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'''Courier guilds''' are organized smuggler gangs based on the [[human]] [[Outer Colony]] of [[Aleria]]. In [[2453]], [[Devil's Kiss|a drought]] devastated Aleria's economy and forced many Alerians to become smugglers in order to support themselves.<ref>'''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''', ''Chapter 3''</ref> Some courier guilds were opposed to the [[Mols'Desias]] mining union that united Alerian mining groups, as they believed the union took advantage of Aleria's failing economy by monopolizing the job market and forcing workers | '''Courier guilds''' are organized smuggler gangs based on the [[human]] [[Outer Colony]] of [[Aleria]]. In [[2453]], [[Devil's Kiss|a drought]] devastated Aleria's economy and forced many Alerians to become smugglers in order to support themselves.<ref>'''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''', ''Chapter 3''</ref> Some courier guilds were opposed to the [[Mols'Desias]] mining union that united Alerian mining groups, as they believed the union took advantage of Aleria's failing economy by monopolizing the job market and forcing workers to work unreasonable hours.<ref name="trade">'''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''', ''[[Halo: Nightfall: ONI: Trade Barriers|ONI: Trade Barriers]]''</ref><ref name="canonfodder">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-second-to-none '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Second to None'']</ref> | ||
After the [[Unified Earth Government]] abandoned Aleria shortly after the [[Human-Covenant War]] began due to financial concerns, Aleria became largely controlled by various courier guilds.<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/aleria '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Aleria'']</ref> The collapse of Mols'Desias in [[2554]] formed the foundation for more courier guilds.<ref name="canonfodder"/> The courier guilds maintain a large [[fleet]] of [[slipspace]]-capable [[freighter]]s, which are often used by smugglers on operations. Although the [[UNSC]] considers the Alerian courier guilds to be little more than mere smugglers and petty thieves, the guilds provide Alerians with a source of income and allow them to feed their families.<ref name="universe"/> | After the [[Unified Earth Government]] abandoned Aleria shortly after the [[Human-Covenant War]] began due to financial concerns, Aleria became largely controlled by various courier guilds.<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/aleria '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Aleria'']</ref> The collapse of Mols'Desias in [[2554]] formed the foundation for more courier guilds.<ref name="canonfodder"/> The courier guilds maintain a large [[fleet]] of [[slipspace]]-capable [[freighter]]s, which are often used by smugglers on operations. Although the [[UNSC]] considers the Alerian courier guilds to be little more than mere smugglers and petty thieves, the guilds provide Alerians with a source of income and allow them to feed their families.<ref name="universe"/> |
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