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{{Title|Kizingo Boulevard}} | {{Title|Kizingo Boulevard}} | ||
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{{disambig header|the level|other uses|Kizingo Boulevard (disambiguation)}} | {{disambig header|the level|other uses|Kizingo Boulevard (disambiguation)}} | ||
{{Level infobox | {{Level infobox | ||
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|image=[[File:H3ODST KizingoBoulevard Loadscreen.png|300px]] | |image=[[File:H3ODST KizingoBoulevard Loadscreen.png|300px]] | ||
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|game=''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' | |||
|name='''''Kizingo Boulevard''''' | |name='''''Kizingo Boulevard''''' | ||
|player=[[Michael Crespo|Mickey]] | |||
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|date=[[2552#October|October 20, 2552]], 1736 hours | |date=[[2552#October|October 20, 2552]], 1736 hours | ||
|place=[[Kizingo]] [[Kizingo Boulevard (location)|Boulevard]], [[New Mombasa]], [[Earth]] | |place=[[Kizingo]] [[Kizingo Boulevard (location)|Boulevard]], [[New Mombasa]], [[Earth]] | ||
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|parscore=18,000 {{C|''Master Chief Collection''}}<br/>75,000 {{C|''Halo 3: ODST''}} | |parscore=18,000 {{C|''Master Chief Collection''}}<br/>75,000 {{C|''Halo 3: ODST''}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Article | {{Article Quote|Scorpion rampage through the heart of the city.}} | ||
'''Kizingo Boulevard''' is the third [[campaign]] flashback level in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''. The level takes place in the [[Kizingo|Kizingo District]] of [[New Mombasa]], on the [[Kizingo Boulevard (location)|Kizingo Boulevard]], during daytime. This is the only level where the player takes the role of [[Michael Crespo|Michael "Mickey" Crespo]]. | '''Kizingo Boulevard''' is the third [[campaign]] flashback level in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''. The level takes place in the [[Kizingo|Kizingo District]] of [[New Mombasa]], on the [[Kizingo Boulevard (location)|Kizingo Boulevard]], during daytime. This is the only level where the player takes the role of [[Michael Crespo|Michael "Mickey" Crespo]]. | ||
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Completing the level on [[Normal]] or higher unlocks [[Michael Crespo|Mickey]] for use in [[Firefight (Halo 3: ODST)|Firefight]]. | Completing the level on [[Normal]] or higher unlocks [[Michael Crespo|Mickey]] for use in [[Firefight (Halo 3: ODST)|Firefight]]. | ||
The [[Firefight (Halo 3: ODST)|Firefight]] level | The [[Firefight (Halo 3: ODST)|Firefight]] level [[Rally Point]] is based on the end of this level. | ||
== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
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*'''Marine''': "Take a guess, genius!" | *'''Marine''': "Take a guess, genius!" | ||
''Mickey walks out into the street, confused, passing by a wall riddled with [[ | ''Mickey walks out into the street, confused, passing by a wall riddled with [[Type-25 Carbine|Spiker]] projectiles. A [[Type-26 Wraith|Wraith]] suddenly appears from around a building. It fires a plasma mortar as its gunner fires at Mickey, who runs for cover. The mortar strikes the area that Mickey was a moment ago, destroying a civilian vehicle. The blast knocks Mickey off his feet, and causes one of the destroyed car's wheel rims to hit him in the head.'' | ||
*'''Mickey''': "Ah!" | *'''Mickey''': "Ah!" | ||
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*'''Mickey''': "Son of a gun!" | *'''Mickey''': "Son of a gun!" | ||
''As the camera cuts to a first-person viewpoint from Mickey's helmet, the Marines take cover under a building. The Scorpion continues backing up, the secondary gunner opens fire, trading shots with the | ''As the camera cuts to a first-person viewpoint from Mickey's helmet, the Marines take cover under a building. The Scorpion continues backing up, the secondary gunner opens fire, trading shots with the Wraiths gunner.'' | ||
*''' | *'''Marine''' ''(fires semi-automatic bursts from assault rifle)'': "Wanna live? Then get your ass out of the street!" | ||
''The Scorpion fires a shell right past Mickey's ear. He ducks and then signals the Marines''. | ''The Scorpion fires a shell right past Mickey's ear. He ducks and then signals the Marines''. | ||
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[[File:ODST Campaign Kizingo01.jpg|thumb|300px|Marines regroup with the Scorpion as Covenant forces descend upon them.]] | [[File:ODST Campaign Kizingo01.jpg|thumb|300px|Marines regroup with the Scorpion as Covenant forces descend upon them.]] | ||
''Mickey makes his way toward the Marines and Scorpion tank, while the Wraith | ''Mickey makes his way toward the Marines and Scorpion tank, while the Wraith manoeuvres into a position to fire. As he advances, a massive group of Covenant infantry engage them.'' | ||
''If the player doesn't make their way to the tank the Marines will start yelling at them.'' | ''If the player doesn't make their way to the tank the Marines will start yelling at them.'' | ||
*''' | *'''Marine''': "Get in the tank, before it's destroyed!" | ||
''or'' | ''or'' | ||
*''' | *'''Marine''': "Get to the Scorpion tank, trooper, before the Wraith takes it out!" | ||
''If the player still doesn't get in the tank:'' | ''If the player still doesn't get in the tank:'' | ||
*''' | *'''Marine''': "Come on trooper, don't let the Wraith kill our tank!" | ||
''If player stalls more and does not get into the tank:'' | ''If player stalls more and does not get into the tank:'' | ||
*''' | *'''Marine''': "Trooper, get into the tank and start shooting or we're screwed!" | ||
''As Mickey reaches the tank | ''As Mickey reaches the tank a [[Type-52 Troop Carrier|Phantom]] lands down the road, and drops off a [[Type-32 Rapid Attack Vehicle|Ghost]]. Another Wraith emerges from the street near the Phantoms landing zone, along with a [[pack]] of Jiralhanae.'' | ||
''If the player goes to the tank after | ''If the player goes to the tank after he/she stalls too long:'' | ||
*''' | *'''Marine''': "This Wraith is killing us, knock them dead!" | ||
''or'' | ''or'' | ||
*''' | *'''Marine''': "That Wraith is killing us! Blow it to pieces!" | ||
''With the help of the tank, the UNSC forces manage to defeat all Covenant units in the area.'' | ''With the help of the tank, the UNSC forces manage to defeat all Covenant units in the area.'' | ||
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*'''Mickey''': "Sure, as long as I get to drive the tank!" | *'''Mickey''': "Sure, as long as I get to drive the tank!" | ||
''The tank makes its way through the streets, engaging more Covenant troops including Ghosts and infantry ambushing from the rooftops. They soon make it to a plaza, where a massive contingent of Covenant troops including Ghosts, [[ | ''The tank makes its way through the streets, engaging more Covenant troops including Ghosts and infantry ambushing from the rooftops. They soon make it to a plaza, where a massive contingent of Covenant troops including Ghosts, [[Type-26 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun|Shade]] turrets, infantry and a [[Deployable Lookout Tower|deployable lookout tower]] have a squad of Marines pinned.'' | ||
*'''Marine #2''': "We got a squad of Marines pinned down, far corner in the next plaza. It's packed with Covenant, trooper, so once you come in, don't stop movin'." | *'''Marine #2''': "We got a squad of Marines pinned down, far corner in the next plaza. It's packed with Covenant, trooper, so once you come in, don't stop movin'." | ||
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*'''Marine #2''': "Don't worry, this ODST we got - he's an artist with high explosives." | *'''Marine #2''': "Don't worry, this ODST we got - he's an artist with high explosives." | ||
''Mickey and the Marines make their way through the streets, engaging another mass of Covenant forces in another plaza. | ''Mickey and the Marines make their way through the streets, engaging another mass of Covenant forces in another plaza. [[Kig-Yar Sniper]]s soon appear on the rooftops.'' | ||
*'''Female Marine''': "Snipers! Watch those rooftops!" | *'''Female Marine''': "Snipers! Watch those rooftops!" | ||
'' | ''Another Phantom swoops into the area, depositing a Ghost as well as [[Unggoy]] wielding [[Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon|fuel rod guns]]. With the help of Mickey's Scorpion tank, Covenant here are defeated as well:'' | ||
*'''Female Marine''': "Trooper, head through the doors to Kizingo Boulevard, fastest way to the rally point! Placin' a beacon on the door, let's move trooper!" | |||
*'''Female Marine''': "Trooper, head through the doors to Kizingo Boulevard, fastest way to the rally point! Placin' a beacon on the door, let's move | |||
''or'' | ''or'' | ||
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*'''Female Marine''': "Trooper, go through the doors to Kizingo Boulevard, it's the fastest way to the rally point! Somebody get a beacon on the door!" | *'''Female Marine''': "Trooper, go through the doors to Kizingo Boulevard, it's the fastest way to the rally point! Somebody get a beacon on the door!" | ||
''Mickey approaches the door.'' | ''As Mickey approaches the door.'' | ||
*'''Female Marine''': "Trooper, door's unlocked, roll on through." | *'''Female Marine''': "Trooper, door's unlocked, roll on through." | ||
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*'''Dutch (COM)''': "I said hold your fire! Concentrate on the Wraiths at the end of the-" | *'''Dutch (COM)''': "I said hold your fire! Concentrate on the Wraiths at the end of the-" | ||
''The Marine | ''The Marine starts to open fire on the Covenant around him. One of the Wraiths further down the road takes notice and fires a mortar at the turret, destroying it.'' | ||
*'''Dutch (COM)''': "Ah, hell. Back blast clear, let 'em have it!" | *'''Dutch (COM)''': "Ah, hell. Back blast clear, let 'em have it!" | ||
''Dutch fires his Rocket Launcher at one of the Ghosts before discarding the emptied weapon. He then retreats to an elevated position behind a series of barriers. One of the Wraith tanks advances towards him. Mickey and the Marines engage the Covenant, who pour out of nearby buildings, and flood the streets. A [[ | ''Dutch fires his Rocket Launcher at one of the Ghosts before discarding the emptied weapon. He then retreats to an elevated position behind a series of barriers. One of the Wraith tanks advances towards him. Mickey and the Marines engage the Covenant, who pour out of nearby buildings, and flood the streets. A [[Type-52 Directed Energy Support Weapon|plasma cannon]], Ghosts and even several [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshees]] attack Mickey and accompanying Marines. More Phantoms drop reinforcements into the area and one of the Wraith tanks take on the Scorpion. Despite their numerical advantage, Mickey manages to wipe out these forces and drives towards Dutch's position.'' | ||
*'''Mickey''': "Dutch! What are you doing up there?!" | *'''Mickey''': "Dutch! What are you doing up there?!" | ||
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*'''Dutch (COM)''': "I'm outta rockets! Kill that Wraith!" | *'''Dutch (COM)''': "I'm outta rockets! Kill that Wraith!" | ||
''Mickey quickly destroys the tank, heads up the street, and is forced to leave the Scorpion due to a couple of barricades.'' | |||
''Mickey quickly destroys the tank, heads up the street, and is forced to leave the Scorpion | |||
*'''Dutch (COM)''': "Okay, dismount, get up to my position." | *'''Dutch (COM)''': "Okay, dismount, get up to my position." | ||
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''Soon more Phantoms arrive dropping off Covenant reinforcements, including a Wraith.'' | ''Soon more Phantoms arrive dropping off Covenant reinforcements, including a Wraith.'' | ||
*'''Dutch''': "Phantoms! Everyone | *'''Dutch''': "Phantoms! Everyone find some cover!" | ||
*'''Mickey''': "We got any heavy weapons for that Wraith?" | *'''Mickey''': "We got any heavy weapons for that Wraith?" | ||
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*According to Bungie, the main difference of this Scorpion-based mission as compared to those in the previous games is that "it's more of a close-range city fight," and the time the player controls the tank is slightly shorter. | *According to Bungie, the main difference of this Scorpion-based mission as compared to those in the previous games is that "it's more of a close-range city fight," and the time the player controls the tank is slightly shorter. | ||
*The beacon to start this level is a ruined [[M68 Gauss Cannon|Gauss Turret]]. Though this turret is slagged automatically, a second Gauss turret is found on the lower level. The player can actually save this second turret from damage and use it to their advantage in the ensuing fight. | *The beacon to start this level is a ruined [[M68 Gauss Cannon|Gauss Turret]]. Though this turret is slagged automatically, a second Gauss turret is found on the lower level. The player can actually save this second turret from damage and use it to their advantage in the ensuing fight. | ||
*In the opening cutscene the Wraith comes around the street corner, but if the player quickly turn right to look behind | *In the opening cutscene the Wraith comes around the street corner, but if the player quickly turn right to look behind he/she at the start of gameplay, the Wraith has not rounded the corner yet. | ||
*At the beginning of the level, although the Marines yell at the player to save their Scorpion from being destroyed by Wraith fire, a second, unmanned tank is also in the plaza. It is likely available for Co-op purposes and is completely ignored by the enemy unless the player or a friendly is nearby. | *At the beginning of the level, although the Marines yell at the player to save their Scorpion from being destroyed by Wraith fire, a second, unmanned tank is also in the plaza. It is likely available for Co-op purposes and is completely ignored by the enemy unless the player or a friendly is nearby. | ||
*Players can ride on the side of the tank, unlike in ''Halo 2'' and ''3'' in which only NPCs can ride on the sides. This change reflects the fact that the player is an ODST and provides gameplay balance. | *Players can ride on the side of the tank, unlike in ''Halo 2'' and ''3'' in which only NPCs can ride on the sides. This change reflects the fact that the player is an ODST and provides gameplay balance. | ||
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*Upon entering the area where the player meets up with Dutch, exit the Scorpion just past the blast doors and go through the open door leading into the building with the Gauss Turret that serves as this level's beacon. Both inside this building and on the ledge next to the turret are extra Rocket Launcher ammo and Frag Grenades. The former is useful for getting the [[Both Tubes]] achievement. | *Upon entering the area where the player meets up with Dutch, exit the Scorpion just past the blast doors and go through the open door leading into the building with the Gauss Turret that serves as this level's beacon. Both inside this building and on the ledge next to the turret are extra Rocket Launcher ammo and Frag Grenades. The former is useful for getting the [[Both Tubes]] achievement. | ||
*Although the game intends for the player to abandon the Scorpion in order to meet Dutch, the player can destroy enough of the first line of roadblocks to drive the player's tank directly up to Dutch and, to a limited extent, shell enemy forces beyond the blast doors. However, if Dutch boards an available spot on the tank, he will remain there and cannot assist him/her in the coming fight. | *Although the game intends for the player to abandon the Scorpion in order to meet Dutch, the player can destroy enough of the first line of roadblocks to drive the player's tank directly up to Dutch and, to a limited extent, shell enemy forces beyond the blast doors. However, if Dutch boards an available spot on the tank, he will remain there and cannot assist him/her in the coming fight. | ||
*If a player captures a [[ | *If a player captures a [[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Ghost]], they can drive it up to the rally point, where an invisible barrier will prevent them from entering the next area unless they exit the vehicle. However, it is possible to carefully melee the vehicle past the invisible barrier, where it will be possible to mount it and freely drive it for the remainder of the level. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
