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[[File:HTMCC-H2A Hanging Garden A.jpg|thumb|250px|Hanging Garden A.<ref name="anniversarygraphics">''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'', campaign level, [[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]</ref>]] | [[File:HTMCC-H2A Hanging Garden A.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Hanging Garden A.<ref name="anniversarygraphics">''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'', campaign level, [[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]</ref>]] | ||
The '''Hanging Gardens''' were natural environment modules on the [[Covenant]] [[city|holy city]] ''[[High Charity]]''.<ref name="strategy">''[[Halo 2: The Official Strategy Guide]]'', p. 129</ref><ref name="gravemind">''Halo 2'', [[campaign]] level [[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]</ref> The Hanging Gardens were suspended in mid-air between two towers along the inner rim of High Charity's dome, and were accessible by way of [[gravity bridge]]s. Each consisted of a flowing artificial river, six platforms containing soil and plant life, and a series of ramps and walkways. They provided an excellent view of the [[Forerunner Dreadnought]] at the center of the city. Environmental modules known as [[Valleys of Tears]] were located nearby. | The '''Hanging Gardens''' were natural environment modules on the [[Covenant]] [[city|holy city]] ''[[High Charity]]''.<ref name="strategy">''[[Halo 2: The Official Strategy Guide]]'', p. 129</ref><ref name="gravemind">''Halo 2'', [[campaign]] level [[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]</ref> The Hanging Gardens were suspended in mid-air between two towers along the inner rim of High Charity's dome, and were accessible by way of [[gravity bridge]]s. Each consisted of a flowing artificial river, six platforms containing soil and plant life, and a series of ramps and walkways. They provided an excellent view of the [[Forerunner Dreadnought]] at the center of the city. Environmental modules known as [[Valleys of Tears]] were located nearby.<ref name="gravemind"/> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Hanging Garden A=== | ===Hanging Garden A=== | ||
[[File:Hanging gardens A.jpg|thumb|250px|A Sangheili and a Jiralhanae face off in Hanging Garden A. | [[File:Hanging gardens A.jpg|thumb|250px|A Sangheili and a Jiralhanae face off in Hanging Garden A.<ref name="gravemind"/>]] | ||
During the first hours of the [[Great Schism]], both [[Sangheili]]-led and the [[Jiralhanae]]-led Covenant groups tried to take the gardens. [[Special Operations Sangheili]] and [[Unggoy]] dueled with [[Jiralhanae]] forces, including several [[Jiralhanae Honor Guardsman|Jiralhanae Honor Guardsmen]] for control of the garden. Later on, two [[Sangheili Ranger]]s came to assist their allies. During his chase of the [[Prophet of Truth]], John-117 slew all Covenant forces in the area. | During the first hours of the [[Great Schism]], both [[Sangheili]]-led and the [[Jiralhanae]]-led Covenant groups tried to take the gardens. [[Special Operations Sangheili]] and [[Unggoy]] dueled with [[Jiralhanae]] forces, including several [[Jiralhanae Honor Guardsman|Jiralhanae Honor Guardsmen]] for control of the garden. Later on, two [[Sangheili Ranger]]s came to assist their allies. During his chase of the [[Prophet of Truth]], John-117 slew all Covenant forces in the area.<ref name="gravemind"/> | ||
===Hanging Garden B=== | ===Hanging Garden B=== | ||
During the opening stages of the Great Schism, the Sangheili-led Covenant tried to attack the garden, but were repelled by the Jiralhanae. All Sangheili were slaughtered in the heated combat. John-117 arrived just in time to see two berserking Jiralhanae massacring the retreating Unggoy. The Chief and accompanying Marines slew them all during their pursuit to the Prophet of Truth. | During the opening stages of the Great Schism, the Sangheili-led Covenant tried to attack the garden, but were repelled by the Jiralhanae. All Sangheili were slaughtered in the heated combat. John-117 arrived just in time to see two berserking Jiralhanae massacring the retreating Unggoy. The Chief and accompanying Marines slew them all during their pursuit to the Prophet of Truth.<ref name="gravemind"/> | ||
==Layout== | ==Layout== | ||
[[File:HTMCC-H2A Hanging Garden B.jpg|thumb|250px|Hanging Garden B. | [[File:HTMCC-H2A Hanging Garden B.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Hanging Garden B.<ref name="anniversarygraphics"/>]] | ||
===Hanging Garden A=== | ===Hanging Garden A=== | ||
Hanging Garden A was located between the [[High Council Chamber]] and the [[Mid Tower]]. | Hanging Garden A was located between the [[High Council Chamber]] and the [[Mid Tower]].<ref name="strategy"/> | ||
===Hanging Garden B=== | ===Hanging Garden B=== | ||
Hanging Garden B was situated between the [[Mid Tower]] and the [[Far Tower]]. | Hanging Garden B was situated between the [[Mid Tower]] and the [[Far Tower]].<ref name="strategy"/> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
