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|name=Monolith | |name=Monolith | ||
|image=[[File:H4 Monolith-1.png| | |image=[[File:H4 Monolith-1.png|300px]] | ||
|game=''Halo 4'' | |game=''Halo 4'' | ||
|location=Forerunner monument, | |devname=<code>ca_deadlycrossing</code>{{Ref/File|Id=H4EK|H4EK|H4EK\tags\levels\dlc\ca_deadlycrossing\ca_deadlycrossing.scenario}} | ||
|terrain= | |map=War Games Map_Set/: 673-4<ref name="VIS">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]'''</ref> | ||
|location=Forerunner monument, ring system around [[Sothra Hakkor]]<ref name="Bulletin">[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/02/20/The-Halo-Bulletin-22013.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin 2.20.13'']</ref>{{Ref/NoteReuse|asteroid}} | |||
|terrain="Asteroid", Forerunner structures | |||
|playernumber= | |playernumber= | ||
|gametypes=*[[Slayer]] | |gametypes=*[[Slayer]] | ||
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{{Article quote|This monument and many like it were built by the Forerunners after their final victory over the [[prehistoric human civilization|ancient humans]].}} | {{Article quote|This monument and many like it were built by the Forerunners after their final victory over the [[prehistoric human civilization|ancient humans]].}} | ||
'''Monolith''' is a ''[[Halo 4]]'' [[multiplayer]] map. It was released as part of the [[Majestic Map Pack]] on [[2013|February 25, 2013]]. | '''Monolith''' is a ''[[Halo 4]]'' [[multiplayer]] map. It was released as part of the [[Majestic Map Pack]] on [[2013|February 25, 2013]].{{Ref/Reuse|Bulletin}} | ||
== | ==Universe and lore== | ||
Monolith is set in a [[Forerunner]] monument | Monolith is set in a [[Forerunner]] monument which was built to honor fallen [[Warrior-Servant]]s of the [[Human-Forerunner War]]. It is located within the ring system orbiting [[Sothra Hakkor]].{{Ref/Note|Id=asteroid|Technically the rock formation surrounding the planet is a ring system, though it is officially referred to as an asteroid belt.}}<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/detail/bc58eeeb-cc32-4085-a79e-8d91419d0a35/making-halo-4-majestic-map-pack '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Making Halo 4: Majestic Map Pack'']</ref> | ||
== | ==Overview== | ||
===Layout=== | |||
It is a symmetrical four base map, arranged to neighbor each other in a rough circle, with a large two-leveled hollow structure in the middle. There are many walls and barriers on the ground levels, allowing plenty of cover and close-combat fights. The bases allow for greater height, letting snipers pick off players on the ground floor. Grav lifts allow for easy traversing of the entire map and access to higher levels of the bases. | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:HMCC H4 Monolith Map.png|Monolith Map. | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}} | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H4_Monolith_Concept_Art.jpg|Concept art of Monolith. | File:H4_Monolith_Concept_Art.jpg|Concept art of Monolith. | ||
File:H4 Monolith Concept 2.jpg|Concept art of Monolith. | |||
File:H4-MP-Monolith-Map-Panorama.jpg|Panoramic view of the Monolith map. | |||
File:H4 Monolith-2.png|Combat on Monolith. | File:H4 Monolith-2.png|Combat on Monolith. | ||
File:H4-MajesticMapPack-Monolith-01.jpg|Top-down view of Monolith. | File:H4-MajesticMapPack-Monolith-01.jpg|Top-down view of Monolith. | ||
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File:Monolith_beacon_active.jpg|The monolith beacon active. | File:Monolith_beacon_active.jpg|The monolith beacon active. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Notes== | |||
{{Ref/Notes}} | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | |||
{{ | {{Levels|H4|mode=yes}} | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Majestic Map Pack]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:31, June 30, 2024
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Halo 4 |
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Map designation (?): |
War Games Map_Set/: 673-4[2] |
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Location: |
Forerunner monument, ring system around Sothra Hakkor[3][Note 1] |
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Terrain: |
"Asteroid", Forerunner structures |
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| “ | This monument and many like it were built by the Forerunners after their final victory over the ancient humans. | ” |
Monolith is a Halo 4 multiplayer map. It was released as part of the Majestic Map Pack on February 25, 2013.[3]
Universe and lore[edit]
Monolith is set in a Forerunner monument which was built to honor fallen Warrior-Servants of the Human-Forerunner War. It is located within the ring system orbiting Sothra Hakkor.[Note 1][4]
Overview[edit]
Layout[edit]
It is a symmetrical four base map, arranged to neighbor each other in a rough circle, with a large two-leveled hollow structure in the middle. There are many walls and barriers on the ground levels, allowing plenty of cover and close-combat fights. The bases allow for greater height, letting snipers pick off players on the ground floor. Grav lifts allow for easy traversing of the entire map and access to higher levels of the bases.
Monolith Map.
Gallery[edit]
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Concept art of Monolith.
Concept art of Monolith.
Panoramic view of the Monolith map.
Combat on Monolith.
Top-down view of Monolith.
Angled view of Monolith.
Another angled view of Monolith.
The monolith's beacon inactive.
The beacon activating.
The monolith beacon active.
Notes[edit]
Sources[edit]
- ^ Halo 4 Editing Kit, game file
H4EK\tags\levels\dlc\ca_deadlycrossing\ca_deadlycrossing.scenario - ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide
- ^ a b Halo Waypoint: The Halo Bulletin 2.20.13
- ^ Halo Waypoint: Making Halo 4: Majestic Map Pack
