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The '''Arcadia Forerunner Ruins''' are a series of [[Forerunner]] ruins in the jungles of planet [[Arcadia]]. They were a site of a conflict between [[United Nations Space Command]] and [[Covenant]] forces in the year [[2531]]. Not much is known about the possible functions or purposes of the structures.

The ruins are located in a basin, overlooked by a plateau where the [[ONI Base (Arcadia)|ONI Base]] resides. They consist of numerous temple-like structures, and a main structure, which is likely an entrance to a some sort of underground complex. The temple structures radiate from the main structure in a half-circle shaped pattern. In some areas, Forerunner floor texture can also be seen under the ground dirt.<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]''' level ''[[Scarab (Level)|Scarab]]''</ref>

In [[2531]], the Covenant were directed to [[Arcadia (Planet)|Arcadia]], by [[Relic (Structure)|a structure]] 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, 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''' level, ''[[Dome of Light (Level)|Dome of Light]]''</ref>

The Covenant tried to destroy the UNSC base, by using the Scarab's main cannon to destroy the temple structures protecting it. However, the UNSC forces managed to weaken the Scarab by destroying its power nodes, and eventually the Scarab itself. When the Scarab had been destroyed, [[Ellen Anders]] proceeded to investigate the area, under the watchful eye of [[John Forge|Sergeant Forge]].  

As the Covenant didn't seemingly find anything of use from the ruins, the [[Ripa 'Moramee|Arbiter]] traveled to the [[Shield World (Halo Wars)|Shield World]] to consult the [[Prophet of Regret]] for advice. The Hierarch ordered the Arbiter to capture professor Anders, as she could possibly be used to activate the installation.

While Forge and Anders were investigating the ruins, the Arbiter appeared, and captured Anders. Shortly thereafter, the Covenant ship jumped out of the system, and the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} followed.