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'''Gold''' (pronounced /ˈɡoʊld/) is a chemical element with the symbol Au (Latin: aurum) and an atomic number of 79. It has been a highly sought-after precious metal for coinage, jewelry, and other arts since the beginning of recorded history. | '''Gold''' (pronounced /ˈɡoʊld/) is a chemical element with the symbol Au (Latin: aurum) and an atomic number of 79. It has been a highly sought-after precious metal for coinage, jewelry, and other arts since the beginning of recorded history. | ||
Due to its preciousness to [[Human]]s, the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] was forced to send [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper|ODSTs]] into a [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]]-occupied city with the objective | |||
Due to its preciousness to [[Human]]s, the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] was forced to send [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper|ODSTs]] into a [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]]-occupied city with the objective being collect gold from the bank to fund defense. This would come to waste after the team sent to collect the gold killed other members of their team in an argument over whether or not children found hiding in the bank should be allowed to live. | |||
The entire operation - including ODSTs stealing [[Forerunner]] relics - would be halted after receiving word of the [[Battle of Earth|Covenant attack on Earth]]. The UNSC ships were then forced to pull out.<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''': ''Dirt''</ref> | The entire operation - including ODSTs stealing [[Forerunner]] relics - would be halted after receiving word of the [[Battle of Earth|Covenant attack on Earth]]. The UNSC ships were then forced to pull out.<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''': ''Dirt''</ref> | ||