The Army of the Moons

"**The Army of the Moons**" (also known as **Moons Assemble** on Patreon) is the 70th episode by air date and the 68th by chronological order of SolarBalls.

## Synopsis

 *This episode does not have an official synopsis.*

## Characters

* Jupiter
* Saturn
* Uranus
* Phobos
* Deimos
* Elara (debut)
* Thebe (debut)
* Amalthea (debut)
* Ganymede
* Europa
* Dione
* Io
* Callisto
* Titan
* Iapetus
* Hyperion
* Mercury (brief cameo)
* Rhea (vocal debut)
* Enceladus
* Dione
* Venus (mentioned)
* Mars (mentioned)
* Earth (mentioned)
* Mercury (imaginary)
* Neptune (imaginary)
* Sun (background character)
* "Unknown Entity" (Seen in Jupiter's vision)

## Plot

Ganymede and Europa are on their way to meet Jupiter and Saturn’s moons. Europa notices that Titan seems to have a change of heart, and suggests one of them to go with him. But Ganymede shrugs it off, saying that Titan needs to know what the other moons are going through. Europa then push aside about needing Titan as Ganymede is the leader of the rebellion. Ganymede retaliates saying he doesn’t want the planets to be looking for him if the revolution is unsuccessful. Europa questions Ganymede cowardice but Ganymede tells her its politics. before they both wish each other luck, and separately meet with the two gas giants moons.

Meanwhile, Saturn is still looking for Titan, much to Jupiter’s frustration as he is trying to read a book. Jupiter is tired of Saturn’s desperation to find Titan, and the two quarrel before Saturn storms off. Jupiter notices that he is missing the Galilean Moons, and decides to talk to Elara, whom he calls "Laura". She corrects him and he brings up her name origin. Before cutting himself off to ask the whereabouts of his missing moons. As he talks, Thebe shows up and reminds him of his A-team, before Jupiter denies the label and states he doesn’t pick favorites and tries his best to remember Thebe name due to the sheer amount of moons he has, he does manages to guess his name correctly (despite pronouncing it wrongly). Jupiter also mentions his 12 new moons and asks where they all come from leaving the Jovian moons shocked. Jupiter realizes that something is wrong, as most of the major moons went missing. He theorizes that an unknown being illustrated as a black hole is after him for revenge, and leaves in a panic. Just then, Europa arrives at the scene, asking about Jupiter’s weird behavior. Amalthea and Thebe question her & the others whereabouts, and Europa tells them that she got a story for them with an evil grin. The sponsor section commences later.

Meanwhile, Saturn is looking for Titan still. Dione decides to gather the major moons of Saturn to have a group meeting (with the exception of Tethys) of who should be the biggest moon. Since Titan is gone. Enceladus votes for Dione, but Iapetus interrupts by saying that his radius is bigger than hers. Dione tells him annoyingly just by a little. Rhea says that both Iapetus and Dione are smaller than her. Dione welcomes Rhea presence before Ganymede arrives, telling them about how He found Titan much to the Saturnian moons shock. Ganymede tells Dione he’s not coming back before telling him their plan only to get cut off by Iapetus who tells Him that Jupiter alone could destroy all Moons if He wanted too. The other moons agree with Iapetus before Ganymede says their first target is much smaller. The Earth. The other moons shocked in fear questions Titan’s plan on destroying Earth, much to their disbelief. Dione protests, and starts up an argument with Ganymede because of his logic before being interrupted by Europa, who has gathered the rest of the Jovian moons. Europa gives a speech about standing up to the planets before Mimas responds by telling Europa the planets are bigger then them. Europa tells him and the others the moons outnumber them and they are better at working together. Before going on about how planets are divided. Dione rethinks about the Earthlings until Europa interrupts about how many moons could have life that Saturn killed to make rings, Dione depressingly says moons can’t have life before Ganymede confidently replies and says Him, Europa and Enceladus have oceans under their surfaces. Ganymede goes on to say how many living creatures could have been killed by Saturn. From millions to bazillions much to the surprise of Mimas. Ganymede ends his speech in a enraged tone. That inspires some of the moons to join them in the uprising. Dione is still hesitant about the Earthlings’ fate, Most of the moons are convinced by this, and are cheering on their way to obliterate the Earth (except Dione). Ganymede and Europa admire the scenery from behind, Ganymede thanks Europa for her help in the argument , and thinks they’re finally ready. Europa tells Ganymede they still have time till Titan and the others come back, on the other hand, Europa pulls a trick up her sleeve, recruiting planets. Ganymede is shocked and confused by this, but Europa informs him that Mars and Venus hate Earth from their little fight, meaning they’re likely willing to join their side. Europa tells Ganymede either they recruit 2 allies or they have to deal with the two rocky planets as well. Ganymede accepts, and him and Europa head off to confront the two rocky planets.

## Trivia

* This episode marks the first time irregular outer moons speak.
* This episode is the first to show Jupiter in an annoyed as well as concerned state as he was previously shown to be calm and detached. It is also the first to feature him actually arguing with Saturn.