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'''Gao''', known to the [[Forerunner]]s as '''Edod''', is a remote [[human]] [[Outer Colony]] in the [[Cordoba system]] that survived the [[Human-Covenant War]]. While originally under the administration of the [[Unified Earth Government]], the world was a major component of the [[Insurrection]], and gained its independence during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. As such, both the people and the [[Gao Republic|colonial government]] of Gao maintain a strong sense of national identity and anti-UEG sentiments are commonplace.{{Ref/Novel|LL|Chapter=14}} The planet's [[Montero]] region was home to a [[Montero Cave System|vast cavern system]] — in fact [[Covert Support Base 4276|an artificial Forerunner construct]] designed to support the [[Maginot Line]].{{Ref/Novel|LL|Page=36 (Google Play edition)}} | '''Gao''', known to the [[Forerunner]]s as '''Edod''', is a remote [[human]] [[Outer Colony]] in the [[Cordoba system]] that survived the [[Human-Covenant War]]. While originally under the administration of the [[Unified Earth Government]], the world was a major component of the [[Insurrection]], and gained its independence during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. As such, both the people and the [[Gao Republic|colonial government]] of Gao maintain a strong sense of national identity and anti-UEG sentiments are commonplace.{{Ref/Novel|LL|Chapter=14}} The planet's [[Montero]] region was home to a [[Montero Cave System|vast cavern system]] — in fact [[Covert Support Base 4276|an artificial Forerunner construct]] designed to support the [[Maginot Line]].{{Ref/Novel|LL|Page=36 (Google Play edition)}} | ||
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Gao is a lush, jungled planet;{{Ref/Novel|LL|Page=189 (Google Play edition)}} viewed from space, the planet is largely mottled green fading to gray at both poles, which are covered by large deserts. Gao's jungles and caverns support a rich ecology with numerous native species (including [[saurio]]s, [[frilled salamander]]s, [[idjom]]s, [[jungaloon]]s, [[ribbon-snake]]s, [[no-shell snail]]s, [[speckled jungle dragon]]s and [[glowfish]]), while the planet's polar barrens are inhabited by great gray apes.{{Ref/Novel|Id=ll72|LL|Page=72-73 (Google Play edition)}} | Gao is a lush, jungled planet;{{Ref/Novel|LL|Page=189 (Google Play edition)}} viewed from space, the planet is largely mottled green fading to gray at both poles, which are covered by large deserts. Gao's jungles and caverns support a rich ecology with numerous native species (including [[saurio]]s, [[frilled salamander]]s, [[idjom]]s, [[jungaloon]]s, [[ribbon-snake]]s, [[no-shell snail]]s, [[speckled jungle dragon]]s and [[glowfish]]), while the planet's polar barrens are inhabited by great gray apes.{{Ref/Novel|Id=ll72|LL|Page=72-73 (Google Play edition)}} | ||
====Locations==== | ====Locations==== | ||
*[[Hospital de Neiva]] | |||
*[[Paraiso]] | |||
*[[Avelos Academy]] | *[[Avelos Academy]] | ||
*[[Founder's District]] | *[[Founder's District]] | ||
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===Rise of humanity=== | ===Rise of humanity=== | ||
During the [[Insurrection]], Gao openly supported the [[Insurrectionist]]s.{{Ref/Novel|LL|Page=10 (Google Play edition)}} At an unknown date, the UNSC [[Blockade of Gao|blockaded]] Gao for a year.{{Ref/Novel|DW|Chapter=Epilogue}} | During the [[Insurrection]], Gao openly supported the [[Insurrectionist]]s.{{Ref/Novel|LL|Page=10 (Google Play edition)}} At an unknown date, the UNSC [[Blockade of Gao|blockaded]] Gao for a year.{{Ref/Novel|DW|Chapter=Epilogue}} | ||
===Human-Covenant War=== | |||
{{Main|Human-Covenant War}} | |||
During [[Battle of Netherop|a battle]] on the planet of [[Netherop]] in [[2526]], the UNSC evacuated many of the [[Castoffs]] from the greenhouse world and resttled them on Gao.{{Ref/Novel|Obl}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=outchapt5|Out|Chapter=5}} They would build a small village on the planet called [[Paraiso]].{{Ref/Reuse|outchapt5}} | |||
===Post-war=== | ===Post-war=== | ||
Following the | Following the Human-Covenant War, Gao remained highly independence-minded and sought to strengthen its ties with nearby colonies, such as [[Venezia]], which was only nine light years away{{Ref/Novel|SS|Page=87}} rather than the UEG.{{Ref/Novel|Id=c5|LL|Chapter=5}} | ||
[[File:Halo Last Light cover.jpg|thumb|250px|Veta Lopis and UNSC forces in the Montero Cave System.]] | [[File:Halo Last Light cover.jpg|thumb|250px|Veta Lopis and UNSC forces in the Montero Cave System.]] | ||
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{{Expand-section}} | {{Expand-section}} | ||
===Created occupation=== | |||
As of [[2559]], Gao has been described as "''practically in open rebellion again''" against the forces of the [[Created]].{{Ref/Novel|HOut|Chapter=3}} | |||
==Government and society== | ==Government and society== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
The planet may be named after [[Wikipedia:Gao|a city of the same name]] in Mali. | The planet may be named after [[Wikipedia:Gao|a city of the same name]] in Mali. | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:HM-Gao.png|Wendosa during Operation: JOVIAN WHISTLE. | |||
</gallery> | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||