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*''[[Anniversary Map Pack]]''
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|location=[[Section 21]], [[New Mombasa]], [[Earth]]
|location=[[Section 21]], [[New Mombasa]], [[East African Protectorate]], [[Earth]]
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|terrain=Human urban terrain, construction site
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*[[Rally]]
*[[Rocket Race]]
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{{Article Quote|The initial Covenant strike is over, but the [[Battle of Mombasa|fight for Mombasa]] has just begun.}}
{{Article quote|The initial Covenant strike is over, but the [[Battle of Mombasa|fight for Mombasa]] has just begun.}}
'''Breakneck''' is a [[multiplayer]] map included in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' for ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. It is a remake of ''[[Headlong]]'' from ''[[Halo 2]]''.{{Ref/Site|Id=info|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2011/09/14/The-Halo-Bulletin-91411-.aspx|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=The Halo Bulletin: 9/14/11|Detail=(Defunct)}}{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/games/haloanniversary/detail?title=halo-anniversary-images&id=ba1eeec4-0c73-49a6-a57f-c32ce1bf2c68|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo: Anniversary Images|Detail=(Defunct, copy on [https://web.archive.org/web/20141012165515/https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/games/haloanniversary/detail?title=halo-anniversary-images&id=ba1eeec4-0c73-49a6-a57f-c32ce1bf2c68 Wayback Machine])}} It is the only ''Halo: Reach'' multiplayer map to be set on Earth.
'''Breakneck''' is a [[multiplayer]] map included in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' and the [[Anniversary Map Pack]] for ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. It is a remake of ''[[Headlong]]'' from ''[[Halo 2]]''.{{Ref/Site|Id=info|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2011/09/14/The-Halo-Bulletin-91411-.aspx|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=The Halo Bulletin: 9/14/11|Detail=(Defunct)}}{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/games/haloanniversary/detail?title=halo-anniversary-images&id=ba1eeec4-0c73-49a6-a57f-c32ce1bf2c68|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo: Anniversary Images|Detail=(Defunct, copy on [https://web.archive.org/web/20141012165515/https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/games/haloanniversary/detail?title=halo-anniversary-images&id=ba1eeec4-0c73-49a6-a57f-c32ce1bf2c68 Wayback Machine])}} It is the only ''Halo: Reach'' multiplayer map to be set on Earth.


==Universe and lore==
==Universe and lore==
Like its predecessor, Breakneck is set in the [[city]] of [[New Mombasa]], in a part of the [[New Mombasa Docks|docks]] known as [[Section 21]], which closely resembles the [[Section 14]] featured in Headlong. The area is lined by buildings on all but one side, which opens up to the sea with a view of a structure resembling the [[Uplift Nature Reserve]] and the [[New Mombasa city center|city center]]. The playable area is dominated by a large construction site, with a skyscraper and an elevated road under construction.
Breakneck is set in the [[city]] of [[New Mombasa]], in a part of the [[New Mombasa Docks|docks]] known as [[Section 21]], which closely resembles the [[Section 14]] featured in Headlong. The area is lined by buildings on all but one side, which opens up to the sea with a view of a structure resembling the [[Uplift Nature Reserve]] and the [[New Mombasa city center|city center]]. The playable area is dominated by a [[New Branch Construction|New Branch construction site]], a [[Unidentified hotel|hotel]] and an elevated road under construction.


The New Mombasa [[Superintendent]]'s avatar can be seen on many parts of the map. The advertisement for the civilian [[Hog]] still appears on this map, with the billboard retaining its original position on the map, in the left corner of the incomplete building's rear side.
New Mombasa's [[Superintendent]] is seemingly connected to the area, as its avatar can be seen on many parts of the map. The advertisement for the civilian [[Hog]] still appears on this map.


==Overview==
==Overview==
===Locations===
===Layout===
{{Expand-section}}
<gallery>
File:HR Breakneck Overhead.png|An overhead view of the map.
File:HMCC_HR_Breakneck_Map.png|Breakneck map in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''.
</gallery>
====Callouts====
The following are locations on the map that are so named on the player's [[heads-up display]] during gameplay:
The following are locations on the map that are so named on the player's [[heads-up display]] during gameplay:
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*Airborne
*Airborne
*Ocean Wall
*Ocean Wall
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*Hotel Balcony
*Hotel Balcony
*Underpass
*Underpass
*FootBridge
*Footbridge
*Monument
*Monument
*Freight Hallway
*Freight Hallway
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*Off Ramp
*Off Ramp
*Suspended Ramp
*Suspended Ramp
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*City Exit
*City Exit
*Custodial Hallway
*Custodial Hallway
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*Air Duct
*Air Duct
*Engineering Hallway
*Engineering Hallway
*Engineering Lift
*Engineering Lift
*Lower Terrace
*Lower Terrace
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*Office 1st Floor
*Office 1st Floor
*Office 2nd Floor
*Office 2nd Floor
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*Construction 3rd Floor
*Construction 3rd Floor
*Construction Scaffolding
*Construction Scaffolding
*Out of Bounds
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{{col-end}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The location of the map in New Mombasa, Section 21, is a reference to [[Section 14]], the setting of ''Headlong''. Both are also [[Seven|7 references]], as 14 and 21 are consecutive multiples of 7.
*The location of the map in New Mombasa, Section 21, is a reference to [[Section 14]], the setting of ''Headlong''. Both are also [[Seven|7 references]], as 14 and 21 are consecutive multiples of 7.
*On the southern sea wall of the map, [[Original map screenshot Easter egg|a screenshot of ''Headlong'']] can be found.
*A [[Original map screenshot Easter egg|screenshot of Headlong]] can be found on found on the seawall, facing the water, near the turn on the southern part of the map.
*The placement of the map in New Mombasa appears to be inconsistent with the city's ''Halo 3: ODST'' incarnation. Assuming the locations of the city's landmarks, such as the bridge of the Uplift Reserve, are consistent with ''ODST'', the map should be situated near the southernmost main section of the Reserve. No skyscrapers or streets are present in the area in ''ODST''.<ref>[[:File:Uplift rings.jpg]]</ref> In addition, according to the player's HUD compass, the city center and the Mombasa tether are situated to the south and southwest of the map, respectively. Based on the way the city is presented in ''ODST'', the aforementioned landmarks would be located to the north and northwest of the Uplift Reserve and thus the map's playable area.
*The placement of the map in New Mombasa appears to be inconsistent with the city's ''Halo 3: ODST'' incarnation. Assuming the locations of the city's landmarks, such as the bridge of the Uplift Reserve, are consistent with ''ODST'', the map should be situated near the southernmost main section of the Reserve. No skyscrapers or streets are present in the area in ''ODST''.<ref>[[:File:Uplift rings.jpg]]</ref> In addition, according to the player's HUD compass, the city center and the Mombasa tether are situated to the south and southwest of the map, respectively. Based on the way the city is presented in ''ODST'', the aforementioned landmarks would be located to the north and northwest of the Uplift Reserve and thus the map's playable area.
*The monument that resembles the [[Seventh Column]] near the water has noticeably changed since ''Halo 2''. This is because the symbol is [[Bungie]]'s registered trademark.  
*The monument that resembles the [[Seventh Column]] near the water has noticeably changed since ''Halo 2''. This is because the symbol is [[Bungie]]'s registered trademark.  


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HMCC_HR_Breakneck_Map.png|Breakneck Map.
File:HR_Breakneck_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the map.
File:HR_Breakneck_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the map.
File:HR_Breakneck_Concept_2.jpg|Concept art of the skybox of the map.
File:HR_Breakneck_Concept_2.jpg|Concept art of the skybox of the map.
File:HR Breakneck 1.jpg|The monument at the map's center.
File:HR Breakneck 1.jpg|The monument at the map's center.
File:HR_Breakneck_Action_1.jpg
File:HR Breakneck 2.jpg|A view of the buildings.
File:HR_Breakneck_Action_2.jpg
File:HR Breakneck Evacuation.jpg|The back alley portion of Roadway.
File:HR_Breakneck_Action_3.jpg
File:HR_Breakneck_Action_1.jpg|A vehicle battle in Gravel Pit.
File:HR_Breakneck_Action_4.jpg
File:HR_Breakneck_Action_2.jpg|The Gauss Warthog at the Roadway.
File:HR Breakneck Action 5.jpg
File:HR_Breakneck_Action_3.jpg|The flag carrier kills an enemy at Construction Scaffolding.
File:HR Breakneck Evacuation.jpg
File:HR_Breakneck_Action_4.jpg|Two Spartans on Construction Scaffolding.
File:HR Breakneck Action 5.jpg|A Ghost drives off the Off Ramp.
File:HR Breakneck Action 6.jpg|Two Spartans clashing at Construction Scaffolding.
File:HR Breakneck Action 7.jpg|A battle in Hotel.
File:HR Breakneck Action 8.jpg|Two Spartans fighting at Construction Scaffolding.
File:HR Breakneck Superintendent 1.png|The [[Superintendent]] on Breakneck.
File:HR Breakneck Superintendent 1.png|The [[Superintendent]] on Breakneck.
File:HR Breakneck Superintendent 2.png|A construction poster of the Superintendent on Breakneck.
File:HR Breakneck Superintendent 2.png|A construction poster of the Superintendent on Breakneck.
File:HA - Breakneck Overview.jpeg|An overhead view of the map.
File:Civilian Warthog in Halo Anniversary.jpg|The Hog advertisement on the map.
File:Civilian Warthog in Halo Anniversary.jpg|The 'Hog advertisement on the map.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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[[Category:Halo: Reach multiplayer maps]]
[[Category:Halo: Reach multiplayer maps]]

Latest revision as of 14:33, December 29, 2024

Breakneck
HR Breakneck Panorama.png
Map overview

Game:

Halo: Reach

Map file name (?):

cex_headlong[1]

Lore information

Location:

Section 21, New Mombasa, East African Protectorate, Earth

Gameplay overview

Terrain:

Human urban terrain, construction site

Recommended number of players:

8-16

Recommended gametype(s):

 
“ The initial Covenant strike is over, but the fight for Mombasa has just begun. ”

Breakneck is a multiplayer map included in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary and the Anniversary Map Pack for Halo: Reach. It is a remake of Headlong from Halo 2.[2][3] It is the only Halo: Reach multiplayer map to be set on Earth.

Universe and lore[edit]

Breakneck is set in the city of New Mombasa, in a part of the docks known as Section 21, which closely resembles the Section 14 featured in Headlong. The area is lined by buildings on all but one side, which opens up to the sea with a view of a structure resembling the Uplift Nature Reserve and the city center. The playable area is dominated by a New Branch construction site, a hotel and an elevated road under construction.

New Mombasa's Superintendent is seemingly connected to the area, as its avatar can be seen on many parts of the map. The advertisement for the civilian Hog still appears on this map.

Overview[edit]

Layout[edit]

Help.png This section needs expansion. You can help Halopedia by expanding it.
  • An overhead view of the map.

    An overhead view of the map.

  • Breakneck map in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

    Breakneck map in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

Callouts[edit]

The following are locations on the map that are so named on the player's heads-up display during gameplay:

  • Airborne
  • Ocean Wall
  • Roadway
  • Hotel
  • Hotel Balcony
  • Underpass
  • Footbridge
  • Monument
  • Freight Hallway
  • Off Ramp
  • Suspended Ramp
  • Steel Beam
  • City Exit
  • Custodial Hallway
  • Air Duct
  • Engineering Hallway
  • Engineering Lift
  • Lower Terrace
  • Office 1st Floor
  • Office 2nd Floor
  • Office 3rd Floor
  • Upper Terrace
  • Construction Stairwell
  • Construction 1st Floor
  • Construction 2nd Floor
  • Construction 3rd Floor
  • Construction Scaffolding
  • Out of Bounds

Trivia[edit]

  • The location of the map in New Mombasa, Section 21, is a reference to Section 14, the setting of Headlong. Both are also 7 references, as 14 and 21 are consecutive multiples of 7.
  • A screenshot of Headlong can be found on found on the seawall, facing the water, near the turn on the southern part of the map.
  • The placement of the map in New Mombasa appears to be inconsistent with the city's Halo 3: ODST incarnation. Assuming the locations of the city's landmarks, such as the bridge of the Uplift Reserve, are consistent with ODST, the map should be situated near the southernmost main section of the Reserve. No skyscrapers or streets are present in the area in ODST.[4] In addition, according to the player's HUD compass, the city center and the Mombasa tether are situated to the south and southwest of the map, respectively. Based on the way the city is presented in ODST, the aforementioned landmarks would be located to the north and northwest of the Uplift Reserve and thus the map's playable area.
  • The monument that resembles the Seventh Column near the water has noticeably changed since Halo 2. This is because the symbol is Bungie's registered trademark.

Gallery[edit]

Main-Superintendent.png Browse more images in this article's gallery page.
  • Concept art of the map.

    Concept art of the map.

  • Concept art of the skybox of the map.

    Concept art of the skybox of the map.

  • The monument at the map's center.

    The monument at the map's center.

  • A view of the buildings.

    A view of the buildings.

  • The back alley portion of Roadway.

    The back alley portion of Roadway.

  • A vehicle battle in Gravel Pit.

    A vehicle battle in Gravel Pit.

  • The Gauss Warthog at the Roadway.

    The Gauss Warthog at the Roadway.

  • The flag carrier kills an enemy at Construction Scaffolding.

    The flag carrier kills an enemy at Construction Scaffolding.

  • Two Spartans on Construction Scaffolding.

    Two Spartans on Construction Scaffolding.

  • A Ghost drives off the Off Ramp.

    A Ghost drives off the Off Ramp.

  • Two Spartans clashing at Construction Scaffolding.

    Two Spartans clashing at Construction Scaffolding.

  • A battle in Hotel.

    A battle in Hotel.

  • Two Spartans fighting at Construction Scaffolding.

    Two Spartans fighting at Construction Scaffolding.

  • The Superintendent on Breakneck.

    The Superintendent on Breakneck.

  • A construction poster of the Superintendent on Breakneck.

    A construction poster of the Superintendent on Breakneck.

  • The Hog advertisement on the map.

    The Hog advertisement on the map.

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo: Reach Editing Kit, game file HREK\tags\levels\dlc\cex_headlong\cex_headlong.scenario
  2. ^ Halo Waypoint, The Halo Bulletin: 9/14/11: (Defunct) (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  3. ^ Halo Waypoint, Halo: Anniversary Images: (Defunct, copy on Wayback Machine) (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  4. ^ File:Uplift rings.jpg

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