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The '''United Nations''' ('''UN''') | The '''United Nations''' ('''UN''') was an international [[Earth]]-based organization,<ref name="timeline">[http://www.halowars.com/GameInfo/Timeline.aspx '''Official Halo Wars Community Site''': ''Timeline'']</ref> and the predecessor of the [[UNSC]] and the [[Unified Earth Government]].<ref name="HSP">[http://halostory.bungie.org/oconnor_mclees_080508.html '''Halo Story Page''': ''Frank O'Connor/Robt McLees Interview - August 2008'']</ref> By the 26th century, the UN has been absorbed into a branch of the UEG and has become a largely vestigial entity, acting as a local administrative body among the [[national government]]s of Earth.<ref name="CatalogUN">[https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2969315_Catalog-Interaction.aspx#post2969315 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Query Answer: Human records indicate that the assembly (ref: United Nations) is a vestigial organization responsible for adjudication of administrative tasks between territorial sectors on Erde-Tyrene.'']</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Inception=== | ===Inception=== | ||
The idea of a United Nations system of global governance began in 1920 after the end of World War I. The brainchild of American President Woodrow Wilson, the purpose of the League of Nations was to spark economic development and to keep the peace after the destruction of the war. However, this organization would soon collapse without the support of the United States Congress and growing tensions caused by the Great | The idea of a United Nations system of global governance began in 1920 after the end of World War I. The brainchild of American President Woodrow Wilson, the purpose of the League of Nations was to spark economic development and to keep the peace after the destruction of the war. However, this organization would soon collapse without the support of the United States Congress and growing tensions caused by the Great Depression of the early 1930s. It's ultimate downfall came with [[Wikipedia:World War II|World War II]] which the League was completely unable to prevent. | ||
The concept, however | The concept, however was not discredited. In 1941, when US President Franklin D. Roosevelt named the Allies the "United Nations" with the name being kept after the Second World War's end as a peacekeeping organization comprised of the members of the military alliance. This was a significant time in human history as it sparked growing tensions between the two superpowers of the time, the [[United States of America]] and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics which would lead to the space race and the development of many advanced technologies as part of a technological arms race. Had humanity not endured the Cold War, it was likely that humanity would have been even less prepared for the interstellar age and the inevitable wars that would follow. | ||
The UN began as an international organization that described itself as a "global association of governments facilitating co-operation in international law, international security, economic development | The UN began as an international organization that described itself as a "global association of governments facilitating co-operation in international law, international security, economic development and social equity." It was founded officially on June 26, [[1945]] after the end of the Second World War at the signing of the United Nations Charter by 51 countries, replacing the previous "League of Nations." | ||
===UN Government=== | ===UN Government=== | ||
[[File:United_Nations.png|250px|left|thumb|The United Nations General Assembly hall]] | [[File:United_Nations.png|250px|left|thumb|The United Nations General Assembly hall]] | ||
By the time humanity began colonizing the other planets of the [[ | By the time humanity began colonizing the other planets of the [[Solar System]] in the late 21st century, the nations of Earth are not yet united under a single government, though the United Nations held considerable power over humanity.<ref name="CH">'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 37''</ref> In order to tackle the social, economical and technological challenges that accompanied space colonization, the UN created the [[Unified Earth Government]] in [[2075]]. Then, a transnational assembly of brilliant minds and political figures, the UEG initially lacked actual power over Earth's nations.<ref name="ueg email">[[Archive:Letter - RE: Quick clarification - UEG]]</ref> | ||
In the early years of humanity's interplanetary colonization, it was mainly commercial interests that propelled outward expansion into the | In the early years of humanity's interplanetary colonization, it was mainly commercial interests that propelled outward expansion into the Solar System, the colonization programs initiated by Earth's national governments themselves being far less ambitious and efficient. Free of the restrictions of international law, many corporations operating in the colonies—particularly those on [[Mars]]—conducted extensive research and development into bio- and [[nanotechnology|nanotechnologies]]. While these efforts yielded many new technological advancements,<ref name="enc42">'''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''page 42'' (2011)</ref> abuses by the corporations also generated major ethical concerns. To regulate the activities of the off world corporate entities—particularly in the area of genetic technology—the UN extended the [[UN Genetic Rights Act]] to cover the colonies in [[2165]]. This piece of legislation would later serve as the basis for the latter [[UN Colonial Mortal Dictata|Mortal Dictata Act]].<ref>'''Halo: Mortal Dictata''', ''page 101''</ref> | ||
The UN's attempts to maintain peace ultimately failed as various dissident factions arose in the colonies, resulting in several conflicts in the 2160s. These battles across Sol's | The UN's attempts to maintain peace ultimately failed as various dissident factions arose in the colonies, resulting in several conflicts in the 2160s. These battles across Sol's off world colonies culminated in the [[Interplanetary War]] of [[2164]] - [[2170]]. With an approach echoing the policies of the [[United States]] in the early 21st century,<ref name="enc42"/> the United Nations took charge of Earth's national governments as well as their disparate military forces, uniting them under the common banner of the [[United Nations Space Command]] in [[2163]].<ref name="enc42"/> Following the war in 2170, the United Nations formally established the Unified Earth Government as humanity's combined governing entity from then on while the UNSC became a preeminent military body for Earth's "empire".<ref name="ueg email"/> | ||
By the 26th century, the UN | By the 26th century, the UN became greatly diminished from it's height in the mid-22nd century. It's function was relegated to overseeing administrative tasks on Earth, essentially a role similar to that which it was originally created with supreme power over the human race at large at the hands of the UEG.<ref name="CatalogUN"/> After the beginning of the [[Human-Covenant War]], the UNSC gained ultimate control of the UEG and it's branches including the UN as humanity's emergency military government.<ref name="HSP"/> The UNSC returned power back to the civilian government on [[2553|January 8, 2553]].<ref name="CatalogUEG">[https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2969317_Catalog-Interaction.aspx#post2969317 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Catalog Interaction (Query Answer: Human records indicate transition to noncombatant administrative control <nowiki>[ref: UEG] [January 8, 2553]. No notable adjustment in military [bureaucratic tactical]</nowiki> behavior and scope of authority.)'']</ref> | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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International diplomatic and military organization |
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United Nations Charter |
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English, and several others |
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Multi-religious |
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1945: Formed from the League of Nations |
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2170, becomes part of the Unified Earth Government[2] |
The United Nations (UN) was an international Earth-based organization,[3] and the predecessor of the UNSC and the Unified Earth Government.[2] By the 26th century, the UN has been absorbed into a branch of the UEG and has become a largely vestigial entity, acting as a local administrative body among the national governments of Earth.[4]
History
Inception
The idea of a United Nations system of global governance began in 1920 after the end of World War I. The brainchild of American President Woodrow Wilson, the purpose of the League of Nations was to spark economic development and to keep the peace after the destruction of the war. However, this organization would soon collapse without the support of the United States Congress and growing tensions caused by the Great Depression of the early 1930s. It's ultimate downfall came with World War II which the League was completely unable to prevent. The concept, however was not discredited. In 1941, when US President Franklin D. Roosevelt named the Allies the "United Nations" with the name being kept after the Second World War's end as a peacekeeping organization comprised of the members of the military alliance. This was a significant time in human history as it sparked growing tensions between the two superpowers of the time, the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics which would lead to the space race and the development of many advanced technologies as part of a technological arms race. Had humanity not endured the Cold War, it was likely that humanity would have been even less prepared for the interstellar age and the inevitable wars that would follow.
The UN began as an international organization that described itself as a "global association of governments facilitating co-operation in international law, international security, economic development and social equity." It was founded officially on June 26, 1945 after the end of the Second World War at the signing of the United Nations Charter by 51 countries, replacing the previous "League of Nations."
UN Government
By the time humanity began colonizing the other planets of the Solar System in the late 21st century, the nations of Earth are not yet united under a single government, though the United Nations held considerable power over humanity.[5] In order to tackle the social, economical and technological challenges that accompanied space colonization, the UN created the Unified Earth Government in 2075. Then, a transnational assembly of brilliant minds and political figures, the UEG initially lacked actual power over Earth's nations.[6]
In the early years of humanity's interplanetary colonization, it was mainly commercial interests that propelled outward expansion into the Solar System, the colonization programs initiated by Earth's national governments themselves being far less ambitious and efficient. Free of the restrictions of international law, many corporations operating in the colonies—particularly those on Mars—conducted extensive research and development into bio- and nanotechnologies. While these efforts yielded many new technological advancements,[7] abuses by the corporations also generated major ethical concerns. To regulate the activities of the off world corporate entities—particularly in the area of genetic technology—the UN extended the UN Genetic Rights Act to cover the colonies in 2165. This piece of legislation would later serve as the basis for the latter Mortal Dictata Act.[8]
The UN's attempts to maintain peace ultimately failed as various dissident factions arose in the colonies, resulting in several conflicts in the 2160s. These battles across Sol's off world colonies culminated in the Interplanetary War of 2164 - 2170. With an approach echoing the policies of the United States in the early 21st century,[7] the United Nations took charge of Earth's national governments as well as their disparate military forces, uniting them under the common banner of the United Nations Space Command in 2163.[7] Following the war in 2170, the United Nations formally established the Unified Earth Government as humanity's combined governing entity from then on while the UNSC became a preeminent military body for Earth's "empire".[6]
By the 26th century, the UN became greatly diminished from it's height in the mid-22nd century. It's function was relegated to overseeing administrative tasks on Earth, essentially a role similar to that which it was originally created with supreme power over the human race at large at the hands of the UEG.[4] After the beginning of the Human-Covenant War, the UNSC gained ultimate control of the UEG and it's branches including the UN as humanity's emergency military government.[2] The UNSC returned power back to the civilian government on January 8, 2553.[9]
Sources
- ^ Halo Legends, Origins
- ^ a b c Halo Story Page: Frank O'Connor/Robt McLees Interview - August 2008
- ^ Official Halo Wars Community Site: Timeline
- ^ a b Halo Waypoint: Query Answer: Human records indicate that the assembly (ref: United Nations) is a vestigial organization responsible for adjudication of administrative tasks between territorial sectors on Erde-Tyrene.
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 37
- ^ a b Archive:Letter - RE: Quick clarification - UEG
- ^ a b c Halo Encyclopedia, page 42 (2011)
- ^ Halo: Mortal Dictata, page 101
- ^ Halo Waypoint: Catalog Interaction (Query Answer: Human records indicate transition to noncombatant administrative control [ref: UEG] [January 8, 2553]. No notable adjustment in military [bureaucratic tactical] behavior and scope of authority.)
