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The '''Epsilon Eridani system''' (sometimes rendered '''ε Eridani''')<ref>''Halo: Reach'', [[:File:Recon smg.jpg|Recon armor bonus content]]</ref> is a planetary system situated 10.5 light-years from [[Earth]],{{Ref/Reuse|enc298}} is identified as a region in [[FLEETCOM Sector One]].{{Ref/Reuse|for343}} It was home to several habitable [[planet]]s [[Human colonies|colonized]] by the [[Unified Earth Government]], most notably [[Reach]]. At 10.5 light-years from its sister system, the [[Sol system]] and is one of the closest neighbors of [[human]]ity's [[Earth|homeworld]].{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} | The '''Epsilon Eridani system''' (sometimes rendered '''ε Eridani''')<ref>''Halo: Reach'', [[:File:Recon smg.jpg|Recon armor bonus content]]</ref> is a planetary system situated 10.5 light-years from [[Earth]],{{Ref/Reuse|enc298}} is identified as a region in [[FLEETCOM Sector One]].{{Ref/Reuse|for343}} It was home to several habitable [[planet]]s [[Human colonies|colonized]] by the [[Unified Earth Government]], most notably [[Reach]]. At 10.5 light-years from its sister system, the [[Sol system]] and is one of the closest neighbors of [[human]]ity's [[Earth|homeworld]].{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} | ||
In the summer of [[2552]], the [[Covenant]] invaded the system and attacked Epsilon Eridani's major colonies. Reach ultimately [[Fall of Reach|fell]] to the Covenant and was [[Glassing|glassed]],{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/reach|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Reach}} while [[Tribute]] was brutally [[Battle of Tribute|assaulted]] and partially glassed.<ref name="h4evg2">''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', p. 177</ref> Following the [[Human-Covenant War]], at least Tribute and [[Beta Gabriel]] had been resettled by humanity.<ref>''Halo: First Strike'', [[Tug o' War]] (2010)</ref>{{Ref/Site|Id=universe|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/tribute|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Tribute}}<ref name="h5">''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', multiplayer level, [[Fathom]]</ref> | In the summer of [[2552]], the [[Covenant]] invaded the system and attacked Epsilon Eridani's major colonies. Reach ultimately [[Fall of Reach|fell]] to the Covenant and was [[Glassing|glassed]],{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/reach|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Reach}} while [[Tribute]] was brutally [[Battle of Tribute|assaulted]] and partially glassed.<ref name="h4evg2">''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', p. 177</ref> Following the [[Human-Covenant War]], at least Tribute, Reach and [[Beta Gabriel]] had been resettled by humanity.<ref>''Halo: First Strike'', [[Tug o' War]] (2010)</ref>{{Ref/Site|Id=universe|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/tribute|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Tribute}}<ref>''[[Halo: Warfleet]], page 23''</ref> <ref name="h5">''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', multiplayer level, [[Fathom]]</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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The first planetary confirmations of planet Reach in Epsilon Eridani occurred in the 21st-century.{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} | The first planetary confirmations of planet Reach in Epsilon Eridani occurred in the 21st-century.{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} | ||
The Epsilon Eridani system was recognized to have an improbably high number of habitable planets, a fact that was seen as serendipitous to the early colonization efforts. Initial colonization efforts in the system faced significant challenges in | The Epsilon Eridani system was recognized to have an improbably high number of habitable planets, a fact that was seen as serendipitous to the early colonization efforts. Initial colonization efforts in the system faced significant challenges in marshaling political and economic support. Interest in the system's colonization potential initially focused on [[Tribute]] and [[Circumstance]], though it was [[Reach]] that would soon capture the attention of UEG planners.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
===Colonization and human hold=== | ===Colonization and human hold=== | ||
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==Planetary system== | ==Planetary system== | ||
The Epsilon Eridani system is home to at least six planets, two [[asteroid]] belts and at least one [[Wikipedia:Minor planet|minor planet]]. A massive [[Oort cloud#Epsilon Eridani system|Oort cloud]] is located on the outer edge of the system.<ref>''Halo: First Strike'', p. 232</ref> At least five of the worlds that orbit Epsilon Eridani are known to be inhabited. | The Epsilon Eridani system is home to at least six planets, two [[asteroid]] belts, and at least one [[Wikipedia:Minor planet|minor planet]]. A massive [[Oort cloud#Epsilon Eridani system|Oort cloud]] is located on the outer edge of the system.<ref>''Halo: First Strike'', p. 232</ref> At least five of the worlds that orbit Epsilon Eridani are known to be inhabited. | ||
*Epsilon Eridani I - Closest planet to the star.{{Ref/Note|Id=DesignationNotName|This planet is only known by its astronomical designation, not its colloquial name. Consequently, this planet may in fact be one of the three planets whose colloquial names are known but whose astrononical designations are not: Beta Gabriel, Circumstance and Tantalus.}} | *Epsilon Eridani I - Closest planet to the star.{{Ref/Note|Id=DesignationNotName|This planet is only known by its astronomical designation, not its colloquial name. Consequently, this planet may in fact be one of the three planets whose colloquial names are known but whose astrononical designations are not: Beta Gabriel, Circumstance and Tantalus.}} | ||
