UNSC cruiser Pillar of Autumn captain's quarters
Captain Jacob Keyes
UNSC Navy
September 19, 2552
"Catherine," Keyes whispered. He was reminding himself of the pain that took hold of him when he left Reach and Halsey in order to save the rest of humanity from extinction by the suddenly appeared on the holodeck in front of him.
"Sir, it appears the Autumn's destination given to us by Halsey and that Spartan-III lead us to here." She turned on the holo-map to the right of Keyes. He turned to his side to catch a better look at it. It showed a ring of some sort.
"Sir, I recommend calling general quarters and also waking him up," suggested Cortana. Keyes nodded and the red alert became active…