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'''First Platoon''' was a [[Colonial Militia of Harvest|Colonial Militia]] unit that fought at the [[First Battle of Harvest]] alongside [[Second Platoon]].
'''First Platoon''' was a [[Harvest militia|Colonial Militia]] unit that fought at the [[First Battle of Harvest]] alongside [[Second Platoon]]. It was stationed near the cities of [[Utgard]] and [[Gladsheim]], on [[Harvest]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 173''</ref> The leader of 1st Platoon was the then [[Staff Sergeant]] [[Avery Johnson]]. First Platoon consisted of 36 Colonial Militia recruits, divided in three squads of twelve recruits each.<ref name="ch121">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 121''</ref>
 
==Background==
It was stationed near the cities of [[Utgard]] and [[Gladsheim]], on [[Harvest]] <ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', page 173</ref>. The leader of 1st Platoon was the then [[Staff Sergeant]] [[Avery Johnson]].
 
First Platoon consisted of 36 Colonial Militia recruits, divided in three squads of twelve recruits each.


==History==
==History==
On December 23, [[2524]], the [[Harvest Militia]] began training for recruits, in order to handle internal security operations against the [[Insurrectionists]], who were causing instability across UNSC-controlled space with terrorist attacks aimed at civilians. There were two platoons established; First Platoon and [[Second platoon]]. Each platoon had been split into three squads, with twelve recruits in each.  
On [[2524|December 23, 2524]], the [[Harvest militia]] began training for recruits, in order to handle internal security operations against the [[Insurrectionist]]s, who were causing instability across UNSC-controlled space with terrorist attacks aimed at civilians.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 66''</ref> There were two platoons established; First Platoon and [[Second Platoon]]. Each platoon had been split into three squads, with twelve recruits in each.{{Ref/Reuse|ch121}}


The recruits of Second and First platoon were trained for approximately three months when on February 9th, [[2525]], they "graduated" from the [[Colonial Militia Training]] and were shown footage of [[Harvest Skirmish|the battle]] between their squad leaders against a group [[Covenant]]. Two days later, a pack of [[Brutes]] from the Covenant arrived in a diplomatic meeting, in which the recruits provided security. However, a fight ensued, and a [[Osmo]], a member of First platoon, was killed in the fighting.
The recruits of Second and First Platoon were trained for approximately three months when on [[2525|February 9, 2525]], they "graduated" from the [[Colonial Militia Training]] and were shown footage of [[Skirmish on Minor Transgression|the battle]] between their squad leaders against [[Kig-Yar|unknown aliens]].<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 223''</ref> Two days later, a pack of [[Jiralhanae]] from the [[Covenant]] arrived in a diplomatic meeting, in which the recruits provided security.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 238''</ref> However, a fight ensued, and [[Osmo]], a member of First Platoon, was killed in the fighting.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 257''</ref>


On the 22nd, the platoons were stationed in [[Utgard]] while [[Staff Sergeant|Staff Sergeants]] [[Avery Junior Johnson|Johnson]] and [[Bryne]] were sent to a civilian convoy to assist the survivors; they were too late, and only managed to rescue one civilian.
On February 22, 2525, the platoons were stationed in [[Utgard]] while [[Staff Sergeant]]s [[Avery Johnson|Johnson]] and [[Nolan Byrne|Byrne]] and both platoons were sent to prevent the Covenant attack on [[Gladsheim]], except for both Charlie Squads. However, they were too late and the town was destroyed and its population was slaughtered, except for one resident.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''pages 289-297''</ref>


The next day, the platoons split to perform two operations. The first, led by Johnson, was a volunteer operation to secure the [[Tiara]] platform to ensure civilians evacuating in the cargo freighters escape safely. While they succeeded, seven recruits were killed in the fighting. Meanwhile, Bryne led Second platoon and the remainders of First platoon to defend [[Mack]]'s data center. However, they were attacked by a group of [[Brute Choppers]], killing three members of Second platoon.
As the battle on Harvest progressed, the militia split to perform two operations. The first, led by Johnson, was a volunteer operation to secure the space-borne [[Tiara]] platform to ensure civilians evacuating in cargo freighters would safely leave the planet. The militia engaged [[Yanme'e]], [[Unggoy]], and Jiralhanae led by [[Tartarus]]. The Unggoy were killed with ease, but the other two alien species provided some difficulty.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 368''</ref> The operation was successful at the cost of seven militiamen's lives.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 371''</ref>


The fate of the surviving members is unknown, though it is presumed they joined the [[UNSC Marine Corps]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]].
The fate of the surviving members is unknown, though it is presumed they joined the [[UNSC Marine Corps]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 385''</ref>


==Known Members==
==Personnel==
*[[Staff Sergeant]] [[Avery Junior Johnson]] - Platoon leader
*[[Staff Sergeant]] [[Avery Johnson]] - Platoon leader
*'''[[One-Alpha Squad]]'''
*'''[[One-Alpha Squad]]'''
**[[Dass]] - Squad leader
**[[Dass]] - Squad leader
**[[Wallace A. Jenkins]] - Sharpshooter
**[[Wallace Jenkins]] - Sharpshooter
**[[Forsell]] - Spotter
**[[Forsell]] - Spotter
**[[Osmo]] - KIA
**[[Osmo]] - KIA
**[[Fasoldt]]
*'''[[One-Bravo Squad]]'''
*'''[[One-Bravo Squad]]'''
**[[Anderson]] - Squad leader
*'''[[One-Charlie Squad]]'''
*'''[[One-Charlie Squad]]'''
**[[Habel]] - Squad leader; KIA
**[[Wick]] - KIA
**[[Wick]]


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''{{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'' {{1st}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}
 
{{Colonial Militia Trainees}}
{{Colonial Militia Trainees}}
[[Category:UNSC]]
[[Category:Harvest militia units]]
[[Category:UNSC Military Units]]

Latest revision as of 17:46, May 9, 2022

First Platoon

Affiliation:

Colonial Military Authority

Branch:

Harvest militia

Size:

36 recruits

Engagements:

First Battle of Harvest

Commanders:

Staff Sergeant Avery Johnson

 

First Platoon was a Colonial Militia unit that fought at the First Battle of Harvest alongside Second Platoon. It was stationed near the cities of Utgard and Gladsheim, on Harvest.[1] The leader of 1st Platoon was the then Staff Sergeant Avery Johnson. First Platoon consisted of 36 Colonial Militia recruits, divided in three squads of twelve recruits each.[2]

History[edit]

On December 23, 2524, the Harvest militia began training for recruits, in order to handle internal security operations against the Insurrectionists, who were causing instability across UNSC-controlled space with terrorist attacks aimed at civilians.[3] There were two platoons established; First Platoon and Second Platoon. Each platoon had been split into three squads, with twelve recruits in each.[2]

The recruits of Second and First Platoon were trained for approximately three months when on February 9, 2525, they "graduated" from the Colonial Militia Training and were shown footage of the battle between their squad leaders against unknown aliens.[4] Two days later, a pack of Jiralhanae from the Covenant arrived in a diplomatic meeting, in which the recruits provided security.[5] However, a fight ensued, and Osmo, a member of First Platoon, was killed in the fighting.[6]

On February 22, 2525, the platoons were stationed in Utgard while Staff Sergeants Johnson and Byrne and both platoons were sent to prevent the Covenant attack on Gladsheim, except for both Charlie Squads. However, they were too late and the town was destroyed and its population was slaughtered, except for one resident.[7]

As the battle on Harvest progressed, the militia split to perform two operations. The first, led by Johnson, was a volunteer operation to secure the space-borne Tiara platform to ensure civilians evacuating in cargo freighters would safely leave the planet. The militia engaged Yanme'e, Unggoy, and Jiralhanae led by Tartarus. The Unggoy were killed with ease, but the other two alien species provided some difficulty.[8] The operation was successful at the cost of seven militiamen's lives.[9]

The fate of the surviving members is unknown, though it is presumed they joined the UNSC Marine Corps during the Human-Covenant War.[10]

Personnel[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 173
  2. ^ a b Halo: Contact Harvest, page 121
  3. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 66
  4. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 223
  5. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 238
  6. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 257
  7. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, pages 289-297
  8. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 368
  9. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 371
  10. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 385

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