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The '''United Republic of North America''' (abbreviated '''URNA''') is a regional political union on the continent of [[North America]] on [[Earth]].<ref> | The '''United Republic of North America''' (abbreviated '''URNA''') is a regional political union on the continent of [[North America]] on [[Earth]].<ref>''Halo 3'', campaign level [[Floodgate]]</ref> It is a loose association between the nations of [[Wikipedia:Canada|Canada]], [[Wikipedia:Mexico|Mexico]], and the political remnants of the former [[Wikipedia:United States of America|United States of America]].<ref name="enc285"/> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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As the location of the [[UNSC]]'s [[UNSC Supreme Headquarters|Supreme Headquarters]], the United Republic features many military and other facilities across the continent. This is due largely in part to the historical importance of North America, particularly [[New York City]], to the [[United Nations]]. Other [[military base]]s in the region include the [[Chawla Base|ONI Chawla Base]] in Boston, Massachusetts and [[Base Segundo Terra]] in [[Mexico City]]. | As the location of the [[UNSC]]'s [[UNSC Supreme Headquarters|Supreme Headquarters]], the United Republic features many military and other facilities across the continent. This is due largely in part to the historical importance of North America, particularly [[New York City]], to the [[United Nations]]. Other [[military base]]s in the region include the [[Chawla Base|ONI Chawla Base]] in Boston, Massachusetts and [[Base Segundo Terra]] in [[Mexico City]]. | ||
By the early 2540s, [[wikipedia:Los Angeles|Los Angeles]] was the second-most populous city in the United Republic of North America, after [[wikipedia:New York City|New York City]].<ref> | By the early 2540s, [[wikipedia:Los Angeles|Los Angeles]] was the second-most populous city in the United Republic of North America, after [[wikipedia:New York City|New York City]].<ref>''Halo: Escalation'', Issue #7</ref> | ||
At least one engagement of the [[Human-Covenant War]], the [[Battle of Cleveland]], was fought in North America; during the battle, many citizens of the metropolitan city attempted to flee north in boats from the invading [[Covenant]] forces to [[Wikipedia:Ontario|Ontario, Canada]]. While the city suffered minimal damage from hostile and friendly fire, many citizens were killed by the genocidal Covenant. During the battle, the UNSC established a relief camp in the nearby city of [[Wikipedia:Akron, Ohio|Akron]].<ref> | At least one engagement of the [[Human-Covenant War]], the [[Battle of Cleveland]], was fought in North America; during the battle, many citizens of the metropolitan city attempted to flee north in boats from the invading [[Covenant]] forces to [[Wikipedia:Ontario|Ontario, Canada]]. While the city suffered minimal damage from hostile and friendly fire, many citizens were killed by the genocidal Covenant. During the battle, the UNSC established a relief camp in the nearby city of [[Wikipedia:Akron, Ohio|Akron]].<ref>''[[Halo: Uprising]]'', Issue #4</ref> During the final stages of the [[Battle of Earth]], Covenant forces retreated to North America while the [[Prophet of Truth]] fled to [[Installation 00]], with at least one [[Jiralhanae]] expedition deploying to Arizona to locate and activate a Forerunner artifact. This effort was foiled by elements of the [[UNSC Home Fleet]]. | ||
In [[2557#July|July 24, 2557]], the city of [[New Phoenix]] was attacked by the [[Forerunner]] known as [[Ur-Didact|the Didact]]. Using a device called the [[Composer]], the Didact [[Mind transfer|extracted]] the mental patterns of over 7 million people.<ref> | In [[2557#July|July 24, 2557]], the city of [[New Phoenix]] was attacked by the [[Forerunner]] known as [[Ur-Didact|the Didact]]. Using a device called the [[Composer]], the Didact [[Mind transfer|extracted]] the mental patterns of over 7 million people.<ref>''[[Halo: Escalation]]'', Issue #7</ref> [[Master Chief Petty Officer|MCPO]] [[John-117]] stopped him using a [[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon#Mark 2556 MFDD|HAVOK nuke]], destroying the Composer and the Didact's [[Mantle's Approach|flagship]],<ref>''[[Halo 4]]'', campaign level [[Midnight]]</ref> although some of the consciousnesses of the composed New Phoenix residents were transferred back to [[Requiem]] and converted into new [[Promethean Knight]]s.<ref>''Spartan Ops'', [[Memento Mori]]</ref> | ||
==Locations== | ==Locations== | ||
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*[[Stanford University]] | *[[Stanford University]] | ||
*[[The Seropian]] | *[[The Seropian]] | ||
*[[UNSC Supreme Headquarters]] <ref> | *[[UNSC Supreme Headquarters]] <ref>''Halo Encyclopedia'', page 285</ref> | ||
{{col-end}} | {{col-end}} | ||
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*[[Herzog]] (Washington D.C. and Boston, Massachusetts) | *[[Herzog]] (Washington D.C. and Boston, Massachusetts) | ||
*[[Preston Cole]] (Mark Twain, Missouri) | *[[Preston Cole]] (Mark Twain, Missouri) | ||
*[[Lian Devereaux]] (northeast Canada)<ref> | *[[Lian Devereaux]] (northeast Canada)<ref>''Halo: Glasslands'', page 63</ref> | ||
*[[James James]] (New York) | *[[James James]] (New York) | ||
*[[Janissary James]] (New York) | *[[Janissary James]] (New York) | ||
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The URNA may be derived from the theoretical [[Wikipedia:North American Union|North American Union]]. | The URNA may be derived from the theoretical [[Wikipedia:North American Union|North American Union]]. | ||
Evidence suggests that by the 26th century, the United States no longer exists as a political entity. This is supported by the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'', which describes the United Republic of North America as being composed of Canada, Mexico, and "the political remnants of the United States," suggesting a dissolution of the Union.<ref name="enc285"> | Evidence suggests that by the 26th century, the United States no longer exists as a political entity. This is supported by the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'', which describes the United Republic of North America as being composed of Canada, Mexico, and "the political remnants of the United States," suggesting a dissolution of the Union.<ref name="enc285">''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'', page 285</ref> | ||
Additionally, in his report on [[Preston Cole|Vice Admiral Cole]], [[Codename: SURGEON]] makes reference to the Battle of Gettysburg, which he describes as taking place during "the first American Civil War."<ref> | Additionally, in his report on [[Preston Cole|Vice Admiral Cole]], [[Codename: SURGEON]] makes reference to the Battle of Gettysburg, which he describes as taking place during "the first American Civil War."<ref>''Halo: Evolutions'', The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole</ref> This wording strongly suggests that at least one more civil conflict occurred during the nation's history, perhaps resulting in the dissolution of the Union. It is important to note that the word "first" is not capitalized, indicating that it is not the formal name of the war (unlike, for example the First World War). Therefore, if a second civil conflict did take place, it probably went by a name other than the "Second American Civil War." | ||
However, the Encyclopedia also references the United States as an extant body. This may be an oversight, though it is possible that the URNA's the member countries retain some autonomy as administrative divisions. In ''[[i love bees]]'' [[Rani Sobeck]] makes direct reference to the [[wikipedia:Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution|Fifth Amendment]], implying that the [[Wikipedia:United States Constitution|United States Constitution]] is still the foundation for law in 26th-century America (though it is possible that the term "plead the Fifth" simply remains in the American lexicon as a figure of speech). This is further supported by the continued existence of the [[Wikipedia:Internal Revenue Service|IRS]].<ref> | However, the Encyclopedia also references the United States as an extant body. This may be an oversight, though it is possible that the URNA's the member countries retain some autonomy as administrative divisions. In ''[[i love bees]]'' [[Rani Sobeck]] makes direct reference to the [[wikipedia:Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution|Fifth Amendment]], implying that the [[Wikipedia:United States Constitution|United States Constitution]] is still the foundation for law in 26th-century America (though it is possible that the term "plead the Fifth" simply remains in the American lexicon as a figure of speech). This is further supported by the continued existence of the [[Wikipedia:Internal Revenue Service|IRS]].<ref>''[[i love bees]]'', [[Axon]] [[Media:taxes suck.ogg|taxes_suck]]</ref> | ||
Alternatively, the above information regarding the Constitution and IRS may indicate that the United States' government and systems have been adopted by the United Republic, and thus that the URNA's governmental and social institutions are similar or identical to those of the possibly defunct United States government. | Alternatively, the above information regarding the Constitution and IRS may indicate that the United States' government and systems have been adopted by the United Republic, and thus that the URNA's governmental and social institutions are similar or identical to those of the possibly defunct United States government. | ||