New Carthage
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New Carthage, known as Kaphus to the Forerunners,[3] is a human colony planet of the Unified Earth Government, located among the Inner Colonies.[4]
Overview
Topography
The Great red shark is an indigenous species native to the planet.[5]
Locations
Known residents
- Dr. Henry Glassman - UNSC scientist[6]
- Hannibal family
- Jack Pilvros Hannibal - Business man and founder of Hannibal Weapon Systems
History
The Hannibal family
In 2474, the Hannibal family acquired thirty acres of land on the planet. This land would eventually become the city of Pilvros.[2]
Post-war
In 2554, two DAS-class storm cutters, Mark of Prophecy and Divine Breath, were being used by Kig-Yar engaged in smuggling and piracy near New Carthage. The two ships had a deadly encounter with the Gladius-class corvette UNSC Sagan Blue.[7] At some point a thermal reactor located underneath the city of Pilvros was failing, and as a result the city was evacuated.[8]
Government and society
Defenses
New Carthage was known to have Orbital defense platforms.[9]
Economy
Hannibal Weapon Systems is a prominent defense contractor on the planet. Their biggest work appears to be in MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor. They developed the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Infiltrator, which was tested on the orbital defense platforms above New Carthage.[9] The Hannibal Weapon Systems facility also developed multiple MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor variants at Kotka, Pori on New Carthage.[10][11]
Culture
New Carthage is host to the New Carthage Sprint Series, a competitive motorsport event that features the colony's deadly wildlife, rugged terrain, heavy weapons, and talented driving skill.[12]
Trivia
The planet is named after the ancient city of Carthage. Hannibal Weapon Systems is named in reference to Hannibal, an infamous Carthaginian general who is considered to be one of the greatest military leaders in history.
List of appearances
- Halo 4 (First appearance)
- Halo 5: Guardians (Mentioned only)
- Halo: Legacy of Onyx (Mentioned only)
- Halo: Point of Light
Sources
- ^ Halo: Point of Light, chapter 25
- ^ a b Halo: Point of Light, chapter 19
- ^ Halo: Point of Light, chapter 17
- ^ Halo Mythos, page ???
- ^ Halo: Legacy of Onyx, page 186
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Henry Glassman
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Stay Frosty
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Perdition Screenshot Gallery
- ^ a b Youtube, IGN Daily Fix: Halo 4 Details
- ^ Halo 4: Armory descriptions
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Halo 4 Interactive Guide
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Driving Force
