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The '''European Union''' is a [[democracy|democratic]] confederation of [[National government|nations]] located on a subcontinent of Eurasia, [[Earth]]. It is economically and politically powerful, as well as proudly multicultural. The European Union encompasses either parts of or the totality of [[Britain]], [[Germany]], and [[France]], among other areas.<ref name="encyc296">''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'', Earth, p. 284-285, (2009); p. 296-297 (2011 edition)</ref>
The '''European Union (EU)''' is a [[democracy|democratic]] confederation of [[National government|nations]] located on a subcontinent of Eurasia, [[Earth]]. It is economically and politically powerful, as well as proudly multicultural. The European Union encompasses either parts of or the totality of [[Britain]], [[Germany]], and [[France]], among other areas.{{Ref/Book|Id=encyc296|Enc09|Section=Earth|Page=284-285}}{{Ref/Book|Id=enc11|Enc11|Section=Earth|Page=296-297}}


==Overview==
==Overview==
===Geography===
===Geography===
[[File:H2A - British Isles, France, BeNeLux.png|thumb|250px|Parts of the European Union at night in 2552.]]
====Locations====
====Locations====
*[[France|French areas]]
*[[France|French areas]]
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===Known residents===
===Known residents===
*[[Michael Baird]] - [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers|Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]<ref name="baird">''[[Halo Waypoint]]'', [[Archive:Halo Waypoint/2009 to 2014/Universe/Characters#Sergeant Mike Baird|Sergeant Mike Baird]]</ref>
*[[Michael Baird]] - [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers|Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]{{Ref/Site|Id=Baird|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/Detail/sergeant-mike-baird/37d9f94f-d323-4d9b-8813-346614544f38|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Sergeant Mike Baird|LocalArchive=Archive:Halo_Waypoint/2009_to_2014/Universe/Characters#Sergeant_Mike_Baird|D=22|M=1|Y=2011}}


==History==
==History==
===Human-Covenant war===
===Human-Covenant War===
Over the course of the [[Human-Covenant war]], [[Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme]], a corporation based in Essen, was responsible for developing multiple variants of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|Generation 1 MJOLNIR Powered Armor]].{{Ref/Book|Id=encyc39&40|[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]|Page=39 & 40}}{{Ref/Book|Halo: The Essential Visual Guide|Page=101}}
Over the course of the [[Human-Covenant War]], [[Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme]], a corporation based in Essen, was responsible for developing multiple variants of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|Generation 1 MJOLNIR Powered Armor]].{{Ref/Book|Id=encyc39&40|EVG|Page=39 & 40}}{{Ref/Book|EVG|Page=101}}


===Post-Covenant war===
===Post-Covenant war===
Following the end of the decades-long conflict, Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme continued its work, creating several [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|Generation 2 MJOLNIR Powered Armor]] sets.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-conventional-warfare|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Conventional Warfare}}{{Ref/Site|Id=barvo|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/championship-calibre|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Community Update: Championship Update}}{{Ref/Game|[[Halo 5: Guardians]]|Detail=FREEBOOTER REQ description}}
Following the end of the decades-long conflict, Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme continued its work, creating several [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|Generation 2 MJOLNIR Powered Armor]] sets.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-conventional-warfare|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Conventional Warfare}}{{Ref/Site|Id=barvo|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/championship-calibre|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Community Update: Championship Update}}{{Ref/Game|H5G|Detail=FREEBOOTER REQ description}}


As well, Dr. [[William Iqbal]] and his colleagues of the [[Edinburgh University]] were hired by ONI to study [[Forerunner]] relics discovered on various worlds including Earth and the [[Ancient humanity|Ancient Human]] ruins of Heian.<ref>''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'', "[[From the Office of Dr. William Arthur Iqbal]]", p. 519</ref>
As well, Dr. [[William Iqbal]] and his colleagues of the [[Edinburgh University]] were hired by ONI to study [[Forerunner]] relics discovered on various worlds including Earth and the [[Ancient humanity|Ancient Human]] ruins of Heian.{{Ref/Anthology|Evo|[[From the Office of Dr. William Arthur Iqbal]]}}
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Halo Legends - Origins II - EarlyShips.png|Early [[UNSC frigate]]s over the European Union and northern [[Africa]].
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 2]]''
**''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
**''[[Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian]]'' {{Im}}
**''[[Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian]]'' {{Im}}
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
**''[[Origins]]''
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
**''[[Terminal (Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary)|Terminals]]''
**''[[Terminal (Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary)|Terminals]]''

Latest revision as of 06:47, March 8, 2024

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European Union
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Parts of the European Union seen from orbit.
Government overview

Type:

Democratic confederation[1][2]

Historical overview

Affiliation:

Unified Earth Government

 

The European Union (EU) is a democratic confederation of nations located on a subcontinent of Eurasia, Earth. It is economically and politically powerful, as well as proudly multicultural. The European Union encompasses either parts of or the totality of Britain, Germany, and France, among other areas.[1][2]

Overview

Geography

Britain, France and other parts of Europe.
Parts of the European Union at night in 2552.

Locations

Known residents

History

Human-Covenant War

Over the course of the Human-Covenant War, Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme, a corporation based in Essen, was responsible for developing multiple variants of Generation 1 MJOLNIR Powered Armor.[4][5]

Post-Covenant war

Following the end of the decades-long conflict, Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme continued its work, creating several Generation 2 MJOLNIR Powered Armor sets.[6][7][8]

As well, Dr. William Iqbal and his colleagues of the Edinburgh University were hired by ONI to study Forerunner relics discovered on various worlds including Earth and the Ancient Human ruins of Heian.[9]

Gallery

List of appearances

Sources