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{{Era|HCW}}
{{Status|Canon}}
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{{Wikipedia|Tau Ceti}}
{{SeeWikipedia|Tau Ceti}}
{{Stellar infobox
{{Stellar Infobox
|name          =Tau Ceti
|name          =Tau Ceti
|image         =
|image=[[File:HM-UnyieldingHierophant.jpg|300px]]
|type          =G8V
The ''Unyielding Hierophant'' and its Covenant fleet in the Tau Ceti system.
|distance      =11.9 light years
|constellation =
|constellation =[[Wikipedia:Cetus|Cetus]]
|distance      =
|magnitude    =3.50
|type          =
|bodies        =At least 1
|magnitude    =
|affiliation  =[[Neutral]]
|bodies        =At least 5
|affiliation  =
}}
}}
'''Tau Ceti''' (τ Cet / τ Ceti, pronounced /ˌtaʊ ˈsiːtaɪ/) is a star in the constellation [[Wikipedia:Cetus|Cetus]] that is similar to [[Sol]] in mass and spectral type. At just under 11.9 light years distant from the [[Sol System]], it is a relatively close star. Like Sol, Tau Ceti is a yellow-orange dwarf Star.


This system was inhabited by a significant [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] presence in [[2552]], including a [[Truth's Fleet|massive fleet]] of warships prepared to attack [[Earth]] and the refit and repair station [[Unyielding Hierophant]]. The station was [[Operation: FIRST STRIKE|destroyed]] by [[UNSC]] forces September 13, 2552, including the majority of the Covenant fleet.<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', "chapters 33-35"</ref>
'''Tau Ceti''' is a star system. The system is surrounded by an [[Oort cloud]].{{Ref/Novel|FS|Page=326}}
 
This system was inhabited by a significant [[Covenant]] presence in [[2552]], including the refit and repair station ''[[Unyielding Hierophant]]'', accompanied by a [[Truth's fleet|massive fleet]] of warships prepared to attack [[Earth]]. The station was [[Operation: FIRST STRIKE|destroyed]] by [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] forces on September 13, 2552, including the majority of the Covenant fleet.{{Ref/Novel|FS|Chapter=33-35}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Tau Ceti is also the setting for the first [[Marathon (Video Game Series)|Marathon]] game.
Tau Ceti is also the setting for the first ''[[Marathon]]'' game.


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*[[Halo: First Strike]] {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
**''[[Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition dossiers|Limited Edition dossiers]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}
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Latest revision as of 20:23, August 12, 2023

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Tau Ceti
The fleet at Unyielding Hierophant.

The Unyielding Hierophant and its Covenant fleet in the Tau Ceti system.

Stellar overview

Orbiting planets:

At least 5

 

Tau Ceti is a star system. The system is surrounded by an Oort cloud.[1]

This system was inhabited by a significant Covenant presence in 2552, including the refit and repair station Unyielding Hierophant, accompanied by a massive fleet of warships prepared to attack Earth. The station was destroyed by UNSC forces on September 13, 2552, including the majority of the Covenant fleet.[2]

Trivia[edit]

Tau Ceti is also the setting for the first Marathon game.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 326
  2. ^ Halo: First Strike, chapter 33-35
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