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{{Planet | {{Planet | ||
|image=[[File: | |image=[[File:Grimoire Earth.jpg|300px|]] | ||
|name= Earth | |name= Earth | ||
|star, position= | |star, position= Sol, III | ||
|moon(s)= [[Luna]] | |moon(s)= [[Luna]] | ||
|satellite(s)= | |satellite(s)= | ||
|gravity= 1.0 G (9.8 m/s<sup>2</sup>) | |gravity= 1.0 G (9.8 m/s<sup>2</sup>) | ||
|diameter= 12,742 km | |diameter= 12,742 km | ||
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|surface temperature= -18° C to 38° C | |surface temperature= -18° C to 38° C | ||
|population= | |population= | ||
|societal approximation= | |societal approximation= | ||
|government= | |government= | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Earth''' is the homeworld of the [[Human]] species and is currently the only terrestrial planet in the [[Solar System]] apart from [[Mercury]]. <ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Console, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Places/Mars#Mars|Mars]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Console, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Places/Venus#Venus|Venus]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Console, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Places/Mercury#Mercury|Mercury]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Console, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Places/Jupiter#Jupiter|Jupiter]]''</ref> | |||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
In the wake of the [[Collapse]], most of the planet's surface lies in ruins except for the [[ Last City]], which was built beneath the [[Traveler]]'s protective aura. | |||
Earth is continuously threatened by various [[Enemies|alien species]] who seek to claim it for their own ends. With the help of the Traveler's [[Light]], the [[Guardians]] fight to protect humanity's home and retake its lost lands. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
In the time before the Traveler, Earth had begun to suffer from overpopulation, and had become overcrowded.<ref>'''Bungie (2016/9/20)''', ''[[Destiny]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Places/Mars#Ghost_Fragment:_Clovis_Bray_2|Ghost Fragment: Clovis Bray 2]]''</ref> | |||
==Locations== | ==Locations== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Destiny Earth surface.jpg|Earth's surface as it appears on Bungie.net | |||
File:Old Chicago desktop.jpg|The ruins of Old Chicago. | File:Old Chicago desktop.jpg|The ruins of Old Chicago. | ||
File:Destiny-art12.jpg|The Traveler over the City. | File:Destiny-art12.jpg|The Traveler over the City. | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
=List of appearances== | |||
*''[[The Law Of The Jungle]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[The Law Of The Jungle]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Destiny]]'' | *''[[Destiny]]'' | ||
Revision as of 19:14, February 23, 2017
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There is more information available on this subject at Earth on the English Wikipedia.
- "The cradle of humanity - a world of ancient glory, waiting to be retaken."
- — In game description [citation needed]
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Star, position: |
Sol, III |
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Satellites(s): |
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Diameter: |
12,742 km |
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Gravity: |
1.0 G (9.8 m/s2) |
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Length of day: |
23 hours, 56 minutes and 4 seconds |
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Orbital period: |
365.2425 days |
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Atmosphere: |
.9 atm (N2, O2) |
Earth is the homeworld of the Human species and is currently the only terrestrial planet in the Solar System apart from Mercury. [1][2][3][4]
Overview
In the wake of the Collapse, most of the planet's surface lies in ruins except for the Last City, which was built beneath the Traveler's protective aura.
Earth is continuously threatened by various alien species who seek to claim it for their own ends. With the help of the Traveler's Light, the Guardians fight to protect humanity's home and retake its lost lands.
History
In the time before the Traveler, Earth had begun to suffer from overpopulation, and had become overcrowded.[5]
Locations
Americas
- Brasília
- Caracas
- North American Empire (defunct political body)
- Old Chicago
Eurasia
- European Dead Zone
- London
- Widow's Court
- Memento (Crucible map)
- Mumbai Push
- Old Russia
- Cosmodrome (Destination)
- Bunker RAS-2
- Bunker WAR-4
- Devil's Spire
- Dock 13
- Exodus Blue (Crucible map)
- Forgotten Shore
- Gateway
- Jovian Complex
- King's Watch
- Lunar Complex
- Mothyards
- Refinery
- Rocketyard
- Seraphim Vault
- Sector 618 (Crucible map)
- Skyshock (Crucible map)
- Skywatch
- Splicership Menkis-Syn
- Terrestrial Complex
- The Blast
- The Breach
- The Devils' Lair
- The Divide
- The Grottos
- The Mine
- The Steppes
- Eastern Flood Zone
- Rusted Lands (Crucible map)
- Plaguelands
- Cosmodrome (Destination)
- Tibet
Africa
Unknown
- The Last City
- Core District
- Military District
- Tower
- City Perimeter
- Twilight Gap (Crucible map)
- Old Desert
- Palamon
- Dwindler's Ridge
Gallery
Earth's surface as it appears on Bungie.net
The ruins of Old Chicago.
The Traveler over the City.
The City.
Mumbai Push.
Old Russia.
The Cosmodrome.
List of appearances=
- The Law Of The Jungle (First appearance)
- Destiny
References
- ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny: Console, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Mars
- ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny: Console, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Venus
- ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny: Console, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Mercury
- ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny: Console, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Jupiter
- ^ Bungie (2016/9/20), Destiny: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Ghost Fragment: Clovis Bray 2
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