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|name = Battle of 18 Scorpii | |name = Battle of 18 Scorpii | ||
|image = | |image = | ||
|prev = [[Battle of | |prev = [[Battle of Alluvion]] | ||
|conc = | |conc = | ||
|next = [[Battle of Psi Serpentis]] | |next = [[Battle of Psi Serpentis]] | ||
|conflict = [[Human-Covenant War]] | |conflict = [[Human-Covenant War]] | ||
|date = March 6, 2543 | |date = [[2543|March 6, 2543]] | ||
|place = [[18 Scorpii system | |place = [[18 Scorpii system]] | ||
|result = UNSC | |result = UNSC victory | ||
|side1 = [[United Nations Space Command]] | |side1 = [[United Nations Space Command]] | ||
|side2 = [[Covenant]] | |side2 = [[Covenant]] | ||
|commanders1 = | |commanders1 = | ||
*Unknown | *Unknown captain | ||
*Unknown | *Unknown independent commander | ||
|commanders2 = | |commanders2 = | ||
*Unknown Covenant [[ | *Unknown Covenant [[Shipmaster]] | ||
|forces1 = | |forces1 = | ||
*[[Battle Group Sierra-3|UNSC Battle Group Sierra-3]] | *[[Battle Group Sierra-3|UNSC Battle Group Sierra-3]] | ||
**2 [[UNSC destroyer| | **2 [[UNSC destroyer|destroyers]] | ||
***{{UNSCShip|Seattle}} | ***{{UNSCShip|Seattle}} | ||
***{{UNSCShip|Thermopylae}} | ***{{UNSCShip|Thermopylae}} | ||
**1 [[ | **1 [[cruiser]] | ||
***{{UNSCShip|Io}} | ***{{UNSCShip|Io}} | ||
*Independents | *Independents | ||
**Multiple | **Multiple ships | ||
***Heavily- | ***Heavily-modified [[UNSC frigate|frigate]] | ||
****{{UNSCShip|Bellerophon}} | ****{{UNSCShip|Bellerophon}} | ||
|forces2 = | |forces2 = | ||
*1 | *1 {{Class|CPV|heavy destroyer}} | ||
|casual1 = | |casual1 = | ||
*''Seattle'' and ''Thermopylae'' moderately damaged | *''Seattle'' and ''Thermopylae'' moderately damaged | ||
*''Io'' heavily damaged | *''Io'' heavily damaged | ||
|casual2 = | |casual2 = | ||
Destroyed | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Battle of 18 Scorpii''' was an [[Battle|engagement]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. | The '''Battle of 18 Scorpii''' was an [[Battle|engagement]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. | ||
== | ==The battle== | ||
Upon arrival the lone [[Covenant]] ship inflicted heavy damage on the [[Battle Group Sierra-3|Battle Group]] which was unable to penetrate the Covenant ship's [[Energy shielding|shields]]. The {{UNSCShip|Seattle}} and {{UNSCShip|Thermopylae}} sustained only moderate damage, however the {{UNSCShip|Io}} was heavily damaged and its [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine]] was rendered inoperable. This gave the commanding Captain the choice of whether to fall back and save two the two destroyers, or fight and possibly lose all three of his ships. Luckily, unknown friendly reinforcements jumped in system and destroyed the Covenant ship, saving the UNSC forces. The lead ship's profile matched a thirty-year-old frigate design with major modifications, which a passive transponder identified as the [[Bellicose|UNSC ''Bellerophon'']].<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', "[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]", ''pages 472-473''</ref> | Upon arrival the lone [[Covenant]] ship inflicted heavy damage on the [[Battle Group Sierra-3|Battle Group]] which was unable to penetrate the Covenant ship's [[Energy shielding|shields]]. The {{UNSCShip|Seattle}} and {{UNSCShip|Thermopylae}} sustained only moderate damage, however the {{UNSCShip|Io}} was heavily damaged and its [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine]] was rendered inoperable. This gave the commanding Captain the choice of whether to fall back and save two the two destroyers, or fight and possibly lose all three of his ships. Luckily, unknown friendly reinforcements jumped in system and destroyed the Covenant ship, saving the UNSC forces. The lead ship's profile matched a thirty-year-old frigate design with major modifications, which a passive transponder identified as the [[Bellicose|UNSC ''Bellerophon'']].<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', "[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]", ''pages 472-473''</ref> | ||
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*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'' | *''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'' | ||
**''[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]'' {{1st}} | **''[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]'' {{1st}} | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
Revision as of 09:37, June 26, 2014
The Battle of 18 Scorpii was an engagement during the Human-Covenant War.
The battle
Upon arrival the lone Covenant ship inflicted heavy damage on the Battle Group which was unable to penetrate the Covenant ship's shields. The UNSC Seattle and UNSC Thermopylae sustained only moderate damage, however the UNSC Io was heavily damaged and its Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine was rendered inoperable. This gave the commanding Captain the choice of whether to fall back and save two the two destroyers, or fight and possibly lose all three of his ships. Luckily, unknown friendly reinforcements jumped in system and destroyed the Covenant ship, saving the UNSC forces. The lead ship's profile matched a thirty-year-old frigate design with major modifications, which a passive transponder identified as the UNSC Bellerophon.[1]
List of appearances
- Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe
- The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole (First appearance)
Sources
