Endymion

Endymion (エンデュミオン) is a space elevator that neared its completion in Academy City and was set to open for public prior to the events of September 19.

The space elevator is first seen in the Toaru Majutsu no Index: Miracle of Endymion film, and is its primary setting.

Etymology
Endymion is a mortal in Greek mythology. A handsome man, Selene, the Titan goddess of the Moon, fell in love with him, and asked Endymion's father, Zeus wished for him to stay with her forever. Zeus granted her wish, putting him into eternal sleep. Every night, Selene visited him where he slept.

Endymion's relationship with the Titan of the moon, might be the reason for the naming, as if Endymion (the space elevator) reached up to heavens to become closer to the moon.

Appearance
Endymion's design shows a spiraling tower, that alternates between a white material and some form of glass. It is thickest at the base, and is large enough to hold concerts. The tower quickly tapers as it goes up, but its width remains consistent afterwards.

Background
Following the emergency landing of Spaceplane Orion, which was referred to as Miracle 88, Academy City began construction of the space elevator, seemingly to dedicate it to the incident. Its construction is being undertaken by the Orbit Portal Company, under the supervised of its president, Ladylee Tangleroad. Of the three years of its construction, the city hid its purpose from the public for reasons unknown.

Upon its completion, it is the first Space Elevator in the world.

Toaru Majutsu no Index: Road to Endymion

 * Main article:Toaru Majutsu no Index: Road to Endymion

Toaru Majutsu no Index: Miracle of Endymion

 * Main article:Toaru Majutsu no Index: Miracle of Endymion