Symphony

Symphony, officially the Federal Republic of Symphony, is a heavily populated Outer Colony in the Portum system. It is known for its ongoing hatred for the UNSC after the planet was left without support during the Human-Covenant War. After this the Symphony Volunteer Army became the dominant faction, bringing peace and prosperity to the planet for decades.
Following the 2607 election The Federal Republic annexed the Independent Republic of Crozier, the People's Republic of Franklin, and the Socialist Republic of Roanoke.
== History ==
=== Pre-Forerunner Occupation ===
Symphony had dense forests and large mountains before the Forerunners arrived. Nomadic creatures similar to primitive humans were also known to have evolved to the point of using stone tools for various jobs. Small huts were built out of sticks, and leather from the native animals. They were wiped out long before the arrival of the Forerunners, most likely due to disease brought by infected birds that were studied by the Forerunners.
After they died they were replaced by another species who managed to survive until the Halo Array. They evolved much slower than their predecessor, taking a few thousand years to use stone tools. They then built villages about twenty years prior to the Forerunners' arrival, being the first species to build permanent settlements on the planet. They were allowed to coexist with the Forerunners after a meeting between the "High Elder" (the highest rank of the species) and the captain of a Fortress-class vessel.
=== Forerunner Occupation and Flood Infestation ===
Symphony held hundreds of beautiful cities during the Forerunner occupation of the planet. It was a very popular tourist destination, with thousands of people flooding into the planet due to it's beautiful beaches and resorts. Being such a hot spot for tourists, the flood saw an opportunity to quickly spread and conquer the planet. They entered using an infested civilian transport vessel and landed in one of the many resorts.
The parasite poured out, infecting hundreds of thousands in a day. After two months of failed recovery attempts, the planet was considered lost and placed a Fortress-class vessel near the planet to ensure nothing entered or exited. After this ship failed to communicate several bombs were dropped onto the planet, obliterating the infested cities. When the Halo Array was activated the rest of the flood was obliterated.
The ruins of the ancient city of Tyeve had been discovered in 2598, being the most recent discovery on the planet. It is believed that this was one of the poorer cities due to a lack of much public luxuries. There were no bathhouses, art galleries, or even a large scale city hall. It is the most intact city found on the planet.
=== Post-Forerunner Occupation ===
Symphony was reseeded after the activation of the Halo Array. The species who had met with the Forerunners were the only ones to have not been repopulated. The reasons for this are currently unknown. Fossils of large reptilians similar to Earth's dinosaurs have been found buried in permafrost, leading a few people to believe that Symphony was used for studying these creatures. We now know this is false, but it was a common theory in the early to mid 25th century. 
It is believed that they died from the same disease as the nomadic creatures did. After they died out, avians became the new dominant species on the planet. They were replaced by mammals shortly after they began to die from the disease they spread, which had most likely evolved to become fatal to them. Fossils of mammals similar to Earth's lions were also found, which made the theory of them being studied even higher.
By the time humanity arrived, most native species were wiped out from disease or lack of food. There are only four known types of animals on the planet, with three of them being herbivorous. This made it easy for the only carnivorous animal, right? No. The three were all capable of flight and incredible speed. The one carnivore was slow and incapable of flight.
While the end of the Forerunners should've helped them, this nearly brought them all to extinction. It is also known that just before the end of their occupation of Symphony, the Forerunners had made cures for diseases that were common in the planet's ecosystems. These never were released until humanity's arrival, and they barely worked due to their age.
788 Honorable Guardian, a Forerunner monitor, had also noted that some were showing signs of flood infection. This is unlikely and was most likely a flesh-eating disease or some type of form of rabies. It is possible, though. 
=== Humanity's Arrival ===
Humanity colonized Symphony following it's discovery in 2411. Cities were built and a government was established in an impressive span of fourteen years. Over time the planet became known as Symphony due to instrument-like sounds being heard around the planet. It is now known that these sounds were coming from the abandoned weather relay on top of a mountain.
=== The Insurrection ===
The United Rebel Front had gained full control of Symphony in 2494 following a treaty between the two. For almost a year the URF had been outnumbering the amount of UNSC military personnel on the planet, who were fighting a winless battle. Despite the constant support from UNSC naval forces the URF had been too strong to defeat. The fate of the battle was sealed following the arrival of the hijacked UNSC Mariposa , a cruiser that had been defending the city of Ypres for days before being captured. 
The Treaty of Marlow was signed in late December of 2494, just a few days before Christmas. This ordered all UNSC or ONI personnel to leave the planet and no longer interfere in it's political or military actions. While many people on other planets were opposed to the signing of the treaty, a majority thought it was the right idea. You'd rather lose one colony than two, right? The people of Symphony hated this idea, as most were pro-UEG and didn't want "dirty innies" patrolling their streets. They had no say whether this would happen or not, and they would have to live with the fact that they were betrayed.
The Crozier Federation (named after the island of Crozier) was established in January of 2495. They governed the planet of Symphony before it's fall in mid 2495. Multiple scandals had been occurring involving ONI officials were discovered, leading to disorganization in the Federation. Over time it became obvious that it would collapse, and many government officials left the planet alongside many leaders of their military. This allowed the UNSC to quickly retake the planet and reestablish the pre-Insurrectionist government.
=== The Human-Covenant War ===
The UNSC cared little for Symphony during the Human-Covenant War. It held little strategic value other than it's near-abandoned shipyards. In 2525, they announced another relinquishment of support for the planet and left it to be destroyed. Who had ordered this is unknown, but many people believe that it had been the current ONI Commander-in-Chief, Margaret Parangosky. 
The Symphony Volunteer Government was established to keep order on the planet later that year. They used outdated equipment (that worked really well, surprisingly) to quell riots and silence anybody who threatens to rebel against them. Many saw them as Authoritarian, and cited how they would kill those who threaten to rebel as proof. The truth is, they weren't authoritarian at all. They allowed people to sit wherever, eat wherever, speak whatever, and write whatever. They just didn't want another incident like the last time a foreign entity tried to conquer it.
Over time, this law as lifted and at the end of the war the Independence Act of 2552 was signed. This allowed three areas to separate from Symphony's government's control. They would become the Independent Republic of Crozier, the People's Republic of Franklin, and the Socialist Republic of Roanoke. They were allowed to control the laws and have their own military force.
The planet never encountered the Covenant during the war, but there was some deals between Sangheili terrorists and the People's Republic of Franklin.
=== Post-War ===
==== Crozier-Franklin War ====
Tensions between the Independent Republic of Crozier and the People's Republic of Franklin grew following the discovery of the deals between terrorists and Franklin's government. Being extremely close to each other and only being separated by the Jonson River, Crozier believed that Franklin was planning an invasion. The Crozier-Franklin War began in late 2553 and ended in early 2554 due to Symphony's assistance of Crozier.
==== Crozier-Roanoke War ====
Roanoke declared war on Crozier following the outcome of the Crozier-Franklin War. Humiliated by their ally's defeat, they planned to invade Crozier's capital within a month. This failed and the war ended when Symphony once again assisted Crozier. This was by far the shortest war, only lasting a few weeks. Roanoke and Franklin were then banned from trading with Crozier or Symphony for three years.
==== Symphony-Roanoke War ====
Roanoke sought revenge for their loss at the hands of Symphony's government. They planned to destroy their only cruiser, the SV Allegiance and their Roanoke embassy. War was declared following the attack on the embassy and Roanoke lost horribly once again. Roanoke was permanently banished from importing goods from Symphony and Crozier and half of the republic was to be given to Symphony. 
==== First War of Unification (also known as "MacDougal's War") ====
President and a former General Steven MacDougal declared war on Crozier, Franklin, and Roanoke in an attempt to reunify the planet. This failed miserably and MacDougal was removed from office and replaced by his Vice President, George Williamson.
==== Second War of Unification ====
Symphony and Crozier had once again became allies after the First War of Unification and decided to pursue the future of a unified planet. They were able to defeat Roanoke, but not Franklin. They were building nuclear bombs and were planning to fire them at Symphony's capital, Wipers. This failed during Crozier's invasion and all nukes were destroyed. Crozier then refused to be absorbed after the death of President Jonathan Donahue because Vice President Jennifer Malloy was against the idea.
==== Red Thursday Massacre ====
During the Red Thursday parade in Franklin, a group of men armed with plasma weaponry opened fire on bystanders and police forces. This incident left fourteen thousand dead and almost seven thousand wounded. Franklin blamed Crozier, as many of them were wearing special forces gear. This led to Symphony's version of the Cold War.
==== Symphony's Cold War ====
With both side too afraid to attack each other in fear of sparking another war, no battles happened during this war. General Magnusson of the Crozier Honor Guard even stated that he had seen Franklish naval forces approach their side of the Jonson River only to retreat in seconds. Symphony then ordered the two to lower their tensions and come to a permanent agreement of peace. This worked, and the two longtime enemies settled their differences. Trade bans on Franklin were lifted afterwards.
==== Roanoke's Reich ====
Roanoke was very much like the early to mid 20th century Germany. After being fed up with losing and losing, Roanoke formed their version of the Reich. The Fourth Reich was established in Roanoke by Louie Para, a veteran of the Crozier-Roanoke War. He persecuted Crozier-born and Jewish civilians, killing them by firing squad. This provoked the Invasion of Roanoke.
Invasion of Roanoke
Crozieran and Symphonian army landed on Roanoke's Krieg Beach and engaged their forces. They were too unprepared to hold back the allies and retreated to their capital, Lords. They were then betrayed by the Franklish Army and surrounded in Yves. This forced a surrender and Roanoke was to give all of their land to Crozier and Franklin. Louie Para was also to be executed a night later. 
==== Occupied Roanoke ====
===== Crozier's Roanoke (North and West Roanoke) =====
North and West Roanoke (officially the Crozieran Occupied Republic of North and South Roanoke) were under control of the Crozerian government from 2598 to 2607. It acted as an expansion of Crozier, being a hotspot for tourism.
===== Franklin's Roanoke (South and East Roanoke) =====
South and East Roanoke (officially the Franklish Occupied People's Republic of South and East Roanoke) were under control of the Franklish government from 2598 to 2600. Symphony ordered the withdrawal of Franklin following scandals involving Neo-Reich supporters.
====== Symphony's Roanoke ======
South and East Roanoke (now known as the Symphonian Occupied Republic of South and East Roanoke) were under control of the Symphonian government from 2600 to the present day. It was used to build penitentiaries that housed Neo-Reich supporters and Franklish rebels.
=== Election of 2607 ===
In 2607, Allan Kaine Tucci was elected to be the president of Symphony. He was able to convince Crozier to unify with them after telling President Jennifer Malloy II that he would supply them with more advanced weaponry and riches. They were the first to join, followed by Roanoke who was forced to join because of it still being occupied by Crozier and Symphony. Franklin joined after threats of invasion by the three allied nations. 
After this, the Federal Republic of Symphony was formed. They are the only government on this planet as of now. 
== Flora and Fauna ==
A list of all native flora and fauna discovered on Symphony
=== Flora ===
* Red Fieldborn: A flower with medicinal purposes found in fields in Roanoke and Franklin.
* Yellow Fieldborn: A flower with medicinal purposes found exclusively in fields in Franklin.
* Symphonian Tobacco: A variation of tobacco discovered in Crozier. It has a much more stronger taste than normal Earth-grown tobacco. It is the most exported plant from the planet.
* Shiverview: A flower that is known for being extremely poisonous.
* White Mountainstalk: An edible plant necessary in creating Davies Stew. It is found in the mountains surrounding Crozier's Lake Davies.
*Wild Morgana: A powerful hallucinogenic flower that is known to have three times the power of regular Earth-made drugs.
*Domesticated Morgana: A more "safe" form of Wild Morgana.
*Golden Seabed: An edible flower that grows on the bottom of the Chiles Sea. It is the key ingredient of Chiles Tea.
*Mars Tree: A type of tree only found in Crozier.
*Desert Hornflower: A type of Hornflower only found in the deserts of Franklin. It secretes an alcohol-like substance.
*Mountain Hornflower: A type of Hornflower only found in the mountains of Crozier.
*Plains Hornflower: A type of Hornflower only found in the plains of Roanoke.
=== Fauna ===
* Horned Hoverbird: An herbivorous avian creature located all throughout Symphony. It is extremely similar to Earth's hummingbird, but twice the size
* Quadwing: An herbivorous avian creature known for it's four wings. It is the second ingredient in Davies Stew
* Hornbeak: An herbivorous avian creature known for it's horned beak which is used to defend itself. 
* Colossi: A massive carnivorous creature known for it's size. It stands at the size of a small apartment and is relentless in hunts. They are often outran by the other three animals.
== Exports ==
This is a list of all items Symphony exports to other planets.
=== Food ===
* Davies Stew: A stew comprised of White Mountainstalk and Quadwing meat. It is a luxury on Symphony
* Roasted Hornbeak: The breast of a Hornbeak that is often served with Golden Seabed
* Crozier Bread: A special type of bread comprised of Golden Seabed, sap from a Mars Tree, and Yellow Fieldborn
*Stuffed Quadwing: The breast of a Quadwing stuffed with Desert Hornflower and a tiny amount of Domesticated Morgana. It is a luxury on Symphony.
* Hornflower Pie: A pie containing every species of Hornflower. The crust is made of dried Golden Seabed
* Crozian Sweets: A dessert made from chocolate-covered White Mountainstalk leaves. It is filled with chocolate syrup
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=== Drinks ===
* Hornflower Alcohol: Alcohol produced from a Desert Hornflower
* Chiles Tea: A tea comprised of Golden Seabed and Red Fieldborn
=== Vehicles ===
* Crozier Transport Model 1: An armored limousine made for transporting public officials
* Johnson-Hartman 2608 Pericles: The first model of the famous Pericles sportscar
* Johnson-Hartman 2609 Pericles: The second and most modern version of the Pericles
=== Weapons ===
* Model 2556: A submachine gun developed for the use of law enforcement in Crozier
* Type-75 "Bronco": An assault rifle designed for the use of Symphonian military personnel
* Model 1 STA: A surface-to-air missile launcher
== Natives ==
=== Government ===
==== Federal Government ====
* Alexander Whittaker: President of the Federal Republic of Symphony
* Isaac Graham: Vice President of the Federal Republic of Symphony
* Jorge Watson: Secretary of War
* Damian Burnes: Secretary of Defense
* Lukas Holliday: Secretary of the Treasury
* Micah Yves Alexander V: Head of Foreign Relations
==== State Government ====
===== Crozier =====
* William Crowley: Governor of Crozier
* Josiah Willamette: Mayor of Holden (Capital of Crozier)
* Piotr Nebraski: Mayor of Walsh
* Zachary Norfolk: Mayor of Piedmont
* Lauren Davis: Mayor of Davies
* Luci Dann: Mayor of Wampanoag
* Richard White: Mayor of the Franklin-Crozier shared Tikiti
* Aaron MacDougal: Mayor of New London
===== Franklin =====
* Cho Zhou Linh: Governor of Franklin
* Mei Zhou Linh: Mayor of Qui (Capital of Franklin)
* Chi Zhou Linh: Mayor of Chang
* Vadim Drago: Mayor of New Moscow
* Viktor Nolikovi: Mayor of New Petersburg
* Dimitri "Dima" Shorikov: Mayor of New Stalingrad
* Nicolas Lafayette: Mayor of New Paris
===== Roanoke =====
* Gabriel Watts: Governor of Roanoke
* Josh Pearce: Mayor of Lords (Capital of Roanoke)
* Beatrice Gourmand: Mayor of Oldens
* Victor Andersmith: Mayor of Orchard
* Jocelyn Smith: Mayor of Lorch
=== Military ===
==== Air Force ====
* Henry Michaels, Sr.: Five-star general
* Henry Michaels, Jr.: General
* Damian Shepherd: The "Hero of Crozier". He is the top commanding officer of the Crozian Air Force
* Mikhail White: The top commanding officer of the Franklish Air Force
* Josef Wall: The top commanding officer of the Roanokan Air Force
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