Important Events
The First Battle of Harvest was humanity's first contact with the Covenant on the planet Harvest in the Epsilon Indi system and the subsequent destruction of the entire colony.
The Harvest Campaign was a five-year campaign to retake the planet Harvest after the Covenant took over the planet and wiped out the colony on Harvest.
Operation: SILENT STORM was a UNSC operation to use EVA tactics to infiltrate Covenant vessels and either capture or destroy them from within early in the Human-Covenant War in March and April 2526.
The Battle for Arcadia was a battle for the colony Arcadia in the Procyon system, which occurred in the immediate aftermath of the Harvest Campaign.
The Battle of the Etran Harborage was a battle between the UNSC Spirit of Fire and Covenant forces lead by Arbiter Ripa 'Moramee on Shield World 0459, also known as the Etran Harborage.
In an effort to limit the ability for the Covenant to discover human colonies, including the inner colonies and Earth, the Cole Protocol was established to wipe all ship navigation data when the UNSC came into contact with any Covenant forces.
The Battle of the Rubble was a battle that took place in the 23 Librae system on a grouping of Lagrangian asteroids trailing Hesiod, a gas giant in the system, some time around 2535.
The Battle of Psi Serpentis was a major conflict between a UNSC fleet of 162 warships led by the UNSC Everest and Admiral Preston Cole and two fleets of Covenant warships totaling over 300 ships in the Psi Serpentis system in April 2543.
The Battle of Sigma Octanus IV was a large-scale space and ground battle between UNSC and Covenant forces in the Sigma Octanus system in July 2552.
The Fall of Reach was possibly the largest battle during the Human-Covenant War, taking place in the Epsilon Eridani system, in orbit and on the ground of Reach, humanity's largest military stronghold.
The Battle of Installation 04 was an engagement between the UNSC Pillar of Autumn and the Covenant Fleet of Particular Justice on and around the Forerunner megastructure known as Installation 04, or Alpha Halo, in the Soell system.
The Battle for Earth was a large-scale space, air, and ground battle between the invading Covenant forces and the UNSC Home Fleet on and around Earth at the end of 2552.
The Onyx Conflict was a major engagement between UNSC, Covenant, and Forerunner forces on and around the planet of Onyx in the Zeta Doradus system in October and November 2552.
The Battle of Installation 05 was an engagement between the Covenant forces, including those that fled the Battle for Earth, High Charity, and the Second Fleet of Homogeneous Clarity, and the UNSC-allied forces, including the UNSC In Amber Clad led by Miranda Keyes, and the Fleet of Retribution led by the Arbiter Thel 'Vadam.
The Battle of Installation 00 was a major conflict between the forces stationed aboard the UNSC Forward Unto Dawn and Arbiter Thel 'Vadam's Fleet of Retribution, and the Covenant fleet loyal to the Prophet of Truth.
The Voi Memorial was erected in March 2553, marking the end of the Human-Covenant War and to remember all who were lost during the conflict.
The Battle of Requiem was a conflict between former Covenant forces under the command of Jul 'Mdama, UNSC forces from the UNSC Infinity and Forward unto Dawn, and Promethean forces under command of the Ur-Didact on Forerunner Shield World 0001, also known as Requiem, in July 2557.
The Second Ark Conflict was a battle between the UNSC forces aboard the Spirit of Fire and the Banished forces under command of Atriox on Installation 00 in 2559.
Important Events
The First Battle of Harvest was humanity's first contact with the Covenant on the planet Harvest in the Epsilon Indi system and the subsequent destruction of the entire colony.
The Harvest Campaign was a five-year campaign to retake the planet Harvest after the Covenant took over the planet and wiped out the colony on Harvest.
Operation: SILENT STORM was a UNSC operation to use EVA tactics to infiltrate Covenant vessels and either capture or destroy them from within early in the Human-Covenant War in March and April 2526.
The Battle for Arcadia was a battle for the colony Arcadia in the Procyon system, which occurred in the immediate aftermath of the Harvest Campaign.
The Battle of the Etran Harborage was a battle between the UNSC Spirit of Fire and Covenant forces lead by Arbiter Ripa 'Moramee on Shield World 0459, also known as the Etran Harborage.
In an effort to limit the ability for the Covenant to discover human colonies, including the inner colonies and Earth, the Cole Protocol was established to wipe all ship navigation data when the UNSC came into contact with any Covenant forces.
The Battle of the Rubble was a battle that took place in the 23 Librae system on a grouping of Lagrangian asteroids trailing Hesiod, a gas giant in the system, some time around 2535.
The Battle of Psi Serpentis was a major conflict between a UNSC fleet of 162 warships led by the UNSC Everest and Admiral Preston Cole and two fleets of Covenant warships totaling over 300 ships in the Psi Serpentis system in April 2543.
The Battle of Sigma Octanus IV was a large-scale space and ground battle between UNSC and Covenant forces in the Sigma Octanus system in July 2552.
The Fall of Reach was possibly the largest battle during the Human-Covenant War, taking place in the Epsilon Eridani system, in orbit and on the ground of Reach, humanity's largest military stronghold.
The Battle of Installation 04 was an engagement between the UNSC Pillar of Autumn and the Covenant Fleet of Particular Justice on and around the Forerunner megastructure known as Installation 04, or Alpha Halo, in the Soell system.
The Battle for Earth was a large-scale space, air, and ground battle between the invading Covenant forces and the UNSC Home Fleet on and around Earth at the end of 2552.
The Onyx Conflict was a major engagement between UNSC, Covenant, and Forerunner forces on and around the planet of Onyx in the Zeta Doradus system in October and November 2552.
The Battle of Installation 05 was an engagement between the Covenant forces, including those that fled the Battle for Earth, High Charity, and the Second Fleet of Homogeneous Clarity, and the UNSC-allied forces, including the UNSC In Amber Clad led by Miranda Keyes, and the Fleet of Retribution led by the Arbiter Thel 'Vadam.
The Battle of Installation 00 was a major conflict between the forces stationed aboard the UNSC Forward Unto Dawn and Arbiter Thel 'Vadam's Fleet of Retribution, and the Covenant fleet loyal to the Prophet of Truth.
The Voi Memorial was erected in March 2553, marking the end of the Human-Covenant War and to remember all who were lost during the conflict.
The Battle of Requiem was a conflict between former Covenant forces under the command of Jul 'Mdama, UNSC forces from the UNSC Infinity and Forward unto Dawn, and Promethean forces under command of the Ur-Didact on Forerunner Shield World 0001, also known as Requiem, in July 2557.
The Second Ark Conflict was a battle between the UNSC forces aboard the Spirit of Fire and the Banished forces under command of Atriox on Installation 00 in 2559.
Evo-014's Summary
Although Spartans often take the spotlight, it's important to remember that the UNSC primarily consists of ordinary individuals who contribute their best to serve their government. Whether they are officers leading entire ships with thousands of crew members or enlisted personnel engaging in ground battles, every member of the military serves with a deep conviction in their mission and a strong desire to make a positive impact in any way they can.
Officers
Throughout the course of the Human-Covenant War, numerous UNSC officers made the ultimate sacrifice, dedicating their lives to accomplish their missions. While all of these brave individuals deserve recognition, some have achieved greater renown for their unwavering commitment and selflessness in the fight against the Covenant.
Soldiers
Thel 'Vadam, once a formidable adversary of humanity, underwent a profound transformation, ultimately aligning himself with Master Chief and humanity after uncovering the deceit and falsehoods at the heart of the Covenant's beliefs. Sergeant Johnson, a stalwart warrior, served with unwavering dedication throughout the entirety of the Human-Covenant War, distinguishing himself as the sole individual to partake in both the opening and concluding battles of the conflict. Franklin Mendez, a decorated and accomplished soldier, played a pivotal role in training both the Spartan-II and Spartan-III programs, leaving an indelible mark on the history of the UNSC. John Forge, though his military career was relatively brief, made the ultimate sacrifice, valiantly giving his life to save the entire crew of the UNSC Spirit of Fire. Veta Lopis, embarking on her military journey later in life, has emerged as a resolute leader of the Spartan-IIIs within Ferret Team Gamma.