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Subject: [ONI] Section Zero: Annual Report 2564 (Part 2)

ONI Section Zero Annual Report


To: HIGHCOM CO (Remaining: See Distribution)

From: Commander Liam Richards (ONI: Sect Zero IO, Assessment and Evaluation Cell)

DTG: 031040Z APR 2564
Message Precedence: Priority

Subject: ONI Section Zero - Annual Report (2563 - 2564) Part 1

Overview:
The past twelve months have, in most terms, passed without incident, but there are a number of concerns and irregularities that, I feel, need to be addressed. Several of these relate to our continuing and evolving relationship with the Sangheili and their actions throughout the course of the year. Although nothing is certain in this report, I have highlighted a number of possible problems that may, at some point, raise tensions between the UNSC and the Sangheili High Council.

Joint Sangheili-UNSC Operations
Since an end to hostilities eleven years ago the UNSC has enjoyed a fruitful co-existence with our former enemy. In the past six years alone we have seen a resurgence in human expansion and colonisation within the old colonies that were once deemed unfit for life after they were glassed by the Covenant. New terraforming techniques, introduced by the Sangheili, have encouraged a return to the former glory days of the UNSC. Reach has been epicentre of this expansion with twenty seven new refineries and the new civilian district having recently opened for business, and more recently six new orbital facilities, including three defence platforms and the invaluable orbital construction yard which, in three months time, will see its first vessel the new UNSC Flagship: Jacob Keyes, set out for trials.

The Sangheili are keen to see the UNSC return to pre-war fleet strengths as part of our existing agreement in providing security against Kig-Yar and Jiralhanae incursions. The demise of the Covenant as a whole has meant that although the Sangheili are indeed powerful and deadly in application their departure from key areas of enemy held space has resulted in a drop of ship production as these facilities are deep within enemy territory or have become unusable due to the low number of engineers available. As a result, the UNSC has been presented with the unusual task of being the majority provider of ships, weapons and personnel, at least until Sangheili production is back to full strength. Unfortunately this situation has manifested some bitterness towards certain areas of UNSC responsibility.

As I'm sure you are all aware, the Sangheili are a proud and honorific species with many elements that echo feudal Japan. With their steady decline in ships and vehicles they have found themselves in a position that they never expected - one that relies upon humanity for commerce, supply and the bulk movement of fabrication materials. Because of this, a small contingent of the "Old School" Sangheili have voiced their growing concern of their species' reliance on humanity. Whilst this group is only a minority, it may manifest into something more considerable.

While there may be those that question our future as an alliance I was pleased to see that any official visit to their home world is greeted with respect, admiration and an almost kinship in battle. The Sangheili religious figurehead: The Arbiter has been pivotal as far as diplomacy is concerned. While he is aware of the tension between some of the older among his warrior elite he is keen to involve and encourage the younger members of his species, many of which have never fought against the UNSC, but against the Kig-Yar and the Jiralhanae in the years after the war. This is a generation that the Arbiter is keen to foster - obviously with hopes that the feeling of mutual trust and friendship will remind the more belligerent Sangheili that more can be achieved by working together.
This friendship has lead to several joint search missions for the remains of the Forward unto Dawn and the Spartan-II, Master Chief. While many of these expeditions may be purely traditional and respectful in application they do, however, provide UNSC personnel with valuable experience and an insight into a species that once saw us as enemies.

Annual Report continues...


[Edited on 02.01.2010 6:12 AM PST]

  • 01.25.2010 11:31 AM PDT
Subject: [ONI] Section Zero: Annual Report 2564 (Part 1)

"Find The Bomb?!
Find The Bomb?!
I'm Looking For The Flag!
What The Heck Is Assualt!?"

A basic overview on your story premise?

Sure, seems good an straight forward so far as it isn't a story.

  • 01.25.2010 5:55 PM PDT

It's sort of fiction as far as the Halo universe is concerned. But it's more of an overview using the information from various sources, including the new Evolutions book.

I've used 11 years as it allows me to better utilise the evidence and theory that I have at my disposal.

It is in no way related to any of my stories. This is a genuine attempt to figure out the future of the Halo franchise, using a little fiction of course.

[Edited on 01.30.2010 7:41 AM PST]

  • 01.25.2010 11:38 PM PDT

Posted by: Dropship dude
No, acnboy. Spartain Ken 15 is a lesser being. Much like the bacteria that lives in your shi­t.
Posted by: mike120593
My shi­t bacteria takes offense to that comparison.

Don't make me lel. You won't like me when I lel.

Posted by: MaxRealflugel
It's sort of fiction as far as the Halo universe is concerned. But it's more of an overview using the information from various sources, including the new Evolutions book.

I've used 11 years as it allows be to better utilise the evidence and theory that I have at my disposal.

It is in no way related to any of my stories. This is a genuine attempt to figure out the future of the Halo franchise, using a little fiction of course.
Very nice, I could pretty much see this as a plausible direction for the Universe to go in. Welcome back, even if it is indeed only to write this.

How is your novel going as well, by the way?

  • 01.26.2010 3:26 PM PDT

"Find The Bomb?!
Find The Bomb?!
I'm Looking For The Flag!
What The Heck Is Assualt!?"

Your other work?

What else have you done?

  • 01.26.2010 6:08 PM PDT

Posted by: Buggy Virus
Your other work?

What else have you done?


He's only done the best damn FF in the forum. And an original novel he is trying to publish.

  • 01.26.2010 11:19 PM PDT

"Find The Bomb?!
Find The Bomb?!
I'm Looking For The Flag!
What The Heck Is Assualt!?"

Posted by: Wolverfrog
Posted by: Buggy Virus
Your other work?

What else have you done?


He's only done the best damn FF in the forum. And an original novel he is trying to publish.


Sorry, that didn't help me Wolvers.

  • 01.27.2010 4:26 PM PDT

Posted by: Dropship dude
No, acnboy. Spartain Ken 15 is a lesser being. Much like the bacteria that lives in your shi­t.
Posted by: mike120593
My shi­t bacteria takes offense to that comparison.

Don't make me lel. You won't like me when I lel.

Posted by: Buggy Virus
Posted by: Wolverfrog
Posted by: Buggy Virus
Your other work?

What else have you done?


He's only done the best damn FF in the forum. And an original novel he is trying to publish.


Sorry, that didn't help me Wolvers.
The Halo 3 Epilogue

It's basically what started all the fanfics here (after it got kicked out of the Halo 3 Forum)

  • 01.28.2010 2:53 AM PDT

Thanks for the link, random. I was trying to find all my saved topics but I have no idea where the tab is... help!

If I find it then I can add links to all my other fics for Buggy.

Anyone know how to access your saved threads?

  • 01.28.2010 4:13 AM PDT

Posted by: Dropship dude
No, acnboy. Spartain Ken 15 is a lesser being. Much like the bacteria that lives in your shi­t.
Posted by: mike120593
My shi­t bacteria takes offense to that comparison.

Don't make me lel. You won't like me when I lel.

Posted by: MaxRealflugel
Thanks for the link, random. I was trying to find all my saved topics but I have no idea where the tab is... help!

If I find it then I can add links to all my other fics for Buggy.

Anyone know how to access your saved threads?
Click on your Avatar in the top-right, then click on Saved Threads next to Overview. All your saved threads, sorted by forum, will appear there.

[Edited on 01.29.2010 5:36 AM PST]

  • 01.29.2010 5:35 AM PDT

Posted by: Dropship dude
No, acnboy. Spartain Ken 15 is a lesser being. Much like the bacteria that lives in your shi­t.
Posted by: mike120593
My shi­t bacteria takes offense to that comparison.

Don't make me lel. You won't like me when I lel.

Posted by: AssaultCommand
I can haz next parT?
Doesn't work quite as well as with Wolverfrog. The next part arrives when the next part arrives.

  • 01.30.2010 1:38 AM PDT

MSG CONT

PART TWO

>>All recipients are to page check the document with those items listed in the index.
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Sangheili/UNSC Alliance: Overview
Repeated joint, large-scale operations with the approval of the Sangheili High Council always successful in result, but despite these ongoing leaps in UNSC military prowess there is a growing concern of a storm on the horizon.

The majority of the targets identified are key production facilities for both Covenant species. Enemy resistance is always light and the number of enemy ships used continues to lessen with each engagement. Initially, we were confident that the Jiralhanae and Kig-Yar ship yards were as limited in production as their Sangheili counterparts, but this now appears unlikely.

Last month, in a joint operation with the 3rd Tactical Group, the 405th ODST battalion and the Fleet of the Silent Blade, a further two shipyards and one Tritium refinery were seized and a number of Covenant personnel killed. While this seems like a resounding victory, an examination of the fragmented Covenant AI from one of the shipyards resulted in some astounding production information:

34 DESTROYERS
18 CCS
2 AC (Assault Carriers)

TROOP TRANSFER: 56,460
GROUND ASSETS: 4,800 (Including 87 Scarab Walkers, several were of an unfamiliar configuration)
SUPPORT: 27,000

While the above information reads like any other intelligence report from the period before the loss of Reach it does show that the Jiralhanae and Kig-Yar facilities still have the ability to produce a wide number of ship classes, and their corresponding support elements.

It should be noted that the above numbers were produced and transferred within the last six months. This could be an indication of the remaining Covenant races intentions to seek a bloody revenge for their initial defeat over a decade ago.

This has resulted in a sizable increase in border and perimeter patrols, and escorts for supply routes deemed valuable to UNSC and Sangheili operations.

Technology Overview
Despite the concern in this new information each confrontation has given us unprecedented access to Covenant technology. With the limited aide of our Sangheili allies we are now able to use this to our advantage of which I will list below:

New fusion technology, metallurgy, computer technologies and coolant materials

Result:
Improved sub-luminal speeds and manoeuvring methods.

Improved rate of fire for MAC technology with a reduction in the volume of space required for installation (X3 MAC config now standard on all frontline vessels being manufactured)

Improved armour and dampening systems for engagements and hazardous environments.

Significant improvement in Slipspace jump accuracy.

Increased single point jump distance through manipulation of nearby gravitational forces.

100% success rate in jumps performed with newly acquired technology.

Report Continues...

  • 02.01.2010 6:06 AM PDT

Posted by: Dropship dude
No, acnboy. Spartain Ken 15 is a lesser being. Much like the bacteria that lives in your shi­t.
Posted by: mike120593
My shi­t bacteria takes offense to that comparison.

Don't make me lel. You won't like me when I lel.

New Pwnage tech. I like :D

  • 02.01.2010 1:34 PM PDT