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{{Status|Gameplay}}
{{Era|H2}}
{{Multiplayer map infobox
{{Ratings}}
{{Multiplayer Map Infobox
|name=Elongation
|name=Elongation
|image=[[File:H2 Elongation 1.gif|280px]]
|image=[[File:Elongation.gif|280px]]
|game=''[[Halo 2]]''
|game=''[[Halo 2]]''
|devname=<code>elongation</code>
|location=UNSC freighter ''Onan''
|map=
|location={{UNSCShip|Onan}} - Cargo transport room
|terrain=Freighter ship
|terrain=Freighter ship
|symmetry=
|weapons=*[[BR55 Battle Rifle|Battle Rifle]]
|playernumber=2-6
*[[Brute Shot]]
*[[M6C|Magnum]]
*[[Shotgun]]
*[[SMG]]
*[[Plasma Pistol]]
*[[Plasma Rifle]]
*[[Fragmentation Grenade]]s
*[[Plasma Grenade]]s
|vehicles=None
|power-ups=None
|gametypes=*[[Slayer]]
|gametypes=*[[Slayer]]
*[[Capture the Flag|CTF]]
*[[CTF]]
*[[King of the Hill]]
*[[King of the Hill]]
*[[Oddball]]
*[[Oddball]]
|pagegamelabel=H2
|playernumber=
*2-6
}}
}}


{{Center|{{Article quote|A well-placed bribe can speed a cargo ship through what are surely some of the longest inspections in the galaxy.}}}}
<center>{{Article Quote|A well-placed bribe can speed a cargo ship through what are surely some of the longest inspections in the galaxy.}}</center>


'''Elongation''' is a [[multiplayer]] map that was added to ''[[Halo 2]]'' as part of the [[Maptacular Pack]]. It is a remake of the map ''[[Longest]]'' from ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.
'''Elongation''' is a [[multiplayer]] map that was added to ''[[Halo 2]]'' as part of the [[Maptacular Pack]].
 
It is also the remake of the map, ''[[Longest]]'', from ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.


==Summary==
==Summary==
{{Quote|A human freighter cruises in high Earth orbit-, blissfully unaware of the explosive confrontation taking place on the far side of the planet.<ref name="Manual">[[Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack Manual#Elongation|Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack Manual]] - Elongation</ref>}}
Elongation is set aboard {{UNSCShip|Onan}}, a UNSC Destroyer in high orbit above [[Earth]]. It was making its orbit at the same time as the [[Battle of Earth]] took place, though it was orbiting the other side of the planet. Two conveyor belts exist on both sides, moving in opposite directions. As the game goes on, large crates appear on the belts.
Elongation is set aboard {{UNSCShip|Onan}}, a freighter ship in high orbit above [[Earth]]. It was making its orbit at the same time as the [[Battle of Earth]] took place, though it was orbiting the other side of the planet.{{Ref/Reuse|Manual}} Hanging almost delicately above the sapphire serenity of Earth, this spacehome cargo cruiser shuttles matériel and supplies to the military and civilian installations encircling the globe. Conveyors move heavy packing crates along its central spine for delivery and distribution.{{Ref/Reuse|Manual}} Two conveyor belts exist on both sides, moving in opposite directions. As the game goes on, large crates appear on the belts.


Elongation is somewhat of a small, close quarters combat level, hence the presence of a [[Type-25 Brute Shot|Brute Shot]] and [[M90 shotgun|shotgun]]. It is advisable to keep to the small teams match, as larger groups in the confined space and limited weapons choices can quickly become chaotic (especially with more than 8 players).
Elongation is somewhat of a small, close quarters combat level, hence the presence of a [[Brute Shot]] and [[Shotgun]]. It is advisable to keep to the small teams match, as larger groups in the confined space and limited weapons choices can quickly become chaotic (especially with more than 8 players).


===Territories===
===Territories===
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==Tactics==
==Tactics==
*There isn't much. It's two symmetrical halves of a whole map, making it extremely easy to navigate, which in turn makes it pretty much impossible to hide from other deadly players.
*There isn't much. It's two symmetrical halves of a whole map, making it an extremely easy to navigate course, which in turn makes it pretty much impossible to hide from other deadly players.
*Primarily, you should dual wield, unless you plan on standing on the conveyor belts and distance shooting enemies with the [[BR55 battle rifle|battle rifle]] the other side (which is a bad idea; there's too much cover and not enough sniping space to work), and always keep close range weapons.
*Primarily, you should dual wield. Unless you plan on standing on the conveyor belts and distance shooting enemies with the [[BR55 Battle Rifle|Battle Rifle]] the other side (which is a bad idea; there's too much cover and not enough sniping space to work), and always keep close range weapons.
*Although not available in Longest, the Brute Shot can be extremely helpful in this map. Its shot has enough explosive power to knock over the crates, eliminating enemy cover and making a clear running path in CTF. The fact that you can melee kill in one hit with a Brute Shot also makes it a very useful close-range weapon too.
*Although not available in Longest, the Brute shot can be extremely helpful in this map. Its shot has enough explosive power to knock over the crates, eliminating enemy cover and making a clear running path in CTF. The fact that you can melee kill in one hit with a brute shot, also makes it a very useful close-range weapon too.
*An interesting setup to experiment with is active camouflage and heavy weapons such as [[M41 SPNKR|rockets]], shotguns, and Brute Shots. This becomes extremely hectic and takes on the form of a random brawl.
*An interesting setup to experiment with is active camouflage and heavy weapons such as Rockets, Shotguns, and Brute Shots. This becomes extremely hectic and takes on the form of a random brawl.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
===Production notes===
*In Season 5 of [[Red vs. Blue]], Elongation is used as the interior of the [[Pelican]] ship that ''Sister'' arrives in. [[Sheila]], the tank AI, is later transferred over to the Pelican's on-board computer via hard line.
*In creating Elongation, one of Bungie's goals was to rework Longest while removing many of the small traps and pits where players would get stuck. Additionally, the artists were able to give the map a makeover by colouring certain sections for easy visual identification, and work again in the space station aesthetic established by the campaign level [[Cairo Station]].{{Ref/Reuse|Manual}}
*Elongation bears some resemblance to the Halo 2 Campaign level, [[Cairo Station (Level)|Cairo Station]].
*Another design consideration that had to be addressed in developing this map was the presence of ladders in the original ''Combat Evolved'' map, with some Bungie employees disliking the odd appearance of climbing the ladders, due to no animation being created for climbing.{{Ref/Reuse|killtacular}}<ref name="bnet">[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?cid=5278 '''Bungie.net''': Longing for Elongation]</ref> The ladders were instead replaced with ramps to make map traversal smoother.{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}}
*If you look at any of the terminals on the walls, they show two MAC guns, just like the ones on all of the [[Cairo Station (Level)|Cairo Station]] terminals.
*The conveyor belts on the map were inspired by designer Tyson Green's preference of using the conveyor belts on [[Colossus (map)|Colossus]] to sneak into the enemy base. Because standing on the conveyor does not highlight the player on the motion tracker, this can be used to move around the map without being spotted as easily.{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}}
*Layout wise, this map is virtually the same as the Halo: Combat Evolved map, Longest. The differences are mainly cosmetic, like windows and the conveyor belt.
===Trivia===
*As said in the Multiplayer Map Pack commentary, the conveyor belts are one of the very few occasions where you can end up in a different area without appearing on the motion tracker.
*Players riding the conveyor belts are one of the very few occasions where you can end up in a different area without appearing on the motion tracker.<ref name="killtacular">[[Halo 2: Killtacular]] documentary</ref>
*Although the ship Elongation takes place on is orbiting on the other side of the planet during the [[Battle of Earth]] the [[Earth]] in the background still shows Africa and Europe.
*If you get two people to stand in one of the spots where the conveyor belts start dropping boxes, then you can cause a maximum of eight boxes to pile up.
*If you get two people to stand in one of the spots where the conveyor belts start dropping boxes then you can cause a maximum of eight boxes to pile up.
*When you throw a [[Anskum-pattern plasma grenade|plasma grenade]] on the conveyor belt, it won't move.
*When you throw a plasma grenade on the conveyor belt, it won't move.
*Despite the map's description of the ''Onan'' being on the other side of the planet to where the Battle of Earth is being fought, the map's skybox shows Earth with Europe and Africa facing the ship - the same locale as where Cairo Station and the [[Fleet of Sacred Consecration]] were in the battle. This is likely for the reuse of the skybox seen in the Cairo Station level.
*In the room with blue crates, there will be pipes on the ceiling, but in the red room there are wires, which seems to be damaged because electricity occasionally zaps out. This may be the reason for the map's description about speeding through inspections.
*The [[Cairo Station console message]] can be found on this map, as it shares assets from the Cairo Station mission.
*Contrary to popular belief, the UNSC Onan is not a freighter, it is a destroyer. This can be proved by looking at the Onan's registry number. It will show a DD classification, the classification for a UNSC Destroyer.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
<gallery widths="150" orientation="landscape">
<gallery>
File:Elongation2.gif|Red Base
File:HMCC H2 Elongation Map.png|Elongation Map.
File:Elongationbattle.jpg|A fight on Elongation.
File:H2_Elongation_Base.gif|Red Base
File:H2_Elongation_Battle.jpg|A fight on Elongation.
File:H2_Elongation_Battle_2.jpg|A fight on Elongation.
File:H2_Elongation_Battle_3.jpg|A fight on Elongation.
File:H2 Elongation ODPs.png|A screen on Elongation showing [[Moncton-class orbital weapon platform]]s.
File:H2_Elongation_Sign.png|The sign showing the ''Onan''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s hull registration.
File:H2_Elongation_Blue.png|The blue half of the map.
File:H2_Elongation_Red.png|The red half of the map.
File:H2_Elongation_Message.png|The Easter egg message present on the map.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Sources==
{{Levels}}
{{Ref/Sources}}
[[Category:Multiplayer Levels]]
 
[[Category:Multiplayer]]
{{Levels|H2|mode=yes}}
[[Category:Extra Multiplayer Levels]]
[[Category:Maptacular Pack]]

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