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{{Title|Heretic}} | {{Title|Heretic}} | ||
<center>''For other uses, see [[Heretic (disambiguation)]].''</center> | |||
{{Multiplayer Map Infobox | |||
{{Multiplayer | |||
|name=Heretic | |name=Heretic | ||
|image=[[File:H3ODST Heretic env-01.jpg|300px]] | |image=[[File:H3ODST Heretic env-01.jpg|300px]] | ||
|game=''[[Halo 3]]'' | |game=''[[Halo 3]]'' | ||
|map= | |map= | ||
|location= Cruiser deck, ''[[Pious Inquisitor]]''<ref | |location= Cruiser deck, ''[[Pious Inquisitor]]''<ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 124''</ref> | ||
|terrain= | |terrain=A [[Covenant]] chamber<ref>http://www.mlgpro.com/forum/showthread.php?t=209632</ref> | ||
|symmetry= | |symmetry= | ||
|playernumber=2-8 players | |playernumber=2-8 players | ||
|gametypes= | |gametypes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Article | {{Article Quote|Because of its speed and luxury the Pious Inquisitor has become an irresistible prize during these dark times.}} | ||
'''Heretic''' is a ''[[Halo 3]]'' map that was shipped on September 22, 2009 with ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', as a part of the [[Mythic | '''Heretic''' is a ''[[Halo 3]]'' map that was shipped on September 22, 2009 with ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', as a part of the [[Mythic Map Pack]]. It is a remake of [[Midship]], a ''Halo 2'' multiplayer level<ref>http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU060509</ref>. | ||
== | ==Design== | ||
The map takes place inside the ''[[Pious Inquisitor]]'', like its predecessor. Outside of the map, the player can see a fleet of {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}s and {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}}s, all heading slowly for an unknown gas giant. On the opposite side of the map, another planet or a moon of the gas giant can be easily made out. A distant star illuminates the planets and a massive orange nebula surrounds the Sun. | |||
The interior of the ship is built off of the same "blue prints" as [[Midship]] was. The only physical difference is that doorways have been added for aesthetic reasons. The interior is typical of [[Covenant design]], with dark pink walls and surfaces as well as gray colored floors and walkways. | |||
===Strategies | ==Skull== | ||
The crest of the hidden [[Halo 3 Skulls#Heretic|skull]] on this level appears to be the [[Mark of Shame]]. | |||
It is located on one of the blue ledges beside the [[Type-1 energy sword|sword]] platform. If you enter [[Forge|Monitor Mode]] while on the sword platform, and fly up and look to the right, the skull should be disturbingly staring at you. | |||
==Strategies== | |||
*It is wise to avoid rushing for the sword, largely because you are in full view of both bases and the ramps. Instead, attempt to pick off the early rushers before grabbing the weapon. | *It is wise to avoid rushing for the sword, largely because you are in full view of both bases and the ramps. Instead, attempt to pick off the early rushers before grabbing the weapon. | ||
*[[ | *[[Type-1 plasma grenade|Plasma grenades]] are abundant on this map, use them frequently. | ||
*It is optional to stick to the outer parts of the map, as the center is barely covered and susceptible to grenade throws, | *It is optional to stick to the outer parts of the map, as the center is barely covered and susceptible to grenade throws, | ||
*Players start with plasma grenades, which can counter the sword carrier if you stick them as they lunge at you. | *Players start with plasma grenades, which can counter the sword carrier if you stick them as they lunge at you. | ||
*Once again, there are curved and slanted walls around the map. Use them to angle in grenades. | *Once again, there are curved and slanted walls around the map. Use them to angle in grenades. | ||
==Achievements== | ==Achievements== | ||
On Heretic, there are two achievements available to get, the first being the hidden [[Heretic Skull (Achievement)|Skull]] which will award you 25 [[Gamerpoint|Gamerscore]], and the second being [[Blades of Fury]], the requirements of which being to get a [[Sword Spree]] on Heretic (ranked or social), and will also award you 25 gamerscore. | |||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
[[File: | * The Assault Carriers seen outside the view ports have a Marathon symbol on each side. Another [[Marathon]] reference. [[File:CarrierMarathon.jpg|thumb|180px|The Marathon Symbol on the side of an Assault Carrier.]] | ||
* Heretic is the fifth remake/reimagination in ''Halo 3''; the others being [[Last Resort]], a remake of [[Zanzibar]], [[Blackout]] a remake of [[Lockout]], [[Avalanche]], a remake of [[Sidewinder|Sidewinder]] and [[Cold Storage]], a remake of [[Chill Out]]. | |||
*Heretic | *In Bungie.net's ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' Pre-Pax Podcast, Bungie level developers joked that an Easter egg may occur on Heretic in which, after 40 to 44 hours of playing on the map, the ''[[Pious Inquisitor]]'' will arrive at [[Assembly (level)|Assembly (Level)]]. However, this Easter Egg was a subtle joke. [http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=PrePaxPodcast Bungie Podcast: 09/03/09] | ||
*Just like [[Midship]], there is a planet and a moon outside the windows. | |||
*Bungie has stated that Heretic was built off of the exact same foundations as [[Midship]]. | |||
*In Bungie.net's ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' Pre-Pax Podcast, Bungie level developers joked that an Easter egg may occur on Heretic in which, after 40 to 44 hours of playing on the map, the ''[[Pious Inquisitor]]'' will arrive at [[Assembly]]. | |||
*There are Marathon symbols reflecting off of the curved surfaces inside the ship. | *There are Marathon symbols reflecting off of the curved surfaces inside the ship. | ||
*It is possible that the fleet is either Regret's fleet from ''[[Halo 2]]'' or the [[Swords of Sanghelios|Arbiter's fleet]] returning to their home planets at the end of ''Halo 3''. | |||
*Heretic is the only map in ''Halo 3'' to have you start with plasma grenades by default. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:Heretic DLC.jpg|An overhead view of Heretic. | ||
File: | File:Multiplayerexperience.jpg|Note the other ship in the background. | ||
File:Hereticsystem.jpg|The planets and sun outside the ''Inquisitor.'' | |||
File:Covenant Fleet Heretic.jpg|The [[Fleet of Retribution]]. | |||
File:104511674-Full.jpg|One of the [[Da Vinci Code Objects|Da Vinci Cube]]s that power the Gravity Lifts on the map. | |||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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{{Levels|H3|mode=yes}} | {{Levels|H3|mode=yes}} | ||
