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|conflict=[[Human-Covenant War]] | |conflict=[[Human-Covenant War]] | ||
|date=Late [[2552#October|October]] through [[2552#November|November, 2552]] | |date=Late [[2552#October|October]] through [[2552#November|November, 2552]] | ||
|place=[[Mare Erythraeum]], [[Mars]], [[Sol System]] | |place=[[Mare Erythraeum]], [[Mars]], [[Sol system|Sol System]] | ||
|result=*Covenant Tactical Victory | |result=*Covenant Tactical Victory | ||
:*Colonel Ackerson Captured | :*Colonel Ackerson Captured | ||
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|casual2=unknown probably light | |casual2=unknown probably light | ||
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The '''Battle of Mare Erythraeum''' was a [[battle]] where [[UNSC Army]] forces led by [[Colonel]] [[James Ackerson]] fought the [[Covenant | The '''Battle of Mare Erythraeum''' was a [[battle]] where [[UNSC Army]] forces led by [[Colonel]] [[James Ackerson]] fought the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant Loyalist Forces]] on [[Mare Erythraeum]] on the surface of [[Mars]].<ref>'''[http://www.bungie.net/images/News/WeeklyUpdate/1Uprisingp8.jpg Bungie.Net]'''</ref> It was presumed that the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] forces were defeated, as Colonel Ackerson was taken prisoner after the engagement. It was possible that other [[Human]]s were taken as prisoners, but this is highly unlikely. The fate of Mars after the battle remains unknown. | ||
Ackerson's work in this battle helped buy UNSC ground forces on Earth precious time. <ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'''</ref> | Ackerson's work in this battle helped buy UNSC ground forces on Earth precious time. <ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'''</ref> | ||
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==Military Forces== | ==Military Forces== | ||
Considering that James Ackerson is a UNSC Army Colonel, the UNSC more than likely used Army infantry instead of [[Marines]] during this battle, or Army infantry were simply involved in the battle. | Considering that James Ackerson is a UNSC Army Colonel, the UNSC more than likely used Army infantry instead of [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] during this battle, or Army infantry were simply involved in the battle. | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
Revision as of 21:41, May 14, 2011
Template:Battle The Battle of Mare Erythraeum was a battle where UNSC Army forces led by Colonel James Ackerson fought the Covenant Loyalist Forces on Mare Erythraeum on the surface of Mars.[1] It was presumed that the UNSC forces were defeated, as Colonel Ackerson was taken prisoner after the engagement. It was possible that other Humans were taken as prisoners, but this is highly unlikely. The fate of Mars after the battle remains unknown.
Ackerson's work in this battle helped buy UNSC ground forces on Earth precious time. [2]
Military Forces
Considering that James Ackerson is a UNSC Army Colonel, the UNSC more than likely used Army infantry instead of Marines during this battle, or Army infantry were simply involved in the battle.
Sources
