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The '''Battle at Szurdok Ridge''', | The '''Battle at Szurdok Ridge''',{{Ref/Site|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/Detail/assault-on-the-stars-1/7fd16a33-7a93-4b99-9ebc-53217627d5d7|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Assault on the Stars 1|D=18|M=1|Y=2012}} also known as the '''Szurdok Ridge offensive''',{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/warthog|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Warthog|D=12|M=8|Y=2021}} was a major engagement between the [[United Nations Space Command]] and the [[Covenant]] during the [[Fall of Reach]] in [[2552#August|August 2552]].{{Ref/Level|Id=tip|[[Halo: Reach]]|[[Tip of the Spear]]}} | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
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==The battle== | ==The battle== | ||
[[File:NobleSix BansheeStun.jpg|thumb|left|Noble Six | [[File:NobleSix BansheeStun.jpg|thumb|left|Noble Six disables a Banshee with EMP while Kat moves up.]] | ||
A massive UNSC strike force stormed the Ütközet plains towards the Covenant-occupied site, attempting to reclaim the land and eliminate all Covenant presence from Reach. The entire assault force was mechanized, as the lack of available cover on the plains prohibited an infantry assault. The UNSC thus resolved to close the distance with the Covenant and engage in an armored battle at close quarters. An advance wave of [[M12 Chaingun Warthog|Warthogs]], backed up by [[M808 Scorpion|Scorpion tanks]], as well as [[M274R Mongoose|Mongooses]], formed the ground component of the attack. Air support was provided by a mixture of [[UH-144 Falcon|Falcons]] and [[D77-TC Pelican|Pelicans]]. [[SPARTAN-B312|Six]] and [[Kat-B320]] led the ground attack, while [[Jorge-052]] and [[Carter-A259]] coordinated air support.{{Ref/Reuse|tip}} | A massive UNSC strike force stormed the Ütközet plains towards the Covenant-occupied site, attempting to reclaim the land and eliminate all Covenant presence from Reach. The entire assault force was mechanized, as the lack of available cover on the plains prohibited an infantry assault. The UNSC thus resolved to close the distance with the Covenant and engage in an armored battle at close quarters. An advance wave of [[M12 Chaingun Warthog|Warthogs]], backed up by [[M808 Scorpion|Scorpion tanks]], as well as [[M274R Mongoose|Mongooses]], formed the ground component of the attack. Air support was provided by a mixture of [[UH-144 Falcon|Falcons]] and [[D77-TC Pelican|Pelicans]]. [[SPARTAN-B312|Six]] and [[Kat-B320]] led the ground attack, while [[Jorge-052]] and [[Carter-A259]] coordinated air support.{{Ref/Reuse|tip}} | ||
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File:HReach - Charge Det.png|Kat detonating the charge in the [[stealth pylon]]. | File:HReach - Charge Det.png|Kat detonating the charge in the [[stealth pylon]]. | ||
File:Reach 5016777 Full.jpg|UNSC armored forces engage Covenant [[Type-47B Scarab|Scarab]]s in the valley. | File:Reach 5016777 Full.jpg|UNSC armored forces engage Covenant [[Type-47B Scarab|Scarab]]s in the valley. | ||
File:HR-TotS-Tyrant-03.jpg|The Tyrant AA is destroyed. | File:HR WarthogAttacksTyrant.jpg|NOBLE Team attacking Covenant troops at a Tyrant. | ||
File:HR-TotS-Tyrant-03.jpg|The first Tyrant AA is destroyed. | |||
File:Reach Grafton's Advance.jpg|The {{UNSCShip|Grafton}} advances after the destruction of the AA cannon. | File:Reach Grafton's Advance.jpg|The {{UNSCShip|Grafton}} advances after the destruction of the AA cannon. | ||
File:Reach_5016743_Full.jpg|A Longsword supporting ground troops. | File:Reach_5016743_Full.jpg|A Longsword supporting ground troops. | ||
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File:Frigates 1.jpg|The {{UNSCShip|Saratoga}} and the ''Grafton'' holding position above Szurdok Ridge. | File:Frigates 1.jpg|The {{UNSCShip|Saratoga}} and the ''Grafton'' holding position above Szurdok Ridge. | ||
File:Reach 5016770 Full.jpg|The ''Grafton'' and ''Saratoga'' participate in the battle. | File:Reach 5016770 Full.jpg|The ''Grafton'' and ''Saratoga'' participate in the battle. | ||
File:Tipofthespear2.JPG|UNSC infantry fighting a Sangheili Ultra. | |||
File:Spire afar.jpg|The objective of the assault: the Covenant Spires. | File:Spire afar.jpg|The objective of the assault: the Covenant Spires. | ||
File:Spire_MAC%27d.jpg|The ''Grafton'' destroys | File:HR SpireAssault2.jpg|NOBLE Five and Six fighting at [[Spire One]]. | ||
File:Spire_MAC%27d.jpg|The ''Grafton'' destroys Spire One. | |||
File:ToTS Ending.jpg|The ''[[Long Night of Solace]]'' de-cloaked above the ridge. | File:ToTS Ending.jpg|The ''[[Long Night of Solace]]'' de-cloaked above the ridge. | ||
File:Grafton Destroyed.jpg|The ''Grafton'' is destroyed by the Covenant supercarrier, forcing the UNSC to retreat. | File:Grafton Destroyed.jpg|The ''Grafton'' is destroyed by the Covenant supercarrier, forcing the UNSC to retreat. | ||