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[[File:H5G Liang Dortmund.png|thumb|250px|Liang-Dortmund Corporation emblem.]]
[[File:H5G Liang Dortmund.png|thumb|250px|Liang-Dortmund Corporation emblem.]]
The '''Liang-Dortmund Corporation''', simply referred to as '''Liang-Dortmund''' or '''LDC''', is a private [[human]] mining corporation. Liang-Dortmund contractors work to "deglass" and mine the surfaces of [[Alluvion]], [[Meridian]], and [[Ruthersburg]], [[Outer Colony|Outer Colonies]] [[Glassing|glassed]] by the [[Covenant]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. To assist in the evacuation process, Liang-Dortmund established several settlements to operate out of, including [[Meridian Station]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/meridian '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Meridian'']</ref> The company also operates [[Apogee Station|Apogee]], [[Darkstar Station|Darkstar]] and [[Jorta Station|Jorta]] stations on the planet alongside the [[Pinnacle Station]] space tether and the [[Alluvion Research Center]].
The '''Liang-Dortmund Corporation''', simply referred to as '''Liang-Dortmund'''{{Ref/Reuse|meridian}} or '''LDC''', is a private [[human]] mining corporation.  


==Security force==
==Overview==
The corporation employs an embedded security force, which is authorized to purchase weapons and vehicles from the [[United Nations Space Command]] suppliers, with special modifications according to the corporation's operational needs.
===Products===
*Corp [[M12B Warthog]]
The corporation also produces construction materials for [[human]] settlements on [[Kamchatka]]<ref>''Halo 5: Guardians'', Warzone map, [[March on Stormbreak]]</ref> and [[Alluvion]].<ref name="arc">''Halo 5: Guardians'', [[Warzone]] map, [[Escape from ARC]]</ref> Other specific items include the [[Liang-Dortmund red emergency flare]].  
**Corp [[Scout Warthog]]
 
**Corp [[M12 Chaingun Warthog]]
===Facilities===
**Corp [[M12G1 Gauss Warthog]]
{| class="wikitable sortable " style="width: 50%;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"
**Corp [[M12R Rocket Warthog]]
|-
*Corp [[M290 Mongoose]]
!scope="col"|Planet
**Logoless Corp M290 Mongoose
!scope="col"|Location
**Corp M290-M Gungoose
!scope="col"|Facility Name/Facility Role
*Corp [[M820 Scorpion]]
|-
*Corp [[D79-TC Pelican]]
|[[Alluvion]]
*Corp [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Mantis]].
|[[Sundark Sea]]
*Corporate Security [[HRUNTING Mark III Cyclops#Variants|HRUNTING Mark III Cyclops]]<ref>[https://shop.megabrands.com/en-us/shop/construction-toys/halo/corporate-security-cyclops-fdy48 '''MegaBloks''' ''-Corporate Security Cyclops'']</ref>
|[[Alluvion Research Center]]{{Ref/Reuse|arc}}
|-
|rowspan="5"|[[Meridian]]
|[[Meridian Station (location)|Meridian Station]]
|Settlement<ref>''Halo 5: Guardians'', campaign level, [[Meridian Station (level)|Meridian Station]]</ref>
|-
|[[Apogee Station]]
|Settlement<ref>''Halo 5: Guardians'', campaign level, [[Unconfirmed]]</ref>
|-
|[[Darkstar Station]]
|Settlement<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-glassed-ceiling ''Halo Waypoint'': Canon Fodder - Glassed Ceiling]</ref>
|-
|[[Pinnacle Station]]
|[[Space elevator]]<ref>''Halo 5: Guardians'', campaign level, [[Glassed]]</ref>
|-
|[[Jorta Station]]
|Private security command hub/research hub<ref name="cfbuzzgenerating">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-buzz-generating ''Halo Waypoint:'' Canon Fodder - Buzz Generating]</ref>
|-
|[[Ruthersburg]]<ref name="molten">''Halo 5: Guardians'', multiplayer map, [[Molten]]</ref>
|
|
|}
 
==History==
===Post-war===
Following the [[Human-Covenant War]], Liang-Dortmund began work on a number of [[glassing|glassed]] planets. On [[Meridian]], Liang-Dortmund began work on deglassing the surface.<ref name="meridian">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/meridian ''Halo Waypoint'': Meridian]</ref> Liang-Dortmund also began working below the surface of [[Ruthersburg]].{{Ref/Reuse|molten}}
 
In [[2556]], Liang-Dortmund established the [[Alluvion]] [[Alluvion Research Center|Research Center (ARC)]] inside the perimeter of [[Forerunner]] pylons to research a new fuel type discovered at the bottom of the Sundark Sea. The pylons retracted a year later, costing Liang-Dortmund the ARC.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/alluvion ''Halo Waypoint'': Alluvion]</ref>
 
Prior to the [[The Reclamation|emergence]] of the [[Guardian Custode]], Liang-Dortmund were in competition with [[Aquarius Terraforming Solutions]] for the rights to begin re-terraforming processes on [[Reach]] - though the necessary resource and territorial concessions required to make this possible made Aquarius the preferred candidate for the operation.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFFoundations|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-foundations|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Foundations|D=12|M=01|Y=2022}}


===Other equipment===
===Created conflict===
[[File:H5G LiangDortmund Truck.PNG|thumb|right|A truck sporting the Liang-Dortmund logo.]]
{{Expand-section}}
Aside from its security force, Liang-Dortmund also employs a vast fleet of non-combat vehicles for mining and transportation purposes.


==Equipment==
[[File:H5G LiangDortmund Truck.PNG|thumb|A truck sporting the Liang-Dortmund logo.]]
Liang-Dortmund employs a vast fleet of non-combat vehicles for mining and transportation purposes.
*[[Liang-Dortmund mining rig|Mining rig]]
*[[Brahman light hauler]]
*[[Brahman light hauler]]
*[[EM-240 Neides auger]]
*[[EM-240 Neides auger]]
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*[[Komodo]]
*[[Komodo]]
*[[Forklift|SL-4 Traxus Cargo Transporter]]
*[[Forklift|SL-4 Traxus Cargo Transporter]]
*[[Star Charter-class colony support ship]]
*{{Class|Star Charter|colony support ship}}
**''[[Meridian 5-Alpha]]''
**''[[Meridian 5-Alpha]]''
*Unidentified trucks
*Unidentified trucks


==Products==
===Security force===
The corporation also produces construction materials for [[human]] settlements on [[Kamchatka]]<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', multiplayer map ''[[March on Stormbreak]]''</ref> and [[Alluvion]].<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', multiplayer map ''[[Escape from ARC]]''</ref> Other specific items include the [[Liang-Dortmund red emergency flare]].
The corporation employs an embedded security force, which is authorized to purchase weapons and vehicles from the [[United Nations Space Command]] suppliers, with special modifications according to the corporation's operational needs.
*[[Corp Warthog|Corp M12B Warthog]]
**Corp [[Scout Warthog]]
**Corp [[M12 Chaingun Warthog]]
**Corp [[M12G1 Gauss Warthog]]
**Corp [[M12R Rocket Warthog]]
*Corp [[M290 Mongoose]]
**Logoless Corp M290 Mongoose
**Corp M290-M Gungoose
*[[Corp Scorpion|Corp M820 Scorpion]]
*[[Corp Pelican|Corp D79-TC Pelican]]
*Corp [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Mantis]].
*[[Corporate Security Cyclops]]<ref>[https://shop.megabrands.com/en-us/shop/construction-toys/halo/corporate-security-cyclops-fdy48 ''MegaBloks'' - Corporate Security Cyclops]</ref>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The name 'Liang-Dortmund' probably originates from the city Dortmund located in the west of Germany, which is known for its former steel industry and its disused coal pits. The association with the city Dortmund is additionally indicated by the paintings of Liang-Dortmund's vehicles. Yellow and black are the colors of Dortmund's local soccer club, Ballspielverein Borussia 09 e.V. Dortmund. "Liang" itself is a relatively common Chinese surname. It could also be a reference to Liang Wengen, founder of Sany Heavy Industry, a Chinese company which is the sixth largest heavy machinery company in the world, specialising in excavator, crane and coal mining machineries amongst other construction machineries.   
*The name 'Liang-Dortmund' probably originates from the city Dortmund located in the west of Germany, which is known for its former steel industry and its disused coal pits. The association with the city Dortmund is additionally indicated by the paintings of Liang-Dortmund's vehicles. Yellow and black are the colors of Dortmund's local soccer club, Ballspielverein Borussia 09 e.V. Dortmund. "Liang" itself is a relatively common Chinese surname. It could also be a reference to Liang Wengen, founder of Sany Heavy Industry, a Chinese company which is the sixth largest heavy machinery company in the world, specialising in excavator, crane and coal mining machineries amongst other construction machineries.   


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:H5G_MeridianMiners_Concept_5.jpg|Concept art of civilian miners for ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G_MeridianMiners_Concept_5.jpg|Concept art of civilian miners for ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G_MeridianMiners_Concept_6.jpg|Concept art of civilian miners for ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G_MeridianMiners_Concept_6.jpg|Concept art of civilian miners for ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G_MeridianMiners_Concept_7.jpg|Concept art of civilian miners for ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G_MeridianMiners_Concept_8.jpg|Concept art of civilian miners for ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G_MeridianMiners_Concept_9.jpg|Concept art of civilian miners for ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G MinerFaces Concept 1.jpg|Concept art of civilian faces for ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G MinerFaces Concept 2.jpg|Concept art of civilian faces for ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G MinerFaces Concept 3.jpg|Concept art of civilian faces for ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G MeridianMiners.png|Miners charging through Promethean forces at the entrance of Meridian's space elevator.
File:H5G MeridianMiners.png|Miners charging through Promethean forces at the entrance of Meridian's space elevator.
File:Miner 914.png|Miner defending a [[Bridge (structure)|bridge]] on Meridian.
File:Miner 914.png|Miner defending a [[Bridge (structure)|bridge]] on Meridian.
File:H5G_Corp_pelican.png|A Liang-Dortmund branded Pelican.
File:H5G_Corp_pelican.png|A Liang-Dortmund branded Pelican.
File:H5G LDminer.jpg
File:H5G LDminer.jpg
File:H5G_MiningRobot_Concept_1.jpg|Concept art of Liang-Dortmund mining robots in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G_MiningRobot_Concept_2.jpg|Concept art of Liang-Dortmund mining robots in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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**''[[What Remains]]''
**''[[What Remains]]''
*''[[Halo: Retribution]]''
*''[[Halo: Retribution]]''
*''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''
**''[[Unbound]]''
*''[[Halo: Hippocratica]]'' {{Mo}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


[[Category:Human Businesses]]
[[Category:Mining corporations]]

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Liang-Dortmund Corporation emblem.

The Liang-Dortmund Corporation, simply referred to as Liang-Dortmund[1] or LDC, is a private human mining corporation.

Overview[edit]

Products[edit]

The corporation also produces construction materials for human settlements on Kamchatka[2] and Alluvion.[3] Other specific items include the Liang-Dortmund red emergency flare.

Facilities[edit]

Planet Location Facility Name/Facility Role
Alluvion Sundark Sea Alluvion Research Center[3]
Meridian Meridian Station Settlement[4]
Apogee Station Settlement[5]
Darkstar Station Settlement[6]
Pinnacle Station Space elevator[7]
Jorta Station Private security command hub/research hub[8]
Ruthersburg[9]

History[edit]

Post-war[edit]

Following the Human-Covenant War, Liang-Dortmund began work on a number of glassed planets. On Meridian, Liang-Dortmund began work on deglassing the surface.[1] Liang-Dortmund also began working below the surface of Ruthersburg.[9]

In 2556, Liang-Dortmund established the Alluvion Research Center (ARC) inside the perimeter of Forerunner pylons to research a new fuel type discovered at the bottom of the Sundark Sea. The pylons retracted a year later, costing Liang-Dortmund the ARC.[10]

Prior to the emergence of the Guardian Custode, Liang-Dortmund were in competition with Aquarius Terraforming Solutions for the rights to begin re-terraforming processes on Reach - though the necessary resource and territorial concessions required to make this possible made Aquarius the preferred candidate for the operation.[11]

Created conflict[edit]

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Equipment[edit]

An unnamed truck sporting the Liang-Dortmund Corporation logo on the map Prospect.
A truck sporting the Liang-Dortmund logo.

Liang-Dortmund employs a vast fleet of non-combat vehicles for mining and transportation purposes.

Security force[edit]

The corporation employs an embedded security force, which is authorized to purchase weapons and vehicles from the United Nations Space Command suppliers, with special modifications according to the corporation's operational needs.

Trivia[edit]

  • The name 'Liang-Dortmund' probably originates from the city Dortmund located in the west of Germany, which is known for its former steel industry and its disused coal pits. The association with the city Dortmund is additionally indicated by the paintings of Liang-Dortmund's vehicles. Yellow and black are the colors of Dortmund's local soccer club, Ballspielverein Borussia 09 e.V. Dortmund. "Liang" itself is a relatively common Chinese surname. It could also be a reference to Liang Wengen, founder of Sany Heavy Industry, a Chinese company which is the sixth largest heavy machinery company in the world, specialising in excavator, crane and coal mining machineries amongst other construction machineries.

Gallery[edit]

  • Liang-Dortmund seal.

    Liang-Dortmund seal.

  • Liang-Dortmund's "Renewing Worlds" banner.

    Liang-Dortmund's "Renewing Worlds" banner.

  • Liang-Dortmund's Alluvion Research Center.

    Liang-Dortmund's Alluvion Research Center.

  • Liang-Dortmund miners engaging a Promethean Knight.

    Liang-Dortmund miners engaging a Promethean Knight.

  • Liang-Dortmund mining equipment and tool boxes.

    Liang-Dortmund mining equipment and tool boxes.

  • Simplified Liang-Dortmund corporate logo.

    Simplified Liang-Dortmund corporate logo.

  • Liang-Dortmund's space division logo.

    Liang-Dortmund's space division logo.

  • A variant of the L-D space division logo.

    A variant of the L-D space division logo.

  • Concept art of civilian miners for Halo 5: Guardians.

    Concept art of civilian miners for Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Concept art of civilian miners for Halo 5: Guardians.

    Concept art of civilian miners for Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Concept art of civilian miners for Halo 5: Guardians.

    Concept art of civilian miners for Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Concept art of civilian miners for Halo 5: Guardians.

    Concept art of civilian miners for Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Concept art of civilian miners for Halo 5: Guardians.

    Concept art of civilian miners for Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Concept art of civilian miners for Halo 5: Guardians.

    Concept art of civilian miners for Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Concept art of civilian miners for Halo 5: Guardians.

    Concept art of civilian miners for Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Concept art of civilian miners for Halo 5: Guardians.

    Concept art of civilian miners for Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Concept art of civilian miners for Halo 5: Guardians.

    Concept art of civilian miners for Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Concept art of civilian faces for Halo 5: Guardians.

    Concept art of civilian faces for Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Concept art of civilian faces for Halo 5: Guardians.

    Concept art of civilian faces for Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Concept art of civilian faces for Halo 5: Guardians.

    Concept art of civilian faces for Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Miners charging through Promethean forces at the entrance of Meridian's space elevator.

    Miners charging through Promethean forces at the entrance of Meridian's space elevator.

  • Miner defending a bridge on Meridian.

    Miner defending a bridge on Meridian.

  • A Liang-Dortmund branded Pelican.

    A Liang-Dortmund branded Pelican.

  • H5G LDminer.jpg
  • Concept art of Liang-Dortmund mining robots in Halo 5: Guardians.

    Concept art of Liang-Dortmund mining robots in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Concept art of Liang-Dortmund mining robots in Halo 5: Guardians.

    Concept art of Liang-Dortmund mining robots in Halo 5: Guardians.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b Halo Waypoint: Meridian
  2. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Warzone map, March on Stormbreak
  3. ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians, Warzone map, Escape from ARC
  4. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level, Meridian Station
  5. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level, Unconfirmed
  6. ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Glassed Ceiling
  7. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level, Glassed
  8. ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Buzz Generating
  9. ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians, multiplayer map, Molten
  10. ^ Halo Waypoint: Alluvion
  11. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Foundations (Retrieved on Jan 12, 2022) [archive]
  12. ^ MegaBloks - Corporate Security Cyclops
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