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'''Line Installation 1-4''' (also simply referred to as "'''The Line'''") is a [[Forerunner]] installation located on an [[ | '''Line Installation 1-4''' (also simply referred to as "'''The Line'''") is a [[Forerunner]] installation located on an [[unidentified moon]].<ref name="issue1"/><ref name="issue2">'''Halo: Blood Line''', ''[[Halo: Blood Line Issue 2|Issue 2]]''</ref> | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
Line Installation 1-4 served as a [[Flood Research Facility]], as well as a defensive installation, as it possessed a powerful [[Directed Energy Weapon|energy weapon]] system that was capable of shooting down any ships passing nearby | Line Installation 1-4 served as a [[Flood Research Facility]], as well as a defensive installation, as it possessed a powerful [[Directed Energy Weapon|energy weapon]] system that was capable of shooting down any ships passing nearby in [[Slipstream Space|Slipspace]], causing them to crash down on the moon.<ref name="issue1">'''[[Halo: Blood Line]]''', ''[[Halo: Blood Line Issue 1|Issue 1]]''</ref> The Installation had its own [[Monitor]], named [[686 Ebullient Prism]], which had a sizeable force of [[Sentinel]] and special [[Gatherer]] units under its command. The Installation itself is a vast underground complex with tunnels and hallways reaching kilometers deep. Most of the tunnels appear as if they had been designed with flying machines such as Sentinels in mind, as vertical or angled service tunnels are more frequent than walkways.<ref name="issue3">'''Halo: Blood Line''', ''[[Halo: Blood Line Issue 3|Issue 3]]''</ref> | ||
{{Conjecturalization}} | |||
The Installation is apparently a defensive structure used to shoot down infected ships during the [[Forerunner-Flood War]], and may have been linked to the [[Maginot Line]]. This is supported by the Installation's name, as well as its function. In addition, [[Frank O'Connor]] commented on the name that "fans of the terminals will probably figure it out", implying that the reference to a "Line" is linked to the story told in the [[Terminals]] of ''[[Halo 3]]'', where the Maginot Line was first mentioned.<ref>[http://forums.bungie.org/halo/archive31.pl?read=941695 '''halo.bungie.org''': ''Re: Halo: Blood Line, Issue #1 cover and info'']</ref> If this is the case, it seems likely that the Maginot Line consisted of many similar installations, each strategically positioned to cover a certain region of space, effectively creating a defensive "line". | |||
{{Conjecturalization End}} | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Due to the Installation's active defense system, the moon's surface became littered with wreckages of ships over the course of history. During the [[Human-Covenant War]] in the mid-2500's, the | {{Main|Battle of Line Installation 1-4}} | ||
Due to the Installation's active defense system, the moon's surface became littered with wreckages of ships over the course of history. During the [[Human-Covenant War]] in the mid-2500's, the ''[[Long Time Coming]]'', as well as the [[Covenant assault carrier]] ''[[Clarity of Faith]]'' were shot down by the Line's defenses while in Slipspace.<ref name="issue1"/> As a result, they both crash-landed on the moon and some of their personnel were taken by [[Gatherer]]s into the main facility of the Installation, for study by 686 Ebullient Prism.<ref name="issue2"/> In [[Battle of Line Installation 1-4|the ensuing conflict]], the installation's control center was located and used to shoot down an entire Covenant fleet in Slipspace.<ref>'''Halo: Blood Line''', ''[[Halo: Blood Line Issue 5|Issue 5]]''</ref> | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The Installation's control center appears near-identical to that of the [[Relic (Structure)|Relic]] in ''[[Halo Wars]]'', complete with [[Holography|holograms]] of star systems. As such, the "Relic" on Harvest may in fact be another Line Installation. | *The Installation's control center appears near-identical to that of the [[Relic (Structure)|Relic]] in ''[[Halo Wars]]'', complete with [[Holography|holograms]] of star systems. As such, the "Relic" on Harvest may in fact be another Line Installation. | ||
==List of | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo: Blood Line]]'' | *''[[Halo: Blood Line]]'' {{1st}} | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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Revision as of 09:08, December 22, 2010
Line Installation 1-4 (also simply referred to as "The Line") is a Forerunner installation located on an unidentified moon.[1][2]
Background
Line Installation 1-4 served as a Flood Research Facility, as well as a defensive installation, as it possessed a powerful energy weapon system that was capable of shooting down any ships passing nearby in Slipspace, causing them to crash down on the moon.[1] The Installation had its own Monitor, named 686 Ebullient Prism, which had a sizeable force of Sentinel and special Gatherer units under its command. The Installation itself is a vast underground complex with tunnels and hallways reaching kilometers deep. Most of the tunnels appear as if they had been designed with flying machines such as Sentinels in mind, as vertical or angled service tunnels are more frequent than walkways.[3] Template:Conjecturalization The Installation is apparently a defensive structure used to shoot down infected ships during the Forerunner-Flood War, and may have been linked to the Maginot Line. This is supported by the Installation's name, as well as its function. In addition, Frank O'Connor commented on the name that "fans of the terminals will probably figure it out", implying that the reference to a "Line" is linked to the story told in the Terminals of Halo 3, where the Maginot Line was first mentioned.[4] If this is the case, it seems likely that the Maginot Line consisted of many similar installations, each strategically positioned to cover a certain region of space, effectively creating a defensive "line". Template:Conjecturalization End
History
- Main article: Battle of Line Installation 1-4
Due to the Installation's active defense system, the moon's surface became littered with wreckages of ships over the course of history. During the Human-Covenant War in the mid-2500's, the Long Time Coming, as well as the Covenant assault carrier Clarity of Faith were shot down by the Line's defenses while in Slipspace.[1] As a result, they both crash-landed on the moon and some of their personnel were taken by Gatherers into the main facility of the Installation, for study by 686 Ebullient Prism.[2] In the ensuing conflict, the installation's control center was located and used to shoot down an entire Covenant fleet in Slipspace.[5]
Trivia
- The Installation's control center appears near-identical to that of the Relic in Halo Wars, complete with holograms of star systems. As such, the "Relic" on Harvest may in fact be another Line Installation.
List of appearances
- Halo: Blood Line (First appearance)
