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'''2558''' was a year in the 2550s in the 26th century. It was the year the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} begins [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]] deployments to [[Requiem]] in operations referred to as "[[Spartan Ops]]," beginning the [[Second Battle of Requiem]] in early February. The [[Battle of Ealen IV]] takes place in early March, the [[Ven III|Battle of Ven III]] takes place in early May, and the [[Oban|Battle of Oban]] takes place in mid-July.
'''2558''' was a year in the 2550s in the 26th century. It was the year the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} begins [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]] deployments to [[Requiem]] in operations referred to as "[[Spartan Ops]]," beginning the [[Requiem Campaign]] in early February. The [[Battle of Ealen IV]] takes place in early March, the [[Ven III|Battle of Ven III]] takes place in early May, and the [[Oban|Battle of Oban]] takes place in mid-July.


==Events==
==Events==
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*At 1901 hours, [[War Games]] simulations aboard ''Infinity'' between numerous Spartan-IV fireteams conclude for the day.
*At 1901 hours, [[War Games]] simulations aboard ''Infinity'' between numerous Spartan-IV fireteams conclude for the day.
'''February 9'''
'''February 9'''
*'''[[Operation: CHATTERBOX]]''': Fireteams Majestic and Crimson are deployed to locations [[Fortress (location)|REQ-814-B]] and [[location REQ-814-D|REQ-814-D]] to remove 'Mdama's Covenant forces in order to allow the UNSC to establish a base at [[location REQ-626-C|REQ-626-C]]. Majestic begins by destroying one of their communications arrays at REQ-814-B.{{Ref/Reuse|briefing}}
*'''[[Operation: CHATTERBOX]]''': Fireteams Majestic and Crimson are deployed to locations [[Fortress (location)|REQ-814-B]] and [[location REQ-814-D|REQ-814-D]] to remove 'Mdama's Covenant forces in order to allow the UNSC to establish a base at [[REQ-626-C]]. Majestic begins by destroying one of their communications arrays at REQ-814-D.{{Ref/Reuse|briefing}}
*A monthly poker night takes place aboard ''Infinity'', with the grand prize of priority seating on all of the ship's internal shuttlecraft and [[tram]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|packet}}
*A monthly poker night takes place aboard ''Infinity'', with the grand prize of priority seating on all of the ship's internal shuttlecraft and [[tram]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|packet}}
'''February 10'''
'''February 10'''
*'''[[Operation: ACADEMIC]]''': Commander Sarah Palmer directs Fireteams Majestic and Crimson to Requiem with instructions to assault one of 'Mdama's Covenant outposts and recover [[Requiem slipspace artifacts|a Forerunner artifact]].{{Ref/Reuse|packet}} They are successful and the artifact is taken aboard ''Infinity''.<ref name="artifact">'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Artifact|S1E2 - ''Artifact'']]</ref> The device teleports [[Henry Glassman|Chief Engineer Henry Glassman]] to the surface of Requiem while he is investigating it.{{Ref/Reuse|artifact}}
*'''[[Operation: ACADEMIC]]''': Commander Sarah Palmer directs Fireteams Majestic and Crimson to Requiem with instructions to assault one of 'Mdama's Covenant outposts and recover [[Requiem slipspace artifacts|a Forerunner artifact]].{{Ref/Reuse|packet}} They are successful and the artifact is taken aboard ''Infinity''.<ref name="artifact">'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Artifact|S1E2 - ''Artifact'']]</ref> The device teleports [[Henry Glassman|Chief Engineer Henry Glassman]] to the surface of Requiem while he is investigating it.{{Ref/Reuse|artifact}}
*The [[Sahara-class prowler|prowler]] {{UNSCShip|Aladdin}} arrives at Requiem, carrying [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]]. Halsey is brought aboard ''Infinity'' and shown the mysterious artifact.<ref name="Catherine">'''Spartan Ops''', ''[[S1/Catherine|S1E3 - Catherine]]''</ref>
'''February 11'''
'''February 11'''
*'''[[Operation: THREE-CARD MONTE]]''': Fireteam Majestic, with support from Fireteams [[Fireteam Tower|Tower]], [[Fireteam Castle|Castle]] ,and [[Fireteam Domino|Domino]], is tasked with a search-and-destroy mission against 'Mdama's Covenant outposts at locations REQ-822-A, REQ-822-B, REQ-822-C, and REQ-822-D.{{Ref/Reuse|briefing}}
*'''[[Operation: THREE-CARD MONTE]]''': Fireteam Majestic, with support from Fireteams [[Fireteam Tower|Tower]], [[Fireteam Castle|Castle]] ,and [[Fireteam Domino|Domino]], is tasked with a search-and-destroy mission against 'Mdama's Covenant outposts at locations REQ-822-A, REQ-822-B, REQ-822-C, and REQ-822-D.{{Ref/Reuse|briefing}}
'''Unknown date'''<!--Though no date stamp is given after Infinity's initial foray on the 8th, the cinematics suggest that Spartan Ops Season One occurs over the course of a few days, perhaps a little more than a week.-->
 
'''Between February 11 and February 14'''<!--Though no date stamp is given after Infinity's initial foray on the 8th, the cinematics suggest that Spartan Ops Season One occurs over the course of a few days, perhaps a little more than a week.-->
*The [[Sahara-class prowler|prowler]] {{UNSCShip|Aladdin}} arrives at Requiem, carrying [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]]. Halsey is brought aboard ''Infinity'' and shown the mysterious artifact.<ref name="Catherine">'''Spartan Ops''', ''[[S1/Catherine|S1E3 - Catherine]]''</ref>
*The Forerunner artifact scans ''Infinity''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s systems and begins transmitting data to the surface of Requiem,{{Ref/Reuse|Catherine}} where the data is intercepted by [[Jul 'Mdama]]. Glassman is taken captive by [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] and is ordered to activate the [[Librarian]]'s shrine,{{Ref/Reuse|Catherine}} though he is not successful.
*The Forerunner artifact scans ''Infinity''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s systems and begins transmitting data to the surface of Requiem,{{Ref/Reuse|Catherine}} where the data is intercepted by [[Jul 'Mdama]]. Glassman is taken captive by [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] and is ordered to activate the [[Librarian]]'s shrine,{{Ref/Reuse|Catherine}} though he is not successful.
*Sangheili terrorist [[Parg Vol]] is assassinated by Fireteam Crimson.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Catherine/Hunting Trip|S1E3Ch5 - ''Hunting Trip'']]</ref>
*Sangheili terrorist [[Parg Vol]] is assassinated by Fireteam Crimson.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Catherine/Hunting Trip|S1E3Ch5 - ''Hunting Trip'']]</ref>
*[[Carlo Hoya]] finds a classified transmission meant for Halsey and gives it to Thorne.  
*[[Carlo Hoya]] finds a classified transmission meant for Halsey and gives it to Thorne.
 
'''February 14'''
*''Infinity's'' Atrium Park Valentine's Dance is scheduled to begin at 2015 hours.{{Ref/Reuse|packet}}
 
'''In or after February 14'''
*Fireteam Crimson secure another Forerunner artifact, dubbed "the [[Didact's Gift]]". This device contains the memories of victims of the [[Ur-Didact|Didact]]'s [[New Phoenix Incident|attack on New Phoenix]] six months prior. The processed human minds are to be repurposed as [[Promethean Knight]]s. Spartan Gabriel Thorne is translocated to [[the Cauldron]] by the first artifact.<ref name="Memento Mori">'''Spartan Ops''', ''[[S1/Memento Mori|S1E4 - Memento Mori]]''</ref>
*Fireteam Crimson secure another Forerunner artifact, dubbed "the [[Didact's Gift]]". This device contains the memories of victims of the [[Ur-Didact|Didact]]'s [[New Phoenix Incident|attack on New Phoenix]] six months prior. The processed human minds are to be repurposed as [[Promethean Knight]]s. Spartan Gabriel Thorne is translocated to [[the Cauldron]] by the first artifact.<ref name="Memento Mori">'''Spartan Ops''', ''[[S1/Memento Mori|S1E4 - Memento Mori]]''</ref>
*Dr. Halsey begins dialog with an unknown party who shares her interest in the Librarian. The intelligence is actually Jul 'Mdama, the [[Supreme Leader]], who is manipulating Halsey into divulging vital secrets about the Forerunners.{{Ref/Reuse|Memento Mori}} Halsey is apprehended after her unwitting communication with 'Mdama is discovered. Spartan Thorne rescues Dr. Glassman and the pair escape custody, with Gek 'Lhar tracking them down.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', ''[[S1/Scattered|S1E6 - Scattered]]''</ref>
*Dr. Halsey begins dialog with an unknown party who shares her interest in the Librarian. The intelligence is actually Jul 'Mdama, the [[Supreme Commander]], who is manipulating Halsey into divulging vital secrets about the Forerunners.{{Ref/Reuse|Memento Mori}} Halsey is apprehended after her unwitting communication with 'Mdama is discovered. Spartan Thorne rescues Dr. Glassman and the pair escape custody, with Gek 'Lhar tracking them down.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', ''[[S1/Scattered|S1E6 - Scattered]]''</ref>
*Dr. Halsey learns that [[John-117]] is still alive. ''Infinity'' is boarded by 'Mdama's Covenant and [[Promethean]] forces<ref name="Invasion">'''Spartan Ops''', ''[[S1/Invasion|S1E7 - Invasion]]''</ref> who capture the doctor. They take her to the [[Librarian's Rest|Librarian's "shrine"]], where 'Mdama awaits.<ref name="Expendable">'''Spartan Ops''', ''[[S1/Expendable|S1E8 - Expendable]]''</ref>
*Dr. Halsey learns that [[John-117]] is still alive. ''Infinity'' is boarded by 'Mdama's Covenant and [[Promethean]] forces<ref name="Invasion">'''Spartan Ops''', ''[[S1/Invasion|S1E7 - Invasion]]''</ref> who capture the doctor. They take her to the [[Librarian's Rest|Librarian's "shrine"]], where 'Mdama awaits.<ref name="Expendable">'''Spartan Ops''', ''[[S1/Expendable|S1E8 - Expendable]]''</ref>
*Gek 'Lhar catches up to Thorne and Glassman, and is killed when Fireteam Majestic arrive.{{Ref/Reuse|Expendable}}
*Gek 'Lhar catches up to Thorne and Glassman, and is killed when Fireteam Majestic arrive.{{Ref/Reuse|Expendable}}
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*Fireteam Crimson, as well as Fireteam Majestic and Commander Palmer, head to shut down two respective artifacts on Requiem that hold ''Infinity'' in place and are successful. While the shield world is destroyed, UNSC ''Infinity'' narrowly escapes the planet's slipspace conduit.<ref name="Exodus">'''Spartan Ops''', ''[[S1/Exodus|S1E10 - Exodus]]''</ref>
*Fireteam Crimson, as well as Fireteam Majestic and Commander Palmer, head to shut down two respective artifacts on Requiem that hold ''Infinity'' in place and are successful. While the shield world is destroyed, UNSC ''Infinity'' narrowly escapes the planet's slipspace conduit.<ref name="Exodus">'''Spartan Ops''', ''[[S1/Exodus|S1E10 - Exodus]]''</ref>
*Dr. Halsey agrees to cooperate with Jul 'Mdama and his forces, stating that she wants revenge.{{Ref/Reuse|Exodus}}
*Dr. Halsey agrees to cooperate with Jul 'Mdama and his forces, stating that she wants revenge.{{Ref/Reuse|Exodus}}
'''February 14'''
 
*''Infinity's'' Atrium Park Valentine's Dance is scheduled to begin at 2015 hours.{{Ref/Reuse|packet}}
'''February 18'''
'''February 18'''
*A "Saturday Night (Cage) Fight" is scheduled to take place aboard ''Infinity'', with the Spartans of [[Fireteam Sydney]] participating.{{Ref/Reuse|packet}}
*A "Saturday Night (Cage) Fight" is scheduled to take place aboard ''Infinity'', with the Spartans of [[Fireteam Sydney]] participating.{{Ref/Reuse|packet}}
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*Lasky and Ray destroy the reactor generating the Covenant jamming signal, restoring communications.<ref name="HE3">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 3|Issue #3]]''</ref>
*Lasky and Ray destroy the reactor generating the Covenant jamming signal, restoring communications.<ref name="HE3">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 3|Issue #3]]''</ref>
*After the ambassadors and their security detail arrive in the redoubt, Scruggs ambushes them and holds Hood at gunpoint. Palmer shoots Hood in the leg and, in the resulting confusion, confronts and kills Scruggs.{{Ref/Reuse|HE3}}
*After the ambassadors and their security detail arrive in the redoubt, Scruggs ambushes them and holds Hood at gunpoint. Palmer shoots Hood in the leg and, in the resulting confusion, confronts and kills Scruggs.{{Ref/Reuse|HE3}}
*With the mercenaries bearing on the site in force, the ambassadors escape to ''Infinity'' aboard a [[Covenant cargo tug]]. [[Paul DeMarco]] sacrifices himself to cover the ambassadors' escape with [[Type-38 Tyrant|Covenant AA guns]].{{Ref/Reuse|HE3}}
*With the mercenaries bearing on the site in force, the ambassadors escape to ''Infinity'' aboard a [[Covenant cargo tug]]. [[Paul DeMarco]] sacrifices himself to cover the ambassadors' escape with [[Cheru-pattern Tyrant|Covenant AA guns]].{{Ref/Reuse|HE3}}
*''Infinity'' rallies the Sangheili and Jiralhanae fleets, prompting 'Gajat's fleet to retreat.{{Ref/Reuse|HE3}}
*''Infinity'' rallies the Sangheili and Jiralhanae fleets, prompting 'Gajat's fleet to retreat.{{Ref/Reuse|HE3}}
*A funeral ceremony is held aboard ''Infinity'' for the Spartans who died in the battle.{{Ref/Reuse|HE3}}  
*A funeral ceremony is held aboard ''Infinity'' for the Spartans who died in the battle.{{Ref/Reuse|HE3}}  
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*Petra Janecek, Captain Lasky and Spartan Ray travel to the Sangheili colony of [[Karava]] to uncover the identity of the UNSC [[Treason|traitor]]. Meeting Janecek's informant [[Zef 'Trahl]], they learn that the traitor is [[Daniel Clayton]], a former UNSC captain and the illegitimate son of ''Spirit of Fire''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s commanding officer (and Hood's mentor), [[James Cutter|Captain James Cutter]].{{Ref/Reuse|HE5}}
*Petra Janecek, Captain Lasky and Spartan Ray travel to the Sangheili colony of [[Karava]] to uncover the identity of the UNSC [[Treason|traitor]]. Meeting Janecek's informant [[Zef 'Trahl]], they learn that the traitor is [[Daniel Clayton]], a former UNSC captain and the illegitimate son of ''Spirit of Fire''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s commanding officer (and Hood's mentor), [[James Cutter|Captain James Cutter]].{{Ref/Reuse|HE5}}
*The UNSC supposedly discover the whereabouts of ''Spirit of Fire'' using data from ''Pilgrims' Pride''. ''Infinity'' sets out to rescue the older ship. Upon arrival at the ''Spirit's'' supposed coordinates near [[Oth Lodon]], however, they find a [[Oth Lodon station|Covenant battlestation]] manned by the New Colonial Alliance. Having lured ''Infinity'' into a trap, Captain Daniel Clayton fires on the UNSC vessel with the station's [[energy projector]], killing executive officer [[Bradley|Commander Bradley]] and paralyzing Fleet Admiral Hood.<ref name="HE5">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 5|Issue #5]]''</ref>
*The UNSC supposedly discover the whereabouts of ''Spirit of Fire'' using data from ''Pilgrims' Pride''. ''Infinity'' sets out to rescue the older ship. Upon arrival at the ''Spirit's'' supposed coordinates near [[Oth Lodon]], however, they find a [[Oth Lodon station|Covenant battlestation]] manned by the New Colonial Alliance. Having lured ''Infinity'' into a trap, Captain Daniel Clayton fires on the UNSC vessel with the station's [[energy projector]], killing executive officer [[Bradley|Commander Bradley]] and paralyzing Fleet Admiral Hood.<ref name="HE5">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 5|Issue #5]]''</ref>
*Clayton orders 'Gajat to stop the Spartans who are en route to the station, but 'Gajat decides to destroy ''Infinity'' instead. Fireteam Majestic and Commander Palmer board and secure the station, then destroy 'Gajat's [[SDV-class heavy corvette|corvette]] with the energy projector. Clayton is apprehended and transported to ''Infinity''.<ref name="HE6">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 6|Issue #6]]''</ref>
*Clayton orders 'Gajat to stop the Spartans who are en route to the station, but 'Gajat decides to destroy ''Infinity'' instead. Fireteam Majestic and Commander Palmer board and secure the station, then destroy 'Gajat's [[Ceudar-pattern heavy corvette|corvette]] with the energy projector. Clayton is apprehended and transported to ''Infinity''.<ref name="HE6">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 6|Issue #6]]''</ref>
'''March 14'''
'''March 14'''
*The UNSC dispatch a trio of vessels to Oth Lodon to assist with repairs to ''Infinity'' and to monitor the captured space station.{{Ref/Reuse|HE6}}
*The UNSC dispatch a trio of vessels to Oth Lodon to assist with repairs to ''Infinity'' and to monitor the captured space station.{{Ref/Reuse|HE6}}
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*Commander Palmer's team observe the Sangheili defector in the jungle and wait for Dr. Halsey to arrive in order to ambush her.{{Ref/Reuse|HE15}} A firefight subsequently ensues between the Spartans and Halsey's Sangheili escort.<ref name="HE16">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 16|Issue #16]]''</ref>
*Commander Palmer's team observe the Sangheili defector in the jungle and wait for Dr. Halsey to arrive in order to ambush her.{{Ref/Reuse|HE15}} A firefight subsequently ensues between the Spartans and Halsey's Sangheili escort.<ref name="HE16">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 16|Issue #16]]''</ref>
*Sali 'Nyon's rebellion is stopped by Jul 'Mdama and his forces, with 'Nyon captured and all his followers killed.{{Ref/Reuse|HE16}}
*Sali 'Nyon's rebellion is stopped by Jul 'Mdama and his forces, with 'Nyon captured and all his followers killed.{{Ref/Reuse|HE16}}
*Palmer captures Dr. Halsey, but the doctor clouds Palmer's judgment momentarily and escapes. Palmer gives chase, only to be incapacitated by a [[Type-58 Harvester]]. Halsey contacts Jul 'Mdama and is picked up by a Phantom.{{Ref/Reuse|HE16}}
*Palmer captures Dr. Halsey, but the doctor clouds Palmer's judgment momentarily and escapes. Palmer gives chase, only to be incapacitated by a {{Pattern|Za'zayara|Harvester}}. Halsey contacts Jul 'Mdama and is picked up by a Phantom.{{Ref/Reuse|HE16}}
'''July 23'''
'''July 23'''
*Aboard ''Infinity'', Lasky converses with Palmer concerning the events on Aktis IV while two ONI agents demand an audience with her. Palmer informs Lasky that because of her failure, Halsey and 'Mdama are now in possession of both halves of the Janus Key.{{Ref/Reuse|HE16}}
*Aboard ''Infinity'', Lasky converses with Palmer concerning the events on Aktis IV while two ONI agents demand an audience with her. Palmer informs Lasky that because of her failure, Halsey and 'Mdama are now in possession of both halves of the Janus Key.{{Ref/Reuse|HE16}}
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===October===
===October===
'''October 13''':
'''October 13''':
*'''0340''': [[Ram Chalva]] is interrogated by [[KT-49683-9]] about Rion and Spark's location.<ref>'''Halo: Point of Light''', ''Chapter 33''</Ref>
*'''0340''': [[Ram Chalva]] is interrogated by [[KT-49683-9]] about Rion and Spark's location.<ref>'''Halo: Point of Light''', ''Chapter 33''</ref>
'''October 17'''
'''October 17'''
*Around this date, the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VII|Mark VII]] is used as the testbed for the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3)|[GEN3]]] improvements, but it remained uncertain if manufacturers would adopt the standards and cost accounting by the [[Unified Earth Government]].<ref name="HOSFM">'''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''' ''- Page  179''</ref><ref name="HOSFMDate">'''Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual''' ''- Page  11''</ref>
*Around this date, the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VII|Mark VII]] is used as the testbed for the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3)|[GEN3]]] improvements, but it remained uncertain if manufacturers would adopt the standards and cost accounting by the [[Unified Earth Government]].<ref name="HOSFM">'''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''' ''- Page  179''</ref><ref name="HOSFMDate">'''Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual''' ''- Page  11''</ref>
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*The UNSC ''Infinity'' prepares to leave Sol system in the next 24 hours and assault Jul's Covenant in Kamchatka, [[Caspar system]], as part of [[Operation: ANCHORITE]].{{Ref/Reuse|HOSFMDate}}
*The UNSC ''Infinity'' prepares to leave Sol system in the next 24 hours and assault Jul's Covenant in Kamchatka, [[Caspar system]], as part of [[Operation: ANCHORITE]].{{Ref/Reuse|HOSFMDate}}
*By this date, news about the attacks on [[Ursa IV]] and Oban reach the UNSC.{{Ref/Reuse|HOSFMDate}}
*By this date, news about the attacks on [[Ursa IV]] and Oban reach the UNSC.{{Ref/Reuse|HOSFMDate}}
'''Within 72 hours of October 17'''
*Forerunner [[Guardian|anomalies]] similar to those on Ursa IV and Oban occurred on [[Queen Anne VI]], [[Adelaide]], and [[Conrad's Point]].<ref name="h5goc">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians Opening Cinematic]]'''</ref>
*[[Fireteam Osiris]], led by [[Jameson Locke]], is deployed to [[Kamchatka]] to rescue Dr. Halsey after she contacts the UNSC and claims to have information regarding the Forerunner attacks. They encounter an ongoing [[Battle of Kamchatka|battle]] between a contingent of [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] and Promethean forces. Fighting their way through the chaos, they not only succeed in retrieving Halsey, but kill Jul 'Mdama in the process, dealing a crippling blow to his Covenant.<ref name="h5g">'''Halo 5: Guardians'''</ref>
'''Before October 23'''
'''Before October 23'''
*Followers of the [[Triad]] spread their beliefs on social media sites.<ref>[https://twitter.com/OurThreeLives '''Twitter''': ''The Triad'']</ref>
*Followers of the [[Triad]] spread their beliefs on social media sites.<ref>[https://twitter.com/OurThreeLives '''Twitter''': ''The Triad'']</ref>
*Over a period of 72 hours, five human colonies, including Ursa IV, Oban, [[Queen Anne VI]], [[Adelaide]], and [[Conrad's Point]], are devastated by Forerunner [[Guardian|anomalies]].<ref name="h5goc">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians Opening Cinematic]]'''</ref>
*ONI agent [[Maya Sankar]] is paired with the AI [[Black-Box]] and reassigned to Conrad's Point under the cover identity of "FERO" (her alter-ego as an Insurrectionist demagogue). Her mission is to infiltrate the [[New Colonial Alliance|NCA]] forces in control of the colony and investigate the nature of the anomalies.{{Ref/Reuse|htts2e1}}<ref>'''Hunt the Truth''', ''Season 2 - Failed Transmission''</ref>
*ONI agent [[Maya Sankar]] is paired with the AI [[Black-Box]] and reassigned to Conrad's Point under the cover identity of "FERO" (her alter-ego as an Insurrectionist demagogue). Her mission is to infiltrate the [[New Colonial Alliance|NCA]] forces in control of the colony and investigate the nature of the anomalies.{{Ref/Reuse|htts2e1}}<ref>'''Hunt the Truth''', ''Season 2 - Failed Transmission''</ref>
*[[Fireteam Osiris]], led by [[Jameson Locke]], is deployed to [[Kamchatka]] to rescue Dr. Halsey after she contacts the UNSC and claims to have information regarding the Forerunner attacks. They encounter an ongoing [[Battle of Kamchatka|battle]] between a contingent of [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] and Promethean forces. Fighting their way through the chaos, they not only succeed in retrieving Halsey, but kill Jul 'Mdama in the process, dealing a crippling blow to his Covenant.<ref name="h5g">'''Halo 5: Guardians'''</ref>
'''October 23'''
'''October 23'''
*[[Blue Team]] is deployed on a mission to recover the ONI research vessel ''[[Argent Moon]]''. After being contacted by [[Cortana]], John-117 decides to go to [[Meridian]] in search of her, using the ONI [[Winter-class prowler|prowler]] ''[[ONI Acrisius|Acrisius]]'', disobeying orders to return to ''Infinity''. The other members of Blue Team follow him. Blue Team is subsequently declared AWOL.{{Ref/Reuse|h5g}}
*[[Blue Team]] is deployed on a mission to recover the ONI research vessel ''[[Argent Moon]]''. After being contacted by [[Cortana]], John-117 decides to go to [[Meridian]] in search of her, using the ONI [[Winter-class prowler|prowler]] ''[[ONI Acrisius|Acrisius]]'', disobeying orders to return to ''Infinity''. The other members of Blue Team follow him. Blue Team is subsequently declared AWOL.{{Ref/Reuse|h5g}}
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*Fireteam Osiris is given operation orders to apprehend Blue Team and the prowler they took, though capturing John-117 is priority.
*Fireteam Osiris is given operation orders to apprehend Blue Team and the prowler they took, though capturing John-117 is priority.
'''October 25'''
'''October 25'''
*'''0833''': Blue Team heads to [[Meridian Station]] and is recorded though several means.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBCAtGvTi-Y '''YouTube''': ''Halo 5 Trailer: A Hero Falls LIVE ACTION TRAILER'']</ref>
*'''1100''': Fireteam Osiris arrives in [[Pelican]] [[Kilo 97]] at Meridian.{{Ref/Novel|Id=HBBAG|BatB|Detail=Adjunct - [[Glassed (short story)|Glassed]]}}
*Blue Team heads to [[Meridian Station]] and is recorded though several means.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBCAtGvTi-Y '''YouTube''': ''Halo 5 Trailer: A Hero Falls LIVE ACTION TRAILER'']</ref>{{Ref/Note|Despite various trailers and media showing Blue team running through Meridian while parts of the Guardian wake at 0833 hours, this has become impossible due to the release of the short story Glassed as featured in the Adjunct of the Halo: Battle Born re-release in 2024.}}
*Fireteam Osiris is deployed to [[Meridian]] to apprehend the AWOL [[Blue Team]].{{Ref/Reuse|h5g}} The team arrives to find residents under attack by [[Promethean]] constructs. Osiris helps defend the colony and gains the favor of [[Governor Sloan]], who points them in Blue Team's direction. Osiris confronts Blue Team outside a buried Forerunner [[Guardian]], but John-117 subdues Spartan Locke and Blue Team boards the construct. As the Guardian emerges, causing untold damage to the colony, Osiris backtracks to the colony's [[space elevator]] and manages to escape the catastrophe. Meanwhile, the Guardian departs via [[slipspace]] to the Forerunner world of [[Genesis]].{{Ref/Reuse|h5g}}
*Fireteam Osiris is deployed to [[Meridian]] to apprehend the AWOL [[Blue Team]].{{Ref/Reuse|h5g}} The team arrives to find residents under attack by [[Promethean]] constructs. Osiris helps defend the colony and gains the favor of [[Governor Sloan]], who points them in Blue Team's direction. Osiris confronts Blue Team outside a buried Forerunner [[Guardian]], but John-117 subdues Spartan Locke and Blue Team boards the construct. As the Guardian emerges, causing untold damage to the colony, Osiris backtracks to the colony's [[space elevator]] and manages to escape the catastrophe. Meanwhile, the Guardian departs via [[slipspace]] to the Forerunner world of [[Genesis]].{{Ref/Reuse|h5g}}
'''October 26'''
'''October 26'''
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'''December 7'''
'''December 7'''
*[[Teranus]] records a log for his [[Jiralhanae Captain|captain]], in which he express his frustration with the [[Sangheili]] aboard the ''Enduring Conviction''.<ref name="ASS">'''Halo Wars 2''', ''Phoenix Logs - A Small Sacrifice''</ref>
*[[Teranus]] records a log for his [[Jiralhanae Captain|captain]], in which he express his frustration with the [[Sangheili]] aboard the ''Enduring Conviction''.<ref name="ASS">'''Halo Wars 2''', ''Phoenix Logs - A Small Sacrifice''</ref>
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