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| Stella Fortuna | |
|---|---|
| Event type | United Empire of Earth holiday |
| Subtype | Holiday |
| Organizer | Humans |
| Location | United Empire of Earth |
| Date | March 15, Annually |
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
References
- ↑
Galactapedia: Stella Fortuna. Galactapedia
- ↑ St Patrick's Day 2020. Transmission - Comm-Link
- ↑ St Patrick's Day 2021. Transmission - Comm-Link
- ↑ Where does the phrase “the luck of the Irish” come from?