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'''Callisto''' is a [[Jovian Moons|moon of Jupiter]] in the [[Sol system]] and a human colony. With little population to speak of, Callisto's purpose to the [[Unified Earth Government]] is primarily [[UNSC Armed Forces|militaristic]] in nature; the moon's several [[UNSC]] [[Military base|bases]] are capable of launching their units and [[UNSC starship|ships]] within an hour's notice.<ref name="enc283">''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'', Locations: The Sol System, p. 282-283 (2009); p. 294-295 (2011 edition)</ref> | '''Callisto''' is a [[Jovian Moons|moon of Jupiter]] in the [[Sol system]] and a human colony. With little population to speak of, Callisto's purpose to the [[Unified Earth Government]] is primarily [[UNSC Armed Forces|militaristic]] in nature; the moon's several [[UNSC]] [[Military base|bases]] are capable of launching their units and [[UNSC starship|ships]] within an hour's notice.<ref name="enc283">''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]'', Locations: The Sol System, p. 282-283 (2009); p. 294-295 (2011 edition)</ref> | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The moon is 99 percent the size [[Mercury]], but only a third of the mass. While devoid of an atmosphere, ice formed on the moon. | The moon is 99 percent the size [[Mercury]], but only a third of the mass. While devoid of an atmosphere, ice formed on the moon.{{Ref/Reuse|enc283}} | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Early history=== | ===Early history=== | ||
Callisto was originally discovered by [[Wikipedia:Galileo Galilei|Galileo]]. | Callisto was originally discovered by [[Wikipedia:Galileo Galilei|Galileo]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc283}} Joint efforts by [[Earth]]'s [[national government]]s to colonize Callisto, along with the other Jovian Moons, were underway by [[2080]].<ref>''Halo Mythos'', Rise of Humanity, p. 46-47</ref> In [[2170]], Callisto was the site of the signing of the [[Callisto Treaty]] which officially ended the [[Interplanetary War]].<ref>''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]'', Timeline: 1969 CE-2492 CE, p. 32-33 (2011 edition)</ref> Callisto also eventually became the site of a UNSC naval depot.<ref name="mythos50-51">''[[Halo Mythos]]'', The Interplanetary War, p. 50-51</ref> | ||
===26th-century=== | ===26th-century=== | ||
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[[Category:Moons]] | [[Category:Moons]] | ||
[[Category:Human colonies]] | [[Category:Human colonies]] | ||
{{Sol system}} | {{Sol system}} | ||
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This article is about the moon. For other uses, see Callisto (disambiguation).
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Callisto is a moon of Jupiter in the Sol system and a human colony. With little population to speak of, Callisto's purpose to the Unified Earth Government is primarily militaristic in nature; the moon's several UNSC bases are capable of launching their units and ships within an hour's notice.[1]
Overview[edit]
The moon is 99 percent the size Mercury, but only a third of the mass. While devoid of an atmosphere, ice formed on the moon.[1]
History[edit]
Early history[edit]
Callisto was originally discovered by Galileo.[1] Joint efforts by Earth's national governments to colonize Callisto, along with the other Jovian Moons, were underway by 2080.[3] In 2170, Callisto was the site of the signing of the Callisto Treaty which officially ended the Interplanetary War.[4] Callisto also eventually became the site of a UNSC naval depot.[2]
26th-century[edit]
Colonel Herzog claimed to have to deal with paperwork regarding surveillance here.[5]
Trivia[edit]
Callisto is named after the Greek mythological figure of the same name.
List of appearances[edit]
- i love bees (First mentioned)
- Halo Mythos (First appearance)
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b c d e Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), Locations: The Sol System, p. 282-283 (2009); p. 294-295 (2011 edition)
- ^ a b c Halo Mythos, The Interplanetary War, p. 50-51
- ^ Halo Mythos, Rise of Humanity, p. 46-47
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), Timeline: 1969 CE-2492 CE, p. 32-33 (2011 edition)
- ^ I love bees, Axon Clips, Chapter 7 - Herzog: "Diplomatic Post"
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