Editing ANVIL Station

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'''Anvil Station''', sometimes written as '''ANVIL Station''',{{Ref/Reuse|CFAO}} is a secret [[UNSC]] [[space station]] in orbit over an unknown planet. The [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IVs]] and [[Swords of Sanghelios]]' [[Sangheili]] warriors use the station to run [[War Games]] exercises in which they hone their combat skills and test experimental technology.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/halo-online-closed-beta-launching-in-russia|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo Online}}

==Overview==
===Crew and complement===
Anvil Station is defended by dedicated [[squadron]]s of [[Space fighter|interceptors]], with their pilots sporting the [[AVIATOR-class Mjolnir|AVIATOR]] Mjolnir. The station has an additional internal security detail, with Spartans attached to these units noted to prefer the [[AIR ASSAULT-class Mjolnir|AIR ASSAULT]] armor.{{Ref/Game|Id=MCCDesc|MCC|''[[Halo 3]]'' [[Armor customization (Halo 3)|customisation]] menu descriptions}} A number of Swords of Sanghelios personnel are additionally attached to the station as part of the [[Anvil Initiative|ANVIL project]], with Sangheili pilots conducting cross-training exercises with their Spartan counterparts. Some of these exercises include the operation of [[Banshee]]s.{{Ref/Film|[[Battle The Heretics]]}} As well, the [[Riftborn]] maintain a presence on the station.{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22pg251|Enc22|Page=251}}

====Fighter wings====
*[[Union Wing]] - Consisted of at least two pilots with the callsigns Union 3 and 4.

===Testing===
The station has seen the oversight and testing of the following MJOLNIR suits;
*[[COS-class Mjolnir|COS]] - ANVIL cyber operations specialists use this chassis to mount experimental counter-intrusion modules.{{Ref/Reuse|MCCDesc}}
*[[COMPASS-class Mjolnir|COMPASS]] - Swords of Sanghelios [[artisan-armorer]]s aboard the station produced experimental multi-band sensorary receptors for this suit.{{Ref/Reuse|MCCDesc}}
*[[DEADEYE-class Mjolnir|DEADEYE]] - Tested on ANVIL Station in cross-training exercises with [[Sangheili Ranger]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|MCCDesc}}
*[[DEMO-class Mjolnir|DEMO]] - Tested on the station on behalf of an unidentified third party.{{Ref/Reuse|MCCDesc}}
*[[HAMMERHEAD-class Mjolnir|HAMMERHEAD]] - Some Mjolnir prototypes being tested on ANVIL Station are being evaluated for use in exotic atmospheres and irradiated environments.{{Ref/Reuse|MCCDesc}}
*[[HIVEMIND-class Mjolnir|HIVEMIND]] - ANVIL Station was deemed the perfect testing ground for suits designed for [[Flood]] outbreak [[Flood containment Fireteam|containment]].{{Ref/Reuse|MCCDesc}}
*[[INFILTRATOR-class Mjolnir|INFILTRATOR]] - This suit features experimental intrusion suites devloped by ANVIL's teams.{{Ref/Reuse|MCCDesc}}
*[[LANCER-class Mjolnir|LANCER]] - This suit features data gleaned from recovered [[Forerunner]] technology, integrated for ANVIL testing.{{Ref/Reuse|MCCDesc}}
*[[NAVIGATOR-class Mjolnir|NAVIGATOR]] - Certain [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VII|MJOLNIR Mark VII]] technologies have found their way into ANVIL Station testing armor.{{Ref/Reuse|MCCDesc}}
*[[NOMDAGRO-class Mjolnir|NOMDAGRO]] - The assistance of ANVIL Station's Sangheili lorekeepers in deciphering data recovered from ancient vessels have provided unprecedented opportunities for advancement.{{Ref/Reuse|MCCDesc}}
*[[PIONEER-class Mjolnir|PIONEER]] - Following its debut usage on [[Installation 03]], [[Acheron Security]] hoped to use ANVIL to test out improvements to the PIONEER suit.{{Ref/Reuse|MCCDesc}}
*[[RHINE-class Mjolnir|RHINE]] - Even the most carefully crafted tool of destruction requires field testing to refine and sharpen.{{Ref/Reuse|MCCDesc}}
*[[SOLDIER-class Mjolnir|SOLDIER]] - This suit was tested on ANVIL and deemed one of the platform's most versatile variants.{{Ref/Reuse|MCCDesc}}
*[[SUTURE-class Mjolnir|SUTURE]] - Recently approved suit tested on ANVIL Station for use by Spartan [[Hospital corpsman|medics]].{{Ref/Reuse|MCCDesc}}
*[[TANKER-class Mjolnir|TANKER]] - This suit was tested on ANVIL Station, and its resiliency was noted to impress even the Sangheili cohort.{{Ref/Reuse|MCCDesc}}
*[[WARRIOR-class Mjolnir|WARRIOR]] - Despite being one of the platform's most mainline kits, WARRIOR was given testing in ANVIL's training courses.{{Ref/Reuse|MCCDesc}}

==Service history==
===UNSC and Sword of Sangheilios partnership===
Anvil Station is the result of a classified partnership between the UNSC and Swords of Sanghelios, retrofit to support the newly-established [[Anvil Initiative]] and [[Project CRUCIBLE]]. Anvil Station was designed for the UNSC to test skunkworks technologies clandestine prototypes, some destined for full and successful production runs, other merely serving as a stop-gap in the development pipeline of Mjolnir components, weapon advancements, and more. Additionally, the station proved home to combat test simulations for both Spartan and Sangheili troops, hoping to test technologies and hone their combat skills.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFAO|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/armor-online|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Armor Online}}

==Non-canon and dubious canon appearances==
===''Halo Online''===
====Design====
[[File:Anvil Station Blueprint.png|thumb|200px|left|Blueprints of the station.]]
Built by the UNSC, Anvil Station was created for the Spartan-IV program for use in training human and Sangheili forces.<ref>[https://ru.4game.com/halo/install/ '''Halo Online''' - ''Install Page'']</ref> The station consists of a large, cylindrical mid-structure featuring a command center on top. The structure is surrounded by two disk-shaped facilities, with the upper one consisting of several decks used for simulation training, and the lower one comprising of living quarters. At the lower end of the station are docking ports for transport modules. The station has a projected operational life of 250 years and in total there are 7365 humans and Sangheili working on-board.<ref>[[:File:Anvil Station Blueprint.png]]</ref>

====History====
On January 28, [[2552]], the designs for the station were approved. As early as [[2553]], the [[ANVIL initiative]] saw a number of very select joint training engagements between Spartan-IVs and [[Swords of Sanghelios]] [[Sangheili]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-have-s-moa '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder: 2-20-15'']</ref>

On January 28, [[2555]], the station saw heavy use of experimental technology in use between Sangheili and Spartans.{{Citation needed}}

==Production notes==
During development, Anvil Station was referred to as "Crucible Station".<ref>[https://www.artstation.com/artwork/XBY2e3 '''Artstation:''' ''UNSC Crucible Concept''] - ''UNSC Crucible was supposed to be the space station where Spartans are stationed for training prior to deployment.''</ref>

The Anvil Station was the setting for the cancelled ''[[Halo Online]]'' game. After the game's cancellation, both the station and the Anvil Initiative have been mentioned in ancillary media, such as ''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''. With the arrival of [[Series 5: Anvil]] on ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'', the Anvil Station was mentioned for the first time as the testing ground of several new armors added into ''[[Halo 3]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Armor customization (Halo 3)|armor customization]] and the namesake of the aforementioned Season.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:HO CrucibleStation Concept.jpg|Concept art of "Crucible Station".
File:HO UNSCHangar Menu Concept.jpg|Concept art for a [[hangar]] bay on the station.
File:Anil Station.png|Image of the station from ''Halo Online''.
File:Anvil blueprint.jpg|Blueprints used in the old ''Halo Online'' opening sequence.
File:Anil Station Planet.png|Analysis of the planet that Anvil Station orbits.
File:Halo Online.jpg|A War Games environment simulated aboard Anvil.
File:Halo_Online.png|Four Spartans training in the simulation room on Anvil.
File:Anvil station interior.png|Interior view of one of the station's hangers.
File:Halo Online Website Hanger.jpg|Four Spartans standing in a hangar on Anvil.
File:Halo_Online_Secret_Update.jpg|A look into the Armory in a currently unreleased update to Halo Online.
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==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{Mo|MCC}}
*''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'' {{Fm}}
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]'' {{mo}}

==Sources==
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[[Category:Space stations]]