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{{Era|RW}}
{{Status|Gameplay}}
{{Multiplayer Map Infobox
{{Multiplayer map infobox
|pagegamelabel=H4
|name=Monolith
|name=Monolith
|image=[[File:H4 Monolith-1.png|350px]]
|image=[[File:H4 Monolith-1.png|300px]]
|game=''Halo 4''
|game=''Halo 4''
|location=Forerunner monument, ring system around [[Sothra Hakkor]]<ref name="Bulletin">[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/02/20/The-Halo-Bulletin-22013.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin 2.20.13'']</ref><ref name="asteroid" group="note"/>
|devname=<code>ca_deadlycrossing</code>{{Ref/File|Id=H4EK|H4EK|H4EK\tags\levels\dlc\ca_deadlycrossing\ca_deadlycrossing.scenario}}
|map=War Games Map_Set/: 673-4<ref name="VIS">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]'''</ref>
|location=Forerunner monument, ring system around [[Sothra Hakkor]]<ref name="Bulletin">[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/02/20/The-Halo-Bulletin-22013.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin 2.20.13'']</ref>{{Ref/NoteReuse|asteroid}}
|terrain="Asteroid", Forerunner structures
|terrain="Asteroid", Forerunner structures
|playernumber=
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{{Article quote|This monument and many like it were built by the Forerunners after their final victory over the [[prehistoric human civilization|ancient humans]].}}
{{Article quote|This monument and many like it were built by the Forerunners after their final victory over the [[prehistoric human civilization|ancient humans]].}}


'''Monolith''' is a ''[[Halo 4]]'' [[multiplayer]] map.  It was released as part of the [[Majestic Map Pack]] on [[2013|February 25, 2013]].<ref name="Bulletin"/>
'''Monolith''' is a ''[[Halo 4]]'' [[multiplayer]] map.  It was released as part of the [[Majestic Map Pack]] on [[2013|February 25, 2013]].{{Ref/Reuse|Bulletin}}


==Description==
==Universe and lore==
Monolith is set in a [[Forerunner]] monument which was built to honor fallen [[Warrior-Servant]]s of the [[Human-Forerunner War]]. It is located within the ring system orbiting [[Sothra Hakkor]].<ref name="asteroid" group="note">Technically the rock formation surrounding the planet is a ring system, though it is officially referred to as an asteroid belt.</ref><ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/detail/bc58eeeb-cc32-4085-a79e-8d91419d0a35/making-halo-4-majestic-map-pack '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Making Halo 4: Majestic Map Pack'']</ref> It is a symmetrical four base map, arranged to neighbor each other in a rough circle, with a large two-leveled hollow structure in the middle. There are many walls and barriers on the ground levels, allowing plenty of cover and close-combat fights. The bases allow for greater height, letting snipers pick off players on the ground floor. Grav lifts allow for easy traversing of the entire map and access to higher levels of the bases.
Monolith is set in a [[Forerunner]] monument which was built to honor fallen [[Warrior-Servant]]s of the [[Human-Forerunner War]]. It is located within the ring system orbiting [[Sothra Hakkor]].{{Ref/Note|Id=asteroid|Technically the rock formation surrounding the planet is a ring system, though it is officially referred to as an asteroid belt.}}<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/detail/bc58eeeb-cc32-4085-a79e-8d91419d0a35/making-halo-4-majestic-map-pack '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Making Halo 4: Majestic Map Pack'']</ref>  


==Trivia==
==Overview==
Despite having no visible barrier of protection from the vacuum of space, there is full sound on Monolith. It is possible that the Forerunners were capable of maintaining an atmosphere around small bodies in space without the use of solid coverings or energy shielding.
===Layout===
It is a symmetrical four base map, arranged to neighbor each other in a rough circle, with a large two-leveled hollow structure in the middle. There are many walls and barriers on the ground levels, allowing plenty of cover and close-combat fights. The bases allow for greater height, letting snipers pick off players on the ground floor. Grav lifts allow for easy traversing of the entire map and access to higher levels of the bases.
<gallery>
File:HMCC H4 Monolith Map.png|Monolith Map.
</gallery>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H4_Monolith_Concept_Art.jpg|Concept art of Monolith.
File:H4_Monolith_Concept_Art.jpg|Concept art of Monolith.
File:H4 Monolith Concept 2.jpg|Concept art of Monolith.
File:H4-MP-Monolith-Map-Panorama.jpg|Panoramic view of the Monolith map.
File:H4-MP-Monolith-Map-Panorama.jpg|Panoramic view of the Monolith map.
File:H4 Monolith-2.png|Combat on Monolith.
File:H4 Monolith-2.png|Combat on Monolith.
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</gallery>
</gallery>


==Note==
==Notes==
<references group="note"/>
{{Ref/Notes}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


{{Level|H4}}
{{Levels|H4|mode=yes}}
[[Category:Halo 4 multiplayer maps]]
[[Category:Majestic Map Pack]]

Latest revision as of 13:31, June 30, 2024

Monolith
H4 Monolith-1.png
Map overview

Game:

Halo 4

Map file name (?):

ca_deadlycrossing[1]

Lore information

Map designation (?):

War Games Map_Set/: 673-4[2]

Location:

Forerunner monument, ring system around Sothra Hakkor[3][Note 1]

Gameplay overview

Terrain:

"Asteroid", Forerunner structures

Recommended gametype(s):

 
This monument and many like it were built by the Forerunners after their final victory over the ancient humans.

Monolith is a Halo 4 multiplayer map. It was released as part of the Majestic Map Pack on February 25, 2013.[3]

Universe and lore[edit]

Monolith is set in a Forerunner monument which was built to honor fallen Warrior-Servants of the Human-Forerunner War. It is located within the ring system orbiting Sothra Hakkor.[Note 1][4]

Overview[edit]

Layout[edit]

It is a symmetrical four base map, arranged to neighbor each other in a rough circle, with a large two-leveled hollow structure in the middle. There are many walls and barriers on the ground levels, allowing plenty of cover and close-combat fights. The bases allow for greater height, letting snipers pick off players on the ground floor. Grav lifts allow for easy traversing of the entire map and access to higher levels of the bases.

Gallery[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ a b Technically the rock formation surrounding the planet is a ring system, though it is officially referred to as an asteroid belt.

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo 4 Editing Kit, game file H4EK\tags\levels\dlc\ca_deadlycrossing\ca_deadlycrossing.scenario
  2. ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide
  3. ^ a b Halo Waypoint: The Halo Bulletin 2.20.13
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint: Making Halo 4: Majestic Map Pack