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|conflict=[[Human-Covenant War]] | |conflict=[[Human-Covenant War]] | ||
|date=January 8 [[2552]] | |date=January 8, [[2552]] | ||
|place=[[Ariel]] | |place=[[Ariel]] | ||
|result=Destruction of [[The Knowing]], Covenant leaves the planet unglassed | |result=Destruction of [[The Knowing]], Covenant leaves the planet unglassed | ||
|side1=[[United Nations Space Command]] | |side1=[[United Nations Space Command]] | ||
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|commanders1=[[Master Sergeant|MSgt]] [[Frost]] | |commanders1=[[Master Sergeant|MSgt]] [[Frost]] | ||
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The '''Battle of Ariel''' was an engagement on the [[Human]] colony of [[Ariel]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. It was fought between the [[United Nations Space Command]] and the [[ | The '''Battle of Ariel''' was an engagement on the [[Human]] colony of [[Ariel]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. It was fought between the [[United Nations Space Command]] and the [[Covenant Empire]].<ref name="is1">'''[[Halo: Helljumper]]''', ''[[Halo: Helljumper Issue 1|Issue one]]''</ref><ref name="is2">'''Halo: Helljumper''', ''[[Halo: Helljumper Issue 2|Issue two]]''</ref> | ||
The UNSC mission on Ariel was codenamed ''Operation FIRESIDE''. | The UNSC mission on Ariel was codenamed ''Operation FIRESIDE''. | ||
== Background == | == Background == | ||
At some point | At some point during or before January [[2552]], the archaeological colony of Ariel came under attack by the Covenant, who were apparently searching for something on the planet. One of the civilians managed to send a distress signal, to which the UNSC responded with sending ODST forces to investigate on January 8th, [[2552]]<ref>[[Halo: Helljumper]] page 3 "UNSC Operation 2552-JA-8 Codename: Fireside"</ref>. | ||
== Battle == | == Battle == | ||
=== Opening Actions === | === Opening Actions === | ||
After deploying to the planet, the ODSTs found a body in the transmissions bay | After deploying to the planet, the ODSTs found a body in the transmissions bay: [[Charles (Civilian)|a man]] had apperently died of fright. The civilians were nowhere to be found. The ODST squad under the command of [[Master Sergeant|MSgt]] [[Frost]] split into two-man teams, with each team investigating a different area of the colony. Frost and [[Michaels]] investigated the areas closer to the surface, with Frost contacting the other teams regularly.<ref name="is1"/> | ||
[[Taylor H. Miles|Dutch]] and [[Kojo Agu|Romeo]] went to the generator complex of the colony, where some kind of interference made communications difficult. They observed several [[Sangheili|Elites]] and [[Unggoy|Grunts]] digging for something in the generator room, and reported their findings to Frost, who ordered them to get back topside. | [[Taylor H. Miles|Dutch]] and [[Kojo Agu|Romeo]] went to the generator complex of the colony, where some kind of interference made communications difficult. They observed several [[Sangheili|Elites]] and [[Unggoy|Grunts]] digging for something in the generator room, and reported their findings to Frost, who ordered them to get back topside. | ||
[[Higgins]] and [[Campbell (ODST)|Campbell]] investigated the motor pool, where they were caught by surprise and killed by several [[Kig- | [[Higgins]] and [[Campbell (ODST)|Campbell]] investigated the motor pool, where they were caught by surprise and killed by several [[Kig-yar|Jackals]]. | ||
Meanwhile, Dutch and Romeo were suddenly engaged by massive | Meanwhile, Dutch and Romeo were suddenly engaged by massive numbers of Grunts and some Elites, who cut off the troopers' exit route. Romeo managed to collapse a platform, killing two Elites. However, they were soon engaged by another Elite, who overpowered them in close combat. Meanwhile, one of the generators went critical, starting a chain reaction that would destroy the whole complex. Frost ordered everyone to evacuate, with the cost of leaving Dutch and Romeo behind.<ref name="is2"/> | ||
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The Battle of Ariel was an engagement on the Human colony of Ariel during the Human-Covenant War. It was fought between the United Nations Space Command and the Covenant Empire.[1][2]
The UNSC mission on Ariel was codenamed Operation FIRESIDE.
Background
At some point during or before January 2552, the archaeological colony of Ariel came under attack by the Covenant, who were apparently searching for something on the planet. One of the civilians managed to send a distress signal, to which the UNSC responded with sending ODST forces to investigate on January 8th, 2552[3].
Battle
Opening Actions
After deploying to the planet, the ODSTs found a body in the transmissions bay: a man had apperently died of fright. The civilians were nowhere to be found. The ODST squad under the command of MSgt Frost split into two-man teams, with each team investigating a different area of the colony. Frost and Michaels investigated the areas closer to the surface, with Frost contacting the other teams regularly.[1]
Dutch and Romeo went to the generator complex of the colony, where some kind of interference made communications difficult. They observed several Elites and Grunts digging for something in the generator room, and reported their findings to Frost, who ordered them to get back topside.
Higgins and Campbell investigated the motor pool, where they were caught by surprise and killed by several Jackals.
Meanwhile, Dutch and Romeo were suddenly engaged by massive numbers of Grunts and some Elites, who cut off the troopers' exit route. Romeo managed to collapse a platform, killing two Elites. However, they were soon engaged by another Elite, who overpowered them in close combat. Meanwhile, one of the generators went critical, starting a chain reaction that would destroy the whole complex. Frost ordered everyone to evacuate, with the cost of leaving Dutch and Romeo behind.[2] Template:Sectstub
Gallery
SOEIVs entering Ariel's atmosphere.
Sources
- ^ a b Halo: Helljumper, Issue one
- ^ a b Halo: Helljumper, Issue two
- ^ Halo: Helljumper page 3 "UNSC Operation 2552-JA-8 Codename: Fireside"
