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'''Stella Fortuna''' is a holiday observed by the inhabitants of [[Mars]] and human citizens of the [[UEE]] and was celebrated yearly at the earth-Mars conjunction. In 2257, it became a official holiday with a fixed date, March 15.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0qn8vv3Aw1-stella-fortuna|text=Galactapedia: Stella Fortuna|ref=no}}</ref>
'''Stella Fortuna''' is a holiday observed by the inhabitants of [[Mars]] and human citizens of the [[UEE]] and was celebrated yearly at the earth-Mars conjunction. In 2257, it became a official holiday with a fixed date, March 15.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0qn8vv3Aw1-stella-fortuna|text=Galactapedia: Stella Fortuna|ref=no}}</ref>


Established to celebrate the successful colonization of Mars, it has developed further into a holiday which praises the spirit of the martians colonists to 'tempting fate' after the [[Mars#The Great Mars Tragedy|Catastrophe of 2125]]. It also celebrates 'fortune, boldness, and embarking on new business ventures'. The day is also used to seal romantic partnerships or business deals. Celebrations including festivals, fireworks, feasting and 'other forms of mass celebration.' The code colours are green and gold, i.e. used in the fireworks.
Established to celebrate the successful colonization of Mars, it has developed further into a holiday which praises the spirit of the martians colonists to 'tempting fate' after the [[Mars#The Great Mars Tragedy|Catastrophe of 2125]]. It also celebrates 'fortune, boldness, and embarking on new business ventures'. The day is also used to seal romantic partnerships or business deals. Celebrations including festivals, fireworks, feasting and 'other forms of mass celebration.' The code colors are green and gold, i.e. used in the fireworks.


=Tradition=
==Tradition==
The name 'Stella Fortuna' (''Stella'', latin: ''star''; ''Fortuna'', latin: ''Godess of faith and luck'') is probably a reminiscence from the tradition in the 2200s to asking the stars for their blessing, while preparing for interplanetary trips. It became also a tradition for explorers to toast to the stars before starting a expedition. Business people started their new venture on March 15.
The name 'Stella Fortuna' (''Stella'', Latin: ''star''; ''Fortuna'', latin: ''Goddess of faith and luck'') is probably a reminiscence from the tradition in the 2200s to asking the stars for their blessing, while preparing for interplanetary trips. It became also a tradition for explorers to toast to the stars before starting a expedition. Business people started their new venture on March 15.


=Trivia=
==Trivia==
The 'Stella Fortuna' event coincides with the Irish holiday of St. Patrick Day which occurs on the 17th of March each year.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/17497-St-Patricks-Day-2020|text=St Patrick's Day 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/18001-St-Patricks-Day-2021|text=St Patrick's Day 2021}}</ref> It uses similar symbols associated with the holiday like using the colour green and partying.  
The Stella Fortuna event coincides with the Irish holiday of St. Patrick Day which occurs on the 17th of March each year.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/17497-St-Patricks-Day-2020|text=St Patrick's Day 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/18001-St-Patricks-Day-2021|text=St Patrick's Day 2021}}</ref> It uses similar symbols associated with the holiday like using the color green and partying.  


The term 'Fortuna' is a nod to the real world Irish American saying, the 'Luck of the Irish'. That saying in itself is reference to 19th century gold and silver mining rush in the U.S. where a number of the most famous and successful miners were of Irish and Irish American birth. Over time this phrase changed to mean success by sheer luck rather than by skill.<ref>[https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/where-did-luck-of-the-irish-come-from Where does the phrase “the luck of the Irish” come from?]</ref>  
The term 'Fortuna' is a nod to the real world Irish American saying, the 'Luck of the Irish'. That saying in itself is reference to 19th century gold and silver mining rush in the U.S. where a number of the most famous and successful miners were of Irish and Irish American birth. Over time this phrase changed to mean success by sheer luck rather than by skill.<ref>[https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/where-did-luck-of-the-irish-come-from Where does the phrase “the luck of the Irish” come from?]</ref>  
== List of previous festivals ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Year
! New vehicles
! 'Fortuna' Paint
|-
| [https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/16454-st-patricks-day-promotion 2018]
| [[Constellation Phoenix Emerald]]
| -
|-
| [https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/16947-Fortune-Luck-To-You-Yours 2019]
| [[Ursa Rover Fortuna]]
| -
|-
| [https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/17497-St-Patricks-Day-2020 2020]
| [[P-72 Archimedes Emerald]]
| -
|-
| [https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/18001-St-Patricks-Day-2021 2021]
| [[Cyclone MT]]
| [[Mercury Star Runner series/Paints#"Fortuna"|Mercury Star Runner]]
|-
| [https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/18560-St-Patricks-Day-2022 2022]
| -
| [[400i series/Paints#"Fortuna"|400i]], [[600i series/Paints#"Fortuna"|600i]]
|-
| [https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/19124-St-Patricks-Day-2023 2023]
| -
| [[Hammerhead series/Paints#"Fortuna"|Hammerhead]], [[Redeemer series/Paints#"Fortuna"|Redeemer]], [[Vanguard series/Paints#"Fortuna"|Vanguard]]
|-
| 2024
| -
| -
|}
==Gallery==
{{gallery
|Stella Fortuna Party at pool table.jpg
|Stella Fortuna - Partying group with Redeemer and Vanguard flyby.png
|Stella Fortuna - Partying at airlock.png
|Stella Fortuna - Partying on rooftop with 400i and 600i flyby.jpg
|Stella Fortuna - Partying on rooftop with Cyclone MT and Mercury flyby 1.jpg
|Stella Fortuna - Partying on rooftop with Cyclone MT and Mercury flyby 2.jpg
}}


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
<references/>


[[Category:Lore]]
[[Category:Lore]]

Latest revision as of 07:52, 12 March 2024

Stella Fortuna
Event typeUnited Empire of Earth holiday
SubtypeHoliday
OrganizerHumans
LocationUnited Empire of Earth
DateMarch 15, Annually (Annually-03-15)

Stella Fortuna is a holiday observed by the inhabitants of Mars and human citizens of the UEE and was celebrated yearly at the earth-Mars conjunction. In 2257, it became a official holiday with a fixed date, March 15.[1]

Established to celebrate the successful colonization of Mars, it has developed further into a holiday which praises the spirit of the martians colonists to 'tempting fate' after the Catastrophe of 2125. It also celebrates 'fortune, boldness, and embarking on new business ventures'. The day is also used to seal romantic partnerships or business deals. Celebrations including festivals, fireworks, feasting and 'other forms of mass celebration.' The code colors are green and gold, i.e. used in the fireworks.

Tradition

The name 'Stella Fortuna' (Stella, Latin: star; Fortuna, latin: Goddess of faith and luck) is probably a reminiscence from the tradition in the 2200s to asking the stars for their blessing, while preparing for interplanetary trips. It became also a tradition for explorers to toast to the stars before starting a expedition. Business people started their new venture on March 15.

Trivia

The Stella Fortuna event coincides with the Irish holiday of St. Patrick Day which occurs on the 17th of March each year.[2][3] It uses similar symbols associated with the holiday like using the color green and partying.

The term 'Fortuna' is a nod to the real world Irish American saying, the 'Luck of the Irish'. That saying in itself is reference to 19th century gold and silver mining rush in the U.S. where a number of the most famous and successful miners were of Irish and Irish American birth. Over time this phrase changed to mean success by sheer luck rather than by skill.[4]

List of previous festivals

Year New vehicles 'Fortuna' Paint
2018 Constellation Phoenix Emerald -
2019 Ursa Rover Fortuna -
2020 P-72 Archimedes Emerald -
2021 Cyclone MT Mercury Star Runner
2022 - 400i, 600i
2023 - Hammerhead, Redeemer, Vanguard
2024 - -

Gallery

File:Stella Fortuna Party at pool table.jpgFile:Stella Fortuna - Partying group with Redeemer and Vanguard flyby.pngFile:Stella Fortuna - Partying at airlock.pngFile:Stella Fortuna - Partying on rooftop with 400i and 600i flyby.jpgFile:Stella Fortuna - Partying on rooftop with Cyclone MT and Mercury flyby 1.jpgFile:Stella Fortuna - Partying on rooftop with Cyclone MT and Mercury flyby 2.jpg

References

  1. ↑ Galactapedia: Stella Fortuna. Galactapedia
  2. ↑ St Patrick's Day 2020. Transmission - Comm-Link
  3. ↑ St Patrick's Day 2021. Transmission - Comm-Link
  4. ↑ Where does the phrase “the luck of the Irish” come from?


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