Houses of Parliament
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The Houses of Parliament,[1] also known as the Palace of Westminster,[2] was a government building for a "long-vanished" nation.[1] It was located in Central London, Britain, Earth and overlooked the River Thames.[2]
History[edit]
Original building[edit]
In the 22nd century, the Houses of Parliament was badly damaged in an act of domestic terrorism. With the rise of the Unified Earth Government, the Parliament ultimately dissolved over time.[1]
Rebuilt[edit]
The palace was partially restored by the late 25th century by the UEG, with new designs that appear both patriotic and nostalgic. The room used by the UNSC tribunal court is cavernous and dimly lit, and features wood and leather furniture. The room has towering walls composed of leaded glass, with hovering sconces approximately nine meters off the ground. The palace's architecture is deliberately churchlike in appearance. Some of the original wood used in the palace's design still has cordite scorch marks from the 22nd century terrorist act, though further decay is prevented by a polymer varnish.[1]
During the Battle of London in 2552, Laurette Agryna would run towards the Palace to get to Bridge Street.[2]
By 2558, the building hosts a tribunal court of the United Nations Space Command.[1]
Gallery[edit]
A 3D model of real-life Central London, used as reference for the design of the city in Halo Infinite, with the Palace near Big Ben.
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo: Saint's Testimony (First appearance)
- Halo: London Calling
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b c d e Halo: Saint's Testimony, page 7-8 (Google Play edition)
- ^ a b c Halo: London Calling
