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{{Era|HCW}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Merge|Battle of Earth}}
{{Cleanup}}
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{{battle
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|prev=[[Fall of High Charity]]
{{Battle infobox
|conc=[[Battle of Sector Six]], [[Battle of Cleveland]]
|prev=*[[Defense of Mars]]
|next=[[Raid on Kilimanjaro]]
*[[Battle of Installation 05]] {{c|[[John-117]]}}
|conc=[[Battle of Cleveland]]
|next=
*[[Battle of Sector Six]]
*[[Recovery of John-117]]
|name=Scramble onboard Forerunner Dreadnought
|name=Scramble onboard Forerunner Dreadnought
|image=[[File:HU-John-09.jpg|300px]]
|image=[[File:HU-John-09.jpg|300px]]
|conflict=[[Human-Covenant War]]
|conflict=[[Human-Covenant War]]
|date= [[2552 #November|November 17, 2552]]
|date= [[2552#November|November 8–17, 2552]]{{Ref/Site|Id=bungie|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=16989|Site=bungie.net|Page=Bungie Weekly Update 01/23/09}}{{Ref/Reuse|Halo101}}{{Ref/Reuse|issue4}}
|place=[[Forerunner Dreadnought]]
|place=*[[Sol system]]{{Ref/Reuse|issue1}}
|result=[[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]'s tactical retreat
**''[[Anodyne Spirit]]''{{Ref/Reuse|issue1}}
|side1=[[United Nations Space Command]]
**In orbit over [[Earth]] {{c|Nov. 17}}{{Ref/Reuse|issue3}}{{Ref/Reuse|issue4}}
|side2=[[Covenant Empire]]
|result='''[[Covenant]] victory'''
|commanders1=[[Master Chief Petty Officer|MCPO]] John-117
*[[Master Chief Petty Officer|MCPO]] [[John-117]] repelled
|commanders2=*Unnamed [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]]
*[[Prophet of Truth]]'s Honor Guards suffer heavy losses
*[[Prophet of Truth|High Prophet of Truth]]
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|forces1=[[SPARTAN-II program|SPARTAN]] John-117
|side2={{Icon|Covenant FB}} [[Covenant]]
|forces2=*Multiple [[Jiralhanae]] [[Pack]]s
|commanders1=[[Master Chief Petty Officer|MCPO]] [[John-117]]
*Large number of [[Unggoy]]
|commanders2=*[[Hierarchs|High]] [[Prophet of Truth]]
*Many [[Kig-yar]]
*Unnamed [[Jiralhanae War Chieftain]]†
*At least six [[Mgalekgolo]]
|forces1=1 [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan-II]]
|forces2=*[[Covenant military]]
*[[Covenant Honor Guard]]
**[[Jiralhanae Honor Guardsman|Jiralhanae Honor Guardsmen]]
*[[Jiralhanae]]
*[[Kig-Yar]]
*[[Unggoy]]
*[[Mgalekgolo]]
|casual1=None
|casual1=None
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In November 2552 John-117 followed the [[Prophet of Truth]] and boarded his [[Forerunner Dreadnought]] before it left the ''[[High Charity]]'' heading to [[Earth]]. Near [[Jupiter]], John was contacted by [[Io Station]], but maintains radio silence. Rampaging through the ship, he attempted to find the [[Prophet of Truth]] and assassinate him.
In November [[2552]], towards the conclusion of the [[Fall of High Charity|fall]] of ''[[High Charity]]'', '''[[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] [[John-117]] boarded the [[Forerunner]] [[Anodyne Spirit|Dreadnought]]''' in the center of the holy city during his pursuit of the [[Prophet of Truth]] shortly before he departed from ''High Charity'', heading to [[Earth]]. Near [[Jupiter]], John was contacted by [[Io Station]], but maintains radio silence. Rampaging through the ship, he attempted to find the [[Prophet of Truth]] and assassinate him.


==The battle==
==Background==
John-117 finds himself faced by an extremely large force of Covenant troops, including at least three [[Hunter]] pairs, who fire on him simultaneously. He falls to the floor after being hit by several [[assault cannon]] beams, and is confronted by a [[Jiralhanae War Chieftain|Brute Chieftain]] who begins to interrogate him about the [[Key of Osanalan]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Uprising Issue 1]]'''</ref> However, the Spartan sticks the Brute with a [[type-1 Antipersonnel Grenade|plasma grenade]] and escapes. The Chief then continues his push through the ship, eventually arriving in the Prophet's chambers and setting his sights on the Prophet. He holds up his [[Type-51 Carbine|carbine]], sights the Prophet,<ref>'''[[Halo: Uprising Issue 2]]'''</ref> but he is caught by surprise by a [[Kig-yar|Jackal]] and shot in the back. He falls and lands right in front of the Prophet's Brute guards. While the Chief manages to get several shots at Truth, the prophet is shielded by his [[gravity throne]] and makes his escape, as the Chief is left to fight dozens of Covenant. He kills them all and starts to find a way off the ship.<ref>'''[[Halo: Uprising Issue 3]]'''</ref> John, having failed in his attempt to assassinate the Prophet of Truth and take control of the Forerunner Dreadnought's trajectory, fights his way out of the Forerunner ship's airlock in another commandeered [[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Ghost]]. On the surface of the Dreadnought, he is informed that the [[Harbinger of Piety|command ship]] holding the "key" is to be destroyed, and that he will be within the radius of the blast unless he takes immediate evasive maneuvers. He moves to another part of the Forerunner ship to avoid being caught in the blast's wake. The Master Chief is then ordered to find a way to return to Earth quickly.<ref>'''[[Halo: Uprising Issue 4]]'''</ref>
{{Main|Defense of Mars|Fall of High Charity}}
{{clear}}
{{Expand-section}}
The Prophet of Truth arrives in the [[Sol system]] aboard the Forerunner Dreadnought escorted by a Covenant fleet{{Ref/Reuse|issue1}} on [[2552#November|November 8, 2552]], and proceeds on course towards Earth at near-relativistic speeds. However, due to John-117's presence aboard the vessel, the ship's crew becomes preoccupied with finding and eliminating the Spartan.{{Ref/YouTube|Id=Halo101|https://youtu.be/8K3hG76Ctmo?t=164|Channel=HALO|VidName=Halo 101: Long Road Home}}


==Battle==
===Elsewhere in the Sol system===
During the skirmish in the vessel, [[John-117]] commandeers a [[Type-32 Rapid Attack Vehicle|Ghost]] and crashes it into a large congregation of [[Covenant]] troops. Wielding a pair of [[M7/Caseless Submachine Gun|SMGs]], the Spartan proceeds to tear into the surviving Covenant soldiers present, largely [[Unggoy]] and [[Kig-Yar]]. Eventually coming to a locked [[door]], the Master Chief blows it up using a trio of [[M9 High-Explosive Dual-Purpose grenade|frag grenades]]. On the other side, the Spartan was greeted by a larger group of Covenant, including a large pack of [[Jiralhanae]]. He engages the Covenant present, eliminating large numbers of them before a large bay door opens, revealing six [[Mgalekgolo]]. The massive aliens simultaneously open fire on the Chief with their [[assault cannon]]s, incapacitating the Spartan. Covenant forces soon surround the prone Spartan, and a [[Jiralhanae War Chieftain]] begins to interrogate the Chief about the [[Key of Osanalan]].{{Ref/Comic|Id=issue1|HU|Issue=1}}
The Spartan manages to stick the War Chieftain with a [[Anskum-pattern plasma grenade|plasma grenade]], devastating the Covenant force in the corridor and leaving only a pair of [[Unggoy Minor]]s alive while the Chief makes his escape. The Chief then continues his push through the ship, eventually arriving in a large chamber with the [[Prophet of Truth]] present. The Master Chief observes the [[Hierarch]] as he and his [[Jiralhanae Honor Guardsman|Jiralhanae Honor Guardsmen]] meet with a [[pack]] of Jiralhanae soldiers. The Spartan sets his sights on the Prophet, and levels a [[Type-51 Carbine|carbine]] at Truth.{{Ref/Comic|Id=issue2|HU|Issue=2}}
Before the Spartan can take a shot, a [[Kig-Yar Sniper]] opens fire on him from behind. He falls and lands right in front of the Prophet and his Jiralhanae guards. He manages to take out the Kig-Yar Sniper and opens fire on the Prophet. While the Chief manages to get several shots at Truth, the Prophet is shielded by his [[gravity throne]] and he escapes behind a door as his Honor Guardsmen fall. The Chief is forced to confront dozens of Jiralhanae soldiers. After a pitched battle, the Spartan kills all of the Covenant forces.{{Ref/Comic|Id=issue3|HU|Issue=3}}
===Earth===
Believing the Spartan to be [[Missing In Action|dead]], the Prophet of Truth orders the crew of the Forerunner Dreadnought to jump further in-system and enter Earth's atmosphere on November 17, 2552.{{Ref/Reuse|Halo101}} When the ship arrived over Earth via slipspace, John-117 contacted [[Fleet Admiral]] [[Terrence Hood]] by indicating that he was aboard of the Covenant [[flagship]] while the [[UNSC Home Fleet|Home Fleet]] that was facing its near-total destruction by the Jiralhanae [[High Charity defense fleet|Covenant fleets]] [[Truth's fleet|spearheaded]] by the Prophet of Truth originally attempted to target the "unknown" alien ship.{{Ref/Level|Id=greatjourney|H2|[[The Great Journey (level)|The Great Journey]]}}
John, having failed in his attempt to assassinate the Prophet of Truth and take control of the Forerunner Dreadnought's trajectory, fights his way out of the Forerunner ship's airlock in another commandeered Ghost. On the surface of the Dreadnought, he is informed that the [[Harbinger of Piety|command ship]] holding the "key" is to be destroyed, and that he will be within the radius of the blast unless he takes immediate evasive maneuvers. He moves to another part of the Forerunner ship to avoid being caught in the blast's wake. The Master Chief is then ordered to find a way to return to Earth quickly.{{Ref/Comic|Id=issue4|HU|Issue=4}}
==Aftermath==
{{Main|Battle of Sector Six|Recovery of John-117}}
{{Expand-section}}
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HU-John-02.jpg|John fights Jackals off
File:HU-John-02.jpg|John engaging [[Kig-Yar]]
File:HU-John-03.jpg|John encounters an extremely large force of Covenant troops
File:HU-John-03.jpg|John encounters a large force of Covenant troops
File:HU-unggoy.jpg|What's left of it
File:HU-unggoy.jpg|The result of John's [[Anskum-pattern plasma grenade|plasma grenade]] stick on enclosed Covenant troops
File:HU-John-06.jpg|John sights the Truth
File:HU-John-06.jpg|John aims his [[Type-51 Carbine|carbine]] at the [[Prophet of Truth]]
File:HU-John-08.jpg|John hit by Jackal
File:HU-John-08.jpg|A [[Kig-Yar Sniper]] ambushes John
File:HU-John-10.jpg|Massacre left by John
File:HU-John-10.jpg|John is the last combatant standing after a battle with a large number of [[Jiralhanae]]
</gallery>
</gallery>


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Conflict:

Human-Covenant War

Date:

November 8–17, 2552[1][2][3]

Location:

Outcome:

Covenant victory

Details
Belligerents

The HCW-era UNSC icon UNSC

The Fleet Battles/Halo 5: Guardians Covenant Icon made in the style of HN. Covenant

Commanders

MCPO John-117

Strength

1 Spartan-II

Casualties

None

Heavy

 

In November 2552, towards the conclusion of the fall of High Charity, Spartan John-117 boarded the Forerunner Dreadnought in the center of the holy city during his pursuit of the Prophet of Truth shortly before he departed from High Charity, heading to Earth. Near Jupiter, John was contacted by Io Station, but maintains radio silence. Rampaging through the ship, he attempted to find the Prophet of Truth and assassinate him.

Background[edit]

Main articles: Defense of Mars, Fall of High Charity
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The Prophet of Truth arrives in the Sol system aboard the Forerunner Dreadnought escorted by a Covenant fleet[4] on November 8, 2552, and proceeds on course towards Earth at near-relativistic speeds. However, due to John-117's presence aboard the vessel, the ship's crew becomes preoccupied with finding and eliminating the Spartan.[2]

Battle[edit]

Elsewhere in the Sol system[edit]

During the skirmish in the vessel, John-117 commandeers a Ghost and crashes it into a large congregation of Covenant troops. Wielding a pair of SMGs, the Spartan proceeds to tear into the surviving Covenant soldiers present, largely Unggoy and Kig-Yar. Eventually coming to a locked door, the Master Chief blows it up using a trio of frag grenades. On the other side, the Spartan was greeted by a larger group of Covenant, including a large pack of Jiralhanae. He engages the Covenant present, eliminating large numbers of them before a large bay door opens, revealing six Mgalekgolo. The massive aliens simultaneously open fire on the Chief with their assault cannons, incapacitating the Spartan. Covenant forces soon surround the prone Spartan, and a Jiralhanae War Chieftain begins to interrogate the Chief about the Key of Osanalan.[4]

The Spartan manages to stick the War Chieftain with a plasma grenade, devastating the Covenant force in the corridor and leaving only a pair of Unggoy Minors alive while the Chief makes his escape. The Chief then continues his push through the ship, eventually arriving in a large chamber with the Prophet of Truth present. The Master Chief observes the Hierarch as he and his Jiralhanae Honor Guardsmen meet with a pack of Jiralhanae soldiers. The Spartan sets his sights on the Prophet, and levels a carbine at Truth.[6]

Before the Spartan can take a shot, a Kig-Yar Sniper opens fire on him from behind. He falls and lands right in front of the Prophet and his Jiralhanae guards. He manages to take out the Kig-Yar Sniper and opens fire on the Prophet. While the Chief manages to get several shots at Truth, the Prophet is shielded by his gravity throne and he escapes behind a door as his Honor Guardsmen fall. The Chief is forced to confront dozens of Jiralhanae soldiers. After a pitched battle, the Spartan kills all of the Covenant forces.[5]

Earth[edit]

Believing the Spartan to be dead, the Prophet of Truth orders the crew of the Forerunner Dreadnought to jump further in-system and enter Earth's atmosphere on November 17, 2552.[2] When the ship arrived over Earth via slipspace, John-117 contacted Fleet Admiral Terrence Hood by indicating that he was aboard of the Covenant flagship while the Home Fleet that was facing its near-total destruction by the Jiralhanae Covenant fleets spearheaded by the Prophet of Truth originally attempted to target the "unknown" alien ship.[7]

John, having failed in his attempt to assassinate the Prophet of Truth and take control of the Forerunner Dreadnought's trajectory, fights his way out of the Forerunner ship's airlock in another commandeered Ghost. On the surface of the Dreadnought, he is informed that the command ship holding the "key" is to be destroyed, and that he will be within the radius of the blast unless he takes immediate evasive maneuvers. He moves to another part of the Forerunner ship to avoid being caught in the blast's wake. The Master Chief is then ordered to find a way to return to Earth quickly.[3]

Aftermath[edit]

Main articles: Battle of Sector Six, Recovery of John-117
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Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ bungie.net, Bungie Weekly Update 01/23/09 (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  2. ^ a b c YouTube - HALO, Halo 101: Long Road Home
  3. ^ a b c Halo: Uprising, issue 4
  4. ^ a b c d Halo: Uprising, issue 1
  5. ^ a b Halo: Uprising, issue 3
  6. ^ Halo: Uprising, issue 2
  7. ^ Halo 2, campaign level The Great Journey