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'''Mombasa'''{{Ref/Novel|[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]|Chapter=3}}{{Ref/Reuse|CFShowcase}}{{Ref/Reuse|infinitestreets}} is a major [[Earth]] [[city]]{{Ref/Book| | '''Mombasa'''{{Ref/Novel|[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]|Chapter=3}}{{Ref/Reuse|CFShowcase}}{{Ref/Reuse|infinitestreets}} 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/Book|Id=palacehotel|[[Halo: Evolutions]]|Section=[[Palace Hotel]]}} | ||
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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====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 effects the Covenant had on the Mombasa area.]] | [[File:LC 002 Doc Recon.png|thumb|250px|Some of the effects the Covenant had on the Mombasa area.]] | ||
{{Main|Battle of Mombasa}} | {{Main|Battle of Mombasa}} | ||
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===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> Part of the Rebirth investment was in reality to act as a smokescreen to allow for exploration of branching Forerunner mechanisms under the city as well as other work at the Excession.{{Ref/Site|Id=cflegendend|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-legendary-endings| | 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> Part of the Rebirth investment was in reality to act as a smokescreen to allow for exploration of branching Forerunner mechanisms under the city as well as other work at the Excession.{{Ref/Site|Id=cflegendend|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-legendary-endings|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Canon Fodder - Legendary Endings|D=13|M=12|Y=2021}} | ||
By [[2560]], much of the city was in a habitable state, and the Mombasa Tether was under reconstruction.{{Ref/Map|Id=infinitestreets|Halo Infinite|[[Streets]]}} | By [[2560]], much of the city was in a habitable state, and the Mombasa Tether was under reconstruction.{{Ref/Map|Id=infinitestreets|Halo Infinite|[[Streets]]}} | ||
==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 had a mayor.{{Ref/Reuse|mombasapressrelease}} The [[Superintendent]], a second generation "dumb" | New Mombasa had 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]] [[New Mombasa MagLev train network|network]] within the city.{{Ref/Level|Id=streets|[[Halo 3: ODST]]|[[Mombasa Streets]]}}{{Ref/Map| | The transit of Mombasa is run by the [[New Mombasa Transit Authority]]. They are known to operate the extensive [[Maglev train]] [[New Mombasa MagLev train network|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 the New Mombasa city center.{{Ref/Level|Id=nmpdhq|[[Halo 3: ODST]]|[[NMPD HQ|NMPD HQ]]}} The UNSC's [[Joint Task Force MARIAH]] which guards the Excession, also guarded the Forerunner elements under Mombasa.{{Ref/Reuse|cflegendend}} | ||
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 [[SinoViet Heavy Machinery]] owned [[Mombasa Sewer..Ltd]] appears to be involved in some form with the sewer system of the city.{{Ref/Map|Id=bazaar|Halo Infinite|[[Bazaar]]}} Storm drains from the city ran out to the [[Mombasa Quays]].{{Ref/Reuse|palacehotel}} | 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 [[SinoViet Heavy Machinery]] owned [[Mombasa Sewer..Ltd]] appears to be involved in some form with the sewer system of the city.{{Ref/Map|Id=bazaar|Halo Infinite|[[Bazaar]]}} Storm drains from the city ran out to the [[Mombasa Quays]].{{Ref/Reuse|palacehotel}} | ||
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===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 size and scale of each company being quite different. | The economy of Mombasa is vast, with numerous corporations from various industries residing in or otherwise operating in the city. The size and scale of each company being quite different. | ||
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===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}} | ||
Mombasa also had [[the mombasa food festival]].{{Ref/Reuse|infinitestreets}} | |||
====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|Id=breakneck| | 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|Id=breakneck|[[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}} | ||
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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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==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}} | ||
