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'''Sydney''' is the most populous city in the country of [[Australia]] on [[Earth]].
'''Sydney''' was a [[city]] in the [[national government|country]] of [[Australia]] on [[planet]] [[Earth]]. The city served as the primary headquarters of the [[Unified Earth Government]].{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint ueg}} Notably, Sydney is host to the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]'s headquarters, a massive base called [[HighCom Facility Bravo-6|HIGHCOM Facility Bravo-6]]. The base, nicknamed "the Hive", stretched three kilometers underneath the surface.{{Ref/Novel|Halo: First Strike|Page=98}} It is where members of the [[UNSC Security Council]] discussed matters concerning the safety of the UNSC, Earth, and [[Human colonies|its colonies]].{{Ref/Novel|[[Halo: First Strike]]|Page=104}}


==History==
Sydney was also the location of the [[Sydney Synthetic Intellect Institute]], or "Double S.I.". SSII worked on the creation of AI constructs, theorizing new approaches and calculating the details necessary for the creation of the AI.{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Ghosts of Onyx|Page=147}}
Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast and is the state capital of New South Wales; it was also the site of the first European colony in Australia, established in 1788 at Sydney Cove by Arthur Phillip, leader of the First Fleet from Britain.


The city is built around Port Jackson, which includes Sydney Harbour, leading to the city's nickname, "the Harbour City". It is Australia's largest financial center and the economic capital.
==Overview==
===Geography===
====Locations====
*[[HIGHCOM Facility Bravo-6|UNSC HIGHCOM Facility Bravo-6]]
*[[Sydney Synthetic Intellect Institute]]
*[[Sydney Central Bank]]
*[[Wheatley University]]
*[[Parthenon|The Parthenon]]
*[[Sydney Harbour]]
*[[Mark Donaldson Way]]
*[[Sydney University]]


Sydney is a major international tourist destination, often referred to as the international gateway of Australia. The metropolitan area is surrounded by national parks, and contains many bays, rivers and inlets.
==History==
By the 26th century, Sydney's distinctive landmark, the [[Wikipedia:Sydney Opera House|Sydney Opera House]], still stands in the Sydney Harbour.<ref>''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'', [[Terminal (Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary)#Terminal 9|Terminal 9]]</ref>


During the [[Battle of Earth]], Sydney was heavily bombarded by Covenant forces, due to it's importance to the UNSC war effort. <ref>[[Halo Encyclopedia]]</ref>
===Human-Covenant war===
Before the [[Battle of Cleveland]] during the [[Battle for Earth]] in [[2552]],{{Ref/Comic|Id=australia|[[Halo: Uprising]]|Issue=[[Halo: Uprising Issue 1|#1]]|Quote=Did you see what they did to [[Mombasa]]? Or--or Australia?|Detail=This following quote from [[Ruwan Ackerson]] could indicate that the Covenant bombardment on Sydney may have taken place before the Battle of Cleveland.}} Sydney, along with rest of the Australia, were heavily devastated by [[Covenant]] forces due to its importance in the UNSC's war effort.{{Ref/Reuse|enc297}} By [[2553#January|January 26, 2553]]—Australia Day—only one flagpole remained standing in Sydney Harbour.{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Glasslands|Chapter=1}} However, the Bravo-6 Facility sustained no damage whatsoever.<ref>''Halo: Glasslands'', p. 33</ref>  


==UNSC HIGHCOM==
===Created conflict===
Sydney is host to a massive base called [[HighCom Facility Bravo-6|HIGHCOM Facility Bravo-6]]<ref>''[[Halo: First Strike]]'', page 98</ref>, and the base three kilometers underneath it, known as "The Hive". It is where members of the [[UNSC]] [[UNSC Security Committee|Security Committee]] discuss matters concerning the safety of the UNSC, Earth, and its Colonies.
{{Main|Created conflict}}
Much of the city was rebuilt by [[2558]],{{Ref/Comic|[[Halo: Escalation]]|Issue=[[Halo: Escalation Issue 1|#1]]}} and as such was considered a "core" city for Earth.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/catalog-interaction/4c3e1c6f-6519-4ee0-83a4-4bac13bf07a3/posts?page=43|Site=Halo Waypoint Forums|Page=Catalog Interaction|LocalArchive=Catalog/Archive/2014#Post_.2311|D=13|M=04|Y=2016}} The Sydney skyline was often populated by [[civilian]] transports ferrying goods from ships in orbit and [[F-41 Broadsword]] patrols, with the [[UNSC frigate|frigate]] {{UNSCShip|Plateau}} standing guard in the lower atmosphere above Sydney. In [[2558#October|October 2558]] [[Cortana]], leader of the [[Created]], sent a [[Guardian]] to [[Subjugation of Earth|neutralize forces]] opposing the newly established empire's rule after Lord Hood's refusal to surrender before her.{{Ref/Level|Id=Repository|Hi|[[Repository (Halo Infinite level)|Repository]]}}{{Ref/Reuse|CF156}} When the Guardian arrived over Sydney, the ''Plateau'' and the patrolling Broadswords engaged the massive construct, though the fighters were easily destroyed and the frigate's armaments proved ineffective. The Guardian proceeded to release an [[electromagnetic pulse]] across the city, disabling the ''Plateau'' and sending the frigate falling towards Sydney. Unfortunately, the ''Plateau''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s crashing detonated its engine, destroying the city.{{Ref/Site|Id=CF156|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-fleetcom-fiction|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Fleetcom Fiction|D=14|M=08|Y=2024}} Only a handful of individuals, including [[Terrence Hood]] and [[Serin Osman]], escaped Sydney.{{Ref/Reuse|rw}}


==[[Sydney Synthetic Intellect Institute|SSII]]==
The city would in some form survive, as a UNSC copyright was registered in the city circa [[2560]].{{Ref/Map|HINF|[[Streets]]}}
The ''Sydney Synthetic Intellect Institute'', or ''Double S.I.'', was a facility located in Sydney. SSII worked with the creation of AI constructs, theorizing new approaches and calculating the details necessary for the creation of the AI.


==Government and society==
===Economy===
It was also home to an [[AMG Transport Dynamics]] facility.<ref>''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'': [[:File:Ad Asklon Cities.png|Asklon cities list poster]]</ref>


==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
**''[[Terminal (Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary)|Terminals]]''
*''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''
*''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]''
*''[[Halo: Initiation]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]''
*''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]''
*''[[Halo: Fractures]]''
**''[[Rossbach's World (story)|Rossbach's World]]''
*''[[Halo: Smoke and Shadow]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Outcasts]]'' {{Mo}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
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{{Ref/Sources}}


==Links==
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[[Category:Human cities]]
*[[Earth]]
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*[[HighCom Facility Bravo-6|UNSC HIGHCOM Facility Bravo-6]]
*[[UNSC Security Committee]]
*[[Sydney Synthetic Intellect Institute]]
*[[Admiral Cole's Last Stand]]
*[[Washington Crossing the Delaware]]
[[Category:UNSC]]
[[Category: Cities]]

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Sydney
A matte painting from the terminals depicting the Outbreak at the Containment Facility.
Overview

Location:

Australia, Earth[1]

Population:

Millions[2]

Notable structure(s):

HIGHCOM Facility Bravo-6[1]

Governed by:

Unified Earth Government[3]

 

Sydney was a city in the country of Australia on planet Earth. The city served as the primary headquarters of the Unified Earth Government.[3] Notably, Sydney is host to the UNSC's headquarters, a massive base called HIGHCOM Facility Bravo-6. The base, nicknamed "the Hive", stretched three kilometers underneath the surface.[4] It is where members of the UNSC Security Council discussed matters concerning the safety of the UNSC, Earth, and its colonies.[5]

Sydney was also the location of the Sydney Synthetic Intellect Institute, or "Double S.I.". SSII worked on the creation of AI constructs, theorizing new approaches and calculating the details necessary for the creation of the AI.[6]

Overview[edit]

Geography[edit]

Locations[edit]

History[edit]

By the 26th century, Sydney's distinctive landmark, the Sydney Opera House, still stands in the Sydney Harbour.[7]

Human-Covenant war[edit]

Before the Battle of Cleveland during the Battle for Earth in 2552,[8] Sydney, along with rest of the Australia, were heavily devastated by Covenant forces due to its importance in the UNSC's war effort.[1] By January 26, 2553—Australia Day—only one flagpole remained standing in Sydney Harbour.[9] However, the Bravo-6 Facility sustained no damage whatsoever.[10]

Created conflict[edit]

Main article: Created conflict

Much of the city was rebuilt by 2558,[11] and as such was considered a "core" city for Earth.[12] The Sydney skyline was often populated by civilian transports ferrying goods from ships in orbit and F-41 Broadsword patrols, with the frigate UNSC Plateau standing guard in the lower atmosphere above Sydney. In October 2558 Cortana, leader of the Created, sent a Guardian to neutralize forces opposing the newly established empire's rule after Lord Hood's refusal to surrender before her.[13][14] When the Guardian arrived over Sydney, the Plateau and the patrolling Broadswords engaged the massive construct, though the fighters were easily destroyed and the frigate's armaments proved ineffective. The Guardian proceeded to release an electromagnetic pulse across the city, disabling the Plateau and sending the frigate falling towards Sydney. Unfortunately, the Plateau's crashing detonated its engine, destroying the city.[14] Only a handful of individuals, including Terrence Hood and Serin Osman, escaped Sydney.[2]

The city would in some form survive, as a UNSC copyright was registered in the city circa 2560.[15]

Government and society[edit]

Economy[edit]

It was also home to an AMG Transport Dynamics facility.[16]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), Earth, p. 284-285, (2009); p. 296-297 (2011 edition)
  2. ^ a b Halo: Fractures, Rossbach's World
  3. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, UEG (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  4. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 98
  5. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 104
  6. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 147
  7. ^ Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Terminal 9
  8. ^ Halo: Uprising, issue #1: This following quote from Ruwan Ackerson could indicate that the Covenant bombardment on Sydney may have taken place before the Battle of Cleveland. "Did you see what they did to Mombasa? Or--or Australia?"
  9. ^ Halo: Glasslands, chapter 1
  10. ^ Halo: Glasslands, p. 33
  11. ^ Halo: Escalation, issue #1
  12. ^ Halo Waypoint Forums, Catalog Interaction (Retrieved on Apr 13, 2016) [local archive] [external archive]
  13. ^ Halo Infinite, campaign level Repository
  14. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Fleetcom Fiction (Retrieved on Aug 14, 2024) [archive]
  15. ^ Halo Infinite, multiplayer map Streets
  16. ^ Halo 3: ODST: Asklon cities list poster

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