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|prev=''[[The Truth and Reconciliation]]'' | |prev=''[[The Truth and Reconciliation]]'' | ||
|game=''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' (<small>''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary|Anniversary]]''</small>)<br> | |||
''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Trial|Halo Trial]]'' | |||
|devname=<code>b30</code> | |||
|next=''[[Assault on the Control Room]]'' | |next=''[[Assault on the Control Room]]'' | ||
|name='''''The Silent Cartographer''''' | |name='''''The Silent Cartographer''''' | ||
|image=[[File:HCEA TheSilentCartographer Loadscreen.png|350px]] | |image=[[File:HCEA TheSilentCartographer Loadscreen.png|350px]] | ||
|player=[[John-117]] | |||
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|date= [[2552#September 20, 2552|September 20, 2552]] | |date= [[2552#September 20, 2552|September 20, 2552]] | ||
|place= On the surface of [[Installation 04 | |place= On the surface of [[Installation 04]] | ||
|objective=Find and access the Cartographer | |objective=Find and access the [[Cartographer]] | ||
|partime=00:15:00 {{C|''Master Chief Collection''}} | |partime=00:15:00 {{C|''Master Chief Collection''}} | ||
|parscore=18,000 {{C|''Master Chief Collection''}} | |parscore=18,000 {{C|''Master Chief Collection''}} | ||
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==Production notes== | ==Production notes== | ||
{{Main|Development of Halo: Combat Evolved}} | {{Main|Development of Halo: Combat Evolved}} | ||
Known as | Known as "B-30" during development, the level geometry for ''The Silent Cartographer'' went through multiple design iterations by Bungie employees, including Art Director [[Marcus Lehto]] and Environmental Artist [[Paul Russel]].{{Ref/YouTube|Id=IGN|9ndZbg8Mr-Q|IGN|Halo: Combat Evolved Devs React to Speedrun (Martin O’Donnell, Marcus Lehto)|D=27|M=5|Y=2021}} | ||
As one of the first levels constructed, it was originally a testbed sandbox where Bungie tested lighting, graphics, weapons or vehicles.{{Ref/Film|Id=Commentary|[[Halo 3 Legendary Edition|''Halo 3'' Legendary Edition]], Halo: Combat Evolved developer commentary}} | |||
The level geometry was given to designer [[Jaime Griesemer]], who then led the design on level objective and combat encounters.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=IGN}} | The level geometry was given to designer [[Jaime Griesemer]], who then led the design on level objective and combat encounters.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=IGN}} The wave-advancing artificial intelligence for the opening beach assault, in particular, became one of the two AI scripts Griesemer and programmer [[Chris Butcher]] developed for the game, the other being the defensive AI seen throughout other levels.{{Ref/Film|[[Bungie ViDoc: O Brave New World]]}} The original objective of the level was to assassinate a Covenant [[San'Shyuum|Prophet]] who was searching for the Cartographer. This early iteration of Prophet was described as "an Elite with a funny hat". The idea was partly reused in ''[[Halo 2]]'' campaign level ''[[Regret (Halo 2 level)|Regret]]''.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=Commentary}} The [[Huragok]] were meant to appear on this level, but were removed from the game, though their tags remained in the map file. | ||
The level was first showcased by Project Lead [[Jason Jones]] and Joseph Staten during [[Halo Gamestock 2001 Demo|the gameplay demo of ''Halo Combat Evolved'' at Microsoft Gamestock 2001]]. In the demo, | The level was first showcased by Project Lead [[Jason Jones]] and Director of Cinematics [[Joseph Staten]] during [[Halo Gamestock 2001 Demo|the gameplay demo of ''Halo Combat Evolved'' at Microsoft Gamestock 2001]]. In the demo, John-117 arrived at the island on a Banshee, and drove a Warthog to the Cartographer facility. The Spartan ventured deeper into the facility, defeating Covenant defenses before reaching the Cartographer. When activated, the Cartographer displayed the spinning hologram that became the one at the security override station in the final game. The demo did not feature any cinematics or scripted dialogue. Instead, Staten narrated the game’s premise as an introduction while the track ''[[Truth and Reconciliation Suite]]'' plays in full as background music.{{Ref/YouTube|Id=gamestock|6uvDdjN7qKE|Martin O’Donnell|Halo Gamestock 2001|D=27|M=5|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gamestock-2001-hands-on-halo/1100-2696082|Site=GameSpot|Page=Gamestock 2001: Hands-on: Halo|D=27|M=5|Y=2021}} | ||
By [[Halo: Combat Evolved Beta 1749|''Halo: Combat Evolved'' Beta 1749]], the general level design has been completed. Minor changes and additions were made prior to the final release: for example, Assistant Art Lead Steve Abeyta added a unique sitting animation for the Marine sitting opposite of | By [[Halo: Combat Evolved Beta 1749|''Halo: Combat Evolved'' Beta 1749]], the general level design has been completed. Minor changes and additions were made prior to the final release: for example, Assistant Art Lead Steve Abeyta added a unique sitting animation for the Marine sitting opposite of John-117 in the Pelican at the beginning of the level, and artist [[Shi Kai Wang]] animated the holographic Halo ring breaking into pieces when the Cartographer was being accessed by John-117.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=Commentary}} | ||
A level was supposed to take place between this level and ''[[Assault on the Control Room]]'', however it was cut. Instead, it was replaced by the cinematic in which ''Echo 419'' enters the tunnel to explain the drastic change in setting from a tropical island to a snowy canyon.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=Commentary}} | |||
The events of the level were later expanded in the novel ''[[Halo: The Flood]]'', including the appearances of two ODSTs ([[Hosky]] and an [[unidentified corporal]]) while the two Mgalekgolo at the Cartographer’s entrance were given the names [[Ogada Nosa Fasu]] and [[Igido Nosa Hurru]].{{Ref/Novel|Halo: The Flood|Page=162}} The appearance of Gunnery Sergeant [[Marcus Stacker]] was substituted by Sergeant [[Waller]]. | The events of the level were later expanded in the novel ''[[Halo: The Flood]]'', including the appearances of two ODSTs ([[Hosky]] and an [[unidentified corporal]]) while the two Mgalekgolo at the Cartographer’s entrance were given the names [[Ogada Nosa Fasu]] and [[Igido Nosa Hurru]].{{Ref/Novel|Halo: The Flood|Page=162}} The appearance of Gunnery Sergeant [[Marcus Stacker]] was substituted by Sergeant [[Waller]]. | ||
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File:HTMCC Cartographer Comparison2.jpg|Another comparison between the Cartographers of Installation 04 and Installation 00. | File:HTMCC Cartographer Comparison2.jpg|Another comparison between the Cartographers of Installation 04 and Installation 00. | ||
File:IslandCompare.jpg|A comparison between The Silent Cartographer and a landscape similar to it at the end of the ''Halo 3'' level ''[[Halo (Halo 3 level)|Halo]]''. | File:IslandCompare.jpg|A comparison between The Silent Cartographer and a landscape similar to it at the end of the ''Halo 3'' level ''[[Halo (Halo 3 level)|Halo]]''. | ||
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* At the flipped Warthog at the interior path there are four dead Marines, one more than the Hog can carry. This may have occurred through a similar circumstance to when [[Corporal Harland]] had [[Cochran|one of]] his soldiers lie under the LAAG during the [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]].{{Ref/Novel|Halo: The Fall of Reach|Page=165}} | * At the flipped Warthog at the interior path there are four dead Marines, one more than the Hog can carry. This may have occurred through a similar circumstance to when [[Corporal Harland]] had [[Cochran|one of]] his soldiers lie under the LAAG during the [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]].{{Ref/Novel|Halo: The Fall of Reach|Page=165}} | ||
* On Easy and Normal difficulties, in the initial Pelican ride, the Chief sits next to Sergeant Waller on ''Echo 419''; however, on Heroic and Legendary difficulties, the Chief sits next to an Asian Marine. | * On Easy and Normal difficulties, in the initial Pelican ride, the Chief sits next to Sergeant Waller on ''Echo 419''; however, on Heroic and Legendary difficulties, the Chief sits next to an Asian Marine. | ||
* This level is the most popular to perform [[Warthog jumping]] on, due to the large number of Marines, Warthogs, and the presence of rocket launchers. Its popularity lead to the creation of the flash game called | * This level is the most popular to perform [[Warthog jumping]] on, due to the large number of Marines, Warthogs, and the presence of rocket launchers. Its popularity lead to the creation of the flash game called Pelican.{{citation needed}} | ||
* If the player returns to the circular open area where the pair Hunters are confronted before boarding ''[[Echo 419]]'', there will be a landed Spirit dropship with a lance of Grunts and Jackals guarding it. These lances were probably part of the forces that overwhelmed the Marines guarding the beach. | * If the player returns to the circular open area where the pair Hunters are confronted before boarding ''[[Echo 419]]'', there will be a landed Spirit dropship with a lance of Grunts and Jackals guarding it. These lances were probably part of the forces that overwhelmed the Marines guarding the beach. | ||
* When entering the chamber of the unlocked door in the Cartographer building, there is a large locked vent-like installation in the wall of the first room with sleeping Grunts. This vent-like component may be some sort of inactive [[Sentinel launcher]]. | * When entering the chamber of the unlocked door in the Cartographer building, there is a large locked vent-like installation in the wall of the first room with sleeping Grunts. This vent-like component may be some sort of inactive [[Sentinel launcher]]. | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage= Images of Silent Cartographer}} | {{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage= Images of Silent Cartographer}} | ||
=== | ===Halo: Combat Evolved=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HCE Menu 04 The Silent Cartographer.png|Preview of the level in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' menu. | File:HCE Menu 04 The Silent Cartographer.png|Preview of the level in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' menu. | ||
File:HaloCE-SilentCartographer-Island.jpg| | File:HaloCE-SilentCartographer-Island.jpg|An overview of the island. | ||
File:HCE-MasterChief-Wallpaper.jpg|John-117 leads the charge on the beach. | File:HCE-MasterChief-Wallpaper.jpg|John-117 leads the charge on the beach. | ||
File:Sangheili Beach.jpg| | File:Sangheili Beach.jpg|[[Covenant]] forces confronting the passengers of [[Pelicans]] ''[[Echo 419]]'' and ''[[Bravo 022]]''. | ||
File:Carto02.jpg|John-117 accesses the Cartographer. | File:Carto02.jpg|John-117 accesses the Cartographer. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
=== | ===Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HCEA-Concept-SilentCartographer.jpg|Concept art of the beach attack. | File:HCEA-Concept-SilentCartographer.jpg|Concept art of the beach attack. | ||
File:HCEA-Concept-SilentCartographer-Chief.jpg|Concept art of the Chief traversing the island. | File:HCEA-Concept-SilentCartographer-Chief.jpg|Concept art of the Chief traversing the island. | ||
File:HCEA MakeMyDay Concept.jpg|OXM magazine cover of John-117 on the level. | File:HCEA MakeMyDay Concept.jpg|OXM magazine cover of John-117 on the level. | ||
File:Anniversary Marines.jpg|Marines storming the beach. | File:Anniversary Marines.jpg|Marines storming the beach. | ||
File:HCEA-TheSilentCartographerWarthog.png|John-117 and two Marines on a Warthog. | File:HCEA-TheSilentCartographerWarthog.png|John-117 and two Marines on a Warthog. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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{{Ref/Sources}} | {{Ref/Sources}} | ||
{{succession box | before = ''[[The Truth and Reconciliation]]'' <br />| title = [[Halo: Combat Evolved#Campaign|''Halo | {{succession box | before = ''[[The Truth and Reconciliation]]'' <br />| title = [[Halo: Combat Evolved#Campaign|''Halo'' Campaign Missions]] | years = '''''The Silent Cartographer''''' |after = ''[[Assault on the Control Room]]''}} | ||
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