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{{Status|Canon}}
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The Unified Earth Government traces its origins back to the early days of [[human colonies|human colonization]] of the [[Sol system]] in the late 21st century. It was conceived in [[2075]] to be under the auspices of the [[United Nations]], a representative, public-facing organization to facilitate extraterrestrial colonial commerce, exploration, and industry.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}}
The Unified Earth Government traces its origins back to the early days of [[human colonies|human colonization]] of the [[Sol system]] in the late 21st century. It was conceived in [[2075]] to be under the auspices of the [[United Nations]], a representative, public-facing organization to facilitate extraterrestrial colonial commerce, exploration, and industry.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}}


Conflicts between the [[Frieden]] movement, the [[Koslovics|vanguard]] of [[Vladimir Koslov]], and a coalition of individual UN nations in [[Rainforest Wars|South America]], on [[Mars Campaign|Mars]], and throughout the [[Jovian Moons Campaign|Jovian Moons]] encouraged the Secretariat of the [[United Nations]] to officially involve itself in the [[Interplanetary War]] with a mandate to stabilize the system and deter further aggression, establishing the United Nations Space Command in [[2163]].<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 42''</ref>  
Conflicts between the [[Frieden]] movement, the [[Koslovics|vanguard]] of [[Vladmir Koslov]], and a coalition of individual UN nations in [[Rainforest Wars|South America]], on [[Mars Campaign|Mars]], and throughout the [[Jovian Moons Campaign|Jovian Moons]] encouraged the Secretariat of the [[United Nations]] to officially involve itself in the [[Interplanetary War]] with a mandate to stabilize the system and deter further aggression, establishing the United Nations Space Command in [[2163]].<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 42''</ref>  


Persistent and widespread chaos of the decade past would result in the [[Callisto Treaty]] of [[2170]], spurring great reform in support of Earth nationalism. Originally little more than a mere function of the Secretariat, the UEG would begin to see radical change, evolving from a ministry to its present state as a federal executive, legislative, and judicial body, eventually subordinating the United Nations itself. All existing supranational organizations, independent nation and city-states, and their respective territorial possessions and claims on Earth and on extraterrestrial bodies; and all independent planetary and satellite colonies throughout Sol would be subject to the UEG by [[2204]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|mythos}}{{Ref/Site|Id=timeline|URL=http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/h/halo/storyline.htm|Site=Xbox.com|Page=Halo Storyline|D=24|M=04|Y=2008|LocalArchive=Archive:Xbox.com/Halo/Timeline|Detail=(Additional copy on [http://halo.bungie.org/misc/mstimeline2.html HBO Forums])}}
Persistent and widespread chaos of the decade past would result in the [[Callisto Treaty]] of [[2170]], spurring great reform in support of Earth nationalism. Originally little more than a mere function of the Secretariat, the UEG would begin to see radical change, evolving from a ministry to its present state as a federal executive, legislative, and judicial body, eventually subordinating the United Nations itself. All existing supranational organizations, independent nation and city-states, and their respective territorial possessions and claims on Earth and on extraterrestrial bodies; and all independent planetary and satellite colonies throughout Sol would be subject to the UEG by [[2204]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|mythos}}<ref name="timeline">''Xbox.com'': The Halo Timeline (defunct, [[Archive:Xbox.com/Halo/Timeline|Archived]])</ref>


===Domus Diaspora===
===Governing humanity an the colonies===
{{Main|Domus Diaspora}}
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===Post-war era===
===Post-war era===
{{Quote|For too many years, humanity was on the backfoot. Reacting to threats, rather than preventing them. Rest of the galaxy was bigger than us. Stronger than us. We were [[Rodent|mice]], hiding in the shadows, hoping the giants would not see us. No more. Humanity is no longer on the defense. ''We'' are the giants now.|[[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Thomas Lasky]]<ref>'''Halo 4''', ''[[Infinity (mode)|Infinity]]'' introductory cinematic</ref>}}
{{Quote|For too many years, humanity was on the backfoot. Reacting to threats, rather than preventing them. Rest of the galaxy was bigger than us. Stronger than us. We were mice, hiding in the shadows, hoping the giants would not see us. No more. Humanity is no longer on the defense. ''We'' are the giants now.|[[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Thomas Lasky]]<ref>'''Halo 4''', ''[[Infinity (mode)|Infinity]]'' introductory cinematic</ref>}}
In January 2553, [[Ruth Charet|Dr. Ruth Charet]] took office as the [[President of the Unified Earth Government]]. She called for a new era of peace, progressiveness, and rebuilding in the wake of the Covenant War.{{Ref/Reuse|president}} The UNSC still did not require the approval of the UEG to assign budgets, however, the UEG was slowly beginning to regain its power and the government began to focus on reconstruction.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 355''</ref> By [[2553#January|January 8, 2553]], the Unified Earth Government formally regained its power back from the UNSC.{{Ref/Reuse|CatalogUEG}} After the UEG formally regained its administrating powers back following the end of the Human-Covenant War, the UNSC experienced difficulty in shedding its former governmental tasks. As a direct result, a shadow government of sorts has formed within the Unified Earth Government—largely directed by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] and its own bureaus.{{Ref/Reuse|wp humans}} As the UNSC continues to retain considerable influence on the colonies, many individuals outside the Sol system believe that the UEG is merely an ineffective front for a military government.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
In January 2553, [[Ruth Charet|Dr. Ruth Charet]] took office as the [[President of the Unified Earth Government]]. She called for a new era of peace, progressiveness, and rebuilding in the wake of the Covenant War.{{Ref/Reuse|president}} The UNSC still did not require the approval of the UEG to assign budgets, however, the UEG was slowly beginning to regain its power and the government began to focus on reconstruction.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 355''</ref> By [[2553#January|January 8, 2553]], the Unified Earth Government formally regained its power back from the UNSC.{{Ref/Reuse|CatalogUEG}} After the UEG formally regained its administrating powers back following the end of the Human-Covenant War, the UNSC experienced difficulty in shedding its former governmental tasks. As a direct result, a shadow government of sorts has formed within the Unified Earth Government—largely directed by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] and its own bureaus.{{Ref/Reuse|wp humans}} As the UNSC continues to retain considerable influence on the colonies, many individuals outside the Sol system believe that the UEG is merely an ineffective front for a military government.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}


The UEG and UNSC moved to retake several colonies that had been abandoned during the war, while others were [[Terraforming|reterraformed]]. [[Draco III]] held strategic importance during this mission, as many other lost colonies were located beyond the planet.<ref name="nb19">'''[[Halo: New Blood]]''', ''pages 19-22'' (Google Play edition)</ref> With the UEG stretched it afforded greater autonomy to the megacorporations – approving militarization of their security forces and greater exploitation of colonial subsidiaries in the name of stability and reconstruction.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-armory-amore 1/22/2016: Armory Amore]</ref> In the years following the war the UEG was involved in [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|minor conflicts]] against resurgent human insurgencies, [[Covenant remnants|Covenant splinter groups]], and, in [[2557#July|July 2557]], the [[Ur-Didact]] and his armies of [[Forerunner]] [[Promethean]] constructs.<ref name="H4">'''[[Halo 4]]'''</ref>
The UEG and UNSC moved to retake several colonies that had been abandoned during the war, while others were [[Terraforming|reterraformed]]. [[Draco III]] held strategic importance during this mission, as many other lost colonies were located beyond the planet.<ref name="nb19">'''[[Halo: New Blood]]''', ''pages 19-22'' (Google Play edition)</ref> With the UEG stretched it afforded greater autonomy to the megacorporations – approving militarization of their security forces and greater exploitation of colonial subsidiaries in the name of stability and reconstruction.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-armory-amore 1/22/2016: Armory Amore]</ref> In the years following the war the UEG was involved in [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|minor conflicts]] against resurgent human insurgencies, [[Covenant remnants|Covenant splinter groups]], and, in [[2557#July|July 2557]], the [[Ur-Didact]] and his armies of [[Forerunner]] [[Promethean]] constructs.<ref name="H4">'''[[Halo 4]]'''</ref>


In [[2558#October|October 2558]], the [[Created]] and their [[Guardian]]s took control of Earth and most human colonies.<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref> Despite Cortana's defeat over [[Installation 07]] on [[2559#December|December 2559]], several human colonies are still under Created control, while some of the Outer Colonies have turned to the [[Banished]] for inspiration and guidance.{{Ref/Game|Id=HIMerc|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail=Mercury - Helmet Description|Quote=Adapted from what could be interpreted of the strange records recovered from a Created data archive, MERCURY may be a glimpse into an unsettling future being built on occupied UEG worlds.}}{{Ref/Game|Id=HIChamp|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail=Champion - Helmet Description|Quote=Long abandoned by the UNSC and forgotten by Earth, the Outer Colonies have turned to the Banished for inspiration and guidance.}}
In [[2558#October|October 2558]], the [[Created]] and their [[Guardian]]s took control of Earth and most human colonies.<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref>


==Government and politics==
==Government and politics==
[[File:HE Ruth Charet.jpg|thumb|250px|Ruth Charet, current President of the UEG.]]
[[File:HE Ruth Charet.jpg|thumb|250px|Ruth Charet, current President of the UEG.]]
The Unified Earth Government functions as a representative democracy{{Ref/Reuse|wp humans}} The UEG is headed by a [[President of the Unified Earth Government|President]].{{Ref/Reuse|president}} The government maintains executive, legislative, and judicial branches.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} The [[Unified Earth Government Senate]] serves as the legislative branch of the government.{{Ref/Reuse|htt07}} A number of other executive offices are known to exist, among them the [[Minister of Information]],<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', ''[[Metropolis]]'': [[:File:Metrosign-8.jpg|Image:Metrosign-8.jpg]]</ref> the [[Secretary of Defense]],<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Metropolis]]'': [[:File:Metrosign-3.jpg|File:Metrosign-3.jpg]]</ref> and the [[Minister for the Colonies]]; the last position is likely part of the CAA.{{Ref/Reuse|president}} Inferring from the first and last positions, the UEG would appear to be based around a parliamentary system. Other executive ministries include the [[Department of the Treasury]], under which operates the [[Internal Revenue Service]].<ref>http://transmit.ilovebees.com/outbound/taxes_suck.wav</ref> The [[Inner Territories Transportation Administration]] is an agency of the UEG that apparently has authority over the security of public interstellar or interplanetary travel among the [[Inner Colonies]].<ref name="htt05">'''[[Hunt the Truth]]''', ''Episode 5''</ref> The UEG also maintains the [[UEG Cartographic Corps|Cartographic Corps]], for the purpose of mapping the stars.{{Ref/Game|Id=Emblem|HINF|Emblems and Nameplates (Halo Infinite)|Emblem|Detail=UEG Cartographic Corps description|Quote=Mapping the future.}}
The Unified Earth Government functions as a representative democracy{{Ref/Reuse|wp humans}} The UEG is headed by a [[President of the Unified Earth Government|President]].{{Ref/Reuse|president}} The government maintains executive, legislative, and judicial branches.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} The [[Unified Earth Government Senate]] serves as the legislative branch of the government.{{Ref/Reuse|htt07}} A number of other executive offices are known to exist, among them the [[Minister of Information]],<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', ''[[Metropolis]]'': [[:File:Metrosign-8.jpg|Image:Metrosign-8.jpg]]</ref> the [[Secretary of Defense]],<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Metropolis]]'': [[:File:Metrosign-3.jpg|File:Metrosign-3.jpg]]</ref> and the [[Minister for the Colonies]]; the last position is likely part of the CAA.{{Ref/Reuse|president}} Inferring from the first and last positions, the UEG would appear to be based around a parliamentary system. Other executive ministries include the [[Department of the Treasury]], under which operates the [[Internal Revenue Service]].<ref>http://transmit.ilovebees.com/outbound/taxes_suck.wav</ref> The [[Inner Territories Transportation Administration]] is an agency of the UEG that apparently has authority over the security of public interstellar or interplanetary travel among the [[Inner Colonies]].<ref name="htt05">'''[[Hunt the Truth]]''', ''Episode 5''</ref>


While the UEG is formally a confederation of independently governed worlds,{{Ref/Reuse|humancolonization}} Earth is in a privileged position over the colonies in the election process, which has been a source of discord with some colonials.{{Ref/Reuse|frank}} Some colonies are managed by [[governor|planetary governors]] that lead a world's parliamentary government.<ref name="harvest115">'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 115''</ref>
While the UEG is formally a confederation of independently governed worlds,{{Ref/Reuse|humancolonization}} Earth is in a privileged position over the colonies in the election process, which has been a source of discord with some colonials.{{Ref/Reuse|frank}} Some colonies are managed by [[governor|planetary governors]] that lead a world's parliamentary government.<ref name="harvest115">'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 115''</ref>
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The [[Unified Interstellar Law]] acts as the overal legal framework for the UEG.{{Ref/Novel|HSOR|Chapter=13}}
The [[Unified Interstellar Law]] acts as the overal legal framework for the UEG.{{Ref/Novel|HSOR|Chapter=13}}


===Relations===
===Foreign relations===
====Other human factions====
Prior to first contact with the [[Covenant]] at [[Harvest]] in 2525, the Unified Earth Government kept no foreign relations with the exception of battles against [[Insurrectionists]] on rebellious colonies, whose independence the UEG did not recognize.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach'''</ref><ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest'''</ref> However, after the Covenant War, tensions remain as the UEG must again deal with elements of the weakened Insurrectionist movement, with worlds like [[Venezia]] actively seeking to secede.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 175''</ref> The [[United Rebel Front]] has proven to be one of the most organized and effective insurgent factions to the UEG's power, throughout the 26th century and even continuing to be a formidable force and significant threat after the Covenant War. The URF has successfully managed to take control of several UEG colonies—at least temporarily—during and after the war, including [[Victoria]],<ref name="goo31">'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 31''</ref> [[Talitsa]],<ref>'''Halo 4''', ''Wetwork Armor description''</ref> and [[Terceira]].<ref>'''Halo 4''', ''Oceanic Armor description''</ref> However, the UEG generally left the URF alone, unless the group attempted to violently secede a world from its control.{{Ref/Reuse|nb19}} Some Outer Colonies maintain a tense relationship with the Unified Earth Government,{{Ref/Reuse|wp humans}} as they felt abandoned by their government and its military branch during the Human-Covenant War.<ref>'''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''', ''[[Halo: Nightfall: Soldier Within|Soldier Within]]''</ref> While some colonies attempt to withdraw from the UEG through violence, others are slowly attempting to become autonomous and end all dependence on the government by forming their own militaries.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/sedra '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Sedra'']</ref> The UEG and UNSC is constantly on alert for radical independence movements seeking to take advantage of these power vacuum.{{Ref/Reuse|wp humans}}
Prior to first contact with the [[Covenant]] at [[Harvest]] in 2525, the Unified Earth Government kept no foreign relations with the exception of battles against [[Insurrectionists]] on rebellious colonies, whose independence the UEG did not recognize.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach'''</ref><ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest'''</ref> However, after the Covenant War, tensions remain as the UEG must again deal with elements of the weakened Insurrectionist movement, with worlds like [[Venezia]] actively seeking to secede.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 175''</ref> The [[United Rebel Front]] has proven to be one of the most organized and effective insurgent factions to the UEG's power, throughout the 26th century and even continuing to be a formidable force and significant threat after the Covenant War. The URF has successfully managed to take control of several UEG colonies—at least temporarily—during and after the war, including [[Victoria]],<ref name="goo31">'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 31''</ref> [[Talitsa]],<ref>'''Halo 4''', ''Wetwork Armor description''</ref> and [[Terceira]].<ref>'''Halo 4''', ''Oceanic Armor description''</ref> However, the UEG generally left the URF alone, unless the group attempted to violently secede a world from its control.{{Ref/Reuse|nb19}} Some Outer Colonies maintain a tense relationship with the Unified Earth Government,{{Ref/Reuse|wp humans}} as they felt abandoned by their government and its military branch during the Human-Covenant War.<ref>'''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''', ''[[Halo: Nightfall: Soldier Within|Soldier Within]]''</ref> While some colonies attempt to withdraw from the UEG through violence, others are slowly attempting to become autonomous and end all dependence on the government by forming their own militaries.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/sedra '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Sedra'']</ref> The UEG and UNSC is constantly on alert for radical independence movements seeking to take advantage of these power vacuum.{{Ref/Reuse|wp humans}}


====Swords of Sanghelios====
As of [[2553]], the UEG maintains its earlier truce with the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] under the leadership of [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]], which serves as the diplomatic face of the Sangheili as a whole. An official [[Treaty of 2552|peace treaty]] was ratified between the two governments in [[2553#February|February of 2553]], signed by 'Vadam and [[Terrence Hood|Fleet Admiral Lord Terrence Hood]].<ref name="gl60">'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 60''</ref> By [[2558]], [[Rear Admiral]] [[Horatio Temkin]] was in charge of the diplomatic relations to [[Sanghelios]].<ref name="HE5">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''Issue #5''</ref> [[Joint Occupation Zone]]s were established between the UEG and Swords of Sanghelios to administrate regions of space cooperatively between the two governments.<ref name="Catalog">[https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2969315_Catalog-Interaction.aspx#post2969315 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Catalog Interaction - Page 14'']</ref> By March 2553, the UEG had no formal treaty with the [[Kig-Yar]],<ref>'''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]''', ''page 4??''</ref> through trade continued between the two species.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 113'' and ''page 261''</ref> The Sangheili, and presumably the UEG, remain at [[Sangheili-Jiralhanae war|war]] with the [[Jiralhanae]] as of [[2559]]. The UEG and Swords of Sanghelios attempted to make peace with [[Lydus' clan]] in 2558, but these peace talks were disrupted by a [[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group|mercenary group]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 1|Issue #1]]''</ref><ref>'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 3|Issue #3]]''</ref>
As of [[2553]], the UEG maintains its earlier truce with the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] under the leadership of [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]], which serves as the diplomatic face of the Sangheili as a whole. An official [[Treaty of 2552|peace treaty]] was ratified between the two governments in [[2553#February|February of 2553]], signed by 'Vadam and [[Terrence Hood|Fleet Admiral Lord Terrence Hood]].<ref name="gl60">'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 60''</ref> By [[2558]], [[Rear Admiral]] [[Horatio Temkin]] was in charge of the diplomatic relations to [[Sanghelios]].<ref name="HE5">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''Issue #5''</ref> [[Joint Occupation Zone]]s were established between the UEG and Swords of Sanghelios to administrate regions of space cooperatively between the two governments.<ref name="Catalog">[https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2969315_Catalog-Interaction.aspx#post2969315 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Catalog Interaction - Page 14'']</ref>  
 
====Other species====
By March 2553, the UEG had no formal treaty with the [[Kig-Yar]],<ref>'''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]''', ''page 4??''</ref> though trade continued between the two species.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 113'' and ''page 261''</ref> The UEG and Swords of Sanghelios attempted to make peace with the [[Children of Oth Sonin]] in 2558, but these peace talks were disrupted by a [[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group|mercenary group]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 1|Issue #1]]''</ref><ref>'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 3|Issue #3]]''</ref> By 2558, the UEG had formal diplomatic relations with the [[Unggoy government]] on [[Balaho]], complete with embassy.{{Ref/Novel|BadB|Chapter=3}}


==Economy==
==Economy==
The UEG uses the [[UN Credit|United Nations Credit (cR)]] monetary unit to organize its economic stability by selling or buying military equipment, supplies and costs for shipping, etc.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 43''</ref> The UN cR was likely implemented by the United Nations at some point before the formation of the Unified Earth Government in 2170. For transporting food and raw materials between colonies, the UEG maintains a [[UNSC commercial fleet|merchant navy]], run by the [[UNSC Department of Commercial Shipping|Department of Commercial Shipping]].<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 24''</ref>
The UEG uses the [[UN Credit|United Nations Credit (cR)]] monetary unit to organize its economic stability by selling or buying military equipment, supplies and costs for shipping, etc.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 43''</ref> The UN cR was likely implemented by the United Nations at some point before the formation of the Unified Earth Government in 2170. For transporting food and raw materials between colonies, the UEG maintains a [[UNSC commercial fleet|merchant navy]], run by the [[UNSC Department of Commercial Shipping|Department of Commercial Shipping]].<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 24''</ref>


Trade between colonies is seemingly managed and regulated by the [[Trade Alliance]].<ref>'''Halo: Nightfall''', ''[[Halo: Nightfall: Rhoen Border Security|Rhoen Border Security]]''</ref> The [[Inner Colonies]] often relied on the [[Outer Colonies]] for resources. While Inner Colonies like [[Reach]], [[Mars]], or [[Tribute]] served as military strongholds with strong industrial capacities, the Outer Colonies generally provided mining and [[agriculture world|agricultural]] supplies.<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''page 299''</ref> This precedent became troublesome for the UEG after most of the Outer Colonies were destroyed in the Covenant War, leading to Inner Colonies being required to produce their own resources.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 29''</ref> Outer Colonies suffered from increased trade restrictions and taxes that were established by the [[Colonial Military Authority]], factors that eventually led to the [[Insurrection]].{{Ref/Reuse|cole428}} Trade with one colony could be halted through a vote, as was the case with [[Aleria]] when the Inner Colonies halted trade with the world during its economic collapse caused by a century-long [[Devil's Kiss|drought]].<ref name="trade">'''Halo: Nightfall''', ''[[Halo: Nightfall: ONI: Trade Barriers|ONI: Trade Barriers]]''</ref><ref name="canonfodder">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-second-to-none '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Second to None'']</ref>
Trade between colonies is seemingly managed and regulated by the [[Trade Alliance]].<ref>'''Halo: Nightfall''', ''[[Halo: Nightfall: Rhoen Border Security|Rhoen Border Security]]''</ref> The [[Inner Colonies]] often relied on the [[Outer Colonies]] for resources. While Inner Colonies like [[Reach]], [[Mars]], or [[Tribute]] served as military strongholds with strong industrial capacities, the Outer Colonies generally provided mining and [[agriculture world|agricultural]] supplies.<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''page 299''</ref> This precedent became troublesome for the UEG after most of the Outer Colonies were destroyed in the Covenant War, leading to Inner Colonies being required to produce their own resources.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 29''</ref> Outer Colonies suffered from increased trade restrictions and taxes that were established by the [[Colonial Military Administration]], factors that eventually led to the [[Insurrection]].{{Ref/Reuse|cole428}} Trade with one colony could be halted through a vote, as was the case with [[Aleria]] when the Inner Colonies halted trade with the world during its economic collapse caused by a century-long [[Devil's Kiss|drought]].<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>


==Military==
==Military==
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The United Nations Space Command is the UEG's primary military, exploratory, and scientific arm. The UNSC is intended to protect colonists and colony worlds from attack by [[piracy|pirates]], [[Insurrectionist]]s and other threats, such as the Covenant. It includes various [[UNSC Special Forces|special forces]], and [[Colonial Militia|militia]] organizations but is composed primarily of five branches: the [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine Corps]], the [[UNSC Navy|Navy]], the [[UNSC Army|Army]] the [[UNSC Air Force|Air Force]], and the recently formed [[Spartan Operations|Spartans]]. The UNSC also maintains a number of scientific organizations, among them [[UNSC Astrophysics]],<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 138''</ref> while the [[UNSC Engineering Corps]] is devoted to surveying viable planets for colonization or [[terraforming]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 123''</ref> At several times during the [[Insurrection]] and for a majority of the [[Human-Covenant War]], the UEG had given the UNSC operational autonomy.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/factions/unsc '''Halo Waypoint''': ''UNSC'']</ref>
The United Nations Space Command is the UEG's primary military, exploratory, and scientific arm. The UNSC is intended to protect colonists and colony worlds from attack by [[piracy|pirates]], [[Insurrectionist]]s and other threats, such as the Covenant. It includes various [[UNSC Special Forces|special forces]], and [[Colonial Militia|militia]] organizations but is composed primarily of five branches: the [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine Corps]], the [[UNSC Navy|Navy]], the [[UNSC Army|Army]] the [[UNSC Air Force|Air Force]], and the recently formed [[Spartan Operations|Spartans]]. The UNSC also maintains a number of scientific organizations, among them [[UNSC Astrophysics]],<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 138''</ref> while the [[UNSC Engineering Corps]] is devoted to surveying viable planets for colonization or [[terraforming]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 123''</ref> At several times during the [[Insurrection]] and for a majority of the [[Human-Covenant War]], the UEG had given the UNSC operational autonomy.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/factions/unsc '''Halo Waypoint''': ''UNSC'']</ref>


The UEG's member nations maintain their own standing militaries. It is unclear how they are maintained in relation to the UNSC. Prospective members of the [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]] are drawn from the ranks of national special operations groups as well as from the UNSC's own special forces.<ref name="Field Guide">[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/odst/guide.aspx '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo 3: ODST Field Guide'']</ref> The UEG also employs its own naval forces for policing, including police cutters roughly similar in role to those of the Covenant {{Pattern|Zanar|light cruiser}}.<ref name="attackships">'''Halo: Warfleet''', ''p. 72-73''</ref>
The UEG's member nations maintain their own standing militaries. It is unclear how they are maintained in relation to the UNSC. Prospective members of the [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]] are drawn from the ranks of national special operations groups as well as from the UNSC's own special forces.<ref name="Field Guide">[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/odst/guide.aspx '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo 3: ODST Field Guide'']</ref> The UEG also employs its own naval forces for policing, including police cutters roughly similar in role to those of the Covenant [[CRS-class light cruiser]].<ref name="attackships">'''Halo: Warfleet''', ''p. 72-73''</ref>


==Sphere of influence==
==Sphere of influence==
===Colonies===
===Colonies===
[[File:Halo Star Map V2.png|thumb|right|200px|An approximate map of significant systems.]]
{{Main|Human colonies}}
{{Main|Human colonies}}
Human-occupied systems are known to encompass a relatively wide radius of the [[Orion Arm]] of the [[Milky Way galaxy]], in various stages of colonization, from the well developed [[Inner Colonies]] to the relatively recent and struggling [[Outer Colonies]]. By [[2490]] there were over 800 worlds under human control, ranging from small outposts and settlements to thriving colonies and military strongholds.{{Ref/Reuse|timeline}} Most of the colonies under the influence of the UEG were under the direct governance of the [[Colonial Administration Authority]].<ref name="HSP"/> Originally military oversight for the colonies was provided chiefly by the [[Colonial Military Authority]], though the UNSC eventually usurped its duties due to widespread corruption in the CMA's ranks.<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''page 69'' (2011)</ref> The UEG's and UNSC's rapid colonial expansion efforts led to a massive, unexpected setback at the dawn of the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Reuse|wp humans}}
Human-occupied systems are known to encompass a relatively wide radius of the [[Orion Arm]] of the [[Milky Way galaxy]], in various stages of colonization, from the well developed [[Inner Colonies]] to the relatively recent and struggling [[Outer Colonies]]. By [[2490]] there were over 800 worlds under human control, ranging from small outposts and settlements to thriving colonies and military strongholds.{{Ref/Reuse|timeline}} Most of the colonies under the influence of the UEG were under the direct governance of the [[Colonial Administration Authority]].<ref name="HSP">[http://halostory.bungie.org/oconnor_mclees_080508.html '''Halo Story Page''': ''Frank O'Connor/Robt McLees Interview - August 2008'']</ref> Originally military oversight for the colonies was provided chiefly by the [[Colonial Military Administration]], though the UNSC eventually usurped its duties due to widespread corruption in the CMA's ranks.<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''page 69'' (2011)</ref> The UEG's and UNSC's rapid colonial expansion efforts led to a massive, unexpected setback at the dawn of the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Reuse|wp humans}}


Influence over these worlds was greatly reduced by the Covenant during the war, with only Earth and a few scattered colonies left mostly intact by the end of the conflict in 2552. Since the end of the conflict the UEG has worked to restore its galactic territories and avoid secessionism and has even recolonized some of its former worlds, including [[Reach]].<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level, ''[[Lone Wolf]]''</ref>
Influence over these worlds was greatly reduced by the Covenant during the war, with only Earth and a few scattered colonies left mostly intact by the end of the conflict in 2552. Since the end of the conflict the UEG has worked to restore its galactic territories and avoid secessionism and has even recolonized some of its former worlds, including [[Reach]].<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level, ''[[Lone Wolf]]''</ref>
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'''Asia'''
'''Asia'''
*[[China]]
*[[China]]
*[[Japan]]
*[[Wikipedia:Japan|Japan]]<ref name="enc296">'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''pages 296-297'' (2011 edition)</ref>
*[[Korea]]
*[[Korea]]
*[[Pakistan]]
*[[Pakistan]]
*[[Russia]]
*[[Wikipedia:Russia|Russia]]<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 321''</ref>
'''[[Africa]]'''
'''[[Africa]]'''
*[[East African Protectorate]]
*[[East African Protectorate]]
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*[[Australia]]
*[[Australia]]
'''Americas'''
'''Americas'''
*[[Cuba]]
*[[Wikipedia:Cuba|Cuba]]{{Ref/Reuse|enc296}}
*[[United Republic of North America]]
*[[United Republic of North America]]
{{col-2}}
{{col-2}}
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**[[Germany]]
**[[Germany]]
*[[Greater Czechoslovakian Authority]]
*[[Greater Czechoslovakian Authority]]
'''[[Katagalugan]]'''
*[[New Legaspi]]
*[[New Manila]]
'''[[Ganymede]]'''
'''[[Ganymede]]'''
*[[Aigburth]]
*[[Aigburth]]
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==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
{{Col-begin}}
{{Col-begin}}
{{Col-4}}
{{Col-3}}
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach#2010 bonus content|Adjunct]]''
**''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach#2010 bonus content|Adjunct]]''
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**''[[Prototype]]''
**''[[Prototype]]''
**''[[The Package (animated short)|The Package]]''
**''[[The Package (animated short)|The Package]]''
{{Col-4}}
{{Col-3}}
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
**''[[Pariah]]''
**''[[Pariah]]''
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**''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminals]]''
**''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminals]]''
*''[[Halo: New Blood]]''
*''[[Halo: New Blood]]''
{{Col-3}}
*''[[Hunt the Truth]]''
*''[[Hunt the Truth]]''
**''[[All Hail]]''
**''[[All Hail]]''
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**''[[A Hero Falls]]''
**''[[A Hero Falls]]''
**''[[The Hunt Begins]]''
**''[[The Hunt Begins]]''
{{Col-4}}
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
*''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]''
*''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]''
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*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
**''[[Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition dossiers|Limited Edition dossiers]]''
**''[[Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition|Limited Edition]]''
*''[[Know Your Enemy]]''
*''[[Know Your Enemy]]''
*''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''
*''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''
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*''[[Halo: Fractures]]''
*''[[Halo: Fractures]]''
**''[[Lessons Learned]]''
**''[[Lessons Learned]]''
**''[[Breaking Strain]]''
**''[[A Necessary Truth]]''
**''[[Rossbach's World]]''
*''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]''
*''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]''
**''[[Something has Happened]]''
**''[[Fireteam Majestic Poker Night]]''
**''[[On the Brink]]''
**''[[Undefeated]]''
**''[[Knight takes Bishop]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
*''[[Halo: Envoy]]''
*''[[Halo: Envoy]]''
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*''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]''
*''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]''
*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]''
*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]''
*''[[Halo: Meridian Divide]]''
*''[[Halo: Meridian Divide]]
*''[[Become]]''
**''[[Step Inside]]''
**''[[The Banished Rise]]''
**''[[Unspoken]]''
**''[[Project Magnes (trailer)|Project Magnes]]''
**''[[Carry On]]''
**''[[Forever We Fight]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Point of Light]]''
*''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite: Memory Agent]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''
*''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''
{{Col-4}}
*''[[Halo: Vertical Umbrage]]''
*''[[Halo: Winter Contention]]''
*''[[Precipice]]''
*''[[Halo: Outcasts]]''
*''[[Halo: Sunrise on Sanghelios]]''
*''[[Halo: Saturn Devouring His Son]]''
*''[[Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon]]''
*''[[Halo: Trial of Reckoning]]''
*''[[Halo: Hippocratica]]''
*''[[Halo: Fireside]]''
*''[[Halo: Epitaph]]''
*''[[Halo: The Machine Breaks]]''
*''[[Halo: Flashpoint]]''
*''[[Halo: Empty Throne]]''
{{Col-end}}
{{Col-end}}


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