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'''Luna''', often referred to as '''the Moon''', is the only [[natural satellite]] of [[Earth]]. Luna is home to a large [[human]] population and the renowned [[Luna OCS Academy]].<ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 34''</ref>
'''Luna''', often referred to as '''the Moon''', is the only [[natural satellite]] of [[Earth]]. Luna is home to a large [[human]] population and the renowned [[Luna OCS Academy]].<ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 34''</ref> Luna houses a number of [[skyhook]] defense complexes suspended in its low orbit.<ref name="H4G">[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/Halo4Guide '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''Halo 4 Interactive Guide'']</ref>


==History==
==History==
Humans began settling on Luna around [[2080]].<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 44''</ref> Due to its still barren face, one can assume it has not been [[Terraforming|terraformed]], probably a result of Luna's low gravity and lack of atmosphere. Instead, the habitats on Luna are sealed from vacuum and interconnected by tubes.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', "The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole", ''page 431''</ref>
Humans began settling on Luna around [[2080]].<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 44''</ref> Luna has not been heavily [[Terraforming|terraformed]], a result of Luna's low gravity and lack of atmosphere.<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''page 294''</ref> Instead, the habitats on Luna are sealed from vacuum and interconnected by tubes.<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions]]''', "The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole", ''page 431''</ref>


By [[2492]], the governing body of Luna was known as [[Luna Confederated States]], the [[Mare Nubium|State of Mare Nubium]] being one of the said states. The [[Academy at Mare Nubium]], known more generally as the Luna OCS Academy, was located here.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', "The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole", ''page 433''</ref> Luna houses a number of [[skyhook]] defense complexes suspended in its low orbit. During the [[Battle of Earth]] in late [[2552]], these platforms came under attack by the [[Covenant]] and were defended by [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]] security personnel.<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/Halo4Guide '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''Halo 4 Interactive Guide'']</ref> Luna was home to the ONI vessel {{UNSCShip|Rubicon}}, which was deployed to investigate an unknown [[Forerunner]] signal from [[Installation 00]] at some point following the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref>'''[[Eleventh Hour reports]]''', ''Provenance''</ref>
By [[2492]], the governing body of Luna was known as [[Luna Confederated States]], the [[Mare Nubium|State of Mare Nubium]] being one of the said states. The [[Academy at Mare Nubium]], known more generally as the Luna OCS Academy, was located here.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions''', "The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole", ''page 433''</ref> Shortly after [[2530]], the parents of [[Michael Crespo]] died attempting to detonate a bomb attached to a government building on Luna.<ref>[[ONI Candidate Assessment Program V5.02A/Mickey|'''ONI Candidate Assessment Program V5.02A''' ''(Mickey)'']]</ref> During the [[Battle of Earth]] in late [[2552]], Luna's [[skyhook]] defense complexes came under attack by the [[Covenant]] and were defended by [[ONI Security]] personnel.<ref name="H4G"/> Other Covenant forces attacked Luna's cities to ensure that the UNSC would not be able to launch a sneak attack from their Lunar military bases. Both Luna and [[Mars]] got hit particularly hard compared to other colonies in the [[Sol system]], although they both fared better than Earth.<ref>'''[[Halo: New Blood]]''', ''page 101'' (Google Play edition)</ref> The human population centers on the moon survived the Covenant assault relatively intact.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/species/humans '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Humans'']</ref> Luna was home to the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] vessel {{UNSCShip|Rubicon}}, which was deployed to investigate an unknown [[Forerunner]] signal from [[Installation 00]] at some point following the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref>'''[[Eleventh Hour reports]]''', ''Provenance''</ref>


==Locations==
==Locations==

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Luna, often referred to as the Moon, is the only natural satellite of Earth. Luna is home to a large human population and the renowned Luna OCS Academy.[1] Luna houses a number of skyhook defense complexes suspended in its low orbit.[2]

History

Humans began settling on Luna around 2080.[3] Luna has not been heavily terraformed, a result of Luna's low gravity and lack of atmosphere.[4] Instead, the habitats on Luna are sealed from vacuum and interconnected by tubes.[5]

By 2492, the governing body of Luna was known as Luna Confederated States, the State of Mare Nubium being one of the said states. The Academy at Mare Nubium, known more generally as the Luna OCS Academy, was located here.[6] Shortly after 2530, the parents of Michael Crespo died attempting to detonate a bomb attached to a government building on Luna.[7] During the Battle of Earth in late 2552, Luna's skyhook defense complexes came under attack by the Covenant and were defended by ONI Security personnel.[2] Other Covenant forces attacked Luna's cities to ensure that the UNSC would not be able to launch a sneak attack from their Lunar military bases. Both Luna and Mars got hit particularly hard compared to other colonies in the Sol system, although they both fared better than Earth.[8] The human population centers on the moon survived the Covenant assault relatively intact.[9] Luna was home to the Office of Naval Intelligence vessel UNSC Rubicon, which was deployed to investigate an unknown Forerunner signal from Installation 00 at some point following the Human-Covenant War.[10]

Locations

Known residents

Trivia

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  • Luna is the Latin word for Moon, and many Latin-based languages share the word.
  • In many Earth-based maps in the Halo games, the Moon often appears to be larger than in real life.
  • The Moon would be roughly 2,059.6 centimetres (67.57 ft) further from the Earth in 2552 than present day due to tidal acceleration forces.
  • In the Halo: Reach live-action short Spaceport, Luna is a destination listed at the Manassas Spaceport.

Gallery

  • Luna from Halo 2.

    Luna from Halo 2.

  • NeilArmstrongluna.jpg

    Neil Armstrong landing on the moon.

  • The scale size of Luna compared with Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars.

    The scale size of Luna compared with Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars.

  • A shot of the Moon in space.

    A shot of the Moon in space.

  • Luna's barren surface.

    Luna's barren surface.

  • Luna, with the UNSC Infinity in the foreground.

    Luna, with the UNSC Infinity in the foreground.

  • Luna seen in Earth's atmosphere.

    Luna seen in Earth's atmosphere.

  • Luna, with Oaxaca Station in the foreground.

    Luna, with Oaxaca Station in the foreground.

  • Luna listed as a destination in the live action short Spaceport.

    Luna listed as a destination in the live action short Spaceport.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol, page 34
  2. ^ a b Halo Waypoint: Halo 4 Interactive Guide
  3. ^ Halo Encyclopedia, page 44
  4. ^ Halo Encyclopedia, page 294
  5. ^ Halo: Evolutions, "The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole", page 431
  6. ^ Halo: Evolutions, "The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole", page 433
  7. ^ ONI Candidate Assessment Program V5.02A (Mickey)
  8. ^ Halo: New Blood, page 101 (Google Play edition)
  9. ^ Halo Waypoint: Humans
  10. ^ Eleventh Hour reports, Provenance
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