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[[File:ReachCampaign m10 Env04.jpg| | [[File:ReachCampaign m10 Env04.jpg|250px|thumb|A typical kiva homestead on Reach.]] | ||
A '''Kiva''' was a type of settlement on the [[human]] [[Inner Colonies|colony world]] of [[Reach]]. Situated in the harsh wilderness of the planet, they were arranged in small communities with the inhabitants making a living out of farming or handicrafts. | A '''Kiva''' was a type of settlement on the [[human]] [[Inner Colonies|colony world]] of [[Reach]]. Situated in the harsh wilderness of the planet, they were arranged in small communities with the inhabitants making a living out of farming or handicrafts.<ref>'''[[Remember Reach]]''', ''[[New Life]]''</ref><ref name="deve">'''Halo: Reach''', ''[[Halo: Reach Legendary Edition|Legendary Edition]] Developer Commentary''</ref> | ||
Built mostly of concrete, kivas were utilitarian in design, but nonetheless designed to be comfortable. Most of the structures were rounded, circling a central courtyard, and often partially subterranean. Due to their remoteness, kivas were often self-sustaining, located outside power grids and powered by their own [[wind turbine]]s. [[Visegrad]] had a community of kiva homesteads. | Built mostly of concrete, kivas were utilitarian in design, but nonetheless designed to be comfortable. Most of the structures were rounded, circling a central courtyard, and often partially subterranean. Due to their remoteness, kivas were often self-sustaining, located outside power grids and powered by their own [[wind turbine]]s. [[Visegrad]] had a community of kiva homesteads.<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level, ''[[Winter Contingency]]''</ref> | ||
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*The overall design of the kivas was likely inspired by [[Wikipedia:kiva|kivas]], rounded underground rooms used by [[Wikipedia:Puebloan peoples|Puebloan peoples]] for religious rituals. | *The overall design of the kivas was likely inspired by [[Wikipedia:kiva|kivas]], rounded underground rooms used by [[Wikipedia:Puebloan peoples|Puebloan peoples]] for religious rituals. | ||
*[[Bungie]]'s designers went to great lengths designing a purpose and function for each of the kivas in the level [[Winter Contingency]].{{Ref/Reuse|deve}} | *[[Bungie]]'s designers went to great lengths designing a purpose and function for each of the kivas in the level [[Winter Contingency]].{{Ref/Reuse|deve}} | ||
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File:HR_PioneerFarm_Concept.jpg|Concept art of one of the level's small pioneer farms. | File:HR_PioneerFarm_Concept.jpg|Concept art of one of the level's small pioneer farms. | ||
File:HR AbandonedKiva.jpg|Concept art of an [[M12 Warthog]] outside a kiva. | File:HR AbandonedKiva.jpg|Concept art of an [[M12 Warthog]] outside a kiva. | ||
File:HR KivaModules Concept 1.jpg|Concept art for the modular kit used to construct the 3D assets in-game. | File:HR KivaModules Concept 1.jpg|Concept art for the modular kit used to construct the 3D assets in-game. | ||
File:HR KivaModules Concept 2.jpg|Concept art for the modular kit used to construct the 3D assets in-game. | File:HR KivaModules Concept 2.jpg|Concept art for the modular kit used to construct the 3D assets in-game. | ||
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===Screenshots=== | ===Screenshots=== | ||
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