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'''Europa''' is the sixth [[natural satellite]] of [[Jupiter]] in the [[Sol system]], as well as the fourth largest of the planet's [[Jovian Moons|moons]]. Governed by the [[Unified Earth Government]], Europa is a [[human]] [[Inner Colony]]. Slightly smaller than [[Luna]], Europa is primarily made of silicate rock and likely has an iron core. Europa features a frosty atmosphere. It is the fourth largest and yet only fully [[Terraforming|terraformed]] Jovian moon.<ref name="enc295"/>
'''Europa''' is the sixth [[natural satellite]] of [[Jupiter]] in the [[Sol system]], as well as the fourth largest of the planet's [[Jovian Moons|moons]]. Governed by the [[Unified Earth Government]], Europa is a [[human]] [[Human colonies|colony world]]. Slightly smaller than [[Luna]], Europa is primarily made of silicate rock and likely has an iron core. It is the fourth largest and yet only fully [[Terraforming|terraformed]] Jovian moon, though it retains a frosty atmosphere.<ref name="enc295"/>


==History==
==History==
Europa was discovered in 1610 by the astronomer [[Wikipedia:Galileo Galilei|Galileo Galilei]]. Scientists in the 20th and early 21st centuries theorized that the oceans beneath Europa's icy surface may be inhabited with amino acids and the building blocks of life, created by ocean vents. However, when the first colonists began settling on the Jovian moons in around [[2080]], they discovered that this was not the case. Colonization occurred without the discovery of any new life forms.<ref name="enc295"/>
Europa was discovered in 1610 by the astronomer [[Wikipedia:Galileo Galilei|Galileo Galilei]]. Scientists in the 20th and early 21st centuries theorized that the oceans beneath Europa's icy surface may be inhabited with amino acids and the building blocks of life, created by ocean vents. However, when the first colonists began settling on the Jovian moons in around [[2080]], they discovered that this was not the case. Colonization occurred without the discovery of any new life forms.<ref name="enc295"/> Nonetheless, humans would later maintain [[xenobiology]] labs on Europa.<ref>'''[[Halo Mythos]]''', ''page 50''</ref>


Europa was [[Terraforming|terraformed]] and established as a thriving [[human]] [[Human colonies|colony]], but with only a small [[United Nations Space Command]] presence.<ref name="enc295"/> At some point, [[xenobiology]] labs were established on Europa.<ref>'''[[Halo Mythos]]''', ''page 50''</ref> The [[Frieden]] movement started in [[Katreus]], a major city on Europa, in the mid-22nd century. In [[2158]], the Friedens bombed an embassy in the Europan city, [[Thynia]], leveling the building with military-grade explosives. In response to the rising Frieden threat, the [[United Nations]] sent [[United Nations Colonial Advisors|colonial advisors]] to [[Io]] to aid in policing efforts across the Jovian moons. However, when Frieden forces attacked the colonial advisors, the [[Jovian Moons Campaign]] began, a three-month conflict throughout the moons of Jupiter between forces of the United Nations, Frieden movement, and [[Koslovics]]. In [[2163]], Frieden leader [[Nadja Mielke]] was assassinated while on her way to a command center in the city of [[Pelagon]] on Europa, leading to the [[Mars Campaign]] as Frieden forces attacked Koslovic forces in [[Argyre Planitia]] on [[Mars]]. These conflicts would eventually escalate into the [[Interplanetary War]].<ref>'''Halo Mythos''', ''page 47''</ref>
Europa was [[Terraforming|terraformed]] and established as a thriving [[human]] [[Human colonies|colony]], but with only a small [[United Nations Space Command]] presence.<ref name="enc295"/> The [[Frieden]] movement started in [[Katreus]], a major city on Europa, in the mid-22nd century. In [[2158]], the Friedens bombed an embassy in the Europan city, [[Thynia]], leveling the building with military-grade explosives. In response to the rising Frieden threat, the [[United Nations]] sent [[United Nations Colonial Advisors|colonial advisors]] to [[Io]] to aid in policing efforts across the Jovian moons. However, when Frieden forces attacked the colonial advisors, the [[Jovian Moons Campaign]] began, a three-month conflict throughout the moons of Jupiter between forces of the United Nations, Frieden movement, and [[Koslovics]]. In [[2163]], Frieden leader [[Nadja Mielke]] was assassinated while on her way to a command center in the city of [[Pelagon]] on Europa, leading to the [[Mars Campaign]] as Frieden forces attacked Koslovic forces in [[Argyre Planitia]] on [[Mars]]. These conflicts would eventually escalate into the [[Interplanetary War]].<ref>'''Halo Mythos''', ''page 47''</ref>


The [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan-II]] supersoldiers had a mission on Europa some time before [[2552]];<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 268''</ref> this [[operation]] is regarded as the liveliest incursion on Europa since the Jovian Moons Campaign. Europa was left unscathed when the [[Covenant]] attacked the [[Sol system]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref name="enc295"/> After the Covenant War, the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Prefect|Prefect variant]] of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR (GEN2)]] armor was tested in [[Denegroth]], [[West Conamara]] on Europa.<ref>[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/07/10/The-Halo-Bulletin-71013.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin - 7.10.13''] (defunct)</ref>
The [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan-II]] supersoldiers had a mission on Europa some time before [[2552]];<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 268''</ref> this [[operation]] is regarded as the liveliest incursion on Europa since the Jovian Moons Campaign. Europa was left unscathed when the [[Covenant]] attacked the [[Sol system]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref name="enc295"/> After the Covenant War, the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Prefect|Prefect variant]] of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR (GEN2)]] armor was tested in [[Denegroth]], [[West Conamara]] on Europa.<ref>[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/07/10/The-Halo-Bulletin-71013.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin - 7.10.13''] (defunct)</ref>

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Europa
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Astrographical

System:

Sol system[1]

Orbiting:

Jupiter[1]

Orbital position:

Sixth natural satellite

Moon(s):

None

Physical

Diameter:

3,121.6 kilometers (1,939.7 mi)

Societal

Demonym:

Europan

Species:

Human

Colonized:

c. 2080

Government:

Unified Earth Government[1]

 

Europa is the sixth natural satellite of Jupiter in the Sol system, as well as the fourth largest of the planet's moons. Governed by the Unified Earth Government, Europa is a human colony world. Slightly smaller than Luna, Europa is primarily made of silicate rock and likely has an iron core. It is the fourth largest and yet only fully terraformed Jovian moon, though it retains a frosty atmosphere.[1]

History

Europa was discovered in 1610 by the astronomer Galileo Galilei. Scientists in the 20th and early 21st centuries theorized that the oceans beneath Europa's icy surface may be inhabited with amino acids and the building blocks of life, created by ocean vents. However, when the first colonists began settling on the Jovian moons in around 2080, they discovered that this was not the case. Colonization occurred without the discovery of any new life forms.[1] Nonetheless, humans would later maintain xenobiology labs on Europa.[2]

Europa was terraformed and established as a thriving human colony, but with only a small United Nations Space Command presence.[1] The Frieden movement started in Katreus, a major city on Europa, in the mid-22nd century. In 2158, the Friedens bombed an embassy in the Europan city, Thynia, leveling the building with military-grade explosives. In response to the rising Frieden threat, the United Nations sent colonial advisors to Io to aid in policing efforts across the Jovian moons. However, when Frieden forces attacked the colonial advisors, the Jovian Moons Campaign began, a three-month conflict throughout the moons of Jupiter between forces of the United Nations, Frieden movement, and Koslovics. In 2163, Frieden leader Nadja Mielke was assassinated while on her way to a command center in the city of Pelagon on Europa, leading to the Mars Campaign as Frieden forces attacked Koslovic forces in Argyre Planitia on Mars. These conflicts would eventually escalate into the Interplanetary War.[3]

The Spartan-II supersoldiers had a mission on Europa some time before 2552;[4] this operation is regarded as the liveliest incursion on Europa since the Jovian Moons Campaign. Europa was left unscathed when the Covenant attacked the Sol system during the Human-Covenant War.[1] After the Covenant War, the Prefect variant of the MJOLNIR (GEN2) armor was tested in Denegroth, West Conamara on Europa.[5]

Trivia

The moon was named after Europa, a queen in Greek mythology.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Halo Encyclopedia, page 295 (2011)
  2. ^ Halo Mythos, page 50
  3. ^ Halo Mythos, page 47
  4. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 268
  5. ^ Halo Waypoint: The Halo Bulletin - 7.10.13 (defunct)
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