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| {{Title|Heretic}} | | {{Ratings}} |
| {{Status|Gameplay}} | | {{Era|H3}} |
| {{Center|''For other uses, see [[Heretic (disambiguation)]].''}} | | |
| {{Multiplayer map infobox | | {{stub}} |
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| | <center>''Were you looking for ''[[The Heretic (Level)|''the first level of ''Halo 2]]''?''</center> |
| | {{Multiplayer Map Infobox |
| |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]]'' |
| |devname=<code>midship</code>{{Ref/File|Id=H3EK|H3EK|H3EK\tags\levels\dlc\midship\midship.scenario}} | | |location= Covenant Ship, [[Pious Inquisitor]] |
| |map= | | |terrain=A [[Covenant]] Chamber<ref>http://www.mlgpro.com/forum/showthread.php?t=209632</ref> |
| |location= Cruiser deck, ''[[Pious Inquisitor]]''<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 124''</ref>
| | |weapons=*[[Energy Sword]] |
| |terrain=Interior of a [[Covenant]] spacecraft | | *[[Plasma Pistol]] |
| |symmetry=Symmetrical | | *[[SMG]] |
| | *[[Shotgun]] |
| | *[[Needler]] |
| | *[[Covenant Carbine]] |
| | *[[Plasma Rifle]] |
| | *[[BR55HB SR Battle Rifle|Battle Rifle]] |
| | *[[M9 High-Explosive Dual-Purpose Grenade|Frag Grenades]] |
| | *[[Plasma Grenades]] |
| | |vehicles= |
| | |equipment= |
| | *[[Bubble Shield]] |
| | |power-ups= |
| | |gametypes= |
| |playernumber=2-8 players | | |playernumber=2-8 players |
| |gametypes=*[[Multi Flag CTF]]
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| *[[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.}} | | {{Quote|Because of its speed and luxury the Pious Inquisitor has become an irresistible prize during these dark times.|Map Description}} |
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| '''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.
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| ==Universe and lore==
| | '''Heretic''' is an ''[[Halo 3]]'' map that was shipped on September 22nd, 2009 with ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', as a part of the [[Mythic Map Pack]]. It is a remake of [[Midship (Level)|Midship]], a ''Halo 2'' multiplayer level<ref>http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU060509</ref>. |
| {{Main|Pious Inquisitor}}
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| 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. | |
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| ==Overview== | | ==Design== |
| ===Layout===
| | The map takes place inside the ''[[Pious Inquisitor]]'', like its predecessor. Outside of the map the player can see a fleet of [[Assault Carriers]] and [[CCS-Class Battlecruisers]], 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 sun illuminates the planets and a massive orange nebula surrounds the sun. |
| 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.
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| ===Strategies=== | | ==Skull== |
| *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.
| | The crest of the hidden [[Heretic Skull|skull]] on this level appears to be the [[Mark of Shame]]. |
| *[[Anskum-pattern plasma grenade|Plasma grenades]] are abundant on this map, use them frequently.
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| *It is optional to stick to the outer parts of the map, as the center is barely covered and susceptible to grenade throws,
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| *Players start with plasma grenades, which can counter the sword carrier if you stick them as they lunge at you.
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| *Once again, there are curved and slanted walls around the map. Use them to angle in grenades.
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| ==Easter eggs==
| | It is located on one of the blue ledges beside the Sword platform. Since the map is symmetrical, it can be hard to find, and as such you may need to spend some time locating it. |
| [[File:H3 Heretic Skull.png|180px|thumb|The skull's location.]]
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| The crest of the hidden [[Halo 3 skulls#Heretic|skull]] on this level appears to be the [[Mark of Shame]].
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| 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. |
| | *Players start with plasma grenades, which can be frustrating for the sword carrier since the target can easily get a kill from the grave. |
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| ==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 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 3'' (Xbox 360)'''
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| ! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" |'''''Halo: MCC'' (Xbox One)'''
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| ! scope="col" style="width:135px;text-align:center;" |'''''Halo: MCC'' (Steam)'''
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| ! scope="col" style="width:175px;height:20px;text-align:center;" |'''Title'''
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| ! scope="col" style="width:350px;height:20px;text-align:center;" |'''Unlock requirement'''
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| ! scope="col" style="width:200px;height:20px;text-align:center;" |'''Games'''
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| |[[File:H3 Achievement Blades of Fury.png|center|64px]]
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| |<center>'''[[Blades of Fury]]'''</center>
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| |Get a [[Sword Spree]] medal on Heretic.
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| |<center>''[[Halo 3]]''</center>
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| |[[File:H3 Achievement Heretic Skull.png|center|64px]]
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| |[[File:HereticSkull.jpg|center|114px]]
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| |[[File:HTMCC H3 Achievement Steam HereticSkull.jpg|center|64px]]
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| |<center>'''[[Citadel Skull (achievement)|Citadel Skull]]'''</center>
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| |Find the hidden [[Halo 3 skulls|Skull]] on Heretic.
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| |<center>''[[Halo 3]]''<br/>''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''</center>
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| ==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. Another [[Marathon]] reference.[[File:CarrierMarathon.jpg|thumb|180px|The Marathon Symbol on the side of a Carrier.]] |
| ===Production notes===
| | * Heretic is the fifth remake/reimagination in ''Halo 3''; the others being [[Last Resort (Level)|Last Resort]], a remake of [[Zanzibar (Level)|Zanzibar]], [[Blackout (Level)|Blackout]] a remake of [[Lockout (Level)|Lockout]], [[Avalanche (Level)|Avalanche]], a remake of [[Sidewinder (Level)|Sidewinder]] and [[Cold Storage (Level)|Cold Storage]], a remake of [[Chill Out (Level)|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 stated 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)]]. However, this Easter Egg is still questionable since it is unknown if the "Easter Egg" was legitimate or a subtle joke. [http://www.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}}
| | *Including the ''Pious Inquisitor'', there are 14 ships visible on this map. 14/2=7. |
| *Heretic was primarily developed by a team consisting of [[Dan Miller]], environment artist Jason Keith and art director [[Justin Hayward]].{{Ref/Reuse|indepth}}
| | *It is possible this is the star system Sandbox takes place in, since Sandbox is in a desert location with a greenish colored ringed planet nearby. |
| ===Miscellaneous===
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| *The assault carriers seen outside the view ports have a [[Marathon]] symbol on each side.
| | ==Sources== |
| *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> | | <references/> |
| *There are Marathon symbols reflecting off of the curved surfaces inside the ship. | |
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| ==Gallery== | | ==Gallery== |
| {{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
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| <gallery> | | <gallery> |
| File:H3_Heretic_Map.jpg|An overhead view of Heretic.
| | Image:Heretic DLC.jpg|An overhead view of Heretic. |
| File:H3 PK Heretic 1.jpg|A battle near the pit during a [[Capture the Flag]] match.
| | Image:Multiplayerexperience.jpg|Note the other ship in the background. |
| File:H3 PK Heretic 2.jpg|A Spartan with an energy sword.
| | Image:Hereticsystem.jpg|The planets and sun outside the ''Inquisitor.'' |
| File:H3 PK Heretic 6.jpg|A battle near one of the locked doors during a free-for-all match.
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| File:H3 PK Heretic 4.jpg|A battle in the center pit during a free-for-all match.
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| File:H3 PK Heretic 5.jpg|A Spartan attempts to intercept a flag carrier before they score.
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| File:H3 PK Heretic 3.jpg|A Sangheili firing an assault rifle at a Spartan from the center of the map.
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| File:H3_Heretic_MultiplayerExperience.jpg|Two Spartans underneath a dorsal viewport. Note the other ship in the background.
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| File:HTMCC-H3 AirAssault Body.jpg|A Spartan on the center platform in ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''.
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| File:HMCC H3 Heretic Map.png|Map of Heretic in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''.
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| File:H3_Heretic_Planets.jpg|The planets and sun outside the ''Inquisitor''.
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| File:H3_Heretic_FleetOfRetribution.jpg|The [[Fleet of Retribution]].
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| File:H3_Heretic_DaVinci.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> |
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| ==Sources==
| | {{levels}} |
| {{Ref/Sources}} | | [[Category:Multiplayer]] |
| | | [[Category:Multiplayer Levels]] |
| {{Levels|H3|mode=yes}}
| | [[Category:Default Multiplayer Levels]] |
| [[Category:Mythic Map Pack]] | |
