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The '''United Republic of North America''' (abbreviated '''URNA'''{{Ref/Level|Game=Halo 3|Level=[[Floodgate]]}}) is a loose association between the [[national government|nation]]s of [[Canada]], [[Mexico]], and the political remnants of the former [[United States of America]] on the. It is located on the continent of [[North America]] on the [[human]] [[planet|homeworld]] of [[Earth]].<ref name="enc285"/>
The '''United Republic of North America''' (abbreviated '''URNA'''{{Ref/Level|Game=Halo 3|Level=[[Floodgate]]}}) is a loose association between the [[national government|nation]]s of [[Canada]], [[Mexico]], and the political remnants of the former [[United States of America]] on the. It is located on the continent of [[North America]] on the [[human]] [[planet|homeworld]] of [[Earth]].<ref name="enc285">''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'', page 285</ref>


==History==
==History==
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===Covenant Invasion===
===Covenant Invasion===
{{Main|Battle of Cleveland|URNA Southwest Campaign}}
{{Main|Battle of Cleveland|URNA Southwest Campaign}}
At least one engagement of the [[Human-Covenant War]], the [[Battle of Cleveland]], was fought in North America; during the battle, many citizens of the metropolitan city attempted to flee north in boats from the invading [[Covenant]] forces to [[Wikipedia:Ontario|Ontario, Canada]]. While the city suffered minimal damage from hostile and friendly fire, many citizens were killed by the genocidal Covenant. During the battle, the UNSC established a relief camp in the nearby city of [[Wikipedia:Akron, Ohio|Akron]].<ref>''[[Halo: Uprising]]'', [[Halo: Uprising Issue 4|Issue #4]]</ref> During the final stages of the [[Battle of Earth]], Covenant forces retreated to North America while the [[Prophet of Truth]] fled to [[Installation 00]], with at least one [[Jiralhanae]] expedition deploying to Arizona to locate and activate a Forerunner artifact. This effort was foiled by elements of the [[UNSC Home Fleet]].  
At least one engagement of the [[Human-Covenant War]], the [[Battle of Cleveland]], was fought in North America; during the battle, many citizens of the metropolitan city attempted to flee north in boats from the invading [[Covenant]] forces to Canada. While the city suffered minimal damage from hostile and friendly fire, many citizens were killed by the genocidal Covenant. During the battle, the UNSC established a relief camp in the nearby city of [[Wikipedia:Akron, Ohio|Akron]].<ref>''[[Halo: Uprising]]'', [[Halo: Uprising Issue 4|Issue #4]]</ref> During the final stages of the [[Battle of Earth]], Covenant forces retreated to North America while the [[Prophet of Truth]] fled to [[Installation 00]], with at least one [[Jiralhanae]] expedition deploying to Arizona to locate and activate a Forerunner artifact. This effort was foiled by elements of the [[UNSC Home Fleet]].  


===The New Phoenix Incident===
===The New Phoenix Incident===
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**[[Wikipedia:Oakland, California|Oakland]]
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**[[Stanford University]]
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*[[Wikipedia:Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]
*[[Wikipedia:Atlanta|Atlanta]]
**[[Wikipedia:Atlanta|Atlanta]]
*[[Greater Chicago Industrial Zone]]
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**[[Cottage Grove Terminal]]
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**[[The Seropian]]
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*[[Wikipedia:Maryland|Maryland]]
*[[Wikipedia:Baltimore|Baltimore]]
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**[[Wikipedia:Salem, Oregon|Salem]]
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*[[Sarah-John Pope]] (Kentucky)
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==Speculation==
==Gameplay==
{{Conjecture}}
URNA territory is playable on the map ''[[Foundation]]'' in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
The URNA may be derived from the theoretical [[Wikipedia:North American Union|North American Union]].


Evidence suggests that by the 26th century, the United States no longer exists as a political entity. This is supported by the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'', which describes the United Republic of North America as being composed of Canada, Mexico, and "the political remnants of the United States," suggesting a dissolution of the Union.<ref name="enc285">''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'', page 285</ref>
==Trivia==
 
*The [[Halo: Escalation Issue 7|seventh issue]] of ''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' shows a map of the URNA which displays the borders of the provinces and states, suggesting they continue to exist in some capacity in the 26th century. Strangely, the province of Quebec is colored differently from the rest of the republic. However, given that the province is the same color as the depicted water bodies, while Hudson Bay is colored like a landmass, this is almost certainly the result of a coloring error rather than an attempt to depict Quebec as being separate from the URNA. Additionally, part of northeastern Mexico is also depicted as a water body. This is also presumed to be an error, as the entire Texan landmass that borders northeastern Mexico is colored as land rather than water. Mid-26th century depictions of North America seen in ''Halo 2'' and ''Halo 4'' prove that the continent still holds a similar shape to its 21st century appearance, with Hudson Bay, Quebec, and northeastern Mexico still intact.
Additionally, in his report on [[Preston Cole|Vice Admiral Cole]], [[Codename: SURGEON]] makes reference to the Battle of Gettysburg, which he describes as taking place during "the first American Civil War."<ref>''Halo: Evolutions'', The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole</ref> This wording strongly suggests that at least one more civil conflict occurred during the nation's history, perhaps resulting in the dissolution of the Union. It is important to note that the word "first" is not capitalized, indicating that it is not the formal name of the war (unlike, for example the First World War). Therefore, if a second civil conflict did take place, it probably went by a name other than the "Second American Civil War."
*In ''[[i love bees]]'' [[Rani Sobeck]] makes direct reference to the [[wikipedia:Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution|Fifth Amendment]], implying that the [[Wikipedia:United States Constitution|United States Constitution]] is still the foundation for law in 26th-century America (though it is possible that the term "plead the Fifth" simply remains in the American lexicon as a figure of speech). This is further supported by the continued existence of the [[Wikipedia:Internal Revenue Service|IRS]].<ref>''[[i love bees]]'', [[Axon]] [[Media:ILB Taxes suck.ogg|taxes_suck]]</ref>
 
*The URNA is similar to the proposed [[Wikipedia:North American Union|North American Union]].
However, the Encyclopedia also references the United States as an extant body. This may be an oversight, though it is possible that the URNA's the member countries retain some autonomy as administrative divisions. In ''[[i love bees]]'' [[Rani Sobeck]] makes direct reference to the [[wikipedia:Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution|Fifth Amendment]], implying that the [[Wikipedia:United States Constitution|United States Constitution]] is still the foundation for law in 26th-century America (though it is possible that the term "plead the Fifth" simply remains in the American lexicon as a figure of speech). This is further supported by the continued existence of the [[Wikipedia:Internal Revenue Service|IRS]].<ref>''[[i love bees]]'', [[Axon]] [[Media:ILB Taxes suck.ogg|taxes_suck]]</ref>
 
Alternatively, the above information regarding the Constitution and IRS may indicate that the United States' government and systems have been adopted by the United Republic, and thus that the URNA's governmental and social institutions are similar or identical to those of the possibly defunct United States government.
 
Advertisements for [[Fueder Construction]] suggest that the national entities of the URNA have somewhat dissolved into a continent state, as they mention "Salem, Oregon, URNA". In this political entity, all the political subdivisions would likely have been stripped of their duties to their respective nations. The following list details the general political subdivisions that would presumably exist under this system.
*'''[[Wikipedia:Canadian province|Canada]] —''' Ten provinces and three territories
*'''[[Wikipedia:Political divisions of Mexico|Mexico]] —''' Thirty-one states and one federal district
*'''[[Wikipedia:U.S. state|United States]] —''' Fifty states, sixteen territories, and one federal district{{Clear}}
 
The [[Halo: Escalation Issue 7|seventh issue]] of ''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' shows a map of the URNA which displays the borders of the provinces and states, suggesting they continue to exist in some capacity in the 26th century. Strangely, the province of Quebec is colored differently from the rest of the republic. However, given that the province is the same color as the depicted water bodies, while Hudson Bay is colored like a landmass, this is almost certainly the result of a coloring error rather than an attempt to depict Quebec as being separate from the URNA. Additionally, part of northeastern Mexico is also depicted as a water body. This is also presumed to be an error, as the entire Texan landmass that borders northeastern Mexico is colored as land rather than water. Mid-26th century depictions of North America seen in ''Halo 2'' and ''Halo 4'' prove that the continent still holds a similar shape to its 21st century appearance, with Hudson Bay, Quebec, and northeastern Mexico still intact.
 
{{Conjecture end}}


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The United Republic of North America (abbreviated URNA[1]) is a loose association between the nations of Canada, Mexico, and the political remnants of the former United States of America on the. It is located on the continent of North America on the human homeworld of Earth.[2]

History

Pre-formation

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URNA formed

By the 26th-century, the Washington state had ceased to exist as a political entity.[3] Around the early 2540s, New Phoenix was the fourth most populated city, behind Chicago in third, Los Angeles in second, and New York City in first.[4]

Covenant Invasion

Main articles: Battle of Cleveland, URNA Southwest Campaign

At least one engagement of the Human-Covenant War, the Battle of Cleveland, was fought in North America; during the battle, many citizens of the metropolitan city attempted to flee north in boats from the invading Covenant forces to Canada. While the city suffered minimal damage from hostile and friendly fire, many citizens were killed by the genocidal Covenant. During the battle, the UNSC established a relief camp in the nearby city of Akron.[5] During the final stages of the Battle of Earth, Covenant forces retreated to North America while the Prophet of Truth fled to Installation 00, with at least one Jiralhanae expedition deploying to Arizona to locate and activate a Forerunner artifact. This effort was foiled by elements of the UNSC Home Fleet.

The New Phoenix Incident

In July 24, 2557, the city of New Phoenix was attacked by the Forerunner known as the Didact. Using a device called the Composer, the Didact extracted the mental patterns of over 7 million people.[6] MCPO John-117 stopped him using a HAVOK nuke, destroying the Composer and the Didact's flagship,TEMPLATE ERROR: Template using invalid/disallowed fields: "level"[7] although some of the consciousnesses of the composed New Phoenix residents were transferred back to Requiem and converted into new Promethean Knights.[8]

Geography

Locations

Government

The URNA is home to the UNSC's Supreme Headquarters.[9]

Known residents

Gameplay

URNA territory is playable on the map Foundation in Halo 2.

Trivia

  • The seventh issue of Halo: Escalation shows a map of the URNA which displays the borders of the provinces and states, suggesting they continue to exist in some capacity in the 26th century. Strangely, the province of Quebec is colored differently from the rest of the republic. However, given that the province is the same color as the depicted water bodies, while Hudson Bay is colored like a landmass, this is almost certainly the result of a coloring error rather than an attempt to depict Quebec as being separate from the URNA. Additionally, part of northeastern Mexico is also depicted as a water body. This is also presumed to be an error, as the entire Texan landmass that borders northeastern Mexico is colored as land rather than water. Mid-26th century depictions of North America seen in Halo 2 and Halo 4 prove that the continent still holds a similar shape to its 21st century appearance, with Hudson Bay, Quebec, and northeastern Mexico still intact.
  • In i love bees Rani Sobeck makes direct reference to the Fifth Amendment, implying that the United States Constitution is still the foundation for law in 26th-century America (though it is possible that the term "plead the Fifth" simply remains in the American lexicon as a figure of speech). This is further supported by the continued existence of the IRS.[11]
  • The URNA is similar to the proposed North American Union.

Gallery

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo 3, campaign level Floodgate
  2. ^ Halo Encyclopedia, page 285
  3. ^ Catalog/Archive/2014
  4. ^ Halo: Escalation, Issue #7
  5. ^ Halo: Uprising, Issue #4
  6. ^ Halo: Escalation, Issue #7
  7. ^ Halo 4
  8. ^ Spartan Ops, Memento Mori
  9. ^ Halo Encyclopedia, p. 285
  10. ^ Halo: Glasslands, page 63
  11. ^ i love bees, Axon taxes_suck

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