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'''Mombasa'''{{Ref/Novel|[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]|Chapter=3 | '''Mombasa'''{{Ref/Novel|[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]|Chapter=3}} is a major [[Earth]] [[city]]{{Ref/Book|Halo: The Essential Visual Guide|Page=54}} in the [[Republic of Kenya]]; a member state of the [[East African Protectorate]].{{Ref/Reuse|nmwaypoint}} The heart of the city was the prosperous [[New Mombasa]] on [[Wikipedia:Mombasa Island|Mombasa Island]]. The nearby mainland was the site of [[Old Mombasa]], a comparatively run-down district.<ref name="bnet">[http://www.bungie.net/projects/odst/guide.aspx ''Bungie.net'': Field Guide entry: New Mombasa]</ref> Mombasa was considered a [[Wikipedia:Megacity|megacity]].{{Ref/Book|Id=evgpage201|Halo: The Essential Visual Guide|Page=201}} | ||
Mombasa is considered one of the most renowned and majestic cities on the [[planet]] and the "heart and soul" of the East African Protectorate.{{Ref/Book| | Mombasa is considered one of the most renowned and majestic cities on the [[planet]] and the "heart and soul" of the East African Protectorate.{{Ref/Book|Halo: The Essential Visual Guide|Page=129}} The city's sea wall was famous.<ref>''[[Halo: Evolutions]]'', [[Palace Hotel]]</ref> | ||
Mombasa was the site of [[Earth]]'s first [[Space elevator]]{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} and centuries later, was a [[Battle of Mombasa|battlefield]] in the [[2552|climactic year]] of the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Reuse|halo2}}{{Ref/Reuse|metropolis}} Most, if not the entire city was destroyed in this battle{{Ref/Map|H2|[[Tombstone]]}}{{Ref/Reuse|tsavo}}{{Ref/Reuse|coastal}} requiring reconstruction through [[Project Rebirth]].{{Ref/Reuse|mombasapressrelease}}{{Ref/Site|Id=CFShowcase|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/showcase-sensitive|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Showcase Sensitive|D=16|M=6|Y=2021}} | Mombasa was the site of [[Earth]]'s first [[Space elevator]]{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} and centuries later, was a [[Battle of Mombasa|battlefield]] in the [[2552|climactic year]] of the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Reuse|halo2}}{{Ref/Reuse|metropolis}} Most, if not the entire city was destroyed in this battle{{Ref/Map|H2|[[Tombstone]]}}{{Ref/Reuse|tsavo}}{{Ref/Reuse|coastal}} requiring reconstruction through [[Project Rebirth]].{{Ref/Reuse|mombasapressrelease}}{{Ref/Site|Id=CFShowcase|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/showcase-sensitive|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Showcase Sensitive|D=16|M=6|Y=2021}} | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Geography=== | ===Geography=== | ||
Mombasa Island, where the metropolis of New Mombasa lies, is separated from the mainland by two creeks: [[Wikipedia:Tudor Creek|Tudor Creek]] to the north and [[Kilindini Harbor]] to the south. Northwest of the island and between the inlets, there may be a large peninsula, connected to the Mombasa island by the [[Wikipedia:Makupa Causeway|Makupa Causeway]].{{Ref/Note|This landmass was shown to be covered by water in ''Halo 3: ODST''. This could be explained by the dramatic climbing of sea levels due to global warming, whose results are evident throughout Mombasa. Or by the creation of an artificial seaway that reaches further inland. It's also possible that this simply wasn't created for the in-game area as the only way to see that far west is in [[Panoramic | Mombasa Island, where the metropolis of New Mombasa lies, is separated from the mainland by two creeks: [[Wikipedia:Tudor Creek|Tudor Creek]] to the north and [[Kilindini Harbor]] to the south. Northwest of the island and between the inlets, there may be a large peninsula, connected to the Mombasa island by the [[Wikipedia:Makupa Causeway|Makupa Causeway]].{{Ref/Note|This landmass was shown to be covered by water in ''Halo 3: ODST''. This could be explained by the dramatic climbing of sea levels due to global warming, whose results are evident throughout Mombasa. Or by the creation of an artificial seaway that reaches further inland. It's also possible that this simply wasn't created for the in-game area as the only way to see that far west is in [[Panoramic Camera Mode]]}} Outside of the city and outside of [[Voi]] were the [[New Mombasa badlands]].{{Ref/Game|[[Halo 3]]|[[Easter egg]], [[Missing Person Poster]]}} | ||
====Old Mombasa==== | ====Old Mombasa==== | ||
[[File:H2A Campaign OldMombasaSkyline.png|200px|thumb|The skyline of Old Mombasa.{{Ref/Reuse|ani}}]] | [[File:H2A Campaign OldMombasaSkyline.png|200px|thumb|right|The skyline of Old Mombasa.{{Ref/Reuse|ani}}]] | ||
{{Main|Old Mombasa}} | {{Main|Old Mombasa}} | ||
Much of the mainland was known as Old Mombasa. This includes parts of the mainland [[Wikipedia:Likoni|south and southwest]] of Kilindini Harbour.{{Ref/Reuse|halo2}}{{Ref/Site|Id=nmwaypoint|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/new-mombasa|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=New Mombasa | Much of the mainland was known as Old Mombasa. This includes parts of the mainland [[Wikipedia:Likoni|south and southwest]] of Kilindini Harbour.{{Ref/Reuse|halo2}}{{Ref/Site|Id=nmwaypoint|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/new-mombasa|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=New Mombasa}} | ||
The moniker of Old Mombasa was applied to all municipalities in a 74 km radius of Mombasa.{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} | The moniker of Old Mombasa was applied to all municipalities in a 74 km radius of Mombasa.{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} | ||
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====New Mombasa==== | ====New Mombasa==== | ||
[[File:Nm skyline 1.jpg|thumb|200px|The city center of New Mombasa in 2552.{{Ref/Level| | [[File:Nm skyline 1.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The city center of New Mombasa in 2552.{{Ref/Level|Halo 3: ODST|[[Uplift Reserve]]}}]] | ||
{{Main|New Mombasa}} | {{Main|New Mombasa}} | ||
New Mombasa encompasses the entirety of Mombasa Island,{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} as well as some mainland territories.{{Ref/Reuse|nmwaypoint}} | New Mombasa encompasses the entirety of Mombasa Island,{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} as well as some mainland territories.{{Ref/Reuse|nmwaypoint}} | ||
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While the majority of New Mombasa has been divided to numbered sectors, some districts such as [[Mbaraki]], [[Kizingo]] or [[Kikowani]] still retain their original names. The original names are often seen in the names of streets or train stations, for example. Some of the districts' names have changed, albeit slightly; areas originally referred to as Tangana and Liwatoni are now referred to as [[Tanaga]] and Liwitoni, respectively. The locations of some districts have changed as well. This is the case with most of the districts on the southern side of the island, where the sea has claimed large areas of land.{{Ref/Reuse|coastal}} | While the majority of New Mombasa has been divided to numbered sectors, some districts such as [[Mbaraki]], [[Kizingo]] or [[Kikowani]] still retain their original names. The original names are often seen in the names of streets or train stations, for example. Some of the districts' names have changed, albeit slightly; areas originally referred to as Tangana and Liwatoni are now referred to as [[Tanaga]] and Liwitoni, respectively. The locations of some districts have changed as well. This is the case with most of the districts on the southern side of the island, where the sea has claimed large areas of land.{{Ref/Reuse|coastal}} | ||
On the outskirts of New Mombasa existed an industrial wasteland where a [[Unnamed UNSC munitions testing complex|UNSC munitions testing complex]] sat.{{Ref/Site|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=12358|Site=Bungie.net|Page=An Affinity for Art | On the outskirts of New Mombasa existed an industrial wasteland where a [[Unnamed UNSC munitions testing complex|UNSC munitions testing complex]] sat.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=12358|Site=Bungie.net|Page=An Affinity for Art}} | ||
=====Locations===== | =====Locations===== | ||
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On [[2512|December 19, 2512]], the Superintendent was activated to manage the city's infrastructure.<ref name="wayp">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/tech/superintendent ''Halo Waypoint:'' Superintendent]</ref> | On [[2512|December 19, 2512]], the Superintendent was activated to manage the city's infrastructure.<ref name="wayp">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/tech/superintendent ''Halo Waypoint:'' Superintendent]</ref> | ||
===Human-Covenant | ===Human-Covenant=== | ||
[[File:LC 002 Doc Recon.png|thumb|250px|Some of the | [[File:LC 002 Doc Recon.png|thumb|250px|Some of the affects the Covenant had on the Mombasa area.]] | ||
{{Main|Battle of Mombasa}} | {{Main|Battle of Mombasa}} | ||
On [[2552#October|October 20, 2552]], a | On [[2552#October|October 20, 2552]], a small group of [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[capital ship]]s arrived at Earth. Uninformed of the Human presence on Earth, Regret was outnumbered and outgunned against the [[UNSC Home Fleet]]. During the orbital battle, the [[Prophet of Regret]]'s [[Solemn Penance|Flagship]] broke through Earth's defenses and descended to the atmosphere, and anchored itself above New Mombasa.<ref name="halo2">''[[Halo 2]]'', campaign level [[Outskirts]]</ref> The Covenant started deploying their ground forces to the city, in search of a [[Forerunner]] relic, the [[Installation 00|Ark]] [[The Artifact|Portal]], buried under the city.<ref name="sunrise">''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]'', [[Second Sunrise Over New Mombasa]]</ref> | ||
However, due to a strong UNSC counterattack and the inferior numbers of the Covenant, Regret ordered all of his forces to be evacuated back aboard the Carrier. After this, the ship jumped into [[Slipstream Space|slipspace]] just above the city, releasing a shock wave and pulling multiple city blocks from the mainland with it.<ref name="metropolis">''[[Halo 2]]'', campaign level [[Metropolis]]</ref> This event became known as the "New Mombasa Slipspace Event."{{Ref/Map|[[Halo 3]]|[[High Ground]]}} After sending in ground forces and crushing the remaining UNSC resistance in the city | However, due to a strong UNSC counterattack and the inferior numbers of the Covenant, Regret ordered all of his forces to be evacuated back aboard the Carrier. After this, the ship jumped into [[Slipstream Space|slipspace]] just above the city, releasing a shock wave and pulling multiple city blocks from the mainland with it.<ref name="metropolis">''[[Halo 2]]'', campaign level [[Metropolis]]</ref> This event became known as the "New Mombasa Slipspace Event."{{Ref/Map|[[Halo 3]]|[[High Ground]]}} In the hours after Regret's retreat, a larger Covenant fleet arrived at Earth. After sending in ground forces and crushing the remaining UNSC resistance in the city, they [[Glassing|glassed]] the area in order to uncover the Portal.{{Ref/Reuse|coastal}} In the [[Battle of Kenya|final days]] of the Battle in Africa, only smoldering ruins of Mombasa remained.{{Ref/Level|Id=tsavo|[[Halo 3]]|[[Tsavo Highway]]}} Though some areas like [[Haller Street]] did survive somewhat intact.{{Ref/Reuse|CFShowcase}} | ||
===Post-war=== | ===Post-war=== | ||
Following the end of the war, the East African Protectorate began planning an ambitious and expensive project to rebuild the destroyed urban core.{{Ref/Reuse|CFShowcase}} | Following the end of the war, the East African Protectorate began planning an ambitious and expensive project to rebuild the destroyed urban core.{{Ref/Reuse|CFShowcase}} | ||
Around the same time, the [[Unified Earth Government]] began [[Project Rebirth]] to rehabilitate war torn areas on Earth.{{Ref/Novel|[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]|Chapter=2}} UEG investments through Rebirth and UNSC activity at the nearby [[Portal at Voi]] did revitalize some of the city.{{Ref/Reuse|CFShowcase}} Eventually as well through Rebirth, the old city hall thoroughfare for Mombasa was to be transformed into the [[United Nations Space Command Memorial Park|UNSC Memorial Park]].<ref name="mombasapressrelease">''[[McFarlane Toys/Halo Point Prizes]]'', [[McFarlane Toys/Halo Point Prizes#Golden Master Chief|Master Chief Statue Press Release]]</ref> | Around the same time, the [[Unified Earth Government]] began [[Project Rebirth]] to rehabilitate war torn areas on Earth.{{Ref/Novel|[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]|Chapter=2}} UEG investments through Rebirth and UNSC activity at the nearby [[Portal at Voi]] did revitalize some of the city.{{Ref/Reuse|CFShowcase}} Eventually as well through Rebirth, the old city hall thoroughfare for Mombasa was to be transformed into the [[United Nations Space Command Memorial Park|UNSC Memorial Park]].<ref name="mombasapressrelease">''[[McFarlane Toys/Halo Point Prizes]]'', [[McFarlane Toys/Halo Point Prizes#Golden Master Chief|Master Chief Statue Press Release]]</ref> | ||
==Government and society== | ==Government and society== | ||
[[File:Superintendant-alone.svg|thumb|100px|The Superintendent's most seen avatar.]] | [[File:Superintendant-alone.svg|thumb|100px|right|The Superintendent's most seen avatar.]] | ||
===Leadership and management=== | ===Leadership and management=== | ||
New Mombasa | New Mombasa has a mayor.{{Ref/Reuse|mombasapressrelease}} The [[Superintendent]], a second generation "dumb-AI,"{{Ref/Reuse|wayp}} managed many of the municipal functions in New Mombasa{{Ref/Reuse|streets}} and in Old Mombasa.{{Ref/Reuse|ani}} | ||
===Service organizations and utilities=== | ===Service organizations and utilities=== | ||
Numerous departments existed in Mombasa including; the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Housing, the Department of Public Safety, the Department of Recreation, the Department of Streets and Sanitation, and the Department of Utilities and Transportation.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/projects/odst/guide.aspx?LOCALE=en|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Intel - Superintendent}} The city also maintained a public works department.<ref>''Halo 3: ODST'', [[Field Operations Guide FM 90-10-140]]</ref> | Numerous departments existed in Mombasa including; the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Housing, the Department of Public Safety, the Department of Recreation, the Department of Streets and Sanitation, and the Department of Utilities and Transportation.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/projects/odst/guide.aspx?LOCALE=en|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Intel - Superintendent}} The city also maintained a public works department.<ref>''Halo 3: ODST'', [[Field Operations Guide FM 90-10-140]]</ref> | ||
The transit of Mombasa is run by the [[New Mombasa Transit Authority]]. They are known to operate the extensive [[Maglev train]] | The transit of Mombasa is run by the [[New Mombasa Transit Authority]]. They are known to operate the extensive [[Maglev train]] network within the city.{{Ref/Level|Id=streets|[[Halo 3: ODST]]|[[Mombasa Streets]]}}{{Ref/Map|[[Halo 2]]|[[Terminal (map)|Terminal]]}} | ||
The [[New Mombasa Police Department]] is the police force of the city. They have stations in Old Mombasa{{Ref/Level|Id=ani| | The [[New Mombasa Police Department]] is the police force of the city. They have stations in Old Mombasa{{Ref/Level|Id=ani|[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]|[[Outskirts]]}} and their headquarters is located in New Mombasa.{{Ref/Level|[[Halo 3: ODST]]|[[NMPD HQ|NMPD HQ]]}} | ||
The waste management of the city is handled by the [[New Mombasa Waste Management]]. They operate all sorts of garbage cans throughout New Mombasa and Old Mombasa. They also operate the [[M312 Heavy Recovery Vehicle#Halo 3: ODST|Olifant]].{{Ref/Level|Id=coastal|[[Halo 3: ODST]]|[[Coastal Highway]] | The waste management of the city is handled by the [[New Mombasa Waste Management]]. They operate all sorts of garbage cans throughout New Mombasa and Old Mombasa. They also operate the [[M312 Heavy Recovery Vehicle#Halo 3: ODST|Olifant]].{{Ref/Level|Id=coastal|[[Halo 3: ODST]]|[[Coastal Highway]]}} | ||
Some parks and greenspace in Mombasa is | Some parks and greenspace in Mombasa is handled by the [[New Mombasa Parks and Recreation]]. They managed the [[Uplift Nature Reserve]].{{Ref/Reuse|coastal}} | ||
Mail in New Mombasa was handled by the [[NMPost]].{{Ref/Reuse|streets}} | |||
The small industrial town of [[Voi]] helped to provide water, power, and transportation for Mombasa.{{Ref/Reuse|evgpage201}} | |||
===Economy=== | ===Economy=== | ||
[[File:Fuederbuilding.jpg|200px|thumb|Fueder Construction and Misriah Armory offices in the city center.{{Ref/Reuse|streets}}]] | [[File:Fuederbuilding.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Fueder Construction and Misriah Armory offices in the city center.{{Ref/Reuse|streets}}]] | ||
The economy of Mombasa is vast, with numerous corporations from various industries residing in or otherwise operating in the city | The economy of Mombasa is vast, with numerous corporations from various industries residing in or otherwise operating in the city. | ||
[[ | On the smaller end, with singular known locations, there are hotels such as [[Hotel Zanzibar]], [[Palace Hotel (location)|Palace Hotel]] and one [[unidentified hotel]] which all dotted the city. The smaller [[Voi Theater]] provided entertainment and [[Arney Antics]] was a smaller gun shop. Smaller restaurants such as [[The Roost Star]] and [[Kuku's Cafe]] provided food to the citizens of the city, | ||
Service based corporations like [[African Trust]], [[Vyrant Telecom]] and [[Atlas Communications Corporation]] owned offices in the city. Vyrant Telecom owned the [[Vyrant Telecom tower (Mombasa)|tallest office tower]], and Atlas provided services as well. | |||
Heavy industry, construction, and defense corporations [[Jotun Heavy Industries]], [[Traxus Heavy Industries]], [[EnerGuide]], [[Fueder Construction]], [[Lethbridge Industrial]], [[Hannibal Weapon Systems]], [[Misriah Armory]], [[AMG Transport Dynamics]], and [[Cascade Stronghold Technologies]] all operated either industrial buildings or office towers across the city. [[New Mombasa Uplift]] which held offices in the city also operated the space elevator. | Heavy industry, construction, and defense corporations [[Jotun Heavy Industries]], [[Traxus Heavy Industries]], [[SinoViet Heavy Machinery]], [[EnerGuide]], [[Fueder Construction]], [[Lethbridge Industrial]], [[Hannibal Weapon Systems]], [[Misriah Armory]], [[AMG Transport Dynamics]], and [[Cascade Stronghold Technologies]] all operated either industrial buildings or office towers across the city. [[New Mombasa Uplift]] which held offices in the city also operated the space elevator. | ||
[[File:HTMCC-H2A Corbulo.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Some of Mombasa's newspapers.{{Ref/Reuse|ani}}]] | [[File:HTMCC-H2A Corbulo.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Some of Mombasa's newspapers.{{Ref/Reuse|ani}}]] | ||
===Culture=== | ===Culture=== | ||
====Media and entertainment==== | ====Media and entertainment==== | ||
Multiple media organizations exist within Mombasa. The city has two newspapers, the [[Daily Bulletin]] and [[The Mombasa Times]]. Mombasa also had its own circus called the [[Mombasa Circus]]. As well, rock concerts were held in the city by bands such as [[Fluke of the Narwal]].{{Ref/Reuse|ani | Multiple media organizations exist within Mombasa. The city has two newspapers, the [[Daily Bulletin]] and [[The Mombasa Times]]. Mombasa also had its own circus called the [[Mombasa Circus]]. As well, rock concerts were held in the city by bands such as [[Fluke of the Narwal]].{{Ref/Reuse|ani}} | ||
====Architecture and infrastructure==== | ====Architecture and infrastructure==== | ||
The architecture of the city is different depending on the location. Old Mombasa's architecture was an odd hodgepodge of old and new: 16th-century Muslim arcades, aging 21st-century office buildings, looming 26th-century power couplings, old concrete homes secured with computerized locks. Clotheslines strung next to power lines, and mechanical gates set into ancient brick walls.{{Ref/Reuse|halo2}}{{Ref/Reuse|ani}} In some areas, newer skyscrapers had found their home.{{Ref/Reuse|coastal}}{{Ref/Map| | The architecture of the city is different depending on the location. Old Mombasa's architecture was an odd hodgepodge of old and new: 16th-century Muslim arcades, aging 21st-century office buildings, looming 26th-century power couplings, old concrete homes secured with computerized locks. Clotheslines strung next to power lines, and mechanical gates set into ancient brick walls.{{Ref/Reuse|halo2}}{{Ref/Reuse|ani}} In some areas, newer skyscrapers had found their home.{{Ref/Reuse|coastal}}{{Ref/Map|[[Halo: Reach]]|[[Breakneck]]}} | ||
[[File:H2A Campaign OldMombasaCity.png|thumb|200px|The variety of architecture in Mombasa.{{Ref/Reuse|ani}}]] | [[File:H2A Campaign OldMombasaCity.png|thumb|right|200px|The variety of architecture in Mombasa.{{Ref/Reuse|ani}}]] | ||
New Mombasa is composed differently. In the southeastern city centre there is more use of a dense commercial focused [[wikipedia:arcology|arcology]],{{Ref/Reuse|streets}} while elsewhere, it is more focused on large industrial designs.{{Ref/Reuse|metropolis}} | New Mombasa is composed differently. In the southeastern city centre there is more use of a dense commercial focused [[wikipedia:arcology|arcology]],{{Ref/Reuse|streets}} while elsewhere, it is more focused on large industrial designs.{{Ref/Reuse|metropolis}} | ||
====People==== | ====People==== | ||
The culture also seems displaced between the different parts of the city; while New Mombasa was populated with industrial workers and ambitious cosmopolitans, Old Mombasa was considered to be more of an old rundown slum that deteriorates by the day. The denizens of the old city were largely isolated from the residents of New Mombasa; even their dialect was completely different from the standard language.{{Ref/Reuse|sunrise}} | The culture also seems displaced between the different parts of the city; while New Mombasa was populated with industrial workers and ambitious cosmopolitans, Old Mombasa was considered to be more of an old rundown slum that deteriorates by the day. The denizens of the old city were largely isolated from the residents of New Mombasa; even their dialect was completely different from the standard language.{{Ref/Reuse|sunrise}} | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
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===''Halo 2''=== | ===''Halo 2''=== | ||
{{Main|Halo 2|Halo 2: Anniversary}} | {{Main|Halo 2|Halo 2: Anniversary}} | ||
[[File:H2A - Mombasa at night.png|thumb|200px|Artwork of Mombasa for ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.]] | [[File:H2A - Mombasa at night.png|thumb|right|200px|Artwork of Mombasa for ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.]] | ||
Mombasa is one of the locations visited in ''Halo 2''{{'}}s campaign. It is featured in two campaign levels; ''[[Outskirts]]'' which takes place in [[Old Mombasa]] and ''[[Metropolis]]'' which mostly takes place in the [[New Mombasa industrial zone|industrial zone]] of [[New Mombasa]]. Several [[multiplayer]] maps take place in the Mombasa area as well. [[Terminal (map)|Terminal]], [[Ivory Tower]], [[Tombstone]], [[District]], and [[Turf]] are all in various locations and various points in the city's history. | Mombasa is one of the locations visited in ''Halo 2''{{'}}s campaign. It is featured in two campaign levels; ''[[Outskirts]]'' which takes place in [[Old Mombasa]] and ''[[Metropolis]]'' which mostly takes place in the [[New Mombasa industrial zone|industrial zone]] of [[New Mombasa]]. Several [[multiplayer]] maps take place in the Mombasa area as well. [[Terminal (map)|Terminal]], [[Ivory Tower]], [[Tombstone]], [[District]], and [[Turf]] are all in various locations and various points in the city's history. | ||
===''Halo 3''=== | ===''Halo 3''=== | ||
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===''Halo 3: ODST''=== | ===''Halo 3: ODST''=== | ||
{{Main|Halo 3: ODST}} | {{Main|Halo 3: ODST}} | ||
[[File:NM sectors.png|thumb|200px|The playable area of Mombasa in ''Mombasa Streets''.]] | [[File:NM sectors.png|thumb|right|200px|The playable area of Mombasa in ''Mombasa Streets''.]] | ||
Save for the very final cutscene, every level of ''Halo 3: ODST''{{'}}s [[campaign]] and every map in [[Firefight]] take place in Mombasa. Most prominently, the levels and maps are set in the [[New Mombasa city center]]. ''[[Mombasa Streets]]'' allow players to explore several sectors of the city center. The placement of some landmarks, like the Orbital elevator is different than what is seen in ''Halo 2''. | Save for the very final cutscene, every level of ''Halo 3: ODST''{{'}}s [[campaign]] and every map in [[Firefight]] take place in Mombasa. Most prominently, the levels and maps are set in the [[New Mombasa city center]]. ''[[Mombasa Streets]]'' allow players to explore several sectors of the city center. The placement of some landmarks, like the Orbital elevator is different than what is seen in ''Halo 2''. | ||
===''Halo: Reach''=== | ===''Halo: Reach''=== | ||
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===''Halo Infinite''=== | ===''Halo Infinite''=== | ||
{{Main|Halo Infinite}} | {{Main|Halo Infinite}} | ||
The [[Haller Street]] area of the city is playable in the multiplayer | The [[Haller Street]] area of the city is playable in the multiplayer map [[Bazaar]]. | ||
==Production notes== | ==Production notes== | ||
[[File:H4_MombasaHeights_Concept.jpg|thumb|200px|Unused concept art of "Mombasa Heights" produced for ''[[Halo 4]]'' multiplayer.]] | [[File:H4_MombasaHeights_Concept.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Unused concept art of "Mombasa Heights" produced for ''[[Halo 4]]'' multiplayer.]] | ||
The Mombasa area was first seen during the [[Halo 2 E3 demo]] where it was significantly different than designs of the city seen in released media. In the demo, the city was a large tree like structure stretching into the sky. This structure was removed for the final game where the designers wanted the city to feel more real. They then based it more on the actual city using photographs to help imagine what it would look like 500 years into the future.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0yjEi4YnDM|Site=Youtube|Page=First Look Halo 2}} | The Mombasa area was first seen during the [[Halo 2 E3 demo]] where it was significantly different than designs of the city seen in released media. In the demo, the city was a large tree like structure stretching into the sky. This structure was removed for the final game where the designers wanted the city to feel more real. They then based it more on the actual city using photographs to help imagine what it would look like 500 years into the future.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0yjEi4YnDM|Site=Youtube|Page=First Look Halo 2}} | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}} | {{Linkbox|gallery=yes}} | ||
<gallery> | <gallery widths="150" spacing="small"> | ||
File:H2 OldMombasa Concept.png|Concept art of a street in Old Mombasa. | File:H2 OldMombasa Concept.png|Concept art of a street in Old Mombasa. | ||
File:H3ODST_TetherBase_Concept_2.jpg|Concept art of the Orbital Elevator. | File:H3ODST_TetherBase_Concept_2.jpg|Concept art of the Orbital Elevator. | ||
File:H2A-pavel-belov-metropolis-opening.jpg|Concept art of the battle on the suspension bridge. | File:H2A-pavel-belov-metropolis-opening.jpg|Concept art of the battle on the suspension bridge. | ||
File:HR Breakneck Concept 2.jpg|Concept of the Mombasa skyline. | File:HR Breakneck Concept 2.jpg|Concept of the Mombasa skyline. | ||
File:H2 Turf 1.png|A street in Old Mombasa. | File:H2 Turf 1.png|A street in Old Mombasa. | ||
File:Old Mombasa.jpg|The skyline of Old Mombasa. | File:Old Mombasa.jpg|The skyline of Old Mombasa. | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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[[Category:Mombasa]] | [[Category:Mombasa]] | ||
