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[[File:Szurduk Ridge.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Close-up satellite image observing UNSC and Covenant forces in Szurdok Ridge]] | [[File:Szurduk Ridge.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Close-up satellite image observing UNSC and Covenant forces in Szurdok Ridge]] | ||
In the [[2552#August|August | In the [[2552#August|August 2552]], [[Recon Team Bravo|a portion]] of [[Noble Team]] was [[Mission to Szurdok Ridge|sent to scout]] a Covenant "dark zone" at Szurdok Ridge during the [[Fall of Reach]]. There they discovered that the area was being used as a staging ground for their forces to invade the planet.{{Ref/Reuse|night}} | ||
The next day [[Battle at Szurdok Ridge|a large battle]] between the [[United Nations Space Command]] and the [[Covenant]] took place on the ridge. UNSC forces would eventually make their way to [[Spire One]]. There the {{Class|CSO|supercarrier}} would destroy the {{UNSCShip|Grafton}}, sending | The next day [[Battle at Szurdok Ridge|a large battle]] between the [[United Nations Space Command]] and the [[Covenant]] took place on the ridge. UNSC forces would eventually make their way to [[Spire One]]. There, the {{Class|CSO|supercarrier}} would destroy the {{UNSCShip|Grafton}}, sending its wreckage into the ground.{{Ref/Level|Id=TotS|[[Halo: Reach]]|[[Tip of The Spear]]}} | ||
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*"Szurdok" is the [[Wikipedia:Hungarian language|Hungarian]] word for "canyon". Hence the name "Szurdok Ridge" sounds like a narrow trench or " | *"Szurdok" is the [[Wikipedia:Hungarian language|Hungarian]] word for "canyon". Hence the name, "Szurdok Ridge" sounds like a narrow trench or "Ridge". | ||
*[[Wikipedia:Szurduk|Szurduk]] is a commune in present-day Romania. | *[[Wikipedia:Szurduk|Szurduk]] is a commune in present-day Romania. | ||
Revision as of 21:27, August 18, 2021
Szurdok Ridge was a mountainous ridge in Ütközet, Viery Territory on the human Inner Colony world of Reach.[1][2]
Overview
Geography
A river on top of the ridge housed a large hydroelectric power plant that provided energy for Reach's inhabitants.[2] A BXR Mining facility was also in the region.[1]
History
Human-Covenant war
In the August 2552, a portion of Noble Team was sent to scout a Covenant "dark zone" at Szurdok Ridge during the Fall of Reach. There they discovered that the area was being used as a staging ground for their forces to invade the planet.[2]
The next day a large battle between the United Nations Space Command and the Covenant took place on the ridge. UNSC forces would eventually make their way to Spire One. There, the CSO-class supercarrier would destroy the UNSC Grafton, sending its wreckage into the ground.[1]
Post-war
During Operation: WOLFE, Banished forces were sent to scout Szurdok Ridge.[3]
Trivia
- "Szurdok" is the Hungarian word for "canyon". Hence the name, "Szurdok Ridge" sounds like a narrow trench or "Ridge".
- Szurduk is a commune in present-day Romania.
Gallery
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A destroyed bridge at Szurdok.
List of appearances
- Halo: Reach (First appearance)
- Halo: Ground Command
- Halo Mythos (Mentioned only)
- Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual
- Halo: Shadows of Reach (Mentioned only)
Sources
- ^ a b c Halo: Reach, campaign level Tip of The Spear
- ^ a b c Halo: Reach, campaign level Nightfall
- ^ Halo: Shadows of Reach
