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{{Era|RW}}
{{Status|Gameplay}}
 
{{Multiplayer map infobox
{{Multiplayer map infobox
|pagelabel=Firefight map
|pagelabel=Firefight map
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|game          =[[Halo 3: ODST]]
|game          =[[Halo 3: ODST]]
|devname=<code>sc100</code>
|devname=<code>sc100</code>
|location      =[[Tayari Plaza (location)|Tayari Plaza]], [[New Mombasa]], [[Kenya]]
|location      =[[Tayari Plaza (location)|Tayari Plaza]], [[New Mombasa]], [[Kenya]]
|terrain      =Urban
|terrain      =Urban
|weapons      =*[[Sniper Rifle System 99D-S2 Anti-Matériel|Sniper Rifle]]
|gametypes    =[[Firefight (Halo 3: ODST)|Firefight]]
*[[M6C/SOCOM|Automag]]  
|playernumber  =1-4
*[[M7S Caseless Submachine Gun|Silent SMG]],
*[[AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun|Mounted Gun Turret]]
*[[M9 High-Explosive Dual-Purpose Grenade|Frag Grenades]]
*[[M41 Surface-to-Surface Rocket Medium Anti-Vehicle/Assault Weapon|Rocket Launcher]]
|vehicles      =None
|equipment    =None
|power-ups    =None
|gametypes    =Firefight
|playernumber  =1 - 4 Player Co-op
}}
}}


{{Article Quote|Fight in [[Veronica Dare|Dare]]'s sunken crash-site.}}
{{Article quote|Fight in [[Veronica Dare|Dare]]'s sunken crash-site.}}
 
'''Crater '''is a [[Firefight (Halo 3: ODST)|Firefight]] map in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', based on Dare's crash site in the campaign level [[Tayari Plaza]], set in the city of [[New Mombasa]].{{Ref/Site|URL=http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU061909|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Bungie Weekly Update: 06.19.09|D=19|M=06|Y=2009}}


'''Crater '''is a [[Firefight (Halo 3: ODST)|Firefight]] map in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', based on Dare's crash site in [[Tayari Plaza (location)|Tayari Plaza]] , set in the city of [[New Mombasa]].<ref>http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU061909</ref>
==Universe and lore==
Crater is set in [[Tayari Plaza (location)|Tayari Plaza]] in [[New Mombasa Sector 5|Sector 5]] in [[New Mombasa]], [[Kenya]]. After the [[New Mombasa Slipspace Event]], [[Captain (NAVCOM)|Captain]] [[Veronica Dare]]'s [[M8900 drop pod]] crashed into plaza's bottom floor.{{Ref/Level|HR|Tayari Plaza}}


==Layout==
==Layout==
Crater is a relatively small map, with elevated outer edges surrounding a center area placed considerably lower than the rest, creating a crater shape. In this map, [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] spawn from [[Type-52 Troop Carrier|Phantoms]] which drop enemies at the side of the map adjacent to the player spawn point, as well as so-called "Monster closets", which enemies spawn through placed on the left and right sides of the map. (from the spawning player's perspective).
Crater is a relatively small map, with elevated outer edges surrounding a center area placed considerably lower than the rest, creating a crater shape. In this map, [[Covenant]] spawn from [[Kez'katu-pattern Phantom|Phantoms]] which drop enemies at the side of the map across from the player spawn point, as well as doorways placed around the courtyard.


The player's spawning area consists of two connected parallel tunnels which lead out to a small elevated area. Enemy access to this location is provided by two staircases on the left and right sides of the player area, which also contains a turret in the center. The machine gun turret has a broad field of fire, and is capable of shooting at almost any point on the map, but the location is greatly exposed.
The player's spawning area consists of two connected parallel tunnels which lead out to a small elevated area. Enemy access to this location is provided by two staircases on the left and right sides of the player area, which also contains a turret in the center. The machine gun turret has a broad field of fire, and is capable of shooting at almost any point on the map, but the location is greatly exposed.


There are two versions of this map, one taking place during the day, and the other taking place at night. The night version contains [[Huragok|Engineers]], while the day contains [[Kig-yar Sniper|Jackal Snipers]], who are a very long distance from your starting point, making pistol counter-sniping difficult.
There are two versions of this map, one taking place during the day, and the other taking place at night. The night version contains [[Huragok|Engineers]], while the day contains [[Kig-yar Sniper|Jackal Snipers]], who are located on the buildings across from the player spawn point, making pistol counter-sniping difficult.
 
<!--Strategies sections are being re-evaluated for inclusion - they may be removed in the future.
==Strategies==
==Strategies==
===Standard Firefight===
*There are a few good ways to stay alive for a long time on this map: One is to stay in the spawning base at all times, and pile some pistols in the second floor (if you want to snipe from there). However, when the [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Chieftains]] come, simply have one player "guide" him up the stairs while having another assassinate him. The second way is to clear the walkways to your left and right as soon as possible, and having 2 players stay there to hold the two places, and have another engage in sniping from the second floor, or using the turret.
*There are a few good ways to stay alive for a long time on this map: One is to stay in the spawning base at all times, and pile some pistols in the second floor (if you want to snipe from there). However, when the [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Chieftains]] come, simply have one player "guide" him up the stairs while having another assassinate him. The second way is to clear the walkways to your left and right as soon as possible, and having 2 players stay there to hold the two places, and have another engage in sniping from the second floor, or using the turret.
*Either keep the turret mounted or conserve ammo for Chieftains, Hunters, or Engineers.
*Either keep the turret mounted or conserve ammo for Chieftains, Hunters, or Engineers.
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*On the far side of the map, there are two small bus shelter-like structures with one glass wall which provide an excellent safe view, and are good for running around to avoid rockets, hunter shots and hammer chieftains. The only potential downside is that every second wave has half of the units drop from a phantom basically right beside that location. It is also far from health packs. This general area has a better vantage point to see all incoming units, and is closer to the frequent snipers shooting at you in day mode.
*On the far side of the map, there are two small bus shelter-like structures with one glass wall which provide an excellent safe view, and are good for running around to avoid rockets, hunter shots and hammer chieftains. The only potential downside is that every second wave has half of the units drop from a phantom basically right beside that location. It is also far from health packs. This general area has a better vantage point to see all incoming units, and is closer to the frequent snipers shooting at you in day mode.


===Floodfight===
*In the daytime, players would be able to obtain Flamethrower at the plaza opposite Dare's Crash site. In the nighttime, the Flamethrower was replaced with two Elite Spec Ops.
*Arming the Elites with Rocket Launchers or Fuel Rod Gun is recommended. They were one of the best damage dealers for anti-flood units.
*Be careful when operating turret, as there was the slightest chance one of the Flood Forms may use heavy ordinances. Sentinels were also a lethal force if not handled properly. Make sure to keep the turret operator covered.
*Keep the turret intact, as it would be very useful against Pure Forms lurking in the wall.
**If possible, refrain from using it unless necessary.
-->
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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<gallery widths="150" orientation="landscape">
<gallery>
File:HMCC H3ODST CraterNight Map.jpg|Crater (Night) map.
File:Crater.png|The map of Crater in VISR mode.
File:HMCC H3ODST Crater Map.jpg|Crater map.
File:ODST Firefight CraterNight.jpg|The nighttime version of Crater.
File:ODST Firefight CraterNight.jpg|The nighttime version of Crater.
File:H3ODST Firefight Crater.jpg|A [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Chieftain]] is a deadly foe for an unshielded [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper|ODST]].
File:H3ODST Firefight Crater.jpg|A [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Chieftain]] about to attack an ODST.
File:H3ODST Firefight Crater2.jpg|Team work is vital for survival.
File:H3ODST Firefight Crater2.jpg|Four ODSTs fighting near the top of the staircase
File:H3ODST Firefight Crater3.jpg|A [[lance]] of [[Kig-yar|Jackals]] approaches the players.
File:H3ODST Firefight Crater3.jpg|A [[lance]] of [[Kig-Yar]] approaches the ODSTs.
File:DareCrash.jpg|Dare's crashed [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle|SOEIV]] in Low Light and regular settings.
File:H3ODST PK Crater 1.jpg|ODSTs taking on a pair of Mgalekgolo.
File:Crater.png|An over-head layout of the map.
File:H3ODST PK Crater 2.jpg|An ODST firing a detached [[AIE-486H machine gun|machine gun]] at a group of Kig-Yar.
File:Crater - Day Weapons.png|Weapon and Ammo Locations for the Daytime Map.
File:DareCrash.jpg|Dare's crashed [[M8900 drop pod|SOEIV]] with VISR enabled and disabled.
File:Crater-Night Weapons.png|Weapon and Ammo Locations for the Nighttime Map.
File:Crater - Day Weapons.png|Weapon and ammo locations for the daytime variant.
File:Crater-Night Weapons.png|Weapon and ammo locations for the nighttime variant.
File:HMCC H3ODST Crater Map.jpg|Map of Crater (Day) in ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''.
File:HMCC H3ODST CraterNight Map.jpg|Map of Crater (Night) in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''.
File:HTMCC-H3ODST-Specopsbuddies.png|Two [[Special Operations Sangheili|Specops Sangheili]] being deployed in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''.
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</gallery>


Latest revision as of 16:24, November 24, 2024

Crater
Tayari plaza.jpg
Map overview

Game:

Halo 3: ODST

Map file name (?):

sc100

Lore information

Location:

Tayari Plaza, New Mombasa, Kenya

Gameplay overview

Terrain:

Urban

Recommended number of players:

1-4

Recommended gametype(s):

Firefight

 
“ Fight in Dare's sunken crash-site. ”

Crater is a Firefight map in Halo 3: ODST, based on Dare's crash site in the campaign level Tayari Plaza, set in the city of New Mombasa.[1]

Universe and lore[edit]

Crater is set in Tayari Plaza in Sector 5 in New Mombasa, Kenya. After the New Mombasa Slipspace Event, Captain Veronica Dare's M8900 drop pod crashed into plaza's bottom floor.[2]

Layout[edit]

Crater is a relatively small map, with elevated outer edges surrounding a center area placed considerably lower than the rest, creating a crater shape. In this map, Covenant spawn from Phantoms which drop enemies at the side of the map across from the player spawn point, as well as doorways placed around the courtyard.

The player's spawning area consists of two connected parallel tunnels which lead out to a small elevated area. Enemy access to this location is provided by two staircases on the left and right sides of the player area, which also contains a turret in the center. The machine gun turret has a broad field of fire, and is capable of shooting at almost any point on the map, but the location is greatly exposed.

There are two versions of this map, one taking place during the day, and the other taking place at night. The night version contains Engineers, while the day contains Jackal Snipers, who are located on the buildings across from the player spawn point, making pistol counter-sniping difficult.

Gallery[edit]

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  • The map of Crater in VISR mode.

    The map of Crater in VISR mode.

  • The nighttime version of Crater.

    The nighttime version of Crater.

  • A Chieftain about to attack an ODST.

    A Chieftain about to attack an ODST.

  • Four ODSTs fighting near the top of the staircase

    Four ODSTs fighting near the top of the staircase

  • A lance of Kig-Yar approaches the ODSTs.

    A lance of Kig-Yar approaches the ODSTs.

  • ODSTs taking on a pair of Mgalekgolo.

    ODSTs taking on a pair of Mgalekgolo.

  • An ODST firing a detached machine gun at a group of Kig-Yar.

    An ODST firing a detached machine gun at a group of Kig-Yar.

  • Dare's crashed SOEIV with VISR enabled and disabled.

    Dare's crashed SOEIV with VISR enabled and disabled.

  • Weapon and ammo locations for the daytime variant.

    Weapon and ammo locations for the daytime variant.

  • Weapon and ammo locations for the nighttime variant.

    Weapon and ammo locations for the nighttime variant.

  • Map of Crater (Day) in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

    Map of Crater (Day) in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

  • Map of Crater (Night) in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

    Map of Crater (Night) in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

  • Two Specops Sangheili being deployed in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

    Two Specops Sangheili being deployed in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Bungie.net, Bungie Weekly Update: 06.19.09 (Retrieved on Jun 19, 2009) [archive]
  2. ^ Halo: Reach, campaign level Tayari Plaza

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