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==Overview==
==Overview==
===Members===
===Members===
*Spartan [[Griffin]]
*Spartan [[Hudson Griffin]] (KIA)
*Spartan [[Vettel]]
*Spartan [[Bertold Vettel]]
*Spartan [[Oshiro]]
*Spartan [[Oshiro]]
*Spartan [[Dimka]]
*Spartan [[Dimka]]
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{{Main|Operation: WOLFE}}
{{Main|Operation: WOLFE}}
In [[2559#October|October 2559]], Fireteam Taurus and [[Fireteam Intrepid]] were assigned to aid [[Sarah Palmer|Commander Sarah Palmer]] in securing [[nuclear weapon]]s in possession of the [[Viery Militia]] toward the end of the [[Battle of New Mohács]].{{Ref/Reuse|HSoR16}}
In [[2559#October|October 2559]], Fireteam Taurus and [[Fireteam Intrepid]] were assigned to aid [[Sarah Palmer|Commander Sarah Palmer]] in securing [[nuclear weapon]]s in possession of the [[Viery Militia]] toward the end of the [[Battle of New Mohács]].{{Ref/Reuse|HSoR16}}
===Installation 07===
{{Main|Installation 07 conflict}}
On December 12, 2559, Fireteam Taurus, composed of Hudson Griffin, Bertold Vettel, Oshiro, and Dimka, was onboard {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} when it was ambushed by [[Banished]] forces upon arrival at [[Installation 07]]. Fireteam
Taurus was pinned down by Banished boarders when [[Master Chief Petty Officer]] [[John-117]], while escorting [[Captain (NAVCOM)|Captain]] [[Thomas Lasky]] off the ship, arrived to help.{{Ref/Game|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Infinity's Approach 2|UNSC Audio log|Detail=Infinity's Approach #08 - Losing Ground}}{{Ref/Game|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Infinity's Approach 2|UNSC Audio log|Detail=Infinity's Approach #09 - Taurus}} Taurus then assisted in escorting Captain Lasky to his lifeboat.{{Ref/Game|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Infinity's Approach 2|UNSC Audio log|Detail=Infinity's Approach #12 - Abandon Ship}} Fireteam Taurus evacuated on ''[[Victor 321]]'', and, under the leadership of Spartan [[Hudson Griffin]], the Pelican changed its landing zone to an area south of the [[Silent Auditorium (location)|Silent Auditorium]], where the Banished deployed three anti-air artilleries to fire at UNSC crafts.{{Ref/Game|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Ringfall 2|Spartan Audio log|Detail=Ringfall #05 - Priority One}}{{Ref/Game|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Evacuation 2|Spartan Audio log|Detail=Evacuation #03 - Touchdown}} With sniper support from Spartan [[Nina Kovan]],{{Ref/Game|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Evacuation 2|Spartan Audio log|Detail=Evacuation #05 - Overwatch}} Taurus disabled two Banished artilleries, and witnessed an explosion on the ring fragmenting its surface.{{Ref/Game|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Ringfall 2|Spartan Audio log|Detail=Ringfall #05 - Run and Guns}}
By December 18, at least two members of Fireteam Taurus, Griffin and Vettel, have rendezvoused with other UNSC forces at the wreckage of {{UNSCShip|Mortal Reverie}}, which had been found by Spartan [[Vedrana Makovich]] and designated as a UNSC base of operations.{{Ref/Game|Id=hafh|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Reverie 2|Spartan Audio log|Detail=Reverie #01 - Home Away From Home}}
On January 23, [[2560]], Spartan Griffin led Spartans [[Panago]], Malik, and [[Sarkar]] in an assassination mission on the Banished [[War Chief]] [[Escharum]]. Griffin left Vettel in charge of the UNSC forces at ''Reverie''.{{Ref/Game|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Retaliation 2|Spartan Audio log|Detail=Retaliation #02 - Those Left Behind}} However, the assassination on Escharum failed. Griffin sent an encrypted message to the ''Reverie'' on January 31 before he was captured and handed over to [[Chak 'Lok]] for torture. In his message, Griffin warned the ''Reverie'' of an impending Banished assault.{{Ref/Game|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Retaliation 2|Spartan Audio log|Detail=Retaliation #05 - Encroachment}} Under the combined leadership of Vettel and counsel of Makovich, the UNSC forces at the ''Reverie'' braced for the Banished's attack.{{Ref/Game|Id=dtl|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Retaliation 2|Spartan Audio log|Detail=Retaliation #06 - Drawing the Line}} Despite the preparations, the Banished assault under Chieftain [[Tremonius]] proved to be too much, and on February 2, 2560, Vettel made the difficult choice to abandon their position, knowing that it meant the end of organized UNSC resistance on the Ring.{{Ref/Game|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Retaliation 2|Spartan Audio log|Detail=Retaliation #08 - The Retreat}}
Over the next month, the UNSC lost all remaining Forward Operating Bases on the fragmented section of the ring. On March 3, 2560, Vettel regrouped with Spartans Makovich, [[Bonita Stone]], and [[Theodore Sorel]], and a few dozen marines. They decided to enact the [[Rubicon Protocol]]: stop or slow the Banished by any means necessary and keep Zeta Halo out of their control.{{Ref/Game|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Scattered 2|Spartan Audio log|Detail=Scattered #01 - Rubicon Protocol}}
On April 23, Vettel ambushed a Banished patrol and interrogated them about the whereabouts of other survivors.{{Ref/Game|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Scattered 2|Spartan Audio log|Detail=Scattered #03 - Inquries}} Six days later, on April 29, Vettel tracked down Griffin's last known location before his capture by Escharum. He correctly deduced that Griffin had been taken to [[Chak 'Lok]]'s [[Tower]]. Vettel formulated a plan to take a transport skiff and slip through the defenses.{{Ref/Game|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Scattered 2|Spartan Audio log|Detail=Scattered #06 - Holding On}} However, Vettel failed to rescue Griffin. Griffin, seemingly the only surviving member of Taurus, would remain under Chak 'Lok's custody until John-117 freed him on May 28. Griffin died of his injuries in the Master Chief's arms after warning him that the Banished were after the [[Conservatory (location)|Conservatory]].{{Ref/Level|Id=tower|HINF|The Tower}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==

Latest revision as of 17:26, August 9, 2022

Fireteam Taurus
Taurus Logo.jpg

Affiliation:

United Nations Space Command

Branch:

Spartan

Size:

Four operators

 

Fireteam Taurus is a Spartan fireteam of the United Nations Space Command.

Overview[edit]

Members[edit]

Equipment[edit]

In 2558, the fireteam used Enforcer, Soldier, Recruit, Warrior-class MJOLNIR [GEN2] armors.[1] During Operation: WOLFE, the fireteam used MJOLNIR [GEN3] armors.[2]

History[edit]

On Reach[edit]

Main article: Operation: WOLFE

In October 2559, Fireteam Taurus and Fireteam Intrepid were assigned to aid Commander Sarah Palmer in securing nuclear weapons in possession of the Viery Militia toward the end of the Battle of New Mohács.[2]

Installation 07[edit]

Main article: Installation 07 conflict

On December 12, 2559, Fireteam Taurus, composed of Hudson Griffin, Bertold Vettel, Oshiro, and Dimka, was onboard UNSC Infinity when it was ambushed by Banished forces upon arrival at Installation 07. Fireteam Taurus was pinned down by Banished boarders when Master Chief Petty Officer John-117, while escorting Captain Thomas Lasky off the ship, arrived to help.[3][4] Taurus then assisted in escorting Captain Lasky to his lifeboat.[5] Fireteam Taurus evacuated on Victor 321, and, under the leadership of Spartan Hudson Griffin, the Pelican changed its landing zone to an area south of the Silent Auditorium, where the Banished deployed three anti-air artilleries to fire at UNSC crafts.[6][7] With sniper support from Spartan Nina Kovan,[8] Taurus disabled two Banished artilleries, and witnessed an explosion on the ring fragmenting its surface.[9]

By December 18, at least two members of Fireteam Taurus, Griffin and Vettel, have rendezvoused with other UNSC forces at the wreckage of UNSC Mortal Reverie, which had been found by Spartan Vedrana Makovich and designated as a UNSC base of operations.[10]

On January 23, 2560, Spartan Griffin led Spartans Panago, Malik, and Sarkar in an assassination mission on the Banished War Chief Escharum. Griffin left Vettel in charge of the UNSC forces at Reverie.[11] However, the assassination on Escharum failed. Griffin sent an encrypted message to the Reverie on January 31 before he was captured and handed over to Chak 'Lok for torture. In his message, Griffin warned the Reverie of an impending Banished assault.[12] Under the combined leadership of Vettel and counsel of Makovich, the UNSC forces at the Reverie braced for the Banished's attack.[13] Despite the preparations, the Banished assault under Chieftain Tremonius proved to be too much, and on February 2, 2560, Vettel made the difficult choice to abandon their position, knowing that it meant the end of organized UNSC resistance on the Ring.[14]

Over the next month, the UNSC lost all remaining Forward Operating Bases on the fragmented section of the ring. On March 3, 2560, Vettel regrouped with Spartans Makovich, Bonita Stone, and Theodore Sorel, and a few dozen marines. They decided to enact the Rubicon Protocol: stop or slow the Banished by any means necessary and keep Zeta Halo out of their control.[15]

On April 23, Vettel ambushed a Banished patrol and interrogated them about the whereabouts of other survivors.[16] Six days later, on April 29, Vettel tracked down Griffin's last known location before his capture by Escharum. He correctly deduced that Griffin had been taken to Chak 'Lok's Tower. Vettel formulated a plan to take a transport skiff and slip through the defenses.[17] However, Vettel failed to rescue Griffin. Griffin, seemingly the only surviving member of Taurus, would remain under Chak 'Lok's custody until John-117 freed him on May 28. Griffin died of his injuries in the Master Chief's arms after warning him that the Banished were after the Conservatory.[18]

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Mega Construx, UNSC Fireteam Taurus (Retrieved on Mar 26, 2021) [archive]
  2. ^ a b Halo: Shadows of Reach, chapter 16
  3. ^ Halo Infinite, UNSC Audio log: Infinity's Approach #08 - Losing Ground
  4. ^ Halo Infinite, UNSC Audio log: Infinity's Approach #09 - Taurus
  5. ^ Halo Infinite, UNSC Audio log: Infinity's Approach #12 - Abandon Ship
  6. ^ Halo Infinite, Spartan Audio log: Ringfall #05 - Priority One
  7. ^ Halo Infinite, Spartan Audio log: Evacuation #03 - Touchdown
  8. ^ Halo Infinite, Spartan Audio log: Evacuation #05 - Overwatch
  9. ^ Halo Infinite, Spartan Audio log: Ringfall #05 - Run and Guns
  10. ^ Halo Infinite, Spartan Audio log: Reverie #01 - Home Away From Home
  11. ^ Halo Infinite, Spartan Audio log: Retaliation #02 - Those Left Behind
  12. ^ Halo Infinite, Spartan Audio log: Retaliation #05 - Encroachment
  13. ^ Halo Infinite, Spartan Audio log: Retaliation #06 - Drawing the Line
  14. ^ Halo Infinite, Spartan Audio log: Retaliation #08 - The Retreat
  15. ^ Halo Infinite, Spartan Audio log: Scattered #01 - Rubicon Protocol
  16. ^ Halo Infinite, Spartan Audio log: Scattered #03 - Inquries
  17. ^ Halo Infinite, Spartan Audio log: Scattered #06 - Holding On
  18. ^ Halo Infinite, campaign level The Tower