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'''Telesto''' is the 13th moon of Saturn, where it co-orbits with Tethys. | |||
Following the [[Battle of Saturn]] a cloud of material from one of the [[Mara Sov|Queen's]] [[Harbingers]] was detected surrounding it, which was later used to create the [[Exotic]] [[Fusion rifle]] that bears [[Telesto|its name]].{{citation needed}} | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Telesto is named after the ancient Greek sea goddess and daughter of the Titans Oceanus and Tethys. As the personification of divine blessing or success, ancient Greek sailors would make offerings in her name to ensure a safe and successful voyage. | *Telesto is named after the ancient Greek sea goddess and daughter of the Titans Oceanus and Tethys. As the personification of divine blessing or success, ancient Greek sailors would make offerings in her name to ensure a safe and successful voyage. | ||
*Telesto co-orbits with Tethys, occupying | *Telesto co-orbits with Tethys, occupying its leading (L4) Lagrange point. | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||