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[[File:H4_Daybreak_concept_art.jpg|250px|thumb|right|A UNSC research facility on Oban, with several naval vessels hovering nearby.]]
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'''Oban''' is a mountainous [[human]] [[Human colonies|colony]].  
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'''Oban''' is a mountainous [[moon]] of [[Mull]] in the [[Visper system]] and a [[human]] [[Inner Colony]] of the [[Unified Earth Government]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Book|[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]|Page=228}}
 
==Overview==
===Topography and ecology===
Oban's vast continent of Saviron is home to a highlands region of mountains interspersed with high-altitude grassy terrain.{{Ref/Reuse|Bulletin}} By late 2558, at least one large city was located on the moon before much of it was destroyed during the Guardian's activation.{{Ref/Reuse|Osiris}}
 
====Locations====
*[[Saviron]]


==History==
==History==
After the [[Human-Covenant War]], the [[UNSC]] discovered the planet and used it as a home for millions of human refugees.<ref>[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/03/13/The-Halo-Bulletin-31313.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''', 3.13.13]</ref> The [[UNSC Navy]] maintained a presence on the planet, using it as a staging ground for a number of highly classified military exercises, including [[Operation: DAYBREAK]], located in the highlands of [[Saviron]].<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/detail/de403866ac5d478b932b9c5b2fabc68f/daybreak-screenshot-gallery '''Halo Waypoint''', ''Daybreak Screenshot Gallery'']</ref>
===Postwar===
After the [[Human-Covenant War]], the [[United Nations Space Command]] discovered Oban and colonized the moon in [[2553]] as an [[Inner Colony]]. Oban was originally intended to serve as an UNSC stronghold with an expansive military presence and dozens of research facilities,{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} however Oban instead became home for millions of [[human]] [[refugee]]s who settled in makeshift camps across the coastal regions of [[Saviron]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Bulletin|URL=http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/03/13/The-Halo-Bulletin-31313.aspx|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo Bulletin 3.13.13}} Some of these refugees came from [[New Mombasa]].{{Ref/Novel|[[Halo: Envoy]]|Chapter=16}} Many of Oban's refugees were used to rich and manicured lifestyles on their lost homeworlds, but have been forced to live a bleak existence at salvage and waste processing sites. Overtime, Oban's colonists have seen considerable improvements.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}


On [[2558#July|July 16, 2558]], the planet was [[Battle of Oban|attacked]] by [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|Covenant]] and his [[Promethean]] allies. The attack was advocated by [[Catherine Halsey|Doctor Catherine Halsey]], who believed that a bold move would attract {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}. As Halsey predicted, ''Infinity'' was deployed to the planet and [[Sarah Palmer|Commander Sarah Palmer]] led a joint [[Spartan (branch)|Spartan]]-[[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marine]] operation in response to the attack. The UNSC eventually repelled the attack, and only minor damaged was inflicted upon a new power station halting the colonization of the planet. However, Jul's Covenant attacked Oban just to lead ''Infinity'' into a trap.<ref name="HE13">'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 13|Issue #13]]''</ref>
The [[UNSC Navy]] maintained a presence on the moon, using it as a staging ground for a number of highly classified military exercises, including [[Operation: DAYBREAK]], located in the highlands of Saviron.<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/detail/de403866ac5d478b932b9c5b2fabc68f/daybreak-screenshot-gallery ''Halo Waypoint'', Daybreak Screenshot Gallery]</ref> In early 2558, [[Operation: WHITE VAN]] was conducted on Oban regarding the oversight and security of [[Misriah Armory]]'s [[Project SENIOR ICE|Project: SENIOR ICE]].{{Ref/Game|Id=H5GLtd|Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition|[[Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition dossiers#Holly Tanaka|Dossier files]] - Holly Tanaka}} At some point before March 2558, [[Daniel Clayton]] of the [[New Colonial Alliance]] acquired several [[AC-220 Vulture]]s and [[AV-22 Sparrowhawk]]s from a sale on Oban.<ref>''[[Halo: Point of Light]]'', Chapter 5</ref>


A new, much more durable type of [[Promethean Knight]] was encountered on Oban during the attack.<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', campaign level, ''[[Osiris (level)|Osiris]]''</ref>
====Conflict on Oban====
[[File:H5G - ObanReadout.png|thumb|200px|The destruction caused by the Guardian.]]
{{Main|Battle of Oban}}
On [[2558#July|July 16, 2558]], Oban was attacked by [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] and his [[Promethean]] allies. The attack was advocated by [[Catherine Halsey|Doctor Catherine Halsey]], who believed that a bold move would attract {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}. As Halsey predicted, ''Infinity'' was deployed to the moon and [[Sarah Palmer|Commander Sarah Palmer]] led a joint [[Spartan Operations|Spartan]]-[[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marine]] operation in response to the attack. The UNSC eventually repelled the attack, and only minor damage was inflicted upon a new power station halting the colonization of the moon. However, Jul's Covenant attacked Oban just to lead ''Infinity'' into a trap.{{Ref/Comic|Id=HE13|HEsc|Issue=13}}


On [[2558#October|October, 2558]], a Guardian awoke on Oban taking an [[UNSC]] Marine who was on patrol.<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', [[Mission Intel#Reunion|Mission Intel Reunion]], ''UNSC Marine Status Update''
====Created uprising====
{{Main|Created uprising}}
On [[2558#October|October 17, 2558]],<ref>''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'', PART 01: INTRODUCTIONS, p. 11</ref> a [[Forerunner]] [[Guardian]] on Oban was activated and sent to [[Genesis]] by the [[Created]], inadvertently taking a UNSC Marine patrol along with it.{{Ref/Level|H5G|[[Reunion]]|Detail=[[Mission Intel#Reunion|UNSC Marine Status Update]]}} Oban, along with [[Conrad's Point]], [[Ursa IV]], [[Queen Anne VI]], and [[Adelaide]], was one of the first five colonies in a 72 hour period that [[Cortana Event|saw such an event]]. The Guardian's activation caused widespread destruction and numerous casualties on the moon.{{Ref/Level|Id=Osiris|H5G|[[Osiris (level)|Osiris]]}}


==Non-canon and dubious canon appearances==
[[File:HTV-Oban.png|thumb|left|200px|Oban in the Silver Timeline.]]
===Silver Timeline===
{{Main|Silver Timeline}}
{{Expand-section}}
{{clear}}
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
It is likely the planet is named after the Scottish town [[Wikipedia:Oban|Oban]].
It is likely the moon is named after the Scottish town [[Wikipedia:Oban|Oban]].
 
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
<gallery>
File:H4_Daybreak_concept_art.jpg|Concept art of a UNSC research facility on Oban, with several naval vessels hovering nearby.
File:H4-Daybreak-1.jpg|The {{Class|Strident|heavy frigate}} on Daybreak.
File:HTV Oban Slums Concept.jpg|Concept art for Oban in ''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''.
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Hunt the Truth]]'' {{Im}}
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{C|Hologram only}}
**''[[Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition dossiers|Limited Edition dossiers]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Envoy]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Point of Light]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''
**''[[Emergence]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


[[Category:Moons]]
[[Category:Human colonies]]
[[Category:Human colonies]]

Latest revision as of 20:45, December 29, 2023

Oban
H4 Daybreak.jpg
Astrographical

System:

Visper system[1]

Orbiting:

Mull[1]

Moon(s):

None[1]

Societal

Species:

Humans (Non-native)

Population:

Millions[1]

Colonized:

2553[1]

Government:

Unified Earth Government[1]

 

Oban is a mountainous moon of Mull in the Visper system and a human Inner Colony of the Unified Earth Government.[1][2]

Overview[edit]

Topography and ecology[edit]

Oban's vast continent of Saviron is home to a highlands region of mountains interspersed with high-altitude grassy terrain.[3] By late 2558, at least one large city was located on the moon before much of it was destroyed during the Guardian's activation.[4]

Locations[edit]

History[edit]

Postwar[edit]

After the Human-Covenant War, the United Nations Space Command discovered Oban and colonized the moon in 2553 as an Inner Colony. Oban was originally intended to serve as an UNSC stronghold with an expansive military presence and dozens of research facilities,[1] however Oban instead became home for millions of human refugees who settled in makeshift camps across the coastal regions of Saviron.[1][3] Some of these refugees came from New Mombasa.[5] Many of Oban's refugees were used to rich and manicured lifestyles on their lost homeworlds, but have been forced to live a bleak existence at salvage and waste processing sites. Overtime, Oban's colonists have seen considerable improvements.[1]

The UNSC Navy maintained a presence on the moon, using it as a staging ground for a number of highly classified military exercises, including Operation: DAYBREAK, located in the highlands of Saviron.[6] In early 2558, Operation: WHITE VAN was conducted on Oban regarding the oversight and security of Misriah Armory's Project: SENIOR ICE.[7] At some point before March 2558, Daniel Clayton of the New Colonial Alliance acquired several AC-220 Vultures and AV-22 Sparrowhawks from a sale on Oban.[8]

Conflict on Oban[edit]

Holographic readout of Oban created by Axis for the Halo 5: Guardians intro
The destruction caused by the Guardian.
Main article: Battle of Oban

On July 16, 2558, Oban was attacked by Jul 'Mdama's Covenant and his Promethean allies. The attack was advocated by Doctor Catherine Halsey, who believed that a bold move would attract UNSC Infinity. As Halsey predicted, Infinity was deployed to the moon and Commander Sarah Palmer led a joint Spartan-UNSC Marine operation in response to the attack. The UNSC eventually repelled the attack, and only minor damage was inflicted upon a new power station halting the colonization of the moon. However, Jul's Covenant attacked Oban just to lead Infinity into a trap.[9]

Created uprising[edit]

Main article: Created uprising

On October 17, 2558,[10] a Forerunner Guardian on Oban was activated and sent to Genesis by the Created, inadvertently taking a UNSC Marine patrol along with it.[11] Oban, along with Conrad's Point, Ursa IV, Queen Anne VI, and Adelaide, was one of the first five colonies in a 72 hour period that saw such an event. The Guardian's activation caused widespread destruction and numerous casualties on the moon.[4]

Non-canon and dubious canon appearances[edit]

Planet Oban
Oban in the Silver Timeline.

Silver Timeline[edit]

Main article: Silver Timeline
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Trivia[edit]

It is likely the moon is named after the Scottish town Oban.

Gallery[edit]

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List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 48
  2. ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 228
  3. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Halo Bulletin 3.13.13
  4. ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level Osiris
  5. ^ Halo: Envoy, chapter 16
  6. ^ Halo Waypoint, Daybreak Screenshot Gallery
  7. ^ Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition, Dossier files - Holly Tanaka
  8. ^ Halo: Point of Light, Chapter 5
  9. ^ Halo: Escalation, issue 13
  10. ^ Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual, PART 01: INTRODUCTIONS, p. 11
  11. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level Reunion: UNSC Marine Status Update
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