WINTER CONTINGENCY is an official United Nations Space Command emergency plan that deals with situations where Covenant forces have become aware of or are invading a UEG colony. It was first mentioned in the UNSCDF Instruction EM-277 on March 10, 2526.
Carter: "Colonel, this is Noble One. There are no rebels. The Covenant are on Reach. Acknowledge?"
Holland: "Come again, Noble One? Did you say Covenant?"
Carter-A259: "Affirmative. It's the WINTER CONTINGENCY."
Holland: "May God help us all."
Holland: "Come again, Noble One? Did you say Covenant?"
Carter-A259: "Affirmative. It's the WINTER CONTINGENCY."
Holland: "May God help us all."
by itchywetscrotum July 28, 2021