Epsilon Eridani system: Difference between revisions

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{{Stellar Infobox

|name=Epsilon Eridani

|sector=[[FLEETCOM Sector One]]<ref name="for343">'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 289'' (2001); ''page 343'' (2010)</ref>

|constellation=[[Wikipedia:Eridanus (constellation)|Eridanus]]

|distance=10.5 light-years<ref name="enc298">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''pages 290-291'' (2011)</ref>

|type=K2V<ref name="bnet">[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=intel&cid=24020 '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo: Reach - Intel'']</ref>

|magnitude=6.19

|bodies=At least seven

The '''Epsilon Eridani system''' is a planetary system situated 10.5 light-years from [[Earth]]<ref name="enc298"/> and is identified as a region in [[FLEETCOM Sector One]].<ref name="for343"/> It was home to several habitable planets [[Human colonies|colonized]] by the [[Unified Earth Government]], most notably [[Reach]]. At 10.5 light-years from the [[Sol system]], it is one of the closest neighbors of [[human]]ity's homeworld.<ref name="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>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/reach '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Reach'']</ref> while [[Tribute]] was brutally [[Battle of Tribute|assaulted]] and partially glassed.<ref name="h4evg2">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 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 name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/tribute '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Tribute'']</ref><ref name="h5">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', multiplayer level ''[[Fathom]]''</ref>

By the early 21st century, scientific observation had deduced the presence of an inner rocky asteroid belt, an outer icy belt, and at least three planets: a gas giant the size of [[Jupiter]], and possibly two terrestrial planets, near the inner and outer belts, respectively.<ref>[[Wikipedia:Epsilon Eridani|'''Wikipedia''': ''Epsilon Eridani'']]</ref> 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 marshalling 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 name="universe"/>

The system was originally colonized by the colony ship ''[[Odyssey]]'' with the first wave of humanity's extrasolar colonization in [[2362]], landing on Reach.<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia (2011)''', ''page 43''</ref> Afterwards, Tribute was colonized on [[2364|August 8, 2364]] when {{CAAShip|Casbah}} arrived and established the initial navigation and communication satellite constellation on the planet, with Circumstance following shortly after.<ref name="universe"/> By the late 25th century, the system had become home to many of the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]'s strongholds and military bases, such as Reach. It was protected by the UNSC [[Epsilon Eridani Fleet]]. Before the [[Fall of Reach]], Epsilon Eridani's superior [[interstellar jump point]] had been the most active [[Slipstream space]] transfer zone (arrivals and departures) for over thirty years, with Epsilon Eridani's inferior IJP and Sol's superior IJP regularly trading second and third place spots.<ref name="bnet"/>

Humans held the system for several hundred years, until the [[Fall of Reach]] in [[2552]]. After that, the system came under control of the [[Covenant]]. By [[2589]], however, humanity had reclaimed the system and had started recolonizing Reach.<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[Lone Wolf]]''</ref>

==Planetary system==

The Epsilon Eridani system is home to at least seven planets and two [[asteroid]] belts. A massive [[Oort cloud#Epsilon Eridani system|Oort cloud]] is located on the outer edge of the system.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 232''</ref> At least six of the worlds that orbit Epsilon Eridani are known to be inhabited:

*[[Reach]] – The former military center of the UNSC, and the most developed human colony. Glassed in 2552 and partially reterraformed by [[2589]].

**[[Csodaszarvas]]

**[[Turul]]

*[[Tribute]] – A major human colony, known for its strong industrial capacity and large population.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', "Prologue"</ref> Partially glassed during the [[Battle of Tribute]], under UEG control as of [[2558]].

**[[Emese]]

*[[Beta Gabriel]] – largely uninhabited, converted into an outdoors resort by wealthy entrepreneurs. Occupied by a [[Jiralhanae|Brute]] [[pack]] during or otherwise soon after the Fall of Reach.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 324''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', "[[Stomping on the Heels of a Fuss]]"</ref>

*[[Circumstance]] – A world famous for its universities and courts of justice. Status unknown.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 62''</ref>

*[[Tantalus]] – A human colony with an unknown status after the Covenant's siege in the system.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 287''</ref>

*[[Epsilon Eridani IV]] – known to be the site of an [[Insurrection]].<ref>'''[[Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide]]''', ''page 22''</ref>

*''[[Halo Online]]'' {{Mo}}

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