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|system= [[Cavalier system]]{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=47}} | |system=[[Cavalier system]]{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=47}} | ||
|moon(s)=[[Victory]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |moon(s)=[[Victory]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
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|species=[[Human]] | |species=[[Human]]s | ||
|colonized=[[2440]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |colonized=[[2440]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
|population= | |population= | ||
|government=*[[Unified Earth Government]] | |government=*[[Unified Earth Government]] | ||
*[[United Rebel Front]] {{C|formerly}} | *[[United Rebel Front]] {{C|formerly}} | ||
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'''Terceira''' is a [[human]] [[ | |||
'''Terceira''' is a [[planet]] in the [[Cavalier system]] and a [[human]] [[Outer Colony]] of the [[United Earth Government]]. The planet is orbited by a single [[moon]], [[Victory]]. An ocean world, Terceira is home to volatile weather. Following the [[Human-Covenant War]], Terceira was occupied by the [[United Rebel Front]] in [[2552]], leading to a protracted campaign until the [[United Nations Space Command]] was able to retake the planet.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
==Overview== | |||
===Topography and ecology=== | |||
Terceira is a [[water]]y world with vast oceans and lush archipelago chains, often considered a blush, veritable paradise at first glance.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} However, the planet's beauty hides the native dangers of Terceira. With volatile and extreme weather conditions year-round, the long, winding stretches of islands on Terceira are affected by tsunamis and hurricanes, wreaking havoc on local populations.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} The swamps of Terceira are roamed by [[giant crocodile]]s.<ref>''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]'', p. 186</ref> | |||
==History== | |||
===Colonization=== | |||
Terceira was colonized in [[2440]] and settled as an [[Outer Colony]] of the [[Unified Earth Government]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} A number of hydroelectric platforms{{Ref/Book|Id=H4:EVG158|H4EVG|Page=158}} and isolated research centers were established across the planet's oceans, providing meteorologists and scientists with vast volumes of research data on Terceira's extreme weather conditions.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
===Post-Covenant War=== | |||
In late [[2552]], following the end of the [[Human-Covenant War]], the [[United Rebel Front]] violently took control of Terceira,{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} instigating revolts against the government.{{Ref/Game|Id=H4A|H4|[[Armor customization (Halo 4)|Spartan Armor]] - Forearms - Inner-plated description}} [[Inner-plated]] [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|Mjolnir]] forearms gained popularity among [[Spartan]]s while suppressing them.{{Ref/Reuse|H4A}} | |||
Years later, the [[United Nations Space Command]] recovered the colony{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} following the [[Terceira campaign]].{{Ref/Game|H4|[[OCEANIC-class Mjolnir]] description (MCC)}} In a highly classified operation, several [[CIO-class Mjolnir|CIO]]-armored Spartans were deployed to Terceira, where they captured and transmitted information crucial to the recovery of the colony from [[Insurrectionist]] forces.{{Ref/Book|Id=H4EVG148|H4EVG|Page=148}} [[OCEANIC-class Mjolnir|OCEANIC]]-clad Spartans were also deployed during the campaign.{{Ref/Game|H4|[[OCEANIC-class Mjolnir]] description}} | |||
The United Rebel Front's scattered remnants regrouped on the hydroelectric platforms distributed across Terceira, leading to the UNSC to deploy a number of "wake siege specialists" to retake the platforms. These operators were armored in [[OCEANIC-class Mjolnir]], specifically intended to be used in aphotic, deep-sea operations.{{Ref/Reuse|H4:EVG158}} Rooting out remaining forces on the world has proven to be an effort in futility.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
In the 2550s, [[Arthoc]] of the [[Brothers of Unending Ire]] launched a vicious ambush on UNSC forces on Terceira that claimed the lives of three entire [[squad]]s of [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]].{{Ref/Game|Id=Target11|HINF|[[High Value Target#11: Arthoc|High Value Target dossier, Arthoc]]}} | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The colony is presumably named after an [[Wikipedia:Terceira Island|island]] located in the [[Wikipedia:Atlantic Ocean|Atlantic Ocean]]; it is part of the [[Wikipedia:Azores|Azores archipelago]], a [[Wikipedia:Portugal|Portuguese]] autonomous region on [[Earth]]. | *The colony is presumably named after an [[Wikipedia:Terceira Island|island]] located in the [[Wikipedia:Atlantic Ocean|Atlantic Ocean]]; it is part of the [[Wikipedia:Azores|Azores archipelago]], a [[Wikipedia:Portugal|Portuguese]] autonomous region on [[Earth]]. | ||
*The [[War Games]] map ''[[Vertigo]]'' in ''Halo 4'' is set on Terceira.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yirOvXEAVSg ''' | *The [[War Games]] map ''[[Vertigo]]'' in ''Halo 4'' is set on Terceira.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yirOvXEAVSg '''YouTube''' ''Halo 4 Champions Bundle - New Map "Vertigo" Walkthrough!'']</ref> | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
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Terceira is a planet in the Cavalier system and a human Outer Colony of the United Earth Government. The planet is orbited by a single moon, Victory. An ocean world, Terceira is home to volatile weather. Following the Human-Covenant War, Terceira was occupied by the United Rebel Front in 2552, leading to a protracted campaign until the United Nations Space Command was able to retake the planet.[1]
Overview[edit]
Topography and ecology[edit]
Terceira is a watery world with vast oceans and lush archipelago chains, often considered a blush, veritable paradise at first glance.[1] However, the planet's beauty hides the native dangers of Terceira. With volatile and extreme weather conditions year-round, the long, winding stretches of islands on Terceira are affected by tsunamis and hurricanes, wreaking havoc on local populations.[1] The swamps of Terceira are roamed by giant crocodiles.[2]
History[edit]
Colonization[edit]
Terceira was colonized in 2440 and settled as an Outer Colony of the Unified Earth Government.[1] A number of hydroelectric platforms[3] and isolated research centers were established across the planet's oceans, providing meteorologists and scientists with vast volumes of research data on Terceira's extreme weather conditions.[1]
Post-Covenant War[edit]
In late 2552, following the end of the Human-Covenant War, the United Rebel Front violently took control of Terceira,[1] instigating revolts against the government.[4] Inner-plated Mjolnir forearms gained popularity among Spartans while suppressing them.[4]
Years later, the United Nations Space Command recovered the colony[1] following the Terceira campaign.[5] In a highly classified operation, several CIO-armored Spartans were deployed to Terceira, where they captured and transmitted information crucial to the recovery of the colony from Insurrectionist forces.[6] OCEANIC-clad Spartans were also deployed during the campaign.[7]
The United Rebel Front's scattered remnants regrouped on the hydroelectric platforms distributed across Terceira, leading to the UNSC to deploy a number of "wake siege specialists" to retake the platforms. These operators were armored in OCEANIC-class Mjolnir, specifically intended to be used in aphotic, deep-sea operations.[3] Rooting out remaining forces on the world has proven to be an effort in futility.[1]
In the 2550s, Arthoc of the Brothers of Unending Ire launched a vicious ambush on UNSC forces on Terceira that claimed the lives of three entire squads of Orbital Drop Shock Troopers.[8]
Trivia[edit]
- The colony is presumably named after an island located in the Atlantic Ocean; it is part of the Azores archipelago, a Portuguese autonomous region on Earth.
- The War Games map Vertigo in Halo 4 is set on Terceira.[9]
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo 4 (First appearance)
- Halo: Legacy of Onyx (Mentioned only)
- Halo Infinite (Mentioned only)
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 47
- ^ Halo: Legacy of Onyx, p. 186
- ^ a b Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 158
- ^ a b Halo 4, Spartan Armor - Forearms - Inner-plated description
- ^ Halo 4, OCEANIC-class Mjolnir description (MCC)
- ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 148
- ^ Halo 4, OCEANIC-class Mjolnir description
- ^ Halo Infinite, High Value Target dossier, Arthoc
- ^ YouTube Halo 4 Champions Bundle - New Map "Vertigo" Walkthrough!
