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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. | *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. | ||
*It is most probable and most likely that Atlas itself is a gas giant planet with multiple moons in orbit around it, collectively known as 'the Atlas Moons'. This however, is not confirmed. | |||
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Atlas is a planet known to have multiple moons. The prolonged Siege of the Atlas Moons during the Human-Covenant War was fought around the planet's moons. Vice Admiral Danforth Whitcomb commanded the UNSC Naval forces in the battle, gaining reputation for his accomplishments.[1]
Trivia
- The planet (like the UNSC Atlas) is named after Atlas, a titan from the Greek mythology who bore the world on his back.
- It is most probable and most likely that Atlas itself is a gas giant planet with multiple moons in orbit around it, collectively known as 'the Atlas Moons'. This however, is not confirmed.
Sources
- ^ Halo: First Strike, page 179
