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{{Status|Gameplay}}
{{Era|H3}}
{{Multiplayer map infobox
{{Ratings}}
|pagegamelabel=H3
{{Multiplayer Map Infobox
|name=Cold Storage
|name=Cold Storage
|image=[[File:coldstorageroom1.jpg|300px]]
|image=[[Image:coldstorage1_inline.jpg|300px]]
|game=''[[Halo 3]]''
|game=''[[Halo 3]]''
|devname=<code>chillout</code>{{Ref/File|Id=H3EK|H3EK|H3EK\tags\levels\dlc\chillout\chillout.scenario}}
|map=War Games Map_Set/: 429-2<ref name="HU">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/delta-halo '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Universe: Delta Halo'']</ref>
|location=[[Installation 05]]
|location=[[Installation 05]]
|terrain=[[Forerunner]] structure, [[Flood]] biomass
|terrain=[[Forerunner]] Structure, [[Flood]]
|symmetry=Asymmetrical
|weapons=*[[Assault Rifle]]
|playernumber=2-6
*[[Battle Rifle]]
|gametypes=
*[[Needler]]
*[[Slayer]]
*[[Plasma Rifle]]
*[[Oddball]]
*[[Rocket Launcher]]
*[[Slayer|Duel]]
*[[Sniper Rifle]]
*[[Shotgun]]
|vehicles=None
|equipment=[[Bubble Shield]], [[Power Drainer]], [[Regenerator]]
|power-ups=[[Active Camouflage]], [[Overshield]]
|other= Teleporters
|gametypes=[[Slayer]], [[Oddball]]
|playernumber=
}}
}}


{{Article quote|Deep in the bowels of Installation 05 things have gotten a little out of hand. I hope you packed extra underwear.}}
{{Article Quote|Deep in the bowels of [[Installation 05]] things have gotten a little out of hand. I hope you packed extra underwear.}}


'''Cold Storage''' is a ''Halo 3'' [[multiplayer]] map, and a remake of the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' map ''[[Chill Out]]''. It was released for free on [[Bungie Day|July 7]], [[2008]].  
'''Cold Storage''' is a Halo 3 multiplayer map. It is a remake of the [[Halo: CE]] map, [[Chill Out]], and was released for free at 2am PST on July 7<sup>th</sup>, 2008 (Bungie Day). The map was announced by Bungie at [[MLG]] San Diego on June 14<sup>th</sup>, 2008.<ref>http://www.bungie.net/News/Blog.aspx?mode=news#cid14227</ref> During development, it was codenamed 'Smuggler'. Bungie has also stated that Cold Storage will be featured in all playlists that previously required the [[Legendary Map Pack]]. In these playlists, it will say that all DLC are required.


==Setting==
[[Bungie]] made an official statement online about the level in their Bungie Weekly Update on June 20<sup>th</sup>. It was first shown in an exhibition game between Bungie members; Lukems and Shishka, and MLG Pros; Karma and Legend<ref>http://www.mlgpro.com/?q=node/219030</ref>, which served as the map's debut. It was then revealed in the Weekly Update on July 3<sup>rd</sup> that the map will be released, for free, July 7<sup>th</sup>.
Cold Storage is set in the [[Flood]] [[Flood containment facility|research facilities]] deep in the bowels of [[Installation 05]]. Scattered across the surface of Delta Halo were containment facilities designed to continually analyze Flood samples kept in various states of development. This particular facility specialized in determining the extremophilic thresholds of Flood-infected specimens before 2401 Penitent Tangent's lax oversight led to a containment breach.{{Ref/Reuse|HU}} A [[Unidentified ancilla (Installation 05)|large Monitor]], attached to the ceiling, can be seen on the map and will track players in its vicinity. A [[Flood tank form]] can be seen in containment in one of the cryo tanks, while [[Pod infector]]s roam free on the exterior of the map.


==Design==
It is set in a [[Forerunner]] Flood Containment Facility, which has had a Flood outbreak, evident by the [[Flood]] Biomass. By the "transmissions" revealed in several Bungie Weekly Updates, it was speculated that Cold Storage was somewhere on [[Delta Halo]]. This was confirmed by the in game description of the map.
Being derived from [[Chill Out|a ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' map]], many changes needed to be made to Cold Storage to bring it into line with ''Halo 3''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s updated physics and graphic design. Many of the jumps and railings have been tweaked, like those on ''[[Blackout]]'', but they stay well within the layout of ''Chill Out''.


The Cold Storage Monitor in the ceiling follows players' movements, but will stop once they leave the room. The monitor will even observe invisible players which can be used to your advantage or theirs.
== Design ==
Cold Storage is a Forerunner [[Flood Containment Facility| Flood Cryogenic Containment and Research Facility]]<ref>http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=14640</ref> located on [[Delta Halo]] that has had an outbreak of the [[LF.Xx.3273|Flood Super Cell]], possibly the origin of the massive Flood outbreak on Installation 05, in fact you can see in the windows of the infected area infection forms running and passing side to side. Being derived from a Halo 1 map, many changes needed to be made to Cold Storage to bring it into line with Halo 3's updated physics and graphic design. Many of the jumps and railings have been tweaked, like those on [[Blackout (Level)]], but they stay well within the layout of [[Chill Out (Level)|Chill Out]].


The map's mood is considered "competitive", and it is best played with small [[Free-For-All|FFA]] [[Slayer]] games or [[Team Doubles]]. Combat tends to be rather chaotic, and because of the multitude of [[teleporter]]s, it is very easy to get from one area to another and smite your opponents. The only noticeable change to the map's weapon layout is that Chill Out's [[M6D magnum|M6D]] has been replaced with a [[BR55HB battle rifle|battle rifle]].
The [[Monitor|"Monitor"]] in the ceiling follows your movements if you stare at it for a while, but will stop once you leave the room. It should be noted that the Monitor on the ceiling can't be [[2401 Penitent Tangent]], for it is far to large. It has been speculated to be a "local caretaker," designated to watch over the facility, similar to a "dumb" UNSC AI.  


===Strategies===
The [[Tank Form]] in the cryo-container will sometimes have small spasms in his tube. The room containing the Flood Pure Form is apparently where a handful of containers are brought out of storage to be examined, as several empty containers can be seen behind windows. Being a Cryogenic Containment Facility, the temperature is low, shown by the mist at several places in the map.
* Maintaining control of the top of the map is key to victory. But make sure that you have one of your teammates watching your rear. Due the many teleporters on the map, it is easy to be flanked.
* Having the high ground with the [[SRS99D-S2 AM sniper rifle|sniper rifle]] is very effective on Free-For-All matches.
* Predicting your opponent's spawn is very important, especially for [[Team SWAT]].
* It is very simple to find, "invisible," aka people who have [[Active camouflage|active camo]] engaged. Simply follow the large monitor when it switches back and forth between you and the other player.
* The bridge in the middle can be jumped on providing easier access to the other side.
* Don't go to the lower areas unless absolutely necessary, it is easy to get bombarded with rockets or grenades
* Hiding on the platform next to the rockets can surprise anyone that tries to secure the rockets.
* If you jump from the ramp to the wall with all the empty test tubes inside, you will stick to a narrow ledge. Here you can be easily killed, but a lot of players don't bother to look up, giving you some easy assassinations.


===Forge===
The map's mood is considered "competitive", and it is best played with small FFA (Free-For-All) Slayer games. Combat tends to be rather chaotic, and because of the multitude of teleporters, it is very easy to get from one area to another and smite your opponents. The only noticeable change to the map's weapon layout is that the [[M6D|Halo: CE Pistol]] that was in Chill Out has been replaced with a [[BR55HB SR Battle Rifle|Battle Rifle]].
There are only a handful of new [[Forge objects]] available for Cold Storage, including Energy Barriers similar to the ones on ''[[Avalanche]]'' and [[Forge Filter]]s that affect the color and overall tone of the map. The [[soccer ball]] is once again included, and the [[M274 Mongoose|Mongoose]] and [[Karo'etba-pattern Ghost|Ghost]] can be placed in as well, though the map is not especially designed for the vehicles. It is the only map that isn't from a map pack that has color filters.


The [[M7057 flamethrower|flamethrower]] is available for use, but can only be added in [[Forge]]. [[Teleporter]]s have a new design to them, as they now have a circular base instead of the usual three-pronged base. They also have blue-violet color rather than the usual green aura.
=== Forge ===
There is only a handful of new objects available for Cold Storage, among them are three new Energy Blockers, each with their different shapes and sizes, similar to the ones on [[Avalanche (Level)|Avalanche]]. There are also the various [[Forge Filters]] that effect the color and overall tone of the map. The Soccer Ball is once again included, and the [[Mongoose]] and [[Ghost (Vehicle)|Ghost]] can be placed in as well, though the map is not especially designed for the vehicles.


==Cold Storage reports==
The [[Flamethrower]] is available, but only added in Forge. Teleporters have a new design to them, as they now have a circular base, instead of the three-pronged base, like in other maps. They also have purplish-blue color, and not the usual green color theme.
{{Main|Cold Storage Reports}}
 
In the 5/30/08 Bungie Weekly Update, a mysterious transmission was posted attached to the end of the update, detailing the initial outbreak of the Flood on Installation 05 due to the lax containment measures on the part of [[2401 Penitent Tangent]].<ref name="report1">[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=13931 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 5/30/08'']</ref> On 06/06/08, another transmission was attached to the end of another weekly update.<ref name="report2">[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?cid=14034 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 06/06/08'']</ref> The logs were later posted on [[Halo Waypoint]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/oni-files/cold-storage '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Cold Storage Reports'']</ref>
==Transmissions==
{{Tabcontainer|
Before the map was revealed, it was known as Smuggler. Two transmissions about it were posted on Bungie.net.
|title1=Cold Storage Report One
 
|content1=
In the Bungie Weekly Update 5/30/08<ref>http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=13931</ref>, the following transmission was shown:
<pre>
 
===Part 1===
 
"REPORT: CONTAINMENT FAILURE
 
[[Flood|LF.Xx.3273]] research and containment facility; [delta site] has experienced catastrophic specimen containment failure. All apertures into facility will be locked until further notice. Atmosphere evacuation and [reduction of ambient temperature] protocols have already been enacted. Request maintenance and security detail [at earliest opportunity]. [8 minutes] elapsed since initial containment failure.
 
REPORT: CONTAINMENT FAILURE
REPORT: CONTAINMENT FAILURE
LF.Xx.3273 research and containment facility; [delta site] has experienced catastrophic specimen containment failure. All apertures into facility will be locked until further notice. Atmosphere evacuation and [reduction of ambient temperature] protocols have already been enacted. Request maintenance and security detail [at earliest opportunity]. [8 minutes] elapsed since initial containment failure.


REPORT: CONTAINMENT FAILURE
Waiting for maintenance and security detail. [32 minutes, 9 seconds] elapsed since request.
Waiting for maintenance and security detail. [32 minutes, 9 seconds] elapsed since request.


REPORT: CONTAINMENT FAILURE
REPORT: CONTAINMENT FAILURE
Still waiting for maintenance and security detail. [24 hours] elapsed since request.
Still waiting for maintenance and security detail. [24 hours] elapsed since request.


REPORT: SECURITY BREACH
REPORT: SECURITY BREACH


LF.Xx.3273 research and containment facility; [delta site] has experienced a security breach via emergency [slip stream space] transportation conduits. Emergency [slip stream space] transportation conduits have been placed in recursive mode to contain unauthorized hostile life forms. Request emergency security detail. Still waiting for primary maintenance and security detail. [2512332 hours, 14 minutes, 6 seconds] elapsed since initial request.  
[[LF.Xx.3273]] research and containment facility; [delta site] has experienced a security breach via emergency [slip stream space] transportation conduits. Emergency [slip stream space] transportation conduits have been placed in recursive mode to contain unauthorized hostile lifeforms. Request emergency security detail. Still waiting for primary maintenance and security detail. [2512332 hours, 14 minutes, 6 seconds]elapsed since initial request.


REPORT: DERELICTION OF DUTY
REPORT: DERELICTION OF DUTY
2401 [Penitent Tangent] has been lax in the areas of maintenance and security.
 
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[[2401 Penitent Tangent|2401 [PENITENT TANGENT]]] has been lax in the areas of maintenance and security."
|title2=Cold Storage Report Two
 
|content2=
===Part 2===
<pre>
A new conversation was given in the 6/6/08 update.
 
LOG: QUERIED ADJACENT FACILITIES
LOG: QUERIED ADJACENT FACILITIES
LF.Xx.3273 research and containment facility [alpha, beta, gamma, epsilon, zeta, and kappa sites] have all replied [systems normal] within expected constraints. This would tend to signify that the containment failure was purely mechanical in nature; perhaps a manufacturing flaw. As no [outside agent] has accessed [delta site] in the past [874068942 hours, 4 minutes, 46 seconds]—[allowing for a 61360-hour, 54 minute, 2 second margin of error]—sabotage would seem unlikely.
[[LF.Xx.3273]] research and containment facility [alpha, beta, gamma, epsilon, zeta, and kappa sites] have all replied [systems normal] within expected constraints. This would tend to signify that the containment failure was purely mechanical in nature; perhaps a manufacturing flaw. As no [outside agent] has accessed [delta site] in the past [874068942 hours, 4 minutes, 46 seconds]—[allowing for a 61360 hour, 54, minute, 2 second margin of error]—sabotage would seem unlikely.


LOG: REQUEST UNANSWERED
LOG: REQUEST UNANSWERED
LF.Xx.3273 research and containment facility; [delta site] is currently being held at [.01 atm] / [184K]. Local maintenance and security hubs have failed to reply within expected constraints. [Bumping maintenance and security request up] to [quadrant oversight].
[[LF.Xx.3273]] research and containment facility; [delta site] is currently being held at [.01 atm] / [184K]. Local maintenance and security hubs have failed to reply within expected constraints. [Bumping maintenance and security request up] to [quadrant oversight].


LOG: REQUEST UNANSWERED
LOG: REQUEST UNANSWERED
LF.Xx.3273 research and containment facility; [delta site] is currently being held at [1 atm] / [278K] as atmospheric seals were showing signs of stress. [Quadrant oversight] has failed to reply within expected constraints. [Bumping maintenance and security request all the way up] to 2401 [PENITENT TANGENT].
[[LF.Xx.3273]] research and containment facility; [delta site] is currently being held at [1 atm] / [278K] as atmospheric seals were showing signs of stress. [Quadrant oversight] has failed to reply within expected constraints. [Bumping maintenance and security request all the way up] to 2401 [PENITENT TANGENT].


LOG: UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO FACILITIES
LOG: UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO FACILITIES
LF.Xx.3273 research and containment facility; [delta site] emergency [slip stream space] transportation conduits have been accessed by unauthorized parties.
[[LF.Xx.3273]] research and containment facility; [delta site] emergency [slip stream space] transportation conduits have been accessed by unauthorized parties.


LOG: FILED COMPLAINT TO INSTALLATION 00
LOG: FILED COMPLAINT TO INSTALLATION 00
2401 [PENITENT TANGENT], monitor of Installation 05, has been lax in the areas of maintenance and security. Requests for aid in said areas have gone unanswered by both 2401 and [subservient] systems well beyond expected constraints.
[[2401 Penitent Tangent|2401 <nowiki>[PENITENT TANGENT]</nowiki>]], monitor of [[Installation 05]], has been lax in the areas of maintenance and security. Requests for aid in said areas have gone unanswered by both [[2401 Penitent Tangent|2401]] and [subservient] systems well beyond expected constraints.
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=== Theories ===
*The first time stamp 2512332 hours, 14 minutes, 6 seconds is the equivalent of 286 years, 9 months, 18 days, 4 hours, 48 minutes, 20 seconds. The second time stamp is equivalent to 99,779 years, 6 months, 21 days, 21 hours, 36 minutes, 40 seconds. The margins of error time stamp is equivalent to  '''7''' years, a reference to Bungie's love of [[seven]].
*It is possible that the "[[slipstream space|slipspace]] transportation conduits" are part of the teleportation grid on the Halos, which were used by [[343 Guilty Spark (level)|343 Guilty Spark]] and [[Cortana]] on [[Installation 04]], and taken over by the [[Gravemind]] on Installation 05. It is also possible that the "slipspace transportation conduits" are referring to the teleporters on the map. That would mean that they each lead to another teleporter on the map because they are in "recursive mode". It would also explain how the Flood form from the broken test tube managed to escape and infest the area outside, even though the facility has no openings or exits to escape from.
 
==Trivia==
[[File:Floodtank.jpg|thumb|A player stuck inside the test tube.]]
===Production notes===
*Cold Storage, known in development as ''Smuggler'', was first hinted at in the 05/23/08 Bungie Weekly Update.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=13824 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 5/23/08''] - ''Before I went on holiday, Smuggler was a fun foray into rat-in-a-cage levels of carnage. Around each corner, atop each walkway, or camping the top ledge of a middle room was a Shishka, a Sketch, a Frankie or some other unnamable, jarring horror. Upon returning, Smuggler has become a picture perfect nearly majestic play space with sinister undertones. Pristine construction is foiled by a staunch reminder of how often the best laid plans can fail.''</ref> In the subsequent weekly updates for the next two weeks, the Cold Storage Reports would be released hinting at the map's circumstances and setting.{{Ref/Reuse|report1}}{{Ref/Reuse|report2}} Cold Storage was officially announced by [[Bungie]] at [[Major League Gaming|MLG]] San Diego on June 14, 2008, in which it was first shown in an exhibition game between Bungie members; Lukems and Shishka, and MLG Pros; Karma and Legend,.<ref>[http://www.mlgpro.com/?q=node/219030 '''MLG Pro''']</ref><ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?cid=14291 '''Bungie.net''': ''Shishka and Luke's MLG Wrap-Up'']</ref> The next few updates would continue to show more screenshots and images of the map,<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?cid=14347 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 06/20/08'']</ref><ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?cid=14472 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update:06/27/08'']</ref><ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=14556 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Humpday: Cold War'']</ref> before it was announced to release on [[Bungie Day]].<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?cid=14568 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 07/03/08'']</ref> On the week of release, a [[Halo 3 ViDoc: And on the Seven7th Day...|ViDoc]] and a breakdown were posted on Bungie.net.<ref name="Q&A">[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=14640 '''Bungie.net''': ''Cold Storage Q&A'']</ref>
*Cold Storage was chosen for development as, at the time, there were few maps of a Forerunner theme being developed. The idea to bring the Flood in came as inspiration from ideas briefly touched on in ''Halo 2'', and a desire to explore the concept more. One of the goals with the level was to make the majority of the level's colour come from lighting to create visually distinct rooms. The Flood being contained outside the playable area, for the most part, was due to not wanting to change the map's layout too much, and due to the map [[Isolation]] already allowing players to see the Flood up close and personal.{{Ref/Reuse|Q&A}}
*It was joked about in the ViDoc, [[Halo 3 ViDoc: And on the Seven7th Day...|And On the Seventh Day]], which Bungie had wanted to call this map ''Cold Sore''. Bungie said, however, that this name wouldn't work.
*A part of this map's "Walls" were, until recently, used as Bungie.net's wallpaper. They are folded out structures that seem to be power cells of some sort.
 
===Miscellaneous===
*The large monitor is one of very few objects that [[Type-2 spike grenade|spike grenades]] will <u>not</u> stick to, just bouncing off instead.
*Oddly, this map has [[tag]]s for the [[invincibility]] equipment in it. The item can be [[Modding|modded]] onto the level.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Cq1_RlxrrQ#t=0m51s '''YouTube:''' halo 3 modded map pack ''(0:51)'']</ref>
*The Flood on this map will sometimes react to the players. Some of these reactions are:
**If you stand at the Flood Room windows for long enough, some Pod infectors will come over and scrape at the glass as if trying to attack you.
**If you stare at the Tank Form long enough it will twitch as if it's trying to growl at you, then continue to remain motionless leading to the belief that this Tank Form is merely a prisoner and not a dead test subject.
*Using the [[Forge turret glitch]], it is possible to get inside the Tank Form's cryo-container. Once inside, your player model will pass through the Tank Form, yet when you melee it in the mouth, it will make squishing noises. Shooting it in the mouth will make "Flood blood" come out. Shooting anywhere else will give you the same effect as shooting a wall. [[Anskum-pattern plasma grenade|Plasma grenades]] can stick to the Tank Form as well, with the exception of the head.
*The Turret Glitch can also be used to access the area with Pod infectors; immediately exiting Edit Mode after bypassing the glass windows can in some cases prevent a player from dying.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HMCC H3 Cold Storage Map.png|Cold Storage Map.
Image:Cold Storage v2.jpg|The environment of Cold Storage.
File:H3_ColdStorage Concept.jpg|Concept art of Cold Storage.
Image:Coldstorage1_inline.jpg|A Containment Malfunction.
File:Cold Storage v2.jpg|The environment of ''Cold Storage''.
Image:Overhead chillout.jpg|An overview of the map and weapon placements.
File:Coldstorage1 inline.jpg|A Containment Malfunction.
Image:Overhead chillout2.jpg|Overview of the map without weapon placements.
File:Overhead chillout.jpg|An overview of the map with weapon placements.
Image:Monitor3.jpg|Detail of the Monitor in the Ceiling.
File:Overhead chillout2.jpg|Overview of the map without weapon placements.
Image:1215439011 Untitled.jpg|The Monitor in the ceiling is far larger than a normal Monitor.
File:ColdStorageMonitor3.jpg|Detail of the Monitor in the Ceiling.
Image:43472850-Full.jpg|Outside view of flood area
File:ColdStorageMonitor2.jpg|The Monitor in the ceiling is far larger than a normal Monitor.
Image:43472886-Full.jpg|A Flood Infection Form on the outside flood area
File:H3 Cold Storage outside.jpg|Outside view of Flood infested area.
Image:43472925-Full.jpg|View from other side of the flood area
File:H3 Cold Storage out of map.jpg|A Flood Pod infector on the outside Flood infested area.
File:H3 Cold Storage outside alt.jpg|View from other side of the Flood infested area.
File:Cold Storage Flood.jpg|A pair of Pod infectors move across the outside Flood infested area.
File:Bungie-halo-cold-storage.jpg|Comparison between Chill Out and Cold Storage.
</gallery>
</gallery>
For many more pictures, click [http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=14556 here].
==Trivia==
*This is the first [[Halo 3]] Map to be featured on [[Delta Halo]].
*In the Q&A on [[Bungie.net]], one of the level developers said "don't get too close" to the Tank Form, although this is likely a mock by the developers answering the questions.
*It was mentioned in the ViDoc, And On the Seven7h Day, that Bungie had wanted to call this map Cold Sore. Bungie said, however, that this name wouldn't work.
*Cold Storage is the first multiplayer map to feature Flood forms. There is a [[Tank Form]] in suspended animation near the Shotgun spawn, and [[Infection Form|Infection Forms]] are seen crawling through the Flood infested area.
*The first time stamp '2512332 hours, 14 minutes, 6 seconds' is the equivalent of 290 years, 7 months, 14 minutes, 6 seconds. The second time stamp is equivalent to 99,779 years, 204 days, 6 hours, 4 minutes, 46 seconds.
*It is also possible that the "[[slipspace]] transportation conduits" is referring to the teleportation grid on the Halos, which 343 Guilty Spark used on Installation 04, and that Gravemind took control over via 2401 Penitent Tangent on Installation 05.
*[[LF.Xx.3273]] is the Forerunner term for the Flood Super Cell.<ref>[[Bestiarum]]</ref>
*Cold Storage is the second map in Halo 3 to include teleporters by default. The teleporters are blue, however, instead of common green. The Halo 2 multiplayer map, [[Gemini]], also contained blue teleporters.
*It appears that one of the cryo-containers had burst, leaving behind Flood Biomass where the base used to be.
*The map's weapons layout is the same, or close to, the weapon layout on Chill Out. One adjustment being the pair of grenades removed from the southwestern half and the northeastern half in the curved hallways. Originally, four grenades spawned there. The [[M6D Pistol|Pistol]] has also been replaced by the [[BR55HB SR Battle Rifle|Battle Rifle]]
*A ViDoc concerning Cold Storage was released on Bungie.net soon after the Weekly Update of July 3<sup>rd</sup> was posted<ref>http://www.bungie.net/News/Blog.aspx?mode=news#cid14577</ref>.
*Cold Storage is the first and only Halo DLC to date to be released alone.
*Cold Storage is the "seventh" Halo 3 DLC map.
*Cold Storage is the second Halo 3 multiplayer map to be [[Flood]] themed, the first being level [[Isolation]].
*Cold Storage is the first map to reveal what the bottom of a [[Flood Growth Pods|Flood Growth Pod]] looks like.
*Shooting the Monitor causes its shields to flicker.
*Using the Turret Glitch, it is possible to get inside the [[Tank Form]]'s cryo-container. Once inside, your player model will pass through the Tank Form, yet when you melee it in the mouth, it will make a squishing noises. Shooting it in the mouth will make "Flood blood" come out. Shooting anywhere else will give you the same effect as shooting a wall. [[Plasma Grenades]] can stick to the [[Tank form]], as well, except the head.
*The Flood Biomass on the roof of the level can react to the Spike Grenades thrown.
*The empty blue room with the [[Sniper Rifle]] and Active Camo appears to be a freezer of some kind. If you float up the crack, you will see mist.
*Unlike [[The Pit]], when you get out of Cold Storage, you die instantly, regardless if you are in Monitor mode or Spartan/Elite mode, or even if you are touching the ground.
*The large Monitor may be a reference to GLaDOS from the game [[Wikipedia:Portal (video game)|Portal]].
*The Monitor is completely invincible, even to the Spartan Laser.
*Spike grenades can't stick to the Monitor.
*The map is currently only available for [[Xbox Live]] Gold subscribers.
*The Monitor shows up on your radar as a friendly contact.
*Just like [[343 Guilty Spark]], the Monitor has the Marathon symbol in its "eye".
*This map has a few ways to get out of.
*The big monitor is refered to as ''Quadrant Oversight'' (From Smuggler Transmissions). He was probably a "lesser" monitor, tasked with monitoring the facility.
*This map bears a slight resemblance to [[Epitaph]].
*In Forge, if you are playing as a Spartan and shoot the Monitor with a Spartan Laser, and as the beam is still hitting the Monitor quickly change into editor mode, it will knock out most your shields.


==Sources==
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
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==External links==
==External Links==
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xoW8YoILbU Footage of the map from MLG San Diego]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xoW8YoILbU Footage of the map from MLG San Diego]
*[http://www.gamevideos.com/video/id/19462 A home video of the MLG Gameplay in ''Cold Storage'']
*[http://www.gamevideos.com/video/id/19462 A home video of the MLG Gameplay in Cold Storage]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peWoHoUH2vI A quick video walkthrough of ''Cold Storage'' shortly after its release on Bungie Day.]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peWoHoUH2vI A quick video walkthrough of Cold Storage shortly after its release on Bungie Day.]
 
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