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<center>''This article is about the planet. For other meanings of Arcadia, see [[Arcadia|Arcadia (Disambiguation)]]''</center> | <center>''This article is about the planet. For other meanings of Arcadia, see [[Arcadia|Arcadia (Disambiguation)]]''</center> | ||
{{Planet | {{Planet | ||
|name=Arcadia | |name = Arcadia | ||
|image=[[ | |image = [[File:Vlcsnap-118798.png|300px]] | ||
|star, position= | |star, position = [[Procyon System|Procyon]] | ||
|moon(s)= 2 | |moon(s) = 2 | ||
|atmosphere= Hospitable | |atmosphere = Hospitable | ||
|population=*2531: Approximately | |population = *2531: Approximately three million | ||
*2549: Less than | *2549: Less than one million | ||
|species=[[Human]] | |species = [[Human]] | ||
|societal approximation= | |societal approximation = | ||
|government=[[UNSC]]/[[UEG]] | |government = [[UNSC]]/[[UEG]] | ||
|technology tier=Tier 3 | |technology tier = Tier 3 | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Human Colonization=== | ===Human Colonization=== | ||
[[File:Arcadia Colonized.jpg|thumb|right|[[Phoenix-class Colony Ship]]s colonizing Arcadia.]] | [[File:Arcadia Colonized.jpg|thumb|right|[[Phoenix-class Colony Ship]]s colonizing Arcadia.]] | ||
Upon Human discovery of Arcadia, the planet had no need for terraforming, already inhabited by dense jungles and large oceans. Arcadia was rich in natural resources, and almost no change was made to | Upon Human discovery of Arcadia, the planet had no need for terraforming, already inhabited by dense jungles and large oceans. Arcadia was rich in natural resources, and almost no change was made to its geographical features. The UNSC established the largest landmasses into six continents; [[Eire]], [[Pacifica]], [[Mu]], [[Caledonia]], [[Lemuria]] and [[Avalon]]. [[Pirth City]] in Mu, became the largest city on the planet, and soon the capital city. | ||
Arcadia became a center for agriculture, research and recreational activities. It was also home to the [[Deep Space Research Array]]. However, despite all of this, Arcadia's population and structures were all very clustered, leaving huge areas of the planet unexplored.<ref>[[Halo Waypoint]] article on Arcadia</ref> | Arcadia became a center for agriculture, research and recreational activities. It was also home to the [[Deep Space Research Array]]. However, despite all of this, Arcadia's population and structures were all very clustered, leaving huge areas of the planet unexplored.<ref>[[Halo Waypoint]] article on Arcadia</ref> | ||
===Human-Covenant War=== | ===Human-Covenant War=== | ||
[[ | [[File:Arcadiaoutskirts.png|thumb|[[UNSC]] troops fleeing the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]]-invaded Pirth City.]] | ||
By [[2531]], it had a population of approximately three million. However, it became a [[First Battle of Arcadia|site of conflict]] in [[2531]], caught up in the [[Human-Covenant War]], after a Forerunner [[Relic (Structure)|stellar map]] on [[Harvest]] pointed the [[Arbiter (Rank)|Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]] towards the colony. Eventually, the Covenant were pushed off by the efforts of the crew of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}, allowing much of its civilian populace to be evacuated. The capital city of [[Pirth]] would soon become overtaken by nature. Meanwhile, the remaining colonists formed the farming community of [[Abaskun]] on the continent of [[Mu]]. It would remain a mostly lawless region, but continued to supply the UNSC with food. The Covenant would return to Arcadia later in the war, [[Second Battle of Arcadia|destroying it]]. | By [[2531]], it had a population of approximately three million. However, it became a [[First Battle of Arcadia|site of conflict]] in [[2531]], caught up in the [[Human-Covenant War]], after a Forerunner [[Relic (Structure)|stellar map]] on [[Harvest]] pointed the [[Arbiter (Rank)|Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]] towards the colony. Eventually, the Covenant were pushed off by the efforts of the crew of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}, allowing much of its civilian populace to be evacuated. The capital city of [[Pirth]] would soon become overtaken by nature. Meanwhile, the remaining colonists formed the farming community of [[Abaskun]] on the continent of [[Mu]]. It would remain a mostly lawless region, but continued to supply the UNSC with food. The Covenant would return to Arcadia later in the war, [[Second Battle of Arcadia|destroying it]]. | ||
==Locations== | ==Locations== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Halo wars arcadia planet by JJasso-1-.jpg|thumb|Arcadia as seen from its orbit.]] | ||
===Main Continents=== | ===Main Continents=== | ||
*[[Eire]] | *[[Eire]] | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*It may have been named after the actual [[Wikipedia:Arcadia|Arcadia]], a region and city south of [[Greece]] in the Peloponnesus.<ref>[[Wikipedia:Arcadia|Wikipedia]]</ref> | *It may have been named after the actual [[Wikipedia:Arcadia|Arcadia]], a region and city south of [[Greece]] in the Peloponnesus.<ref>[[Wikipedia:Arcadia|Wikipedia]]</ref> | ||
*[[Wikipedia: | *[[Wikipedia:Arcadia (utopia)|Arcadia]] is also a name for a paradise in [[Greek mythology]], as well as in later fiction.<ref>[[Wikipedia:Arcadia|Wikipedia]]</ref> | ||
*The [[Arcadian Patrol]] was the main law enforcement force on the planet. | *The [[Arcadian Patrol]] was the main law enforcement force on the planet. | ||
*The original idea for Arcadia was pitched to [[Joseph Staten]] by Graeme Devine. Staten liked the idea so much, that he mentioned it in his novel ''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''. This was explained by Devine in a Halo Wars video. | *The original idea for Arcadia was pitched to [[Joseph Staten]] by Graeme Devine. Staten liked the idea so much, that he mentioned it in his novel ''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''. This was explained by Devine in a Halo Wars video. | ||
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<references/> | <references/> | ||
==See | ==See also== | ||
*[[Greece]] | *[[Greece]] | ||
*[[Greek Mythology]] | *[[Greek Mythology]] | ||
[[Category:Halo Wars]] | [[Category:Halo Wars]] | ||
[[Category:UNSC]] | [[Category:UNSC]] | ||
[[Category:Places]] | [[Category:Places]] | ||
[[Category: Planets]] | [[Category:Planets]] | ||
[[Category: UNSC Colonies]] | [[Category:UNSC Colonies]] | ||
Revision as of 10:57, April 6, 2010
Arcadia is a United Nations Space Command colony located in the Procyon System.[1]
History
The Forerunners
The Forerunners apparently had a presence on Arcadia before the Forerunner-Flood War, leaving behind a building complex that later became a site of conflict in 2531.
Human Colonization
Phoenix-class Colony Ships colonizing Arcadia.
Upon Human discovery of Arcadia, the planet had no need for terraforming, already inhabited by dense jungles and large oceans. Arcadia was rich in natural resources, and almost no change was made to its geographical features. The UNSC established the largest landmasses into six continents; Eire, Pacifica, Mu, Caledonia, Lemuria and Avalon. Pirth City in Mu, became the largest city on the planet, and soon the capital city.
Arcadia became a center for agriculture, research and recreational activities. It was also home to the Deep Space Research Array. However, despite all of this, Arcadia's population and structures were all very clustered, leaving huge areas of the planet unexplored.[2]
Human-Covenant War
By 2531, it had a population of approximately three million. However, it became a site of conflict in 2531, caught up in the Human-Covenant War, after a Forerunner stellar map on Harvest pointed the Arbiter Ripa 'Moramee towards the colony. Eventually, the Covenant were pushed off by the efforts of the crew of the UNSC Spirit of Fire, allowing much of its civilian populace to be evacuated. The capital city of Pirth would soon become overtaken by nature. Meanwhile, the remaining colonists formed the farming community of Abaskun on the continent of Mu. It would remain a mostly lawless region, but continued to supply the UNSC with food. The Covenant would return to Arcadia later in the war, destroying it.
Locations
File:Halo wars arcadia planet by JJasso-1-.jpg
Arcadia as seen from its orbit.
Main Continents
- Eire
- Pacifica
- Mu
- Abaskun, a settlement on Mu.
- Pirth City - The capital city of Arcadia.
- Caledonia
- Lemuria
- Avalon
Other Locations
- Deep Space Research Array - A research facility on Arcadia.
- ONI Base - Curiously enough, there was a secret ONI airbase in Arcadia's jungles.[3]
- Forerunner ruins - Arcadia had a complex of Forerunner ruins deep in its unexplored jungles.[4]
Trivia
- It may have been named after the actual Arcadia, a region and city south of Greece in the Peloponnesus.[5]
- Arcadia is also a name for a paradise in Greek mythology, as well as in later fiction.[6]
- The Arcadian Patrol was the main law enforcement force on the planet.
- The original idea for Arcadia was pitched to Joseph Staten by Graeme Devine. Staten liked the idea so much, that he mentioned it in his novel Halo: Contact Harvest. This was explained by Devine in a Halo Wars video.
- Arcadia is the setting for the RISK version of the Halo Wars board game.
Gallery
- Arcadia City.jpg
A city on Arcadia.
- Arcadia ruins concept 2.jpg
Concept designs for Forerunner ruins on Arcadia.
- Beaslysplateau1 final 540x304.jpg
An ONI complex on Arcadia.
Sources
- ^ Halo Wars, level Arcadia City
- ^ Halo Waypoint article on Arcadia
- ^ Halo Wars, Dome of Light (Level)
- ^ Halo Wars, Scarab (Level)
- ^ Wikipedia
- ^ Wikipedia
