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'''Gold''' (pronounced /ˈɡoʊld/) is a chemical element with the symbol Au (Latin: aurum) and an atomic number of 79. It has been a highly sought-after precious metal for coinage, jewelry, and other arts since the beginning of recorded history. In modern times gold is often found as a key component in critical electronics such as those found on air and spacecraft. | '''Gold''' (pronounced /ˈɡoʊld/) is a chemical element with the symbol Au (Latin: aurum) and an atomic number of 79. It has been a highly sought-after precious metal for coinage, jewelry, and other arts since the beginning of recorded history. In modern times gold is often found as a key component in critical electronics such as those found on air and spacecraft. | ||
Due to its preciousness to [[human]]s, in [[2552]], a group of [[Orbital Drop Shock | ==History== | ||
Due to its preciousness to [[human]]s, in [[2552]], a group of [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]] on [[New Jerusalem]] plotted to steal a large amount of gold bullion from a bank in [[Covenant]]-occupied [[Mount Haven]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', "Dirt"</ref> However, their plan was scuttled when they discovered a class of schoolchildren and [[Julian|their teacher]] hiding in the vault. An argument erupted amongst the Marines over whether or not the children should be allowed to live. The would-be thieves turned on one another and several were killed in a point-blank shootout. The children fled while one of the remaining Marines took the gold, several [[Forerunner]] relics, and a [[nuclear weapon|nuclear device]]. They then lured in the advancing Covenant and the traitorous Marines, and detonated the nuke, destroying it all. | |||
Gold ore donated by the member nations of the [[East African Protectorate]] was to be used to erect a statue of [[John-117]] in the [[United Nations Space Command Memorial Park]] in [[New Mombasa]] in commemoration of the Spartan's actions during the [[Battle of Mombasa]].<ref>'''[[McFarlane Toys/Halo Point Prizes]]''', ''Campaign Master Chief''</ref> | |||
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[[Category:Elements]] | [[Category:Elements]] |
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