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{{Status|Gameplay}}
{{Era|RW}}
{{disambig header|the level|the achievement|Outskirts (achievement)}}
{{disambig header|the level|the achievement in [[Halo 2 Vista]]|Outskirts (achievement)}}
{{Level infobox
{{Level infobox
|pagegamelabel=H2
|prev=''[[Cairo Station (level)|Cairo Station]]''
|prev=''[[Cairo Station]]''
|next=''[[Metropolis]]''
|next=''[[Metropolis]]''
|game=''[[Halo 2]]'' (<small>''[[Halo 2 Anniversary|Anniversary]]''</small>)
|name='''''Outskirts'''''
|name='''''Outskirts'''''
|image=[[File:H2A Outskirts Loadscreen.png|300px]]
|image=[[File:OutskirtsAchievementArt.jpeg|300px]]
|game=''[[Halo 2]]'' {{C|''[[Halo 2: Anniversary|Anniversary]]''}}
|player=[[John-117]]
|devname=<code>03a_oldmombasa</code>{{Ref/File|Id=H2EK|H2EK|H2EK\tags\scenarios\solo\03a_oldmombasa\03a_oldmombasa.scenario}}
|player=[[Master_Chief_(gameplay)#Halo_2|Master Chief]]
|date= [[2552#October 20, 2552|October 20, 2552]]
|date= [[2552#October 20, 2552|October 20, 2552]]
|place=[[Old Mombasa|Old]] [[Mombasa]], [[Kenya]], [[Earth]]
|place=[[Old Mombasa|Old]] [[Mombasa]], [[Kenya]], [[Earth]]
|objective=Regroup with Marines in Old Mombasa and head to the [[bridge (structure)|bridge]] leading to [[New Mombasa]]
|objective=Regroup with Marines in Old Mombasa and head to the [[bridge (structure)|bridge]] leading to [[New Mombasa]]
|partime=00:15:00 {{C|''Master Chief Collection''}}
|parscore=8,000 {{C|''Master Chief Collection''}}
}}
}}
{{Article Quote|Rally scattered marines, clear hostile contacts from the old-city.'''}}
'''Outskirts''' is a ''[[Halo 2]]'' [[campaign]] level. As the [[John-117|Master Chief]], you must battle your way through the streets of [[Old Mombasa]], [[Earth]], with [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] to reach the beach. From there you head to a [[New Mombasa 105 East|highway]] tunnel, which leads to the next level, [[Metropolis]]. This is also the first level in which you will encounter [[Kig-yar|Jackals]], [[Jackal Snipers]], [[Hunters]], and [[Phantom]] Dropships, as well as the first ''Halo 2'' level in which you can drive vehicles, as well as the first mission to take place on the Earth.  This is also the only level in the ''Halo'' Trilogy to feature [[Shadows]]. Outskirts is also the level in ''Halo 2'' with the most Sniper Jackals; a total of 22 in all, most of which are located in the infamous "Sniper Alley".


{{Article quote|Rally scattered marines, clear hostile contacts from the old-city.'''}}
==Transcript==
 
'''Outskirts''' is the fourth [[campaign]] level of ''[[Halo 2]]''. As the [[John-117|Master Chief]], you must battle your way through the streets of [[Old Mombasa]], [[Earth]], with [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] to reach the beach. From there you head to a [[New Mombasa 105 East|highway]] tunnel, which leads to the next level, [[Metropolis]]. This is also the first level in which you will encounter [[Kig-yar|Jackals]], [[Jackal Snipers]], [[Hunters]], and [[Phantom]] Dropships, as well as the first ''Halo 2'' level in which you can drive vehicles, as well as the first mission to take place on the Earth.  This is also the only level in the ''Halo'' Trilogy to feature the {{Pattern|Ruwaa|Shadow}}. 


==Transcript==
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7ZzYQbIZ_M '''{''Cutscene''}''']
[https://youtu.be/4---ROt91TA '''{''Cutscene''}''']
[[Image:Outskirts.jpg|thumb|The rooftops of Old [[Mombasa]].]]
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8Cr0xxVctU '''{''Anniversary Cutscene''}''']
[[Image:OutskirtsOuter_Wall16001200.jpg|right|thumb|187px|Old Mombasa Seawalls.]]


''Three [[D77-TC Pelican|Pelicans]] rocket away from the ''[[UNSC In Amber Clad|In Amber Clad]]'', jet engines thundering, and spear out towards [[New Mombasa]]. The ''[[Solemn Penance]]'' hovers high over the city, its [[gravity lift]] engaged.''
''Three [[D77-TC Pelican|Pelicans]] rocket away from the ''[[UNSC In Amber Clad|In Amber Clad]]'', jet engines thundering, and spear out towards [[New Mombasa]]. The ''[[Solemn Penance]]'' hovers high over the city, its [[gravity lift]] engaged.''
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''Inside the cockpit of the [[D77-TC Pelican|Pelican]], Johnson leans against the bulkhead behind the two pilots.''
''Inside the cockpit of the [[D77-TC Pelican|Pelican]], Johnson leans against the bulkhead behind the two pilots.''


*'''Sergeant Johnson''': "And we most ''definitely'' regret that the [[UNSC|Corps]] just blew up our raggedy-ass [[Regret's Fleet|fleet]]!"
*'''Sergeant Johnson''': "And we most definitely regret that the [[UNSC|Corps]] just blew up our raggedy-ass [[Regret's Fleet|fleet]]!"


*'''Pilots''': ''(in unison)'' "Oo-rah!"
*'''Pilots''': ''(in unison)'' "Oo-rah!"


*'''Cortana (COM)''': "[[Prophet of Regret|Regret]] is a ''name'', Sergeant. The name of one of the Covenant's [[High Prophets|religious leaders]]. A Prophet. He's on that carrier, and he's calling for help."
*'''Cortana (COM)''': "[[Prophet of Regret|Regret]] is a name, Sergeant. The name of one of the Covenant's [[High Prophets|religious leaders]]. A Prophet. He's on that carrier, and he's calling for help."


''A [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] sniper-spotter team lies prone on a rooftop, and the Pelicans fly over their position.''
''A [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] sniper-spotter team lies prone on a rooftop, and the Pelicans fly over their position.''
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'' Cut to the Pelican's troop bay. A Marine loads rounds into his Battle Rifle and cocks the gun, and a sharpshooter examines a magazine before slotting it into his Sniper Rifle. A third Marine puts on a helmet, tapping it to make sure it's tight. Master Chief stands silently, gazing at the streets below.
'' Cut to the Pelican's troop bay. A Marine loads rounds into his Battle Rifle and cocks the gun, and a sharpshooter examines a magazine before slotting it into his Sniper Rifle. A third Marine puts on a helmet, tapping it to make sure it's tight. Master Chief stands silently, gazing at the streets below.


*'''[[Lord Hood]] (COM)''': "Master Chief, get aboard that carrier, and secure the Prophet of Regret. This is the only place on Earth the Covenant decided to land. That Prophet is going to tell us [[Quick to Adjust|why]]."
*'''[[Lord Hood]] (COM)''': "Master Chief, get aboard that carrier, and secure the Prophet of Regret. This is the only place on Earth the Covenant decided to land. That Prophet is going to tell us why."


*'''Pilot''': "Thirty seconds out. Stand by to...whoa."  
*'''Pilot''': "Thirty seconds out. Stand by to...whoa."  


''The pilot goes silent as a huge {{Pattern|Protos|Scarab}} lumbers into view. Its leg spears a truck, destroying it instantly. Its main gun then focuses and fires, destroying the lead Pelican. The two other Pelicans veer off, as a plasma turret on the Scarab's back track them. The leftward dropship, with Johnson and the Chief on board, catches a burst of plasma on its right flank, flips inverted, hits a building, and slides through a low brick wall, before blacking out the frame.''
''The pilot goes silent as a huge [[Type-47 Ultra Heavy Assault Platform|Scarab]] lumbers into view. Its leg spears a truck, destroying it instantly. Its main gun then focuses and fires, destroying the lead Pelican. The two other Pelicans veer off, as a plasma turret on the Scarab's back track them. The leftward dropship, with Johnson and the Chief on board, catches a burst of plasma on its right flank, flips inverted, hits a building, and slides through a low brick wall, before blacking out the frame.''
 
''NOTE: In the Anniversary version, the rightward dropship is also cut down by the Scarab's plasma turret, leading to the events of Another Day At the Beach.''


'''{''Gameplay''}'''
'''{''Gameplay''}'''
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===They'll Regret That Too===
===They'll Regret That Too===
*'''Sergeant Johnson''': "Shake it off, Marines. Clear the crash site! Go, go, go!"
*'''Sergeant Johnson''': "Shake it off, Marines. Clear the crash site! Go, go, go!"


''A single [[Unggoy Minor]] walks up the alley towards the crashed Pelican. Upon seeing the UNSC force it tries to flee but is quickly killed. The Chief and the rest of the team arrive at a bombed-out building occupied by the Covenant.  An enemy [[Kez'katu-pattern Phantom|Phantom]] flies overhead.''
[[Image:Really Cool.jpg|thumb|[[John-117|Master Chief]] in the courtyard.]]
 
''A single [[Unggoy Minor]] walks up the alley towards the crashed Pelecan, upon seeing the UNSC force it tries to flee but gets gunned down. As the Chief and the rest of the team arrive at a bombed-out building occupied by the Covenant. A firefight breaks out.  An enemy [[Type-52 Troop Carrier|Phantom]] flies overhead.''


*'''Marine''': "Secure this area! Dig in fella's! For now, this is home."
*'''Marine''': "Secure this area! Dig in fella's! For now, this is home."
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*'''Marine''': "Hoo-rah!"
*'''Marine''': "Hoo-rah!"


''Covenant [[Sangheili]], [[Kig-Yar]] and [[Unggoy]] appear in the area, and upon sighting the team they open fire.''
''Covenant [[Sangheili]] and [[Unggoy]] appear in the area, and upon sighting the team they open fire.''


*'''Sergeant Johnson''': "If they didn't know we're here before, they do now."
*'''Sergeant Johnson''': "If they didn't know we're here before, they do now."
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*'''Sergeant Johnson''': "More on the street, left side!"
*'''Sergeant Johnson''': "More on the street, left side!"


[[File:H2A-OutskirtsCourtyardBattle.png|thumb|300px|Two Marines and John-117 in combat after the Pelican crash.]]
''After the second wave of Covenant are killed, another [[lance]] of [[Kig-yar]] lead by a [[Sangheili Minor]] appear through the path the Chief came in.''
 
''After the second wave of Covenant are killed, another [[lance]] of [[Kig-yar]] led by a [[Sangheili Minor]] appear through the path the Chief came in.''


*'''Sergeant Johnson''': "We got Jackals in the courtyard!"
*'''Sergeant Johnson''': "We got Jackals in the courtyard!"
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*'''Sergeant Johnson''': "Across the street! Down low!"
*'''Sergeant Johnson''': "Across the street! Down low!"


''Later, the sound of a [[Kez'katu-pattern Phantom|Phantom]]'s engines drifts over the rooftop.''
''Later, the sound of a [[Type-52 Troop Carrier|Phantom]] dropship's engines drifts over the rooftop.''


*'''Sergeant Johnson (COM)''': "Eyes up! Phantom's back!"
*'''Sergeant Johnson (COM)''': "Eyes up! Phantom's back!"
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*'''Pilot (COM)''': "My girl's a little big for that courtyard, Sergeant. I see a good LZ on the other side of these buildings. Meet you there, over."
*'''Pilot (COM)''': "My girl's a little big for that courtyard, Sergeant. I see a good LZ on the other side of these buildings. Meet you there, over."


*'''Sergeant Johnson''': "Copy that. Someone get a [[satchel charge|satchel]] on the gate!"
*'''Sergeant Johnson''': "Copy that. Someone get a satchel on the gate!"


''Before anyone can reach for a satchel, the gates begin to shake, raising dust. A few seconds later, they break, and a pair of [[Mgalekgolo]] arrive.''
''Before anyone gets a chance to reach for a satchel, the gates begin to shake, raising dust. A few seconds later, it breaks, and a pair of [[Mgalekgolo]] arrive.''


*'''Cortana''': "Hunters!"
*'''Cortana''': "Hunters!"
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*'''Cortana (COM)''': "Find a hole, stay put. We'll come to you."
*'''Cortana (COM)''': "Find a hole, stay put. We'll come to you."


''When the team reaches the second courtyard, they encounter a Kig-Yar sniper with other Kig-Yar ranks supporting it.''
''When the team reaches the second courtyard, they encounter another Kig-Yar sniper with other Kig-Yar ranks supporting it.''


*'''Marine''': "The only thing worse than Jackals are Jackals with [[Type-50 particle beam rifle|sniper rifles]]!"
*'''Marine''': "The only thing worse than Jackals are Jackals with [[Beam Rifle|sniper rifles]]!"


''When the team reaches the far courtyard, the Pelican drops off Marines (if you've lost any from the original group).''
''When the team reaches the far courtyard, the Pelican drops off Marines (if you've lost any from the original group).''
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*'''Sergeant Johnson (COM)''': "Ma'am?"
*'''Sergeant Johnson (COM)''': "Ma'am?"
[[File:H2ACampaign SniperAlleyMarines.jpg|thumb|300px|The Marines stare down sniper fire as they advance into the alley.]]


*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "My Pelicans are going to start airlifting armor and reinforcements into the city. They'll need an escort that isn't afraid of a little hostile ground fire."
*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "My Pelicans are going to start airlifting armor and reinforcements into the city. They'll need an escort that isn't afraid of a little hostile ground fire."
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''The Chief and the Marines fight their way through an alley full of Kig-Yar snipers and Yanme'e (and on higher difficulties, a pair of [[Stealth Sangheili]] armed with [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|energy swords]]), followed by multiple lances of Unggoy and Sangheili. They eventually reach Second squad's position.''
''The Chief and the Marines fight their way through an alley full of Kig-Yar snipers and Yanme'e (and on higher difficulties, a pair of [[Stealth Sangheili]] armed with [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|energy swords]]), followed by multiple lances of Unggoy and Sangheili. They eventually reach Second squad's position.''


''A Covenant lance led by a high ranking Sangheili have Second squad pinned down with a plasma turret. The Chief moves in to assist.''
''A Covenant lance lead by a high ranking Sangheili have Second squad pinned down with a plasma turret. The Chief moves in to assist.''


''After clearing the immediate area of enemies:''
''After clearing the immediate area of enemies:''
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===A Day at the Beach===
===A Day at the Beach===
''The Chief drives down the beach, passing a crashed Pelican.''
''The Chief drives down the beach, passing a crashed Pelican.''


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*'''[[Chips Dubbo]]''': "I hope you packed a suit, mate!"
*'''[[Chips Dubbo]]''': "I hope you packed a suit, mate!"
----
''With IWHYBD skull activated:''
*'''Marine''': "Hells no! Commando all the way, ''(Spanish)'' vato ''(dude)''!"
----


*'''Cortana (COM)''': "Cut the chatter...we got trouble."
*'''Cortana (COM)''': "Cut the chatter...we got trouble."


''The Chief navigates the beaches which are full of Covenant troops supported by [[Covenant watchtower]]s, [[Type-32 Rapid Attack Vehicle|Ghosts]], and a [[Kez'katu-pattern Phantom|Phantom]] dropship. Several large [[Zo'op-pattern Weevil|artillery pieces]] are also present, but none are in operation.''
''The Chief navigates the beaches which are full of Covenant troops supported by [[deployable lookout tower|deployable lookout towers]], [[Type-32 Rapid Attack Vehicle|Ghosts]], and a [[Type-52 Troop Carrier|Phantom]] dropship. Several large [[Type-48 Weevil|artillery pieces]] are also present, but none are in operation.''


*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Chief, the carrier just launched a wave of [[Udka-pattern Assault Carapace|pod]]s. They're inbound on your position!"
*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Chief, the carrier just launched a wave of [[Covenant drop pod|pod]]s. They're inbound on your position!"


''Covenant drop pods slam down on the beach all around the Chief, and Sangheili warriors spring out of them.''
''Covenant drop pods slam down on the beach all around the Chief, and Sangheili warriors spring out of them.''
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''The Chief nears a tunnel leading to the bridge.''
''The Chief nears a tunnel leading to the bridge.''


*'''Cortana''': "This tunnel links up to the bridge. It's full of rats, if you know what I mean... But it beats swimming."
*'''Cortana''': "This tunnel leads up to the bridge. It's full of rats, if you know what I mean... But it sure beats swimming."


''The Chief moves into the highway tunnel.''
''The Chief moves into the highway tunnel.''


===Speed Zone Ahead===
===Speed Zone Ahead===
[[File:H2ACampaign ShadowConvoy.png|thumb|300px|The Covenant moves to regroup in New Mombasa.]]
*'''Cortana''': "I've been analyzing the Covenant [[Battlenet|tactical chatter]]. They're surprised, confused... I don't think they expected us to be here. Not you and me...all of us...humanity, on Earth. Odd, I know, but it does help explain why they came here with such a small fleet."
*'''Cortana''': "I've been analyzing the Covenant [[proselytization network|tactical chatter]]. They're surprised, confused... I don't think they expected us to be here. Not you and me...all of us...humanity, on Earth. Odd, I know, but it does help explain why they came here with such a small fleet."


''Throughout the tunnel the team of Warthog(s) encounter many Covenant positions consisting of Ghosts, [[Eeo'Pimu-pattern Shade|Shade]] turrets, [[Shepsu-pattern plasma cannon|Plasma Turret]]s and a few [[Battlefield Methane Tanks]], along with numerous Unggoy, Kig-Yar, Sangheili and Yanme'e infantry.  Just as they clear the last of these positions, a massive cyan/green [[focus cannon|plasma beam]] tears into the tunnel through a massive hole above, incinerating a fleeing Warthog. The Scarab can be seen through the hole above.''
''Throughout the tunnel the team of Warthog(s) encounter many Covenant positions consisting of Ghosts, [[Type-27 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun| Shade]] turrets, [[Type-42 Directed Energy Support Weapon|Plasma Turret]]s and a few [[Battlefield Methane Tanks]], along with numerous Unggoy, Kig-Yar, Sangheili and Yanme'e infantry.  Just as they clear the last of these positions, a massive cyan/green [[focus cannon|plasma beam]] tears into the tunnel through a massive hole above, incinerating a fleeing Warthog. The Scarab can be seen through the hole above.''


''The Chief comes across a group of {{Pattern|Ruwaa|Shadow}}s in the inner tunnels.''
''The Chief comes across a group of [[Type-29 Troop/Vehicle Transport|Shadow]]s in the inner tunnels.''


*'''Cortana''': "The Covenant must be trying to regroup. Don't let them."
*'''Cortana''': "The Covenant must be trying to regroup. Don't let them."
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''Level ends.''
''Level ends.''


==Achievements==
The following [[achievement]]s can be unlocked on ''Outskirts'' across the [[Halo 2 (Windows Vista)|Windows Vista]] and ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' editions of ''Halo 2: Anniversary''. The original [[Xbox]] release of ''Halo 2'' did not contain achievement unlocks.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" style="width:135px;text-align:center;" |'''''Halo 2'' (Windows Vista)'''
! scope="col" style="width:135px;text-align:center;" |'''''Halo: MCC'' (Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S)'''
! scope="col" style="width:135px;text-align:center;" |'''''Halo: MCC'' (Steam)'''
! scope="col" style="width:175px;height:20px;text-align:center;" |'''Title'''
! scope="col" style="width:350px;height:20px;text-align:center;" |'''Unlock requirement'''
! scope="col" style="width:200px;height:20px;text-align:center;" |'''Games'''
|-
|[[File:H2V Achievement Outskirts.png|center|64px]]
|[[File:HTMCC H2A Achievement Outskirts.png|center|114px]]
|[[File:HTMCC H2A Achievement Steam Outskirts.jpg|center|64px]]
|<center>'''[[Outskirts (achievement)|Outskirts]]'''</center>
|Beat Outskirts on any difficulty.
|<center>[[Halo 2 (Windows Vista)|''Halo 2'' (Windows Vista)]]<br/>''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''</center>
|-
|<center>N/A</center>
|[[File:HTMCC H2A Achievement RooftopRunner.png|center|114px]]
|[[File:HTMCC H2A Achievement Steam RooftopRunner.jpg|center|64px]]
|<center>'''[[Rooftop Runner]]'''</center>
|Beat the par time on Outskirts.
|<center>''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''</center>
|-
|<center>N/A</center>
|[[File:HTMCC H2A Achievement ObjectiveSecured.png|center|114px]]
|[[File:HTMCC H2A Achievement Steam ObjectiveSecured.jpg|center|64px]]
|<center>'''[[Objective Secured]]'''</center>
|Beat the par score on Outskirts.
|<center>''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''</center>
|-
|<center>N/A</center>
|[[File:HTMCC H2A Achievement Inquisitive.png|center|114px]]
|[[File:HTMCC H2A Achievement Steam Inquisitive.jpg|center|64px]]
|<center>'''[[Inquisitive]]'''</center>
|Activate [[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal 2]] on Outskirts.
|<center>''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''</center>
|-
|<center>N/A</center>
|[[File:HTMCC H2A Achievement SkulltakerBlind.png|center|114px]]
|[[File:HTMCC H2A Achievement Steam SkulltakerBlind.jpg|center|64px]]
|<center>'''[[Skulltaker Halo 2: Blind]]'''</center>
|Find and claim the [[Halo 2 skulls#Blind|Blind Skull]].
|<center>''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''</center>
|-
|<center>N/A</center>
|[[File:HTMCC H2A Achievement SkulltakerIWHBYD.png|center|114px]]
|[[File:HTMCC H2A Achievement Steam SkulltakerIWHBYD.jpg|center|64px]]
|<center>'''[[Skulltaker Halo 2: IWHBYD]]'''</center>
|Find and claim the [[Halo 2 skulls#IWHBYD|IWHBYD Skull]].
|<center>''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''</center>
|-
|<center>N/A</center>
|[[File:HTMCC H2A Achievement RexSword.png|center|114px]]
|[[File:HTMCC Achievement Rex Sword Steam.jpg|center|64px]]
|<center>'''[[Rex Sword]]'''</center>
|Grab the [[Rex#Halo 2|energy sword]] on the level Outskirts.
|<center>''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''</center>
|-
|<center>N/A</center>
|[[File:HTMCC H2A Achievement Betchacan'tstickit.png|center|114px]]
|[[File:HTMCC Achievement Betcha Can't Stick It Steam.jpg|center|64px]]
|<center>'''[[Betcha can't stick it...]]'''</center>
|Stick a Plasma Grenade to a Stealth Elite on Outskirts.
|<center>''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''</center>
|-
|}
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
===Glitches===
===Glitches===
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*When you encounter the convoy of Shadows, if you drive through the gap in the Shadow, it will not affect the Ghost and you will go straight through it.
*When you encounter the convoy of Shadows, if you drive through the gap in the Shadow, it will not affect the Ghost and you will go straight through it.
*Before entering the first part of the tunnel, it is possible to knock the top part of the Deployable Lookout Tower off its place and will just stay on the ground. After doing this, you can get Marines out of the Warthog into the Grav-Lift and they will continuously go up and down in it.
*Before entering the first part of the tunnel, it is possible to knock the top part of the Deployable Lookout Tower off its place and will just stay on the ground. After doing this, you can get Marines out of the Warthog into the Grav-Lift and they will continuously go up and down in it.
[[File:H2 LookoutTower Destroyed.jpg|thumb|200px|The gravity tower top that is separated from the base.]]
[[Image:DSC00228.jpg |thumb|200px|right|The gravity tower top that is separated from the base.]]
*If you get the "REX" Sword on this level, it is possible to have it on unlimited for the next level. First, completely deplete the battery, then keep it for the next level. On the level, it will look like and say it is depleted, but when you take it out, it will appear like a Sword then disappear, and when you attack an enemy it does the same damage a normal Sword would. Note: do not pick up another weapon or it will disappear.
*If you get the "REX" Sword on this level, it is possible to have it on unlimited for the next level. First, completely deplete the battery, then keep it for the next level. On the level, it will look like and say it is depleted, but when you take it out, it will appear like a Sword then disappear, and when you attack an enemy it does the same damage a normal Sword would. Note: do not pick up another weapon or it will disappear.
*It is possible to give a Marine no weapon. First, give any Marine an SMG (preferably a regular Marine, it tends not to work with Sergeants), then you must have two Magnums (have at least over 60 spare rounds, 96 would be good). Note that this only works at certain parts of the level, and that the Marines must first be in combat for it to work, the best time and best possible chance of this working is either just after the Pelican leaves with Johnson, after the fight with the Sniper Jackals around the corner, or just as you pass that. Then run up to him and while moving, take his weapon, and if done well enough, the pistol you give him will go right through him and onto the ground. When he walks, he will look kind of strange, but the funniest bit is when you get him in the side of the Warthog, he will stand up in the side with his arms spread apart in a "T" shape, and when he walks, he will look as if he is holding a Pistol ''and'' sometimes will move as if being fired at.
*It is possible to give a Marine no weapon. First, give any Marine an SMG (preferably a regular Marine, it tends not to work with Sergeants), then you must have two Magnums (have at least over 60 spare rounds, 96 would be good). Note that this only works at certain parts of the level, and that the Marines must first be in combat for it to work, the best time and best possible chance of this working is either just after the Pelican leaves with Johnson, after the fight with the Sniper Jackals around the corner, or just as you pass that. Then run up to him and while moving, take his weapon, and if done well enough, the pistol you give him will go right through him and onto the ground. When he walks, he will look kind of strange, but the funniest bit is when you get him in the side of the Warthog, he will stand up in the side with his arms spread apart in a "T" shape, and when he walks, he will look as if he is holding a Pistol ''and'' sometimes will move as if being fired at.
*It is possible to do the [[Hole in the Highway]] glitch on this level.
*It is possible to do the [[Hole in the Highway]] glitch on this level.


===Easter eggs===
===Easter Eggs===
[[File:H2A FiveLongYears Sign.png|thumb|The UNSC sign using a screenshot from the Five Long Years cinematic.]]
{{Main|Easter Eggs}}
{{Main|Easter eggs}}
*The [[Blind]] and [[I Would Have Been Your Daddy]] Skulls are found on this level.
*The [[Blind]] and [[I Would Have Been Your Daddy]] Skulls are found on this level.
**Some of the Ultra Elites you have to fight to obtain the IWHBYD Skull are armed with human Battle Rifles and SMGs.  
**Some of the Ultra Elites you have to fight to obtain the IWHBYD Skull are armed with human Battle Rifles and SMGs.  
*On the roof, there is a small room with an [[Energy Sword]] also known as the "REX" sword because of the rocks next to it. It is also called "Excalibur" because it is sticking out of a rock.
*On the roof, there is a small room with an [[Energy Sword]] also known as the "REX" sword because of the rocks next to it. It is also called "Excalibur" because it is sticking out of a rock.
*The building with the Blind Skull has four grenades that are stacked by the skull and a spotter's scope.
*The building with the Blind Skull has four grenades that are stacked by the skull and a spotter’s scope.
*In the level, a man can be heard broadcasting [[Outskirts announcements|announcements in Swahili]] through a megaphone. Some megaphones can be found on the walls of buildings and on the highway tunnel.
*In the level, a man can be heard broadcasting [[Outskirts announcements|announcements in Swahili]] through a megaphone. Some megaphones can be found on the walls of buildings and on the highway tunnel.
*There is an [[Invincible Warthog]] on this level.
*There is an [[Invincible Warthog]] on this level.
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*Several mostly-indecipherable posters can be found plastered on walls throughout the level. One of the posters shows the Master Chief firing a turret.
*Several mostly-indecipherable posters can be found plastered on walls throughout the level. One of the posters shows the Master Chief firing a turret.
*In ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' the posters are replaced by:
*In ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' the posters are replaced by:
**A poster for ''[[Fluke of the Narwal]]'', a ''[[Fist of the Unicorn]]'' cover band, featuring vocalist Dima, guitarist Audrey, bassist Jay, and drummer Nadine. The show is sold out.
**A poster for ''[[Fluke of the Narwhal]]'', a ''[[Fist of the Unicorn]]'' cover band, featuring vocalist Dima, guitarist Audrey, bassist Jay, and drummer Nadine. The show is sold out.
**A copy of the ''[[Daily Bulletin]]'', a newspaper offering "Exclusive Coverage" of the "Planet Reach Catastrophe". The photos in the paper are of the Planet Reach, taken from the opening menu cinematic in ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', and the split mountain, taken from the final scene of its final level, ''[[Lone Wolf]]''.
**A copy of the ''Daily Bulletin'', a newspaper offering "Exclusive Coverage" of the "Planet Reach Catastrophe". The photos in the paper are of the Planet Reach, taken from the opening menu cinematic in ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', and the split mountain, taken from the final scene of its final level, ''[[Lone Wolf]]''.
**Another copy of the ''Daily Bulletin'' reporting "New Construction: Expect Delays", and offering "Exclusive Coverage" accompanied by a pair of images of Cairo Station.
**Another copy of the ''Daily Bulletin'' reporting "New Construction: Expect Delays", and offering "Exclusive Coverage" accompanied by a pair of images of Cairo Station.
**A poster advertising the [[Mombasa Circus]].
**A poster advertising the Mombasa Circus.
**A copy of ''[[The Mombasa Times]]'' with the headline "[[Corbulo Academy of Military Science|Corbulo]] Gone... '''Not Forgotten'''", and featuring three low-resolution screen shots from ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''.
**A copy of ''The Mombasa Times'' with the headline "[[Corbulo Academy of Military Science|Corbulo]] Gone... '''Not Forgotten'''", and featuring three low-resolution screen shots from ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''.
*In ''Anniversary'' a Marine Corps recruitment billboard can be found in the courtyard, featuring an image of cheering Marines taken from the ''[[Halo Wars]]'' [[Five Long Years]] cinematic. The billboard is emblazoned with the slogan "Fight for Humanity: Join the Corps", as well as the original UNSC emblem. The billboard has been vandalized with the message "The End is Near".
*In ''Anniversary'' a Marine Corps recruitment billboard can be found in the courtyard, featuring an image of cheering Marines taken from the ''[[Halo Wars]]'' [[Five Long Years]] cinematic. The billboard is emblazoned with the slogan "Fight for Humanity: Join the Corps", as well as the original UNSC emblem. The billboard has be vandalized with the message "The End is Near".
* The second terminal is a computer screen located on ground floor of the small building in the beach area before entering the highway tunnels. The console's screen flashes "INCOMING MESSAGE" in red.


===Mistakes===
===Mistakes===
[[File:Pelican Exhaust Comparisons.jpg|thumb|Comparison of Pelican exhaust effects in cut scenes.]]
 
[[Image:Pelican_Exhaust_Comparisons.jpg|thumb|Comparison of Pelican exhaust effects in cut scenes.]]
 
*The exhaust effects on the Pelican dropships are different from the ones in [[Another Day at the Beach]].
*The exhaust effects on the Pelican dropships are different from the ones in [[Another Day at the Beach]].
*The Warthogs in the first cutscene have no drivers. (This has been amended in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'')  
*The Warthogs in the first cutscene have no drivers. (This has been amended in ''Halo 2 Anniversary'')  
*In the beginning of the level you can get an [[SMG]] with more ammo than usual, 240 to be exact.
*In the beginning of the level you can get an [[SMG]] with more ammo than usual, 240 to be exact.
*It's possible, on your way to the IWHBYD skull, to see the edge of the world.
*It's possible, on your way to the IWHBYD skull, to see the edge of the world.
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===References===
===References===
*The hotel you go into is called Hotel Zanzibar, which is not as previously thought an obvious reference to the multiplayer level, [[Zanzibar]], as that is slightly illogical and is more likely to be the part of Africa called Zanzibar seeing as New Mombasa is in Africa.
*The hotel you go into is called Hotel Zanzibar, which is not as previously thought an obvious reference to the multiplayer level, [[Zanzibar]], as that is slightly illogical and is more likely to be the part of Africa called Zanzibar seeing as New Mombasa is in Africa.
*In both the second levels of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and ''[[Halo 2]]'', a [[UNSC]] craft ferrying Master Chief crashes. The Pelican that Master Chief rides on crashes, just like the lifeboat that he rode on in ''Halo: CE''. However, unlike the former, [[Seven|7]] marines survive.
*In both the second levels of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and ''[[Halo 2]]'', a [[UNSC]] craft ferrying Master Chief crashes. The Pelican that Master Chief rides on crashes, just like the lifeboat that he rode on in ''Halo: CE''. However, unlike the former, [[List of "seven" references in Halo|7]] marines survive.
*There are 7 waves of Elites if you get the IWHBYD skull, a reference to [[Bungie]]'s obsession for 7.
*There are 7 waves of Elites if you get the IWHBYD skull, a reference to [[Bungie]]'s obsession for 7.
*The beginning of the first cutscene was used in a spoof Geico commercial.
*The beginning of the first cutscene was used in a spoof Geico commercial.
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===Miscellaneous===
===Miscellaneous===
*It is possible to get an Energy Sword on Easy by boarding an Ultra Elite driving a Ghost, and then get out of the Ghost and attack it until it takes out the Sword.
*It is possible to get an Energy Sword on Easy by boarding an Ultra Elite driving a Ghost, and then get out of the Ghost and attack it until it takes out the Sword.
*Because Outskirts is the first part of a two-part level, your weapons will carry over to [[Metropolis]], unless one of your weapons is a Rocket Launcher, or a Magnum. If you finish Outskirts with either weapon, you will start Metropolis with a Battle Rifle and an SMG.
*Because Outskirts is the first part of a two-part level, your weapons will carry over to [[Metropolis]], unless one of your weapons is a Rocket Launcher. If you finish Outskirts with a Rocket Launcher, you will start Metropolis with a Battle Rifle and an SMG. The same is true for M6C Magnums.
*At the start of the level if you get the Sniper Rifle from Johnson and jump up to the building you would normally ride the Phantom you will have a great sniping position.
*At the start of the level if you get the Sniper Rifle from Johnson and jump up to the building you would normally ride the Phantom you will have a great sniping position.
*On all but three of the glass panels (at the start of the level on building in the courtyard) you will fall through unless you are running.
*On all but three of the glass panels (at the start of the level on building in the courtyard) you will fall through unless you are running.
*It is possible to complete this level on all difficulties without having to shoot your hand held weapon once. Immediately, go out into the courtyard, go to the left down the street, into an alley, and hop on the roofs. Jump from roof to roof until you reach the Zanzibar hotel. Then, go in and let your marines take out the Grunts and Elites. Whoever they don't kill you can beat down. Then, get in a Ghost or Warthog and drive through the rest of the level without getting out.
*It is possible to complete this level on all difficulties without having to shoot your hand held weapon once. Immediately, go out into the courtyard, go to the left down the street, into an alley, and hop on the roofs. Jump from roof to roof until you reach the Zanzibar hotel. Then, go in and let your marines take out the Grunts and Elites. Whoever they don't kill you can beat down. Then, get in a Ghost or Warthog and drive through the rest of the level without getting out.
*The music just before the Hunters break through the gate, after Johnson leaves, and halfway through the tunnel (just before encountering the Shadow convoy), all share [[Blow Me Away]]'s bass, drums, and choir voices.
*This is the only level in all three games where there are [[Shadows]].
*Before meeting the Shadows, you can hear the same ringing bell which is at the beginning of [[Blow Me Away]].
*There is a hidden Sniper Rifle on the building where two [[Kig-yar|Jackals]] appear after Johnson leaves.
*There is a hidden Sniper Rifle on the building where two [[Kig-yar|Jackals]] appear after Johnson leaves.
*It is possible to save up to six Warthogs on this level if they come out.
*It is possible to save up to six Warthogs on this level if they come out.
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*Using the turret on the main building in the courtyard at the beginning of the level, you can kill the two Hunters quite easily as they enter through the gate. This can be a very useful tactic on higher difficulty settings.
*Using the turret on the main building in the courtyard at the beginning of the level, you can kill the two Hunters quite easily as they enter through the gate. This can be a very useful tactic on higher difficulty settings.
*At the beginning of the level, the last Marine to clear the Pelican crash site will often get injured by a piece of falling debris.
*At the beginning of the level, the last Marine to clear the Pelican crash site will often get injured by a piece of falling debris.
*The [[Blue Team]] eagle symbol is featured on the ''Halo 2 Anniversary'' version of the level near the Pelican crash site in the beginning, at the far left of the site with the mounted turret.{{Citation needed}}
*The multiplayer level [[District]] takes place in the beginning area featured in this mission.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Halo 2===
===Halo 2===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Outskirts Official.png|Preview of the level in ''Halo 2'' menu.
File:Outskirts Official.png|The level's header image from ''Halo 2''.
File:Mombasa.jpg|Pelican dropships approaching Mombasa. The ''[[Solemn Penance]]'' is hovering over the city, its [[gravity lift]] active.
File:Mombasa.jpg|Pelican dropships approaching Mombasa. The ''[[Solemn Penance]]'' is hovering over the city, its [[gravity lift]] active.
File:Unsc convoy.jpg|A Warthog convoy in Old Mombasa.
File:Unsc convoy.jpg|A Warthog convoy in Old Mombasa.
File:H2 Outskirts Scarab.jpg|The Scarab prepares to fire its main cannon.
File:Masterchief with sniper.jpg|A promotional image of ''Outskirts'' with the Master Chief and several ODSTs battling in the streets of Old Mombasa.
File:Masterchief with sniper.jpg|A promotional image of ''Outskirts'' with the Master Chief and several ODSTs battling in the streets of Old Mombasa.
File:Really Cool.jpg|John-117 in the courtyard.
File:FearlessLeader26001200.jpg|John-117 encounters a Sangheili Zealot in the courtyard.
File:Incoming32001200.jpg|A group of Yanme'e flying amdist the buildings of Old Mombasa.
File:Outskirts.jpg|The rooftops of Old Mombasa.
File:Hotelz2rw.jpg|Second squad besieged at Hotel Zanzibar.
File:Halo hogfight.jpg|John-117 and his Marines on a Warthog battling Covenant forces at the beach.
File:OutskirtsOuter_Wall16001200.jpg|Old Mombasa Seawalls.
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Halo 2: Anniversary===
===Halo 2 Anniversary===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H2A MombasaBeach Concept.jpg|Concept keyart of the beach sections of the mission.
File:H2A-Outskirts-Johnson and pilots.jpg|Avery Johnson and Marine pilots in ''Halo 2 Anniversary''.
File:H2A_Dumpster_Concept.jpg|Concept art of a dumpster in Mombasa.
File:H2A-Outskirts-Snipers.png|The Marine sniper team.
File:H2A-Outskirts-Johnson and pilots.jpg|Avery Johnson and Marine pilots.
File:MCC-CUT-SCENE-WARTHOG-3.png|The Warthog convoy arrives.
File:H2A Cutscene Sniper&Spotter.png|The Marine sniper team.
File:H2A-OutskirtsODST.jpg|An ODST aboard one of the Pelicans.
File:H2A - Warthogs.jpg|The Warthog convoy arrives.
File:H2A-ScarabIncoming.jpg|The Pelicans facing the Scarab.
File:H2A-ScarabIncoming.jpg|The Pelicans facing the Scarab.
File:L4ifvDY.jpg|The Scarab emerges before the incoming UNSC forces.  
File:L4ifvDY.jpg|The Scarab emerges before the incoming UNSC forces.  
File:H2A Campaign OldMombasaCity.png|The cityscape of Old Mombasa.
File:HTMCC-H2A Johnson Takes Aim.jpg|Johnson takes aim as a pair of Hunters break open the gate.
File:H2A Outskirts John117MG.jpg|John-117 wielding a M247 machine gun.
File:HTMCC-H2A Phantom over Courtyard.jpg|A Phantom deploying Covenant troops.
File:H2A Outskirts BlastDoor HiPoly Render 1.jpg|A render of the high-poly source asset for the blast doors in the tunnel.
File:H2A Outskirts BlastDoor HiPoly Render 2.jpg|A render of the high-poly source asset for the blast doors in the tunnel.
File:H2A Outskirts BlastDoor HiPoly Render 3.jpg|A render of the high-poly source asset for the blast doors in the tunnel.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Sources==
==Related links==
{{Ref/Sources}}
 
==See also==
===Internal links===
===Internal links===
*[[Suicidal Jackal]]
*[[Suicidal Jackal]]
*[[Invincible Warthog]]
*[[Invincible Warthog]]


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