Attack on the Hirondelle

The Hirondelle Incident was a brief but devastating engagement between a combined UNSC/Sangheili force and the Valhn Legion causing a high level of confusion among both belligerents. Only until five ships were burning in space did any side begin to make an attempt at dialogue, first being initiated by Captain Lucas Foster of the UNSC Theseus and successfully deescalated the incident. However during the battle, the diplomatic ship Hirondelle carrying human and Sangheili delegates was infiltrated by a small group loyal to the Sapien Sunrise terrorist organization, swiftyly taking control of the vessel and executed all Sangheili aboard, Jessik Clemens of , and two members of her SPARTAN protection detail.
Hours after the hijacking, the remaining crew and civilians aboard the Hirondelle were still being held hostage. UNSC and Sangheili forces aboard the Theseus formulated a rescue operation. The operation would be spearheaded by SPARTAN Teams Spatha and Protocol 09, supported by Army K-Team. Further support held on standby consisted of a contingent of Orbital Drop Shock Troopers and the Swords of Sanghelios and Valhn Legion, who sought revenge for their slain comrades, lent a combat team for the operation. 
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==Aftermath==
==Appearances==
*Halo: Theseus
Category:Commonwealth Events