Europa was a moon of Jupiter under the control of the Demarchists during the second Maunder Minimum in the early 22nd to early 23rd century. Because of the resulting decrease in the economic and political power of the inner planets, Europa became a dominant force in the First System.
Unfortunately, in 2340, the Europan cities were destroyed by Denizens, during a massive rebellion. Relying on massive hyperdiamond shells containing hard vacuum to stay afloat under the ice of Europan's oceans, the introduction of even minuscule holes was sufficient to sink the submerged cities.
Appearances[]
- Galactic North short story anthology (2006)
- A Spy in Europa - main setting
See also[]
- New Europa - One of the cities on Yellowstone in the Epsilon Eridani system, named by the local Demarchists in honour of their old home in the Solar System.