Halo Operation 1:

START POINT: UNSC Emergency Command Post "Goldsmith"

TIME: 2345 Hours

LOCATION: New Nassau, Roost

CONTEXT: The city of New Nassau is burning.

The world of Roost has been resisting the Covenant invasion for five painful, bloody days, but it has not been enough. Orders have come down from command that all forces are to hold out for one more night to allow for the evacuation of civilians and important materials from New Nassau through the space elevator there. Jester Platoon has been organised at Emergency Command Post "Goldsmith" in order to act as a local QRF.

Jester Platoon's mission is to hold off Covenant forces for as long as feasibly possible in coordination with the other remaining defenders of New Nassau. In order to facilitate this mission, the platoon will be assigned SPARTAN 047, callsign Queen 3-1, as well as a Pelican transport to move around the objective area.

OBJECTIVE:

1. Defend New Nassau for as long as possible
2. Evacuate any civilians and important assets
3. Eliminate Covenant field commanders to disrupt the attack
4. Secure anti-air site to clear the skies

ROE: All Covenant forces are fire on sight

INTELLIGENCE: -Enemy forces are extensive and regularly reinforced -Enemy has significant air and armour assets -Friendly forces will render assistance when able

END STATE: -Maximum civilians and assets have been evacuated FAIL STATE - All friendly forces are eliminated