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Great Rift Valley

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Dr. Endesha's seismic survey.

"Vergil's survey! He detected some very unusual seismic activity all along the Great Rift."
— Doctor Daniel Endesha[1]

The Great Rift Valley is a valley in Eastern Africa formed through the tectonic action of divergent boundaries. It was long indicated by the fossil record that the Great Rift Valley was where homo sapiens emerged as anatomically modern humans, and is frequently referred to as "The Cradle of Life".[2] Parts of Tanzania are located in the Great Rift Valley, with Mount Kilimanjaro nearby.[3][4]

History[edit]

Halo 3: The Cradle of Life comic #1
N'chala in the "Cradle of Life"

Ancient history[edit]

"Did I tell you? I built a garden. The earth is so rich. A seed falls and a tree sprouts or a flower blooms. There's so much... potential. We knew this was a special place because of them, but unless you've been here, you can't know. It's [Eden]."
— The Librarian[5]

Before the activation of the Halo Array and her subsequent death, the Librarian oversaw the burial of the Portal. An ancient human named N'chala observed Strato-Sentinels burying the structure. He left petroglyphs and cave paintings nearby, recording Forerunner symbols he had seen.[2]

Battle of Earth[edit]

In late 2552, the New Mombasa Superintendent's sub-routine Vergil, working with Dr. Endesha, conducted a survey which revealed unusual seismic activity along the Great Rift, caused by the activation of the Portal at Voi.[1] This data was made available to the UNSC after they captured the defected Huragok Quick to Adjust.[6]

Gallery[edit]

  • Strato-Sentinels burying the Portal.

    Strato-Sentinels burying the Portal.

  • N'chala observing the Strato-Sentinels.

    N'chala observing the Strato-Sentinels.

  • N'chala paints Forerunner symbols.

    N'chala paints Forerunner symbols.

  • One of N'chala's petroglyphs of a Forerunner symbol.

    One of N'chala's petroglyphs of a Forerunner symbol.

  • Mt. Elgon was located directly west of the Great Rift Valley.[7]

    Mt. Elgon was located directly west of the Great Rift Valley.[7]

  • Mount Kilimanjaro was located near the Great Rift Valley.

    Mount Kilimanjaro was located near the Great Rift Valley.

  • Mount Kilimanjaro was the final resting place of the Librarian.

    Mount Kilimanjaro was the final resting place of the Librarian.

  • The Great Rift Valley showed increased seismic activity after the activation of the Portal at Voi.

    The Great Rift Valley showed increased seismic activity after the activation of the Portal at Voi.

  • The Portal being excavated.

    The Portal being excavated.

Development images[edit]

  • The Arbiter (then known as the "Dervish") in the cut ending for Halo 2, reveals the ancient Forerunner who activated the Array and seeded Earth with modern humans.[8]

    The Arbiter (then known as the "Dervish") in the cut ending for Halo 2, reveals the ancient Forerunner who activated the Array and seeded Earth with modern humans.[8]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b Halo 3: ODST, Sadie's Story
  2. ^ a b Halo 3, The Cradle of Life (Retrieved on Apr 20, 2009) [local archive] [external archive]
  3. ^ Halo 3, campaign level Arrival
  4. ^ Halo 3, campaign level Sierra 117
  5. ^ Halo 3, Terminal #6
  6. ^ Halo 3: ODST, campaign level Coastal Highway
  7. ^ Transmission Log
  8. ^ Halo 2 storyboards
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