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The '''Bastion of the Brutes'''<ref>''[[The Official Halo 2 Strategy Guide]]''</ref> was a major [[Covenant]] [[Jiralhanae]] (Brute) base.
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The '''Bastion of the Brutes'''<ref>'''[[Halo 2: The Official Strategy Guide|The Official Halo 2 Strategy Guide]]'''</ref> was a major [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] base during the [[Battle of Installation 05]], located in a [[Forerunner]] complex near the [[Installation 05|Installation]]'s [[Control Room]]. The [[Jiralhanae encampment|Jiralhanae Encampment]] was located nearby, in another set of Forerunner structures.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[The Great Journey]]''</ref>
 
==Layout==
==Layout==
The Bastion of the Brutes consisted of six sections:
The Bastion of the Brutes consisted of six sections; an entrance tunnel, a two-leveled room, a massive indoor and outdoor bridge, a prison facility, and a landing pad.


#Entrance tunnels
==History==
#Two-leveled room with a [[Shielded Plasma Cannon]]
{{Main|Battle of Installation 05}}
#Massive indoor bridge
During the Battle of Installation 05, the Jiralhanae had taken control of a network of Forerunner tunnels and structures in the region near the [[Control Room]]. After being [[teleportation grid|teleported]] into the area by the [[Gravemind]], the [[Arbiter]], [[Thel 'Vadam]], discovered the [[Great Schism|civil war]] that had broken out between [[Sangheili|his own kind]] and the Jiralhanae. Assisted by his fellow Sangheili and several other Covenant loyal to them, he made his way through a series of Jiralhanae-occupied caverns and Forerunner structures towards the Control Room.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Uprising]]''</ref>
#Massive outdoor bridge
#Prison facility
#Landing pad
===Entrance Tunnels===
A series of tunnels from which the Arbiter entered. The Arbiter joined with a Special Operations Elite and two Hunters that would aid his attack on the Bastion of the Brutes. There was also an upturned [[Cargo/Gun Crate]] with [[plasma rifles]]. Further on, there was another of such crates, this with a pair of fully-charged [[Particle Beam Rifle]]s.
===Turret Room===
The Arbiter and his allies stormed this room from the entrance tunnels, emerging on the first floor from the tunnels, charging up the ramp, and seizing the second floor by force. A Brute-operated [[Shielded Plasma Cannon]] was on the second floor, as well with Brutes armed with [[Brute Shots]] and [[Carbines]]. After the Arbiter and his allies wrested control from the small Brute force stationed there, two further waves of Brutes came to contest their control over the Turret Room from the Indoor Bridge.  


On the first floor in an out-of-the-way position, there was a Cargo/Gun Crate with a pair of Carbines.
[[File:H2A-ImprisonedMgalekgolo.png|thumb|Two Mgalekgolo imprisoned by the Jiralhanae.|150px]]
===Indoor Bridge===
After regrouping with the [[Special Operations Commander|SpecOps Commander]] [[Rtas 'Vadum]], they assaulted the Bastion of the Brutes in order to take control of the [[Protos-pattern Scarab|Scarab]], which they intended to use to gain access to the Control Room, locked by the Jiralhanae who were intending to activate the installation.
The Indoor Bridge consisted of two wide platforms on opposite sides of a cave, a yawning maw before them. On the far right side, there was a bridge strewn with [[Gas Container]]s and a Brute-controlled Shielded Plasma Cannon.  


The Arbiter came from the Turret Room onto one of the platforms of this cavern, where there were several Brutes stationed and a [[Battery Crate]]. He then took the bridge, and assailed the far side. On the far platform, there were Brutes armed with Brute Shots and Carbines, and [[Jackals]] armed with Particle Beam Rifles and [[Plasma Pistol]]s. There were also extensive numbers of Battery Crates on the far platform.  
The Arbiter entered through a series of tunnels leading to the complex. Here, the Arbiter joined with a [[Special Operations Sangheili]] and a pair of [[Mgalekgolo]] that would aid his attack on the Bastion of the Brutes. The Arbiter and his allies stormed the turret room from the entrance tunnels, emerging on the first floor from the tunnels, charging up the ramp and seizing the second floor by force. A Jiralhanae-operated [[Rizsheda-pattern Shade|Shielded Plasma Cannon]] was on the second floor, as well with Jiralhanae armed with [[Type-25 Grenade Launcher|Brute Shots]] and [[Type-51 Carbine|Covenant carbines]]. After the Arbiter and his allies wrested control from the small Jiralhanae force stationed there, two further waves of Jiralhanae came to contest their control over the Turret Room from the Indoor Bridge.
===Outdoor Bridge===


The outdoor bridge is guarded by many Jackals, one with a Beam Rifle, and a swarm of [[Drones]]. A [[Phantom]] would come when one went across. There is a crate with two Beam Rifles to the right as one comes onto the bridge, there is another crate at the other side of the bridge with two [[Needlers]] and two Plasma Pistols.
The Indoor Bridge consisted of two wide platforms on opposite sides of a cave, a yawning maw before them. On the far right side, there was a bridge strewn with [[gas container]]s and a Jiralhanae-controlled Shielded Plasma Cannon. The Arbiter came from the Turret Room onto one of the platforms of this cavern, where there were several Jiralhanae stationed and a [[Plasma battery|Battery Crate]]. He then took the bridge, and assailed the far side. On the far platform, there were Jiralhanae armed with Brute Shots and carbines, and [[Kig-Yar]] armed with [[Type-50 particle beam rifle|particle beam rifle]]s and [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|plasma pistols]]. There were also extensive numbers of Battery Crates on the far platform.


===Prison Facility===
The outdoor bridge was guarded by many [[Kig-yar]], one with a particle beam rifle and a swarm of [[Yanme'e]]. A [[Kez'katu-pattern Phantom|Phantom]] appeared as the Arbiter went across. Upon entering the prison room, the Arbiter discovered a Mgalekgolo pair in one prison cell and two [[Sangheili Councilor]]s in separate cells. The prison was guarded by a pack of Jiralhanae and several Kig-Yar. After freeing the prisoners, another group of Jiralhanae came out of the door at the end of the prison.


As one enters the prison facility, if one goes up the ramp there would be a couple of boxes, one with two carbines and the other with two needlers, and there is an energy sword on the ground. There are two Hunters in one prison cell and two councilor Elites in separate cells. the prison is guarded by a pack of Brutes and some Jackels. to free the prisoners just shoot at the little plasma projector thing in front of the cells and the freed Hunters and Elites can take care of the Brutes for you if you want. more Brutes will come out of the door at the end of the prison.
From the exit of the Prison room, the landing pad was next. A Scarab was stationed there, as well as many weapon crates. The pad had room to hold several [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshees]]. It also might have served as an execution area, as several [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] prisoners were going to be killed there. After defeating the Jiralhanae in the pad, the Arbiter made an uneasy alliance with [[Avery Junior Johnson|Sergeant Avery Johnson]] who had gained control of the Scarab, in order to stop [[Tartarus]] from activating the installation.{{clear}}


===Landing Pad===
==Trivia==
The thirteenth [[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal]] in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' can be found in the prison.


As you enter the landing pad there is a Brute with his back to you, [[melee]] him in the back. The other Brutes would see you shot at you but the Elites and [[Hunters]] you freed from the prison facility should take care of most of them. You then form an alliance with the [[Humans]], get a [[Banshee]] and head of to fight Tartarus.
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:HTMCC-H2 Bastion of the Brutes Bridge.jpg|The outdoor bridge overlooking the control room in ''Halo 2''.
File:HTMCC-H2 Bastion of the Brutes Prison.jpg|The prison with Jiralhanae guards in ''Halo 2''.
File:HTMCC-H2A Bastion of the Brutes Entrance.jpg|The ground floor entrance of the structure in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:HTMCC-H2A SpecOps Sangheili and Mgalekgolo.jpg|A Sangheili and Mgalekgolo in the structure.
File:HTMCC-H2A Bastion of the Brutes Bridge.jpg|The outdoor bridge overlooking the control room in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:HTMCC-H2A Bastion of the Brutes Prison.jpg|The prison with Jiralhanae guards in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:HTMCC-H2A Bastion of the Brutes Cavern.jpg|The indoor bridge in the cavern in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:HTMCC-H2A Sangheili Councillor Breakout.jpg|A Sangheili Councilor breaking free another Councilor in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:HTMCC-H2A Marines Execution.jpg|Jiralhanae about to execute UNSC prisoners at the landing pad before Sangheili forces intervene in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
</gallery>


==History==
==List of appearances==
In ''[[Halo 2]]'', the [[Arbiter]], a [[Special Operations Elite]], and two Lekgolo (Hunters) stormed their way through the Bastion of the Brutes. This is detailed in the ''[[The Great Journey (Level)|The Great Journey]]''.
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}}
==References==
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
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*''[[Halo: Age of Retribution]]''
 
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}


[[Category:The Covenant]]
[[Category:Installation 05 locations]]
[[Category:Military bases]]

Latest revision as of 12:24, November 8, 2024

Bastion of the Brutes
H2ABastionOfTheBrutes.png
Facility information

Location:

Forerunner structures, Installation 05

Purpose:

Military base

Historical information

Built:

97,445 BCE

Repurposed:

November 3, 2552

Controlled by:

Known commander(s):

Chieftain of the Jiralhanae Tartarus

 

The Bastion of the Brutes[1] was a major Covenant base during the Battle of Installation 05, located in a Forerunner complex near the Installation's Control Room. The Jiralhanae Encampment was located nearby, in another set of Forerunner structures.[2]

Layout[edit]

The Bastion of the Brutes consisted of six sections; an entrance tunnel, a two-leveled room, a massive indoor and outdoor bridge, a prison facility, and a landing pad.

History[edit]

Main article: Battle of Installation 05

During the Battle of Installation 05, the Jiralhanae had taken control of a network of Forerunner tunnels and structures in the region near the Control Room. After being teleported into the area by the Gravemind, the Arbiter, Thel 'Vadam, discovered the civil war that had broken out between his own kind and the Jiralhanae. Assisted by his fellow Sangheili and several other Covenant loyal to them, he made his way through a series of Jiralhanae-occupied caverns and Forerunner structures towards the Control Room.[3]

Two Mgalekgolo imprisoned by the Jiralhanae.

After regrouping with the SpecOps Commander Rtas 'Vadum, they assaulted the Bastion of the Brutes in order to take control of the Scarab, which they intended to use to gain access to the Control Room, locked by the Jiralhanae who were intending to activate the installation.

The Arbiter entered through a series of tunnels leading to the complex. Here, the Arbiter joined with a Special Operations Sangheili and a pair of Mgalekgolo that would aid his attack on the Bastion of the Brutes. The Arbiter and his allies stormed the turret room from the entrance tunnels, emerging on the first floor from the tunnels, charging up the ramp and seizing the second floor by force. A Jiralhanae-operated Shielded Plasma Cannon was on the second floor, as well with Jiralhanae armed with Brute Shots and Covenant carbines. After the Arbiter and his allies wrested control from the small Jiralhanae force stationed there, two further waves of Jiralhanae came to contest their control over the Turret Room from the Indoor Bridge.

The Indoor Bridge consisted of two wide platforms on opposite sides of a cave, a yawning maw before them. On the far right side, there was a bridge strewn with gas containers and a Jiralhanae-controlled Shielded Plasma Cannon. The Arbiter came from the Turret Room onto one of the platforms of this cavern, where there were several Jiralhanae stationed and a Battery Crate. He then took the bridge, and assailed the far side. On the far platform, there were Jiralhanae armed with Brute Shots and carbines, and Kig-Yar armed with particle beam rifles and plasma pistols. There were also extensive numbers of Battery Crates on the far platform.

The outdoor bridge was guarded by many Kig-yar, one with a particle beam rifle and a swarm of Yanme'e. A Phantom appeared as the Arbiter went across. Upon entering the prison room, the Arbiter discovered a Mgalekgolo pair in one prison cell and two Sangheili Councilors in separate cells. The prison was guarded by a pack of Jiralhanae and several Kig-Yar. After freeing the prisoners, another group of Jiralhanae came out of the door at the end of the prison.

From the exit of the Prison room, the landing pad was next. A Scarab was stationed there, as well as many weapon crates. The pad had room to hold several Banshees. It also might have served as an execution area, as several Marine prisoners were going to be killed there. After defeating the Jiralhanae in the pad, the Arbiter made an uneasy alliance with Sergeant Avery Johnson who had gained control of the Scarab, in order to stop Tartarus from activating the installation.

Trivia[edit]

The thirteenth Terminal in Halo 2: Anniversary can be found in the prison.

Gallery[edit]

  • The outdoor bridge overlooking the control room in Halo 2.

    The outdoor bridge overlooking the control room in Halo 2.

  • The prison with Jiralhanae guards in Halo 2.

    The prison with Jiralhanae guards in Halo 2.

  • The ground floor entrance of the structure in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    The ground floor entrance of the structure in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • A Sangheili and Mgalekgolo in the structure.

    A Sangheili and Mgalekgolo in the structure.

  • The outdoor bridge overlooking the control room in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    The outdoor bridge overlooking the control room in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • The prison with Jiralhanae guards in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    The prison with Jiralhanae guards in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • The indoor bridge in the cavern in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    The indoor bridge in the cavern in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • A Sangheili Councilor breaking free another Councilor in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    A Sangheili Councilor breaking free another Councilor in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • Jiralhanae about to execute UNSC prisoners at the landing pad before Sangheili forces intervene in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    Jiralhanae about to execute UNSC prisoners at the landing pad before Sangheili forces intervene in Halo 2: Anniversary.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ The Official Halo 2 Strategy Guide
  2. ^ Halo 2, campaign level The Great Journey
  3. ^ Halo 2, campaign level Uprising
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