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|image=[[File:Escalation - Alluvion.png| | |image=[[File:Escalation - Alluvion.png|300px]] | ||
|star, position= | |star, position=[[Bhaakto system|Bhaakto]], III<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/alluvion '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Alluvion'']</ref> | ||
|moon(s)= | |moon(s)=[[Fallow]]<ref name="universe"/> | ||
|diameter= | |diameter={{Convert|6931|km|mi|sigfig=3|sp=us}}<ref name="universe"/> | ||
|gravity= | |gravity=0.99 G<ref name="universe"/> | ||
|daylength= | |daylength= | ||
|yearlength= | |yearlength= | ||
|atmosphere=[[ | |atmosphere=1.1 ([[Wikipedia:Nitrogen|N<sub>2</sub>]], [[Oxygen|O<sub>2</sub>]])<ref name="universe"/> | ||
|composition= | |composition= | ||
|temperature= | |temperature= | ||
|demonym= | |demonym= | ||
|species= [[Human]] | |species= [[Human]] | ||
|population=+336 million<ref>'''Halo 2: Anniversary''', ''Terminal 3''</ref> | |population=+336 million<ref name="h2a3">'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''', ''[[Terminal/Halo 2: Anniversary|Terminal 3]]''</ref> | ||
|date of foundation= | |date of foundation=[[2412]]<ref name="universe"/> | ||
|government=[[Unified Earth Government]] | |government=[[Unified Earth Government]]<ref name="universe"/> | ||
|technology tier=Tier 3 | |technology tier=Tier 3 | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Alluvion''' | '''Alluvion''' is the third planet in the [[Bhaakto system]]<ref name="universe"/> and a [[human]] [[Human colonies|colony]] of the [[Unified Earth Government]].<ref name="HE7">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''Issue #7''</ref> Alluvion is orbited by one [[natural satellite]], [[Fallow]]. Once home to millions, Alluvion was [[Glassing|glassed]] by the [[Covenant]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. By [[2554]], Alluvion was been recolonized.<ref name="universe"/> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Alluvion was colonized by the [[Unified Earth Government]] in [[2412]] as a border world and prominent waystation between the [[Inner Colonies]] and the emerging [[Outer Colonies]]. With vast oceans and a moderately tropical climate, the planet required little [[terraforming]], though aggressive tidal activity caused by Alluvion's [[moon]] [[Fallow]] forced most population centers into the continental interiors. Alluvion was highly cherished by its residents, though the planet's history was largely uneventful until the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref name="universe"/> | |||
On [[2552|26 | [[File:Alluvion glassed.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Alluvion is glassed by the Covenant]] | ||
[[Covenant]] scouting patrols located Alluvion in [[2541]], though a full-scale invasion—led by [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee—did not occur until [[2542]]. During the [[Battle for Alluvion]], the [[United Nations Space Command]] was able to defend the planet with a substantial military force, keeping the Covenant forces at bay for weeks. However, a Covenant support fleet arrived and quickly severed Alluvion's critical support lines, and the planet fell shortly after.<ref name="universe"/> Spartan [[Gabriel Thorne]]'s [[Thorne family|parents]] were [[UNSC Army]] officers stationed on the planet at the time. They, along with Alluvion's human population, died when the Covenant [[glassed]] the planet.<ref name="HE7"/> In the glassing, Alluvion's major population centers and [[spaceport]]s were destroyed and no sign of human activity remained on the planet by [[2544]].<ref name="universe"/> On [[2552#September|September 26, 2552]], Alluvion was used as an example of the planets glassed by Covenant forces in [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] operative [[Jameson Locke]]'s target profile of Thel 'Vadamee.<ref name="h2a3"/> | |||
Following the Covenant War, a recolonization support fleet of the Unified Earth Government returned to Alluvion in [[2554]]. Upon arrival, the fleet discovered a strange anomaly under Alluvion's [[Sundark Sea]]; [[Forerunner]] shield pylons, which had previously been hidden from the colony's inhabitants, had emerged and forced back massive walls of water revealing the seafloor. Years of surveying the area revealed hidden repository containing an exotic fuel source that was believed to be capable of replacing the [[deuterium]] used to fuel human starships. The [[Liang-Dortmund Corporation]] was contracted by the UNSC to research this discovery. Liang-Dortmund's aerospace division established the [[Alluvion Research Center]] on the planet in [[2556]], attempting to directly power a number of prototype shuttles with this energy source. However, a year into their research, the corporation's mining efforts triggered the complete withdrawal of the shield pylons, causing the sea to collapse on those who remained within the facility.<ref name="universe"/> | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Battle of Alluvion.jpg|The planet under attack | File:Battle of Alluvion.jpg|The planet under attack | ||
File:Gabriel Thorne's parents.jpg|[[Gabriel Thorne]]'s parents fighting in the battle | |||
File:Gabriel Thorne's parents.jpg|[[Gabriel Thorne]]'s parents fighting in the battle | File:Alluvion.png|A view of the planet in Locke's report | ||
File:Alluvion.png|A view of the planet in Locke's report | File:Planet.png|A holographic view of the planet as seen in the [[Halo 5: Guardians E3 Hololens Experience]] | ||
File:Planet.png|A holographic view of the planet as seen in the [[Halo 5: Guardians E3 Hololens Experience]] | |||
File:Arc.png|A holographic view of a location on the planet as seen in the Halo 5: Guardians E3 Hololens Experience | File:Arc.png|A holographic view of a location on the planet as seen in the Halo 5: Guardians E3 Hololens Experience | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' | *''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' | ||
**''[[Terminal/Halo 2: Anniversary|Terminals]]'' | **''[[Terminal/Halo 2: Anniversary|Terminals]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | *''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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Alluvion is the third planet in the Bhaakto system[1] and a human colony of the Unified Earth Government.[3] Alluvion is orbited by one natural satellite, Fallow. Once home to millions, Alluvion was glassed by the Covenant during the Human-Covenant War. By 2554, Alluvion was been recolonized.[1]
History
Alluvion was colonized by the Unified Earth Government in 2412 as a border world and prominent waystation between the Inner Colonies and the emerging Outer Colonies. With vast oceans and a moderately tropical climate, the planet required little terraforming, though aggressive tidal activity caused by Alluvion's moon Fallow forced most population centers into the continental interiors. Alluvion was highly cherished by its residents, though the planet's history was largely uneventful until the Human-Covenant War.[1]
Covenant scouting patrols located Alluvion in 2541, though a full-scale invasion—led by Thel 'Vadamee—did not occur until 2542. During the Battle for Alluvion, the United Nations Space Command was able to defend the planet with a substantial military force, keeping the Covenant forces at bay for weeks. However, a Covenant support fleet arrived and quickly severed Alluvion's critical support lines, and the planet fell shortly after.[1] Spartan Gabriel Thorne's parents were UNSC Army officers stationed on the planet at the time. They, along with Alluvion's human population, died when the Covenant glassed the planet.[3] In the glassing, Alluvion's major population centers and spaceports were destroyed and no sign of human activity remained on the planet by 2544.[1] On September 26, 2552, Alluvion was used as an example of the planets glassed by Covenant forces in Office of Naval Intelligence operative Jameson Locke's target profile of Thel 'Vadamee.[2]
Following the Covenant War, a recolonization support fleet of the Unified Earth Government returned to Alluvion in 2554. Upon arrival, the fleet discovered a strange anomaly under Alluvion's Sundark Sea; Forerunner shield pylons, which had previously been hidden from the colony's inhabitants, had emerged and forced back massive walls of water revealing the seafloor. Years of surveying the area revealed hidden repository containing an exotic fuel source that was believed to be capable of replacing the deuterium used to fuel human starships. The Liang-Dortmund Corporation was contracted by the UNSC to research this discovery. Liang-Dortmund's aerospace division established the Alluvion Research Center on the planet in 2556, attempting to directly power a number of prototype shuttles with this energy source. However, a year into their research, the corporation's mining efforts triggered the complete withdrawal of the shield pylons, causing the sea to collapse on those who remained within the facility.[1]
Trivia
Alluvion is the setting for the Halo 5: Guardians Warzone map "Escape from ARC", as well as several other yet unrevealed maps.[4]
Gallery
The planet under attack
Gabriel Thorne's parents fighting in the battle
A view of the planet in Locke's report
A holographic view of the planet as seen in the Halo 5: Guardians E3 Hololens Experience
A holographic view of a location on the planet as seen in the Halo 5: Guardians E3 Hololens Experience
List of appearances
- Halo: Escalation (First appearance)
- Halo 2: Anniversary
- Halo 5: Guardians
