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File:HR_KivaExploration_Concept_1.jpg|Early, 2008-era concept art of the Kiva.
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File:HR_KivaExploration_Concept_2.jpg|Early, 2008-era concept art of the Kiva.
File:HR_KivaExploration_Concept_2.jpg|Early, 2008-era concept art of the Kiva.
File:HR KivaInterior Concept 1.jpg|Early explorations for the Kiva interiors.
File:HR KivaInterior Concept 2.jpg|Early explorations for the Kiva interiors.
File:HR KivaInterior Concept 3.jpg|Early explorations for the Kiva interiors.
File:HR KivaInterior Concept 4.jpg|Early explorations for the Kiva interiors.
File:HR Kiva Concept 1.jpg|Concept art of one of the pioneer buildings.
File:HR Kiva Concept 1.jpg|Concept art of one of the pioneer buildings.
File:HR Kiva Concept 2.jpg|Concept art of one of the pioneer buildings.
File:HR Kiva Concept 2.jpg|Concept art of one of the pioneer buildings.
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File:HR_PioneerFarm_Concept.jpg|Concept art of one of the level's small pioneer farms.
File:HR_PioneerFarm_Concept.jpg|Concept art of one of the level's small pioneer farms.
File:HR AbandonedKiva.jpg|Concept art of an [[M12 Warthog]] outside a kiva.
File:HR AbandonedKiva.jpg|Concept art of an [[M12 Warthog]] outside a kiva.
File:HR KivaModules Concept 1.jpg|Concept art for the modular kit used to construct the 3D assets in-game.
File:HR KivaModules Concept 2.jpg|Concept art for the modular kit used to construct the 3D assets in-game.
File:HR KivaModules Concept 3.jpg|Concept art for the modular kit used to construct the 3D assets in-game.
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Revision as of 15:55, March 4, 2023

Promotional image for an early build of Halo: Reach featuring the a kiva in Visegrád. Screenshot of the level Winter Contingency from the Halo: Reach press kit.
A typical kiva homestead on Reach.

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

Concept art

  • Early, 2008-era concept art of the Kiva.

    Early, 2008-era concept art of the Kiva.

  • Early, 2008-era concept art of the Kiva.

    Early, 2008-era concept art of the Kiva.

  • Early explorations for the Kiva interiors.

    Early explorations for the Kiva interiors.

  • Early explorations for the Kiva interiors.

    Early explorations for the Kiva interiors.

  • Early explorations for the Kiva interiors.

    Early explorations for the Kiva interiors.

  • Early explorations for the Kiva interiors.

    Early explorations for the Kiva interiors.

  • Concept art of one of the pioneer buildings.

    Concept art of one of the pioneer buildings.

  • Concept art of one of the pioneer buildings.

    Concept art of one of the pioneer buildings.

  • Concept art of one of the pioneer buildings.

    Concept art of one of the pioneer buildings.

  • Concept art of one of the pioneer buildings.

    Concept art of one of the pioneer buildings.

  • Concept art of one of the pioneer buildings.

    Concept art of one of the pioneer buildings.

  • Concept art of a kiva dormitory.

    Concept art of a kiva dormitory.

  • Concept art of a communal living room in a kiva.

    Concept art of a communal living room in a kiva.

  • Concept art of a kiva exterior.

    Concept art of a kiva exterior.

  • Concept art of a damaged kiva interior.

    Concept art of a damaged kiva interior.

  • Concept art of an overgrown kiva.

    Concept art of an overgrown kiva.

  • Concept art of a kiva with a barn.

    Concept art of a kiva with a barn.

  • Concept art of kivas in the mountains of Visegrád.

    Concept art of kivas in the mountains of Visegrád.

  • Concept art of one of the level's small pioneer farms.

    Concept art of one of the level's small pioneer farms.

  • Concept art of an M12 Warthog outside a kiva.

    Concept art of an M12 Warthog outside a kiva.

  • Concept art for the modular kit used to construct the 3D assets in-game.

    Concept art for the modular kit used to construct the 3D assets in-game.

  • Concept art for the modular kit used to construct the 3D assets in-game.

    Concept art for the modular kit used to construct the 3D assets in-game.

  • Concept art for the modular kit used to construct the 3D assets in-game.

    Concept art for the modular kit used to construct the 3D assets in-game.

Screenshots

  • The interior of a kiva.

    The interior of a kiva.

  • Another kiva homestead in Visegrad.

    Another kiva homestead in Visegrad.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Remember Reach, New Life
  2. ^ a b Halo: Reach, Legendary Edition Developer Commentary
  3. ^ Halo: Reach, campaign level, Winter Contingency
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