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|location=[[Industrial Zone 08]], [[Chicago]], [[Earth]]

*[[Energy Sword]]

*[[M6C|Magnum]]

*[[Needler]]

*[[M19 SSM|Rocket Launcher]]

*[[SMG]]

*[[Fragmentation Grenade]]s

*[[Plasma Grenade]]s

<center>{{Article Quote|Deep in [[Chicago]] [[Industrial Zone 08]] lies the decommissioned [[Tactical Autonomous Robotic Defense System]] testing facility.}}</center>

The layout of [[weapons]] on this level is symmetrical, like the map itself. An [[Energy Sword]] sits directly amidst four pseudo-buildings in the center. On the lower level, two [[Rocket Launcher (Halo 2)|Rocket Launchers]] sit beneath platforms opposite each other. There are holes in these platforms to allow players to drop down to the rocket launchers, while an airlift to either side of the launcher allows access back to the top. On the other sides of the ground level, Shotguns sit between two staircases, with a [[Magnum]] available on the stair. On the small platform above the shotguns, a [[Needler]] under each magnum, a [[BR55 Battle Rifle|Battle Rifle]] and rocket launcher ammunition can be found. Within the "spur" rooms on the upper level, [[SMG]]'s can be found.

#You can drive a vehicle such as a [[Spectre]] or [[Ghost]] up the airlift. These are usually ineffective on ground level due to turret fire, but on top this threat is nullified and you can use the narrow walkways to your advantage.

#Close combat is common, therefore be prepared: always arm yourself with the [[Energy Sword]] or Shotgun.

Early in its release, an auto update was released that made Foundation available for all [[Xbox Live]] users. For non-Live users, however, Foundation remains hidden away thanks to a bug in the game. Bungie's intent was for Foundation to appear after you completed the game on any difficulty. Unfortunately, Foundation was only unlocked if you completed a "training event" on the final level ([[The Great Journey (Level)|The Great Journey]]). This was fixed with the release of the [[Multiplayer Map Pack]] on July 5th. Another way to unlock Foundation is to:

*The new player must play to the final part of the level, where you fly a [[Banshee]], then perform a Banshee stunt (some say that you need to make a roll to the left, a roll to the right and an upper roll {{Citation needed}}).

*It is one of the very few Halo 2 multiplayer maps that does not spawn either a [[Sniper Rifle]] or a [[Beam Rifle]].

*The battle sounds that are heard on the level [[Outskirts (Level)|Outskirts]] are reused, even though Foundation is set in Chicago and there was no report of the Covenant attacking any other location on Earth other than New Mombasa and Cleveland.