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'''Europa''' (also called '''Jupiter II''') is one of the Galilean moons in orbit of the planet [[Jupiter]]. [[Vex]] influence and presumably [[Cabal]] activity are known to be present on the icy moon. It is also the location of the [[Deep Stone Crypt]], and the final destination of a [[Pyramids|Pyramid]] that flew ahead of the original invasion fleet during their return to the system.
'''Europa''' (also called '''Jupiter II''') is one of the Galilean moons in orbit of the planet [[Jupiter]]. [[Vex]] influence and presumably [[Cabal]] activity are known to be present on the icy moon. It is also the location of the [[Deep Stone Crypt]], and the resting point of a [[Pyramids|Pyramid]] that entered the Solar System during the [[Golden Age]].


==Overview==
==Overview==
The moon's outer layer is made up mostly of ice, and once supported a thriving [[Human|human]] colony owned by the [[Clovis Bray (corporation)|Clovis Bray corporation]], which was lost during the [[Collapse]]. Now abandoned cities, buried in ice, are all that remain.<ref>[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-02-17-destiny-bungie-unveils-its-shared-world-shooter '''EuroGamer.net''' ''Destiny: Bungie unveils its shared world shooter'']</ref> One of the legends of the [[Nine]] states that they originate from either Europa, a moon of Jupiter, or [[Titan (moon)|Titan]], a moon of Saturn.<ref name="GFL2">'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies#Ghost Fragment: Legends 2|Ghost Fragment: Legends 2]]''</ref> [[Brother Vance]] claimed that [[Osiris]] met with the Nine on Europa, but it "wasn't the right time."<ref>'''Bungie (2015/3/4)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves]], Activision Blizzard, Quotes: [[Brother Vance]]''</ref>
The moon's outer layer is made up mostly of ice, and once supported a thriving [[Human|human]] colony owned by the [[Clovis Bray (corporation)|Clovis Bray corporation]], which was lost during the [[Collapse]]. Now abandoned cities, buried in ice, are all that remain.<ref>[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-02-17-destiny-bungie-unveils-its-shared-world-shooter '''EuroGamer.net''' ''Destiny: Bungie unveils its shared world shooter'']</ref> One of the legends of the [[Nine]] states that they originate from either Europa, a moon of Jupiter, or [[Titan (moon)|Titan]], a moon of Saturn.<ref name="GFL2">'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies#Ghost Fragment: Legends 2|Ghost Fragment: Legends 2]]''</ref> [[Brother Vance]] claimed that [[Osiris]] met with the Nine on Europa, but it "wasn't the right time."<ref>'''Bungie (2015/3/4)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves]], Activision Blizzard, Quotes: [[Brother Vance]]''</ref>


Nearly three years after the conclusion of the Red War and after their long journey back to the system, a Pyramid appeared in orbit over Jupiter. Interestingly this Pyramid was not detected amongst the fifty-four ships that the Warmind Rasputin detected within his bunkers. Sometime after the arrival, a [[Pyramid (Europa)|sixth pyramid]] arrived on the world. Later, [[Eris Morn]] and [[The Drifter (character)|the Drifter]], who were contacted by the [[Exo Stranger]] were seen headed towards Europa to find the very ship.
During the [[Golden Age]], [[Pyramid (Europa)|a Pyramid]] breached Europa's atmosphere and buried itself underground. Through the guidance of the [[Darkness]] and the [[Anomaly (artifact)|K1 Anomaly]], [[Clovis Bray I]] discovered this Pyramid, which granted him the ability to combine its power and [[Radiolaria]] to create an ingredient vital to the [[Exo]] project that he dubbed "alkahest." In doing this, the Deep Stone Crypt was constructed to facilitate the production of alkahest, processing Vex from the blue hypergiant [[2082 Volantis]]. Following a series of mishaps involving [[Elisabeth Bray]]'s objections to the project, Clovis sealed his consciousness within the Crypt for eternity.
 
Nearly three years after the conclusion of the Red War and after the long journey of the main fleet back to the system, the Europan Pyramid re-emerged from the ice and out into the open surface, where it was quickly re-discovered. Later, [[Eris Morn]] and [[The Drifter (character)|the Drifter]], who were contacted by the [[Exo Stranger]], were seen headed towards Europa to find the very ship.


==Locations==
==Locations==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In late 2013, Europa was a major location planned for the [[Comet]] that would eventually become ''[[The Taken King]]''. Along with the [[European Dead Zone]], the area was never completed and was later dropped from the expansion in March 2014 when Bungie decided to focus on the [[Dreadnaught]].<ref name = "Messy">[http://kotaku.com/the-messy-true-story-behind-the-making-of-destiny-1737556731 '''Kotaku''' - ''The Messy, True Story Behind The Making Of Destiny'']</ref> It is still mentioned in the game, as noted above in Vance's quotes, and in the Grimoire.
*In late 2013, Europa was a major location planned for the [[Comet]] that would eventually become ''[[The Taken King]]''. Along with the [[European Dead Zone]], the area was never completed and was later dropped from the expansion in March 2014 when Bungie decided to focus on the [[Dreadnaught]].<ref name = "Messy">[http://kotaku.com/the-messy-true-story-behind-the-making-of-destiny-1737556731 '''Kotaku''' - ''The Messy, True Story Behind The Making Of Destiny'']</ref> It is still mentioned in the game, as noted above in Vance's quotes, and in the Grimoire.
*In [[Rasputin]]'s [[Seraph Bunker|bunkers]] during ''[[Season of the Worthy]]'', the advance of the Pyramids is monitored on a simple star chart, using a dot matrix to represent the system's planets and moons along with the Pyramids themselves. For unknown reasons, likely related to the single Pyramid's presence and Eris and Drifter's arrival on the moon, markings for Europa are visible on this chart, but are not illuminated like the rest of the moons in the system.
*In [[Rasputin]]'s [[Seraph Bunker|bunkers]] during ''[[Season of the Worthy]]'', the advance of the Pyramids is monitored on a simple star chart, using a dot matrix to represent the system's planets and moons along with the Pyramids themselves. For unknown reasons, likely related to the single Pyramid's presence, Eris and Drifter's arrival on the moon, and interference from Clovis Bray in relation to the Pyramid and Deep Stone Crypt, markings for Europa are visible on this chart, but are not illuminated like the rest of the moons in the system.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==

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Europa
Europa-moon.jpg
Astrographical

Star, position:

Sol, Jupiter

Physical

Diameter:

3,122 kilometers

Gravity:

.134 g

Length of day:

3.5 days (synchronous)

Demonym:

Europan

Population:

Fallen, Vex, Pyramids

 

"Ancient power awaits you on Europa."
— The Io Pyramid

Europa (also called Jupiter II) is one of the Galilean moons in orbit of the planet Jupiter. Vex influence and presumably Cabal activity are known to be present on the icy moon. It is also the location of the Deep Stone Crypt, and the resting point of a Pyramid that entered the Solar System during the Golden Age.

Overview

The moon's outer layer is made up mostly of ice, and once supported a thriving human colony owned by the Clovis Bray corporation, which was lost during the Collapse. Now abandoned cities, buried in ice, are all that remain.[1] One of the legends of the Nine states that they originate from either Europa, a moon of Jupiter, or Titan, a moon of Saturn.[2] Brother Vance claimed that Osiris met with the Nine on Europa, but it "wasn't the right time."[3]

During the Golden Age, a Pyramid breached Europa's atmosphere and buried itself underground. Through the guidance of the Darkness and the K1 Anomaly, Clovis Bray I discovered this Pyramid, which granted him the ability to combine its power and Radiolaria to create an ingredient vital to the Exo project that he dubbed "alkahest." In doing this, the Deep Stone Crypt was constructed to facilitate the production of alkahest, processing Vex from the blue hypergiant 2082 Volantis. Following a series of mishaps involving Elisabeth Bray's objections to the project, Clovis sealed his consciousness within the Crypt for eternity.

Nearly three years after the conclusion of the Red War and after the long journey of the main fleet back to the system, the Europan Pyramid re-emerged from the ice and out into the open surface, where it was quickly re-discovered. Later, Eris Morn and the Drifter, who were contacted by the Exo Stranger, were seen headed towards Europa to find the very ship.

Locations

Trivia

  • In late 2013, Europa was a major location planned for the Comet that would eventually become The Taken King. Along with the European Dead Zone, the area was never completed and was later dropped from the expansion in March 2014 when Bungie decided to focus on the Dreadnaught.[5] It is still mentioned in the game, as noted above in Vance's quotes, and in the Grimoire.
  • In Rasputin's bunkers during Season of the Worthy, the advance of the Pyramids is monitored on a simple star chart, using a dot matrix to represent the system's planets and moons along with the Pyramids themselves. For unknown reasons, likely related to the single Pyramid's presence, Eris and Drifter's arrival on the moon, and interference from Clovis Bray in relation to the Pyramid and Deep Stone Crypt, markings for Europa are visible on this chart, but are not illuminated like the rest of the moons in the system.

Gallery

  • An abandoned Golden Age city on Europa.

    An abandoned Golden Age city on Europa.

  • Concept art of a Cabal military intstallation Fleetbase Everest.

    Concept art of a Cabal military intstallation Fleetbase Everest.

  • Approximate natural color (left) and enhanced color (right) Galileo view of leading hemisphere.

    Approximate natural color (left) and enhanced color (right) Galileo view of leading hemisphere.

  • One of the possible origins of the Nine are the oceans of Europa, where they are speculated to be "ancient leviathan intelligences".[2]

    One of the possible origins of the Nine are the oceans of Europa, where they are speculated to be "ancient leviathan intelligences".[2]

  • Europa visible over the Pyramidion on Io.

    Europa visible over the Pyramidion on Io.

  • Pyramid on Europa

    Pyramid on Europa

List of appearances

References

  1. ^ EuroGamer.net Destiny: Bungie unveils its shared world shooter
  2. ^ a b Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny: Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Ghost Fragment: Legends 2
  3. ^ Bungie (2015/3/4), Destiny: House of Wolves, Activision Blizzard, Quotes: Brother Vance
  4. ^ Bungie.net: BEYOND LIGHT
  5. ^ Kotaku - The Messy, True Story Behind The Making Of Destiny

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