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{{Planet infobox | {{Planet infobox | ||
| | |image=[[File:Enc22 CascadeCutout.png|300px]] | ||
| | |system=[[Handan system]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22|Page=45}} | ||
| | |moon(s)=Two;{{Ref/Novel|MorDi|Page=469}} [[Windfall]], [[Ochre]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
|moon(s)= | |||
|diameter= | |diameter= | ||
|gravity= | |gravity= | ||
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|atmosphere= | |atmosphere= | ||
|temperature= | |temperature= | ||
|demonym= Cascadian{{Ref/Book| | |demonym= Cascadian{{Ref/Book|H4EVG|Page=146}} | ||
|species=[[Human]] | |species=[[Human]] {{C|Non-native}} | ||
|population= | |population= | ||
|date of foundation= | |date of foundation=[[2435]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
|government=[[Unified Earth Government]] | |government=[[Unified Earth Government]] | ||
|technology tier= | |technology tier= | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Cascade''' is a [[Unified Earth Government]] [[ | '''Cascade''' is a [[Unified Earth Government]] [[Outer Colonies|Outer Colony]] world. The origin point for numerous commercial goods, Cascade is considered the crown jewel of the Outer Colonies.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=45}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Topography=== | ===Topography=== | ||
Much of the Covenant War era population is housed in a ribbon of relatively newly built arcologies and floating cities.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
====Locations==== | ====Locations==== | ||
*[[Kowloon]] | *[[Kowloon]] | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Rise of humanity=== | |||
Cascade was founded in [[2435]]. The first wave colonists settled and remained in several core metroplexes.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
===Human-Covenant War=== | |||
{{Main|Human-Covenant War}} | |||
The UEG spent a considerable amount of resources on the planet to replace losses elsewhere in human space. As well, skilled technical and engineering personnel from other Outer Colonies ended up on the world. To defend all of this, a naval depot was established on the world in [[2530]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
Cascade | ===Post-war=== | ||
After the war, Cascade emerged as one of the most urbanized, richest surviving colonies.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} Several major corporations in [[Mindoro]], the [[city|capital city]] of Cascade, backed the construction of a new [[space elevator]] in the city. The elevator's terminus, [[Nova Austin Station]], was slated to become the most important commercial [[spaceport]] on the planet when completed. This construction site was reproduced as a [[War Games]] simulation for the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}'s SPARTAN-IV complement.{{Ref/Map|Id=skyline|H4|[[Skyline]]}}{{Ref/Site|URL=http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/02/20/The-Halo-Bulletin-22013.aspx|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=The Halo Bulletin 2.20.13|D=20|M=02|Y=2013}} | |||
In the post-Covenant War years, conflict also arose on Cascade, which led to the deployment of [[SPARTAN-IV program|SPARTAN-IVs]] to the planet. [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR GEN2's]] [[outer-plated]] gauntlets were developed for the Spartans fighting on Cascade.{{Ref/Game|H4|[[Armor customization (Halo 4)|Armory]]: [[Outer-plated]] Leg Description|Quote=Outer-plated vambrace conceived on Cascade.}} The [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Protector]] GEN2 variant was used in raids on Mindoro and [[Volamon]] on Cascade.{{Ref/Book|H4EVG|Page=160}} Additionally, the [[ODST armor#MJOLNIR GEN2 variant|MJOLNIR (GEN2) ODST armor]] was also produced on the planet.{{Ref/Site|Id=bulletin7.10.13|URL=http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/07/10/The-Halo-Bulletin-71013.aspx|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=The Halo Bulletin 7.10.13|D=26|M=11|Y=2013}} | |||
==Government and society== | ==Government and society== | ||
===Defenses=== | |||
Cascade was home to a naval depot.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
===Economy=== | ===Economy=== | ||
Cascade is known to be home to some agricultural activity. "Technoartisinal" greenleaf [[lettuce]] grown on Cascade is used by the restaurant [[Have S'Moa]] on [[Gannick 22]] in their "Ground Pounder" burger meal.{{Ref/Game|Halo 5: Guardians|Detail=Forge billboards}} The defense contractor [[Cascade Stronghold Technologies]] was also based on the planet.{{Ref/Reuse|bulletin7.10.13}} | |||
The planet had a [[space elevator]], which was being rebuilt by several corporate entities.{{Ref/Reuse|skyline}} | The planet had a [[space elevator]], which was being rebuilt by several corporate entities.{{Ref/Reuse|skyline}} | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:H4 Skyline.png|The city of Mindoro, located in [[Lhopat]] on Cascade. | File:H4 Skyline.png|The city of Mindoro, located in [[Lhopat]] on Cascade. | ||
File:Cascade moons.jpg|Cascade's moons. | File:Cascade moons.jpg|Cascade's moons. | ||
File:Enc22_Cascade.jpg|Cascade in the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]]''. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]'' | *''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | *''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | ||
**''[[Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition|Limited Edition]]'' {{Mo}} | **''[[Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition dossiers|Limited Edition dossiers]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||