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There are countless '''planets''' and '''moons''' in the ''Borderlands'' universe. Identified planets and moons are listed below.
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This is a list of planets in the Borderlands universe that have been mentioned or referenced, but never visited directly.
  
   
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==Aquator==
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==Planets==
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===Aquator===
 
[[File:aquator.png|150px|thumb|Visit scenic Aquator today!]]
  
[[File:aquator.png|150px|thumb|Visit scenic Aquator today!]]
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'''Aquator''' is a planet shown only in tourism posters spread across Pandora in [[Borderlands]], with a single known appearance in [[Borderlands 2]]. The poster depicts some small islands on one giant ocean covering its surface. Its main functions are tourism and providing water for other planets. The name "Aquator" is likely a play on the words "aqua" and "Equator".
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[[Aquator]] is a planet shown in tourism posters spread across Pandora in ''[[Borderlands]]'', with a single known appearance in ''[[Borderlands 2]]'' and a mention in ''[[Tales from the Borderlands]]''. The poster depicts some small islands on one giant ocean covering its surface. Its main functions are tourism and providing water for other planets. As mentioned in Tales from the Borderlands, Aquator is the planet of origin of [[Henderson|Saul Henderson]].
   
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==Artemis==
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===Artemis===
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'''Artemis''' is [[Mordecai]]'s planet of origin. <ref>http://borderlands.wikia.com/wiki/File:Mordecai_profile.jpg</ref> Artemis was the goddess of the hunt in Greek mythology, a fact that references Mordecai's role as the Hunter class.
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[[Artemis]] is [[Mordecai]]'s planet of origin.<ref>[[:File:Mordecai_profile.jpg]]</ref>
   
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==Athenas==
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===Athenas===
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[[Athenas]] is [[Maya]]'s planet of origin.<ref>[[:File:Maya_profile.jpg]]</ref> Athenas was previously ruled by Queen [[Dido]], a [[Siren]], but after her death the planet was taken over by a monastic order dedicated to non-violence known as the Order of the Impending Storm.
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'''Athenas''' is [[Maya]]'s planet of origin.<ref>http://borderlands.wikia.com/wiki/File:Maya_profile.jpg</ref> According to [[Maya/ECHO Recorders|ECHO Recorders]] obtained by [[Angel]], the planet is ruled by a monastic order known as the Order of the Impending Storm. When Maya was left with the Order as an infant, the monks raised her and used her reputation as a [[Siren]] to scare the populace into obeying them for 27 years. When Brother Sophis, a leading monk of the Order and Maya's caretaker, attempted to force Maya to execute several 'criminals,' she realized the Order's deceit and killed Sophis, then left the planet to seek out her Siren heritage on [[Pandora]]. This presumably ended the Order's reign.
  
   
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According to [[Maya/ECHO Recorders|ECHO Recorders]] obtained by [[Angel]], [[Maya]] was left with the Order as an infant, and the monks raised her and used her reputation as a Siren to scare the populace into obeying them for 27 years. When Brother Sophis, a leading monk of the Order and Maya's caretaker, attempted to force Maya to execute several "criminals", she realized the Order's deceit and killed Sophis, then left the planet to seek out her Siren heritage on [[Pandora]]. After helping to liberate Pandora from [[Hyperion]], Maya returned to Athenas to protect it and monks, and took on [[Ava]] as her apprentice.
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==Demophon, Tantalus and Thrace==
  
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'''Demophon, Tantalus''' and '''Thrace''' are briefly mentioned in Axton's personal ECHO log by his wife, Sarah. Presumably, Axton's reckless nature compromised each of his missions there.
  
   
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==Dionysus==
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===Demophon===
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[[Demophon]] is [[Hugo P. Vasquez]]'s planet of origin. In ''[[Borderlands 2]]'', it was briefly mentioned in Axton's personal ECHO log by his wife, Sarah, along with Tantalus and Thrace. Presumably, Axton's reckless nature compromised one or more of his missions there.
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'''Dionysus''' is [[Lilith]]'s planet of origin.<ref>http://borderlands.wikia.com/wiki/File:Lilith_profile.jpg</ref> In Greek mythology, Dionysus was the god of wine, ritual madness and celebration<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dionysus</ref>, a fact that possibly alludes to Lilith's fun-loving, slightly unstable personality.
  
   
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==Eden-5==
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===Dionysus===
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[[Dionysus]] is [[Lilith]]'s planet of origin.<ref>[[:File:Lilith_profile.jpg]]</ref>
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'''Eden-5''' is implied to be [[Gaige]]'s planet of origin<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ijs-FEk3OIk</ref>. It is likely in the same star system as Eden-6, and is mentioned by Gaige as having a corrupt police force.
  
   
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==Eden-6==
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===Eden===
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[[Eden]] is a gas giant with at least seven known [[#Moons|moons]], some of which are inhabited.
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'''Eden-6''' is a planet first mentioned by [[Marcus Kincaid|Marcus]] during [[Claptrap's New Robot Revolution]], before the fight against the [[Mega Interplanetary Ninja Assassin Claptrap|MINAC]]. Marcus offered to take the [[Vault hunters]] off-planet after "dispatching that runty little shit," but was shot (non-fatally) in the back by the [[Claptrap|Interplanetary Ninja Assassin Claptrap]] before being able to tell the Vault Hunters of its story.
  
   
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===Epitah===
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Eden-6 is referenced twice in [[Borderlands 2]], first in a Hyperion radio commercial, where [[Handsome Jack]] claims to have rescued the Space Vixens of Eden-6 using Hyperion weapons, and again by [[Jack's Body Double]], mentioning that he had had sex with the aforementioned Space Vixens.
  
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[[Epitah]] is a planet visited by Gaige, Axton, and Aurelia. It contains a Vault.
   
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==Eunomia==
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===Eunomia===
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'''Eunomia''' is [[Captain Scarlett]]'s planet of origin.<ref>http://borderlands.wikia.com/wiki/File:Profile_Scarlett.jpg</ref> This is somewhat ironic for the cheerfully treacherous pirate, as Eunomia was the goddess of law and legislation in Greek mythology.<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eunomia_(goddess)</ref>
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[[Eunomia]] is [[Captain Scarlett]]'s planet of origin.<ref>[[:File:Profile_Scarlett.jpg]]</ref>
   
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==Hephaestus==
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===Grophic IV===
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Grophic IV is a planet mentioned by [[General Knoxx]]. He planned to retire there.
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'''Hephaestus''' is [[Mr. Torgue]]'s planet of origin.<ref>http://borderlands.wikia.com/wiki/File:Profile_Mr._Torgue.jpg</ref> Hephaestus was the god of fire, invention and smithing in Greek mythology, which is indirectly referenced by Torgue's inventive streak and love of explosions.
  
   
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==Hera==
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===Hephaestus===
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[[Hephaestus]] is [[Mr. Torgue]]'s planet of origin.<ref>[[:File:Profile_Mr._Torgue.jpg]]</ref> Hephaestus was the god of fire, invention and smithing in Greek mythology, which is indirectly referenced by Torgue's inventive streak and love of explosions.
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'''Hera''' is [[Wilhelm]]'s planet of origin. Krieg is also stated to have visited Hera at one point, where he attacked an unnamed fugitive.
  
   
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==Hestias==
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===Hera===
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[[Hera (Planet)|Hera]] is [[Wilhelm]]'s planet of origin. Krieg is also stated to have visited Hera at one point, where he attacked an unnamed fugitive.
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'''Hestias''' is briefly mentioned in Axton's personal ECHO log by his wife, Sarah. According to her, Axton was assigned to protect a dignitary there. Instead, he used the dignitary to lure out the enemy, track them to their base, and kill them, at the cost of the official's life.
  
   
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==Hermes==
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===Hestias===
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[[Hestias]] is briefly mentioned in Axton's personal ECHO log by his wife, Sarah. According to her, Axton was assigned to protect a dignitary there. Instead, he chose to use the dignitary to lure out the enemy, track them to their base and blow it up. While he was successful in destroying the enemy, the official was killed in the process.
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'''Hermes''' is [[Sir Hammerlock]]'s planet of origin <ref>https://twitter.com/DuvalMagic/status/337621900123598848</ref>. It has a thin atmosphere that is rich in helium, and orbits around a blue giant star.
  
   
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==Hieronymous==
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===Hermes===
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'''Hieronymous''' is [[Axton]]'s planet of origin.<ref>http://borderlands.wikia.com/wiki/File:Axton_profile.jpg</ref> Its name is most likely a reference to Rob Heironimus, one of the founders of Gearbox Software.
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[[Hermes]] is [[Sir Hammerlock]]'s planet of origin.<ref>[https://twitter.com/DuvalMagic/status/337621900123598848 Twiitter page]</ref> It has a thin atmosphere that is rich in helium, and orbits around a blue giant star.
   
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==Isolus==
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===Hieronymous===
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[[Hieronymous]] is [[Axton]]'s planet of origin.<ref[[:File:Axton_profile.jpg]]</ref>
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'''Isolus''' is the planet [[T.K. Baha]] and his family lived on before moving to [[Pandora]]. The Bahas fled Isolus and its solar system by [[Mr. Blake]]'s suggestion, after he informed T.K. that the Hyperion Corporation intended to steal his wave rifle designs, and that assassins were being sent to kill his family <ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCuxLaTuIr8</ref>.
  
   
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==Menoetius==
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===Honus 4651===
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'''Honus 4651''' is the planet where Lilith's father died.
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'''Menoetius''' is [[Brick]]'s planet of origin <ref>http://borderlands.wikia.com/wiki/File:Brick_profile.jpg</ref>. Menoetius was a Titan in Greek mythology characterized by his extreme strength, undying pride and boiling rage, all of which are among Brick's most prominent traits.
  
   
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==Promethea==
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===Isolus===
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'''[[Isolus]]''' is the planet [[T.K. Baha]] and his family lived on before moving to [[Pandora]]. The Bahas fled Isolus and its solar system by [[Mr. Blake]]'s suggestion, after he informed T.K. that the Hyperion Corporation intended to steal his wave rifle designs, and that assassins were being sent to kill his family.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCuxLaTuIr8 Youtube video]</ref>
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'''Promethea''' is a prominent planet in the Borderlands universe, referenced frequently throughout the series. Several sources state that Promethea is where the [[Atlas]] corporation found alien technology and reverse-engineered it in order to manufacture improved starships and weaponry. The [[Crimson Lance]] retain a military presence on the planet, and it has been stated by [[General Knoxx]] that [[Roland]] served two tours there <ref>[http://twitter.com/GeneralKnoXX/statuses/8901898734 @GeneralKnoXX mentions Prometheus] (twitter.com)</ref>.
  
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===Junpai-7===
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'''[[Junpai-7]]''' is a planet described by [[Sir Hammerlock]] as being popular site for aquatic hunters due to its deep-sea creatures. [[Colonel Hector]] and the [[Dahl]] 191st division fought in a conflict on the planet.
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===Menoetius===
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[[Menoetius]] is [[Brick]]'s planet of origin.<ref>[[:File:Brick_profile.jpg]]</ref>
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===Pandora===
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[[Pandora]] is a barren wasteland of a planet with a single moon, [[Elpis]]. Persistent rumors of the planet hiding a Vault drew first the [[Atlas]] corporation and then [[Dahl]] to settle the planet and scour it for anything of value.
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Pandora is the planet of origin of [[Typhon DeLeon]], the first Vault Hunter, and [[Salvador]].
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===Promethea===
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[[Promethea]] is a planet where the first [[Eridian]] Vault was discovered. The [[Atlas]] corporation swiftly colonized the world to exploit the Vault and reverse-engineer Eridian technology for its weaponry and starships. For a time Promethea and its people flourished, but when Atlas stopped profiting from it, investment in the planet was also cut. The shining global metropolis soon became a global slum, and then worse after Atlas was defeated on [[Pandora]] and collapsed. Recently, [[Rhys|Rhys Strongfork]] gained control of Atlas and revitalized the corporation with new bullet tracking technology, but this drew the attention of [[Maliwan]], which launched a brutal invasion of Promethea to annex it and make Atlas a subsidiary.
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The [[Crimson Lance]] retain a military presence on the planet, and it has been stated by [[General Knoxx]] that [[Roland]] served two tours there.<ref>[http://twitter.com/GeneralKnoXX/statuses/8901898734 @GeneralKnoXX mentions Prometheus]</ref>
   
 
It is a well-known fact on Pandora that Promethean living conditions are harsh - even worse than those facing Pandoran settlers. An Atlas propaganda message at T-Bone Junction states "...at least you're not on Promethea!" when referring to the positive side of Pandora. In [[Borderlands 2]], citizens of [[Sanctuary]] and the [[Morningstar]] sniper rifle occasionally comment along the same lines.
  
It is a well-known fact on Pandora that Promethean living conditions are harsh - even worse than those facing Pandoran settlers. An Atlas propaganda message at T-Bone Junction states "...at least you're not on Promethea!" when referring to the positive side of Pandora. In [[Borderlands 2]], citizens of [[Sanctuary]] and the [[Morningstar]] sniper rifle occasionally comment along the same lines.
   
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==Themis==
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===Sercannus-3===
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'''Sercannus-3''' is a world mentioned in an [[Corporate Droning|ECHO Recorder]] found in [[Helios Fallen]]. In it, a [[Hyperion]] corporate spy reported the devastating effectiveness of [[Vladof]]'s Ursa Corps against [[Tediore]] forces during a campaign on Sercannus-3.
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'''Themis''' is the planet where [[Axton]]'s wife Sarah and her platoon are stationed. Themis was the goddess of divine law and order in Greek mythology<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Themis</ref>. This may reflect Sarah's by-the-book personality, in contrast to Axton's more chaotic one.
  
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===Tantalus===
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[[Tantalus]] is [[Handsome Jack]]'s planet of origin. It's briefly mentioned in Axton's personal ECHO log by his wife, Sarah, along with Demophon and Thrace. Presumably, Axton's reckless nature compromised one or more of his missions there. An unused Dahl vending machine quote mentions mercenaries on this planet holding off an Atlas armada incursion.
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===Themis===
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[[Themis]] is the planet where [[Axton]]'s wife Sarah and her platoon are stationed.
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===Thrace===
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[[Thrace]] is briefly mentioned in Axton's personal ECHO log by his wife, Sarah, along with Demophon and Tantalus. Presumably, Axton's reckless nature compromised one or more of his missions there.
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===Xylourgos===
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[[Xylourgos]] is an ice planet where the frozen wastes have thinned out all but the most vicious wildlife. [[Wainwright Jakobs]] and [[Sir Hammerlock]] decided to hold their wedding there.
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==Moons==
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===Eden-3===
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Eden-3 is the third moon of the gas giant [[Eden]]. While at Knotty Peak in [[Floodmoor Basin]], [[Sir Hammerlock]] mentions that he once visited Eden-3, and notes it has strict rules about loitering.
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===Eden-4===
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Eden-4 is the fourth moon of the gas giant Eden. On [[Wam Bam Island]] during the quest [[Fun, Sun, and Guns]] one of the savages states he graduated from Eden-4 Megaversity with honors.
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===Eden-5===
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[[Eden-5]] is the fifth moon of the gas giant Eden. It was implied to be [[Gaige]]'s world of origin. Gaige mentions it has a corrupt police force.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ijs-FEk3OIk Youtube video]</ref>
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===Eden-6===
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[[Eden-6]] is the sixth moon of the gas giant Eden and the headquarters of the [[Jakobs]] corporation. It was first mentioned by [[Marcus Kincaid|Marcus]] during [[Claptrap's New Robot Revolution]], before the fight against the [[Mega Interplanetary Ninja Assassin Claptrap|MINAC]]. Marcus offered to take the [[Vault Hunters]] off-planet after "dispatching that runty little shit," but was shot (non-fatally) in the back by the [[Claptrap|Interplanetary Ninja Assassin Claptrap]] before being able to tell the Vault Hunters of its story.
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Eden-6 is referenced twice in ''Borderlands 2'', first in a Hyperion radio commercial, where [[Handsome Jack]] claims to have rescued the Space Vixens of Eden-6 using Hyperion weapons, and again by [[Jack's Body Double]], mentioning that he had had sex with the aforementioned Space Vixens.
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===Eden-7===
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Eden-7 is the seventh moon of the gas giant Eden. It was briefly mentioned by [[Vaughn]] in ''[[Tales from the Borderlands]]''.
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===Elpis===
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'''[[Elpis]]''' is the moon of [[Pandora]].
   
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==See also==
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==Etymology==
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The table below lists the etymology, where available, of the names of known planets and moons.
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*[[Pandora]]
  
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{| class="wikitable"
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*[[Elpis]]
  
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! Planet
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! Meaning/Namesake
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| [[Aquator]]
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|Aqua (lat. "water") + Equator, relating to its vast ocean and tropic climate
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| [[Artemis]]
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| [[wikipedia:Artemis|Greek goddess of the hunt]]
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| [[Athenas]]
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| [[wikipedia:Athena|Greek goddess of civilization]]
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|-
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| [[Demophon]]
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| [[wikipedia:Demophon|Greek mythological figures]]
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| [[Dionysus]]
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| [[wikipedia:Dionysus|Greek god of wine and madness]]
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| [[Eden]] and its moons
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| [[wikipedia:Garden_of_Eden|Biblical garden paradise]]
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| [[Epitah]]
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| [[Eunomia]]
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| [[wikipedia:Eunomia_%28goddess%29|Greek goddess of legislation]]
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| Grophic IV
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| [[Hephaestus]]
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| [[wikipedia:Hephaestus|Greek god of smithing]]
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| [[Hera (Planet)|Hera]]
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| [[wikipedia:Hera|Greek goddess of women and marriage]]
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|-
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| [[Hermes]]
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| [[wikipedia:Hermes|Greek god]]
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|-
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| [[Hestias]]
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| [[wikipedia:Hestia|Greek goddess of the home]]
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| [[Hieronymous]]
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| Either a Greek historical figure, or Rob Heironimus, one of the founders of Gearbox Software.
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| Honus 4651
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| [[Isolus]]
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| [[wikipedia:Fear_Her Doctor Who reference]]
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| [[Junpai-7]]
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|-
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| [[Menoetius]]
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| [[wikipedia:Menoetius|Greek mythological figure]]
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|-
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| [[Pandora]]
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| [[wikipedia:Pandora|First human woman in Greek mythology]]
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|-
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| [[Promethea]]
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| [[wikipedia:Prometheus|Greek Titan]], known for his eternal punishment in Tartarus
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| [[Tantalus]]
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| [[wikipedia:Tantalus|Greek mythological figure]], known for his eternal punishment in Tartarus
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| [[Themis]]
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| [[wikipedia:Themis|Greek titaness of divine law]]
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| [[Thrace]]
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| [[wikipedia:Thrace|Region of Greece]]
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|}
   
 
==References==
  
==References==
 
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[[category:Planets]]

Revision as of 01:16, 28 February 2020

There are countless planets and moons in the Borderlands universe. Identified planets and moons are listed below.

Planets

Aquator

Aquator

Visit scenic Aquator today!

Aquator is a planet shown in tourism posters spread across Pandora in Borderlands, with a single known appearance in Borderlands 2 and a mention in Tales from the Borderlands. The poster depicts some small islands on one giant ocean covering its surface. Its main functions are tourism and providing water for other planets. As mentioned in Tales from the Borderlands, Aquator is the planet of origin of Saul Henderson.

Artemis

Artemis is Mordecai's planet of origin.[1]

Athenas

Athenas is Maya's planet of origin.[2] Athenas was previously ruled by Queen Dido, a Siren, but after her death the planet was taken over by a monastic order dedicated to non-violence known as the Order of the Impending Storm.

According to ECHO Recorders obtained by Angel, Maya was left with the Order as an infant, and the monks raised her and used her reputation as a Siren to scare the populace into obeying them for 27 years. When Brother Sophis, a leading monk of the Order and Maya's caretaker, attempted to force Maya to execute several "criminals", she realized the Order's deceit and killed Sophis, then left the planet to seek out her Siren heritage on Pandora. After helping to liberate Pandora from Hyperion, Maya returned to Athenas to protect it and monks, and took on Ava as her apprentice.

Demophon

Demophon is Hugo P. Vasquez's planet of origin. In Borderlands 2, it was briefly mentioned in Axton's personal ECHO log by his wife, Sarah, along with Tantalus and Thrace. Presumably, Axton's reckless nature compromised one or more of his missions there.

Dionysus

Dionysus is Lilith's planet of origin.[3]

Eden

Eden is a gas giant with at least seven known moons, some of which are inhabited.

Epitah

Epitah is a planet visited by Gaige, Axton, and Aurelia. It contains a Vault.

Eunomia

Eunomia is Captain Scarlett's planet of origin.[4]

Grophic IV

Grophic IV is a planet mentioned by General Knoxx. He planned to retire there.

Hephaestus

Hephaestus is Mr. Torgue's planet of origin.[5] Hephaestus was the god of fire, invention and smithing in Greek mythology, which is indirectly referenced by Torgue's inventive streak and love of explosions.

Hera

Hera is Wilhelm's planet of origin. Krieg is also stated to have visited Hera at one point, where he attacked an unnamed fugitive.

Hestias

Hestias is briefly mentioned in Axton's personal ECHO log by his wife, Sarah. According to her, Axton was assigned to protect a dignitary there. Instead, he chose to use the dignitary to lure out the enemy, track them to their base and blow it up. While he was successful in destroying the enemy, the official was killed in the process.

Hermes

Hermes is Sir Hammerlock's planet of origin.[6] It has a thin atmosphere that is rich in helium, and orbits around a blue giant star.

Hieronymous

Hieronymous is Axton's planet of origin.<refFile:Axton_profile.jpg</ref>

Honus 4651

Honus 4651 is the planet where Lilith's father died.

Isolus

Isolus is the planet T.K. Baha and his family lived on before moving to Pandora. The Bahas fled Isolus and its solar system by Mr. Blake's suggestion, after he informed T.K. that the Hyperion Corporation intended to steal his wave rifle designs, and that assassins were being sent to kill his family.[7]

Junpai-7

Junpai-7 is a planet described by Sir Hammerlock as being popular site for aquatic hunters due to its deep-sea creatures. Colonel Hector and the Dahl 191st division fought in a conflict on the planet.

Menoetius

Menoetius is Brick's planet of origin.[8]

Pandora

Pandora is a barren wasteland of a planet with a single moon, Elpis. Persistent rumors of the planet hiding a Vault drew first the Atlas corporation and then Dahl to settle the planet and scour it for anything of value.

Pandora is the planet of origin of Typhon DeLeon, the first Vault Hunter, and Salvador.

Promethea

Promethea is a planet where the first Eridian Vault was discovered. The Atlas corporation swiftly colonized the world to exploit the Vault and reverse-engineer Eridian technology for its weaponry and starships. For a time Promethea and its people flourished, but when Atlas stopped profiting from it, investment in the planet was also cut. The shining global metropolis soon became a global slum, and then worse after Atlas was defeated on Pandora and collapsed. Recently, Rhys Strongfork gained control of Atlas and revitalized the corporation with new bullet tracking technology, but this drew the attention of Maliwan, which launched a brutal invasion of Promethea to annex it and make Atlas a subsidiary.

The Crimson Lance retain a military presence on the planet, and it has been stated by General Knoxx that Roland served two tours there.[9]

It is a well-known fact on Pandora that Promethean living conditions are harsh - even worse than those facing Pandoran settlers. An Atlas propaganda message at T-Bone Junction states "...at least you're not on Promethea!" when referring to the positive side of Pandora. In Borderlands 2, citizens of Sanctuary and the Morningstar sniper rifle occasionally comment along the same lines.

Sercannus-3

Sercannus-3 is a world mentioned in an ECHO Recorder found in Helios Fallen. In it, a Hyperion corporate spy reported the devastating effectiveness of Vladof's Ursa Corps against Tediore forces during a campaign on Sercannus-3.

Tantalus

Tantalus is Handsome Jack's planet of origin. It's briefly mentioned in Axton's personal ECHO log by his wife, Sarah, along with Demophon and Thrace. Presumably, Axton's reckless nature compromised one or more of his missions there. An unused Dahl vending machine quote mentions mercenaries on this planet holding off an Atlas armada incursion.

Themis

Themis is the planet where Axton's wife Sarah and her platoon are stationed.

Thrace

Thrace is briefly mentioned in Axton's personal ECHO log by his wife, Sarah, along with Demophon and Tantalus. Presumably, Axton's reckless nature compromised one or more of his missions there.

Xylourgos

Xylourgos is an ice planet where the frozen wastes have thinned out all but the most vicious wildlife. Wainwright Jakobs and Sir Hammerlock decided to hold their wedding there.

Moons

Eden-3

Eden-3 is the third moon of the gas giant Eden. While at Knotty Peak in Floodmoor Basin, Sir Hammerlock mentions that he once visited Eden-3, and notes it has strict rules about loitering.

Eden-4

Eden-4 is the fourth moon of the gas giant Eden. On Wam Bam Island during the quest Fun, Sun, and Guns one of the savages states he graduated from Eden-4 Megaversity with honors.

Eden-5

Eden-5 is the fifth moon of the gas giant Eden. It was implied to be Gaige's world of origin. Gaige mentions it has a corrupt police force.[10]

Eden-6

Eden-6 is the sixth moon of the gas giant Eden and the headquarters of the Jakobs corporation. It was first mentioned by Marcus during Claptrap's New Robot Revolution, before the fight against the MINAC. Marcus offered to take the Vault Hunters off-planet after "dispatching that runty little shit," but was shot (non-fatally) in the back by the Interplanetary Ninja Assassin Claptrap before being able to tell the Vault Hunters of its story.

Eden-6 is referenced twice in Borderlands 2, first in a Hyperion radio commercial, where Handsome Jack claims to have rescued the Space Vixens of Eden-6 using Hyperion weapons, and again by Jack's Body Double, mentioning that he had had sex with the aforementioned Space Vixens.

Eden-7

Eden-7 is the seventh moon of the gas giant Eden. It was briefly mentioned by Vaughn in Tales from the Borderlands.

Elpis

Elpis is the moon of Pandora.

Etymology

The table below lists the etymology, where available, of the names of known planets and moons.

Planet Meaning/Namesake
Aquator Aqua (lat. "water") + Equator, relating to its vast ocean and tropic climate
Artemis Greek goddess of the hunt
Athenas Greek goddess of civilization
Demophon Greek mythological figures
Dionysus Greek god of wine and madness
Eden and its moons Biblical garden paradise
Epitah
Eunomia Greek goddess of legislation
Grophic IV
Hephaestus Greek god of smithing
Hera Greek goddess of women and marriage
Hermes Greek god
Hestias Greek goddess of the home
Hieronymous Either a Greek historical figure, or Rob Heironimus, one of the founders of Gearbox Software.
Honus 4651
Isolus wikipedia:Fear_Her Doctor Who reference
Junpai-7
Menoetius Greek mythological figure
Pandora First human woman in Greek mythology
Promethea Greek Titan, known for his eternal punishment in Tartarus
Tantalus Greek mythological figure, known for his eternal punishment in Tartarus
Themis Greek titaness of divine law
Thrace Region of Greece

References

  1. ↑ File:Mordecai_profile.jpg
  2. ↑ File:Maya_profile.jpg
  3. ↑ File:Lilith_profile.jpg
  4. ↑ File:Profile_Scarlett.jpg
  5. ↑ File:Profile_Mr._Torgue.jpg
  6. ↑ Twiitter page
  7. ↑ Youtube video
  8. ↑ File:Brick_profile.jpg
  9. ↑ @GeneralKnoXX mentions Prometheus
  10. ↑ Youtube video
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