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==History==
==History==
In the 18th and 19th-centuries, British colonies began to diverge from Britain itself, in one case leading to war.<ref>
In the 18th and 19th-centuries, British colonies began to diverge from Britain itself, in one case leading to war.<ref>
''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'', [[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]], p. 256-258 (2010 edition, Vol. I)</ref> During World War II, the British managed to crack a German code.<ref name="ilbenigma">''[[I love bees]]'', [[Axon Clips]], [[Axon Clips Chapter 4|Chapter 4]] - Herzog: "Enigma"</ref>
''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'', [[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]], p. 256-258 (2010 edition, Vol. I)</ref> At some point, the British constructed a training and refueling base on [[Diego Garcia]] due to the island's position near India, [[Pakistan]], Hong Kong, and [[Africa]].<ref name="encyc296"/> During World War II, the British managed to crack a [[Germany|German]] code.<ref name="ilbenigma">''[[I love bees]]'', [[Axon Clips]], [[Axon Clips Chapter 4|Chapter 4]] - Herzog: "Enigma"</ref>


In the 22nd-century, the [[Houses of Parliament]] were destroyed in an act of domestic terrorism.<ref name="saintspg7-8"/>
In the 22nd-century, the [[Houses of Parliament]] were destroyed in an act of domestic terrorism.<ref name="saintspg7-8"/>


===Status as of 26th-century===
===Status as of 26th-century===
By the 26th-century, the island of Iona, was part of the [[North Atlantic Protectorate]].<ref name="saintspg7-8"/> As well, the cities of London and Edinburgh were a part of the [[European Union]].<ref name="encyc296">''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'', p. 296 (2011)</ref> Following the [[Human-Covenant War]], a collection of photographs by [[Jake Courage]] toured Britain.<ref name="jakecourage"/><ref name="JC"/>
By the 26th-century, the island of Iona, was part of the [[North Atlantic Protectorate]].<ref name="saintspg7-8"/> As well, the [[city|cities]] of London and Edinburgh were a part of the [[European Union]].<ref name="encyc296">''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'', Earth, p. 285, (2009); p. 296 (2011)</ref> Following the [[Human-Covenant War]], a collection of photographs by [[Jake Courage]] toured Britain.<ref name="jakecourage"/><ref name="JC"/>


==Geography==
==Geography==
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**[[Wikipedia:Iona|Iona]] - the island of which inspired the name of the AI [[Iona]].
**[[Wikipedia:Iona|Iona]] - the island of which inspired the name of the AI [[Iona]].
**[[Edinburgh]] - Location of The [[University of Edinburgh]]. Later one of the sites to display the "Shooting a Hero" exhibit.<ref name="JC"/>
**[[Edinburgh]] - Location of The [[University of Edinburgh]]. Later one of the sites to display the "Shooting a Hero" exhibit.<ref name="JC"/>
***[[University of Edinburgh]] - A renowned centre for teaching and research. Unharmed during the [[Battle of Earth]], it was used for research on Forerunner artefacts and home to the [[Department of Xenoarchaeological Studies]].
***[[Edinburgh University]] - A renowned centre for teaching and research. Unharmed during the [[Battle of Earth]], it was used for research on Forerunner artefacts and home to the [[Department of Xenoarchaeological Studies]].
****[[Department of Xenoarchaeological Studies]] - Where Dr. [[William Iqbal]] and his colleagues were hired by ONI to study [[Forerunner]] relics discovered on various worlds including Earth and the [[Ancient humanity|Ancient Human]] ruins of Heian.<ref>''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'', "[[From the Office of Dr. William Arthur Iqbal]]", p. 519</ref>
****[[Department of Xenoarchaeological Studies]] - Where Dr. [[William Iqbal]] and his colleagues were hired by ONI to study [[Forerunner]] relics discovered on various worlds including Earth and the [[Ancient humanity|Ancient Human]] ruins of Heian.<ref>''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'', "[[From the Office of Dr. William Arthur Iqbal]]", p. 519</ref>


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===Other===
===Other===
''[[The Halo Experience Showcase]]'', a race in ''[[Wikipedia:Forza Horizon 4|Forza Horizon 4]]'', is set in Britain albeit with a [[Halo array|Halo ring]] in the sky.
''[[The Halo Experience Showcase]]'', a race in ''[[Wikipedia:Forza Horizon 4|Forza Horizon 4]]'', is set in Britain albeit with a [[Halo array|Halo ring]] in the sky.
==List of appearances==
*''[[I love bees]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 2]]''
**''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Believe]]''
*''[[Halo: Evolutions]]''
**''[[From the Office of Dr. William Arthur Iqbal]]''
**''[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian]]''
*''[[Halo: Saint's Testimony]]'' {{Mo}}


==Sources==
==Sources==

Revision as of 22:01, September 22, 2020

A snow covered Scotland.[1]

Britain[2][3] is a colloquialism for the constituent parts of the former nation[4] of the United Kingdom.

The descriptor for people from the area are referred to as British.[2]

History

In the 18th and 19th-centuries, British colonies began to diverge from Britain itself, in one case leading to war.[5] At some point, the British constructed a training and refueling base on Diego Garcia due to the island's position near India, Pakistan, Hong Kong, and Africa.[6] During World War II, the British managed to crack a German code.[7]

In the 22nd-century, the Houses of Parliament were destroyed in an act of domestic terrorism.[4]

Status as of 26th-century

By the 26th-century, the island of Iona, was part of the North Atlantic Protectorate.[4] As well, the cities of London and Edinburgh were a part of the European Union.[6] Following the Human-Covenant War, a collection of photographs by Jake Courage toured Britain.[2][3]

Geography

Known residents

Gameplay

Halo 2 and Halo 2: Anniversary

The southern coast of Britain as well as the nighttime city lights of London and other urban centers on the island can be seen on the levels The Armory and Cairo Station.

Other

The Halo Experience Showcase, a race in Forza Horizon 4, is set in Britain albeit with a Halo ring in the sky.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian, Motion Comic
  2. ^ a b c Jake Courage
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Xbox.com: Jake Courage (defunct, Archived)
  4. ^ a b c Halo: Saint's Testimony, p. 7-8 (Google Play)
  5. ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole, p. 256-258 (2010 edition, Vol. I)
  6. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia, Earth, p. 285, (2009); p. 296 (2011)
  7. ^ I love bees, Axon Clips, Chapter 4 - Herzog: "Enigma"
  8. ^ Halo Waypoint, Sergeant Mike Baird
  9. ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, "From the Office of Dr. William Arthur Iqbal", p. 519

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