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'''Sydney''' is the most populous city in the country of [[Australia]] on [[Earth]]. Sydney is the state capital of New South Wales, and is 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. | '''Sydney''' is the most populous city in the country of [[Australia]] on [[Earth]]. Sydney is the state capital of New South Wales, and is 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. | ||
[[Image:Location of Sydney.png|right|300px|thumb|Location of Sydney in Australia]] | [[Image:Location of Sydney.png|right|300px|thumb|Location of Sydney in [[Australia]].]] | ||
Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast. The city is built around Port Jackson, which includes Sydney Harbor, leading to the city's nickname, "the Harbor City". It is Australia's largest financial center and the economic capital. | Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast. The city is built around Port Jackson, which includes Sydney Harbor, leading to the city's nickname, "the Harbor City". It is Australia's largest financial center and the economic capital. | ||
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Sydney is host to a massive base called [[HighCom Facility Bravo-6|HIGHCOM Facility Bravo-6]], 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. | Sydney is host to a massive base called [[HighCom Facility Bravo-6|HIGHCOM Facility Bravo-6]], 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. | ||
==SSII== | ==[[Sydney Synthetic Intellect Institute|SSII]]== | ||
[[Sydney Synthetic Intellect Institute]], or | '''[[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. | ||
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Template:Ratings Sydney is the most populous city in the country of Australia on Earth. Sydney is the state capital of New South Wales, and is 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.
Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast. The city is built around Port Jackson, which includes Sydney Harbor, leading to the city's nickname, "the Harbor City". It is Australia's largest financial center and the economic capital.
Sydney is a major international tourist destination, often referred to as the international gateway of Australia, and is notable for its beaches and twin landmarks: the Sydney Opera House and the Harbor Bridge. The metropolitan area is surrounded by national parks, and contains many bays, rivers and inlets.
UNSC HIGHCOM
Sydney is host to a massive base called HIGHCOM Facility Bravo-6, and the base three kilometers underneath it, known as "The Hive". It is where members of the UNSC Security Committee discuss matters concerning the safety of the UNSC, Earth, and its Colonies.
SSII
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.
