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{{Era|UNSC}}
{{Status|Canon}}
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{{Quote|Even I thought the Far Isle bombing was rebel propaganda until I saw the file. But then the rebels nuked civilian targets too. We're all dirty, all of us.|[[Serin Osman]], musing on the nuking of Far Isle.{{Ref/Novel|MorDi|Chapter=10|Page=291-292 (2014 edition)|Id=MortalDictata}}}}
'''Far Isle''' was a [[human]] [[Human colonies|colony]] [[planet]], within [[Unified Earth Government]] space. The colony was the site of what is considered to be one of the [[United Nations Space Command]]'s worst atrocities; in response to a rebellion in [[2492]] that they were unable to quell, the UNSC razed the colony using [[nuclear weapon]]s, leaving no survivors.{{Ref/Book|Enc09|Section=Locations: Human Colonies|Page=288|Id=Encyclopedia}}{{Ref/Book|Id=encyc11|Enc11|Section=Locations: Human Colonies|Page=300}}


'''Far Isle''' was a [[human]] colony world. In [[2492]], a massive [[insurrectionist]] uprising occurred on the planet. The [[United Nations Space Command]] was unable to contain the rebellion, prompting the UNSC to declare code [[Bandersnatch]]: the UNSC used [[nuclear weapon]]s to raze the colony.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 183'' (''""Bandersnatch" was the code used for radiological- or energy-based disaster. [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Halsey]] had heard this used before from planetary bombardment by Covenant plasma and during the UNSC nuking of the Far Isle Colony to put down the rebellion of 2492."'')</ref>
==Overview==
===Environmental features===
Far Isle is an ocean-world.{{Ref/Reuse|ET9}}
====Locations====
*[[St. Anino]]


The colony's total destruction is often cited by insurrectionists as the cause for their fighting. Although the destruction of Far Isle was arguably the cause of the [[Insurrection]],<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 288''</ref> the conflict is generally acknowledged to have begun following the [[Callisto Incident|''Callisto'' Incident]] in [[2494|spring 2494]].<ref>'''[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]''', ''pages 436-446''</ref>
===Known residents===
*[[James-005|James Solomon]]


==Trivia==
==History==
The nuclear bombardment of Far Isle likely appears in the ''[[Halo Legends]]'' episode ''[[Origins]]'' when [[Cortana]] discusses the Insurrection. A flight of [[GA-TL1 Longsword]]s is shown dropping bombs on a coastal city; in the next shot, a burning, slagged crater is shown in the middle of the city.
===Rise of humanity===
Far Isle was colonised in [[2421]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
 
====Rebellion====
{{Main|Far Isle rebellion}}
In [[2492]], amidst unprecedented levels of tension and civil unrest throughout UEG space,{{Ref/Book|HM|Section=The Insurrection|Page=55|Id=MythosTheInsurrection}} a civilian revolt broke out on the planet. The [[United Nations Space Command]] was unable to contain the rebellion, and resorted to using [[nuclear weapon]]s to raze the whole colony. [[Bandersnatch|Code: BANDERSNATCH]] was declared in the aftermath, indicating a major radiological- or energy-based disaster, and the colony's populace was reportedly completely wiped out.{{Ref/Reuse|MortalDictata}}{{Ref/Reuse|Encyclopedia}}{{Ref/Reuse|encyc11}}{{Ref/Novel|GoO|Chapter=21|Page=183 (2006 edition)|Id=GoO}}
 
====Legacy====
The colony's destruction led to multiple other rebellions elsewhere.{{Ref/Reuse|Encyclopedia}}{{Ref/Reuse|encyc11}} Although the [[Callisto Incident]] is widely accepted to have been the event that finally ignited the tensions across the colonies and caused the [[Insurrection]],{{Ref/Reuse|MythosTheInsurrection}} the destruction of Far Isle was also acknowledged as a potential cause.{{Ref/Reuse|Encyclopedia}}{{Ref/Reuse|encyc11}} Even as late as [[2553]], the UNSC's handling of the colony's rebellion remained a driving force for the hatred that many in staunchly independent colonies such as [[Venezia]] held for the UNSC and UEG.{{Ref/Reuse|MortalDictata}}
 
The fallout from the nuclear strike eventually cleared, allowing the colony to be resettled in certain locations. Few chose to return to Far Isle, however.{{Ref/Reuse|ET13}}
 
===Post-war===
The planet continued to be inhabitable with [[James-005|James Solomon]] making his base in the [[St. Anino]] islands.{{Ref/Novel|Id=ET9|ET|Chapter=9}}
 
On [[2559#November|November 21, 2559]], [[Forerunner]] [[armiger]]s working for the [[Created]] arrived on Far Isle, possibly sent in pursuit of James.{{Ref/Novel|Id=ET13|ET|Chapter=13}}
 
==Government==
By 2559, Far Isle maintained townships in it's resettled territories. St. Anino was the least populous.{{Ref/Reuse|ET13}}
 
==Production notes==
The nuclear bombardment of Far Isle likely appears in the ''[[Halo Legends]]'' episode ''[[Origins|Origins II]]'', when [[Cortana]] discusses the Insurrection. A flight of [[GA-TL1 Longsword]]s is shown dropping bombs on a coastal city; in the next shot, a burning, slagged crater is shown in the middle of the city. However, this has not been publicly confirmed to be Far Isle.{{Ref|'''''[[Halo Legends]]''' - [[Origins|Origins II]]''|Name=LegendsOriginsII}}
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:HL Screenshot HL-OriginsII Screenshot LongswordBombingRun-2.png|A city, thought to be on Far Isle, shortly before being bombarded by a wing of Longswords.{{Ref/Note|Id=SeeProdNotes|This city is thought to be on Far Isle, but this is not confirmed. See the [[#Production notes|Production notes]] section.}}
File:HL Screenshot HL-OriginsII Screenshot LongswordBombingRun-1.png|Five Longswords releasing their payloads over the aforementioned city.{{Ref/Reuse|Group=Note|Name=SeeProdNotes}}
File:HL Screenshot HL-OriginsII Screenshot LongswordBombingRun-Aftermath.png|The aftermath of the bombing run.{{Ref/Reuse|Group=Note|Name=SeeProdNotes}}
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' {{First mentioned}}
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' {{Fm}}
*''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]'' {{mo}}
*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{C|Mentioned in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'' only}}
*''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Empty Throne]]''
 
==Notes==
{{Ref/Notes}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}
 
{{Insurrection}}


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Latest revision as of 03:00, March 3, 2025

Far Isle
Astrographical

System:

Capstone system[1]

Societal

Species:

Human (Non-native)

Colonized:

2421[1]

 

"Even I thought the Far Isle bombing was rebel propaganda until I saw the file. But then the rebels nuked civilian targets too. We're all dirty, all of us."
— Serin Osman, musing on the nuking of Far Isle.[2]

Far Isle was a human colony planet, within Unified Earth Government space. The colony was the site of what is considered to be one of the United Nations Space Command's worst atrocities; in response to a rebellion in 2492 that they were unable to quell, the UNSC razed the colony using nuclear weapons, leaving no survivors.[3][4]

Overview[edit]

Environmental features[edit]

Far Isle is an ocean-world.[5]

Locations[edit]

Known residents[edit]

History[edit]

Rise of humanity[edit]

Far Isle was colonised in 2421.[1]

Rebellion[edit]

Main article: Far Isle rebellion

In 2492, amidst unprecedented levels of tension and civil unrest throughout UEG space,[6] a civilian revolt broke out on the planet. The United Nations Space Command was unable to contain the rebellion, and resorted to using nuclear weapons to raze the whole colony. Code: BANDERSNATCH was declared in the aftermath, indicating a major radiological- or energy-based disaster, and the colony's populace was reportedly completely wiped out.[2][3][4][7]

Legacy[edit]

The colony's destruction led to multiple other rebellions elsewhere.[3][4] Although the Callisto Incident is widely accepted to have been the event that finally ignited the tensions across the colonies and caused the Insurrection,[6] the destruction of Far Isle was also acknowledged as a potential cause.[3][4] Even as late as 2553, the UNSC's handling of the colony's rebellion remained a driving force for the hatred that many in staunchly independent colonies such as Venezia held for the UNSC and UEG.[2]

The fallout from the nuclear strike eventually cleared, allowing the colony to be resettled in certain locations. Few chose to return to Far Isle, however.[8]

Post-war[edit]

The planet continued to be inhabitable with James Solomon making his base in the St. Anino islands.[5]

On November 21, 2559, Forerunner armigers working for the Created arrived on Far Isle, possibly sent in pursuit of James.[8]

Government[edit]

By 2559, Far Isle maintained townships in it's resettled territories. St. Anino was the least populous.[8]

Production notes[edit]

The nuclear bombardment of Far Isle likely appears in the Halo Legends episode Origins II, when Cortana discusses the Insurrection. A flight of GA-TL1 Longswords is shown dropping bombs on a coastal city; in the next shot, a burning, slagged crater is shown in the middle of the city. However, this has not been publicly confirmed to be Far Isle.[9]

Gallery[edit]

  • A city, thought to be on Far Isle, shortly before being bombarded by a wing of Longswords.[Note 1]

    A city, thought to be on Far Isle, shortly before being bombarded by a wing of Longswords.[Note 1]

  • Five Longswords releasing their payloads over the aforementioned city.[Note 1]

    Five Longswords releasing their payloads over the aforementioned city.[Note 1]

  • The aftermath of the bombing run.[Note 1]

    The aftermath of the bombing run.[Note 1]

List of appearances[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ a b c This city is thought to be on Far Isle, but this is not confirmed. See the Production notes section.

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 50
  2. ^ a b c Halo: Mortal Dictata, chapter 10, page 291-292 (2014 edition)
  3. ^ a b c d Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition) - Locations: Human Colonies, page 288
  4. ^ a b c d Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition) - Locations: Human Colonies, page 300
  5. ^ a b Halo: Empty Throne, chapter 9
  6. ^ a b Halo Mythos - The Insurrection, page 55
  7. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, chapter 21, page 183 (2006 edition)
  8. ^ a b c Halo: Empty Throne, chapter 13
  9. ^ Halo Legends - Origins II
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