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{{Era|RW}}
{{Title|Heretic}}
{{Title|Heretic}}
{{Status|Gameplay}}
{{Center|''For other uses, see [[Heretic (disambiguation)]].''}}
{{Center|''For other uses, see [[Heretic (disambiguation)]].''}}
{{Multiplayer map infobox
{{Multiplayer Map Infobox
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|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]]''
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|map=
|map=
|location= Cruiser deck, ''[[Pious Inquisitor]]''<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 124''</ref>
|location= Cruiser deck, ''[[Pious Inquisitor]]''<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 124''</ref>
|terrain=Interior of a [[Covenant]] spacecraft
|terrain=A [[Covenant]] chamber<ref>http://www.mlgpro.com/forum/showthread.php?t=209632</ref>
|symmetry=Symmetrical
|symmetry=
|playernumber=2-8 players
|playernumber=2-8 players
|gametypes=*[[Multi Flag CTF]]
|gametypes=
*[[Assault]]
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{{Article quote|Because of its speed and luxury the Pious Inquisitor has become an irresistible prize during these dark times.}}
{{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 II Map Pack]]. It is a remake of [[Midship]], a ''Halo 2'' multiplayer map.
'''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://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU060509</ref>


==Universe and lore==
==Design==
{{Main|Pious Inquisitor}}
The map takes place inside the ''[[Pious Inquisitor]]'', like its predecessor. Outside of the map, the player can see {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}s and {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}}s of the [[Fleet of Retribution]], during the events shortly after the [[fall of High Charity]].<ref name="EVG"/> A gas giant and another planet or moon can be easily made out. A distant star illuminates the planets and a massive orange nebula surrounds the Sun.
Heretic, like Midship, is set inside the Covenant {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}} ''[[Pious Inquisitor]]'' shortly after the [[Fall of High Charity]]{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}, part of the [[Fleet of Retribution]]. Outside the map, several {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}s and ''Ket''-pattern battlecruisers part of the fleet can be seen flying towards a gas giant and another planet. A distant star illuminates the planets and a massive orange nebula surrounds the sun.


==Overview==
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.
===Layout===
Heretic is a remake of the ''Halo 2'' multiplayer map [[Midship]], and as such was built off the original ''Halo 2'' map geometry to maintain accuracy with the original map.<ref name="indepth">[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?cid=22187 '''Bungie.net:''' ''Heretic In-Depth'']</ref> The map has been visually updated for the specifications of the [[Xbox 360]], with some minor alterations such as locked doors on the level's exterior that better ground the map in the universe.


===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.
*[[Anskum-pattern plasma grenade|Plasma grenades]] are abundant on this map, use them frequently.
*[[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.
==Easter eggs==
[[File:H3 Heretic Skull.png|180px|thumb|The skull's location.]]
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.


==Achievements==
==Achievements==
The following [[achievement]]s can be unlocked on Heretic across the [[Xbox 360]] and ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' editions of ''Halo 3''.
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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! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" |'''''Halo: MCC'' (Xbox One)'''
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|-
|[[File:H3 Achievement Blades of Fury.png|center|64px]]
|N/A
|N/A
|<center>'''[[Blades of Fury]]'''</center>
|Get a [[Sword Spree]] medal on Heretic.
|<center>''[[Halo 3]]''</center>
|-
|[[File:H3 Achievement Heretic Skull.png|center|64px]]
|[[File:HereticSkull.jpg|center|114px]]
|[[File:HTMCC H3 Achievement Steam HereticSkull.jpg|center|64px]]
|<center>'''[[Citadel Skull (achievement)|Citadel Skull]]'''</center>
|Find the hidden [[Halo 3 skulls|Skull]] on Heretic.
|<center>''[[Halo 3]]''<br/>''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''</center>
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:H3 Heretic Carrier Marathon.jpg|thumb|180px|The Marathon symbol on the side of an assault carrier.]]
* The assault carriers seen outside the view ports have a [[Marathon]] symbol on each side. [[File:CarrierMarathon.jpg|thumb|180px|The Marathon symbol on the side of an assault carrier.]]
===Production notes===
* 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]] and [[Cold Storage]], a remake of [[Chill Out]].
*Heretic was first officially unveiled on [[Bungie Day]] 2009, after teases in the run-up beforehand.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BdayH3ODSTMaps '''Bungie.net:''' ''Heretic, Citadel and Longshore'']</ref>
*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://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=PrePaxPodcast Bungie Podcast: 09/03/09]
*Heretic's map geometry is built off the original Midship geometry from ''Halo 2''. This was done to help maintain consistency with the original ''Halo 2'' level.{{Ref/Reuse|indepth}} The floating platform in the original map was made static in Heretic due to a bug present with a similar platform on [[Epitaph]] that would cause dead players to look as though they were floating in water like on [[Valhalla]].{{Ref/Reuse|indepth}}
*Just like [[Midship]], there is a planet and a moon outside the windows.
*Heretic was primarily developed by a team consisting of [[Dan Miller]], environment artist Jason Keith and art director [[Justin Hayward]].{{Ref/Reuse|indepth}}
*Bungie has stated that Heretic was built off of exactly the same foundations as [[Midship]].
===Miscellaneous===
*The assault carriers seen outside the view ports have a [[Marathon]] symbol on each side.  
*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]].<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=PrePaxPodcast '''Bungie Podcast:''' ''09/03/09''] ([http://downloads.bungie.net/podcasts/Bungie_Podcast_090309.mp3 Download link])</ref>
*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.
*Heretic is the only map in ''Halo 3'' to have you start with plasma grenades by default.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H3_Heretic_Map.jpg|An overhead view of Heretic.
File:HMCC H3 Heretic Map.png|Heretic Map.
File:H3 PK Heretic 1.jpg|A battle near the pit during a [[Capture the Flag]] match.
File:Heretic DLC.jpg|An overhead view of Heretic.
File:H3 PK Heretic 2.jpg|A Spartan with an energy sword.
File:Multiplayerexperience.jpg|Note the other ship in the background.
File:H3 PK Heretic 6.jpg|A battle near one of the locked doors during a free-for-all match.
File:Hereticsystem.jpg|The planets and sun outside the ''Inquisitor.''
File:H3 PK Heretic 4.jpg|A battle in the center pit during a free-for-all match.
File:Covenant Fleet Heretic.jpg|The [[Fleet of Retribution]].
File:H3 PK Heretic 5.jpg|A Spartan attempts to intercept a flag carrier before they score.
File:H3 Davinchi Heretic.jpg|One of the [[Da Vinci Code Objects|Da Vinci Cube]]s that power the gravity lifts on the map.
File:H3 PK Heretic 3.jpg|A Sangheili firing an assault rifle at a Spartan from the center of the map.
File:H3_Heretic_MultiplayerExperience.jpg|Two Spartans underneath a dorsal viewport. Note the other ship in the background.
File:HTMCC-H3 AirAssault Body.jpg|A Spartan on the center platform in ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''.
File:HMCC H3 Heretic Map.png|Map of Heretic in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''.
File:H3_Heretic_Planets.jpg|The planets and sun outside the ''Inquisitor''.
File:H3_Heretic_FleetOfRetribution.jpg|The [[Fleet of Retribution]].
File:H3_Heretic_DaVinci.jpg|One of the [[Da Vinci Code objects|Da Vinci Cube]]s that power the gravity lifts on the map.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Sources==
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
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[[Category:Mythic Map Pack]]

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