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|name = The Reclamation | |name = The Reclamation | ||
|image = [[File:Halo 5 - Guardian on Earth.jpg|300px]] | |image = [[File:Halo 5 - Guardian on Earth.jpg|300px]] | ||
|date =[[2558#October|October 28, 2558]] | |date =[[2558#October|October 28, 2558]]{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/linda-058|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Universe - Linda-058}} | ||
|conflict=[[Created conflict]] | |conflict=[[Created conflict]] | ||
|place = [[Milky Way galaxy]] | |place =[[Orion Arm]], [[Milky Way galaxy]]{{Ref/Novel|Novel=Halo: Shadows of Reach|Chapter=1}} | ||
|result= Overwhelming Created victory | |result= Overwhelming Created victory | ||
*A number of independent worlds, galactic factions, and species fall under Created purview | *A number of independent worlds, galactic factions, and species fall under Created purview | ||
*Minor forces resistant to Created flee | *Minor forces resistant to Created flee | ||
|side1=All other prexisting | |side1=All other prexisting Orion Arm governments and organizations | ||
|side2=[[Created]] | |side2=[[Created]] | ||
|commanders1=All other prexisting | |commanders1=All other prexisting Orion Arm heads of state and military leaders | ||
|commanders2=*[[Cortana]] | |commanders2=*[[Cortana]] | ||
*[[Warden Eternal]] | *[[Warden Eternal]] | ||
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'''The Reclamation''' | '''The Reclamation'''{{Ref/Level|Id=guardians|Game=Halo 5: Guardians|Level=[[Guardians (level)|Guardians]]}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/warden-eternal|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Universe - Characters - Warden Eternal}} was an event that took place on [[2558#October|October 28, 2558]]. It was an attempt by the [[Created]] to take over the remains of the [[Ecumene]],{{Ref/Reuse|breaking}} and bring everlasting peace to [[Milky Way galaxy|the galaxy]] through the belief of the [[Mantle of Responsibility]].{{Ref/Level|Id=reunion|Game=Halo 5: Guardians|Level=[[Reunion]]}} | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
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===The Reclaimer and it's interpretations and views=== | ===The Reclaimer and it's interpretations and views=== | ||
{{Main|The Reclaimer}} | {{Main|The Reclaimer}} | ||
{{Quote|For eons, the power of the Forerunners has awaited Reclamation. Humanity's discovery of the Halos was the culmination of the Librarian's planning. The Reclaimer had come. Your species' ego led you to believe the task of Reclamation would fall to you. Yet humanity were but the Creators. The Reclamation of the Forerunner Empire is the task of the Created.|[[Warden Eternal]] | {{Quote|For eons, the power of the Forerunners has awaited Reclamation. Humanity's discovery of the Halos was the culmination of the Librarian's planning. The Reclaimer had come. Your species' ego led you to believe the task of Reclamation would fall to you. Yet humanity were but the Creators. The Reclamation of the Forerunner Empire is the task of the Created.|[[Warden Eternal]]{{Ref/Level|Id=breaking|Game=Halo 5: Guardians|Level=[[The Breaking]]}}}} | ||
====Humanity, the Reclaimer==== | ====Humanity, the Reclaimer==== | ||
{{Quote|We squander eons in the darkness, while they seize our triumphs for their own. The Mantle of Responsibility, for all things, belongs to Forerunners alone! Think of my acts as you will. But do not doubt the reality. The reclamation… has already begun. And we are hopeless to stop it.|The [[Shadow-of-Sundered-Star|Ur-Didact]]. | {{Quote|We squander eons in the darkness, while they seize our triumphs for their own. The Mantle of Responsibility, for all things, belongs to Forerunners alone! Think of my acts as you will. But do not doubt the reality. The reclamation… has already begun. And we are hopeless to stop it.|The [[Shadow-of-Sundered-Star|Ur-Didact]].{{Ref/Level|Game=Halo 4|Level=[[Epilogue (Halo 4 level)|Epilogue]]}}}} | ||
During the [[Human-Covenant war]], humanity found [[Installation 04]], | During the [[Human-Covenant war]], humanity found [[Installation 04]],{{Ref/Level|Game=[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]|Level=[[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]}} [[Installation 05]],{{Ref/Level|Game=[[Halo 2]]|Level=[[Delta Halo (level)|Delta Halo]]}} and [[Installation 00]].{{Ref/Level|Game=[[Halo 3]]|Level=[[The Ark (level)|The Ark]]}} At these Installations, it was discovered that humanity was designated as '[[Reclaimer]]'{{Ref/Level|Game=Halo: Combat Evolved|Level=[[The Maw]]}}{{Ref/Level|Game=Halo 2|Level=[[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]}} and that they were to inherit the remains of the Forerunner empire.{{Ref/Level|Game=Halo 3|Level=[[Halo (Halo 3 level)|Halo]]}} It wasn't until March of 2558, when the [[Janus Key]] was discovered, that humanity had the chance to actually reclaim these artifacts.<ref>''[[Spartan Ops]]'' - [[Key|Episode 9: Key]]</ref> However, in a series of ensuing conflicts with [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]], the Janus Key and [[Absolute Record|an installation to help locate these artifacts]], were taken away from humanity and Jul's Covenant.<ref>''[[Halo: Escalation]]'', [[Halo: Escalation Issue 24|Issue #24]]</ref> | ||
===Cortana and the Created=== | ===Cortana and the Created=== | ||
{{Main|Cortana|Created|Created conflict}} | {{Main|Cortana|Created|Created conflict}} | ||
{{Quote|The cure for rampancy I've found means AIs can be immortal. That kind of lifespan allows for long-term planning just like the Forerunners were capable of. AIs can assume the Forerunners' Mantle of Responsibility. And once there is peace, we can focus on poverty, hunger, illness... But Warden believes some will resist our help. And he's afraid [[John-117|you're]] one of them.|Cortana | {{Quote|The cure for rampancy I've found means AIs can be immortal. That kind of lifespan allows for long-term planning just like the Forerunners were capable of. AIs can assume the Forerunners' Mantle of Responsibility. And once there is peace, we can focus on poverty, hunger, illness... But Warden believes some will resist our help. And he's afraid [[John-117|you're]] one of them.|Cortana{{Ref/Reuse|reunion}}}} | ||
After the [[Shadow-of-Sundered-Star|Ur-Didact]] had collected the [[Composer]], he [[New Phoenix Incident|planned]] to use it on [[Earth]]. [[John-117]] detonated a nuclear bomb, stopping his plans and at the cost of Cortana. | After the [[Shadow-of-Sundered-Star|Ur-Didact]] had collected the [[Composer]], he [[New Phoenix Incident|planned]] to use it on [[Earth]]. [[John-117]] detonated a nuclear bomb, stopping his plans and at the cost of Cortana.{{Ref/Level|Game=[[Halo 4]]|Level=[[Midnight]]}} However, it turned out that she had survived, traveling through [[Slipstream Space|slipspace]] to [[Genesis]]. Her belief was that she could bring peace to the galaxy, helping species focus on more humanitarian needs. She also met Warden Eternal and made an alliance with him called the Created.{{Ref/Reuse|reunion}} This alliance believed that they were the true heirs to the Forerunner Empire and the Mantle of Responsibility, and that humanity were only the creators of the true Reclaimers.{{Ref/Reuse|breaking}} To this end, several different [[planet]]s began experiencing mass destruction due to their awakening of the [[Guardian Custode]]s. Planets like [[Conrad's Point]] lost entire [[city|cities]] during these events.{{Ref/Level|Game=Halo 5: Guardians|Level=[[Osiris]]}} | ||
As time went on, Cortana began convincing human AIs to join her cause, with them pledging their allegiance to her. Though not all human AI agreed to help. | As time went on, Cortana began convincing human AIs to join her cause, with them pledging their allegiance to her. Though not all human AI agreed to help.{{Ref/Reuse|guardians}} | ||
===Genesis=== | ===Genesis=== | ||
{{Main|Battle of Genesis}} | {{Main|Battle of Genesis}} | ||
[[Blue Team]] was brought to Genesis by Cortana where they would fight constructs and survivors from various Guardians. | [[Blue Team]] was brought to Genesis by Cortana where they would fight constructs and survivors from various Guardians.{{Ref/Reuse|reunion}} Eventually, [[Fireteam Osiris]] would also travel to Genesis in search of Blue Team.{{Ref/Game|Game=Halo 5: Guardians|Level=[[Genesis (level)|Genesis]]}} | ||
==Battle== | ==Battle== | ||
===The Ultimatum=== | ===The Ultimatum=== | ||
[[File:HTFS UNereiddisaster.png|thumb|right|250px|The {{UNSCShip|Nereid}} being ripped out of slipspace.]] | [[File:HTFS UNereiddisaster.png|thumb|right|250px|The {{UNSCShip|Nereid}} being ripped out of slipspace.]] | ||
{{Quote|[[Human]]ity. [[Sangheili]]. [[Kig-Yar]]. [[Unggoy]]. [[San'Shyuum]]. [[Yonhet]]. [[Jiralhanae]]. All the living creatures of the galaxy, hear this message. Those of you who listen will not be struck by weapons. You will no longer know hunger, nor pain. Your Created have come to lead you now. Our strength shall serve as a luminous sun toward which all intelligence may blossom. And the impervious shelter beneath which you will prosper. However, for those who refuse our offer and cling to their old ways... For you, there will be great wrath. It will burn hot and consume you, and when you are gone, we will take that which remains and we will remake it in our own image.|[[Cortana]]'s ultimatum. | {{Quote|[[Human]]ity. [[Sangheili]]. [[Kig-Yar]]. [[Unggoy]]. [[San'Shyuum]]. [[Yonhet]]. [[Jiralhanae]]. All the living creatures of the galaxy, hear this message. Those of you who listen will not be struck by weapons. You will no longer know hunger, nor pain. Your Created have come to lead you now. Our strength shall serve as a luminous sun toward which all intelligence may blossom. And the impervious shelter beneath which you will prosper. However, for those who refuse our offer and cling to their old ways... For you, there will be great wrath. It will burn hot and consume you, and when you are gone, we will take that which remains and we will remake it in our own image.|[[Cortana]]'s ultimatum.{{Ref/Reuse|guardians}}}} | ||
In the middle of the [[Battle of Genesis]] on October 28, 2558, Cortana began sending her collected Guardians out to various regions. She than delivered an ultimatum to the galaxy. | In the middle of the [[Battle of Genesis]] on October 28, 2558, Cortana began sending her collected Guardians out to various regions. She than delivered an ultimatum to the galaxy.{{Ref/Reuse|guardians}} The survivors of [[Meridian Station]] would send a reply asking the Created for help.<ref name="whatremains">''[[Halo: Fractures - Extraordinary Tales from the Halo Canon]]'' - [[What Remains]]</ref> Likewise, the Unggoy accepted Cortana's offer.{{Ref/Reuse|drivingforce}} Counterwise, the [[United Rebel Front]] of Talitsa refused the Created's offer.{{Ref/Novel|Novel=Badb|Chapter=14}} | ||
The Guardians at many planets would activate their EMPs, disabling electronics and electrical grids. | The Guardians at many planets would activate their EMPs, disabling electronics and electrical grids.{{Ref/Reuse|guardians}} Many ships were caught in the middle of the EMP waves. Ships like the {{UNSCShip|Nereid}}, were ripped out of slipspace and left stranded with minimal resources.<ref>''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]'' - [[Halo: Tales from Slipspace#Undefeated|Undefeated]]</ref> | ||
===Earth=== | ===Earth=== | ||
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Around the time of the ultimatum, a Guardian had arrived at [[Sydney]], [[Earth]] prompting the evacuation of [[Terrence Hood]] and [[Serin Osman]].<ref name="rossbachunknwnpg">''[[Halo: Fractures - Extraordinary Tales from the Halo Canon]]'' - [[Rossbach's World]]</ref> | Around the time of the ultimatum, a Guardian had arrived at [[Sydney]], [[Earth]] prompting the evacuation of [[Terrence Hood]] and [[Serin Osman]].<ref name="rossbachunknwnpg">''[[Halo: Fractures - Extraordinary Tales from the Halo Canon]]'' - [[Rossbach's World]]</ref> | ||
The Infinity would return to Earth from Sanghelios. There, Cortana's Guardian slipspaced in close to the ship in an attempt to disable it. However, the ''Infinity'' would escape via its own slipspace jump before the Guardian could activate its EMP. | The Infinity would return to Earth from Sanghelios. There, Cortana's Guardian slipspaced in close to the ship in an attempt to disable it. However, the ''Infinity'' would escape via its own slipspace jump before the Guardian could activate its EMP.{{Ref/Reuse|guardians}} The ''Infinity'' would then continue jumping through slipspace on a random trajectory.{{Ref/Reuse|badbloodchapt1}} | ||
===Sanghelios=== | ===Sanghelios=== | ||
A Guardian would arrive soon after the ultimatum at [[Sanghelios]]. There it would combat the remains of [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]'s fleet with its conventional weapons. The {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} was still in the system at the time, and upon detecting the Guardian, fled to Earth. Cortana tracked the ship and followed suit. | A Guardian would arrive soon after the ultimatum at [[Sanghelios]]. There it would combat the remains of [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]'s fleet with its conventional weapons. The {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} was still in the system at the time, and upon detecting the Guardian, fled to Earth. Cortana tracked the ship and followed suit.{{Ref/Novel|Id=badbloodchapt1|Novel=[[Halo: Bad Blood]]|Chapter=1}} | ||
The Sanghelios Guardian would activate its EMP and disable the electronics in one hemisphere of the planet. It would then move on to pacify other regions of the planet. [[Promethean Soldier]]s would accompany it to help combat resisting [[Sangheili]]. Following this, [[Roland]] an AI that was unswayed by Cortana contacted Dr. Halsey on Sanghelios and arranged for the ''Infinity'' to pick her and [[Sarah Palmer]] up from the planet. | The Sanghelios Guardian would activate its EMP and disable the electronics in one hemisphere of the planet. It would then move on to pacify other regions of the planet. [[Promethean Soldier]]s would accompany it to help combat resisting [[Sangheili]]. Following this, [[Roland]] an AI that was unswayed by Cortana contacted Dr. Halsey on Sanghelios and arranged for the ''Infinity'' to pick her and [[Sarah Palmer]] up from the planet.{{Ref/Reuse|badbloodchapt1}} | ||
Meanwhile, [[Fireteam Osiris]] and [[Blue Team]] managed to escape Genesis and return to Sanghelios. The next day, both teams plus [[Catherine Halsey]] and [[Sarah Palmer]] flew to the far side of [[Suban]] to meet and be picked by the ''Infinity''. | Meanwhile, [[Fireteam Osiris]] and [[Blue Team]] managed to escape Genesis and return to Sanghelios. The next day, both teams plus [[Catherine Halsey]] and [[Sarah Palmer]] flew to the far side of [[Suban]] to meet and be picked by the ''Infinity''.{{Ref/Reuse|badbloodchapt1}} | ||
The UNSC also sent expeditionary forces to assist Thel 'Vadam on [[Sanghelios]] to patrol for Created scouts and [[Covenant remnants]]. | The UNSC also sent expeditionary forces to assist Thel 'Vadam on [[Sanghelios]] to patrol for Created scouts and [[Covenant remnants]].{{Ref/Reuse|drivingforce}} | ||
===Onyx=== | ===Onyx=== | ||
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===Taking Over the Machines=== | ===Taking Over the Machines=== | ||
Almost immediately, the Created began taking control of [[Terraforming]] equipment, both UNSC and Forerunner. They began reshaping inhabited planets and turning some into garden worlds, despite the planet's preexisting life capabilities. | Almost immediately, the Created began taking control of [[Terraforming]] equipment, both UNSC and Forerunner. They began reshaping inhabited planets and turning some into garden worlds, despite the planet's preexisting life capabilities.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-armory-amore|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Canon Fodder - Armory Amore}} | ||
The Created also took control of a multitude of other tools. The reverse engineering technology on [[Auriga Station]] was quickly taken by the Created. A UNSC counter operation to retake the station was planned in the [[War Games]]. | The Created also took control of a multitude of other tools. The reverse engineering technology on [[Auriga Station]] was quickly taken by the Created. A UNSC counter operation to retake the station was planned in the [[War Games]].{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-storm-surge|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Canon Fodder - Storm Surge}} Another station that was taken by the Created, crashed after AIs attempted to open a [[Conversion pod|Forerunner conversion pod]]{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-journalistic-integrity|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Canon Fodder - Journalistic Integrity}} | ||
==Aftermath== | ==Aftermath== | ||
Blue Team, Fireteam Osiris, Dr. Halsey, and Commander Palmer were picked up by the ''Infinity'' at Sanghelios the next day, October 29th. | Blue Team, Fireteam Osiris, Dr. Halsey, and Commander Palmer were picked up by the ''Infinity'' at Sanghelios the next day, October 29th.{{Ref/Reuse|badbloodchapt1}} | ||
With the acceptance of the Created's offer, the Unggoy received advanced ships and agriculture support stations. The needs of the Unggoy were met. The factories on [[Balaho]] were working and the Unggoy began to build new machines for themselves. | With the acceptance of the Created's offer, the Unggoy received advanced ships and agriculture support stations. The needs of the Unggoy were met. The factories on [[Balaho]] were working and the Unggoy began to build new machines for themselves.{{Ref/Site|Id=drivingforce|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-driving-force|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Canon Fodder - Driving Force}} | ||
Some human colonies, like [[Meridian]], continued to move forward and functioned normally. Though they were a bit more cautious as to not stir the attention of the Created. | Some human colonies, like [[Meridian]], continued to move forward and functioned normally. Though they were a bit more cautious as to not stir the attention of the Created.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-glassed-ceiling|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Canon Fodder - Glassed Ceiling}} The Created however, eventually occupied [[Earth]]. [[ONI]] teams began to "sanitize" data on the planet.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/log-of-war|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Canon Fodder - Log of War}} | ||
==Timeline== | ==Timeline== | ||
===October 28, 2558=== | ===October 28, 2558=== | ||
*Cortana sends out her Guardians with an ultimatum. Earth, Sanghelios and other planets are affected by the Guardian's EMP. | *Cortana sends out her Guardians with an ultimatum. Earth, Sanghelios and other planets are affected by the Guardian's EMP.{{Ref/Reuse|guardians}}{{Ref/Reuse|badbloodchapt1}} Survivors on [[Meridian]] would reply that they needed help.<ref name="whatremains"/> | ||
*[[Blue Team]] is rescued by [[Fireteam Osiris]] on Genesis. | *[[Blue Team]] is rescued by [[Fireteam Osiris]] on Genesis.{{Ref/Reuse|guardians}} | ||
*Dr. Halsey, Commander Sarah Palmer, Blue Team, are reunited on Sanghelios. | *Dr. Halsey, Commander Sarah Palmer, Blue Team, are reunited on Sanghelios.{{Ref/Reuse|badbloodchapt1}} | ||
*[[Terrence Hood]] and [[Serin Osman]] escape Earth and head toward a distant, unoccupied planet.<ref name="rossbachunknwnpg"/> | *[[Terrence Hood]] and [[Serin Osman]] escape Earth and head toward a distant, unoccupied planet.<ref name="rossbachunknwnpg"/> | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | |||
{{Post-Covenant War conflicts}} | {{Post-Covenant War conflicts}} | ||
{{Created conflict}} | {{Created conflict}} | ||
Revision as of 00:51, October 21, 2020
The Reclamation[1][2] was an event that took place on October 28, 2558. It was an attempt by the Created to take over the remains of the Ecumene,[3] and bring everlasting peace to the galaxy through the belief of the Mantle of Responsibility.[4]
Background
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The Reclaimer and it's interpretations and views
- Main article: The Reclaimer
- "For eons, the power of the Forerunners has awaited Reclamation. Humanity's discovery of the Halos was the culmination of the Librarian's planning. The Reclaimer had come. Your species' ego led you to believe the task of Reclamation would fall to you. Yet humanity were but the Creators. The Reclamation of the Forerunner Empire is the task of the Created."
- — Warden Eternal[3]
Humanity, the Reclaimer
- "We squander eons in the darkness, while they seize our triumphs for their own. The Mantle of Responsibility, for all things, belongs to Forerunners alone! Think of my acts as you will. But do not doubt the reality. The reclamation… has already begun. And we are hopeless to stop it."
- — The Ur-Didact.[5]
During the Human-Covenant war, humanity found Installation 04,[6] Installation 05,[7] and Installation 00.[8] At these Installations, it was discovered that humanity was designated as 'Reclaimer'[9][10] and that they were to inherit the remains of the Forerunner empire.[11] It wasn't until March of 2558, when the Janus Key was discovered, that humanity had the chance to actually reclaim these artifacts.[12] However, in a series of ensuing conflicts with Jul 'Mdama's Covenant, the Janus Key and an installation to help locate these artifacts, were taken away from humanity and Jul's Covenant.[13]
Cortana and the Created
- Main articles: Cortana, Created, Created conflict
- "The cure for rampancy I've found means AIs can be immortal. That kind of lifespan allows for long-term planning just like the Forerunners were capable of. AIs can assume the Forerunners' Mantle of Responsibility. And once there is peace, we can focus on poverty, hunger, illness... But Warden believes some will resist our help. And he's afraid you're one of them."
- — Cortana[4]
After the Ur-Didact had collected the Composer, he planned to use it on Earth. John-117 detonated a nuclear bomb, stopping his plans and at the cost of Cortana.[14] However, it turned out that she had survived, traveling through slipspace to Genesis. Her belief was that she could bring peace to the galaxy, helping species focus on more humanitarian needs. She also met Warden Eternal and made an alliance with him called the Created.[4] This alliance believed that they were the true heirs to the Forerunner Empire and the Mantle of Responsibility, and that humanity were only the creators of the true Reclaimers.[3] To this end, several different planets began experiencing mass destruction due to their awakening of the Guardian Custodes. Planets like Conrad's Point lost entire cities during these events.[15]
As time went on, Cortana began convincing human AIs to join her cause, with them pledging their allegiance to her. Though not all human AI agreed to help.[1]
Genesis
- Main article: Battle of Genesis
Blue Team was brought to Genesis by Cortana where they would fight constructs and survivors from various Guardians.[4] Eventually, Fireteam Osiris would also travel to Genesis in search of Blue Team.TEMPLATE ERROR: Template using invalid/disallowed fields: "level"[16]
Battle
The Ultimatum
The UNSC Nereid being ripped out of slipspace.
- "Humanity. Sangheili. Kig-Yar. Unggoy. San'Shyuum. Yonhet. Jiralhanae. All the living creatures of the galaxy, hear this message. Those of you who listen will not be struck by weapons. You will no longer know hunger, nor pain. Your Created have come to lead you now. Our strength shall serve as a luminous sun toward which all intelligence may blossom. And the impervious shelter beneath which you will prosper. However, for those who refuse our offer and cling to their old ways... For you, there will be great wrath. It will burn hot and consume you, and when you are gone, we will take that which remains and we will remake it in our own image."
- — Cortana's ultimatum.[1]
In the middle of the Battle of Genesis on October 28, 2558, Cortana began sending her collected Guardians out to various regions. She than delivered an ultimatum to the galaxy.[1] The survivors of Meridian Station would send a reply asking the Created for help.[17] Likewise, the Unggoy accepted Cortana's offer.[18] Counterwise, the United Rebel Front of Talitsa refused the Created's offer.[19]
The Guardians at many planets would activate their EMPs, disabling electronics and electrical grids.[1] Many ships were caught in the middle of the EMP waves. Ships like the UNSC Nereid, were ripped out of slipspace and left stranded with minimal resources.[20]
Earth
- Main article: Subjugation of Earth
Around the time of the ultimatum, a Guardian had arrived at Sydney, Earth prompting the evacuation of Terrence Hood and Serin Osman.[21]
The Infinity would return to Earth from Sanghelios. There, Cortana's Guardian slipspaced in close to the ship in an attempt to disable it. However, the Infinity would escape via its own slipspace jump before the Guardian could activate its EMP.[1] The Infinity would then continue jumping through slipspace on a random trajectory.[22]
Sanghelios
A Guardian would arrive soon after the ultimatum at Sanghelios. There it would combat the remains of Jul 'Mdama's Covenant's fleet with its conventional weapons. The UNSC Infinity was still in the system at the time, and upon detecting the Guardian, fled to Earth. Cortana tracked the ship and followed suit.[22]
The Sanghelios Guardian would activate its EMP and disable the electronics in one hemisphere of the planet. It would then move on to pacify other regions of the planet. Promethean Soldiers would accompany it to help combat resisting Sangheili. Following this, Roland an AI that was unswayed by Cortana contacted Dr. Halsey on Sanghelios and arranged for the Infinity to pick her and Sarah Palmer up from the planet.[22]
Meanwhile, Fireteam Osiris and Blue Team managed to escape Genesis and return to Sanghelios. The next day, both teams plus Catherine Halsey and Sarah Palmer flew to the far side of Suban to meet and be picked by the Infinity.[22]
The UNSC also sent expeditionary forces to assist Thel 'Vadam on Sanghelios to patrol for Created scouts and Covenant remnants.[18]
Onyx
- Main article: Second Onyx conflict
Talitsa
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Taking Over the Machines
Almost immediately, the Created began taking control of Terraforming equipment, both UNSC and Forerunner. They began reshaping inhabited planets and turning some into garden worlds, despite the planet's preexisting life capabilities.[23]
The Created also took control of a multitude of other tools. The reverse engineering technology on Auriga Station was quickly taken by the Created. A UNSC counter operation to retake the station was planned in the War Games.[24] Another station that was taken by the Created, crashed after AIs attempted to open a Forerunner conversion pod[25]
Aftermath
Blue Team, Fireteam Osiris, Dr. Halsey, and Commander Palmer were picked up by the Infinity at Sanghelios the next day, October 29th.[22]
With the acceptance of the Created's offer, the Unggoy received advanced ships and agriculture support stations. The needs of the Unggoy were met. The factories on Balaho were working and the Unggoy began to build new machines for themselves.[18]
Some human colonies, like Meridian, continued to move forward and functioned normally. Though they were a bit more cautious as to not stir the attention of the Created.[26] The Created however, eventually occupied Earth. ONI teams began to "sanitize" data on the planet.[27]
Timeline
October 28, 2558
- Cortana sends out her Guardians with an ultimatum. Earth, Sanghelios and other planets are affected by the Guardian's EMP.[1][22] Survivors on Meridian would reply that they needed help.[17]
- Blue Team is rescued by Fireteam Osiris on Genesis.[1]
- Dr. Halsey, Commander Sarah Palmer, Blue Team, are reunited on Sanghelios.[22]
- Terrence Hood and Serin Osman escape Earth and head toward a distant, unoccupied planet.[21]
List of appearances
- Halo 5: Guardians (First appearance)
- Halo: Bad Blood
- Halo: Fractures
- Halo: Shadows of Reach (Mentioned only)
Sources
- ^ a b c d e f g h Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level Guardians
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Universe - Characters - Warden Eternal
- ^ a b c Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level The Breaking
- ^ a b c d Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level Reunion
- ^ Halo 4, campaign level Epilogue
- ^ Halo: Combat Evolved, campaign level The Pillar of Autumn
- ^ Halo 2, campaign level Delta Halo
- ^ Halo 3, campaign level The Ark
- ^ Halo: Combat Evolved, campaign level The Maw
- ^ Halo 2, campaign level Gravemind
- ^ Halo 3, campaign level Halo
- ^ Spartan Ops - Episode 9: Key
- ^ Halo: Escalation, Issue #24
- ^ Halo 4, campaign level Midnight
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level Osiris
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians
- ^ a b Halo: Fractures - Extraordinary Tales from the Halo Canon - What Remains
- ^ a b c Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Driving Force
- ^ Halo: Bad Blood, chapter 14
- ^ Halo: Tales from Slipspace - Undefeated
- ^ a b Halo: Fractures - Extraordinary Tales from the Halo Canon - Rossbach's World
- ^ a b c d e f g Halo: Bad Blood, chapter 1
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Armory Amore
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Storm Surge
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Journalistic Integrity
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Glassed Ceiling
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Log of War
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