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'''Camp Currahee''' was a secret [[United Nations Space Command]] [[military base]] located on a northern peninsula on the planet [[Onyx]] south of [[Zone 67]]. The camp Commandant was [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Kurt-051]], (operating under the surname "Ambrose"), and the camp was used by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] for the sole purpose of training the [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-III]] supersoldiers.<ref name="goo68">'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 68''</ref>
'''Camp Currahee''' was a secret [[United Nations Space Command]] [[military base]] located on a northern peninsula on the planet [[Onyx]] south of [[Zone 67]]. The camp Commandant was [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Kurt Ambrose]] (in actuality [[SPARTAN-II program|SPARTAN-051]]), and the camp was used by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] for the sole purpose of training the [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-III]] supersoldiers.<ref name="goo68">'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 68''</ref>


Located within a jungle, the camp was horseshoe-shaped and contained dormitories, mess halls, offices, parade grounds, firing ranges, and many areas for exercises. As it was the only UNSC installation on the planet (except Zone 67 to the north), the Spartans had ample areas to train in prior to deployment. Operations at the base were aided by the ONI [[Artificial intelligence|AIs]] [[Eternal Spring]], [[Deep Winter]], and [[Endless Summer]], all of which were primarily assigned to the survey teams in Zone 67.
Located within a jungle, Camp Currahee was horseshoe-shaped and contained dormitories, mess halls, offices, parade grounds, firing ranges, and many areas for exercises.<ref name="goo136">'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 136''</ref> To the west of the camp were obstacle courses. As per UNSC regulation, the inspection yard had a perfectly geometric shape, the paths within the camp were three meters wide and paved with crushed white quartz,<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 162''</ref> and three hundred meters of the jungle surrounding the camp had been cleared.<ref name="goo136"/>
 
As it was the only UNSC installation on the planet (except Zone 67 to the north), the Spartans had ample areas to train in prior to deployment. Operations at the base were aided by the ONI [[Artificial intelligence|AIs]] [[Eternal Spring]], [[Deep Winter]], and [[Endless Summer]], all of which were primarily assigned to the survey teams in Zone 67.


==History==
==History==
Camp Currahee was constructed in [[2531]] and was operated until [[2552]]. [[SPARTAN-III Alpha Company|Alpha]], [[SPARTAN-III Beta Company|Beta]], and [[SPARTAN-III Gamma Company|Gamma]] Companies trained there, and [[SPARTAN-III Delta Company|Delta Company]] was planned, but was never formed. During its construction, [[James Ackerson|Colonel James Ackerson]] insisted for the camp to be established by [[Zone 67]].<ref name="goo68"/> This was so that [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] personnel could attempt to repurpose [[Forerunner]] weapons technology located inside the zone to help the UNSC fight the [[Covenant]].<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 342''</ref>
Camp Currahee was constructed in [[2531]] and was operated until [[2552]]. [[James Ackerson|Colonel James Ackerson]] insisted for the camp to be established near [[Zone 67]], a top-secret area housing an [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] research facility to study the [[Forerunner]] ruins present there.<ref name="goo68"/><ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 342''</ref> [[SPARTAN-III Alpha Company|Alpha]], [[SPARTAN-III Beta Company|Beta]], and [[SPARTAN-III Gamma Company|Gamma]] Companies trained there, and [[SPARTAN-III Delta Company|Delta Company]] was planned, but was never formed. At the time of Alpha Company's induction, the camp's personnel consisted of the six dozen [[drill instructor]]s assigned to the SPARTAN-III program, physical therapists, doctors, nurses, psychologists, and cooks.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 67''</ref>  


In late [[2552|October 2552]], after [[John-117]] destroyed [[Installation 04]], Zone 67 turned active, with huge numbers of [[Onyx Sentinel|Sentinels]] coming out of the area and began attacking any [[human]] in sight.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 113''</ref> The Sentinels began attacking Camp Currahee and killing its personnel. As the Sentinels continued searching for surviving humans, Kurt and the surviving UNSC personnel used the camp to gather weapons and send a distress signal before leaving for [[El Morro Point]].<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 138''</ref> Later, [[Kelly-087]] arrived at the remains of the camp to get supplies and weapons.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 164''</ref> Camp Currahee was certainly destroyed with Onyx during the [[Battle of Onyx]], which culminated in the disintegration of the planet.
In late [[2552|October 2552]], after [[John-117]] destroyed [[Installation 04]], Zone 67 turned active, with huge numbers of [[Onyx Sentinel|Sentinels]] coming out of the area and began attacking any [[human]] in sight.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 113''</ref> The Sentinels began attacking Camp Currahee and killing its personnel. As the Sentinels continued searching for surviving humans, Kurt and the surviving UNSC personnel used the camp to gather weapons and send a distress signal before leaving for [[El Morro Point]].<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 138''</ref> Later, [[Kelly-087]] arrived at the remains of the camp to get supplies and weapons.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 164''</ref> Camp Currahee was certainly destroyed with Onyx during the [[Battle of Onyx]], which culminated in the disintegration of the planet.
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*Command center - Served as a communications and energy-control center<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 139''</ref>
*Command center - Served as a communications and energy-control center<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 139''</ref>
*Armory - Contained both [[UNSC]] and [[Covenant]] weaponry<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 128''</ref>
*Armory - Contained both [[UNSC]] and [[Covenant]] weaponry<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 128''</ref>
*[[NCO]] quarters - Personal residence of the camp's non-commissioned officer.<ref name="goo136">'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 136''</ref>
*[[NCO]] quarters - Personal residences of the camp's non-commissioned officers<ref name="goo136"/>
*NCO's inspection yard - Destroyed during the Sentinel attack<ref name="goo136"/>
*NCO's inspection yard - Destroyed during the Sentinel attack<ref name="goo136"/>
*Infirmary - Medical center on Onyx<ref name="goo136"/>
*Infirmary - Medical center on Onyx<ref name="goo136"/>
*Camp Commandant's residence - [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Kurt-051]]'s place of residence<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 138''</ref>
*Camp Commandant's residence - [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Kurt Ambrose]]'s place of residence. It was a small house, consisting of three rooms; an outer office, a toilet area, and a bunk. Kurt's office had photos of the [[SPARTAN-II]]s on the wall and an alcove with a Greek urn with ancient wrestlers. It is also where Kurt kept his old [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|Mark IV MJOLNIR]] armor in a locked safe. He never kept the door to his residence locked.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''pages 138-141''</ref>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==

Revision as of 06:30, March 20, 2015

Template:Base Infobox Camp Currahee was a secret United Nations Space Command military base located on a northern peninsula on the planet Onyx south of Zone 67. The camp Commandant was Lieutenant Commander Kurt Ambrose (in actuality SPARTAN-051), and the camp was used by the Office of Naval Intelligence for the sole purpose of training the SPARTAN-III supersoldiers.[1]

Located within a jungle, Camp Currahee was horseshoe-shaped and contained dormitories, mess halls, offices, parade grounds, firing ranges, and many areas for exercises.[2] To the west of the camp were obstacle courses. As per UNSC regulation, the inspection yard had a perfectly geometric shape, the paths within the camp were three meters wide and paved with crushed white quartz,[3] and three hundred meters of the jungle surrounding the camp had been cleared.[2]

As it was the only UNSC installation on the planet (except Zone 67 to the north), the Spartans had ample areas to train in prior to deployment. Operations at the base were aided by the ONI AIs Eternal Spring, Deep Winter, and Endless Summer, all of which were primarily assigned to the survey teams in Zone 67.

History

Camp Currahee was constructed in 2531 and was operated until 2552. Colonel James Ackerson insisted for the camp to be established near Zone 67, a top-secret area housing an Office of Naval Intelligence research facility to study the Forerunner ruins present there.[1][4] Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Companies trained there, and Delta Company was planned, but was never formed. At the time of Alpha Company's induction, the camp's personnel consisted of the six dozen drill instructors assigned to the SPARTAN-III program, physical therapists, doctors, nurses, psychologists, and cooks.[5]

In late October 2552, after John-117 destroyed Installation 04, Zone 67 turned active, with huge numbers of Sentinels coming out of the area and began attacking any human in sight.[6] The Sentinels began attacking Camp Currahee and killing its personnel. As the Sentinels continued searching for surviving humans, Kurt and the surviving UNSC personnel used the camp to gather weapons and send a distress signal before leaving for El Morro Point.[7] Later, Kelly-087 arrived at the remains of the camp to get supplies and weapons.[8] Camp Currahee was certainly destroyed with Onyx during the Battle of Onyx, which culminated in the disintegration of the planet.

Locations

  • Command center - Served as a communications and energy-control center[9]
  • Armory - Contained both UNSC and Covenant weaponry[10]
  • NCO quarters - Personal residences of the camp's non-commissioned officers[2]
  • NCO's inspection yard - Destroyed during the Sentinel attack[2]
  • Infirmary - Medical center on Onyx[2]
  • Camp Commandant's residence - Lieutenant Commander Kurt Ambrose's place of residence. It was a small house, consisting of three rooms; an outer office, a toilet area, and a bunk. Kurt's office had photos of the SPARTAN-IIs on the wall and an alcove with a Greek urn with ancient wrestlers. It is also where Kurt kept his old Mark IV MJOLNIR armor in a locked safe. He never kept the door to his residence locked.[11]

Trivia

  • Camp Currahee is most likely a reference to the real-world Camp Toccoa, a training area for the 101st Airborne Division during World War II, which was located near Currahee Mountain in Georgia. It was popularized by the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers.
  • Currahee is a Cherokee word for "Stands alone." It has been the battle cry and credo for the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division since World War II.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 68
  2. ^ a b c d e Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 136
  3. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 162
  4. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 342
  5. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 67
  6. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 113
  7. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 138
  8. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 164
  9. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 139
  10. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 128
  11. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, pages 138-141
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