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{{Disambig header|the Forerunner complex | {{Disambig header|the Forerunner complex|other uses|Relic (disambiguation)}} | ||
{{Article quote|Open the relic!}} | |||
[[File:Relic main.png|thumb|300px|The main room of the structure.]] | [[File:Relic main.png|thumb|300px|The main room of the structure.]] | ||
The '''Relic''', as it is known to the [[Covenant]], is a [[Forerunner]] underground structure located in the northern polar region of [[Harvest]]. The installation's role has been described as a [[conservation sphere]] waystation and quadrinary [[Flood]] [[Flood research facility|research]] and [[Flood containment facility|containment facility]].<ref name="catalog">[https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2969315_Catalog-Interaction.aspx#post2969315 '''Waypoint''': ''Catalog Interaction'' page 14]</ref> Its most superficially apparent function is a form of [[Milky Way|galactic]] [[cartographer|map room]], displaying a [[Holography|holographic]] [[star map|map]] of numerous nearby star systems when activated.<ref name="hw">'''[[Halo Wars]]'''</ref> | |||
== | ==Description== | ||
[[File:Relic outside.png|thumb|250px|The entrance to the complex.]] | [[File:Relic outside.png|thumb|250px|The entrance to the complex.]] | ||
The structure is an underground complex buried under the northern polar region of Harvest. It consists of a large main room with a deep chasm cutting through it. The sides are connected by two [[light bridge]]s going across the chasm. A large sloped corridor connects the central chamber to the entrance. The room is largely symmetrical, with minor differences on each side. | The structure is an underground complex buried under the northern polar region of Harvest. It consists of a large main room with a deep chasm cutting through it. The sides are connected by two [[light bridge]]s going across the chasm. A large sloped corridor connects the central chamber to the entrance. The room is largely symmetrical, with minor differences on each side. | ||
The end of the main room opposite to the entrance houses a circular chasm with a round platform on it, accessible by a single bridge. On the platform there is a spherical activation console similar to that of the [[Apex Site]] and a hologram projector, which, when activated, projects a holographic [[star map|map]] of nearby star systems. | The end of the main room opposite to the entrance houses a circular chasm with a round platform on it, accessible by a single bridge. On the platform there is a spherical activation console similar to that of the [[Apex Site]] and a hologram projector, which, when activated, projects a holographic [[star map|map]] of nearby star systems. | ||
There are also a number of smaller [[door]]s around the main room, as well as the corridor. It is unknown where these lead, but multiple structures partially seen below the ice in the region around the main entrance suggest that the underground complex extends to a large area.{{Ref/Reuse| | There are also a number of smaller [[door]]s around the main room, as well as the corridor. It is unknown where these lead, but multiple structures partially seen below the ice in the region around the main entrance suggest that the underground complex extends to a large area.{{Ref/Reuse|hw}} | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
[[File:Relic | [[File:Relic top.jpg|250px|thumb|[[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]] conversing with the [[Prophet of Regret]] in the main room.]] | ||
During the [[Harvest campaign]] in [[2531#February|February 2531]], five years after [[Preston Cole|Admiral Cole]]'s [[Battle of Harvest|victory at Harvest]], the Covenant discovered this installation. The [[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]] was assigned to lead the excavation operation, and to search the | During the [[Harvest campaign]] in [[2531#February|February 2531]], five years after [[Preston Cole|Admiral Cole]]'s [[Battle of Harvest|victory at Harvest]], the Covenant discovered this installation. The [[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]] was assigned to lead the excavation operation, and to search the Relic in hopes of finding valuable artifacts while keeping the human forces away. | ||
Meanwhile, the logistical support ship {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} was in-[[Epsilon Indi system|system]] on a mission to save the crew of [[UNSC Prophecy|another UNSC ship]]. After the operation, they intercepted numerous Covenant communiqués, all pointed to the northern polar region. Scans of the area detected major gravitational anomalies. | Meanwhile, the logistical support ship {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} was in-[[Epsilon Indi system|system]] on a mission to save the crew of [[UNSC Prophecy|another UNSC ship]]. After the operation, they intercepted numerous Covenant communiqués, all pointed to the northern polar region. Scans of the area detected major gravitational anomalies. The UNSC forces sent troops to [[Alpha Base (Harvest)|a base]] near the Relic to find out what the Covenant were looking for. | ||
After the Arbiter had obtained the necessary information from the Relic, the Prophet of Regret ordered him to destroy it to prevent it from falling into human hands. However, UNSC forces breached the Covenant defenses and prevented them from destroying the structure. | After the Arbiter had obtained the necessary information from the Relic, the Prophet of Regret ordered him to destroy it to prevent it from falling into human hands. However, UNSC forces breached the Covenant defenses and prevented them from destroying the structure. After this, they entered the underground complex, and professor [[Ellen Anders]] activated the star map. A group of [[active camouflage|cloaked]] [[Sangheili]] attacked the humans, who managed to escape the structure with the help of two [[M850 Grizzly|Grizzly]] tanks. | ||
It is unknown what became of the structure after this, but it is likely that the Covenant ships in the atmosphere were able to destroy it via [[glassing|orbital plasma bombardment]] before making the jump for Arcadia; it is doubtful that the Arbiter would neglect to follow orders given to him directly by a [[San'Shyuum|Prophet]] [[Hierarchs|Hierarch]]. | |||
== | The [[star map]] pointed at another planet, [[Arcadia]], in the [[Procyon system]]. The Covenant [[Battle for Arcadia|invaded]] the planet, searching for valuable Forerunner artifacts. Information from a [[Arcadia Forerunner ruins|Forerunner structure complex]] in Arcadia's jungles led the Covenant to [[Trove]].{{Ref/Reuse|hw}} | ||
==Trivia== | |||
*The design of the relic interior bears some resemblance to the underground tunnels in the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' level ''[[Assault on the Control Room]]''; both are also located in frigid, snowy environments. | *The design of the relic interior bears some resemblance to the underground tunnels in the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' level ''[[Assault on the Control Room]]''; both are also located in frigid, snowy environments. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Covenant_in_relic.jpg|Covenant forces inside the structure. | |||
File:SCN03 Battle4TheRelic.jpg|A firefight inside the structure. | |||
File:HW_HarvestRelic_Concept_2.jpg|Early concept art of the relic. | File:HW_HarvestRelic_Concept_2.jpg|Early concept art of the relic. | ||
File:HW_HarvestRelic_Concept_1.jpg|Concept art of the main room. | File:HW_HarvestRelic_Concept_1.jpg|Concept art of the main room. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
