

Shadow of Intent and its escorting Cruisers joined forces with the remnants of the UNSC Navy to launch a joint attack on the Covenant at the Ark, destroying their Fleet and providing a distraction while ground forces engaged the Loyalists that had landed.

Īnother Assault Carrier was later repossessed by Rtas 'Vadum and the Sangheili, and became the flagship of the Fleet of Retribution, leading it to Earth in pursuit of the Flood-infested Indulgence of Conviction, arriving in time to glass the infected area of the planet. Solemn Penance fled to slip space, as UNSC forces were likely to recapture the city of New Mombasa and board the ship, with UNSC In Amber Clad following close behind in its slip space wake, leading Human Forces to Installation 05. Day of Jubilation attempted to follow but was subsequently destroyed by John-117. Solemn Penance, carrying the Prophet of Regret himself, managed to penetrate Earth's orbital defenses. Two such crafts led the Fleet of Sacred Consecration to Earth, where they engaged the UNSC Home Fleet in orbit above Africa. Solemn Penance over New Mombasa as seen from the Rookie's SOEIV.
