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|game=''[[Halo 3]]'' | |game=''[[Halo 3]]'' | ||
|location= Covenant Ship, [[Pious Inquisitor]] | |location= Covenant Ship, [[Pious Inquisitor]] | ||
|terrain=A [[Covenant]] Chamber<ref>http://www.mlgpro.com/forum/showthread.php?t=209632</ref> | |terrain=A [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] Chamber<ref>http://www.mlgpro.com/forum/showthread.php?t=209632</ref> | ||
|weapons=*[[Energy Sword]] | |weapons=*[[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|Energy Sword]] | ||
*[[Plasma Pistol]] | *[[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|Plasma Pistol]] | ||
*[[SMG]] | *[[M7/Caseless Submachine Gun|SMG]] | ||
*[[M90 Close Assault Weapon System|Shotgun]] | *[[M90 Close Assault Weapon System|Shotgun]] | ||
*[[Needler]] | *[[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher|Needler]] | ||
*[[Covenant Carbine]] | *[[Type-51 Carbine|Covenant Carbine]] | ||
*[[Plasma Rifle]] | *[[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle|Plasma Rifle]] | ||
*[[BR55HB SR Battle Rifle|Battle Rifle]] | *[[BR55HB SR Battle Rifle|Battle Rifle]] | ||
*[[M9 High-Explosive Dual-Purpose Grenade|Frag Grenades]] | *[[M9 High-Explosive Dual-Purpose Grenade|Frag Grenades]] | ||
*[[Plasma Grenades]] | *[[Type-1 Antipersonnel Grenade|Plasma Grenades]] | ||
|vehicles= | |vehicles= | ||
|equipment= | |equipment= | ||
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{{Quote|Because of its speed and luxury the Pious Inquisitor has become an irresistible prize during these dark times.|Map Description}} | {{Quote|Because of its speed and luxury the Pious Inquisitor has become an irresistible prize during these dark times.|Map Description}} | ||
'''Heretic''' is a ''[[Halo 3]]'' map that was shipped on September 22, 2009 with ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', as a part of the [[Mythic Map Pack]]. It is a remake of [[ | '''Heretic''' is a ''[[Halo 3]]'' map that was shipped on September 22, 2009 with ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', as a part of the [[Mythic Map Pack]]. It is a remake of [[Midship]], a ''Halo 2'' multiplayer level<ref>http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU060509</ref>. | ||
==Design== | ==Design== | ||
The map takes place inside the ''[[Pious Inquisitor]]'', like its predecessor. Outside of the map the player can see a fleet of [[Assault Carriers]] and [[CCS-Class Battlecruisers]], all heading slowly for an unknown gas giant. On the opposite side of the map another planet or a moon of the gas giant can be easily made out. A distant star illuminates the planets and a massive orange nebula surrounds the Sun. | The map takes place inside the ''[[Pious Inquisitor]]'', like its predecessor. Outside of the map the player can see a fleet of [[Covenant assault carrier|Assault Carriers]] and [[CCS-class battlecruiser|CCS-Class Battlecruisers]], all heading slowly for an unknown gas giant. On the opposite side of the map another planet or a moon of the gas giant can be easily made out. A distant star illuminates the planets and a massive orange nebula surrounds the Sun. | ||
The interior of the ship is built off of the same "blue prints" as [[Midship]] was. The only physical difference is that doorways have been added for aesthetic reasons. The interior is typical of Covenant design. With dark pink walls and surfaces as well as gray colored floors and walkways. | The interior of the ship is built off of the same "blue prints" as [[Midship]] was. The only physical difference is that doorways have been added for aesthetic reasons. The interior is typical of Covenant design. With dark pink walls and surfaces as well as gray colored floors and walkways. | ||
==Skull== | ==Skull== | ||
The crest of the hidden [[Heretic | The crest of the hidden [[halo 3 Skulls#Heretic|skull]] on this level appears to be the [[Mark of Shame]]. | ||
It is located on one of the blue ledges beside the Sword platform. If you enter [[Forge|Monitor Mode]] while on the sword platform, and fly up and look to the right, the skull should be disturbingly staring at you. | It is located on one of the blue ledges beside the Sword platform. If you enter [[Forge|Monitor Mode]] while on the sword platform, and fly up and look to the right, the skull should be disturbingly staring at you. | ||
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==Achievements== | ==Achievements== | ||
On Heretic, there are two achievements available to get, the first being the hidden [[Heretic Skull (Achievement)|Skull]] which will award you 25 [[Gamerscore]], and the second being [[Blades of Fury]], the requirements of which being to get a [[Sword Spree]] on Heretic (ranked or social), and will also award you 25 gamerscore. | On Heretic, there are two achievements available to get, the first being the hidden [[Heretic Skull (Achievement)|Skull]] which will award you 25 [[Gamerpoint|Gamerscore]], and the second being [[Blades of Fury]], the requirements of which being to get a [[Sword Spree Medal|Sword Spree]] on Heretic (ranked or social), and will also award you 25 gamerscore. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* The Assault Carriers seen outside the view ports have a Marathon symbol on each side. Another [[Marathon]] reference. [[File:CarrierMarathon.jpg|thumb|180px|The Marathon Symbol on the side of an Assault Carrier.]] | * The Assault Carriers seen outside the view ports have a Marathon symbol on each side. Another [[Marathon]] reference. [[File:CarrierMarathon.jpg|thumb|180px|The Marathon Symbol on the side of an Assault Carrier.]] | ||
* Heretic is the fifth remake/reimagination in [[Halo 3]]'' ''; the others being [[ | * Heretic is the fifth remake/reimagination in [[Halo 3]]'' ''; the others being [[Last Resort]], a remake of [[Zanzibar]], [[Blackout]] a remake of [[Lockout]], [[Avalanche]], a remake of [[Sidewinder|Sidewinder]] and [[Cold Storage]], a remake of [[Chill Out]]. | ||
*In Bungie.net's ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' Pre-Pax Podcast, Bungie level developers stated that an [[Easter Egg]] may occur on Heretic in which, after 40 to 44 hours of playing on the map, the ''[[Pious Inquisitor]]'' will arrive at [[Assembly (Level)]]. However, this Easter Egg is still questionable since it is unknown if the "Easter Egg" was legitimate or a subtle joke. [http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=PrePaxPodcast Bungie Podcast: 09/03/09] | *In Bungie.net's ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' Pre-Pax Podcast, Bungie level developers stated that an [[Category:Easter Eggs|Easter Egg]] may occur on Heretic in which, after 40 to 44 hours of playing on the map, the ''[[Pious Inquisitor]]'' will arrive at [[Assembly (level)|Assembly (Level)]]. However, this Easter Egg is still questionable since it is unknown if the "Easter Egg" was legitimate or a subtle joke. [http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=PrePaxPodcast Bungie Podcast: 09/03/09] | ||
*The ships seen outside the [[Pious Inquisitor]] only move back and forth, staying in place, adding greater question to the [[Easter Egg]] claimed to exist. | *The ships seen outside the [[Pious Inquisitor]] only move back and forth, staying in place, adding greater question to the [[Category:Easter Eggs|Easter Egg]] claimed to exist. | ||
*Just like [[Midship]], there is a planet and a moon outside the windows. | *Just like [[Midship]], there is a planet and a moon outside the windows. | ||
*Bungie has stated that Heretic was built off of the exact same foundations as [[Midship]]. | *Bungie has stated that Heretic was built off of the exact same foundations as [[Midship]]. | ||
Revision as of 05:19, May 29, 2011
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- "Because of its speed and luxury the Pious Inquisitor has become an irresistible prize during these dark times."
- — Map Description
Heretic is a Halo 3 map that was shipped on September 22, 2009 with Halo 3: ODST, as a part of the Mythic Map Pack. It is a remake of Midship, a Halo 2 multiplayer level[1].
Design
The map takes place inside the Pious Inquisitor, like its predecessor. Outside of the map the player can see a fleet of Assault Carriers and CCS-Class Battlecruisers, all heading slowly for an unknown gas giant. On the opposite side of the map another planet or a moon of the gas giant can be easily made out. A distant star illuminates the planets and a massive orange nebula surrounds the Sun.
The interior of the ship is built off of the same "blue prints" as Midship was. The only physical difference is that doorways have been added for aesthetic reasons. The interior is typical of Covenant design. With dark pink walls and surfaces as well as gray colored floors and walkways.
Skull
The crest of the hidden skull on this level appears to be the Mark of Shame.
It is located on one of the blue ledges beside the Sword platform. If you enter Monitor Mode while on the sword platform, and fly up and look to the right, the skull should be disturbingly staring at you.
Strategies
- It is wise to avoid rushing for the sword, largely because you are in full view of both bases and the ramps. Instead attempt to pick off the early rushers before grabbing the weapon.
- Plasma grenades are abundant on this map, use them frequently.
- It is optional to stick to the outer parts of the map, as the center is barely covered and susceptible to grenade throws,
- Players start with plasma grenades, which can counter the sword carrier if you stick them as they lunge at you.
- Once again there are curved and slanted walls around the map, use them to angle in grenades.
Achievements
On Heretic, there are two achievements available to get, the first being the hidden Skull which will award you 25 Gamerscore, and the second being Blades of Fury, the requirements of which being to get a Sword Spree on Heretic (ranked or social), and will also award you 25 gamerscore.
Trivia
- The Assault Carriers seen outside the view ports have a Marathon symbol on each side. Another Marathon reference. File:CarrierMarathon.jpgThe Marathon Symbol on the side of an Assault Carrier.
- Heretic is the fifth remake/reimagination in Halo 3 ; the others being Last Resort, a remake of Zanzibar, Blackout a remake of Lockout, Avalanche, a remake of Sidewinder and Cold Storage, a remake of Chill Out.
- In Bungie.net's Halo 3: ODST Pre-Pax Podcast, Bungie level developers stated that an may occur on Heretic in which, after 40 to 44 hours of playing on the map, the Pious Inquisitor will arrive at Assembly (Level). However, this Easter Egg is still questionable since it is unknown if the "Easter Egg" was legitimate or a subtle joke. Bungie Podcast: 09/03/09
- The ships seen outside the Pious Inquisitor only move back and forth, staying in place, adding greater question to the claimed to exist.
- Just like Midship, there is a planet and a moon outside the windows.
- Bungie has stated that Heretic was built off of the exact same foundations as Midship.
- There are Marathon symbols reflecting off of the curved surfaces inside the ship.
- It is possible that the fleet is either Regret's fleet from Halo 2 or the Covenant Separatists returning to their home planets at the end of Halo 3.
- Heretic is the only map in Halo 3 to have you start with plasma grenades.
- The large sandy moon seen outside the map could be where Sandbox is set, and the ringed gas giant could be the same planet seen from Sandbox's surface.
Sources
Gallery
- Heretic DLC.jpg
An overhead view of Heretic.
- Multiplayerexperience.jpg
Note the other ship in the background.
- Hereticsystem.jpg
The planets and sun outside the Inquisitor.
- Covenant Fleet Heretic.jpg
Part of the Covenant fleet, speculated to be Regret's fleet from Halo 2.
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One of the Da Vinci Cubes that power the Gravity Lifts on the map.
