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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''' are the 63 [[natural satellite]]s orbiting the gas giant [[Jupiter]] in the [[Sol System]]. Some of the moons have been colonized by | The '''Jovian Moons''' are the 63 [[natural satellite]]s orbiting the gas giant [[Jupiter]] in the [[Sol System]]. Some of the moons have been colonized by [[human]]ity. | ||
Humans began settling these moons in [[2080]].<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 44''</ref> In | ==History== | ||
Humans began settling these moons in [[2080]].<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 44''</ref> 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">'''[[Xbox.com/Halo]]'''</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 transfered to the control of the United Nations.<ref name="xbox"/> | |||
Moments before the [[Battle of Earth]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]], the [[Prophet of Regret]]'s [[Fleet of Sacred Consecration]] was detected near Io, presumably by [[Io Station]].<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Cairo Station (level)|Cairo Station]]''</ref> | |||
==The Galilean Moons== | ==The Galilean Moons== | ||
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===Io=== | ===Io=== | ||
{{Main|Io}} | {{Main|Io}} | ||
The third largest Jovian moon. This is where the [[Frieden]] first attacked the United Nations. Despite being massively volcanic and atmospherically volatile, Io supports a large colony of | The third largest Jovian moon. This is where the [[Frieden]] first attacked the United Nations. Despite being massively volcanic and atmospherically volatile, Io supports a large colony of humans.<ref name="enc283"/> The [[Fleet of Sacred Consecration|fleet]] of the [[High Prophet of Regret]] passed near Io where they were detected by [[Io Station]], just minutes before the [[Battle of Earth]], allowing UNSC forces to muster a timely response. | ||
===Ganymede=== | ===Ganymede=== | ||
{{Main|Ganymede}} | {{Main|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. The [[EVA | 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. The [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/V variant|MJOLNIR EVA variant]] was developed here. | ||
===Callisto=== | ===Callisto=== |