Battle of Ephyra
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[edit] The Plateau breach
The Locust Horde breached Ephyra city in the Locust-Human War's tenth year. They were able to dig their way past the rocks of the Plateau and so were able to overrun the city. Presumably the battle was particularly bloody as the city was both the capital of Tyrus and of the Coalition of Ordered Governments. The Locust forces pushed the Gears all the way back to the East Barricade Academy which was across the river of the main city. The fighting there would nearly destroy any chance that the COG had of winning the war until four years later when the Lightmass Bomb was used.
[edit] East Barricade
The Gears stationed at East Barricade Academy led a last stand effort that was nearly successful. However,Marcus Fenix received a distress call from his father; leading him to abandon his post, taking with him the targeting laser, in an attempt to save his father.[1] This action was carried out at the cost of his fellow Gears and left Jacinto open for attack.[2]
[edit] Aftermath
With the fall of Ephyra city and the House of Sovereigns. The Coalition moved their capital to Jacinto City. It would be another 4 long years until the COG could mount up an effective offensive.
[edit] References
- ↑ Gears of War teaser 1:Marcus
- ↑ Gears of War: Aspho Fields page 361
