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{{Quote|Another whisper, sir, near Io. We have probes en route.|[[Cortana]]}} | {{Quote|Another whisper, sir, near Io. We have probes en route.|[[Cortana]]}} | ||
The '''Jovian Moons'''<ref name="mythos46-47">''Halo Mythos'', Rise of Humanity, p. 46-47</ref> | The '''Jovian Moons'''<ref name="mythos46-47">''Halo Mythos'', Rise of Humanity, p. 46-47</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|encyc32-33}} or '''Jovian colonies'''{{Ref/Reuse|unidelrio}} are the [[natural satellite]]s orbiting the [[planet|gas giant]] [[Jupiter]] in the [[Sol system]]. Some of the moons have been colonized by [[human]]ity.{{Ref/Reuse|mythos46-47}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc283}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Satellite system=== | ===Satellite system=== | ||
*[[Europa]] - The only known fully terraformed Jovian moon. It features a frosty atmosphere. Although scientists had theorized that it might already contain oceans beneath the surface with amino acids and the building blocks of life, the first colonists found that this was not the case. Colonization occurred without the discovery of any new life forms.<ref name="enc283">''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'', Locations: The Sol System, p. 282-283 (2009); p. 294-295 (2011 edition)</ref> | *[[Europa]] - The only known fully terraformed Jovian moon. It features a frosty atmosphere. Although scientists had theorized that it might already contain oceans beneath the surface with amino acids and the building blocks of life, the first colonists found that this was not the case. Colonization occurred without the discovery of any new life forms.<ref name="enc283">''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'', Locations: The Sol System, p. 282-283 (2009); p. 294-295 (2011 edition)</ref> | ||
*[[Io]] - Despite being massively volcanic and atmospherically volatile, Io supports a large colony of humans. | *[[Io]] - Despite being massively volcanic and atmospherically volatile, Io supports a large colony of humans.{{Ref/Reuse|enc283}} | ||
*[[Ganymede]] - The largest Jovian Moon and in the Sol System, bigger than both [[Luna]] and Mercury. It has been partially terraformed, though supposedly retains a harsh climate. Ganymede is well-populated. | *[[Ganymede]] - The largest Jovian Moon and in the Sol System, bigger than both [[Luna]] and Mercury. It has been partially terraformed, though supposedly retains a harsh climate. Ganymede is well-populated.{{Ref/Reuse|enc283}} | ||
*[[Callisto]] - With little civilian population to speak of, Callisto's purpose is primarily militaristic in nature; the moon's several bases are capable of launching their units and ships within an hour's notice. | *[[Callisto]] - With little civilian population to speak of, Callisto's purpose is primarily militaristic in nature; the moon's several bases are capable of launching their units and ships within an hour's notice.{{Ref/Reuse|enc283}} | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Colonization and and early strife=== | ===Colonization and and early strife=== | ||
[[Earth]]'s [[national government]]s had established joint efforts to colonize the moons, along with several other bodies in the Sol system, by [[2080]]. | [[Earth]]'s [[national government]]s had established joint efforts to colonize the moons, along with several other bodies in the Sol system, by [[2080]].{{Ref/Reuse|mythos46-47}} In the mid-22nd century, before the formation of the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]], unrest began brewing on the moons as various [[Unified German Republic]] corporations based there became targets for attacks perpetrated by neo-[[Communism|communist]] [[Koslovics]]. As a result of an increasing anti-Koslovic sentiment, a resurgent [[Fascism|fascist]] movement known as the [[Frieden]] arose on the Jovian Moons. Supported by Unified German Republic corporations, the Frieden opposed both the Koslovics and the [[United Nations]]' influence, seeking to achieve peace by destroying the "oppressors on [[Earth|Terra Firma]]".<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> | ||
In [[2160]], the Frieden attacked the UN [[United Nations colonial advisers|Colonial Advisers]] on [[Io]], sparking a three-month conflict known as the [[Jovian Moons Campaign]], followed by more conflicts across the Sol system, including the [[Rain Forest Wars]], a series of clashes of [[Mars]], and the [[Interplanetary War]]. The Frieden and the Koslovics were eventually defeated, and the moons were transferred to the control of the United Nations. | In [[2160]], the Frieden attacked the UN [[United Nations colonial advisers|Colonial Advisers]] on [[Io]], sparking a three-month conflict known as the [[Jovian Moons Campaign]], followed by more conflicts across the Sol system, including the [[Rain Forest Wars]], a series of clashes of [[Mars]], and the [[Interplanetary War]]. The Frieden and the Koslovics were eventually defeated, and the moons were transferred to the control of the United Nations.{{Ref/Reuse|xbox}} | ||
In [[2170]], Callisto was the site of the signing of the [[Callisto Treaty]] which officially ended the Interplanetary War.<ref name="encyc32-33">''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'', Timeline: 1969 CE-2492 CE, p. 32-33 (2011 edition)</ref> | In [[2170]], Callisto was the site of the signing of the [[Callisto Treaty]] which officially ended the Interplanetary War.<ref name="encyc32-33">''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'', Timeline: 1969 CE-2492 CE, p. 32-33 (2011 edition)</ref> | ||
===Human-Covenant war=== | ===Human-Covenant war=== | ||
Moments before the [[Battle of Earth]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]], the [[Prophet of Regret]]'s [[Fleet of Sacred Consecration]] was detected near Io by [[Io Station]].{{Ref/Level|Halo 2|[[Cairo Station]]}}<ref>''Halo 2: Anniversary'', [[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal 15 - Unyielding]]</ref> Numerous habitats in the Jovian Moons survived the Covenant assault largely unscathed.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/species/humans|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Universe - Humans}} Europa, specifically, did not suffer when the Covenant attacked. | Moments before the [[Battle of Earth]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]], the [[Prophet of Regret]]'s [[Fleet of Sacred Consecration]] was detected near Io by [[Io Station]].{{Ref/Level|Halo 2|[[Cairo Station]]}}<ref>''Halo 2: Anniversary'', [[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal 15 - Unyielding]]</ref> Numerous habitats in the Jovian Moons survived the Covenant assault largely unscathed.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/species/humans|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Universe - Humans}} Europa, specifically, did not suffer when the Covenant attacked.{{Ref/Reuse|enc283}} | ||
===Post-war=== | ===Post-war=== | ||