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'''Algolis''' was a human colony in the [[Wikipedia:Algol|Algol]] binary system. The planet possessed a single moon. Algolis housed a relatively small [[civilian]] population and was home to some of the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]'s research and development projects for prototype weapons, including the [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I ADS]]. | '''Algolis''' was a human colony in the [[Wikipedia:Algol|Algol]] binary system. The planet possessed a single moon. Algolis housed a relatively small [[civilian]] population and was home to some of the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]'s research and development projects for prototype weapons, including the [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I ADS]].{{Ref/Site|Id=waypoint|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us#/intel/theuniverse/locations/gallery/algolis/c37d512a-eed7-44c0-bc3b-eb5b362b3160?filter=all|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Algolis|Detail=(Defunct, backup on [https://web.archive.org/web/20110310163234/http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/locations/gallery/algolis/c37d512a-eed7-44c0-bc3b-eb5b362b3160 Archive.org])}} | ||
== | ==Overview== | ||
===Topography=== | |||
====Locations==== | |||
*[[Weapons Research Facility T12A]] | |||
===Known residents=== | |||
*[[Paul DeMarco]] | |||
==History== | |||
===Human-Covenant war=== | |||
The [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]'s [[ONI Section Three|Section Three]] had facilities on the planet, to which several [[SPARTAN-II augmentation procedures|SPARTAN-II augmentation]] chemical precursors were sent without [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey's]] consent, likely in order to be researched for [[Project CHRYSANTHEMUM]].<ref>''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]''</ref> | |||
[[File:HW2-Atriox-02.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Atriox, defying the Covenant on Algolis.]] | |||
===Algolis Invasion=== | |||
{{Main|Algolis Invasion}} | {{Main|Algolis Invasion}} | ||
The colony was attacked by the [[Covenant]] at some time between [[2549]] and [[2552]],<ref>See [[Algolis Invasion#Notes|here]].</ref> During the | The colony was attacked by the [[Covenant]] at some time between [[2549]] and [[2552]],<ref>See [[Algolis Invasion#Notes|here]].</ref> During the battle, the planet's civilians were evacuated while [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] from the [[UNSC Marine Corps of Engineers]] made a last stand against Covenant forces. The [[Halberd-class destroyer|UNSC destroyer]] {{UNSCShip|Heart of Midlothian}} was en route to the planet to secure a [[Project YGGDRASIL|powered armor]] before the facility was attacked. The planet's survivors escaped in [[Unidentified civilian cargo ship|transport ships]] to a [[UNSC frigate]] in orbit that carried them to safety.{{Ref/Book|Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe|Section=[[Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian]]}}{{Ref/Generic|[[Halo Legends]]|[[Prototype]]}} The battle also resulted in the formation of the [[Banished]] as well.{{Ref/Comic|Halo: Rise of Atriox|Issue=[[Halo: Rise of Atriox Issue 1|#1]]}} Overall, it is unknown what happened to the colony following the battle.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}} | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:Algolis_6.png|Facility T12A on the planet. | File:Algolis_6.png|Facility T12A on the planet. | ||
File:Old HW Algolis Orbit.png|A UNSC frigate over Algolis. | File:Old HW Algolis Orbit.png|A UNSC frigate over Algolis. | ||
File:Hroa2 assault.png|Covenant forces attacking a human settlement. | |||
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Algolis was a human colony in the Algol binary system. The planet possessed a single moon. Algolis housed a relatively small civilian population and was home to some of the Office of Naval Intelligence's research and development projects for prototype weapons, including the HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I ADS.[1]
Overview
Topography
Locations
Known residents
History
Human-Covenant war
The Office of Naval Intelligence's Section Three had facilities on the planet, to which several SPARTAN-II augmentation chemical precursors were sent without Dr. Catherine Halsey's consent, likely in order to be researched for Project CHRYSANTHEMUM.[2]
Algolis Invasion
- Main article: Algolis Invasion
The colony was attacked by the Covenant at some time between 2549 and 2552,[3] During the battle, the planet's civilians were evacuated while Marines from the UNSC Marine Corps of Engineers made a last stand against Covenant forces. The UNSC destroyer UNSC Heart of Midlothian was en route to the planet to secure a powered armor before the facility was attacked. The planet's survivors escaped in transport ships to a UNSC frigate in orbit that carried them to safety.[4][5] The battle also resulted in the formation of the Banished as well.[6] Overall, it is unknown what happened to the colony following the battle.[1]
Gallery
Landscape on Algolis.
Facility T12A on the planet.
A UNSC frigate over Algolis.
Covenant forces attacking a human settlement.
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List of appearances
- Halo Legends
- Prototype (First appearance)
- Halo: Evolutions
- Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian (Mentioned only)
- Halo Wars 2
- Halo: Rise of Atriox
Sources
- ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Algolis: (Defunct, backup on Archive.org)
- ^ Dr. Halsey's personal journal
- ^ See here.
- ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe - Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian
- ^ Halo Legends, Prototype
- ^ Halo: Rise of Atriox, issue #1
