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{{Title|Anchor 9}}
{{Title|Anchor 9}}
{{Era|RW}}
{{Status|Gameplay}}
{{Center|''Looking for the space station? See [[Anchor 9]].''}}
{{Center|''Looking for the space station? See [[Anchor 9]].''}}
{{Multiplayer map infobox
{{Multiplayer map infobox
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|name=Anchor 9
|name=Anchor 9
|image=[[File:Anchor 9 level.jpeg|300px]]
|image=[[File:Anchor 9 level.jpeg|300px]]
|game=[[Halo: Reach]]
|game=''[[Halo: Reach]]''
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|location=[[Anchor 9]], in orbit over [[Reach]]
|location=[[Anchor 9]], in orbit over [[Reach]]
|terrain=Metal space station interior, space
|terrain=Metal space station interior, space
|weapons=*[[Type-31 Rifle|Needle Rifle]]
*[[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher|Needler]]
*[[M392 Designated Marksman Rifle|Designated Marksman Rifle]]
*[[M45 Tactical Shotgun]]
*[[M41 Surface-to-Surface Rocket Medium Anti-Vehicle/Assault Weapon|Rocket Launcher]]
*[[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|Plasma Pistol]]
*[[M247H Heavy Machine Gun]]
*[[Type-1 Antipersonnel Grenade]]
|vehicles=
|equipment=
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|power-ups=
|power-ups=
|symmetry=Symmetrical
|gametypes=
|gametypes=
*[[Capture the Flag]]
*[[Assault]]
*[[Stockpile]]
|playernumber=2-8
|playernumber=2-8
}}
}}
{{Article Quote|Orbital dockyards provide rapid refueling and repairs for a variety of UNSC vessels.}}
{{Article quote|Orbital dockyards provide rapid refueling and repairs for a variety of [[UNSC starship|UNSC vessels]].}}
'''Anchor 9''' is a [[multiplayer]] map in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. It was released with the [[Noble Map Pack]], along with [[Tempest]] and [[Breakpoint]] for 800 Microsoft Points.
'''Anchor 9''' is a multiplayer map in the [[Noble Map Pack]] for ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.{{Ref/Site|Id=bnet|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=29224|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Noble Map Pack|D=31|M=10|Y=2013}}


==Description==
==Description==
Set in a [[UNSC Sabre engineering facility]] inside the [[refit station]] ''[[Anchor 9]]'' in low orbit over planet [[Reach]], this map features many close quarters combat sections. It is fully symmetrical with a two-leveled base at each side and a long spine separating the map into the "Weapons" side and "Repair" side. Both sides feature a large shield door that allows access to a narrow walkway outside the station for low-gravity combat.
Anchor 9 is set in a UNSC Sabre engineering facility inside the [[refit station]] ''[[Anchor 9]]'' in low orbit over [[planet]] [[Reach]]. In the distance, Sabres can be seen flying around, close to the two {{Class|Paris|heavy frigate}}s and near the other side of the station. 
 
==Locations==
==Overview==
===Layout===
This map features many close quarters combat sections. It is fully symmetrical with a two-leveled base at each side and a long spine separating the map into the "Weapons" side and "Repair" side. Both sides feature a large shield door that allows access to a narrow walkway outside the station for low-gravity combat.
<gallery>
File:HMCC_HR_Anchor_9_Map.png|Anchor 9 Map.
File:HR_Anchor9_Heatmap.jpg|A heatmap of Anchor 9.
</gallery>
====Callouts====
The following are locations on the map that are so named on the player's [[heads-up display]] during gameplay:
*Repair Control
*Repair Control
*Repair Wing
*Repair Wing
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*Access Tunnel
*Access Tunnel


==Map variants==
==Variants==
*Unanchored<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=30547 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update 02/04/11'']</ref>
*Unanchored{{Ref/Site|URL=http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=30547|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Bungie Weekly Update 02/04/11|D=07|M=02|Y=2011}}
 
==Production notes==
Anchor 9 was designed to emulate [[The Pit]] from ''[[Halo 3]]'', featuring symmetrical team-based combat, multi-floor engagements, and different approaches to the center area.{{Ref/YouTube|Id=QuickLook|OC-Qncg6kV8|Bungie|Halo: Reach - Quick Look Breakpoint|Time=234|D=20|M=11|Y=2010}} During development, the developers implemented a switch on the map that disables the shield doors, pulling objects out of the repair bay and creating a zero-gravity environment in the indoor space. Ultimately, the feature was taken out after being proven to be "not fun" after repeated playtesting.{{Ref/Site|Id=podcast|URL=http://downloads.bungie.net/podcasts/Bungie_Podcast_120210.mp3|Site=Bungie.net|Page=The Bungie Podcast - 12.02.10 - Noble Map Pack Edition|D=25|M=04|Y=2011}} The map was apparently a favorite among testers, and saw very few layout changes.{{Ref/Reuse|QuickLook}}
 
The level was built by Michael Milota, who created interconnected spaces with windows and drop-downs to allow for more movement on the map; Milota envisioned the map as a heavily damaged space station{{Ref/Reuse|QuickLook}}  — an idea later executed by [[Certain Affinity]] for [[Condemned]] on the [[Defiant Map Pack]]. Concept art of the map was produced by Steve Chon.{{Ref/Site|https://www.stevechon.com/halo-reach/xb6qff32sry1ggha0t6orppsxhn5dg|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Halo: Reach|D=25|M=04|Y=2011}} Environment artists that worked on the map include Samuel Jones,{{Ref/Reuse|podcast}} [[Steve Cotton]], Frank Capezzuto, and Kentarou Taya.{{Ref/Reuse|QuickLook}} According to Jones, the map required more art than the team expected, which posed as a challenge during the development.{{Ref/Reuse|podcast}} 3D artist Milton Cadogan created the [[ST/Medusa missile|missile]] cart and the engine service module, notably minimising the memory needed for their bitmap textures.{{Ref/Reuse|QuickLook}}
 
Despite the name of the level being Anchor 9, the actual space station does not look like the Anchor 9 from campaign. The colors of the station are more white and yellow as well as the geometry of the station is quite different. There was likely a discrepancy introduced when the map was named mid-development.{{Ref/Reuse|QuickLook}} Using [[Panoramic camera mode|Pan Cam]], the player can see that the playable area is actually a floating cube, separated from Anchor 9's superstructure.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*It is the fifth level and the third multiplayer map in the ''Halo'' series to expose players to the vacuum of space, after [[Boarding Action]], [[Cairo Station]], [[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]], and [[Zealot (map)|Zealot]].<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=29224 '''Bungie.net'''] "...''this platform no longer provides any safe harbor whatsoever – whether the close quarters combat is occurring inside or out of its artificial gravitational field.''"</ref>
*Anchor 9 is the fifth level and the third multiplayer map in the ''Halo'' series to expose players to the vacuum of space, after [[Boarding Action]], [[Cairo Station]], [[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]], and [[Zealot (map)|Zealot]].{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}}
*In the distance, Sabres can be seen flying around outside of the playable area, close to the two Frigates and near the other side of the station.  This can be most easily observed during Forge.
*The grenades fired in the space areas from the [[Plasma Launcher]] behave strangely; they travel upwards unless locked onto a target or fired directly at the surface of [[Reach]], where the gravity of said planet pulls the grenades down to the surface.
*Despite the name of the level being Anchor 9, the actual space station does not look like the Anchor 9 from campaign. The colors of the station are more white and yellow as well as the geometry of the station is quite different. The multiplayer version looks more like the [[UNSC Hopeful]]. It is possible Bungie was going to have the level be set on a different Anchor, but changed the number to 9 for unknown reasons, as in the Bungie-made fly-through they noted that there were 18 Anchors above the planet.
*Unlike most known UNSC vessels in the game, the two frigates stationed outside do not have visible names or [[hull classification symbol]]s.
*The grenades fired in the Space areas from the [[Type-52 Guided Munitions Launcher/Explosive|Plasma Launcher]] act strangely; they travel upwards unless locked onto a target or fired directly at the surface of [[Reach]], where the gravity of said planet pulls the grenades down to the surface.
*Using [[Panoramic Camera Mode|Pan Cam]], a player can see that the playable area is actually a floating cube, separated from Anchor 9's superstructure.
*The two frigates stationed outside do not have visible names or [[hull classification symbol]]s, unlike most known UNSC vessels.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
===Development images===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HMCC_HR_Anchor_9_Map.png|Anchor 9 Map.
File:HR_Anchor9_Exterior_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the map's exterior area.
File:HR_Anchor9_Exterior_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the map's exterior area.
File:HR_Anchor9_Hangar_Concept.jpg|Concept art of Anchor 9's cargo bay.
File:HR_Anchor9_Hangar_Concept.jpg|Concept art of Anchor 9's cargo bay.
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File:HR_Anchor9_Room_Concept.jpg|Concept art for the level.
File:HR_Anchor9_Room_Concept.jpg|Concept art for the level.
File:HR MissileDispenser Concept.jpg|Concept art of an ordnance loading system on the map.
File:HR MissileDispenser Concept.jpg|Concept art of an ordnance loading system on the map.
File:HR_Anchor9_Heatmap.jpg|A [[heatmaps|heatmap]] of Anchor 9.
File:Halo Reach NobleDLC Anchor9 03.jpg|The central area of the map.
File:Halo Reach NobleDLC Anchor9 03.jpg|The central area of the map.
File:Halo Reach NobleDLC Anchor9 02.jpg|Outside the Sabre repair bay.
File:Halo Reach NobleDLC Anchor9 02.jpg|Outside the Sabre repair bay.
File:Anchor9 - Comparison01.jpg|Comparison between the in-progress and finalized Anchor 9.
File:Anchor9 - Comparison01.jpg|Comparison between the in-progress and finalized Anchor 9.
File:Anchor9 - Comparison02.jpg|Comparison between the in-progress and finalized Anchor 9.
File:Anchor9 - Comparison02.jpg|Comparison between the in-progress and finalized Anchor 9.
</gallery>
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
File:HR Anchor9 01.jpg|A battle at the shield doors.
File:HR Anchor9 02.jpg|A battle in the vacuum of space.
File:HR Anchor9 03.jpg|Two players using jetpacks in space.
File:HR Anchor9 04.jpg|An Elite in the center of the map.
File:HR Anchor9 05.jpg|A Spartan pursues an enemy flag carrier.
File:HR Anchor9 10.jpg|An Elite firing the [[M247H machine gun]].
File:HR Anchor9 11.jpg|A flag carrier flees from the battle.
File:HR Anchor9 12.jpg|A flag carrier crossing the center of the map.
File:HR Anchor9 13.jpg|A battle atop the Sabre.
File:HR Anchor9 14.jpg|A Spartan with an assault rifle.
File:HR Anchor9 15.jpg|Two players using jetpacks in space.
File:HR Anchor9 16.jpg|A Spartan perform an assassination in space.
File:HR Anchor9 17.jpg|A team defending the flag.
File:HR Anchor9 18.jpg|Two Elites defending the flag.
File:HR Anchor9 19.jpg|An Elite firing the M247H machine gun.
File:HR Anchor9 20.jpg|A Spartan meets three opponents in space.
File:HR Anchor9 21.jpg|A Spartan escorting a flag carrier.
File:HR Anchor9 22.jpg|A Spartan pursues an enemy flag carrier.
File:HR Anchor9 23.jpg|Red team intercepts an enemy flag carrier.
File:HR Anchor9 24.jpg|A flag carrier pursued by an enemy.
</gallery>
</gallery>


Latest revision as of 13:35, November 25, 2024

Looking for the space station? See Anchor 9.
Anchor 9
Promotional image for Halo: Reach Noble Map Pack featuring the multiplayer map Anchor 9. From the Halo: Reach press kit.
Map overview

Game:

Halo: Reach

Map file name (?):

dlc_slayer[1]

Lore information

Location:

Anchor 9, in orbit over Reach

Gameplay overview

Terrain:

Metal space station interior, space

Map layout:

Symmetrical

Recommended number of players:

2-8

Recommended gametype(s):

 
“ Orbital dockyards provide rapid refueling and repairs for a variety of UNSC vessels. ”

Anchor 9 is a multiplayer map in the Noble Map Pack for Halo: Reach.[2]

Description[edit]

Anchor 9 is set in a UNSC Sabre engineering facility inside the refit station Anchor 9 in low orbit over planet Reach. In the distance, Sabres can be seen flying around, close to the two Paris-class heavy frigates and near the other side of the station.

Overview[edit]

Layout[edit]

This map features many close quarters combat sections. It is fully symmetrical with a two-leveled base at each side and a long spine separating the map into the "Weapons" side and "Repair" side. Both sides feature a large shield door that allows access to a narrow walkway outside the station for low-gravity combat.

  • Anchor 9 Map.

    Anchor 9 Map.

  • A heatmap of Anchor 9.

    A heatmap of Anchor 9.

Callouts[edit]

The following are locations on the map that are so named on the player's heads-up display during gameplay:

  • Repair Control
  • Repair Wing
  • Weapons Wing
  • Observation Deck
  • Control Room
  • External Platform
  • Space
  • Hangar
  • Sabre
  • Repair Ledge
  • Repair Operations
  • Access Tunnel

Variants[edit]

Production notes[edit]

Anchor 9 was designed to emulate The Pit from Halo 3, featuring symmetrical team-based combat, multi-floor engagements, and different approaches to the center area.[4] During development, the developers implemented a switch on the map that disables the shield doors, pulling objects out of the repair bay and creating a zero-gravity environment in the indoor space. Ultimately, the feature was taken out after being proven to be "not fun" after repeated playtesting.[5] The map was apparently a favorite among testers, and saw very few layout changes.[4]

The level was built by Michael Milota, who created interconnected spaces with windows and drop-downs to allow for more movement on the map; Milota envisioned the map as a heavily damaged space station[4] — an idea later executed by Certain Affinity for Condemned on the Defiant Map Pack. Concept art of the map was produced by Steve Chon.[6] Environment artists that worked on the map include Samuel Jones,[5] Steve Cotton, Frank Capezzuto, and Kentarou Taya.[4] According to Jones, the map required more art than the team expected, which posed as a challenge during the development.[5] 3D artist Milton Cadogan created the missile cart and the engine service module, notably minimising the memory needed for their bitmap textures.[4]

Despite the name of the level being Anchor 9, the actual space station does not look like the Anchor 9 from campaign. The colors of the station are more white and yellow as well as the geometry of the station is quite different. There was likely a discrepancy introduced when the map was named mid-development.[4] Using Pan Cam, the player can see that the playable area is actually a floating cube, separated from Anchor 9's superstructure.

Trivia[edit]

  • Anchor 9 is the fifth level and the third multiplayer map in the Halo series to expose players to the vacuum of space, after Boarding Action, Cairo Station, Long Night of Solace, and Zealot.[2]
  • The grenades fired in the space areas from the Plasma Launcher behave strangely; they travel upwards unless locked onto a target or fired directly at the surface of Reach, where the gravity of said planet pulls the grenades down to the surface.
  • Unlike most known UNSC vessels in the game, the two frigates stationed outside do not have visible names or hull classification symbols.

Gallery[edit]

Main-Superintendent.png Browse more images in this article's gallery page.

Development images[edit]

  • Concept art of the map's exterior area.

    Concept art of the map's exterior area.

  • Concept art of Anchor 9's cargo bay.

    Concept art of Anchor 9's cargo bay.

  • Concept art of one of the map's various hallways.

    Concept art of one of the map's various hallways.

  • Concept art for the level.

    Concept art for the level.

  • Concept art of an ordnance loading system on the map.

    Concept art of an ordnance loading system on the map.

  • The central area of the map.

    The central area of the map.

  • Outside the Sabre repair bay.

    Outside the Sabre repair bay.

  • Comparison between the in-progress and finalized Anchor 9.

    Comparison between the in-progress and finalized Anchor 9.

  • Comparison between the in-progress and finalized Anchor 9.

    Comparison between the in-progress and finalized Anchor 9.

Screenshots[edit]

  • A battle at the shield doors.

    A battle at the shield doors.

  • A battle in the vacuum of space.

    A battle in the vacuum of space.

  • Two players using jetpacks in space.

    Two players using jetpacks in space.

  • An Elite in the center of the map.

    An Elite in the center of the map.

  • A Spartan pursues an enemy flag carrier.

    A Spartan pursues an enemy flag carrier.

  • An Elite firing the M247H machine gun.

    An Elite firing the M247H machine gun.

  • A flag carrier flees from the battle.

    A flag carrier flees from the battle.

  • A flag carrier crossing the center of the map.

    A flag carrier crossing the center of the map.

  • A battle atop the Sabre.

    A battle atop the Sabre.

  • A Spartan with an assault rifle.

    A Spartan with an assault rifle.

  • Two players using jetpacks in space.

    Two players using jetpacks in space.

  • A Spartan perform an assassination in space.

    A Spartan perform an assassination in space.

  • A team defending the flag.

    A team defending the flag.

  • Two Elites defending the flag.

    Two Elites defending the flag.

  • An Elite firing the M247H machine gun.

    An Elite firing the M247H machine gun.

  • A Spartan meets three opponents in space.

    A Spartan meets three opponents in space.

  • A Spartan escorting a flag carrier.

    A Spartan escorting a flag carrier.

  • A Spartan pursues an enemy flag carrier.

    A Spartan pursues an enemy flag carrier.

  • Red team intercepts an enemy flag carrier.

    Red team intercepts an enemy flag carrier.

  • A flag carrier pursued by an enemy.

    A flag carrier pursued by an enemy.

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo: Reach Editing Kit, game file HREK\tags\levels\multi\dlc\dlc_slayer\dlc_slayer.scenario
  2. ^ a b Bungie.net, Noble Map Pack (Retrieved on Oct 31, 2013) [archive]
  3. ^ Bungie.net, Bungie Weekly Update 02/04/11 (Retrieved on Feb 7, 2011) [archive]
  4. ^ a b c d e f YouTube - Bungie, Halo: Reach - Quick Look Breakpoint (Retrieved on Nov 20, 2010)
  5. ^ a b c Bungie.net, The Bungie Podcast - 12.02.10 - Noble Map Pack Edition (Retrieved on Apr 25, 2011) [archive]
  6. ^ Bungie.net, Halo: Reach (Retrieved on Apr 25, 2011) [archive]

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