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The [[Siege of the Atlas Moons]] was fought here by [[Vice Admiral Danforth Whitcomb]]. The [[UNSC Atlas]] is named after this battle.
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'''Atlas''' is a planet in the [[Valence system]]{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} known to have multiple [[natural satellite]]s, collectively known as the [[Atlas Moons]].{{Ref/Reuse|HFSC19}}


==External Ref==
==History==
The [[Atlas Moons|moons]] of Atlas were colonized by the [[Unified Earth Government]] in [[2450]].{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}


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During the [[Human-Covenant War]], the moons of Atlas were attacked by the [[Covenant]] in [[2538]],{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} resulting in the prolonged [[Siege of the Atlas Moons]]. [[Vice Admiral]] [[Danforth Whitcomb]] commanded the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[UNSC Navy|naval]] forces in the battle, gaining reputation for his accomplishments,{{Ref/Reuse|HFSC19}} and ultimately the moons of Atlas were not [[Glassing|glassed]].{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}


[[Category:UNSC Colonies]]
==Trivia==
The planet (like the {{UNSCShip|Atlas}}) is named after [[Wikipedia:Atlas (mythology)|Atlas]], a titan from the [[List of Greek mythology references in Halo|Greek mythology]] who bore the world on his back.


[[Category:Places]]
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]'' {{Fm}}
 
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
 
[[Category:Planets]]

Latest revision as of 13:56, September 10, 2023

Atlas
Astrographical

System:

Valence system[1]

Orbiting:

Valence[1]

Moon(s):

Atlas Moons[2]

 

Atlas is a planet in the Valence system[1] known to have multiple natural satellites, collectively known as the Atlas Moons.[2]

History[edit]

The moons of Atlas were colonized by the Unified Earth Government in 2450.[1]

During the Human-Covenant War, the moons of Atlas were attacked by the Covenant in 2538,[1] resulting in the prolonged Siege of the Atlas Moons. Vice Admiral Danforth Whitcomb commanded the UNSC naval forces in the battle, gaining reputation for his accomplishments,[2] and ultimately the moons of Atlas were not glassed.[1]

Trivia[edit]

The planet (like the UNSC Atlas) is named after Atlas, a titan from the Greek mythology who bore the world on his back.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]