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[[File:HE Ven Base.jpg|thumb|300px|A Kig-Yar black market hosted on Ven III.]]
{{Quote|multi=more|1=Eric Santiago|q1=How do you think Innies get UNSC explosives or weapons? Spare parts?|2=Gage Yevgenny|q2=Black market?|3=Eric Santiago|q3=Black market still has to get that stuff from somewhere.|4=[[Eric Santiago]] and [[Gage Yevgenny]], discussing UNSC traitors supplying black markets<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions]]''', "[[Dirt]]", ''page 112''</ref>}}


The '''black market''' refers to illegal trade outside the official economy. Both [[Human]]s and [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] are known to engage in black market activities.
The '''black market''' refers to illegal trade outside the official economy. Both [[human]]s and several [[Covenant]] species are known to engage in black market activities. Black market bazaars are locations where illegal products can be handled on the black market by either [[piracy|pirates]] or [[Insurrectionist]]s, who frequently attend these bazaars.


Black market bazaars are locations where illegal products can be handled on the black market by either pirates or [[insurrectionist]]s including the [[United Rebel Front]], although the fact that URF rebels attend these bazaars is not certain. A black market bazaar was spotted in November of [[2525]] near the [[Roosevelt Military Base]], which was taken down by [[Blue Team]].<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', page 103</ref> During the [[Human-Covenant War]], [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] weaponry modified for human uses was sold on the black market.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', page 99</ref>
==History==


Among the Covenant, the [[Kig-yar]] are known to sell goods on the black market, including [[Forerunner]] relics, outside the [[Ministry of Tranquility]]'s authority.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', page 94</ref>
===Prehistory===
Before the [[human-Forerunner wars]], black markets existed throughout the galaxy. When [[Prehistoric human civilization|prehistoric humanity]] discovered that an [[Flood|unidentified powder]], found on the outskirts of the galaxy, made [[Pheru]], animals domesticated by humanity, have a more favorable behavior. Due to this behavioral alteration, the powder began to circulate on black markets across humanity's interstellar empire.<ref>'''[[Halo: Cryptum]]''', ''pages 268-269''</ref>
 
===Human-Covenant War===
Among the Covenant before the war, the [[Kig-Yar]] were known to sell goods on the black market, including [[Forerunner]] relics, outside the [[Ministry of Tranquility]]'s authority.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 94''</ref>
 
After the war began, [[remote scanning outpost]]s were intended to keep black market runners out of human space, as well as to watch for pirates and [[Covenant]] forces.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 161'' (2010)</ref> Around [[2494]], [[Levosia]] colonists were suspected of diverting elements used to manufacture [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine]]s to the black market. As a result, the [[United Nations Space Command]]'s regional [[Central Command|CENTCOM]] had the [[UNSC Navy]] blockade the [[26 Draconis system|planet's system]], eventually leading to the [[Callisto Incident|''Callisto'' Incident]].<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions''', "[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]", ''page 436''</ref> A black market bazaar was spotted in November of [[2525]] near the [[Roosevelt military base]], which was taken down by [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan-II]] [[Blue Team]].<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 103'' (2003); ''page 125'' (2010)</ref> During the [[Human-Covenant War]], [[Insurrectionist]]s modified [[Covenant]] weaponry for human uses and sold them on the black market. Before the [[Cole Protocol]] was established, the black market was flooded with Covenant weapons and equipment.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 100''</ref> Some [[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marines]] would occasionally return with Covenant weaponry from a battle to sell on a black market.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 99''</ref>
 
By early [[2525]], the [[HMG-38 heavy machine gun]] machine gun was considered obsolete by the UNSC, but was popular on the black market trade amongst [[Insurrectionist]]s—particularly the [[United Rebel Front]].<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 325'' (2010)</ref>
 
During their service in the Covenant, numerous [[Unggoy]] participated in an active black market trade. Due to their interest in human culture, human transmissions—such as [[Wikipedia:Soap opera|soap operas]] and [[Wikipedia:Sitcom|sitcoms]]—were popular on these markets among Unggoy.<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''page 150'' (2010)</ref>
 
===Post-War===
Following the Human-Covenant War the black market was inundated with small arms, including the [[MA5C assault rifle]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''', ''page 156''</ref> Directly following the war, weapons and ships were commonplace on the market, including [[B-65 Shortsword]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]''', ''page 12''</ref><ref>'''Halo: Mortal Dictata''', ''page 103''</ref> [[Huragok]] [[Slavery|slaves]] would often be sold on the black market by pirates and were considered very valuable.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 261''</ref> Around 2553, the mercenary organization known as the [[Banished]] was seeking [[nuke]]s and were known to have traded with [[human]]s in the black market.{{Ref/Book|Halo: Retribution}} A massive black market was hosted by Kig-Yar pirates and smugglers below the surface of the desolate planet [[Ven III]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 11|Issue #11]]''</ref>
 
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''
*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''
*''[[Halo: Evolutions: Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
**''[[Dirt]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Cryptum]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''
*''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' {{Mo}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
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Latest revision as of 18:21, May 9, 2022

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A Kig-Yar black market hosted on Ven III.

Eric Santiago: "How do you think Innies get UNSC explosives or weapons? Spare parts?"
Gage Yevgenny: "Black market?"
Eric Santiago: "Black market still has to get that stuff from somewhere."
— Eric Santiago and Gage Yevgenny, discussing UNSC traitors supplying black markets[1]

The black market refers to illegal trade outside the official economy. Both humans and several Covenant species are known to engage in black market activities. Black market bazaars are locations where illegal products can be handled on the black market by either pirates or Insurrectionists, who frequently attend these bazaars.

History[edit]

Prehistory[edit]

Before the human-Forerunner wars, black markets existed throughout the galaxy. When prehistoric humanity discovered that an unidentified powder, found on the outskirts of the galaxy, made Pheru, animals domesticated by humanity, have a more favorable behavior. Due to this behavioral alteration, the powder began to circulate on black markets across humanity's interstellar empire.[2]

Human-Covenant War[edit]

Among the Covenant before the war, the Kig-Yar were known to sell goods on the black market, including Forerunner relics, outside the Ministry of Tranquility's authority.[3]

After the war began, remote scanning outposts were intended to keep black market runners out of human space, as well as to watch for pirates and Covenant forces.[4] Around 2494, Levosia colonists were suspected of diverting elements used to manufacture Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engines to the black market. As a result, the United Nations Space Command's regional CENTCOM had the UNSC Navy blockade the planet's system, eventually leading to the Callisto Incident.[5] A black market bazaar was spotted in November of 2525 near the Roosevelt military base, which was taken down by Spartan-II Blue Team.[6] During the Human-Covenant War, Insurrectionists modified Covenant weaponry for human uses and sold them on the black market. Before the Cole Protocol was established, the black market was flooded with Covenant weapons and equipment.[7] Some UNSC Marines would occasionally return with Covenant weaponry from a battle to sell on a black market.[8]

By early 2525, the HMG-38 heavy machine gun machine gun was considered obsolete by the UNSC, but was popular on the black market trade amongst Insurrectionists—particularly the United Rebel Front.[9]

During their service in the Covenant, numerous Unggoy participated in an active black market trade. Due to their interest in human culture, human transmissions—such as soap operas and sitcoms—were popular on these markets among Unggoy.[10]

Post-War[edit]

Following the Human-Covenant War the black market was inundated with small arms, including the MA5C assault rifle.[11] Directly following the war, weapons and ships were commonplace on the market, including B-65 Shortswords.[12][13] Huragok slaves would often be sold on the black market by pirates and were considered very valuable.[14] Around 2553, the mercenary organization known as the Banished was seeking nukes and were known to have traded with humans in the black market.[15] A massive black market was hosted by Kig-Yar pirates and smugglers below the surface of the desolate planet Ven III.[16]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo: Evolutions, "Dirt", page 112
  2. ^ Halo: Cryptum, pages 268-269
  3. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 94
  4. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 161 (2010)
  5. ^ Halo: Evolutions, "The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole", page 436
  6. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 103 (2003); page 125 (2010)
  7. ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol, page 100
  8. ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol, page 99
  9. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 325 (2010)
  10. ^ Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe, page 150 (2010)
  11. ^ Halo: Glasslands, page 156
  12. ^ Halo: Mortal Dictata, page 12
  13. ^ Halo: Mortal Dictata, page 103
  14. ^ Halo: Glasslands, page 261
  15. ^ Halo: Retribution
  16. ^ Halo: Escalation, Issue #11
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