New Mombasa (Earth-4343)

New Mombasa, formerly simply known as Mombasa, was a major city and industrial center on Mombasa Island in Kenya, in the East African Protectorate on Earth. On the mouth of the river north of the island is the Mombasa Tether, a dominant feature of the city skyline. Like Earth's other tether cities, New Mombasa's infrastructure was managed with the help of a second generation "dumb" AI, the Superintendent.

New Mombasa was the main center of the Covenant's attack on Earth, it being invaded, occupied and subsequently destroyed alongside Voi during the Battle of Earth.

Early History
The exact founding date of Mombasa is unknown, but it has a long history. It was already a prosperous trading town in the 12th century, as one of its earliest historical mentions is from 1151 CE. Mombasa had always been an important port of the Indian Ocean trade routes and was contested many times by several powers including Portugal, the United Kingdom, and various Arab forces. This violent history led to its Swahili nickname "Kisiwa Cha Mvita": "Island of War". The city became part of the independent nation of Kenya in the 20th century. During this era, Mombasa became a tourist destination, boasting numerous resorts and clean white beaches. It was also important as a port city, connecting East Africa to the Indian Ocean.

The mainland districts were stifled, ironically, by their thirst for growth. During the 21st and 22nd centuries, sea levels worldwide began rising due to global warming. Port cities around the planet were faced with a choice: construct flood-control measures or be submerged. In Mombasa, it was decided that, rather than shore up the old docks on Mombasa Island, it would be easier to build brand new ports on the mainland southwest of the city. Massive seawalls were built to hold back the rising waters and new dock structures extended out into Kilindini Harbour.[1]

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