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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 | ***[[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== | ||