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'''Orbital''' is one of three maps in the [[Mythic Map Pack]] designed for ''[[Halo 3]]''. ''Orbital'', along with ''[[Assembly]]'' and ''[[Sandbox]]'', ships with the [[Halo Wars: Limited Edition|Limited Edition]] of ''[[Halo Wars]]''. It was released on [[Xbox LIVE]] Marketplace with the two other Mythic maps on April 9, [[2009]].

Orbital takes place inside the docking-station for the [[Quito Space Tether]], a [[space elevator]] above South America that transports cargo and people in and out of the [[Earth]]'s atmosphere easily. The map is the setting of the [[Epilogue]] in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''. The map contains plaques dedicated to Doctors [[Tobias Fleming Shaw]] and [[Wallace Fujikawa]], the creators of the [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine]]. Orbital also contains many aesthetic elements, such as windows showing the Earth, electronic devices like display screens, escalators, and even a video phone. Overall the map has a feel of advanced technology.

[[BR55HB battle rifle|Battle Rifles]] are common throughout the level with two spawning on the starting bases of each side and another two near the middle of each side. [[Type-25 plasma pistol|plasma pistols]] are located on the bottom of the two escalators, [[Type-52 Mauler|Maulers]] are next to the equipment on the junctions, [[Type-1 plasma grenade|plasma grenades]] come in pairs scattered around the map, and a pair of [[Type-25 Spiker|Spikers]] are found in both hallways which connect the bases to the middle. There are also two [[Type-25 plasma rifle|plasma rifles]] located just next to the [[M41 SPNKR|rocket launcher]] spawn. The two main power weapons on this map are the [[SRS99D-S2 AM sniper rifle|sniper rifle]] (on the lower side of the pit) and a rocket launcher (on the higher side), though it should be noted that both weapons have had their ammo decreased for balance.

There are two [[M274 Mongoose|Mongooses]] on each base facing the operational doors (only closed in objective games), and a [[Type-32 Ghost|Ghost]] spawns at the attacking base during asymmetrical gametypes.

While playing on Orbital, a female and male voice can be heard every once in a while announcing things over a speaker (much like [[The Pit]] and [[Terminal (map)#Male Announcer|Terminal]]). Note that these messages will play randomly even if the game is paused in theatre mode. Some of these lines are:

**"We advise you to be aware of your surroundings. If you see any suspicious activity or any unattended packaging, please call the Quito Orbital Elevator Security Hotline." ''(Ironic, since players are mainly concentrated on killing each other).''

**"Do not leave children unattended. Children should be monitored at all times."

**"Upon request, all passengers are required to present their National Identity Certification papers to Quito Orbital Elevator authority personnel."

**"Transportation of hazardous materials is strictly prohibited." ''(Ironic, since all players carry weapons, live ammunition, and explosives).''

File:H3 MP Orbital ENV-02.jpg|A loading dock with [[Sniper Rifle]] in sight.