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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|'''''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]''' - Chapter Ten'', Page 291-292 (2014 edition)|Name=MortalDictata}}}}
{{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|'''''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]''' - Chapter Ten'', Page 291-292 (2014 edition)|Name=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|'''''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)|Halo Encyclopedia]]''' - Locations: Human Colonies'', Page 288 (2009 edition); Page 300 (2011 edition)|Name=Encyclopedia}}
'''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|'''''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)|Halo Encyclopedia]]''' - Locations: Human Colonies'', Page 288 (2009 edition); Page 300 (2011 edition)|Name=Encyclopedia}}


==History==
==History==
Far Isle was colonised some time before [[2492]].
Far Isle was colonised in [[2421]].


===Rebellion===
===Rebellion===
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===Legacy===
===Legacy===
The colony's destruction led to multiple other rebellions elsewhere.{{Ref/Reuse|Encyclopedia}} 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}} 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 colony's destruction led to multiple other rebellions elsewhere.{{Ref/Reuse|Encyclopedia}} 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}} 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/Novel|ET|Chapter=13}}
===Post-war===
The planet continued to be inhabitable with [[James-005|James Solomon]] making his base in the [[St. Anino]] islands.{{Ref/Novel|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|ET|Chapter=13}}


==Production notes==
==Production notes==
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*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{C|Mentioned in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'' only}}
*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{C|Mentioned in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'' only}}
*''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Empty Throne]]''


==Notes==
==Notes==

Latest revision as of 14:48, February 24, 2025

Far Isle
Astrographical

System:

Capstone system[1]

Societal

Species:

Human (Non-native)

Population:

None

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]

History[edit]

Far Isle was colonised in 2421.

Rebellion[edit]

Main article: Far Isle rebellion

In 2492, amidst unprecedented levels of tension and civil unrest throughout UEG space,[4] 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][5]

Legacy[edit]

The colony's destruction led to multiple other rebellions elsewhere.[3] Although the Callisto Incident is widely accepted to have been the event that finally ignited the tensions across the colonies and caused the Insurrection,[4] the destruction of Far Isle was also acknowledged as a potential cause.[3] 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.[6]

Post-war[edit]

The planet continued to be inhabitable with James Solomon making his base in the St. Anino islands.[7]

On November 21, 2559, Forerunner armigers working for the Created arrived on Far Isle, possibly sent in pursuit of James.[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 Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 50
  2. ^ a b c Halo: Mortal Dictata - Chapter Ten, Page 291-292 (2014 edition)
  3. ^ a b c d Halo Encyclopedia - Locations: Human Colonies, Page 288 (2009 edition); Page 300 (2011 edition)
  4. ^ a b Halo Mythos - The Insurrection, Page 55
  5. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx - Chapter Twenty-One, Page 183 (2006 edition)
  6. ^ Halo: Empty Throne, chapter 13
  7. ^ Halo: Empty Throne, chapter 9
  8. ^ Halo: Empty Throne, chapter 13
  9. ^ Halo Legends - Origins II
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