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|star, position = [[Procyon System|Procyon]]
|star, position = [[Procyon System|Procyon]]
|moon(s) = 2
|moon(s) = Two{{Citation needed}}
|atmosphere = Hospitable
|atmosphere = Hospitable
|population = *2531: Approximately three million
|population = *2531: Approximately three million
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|species = [[Human]]
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|societal approximation =
|government = [[UNSC]]/[[UEG]]
|government = [[Unified Earth Government]]/United Nations Space Command<br/>Later lawless
|technology tier = Tier 3
|technology tier = Tier 3
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'''Arcadia''' was a [[United Nations Space Command]] colony located in the [[Procyon System]], and one of the [[Outer Colonies]].<ref name="city">'''[[Halo Wars]]''', level ''[[Arcadia City]]''</ref>
'''Arcadia''' was a [[United Nations Space Command]] [[Outer Colonies|outer colony]] located in the [[Procyon System]].<ref name="city">'''[[Halo Wars]]''', level ''[[Arcadia City]]''</ref>


==History==
==History==
===The Forerunners===
===The Forerunners===
The [[Forerunners]] apparently had a presence on Arcadia before the [[Forerunner-Flood War]], leaving behind a [[Arcadia Forerunner Ruins|building complex]] that later became a site of conflict in [[2531]].
The [[Forerunner]]s had a presence on Arcadia before the [[Forerunner-Flood War]], leaving behind a [[Arcadia Forerunner ruins|building complex]] that became a site of conflict in [[2531]].


===Human colonization===
===Human colonization===
[[File:Arcadia Colonized.jpg|thumb|right|[[Phoenix-class Colony Ship]]s colonizing Arcadia.]]
[[File:Arcadia Colonized.jpg|thumb|right|[[Phoenix-class Colony Ship]]s colonizing Arcadia.]]
Upon Human discovery of Arcadia, the planet had no need for [[terraforming]], already inhabited by dense jungles and large oceans. Arcadia was rich in natural resources, and almost no change was made to its geographical features. The UNSC established the largest landmasses into six continents; [[Eire]], [[Pacifica]], [[Mu]], [[Caledonia]], [[Lemuria]] and [[Avalon]]. [[Pirth City]] in Mu, became the largest city on the planet, and soon the capital city.  
Upon humanity's discovery of Arcadia, the planet had no need for [[terraforming]]. It was already inhabited by dense jungles and large oceans. Arcadia was rich in natural resources. Almost no change was made to its geographical features. The UNSC established the largest landmasses into six continents; [[Eire]], [[Pacifica]], [[Mu]], [[Caledonia]], [[Lemuria]] and [[Avalon]]. [[Pirth City]], in Mu, became the largest city on the planet, and soon became the capital city of the planet.  


Arcadia became a center for agriculture, research and recreational activities. It was also home to the [[Deep Space Research Array]]. However, despite all of this, Arcadia's population and structures were all very clustered, leaving huge areas of the planet unexplored.<ref>'''[[Halo Waypoint]]''', ''article on Arcadia''</ref>
Arcadia became a center for agriculture, research and recreational activities. It was also home to the [[Deep Space Research Array]]. However, Arcadia's population and structures were all very clustered, leaving huge areas of the planet unexplored.<ref>'''[[Halo Waypoint]]''', ''article on Arcadia''</ref> The planet's police force was the [[Arcadian Patrol]].
 
[[Ellen Anders|Professor Ellen Anders]], the unwitting protegé of [[Catherine Elizabeth Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]], was a native of the planet.


===Human-Covenant War===
===Human-Covenant War===
[[File:Arcadiaoutskirts.png|thumb|[[UNSC]] troops fleeing the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]]-invaded Pirth City.]]
[[File:Arcadiaoutskirts.png|thumb|UNSC troops fleeing the Covenant-invaded Pirth City.]]
By [[2531]], it had a population of approximately three million. However, it became a [[First Battle of Arcadia|site of conflict]] in [[2531]], caught up in the [[Human-Covenant War]], after a Forerunner [[Relic (Structure)|stellar map]] on [[Harvest]] pointed the [[Arbiter (Rank)|Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]] towards the colony. Over the course of the battle, the Covenant managed to extract the location of a [[Shield World (Halo Wars)|Shield World]] from the ruins. Eventually, the Covenant were pushed off by the efforts of the crew of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}, allowing much of its civilian populace to be evacuated. The capital city of [[Pirth]] would soon become overtaken by nature. Meanwhile, the remaining colonists formed the farming community of [[Abaskun]] on the continent of [[Mu]]. It would remain a mostly lawless region, but continued to supply the UNSC with food. The Covenant would [[Second Battle of Arcadia|return]] to Arcadia later in [[2549]], [[glassing]] it.
By 2531, Arcadia had a population of approximately three million. In [[2531#February|February 2531]], Arcadia was [[Battle of Arcadia|invaded]] by the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] after a [[Forerunner]] [[Relic (structure)|stellar map]] on [[Harvest]] pointed [[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]] toward the colony. Over the course of the battle, the Covenant managed to extract the location of a Forerunner [[Shield World (Halo Wars)|Shield World]] from a complex of ruins near an [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] [[Arcadia ONI facility|facility]]. Eventually, the Covenant were pushed off by the efforts of the crew of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}, as well as [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN]] teams [[Red Team|Red]] and [[Omega Team|Omega]], allowing much of its civilian populace to be evacuated.
 
After the evacuation of the planet, the capital city of Pirth was soon overtaken by nature. Meanwhile, the remaining colonists formed the farming community of [[Abaskun]] on the continent of Mu. It would remain a mostly lawless region, but continued to supply the UNSC with food. The Covenant would [[Fall of Arcadia|return]] to Arcadia later in [[2549]], [[glassing]] it.


==Locations==
==Locations==
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===Other locations===
===Other locations===
*[[Deep Space Research Array]] - A research facility on Arcadia.
*[[Deep Space Research Array]] - A research facility on Arcadia.
*[[ONI Base (Arcadia)|ONI Base]] - An ONI facility in Arcadia's jungles.<ref>'''Halo Wars''', level ''[[Dome of Light]]''</ref>
*[[Arcadia ONI facility|ONI base]] - An ONI facility in Arcadia's jungles.<ref>'''Halo Wars''', level ''[[Dome of Light]]''</ref>
*[[Arcadia Forerunner Ruins|Forerunner ruins]] - A complex of Forerunner ruins near the ONI base.<ref>'''Halo Wars''', level ''[[Scarab (level)|Scarab]]''</ref>
*[[Arcadia Forerunner ruins|Forerunner ruins]] - A complex of Forerunner ruins near the ONI base.<ref>'''Halo Wars''', level ''[[Scarab (level)|Scarab]]''</ref>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*It may have been named after the actual [[Wikipedia:Arcadia|Arcadia]], a region and city south of [[Greece]] in the Peloponnesus.<ref name="wp">[[Wikipedia:Arcadia|'''Wikipedia''': ''Arcadia'']]</ref>
*The planet was likely named after [[Wikipedia:Arcadia|Arcadia]], a region and city south of [[Greece]] in the Peloponnesus.<ref name="wp">[[Wikipedia:Arcadia|'''Wikipedia''': ''Arcadia'']]</ref>
*[[Wikipedia:Arcadia (utopia)|Arcadia]] is also a name for a paradise in [[Greek mythology]], as well as in later fiction.<ref name="wp"/>
*[[Wikipedia:Arcadia (utopia)|Arcadia]] is also a name for a paradise in [[Greek mythology]], as well as in later fiction.<ref name="wp"/>
*The [[Arcadian Patrol]] was the main law enforcement force on the planet.
*The original idea for Arcadia was pitched to [[Joseph Staten]] by Graeme Devine, the lead designer of ''Halo Wars''. Staten liked the idea so much that he mentioned it in his novel ''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''.{{Citation needed}}
*The original idea for Arcadia was pitched to [[Joseph Staten]] by Graeme Devine. Staten liked the idea so much, that he mentioned it in his novel ''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''. This was explained by Devine in a Halo Wars video.{{Citation needed}}
*Arcadia is the setting for the [[RISK: Halo Wars Collector's Edition]] board game.
*Arcadia is the setting for the [[RISK: Halo Wars Collector's Edition|RISK version]] of the [[Halo Wars]] board game.
*In the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'', Arcadia is erroneously referred to as an [[Inner Colony]] on page 286.
*Arcadia is also the homeworld of professor [[Ellen Anders]], although she does not at all reflect on this when the colony is attacked.
*In the [[Halo Encyclopedia]], Arcadia is falsely referred to as an [[Inner Colony]] on page 286.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:Arcadia City.jpg|A city on Arcadia.
File:Arcadia City.jpg|A city on Arcadia.
File:Arcadia ruins concept 2.jpg|Concept designs for Forerunner ruins on Arcadia.
File:Arcadia ruins concept 2.jpg|Concept designs for Forerunner ruins on Arcadia.
File:Beaslysplateau1 final 540x304.jpg|An ONI complex on Arcadia.
File:Beaslysplateau1 final 540x304.jpg|The ONI complex on Arcadia.
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==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
<references/>
==See also==
*[[Greece]]
*[[Greek Mythology]]
*[[Arcadia City (Level)]]
*[[Arcadia Outskirts (Level)]]
[[Category:Planets]]
[[Category:UNSC Colonies]]

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Arcadia was a United Nations Space Command outer colony located in the Procyon System.[1]

History

The Forerunners

The Forerunners had a presence on Arcadia before the Forerunner-Flood War, leaving behind a building complex that became a site of conflict in 2531.

Human colonization

Phoenix-class Colony Ships colonizing Arcadia.

Upon humanity's discovery of Arcadia, the planet had no need for terraforming. It was already inhabited by dense jungles and large oceans. Arcadia was rich in natural resources. Almost no change was made to its geographical features. The UNSC established the largest landmasses into six continents; Eire, Pacifica, Mu, Caledonia, Lemuria and Avalon. Pirth City, in Mu, became the largest city on the planet, and soon became the capital city of the planet.

Arcadia became a center for agriculture, research and recreational activities. It was also home to the Deep Space Research Array. However, Arcadia's population and structures were all very clustered, leaving huge areas of the planet unexplored.[2] The planet's police force was the Arcadian Patrol.

Professor Ellen Anders, the unwitting protegé of Dr. Catherine Halsey, was a native of the planet.

Human-Covenant War

File:Arcadiaoutskirts.png
UNSC troops fleeing the Covenant-invaded Pirth City.

By 2531, Arcadia had a population of approximately three million. In February 2531, Arcadia was invaded by the Covenant after a Forerunner stellar map on Harvest pointed Arbiter Ripa 'Moramee toward the colony. Over the course of the battle, the Covenant managed to extract the location of a Forerunner Shield World from a complex of ruins near an Office of Naval Intelligence facility. Eventually, the Covenant were pushed off by the efforts of the crew of the UNSC Spirit of Fire, as well as SPARTAN teams Red and Omega, allowing much of its civilian populace to be evacuated.

After the evacuation of the planet, the capital city of Pirth was soon overtaken by nature. Meanwhile, the remaining colonists formed the farming community of Abaskun on the continent of Mu. It would remain a mostly lawless region, but continued to supply the UNSC with food. The Covenant would return to Arcadia later in 2549, glassing it.

Locations

File:Halo wars arcadia planet by JJasso-1-.jpg
Arcadia as seen from its orbit.

Main continents

Other locations

Trivia

Gallery

  • Arcadia City.jpg

    A city on Arcadia.

  • Arcadia ruins concept 2.jpg

    Concept designs for Forerunner ruins on Arcadia.

  • Beaslysplateau1 final 540x304.jpg

    The ONI complex on Arcadia.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo Wars, level Arcadia City
  2. ^ Halo Waypoint, article on Arcadia
  3. ^ Halo Wars, level Dome of Light
  4. ^ Halo Wars, level Scarab
  5. ^ a b Wikipedia: Arcadia
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