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==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 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>
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, 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>
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 [[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>  
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> 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>


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>
During the UNSC's [[Operation: JOVIAN WHISTLE]] in [[2553#July|July 2553]], the Venezian Militia supported [[Gao]] politician [[Arlo Casille]] in his efforts to drive the UNSC off Gao in order to secure an alliance between the two colonies. The Venezia-based [[Keepers of the One Freedom]] were also involved in the crisis, attempting to prevent the UNSC from recovering an invaluable [[Intrepid Eye|Forerunner ancilla]].<ref name="hll">'''[[Halo: Last Light]]'''</ref>


Between 2553 and [[2557]], the UEG sent a diplomatic team escorted by the Spartan-II [[Linda-058]] to Venezia, eliminating a Kig-Yar raiding party in the process, on an [[operation]] codenamed [[Operation: BRONZE COBRA|BRONZE COBRA]].<ref name="H5GLtd">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition]]''', ''Spartan Locke's Classified Orders''</ref> Before October [[2558]], the Dianthus VISR was discovered by ONI operatives in the arms markets of the planet, but they were unable to discover who manufactured the VISR sensor elements or how widespread the VISR was.<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', ''Legendary visor description''</ref>
Between 2553 and [[2557]], the UEG sent a diplomatic team escorted by the Spartan-II [[Linda-058]] to Venezia, eliminating a Kig-Yar raiding party in the process, on an [[operation]] codenamed [[Operation: BRONZE COBRA|BRONZE COBRA]].<ref name="H5GLtd">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition]]''', ''Spartan Locke's Classified Orders''</ref> Before October [[2558]], the Dianthus VISR was discovered by ONI operatives in the arms markets of the planet, but they were unable to discover who manufactured the VISR sensor elements or how widespread the VISR was.<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', ''Legendary visor description''</ref>
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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 peace 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 in addition to obsolete [[frigate]]s and [[patrol craft]].<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>
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 peace 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 in addition to obsolete [[frigate]]s and [[patrol craft]].<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, [[flex card]]s,<ref name="md94">'''Halo: Mortal Dictata''', ''page 94''</ref> or bartering for goods.<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page ???''</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]], [[Jiralhanae]], and [[Sangheili]].<ref name="into">'''[[Halo: Fratures]]''', "[[Into the Fire]]"</ref> 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, [[flex card]]s,<ref name="md94">'''Halo: Mortal Dictata''', ''page 94''</ref> or bartering for goods.<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page ???''</ref>
 
By 2553, Venezia sought to strengthen its ties with nearby colonies, such as [[Gao]].<ref name="hll"/> Following the war, the [[Via Casilina Trade Route]] was established in the region, connecting the [[Qab system|Qab]], [[Cordoba system|Cordoba]], [[Shaps system|Shaps]], [[Elduros system|Elduros]], and [[Sverdlovsk system|Sverdlovsk systems]].<ref name="into"/> Venezia was also home to the [[Keepers of the One Freedom]], a cult composed predominantly of [[Jiralhanae]] that maintained their belief in a version of the [[Covenant religion]] and remarkably accepted humans in their ranks.<ref name="hll"/>


Venezia is apparently rich in [[Wikipedia:Tantalum|tantalum]], as much of the planet's economy was built on mining the element.<ref>'''Halo: Mortal Dictata''', ''page 148''</ref>
Venezia is apparently rich in [[Wikipedia:Tantalum|tantalum]], as much of the planet's economy was built on mining the element.<ref>'''Halo: Mortal Dictata''', ''page 148''</ref>


==Known residents==
==Notable residents==
*[[Gareth]]
*[[Gareth]]
*[[Mike Spenser|Mike Amberley]]
*[[Mike Spenser|Mike Amberley]]
*[[Rion Forge]]
*[[Nairn]]
*[[Nairn]]
*[[Saul]]
*[[Saul]]
*[[Peter Moritz]]
*[[Peter Moritz]]
*[[Nor Fel]]
*[[Sav Fel]]
*[[Sav Fel]]
*[[Reza Linberk]]
*[[Staffan Sentzke]]
*[[Staffan Sentzke]]
*[[Laura Sentzke]]
*[[Laura Sentzke]]

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Venezia, referred to by the Sangheili as Sqala,[1] is a human Outer Colony[2] located in the Qab system, formerly governed by the Unified Earth Government and now under the control of a centralized Insurrectionist leadership. Most of the planet is unexplored; New Tyne is essentially the only settlement on the planet,[3] other than scattered farms and factories located ten to fifteen kilometers away from the city.[4] Many small animals lurked around the edges of these settlements.[5]

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.[6] At some point during the Insurrection, they destroyed the local CAA bureau.[7] The citizens of Venezia were defended by a local militia headed by Peter Moritz.[8] 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,[9] 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.[10] The ship evaded fire and easily destroyed the cannon with missiles.[11]

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.[12] Kilo-Five prioritized the acquisition of the battlecruiser, believing Sentzke was beginning preparation for an attack on the UEG capital, Earth.[13] Ultimately, the Pious Inquisitor was destroyed[14] 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.[15]

During the UNSC's Operation: JOVIAN WHISTLE in July 2553, the Venezian Militia supported Gao politician Arlo Casille in his efforts to drive the UNSC off Gao in order to secure an alliance between the two colonies. The Venezia-based Keepers of the One Freedom were also involved in the crisis, attempting to prevent the UNSC from recovering an invaluable Forerunner ancilla.[16]

Between 2553 and 2557, the UEG sent a diplomatic team escorted by the Spartan-II Linda-058 to Venezia, eliminating a Kig-Yar raiding party in the process, on an operation codenamed BRONZE COBRA.[17] Before October 2558, the Dianthus VISR was discovered by ONI operatives in the arms markets of the planet, but they were unable to discover who manufactured the VISR sensor elements or how widespread the VISR was.[18]

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.[6] During the war, some members of the Covenant settled on the planet and made peace 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.[9] 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.[19] Minor disagreements were expected to be settled peacefully between individuals and the rules of the road were still followed.[20] The planet had a small defensive fleet consisting of armored freighters in addition to obsolete frigates and patrol craft.[21] The militia had additionally gathered large amounts of air vehicles of both human and Kig-Yar origin.[22]

The planet was not an anarchy, but an organized society of exiles, criminals, insurgents, and pirates.[23] Venezia was considered a desired destination for anyone looking to flee their government's authorities.[24] The majority of the planet was populated by humans and Kig-Yar, with some Unggoy, Jiralhanae, and Sangheili.[25] 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.[26] Venezia did not follow the traditional banking system used in the rest of the human colonies, instead using old colonial credit bank notes, flex cards,[27] or bartering for goods.[28]

By 2553, Venezia sought to strengthen its ties with nearby colonies, such as Gao.[16] Following the war, the Via Casilina Trade Route was established in the region, connecting the Qab, Cordoba, Shaps, Elduros, and Sverdlovsk systems.[25] Venezia was also home to the Keepers of the One Freedom, a cult composed predominantly of Jiralhanae that maintained their belief in a version of the Covenant religion and remarkably accepted humans in their ranks.[16]

Venezia is apparently rich in tantalum, as much of the planet's economy was built on mining the element.[29]

Notable residents

Trivia

Venezia is Italian for Venice.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo: Glasslands, page 262
  2. ^ Halo: Last Light, page 62 (Google Play edition)
  3. ^ Halo: Mortal Dictata, page 226
  4. ^ Halo: Mortal Dictata, page 97
  5. ^ Halo: Mortal Dictata, page 179
  6. ^ a b Halo: Glasslands, page 86
  7. ^ Halo: Glasslands, page 179
  8. ^ Halo: Mortal Dictata, page 54
  9. ^ a b Halo: Mortal Dictata, page 159
  10. ^ Halo: Glasslands, page 183
  11. ^ Halo: Glasslands, page 184
  12. ^ Halo: The Thursday War, pages 430-431
  13. ^ Amazon.com — Halo: Glasslands product description
  14. ^ Halo: Mortal Dictata, page 485
  15. ^ Halo: Mortal Dictata, page 404
  16. ^ a b c Halo: Last Light
  17. ^ Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition, Spartan Locke's Classified Orders
  18. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Legendary visor description
  19. ^ Halo: Mortal Dictata, page 235
  20. ^ Halo: Mortal Dictata, page 65
  21. ^ Halo: Mortal Dictata, page 103
  22. ^ Halo: Mortal Dictata, page 184
  23. ^ Halo: The Thursday War, page ???
  24. ^ Halo: Mortal Dictata, page 49
  25. ^ a b Halo: Fratures, "Into the Fire"
  26. ^ Halo: Mortal Dictata, page 318
  27. ^ Halo: Mortal Dictata, page 94
  28. ^ Halo: The Thursday War, page ???
  29. ^ Halo: Mortal Dictata, page 148
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