Luna
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| Luna Milky Way / Local Cluster / Sol / Earth | |
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| Planetary Map | |
| Orbital Distance: | 384,403 km |
| Orbital Period: | 27.3 Earth Days |
| Keplerian Ratio: | N/A |
| Radius: | 1,737 km |
| Day Length: | 27.3 Earth Days |
| Atm. Pressure: | Trace |
| Surface Temp: | −53 °C |
| Surface Gravity: | 0.1654 g |
| Mass: | 7.3477×1022 kg |
| Satellites: | N/A |
Location: Milky Way / Local Cluster / Sol System / Earth
Prerequisite: Level 20
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[edit] Description
| Colony | |
| Species: | Human |
| Colony Founded: | 2069 |
| Population: | 4.1 million |
| Capital: | Armstrong |
An early source of helium-3, Luna is now mined for materials used in space habitat construction. Two dozen major stations have been constructed at Earth's L4 and L5 Lagrange points, all from lunar resources.
[edit] Assignments
- Assignment: UNC: Rogue VI
[edit] Points of Interest
| Location | Appearance | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ➊ | Initial | Training ground with three dual turrets (UNC: Rogue VI) |
| ➋ | Initial | CCCP Luna 23 (salvage) |
| ➌ | Unmarked | Four single turrets |
| ➍ | Unmarked | Four single turrets |
| ➎ | Unmarked | The song associated with the rachni can be heard here. |
[edit] Trivia
- The presence of the CCCP Luna 23 probe allows the operational zone to be established as the southern portion of Mare Crisium.
- In the novel Mass Effect: Revelation, it is stated that Luna was "terraformed". It would not be physically possible for Luna to gravitationally retain an Earth-like atmosphere, due to its mass. However, the issue was clarified by the game's developers; several of the moon's craters were "domed over", allowing localized terraforming of the surface.
- Helium-3 isotope is a potential fuel for future nuclear fusion reactors. Many scientists and science fiction authors have proposed mining the isotope from the planets and moons of the solar system, as a new energy economy, to replace oil and nuclear fission.
- When looking at Earth from the surface of Luna, a reversed image of North America (Mexico, U.S. West Coast) can be seen.
- A prevalent in game wind can be heard, even though no atmosphere exists on Luna
