Ice

Ice is the second chapter of A Planet Divided.

Summary
A rogue Jiralhanae pack invades and overruns a mining settlement in Bellaphron's arctic circle named Hearthlight. They set up camp in the town, using the human population as cattle. UNSC fireteams and a Separatist squad led by Ensis 'Urden take down two Jiralhanae outposts, then enter the town under the cover of a blizzard. 'Urden stealthily infiltrates the town hall, where the pack has taken residence. The fireteams set up sniper nests in buildings surrounding the hall. Ensis assassinates the Chieftain, staging it to look like a Jiralhanae mutiny. The pack erupts into chaos, and between the infighting and the UNSC snipers, is decimated. The survivors flee into the storm, most freezing to death. A prisoner is interrogated, and it is discovered that the pack was under orders to hold the town, as it is of 'strategic value'. The prisoner expires before 'Urden can find out who the pack operated for.

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