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==History== | ==History== | ||
[[File:HFR AlphaBase Screengrab.png|right|thumb|The mesa hosting Alpha Base.]] | |||
The [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] occupied this mesa when they discovered the ring, using mostly a light complement of [[Unggoy]], [[Kig-Yar]], and [[Sangheili]], as well as several [[Banshee]]s to guard it. It provided a good view of the surrounding areas, and the steep embankments around it made it hard to reach from the ground. Strategically placed [[Shade]] turrets also made the mesa difficult to assault from the air. | The [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] occupied this mesa when they discovered the ring, using mostly a light complement of [[Unggoy]], [[Kig-Yar]], and [[Sangheili]], as well as several [[Banshee]]s to guard it. It provided a good view of the surrounding areas, and the steep embankments around it made it hard to reach from the ground. Strategically placed [[Shade]] turrets also made the mesa difficult to assault from the air. | ||
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At its strongest point, the bases defenses were as followed: | At its strongest point, the bases defenses were as followed: | ||
*Battalion of ODSTs led by [[Antonio Silva|Major Silva]]. | *Battalion of ODSTs led by [[Antonio Silva|Major Silva]]. | ||
*[[Fireteam Raven]] | |||
*Most of the ''Pillar of Autumn's'' remaining crew that were not captured or in cryo stasis. | *Most of the ''Pillar of Autumn's'' remaining crew that were not captured or in cryo stasis. | ||
*Two | *Two AI-operated [[M910 Rampart point defense network|M910 Rampart]] 50mm autocannons. | ||
*High amounts of light and heavy weaponry (both UNSC and Covenant grade). | *High amounts of light and heavy weaponry (both UNSC and Covenant grade). | ||
*Four [[Shade]] turrets. | *Four [[Shade]] turrets. | ||