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[[File:HTMCC-H2A Valley of Tears A.jpg|thumb|250px|Valley of Tears A.<ref name="anniversarygraphics">''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'', campaign level, [[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]</ref>]] | [[File:HTMCC-H2A Valley of Tears A.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Valley of Tears A.<ref name="anniversarygraphics">''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'', campaign level, [[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]</ref>]] | ||
The '''Valleys of Tears'''<ref>''[[Halo 2: The Official Game Guide]]'', p. 134</ref> were natural environment modules on the [[Covenant]] [[city|holy city]] ''[[High Charity]]''. They were located between the towers near the edge of the city's main dome, and accessible by [[gravity bridge]]s. Environmental modules known as [[Hanging Gardens]] were located nearby. Ponds in the valleys contained [[Covenant koi]].<ref name="gravemind">''Halo 2'', [[campaign]] level, [[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]</ref> | The '''Valleys of Tears'''<ref>''[[Halo 2: The Official Game Guide]]'', p. 134</ref> were natural environment modules on the [[Covenant]] [[city|holy city]] ''[[High Charity]]''. They were located between the towers near the edge of the city's main dome, and accessible by [[gravity bridge]]s. Environmental modules known as [[Hanging Gardens]] were located nearby. Ponds in the valleys contained [[Covenant koi]].<ref name="gravemind">''Halo 2'', [[campaign]] level, [[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Valley of Tears A=== | ===Valley of Tears A=== | ||
During the first hours of the [[Great Schism]], the Sangheili-led Covenant took this exposed location, stationing [[Mgalekgolo]] in the center while posting [[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|Sangheili Honor Guardsmen]] and [[Special Operations Sangheili]] on the perimeter. Shortly afterward, the Jiralhanae-led Covenant sought to retake the Valley of Tears A, sending forth [[Jiralhanae]] and [[Kig-yar Sniper]]s. [[John-117]] killed them all during his pursuit of the Prophet of Truth. | During the first hours of the [[Great Schism]], the Sangheili-led Covenant took this exposed location, stationing [[Mgalekgolo]] in the center while posting [[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|Sangheili Honor Guardsmen]] and [[Special Operations Sangheili]] on the perimeter. Shortly afterward, the Jiralhanae-led Covenant sought to retake the Valley of Tears A, sending forth [[Jiralhanae]] and [[Kig-yar Sniper]]s. [[John-117]] killed them all during his pursuit of the Prophet of Truth.<ref name="gravemind"/> | ||
===Valley of Tears B=== | ===Valley of Tears B=== | ||
As with Valley A, it was the site of a battle between the Sangheili-led Covenant and the Jiralhanae-led Covenant during the opening stages of the Great Schism. The Sangheili invaded from the north, while the Jiralhanae invaded from the south. In the center, there was a tremendous fray, with Jiralhanae engaging Sangheili, [[Sangheili Ranger]]s, and black-armored [[Special Operations Unggoy]] armed with [[ | As with Valley A, it was the site of a battle between the Sangheili-led Covenant and the Jiralhanae-led Covenant during the opening stages of the Great Schism. The Sangheili invaded from the north, while the Jiralhanae invaded from the south. In the center, there was a tremendous fray, with Jiralhanae engaging Sangheili, [[Sangheili Ranger]]s, and black-armored [[Special Operations Unggoy]] armed with [[Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon|fuel rod guns]]. Keeping the Sangheili entryway to the valley secure were two [[Stealth Sangheili]] armed with [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|energy swords]] along with several Unggoy. During his pursuit of Truth, John-117 passed through the valley and eliminated the Covenant in the area.<ref name="gravemind"/> | ||
==Layout== | ==Layout== | ||
[[File:HTMCC-H2A Valley of Tears B.jpg|thumb|250px|Valley of Tears B. | [[File:HTMCC-H2A Valley of Tears B.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Valley of Tears B.<ref name="anniversarygraphics"/>]] | ||
===Valley of Tears A=== | ===Valley of Tears A=== | ||
Valley of Tears A was located between the [[High Council Chamber]] and the [[Mid Tower]]. | Valley of Tears A was located between the [[High Council Chamber]] and the [[Mid Tower]].<ref name="gravemind"/> | ||
===Valley of Tears B=== | ===Valley of Tears B=== | ||
Valley of Tears B was located between the Mid Tower and the [[Far Tower]]. | Valley of Tears B was located between the Mid Tower and the [[Far Tower]].<ref name="gravemind"/> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
