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Callisto

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Callisto
An illustration of Callisto.
Astrographical

System:

Sol system[1][2]

Orbiting:

Jupiter[1][2]

Moon(s):

None

Societal

Species:

Human

Government:

Unified Earth Government

 

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]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), Locations: The Sol System, p. 282-283 (2009); p. 294-295 (2011 edition)
  2. ^ a b c Halo Mythos, The Interplanetary War, p. 50-51
  3. ^ Halo Mythos, Rise of Humanity, p. 46-47
  4. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), Timeline: 1969 CE-2492 CE, p. 32-33 (2011 edition)
  5. ^ I love bees, Axon Clips, Chapter 7 - Herzog: "Diplomatic Post"