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The '''''Odyssey''''' was the lead ship in the first line of interstellar [[human]] colony vessels. It was launched from a mooring platform in orbit over [[Luna]] on [[2362|January 1, 2362]], laden with troops and [[terraforming]] gear to spearhead the colonization of a new world, [[Reach]].<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 43'' (2011 edition)</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''' ''page 151''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo Mythos]]''', ''page 54''</ref> The launching of the ''Odyssey'' sparked the first wave of human expansion beyond the confines of the [[Sol system]], founding the first [[Inner Colonies]] outside Sol.<ref>[http://halostory.bungie.org/halostory.timeline.html '''Halo.Bungie.org''': ''Halo Story Page - Halo Story Timeline'']</ref>
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The '''''Odyssey''''' was the first interstellar [[human starship]]<ref name="encyc42-43">''[[Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe]]'', Human Colonization of Space, p. 42-43 (2009 & 2011 edition)</ref> and the lead ship in a fleet of [[colony ship]]s.<ref name="xbox"/>
 
==Operational history==
It was launched from a mooring platform in orbit over [[Luna]]<ref name="mythos54">''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]'', Rise of Humanity, p. 54</ref> on [[2362|January 1, 2362]],<ref>''[[Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe]]'', Famous UNSC Ships, p. 256-257 (2009); p. 268-269 (2011 edition)</ref> laden with troops and [[terraforming]] gear to spearhead the colonization of a new world.<ref name="xbox"/>  
 
The ''Odyssey'' was sent to [[Epsilon Eridani]],<ref name="encyc42-43"/> where it would settle the world that would become [[Reach]].<ref name="mythos54"/> The launching of the ''Odyssey'' sparked the first wave of human expansion beyond the confines of the [[Sol system]].<ref name="xbox">[http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/h/halo/storyline.htm ''Xbox.com:'' Halo Storyline] (Defunct, Copy on [http://halo.bungie.org/misc/mstimeline2.html HBO Forums], [http://web.archive.org/web/20080424150226/www.xbox.com/en-US/games/h/halo/storyline.htm Wayback Machine], and [[Archive:Xbox.com/Halo/Timeline|Halopedia]])</ref>


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==

Revision as of 02:02, December 4, 2020

Odyssey
 

The Odyssey was the first interstellar human starship[1] and the lead ship in a fleet of colony ships.[2]

Operational history

It was launched from a mooring platform in orbit over Luna[3] on January 1, 2362,[4] laden with troops and terraforming gear to spearhead the colonization of a new world.[2]

The Odyssey was sent to Epsilon Eridani,[1] where it would settle the world that would become Reach.[3] The launching of the Odyssey sparked the first wave of human expansion beyond the confines of the Sol system.[2]

Trivia

The name 'Odyssey' derives from an epic poem written by the Greek poet, Homer. The story follows a commander, Odysseus, who gets lost on his return from the Trojan War, sailing to various places over the course of two decades. The name is fitting for the ship because of the parallels: humanity embarks on a long voyage after emerging from the Interplanetary War.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe, Human Colonization of Space, p. 42-43 (2009 & 2011 edition)
  2. ^ a b c Xbox.com: Halo Storyline (Defunct, Copy on HBO Forums, Wayback Machine, and Halopedia)
  3. ^ a b Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo, Rise of Humanity, p. 54
  4. ^ Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe, Famous UNSC Ships, p. 256-257 (2009); p. 268-269 (2011 edition)