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{{Center|''This article is about the campaign level. For the location in [[New Mombasa]], see [[Tayari Plaza (location)]]. For the [[achievement]], see [[Tayari Plaza (achievement)]].''}} | {{Center|''This article is about the campaign level. For the location in [[New Mombasa]], see [[Tayari Plaza (location)]]. For the [[achievement]], see [[Tayari Plaza (achievement)]].''}} | ||
{{Level infobox | {{Level infobox | ||
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| | |image= [[File:H3ODST TayariPlaza Loadscreen.png|300px]] | ||
|prev=*''[[Mombasa Streets]]'' | |||
*''[[Metropolis]] (chronologically)'' | |||
|next=''[[Uplift Reserve]]'' | |||
|game=''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' | |||
|name='''''Tayari Plaza''''' | |name='''''Tayari Plaza''''' | ||
|player= [[Edward Buck]] | |||
|date= [[2552 #October|October 20]], [[2552]], 1606 hours | |||
|player= | |||
|date=[[2552#October|October 20]], [[2552]], 1606 hours | |||
|place=[[New Mombasa]], [[Earth]] | |place=[[New Mombasa]], [[Earth]] | ||
*[[New Mombasa Sector 5|Sector 5]] | *[[New Mombasa Sector 5|Sector 5]] | ||
*[[New Mombasa Sector 6|Sector 6]] | *[[New Mombasa Sector 6|Sector 6]] | ||
*[[New Mombasa Sector 8|Sector 8]] | *[[New Mombasa Sector 8|Sector 8]] | ||
|objective=Get to [[Veronica Dare|Dare]]'s [[Tayari Plaza (location)|crash site]] before the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] does. | |objective= Get to [[Veronica Dare|Dare]]'s [[Tayari Plaza (location)|crash site]] before the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] does. | ||
|partime=00:03:00 {{C|''Master Chief Collection''}} | |partime=00:03:00 {{C|''Master Chief Collection''}} | ||
|parscore=8,000 {{C|''Master Chief Collection''}}<br/>25,000 {{C|''Halo 3: ODST''}} | |parscore=8,000 {{C|''Master Chief Collection''}}<br/>25,000 {{C|''Halo 3: ODST''}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Article | {{Article Quote|Beat the Covenant to Dare's crash site.}} | ||
'''Tayari Plaza''' is a ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' [[Campaign Mode|campaign]] level. It is the first level to be played from [[Edward Buck|Buck]]'s point of view, and also the first flashback level in the game. | '''Tayari Plaza''' is a ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' [[Campaign Mode|campaign]] level. It is the first level to be played from [[Edward Buck|Buck]]'s point of view, and also the first flashback level in the game. | ||
Completing this level on [[Normal]] or above unlocks the [[Tayari Plaza (achievement)|Tayari Plaza achievement]] as well as the Edward Buck character for [[Firefight (Halo 3: ODST)|Firefight]] mode. | |||
Completing this level on [[Normal]] or above unlocks the Edward Buck character for [[Firefight (Halo 3: ODST)|Firefight]] mode. | |||
The Firefight level ''[[Crater]]'' is based on the end of this level. | The Firefight level ''[[Crater]]'' is based on the end of this level. | ||
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''The sound of the Slipspace rupture opening can be heard.'' | ''The sound of the Slipspace rupture opening can be heard.'' | ||
''View opens on one of the Superintendent's cameras (location labeled as [[Lumumba]]) just as the shockwave from the Slipspace rupture passes through the city. The screen adjusts to the brightness, and the air is still full of blue particles from the rupture. From a camera below the Superintendent watches two [[ | ''View opens on one of the Superintendent's cameras (location labeled as [[Lumumba]]) just as the shockwave from the Slipspace rupture passes through the city. The screen adjusts to the brightness, and the air is still full of blue particles from the rupture. From a camera below the Superintendent watches two [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle|SOEIVs]] drop in, one of them bounces off a building, deflects into a second and crashes upside down, the other pod goes straight behind the second building. The Superintendent zooms in on the first pod, its avatar showing a sad face.'' | ||
*'''[[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Veronica Dare]] (COM)''': "Squad, what's your status? You still with me, Buck?" | *'''[[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Veronica Dare]] (COM)''': "Squad, what's your status? You still with me, Buck?" | ||
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*'''Dare (COM)''': "That's what I miss most about you, Buck. The way your mouth was always a little faster than your brain. Look, don't start about my job. We both agreed to end it." | *'''Dare (COM)''': "That's what I miss most about you, Buck. The way your mouth was always a little faster than your brain. Look, don't start about my job. We both agreed to end it." | ||
''Buck retrieves his [[M6C/SOCOM|silenced pistol]] and holsters it. He then tries to take out his [[MA5C | ''Buck retrieves his [[M6C/SOCOM|silenced pistol]] and holsters it. He then tries to take out his [[MA5C Individual Combat Weapon System|assault rifle]], but it is stuck.'' | ||
*'''Buck''': "That was ''years'' ago, Veronica! I'm (''grunt'') a little (''grunt'') fuzzy (''grunt'') on the..." | *'''Buck''': "That was ''years'' ago, Veronica! I'm (''grunt'') a little (''grunt'') fuzzy (''grunt'') on the..." | ||
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*'''Dare (COM)''': "First, you're the best soldier I know, and second... You don't really remember, that night? What you asked me in the morning?" | *'''Dare (COM)''': "First, you're the best soldier I know, and second... You don't really remember, that night? What you asked me in the morning?" | ||
''A [[ | ''A [[Type-52 Troop Carrier|Phantom]] flies overhead. Buck looks up.'' | ||
*'''Buck''': "I remember not getting an answer..." | *'''Buck''': "I remember not getting an answer..." | ||
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'''''{Gameplay}''''' | '''''{Gameplay}''''' | ||
[[File:H3ODST-Mombasa-EMP-Panorama.jpg|thumb|right|350px|A panorama of New Mombasa in the EMP's aftermath.]] | |||
''Another Phantom arrives in front of the plinth that Buck is currently on, and begins to descend.'' | ''Another Phantom arrives in front of the plinth that Buck is currently on, and begins to descend.'' | ||
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*'''Dare (COM)''': "Won't be much of a rescue if you're dead." | *'''Dare (COM)''': "Won't be much of a rescue if you're dead." | ||
''The Phantom deploys a group of Covenant consisting of a large number of [[Unggoy]] and a pair of [[Jiralhanae]]. They soon notice the lone [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper|ODST]] and open fire. Buck soon eliminates the Covenant present. Advancing around a building, Buck comes across two [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] behind a destroyed [[M12 | ''The Phantom deploys a group of Covenant consisting of a large number of [[Unggoy]] and a pair of [[Jiralhanae]]. They soon notice the lone [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper|ODST]] and open fire. Buck soon eliminates the Covenant present. Advancing around a building, Buck comes across two [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] behind a destroyed [[M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle|Warthog]].'' | ||
*'''[[Private First Class]] [[Chips Dubbo]]''': "Trooper! Over here!" | *'''[[Private First Class]] [[Chips Dubbo]]''': "Trooper! Over here!" | ||
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*'''Buck''': "Roger that, thanks!" | *'''Buck''': "Roger that, thanks!" | ||
''In the corridors and balconies of the nearby building, Buck finds the corpses of many Covenant soldiers, namely [[Sangheili]] and [[Jiralhanae]]. Blood splatters, [[ | ''In the corridors and balconies of the nearby building, Buck finds the corpses of many Covenant soldiers, namely [[Sangheili]] and [[Jiralhanae]]. Blood splatters, [[Type-25 Carbine|Spiker]] rounds and plasma scoring cover the walls and floors.'' | ||
*'''Superintendent''': "SCHOOL ZONE. PLEASE, SLOW DOWN." | *'''Superintendent''': "SCHOOL ZONE. PLEASE, SLOW DOWN." | ||
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[[File:H3ODST FamilyFeud.jpg|thumb|300px|Buck comes across dead Sangheili and Jiralhanae.]] | [[File:H3ODST FamilyFeud.jpg|thumb|300px|Buck comes across dead Sangheili and Jiralhanae.]] | ||
''Using the advantage of elevation, and with support of the Marines, Buck surprises a patrolling Jiralhanae [[pack]] and | ''Using the advantage of elevation, and with support of the Marines, Buck surprises a patrolling Jiralhanae [[pack]] and neutralises them. More Unggoy and Jiralhanae with support from an [[Unggoy Heavy]] operating a [[Type-52 Directed Energy Support Weapon|plasma cannon]] attempt to stop the humans but they too fall. Buck moves up to an intersection with several roadblocks. More corpses of Sangheili and Jiralhanae litter the area.'' | ||
*'''Buck''': "Veronica, what's with all the dead Elites?" | *'''Buck''': "Veronica, what's with all the dead Elites?" | ||
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*'''Buck''': "Got a little Jackal problem!" | *'''Buck''': "Got a little Jackal problem!" | ||
*'''Dare (COM)''': "An overcharged [[Type-25 | *'''Dare (COM)''': "An overcharged [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|plasma pistol]] shot will neutralize their [[Kig-yar Point Defense Gauntlet|shields]], should also take down a [[Jiralhanae power armor|Brute's armor]]." | ||
*'''Buck''': "Oh yeah? Where were you a minute ago?" | *'''Buck''': "Oh yeah? Where were you a minute ago?" | ||
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*'''Buck''': "Gotta get through this door. Should be a switch around here somewhere." | *'''Buck''': "Gotta get through this door. Should be a switch around here somewhere." | ||
''After opening the door Buck finds a group of Marines armed with [[M7S | ''After opening the door Buck finds a group of Marines armed with [[M7S Caseless Submachine Gun|silenced SMGs]] around a destroyed Warthog, taking fire from a large number of Covenant, including a number of [[Kig-Yar Sniper|Kig-Yar Snipers]], soon getting killed.'' | ||
''If Buck goes left to the building, he will find a female Marine taking cover.'' | ''If Buck goes left to the building, he will find a female Marine taking cover.'' | ||
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*'''Buck''': "Whoa!" | *'''Buck''': "Whoa!" | ||
''A [[ | ''A [[Sniper Rifle System 99D-S2 Anti-Matériel|sniper rifle]] goes off, the Engineer dies, spraying Buck with bluish blood. [[Kojo Agu]] is revealed to have taken the shot. Agu waves to Buck, who returns it.'' | ||
''Buck gets up, the dead Huragok starts to shake and starts to give off a high | ''Buck gets up, the dead Huragok starts to shake and starts to give off a high pitched whine, Buck dives for cover and it explodes, propelling Dare's helmet into the air. The Superintendent tracks the helmet.'' | ||
*'''Superintendent''' ''(on-screen)'': LOST-AND-FOUND ITEM! CALCULATING TRAJECTORY... | *'''Superintendent''' ''(on-screen)'': LOST-AND-FOUND ITEM! CALCULATING TRAJECTORY... | ||
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*'''Buck''': "What the heck was that? You ever seen one before?" | *'''Buck''': "What the heck was that? You ever seen one before?" | ||
'' | ''Agu doesn't respond. Buck depolarizes his helmet and takes it off.'' | ||
*'''Buck''': "Hey, Romeo! You got your ears on?" | *'''Buck''': "Hey, Romeo! You got your ears on?" | ||
'' | ''Agu shrugs.'' | ||
*'''Buck''': "Oh, I get it. Permission to speak, smart ass." | *'''Buck''': "Oh, I get it. Permission to speak, smart ass." | ||
''Agu | ''Agu depolarises his helmet.'' | ||
*'''[[Lance Corporal]] Kojo "Romeo" Agu''': "No, I don't know what it was, but it was gonna grease your ass good. Just like it did the Captain." | *'''[[Lance Corporal]] Kojo "Romeo" Agu''': "No, I don't know what it was, but it was gonna grease your ass good. Just like it did the Captain." | ||
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''Buck investigates a piece of the Huragok's armor, with Dare's stomach armor plate attached to it, stuck in a wall.'' | ''Buck investigates a piece of the Huragok's armor, with Dare's stomach armor plate attached to it, stuck in a wall.'' | ||
*''' | *'''Agu''': "Negative." | ||
*'''Buck''': "The Rookie?" | *'''Buck''': "The Rookie?" | ||
'' | ''Agu shakes his head.'' | ||
*'''Buck''': "We need to get above this crap, link up with the [[UNSC battle network|bee-net]]. One of our [[F-99 Wombat|drones]] must have seen where they hit." | *'''Buck''': "We need to get above this crap, link up with the [[UNSC battle network|bee-net]]. One of our [[F-99 Wombat|drones]] must have seen where they hit." | ||
*''' | *'''Agu''': "So, we're poppin' smoke on the lady's mission? She ever tell you what she wanted?" | ||
*'''Buck''': "No... never. Doesn't matter. All I care about now is gettin' my men out of this city. Even you." | *'''Buck''': "No... never. Doesn't matter. All I care about now is gettin' my men out of this city. Even you." | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Throughout the entire level, the sky is filled with blue fog and ionized particles, residue from the ''[[Solemn Penance]]''{{'}}s in-atmosphere Slipspace jump. | *Throughout the entire level, the sky is filled with blue fog and ionized particles, residue from the ''[[Solemn Penance]]''{{'}}s in-atmosphere Slipspace jump. | ||
*As Chips Dubbo is on Installation 05 with the Master Chief, the Australian marine in this level should be regarded as a generic marine. | *As Chips Dubbo is on Installation 05 with the Master Chief, the Australian marine in this level should be regarded as a generic marine. | ||
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*Buck describes linking up with the "bee-net," likely an abbreviation for "battlenet," the communications and tactical support network of UNSC military units. It is also a reference to B.net, the colloquial name for [[Bungie.net|Bungie's website]]. | *Buck describes linking up with the "bee-net," likely an abbreviation for "battlenet," the communications and tactical support network of UNSC military units. It is also a reference to B.net, the colloquial name for [[Bungie.net|Bungie's website]]. | ||
*The Marine allies in this level have very low health, even on Easy difficulty. This could be due to injuries sustained in battle or fallout from the in-atmosphere slipspace jump from the ''[[Solemn Penance]]''. | *The Marine allies in this level have very low health, even on Easy difficulty. This could be due to injuries sustained in battle or fallout from the in-atmosphere slipspace jump from the ''[[Solemn Penance]]''. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H3ODST Menu 03 Tayari Plaza.png|Preview of the level in ''Halo 3: ODST'' menu. | File:H3ODST Menu 03 Tayari Plaza.png|Preview of the level in ''Halo 3: ODST'' menu. | ||
File:Main phantom.jpg|A Phantom deploys Covenant troops in Sector 6. | File:Main phantom.jpg|A Phantom deploys Covenant troops in Sector 6. | ||
File:Buck.jpg|Buck firing his assault rifle. | File:Buck.jpg|Buck firing his assault rifle. | ||
File:H3ODST TayariMarinesSurrounded.jpg|Marines surrounded by Covenant forces in Sector 8. | File:H3ODST TayariMarinesSurrounded.jpg|Marines surrounded by Covenant forces in Sector 8. | ||
File:ODST TayariPlaza06.jpg|Buck battles a pair of Mgalekgolo. | File:ODST TayariPlaza06.jpg|Buck battles a pair of Mgalekgolo. | ||
File:Pod right.jpg|Dare's SOEIV surrounded by a trio of Unggoy. | File:Pod right.jpg|Dare's SOEIV surrounded by a trio of Unggoy. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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{{Levels|ODST}} | {{Levels|ODST}} | ||
