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'''Gladsheim''' was a town on the planet of [[Harvest]].<ref> | '''Gladsheim''' was a town on the planet of [[Harvest]].<ref>''Halo: Contact Harvest'', page 287</ref> The town had a [[Gladsheim Main Street|Main Street]] running down its center, and to the east of the street all buildings were [[JOTUN]] repair shops and farm-supply warehouses. The buildings were arranged on a grid of wide asphalt streets that stretched out into the [[Plains of Ida]].<ref>''Halo: Contact Harvest'', page 285</ref> The tallest structure in Gladsheim was its water tower, which was supported by a large [[polycrete]] pillar. The town was surrounded by farms.<ref>''Halo: Contact Harvest'', page 286</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
After several years of negotiations, the [[Harvest militia]] was organized and the militia garrison was established just outside of Gladsheim.<ref> | After several years of negotiations, the [[Harvest militia]] was organized and the militia garrison was established just outside of Gladsheim.<ref>''Halo: Contact Harvest'', page 107</ref> The residents of Gladsheim chose to live in the town as it was the most remote settlement of Harvest, the most distant [[human colonies|human colony]].<ref name="ch289">''Halo: Contact Harvest'', page 289</ref> | ||
In [[2525|February 2525]], the [[Covenant]] [[First Battle of Harvest|attacked]] Harvest. After the capital city of [[Utgard]], Gladsheim was the second settlement on Harvest to be attacked by Covenant forces. The [[Rapid Conversion|attacking Covenant vessel]] disabled a majority of Harvest's defences and entered atmosphere over Gladsheim.<ref> | In [[2525|February 2525]], the [[Covenant]] [[First Battle of Harvest|attacked]] Harvest. After the capital city of [[Utgard]], Gladsheim was the second settlement on Harvest to be attacked by Covenant forces. The [[Rapid Conversion|attacking Covenant vessel]] disabled a majority of Harvest's defences and entered atmosphere over Gladsheim.<ref>''Halo: Contact Harvest'', page 279</ref> A majority of the town's residents did not evacuate because no one believed the aliens would attack Gladsheim.<ref name="ch289"/> The town became under siege by [[Covenant]] [[Type-25 Spirit]]s, [[Yanme'e]], and [[Jiralhanae]] with the attacking forces being led by Jiralhanae [[Chieftain]] [[Maccabeus]]. The militia engaged the Covenant, destroying one dropship, killing several Yanme'e, and wounding Maccabeus. However, the Covenant destroyed a majority of the buildings in the town.<ref>''Halo: Contact Harvest'', pages 297-310</ref> Thousands of civilians, including [[Wallace A. Jenkins]]' entire family, died in the attack. However, at least one person is known to have survived.<ref>''Halo: Contact Harvest'', page 299</ref> | ||
The news of Gladsheim's destruction travelled fast to the civilians in Utgard. It began to cause panic among survivors.<ref> | The news of Gladsheim's destruction travelled fast to the civilians in Utgard. It began to cause panic among survivors.<ref>''Halo: Contact Harvest'', page 318</ref> | ||
==Locations== | ==Locations== | ||
Revision as of 14:10, January 12, 2020
Gladsheim was a town on the planet of Harvest.[1] The town had a Main Street running down its center, and to the east of the street all buildings were JOTUN repair shops and farm-supply warehouses. The buildings were arranged on a grid of wide asphalt streets that stretched out into the Plains of Ida.[2] The tallest structure in Gladsheim was its water tower, which was supported by a large polycrete pillar. The town was surrounded by farms.[3]
History
After several years of negotiations, the Harvest militia was organized and the militia garrison was established just outside of Gladsheim.[4] The residents of Gladsheim chose to live in the town as it was the most remote settlement of Harvest, the most distant human colony.[5]
In February 2525, the Covenant attacked Harvest. After the capital city of Utgard, Gladsheim was the second settlement on Harvest to be attacked by Covenant forces. The attacking Covenant vessel disabled a majority of Harvest's defences and entered atmosphere over Gladsheim.[6] A majority of the town's residents did not evacuate because no one believed the aliens would attack Gladsheim.[5] The town became under siege by Covenant Type-25 Spirits, Yanme'e, and Jiralhanae with the attacking forces being led by Jiralhanae Chieftain Maccabeus. The militia engaged the Covenant, destroying one dropship, killing several Yanme'e, and wounding Maccabeus. However, the Covenant destroyed a majority of the buildings in the town.[7] Thousands of civilians, including Wallace A. Jenkins' entire family, died in the attack. However, at least one person is known to have survived.[8]
The news of Gladsheim's destruction travelled fast to the civilians in Utgard. It began to cause panic among survivors.[9]
Locations
Trivia
In Norse mythology, Gladsheim is a realm of Asgard where Odin's hall, Valhalla, is located.
List of appearances
- Halo: Contact Harvest (First appearance)
Sources
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 287
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 285
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 286
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 107
- ^ a b Halo: Contact Harvest, page 289
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 279
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, pages 297-310
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 299
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 318
