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'''Far Isle''' was a [[UNSC]] colony world. In [[2492]], there was a massive rebellion on the colony world and the [[UNSC]] was unable to control it at all. Thus, they declared a code [[Bandersnatch]] and used nuclear [[weapons]] to raze the colony.<ref>[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]], page 183: ''"Bandersnatch" was the code used for radiological- or energy-based disaster. 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>
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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}}
 
==Overview==
===Environmental features===
Far Isle is an ocean-world.{{Ref/Reuse|ET9}}
====Locations====
*[[St. Anino]]
 
===Known residents===
*[[James-005|James Solomon]]
 
==History==
===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==
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' {{Fm}}
*''[[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}}


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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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