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Lt. Commander al-Cygni had sent the [[Covenant]] ship in orbit over Harvest a message of peace. On [[2525|February 11, 2525]], a [[Type-25 Spirit]] holding [[Jiralhanae]] [[Chieftain]] [[Maccabeus]], [[Vorenus]], and [[Licinus]] landed at the [[Harvest Botanical Gardens]] and met with human representatives, while a second Spirit hovered nearby and Tartarus led a small [[lance]] of Unggoy nearby to search for an alleged "[[Monitor|Oracle]]". The human representatives for the meeting consisted of Governor Thune, Attorney General Pedersen, Ponder, Lieutenant Commander al-Cygni, and Staff Sergeants Byrne and Johnson.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 245''</ref> When the aliens arrived, Johnson relayed information about the aliens weapons and appearance to Ponder, who was inside the gardens' greenhouse. Then, Ponder relayed the information to al-Cygni and Thune. The Jiralhanae met with the human representatives. While a peaceful first contact was going rather slow, the meeting went sour prematurely when an [[Yull|overeager Unggoy]] attacked and killed [[Osmo]].<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 253''</ref> | Lt. Commander al-Cygni had sent the [[Covenant]] ship in orbit over Harvest a message of peace. On [[2525|February 11, 2525]], a [[Type-25 Spirit]] holding [[Jiralhanae]] [[Chieftain]] [[Maccabeus]], [[Vorenus]], and [[Licinus]] landed at the [[Harvest Botanical Gardens]] and met with human representatives, while a second Spirit hovered nearby and Tartarus led a small [[lance]] of Unggoy nearby to search for an alleged "[[Monitor|Oracle]]". The human representatives for the meeting consisted of Governor Thune, Attorney General Pedersen, Ponder, Lieutenant Commander al-Cygni, and Staff Sergeants Byrne and Johnson.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 245''</ref> When the aliens arrived, Johnson relayed information about the aliens weapons and appearance to Ponder, who was inside the gardens' greenhouse. Then, Ponder relayed the information to al-Cygni and Thune. The Jiralhanae met with the human representatives. While a peaceful first contact was going rather slow, the meeting went sour prematurely when an [[Yull|overeager Unggoy]] attacked and killed [[Osmo]].<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 253''</ref> Pedersen was shot and killed with a [[Type-25 Spiker]] by Vorenus after the latter had heard Osmo firing his rifle and a firefight ensured. Ponder pushed Thune out of the way of Maccabeus' [[Fist of Rukt]] and took the hit. The captain was hit in his prosthetic left arm and was sent flying over twenty meters backwards. Ultimately, the Jiralhanae were forced to retreat when Licinus was injured. As the aliens returned to their ship—''[[Rapid Conversion]]''—in orbit over Harvest, Healy treated Ponder's serious wounds.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 257''</ref> Maccabeus' attack had broken half of Ponder's ribs and completely destroyed his prosthetic, which he discarded. Due to lack of expertise and time, Healy was unable to fix it.<ref name="ch286">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 286''</ref> | ||
For a week after the meeting, ''Rapid Conversion'' remained still in high orbit with all of its crew aboard. Despite the warning to evacuate to Utgard, a majority of [[Gladsheim]]'s residents remained in the town—believing that a small, remote town such as Gladsheim would not be attacked by the aliens.<ref name="ch289">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 289''</ref> However, on [[2525|February 22, 2525]], the vessel remained in orbit over Gladsheim with its heavy plasma weapons charging.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 279''</ref> Ponder, Johnson, and Byrne took several squads of militiamen to Gladsheim in an effort to evacuate the town's inhabitants. While Ponder and Healy helped organize the civilians evacuation through the town's [[MagLev train]] terminal, the militia spotted [[Yanme'e]] scouts. Ponder warned the recruits to not attack the aliens, to prevent the civilians from stampeding.<ref name="ch286"/> Ponder then sent Byrne and Johnson to escort a civilian convoy to the terminal before the Spirit [[dropship]]s attacked. While the Staff Sergeants were away, the Yanme'e attacked the terminal and Ponder called in for help.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 292''</ref> Eventually, the human soldiers and civilians retreated. Despite Healy's suggestions, Ponder continued to fight against the Covenant forces. As such, his injuries and condition worsened.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 318''</ref> Later, Ponder and Jilan attempted to convince Governor Thune to help them with their plan, but he refused. In response, al-Cygni was forced to stun and disable the governor with [[tactical training round]]s. Moments later, Ponder casually asked for Healy's presence before collapsing to the floor.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''pages 324-326''</ref> | For a week after the meeting, ''Rapid Conversion'' remained still in high orbit with all of its crew aboard. Despite the warning to evacuate to Utgard, a majority of [[Gladsheim]]'s residents remained in the town—believing that a small, remote town such as Gladsheim would not be attacked by the aliens.<ref name="ch289">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 289''</ref> However, on [[2525|February 22, 2525]], the vessel remained in orbit over Gladsheim with its heavy plasma weapons charging.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 279''</ref> Ponder, Johnson, and Byrne took several squads of militiamen to Gladsheim in an effort to evacuate the town's inhabitants. While Ponder and Healy helped organize the civilians evacuation through the town's [[MagLev train]] terminal, the militia spotted [[Yanme'e]] scouts. Ponder warned the recruits to not attack the aliens, to prevent the civilians from stampeding.<ref name="ch286"/> Ponder then sent Byrne and Johnson to escort a civilian convoy to the terminal before the Spirit [[dropship]]s attacked. While the Staff Sergeants were away, the Yanme'e attacked the terminal and Ponder called in for help.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 292''</ref> Eventually, the human soldiers and civilians retreated. Despite Healy's suggestions, Ponder continued to fight against the Covenant forces. As such, his injuries and condition worsened.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 318''</ref> Later, Ponder and Jilan attempted to convince Governor Thune to help them with their plan, but he refused. In response, al-Cygni was forced to stun and disable the governor with [[tactical training round]]s. Moments later, Ponder casually asked for Healy's presence before collapsing to the floor.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''pages 324-326''</ref> | ||