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|name=Breakpoint | |name=Breakpoint | ||
|image=[[File:Breakpoint. | |image=[[File:Breakpoint.jpg|300px]] | ||
|game=''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | |game=''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | ||
|location= | |location=ONI research base | ||
|terrain= | |terrain= | ||
|weapons= | |weapons= | ||
|vehicles= | |||
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|equipment= | |equipment= | ||
|power-ups= | |power-ups= | ||
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|playernumber=8-16 players | |playernumber=8-16 players | ||
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{{Article Quote|[[ONI]] officials believe the data buried within this artifact is key to our survival.}} | {{Article Quote|[[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]] officials believe the data buried within this artifact is key to our survival.}} | ||
'''Breakpoint''' is a multiplayer map that is featured in the [[Noble Map Pack]] for | '''Breakpoint''' is a multiplayer map that is featured in the [[Noble Map Pack]] for [[Halo: Reach]]. It is set in an [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]] research site.<ref name="mappack">[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=29224 '''Bungie.net''': ''Noble Map Pack''']</ref> | ||
The map is set in an area similar to the outside of Dr. Halsey's lab from the level [[The Package]]. In [[Invasion]] gametypes, [[Sangheili|Elites]] will again be taking the role of infiltrators and [[SPARTAN-III Program|Spartans]] will be defending the site against [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] forces. | |||
The map is set in an area similar to the outside of | |||
Breakpoint has many vehicles like all other invasion maps, confirmed vehicles include the [[Type-26 Assault Gun Carriage|Wraith]], [[M12 Force Application Vehicle|Warthog]], [[M274 Ultra-Light All-Terrain Vehicle|Mongoose,]] [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshee]], [[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Ghost]] and the [[UH-144 Falcon|Falcon]]. | |||
The site is a "modular archaeology lab" set atop an icy precipice. There are many different types of weapons in Breakpoint. Which is why this map supports both [[Invasion]] and [[Big Team Battle]] gametypes.<ref name="mappack"/> | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* | *Win the Phase 2 of an Invasion Game in matchmaking by playing as Elites will unlock the Achievement ''You Blew It Up! ''and worth 13 Gamerscore. | ||
* | *This is the first map to feature the Rocket Warthog in Multiplayer Matchmaking. | ||
* | *Breakpoint is located on Reach, only having recently been uncovered during the Covenant's glassing. | ||
* | *The designers of the Breakpoint said that "The Forerunner structure managed to get inside the planet, because the forerunners where always teleporting everywhere, and sometimes into the insides of planets" however, they said that this was not canon, and that it was just speculation. | ||
* | *Some new forge objects included in this map are 2 new barricades, Barricade Heavy and Jersey Barricade, which the Jersey Barricade is also on the map [[Tempest]]. However, the Jersey Barricade was originally exclusive to [[Sword Base (level)]]. | ||
* When viewing Breakpoint from aerial view, the map bears a striking resemblance to the [[Halo: Combat Evolved]] map, [[Sidewinder]]. | |||
* This map features two [[M41 Surface-to-Surface Rocket Medium Anti-Vehicle/Assault Weapon|Rocket Launchers]], one [[M6 Grindel/Galilean Nonlinear Rifle|Spartan Laser]], one [[M319 Individual Grenade Launcher|Grenade Launcher]], and two [[Sniper Rifle System 99 Anti-Matériel|Sniper Rifles]]; the most "power weapons" featured on one map. | |||
* The Phantom can be destroyed. The specific parts that can be destroyed are: the Plasma Cannons(Which can be used, but not deleted in Forge.), the troop doors, and the forward mounted cannon. It can also be damaged to the point where many parts of the Phantom dissappear, save for the flooring, and becomes intangible. After sustaining enough damage, the Phantom will be destroyed, and no longer exist, until the game ends or a new round begins. | |||
* Breakpoint has a random 4 foot kill zone on some pipes. It is highlighted in this picture [http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/5008/randomkillzone2.gif Random kill zone] | |||
* Next to the vehicle bay there is a certain part of a building that is used in the level The [http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Winter_Contingency_%28level%29 Winter Contingency] when Noble team is at the communications outpost. | |||
* There is a [[Breakpoint Phantom Glitch|glitch]] that affects the [[Type-52 Troop Carrier|Phantom]] on Breakpoint | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery widths="150" captionalign="left"> | ||
File: | File:BreakpointMain.jpg|Conduits running across the map. | ||
File: | File:Breakpoint2.jpg|One of the bases. | ||
File: | File:Breakpoint3.jpg|An overhead view of the central area. | ||
dlc_breakpoint.jpg|(Some) weapon spawn locations on Breakpoint. | |||
reach_14704814_Medium.jpg|The Forerunner Glyph on Breakpoint | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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Revision as of 06:25, May 10, 2011
Template:Ratings Template:New Content Template:Multiplayer Map Infobox Template:Article Quote Breakpoint is a multiplayer map that is featured in the Noble Map Pack for Halo: Reach. It is set in an ONI research site.[1]
The map is set in an area similar to the outside of Dr. Halsey's lab from the level The Package. In Invasion gametypes, Elites will again be taking the role of infiltrators and Spartans will be defending the site against Covenant forces.
Breakpoint has many vehicles like all other invasion maps, confirmed vehicles include the Wraith, Warthog, Mongoose, Banshee, Ghost and the Falcon.
The site is a "modular archaeology lab" set atop an icy precipice. There are many different types of weapons in Breakpoint. Which is why this map supports both Invasion and Big Team Battle gametypes.[1]
Trivia
- Win the Phase 2 of an Invasion Game in matchmaking by playing as Elites will unlock the Achievement You Blew It Up! and worth 13 Gamerscore.
- This is the first map to feature the Rocket Warthog in Multiplayer Matchmaking.
- Breakpoint is located on Reach, only having recently been uncovered during the Covenant's glassing.
- The designers of the Breakpoint said that "The Forerunner structure managed to get inside the planet, because the forerunners where always teleporting everywhere, and sometimes into the insides of planets" however, they said that this was not canon, and that it was just speculation.
- Some new forge objects included in this map are 2 new barricades, Barricade Heavy and Jersey Barricade, which the Jersey Barricade is also on the map Tempest. However, the Jersey Barricade was originally exclusive to Sword Base (level).
- When viewing Breakpoint from aerial view, the map bears a striking resemblance to the Halo: Combat Evolved map, Sidewinder.
- This map features two Rocket Launchers, one Spartan Laser, one Grenade Launcher, and two Sniper Rifles; the most "power weapons" featured on one map.
- The Phantom can be destroyed. The specific parts that can be destroyed are: the Plasma Cannons(Which can be used, but not deleted in Forge.), the troop doors, and the forward mounted cannon. It can also be damaged to the point where many parts of the Phantom dissappear, save for the flooring, and becomes intangible. After sustaining enough damage, the Phantom will be destroyed, and no longer exist, until the game ends or a new round begins.
- Breakpoint has a random 4 foot kill zone on some pipes. It is highlighted in this picture Random kill zone
- Next to the vehicle bay there is a certain part of a building that is used in the level The Winter Contingency when Noble team is at the communications outpost.
- There is a glitch that affects the Phantom on Breakpoint
Gallery
- BreakpointMain.jpg
Conduits running across the map.
- Breakpoint2.jpg
One of the bases.
- Breakpoint3.jpg
An overhead view of the central area.
- Dlc breakpoint.jpg
(Some) weapon spawn locations on Breakpoint.
- Reach 14704814 Medium.jpg
The Forerunner Glyph on Breakpoint
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