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|city=Chicago | |city=Chicago | ||
|image=[[File:FoundationH2.jpg|275px|A section of the Zone.]] | |image=[[File:FoundationH2.jpg|275px|A section of the Zone.]] | ||
|location=[[United Republic of North America]] | |location=[[United Republic of North America]]{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations?page=2|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Universe - Locations, Page 2}} | ||
|population=More than 6-7 million<ref name="population" group="note">The fourth most populous city in the URNA, [[New Phoenix]], had around 6-7 million residents prior to the [[New Phoenix Incident]], and Chicago was the third most populous city, even then.</ref> | |population=More than 6-7 million<ref name="population" group="note">The fourth most populous city in the URNA, [[New Phoenix]], had around 6-7 million residents prior to the [[New Phoenix Incident]], and Chicago was the third most populous city, even then.</ref> | ||
|notable= | |notable= | ||
|governance=URNA | |governance=URNA | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Greater Chicago Industrial Zone''', | The '''Greater Chicago Industrial Zone''',{{Ref/Reuse|hchpg37}} alternatively '''"the Zone"'''{{Ref/Reuse|hchpg37}} or '''Chicago''',<ref name="asklonlist"/><ref name="odmatrix"/> is a [[human]] [[city]] in the [[United Republic of North America]] on [[Earth]]. It is located on the shore of [[Lake Michigan]].{{Ref/Reuse|chapter2}} | ||
The city was the third most populous in the URNA.{{Ref/Reuse|issue7}} | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
By [[2542]], Chicago was the third most populated city of the [[United Republic of North America]] on Earth, after [[New York City]] and [[Wikipedia:Los Angeles|Los Angeles]].{{Ref/Comic|Id=issue7|[[Halo: Escalation]]|Issue=[[Halo: Escalation Issue 7|#7]]}} | |||
In [[2524]], [[Avery Johnson]] returned to his home of Chicago while on leave.{{Ref/Reuse|chapter2}} | |||
At some point after [[2553]], an [[Outpost Discovery]] was setup in Chicago.<ref>''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]'', [[:File:HOD AI Memory Matrix Sign In sheet.jpg|AI Matrix Display Unit]]</ref> | At some point after [[2553]], an [[Outpost Discovery]] was setup in Chicago.<ref name="odmatrix">''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]'', [[:File:HOD AI Memory Matrix Sign In sheet.jpg|AI Matrix Display Unit]]</ref> | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Formerly a city of the [[ | Formerly a city of the [[United States of America]], the Zone is now a vast urban sprawl covering large parts of what used to be the states of [[Wikipedia:Illinois|Illinois]], [[Wisconsin]], and [[Indiana]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=hchpg37|[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]|Page=37}} The [[Great Lakes Spaceport]] is located near the city.{{Ref/Reuse|hchpg37}} A [[UNSC]] recruiting center existed on the city's older near-north side.{{Ref/Reuse|chapter2}} | ||
===Locations=== | ===Locations=== | ||
*[[Industrial Zone 08]] | *[[Industrial Zone 08]] | ||
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==Government== | ==Government== | ||
Chicago had its own child services, the [[Zone Protective Services]] | Chicago had its own child services, the [[Zone Protective Services]]{{Ref/Novel|[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]|Page=42}} The city maintained a [[Maglev train]] system. It ran along the same elevated system that older trains used to run on.{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Contact Harvest|Page=45}} The Zone also had a police force that drove white and blue sedans.{{Ref/Novel|Id=chapter2|Halo: Contact Harvest|Chapter=2}} | ||
==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
It was home to an [[AMG Transport Dynamics]] facility.<ref name="asklonlist">''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', [[:File:Ad Asklon Cities.png|Asklon cities list poster]]</ref> [[Acheron Security]] also had a facility for testing the [[Tactical Autonomous Robotic Defense System]]. | It was home to an [[AMG Transport Dynamics]] facility.<ref name="asklonlist">''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', [[:File:Ad Asklon Cities.png|Asklon cities list poster]]</ref> [[Acheron Security]] also had a facility for testing the [[Tactical Autonomous Robotic Defense System]].{{Ref/Map|[[Halo 2]]|[[Foundation]]}} | ||
==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
Many residents of the city considered themselves American, despite the city not formally being part of the United States. | Many residents of the city considered themselves American, despite the city not formally being part of the United States.{{Ref/Reuse|chapter2}} | ||
===Architecture and urban design=== | ===Architecture and urban design=== | ||
The city had gray-stone apartments and sidewalks lined with [[Wikipedia:Maple|Maple trees]]. | The city had gray-stone apartments and sidewalks lined with [[Wikipedia:Maple|Maple trees]].{{Ref/Reuse|chapter2}} | ||
==Known residents== | ==Known residents== | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | |||
[[Category:Human cities]] | [[Category:Human cities]] | ||
[[Category:United States]] | [[Category:United States]] | ||
Revision as of 03:13, November 23, 2020
The Greater Chicago Industrial Zone,[1] alternatively "the Zone"[1] or Chicago,[2][3] is a human city in the United Republic of North America on Earth. It is located on the shore of Lake Michigan.[4]
The city was the third most populous in the URNA.[5]
History
By 2542, Chicago was the third most populated city of the United Republic of North America on Earth, after New York City and Los Angeles.[5]
In 2524, Avery Johnson returned to his home of Chicago while on leave.[4]
At some point after 2553, an Outpost Discovery was setup in Chicago.[3]
Geography
Formerly a city of the United States of America, the Zone is now a vast urban sprawl covering large parts of what used to be the states of Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana.[1] The Great Lakes Spaceport is located near the city.[1] A UNSC recruiting center existed on the city's older near-north side.[4]
Locations
- Industrial Zone 08
- Blackstone Avenue
- Halsted Street
- The Seropian
- Dog and Pony
- Gut Check
- Rebound
- Severe Tire Damage
- Cottage Grove Terminal
Government
Chicago had its own child services, the Zone Protective Services[6] The city maintained a Maglev train system. It ran along the same elevated system that older trains used to run on.[7] The Zone also had a police force that drove white and blue sedans.[4]
Economy
It was home to an AMG Transport Dynamics facility.[2] Acheron Security also had a facility for testing the Tactical Autonomous Robotic Defense System.[8]
Culture
Many residents of the city considered themselves American, despite the city not formally being part of the United States.[4]
Architecture and urban design
The city had gray-stone apartments and sidewalks lined with Maple trees.[4]
Known residents
List of appearances
- Halo: Combat Evolved (First mentioned)
- Halo 2 (First appearance)
- Halo: Contact Harvest
- Halo: Escalation (Mentioned only)
- Halo: Smoke and Shadow
- Halo: Fireteam Raven (Mentioned only)
- Halo: Outpost Discovery (Mentioned only)
Notes
Sources
- ^ a b c d Halo: Contact Harvest, page 37
- ^ a b Halo 3: ODST, Asklon cities list poster
- ^ a b Halo: Outpost Discovery, AI Matrix Display Unit
- ^ a b c d e f Halo: Contact Harvest, chapter 2
- ^ a b Halo: Escalation, issue #7
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 42
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 45
- ^ Halo 2, multiplayer map Foundation
