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[[File:H2A - NM105ETunnel.png|thumb|275px|A tunnel of the New Mombasa 105 East.]] | |||
[[File:H2A - NM105ETunnel.png|thumb|right|275px|A tunnel of the New Mombasa 105 East.]] | |||
'''New Mombasa 105 East''' ('''NM 105 E''') was a large highway that passed through the city of [[Mombasa]], [[Kenya]] on [[Earth]]. It passed through [[Old Mombasa]] and ended in [[New Mombasa]]'s [[New Mombasa City Center|city center]]. The highway was a significant conduit of [[civilian]] traffic.<ref name="H2">''[[Halo 2]]'', campaign level [[Metropolis]]</ref> | '''New Mombasa 105 East''' ('''NM 105 E''') was a large highway that passed through the city of [[Mombasa]], [[Kenya]] on [[Earth]]. It passed through [[Old Mombasa]] and ended in [[New Mombasa]]'s [[New Mombasa City Center|city center]]. The highway was a significant conduit of [[civilian]] traffic.<ref name="H2">''[[Halo 2]]'', campaign level [[Metropolis]]</ref> | ||
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===Battle of Earth=== | ===Battle of Earth=== | ||
{{Main|Battle of Earth}} | {{Main|Battle of Earth}} | ||
During the [[Battle of Mombasa]] in [[2552]], the highway was heavily damaged during intense fighting between [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] and [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] forces. Sections of the tunnels collapsed due to Covenant bombardment, and the Highway's emergency doors were activated. The Covenant positioned over a dozen [[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Ghost]] assault vehicles, four [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshees]], and three [[Type-26 Assault Gun Carriage|Wraiths]], several [[ | During the [[Battle of Mombasa]] in [[2552]], the highway was heavily damaged during intense fighting between [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] and [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] forces. Sections of the tunnels collapsed due to Covenant bombardment, and the Highway's emergency doors were activated. The Covenant positioned over a dozen [[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Ghost]] assault vehicles, four [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshees]], and three [[Type-26 Assault Gun Carriage|Wraiths]], several [[Type-26 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun|Shielded Plasma Cannons]], along with a large number of infantry, including [[Sangheili|Elites]], [[Yanme'e|Drones]], [[Kig-Yar|Jackals]], and [[Unggoy|Grunts]], to hold the NM 105 E.<ref name="outskirts">''Halo 2'', campaign level [[Outskirts]]</ref> | ||
[[John-117]] along with a number of [[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marines]] led an assault on positions on the highway in the hopes of getting to Mombasa Island. They as well disrupted several Covenant convoys that were within the highway tunnels.{{Ref/Reuse|outskirts}} John and more Marines crossed the highway's large bridge and reached the island. They were soon forced to exit the highway into a service tunnel that led to the [[Kilindini Park Cultural Center]].{{Ref/Reuse|H2}} | [[John-117]] along with a number of [[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marines]] led an assault on positions on the highway in the hopes of getting to Mombasa Island. They as well disrupted several Covenant convoys that were within the highway tunnels.{{Ref/Reuse|outskirts}} John and more Marines crossed the highway's large bridge and reached the island. They were soon forced to exit the highway into a service tunnel that led to the [[Kilindini Park Cultural Center]].{{Ref/Reuse|H2}} | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:H2ACampaign MetropolisBridge.png|The Kilindini Bridge, spanning the channel as seen from Old Mombasa in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''. | File:H2ACampaign MetropolisBridge.png|The Kilindini Bridge, spanning the channel as seen from Old Mombasa in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''. | ||
File:H2_MombasaBridge.jpg|The highway bridge leading toward the center of New Mombasa in ''Halo 2''. | |||
File:H2ACampaign HighwayBridge.png|The highway bridge entrance, leading towards the city center during the invasion in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''. | File:H2ACampaign HighwayBridge.png|The highway bridge entrance, leading towards the city center during the invasion in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''. | ||
File:H2A Campaign OldMombasaSkyline.png|The Old Mombasa skyline, as seen from the bridge in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''. | File:H2A Campaign OldMombasaSkyline.png|The Old Mombasa skyline, as seen from the bridge in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''. |