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[[File:H2A - InAmberCladEarth.png|thumb|300px|Eastern Asia, as seen from orbit.]]
[[File:H2A - InAmberCladEarth.png|thumb|300px|Eastern Asia, as seen from orbit.]]


'''Asia''' is [[Earth]]'s largest, most populated and most polluted continent.<ref name="encyc296">''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'', Earth, p. 285, (2009); p. 296 (2011)</ref>
'''Asia''' is [[Earth]]'s largest, most populated and most polluted continent.<ref name="encyc296">''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]'', Earth, p. 285, (2009); p. 296 (2011)</ref>


==History==
==History==
During humanity's earliest period of [[Human colonies|interstellar colonization]], [[China]] was an effective colonizing force, starting multiple off-world colonies.<ref name="encyc296"/>
During humanity's earliest period of [[Human colonies|interstellar colonization]], [[China]] was an effective colonizing force, starting multiple off-world colonies.{{Ref/Reuse|encyc296}}


A few hundred years prior to the Human-Covenant war, the [[Korea]] unified its formerly disparate north and south.<ref name="encyc296"/>
A few hundred years prior to the Human-Covenant war, the [[Korea]] unified its formerly disparate north and south.{{Ref/Reuse|encyc296}}


At some point after the formation of the [[United Nations Space Command|United Nations Space Command (UNSC)]], the organization took interest in the continent, if for no other reason than its size.<ref name="encyc296"/>
Due to its vast size, the [[UNSC]] has long taken an interest in Asia. Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indian, and Pakistani interests have been influential to humanity's decision-making processes, before and after the formation of the UNSC.{{Ref/Reuse|encyc296}}


===Human-Covenant War===
===Human-Covenant War===
[[File:H2A Terminals - BorneoTether.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The ''UNSC Gettysburg'' docked at the Borneo Space Tether to deploy [[SPARTAN-II]]s [[Linda-058]] and [[Frederic-104]] before the Covenant's arrival at Earth.]]
[[File:H2A Terminals - BorneoTether.jpg|thumb|200px|The ''UNSC Gettysburg'' docked at the Borneo Space Tether to deploy [[SPARTAN-II]]s [[Linda-058]] and [[Frederic-104]] before the Covenant's arrival at Earth.]]
Researchers at the [[University of Songnam]] developed the [[OF92 Booster Frame]] under the oversight of the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] and the [[UNSC Special Forces]]. This was done in tandem with work pertaining to the [[Project MJOLNIR]]. Korea's Special Warfare Center, or SWC, was responsible for the development of several [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|Mjolnir armor]] systems, including the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI]],<ref name="armortesting">''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]'' - [[Armor Testing]]</ref> [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Black|MJOLNIR: Black]],<ref>''[[Halo: Evolutions]]'' - [[Blunt Instruments]], p. 135</ref> the [[Mark VI MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/C variant|CQB variant]], and the K variant of the GEN1 [[COMMANDO-class Mjolnir]].{{Ref/Game|Game=[[Halo 3]]|Detail=CQB armor description}} [[CQC-class Mjolnir]] was developed in the [[Germany]] but was first tested at the SWC in Korea.  
Researchers at the [[University of Songnam]] developed the [[OF92 Booster Frame]] under the oversight of the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] and the [[UNSC Special Forces]]. This was done in tandem with work pertaining to the [[Project MJOLNIR]]. Korea's Special Warfare Center, or SWC, was responsible for the development of several [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|Mjolnir armor]] systems, including the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI]],<ref name="armortesting">''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]'' - [[Armor Testing]]</ref> [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Black|MJOLNIR: Black]],<ref>''[[Halo: Evolutions]]'' - [[Blunt Instruments]], p. 135</ref> the [[Mark VI MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/C variant|CQB variant]], and the K variant of the GEN1 [[COMMANDO-class Mjolnir]].{{Ref/Game|Game=[[Halo 3]]|Detail=CQB armor description}} [[CQC-class Mjolnir]] was developed in the [[Germany]] but was first tested at the SWC in Korea.  


Right before the [[Battle of Earth]], it was at Seongnam's SWC that [[Maria-062]] tested the MJOLNIR Mark VI armor that would be presented to [[John-117]] aboard [[Cairo Station (station)|Cairo Station]].<ref name="armortesting"/>
Right before the [[Battle of Earth]], it was at Seongnam's SWC that [[Maria-062]] tested the MJOLNIR Mark VI armor that would be presented to [[John-117]] aboard [[Cairo Station (station)|Cairo Station]].{{Ref/Reuse|armortesting}}


Late in the battle, as the [[Prophet of Truth]] arrived aboard the [[Forerunner Dreadnaught]], UNSC Marines were engaged with [[Covenant]] forces in [[Sector Six]]. Though several of the Marines were killed, [[S. Hartley|one]] was able to determine the trajectory of SPARTAN John-117's descent from the keyship.<ref name="lastonestanding">''[[Halo: Landfall]]'', [[Halo: Last One Standing|Last One Standing]]</ref> This enabled the UNSC to quickly locate the Spartan, who landed in [[Africa]].{{Ref/Level|Id=arrival|Game=Halo 3|Level=[[Arrival]]}}
Late in the battle, as the [[Prophet of Truth]] arrived aboard the [[Forerunner Dreadnaught]], UNSC Marines were engaged with [[Covenant]] forces in [[Sector Six]]. Though several of the Marines were killed, [[S. Hartley|one]] was able to determine the trajectory of SPARTAN John-117's descent from the keyship.<ref name="lastonestanding">''[[Halo: Landfall]]'', [[Halo: Last One Standing|Last One Standing]]</ref> This enabled the UNSC to quickly locate the Spartan, who landed in [[Africa]].{{Ref/Level|Id=arrival|Game=Halo 3|Level=[[Arrival]]}}


===Post-war===
===Post-war===
[[Nightfall armor]], a variant of [[ODST Body Armor]] for [[ONI]] operatives, was developed at Seongnam's SWC. Additionally, ''Selene's Lance'', a variant of the [[M6 Spartan Laser|M6/E Spartan laser]], was built from components designed in the labs there.  
[[Nightfall armor]], a variant of [[ODST Body Armor]] for [[ONI]] operatives, was developed at Seongnam's SWC. Additionally, ''Selene's Lance'', a variant of the [[M6 Spartan Laser|M6/E Spartan laser]], was built from components designed in the labs there.


==Geography==
==Geography==

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Eastern Asia, as seen from orbit.

Asia is Earth's largest, most populated and most polluted continent.[1]

History[edit]

During humanity's earliest period of interstellar colonization, China was an effective colonizing force, starting multiple off-world colonies.[1]

A few hundred years prior to the Human-Covenant war, the Korea unified its formerly disparate north and south.[1]

Due to its vast size, the UNSC has long taken an interest in Asia. Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indian, and Pakistani interests have been influential to humanity's decision-making processes, before and after the formation of the UNSC.[1]

Human-Covenant War[edit]

The UNSC Gettysburg docked at the Borneo Space Tether to deploy SPARTAN-IIs Linda-058 and Frederic-104 before the Covenant's arrival at Earth.

Researchers at the University of Songnam developed the OF92 Booster Frame under the oversight of the Office of Naval Intelligence and the UNSC Special Forces. This was done in tandem with work pertaining to the Project MJOLNIR. Korea's Special Warfare Center, or SWC, was responsible for the development of several Mjolnir armor systems, including the Mark VI,[2] MJOLNIR: Black,[3] the CQB variant, and the K variant of the GEN1 COMMANDO-class Mjolnir.[4] CQC-class Mjolnir was developed in the Germany but was first tested at the SWC in Korea.

Right before the Battle of Earth, it was at Seongnam's SWC that Maria-062 tested the MJOLNIR Mark VI armor that would be presented to John-117 aboard Cairo Station.[2]

Late in the battle, as the Prophet of Truth arrived aboard the Forerunner Dreadnaught, UNSC Marines were engaged with Covenant forces in Sector Six. Though several of the Marines were killed, one was able to determine the trajectory of SPARTAN John-117's descent from the keyship.[5] This enabled the UNSC to quickly locate the Spartan, who landed in Africa.[6]

Post-war[edit]

Nightfall armor, a variant of ODST Body Armor for ONI operatives, was developed at Seongnam's SWC. Additionally, Selene's Lance, a variant of the M6/E Spartan laser, was built from components designed in the labs there.

Geography[edit]

Locations[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), Earth, p. 285, (2009); p. 296 (2011)
  2. ^ a b Halo Graphic Novel - Armor Testing
  3. ^ Halo: Evolutions - Blunt Instruments, p. 135
  4. ^ Halo 3: CQB armor description
  5. ^ Halo: Landfall, Last One Standing
  6. ^ Halo 3, campaign level Arrival
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