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== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
The ruins were located in a basin, overlooked by a plateau where an [[Arcadia ONI facility|ONI facility]] resided. The visible portion of the complex consisted of numerous small structures surrounding a single central structure, which appears to have been an entrance to an underground facility. The smaller structures radiated from the main structure in a half-circle shaped pattern. The smaller structures were dark brown in color, possibly due to deterioration (similar to many of the structures on [[Installation 05]]), while the central one was covered in more conventional silver-gray Forerunner metal. All structures in the area had ornate patterns of shimmering blue lights. At least parts of the area were paved with characteristically patterned Forerunner material, which was largely covered in ground dirt after 100,000 years of neglect. | The ruins were located in a basin, overlooked by a plateau where an [[Arcadia ONI facility|ONI facility]] resided. The visible portion of the complex consisted of numerous small structures surrounding a single central structure, which appears to have been an entrance to an underground facility. The smaller structures radiated from the main structure in a half-circle shaped pattern. The smaller structures were dark brown in color, possibly due to deterioration (similar to many of the structures on [[Installation 05]]), while the central one was covered in more conventional silver-gray Forerunner metal. All structures in the area had ornate patterns of shimmering blue lights. At least parts of the area were paved with characteristically patterned Forerunner material, which was largely covered in ground dirt after 100,000 years of neglect.{{Ref/Reuse|scarab}} | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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In [[2531]], the Covenant were directed to Arcadia by [[Relic (location)|a star map]] on [[Harvest]] that pointed them towards the planet. The Covenant forces traveled to Arcadia with two [[CCS-class battlecruiser]]s. [[CCS-U321|One]] was destroyed by the UNSC [[battle group]] present in the system, but the [[CCS-U624|other]] engaged in surface activity, attacking [[Pirth City]] and searching for Forerunner artifacts on the planet. After they found the ruins, the Covenant deployed a massive dome-shaped [[energy shield]] on the planet surface to prevent the UNSC forces from reaching the structures.<ref>'''Halo Wars''', campaign level, ''[[Dome of Light]]''</ref> | In [[2531]], the Covenant were directed to Arcadia by [[Relic (location)|a star map]] on [[Harvest]] that pointed them towards the planet. The Covenant forces traveled to Arcadia with two [[CCS-class battlecruiser]]s. [[CCS-U321|One]] was destroyed by the UNSC [[battle group]] present in the system, but the [[CCS-U624|other]] engaged in surface activity, attacking [[Pirth City]] and searching for Forerunner artifacts on the planet. After they found the ruins, the Covenant deployed a massive dome-shaped [[energy shield]] on the planet surface to prevent the UNSC forces from reaching the structures.<ref>'''Halo Wars''', campaign level, ''[[Dome of Light]]''</ref> | ||
The UNSC forces established a base at the abandoned [[Arcadia ONI facility|ONI base]] in proximity of the ruin complex, and managed to breach the energy barrier with a few [[M-145D Rhino|Rhinos]]. After securing the area they established a [[Firebase]] and proceeded to investigate the area. However, the Covenant planned to keep the UNSC forces away from the main structure by closing off the entrance with a [[Type-29 Scarab|Super Scarab]], which they were upgrading using technology obtained from the ruins.<ref>'''Halo Waypoint''', ''Battle for Arcadia''</ref> The Covenant attempted to destroy the UNSC base, by using the Scarab's [[focus cannon]] to destroy the small Forerunner structures in the way. However, the UNSC forces managed to weaken the Scarab by destroying its power nodes, and eventually the Scarab itself. After the Scarab had been destroyed, Professor [[Ellen Anders]] proceeded to investigate the area, under the watchful eye of [[John Forge|Sergeant John Forge]]. | The UNSC forces established a base at the abandoned [[Arcadia ONI facility|ONI base]] in proximity of the ruin complex, and managed to breach the energy barrier with a few [[M-145D Rhino|Rhinos]]. After securing the area they established a [[Firebase]] and proceeded to investigate the area. However, the Covenant planned to keep the UNSC forces away from the main structure by closing off the entrance with a [[Type-29 Scarab|Super Scarab]], which they were upgrading using technology obtained from the ruins.<ref>'''Halo Waypoint''', ''Battle for Arcadia''</ref> The Covenant attempted to destroy the UNSC base, by using the Scarab's [[focus cannon]] to destroy the small Forerunner structures in the way. However, the UNSC forces managed to weaken the Scarab by destroying its power nodes, and eventually the Scarab itself. After the Scarab had been destroyed, Professor [[Ellen Anders]] proceeded to investigate the area, under the watchful eye of [[John Forge|Sergeant John Forge]].{{Ref/Reuse|scarab}} While Forge and Anders were investigating the ruins, the Arbiter ambushed them, and captured Anders under orders of the [[Prophet of Regret]], who hoped to force her to activate the [[Forerunner dreadnought]]s at the [[Apex Site]] on [[Etran Harborage]].<ref>'''Halo Wars''' ''cutscene [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96LZ6gGQS5Y&feature=player_embedded "Walk in The Park"]''</ref> Shortly thereafter, the Covenant ship jumped out of the system, with the ''Spirit of Fire'' in pursuit.<ref>'''Halo Wars''' ''cutscene [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAwbJN6DzL4&feature=player_embedded "She is Not My Girlfriend"]''</ref> | ||
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