Battle of San Andreas

"We are here today to honor all our fallen brothers and sisters in the fight to defend San Andreas and the rest of Vixel from this apparent new Covenant threat"

- Representative Sullivan Vance at the San Andreas memorial site. The Battle of San Andreas was a large battle following the that was fought between the  and the, the Fleet of Regretful Redemption. While battle was primary focused on the city of San Andreas, a small skirmishes were faced in other locations of the planet, including Meckron City, the Azod nation and the orbit of Vixel.

While the UNSC entered a victorious state, the city of San Andreas was decimated by the fleet’s forces. Political and geographical unrest also arose from the battle and a series of violent outbreaks across the colony for years, culminating in the Vixel Rebellion.

Background
The, the Fleet of Regretful Redemption formed itself in secret under the council of Sanghelios in order to finish the fight begun by the Covenant thirty years ago. The commander of the fleet, Fin Krudom was a  fanatic and was a power hungry individual. As a result, Krudom wanted to cause as many human deaths as possible.

Out of the dozens of human colonies that were not effected by the war, Krudom chose Vixel as his target and mobilized his fleet to depart. While some of his advisors wanted a slow start, Krudom would not hesitate to attack quickly. Krudom stopped his fleet right above the moon of Starro and deployed a small fleet towards the city of San Andreas while the rest of his fleet spread across the world and waited for his orders.

Battle of the Outskirts
In the eight of the 17th and into the dawn of the 18th, Krudom had placed six ships into orbit and close to the main San Andreas communications array. On the day of the 18th, forces attacked the comm station. Before the engagement, the elites jammed all human transmissions and attacked the station.

At the station, the squad, Alpha-Four, was set to defend the array. As the elite forces enter the permitter of station, Krudom’s forces opened fire. Rick and Chip led the front line charge while Tom and Bridget went to the rocky high rise and engaged troops there. More elites entered from spirit drop ships and with the large firepower, began to kill the remaining security and forced others to retreat to the main building. However, the building was bombed by forces and caused a cave, crushing the lower level underneath steel and rocks. Alpha-Four continued to fight back but due to a few banshee bombing runs, destroyed a majority of the UNSC forces. Though Rick ordered a retreat, an Elite stabbed him in the back, killing him, leaving Chip in command.

The remaining UNSC forces fell back through a nearby cave system and back to a UNSC forward operating post. Chip lead Tom and Bridget back to the outskirts of the town and took up a position with other stationed UNSC troops. The UNSC attempted to contact the city once again but due to the communications failure, once again, they could not.

All stationed UNSC troops continued to hold the Redemption’s line, however, broke through the line and bombed a small mining building near the cliffs. It was only with nighttime patrols that the learned of the attack and extracted the remaining UNSC troops. Alpha-Four was reassigned off world as more UNSC forces were called in, namely the Alpha-Zulu Corps.

Attack on Downtown
The UNSC Rio and the UNSC Altman arrived at Vixel on the 22nd of June and engaged Krudom’s defenses. After firing off round after round and Vixel released their own fleet against the rest of Krudom’s orbital forces. The two ships were able to break through and begun to fly low to stay clear of Covenant ships.

Krudom’s ground forces invaded the downtown San Andreas with heavy artillery. Ground forces of both factions engaged in a heavy ground assault from each other with extreme fire power. Krudom’s troops attacked San Andreas hospital, bank, station and a local train station forcing local citizens to be either captured or kill unarmed locals.

A small group of Krudom’s elite led by the, Ooskoo, attacked the Botanical Gardens of San Andreas. The team was able to capture the area in the late part of the 22nd of June. Echo, Foxtrot, Lima, Mike, November, Oscar, Romeo, Whiskey, and Shield Teams were deployed. Shield Team was sent in low orbit drop pods by Captain Janeiro to secure town hall. The team was separated however when Paul-A238 and Sam-B308 went to destroy a Covenant above their drop zone. Meanwhile, Kyle-A245, James-A242, Lopez-A232 and Ryan-G272 moved through the city fighting off massive Covenant resistance. After meeting up, Shield team defended the communications building and escaped but a  emerged and shot at them, causing Paul-A238 to fall to his death.

After finding his body, Shield captured the scarab and with Spartan teams Echo and Mike lead a massive assault to city hall. Once arriving at the hall, a Covenant glassed the  and the hall, killing James-A242, and Sam-B308. Kyle-A245 ordered a full retreat, but only the survivors of Shield, Echo, and the remnants of Mike made it out with a few marines. The following day, Shield lead a small team to escape   San Andreas to call for help. But in doing so, caused the deaths of Lopez-A232 and Ryan-G272. Able to escaped, Kyle-A245 was then the last member of Shield Team.

On June 25, 2558 Kyle-A245 was placed under temporary command of Commander Cody B-314 and Foxtrot team. Leading a small attack force to the heart of San Andreas, Cody and Kyle pushed through the massive Covenant deployments until, Cody was shot by a killing him. Kyle ordered a retreat and Foxtrot Team was then redeployed to Earth for other assessments and a new Shield Team.

On the 26th, both Krudom and Ooskoo learned of a named Uhze Nostrum refused to take in some of the orders issued by Krudom and thus rebelled. Nostrum was then arrested and was sentenced to death. However, Krudom escaped and rejoined some other Sangheili who rebelled against Krudom and began the Separatist movement with Zaz 'Solok and Roku ‘Vadem.

Battle at Outcast Prison
On the 27th, Spartan Teams Lima, Romeo and Whiskey were sent to retake Outcast Prison from Covenant forces. Within half an hour, spartans Ben-A449 and Emily-A450 of Whiskey were killed by to the throat and back respectively. Another fifteen minutes would pass until Tyler-A420 of Romeo Team was killed by several plasma rounds. Holding out for a bit longer, though it wasn't long until Veronica-G201 was killed by a.

As the battle raged on, the Covenant grew desperate and dropped a Scarab Tank to deal with the spartans. The plan succeeded as all of Lima was killed placing Oscar-G091 in command of the operation. After another hour of holding out, Oscar, Romeo and Whiskey Teams were evacuated from the prison.

Operation: SUNRISE
Roderick gathered marine snipers, James-A208 and Elizabeth-A221, the group went along a ridge line to scout out a potential threat. Scooping out a large deployment on Tamiran Island, Steven-A231 and Stewart-A210 went along placing explosives to trap Covenant forces. The following day, Operation: SUNRISE began with Oscar Team leading the initial assault. The team was deployed from Little Rock Outpost and flew over a ridge towards the Comm station.

The spartans along with a few marines attacked the island and was able to recapture the major stations and the main dish of the platform. Roderick and Alpha provided covering fire from above and soon attacking a Covenant Comm Relay on the top of the ridge. Once Oscar had completed their objective, Steven and Stewart were able to destroy the relay and the operation was deemed as a victory.

Attack on Little Rock
After the victory of Operation: SUNRISE, Alpha, November, Romeo and Whiskey Teams were recalled to a conference with Captain Tarkin, leaving Charlie Oscar and Mike Teams back at Little Rock. On July 1st, in the cover of night, Krudom personally led an assault against the outpost. The elites killed the patrol crews and outside defenses. Caroline-A222 was able to warn the outpost until Krudom killed her with a bullet through her head. The elites moved through the gates and dropped in into the battlefield and pushed towards the main building. Alison-A230 was soon killed by a wraith blast while in her sniper post. Krudom’s teams continued to push up through the the fields, having snipers positioned along rocks, taking out troops. However, the currently only thing keeping Krudom’s forces at bay were the spartans stationed at the post.

Krudom draws his blade and runs towards the main gate of the outpost with other elites. Oscar-G091 called out about the incoming attack but Krudom slashed at his chest and then stabbed him through the chest, killing Oscar. After the charge placed Sangheili forces right at the gate of Little Rock and pushed all UNSC troops back into the building. Krudom called down a few phantoms and returned to his personal ship as more troops were called down.

William Graham issued an evacuation of the outpost. The remaining spartans of Charlie and Oscar teams form a line to cover the retreating UNSC troops. LT Commander Graham joined the spartans on covering the escape. With one pelican left, the remaining nine soldiers escaped from the outpost as the Covenant began to burn the site. Using the clouds for cover, the teams escaped and noticed a small base being built by the on Tamiran Island.

Battle of Tamiran Island
On July 6th, Whiskey Team was deployed with three other teams of marine reinforcements charged towards Tamiran Island against the still in construction of the Sangheili base. Deploying from and having  dropped in later,  the teams pushed into the base. However, the elites took command of the sky with squadrons and  inbound, the attack was pushed back towards the rocks beside the island.

As time progressed the advance of the Sangheili continued to grow. George-A446 issued a retreat. As more fire came their way, falcons were destroyed or shot down, leaving only a few. George ordered his troops to evacuate and the last five marines and two spartans departed, leaving George and Daniels-A410 left at the battlefield. More and more elites circled the two and eventually, both were killed in combat. A few days later, the UNSC Hercules appeared in the orbit of Vixel. After a brief firefight with Redemption forces, the ship arrived near San Andreas and supplied ground forces with reinforcements. Alpha Team returned to Little Rock’s ground with the reinforcements and engaged in a battle to retake the island. On July 16th, the spartans along with the remnants of Whiskey and Oscar Teams engaged Redemption forces with additional ground support, such as scorpions, warthogs, and other marine forces.

Even with heavy Sangheili forces posted at the area, UNSC troops were able to shut down permitter defenses and enter the island. After securing old guard posts and suppressing Redemption advancement, Roderick and Stewart led a charge towards the main compound of the base. Once inside, Whiskey Team was assigned to the hanger and issued to destroy it. Oscar Team was sent to the motor pool to destroy that as well. Alpha Team stormed the command center and faced the leading there.

After Alpha was able to kill the Zealot, Oscar and Whiskey returned to the outside and detonated charges inside each location and destroyed them. Alpha then returned to the outside and went with the rest of forces to the new base, Fox Hole.

Assault on Downtown
On July 18th, Alpha Team led a strike force inside downtown along with Delta Team. The two teams spilt up and attacked two key strategic positions, one an apartment building and the other was the communication building, both were to close in on the hospital. Both teams fought through heavy Sangheili resistance with and  built into the terrain for support. Stewart was able to eliminate the heavy artillery as Delta Team was able to move throughout the higher levels of the apartment building. Delta Team broke a few windows and opened fire against the remaining elites outside and allowed Alpha into the ONI building. After both teams recaptured the respective areas the attack on the hospital. The UNSC believed that a Sangheili commander was using the hospital as a base.

The teams were able to punch through the outside defenses and entered the hospital. After moving through the building, the spartans were able to capture the area, but found no Zealot. Once outside, wraith motors and banshees were deployed and opened fire against the UNSC. The UNSC opened fire and were pinned down by Sangheili forces. However, a shot went off. All troops looked up and a team of Sangheili wearing white armor was on a rooftop. The Sangheili opened fire against the other elites and jumped down and began to assist the UNSC. Zaz ‘Solok introduced himself to Roderick-A207 and insisted that the humans come with them. While Elizabeth-A221 and Edward-B234 protested the idea, Roderick focused on the wounded and agreed. ‘Solok led the spartans back to the Separatist Base where Delta and the marines were treated while Alpha met the Separatist leader, Uhze Nostrum. Roderick and Nostrum agreed to work with one another to ward away Krudom’s forces.

However, the Separatist base came under siege by Krudom’s forces. Roderick had all other UNSC troops other Alpha retreat and leave the base. Krudom also ordered his troops to evacuate. Roderick was sent with Nostrum to clear out the lower halls of the base while the rest of Alpha over saw troop evacuation. However, a cave occurred and Roderick and Nostrum were trapped by the swears while the rest of Alpha and ‘Solok were stuck in the motor pool. The two groups separated to group at Fox Hole.

Using the cover of night, Roderick and ‘Solok wondered through the streets of San Andreas to find a way home. The two eventually wondered down to San Andreas’ own Fellow’s Dam where they were once again attacked by loyalists forces. However, Steven-A231 and James-A208 arrived in a and picked up both leaders and returned them to the UNSC Hercules and Fox Hole. While on the flight back, Roderick and Alpha were ordered to Vixel’s High Command building which was under siege by Loyalists forces.

Mission to High Command
On July 20th, Alpha Team and Quebec Team responded to the siege of Vixel’s High Command by three. Breaking into the facility, Quebec Team fought their ways to the top floor and freed the High Council members and escorted them down outside for evac. Clearing a path, Alpha Team eliminated banshees whilst two pelicans came to take the spartans home. Just before the spartans could leave, he were forced to witness the glassing of dozens of civilians and innocents. In response to that assault, the  and Separatist agreed and devised Operation: DOUBLE FRONT.

Operation: DOUBLE FRONT
Launching a massive assault on the Regretful Redemption's last major hold on the city, Alpha Team, November and the Separatist Alliance launch a four front assault. Nostrum led Separatist forces in a charge from the main outpost for the loyalists as a means of distraction. Meanwhile, Alpha Team would slip in from the side and enter the loyalist held mining district with November Team running air interference. The main target was the San Andreas Botanical Gardens. Alpha moved throughout the district and captured a key processing plant. In addition, Captain Leopol engaged an orbital bombardment against loyalist forces. The Captain also donated three to Alpha’s charge through the city. As the spartans inched closer to Krudom’s main base, the fleet master himself sent out a universal transmission within the city. There was a makeshift bomb within the city that were set to explode. Roderick ordered Steven, James and Elizabeth to push towards their original objective with November Team while he, Stewart and Edward would find the bomb.

Roderick and his team were joined by India Team and scoured the city for the bomb. After a couple of minutes of searching, the teams found the bomb. Leopol ordered the bomb be moved to space to prevent any harm. Roderick agreed, having India Team pilot a with the bomb towards loyalist forces. The team of spartans bailed out once the bomb got closer to the alien vessels and landed on another pelican piloted by Roderick and Edward. The bomb detonated and destroyed five loyalists vessels. As Alpha was coming back down towards San Andreas, a nuclear bomb exploded on Tamiran Island and destroyed the island while a majority of the city was effected by a subsequent earthquake. Roderick, Stewart, Edward and India Team returned to Fox Hole and the Hercules for a report. The UNSC and Separatist suffered major casualties as did the loyalists. However, Quebec and the rest of Whiskey Team were killed in the blast, both being stationed near Tamiran Island.

Search parties were established by both Separatist and UNSC forces. A few Separatist forces returned to Fox Hole the following day, but even more arrived with a few troops including Alpha Team. However, Elizabeth and James were severely wounded in the explosion. ‘Solok arrived a day later with a small band of Sangheili troops.

Meanwhile, Krudom, enraged killed Ooskoo for failing to stop human advances and for failing to kill Nostrum weeks ago. Krudom refused to replace the second-in-command position as he focused his efforts on eliminating the humans from Vixel.

Another transmission came from Krudom detailing how another ship in his fleet held more slip-space bombs that he would use against the planet. Roderick and Nostrum both agreed and ordered all remaining troops out of the city for their safety. While many protested, Roderick explained that a two man squad could move in undetected and kill Krudom. Meanwhile Leopol and other UNSC naval forces would engage Krudom’s fleet to go after the bombs.

Ending Engagements
Captain Leopol and five other UNSC commanders launched a strike against the remaining ships of Krudom’s main fleet as others fled the system. The Hercules along with the UNSC Gladiator, Zeus, and Perseus engaged Krudom’s flagship, The Hopeful Redemption and launched several boarding parties over towards the ship. Charlie and Delta Teams entered the carrier and assist the takeover process. While in the fighting, two and a  engaged Krudom’s ship as well. ‘Solok entered UNSC communications and announced that he was commanding the small three ship fleet.

Separatist forces soon boarded Krudom’s ship. After fighting off several waves of loyalists, an unknown loyalist dropped their weapon and surrendered. Soon, many more join him until the entire ship surrenders and the UNSC and Separatist capture the ship and bombs. Back on the ground, Roderick and Nostrum were able to slip past outside defenses of Krudom’s headquarters and find the. Krudom challenged Nostrum to a duel to see who the true victor of the battle would be. As Nostrum and Krudom engaged in a honor duel, Roderick opened fire against the incoming loyalist forces. Roderick was able to fend off the soldiers, but Nostrum was defeated in battle and killed by Krudom. With a simple bullet, Roderick killed Krudom and effectively ended the battle.

Military
After the battle ended, Captain Leopol and Roderick held a ceremony for all the and Separatist lives who were lost in the fighting. and representatives arrived at Vixel to commemorate the victors and mourn the losses. The representatives also signed treaties with one third of Krudom’s fleet for a surrender. However, a grand majority were arrested by the Swords for crimes against Sanghelios.

Another one third of the Redemption’s fleet ran off into the stars. assigned Kyle-A245 and new Shield Team to lead and hunt down the remnants of Regretful Redemption’s fleet. ‘Solok also volunteered to join the spartans on the hunt. The last third, like the Separatist, joined the Swords and became allied with humanity.

Cultural
Outside of the military, the culture of Vixel changed drastically. The colony was now overloaded with UNSC troops at a constant rate. Security checks also increased and a large stigma of anti and UNSC began to grow. A month later, due to one of the remnants of Redemption returning to Vixel and attacking Meckron city, security over the planet tightened. Reconstruction efforts also begun to rebuild San Andreas into New San Andreas as the last city was all but destroyed.

Civil protest began to arise due to the constraints in planted by the UNSC. However, a majority of protest were considered small scale and even gained any traction until the 2560’s. The Alpha-Zulu Corps also made permanent residence on Vixel within New San Andreas in hopes of honoring the first fallen team of the corps, Bravo Team, especially its leader, Benjamin-B300.

Economic
While the economy of Vixel did take a heavy hit, thanks to reconstruction efforts, new innovations were made for the planet. In addition, already existing markets also saw an increase, such as Vixel’s textile and military hardware industries. Steel also saw an increase in production with the new systems and new buildings being built due to their destruction by the invading Sangheili.

Political
Due to the newly established foothold by the UNSC, political unrest began to grow within the planet. Many who supported the “Free Vixel” Group in the representative council would argue for years to get the UEG to leave. Those who opposed argued with equal strength. Protests for and against each side continued to fuel the fires as either side neither gained no ground and lost so much more. Military officials were asked to argue for and against UNSC’s actions. While some agreed, others refused.

Many individuals formed protest groups, movements and a way of showing their unhappiness with the way the UNSC were treating the people of Vixel. Many citizens took up arms against the UEG, with a few assassination attempts and one actual assassination of a political figure occurring between 2559 and 2563. After years of demands, Sir Malcom Gates began his own movement against the UEG for a new and free Vixel without the oppressive UNSC.

Seventeenth

 * The Fleet of Regretful Redemption arrives at Vixel.
 * A majority of the fleet stays around the moon of Starro while six ships under Fin Krudom’s command enters the planet’s atmosphere.

Eighteenth

 * A small Sangheili task force leads a larger invasion of the San Andreas Communications array.
 * Richard Bradley dies in combat.
 * At night, the elites invade the outskirts of San Andreas and destroy outside defenses of the city.

Twentieth

 * Regretful Redemption forces invade downtown San Andreas.
 * The Ooskoo leads a strike force to San Andreas’ Botanical Gardens and uses it as a forward operating base.

Twenty-Second

 * The UNSC Rio and UNSC Altman arrive at Vixel and fights through Sangheili forces.

Twenty-Third

 * Altman deploys spartan teams Echo, Foxtrot, Lima, Mike, November, Oscar, Romeo, and Whiskey while the Rio deploys Shield Team.
 * Paul-A238 and Samuel-B308 dismantle upper guns of a carrier before redoing ground forces.
 * Shield Team moves to defend the local command center.
 * While evacuating the ONI site, Paul-A238 falls to his death.
 * Shield Team leads a massive charge towards town hall with Echo and Mike Team.
 * Michael-B077 dies by a ghost.
 * James-A242, Samuel-B308, Richard-B022 and Edward-G002 and dozens of marines die by a ventral energy blast prompting Kyle-A245 to issue a retreat.

Twenty-Fourth

 * Shield Team leads a small attack force out of the city.
 * Lopez-A232 dies by multiple plasma rounds.
 * Ryan-G272 dies by a needle round, leaving Kyle as the last member of Shield Team.
 * Kyle-A245 is assigned under the temporary command of Cody-B314 of Foxtrot Team.

Twenty-Fifth

 * Foxtrot Team leads a small assault team into the rooftops of the city,
 * Cody-B314 dies of a blast.
 * Kyle issues a retreat.
 * Both Echo and Foxtrot Teams are ordered off world for psychological reasons.

Twenty-Sixth

 * Uhze Nostrum defines the order to kill unarmed humans.
 * Nostrum is arrested and brought before Krudom who orders his execution.
 * Nostrum escapes and is joined by other Separatist Sangheili, forming the Separatist movement.

Twenty-Seventh

 * Spartan Teams Lima, Oscar, Romeo and Whiskey are deployed to Outcast Prison to retake it from Sangheili forces.
 * Ben-A449 dies by a slit throat.
 * Emily-A450 dies by an energy sword in her back.
 * Tyler-A420 killed by several plasma rounds.
 * Veronica-G201 was killed by a ghost.
 * The Sangheili deploy a scarab tank into the battlefield.
 * Lima Team dies.
 * Oscar-G091 issues evacuation orders.
 * All remaining Spartans are evacuated from the prison.

Twenty-Ninth

 * The UNSC Hercules arrives with reinforcements at Vixel.
 * The UNSC establishes Little Rock Outpost and Operation: SUNRISE.

Thirtieth

 * Alpha Team leads Operation: SUNRISE from a ridge line while Oscar Team leads the main attack force.
 * The UNSC recapture the San Andreas Communication Array and destroy Sangheili communication building

First

 * Fin Krudom leads an attack against Little Rock Outpost.
 * Krudom kills Caroline-A222 with a.
 * Alison-A230 dies by a blast.
 * Krudom kills Oscar-G091 with his energy sword.
 * William Graham issues evacuation orders.
 * Little Rock is captured by Sangheili forces.

Sixth

 * Whiskey Team attacks a Sangheili base in mid construction on Tamiran Island.
 * Due to overwhelming force, the mission is a failure.

Sixteenth

 * Alpha Team launches an attack the now completed Sangheili base with Whiskey and Oscar Teams.
 * The attack is successful and Tamiran Island falls under control.

Eighteenth

 * Alpha Team, with Delta Team, launches a strike against downtown San Andreas.
 * The spartans recapture the Star Apartment Building, command center and the hospital.
 * After the spartans come under siege by Loyalists forces, Commander Zaz ‘Solok rescue the UNSC troops and takes them to Separatist headquarters.
 * Roderick-A207 joins forces with Field Marshal Uhze Nostrum.
 * The Separatist base comes under fire by Loyalist forces and Alpha Team is spilt apart.
 * Roderick and Nostrum guide themselves back to the UNSC base, Fox Hole.

Nineteenth

 * Roderick and Nostrum make it to the San Andreas Hydro Station and are retrieved by Steven-A231 and James-A208.
 * They are then assigned to Vixel High Command.

Twentieth

 * Alpha and Quebec Teams are deployed to Vixel High Command to retrieve Vixel leadership.
 * The mission is successful, but the surrounding area is glassed.

Twenty-Second

 * Operation: DOUBLE FRONT begins.
 * Fin Krudom teases the UNSC about a bomb somewhere in the city.
 * Roderick, Stewart-A210 and Edward-B234 along with Indigo Team find the bomb and fly it towards Loyalist ships.
 * A nuclear bomb goes off at Tamiran Island killing Whiskey and Quebec Teams.
 * Roderick, Stewart, Edward and Indigo Team returns to Fox Hole.

Twenty-Third

 * A few Separatist forces return to Fox Hole base.

Twenty-Fourth

 * The remaining members of Alpha Team return to Fox Hole but James and Elizabeth-A221 are in critical condition.

Twenty-Fifth

 * Zaz ‘Solok returns to Fox Hole in the middle of night.
 * Krudom issues a warning about more slip-space bombs.
 * Roderick and Nostrum all respective forces out of the city.
 * Captain Leopol agrees to engage loyalist forces to capture the bombs.
 * Krudom kills Ooskoo for his failures in battle.

Twenty-Sixth

 * Captain Leopol and the UNSC Hercules, Gladiator, Zeus, Perseus, and three Separatist control ships attack Krudom’s flagship, the Hopeful Redemption.
 * The crew of the ship surrenders and the bombs are captured.
 * Other ships of the Regretful Redemption fleet scatter into the stars.
 * Roderick and Nostrum arrive at Krudom’s headquarters.
 * Krudom kills Nostrum in a duel.
 * Roderick kills Krudom and ends the battle.

Thirtieth

 * A third of the Fleet of Regretful Redemption surrenders and are arrested by the.
 * The Fleet of Glorious Redemption is formed under the command of ‘Solok.
 * Battle ends.