 3'''
'''December 3'''
*Admiral [[Joseph Harper]] initiates [[Operation: MARSH FLASH]] in Arizona, eliminating clusters of high-ranking Jiralhanae leadership attempting to activate an artifact at Free-fire Area OZONE, effectively bringing a close to the Battle for Earth.<ref name="lootcrate2"/>
*Admiral [[Joseph Harper]] initiates [[Operation: MARSH FLASH]] in Arizona, eliminating clusters of high-ranking Jiralhanae leadership attempting to activate an artifact at Free-fire Area OZONE, effectively bringing a close to the [[URNA Southwest Campaign]].{{Ref/Reuse|lootcrate2}}
'''December 11'''<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/featured/video/herofortitude/bfe5038b-314a-4f17-a6be-f7613e0e3788 '''Halo Waypoint''', ''Hero-Fortitude'']</ref><ref name="vociwaypoint">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/glasslands-complaints/4e36f9a8-65f0-4d0b-bfbc-3c9d3e4b263c/posts?page=5#post100 '''Waypoint''': ''Glasslands complaints...'' forum thread]</ref>
'''December 11'''<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/featured/video/herofortitude/bfe5038b-314a-4f17-a6be-f7613e0e3788 '''Halo Waypoint''', ''Hero-Fortitude'']</ref><ref name="vociwaypoint">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/glasslands-complaints/4e36f9a8-65f0-4d0b-bfbc-3c9d3e4b263c/posts?page=5#post100 '''Waypoint''': ''Glasslands complaints...'' forum thread]</ref>
*The [[Battle of Installation 00]]: The joint Sangheili-human force arrives at Installation 00 and immediately engages Truth's forces while the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}} deploys ground forces to locate Truth. Despite being outnumbered three to one in space, the separatist fleet makes short work of the Covenant space forces. After locating Truth via the Cartographer, the separatist-UNSC alliance launches an assault on the Ark's [[Forerunner Citadel|Citadel]] where Truth intends to activate the Halo Array. At the same time the former Covenant city ship High Charity arrives from slipspace and crashes on the Ark. Debris spread from the city-ship helps spread a new Flood infestation on the Ark. The Sangheili and UNSC finish off the last stand of the Covenant's resistance, consisting of two Scarabs and many other ground forces, in [[Battle of the Citadel|a large battle]] before the Citadel.   
*The [[Battle of Installation 00]]: The joint Sangheili-human force arrives at Installation 00 and immediately engages Truth's forces while the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}} deploys ground forces to locate Truth. Despite being outnumbered three to one in space, the separatist fleet makes short work of the Covenant space forces. After locating Truth via the Cartographer, the separatist-UNSC alliance launches an assault on the Ark's [[Forerunner Citadel|Citadel]] where Truth intends to activate the Halo Array. At the same time the former Covenant city ship High Charity arrives from slipspace and crashes on the Ark. Debris spread from the city-ship helps spread a new Flood infestation on the Ark. The Sangheili and UNSC finish off the last stand of the Covenant's resistance, consisting of two Scarabs and many other ground forces, in [[Battle of the Citadel|a large battle]] before the Citadel.   
[[File:H3 CitadelBattle.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The Covenant's final stand during the last battle of the war.]]
[[File:TruthDeath-large.jpg|250px|thumb|The death of Truth and the Covenant's end.]]
*Miranda Keyes is killed when she attempts to rescue Johnson from Truth inside of the Citadel. With Truth moments away from activating the Halo array, John-117 and the Arbiter temporarily ally themselves with the Flood and storm the Citadel. They shut down the Halo array, and the Arbiter executes Truth, finally ending the Human-Covenant War.  
*Miranda Keyes is killed when she attempts to rescue Johnson from Truth inside of the Citadel. With Truth moments away from activating the Halo array, John-117 and the Arbiter temporarily ally themselves with the Flood and storm the Citadel. They shut down the Halo array, and the Arbiter executes Truth, finally ending the Human-Covenant War.  
*'''The Human-Covenant War ends.'''
*'''The Human-Covenant War ends.'''
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'''December 23'''
'''December 23'''
*[[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]] returns to Earth using the forward half of the ''Dawn'', crashing into the Indian Ocean.<ref name="vociwaypoint"/>
*[[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]] returns to Earth using the forward half of the ''Dawn'', crashing into the Indian Ocean.{{Ref/Reuse|vociwaypoint}}


'''December 30'''
'''December 30'''
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'''Unknown date'''
'''Unknown date'''
*Unaware of the Human-Covenant War's conclusion not long earlier, the Spartan-II [[Gray Team]] destroy the [[Sangheili colonies|Sangheili colony]] of [[Glyke]] with a [[NOVA bomb]] according to [[Operation: SUNSPEAR]]'s ''Condition Endgame''.<ref>'''[[Halo: Envoy]]''', Chapter 4</ref>
*Unaware of the Human-Covenant War's conclusion not long earlier, the Spartan-II Gray Team destroy the [[Sangheili colony]] of [[Glyke]] with a [[NOVA bomb]] according to [[Operation: SUNSPEAR]]'s Condition Endgame.<ref>'''[[Halo: Envoy]]''', Chapter 4</ref>


==Battles==
==Battles==
'''[[Human-Covenant War]]'''
'''[[Human-Covenant War]]'''
*[[Battle of Beta Eridani]]
*[[Operation: FIRESIDE]]
*[[Operation: FIRESIDE]]
*[[Battle of Fumirole]]
*[[Massacre of Troy]]
*[[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]]
*[[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]]
*Battle of Criterion
*[[Fall of Reach]] ([[Template:Engagements in the Fall of Reach|Engagements]])
*[[Battle of Tribute]]
*[[Battle of Tribute]]
*[[Raid on Verge]]
*[[Raid on Verge]]
*[[Battle of Beta Gabriel]]
*[[Battle of Line Installation 1-4]]
*[[Battle of Line Installation 1-4]]
*[[Battle of New Jerusalem]]
*[[Battle of New Jerusalem]]
*[[Raid on Mount Haven]]
*[[Raid on Mount Haven]]
*[[Fall of Reach]]
*[[Battle of Installation 04]] ([[Template:Engagements in the Battle of Installation 04|Engagements]])
**[[Battle of Viery]]
**[[Operation: UPPER CUT]]
**[[Raid of New Alexandria]]
**[[Battle of Asźod]]
*[[Battle of Installation 04]]
**[[Raid on the Truth and Reconciliation]]
**[[Battle of the Silent Cartographer]]
*[[Massacre at Eridanus Secundus]]
*[[Massacre at Eridanus Secundus]]
*[[Operation: FIRST STRIKE]]
*[[Operation: FIRST STRIKE]]
*[[Battle of Earth]]
*[[Battle of Earth]] ([[Template:Engagements in the Battle for Earth|Engagements]])
**[[Battle of Ross Island]]
*[[Battle of Installation 05]] ([[Template:Engagements in the Battle of Installation 05|Engagements]])
**[[Battle of Mombasa]]
*[[Onyx Conflict]]
***[[Operation: WINDOW PANE]]
***[[Operation: BUMRUSH]]
**[[Battle of Havana]]
**[[Battle of Cleveland]]
**[[Battle of Sector Six]]
**[[Battle of Voi]]
**[[URNA Southwest Campaign]]
***[[Operation: MARSH FLASH]]
*[[Battle of the Gas Mine]]
*[[Battle of Installation 05]]
*[[Battle of Onyx]]
*[[Battle of Mare Erythraeum]]
*[[Battle of Mare Erythraeum]]
*[[Battle of Installation 00]]
*[[Scramble onboard Forerunner Dreadnought]]
**[[Operation: BLIND FAITH]]
*[[Battle of Installation 00]] ([[Template:Engagements in the Battle of Installation 00|Engagements]])
**[[Battle of the Citadel]]
*[[Operation: SUNSPEAR]]


'''The Great Schism'''
'''The Great Schism'''
*[[Fall of High Charity]]
*[[Fall of High Charity]]


'''Quarantine of the Flood'''
'''Other/Unknown'''
*[[Battle of Installation 05]]
*[[Battle of October 10]]
**[[Battle of the Quarantine Zone]]
*[[Battle of the Gas Mine]]
*[[Raid on High Charity]]


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*All five ''Halo'' games produced by [[Bungie]] take place in the latter half of this year.
*All five ''Halo'' games developed by [[Bungie]] take place in the latter half of this year.
*The numerical value of the year is one of Bungie's many references to the number [[seven]]. Specifically, adding the numerals results in 14, which has twice the value of 7. Adding the two halves of the year separately (2+5 and 5+2) results in a pair of sevens.
*The numerical value of the year is one of Bungie's many references to the number [[seven]]. Specifically, adding the numerals results in 14, which has twice the value of 7. Adding the two halves of the year separately (2+5 and 5+2) results in a pair of sevens.


==Note==
==Notes==
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==Sources==
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