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	<center><i>“Okay like you have simply got to try the Gomul Catena’s beaches okay? Like you know Silversun is just so expensive to go to because of the like whole phoron crisis stuff so like why not just stay in Sol itself? It’s cheap and it’s inexpensive and it helps the System out too! So what are you waiting for!”</i> – Tour guide Page Ferguson (2445 - ) during the recording sessions of the Callistean government’s <i>Come to Callisto!</i> holoTV advertising campaign. Filmed on 17 March 2464.</center>		<center><i>“Okay like you have simply got to try the Gomul Catena’s beaches okay? Like you know Silversun is just so expensive to go to because of the like whole phoron crisis stuff so like why not just stay in Sol itself? It’s cheap and it’s inexpensive and it helps the System out too! So what are you waiting for!”</i> – Tour guide Page Ferguson (2445 - ) during the recording sessions of the Callistean government’s <i>Come to Callisto!</i> holoTV advertising campaign. Filmed on 17 March 2464.</center>
	As one of the most populated member states of the [[Sol Alliance]] aside from [[Earth]], and the largest single port in the Sol System, Callisto's surface is overwhelmingly dominated by urbanized settlements in a manner similar to the megalopolises of [[New Hai Phong]]. The settlements are organized into districts rather than individual cities, as the urban sprawl of the moon covers it completely aside from its seas. Callistean culture varies on a district-by-district basis but possesses some universal traits -- and stereotypes -- that are associated with the moon as a whole rather than individual regions upon it. Life on Callisto is, compared to New Hai Phong, radically different thanks to the more hospitable conditions of the moon's surface and the great amount of wealth brought in by the massive amounts of interstellar trade that Callisto is most known for abroad.		As one of the most populated member states of the [[Sol Alliance]] aside from [[Earth]], and the largest single port in the Sol System, Callisto's surface is overwhelmingly dominated by urbanized settlements in a manner similar to the megalopolises of [[New Hai Phong]]. The settlements are organized into districts rather than individual cities, as the urban sprawl of the moon covers it completely aside from its seas. Callistean culture varies on a district-by-district basis but possesses some universal traits -- and stereotypes -- that are associated with the moon as a whole rather than individual regions upon it. Life on Callisto is, compared to New Hai Phong, radically different thanks to the more hospitable conditions of the moon's surface and the great amount of wealth brought in by the massive amounts of interstellar trade that Callisto is most known for abroad.

	As one of the most populated member states of the Sol Alliance aside from Earth, and the largest single port in the Sol System, Callisto's surface is overwhelmingly dominated by urbanized settlements in a manner similar to the megalopolises of New Hai Phong. The settlements are organized into metropolitan districts rather than individual cities, as the urban sprawl of the moon covers it almost completely aside from its seas, oceans, and designated green spaces. Callistean culture varies on an area-by-area basis but possesses some universal traits -- and stereotypes -- that are associated with the moon as a whole rather than individual regions upon it. Life on Callisto is, compared to New Hai Phong, radically different thanks to the more hospitable conditions of the moon's surface and the great amount of wealth brought in by the massive amounts of interstellar trade that Callisto is most known for abroad.

	The surface of Callisto has led to a style of day-to-day life quite unlike anywhere else in the Sol Alliance or the greater Orion Spur itself. Life for the average Callistean is -- compared to other Solarian member states -- very good. In contrast to the massive hab-cube complexes used on New Hai Phong, the weatherproof housing blocks of Visegrad, or the microdistricts of Pluto, most Callisteans live in imposingly tall apartment complexes where the a majority of families own their own apartments in which only their immediate, rather than extended, family resides. These individual apartments are private spaces and are typically located around a central area in the middle of the level that provides a common social area for the floor's residents. Some apartments go against this trend and many working-class Callisteans reside in apartments located above ground-level businesses rather than in the high-rise apartment complexes Callisto is best known for. The heavily-urbanised nature of Callisto has naturally lent itself to the development of public transportation, the most widespread of which is the Callistean Intermunicipal Magnetic Train Network. This network, which is typically referred to as simply “the Magtro,” spans the entire moon and consists of thousands of miles of track laid in both underground and elevated lines. Smaller-scale transit networks of trains, buses, and shuttles are also operated on a more localised level by Callisto’s various districts, though quality often varies from district to district.		The surface of Callisto has led to a style of day-to-day life quite unlike anywhere else in the Sol Alliance or the greater Orion Spur itself. Life for the average Callistean is -- compared to other Solarian member states -- very good. In contrast to the massive hab-cube complexes used on New Hai Phong, the weatherproof housing blocks of Visegrad, or the microdistricts of Pluto, most Callisteans live in imposingly tall apartment complexes where the a majority of families own their own apartments in which only their immediate, rather than extended, family resides. These individual apartments are private spaces and are typically located around a central area in the middle of the level that provides a common social area for the floor's residents. Some apartments go against this trend and many working-class Callisteans reside in apartments located above ground-level businesses rather than in the high-rise apartment complexes Callisto is best known for. The heavily-urbanised nature of Callisto has naturally lent itself to the development of public transportation, the most widespread of which is the Callistean Intermunicipal Magnetic Train Network. This network, which is typically referred to as simply “the Magtro,” spans the entire moon and consists of thousands of miles of track laid in both underground and elevated lines. Smaller-scale transit networks of trains, buses, and shuttles are also operated on a more localised level by Callisto’s various districts, though quality often varies from district to district.

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	The first of the Jovian Moons to be colonized by humanity, Callisto has had human settlements since the 18th of June, 2107 -- when settlers from the United Orbital Enterprise made landfall on the moon. The Sol Alliance eventually acquired the moon in 2140 following the UOE's liquidation and Callisto became a significant area of investment for [[Einstein Engines]] after the megacorporation's founding in 2155. Callisto's relatively hospitable surface conditions made it, in the eyes of both Einstein and the Alliance, the ideal point for the development of a major center of commerce and trade in the Sol System. In the late 2100s an effort to rapidly terraform Callisto to a level of habitability suitable for heavy urbanization began while the first practical warp gates were set up in the moon's orbit. The original colonists involved in this rapid urbanisation project were plucked from across the world and tended to be from the countries that remained in the mid-20th century Commonwealth of Nations -- such as India and the United Kingdom -- due to its relative neutrality in the historical rivalry between major powers on Earth itself. The terraforming project was more successful on Callisto than on [[Mars]] due to the moon's smaller size and succeeded in granting the moon a breathable atmosphere by 2240, with rapid colonisation following in the years after. This, combined with Callisto's network of (for the time) cutting-edge warp gates, led to a massive amount of investment and building on the moon, which rapidly became one of the most urbanized member states of the young Alliance.		The first of the Jovian Moons to be colonized by humanity, Callisto has had human settlements since the 18th of June, 2107 -- when settlers from the United Orbital Enterprise made landfall on the moon. The Sol Alliance eventually acquired the moon in 2140 following the UOE's liquidation and Callisto became a significant area of investment for [[Einstein Engines]] after the megacorporation's founding in 2155. Callisto's relatively hospitable surface conditions made it, in the eyes of both Einstein and the Alliance, the ideal point for the development of a major center of commerce and trade in the Sol System. In the late 2100s an effort to rapidly terraform Callisto to a level of habitability suitable for heavy urbanization began while the first practical warp gates were set up in the moon's orbit. The original colonists involved in this rapid urbanisation project were plucked from across the world and tended to be from the countries that remained in the mid-20th century Commonwealth of Nations -- such as India and the United Kingdom -- due to its relative neutrality in the historical rivalry between major powers on Earth itself. The terraforming project was more successful on Callisto than on [[Mars]] due to the moon's smaller size and succeeded in granting the moon a breathable atmosphere by 2240, with rapid colonisation following in the years after. This, combined with Callisto's network of (for the time) cutting-edge warp gates, led to a massive amount of investment and building on the moon, which rapidly became one of the most urbanized member states of the young Alliance.

	While Callisto's shine was slightly tarnished by the Second Great Depression, its status as the Alliance's single largest port remained intact and investment continued to pour into the moon. However, its system of aging warp gates began to struggle to keep pace with the demands of interstellar tr		While Callisto's shine was slightly tarnished by the Second Great Depression, its status as the Alliance's single largest port remained intact and investment continued to pour into the moon. However, its system of aging warp gates began to struggle to keep pace with the demands of interstellar traffic by the early 2300s, and it became clear to the Alliance that the moon's gates would need to be retrofitted sooner rather than later. Naturally, the project’s original designers, [[Einstein Engines]], seemed to be the most up to the task. Thus Callisto became the first test of the Warp Gate Project, a massive infrastructure project that would ultimately leave Einstein Engines more powerful than it had ever been and the Alliance in deep debt to the megacorporation. Despite the Alliance's woes, Callisto profited and found itself granted even more massive infrastructure projects with the completion of the Callistean Supra-Atmospheric Ring Shield Generation Facility in 2395.
	~~[[File:Image0.png\|thumb\|A map of Callisto depicting the moon's various districts and environments.]]~~
	~~affic~~ by the early 2300s, and it became clear to the Alliance that the moon's gates would need to be retrofitted sooner rather than later. Naturally, the project’s original designers, [[Einstein Engines]], seemed to be the most up to the task. Thus Callisto became the first test of the Warp Gate Project, a massive infrastructure project that would ultimately leave Einstein Engines more powerful than it had ever been and the Alliance in deep debt to the megacorporation. Despite the Alliance's woes, Callisto profited and found itself granted even more massive infrastructure projects with the completion of the Callistean Supra-Atmospheric Ring Shield Generation Facility in 2395.

	Despite the immense troubles faced by the Alliance in the 25th century, Callisto has remained a heavily-populated and immensely trafficked planet, with the majority of the Sol System's trade flowing through it even before the destruction of the shipping ports of Mars during the Violet Dawn disaster. While many planets and colonies in the Orion Spur now find themselves on shaky ground following the Alliance's partial collapse, Callisto’s status as the Sol Alliance’s hub has allowed it to weather some of the nastier effects of Sol’s recent troubles. Callisto and its massive ports have seen a noticeable downturn as of late, though. The Spur-wide phoron scarcity and economic crisis that has been paired with it has put a strain on the Callistean economy due to the fluctuating prices of interstellar shipping. Until it is resolved or non-phoron alternatives in the shipping industry are more widely adopted, there is likely to be some continued hiccups in the Callistean economy moving forwards.		Despite the immense troubles faced by the Alliance in the 25th century, Callisto has remained a heavily-populated and immensely trafficked planet, with the majority of the Sol System's trade flowing through it even before the destruction of the shipping ports of Mars during the Violet Dawn disaster. While many planets and colonies in the Orion Spur now find themselves on shaky ground following the Alliance's partial collapse, Callisto’s status as the Sol Alliance’s hub has allowed it to weather some of the nastier effects of Sol’s recent troubles. Callisto and its massive ports have seen a noticeable downturn as of late, though. The Spur-wide phoron scarcity and economic crisis that has been paired with it has put a strain on the Callistean economy due to the fluctuating prices of interstellar shipping. Until it is resolved or non-phoron alternatives in the shipping industry are more widely adopted, there is likely to be some continued hiccups in the Callistean economy moving forwards.

			[[File:CallistoMapUpdated.png\|thumb\|A map of Callisto displaying its various districts and biomes.]]

	==Environment==		==Environment==
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	As one of the most populated member states of the Sol Alliance aside from Earth, and the largest single port in the Sol System, Callisto's surface is overwhelmingly dominated by urbanized settlements in a manner similar to the megalopolises of New Hai Phong. The settlements are organized into metropolitan districts rather than individual cities, as the urban sprawl of the moon covers it almost completely aside from its seas, oceans, and designated green spaces. Callistean culture varies on an area-by-area basis but possesses some universal traits -- and stereotypes -- that are associated with the moon as a whole rather than individual regions upon it. Life on Callisto is, compared to New Hai Phong, radically different thanks to the more hospitable conditions of the moon's surface and the great amount of wealth brought in by the massive amounts of interstellar trade that Callisto is most known for abroad.		As one of the most populated member states of the Sol Alliance aside from Earth, and the largest single port in the Sol System, Callisto's surface is overwhelmingly dominated by urbanized settlements in a manner similar to the megalopolises of New Hai Phong. The settlements are organized into metropolitan districts rather than individual cities, as the urban sprawl of the moon covers it almost completely aside from its seas, oceans, and designated green spaces. Callistean culture varies on an area-by-area basis but possesses some universal traits -- and stereotypes -- that are associated with the moon as a whole rather than individual regions upon it. Life on Callisto is, compared to New Hai Phong, radically different thanks to the more hospitable conditions of the moon's surface and the great amount of wealth brought in by the massive amounts of interstellar trade that Callisto is most known for abroad.

	The surface of Callisto has led to a style of day-to-day life quite unlike anywhere else in the Sol Alliance or the greater Orion Spur itself. Life for the average Callistean is -- compared to other Solarian member states -- very good. In contrast to the massive hab-cube complexes used on New Hai Phong, the weatherproof housing blocks of Visegrad, or the microdistricts of Pluto, most Callisteans live in imposingly tall apartment complexes where the a majority of families own their own apartments in which only their immediate, rather than extended, family resides. These individual apartments are private spaces and are typically located around a central area in the middle of the level that provides a common social area for the floor's residents. Some apartments go against this trend and many working-class Callisteans reside in apartments located above ground-level businesses rather than in the high-rise apartment complexes Callisto is best known for. The heavily-urbanised nature of Callisto has naturally lent itself to the development of public transportation, the most widespread of which is the Callistean ~~Metropolitan~~ Magnetic ~~Rail Line~~. This network, which is typically referred to as simply “the Magtro,” spans the entire moon and consists of thousands of miles of track laid in both underground and elevated lines. Smaller-scale transit networks of trains, buses, and shuttles are also operated on a more localised level by Callisto’s various districts, though quality often varies from district to district.		The surface of Callisto has led to a style of day-to-day life quite unlike anywhere else in the Sol Alliance or the greater Orion Spur itself. Life for the average Callistean is -- compared to other Solarian member states -- very good. In contrast to the massive hab-cube complexes used on New Hai Phong, the weatherproof housing blocks of Visegrad, or the microdistricts of Pluto, most Callisteans live in imposingly tall apartment complexes where the a majority of families own their own apartments in which only their immediate, rather than extended, family resides. These individual apartments are private spaces and are typically located around a central area in the middle of the level that provides a common social area for the floor's residents. Some apartments go against this trend and many working-class Callisteans reside in apartments located above ground-level businesses rather than in the high-rise apartment complexes Callisto is best known for. The heavily-urbanised nature of Callisto has naturally lent itself to the development of public transportation, the most widespread of which is the Callistean Intermunicipal Magnetic Train Network. This network, which is typically referred to as simply “the Magtro,” spans the entire moon and consists of thousands of miles of track laid in both underground and elevated lines. Smaller-scale transit networks of trains, buses, and shuttles are also operated on a more localised level by Callisto’s various districts, though quality often varies from district to district.

	What is commonly defined by contemporary sociologists as the unified “Callistean culture” or, somewhat inaccurately, “Jovian culture” of Callisto's is in reality much less monolithic than it may originally seem. The conurbations that eventually became Callisto's districts all have their unique spins and twists upon Callistean culture and have all likewise contributed to the popular perception of the planet throughout the Orion Spur. However, some districts -- such as New Valletta, the district home to Callisto's largest ports; and Gomul Catena, home to the vast majority of Callisto's beaches -- have had more influence than others. Perhaps the best example of this is how the Callistean accent is perceived abroad as a rapid, breathless, and often loud manner of speaking. While well-known abroad as the Callistean accent, it is a regional accent originating in and around New Valletta, and other districts possess different manners of speech entirely.		What is commonly defined by contemporary sociologists as the unified “Callistean culture” or, somewhat inaccurately, “Jovian culture” of Callisto's is in reality much less monolithic than it may originally seem. The conurbations that eventually became Callisto's districts all have their unique spins and twists upon Callistean culture and have all likewise contributed to the popular perception of the planet throughout the Orion Spur. However, some districts -- such as New Valletta, the district home to Callisto's largest ports; and Gomul Catena, home to the vast majority of Callisto's beaches -- have had more influence than others. Perhaps the best example of this is how the Callistean accent is perceived abroad as a rapid, breathless, and often loud manner of speaking. While well-known abroad as the Callistean accent, it is a regional accent originating in and around New Valletta, and other districts possess different manners of speech entirely.

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	===Entertainment and Media===		===Entertainment and Media===

	While Venus is considered to hold the undisputed crown of Solarian cinema, Callisto is not without its own cinematographic history. Unlike the well funded action-focused production all too common in the Cytherean aerostats, Callisto’s cinema takes on a different form by virtue of necessity. The typically lower budgets and history as a Commonwealth project, alongside the mythological backgrounds of the names behind the Jovian system and local municipalities, Callisto trends more towards open theater before a living crowd. Often exploring old Earth myths, such as the one pertaining to the moon’s namesake and that of Jupiter itself - the cosmopolitan nature of Callisto sees it put the theatrical myths of cultures from all over the Orion Spur on display, albeit with an obvious bias towards Solarian worlds. The large Silversunner diaspora on the moon brought a completely new element to Callistean theater, pulling it much more towards grandiose musicals thanks to the sing-song nature of the Originals. ‘Lament of the Exiles’ is perhaps the most famous contemporary work on Callisto, in large part due to the growing anti-corporate sentiment within the Alliance. It focuses on the emigration of Silversun Originals from their home, following the story of two lovers, both torn apart over a disagreement about an offer from the main villain of the play, an unsubtle stand-in for an Idris executive. One of the lovers choses to stay behind while taking the offer, ‘giving up’ their culture for the sake of staying home. While the other, the protagonist of the story, chooses exile over giving up who they are. Idris Incorporated, on numerous occasions, has made efforts to ban the play over allegations of slander and libel, to little success thus far. The largest and most famous theaters on Callisto are located in a huge installation in New Edinburgh called the Grand ~~Dionysus~~ Performing Arts Complex. It is a massive building that houses fourteen separate performance spaces, varying from theater stages, to opera houses, to concert halls. To many both in the performing arts industry and fans of the arts themselves, it is one of the most prestigious venues in the Orion Spur; if you've performed at the ~~Dionysus~~ you can say that you've "made it."		While Venus is considered to hold the undisputed crown of Solarian cinema, Callisto is not without its own cinematographic history. Unlike the well funded action-focused production all too common in the Cytherean aerostats, Callisto’s cinema takes on a different form by virtue of necessity. The typically lower budgets and history as a Commonwealth project, alongside the mythological backgrounds of the names behind the Jovian system and local municipalities, Callisto trends more towards open theater before a living crowd. Often exploring old Earth myths, such as the one pertaining to the moon’s namesake and that of Jupiter itself - the cosmopolitan nature of Callisto sees it put the theatrical myths of cultures from all over the Orion Spur on display, albeit with an obvious bias towards Solarian worlds. The large Silversunner diaspora on the moon brought a completely new element to Callistean theater, pulling it much more towards grandiose musicals thanks to the sing-song nature of the Originals. ‘Lament of the Exiles’ is perhaps the most famous contemporary work on Callisto, in large part due to the growing anti-corporate sentiment within the Alliance. It focuses on the emigration of Silversun Originals from their home, following the story of two lovers, both torn apart over a disagreement about an offer from the main villain of the play, an unsubtle stand-in for an Idris executive. One of the lovers choses to stay behind while taking the offer, ‘giving up’ their culture for the sake of staying home. While the other, the protagonist of the story, chooses exile over giving up who they are. Idris Incorporated, on numerous occasions, has made efforts to ban the play over allegations of slander and libel, to little success thus far. The largest and most famous theaters on Callisto are located in a huge installation in New Edinburgh called the Grand Polyhymnia Performing Arts Complex, or "the Poly" for short. It is a massive building that houses fourteen separate performance spaces, varying from theater stages, to opera houses, to concert halls. To many both in the performing arts industry and fans of the arts themselves, it is one of the most prestigious venues in the Orion Spur; if you've performed at the Poly you can say that you've "made it."

	Along with the live theater that Callisto offers, it is also home to some of the best football in the Solarian Alliance. The top flight of Callistean Football, the Commonwealth Diamond League, is seen by football fan’s the Spur over as one of the most elite competitions in the sport today. Callistean clubs are often well-funded with connections to local Callistean shipping and banking magnates or even to megacorporate-backed owners. As such, Callistean teams are often able to afford some of the best players in the Orion Spur and are often well-known even outside of Callisto itself. The Diamond League is comprised of sixteen teams, many of which come and go quickly due to the very competitive nature of Callsitean football. Those who have stayed in the Diamond League consistently though are referred to as the “Great Eight” and within that the most dominant teams in the league fit into a club called “The Big Three.” As of 2466, the reigning Diamond League champions are Capital United FC of New Edinburgh. Callisto is often a strong contender in the Orion Cup football competition and has a long-standing interstellar football rivalry with Xanu Prime. Callistean teams often train and play matches in specialized facilities and arenas which contain gravity generators that simulate 1G so that they are not put at a disadvantage when playing against teams from higher-gravity locations. The colours of the Callistean Commonwealth National Team are yellow and black.		Along with the live theater that Callisto offers, it is also home to some of the best football in the Solarian Alliance. The top flight of Callistean Football, the Commonwealth Diamond League, is seen by football fan’s the Spur over as one of the most elite competitions in the sport today. Callistean clubs are often well-funded with connections to local Callistean shipping and banking magnates or even to megacorporate-backed owners. As such, Callistean teams are often able to afford some of the best players in the Orion Spur and are often well-known even outside of Callisto itself. The Diamond League is comprised of sixteen teams, many of which come and go quickly due to the very competitive nature of Callsitean football. Those who have stayed in the Diamond League consistently though are referred to as the “Great Eight” and within that the most dominant teams in the league fit into a club called “The Big Three.” As of 2466, the reigning Diamond League champions are Capital United FC of New Edinburgh. Callisto is often a strong contender in the Orion Cup football competition and has a long-standing interstellar football rivalry with Xanu Prime. Callistean teams often train and play matches in specialized facilities and arenas which contain gravity generators that simulate 1G so that they are not put at a disadvantage when playing against teams from higher-gravity locations. The colours of the Callistean Commonwealth National Team are yellow and black.
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	The former takes greatly after its namesake, with the majority of all administrative and governmental buildings located there, including the headquarters of the local Alliance Navy, built not far from the Callistean parliament as an unsubtle reminder of Earth’s authority over the Commonwealth.		The former takes greatly after its namesake, with the majority of all administrative and governmental buildings located there, including the headquarters of the local Alliance Navy, built not far from the Callistean parliament as an unsubtle reminder of Earth’s authority over the Commonwealth.

	The Municipality of Queen Victoria, on the other hand, takes on a residential aspect, housing many Callistean governmental workers employed in New Edinburgh. It is where the Museum of Jovian history is located in, detailing and displaying the remains of colony ships and terraforming equipment for all Callisteans to see. Naturally, it has a significant bias for the history of the Commonwealth, and rarely displays pieces from other Galilean moons. Famously, the Grand ~~Dionysus~~ Performing Arts Complex is also located in New Edinburgh and is featured prominently along with the Museum of Jovian History in iconography representing the municipality.		The Municipality of Queen Victoria, on the other hand, takes on a residential aspect, housing many Callistean governmental workers employed in New Edinburgh. It is where the Museum of Jovian history is located in, detailing and displaying the remains of colony ships and terraforming equipment for all Callisteans to see. Naturally, it has a significant bias for the history of the Commonwealth, and rarely displays pieces from other Galilean moons. Famously, the Grand Polyhymnia Performing Arts Complex is also located in New Edinburgh and is featured prominently along with the Museum of Jovian History in iconography representing the municipality.

	New Edinburgh has two “Great Eight” Diamond League football teams, '''Capital United FC''', and '''Victoria SFC'''. The two teams have a fierce rivalry with one another and are both historic clubs, with Capital United being the oldest team on Callisto. With its history has come a dedicated fanbase which paired with centuries-long good management has earned Capital United a spot as the third of Callisto’s “Big Three” teams. Their colours are yellow and black. Victoria SFC is often seen at the lower end of the standings for a “Great Eight” Diamond League but for some reason or another always finds a way to give their rivals Capital United the fight of their lives whenever the two play. Their colours are white and purple. The two teams share an annual derby match simply called the New Edinburg Derby and, despite what one may initially think looking at the two teams, Victoria SFC typically ends up winning.		New Edinburgh has two “Great Eight” Diamond League football teams, '''Capital United FC''', and '''Victoria SFC'''. The two teams have a fierce rivalry with one another and are both historic clubs, with Capital United being the oldest team on Callisto. With its history has come a dedicated fanbase which paired with centuries-long good management has earned Capital United a spot as the third of Callisto’s “Big Three” teams. Their colours are yellow and black. Victoria SFC is often seen at the lower end of the standings for a “Great Eight” Diamond League but for some reason or another always finds a way to give their rivals Capital United the fight of their lives whenever the two play. Their colours are white and purple. The two teams share an annual derby match simply called the New Edinburg Derby and, despite what one may initially think looking at the two teams, Victoria SFC typically ends up winning.

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	===Entertainment and Media===		===Entertainment and Media===

	While Venus is considered to hold the undisputed crown of Solarian cinema, Callisto is not without its own cinematographic history. Unlike the well funded action-focused production all too common in the Cytherean aerostats, Callisto’s cinema takes on a different form by virtue of necessity. The typically lower budgets and history as a Commonwealth project, alongside the mythological backgrounds of the names behind the Jovian system and local municipalities, Callisto trends more towards open theater before a living crowd. Often exploring old Earth myths, such as the one pertaining to the moon’s namesake and that of Jupiter itself - the cosmopolitan nature of Callisto sees it put the theatrical myths of cultures from all over the Orion Spur on display, albeit with an obvious bias towards Solarian worlds. The large Silversunner diaspora on the moon brought a completely new element to Callistean theater, pulling it much more towards grandiose musicals thanks to the sing-song nature of the Originals. ‘Lament of the Exiles’ is perhaps the most famous contemporary work on Callisto, in large part due to the growing anti-corporate sentiment within the Alliance. It focuses on the emigration of Silversun Originals from their home, following the story of two lovers, both torn apart over a disagreement about an offer from the main villain of the play, an unsubtle stand-in for an Idris executive. One of the lovers choses to stay behind while taking the offer, ‘giving up’ their culture for the sake of staying home. While the other, the protagonist of the story, chooses exile over giving up who they are. Idris Incorporated, on numerous occasions, has made efforts to ban the play over allegations of slander and libel, to little success thus far. The largest and most ~~prestigious theatres~~ on Callisto are located in a ~~massive~~ installation in New Edinburgh called the Grand Dionysus Performing Arts Complex. It is a massive building that houses fourteen separate performance spaces, varying from ~~theatre~~ stages, to opera houses, to concert halls. To many both in the performing arts industry and fans of the arts themselves, it is one of the most prestigious venues in the Orion Spur; if you've performed at the Dionysus you can say that you've "made it."		While Venus is considered to hold the undisputed crown of Solarian cinema, Callisto is not without its own cinematographic history. Unlike the well funded action-focused production all too common in the Cytherean aerostats, Callisto’s cinema takes on a different form by virtue of necessity. The typically lower budgets and history as a Commonwealth project, alongside the mythological backgrounds of the names behind the Jovian system and local municipalities, Callisto trends more towards open theater before a living crowd. Often exploring old Earth myths, such as the one pertaining to the moon’s namesake and that of Jupiter itself - the cosmopolitan nature of Callisto sees it put the theatrical myths of cultures from all over the Orion Spur on display, albeit with an obvious bias towards Solarian worlds. The large Silversunner diaspora on the moon brought a completely new element to Callistean theater, pulling it much more towards grandiose musicals thanks to the sing-song nature of the Originals. ‘Lament of the Exiles’ is perhaps the most famous contemporary work on Callisto, in large part due to the growing anti-corporate sentiment within the Alliance. It focuses on the emigration of Silversun Originals from their home, following the story of two lovers, both torn apart over a disagreement about an offer from the main villain of the play, an unsubtle stand-in for an Idris executive. One of the lovers choses to stay behind while taking the offer, ‘giving up’ their culture for the sake of staying home. While the other, the protagonist of the story, chooses exile over giving up who they are. Idris Incorporated, on numerous occasions, has made efforts to ban the play over allegations of slander and libel, to little success thus far. The largest and most famous theaters on Callisto are located in a huge installation in New Edinburgh called the Grand Dionysus Performing Arts Complex. It is a massive building that houses fourteen separate performance spaces, varying from theater stages, to opera houses, to concert halls. To many both in the performing arts industry and fans of the arts themselves, it is one of the most prestigious venues in the Orion Spur; if you've performed at the Dionysus you can say that you've "made it."

	Along with the live theater that Callisto offers, it is also home to some of the best football in the Solarian Alliance. The top flight of Callistean Football, the Commonwealth Diamond League, is seen by football fan’s the Spur over as one of the most elite competitions in the sport today. Callistean clubs are often well-funded with connections to local Callistean shipping and banking magnates or even to megacorporate-backed owners. As such, Callistean teams are often able to afford some of the best players in the Orion Spur and are often well-known even outside of Callisto itself. The Diamond League is comprised of sixteen teams, many of which come and go quickly due to the very competitive nature of Callsitean football. Those who have stayed in the Diamond League consistently though are referred to as the “Great Eight” and within that the most dominant teams in the league fit into a club called “The Big Three.” As of 2466, the reigning Diamond League champions are Capital United FC of New Edinburgh. Callisto is often a strong contender in the Orion Cup football competition and has a long-standing interstellar football rivalry with Xanu Prime. Callistean teams often train and play matches in specialized facilities and arenas which contain gravity generators that simulate 1G so that they are not put at a disadvantage when playing against teams from higher-gravity locations. The colours of the Callistean Commonwealth National Team are yellow and black.		Along with the live theater that Callisto offers, it is also home to some of the best football in the Solarian Alliance. The top flight of Callistean Football, the Commonwealth Diamond League, is seen by football fan’s the Spur over as one of the most elite competitions in the sport today. Callistean clubs are often well-funded with connections to local Callistean shipping and banking magnates or even to megacorporate-backed owners. As such, Callistean teams are often able to afford some of the best players in the Orion Spur and are often well-known even outside of Callisto itself. The Diamond League is comprised of sixteen teams, many of which come and go quickly due to the very competitive nature of Callsitean football. Those who have stayed in the Diamond League consistently though are referred to as the “Great Eight” and within that the most dominant teams in the league fit into a club called “The Big Three.” As of 2466, the reigning Diamond League champions are Capital United FC of New Edinburgh. Callisto is often a strong contender in the Orion Cup football competition and has a long-standing interstellar football rivalry with Xanu Prime. Callistean teams often train and play matches in specialized facilities and arenas which contain gravity generators that simulate 1G so that they are not put at a disadvantage when playing against teams from higher-gravity locations. The colours of the Callistean Commonwealth National Team are yellow and black.

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	===Immigrant Communities===		===Immigrant Communities===

	While the vast majority of Callisto's culture comes from its native population, the moon's massive districts are home to several significant expatriate communities from locations across the Solarian Alliance. The two largest expatriate communities on Callisto originate on [[Silversun]] and [[Mars]]. The Silversun expatriate community on Callisto is made up of Originals that have emigrated from the planet due to dissatisfaction with Idris Incorporated's dominance of Silversun, and is primarily found in the Gomul Catena District. The community is starkly divided between those that wish to maintain their unique identity from Silversun and those that wish to integrate into the urban society of Callisto, with many young Silversun Originals in the community that have grown up on Callisto identifying more with the urban jungle of Callisto than the tropical environment of Silversun they have never truly known. The Martian expatriate community is primarily found in the ~~heavily-urbanised Han Wa~~ district and is principally made up of refugees from the Violet Dawn disaster of 2462. In contrast to [[Venus]] the majority of the refugees that made their way to Callisto were members of the middle and upper class that were rich enough to afford transportation through the asteroid belt to Callisto, rather than just to Venus. Most have been successfully resettled on Callisto due to the more effective and efficient government of the Commonwealth, though there remains some minor tension between the residents of ~~Han Wa~~ and these recent arrivals due to cultural differences.		While the vast majority of Callisto's culture comes from its native population, the moon's massive districts are home to several significant expatriate communities from locations across the Solarian Alliance. The two largest expatriate communities on Callisto originate on [[Silversun]] and [[Mars]]. The Silversun expatriate community on Callisto is made up of Originals that have emigrated from the planet due to dissatisfaction with Idris Incorporated's dominance of Silversun, and is primarily found in the Gomul Catena District. The community is starkly divided between those that wish to maintain their unique identity from Silversun and those that wish to integrate into the urban society of Callisto, with many young Silversun Originals in the community that have grown up on Callisto identifying more with the urban jungle of Callisto than the tropical environment of Silversun they have never truly known. The Martian expatriate community is primarily found in the New Valetta district and is principally made up of refugees from the Violet Dawn disaster of 2462. Most have been successfully resettled on Callisto due to the more effective and efficient government of the Commonwealth, though there remains some minor tension between the residents of New Valetta and these recent arrivals due to cultural differences.

	Callisto’s cosmopolitan nature has given it a unique quality only seen on planets like Biesel and Xanu, a variety of outside diaspora communities that go even beyond the borders of the Solarian Alliance. Callisto’s diaspora communities are known to often integrate greatly with the free flowing culture of the moon, and many contribute their own cultural elements to the wider Callistean culture as a result.		Callisto’s cosmopolitan nature has given it a unique quality only seen on planets like Biesel and Xanu, a variety of outside diaspora communities that go even beyond the borders of the Solarian Alliance. Callisto’s diaspora communities are known to often integrate greatly with the free flowing culture of the moon, and many contribute their own cultural elements to the wider Callistean culture as a result.

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	'''Solarian Refugee Community''' - The most recent arrivals, they are economic, political and war refugees of the Solarian collapse. Martians, [[Mictlan\|Mictlanis]], [[Port Antillia\|Antilleans]], and [[Konyang\|Konyangers]] can all be found across the moon leaving their radically different homes behind. Many of them congregated in the Dustlands, a currently unincorporated metropolitan area that was only recently opened up for development. Despite leaving ruin and political persecution behind them, these communities are by no means flourishing, and by the standards of Callisto are fairly disparaged, a mark of shame to many from the moon. However - this very hardship has brought together these refugees into a tightly knit and welcoming community, it is predicted that within the coming decades they’ll be incorporated as a metropolitan district much like the others.		'''Solarian Refugee Community''' - The most recent arrivals, they are economic, political and war refugees of the Solarian collapse. Martians, [[Mictlan\|Mictlanis]], [[Port Antillia\|Antilleans]], and [[Konyang\|Konyangers]] can all be found across the moon leaving their radically different homes behind. Many of them congregated in the Dustlands, a currently unincorporated metropolitan area that was only recently opened up for development. Despite leaving ruin and political persecution behind them, these communities are by no means flourishing, and by the standards of Callisto are fairly disparaged, a mark of shame to many from the moon. However - this very hardship has brought together these refugees into a tightly knit and welcoming community, it is predicted that within the coming decades they’ll be incorporated as a metropolitan district much like the others.

	'''Martian Refugee Community''' - The largest of these communities by far is the [[Mars\|Martian]] Refugee community, with tens of millions of them having found their way to Callisto since the Violet Dawn disaster. While not all of them have stayed on Callisto and have instead simply used its ports as vectors for pastures anew, many have made a new life for themselves. The Martian Refugee community has found itself primarily residing in the Dustlands with the rest of Callisto’s refugee communities, but also in a previously sleepy working class neighbourhood in New Valetta’s Galileo named Greenwall. With the arrival of the Martians however, many from outside of the area have begun to refer to the area as “Redwall.” Many of the Martian refugees in the area moved into the ~~neighbourhood~~ due to its close proximity to both the local port since most arrived with only what they could carry and travelling far was not an easy task. The port has also been the primary point of employment for many of the Martian refugees now living there, though this has not gone over smoothly with many locals. Martian refugees have often agreed to work with lower pay and benefits in comparison to their Callistean compatriots, giving rise to some political and economic tension between the Martians and the locals, often with the undercurrent that locals believe that Martian refugees are going to steal their jobs. The area is very much one in a state of flux at the moment; it has been ill-equipped to handle the sudden and rapid population growth caused by the newcomers resulting in increased rates of poverty, crime, and tension between locals and newly arrived Martian refugees. However, as the arrival of more Martians to the area slows with time, Redwall and both the Martian and Callistean communities within, have begun the process of integration and moving on with their new realities. This process is far from finished though.		'''Martian Refugee Community''' - The largest of these communities by far is the [[Mars\|Martian]] Refugee community, with tens of millions of them having found their way to Callisto since the Violet Dawn disaster. While not all of them have stayed on Callisto and have instead simply used its ports as vectors for pastures anew, many have made a new life for themselves. The Martian Refugee community has found itself primarily residing in the Dustlands with the rest of Callisto’s refugee communities, but also in a previously sleepy working class neighbourhood in New Valetta’s Galileo named Greenwall. With the arrival of the Martians however, many from outside of the area have begun to refer to the area as “Redwall.” Many of the Martian refugees in the area moved into the neighborhood due to its close proximity to both the local port since most arrived with only what they could carry and travelling far was not an easy task. While the conditions here are not luxurious, they are leagues above the desolation and often violent civil unrest that Martians fled from on their homeworld. The port has also been the primary point of employment for many of the Martian refugees now living there, though this has not gone over smoothly with many locals. Martian refugees have often agreed to work with lower pay and benefits in comparison to their Callistean compatriots, giving rise to some political and economic tension between the Martians and the locals, often with the undercurrent that locals believe that Martian refugees are going to steal their jobs. The area is very much one in a state of flux at the moment; it has been ill-equipped to handle the sudden and rapid population growth caused by the newcomers resulting in increased rates of poverty, crime, and tension between locals and newly arrived Martian refugees. However, as the arrival of more Martians to the area slows with time, Redwall and both the Martian and Callistean communities within, have begun the process of integration and moving on with their new realities. This process is far from finished though.

	===Holidays===		===Holidays===

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	Pigeon Day, on the 26th of June, celebrates the unification of Callisto's districts into the modern Commonwealth of Callisto in 2341, when the ten individual metropolitan areas that made up pre-Commonwealth Callisto cast aside their common identities to form a greater whole. The holiday's name is derived from the Callistean pigeon, the moon's most common bird, and Callisteans are immensely proud of Pigeon Day despite its somewhat unusual name. Insulting or otherwise belittling Pigeon Day's name in front of a Callistean is considered to be a major faux pas, and travel guides to Callisto strongly recommend against doing so. Pigeon Day's celebrations similarly last a week and each district holds its own series of celebrations. This includes the Solarian Navy-dominated Ringpole District, where the holiday's celebrations have become a flash point for tensions between the Navy and Callisteans living in the district.		Pigeon Day, on the 26th of June, celebrates the unification of Callisto's districts into the modern Commonwealth of Callisto in 2341, when the ten individual metropolitan areas that made up pre-Commonwealth Callisto cast aside their common identities to form a greater whole. The holiday's name is derived from the Callistean pigeon, the moon's most common bird, and Callisteans are immensely proud of Pigeon Day despite its somewhat unusual name. Insulting or otherwise belittling Pigeon Day's name in front of a Callistean is considered to be a major faux pas, and travel guides to Callisto strongly recommend against doing so. Pigeon Day's celebrations similarly last a week and each district holds its own series of celebrations. This includes the Solarian Navy-dominated Ringpole District, where the holiday's celebrations have become a flash point for tensions between the Navy and Callisteans living in the district.

	==Districts==		==Metropolitan Districts==
	<center><i>“Look look like I don’t think you get how big of a deal a district like New Valletta is Prime Minister. Like you’re probably used to like a city of a few million people right but like we have that in like just a few square kilometers or so okay? A district has the population of like a whole Coalition planet honestly. You can’t ignore us or like you’re going to end up in hella trouble,”</i> - New Valletta Councilwoman Emilia Martorello (2426 - ) to then-Prime Minister Michael Frost in a meeting on 18 October 2459.</center>		<center><i>“Look look like I don’t think you get how big of a deal a district like New Valletta is Prime Minister. Like you’re probably used to like a city of a few million people right but like we have that in like just a few square kilometers or so okay? A district has the population of like a whole Coalition planet honestly. You can’t ignore us or like you’re going to end up in hella trouble,”</i> - New Valletta Councilwoman Emilia Martorello (2426 - ) to then-Prime Minister Michael Frost in a meeting on 18 October 2459.</center>
	The ten districts of Callisto are the smaller sub-municipalities of the massive super-city that makes up the modern Commonwealth of Callisto. These districts are truly massive urban centres with slightly over a billion residents per district on average, and are made up of a multitude of smaller municipal entities that have, over time, come to form the greater district. The Commonwealth's government defers a great amount of autonomy to Callisto's individual districts due to their sheer sizes, and each district has gradually developed a unique regional identity with its own variation upon what the greater Orion Spur generally views as Callistean culture. A Callistean's district of origin will almost always have a large influence on them and there can be a surprising amount of variation between Callisteans from different districts.		The ten districts of Callisto are the smaller sub-municipalities of the massive super-city that makes up the modern Commonwealth of Callisto. These districts are truly massive urban centres with slightly over a billion residents per district on average, and are made up of a multitude of smaller municipal entities that have, over time, come to form the greater district. The Commonwealth's government defers a great amount of autonomy to Callisto's individual districts due to their sheer sizes, and each district has gradually developed a unique regional identity with its own variation upon what the greater Orion Spur generally views as Callistean culture. A Callistean's district of origin will almost always have a large influence on them and there can be a surprising amount of variation between Callisteans from different districts.

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Added in the canonisation application from ShimmerIsTaken. Additionally expanded the Callsitean economy, modified the entry blurb to reflect scarcity effects, the Martian refugee community, a small expansion to Callistean politics, and added in Callistean football stuff.

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	Next to New Valletta is the '''Ha Wan District''', otherwise known as the “Lower Circuit” District. Built into the remains of a large crater ring following Callisto's terraforming, the district gained its name due to its status as the lowest district in terms of elevation. As a result of this ~~Han~~ Wan does not have a large amount of commercial shipping within its limits, which has allowed it to become a flourishing (and high-density) housing and commercial district. Ha Wan's position next to Callisto's New Valletta, Callisto's major port district, has made it the centre of Callisto's nightlife, with areas adjacent to New Valletta constantly bathed in neon. This position has also made it one of the centres of Callisto's film industry, with filmmakers based in New Valletta often crossing into Ha Wan to shoot scenes for their latest blockbusters. Further away from New Valletta, the district rapidly calms down as it turns into residential housing and commercial zoning. Despite its locally renowned nightlife ~~Han~~ Wan does not receive anywhere near the amount of tourism that the Gomul Catena District does and the majority of its off-moon visitors are sailors from the ports of New Valletta looking to spend their hard-earned Solarian Credits in the nightclubs and gambling halls of the district's commercial areas.		Next to New Valletta is the '''Ha Wan District''', otherwise known as the “Lower Circuit” District. Built into the remains of a large crater ring following Callisto's terraforming, the district gained its name due to its status as the lowest district in terms of elevation. As a result of this Ha Wan does not have a large amount of commercial shipping within its limits, which has allowed it to become a flourishing (and high-density) housing and commercial district. Ha Wan's position next to Callisto's New Valletta, Callisto's major port district, has made it the centre of Callisto's nightlife, with areas adjacent to New Valletta constantly bathed in neon. This position has also made it one of the centres of Callisto's film industry, with filmmakers based in New Valletta often crossing into Ha Wan to shoot scenes for their latest blockbusters. Further away from New Valletta, the district rapidly calms down as it turns into residential housing and commercial zoning. Despite its locally renowned nightlife Ha Wan does not receive anywhere near the amount of tourism that the Gomul Catena District does and the majority of its off-moon visitors are sailors from the ports of New Valletta looking to spend their hard-earned Solarian Credits in the nightclubs and gambling halls of the district's commercial areas.
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