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[[File:Hanging | [[File:HTMCC-H2A Hanging Garden A.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Hanging Garden A.<ref name="anniversarygraphics">''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'', campaign level, [[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]</ref>]] | ||
The '''Hanging Gardens''' were natural environment modules on the [[Covenant]] holy city ''[[High Charity]]''.<ref name="strategy"> | The '''Hanging Gardens''' were natural environment modules on the [[Covenant]] [[city|holy city]] ''[[High Charity]]''.<ref name="strategy">''[[Halo 2: The Official Strategy Guide]]'', p. 129</ref><ref name="gravemind">''Halo 2'', [[campaign]] level [[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]</ref> The Hanging Gardens were suspended in mid-air between two towers along the inner rim of High Charity's dome, and were accessible by way of [[gravity bridge]]s. Each consisted of a flowing artificial river, six platforms containing soil and plant life, and a series of ramps and walkways. They provided an excellent view of the [[Forerunner Dreadnought]] at the center of the city. Environmental modules known as [[Valleys of Tears]] were located nearby.<ref name="gravemind"/> | ||
==History== | |||
===Hanging Garden A=== | |||
[[File:Hanging gardens A.jpg|thumb|250px|A Sangheili and a Jiralhanae face off in Hanging Garden A.<ref name="gravemind"/>]] | |||
During the first hours of the [[Great Schism]], both [[Sangheili]]-led and the [[Jiralhanae]]-led Covenant groups tried to take the gardens. [[Special Operations Sangheili]] and [[Unggoy]] dueled with [[Jiralhanae]] forces, including several [[Jiralhanae Honor Guardsman|Jiralhanae Honor Guardsmen]] for control of the garden. Later on, two [[Sangheili Ranger]]s came to assist their allies. During his chase of the [[Prophet of Truth]], John-117 slew all Covenant forces in the area.<ref name="gravemind"/> | |||
== | ===Hanging Garden B=== | ||
During the opening stages of the Great Schism, the Sangheili-led Covenant tried to attack the garden, but were repelled by the Jiralhanae. All Sangheili were slaughtered in the heated combat. John-117 arrived just in time to see two berserking Jiralhanae massacring the retreating Unggoy. The Chief and accompanying Marines slew them all during their pursuit to the Prophet of Truth.<ref name="gravemind"/> | |||
==Layout== | |||
[[File:HTMCC-H2A Hanging Garden B.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Hanging Garden B.<ref name="anniversarygraphics"/>]] | |||
===Hanging Garden A=== | ===Hanging Garden A=== | ||
Hanging Garden A was located between the [[High Council Chamber]] and the [[Mid Tower]].<ref name="strategy"/> | Hanging Garden A was located between the [[High Council Chamber]] and the [[Mid Tower]].<ref name="strategy"/> | ||
===Hanging Garden B=== | ===Hanging Garden B=== | ||
Hanging Garden B was situated between the [[Mid Tower]] and the [[Far Tower]].<ref name="strategy"/> | Hanging Garden B was situated between the [[Mid Tower]] and the [[Far Tower]].<ref name="strategy"/> | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Hanging gardens B.jpg|One of the gardens as seen in classic ''Halo 2''. | |||
File:HTMCC-H2 Hanging Garden A.jpg|Hanging Garden A as seen in classic ''Halo 2''. | |||
File:HTMCC-H2 Hanging Garden B.jpg|Hanging Garden B as seen in classic ''Halo 2''. | |||
</gallery> | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}} | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | |||
{{High Charity Locations}} | {{High Charity Locations}} | ||
[[Category:High Charity locations]] | [[Category:High Charity locations]] | ||
Revision as of 14:24, August 1, 2020
The Hanging Gardens were natural environment modules on the Covenant holy city High Charity.[2][3] The Hanging Gardens were suspended in mid-air between two towers along the inner rim of High Charity's dome, and were accessible by way of gravity bridges. Each consisted of a flowing artificial river, six platforms containing soil and plant life, and a series of ramps and walkways. They provided an excellent view of the Forerunner Dreadnought at the center of the city. Environmental modules known as Valleys of Tears were located nearby.[3]
History
Hanging Garden A
During the first hours of the Great Schism, both Sangheili-led and the Jiralhanae-led Covenant groups tried to take the gardens. Special Operations Sangheili and Unggoy dueled with Jiralhanae forces, including several Jiralhanae Honor Guardsmen for control of the garden. Later on, two Sangheili Rangers came to assist their allies. During his chase of the Prophet of Truth, John-117 slew all Covenant forces in the area.[3]
Hanging Garden B
During the opening stages of the Great Schism, the Sangheili-led Covenant tried to attack the garden, but were repelled by the Jiralhanae. All Sangheili were slaughtered in the heated combat. John-117 arrived just in time to see two berserking Jiralhanae massacring the retreating Unggoy. The Chief and accompanying Marines slew them all during their pursuit to the Prophet of Truth.[3]
Layout
Hanging Garden A
Hanging Garden A was located between the High Council Chamber and the Mid Tower.[2]
Hanging Garden B
Hanging Garden B was situated between the Mid Tower and the Far Tower.[2]
Gallery
One of the gardens as seen in classic Halo 2.
Hanging Garden A as seen in classic Halo 2.
Hanging Garden B as seen in classic Halo 2.
List of appearances
- Halo 2 (First appearance)
- Halo: Broken Circle
- Halo 2: Anniversary
Sources
