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'''Battle Group Dakota''' was a [[Battle group|formation]] of the [[UNSC Navy]]'s [[Home Fleet]]. In the summer of [[2557]], it took part in the [[New Phoenix Incident]]. <ref>'''[[Halo 4]]''', campaign level ''[[Midnight]]''</ref> | '''Battle Group Dakota''' was a [[Battle group|formation]] of the [[UNSC Navy]]'s [[Home Fleet]]. In the summer of [[2557]], it took part in the defense of [[Earth]] during the [[New Phoenix Incident]]. <ref>'''[[Halo 4]]''', campaign level ''[[Midnight]]''</ref> | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
In the summer of [[2557]], the [[Ur-Didact|Didact]]'s ship, ''[[Mantle's Approach]]'', exited slipspace near [[Earth]] intending to wipe Earth's population out with the [[Composer]]. However, the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} had arrived at Earth to warn UNSC forces of the attack. Soon after ''Mantle's Approach'' exited slipspace Battle Group Dakota was ordered to engage the ship. The battle group was unable to seriously damage the ship, but after learning that the [[John-117|Master Chief]] was trying to board the ship in an [[F-41 Broadsword]] armed with a [[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon]], they aided him in entering the ship, with ''Infinity'' blasting a hole into the Composer once the Chief took down ''Mantle's Approach's'' point-defense guns. | In the summer of [[2557]], the [[Ur-Didact|Didact]]'s ship, ''[[Mantle's Approach]]'', exited slipspace near [[Earth]] intending to wipe Earth's population out with the [[Composer]]. However, the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} had arrived at Earth to warn UNSC forces of the attack. Soon after ''Mantle's Approach'' exited slipspace Battle Group Dakota was ordered to engage the ship. The battle group was unable to seriously damage the ship, but after learning that the [[John-117|Master Chief]] was trying to board the ship in an [[F-41 Broadsword]] armed with a [[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon]], they aided him in entering the ship, with ''Infinity'' blasting a hole into the Composer once the Chief took down ''Mantle's Approach's'' point-defense guns. The fleet lost several vessels in the engagement, but maintained their station while the Master Chief carried out his objective. | ||
==Composition== | ==Composition== | ||
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File:Dakota 1.jpg|A ''Poseidon''-class light carrier from Battle Group Dakota. | File:Dakota 1.jpg|A ''Poseidon''-class light carrier from Battle Group Dakota. | ||
File:Dakota 3.jpg|A trio of | File:Dakota 3.jpg|A trio of ''Strident''-class heavy frigates from Battle Group Dakota. | ||
File:Dakota_4.jpg|A ''Vindication''-class battleship from Battle Group Dakota. | File:Dakota_4.jpg|A ''Vindication''-class battleship from Battle Group Dakota. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Revision as of 15:44, March 13, 2017
Template:Infobox Military Unit Battle Group Dakota was a formation of the UNSC Navy's Home Fleet. In the summer of 2557, it took part in the defense of Earth during the New Phoenix Incident. [1]
Background
In the summer of 2557, the Didact's ship, Mantle's Approach, exited slipspace near Earth intending to wipe Earth's population out with the Composer. However, the UNSC Infinity had arrived at Earth to warn UNSC forces of the attack. Soon after Mantle's Approach exited slipspace Battle Group Dakota was ordered to engage the ship. The battle group was unable to seriously damage the ship, but after learning that the Master Chief was trying to board the ship in an F-41 Broadsword armed with a HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon, they aided him in entering the ship, with Infinity blasting a hole into the Composer once the Chief took down Mantle's Approach's point-defense guns. The fleet lost several vessels in the engagement, but maintained their station while the Master Chief carried out his objective.
Composition
- UNSC Infinity
- Multiple Poseidon-class light carriers.
- Multiple Strident-class heavy frigates.
- Multiple Vindication-class light battleships.
- Multiple wings of F-41 Broadswords.
Gallery
- Dakota 1.jpg
A Poseidon-class light carrier from Battle Group Dakota.
- Dakota 3.jpg
A trio of Strident-class heavy frigates from Battle Group Dakota.
- Dakota 4.jpg
A Vindication-class battleship from Battle Group Dakota.
List of appearances
- Halo 4 (First appearance)
- Halo: Escalation
Sources
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