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|bodies=At least two; [[Capella]], [[Origami]]{{Ref/Reuse|enc50}}
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The '''Alpha Aurigae system''' is a planetary system. At some point before the twenty-sixth century, this system was colonized by [[human]]ity.
The '''Alpha Aurigae system''', also known as '''Capella''', is a planetary system.{{Ref/Reuse|enc50}}
 
==Overview==
===Planetary system===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|- align="center"
!width="75px"|Name !! Image !! Description !! Orbiting locations
|- align="center"
| [[Capella]] || N/A || ||
|- align="center"
| [[Origami]] || [[File:HWG BattleOfAlphaAurigae.png|350px]] || || [[Origami Asteroid Field]]
|}


==History==
==History==
The system was the site of the [[Skirmish at Capella]] between the {{UNSCShip|Gorgon}} and [[Insurrectionist]] forces in May [[2502]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', "[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]", ''page 453''</ref> The skirmish resulted in the deaths of thirty-two crew members of the ''Gorgon'' and damages which required a month laid up in space dock to repair.
===Rise of humanity===
The system was settled in the early 25th-century, with Capella being settled in [[2420]] and Origami being settled in [[2421]].{{Ref/Book|Id=enc50|Enc22|Page=50-51}}
On [[2526|October 21, 2526]], the system was invaded by the [[Covenant]]. [[Admiral]] [[Preston Cole|Cole]]'s fleet responded, defeating the [[Covenant fleet]] in the [[Origami Asteroid Field]] within the system, but taking heavy casualties in the battle.<ref>''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]''</ref> The fate of the colony, whether it was glassed or not, and the state of any survivors, is unknown.
===Insurrection===
The system was the site of the [[Skirmish at Capella]] between the {{UNSCShip|Gorgon}} and [[Insurrectionist]] forces in May [[2502]]. The skirmish resulted in the deaths of thirty-two crew members of the ''Gorgon'' and damages which required a month laid up in space dock to repair.{{Ref/Anthology|Id=evolutions|[[Halo: Evolutions]]|[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]}}


Preston Cole was known to occasionally enjoy vodka produced in the system.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', "The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole", ''page 470''</ref>
===Human-Covenant War===
 
On [[2526|October 21, 2526]], the system was invaded by the [[Covenant]]. [[Admiral]] [[Preston Cole|Cole]]'s fleet responded, defeating the [[Covenant fleet]] in the [[Origami Asteroid Field]], but taking heavy casualties in the battle.{{Ref/Generic|Id=genesis|[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]}} Both colonies were attacked to an unknown degree.{{Ref/Reuse|enc50}}
==Locations==
*[[Capella]]
*[[Origami Asteroid Field]]


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
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==Sources==
==Sources==
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Alpha Aurigae system
Stellar overview

Orbiting planets:

At least two; Capella, Origami[1]

Societal overview

Notable events:

Battle of Alpha Aurigae

Affiliation:

Unified Earth Government

 

The Alpha Aurigae system, also known as Capella, is a planetary system.[1]

OverviewEdit

Planetary systemEdit

Name Image Description Orbiting locations
Capella N/A
Origami   Origami Asteroid Field

HistoryEdit

Rise of humanityEdit

The system was settled in the early 25th-century, with Capella being settled in 2420 and Origami being settled in 2421.[1]

InsurrectionEdit

The system was the site of the Skirmish at Capella between the UNSC Gorgon and Insurrectionist forces in May 2502. The skirmish resulted in the deaths of thirty-two crew members of the Gorgon and damages which required a month laid up in space dock to repair.[2]

Human-Covenant WarEdit

On October 21, 2526, the system was invaded by the Covenant. Admiral Cole's fleet responded, defeating the Covenant fleet in the Origami Asteroid Field, but taking heavy casualties in the battle.[3] Both colonies were attacked to an unknown degree.[1]

List of appearancesEdit

SourcesEdit