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The '''temple''' structure that the [[Prophet of Regret]] occupied during his brief stay on [[Installation 05]] was located in the center of a massive lake. The only way to way the temple without a dropship or aircraft was by taking a route through a series of underwater tunnels, over bridges, and by travelling on anti-gravity gondolas. The purpose of the temple-structure was never discovered because it was destroyed by a [[Covenant]] Battle Cruiser shortly after [[Master Chief|Spartan-117]] disposed of the Prophet of Regret. However if one takes one's time through the start of the level [[Regret (Level)|Regret]], one is able to hear [[Cortana]]'s various thoughts on the structures. Such comments made are, "This lake couldn't have been formed by volcanic action, so it was either built this way on purpose or formed through some other cataclysmic event," and most intruigingly, "I think the [[Forerunners]] built these new structures over the old ones, to protect them, honour them."
{{Disambig header|the structure on Installation 05|other uses of "Temple"|Temple (disambiguation)}}
[[File:H2A BlurRegretTemple Render 1.jpg|thumb|300px|An [[anti-gravity gondola]] docked at the temple's entrance.]]
{{Quote|It looks like a temple. If I were a megalomaniac - and I'm not - that's where I'd be.|[[Cortana]]{{Ref/Level|Id=DeltaHalo|H2|Delta Halo}}}}
This '''temple''' was a [[Forerunner]] structure located in the center of a large artificial lake on [[Installation 05]]. The structure was occupied by the [[Prophet of Regret]] during his brief stay on the installation. The only way to the temple without a dropship or aircraft was by taking a route through a series of underwater tunnels, over [[bridge (structure)|bridges]] and by traveling on [[anti-gravity gondola]]s across a system of towers and other structures across the lake that surrounded the structure. The purpose of the temple structure was never discovered before it was [[Glassing|glassed]] shortly after the [[John-117|Master Chief]] [[Assassination of the Prophet of Regret|assassinated]] the Prophet of Regret.{{Ref/Level|Id=Regret|H2|Regret (Halo 2 level)|Regret}}


==Related Links==
==Architecture==
*[[Sanctuary]]
The temple was a symmetrical structure that rose out of the water on six legs, with two gondola docking places. It had one main entrance to the interior of the temple, and a hallway that led to two more openings. Through those openings was another large room. In this room were two small doors in the far left and right sides of the walls. They, along with a large ramp leading to a door were the entrances to the main hall.{{Ref/Reuse|Regret}}


[[Category: The Forerunner|Temple, The]]
In this large room, there were four doors in the walls which led to small rooms. There were walkways and three levels. On the ground level there were various blocks and a pond. At the far end there was a raised platform where, in [[2552]], the [[Prophet of Regret]] conducted his sermons. Regret was slain in this room by [[John-117]] in November 2552,{{Ref/Reuse|Regret}} and shortly after the temple was destroyed by the [[excavation beam]] of Regret's {{Pattern|Syfon|assault carrier}}, ''[[Solemn Penance]]''.{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Age of Retribution}}
[[Category: Places|Temple, The]]
 
An identical structure is located on [[Installation 07]], near a [[Lifeworker]] station.{{Ref/Map|HINF|Forbidden}}
 
==History==
[[File:H2 - Regret temple.png|thumb|250px|The Prophet of Regret in the inner chamber of the temple.]]
Following his retreat from [[Earth]], the [[Prophet of Regret]]'s {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} ''[[Solemn Penance]]'' exited [[slipspace]] near [[Installation 05]]. The Prophet immediately deployed ground troops to the surface of the [[Halo Array|ring]] while he situated himself in the temple and immediately began his sermons. He was supported by a large number of [[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|Sangheili Honor Guardsmen]] and various other Covenant troops.  The exterior was fortified with [[Eeo'Pimu-pattern Shade|Shade]] turrets.{{Ref/Reuse|Regret}}
 
Unfortunately for Regret, his ship had been followed through slipspace by the [[UNSC]] {{Class|Stalwart|light frigate}} {{UNSCShip|In Amber Clad}}. Upon arrival at the Halo ring, the ship deployed a large force of [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper|ODST]]s along with [[Spartan-II program|Spartan]] [[John-117]] into the surrounding area with the objective of [[Assassination of the Prophet of Regret|capturing or killing]] the Prophet Hierarch.{{Ref/Reuse|DeltaHalo}} Despite the Covenant's best efforts, the UNSC force managed to clear the ruins around the lake and eventually the other structures in the lake were cleared of Covenant forces. With the human "[[Demons|demon]]" closing in on his location, Regret readied all forces in the temple for the Spartan's inevitable arrival.{{Ref/Reuse|Regret}}
 
The Master Chief eventually made it to the temple himself, clearing out the many Shade turrets on the exterior before moving in to the central chamber itself to confront the Prophet. The Covenant holy city [[High Charity]] along with its vast [[High Charity defense fleet|defense fleet]] exited slipspace above the temple. The fleet deployed multiple waves of [[Kez'katu-pattern Phantom|Phantom]] dropships to reinforce Regret, but these were ultimately called back by the [[Prophet of Truth]].{{Ref/Reuse|Regret}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=BCC15|BC|Chapter=16}}
 
Despite fierce resistance from Regret's Honor Guards as well as the Prophet himself, the Spartan was able to board Regret's throne and beat the Hierarch to death. Immediately after, the fleet prepared to fire on the temple. The Master Chief barely escaped, diving into the lake as the temple was completely obliterated by an [[energy projector]].{{Ref/Reuse|Regret}} In the water, the Master Chief was rescued by the [[Gravemind]] who eventually used the ring's [[translocation grid|teleportation grid]] to teleport him to High Charity.
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==Production notes==
The temple in the original ''[[Halo 2]]'' was modelled in its entirety (both interior and exterior) by [[Paul Russel]]. Russel initially built the temple to twice the size it would later be in the final game before scaling it down, noting that his inspiration for the design came from the [[Wikipedia:United States Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel|United States Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel]]. Russel originally modelled the temples to be built of the same Forerunner metal used elsewhere across the series, before [[Vic DeLeon]] did a material pass to convert them into stone structures.{{Ref/X|docabominable|1516954017796083714|Paul Russel|Quote=I did Regret’s temple. Inside and out. Initially those buildings were twice as large but were reduced, converted to stone and simplified by @vicdeleon. I had an elevator that went to a subterranean chamber that @game_fabricator made free floating. ❤️|D=22|M=11|Y=2024}}{{Ref/X|docabominable|1516957158314762241|Paul Russel|Quote=One more thing, Regret’s temple I based loosely on the Air Force Academy cathedral. I had a chance to visit as a kid. Amazing.|D=22|M=11|Y=2024}}
 
The temple structures were remastered by [[Blur Studio]] for ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''{{'}}s cutscenes, with the texturing handled by Blur artist [[:Category:Images by Andrew Averkin|Andrew Averkin]].{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/yk26K|Site=ArtStation|Page=Halo 2 Anniversary: Temple|Quote=I am so excited to share with you my work for Halo 2 Anniversary. It was another super-duper amazing collaborations with my friends from Blur Studio! I had opportunity to work on several environments as well as work on some props and vehicles. I was responsible for modeling and texturing of gondola as well as texturing of main temple and lighting the scene. Here are few screenshots from cutscenes.|D=22|M=11|Y=2024}}
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:H2 - Delta Halo view.png|A view of the temple. The ''[[Solemn Penance]]'' hovers in the background.
File:Temple on Delta_Halo.jpg|A view of the temple lake from a distance; the temple itself can be seen to the left.
File:H2A-Solemn Penance.png|A view of the Temple with the ''Solemn Penance'' hovering above, as seen in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2A BlurRegretTemple Render 2.jpg
</gallery>
 
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo: Age of Retribution]]'' {{Mo}}
 
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
 
[[Category:Installation 05 locations]]

Latest revision as of 07:00, November 22, 2024

This article is about the structure on Installation 05. For other uses of "Temple", see Temple (disambiguation).
A render of the temple in the final cutscene of the level Regret.
An anti-gravity gondola docked at the temple's entrance.

"It looks like a temple. If I were a megalomaniac - and I'm not - that's where I'd be."
— Cortana[1]

This temple was a Forerunner structure located in the center of a large artificial lake on Installation 05. The structure was occupied by the Prophet of Regret during his brief stay on the installation. The only way to the temple without a dropship or aircraft was by taking a route through a series of underwater tunnels, over bridges and by traveling on anti-gravity gondolas across a system of towers and other structures across the lake that surrounded the structure. The purpose of the temple structure was never discovered before it was glassed shortly after the Master Chief assassinated the Prophet of Regret.[2]

Architecture[edit]

The temple was a symmetrical structure that rose out of the water on six legs, with two gondola docking places. It had one main entrance to the interior of the temple, and a hallway that led to two more openings. Through those openings was another large room. In this room were two small doors in the far left and right sides of the walls. They, along with a large ramp leading to a door were the entrances to the main hall.[2]

In this large room, there were four doors in the walls which led to small rooms. There were walkways and three levels. On the ground level there were various blocks and a pond. At the far end there was a raised platform where, in 2552, the Prophet of Regret conducted his sermons. Regret was slain in this room by John-117 in November 2552,[2] and shortly after the temple was destroyed by the excavation beam of Regret's Syfon-pattern assault carrier, Solemn Penance.[3]

An identical structure is located on Installation 07, near a Lifeworker station.[4]

History[edit]

The Prophet of Regret in the inner chamber of the temple.

Following his retreat from Earth, the Prophet of Regret's CAS-class assault carrier Solemn Penance exited slipspace near Installation 05. The Prophet immediately deployed ground troops to the surface of the ring while he situated himself in the temple and immediately began his sermons. He was supported by a large number of Sangheili Honor Guardsmen and various other Covenant troops. The exterior was fortified with Shade turrets.[2]

Unfortunately for Regret, his ship had been followed through slipspace by the UNSC Stalwart-class light frigate UNSC In Amber Clad. Upon arrival at the Halo ring, the ship deployed a large force of ODSTs along with Spartan John-117 into the surrounding area with the objective of capturing or killing the Prophet Hierarch.[1] Despite the Covenant's best efforts, the UNSC force managed to clear the ruins around the lake and eventually the other structures in the lake were cleared of Covenant forces. With the human "demon" closing in on his location, Regret readied all forces in the temple for the Spartan's inevitable arrival.[2]

The Master Chief eventually made it to the temple himself, clearing out the many Shade turrets on the exterior before moving in to the central chamber itself to confront the Prophet. The Covenant holy city High Charity along with its vast defense fleet exited slipspace above the temple. The fleet deployed multiple waves of Phantom dropships to reinforce Regret, but these were ultimately called back by the Prophet of Truth.[2][5]

Despite fierce resistance from Regret's Honor Guards as well as the Prophet himself, the Spartan was able to board Regret's throne and beat the Hierarch to death. Immediately after, the fleet prepared to fire on the temple. The Master Chief barely escaped, diving into the lake as the temple was completely obliterated by an energy projector.[2] In the water, the Master Chief was rescued by the Gravemind who eventually used the ring's teleportation grid to teleport him to High Charity.

Production notes[edit]

The temple in the original Halo 2 was modelled in its entirety (both interior and exterior) by Paul Russel. Russel initially built the temple to twice the size it would later be in the final game before scaling it down, noting that his inspiration for the design came from the United States Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel. Russel originally modelled the temples to be built of the same Forerunner metal used elsewhere across the series, before Vic DeLeon did a material pass to convert them into stone structures.[6][7]

The temple structures were remastered by Blur Studio for Halo 2: Anniversary's cutscenes, with the texturing handled by Blur artist Andrew Averkin.[8]

Gallery[edit]

  • A view of the temple. The Solemn Penance hovers in the background.

    A view of the temple. The Solemn Penance hovers in the background.

  • A view of the temple lake from a distance; the temple itself can be seen to the left.

    A view of the temple lake from a distance; the temple itself can be seen to the left.

  • A view of the Temple with the Solemn Penance hovering above, as seen in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    A view of the Temple with the Solemn Penance hovering above, as seen in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • H2A BlurRegretTemple Render 2.jpg

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b Halo 2, campaign level Delta Halo
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Halo 2, campaign level Regret
  3. ^ Halo: Age of Retribution
  4. ^ Halo Infinite, multiplayer map Forbidden
  5. ^ Halo: Broken Circle, chapter 16
  6. ^ X.com, Paul Russel (@docabominable): "I did Regret’s temple. Inside and out. Initially those buildings were twice as large but were reduced, converted to stone and simplified by @vicdeleon. I had an elevator that went to a subterranean chamber that @game_fabricator made free floating. ❤️" (Retrieved on Nov 22, 2024) [archive]
  7. ^ X.com, Paul Russel (@docabominable): "One more thing, Regret’s temple I based loosely on the Air Force Academy cathedral. I had a chance to visit as a kid. Amazing." (Retrieved on Nov 22, 2024) [archive]
  8. ^ ArtStation, Halo 2 Anniversary: Temple: "I am so excited to share with you my work for Halo 2 Anniversary. It was another super-duper amazing collaborations with my friends from Blur Studio! I had opportunity to work on several environments as well as work on some props and vehicles. I was responsible for modeling and texturing of gondola as well as texturing of main temple and lighting the scene. Here are few screenshots from cutscenes." (Retrieved on Nov 22, 2024) [archive]
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