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'''Sector B''' was a sector in the | '''Sector B''' was a sector in the city of [[New Mombasa]], [[Kenya]]. It was one of the city's four primary sections, the others being [[New Mombasa Sector A|Sector A]], the [[New Mombasa city center|city center]], and the [[New Mombasa Docks|Docks]]. Sector B was located at the heart of the [[New Mombasa industrial zone|city's industrial zone]], partially within the [[Kilindini|Kilindini district]], and many industrial buildings were located there. The [[New Mombasa 105 East]] led to the sector through the [[Mtangwe Underpass]], a tunnel with its other entrance located at the end of Mombasa's suspension bridge.<ref>''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe|Halo: Evolutions]]'', [[Palace Hotel]]</ref> | ||
== | ==History== | ||
=== | [[File:H2A - ScarabvsScorpion.png|thumb|right|An [[M808B MBT]] staring down against a [[Type-47A Scarab]] in Sector B.]] | ||
Sector B was | ===Battle of Mombasa=== | ||
{{Main|Battle of Mombasa}} | |||
In [[2552]], Sector B was one of the Covenant's main incursion points during opening stages of the [[Battle of Earth]]. They landed heavy armor, including [[Type-26 Wraith]] tanks, [[Type-29 Shadow]] transports, and [[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Ghosts]] with air support from [[Phantom]]s and [[Banshee]]s in the sector. [[UNSC]] [[Marines]] from [[A Company]] were sent to the area as well, but were pinned down until help arrived from the reinforcements provided by the {{UNSCShip|In Amber Clad}}, including [[John-117]]. A [[Type-47A Scarab|Scarab]] walker retreated there as well, having traveled down the NM 105 E to the city to get a clear line of sight at the [[Mombasa Tether]].<ref name="Metropolis">''[[Halo 2]]'', campaign level [[Metropolis]]</ref> The sector was destroyed when the Covenant began excavating the [[Portal at Voi]].<ref>''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', campaign level [[Coastal Highway]]</ref> | |||
==Government== | |||
The [[Superintendent]] operated signage within Sector B. | The [[Superintendent]] operated signage within Sector B.<ref name="metronew"/> The [[New Mombasa Waste Management]] collected trash in the sector.<ref name="Metropolis"/><ref name="metronew"/> | ||
==Economy== | |||
A variety of large corporations had buildings in Sector B. [[Hannibal Weapon Systems]] owned and operated a large complex of buildings that rose above the rest of the sector. [[Lethbridge Industrial]] operated a few buildings in the area as well. [[African Trust]], [[EnerGuide]], [[Cascade Stronghold Technologies]], [[Fueder Construction]], and [[Franchbot Industries]] had offices in the sector. | A variety of large corporations had buildings in Sector B. [[Hannibal Weapon Systems]] owned and operated a large complex of buildings that rose above the rest of the sector. [[Lethbridge Industrial]] operated a few buildings in the area as well. [[African Trust]], [[EnerGuide]], [[Cascade Stronghold Technologies]], [[Fueder Construction]], and [[Franchbot Industries]] had offices in the sector.<ref name="metronew">''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'', campaign level [[Metropolis]]</ref> | ||
== | ==Geography== | ||
Sector B was located northwest of the [[New Mombasa City Center]] and [[Tanaga]]. Either within, or adjacent to the sector, are a series of canals that lead to the other side of the island. The [[Kilindini Park Cultural Center]] was also connected to Sector B.<ref name="Metropolis"/><ref name="metronew"/> [[Liwitoni Station]] was also connected to Sector B.<ref>''[[Halo 2]]'', multiplayer map [[Terminal (level)|Terminal]]</ref> | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
The ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' version of ''[[Metropolis]]'', makes a number of changes to the sector. [[Tterrab Industries]] was replaced with Franchbot Industries, and signs with distances both in and out of the sector have had those distances removed. A [https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/ | The ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' version of ''[[Metropolis]]'', makes a number of changes to the sector. [[Tterrab Industries]] was replaced with Franchbot Industries, and signs with distances both in and out of the sector have had those distances removed. A [https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-clarity-grace Canon Fodder article] states that in most cases, the ''Anniversary'' version should be regarded as canonical, though it has not been specified whether this is one such instance. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H2 Mombasa HighwaySign.jpg|Sign showing Sector B closed in ''Halo 2''. | File:H2 Mombasa HighwaySign.jpg|Sign showing Sector B closed in ''Halo 2''. | ||
File:Scarabcannon.jpg|A [[M808B Main Battle Tank|Scorpion]] fighting against the [[ | File:Scarabcannon.jpg|A [[M808B Main Battle Tank|Scorpion]] fighting against the [[Type-47A Scarab|Scarab]] in Sector B. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' | *''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' | ||
==Sources== | == Sources == | ||
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{{MombasaLocales}} | {{MombasaLocales}} | ||
