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Sydney is 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 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}}
==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]]


==History==
==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>
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>


===Covenant war and its aftermath===
===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>  
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>  


===Created crisis and the Reclamation===
===Created conflict===
{{Main|Created conflict}}
{{Main|Created conflict}}
Much of the city was rebuilt by [[2558]],{{Ref/Comic|[[Halo: Escalation]]|Issue=[[Halo: Escalation Issue 1|#1]]}} the Sydney skyline now 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]], the [[Created]] sent a [[Guardian]] to [[Subjugation of Earth|neutralize forces]] opposing the newly established empire's rule. 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. The city's fate is unknown; if the ''Plateau''{{'}}s engine core detonated upon impact, Sydney would have been destroyed. Only a handful of individuals, including [[Terrence Hood]] and [[Serin Osman]], escaped Sydney.{{Ref/Reuse|rw}}
Much of the city was rebuilt by [[2558]],{{Ref/Comic|[[Halo: Escalation]]|Issue=[[Halo: Escalation Issue 1|#1]]}} the Sydney skyline now 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]], the [[Created]] sent a [[Guardian]] to [[Subjugation of Earth|neutralize forces]] opposing the newly established empire's rule. 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. The city's fate is unknown; if the ''Plateau''{{'}}s engine core detonated upon impact, Sydney would have been destroyed. Only a handful of individuals, including [[Terrence Hood]] and [[Serin Osman]], escaped Sydney.{{Ref/Reuse|rw}}


==Geography==
The city would in some form survive, as a UNSC copyright was registered in the city circa [[2560]].{{Ref/Map|HINF|[[Streets]]}}
===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]]


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


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**''[[Rossbach's World (story)|Rossbach's World]]''
**''[[Rossbach's World (story)|Rossbach's World]]''
*''[[Halo: Smoke and Shadow]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Smoke and Shadow]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{Mo}}


==Sources==
==Sources==

Revision as of 17:11, December 2, 2021

Wikipedia.png
 There is more information available on this subject at Sydney on the English Wikipedia.
This article is about the city. For the UNSC Marine, see Sydney (Marine).
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 is a city in the country of Australia on planet Earth. The city serves 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", stretches three kilometers underneath the surface.[4] It is where members of the UNSC Security Council discuss matters concerning the safety of the UNSC, Earth, and its colonies.[5]

Sydney is 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

Geography

Locations

History

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

Human-Covenant war

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

Main article: Created conflict

Much of the city was rebuilt by 2558,[11] the Sydney skyline now 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, the Created sent a Guardian to neutralize forces opposing the newly established empire's rule. 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. The city's fate is unknown; if the Plateau's engine core detonated upon impact, Sydney would have been destroyed. 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.[12]

Government and society

Economy

It was also home to an AMG Transport Dynamics facility.[13]

List of appearances

Sources

  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 Infinite, multiplayer map Streets
  13. ^ Halo 3: ODST: Asklon cities list poster

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