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'''Alluvion''', also known as '''Bhaakto III''',<ref name="Halo Channel">''[[Halo Channel]]'': Encyclopedia</ref> is the third planet in the [[Bhaakto system]]{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} and a [[human]] [[Outer Colony]] of the [[Unified Earth Government]].<ref name="HE7">''[[Halo: Escalation]]'', [[Halo: Escalation Issue 7|Issue #7]]</ref><ref name="ho9">''[[Halo: Oblivion]]'', Chapter 9</ref> Alluvion is orbited by the [[natural satellite]] [[Fallow]]. Once home to millions, Alluvion was [[Glassing|glassed]] by the [[Covenant]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. By [[2554]], Alluvion has been recolonized.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | '''Alluvion''', also known as '''Bhaakto III''',<ref name="Halo Channel">''[[Halo Channel]]'': Encyclopedia</ref> is the [[planet|third planet]] in the [[Bhaakto system]]{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} and a [[human]] [[Outer Colony]] of the [[Unified Earth Government]].<ref name="HE7">''[[Halo: Escalation]]'', [[Halo: Escalation Issue 7|Issue #7]]</ref><ref name="ho9">''[[Halo: Oblivion]]'', Chapter 9</ref> Alluvion is orbited by the [[natural satellite]] [[Fallow]]. Once home to millions, Alluvion was [[Glassing|glassed]] by the [[Covenant]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. By [[2554]], Alluvion has been recolonized.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
==Overview== | |||
===Topography and climate=== | |||
Alluvion had vast oceans and a moderately tropical climate. It also suffered from aggressive tidal forces due to its moon [[Fallow]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | |||
====Locations==== | |||
*[[Sundark Sea]] | |||
**[[Alluvion Research Center]] | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Rise of humanity=== | |||
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]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} By tradition, the colonization of Alluvion was considered to be start of human expansion into the Outer Colonies.{{Ref/Reuse|ho9}} 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/Reuse|universe}} | 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]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} By tradition, the colonization of Alluvion was considered to be start of human expansion into the Outer Colonies.{{Ref/Reuse|ho9}} 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/Reuse|universe}} | ||
===Human-Covenant war=== | |||
[[File:Alluvion glassed.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Alluvion is glassed by the Covenant]] | [[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/Reuse|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/Reuse|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/Reuse|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/Reuse|h2a3}} | [[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/Reuse|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/Reuse|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/Reuse|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/Reuse|h2a3}} | ||
===Post-war=== | |||
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 [[Nordica V]] 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/Reuse|universe}} | 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 [[Nordica V]] 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/Reuse|universe}} | ||
== | ==Gameplay== | ||
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Alluvion is the setting for the ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' [[Warzone]] map "[[Escape from ARC]]"<ref name="h5">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=235&v=xPVdzBcCsw8 '''YouTube''': ''Halo 5: Guardians - The Best is Yet to Come (Interview) - E3 2015'']</ref> and the [[Warzone Assault]] map [[Dispatch]]. | Alluvion is the setting for the ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' [[Warzone]] map "[[Escape from ARC]]"<ref name="h5">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=235&v=xPVdzBcCsw8 '''YouTube''': ''Halo 5: Guardians - The Best is Yet to Come (Interview) - E3 2015'']</ref> and the [[Warzone Assault]] map [[Dispatch]]. | ||
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Alluvion, also known as Bhaakto III,[3] is the third planet in the Bhaakto system[1] and a human Outer Colony of the Unified Earth Government.[4][5] Alluvion is orbited by the natural satellite Fallow. Once home to millions, Alluvion was glassed by the Covenant during the Human-Covenant War. By 2554, Alluvion has been recolonized.[1]
Overview
Topography and climate
Alluvion had vast oceans and a moderately tropical climate. It also suffered from aggressive tidal forces due to its moon Fallow.[1]
Locations
History
Rise of humanity
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.[1] By tradition, the colonization of Alluvion was considered to be start of human expansion into the Outer Colonies.[5] 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]
Human-Covenant war
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.[4] 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]
Post-war
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 Nordica V 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]
Gameplay
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Alluvion is the setting for the Halo 5: Guardians Warzone map "Escape from ARC"[6] and the Warzone Assault map Dispatch.
Gallery
The planet under attack by the Covenant in Halo: Escalation.
Gabriel Thorne's parents fighting in the battle
A view of the planet in Locke's report in Halo 2: Anniversary's terminals.
Early version of the planet Alluvion in the Halo 5: Guardians E3 HoloLens Experience.
Final version of the planet Alluvion in the HoloLens Experience.
A holographic view of the planet as seen in the HoloLens Experience.
A holographic view of a location on the planet as seen in the HoloLens Experience.
Spartan-IVs in a Warzone Firefight simulation on Alluvion.
List of appearances
- Halo: Escalation (First appearance)
- Halo 2: Anniversary
- Halo 5: Guardians
- Halo: Oblivion (Mentioned only)
Notes
- ^ There are two moons in the multiplayer map "Escape from ARC" from Halo 5: Guardians, but the second moon is not mentioned in the "Alluvion" Universe article on Halo Waypoint. It is unknown if the article forgot to mention it, or if the map's skybox was erroneous.
Sources
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q Halo Waypoint: Alluvion
- ^ a b Halo 2: Anniversary, Terminal 3
- ^ Halo Channel: Encyclopedia
- ^ a b Halo: Escalation, Issue #7
- ^ a b Halo: Oblivion, Chapter 9
- ^ YouTube: Halo 5: Guardians - The Best is Yet to Come (Interview) - E3 2015
