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{{Disambig header|the Forerunner complex|other uses|Relic (disambiguation)}}
{{Disambig header|the Forerunner complex on Harvest|other uses|Relic (disambiguation)}}
{{Article quote|Open the relic!}}
[[File:Relic main.png|thumb|300px|The main room of the structure.]]
This '''relic''', as it is known to the [[Covenant]], is a [[Forerunner]] underground structure located in the northern polar region of [[Harvest]]. The installation's role has been described as a [[conservation sphere]] waystation and quadrinary [[Flood]] [[Flood research facility|research]] and [[Flood containment facility|containment facility]].{{Ref/Site|Id=catalog|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/catalog-discussion-catalog-info-thread/ea08b1cf-34ed-4b03-a503-ba4cfd9af4a8/posts?page=6|Site=Halo Waypoint Forums|Page=Catalog Discussion(Catalog Info thread)|D=18|M=04|Y=2021|LocalArchive=Catalog/Archive/2014#Catalog Discussion - Harvest}} Its most superficially apparent function is a form of [[Milky Way|galactic]] [[cartographer|map room]], displaying a [[Holography|holographic]] [[star map|map]] of numerous nearby star systems when activated.{{Ref/Level|Id=relicinterior|HW|Relic Interior}}


[[File:Relic_main.png|thumb|right|300px|The main room of the structure.]]
==Design==
The '''Relic''', as it is known to the [[Covenant]], is a [[Forerunner]] underground structure located in the northern polar region of [[Harvest]]. The installation's role has been described as a [[conservation sphere]] waystation and quadrinary [[Flood]] [[Flood research facility|research]] and [[Flood containment facility|containment facility]].<ref name="catalog">[https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2969315_Catalog-Interaction.aspx#post2969315 '''Waypoint''': ''Catalog Interaction'' page 14]</ref> Its most superficially apparent function is a form of [[Milky Way|galactic]] [[cartographer|map room]], displaying a [[Holography|holographic]] map of numerous nearby star systems when activated.<ref name="hw">'''[[Halo Wars]]'''</ref>
[[File:Relic outside.png|thumb|250px|The entrance to the complex.]]
The structure is an underground complex buried under the northern polar region of Harvest. It consists of a large main room with a deep chasm cutting through it. The sides are connected by two [[light bridge]]s going across the chasm. A large sloped corridor connects the central chamber to the entrance. The room is largely symmetrical, with minor differences on each side.{{Ref/Reuse|relicinterior}}


==Description==
The end of the main room opposite to the entrance houses a circular chasm with a round platform on it, accessible by a single bridge. On the platform there is a spherical activation console similar to that of the [[Apex Site]] and a hologram projector, which, when activated, projects a holographic [[star map|map]] of nearby star systems.{{Ref/Reuse|relicinterior}}
[[File:Relic_outside.png|thumb|250px|The entrance to the complex.]]
The structure is an underground complex buried under the northern polar region of Harvest. It consists of a large main room with a deep chasm cutting through it. The sides are connected by two [[light bridge]]s going across the chasm. A large sloped corridor connects the central chamber to the entrance. The room is largely symmetrical, with minor differences on each side.


The end of the main room opposite to the entrance houses a circular chasm with a round platform on it, accessible by a single bridge. On the platform there is a spherical activation console similar to that of the [[Apex Site]] and a hologram projector, which, when activated, projects a holographic map of nearby star systems.
There are also a number of smaller [[door]]s around the main room, as well as the corridor. It is unknown where these lead, but multiple structures partially seen below the ice in the region around the main entrance suggest that the underground complex extends to a large area.{{Ref/Reuse|relicinterior}}
 
There are also a number of smaller [[door]]s around the main room, as well as the corridor. It is unknown where these lead, but multiple structures partially seen below the ice in the region around the main entrance suggest that the underground complex extends to a large area.{{Ref/Reuse|hw}}


== History ==
== History ==
[[File:Relic_top.jpg|250px|thumb|[[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]] conversing with the [[Prophet of Regret]] in the main room.]]
[[File:Relic Approach.png|300px|thumb|[[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]] conversing with the [[Prophet of Regret]] in the main room.]]
During the [[Harvest campaign]] in [[2531#February|February 2531]], five years after [[Preston J. Cole|Admiral Cole]]'s [[Battle of Harvest|victory at Harvest]], the Covenant discovered this installation. The [[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]] was assigned to lead the excavation operation, and to search the Relic in hopes of finding valuable artifacts while keeping the human forces away.
During the [[Harvest campaign]] in [[2531#February|February 2531]], five years after [[Preston Cole|Admiral Cole]]'s [[Battle of Harvest|victory at Harvest]], the Covenant discovered this installation. The [[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]] was assigned to lead the excavation operation, and to search the relic in hopes of finding valuable artifacts while keeping the human forces away.{{Ref/Comic|Id=hwg|HWG}}


Meanwhile, the logistical support ship {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} was in-[[Epsilon Indi system|system]] on a mission to save the crew of [[UNSC Prophecy|another UNSC ship]]. After the operation, they intercepted numerous Covenant communiques, all pointed to the northern polar region. Scans of the area detected major gravitational anomalies. The UNSC forces sent troops to [[Alpha Base (Harvest)|a base]] near the Relic to find out what the Covenant were looking for.
Meanwhile, the logistical support ship {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} was in-[[Epsilon Indi system|system]] on a mission to save the crew of [[UNSC Prophecy|another UNSC ship]]. After the operation, they intercepted numerous Covenant communiqués, all pointed to the northern polar region. Scans of the area detected major gravitational anomalies.{{Ref/Reuse|hwg}} The UNSC forces sent troops to [[Alpha Base (Harvest)|a base]] near the relic to find out what the Covenant were looking for.{{Ref/Level|Id=alphabase|HW|Alpha Base (Halo Wars level)|Alpha Base}}


After the Arbiter had obtained the necessary information from the Relic, the Prophet of Regret ordered him to destroy it to prevent it from falling into human hands. However, UNSC forces breached the Covenant defenses and prevented them from destroying the structure. After this, they entered the underground complex, and professor [[Ellen Anders]] activated the star map. A group of [[active camouflage|cloaked]] [[Sangheili]] attacked the humans, who managed to escape the structure with the help of two [[M850 Grizzly|Grizzly]] tanks.
After the Arbiter had obtained the necessary information from the Relic, the Prophet of Regret ordered him to destroy it to prevent it from falling into human hands. However, UNSC forces breached the Covenant defenses and prevented them from destroying the structure.{{Ref/Level|Id=relicapproach|HW|Relic Approach}} After this, they entered the underground complex, and professor [[Ellen Anders]] activated the star map. A group of [[active camouflage|cloaked]] [[Sangheili]] attacked the humans, who managed to escape the structure with the help of two [[M850 Grizzly|Grizzly]] tanks.{{Ref/Reuse|relicinterior}}


It is unknown what became of the structure after this, but it is likely that the Covenant ships in the atmosphere were able to destroy it via [[glassing|orbital plasma bombardment]] before making the jump for Arcadia; it is doubtful that the Arbiter would neglect to follow orders given to him directly by a [[High Prophet|Prophet Hierarch]].
The [[star map]] pointed at another planet, [[Arcadia]], in the [[Procyon system]]. The Covenant [[Battle for Arcadia|invaded]] the planet, searching for valuable Forerunner artifacts.{{Ref/Level|Id=arcadiacity|HW|Arcadia City}} Information from a [[Arcadia Forerunner ruins|Forerunner structure complex]] in Arcadia's jungles led the Covenant to [[Trove]].{{Ref/Level|Id=scarab|HW|Scarab (level)|Scarab}}


The star map pointed at another planet, [[Arcadia]] in the [[Procyon system]]. The Covenant [[Battle for Arcadia|invaded]] the planet, searching for valuable Forerunner artifacts. Information from a [[Arcadia Forerunner ruins|Forerunner structure complex]] in Arcadia's jungles led the Covenant to the [[Etran Harborage]].{{Ref/Reuse|hw}}
==Production notes==
 
==Trivia==
*The design of the relic interior bears some resemblance to the underground tunnels in the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' level ''[[Assault on the Control Room]]''; both are also located in frigid, snowy environments.
*The design of the relic interior bears some resemblance to the underground tunnels in the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' level ''[[Assault on the Control Room]]''; both are also located in frigid, snowy environments.
*The control center for the [[Line Installation 1-4]] in ''[[Halo: Blood Line]]'' appears to be based on the relic's map room.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HW_HarvestRelic_Concept_2.jpg|Early concept art of the relic.
File:HW_HarvestRelic_Concept_1.jpg|Concept art of the main room.
File:Relic top.jpg|An overhead view of the star map console.
File:Covenant_in_relic.jpg|Covenant forces inside the structure.
File:Covenant_in_relic.jpg|Covenant forces inside the structure.
File:SCN03 Battle4TheRelic.jpg|A firefight inside the structure.
File:SCN03 Battle4TheRelic.jpg|A firefight inside the structure.
File:HW_HarvestRelic_Concept_2.jpg|Early concept art of the relic.
File:Relic Interior.png|The activated star map in the relic.
File:HW_HarvestRelic_Concept_1.jpg|Concept art of the main room.
</gallery>
</gallery>


Latest revision as of 17:39, January 2, 2024

This article is about the Forerunner complex on Harvest. For other uses, see Relic (disambiguation).
The main room of the structure.

This relic, as it is known to the Covenant, is a Forerunner underground structure located in the northern polar region of Harvest. The installation's role has been described as a conservation sphere waystation and quadrinary Flood research and containment facility.[1] Its most superficially apparent function is a form of galactic map room, displaying a holographic map of numerous nearby star systems when activated.[2]

Design[edit]

The entrance to the complex.

The structure is an underground complex buried under the northern polar region of Harvest. It consists of a large main room with a deep chasm cutting through it. The sides are connected by two light bridges going across the chasm. A large sloped corridor connects the central chamber to the entrance. The room is largely symmetrical, with minor differences on each side.[2]

The end of the main room opposite to the entrance houses a circular chasm with a round platform on it, accessible by a single bridge. On the platform there is a spherical activation console similar to that of the Apex Site and a hologram projector, which, when activated, projects a holographic map of nearby star systems.[2]

There are also a number of smaller doors around the main room, as well as the corridor. It is unknown where these lead, but multiple structures partially seen below the ice in the region around the main entrance suggest that the underground complex extends to a large area.[2]

History[edit]

Arbiter Ripa 'Moramee conversing with the Prophet of Regret in the main room.

During the Harvest campaign in February 2531, five years after Admiral Cole's victory at Harvest, the Covenant discovered this installation. The Arbiter Ripa 'Moramee was assigned to lead the excavation operation, and to search the relic in hopes of finding valuable artifacts while keeping the human forces away.[3]

Meanwhile, the logistical support ship UNSC Spirit of Fire was in-system on a mission to save the crew of another UNSC ship. After the operation, they intercepted numerous Covenant communiqués, all pointed to the northern polar region. Scans of the area detected major gravitational anomalies.[3] The UNSC forces sent troops to a base near the relic to find out what the Covenant were looking for.[4]

After the Arbiter had obtained the necessary information from the Relic, the Prophet of Regret ordered him to destroy it to prevent it from falling into human hands. However, UNSC forces breached the Covenant defenses and prevented them from destroying the structure.[5] After this, they entered the underground complex, and professor Ellen Anders activated the star map. A group of cloaked Sangheili attacked the humans, who managed to escape the structure with the help of two Grizzly tanks.[2]

The star map pointed at another planet, Arcadia, in the Procyon system. The Covenant invaded the planet, searching for valuable Forerunner artifacts.[6] Information from a Forerunner structure complex in Arcadia's jungles led the Covenant to Trove.[7]

Production notes[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • Early concept art of the relic.

    Early concept art of the relic.

  • Concept art of the main room.

    Concept art of the main room.

  • An overhead view of the star map console.

    An overhead view of the star map console.

  • Covenant forces inside the structure.

    Covenant forces inside the structure.

  • A firefight inside the structure.

    A firefight inside the structure.

  • The activated star map in the relic.

    The activated star map in the relic.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo Waypoint Forums, Catalog Discussion(Catalog Info thread) (Retrieved on Apr 18, 2021) [local archive] [external archive]
  2. ^ a b c d e Halo Wars, campaign level Relic Interior
  3. ^ a b Halo Wars: Genesis
  4. ^ Halo Wars, campaign level Alpha Base
  5. ^ Halo Wars, campaign level Relic Approach
  6. ^ Halo Wars, campaign level Arcadia City
  7. ^ Halo Wars, campaign level Scarab

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