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{{Multiplayer | {{Multiplayer Map Infobox | ||
|name=Zenith | |name=Zenith | ||
|image=[[File:H2A-MP-Map-Zenith-01.jpg|300px]] | |image=[[File:H2A-MP-Map-Zenith-01.jpg|300px]] | ||
|game=''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]] | |game=''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]] | ||
|playernumber= | |playernumber= | ||
|location=[[Relay station]], [[Installation 05]] | |location=[[Relay station]], [[Installation 05]] | ||
|terrain=Plateau, [[Forerunner]] structure | |terrain=Plateau, [[Forerunner]] structure | ||
|gametypes= | |gametypes= | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{Article | {{Article Quote|Impressive [[Anti-gravity technology|gravitic control systems]] offer an extreme amount of flexibility in the placement of Halo's communication relays.<ref name="desc">'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''' - ''Zenith multiplayer map description''</ref>}} | ||
'''Zenith''', | '''Zenith''', tentatively named '''Ascension Anniversary''',<ref>[[:File:H2A-CustomGameScreen.jpg|Early ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'' custom games menu]]</ref> is a multiplayer map in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''. It is a remake of [[Ascension (level)|Ascension]] from ''[[Halo 2]]'', with some minor changes. Ascension is one of the seven ''Halo 2'' multiplayer maps that have been completely re-imagined in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crDIiFV-Wmw '''YouTube''': ''Every. Halo. Ever. E3 2014'']</ref> | ||
==Setting== | |||
Zenith is set on and around a [[relay station]], a Forerunner communication structure vital to the upkeep of Halo installations. This particular site, unlike [[Ascension (level)|prior]] [[Forge World/Pinnacle|sites]] observed, is placed at high altitude above the surface of [[Installation 05|Delta Halo]] and kept in place using gravitic control systems.<ref name="desc"/> The site, like other elevated relays, utilises its own [[slipspace translocation]] system for travel to and from the Delta Halo surface.<ref>'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''' - ''[[Skyward]] multiplayer map description''</ref> | |||
Zenith shares its skybox with the [[Forge]]-only canvas [[Skyward]], with the latter map removing Zenith's map geometry to be a true blank canvas. | Zenith shares its skybox with the [[Forge]]-only canvas [[Skyward]], with the latter map removing Zenith's map geometry to be a true blank canvas. | ||
== | ==Layout== | ||
Zenith | ===Changes from Ascension=== | ||
*Zenith will feature a large [[energy shield]] in the center of the map, triggered by any of three switches around the map's outskirts.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lt-i0y35bxw/ '''YouTube''': ''Halo 2 Ascension Anniversary Walkthrough'']</ref> The shield can be disabled through [[Forge]], or the shield's switches can be moved to different locations on the map.<ref>[http://ign.com/articles/2014/10/27/legendary-halo-2-map-ascension-has-changed-a-bit-in-halo-the-master-chief-collection-ign-first '''IGN.com''': ''Legendary Halo 2 Map 'Ascension' Has Changed a Bit in Halo: The Master Chief Collection – IGN '']</ref> | |||
*The sky bridge from the [[Banshee]] platform to the sniper tower is now wider and has additional horizontal and vertical cover against fire from the tower. The middle of the bridge also has an added platform structure.<ref name="RTX">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQQbGq8TnR8&list=UU7NCg0venpKJg3kuJojKlbQ&index=3 '''YouTube''': ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection Panel - RTX 2014'']</ref> | |||
*The map has received significant visual changes. Whereas the original map was located atop a fixed plateau, Zenith is based on an "island" of rock floating high above the surface of a rotating Halo installation, surrounded by similar floating rock formations. Ascension's foggy and clouded atmosphere has also been replaced with almost fully clear skies, allowing unimpeded visibility to the Halo ring, which is rendered to scale.<ref name="RTX"/> | |||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* | *Finding and destroying the BLAST soda can on this map unlocks the [[High Altitude Thirst!]] [[achievement]]. | ||
*After waiting long enough, the country of Italy will appear on the Halo ring. | |||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HMCC H2A Zenith Map.png|Map of Zenith. | |||
File:H2A - ZenithRing.jpg|A view of [[Installation 05|the Halo installation]] as seen on the map. | |||
File:H2A-MP-Map-Zenith-03.jpg|A screenshot of Zenith. | File:H2A-MP-Map-Zenith-03.jpg|A screenshot of Zenith. | ||
File:H2A-MP-Map-Zenith-02.jpg|A [[Banshee]] flying over Zenith. | File:H2A-MP-Map-Zenith-02.jpg|A [[Banshee]] flying over Zenith. | ||
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File:H2A - ZenithFirefight.jpg|Gameplay on Zenith. | File:H2A - ZenithFirefight.jpg|Gameplay on Zenith. | ||
File:H2A - ZenithJump.jpg|A player reloading, while jumping, on Zenith. | File:H2A - ZenithJump.jpg|A player reloading, while jumping, on Zenith. | ||
File:Zenith Shield.jpg|A screenshot of the energy shield on Zenith. | File:Zenith Shield.jpg|A screenshot of the energy shield on Zenith. | ||
File:Zenith Shield Switch.jpg|A screenshot of the energy shield switch on Zenith. | File:Zenith Shield Switch.jpg|A screenshot of the energy shield switch on Zenith. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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{{Levels| | {{Levels|H2|mode=yes}} | ||
