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'''Venezia''', referred to by the [[Sangheili]] as '''Sqala''',<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 262''</ref> is a [[human]] colony formerly governed by the [[Unified Earth Government]], now under the control of a centralized [[Insurrectionist]] leadership. It was located in the [[Qab system]]. [[New Tyne]] was essentially the only settlement on the planet.<ref>'''Halo: Mortal Dictata''', ''page 226''</ref>
'''Venezia''', referred to by the [[Sangheili]] as '''Sqala''',<ref>'''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''', ''page 262''</ref> is a [[human]] colony formerly governed by the [[Unified Earth Government]], now under the control of a centralized [[Insurrectionist]] leadership. It was located in the [[Qab system]]. Most of the planet was unexplored and [[New Tyne]] was essentially the only settlement on the planet,<ref>'''Halo: Mortal Dictata''', ''page 226''</ref> other than scattered farms and factories located ten to fifteen kilometers away from the city.<ref>'''Halo: Mortal Dictata''', ''page 97''</ref> Many small animals lurked around the edges of these settlements.<ref>'''Halo: Mortal Dictata''', ''page 179''</ref>


==History==
==History==
Sometime prior to [[2543]], the planet cut off communications with the [[UNSC]] and declared independence. At the time, it was a known haven for terrorists and outlaws.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 86''</ref> At some point during the Insurrection, they destroyed the local [[Colonial Administration Authority|CAA]] bureau.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 179''</ref> The citizens of Venezia were defended by a [[Venezian militia|local militia]] headed by [[Peter Moritz]].<ref>'''Halo: Mortal Dictata''', ''page 54''</ref>
Sometime prior to [[2543]], the planet cut off communications with the [[UNSC]] and declared independence. At the time, it was a known haven for terrorists and outlaws.<ref name="gl86">'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 86''</ref> At some point during the Insurrection, they destroyed the local [[Colonial Administration Authority|CAA]] bureau.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 179''</ref> The citizens of Venezia were defended by a [[Venezian militia|local militia]] headed by [[Peter Moritz]].<ref>'''Halo: Mortal Dictata''', ''page 54''</ref>


During the [[Human-Covenant War]], Venezia became a sanctuary for war deserters from both the UNSC and Covenant sides. Venezia's human population co-inhabited the city of New Tyne with numerous [[Kig-Yar]], [[Unggoy]] and [[Jiralhanae]], living together in peace without hostilities.  
During the [[Human-Covenant War]], Venezia became a sanctuary for war deserters from both the UNSC and Covenant sides. Venezia's human population co-inhabited the city of New Tyne with numerous [[Kig-Yar]], [[Unggoy]] and [[Jiralhanae]], living together in peace without hostilities.  


In [[2553|January 2553]], the {{UNSCShip|Ariadne}} experienced reactor malfunctions and was forced to exit [[slipspace]] over the planet. As Venezia refused to allow the ship's crew to evacuate planetside, and the {{UNSCShip|Monte Cassino}} arrived late at the scene, the ''Adriadne'''s reactor exploded and the ship was lost with all hands. As the ''Monte Cassino'' was conducting search-and-rescue operations, Venezian ground forces fired upon the ship with a Covenant [[Type-38 Anti-Aircraft Cannon|T-38 "Tyrant"]] cannon, despite the ''Monte Cassino'' informing Venezia traffic control of its intended movement.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 183''</ref> The ship evaded fire and easily destroyed the cannon with [[missile]]s.
In [[2553|January 2553]], the {{UNSCShip|Ariadne}} experienced reactor malfunctions and was forced to exit [[slipspace]] over the planet. As Venezia refused to allow the ship's crew to evacuate planetside, believing it was a ploy to insert UNSC personnel on the planet,<ref name="md159">'''Halo: Mortal Dictata''', ''page 159''</ref> and the {{UNSCShip|Monte Cassino}} arrived late at the scene, the ''Adriadne'''s reactor exploded and the ship was lost with all hands. As the ''Monte Cassino'' was conducting search-and-rescue operations, Venezian ground forces fired upon the ship with a Covenant [[Type-38 Anti-Aircraft Cannon|T-38 "Tyrant"]] cannon, despite the ''Monte Cassino'' informing Venezia traffic control of its intended movement.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 183''</ref> The ship evaded fire and easily destroyed the cannon with [[missile]]s.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 184''</ref>


On [[2553|March 2553]], ODSTs [[Malcolm Geffen]] and [[Vasily Beloi]], along with undercover [[ONI]] operative [[Mike Spenser]], infiltrated [[New Tyne]] disguised as civilians. Once there, they discovered that one of Venezia's high-ranking [[Insurrectionist]] leaders was [[Staffan Sentzke]], [[Naomi-010]]'s father. After participating in an operation on [[Sanghelios]], Kilo-Five returned to the colony to find Sentzke. They discovered Sentzke was with a [[Skirmisher]] shipmaster named [[Sav Fel]], the pirate who had taken the {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}} ''[[Pious Inquisitor]]'', the ship the UNSC had been looking for due to it posing a major threat.<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 430-431''</ref> Kilo-Five prioritized the acquisition of the battlecruiser, believing Sentzke was beginning preparation for an attack on the UEG capital, [[Earth]].<ref>[http://www.amazon.com/Halo-Glasslands-Karen-Traviss/dp/0765323931/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1318870996&sr=8-1 '''Amazon.com —''' ''Halo: Glasslands'' product description]</ref>  
On [[2553|March 2553]], ODSTs [[Malcolm Geffen]] and [[Vasily Beloi]], along with undercover [[ONI]] operative [[Mike Spenser]], infiltrated [[New Tyne]] disguised as civilians. Once there, they discovered that one of Venezia's high-ranking [[Insurrectionist]] leaders was [[Staffan Sentzke]], [[Naomi-010]]'s father. After participating in an operation on [[Sanghelios]], Kilo-Five returned to the colony to find Sentzke. They discovered Sentzke was with a [[T'vaoan]] [[shipmaster]] named [[Sav Fel]], the pirate who had taken the {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}} ''[[Pious Inquisitor]]'', the ship the UNSC had been looking for due to it posing a major threat.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]''', ''pages 430-431''</ref> Kilo-Five prioritized the acquisition of the battlecruiser, believing Sentzke was beginning preparation for an attack on the UEG capital, [[Earth]].<ref>[http://www.amazon.com/Halo-Glasslands-Karen-Traviss/dp/0765323931/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1318870996&sr=8-1 '''Amazon.com —''' ''Halo: Glasslands'' product description]</ref>  
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== Locations ==
Ultimately, the ''[[Pious Inquisitor]]'' was destroyed<ref>'''Halo: Mortal Dictata''', ''page 485''</ref> and Staffan agreed to stop campaigning against Earth and its colonies. Staffan promised to get Moritz to make "peace" with the UNSC if they left the world alone, but he knew the ceasefire would be fragile and uneasy.<ref>'''Halo: Mortal Dictata''', ''page 404''</ref>
 
==Locations==
*[[Grexco tantalum extraction plant]]
*[[Grexco tantalum extraction plant]]
*[[New Tyne]]
*[[New Tyne]]
**[[Jarrow Crossroads]]
**[[Jarrow Crossroads]]
**[[Mount Longdon Road]]
**[[Mount Longdon Road]]
**[[New Tyne Airfield]]
**[[Stavros's bar]]
**[[Stavros's bar]]
**[[Stuttgart armory]]
**[[Stuttgart armory]]
**[[New Tyne Airfield]]
*[[Weymouth Island]]
*[[Weymouth Island]]
==Government and society==
Venezia was formerly governed by the [[Unified Earth Government]] until the world cut off communications with the [[UNSC]] and became lawless prior to [[2543]].<ref name="gl86"/> During the war, some members of the [[Covenant]] settled on the planet and made piece with the [[human]] colonists. The [[Venezian militia]] was formed to protect the planet's citizens and served as the closest thing Venezia had to a legitimate government.<ref name="md159"/> Venezia was lawless, but had basic rules that all of the planet's citizens were expected to follow. As long as an individual followed these rules, they could rely on them for protection from others.<ref>'''Halo: Mortal Dictata''', ''page 235''</ref> Minor disagreements were expected to be settled peacefully between individuals and the rules of the road were still followed.<ref>'''Halo: Mortal Dictata''', ''page 65''</ref> The planet had a small defensive fleet consisting of armored [[freighter]]s and obsolete [[frigate]]s.<ref>'''Halo: Mortal Dictata''', ''page 103''</ref> The militia had additionally gathered large amounts of air vehicles of both human and [[Kig-Yar]] origin.<ref>'''Halo: Mortal Dictata''', ''page 184''</ref>
The planet was not an anarchy, but an organized society of exiles, criminals, insurgents, and [[piracy|pirates]].<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page ???''</ref> Venezia was considered a desired destination for anyone looking to flee their government's authorities.<ref>'''Halo: Mortal Dictata''', ''page 49''</ref> The majority of the planet was populated by humans and Kig-Yar, with some [[Unggoy]] and [[Jiralhanae]]. The four species would trade and work together, following the basic "rules of decent society". Although, occasionally some would break these rules and try to steal from others. This would result in the thief being killed by the Venezian militia. Some buildings, such as the [[Grexco tantalum extraction plant]], were designed to prevent break-ins.<ref>'''Halo: Mortal Dictata''', ''page 318''</ref> Venezia did not follow the traditional banking system used in the rest of the [[human colonies]], instead using old colonial credit bank notes or bartering for goods.<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page ???''</ref>


==Known residents==
==Known residents==
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Venezia, referred to by the Sangheili as Sqala,[1] is a human colony formerly governed by the Unified Earth Government, now under the control of a centralized Insurrectionist leadership. It was located in the Qab system. Most of the planet was unexplored and New Tyne was essentially the only settlement on the planet,[2] other than scattered farms and factories located ten to fifteen kilometers away from the city.[3] Many small animals lurked around the edges of these settlements.[4]

History

Sometime prior to 2543, the planet cut off communications with the UNSC and declared independence. At the time, it was a known haven for terrorists and outlaws.[5] At some point during the Insurrection, they destroyed the local CAA bureau.[6] The citizens of Venezia were defended by a local militia headed by Peter Moritz.[7]

During the Human-Covenant War, Venezia became a sanctuary for war deserters from both the UNSC and Covenant sides. Venezia's human population co-inhabited the city of New Tyne with numerous Kig-Yar, Unggoy and Jiralhanae, living together in peace without hostilities.

In January 2553, the UNSC Ariadne experienced reactor malfunctions and was forced to exit slipspace over the planet. As Venezia refused to allow the ship's crew to evacuate planetside, believing it was a ploy to insert UNSC personnel on the planet,[8] and the UNSC Monte Cassino arrived late at the scene, the Adriadne's reactor exploded and the ship was lost with all hands. As the Monte Cassino was conducting search-and-rescue operations, Venezian ground forces fired upon the ship with a Covenant T-38 "Tyrant" cannon, despite the Monte Cassino informing Venezia traffic control of its intended movement.[9] The ship evaded fire and easily destroyed the cannon with missiles.[10]

On March 2553, ODSTs Malcolm Geffen and Vasily Beloi, along with undercover ONI operative Mike Spenser, infiltrated New Tyne disguised as civilians. Once there, they discovered that one of Venezia's high-ranking Insurrectionist leaders was Staffan Sentzke, Naomi-010's father. After participating in an operation on Sanghelios, Kilo-Five returned to the colony to find Sentzke. They discovered Sentzke was with a T'vaoan shipmaster named Sav Fel, the pirate who had taken the CCS-class battlecruiser Pious Inquisitor, the ship the UNSC had been looking for due to it posing a major threat.[11] Kilo-Five prioritized the acquisition of the battlecruiser, believing Sentzke was beginning preparation for an attack on the UEG capital, Earth.[12]

Ultimately, the Pious Inquisitor was destroyed[13] and Staffan agreed to stop campaigning against Earth and its colonies. Staffan promised to get Moritz to make "peace" with the UNSC if they left the world alone, but he knew the ceasefire would be fragile and uneasy.[14]

Locations

Government and society

Venezia was formerly governed by the Unified Earth Government until the world cut off communications with the UNSC and became lawless prior to 2543.[5] During the war, some members of the Covenant settled on the planet and made piece with the human colonists. The Venezian militia was formed to protect the planet's citizens and served as the closest thing Venezia had to a legitimate government.[8] Venezia was lawless, but had basic rules that all of the planet's citizens were expected to follow. As long as an individual followed these rules, they could rely on them for protection from others.[15] Minor disagreements were expected to be settled peacefully between individuals and the rules of the road were still followed.[16] The planet had a small defensive fleet consisting of armored freighters and obsolete frigates.[17] The militia had additionally gathered large amounts of air vehicles of both human and Kig-Yar origin.[18]

The planet was not an anarchy, but an organized society of exiles, criminals, insurgents, and pirates.[19] Venezia was considered a desired destination for anyone looking to flee their government's authorities.[20] The majority of the planet was populated by humans and Kig-Yar, with some Unggoy and Jiralhanae. The four species would trade and work together, following the basic "rules of decent society". Although, occasionally some would break these rules and try to steal from others. This would result in the thief being killed by the Venezian militia. Some buildings, such as the Grexco tantalum extraction plant, were designed to prevent break-ins.[21] Venezia did not follow the traditional banking system used in the rest of the human colonies, instead using old colonial credit bank notes or bartering for goods.[22]

Known residents

Trivia

  • Venezia is Italian for Venice.
  • Venezia is apparently rich in tantalum, as much of Venezia's economy was built on mining it.[23]

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo: Glasslands, page 262
  2. ^ Halo: Mortal Dictata, page 226
  3. ^ Halo: Mortal Dictata, page 97
  4. ^ Halo: Mortal Dictata, page 179
  5. ^ a b Halo: Glasslands, page 86
  6. ^ Halo: Glasslands, page 179
  7. ^ Halo: Mortal Dictata, page 54
  8. ^ a b Halo: Mortal Dictata, page 159
  9. ^ Halo: Glasslands, page 183
  10. ^ Halo: Glasslands, page 184
  11. ^ Halo: The Thursday War, pages 430-431
  12. ^ Amazon.com — Halo: Glasslands product description
  13. ^ Halo: Mortal Dictata, page 485
  14. ^ Halo: Mortal Dictata, page 404
  15. ^ Halo: Mortal Dictata, page 235
  16. ^ Halo: Mortal Dictata, page 65
  17. ^ Halo: Mortal Dictata, page 103
  18. ^ Halo: Mortal Dictata, page 184
  19. ^ Halo: The Thursday War, page ???
  20. ^ Halo: Mortal Dictata, page 49
  21. ^ Halo: Mortal Dictata, page 318
  22. ^ Halo: The Thursday War, page ???
  23. ^ Halo: Mortal Dictata, page 148
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