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The '''Bastion of the Brutes'''<ref>''[[The Official Halo 2 Strategy Guide]]''</ref> was a major [[Covenant]] [[Jiralhanae]] (Brute) base.
The '''Bastion of the Brutes'''{{Ref/Book|Id=H2SG|Halo 2: The Official Strategy Guide|Page=152}}{{Ref/Book|Id=AoR|Halo: Age of Retribution}} was a major [[Covenant]] base during the [[Battle of Installation 05]], located in a [[Forerunner]] complex near the [[Installation 05|Installation]]'s [[Control Room]]. The [[Jiralhanae encampment]] was located nearby, in another set of Forerunner structures.{{Ref/Level|Id=TGJ|H2|The Great Journey}}


==Layout==
==Layout==
The Bastion of the Brutes consisted of six sections:
The Bastion of the Brutes consisted of six sections; an entrance tunnel, a two-leveled room, a massive indoor and outdoor bridge, a prison facility, and a landing pad.


#Entrance tunnels
==History==
#Two-leveled room with a [[Shielded Plasma Cannon]]
{{Main|Battle of Installation 05}}
#Massive indoor bridge
During the [[Battle of Installation 05]], the structure was one of many in the region to be occupied by Covenant forces preparing to fire the Halo. Owing to the name, the bastion was predominantly occupied by [[Jiralhanae]] "Brute" forces under the command of [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Chieftain]] [[Avitus]]. At the outset of the [[Great Schism]], Avitus and his Jiralhanae troops were ordered to begin rounding up the [[Sangheili High Councilor]]s who were on Delta Halo's surface to observe Halo's firing to ensure that the [[Prophet of Truth]]'s coup of the Covenant would be successful. In the early stages of the fighting, Avitus was successful in rounding up two High Councilors alongside a pair of Sangheili-allied [[Mgalekgolo]], whom he intended to interrogate. Among the councilors was [[Raas 'Yajadai]], who was deposited into his cell with only a [[Okarda'phaa-pattern plasma rifle|plasma rifle]] - with the note that he could use it to commit suicide in dishonour, or wait for Avitus' return to be executed.{{Ref/Reuse|AoR}} A number of captured [[human]]s were also held at the facility including Sergeant Major [[Avery Johnson]], Master Sergeant [[Marcus Stacker]], and a handful of other [[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marines]].{{Ref/Reuse|TGJ}}
#Massive outdoor bridge
#Prison facility
#Landing pad


===Entrance Tunnels===
This return never took place. Amidst the confusion of the erupting civil war, [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee was able to lead a Sangheili force through the nearby [[Jiralhanae encampment]]s, taking the fight to the Brutes.{{Ref/Level|H2|Uprising}} Their assault was stopped short due to an inability to access the control room - with [[Rtas 'Vadum]]ee being the one to suggest taking the {{Pattern|Protos|Scarab}} docked at the bastion to assault the control room. 'Vadam's forces fought into the Bastion, recruiting more allied Sangheili and Mgalekgolo along the way, before finally emerging into the holding area to free 'Yajadai and the other prisoners. The group then stormed the landing pad, killing the Brutes there and capturing the Scarab and a number of {{Pattern|Oghal|Banshee}}s with which they could assault the control room. In the chaos of the fighting on the landing pad, Sergeant Johnson escaped his Brute captors and climbed into the Scarab, gaining a powerful leverage against his potential Sangheili enemies. Luckily for both sides, however, he and the Arbiter were able to strike a mutual peace in recognition of their [[Tartarus|much greater shared enemy]]. The peace struck on the landing pad of the bastion was ultimately the foundation for the continued [[Covenant separatists|separatist]]-[[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] alliance that would see the war to its end, and later the basis for the [[Swords of Sanghelios]]' longer-term cooperation with the UNSC in the ensuing [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-war era]].{{Ref/Reuse|TGJ}}
A series of tunnels from which the Arbiter entered. The Arbiter joined with a [[Special Operations Elite]] and a pair of [[Hunter]]s that would aid his attack on the Bastion of the Brutes. There was also an upturned [[Cargo/Gun Crate]] with [[plasma rifles]]. Further on there was another of such crates, this with a pair of fully-charged [[Particle Beam Rifle]]s.


===Turret Room===
==Production notes==
The Arbiter and his allies stormed this room from the entrance tunnels, emerging on the first floor from the tunnels, charging up the ramp and seizing the second floor by force. A Brute-operated [[Shielded Plasma Cannon]] was on the second floor, as well with Brutes armed with [[Brute Shots]] and [[Carbines]]. After the Arbiter and his allies wrested control from the small Brute force stationed there, two further waves of Brutes came to contest their control over the Turret Room from the Indoor Bridge.
The bastion is not formally named in ''[[Halo 2]]'' itself, only being named in ''[[Halo 2: The Official Strategy Guide]]''.{{Ref/Reuse|H2SG}} In the book, the bastion is named twice on the same page, once referred to offhand as "''the last bastion of the Brutes''" and then again more formally as a proper noun for the title of the second section of the page. The name was later formally adopted and referenced in canon in the [[Halo Waypoint Chronicle]] ''[[Halo: Age of Retribution]]''.{{Ref/Reuse|AoR}}


On the first floor in an out-of-the-way position, there was a Cargo/Gun Crate with a pair of Carbines.
==Trivia==
The thirteenth [[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal]] in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' can be found in the prison.


===Indoor Bridge===
==Gallery==
The Indoor Bridge consisted of two wide platforms on opposite sides of a cave, a yawning maw before them. On the far right side, there was a bridge strewn with [[Gas Container]]s and a Brute-controlled Shielded Plasma Cannon.  
<gallery>
File:HTMCC-H2 Bastion of the Brutes Bridge.jpg|The outdoor bridge overlooking the control room in ''Halo 2''.
File:HTMCC-H2 Bastion of the Brutes Prison.jpg|The prison with Jiralhanae guards in ''Halo 2''.
File:HTMCC-H2A Bastion of the Brutes Entrance.jpg|The ground floor entrance of the structure in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:HTMCC-H2A SpecOps Sangheili and Mgalekgolo.jpg|A Sangheili and Mgalekgolo in the structure.
File:HTMCC-H2A Bastion of the Brutes Bridge.jpg|The outdoor bridge overlooking the control room in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:HTMCC-H2A Bastion of the Brutes Prison.jpg|The prison with Jiralhanae guards in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:HTMCC-H2A Bastion of the Brutes Cavern.jpg|The indoor bridge in the cavern in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2A-ImprisonedMgalekgolo.png|thumb|Two Mgalekgolo imprisoned by the Jiralhanae in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''
File:HTMCC-H2A Sangheili Councillor Breakout.jpg|A Sangheili Councilor breaking free another Councilor in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:HTMCC-H2A Marines Execution.jpg|Jiralhanae about to execute UNSC prisoners at the landing pad before Sangheili forces intervene in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
</gallery>


The Arbiter came from the Turret Room onto one of the platforms of this cavern, where there were several Brutes stationed and a [[Battery Crate]]. He then took the bridge, and assailed the far side. On the far platform, there were Brutes armed with Brute Shots and Carbines, and [[Jackals]] armed with Particle Beam Rifles and [[Plasma Pistol]]s. There were also extensive numbers of Battery Crates on the far platform.
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}}
===Outdoor Bridge===
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
The outdoor bridge is guarded by many Jackals, one with a Beam Rifle and a swarm of [[Drones]]. A [[Phantom]] would come when one went across. There is a crate with two Beam Rifles to the right as one comes onto the bridge, there is another crate at the other side of the bridge with two [[Needlers]] and two Plasma Pistols.
*''[[Halo: Age of Retribution]]''


===Prison Facility===
==Sources==
As one enters the prison facility, if one goes up the ramp there would be a couple of boxes, one with two carbines and the other with two Needlers and there is an [[Energy Sword]] on the ground. There are two Hunters in one prison cell and two Councilor Elites in separate cells. The prison is guarded by a pack of Brutes and some Jackals. To free the prisoners just shoot at the plasma projector in front of the cells. More Brutes will come out of the door at the end of the prison.
{{Ref/Sources}}


===Landing Pad===
[[Category:Installation 05 locations]]
As you enter the landing pad there is a Brute with his back to you. [[Melee]] him in the back. The other Brutes would then see you and shoot at you, but the Elites and [[Hunters]] you freed from the prison facility should take care of most of them. After forming an alliance with the [[Humans]], you get a [[Banshee]] and head off to fight [[Tartarus]].
[[Category:Military bases]]
 
==References==
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[[Category:The Covenant]]
[[Category:Places]]

Latest revision as of 09:57, December 30, 2024

Bastion of the Brutes
A Protos-pattern Scarab outside the Bastion of the Brutes, as seen on the level The Great Journey.
Facility information

Location:

Forerunner structures, Installation 05

Purpose:

Military base

Historical information

Repurposed:

November 3, 2552

Controlled by:

Known commander(s):

 

The Bastion of the Brutes[3][2] was a major Covenant base during the Battle of Installation 05, located in a Forerunner complex near the Installation's Control Room. The Jiralhanae encampment was located nearby, in another set of Forerunner structures.[1]

Layout[edit]

The Bastion of the Brutes consisted of six sections; an entrance tunnel, a two-leveled room, a massive indoor and outdoor bridge, a prison facility, and a landing pad.

History[edit]

Main article: Battle of Installation 05

During the Battle of Installation 05, the structure was one of many in the region to be occupied by Covenant forces preparing to fire the Halo. Owing to the name, the bastion was predominantly occupied by Jiralhanae "Brute" forces under the command of Chieftain Avitus. At the outset of the Great Schism, Avitus and his Jiralhanae troops were ordered to begin rounding up the Sangheili High Councilors who were on Delta Halo's surface to observe Halo's firing to ensure that the Prophet of Truth's coup of the Covenant would be successful. In the early stages of the fighting, Avitus was successful in rounding up two High Councilors alongside a pair of Sangheili-allied Mgalekgolo, whom he intended to interrogate. Among the councilors was Raas 'Yajadai, who was deposited into his cell with only a plasma rifle - with the note that he could use it to commit suicide in dishonour, or wait for Avitus' return to be executed.[2] A number of captured humans were also held at the facility including Sergeant Major Avery Johnson, Master Sergeant Marcus Stacker, and a handful of other UNSC Marines.[1]

This return never took place. Amidst the confusion of the erupting civil war, Arbiter Thel 'Vadamee was able to lead a Sangheili force through the nearby Jiralhanae encampments, taking the fight to the Brutes.[4] Their assault was stopped short due to an inability to access the control room - with Rtas 'Vadumee being the one to suggest taking the Protos-pattern Scarab docked at the bastion to assault the control room. 'Vadam's forces fought into the Bastion, recruiting more allied Sangheili and Mgalekgolo along the way, before finally emerging into the holding area to free 'Yajadai and the other prisoners. The group then stormed the landing pad, killing the Brutes there and capturing the Scarab and a number of Oghal-pattern Banshees with which they could assault the control room. In the chaos of the fighting on the landing pad, Sergeant Johnson escaped his Brute captors and climbed into the Scarab, gaining a powerful leverage against his potential Sangheili enemies. Luckily for both sides, however, he and the Arbiter were able to strike a mutual peace in recognition of their much greater shared enemy. The peace struck on the landing pad of the bastion was ultimately the foundation for the continued separatist-UNSC alliance that would see the war to its end, and later the basis for the Swords of Sanghelios' longer-term cooperation with the UNSC in the ensuing post-war era.[1]

Production notes[edit]

The bastion is not formally named in Halo 2 itself, only being named in Halo 2: The Official Strategy Guide.[3] In the book, the bastion is named twice on the same page, once referred to offhand as "the last bastion of the Brutes" and then again more formally as a proper noun for the title of the second section of the page. The name was later formally adopted and referenced in canon in the Halo Waypoint Chronicle Halo: Age of Retribution.[2]

Trivia[edit]

The thirteenth Terminal in Halo 2: Anniversary can be found in the prison.

Gallery[edit]

  • The outdoor bridge overlooking the control room in Halo 2.

    The outdoor bridge overlooking the control room in Halo 2.

  • The prison with Jiralhanae guards in Halo 2.

    The prison with Jiralhanae guards in Halo 2.

  • The ground floor entrance of the structure in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    The ground floor entrance of the structure in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • A Sangheili and Mgalekgolo in the structure.

    A Sangheili and Mgalekgolo in the structure.

  • The outdoor bridge overlooking the control room in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    The outdoor bridge overlooking the control room in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • The prison with Jiralhanae guards in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    The prison with Jiralhanae guards in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • The indoor bridge in the cavern in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    The indoor bridge in the cavern in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • Two Mgalekgolo imprisoned by the Jiralhanae in Halo 2: Anniversary

    Two Mgalekgolo imprisoned by the Jiralhanae in Halo 2: Anniversary

  • A Sangheili Councilor breaking free another Councilor in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    A Sangheili Councilor breaking free another Councilor in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • Jiralhanae about to execute UNSC prisoners at the landing pad before Sangheili forces intervene in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    Jiralhanae about to execute UNSC prisoners at the landing pad before Sangheili forces intervene in Halo 2: Anniversary.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d Halo 2, campaign level The Great Journey
  2. ^ a b c d Halo: Age of Retribution
  3. ^ a b Halo 2: The Official Strategy Guide, page 152
  4. ^ Halo 2, campaign level Uprising
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