Operation: ASCENSION

Overview
Operation: ASCENSION began on November 4th, 2542. Conducted by a coalition force comprised of indigenous Karakhi populations, including the Bohat Militia and the Omir Legion, plus human forces including rebel survivors from the expedition group, and OMEN. Under the command of Ivan Stanislav III, the primary objective was to invade the island of Omi-Kathar, which had become a major UNSC Staging area on the planet Tharsis, and was home to many forerunner artifacts and ancient Karakhi architecture. It was believed the UNSC would attempt to develop some means of either long range communication or faster-than-light travel to reach human-occupied space and return with reinforcements.