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'''Kiva''' was a type of settlement on the [[human]] [[Inner Colonies|colony world]] of [[Reach]]. Situated in the harsh wilderness of the planet, they were arranged in small communities with the inhabitants making a living out of farming or handicrafts.<ref>'''[[Remember Reach]]''', ''[[New Life]]''</ref><ref name="deve">'''Halo: Reach''', ''[[Halo: Reach Legendary Edition|Legendary Edition]] Developer Commentary''</ref> | A '''Kiva''' was a type of settlement on the [[human]] [[Inner Colonies|colony world]] of [[Reach]]. Situated in the harsh wilderness of the planet, they were arranged in small communities with the inhabitants making a living out of farming or handicrafts.<ref>'''[[Remember Reach]]''', ''[[New Life]]''</ref><ref name="deve">'''Halo: Reach''', ''[[Halo: Reach Legendary Edition|Legendary Edition]] Developer Commentary''</ref> | ||
Built mostly of concrete, kivas were utilitarian in design, but nonetheless designed to be comfortable. Most of the structures were rounded, circling a central courtyard, and often partially subterranean. Due to their remoteness, kivas were often self-sustaining, located outside power grids and powered by their own [[wind turbine]]s. [[Visegrad]] had a community of kiva homesteads.<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level, ''[[Winter Contingency (level)|Winter Contingency]]''</ref> | Built mostly of concrete, kivas were utilitarian in design, but nonetheless designed to be comfortable. Most of the structures were rounded, circling a central courtyard, and often partially subterranean. Due to their remoteness, kivas were often self-sustaining, located outside power grids and powered by their own [[wind turbine]]s. [[Visegrad]] had a community of kiva homesteads.<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level, ''[[Winter Contingency (level)|Winter Contingency]]''</ref> | ||
Revision as of 22:25, April 26, 2017
A Kiva was a type of settlement on the human colony world of Reach. Situated in the harsh wilderness of the planet, they were arranged in small communities with the inhabitants making a living out of farming or handicrafts.[1][2]
Built mostly of concrete, kivas were utilitarian in design, but nonetheless designed to be comfortable. Most of the structures were rounded, circling a central courtyard, and often partially subterranean. Due to their remoteness, kivas were often self-sustaining, located outside power grids and powered by their own wind turbines. Visegrad had a community of kiva homesteads.[3]
Trivia
- The overall design of the kivas was likely inspired by kivas, rounded underground rooms used by Puebloan peoples for religious rituals.
- Bungie's designers went to great lengths designing a purpose and function for each of the kivas in the level Winter Contingency.[2]
Gallery
The interior of a kiva.
Another kiva homestead in Visegrad.
- PioneerKivaConcept.jpg
Concept art of a damaged kiva interior.
- ReachConcept - Kiva communal dorm.jpg
Concept art of a kiva dormitory.
- ReachConcept - Kiva communal livingroom.jpg
Concept art of a communal living room in a kiva.
List of appearances
- Remember Reach (First appearance)
- Halo: Reach
Sources
- ^ Remember Reach, New Life
- ^ a b Halo: Reach, Legendary Edition Developer Commentary
- ^ Halo: Reach, campaign level, Winter Contingency
