67
edits
UNSC In Amber Clad: Difference between revisions
no edit summary
m (→Sources: Category switch: United Nations Space Command ships -> UNSC ships) |
No edit summary |
||
| Line 54: | Line 54: | ||
The ''In Amber Clad'' was launched from [[Naval Yard AS-9]] over Reach on February 9, [[2547]], alongside fifteen other frigates. By [[2549]], the ''Clad'' was the sole survivor of its group, its sister ships having perished in the battles of [[Paris IV]], [[Iota]] and [[Arcadia]].{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} | The ''In Amber Clad'' was launched from [[Naval Yard AS-9]] over Reach on February 9, [[2547]], alongside fifteen other frigates. By [[2549]], the ''Clad'' was the sole survivor of its group, its sister ships having perished in the battles of [[Paris IV]], [[Iota]] and [[Arcadia]].{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} | ||
Following her victory at the [[Battle of Gamma Pavonis VII]] in [[2550]] and the ''Clad'' | Following her victory at the [[Battle of Gamma Pavonis VII]] in [[2550]] and the ''Clad''{{'}}s partial repairs and replenishment at [[Tribute]], [[Miranda Keyes|Lieutenant Commander Miranda Keyes]] was given command of the ''In Amber Clad'' on April 7, 2550{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} after her ship, the {{UNSCShip|Hilbert}}, was destroyed in the engagement.<ref name="news">'''[[Halo: Reach Limited Edition]]''', ''[[Intersystem News]], LCDR Miranda Keyes Awarded Silver Star''</ref> | ||
===Battle for Earth=== | ===Battle for Earth=== | ||
| Line 78: | Line 78: | ||
===Fall of ''High Charity''=== | ===Fall of ''High Charity''=== | ||
{{Main|Fall of High Charity}} | {{Main|Fall of High Charity}} | ||
[[File:H2ainambercladcrash.png|thumb|250px|left|''In Amber Clad'' crashed into one of ''High Charity'''s towers.]] | [[File:H2ainambercladcrash.png|thumb|250px|left|''In Amber Clad'' crashed into one of ''High Charity''{{'}}s towers.]] | ||
Performing a slipspace jump inside the central dome of the Covenant's holy city, the Flood-controlled ''In Amber Clad'' soon crashed into one of the towers lining the city's edge and immediately released the Flood into the city. The Flood made use of the ship's remaining Pelicans to spread out over ''High Charity'', often crashing the ships to inflict maximum damage on the city. The majority of the population was quickly assimilated. At this point, the ship was irreparably damaged and considered destroyed.{{Ref/Reuse|gravemind}} | Performing a slipspace jump inside the central dome of the Covenant's holy city, the Flood-controlled ''In Amber Clad'' soon crashed into one of the towers lining the city's edge and immediately released the Flood into the city. The Flood made use of the ship's remaining Pelicans to spread out over ''High Charity'', often crashing the ships to inflict maximum damage on the city. The majority of the population was quickly assimilated. At this point, the ship was irreparably damaged and considered destroyed.{{Ref/Reuse|gravemind}} | ||
[[Cortana]] intended to use the ''In Amber Clad'''s [[Fusion_drive#Use_as_improvised_weapons|engines to destroy]] ''High Charity'' and Installation 05 in the event the Covenant succeeded in activating the ring. Soon after the ring's activation sequence was halted, the Flood overwhelmed ''High Charity'' and Cortana fell under the clutches of the Gravemind, depriving her of the opportunity to destroy the engines even if she wanted to.<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[High Charity (level)|High Charity]]''</ref> | [[Cortana]] intended to use the ''In Amber Clad''{{'}}s [[Fusion_drive#Use_as_improvised_weapons|engines to destroy]] ''High Charity'' and Installation 05 in the event the Covenant succeeded in activating the ring. Soon after the ring's activation sequence was halted, the Flood overwhelmed ''High Charity'' and Cortana fell under the clutches of the Gravemind, depriving her of the opportunity to destroy the engines even if she wanted to.<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[High Charity (level)|High Charity]]''</ref> | ||
The remnants of the ''In Amber Clad'' were likely destroyed when the Flood-infested ''High Charity'' was destroyed by John-117 on the surface of [[Installation 00]] on [[2552#December|December 11, 2552]]. When John-117, the Arbiter, and Cortana escaped from ''High Charity'' after destroying its fusion reactors, they used a damaged but still operational Pelican left in the city.<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign level, ''[[Halo (Halo 3 level)|Halo]]''</ref> | The remnants of the ''In Amber Clad'' were likely destroyed when the Flood-infested ''High Charity'' was destroyed by John-117 on the surface of [[Installation 00]] on [[2552#December|December 11, 2552]]. When John-117, the Arbiter, and Cortana escaped from ''High Charity'' after destroying its fusion reactors, they used a damaged but still operational Pelican left in the city.<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign level, ''[[Halo (Halo 3 level)|Halo]]''</ref> | ||
| Line 89: | Line 89: | ||
[[File:H2A-In Amber Clad Quarantine Zone.png|thumb|250px|The ''In Amber Clad'', stationed next to Installation 05's Library.]] | [[File:H2A-In Amber Clad Quarantine Zone.png|thumb|250px|The ''In Amber Clad'', stationed next to Installation 05's Library.]] | ||
Shortly after the ''In Amber Clad'''s arrival at Delta Halo, the surveillance team [[RECON 127]] was deployed to investigate a large structure located on an island, but were killed in action by a Covenant detachment shortly after their [[Albatross]] crash-landed.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/delta-halo '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Delta Halo'']</ref> | Shortly after the ''In Amber Clad''{{'}}s arrival at Delta Halo, the surveillance team [[RECON 127]] was deployed to investigate a large structure located on an island, but were killed in action by a Covenant detachment shortly after their [[Albatross]] crash-landed.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/delta-halo '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Delta Halo'']</ref> | ||
While the majority of the ''In Amber Clad'''s UNSC Marine forces were deployed to secure the Delta Halo [[Activation Index]], Flood forces managed to infect the under-strength ship. The remaining crew were infected, and converted into [[Flood combat form|combat forms]] for use in the invasion of ''[[High Charity]]''. A small number, however, managed to outlive their ship, at least for a short while. | While the majority of the ''In Amber Clad''{{'}}s UNSC Marine forces were deployed to secure the Delta Halo [[Activation Index]], Flood forces managed to infect the under-strength ship. The remaining crew were infected, and converted into [[Flood combat form|combat forms]] for use in the invasion of ''[[High Charity]]''. A small number, however, managed to outlive their ship, at least for a short while. | ||
Commander Keyes herself survived the trials of the [[Sentinel Wall]] and the [[Quarantine Zone]], as did Sergeant Major Johnson and a small number of Marines. While only Johnson and Keyes managed to reach the Index, the other Marines were either killed by the Flood upon arrival at the Index chamber, or captured by the Covenant. Both Keyes and Johnson were captured by the Covenant, only to escape much later thanks to the intervention of a [[Sangheili]]-led assault on their captors' base. They would later go on to play pivotal roles in the later stages of the [[Battle for Earth]]. The other captive Marines joined the Master Chief during his rampage through ''High Charity'', but were killed either by the Covenant or by the Flood. | Commander Keyes herself survived the trials of the [[Sentinel Wall]] and the [[Quarantine Zone]], as did Sergeant Major Johnson and a small number of Marines. While only Johnson and Keyes managed to reach the Index, the other Marines were either killed by the Flood upon arrival at the Index chamber, or captured by the Covenant. Both Keyes and Johnson were captured by the Covenant, only to escape much later thanks to the intervention of a [[Sangheili]]-led assault on their captors' base. They would later go on to play pivotal roles in the later stages of the [[Battle for Earth]]. The other captive Marines joined the Master Chief during his rampage through ''High Charity'', but were killed either by the Covenant or by the Flood. | ||
| Line 101: | Line 101: | ||
*In the level Cairo Station, there is a way of walking at the top of the ship. When you come to the first outside part, you head to the diagonal beam in front of the airlock. After jumping to the top by using it as a step, walk to very end of the path. After the last airlock, move to your right and jump. You will land on the ship and be free to walk all around and get back safely. | *In the level Cairo Station, there is a way of walking at the top of the ship. When you come to the first outside part, you head to the diagonal beam in front of the airlock. After jumping to the top by using it as a step, walk to very end of the path. After the last airlock, move to your right and jump. You will land on the ship and be free to walk all around and get back safely. | ||
*In ''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'', the ''In Amber Clad'' was erroneously referred to as a [[UNSC destroyer|destroyer]].<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 185''</ref> | *In ''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'', the ''In Amber Clad'' was erroneously referred to as a [[UNSC destroyer|destroyer]].<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 185''</ref> | ||
*''In Amber Clad' | *''In Amber Clad''{{'}}s hull numbered designation is 142. 1+4+2 =[[Seven|7]]; alternately, 14/2=7. | ||
*In ''[[Halo 2]]'', in the cutscenes when you see the interior of the ship, (Delta Halo, Cairo Station) you can see that the monitors show the three MAC orbital cannons, ''Cairo'', ''Malta'' and ''Athens'' even though they are not present in the level [[Delta Halo]], and the ''Malta'' and the ''Athens'' were destroyed by the Covenant. | *In ''[[Halo 2]]'', in the cutscenes when you see the interior of the ship, (Delta Halo, Cairo Station) you can see that the monitors show the three MAC orbital cannons, ''Cairo'', ''Malta'' and ''Athens'' even though they are not present in the level [[Delta Halo]], and the ''Malta'' and the ''Athens'' were destroyed by the Covenant. | ||
*The name ''In Amber Clad'' could refer to the ancient Greek (among other cultures) reverence for amber in | *The name ''In Amber Clad'' could refer to the ancient Greek (among other cultures) reverence for amber in jewelry and adornment; thus, ''In Amber Clad'' would give the vessel a sense of royalty. in the same vein, this could also be a reference to the Norse goddess Freyja - whose name means "Lady" - who wore (or was clad in) the magical amber necklace Brisingamen. | ||
*The ''In Amber Clad'' has the same number in its hull classification as the [[Cairo Station (station)|Cairo Station]], its number is FFG-142 while the Cairo Station is OWP-142. Both the numbers on the ''In Amber Clad'' and Cairo Station add up to 7. | *The ''In Amber Clad'' has the same number in its hull classification as the [[Cairo Station (station)|Cairo Station]], its number is FFG-142 while the Cairo Station is OWP-142. Both the numbers on the ''In Amber Clad'' and Cairo Station add up to 7. | ||
| Line 124: | Line 124: | ||
File:Inambercladh2a.png|''In Amber Clad'' while chasing ''[[Solemn Penance]]''. | File:Inambercladh2a.png|''In Amber Clad'' while chasing ''[[Solemn Penance]]''. | ||
File:H2A - In Amber Clad bridge.jpg|The bridge of the ''In Amber Clad'', with Commander Keyes at the helm. | File:H2A - In Amber Clad bridge.jpg|The bridge of the ''In Amber Clad'', with Commander Keyes at the helm. | ||
File:H2A - Im Amber Clad consoles.jpg|The forward consoles of the ''In Amber Clad'''s bridge. | File:H2A - Im Amber Clad consoles.jpg|The forward consoles of the ''In Amber Clad''{{'}}s bridge. | ||
File:H2A-IAC HEV bay.jpg|The ''In Amber Clad'''s HEV bays as seen in ''Halo 2 Anniversary''. | File:H2A-IAC HEV bay.jpg|The ''In Amber Clad''{{'}}s HEV bays as seen in ''Halo 2 Anniversary''. | ||
File:H2A - In Amber Clad heading for Delta Halo.jpg|The ''In Amber Clad'' closes in on the newly-discovered Delta Halo. | File:H2A - In Amber Clad heading for Delta Halo.jpg|The ''In Amber Clad'' closes in on the newly-discovered Delta Halo. | ||
File:H2A - HEVs deployed.jpg|The ''In Amber Clad'' deploying her full platoon of HEVs onto [[Installation 05]]. | File:H2A - HEVs deployed.jpg|The ''In Amber Clad'' deploying her full platoon of HEVs onto [[Installation 05]]. | ||
| Line 131: | Line 131: | ||
File:H2A_InAmberClad_Crash.jpg|The ''In Amber Clad'' crashed into a tower, as seen in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' in-game graphics. | File:H2A_InAmberClad_Crash.jpg|The ''In Amber Clad'' crashed into a tower, as seen in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' in-game graphics. | ||
File:H2-UNSCFrigateInAmberClad.png|An angled view of the UNSC ''In Amber Clad'' in ''Halo 2''. | File:H2-UNSCFrigateInAmberClad.png|An angled view of the UNSC ''In Amber Clad'' in ''Halo 2''. | ||
File:IAC-HEVbay2.jpg|An ODST stands in one of the ''In Amber Clad'''s two HEV bays. | File:IAC-HEVbay2.jpg|An ODST stands in one of the ''In Amber Clad''{{'}}s two HEV bays. | ||
File:IAC-navigator.jpg|Commander Keyes and her navigator stationed in the ''In Amber Clad'''s bridge. | File:IAC-navigator.jpg|Commander Keyes and her navigator stationed in the ''In Amber Clad''{{'}}s bridge. | ||
File:IAC-Docked.jpg|The UNSC ''In Amber Clad'' docked to Cairo Station immediately prior to the [[Covenant]] arrival. | File:IAC-Docked.jpg|The UNSC ''In Amber Clad'' docked to Cairo Station immediately prior to the [[Covenant]] arrival. | ||
File:H2A CairoStation Loadscreen.png|''In Amber Clad'' docked to ''Cairo Station'' prior to the Battle of Earth. | File:H2A CairoStation Loadscreen.png|''In Amber Clad'' docked to ''Cairo Station'' prior to the Battle of Earth. | ||