Jupiter 2.0

In the SolarBalls series, Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system and serves as a "big brother" figure to the other planets. He is often characterized by his faint Southern U.S. accent and his deep sense of responsibility, though he is also burdened by immense guilt over his past actions. Character Profile & Lore Personality: Generally wise, protective, and calm, Jupiter uses his massive gravity to stabilize the asteroid belt and protect the inner rocky planets from stray space debris. The "Grand Tack" Mystery: A major plot arc reveals that billions of years ago, Jupiter's migration inward (the Grand Tack) destroyed numerous early rocky planets. He and Saturn also ejected Planet X to hide these actions from the Sun, a secret that eventually led to Jupiter's temporary banishment from the solar system in 2024–2025 episodes. Current Status (2026): After a period of exile and a breakdown in his mental state due to paranoia and guilt, Jupiter has recently returned to his orbit as of early 2025. However, his relationship with the Sun remains strained, and he is under strict orders to "play by the rules". Key Relationships The Sun: Jupiter was the Sun's first "friend" and planet, and they technically orbit each other around a barycenter outside the Sun's surface. Saturn: His best friend and partner-in-crime regarding the Planet X incident. The Moons: He is fatherly toward his major moons—Ganymede, Europa, Io, and Callisto—though he sometimes struggles to remember the names of his other 90+ moons.