Editing Jovian Moons

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[[File:Jupiters_Moons.jpg|thumb|300px|Jupiter and the Jovian Moons.]]
{{Quote|Another whisper, sir, near Io. We have probes en route.|[[Cortana]]}}

The '''Jovian Moons''' are the 67 [[natural satellite]]s orbiting the gas giant [[Jupiter]] in the [[Sol system]]. Some of the moons have been colonized by [[human]]ity.

==History==
[[Earth]]'s [[national government]]s had established joint efforts to colonize the moons, along with several other bodies in the Sol system, by [[2080]].<ref>'''[[Halo Mythos]]''', ''page 47''</ref> In the mid-22nd century, before the formation of the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]], unrest began brewing on the moons as various [[Unified German Republic]] corporations based there became targets for attacks perpetrated by neo-[[Communism|communist]] [[Koslovics]]. As a result of an increasing anti-Koslovic sentiment, a resurgent [[Fascism|fascist]] movement known as the [[Frieden]] arose on the Jovian Moons. Supported by Unified German Republic corporations, the Frieden opposed both the Koslovics and the [[United Nations]]' influence, seeking to achieve peace by destroying the "oppressors on [[Earth|Terra Firma]]".<ref name="xbox">''Xbox.com'': The Halo Timeline (defunct, [[Archive:Xbox.com/Halo/Timeline|Archived]])</ref>

In [[2160]], the Frieden attacked the UN [[United Nations colonial advisers|Colonial Advisers]] on [[Io]], sparking a three-month conflict known as the [[Jovian Moons Campaign]], followed by more conflicts across the Sol system, including the [[Rain Forest Wars]], a series of clashes of [[Mars]], and the [[Interplanetary War]]. The Frieden and the Koslovics were eventually defeated, and the moons were transferred to the control of the United Nations.<ref name="xbox"/>

Moments before the [[Battle of Earth]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]], the [[Prophet of Regret]]'s [[Fleet of Sacred Consecration]] was detected near Io by [[Io Station]].<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Cairo Station]]''</ref><ref>'''Halo 2: Anniversary''', ''[[Terminal/Halo 2: Anniversary|Terminals]]''</ref> Numerous habitats in the Jovian Moons survived the Covenant assault largely unscathed.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/species/humans '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Humans'']</ref>

After the [[New Phoenix Incident]] in [[2557|July 2557]], the former captain of the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}, [[Andrew Del Rio]], utilized his connections and accumulated favors to begin an obscure, though rewarding, political career on one of the Jovian moons and eventually replaced a deceased senator of the [[Unified Earth Government Senate]].<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/andrew-del-rio '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Andrew Del Rio'']</ref>

==The Galilean moons==
===Europa===
{{Main|Europa}}
The fourth largest, yet only fully terraformed Jovian moon. It features a frosty atmosphere. Although scientists had theorized that it might already contain oceans beneath the surface with amino acids and the building blocks of life, the first colonists found that this was not the case. Colonization occurred without the discovery of any new life forms.<ref name="enc283">'''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''page 283''</ref>

The [[SPARTAN-II]] supersoldiers had a mission on Europa some time before [[2552]].<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 268''</ref> Europa was left unscathed when the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] attacked the [[Sol System]].<ref name="enc283"/>

===Io===
{{Main|Io}}
The third largest Jovian moon. This is where the [[Frieden]] first attacked the United Nations. Despite being massively volcanic and atmospherically volatile, Io supports a large colony of humans.<ref name="enc283"/> The [[Fleet of Sacred Consecration|fleet]] of the [[High Prophet of Regret]] passed near Io where they were detected by [[Io Station]], just minutes before the [[Battle of Earth]], allowing UNSC forces to muster a timely response.

===Ganymede===
{{Main|Ganymede}}
The largest Jovian Moon and in the Sol System, bigger than both [[Luna]] and Mercury. It has been partially terraformed, though supposedly retains a harsh climate. Ganymede is well-populated. The [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/V variant|MJOLNIR EVA variant]] was developed here.

===Callisto===
{{Main|Callisto}}
Callisto is the second largest Jovian Moon. In [[2170]] it was the site of the signing of the [[Callisto Treaty]] which officially ended the Interplanetary War.<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''page 33''</ref> With little civilian population to speak of, Callisto's purpose is primarily militaristic in nature; the moon's several bases are capable of launching their units and ships within an hour's notice.<ref name="enc283"/> [[Herzog]] claimed to have to deal with paperwork regarding surveillance here.<ref>[[Media:ILB_You_alive.ogg|'''i love bees''': ''you_alive.ogg'']]</ref>

==Trivia==
"Jovian" is the adjective form of "Jove", who was the god representing Jupiter in the sky.

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]'' {{Fm}}
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[i love bees]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Uprising]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Remember Reach]]''
**''[[Spaceport]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo 4]]''
**''[[Spartan Ops]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Terminal/Halo 2: Anniversary|Terminals]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''

==Sources==
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