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'''Io''' is a [[Jovian Moons|moon of the planet Jupiter]] in the [[Sol System]] and a [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] colony. It is the third largest Jovian moon. | '''Io''' is a [[Jovian Moons|moon of the planet Jupiter]] in the [[Sol System]] and a [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] colony. It is the third largest Jovian moon. During the [[Human-Covenant War]], it was orbited by at least one platform, known as [[Io Station]].<ref name="up">'''[[Halo: Uprising]]''', ''[[Halo: Uprising Issue 1|issue 1]]''</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Originally discovered in 1610 by [[Wikipedia:Galileo Galilei|Galileo Galilei]], Io is the most geologically active object in the [[Solar System]], with over 400 active volcanoes. Humanity began colonizing the Jovian Moons in [[2080]].<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 44''</ref> In [[2160]], the [[Frieden]] first attacked the [[United Nations Colonial Advisers]] on Io, beginning [[Jovian Moons Campaign|the conflict]] which soon erupted into the [[Interplanetary War]]. Despite being massively volcanic and atmospherically volatile, Io supports a large colony of humans.<ref name="enc283">'''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''page 283''</ref> | Originally discovered in 1610 by [[Wikipedia:Galileo Galilei|Galileo Galilei]], Io is the most geologically active object in the [[Solar System]], with over 400 active volcanoes. Humanity began colonizing the Jovian Moons in [[2080]].<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 44''</ref> In [[2160]], the [[Frieden]] first attacked the [[United Nations Colonial Advisers]] on Io, beginning [[Jovian Moons Campaign|the conflict]] which soon erupted into the [[Interplanetary War]]. Despite being massively volcanic and atmospherically volatile, Io supports a large colony of humans.<ref name="enc283">'''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''page 283''</ref> | ||
The [[Regret's fleet|fleet]] of the [[High Prophet of Regret]] passed near Io where they were detected by probes from Io Station, just minutes before the [[Battle of Earth]], allowing UNSC forces to muster a timely response.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Cairo Station (level)|Cairo Station]]''</ref> Later in the battle, the station attempted to contact [[John-117]] onboard the [[Forerunner Dreadnought]], passing near Jupiter.<ref name="up"/> | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The moon was named after [[Wikipedia:Io (mythology)|Io]], a priestess in [[List of Greek mythology references in Halo|Greek mythology]]. | *The moon was named after [[Wikipedia:Io (mythology)|Io]], a priestess in [[List of Greek mythology references in Halo|Greek mythology]]. | ||
==List of appearances== | |||
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
*''[[Halo: Uprising]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
*''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'' | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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Io is a moon of the planet Jupiter in the Sol System and a UNSC colony. It is the third largest Jovian moon. During the Human-Covenant War, it was orbited by at least one platform, known as Io Station.[1]
History
Originally discovered in 1610 by Galileo Galilei, Io is the most geologically active object in the Solar System, with over 400 active volcanoes. Humanity began colonizing the Jovian Moons in 2080.[2] In 2160, the Frieden first attacked the United Nations Colonial Advisers on Io, beginning the conflict which soon erupted into the Interplanetary War. Despite being massively volcanic and atmospherically volatile, Io supports a large colony of humans.[3]
The fleet of the High Prophet of Regret passed near Io where they were detected by probes from Io Station, just minutes before the Battle of Earth, allowing UNSC forces to muster a timely response.[4] Later in the battle, the station attempted to contact John-117 onboard the Forerunner Dreadnought, passing near Jupiter.[1]
Trivia
- The moon was named after Io, a priestess in Greek mythology.
List of appearances
- Halo 2 (Mentioned only)
- Halo: Uprising (Mentioned only)
- Halo Encyclopedia
Sources
- ^ a b Halo: Uprising, issue 1
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia, page 44
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia, page 283
- ^ Halo 2, campaign level Cairo Station
