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Following the rapid volumetric growth of the region of space controlled by the human race throughout the [[Domus Diaspora]], the UEG found it increasingly difficult to maintain its hold over the Outer Colonies, hundreds of which were scattered across exceedingly large swathes of space. By [[2490]], the Outer Colonies surpassed the core worlds in number by several hundred. Despite their more discrete composition, the Outer Colonies proved an ample breeding ground for a strong nationalist sentiment among their citizens which in turn led to their perceiving the Earth government—and the UNSC which imposed its will—as a draconian outside force.<ref name="history"/> Civil disobedience was not uncommon, often taking the form of refusal to pay taxes and the establishment of unauthorized settlements outside government oversight.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', "[[Pariah]]"</ref> On some cases, the [[Colonial Administration Authority]] made concessions to ameliorate the situation; for example, the registration of births to government records was kept voluntary.<ref name="onyx82">'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 82''</ref> On the other hand, most Outer Colony citizens took advantage of the benefits offered to them by the CAA, including the free [[Outer Colony vaccination program|vaccination program]].<ref name="onyx82"/><ref name="journal"/> | Following the rapid volumetric growth of the region of space controlled by the human race throughout the [[Domus Diaspora]], the UEG found it increasingly difficult to maintain its hold over the Outer Colonies, hundreds of which were scattered across exceedingly large swathes of space. By [[2490]], the Outer Colonies surpassed the core worlds in number by several hundred. Despite their more discrete composition, the Outer Colonies proved an ample breeding ground for a strong nationalist sentiment among their citizens which in turn led to their perceiving the Earth government—and the UNSC which imposed its will—as a draconian outside force.<ref name="history"/> Civil disobedience was not uncommon, often taking the form of refusal to pay taxes and the establishment of unauthorized settlements outside government oversight.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', "[[Pariah]]"</ref> On some cases, the [[Colonial Administration Authority]] made concessions to ameliorate the situation; for example, the registration of births to government records was kept voluntary.<ref name="onyx82">'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 82''</ref> On the other hand, most Outer Colony citizens took advantage of the benefits offered to them by the CAA, including the free [[Outer Colony vaccination program|vaccination program]].<ref name="onyx82"/><ref name="journal"/> [[UNSC Navy]] Admiral [[Gabriela Castaneda]] was among the more profound voices advocating for diplomacy, though ultimately served as an impressive tactician and leader during the conflict towards the end of the 25th century.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/outpost-discoveries ''Halo Waypoint'': Canon Fodder - Outpost Discoveries]</ref> | ||
As a result of the growing rumblings of discontent, many inhabitants of Earth and the Inner Colonies began to feel threatened by the Outer Colonies surrounding them. The UEG and its colonial governing and military entities—the CAA and initially the Colonial Military Administration—continued to maintain their military presence and economic control over the colonies with trade restrictions and taxes, engendering further dissatisfaction among the colonists and provoking the more radical secessionist elements..<ref name="journal"/> Civilian uprisings against UEG rule began to break out between [[2475]] and [[2483]]. The CMA's response was swift and severe, but their heavy-handed tactics backfired, only hardening the resistance against them and further radicalising the population against them. Stronger and more aggressive dissidents began to take to the political stage, plunging the colonies further into civil unrest.{{Ref|'''''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo|Halo Mythos]]''' - Domus Diaspora; The Insurrection'', Pages 54-61|Name=MythosDDandInsurrection}} | As a result of the growing rumblings of discontent, many inhabitants of Earth and the Inner Colonies began to feel threatened by the Outer Colonies surrounding them. The UEG and its colonial governing and military entities—the CAA and initially the Colonial Military Administration—continued to maintain their military presence and economic control over the colonies with trade restrictions and taxes, engendering further dissatisfaction among the colonists and provoking the more radical secessionist elements..<ref name="journal"/> Civilian uprisings against UEG rule began to break out between [[2475]] and [[2483]]. The CMA's response was swift and severe, but their heavy-handed tactics backfired, only hardening the resistance against them and further radicalising the population against them. Stronger and more aggressive dissidents began to take to the political stage, plunging the colonies further into civil unrest.{{Ref|'''''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo|Halo Mythos]]''' - Domus Diaspora; The Insurrection'', Pages 54-61|Name=MythosDDandInsurrection}} | ||