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<center>''For the command center of a starship, see [[Bridge]].''</center> | <center>''For the command center of a starship, see [[Bridge]].''</center> | ||
[[File:Uplift bridge.jpg|thumb|250px|A human-made suspension bridge connecting two sections of the [[Uplift Nature Reserve]].]] | [[File:Uplift bridge.jpg|thumb|250px|A human-made suspension bridge connecting two sections of the [[Uplift Nature Reserve]].]] | ||
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== Forerunner == | == Forerunner == | ||
There are multiple bridges that span across canyons on the [[Halo Array|Halo installations]]. There are different forms of bridges depending on the location and functionality. The Forerunners built various types of bridges to span large canyons. Many such bridges designed to span large canyons are supported by | There are multiple bridges that span across canyons on the [[Halo Array|Halo installations]]. There are different forms of bridges depending on the location and functionality. The Forerunners built various types of bridges to span large canyons. Many such bridges designed to span large canyons are supported by energy cables, similar to the supports of a [[Wikipedia:Truss arch bridge|truss arch bridge]], attached to structures on each canyon's hedges.<ref name="aotcr">'''Halo: Combat Evolved''', campaign level ''[[Assault on the Control Room]]''</ref> | ||
Forerunner bridges appear in a diversity of designs. Different bridges have been observed as having one, two or three levels. On [[Installation 04]], many bridges featured two levels, with glass floors on both levels. The glass floors on the top level were breakable, allowing one to drop down to the bottom level of the causeway. The bottom levels glass floors featured impenetrable glass. There were also many structures on both levels of the bridge, which could serve as cover during combat.<ref name="aotcr"/> | Forerunner bridges appear in a diversity of designs. Different bridges have been observed as having one, two or three levels. On [[Installation 04]], many bridges featured two levels, with glass floors on both levels. The glass floors on the top level were breakable, allowing one to drop down to the bottom level of the causeway. The bottom levels glass floors featured impenetrable glass. There were also many structures on both levels of the bridge, which could serve as cover during combat.<ref name="aotcr"/> | ||
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===Energy bridges=== | ===Energy bridges=== | ||
{{Main|Energy bridge}} | {{Main|Energy bridge}} | ||
Energy bridges are bridges made up of hard light. | Energy bridges are bridges made up of [[hard light]]. | ||
In the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' campaign, energy bridges are featured in the levels [[Halo (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|Halo]] and [[343 Guilty Spark (level)|343 Guilty Spark]]. In the campaign of ''[[Halo 3]]'', they appear in the levels [[The Ark (level)|The Ark]] and [[The Covenant (level)|The Covenant]]. They are also featured in several ''[[Halo Wars]]'' levels with a Forerunner setting, including [[Beachhead (Halo Wars level)|Beachhead]] and [[Terminal Moraine]].<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]''', multiplayer map ''[[Terminal Moraine]]''</ref> | In the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' campaign, energy bridges are featured in the levels [[Halo (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|Halo]] and [[343 Guilty Spark (level)|343 Guilty Spark]]. In the campaign of ''[[Halo 3]]'', they appear in the levels [[The Ark (level)|The Ark]] and [[The Covenant (level)|The Covenant]]. They are also featured in several ''[[Halo Wars]]'' levels with a Forerunner setting, including [[Beachhead (Halo Wars level)|Beachhead]] and [[Terminal Moraine]].<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]''', multiplayer map ''[[Terminal Moraine]]''</ref> | ||
== Human == | |||
Bridges constructed by [[human]]s most often superficially similar to ones built using conventional engineering methods, although some are rather impressive in scale; an example of this is [[New Mombasa 105 East]]'s enormous suspension bridge connecting [[Old Mombasa]] to [[New Mombasa]].<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Metropolis]]''</ref> | |||
== Covenant == | |||
The [[Covenant]] employ various forms of bridges, ranging from physical structures to more exotic walkways and platforms based on energy fields. These include [[gravity conveyor]]s which use an anti-gravity field to carry individuals to the other side.<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]''</ref> | |||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
Revision as of 13:35, May 22, 2014
A bridge is a structure built to span a physical obstacle such as a body of water, valley, or road, for the purpose of providing passage over the obstacle. More advanced version of a bridge include the energy bridge and the gravity conveyor.
Forerunner
There are multiple bridges that span across canyons on the Halo installations. There are different forms of bridges depending on the location and functionality. The Forerunners built various types of bridges to span large canyons. Many such bridges designed to span large canyons are supported by energy cables, similar to the supports of a truss arch bridge, attached to structures on each canyon's hedges.[1]
Forerunner bridges appear in a diversity of designs. Different bridges have been observed as having one, two or three levels. On Installation 04, many bridges featured two levels, with glass floors on both levels. The glass floors on the top level were breakable, allowing one to drop down to the bottom level of the causeway. The bottom levels glass floors featured impenetrable glass. There were also many structures on both levels of the bridge, which could serve as cover during combat.[1]
In Halo: Combat Evolved, causeway-type bridges appear in the campaign levels Assault on the Control Room and Two Betrayals, and Gephyrophobia in multiplayer. In Halo 3, the multiplayer map Narrows is set on a type of causeway.
Energy bridges
- Main article: Energy bridge
Energy bridges are bridges made up of hard light.
In the Halo: Combat Evolved campaign, energy bridges are featured in the levels Halo and 343 Guilty Spark. In the campaign of Halo 3, they appear in the levels The Ark and The Covenant. They are also featured in several Halo Wars levels with a Forerunner setting, including Beachhead and Terminal Moraine.[2]
Human
Bridges constructed by humans most often superficially similar to ones built using conventional engineering methods, although some are rather impressive in scale; an example of this is New Mombasa 105 East's enormous suspension bridge connecting Old Mombasa to New Mombasa.[3]
Covenant
The Covenant employ various forms of bridges, ranging from physical structures to more exotic walkways and platforms based on energy fields. These include gravity conveyors which use an anti-gravity field to carry individuals to the other side.[4]
Gallery
A human suspension bridge in the Caracalla Park.
Mombasa's iconic suspension bridge.
An example of a Forerunner bridge.
Side view of a Forerunner bridge.
Gephyrophobia on Halo: Combat Evolved for PC.
The energy bridge on Installation 04 in Halo: Combat Evolved.
The energy bridge seen on the level Halo in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary.
The multiplayer map Narrows on Halo 3.
A typical human-built road bridge crossing a canyon near the Szurdok Ridge on Reach.
A deployable bridge in place, transported by a D77-TC Pelican.
A Forerunner stone bridge near the Control Room of Installation 04.
Two narrow bridges on the surface of Installation 04.
The same two narrow bridges in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary.
List of appearances
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- Halo: Combat Evolved (First appearance)
- Halo 2
- Halo 3
- Halo 3: ODST
- Halo: Reach
- Halo: The Flood
- Halo: Ghosts of Onyx
- Halo: Contact Harvest
- Halo: The Cole Protocol
Sources
- ^ a b Halo: Combat Evolved, campaign level Assault on the Control Room
- ^ Halo Wars, multiplayer map Terminal Moraine
- ^ Halo 2, campaign level Metropolis
- ^ Halo 2, campaign level Gravemind
