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{{Status|Gameplay}}
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{{Center|''For other uses of "Uplift", see [[Uplift (disambiguation)]].''}}
{{Multiplayer Map Infobox
{{Multiplayer map infobox
|name=Uplift
|name=Uplift
|image=[[File:Uplift_3.jpg|300px]]
|image=[[File:H2 Uplift Overview.jpg|300px]]
|game=''[[Halo 2 Vista]]''
|game=[[Halo 2 (Windows Vista)|''Halo 2'' for Windows Vista]]
|devname=<code>needle</code>{{Ref/File|Id=H2EK|H2EK|H2EK\tags\scenarios\multi\needle\needle.scenario}}
|map=War Games Map_Set/: 320-91.{{Ref/Site|Id=HU|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/delta-halo|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Delta Halo|D=27|M=10|Y=2015}}
|location=[[Installation 05]]
|location=[[Installation 05]]
|terrain=Island, [[Forerunner]] Space Elevator
|terrain=Island, [[Forerunner]] power conduit
|weapons=*[[BR55 Battle Rifle|Battle Rifle]]
|symmetry=Asymmetrical
*[[Carbine]]
|playernumber=6-16
*[[Energy Sword]]
|gametypes=*[[Big Team Battle]]
*[[Needler]]
*[[1 Flag CTF]]
*[[Plasma Pistol]]
*[[Assault|1 Bomb Assault]]
*[[Plasma Rifle]]
|pagegamelabel=H2
*[[M19 SSM|Rocket Launcher]]
*[[Shotgun]]
*[[SMG]]
*[[SRS99C-S2 AM|Sniper Rifle]]
*[[Fragmentation Grenade]]s
*[[Plasma Grenade]]s
|vehicles=*[[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Ghost]]
*[[Warthog]]
|power-ups=*[[Overshield]]
|gametypes=*[[Slayer]]
*[[Capture The Flag]]
*[[King of the Hill]]
*[[Oddball]]
*[[Territories]]
|playernumber=
*6-16
}}
}}
{{Article quote|Unknowable energies seethe from this long-abandoned [[Forerunner]] spire, making it a vital prize for [[Covenant]] and [[Human]] forces.}}


<center>''For other uses of "Uplift", see [[Uplift (disambiguation)]].''</center>
'''Uplift''' is a medium/large sized [[Halo 2 (Windows Vista)|''Halo 2'' for Windows Vista]] [[multiplayer]] map. It is included in the release of ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''.


{{Article Quote|Unknowable energies seethe from this long-abandoned [[Forerunner]] spire, making it a vital prize for [[Covenant]] and [[Human]] forces.}}
==Universe and lore==
The {{UNSCShip|Coral Sea}} eventually encountered a [[Covenant]] infantry detachment attempting to tap into one of [[Delta Halo]]’s critical power conduits. This energy node was designed to delicately control the direction and movement of the ring as it orbited the gas giant [[Substance]], but the Covenant believed it was also of great religious significance.{{Ref/Reuse|HU}}


'''Uplift''' is a medium/large sized [[Halo 2 Vista]] [[multiplayer]] map.
==Overview==
===Layout===
Uplift is an island structure similar to [[Relic]]. Like most ''[[Halo 2]]'' maps, Uplift provides certain landmarks that help players. Two bases are opposite from each other and connected by a large bridge, and there are large structures on either side. The blue base is built inside the cliffs making it an indoor [[base]], while red base is a miniature base sized version of the [[Library]] as seen in the [[campaign]].


==Summary==
[[File:HMCC Uplift.PNG|thumb|250px|left|Map of Uplift.]]
Uplift is an island structure similar to [[Relic]]. "The initial concept was to create a [[Forerunner]] equivalent of a [[space elevator]] by twisting the concept and making it an energy beam of some kind."
This map was created for larger scale objective games. It offers access to both infantry and vehicles. By doing this, "the bridge ended up being the infantry route and the terrain below is a vehicle playground".{{Ref/Reuse|gamespy}} Uplift also has two [[M247 general purpose machine gun|turret]]s, "One is facing the bridge sidelong, which could whittle a flag-runner down pretty well as they try to cross it ".{{Ref/Reuse|gamespy}}
 
Like most [[Halo 2]] maps, Uplift provides certain landmarks that help players. Two bases are opposite from each other and connected by a large bridge, and there are large structures on either side. The blue base is built inside the cliffs making it an indoor [[Base]], while red base is a miniature base sized version of the [[Library]] as seen in the [[campaign]].
 
This map was created for larger scale objective games. It offers access to both infantry and vehicles. By doing this, "the bridge ended up being the infantry route and the terrain below is a vehicle playground". Uplift also has two [[turret]]s, "One is facing the bridge sidelong, which could whittle a flag-runner down pretty well as they try to cross it ".


The bases are well set. The blue flag/bomb arming place, in the cliffs, have only two ways to access it, by doorways through either side. The red base is also very similar. The bridge offers the direct route while vehicle ramps offer another way to get up there.
The bases are well set. The blue flag/bomb arming place, in the cliffs, have only two ways to access it, by doorways through either side. The red base is also very similar. The bridge offers the direct route while vehicle ramps offer another way to get up there.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*It is possible to get to the very top of the main part where the beam comes out. It is a good place to [[camp]] with a [[sniper]] or any scoped weapon.
===Production notes===
*The structure seen on the side of the map has a resemblance to the structure seen in the beginning of the level [[Silent Cartographer]].
*Designer Jeremy Statz was responsible for designing Uplift. In creating the map, he wanted to "create a Forerunner equivalent of a [[space elevator]] by twisting the concept and making it an energy beam of some kind. I figured that the energy beam and associated structure would look cool and give the level the desired central theme as well as provide the main landmark for the level.{{Ref/Site|Id=gamespy|URL=http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/halo-2/778206p1.html|Site=Gamespy|Page=Halo 2 for Vista -- Uplift|D=05|M=10|Y=2015}}
*This is one of only two levels where [[Needler]] ammunition can be seen outside the weapon, the other level being [[343 Guilty Spark (level)|343 Guilty Spark]] in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
*Originally, the level was to feature a [[Type-26 Banshee|Banshee]], though it was deemed too powerful and instead replaced with a Ghost and rocket launcher.{{Ref/Reuse|gamespy}}
*The water under the bridge was originally intended to be deep, and kill players who fall in it. This was changed early in the map's development as to provide more routes around the island.{{Ref/Reuse|gamespy}}
 
===Trivia===
*It is possible to get to the very top of the main structure where the beam comes out. It is a good place to [[camp]] with a [[SRS99C-S2 AM sniper rifle|sniper rifle]] or any other scoped weapon.
*The structure seen on the side of the map has a resemblance to the structure seen in the beginning of the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' level [[The Silent Cartographer]].
*This is one of only two levels where [[Type-33 needler|needler]] ammunition can be seen outside the weapon, the other level being [[343 Guilty Spark (level)|343 Guilty Spark]] in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
*The Forerunner space elevator has a striking resemblance to [[The Library]].
*The Forerunner space elevator has a striking resemblance to [[The Library]].
*There is a glitch on Uplift on [[Halo 2 Vista]] that if you already have the Legend or the Ninja achievement you can walk into the red beam on Uplift and you will receive the Hired Gun or Flaming Ninja achievement depending on the ones you already have.
*There is a glitch on Uplift on [[Halo 2 (Windows Vista)|''Halo 2'' for Windows Vista]] that if you already have the Legend or the Ninja achievement you can walk into the red beam on the Forerunner space elevator and you will receive the Hired Gun or Flaming Ninja achievement depending on the ones you already have.
*[[Glitching]] out of uplift has proved impossible, unless using mods.
 
==Related Links==
*[[Relic (level)|Relic]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery widths="150" orientation="landscape">
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
File:Uplift.jpg|A battle on Uplift.
<gallery>
File:H2 Uplift map.png|Overhead view of Uplift in [[Halo 2 (Windows Vista)|''Halo 2'' for Windows Vista]].
File:H2 Uplift Battle.jpg|A battle near the power conduit.
File:H2 Uplift MiddleBattle.jpg|A battle on the bridge.
File:H2 Uplift InteriorBattle.jpg|A battle in the cliff structure's interior.
File:H2 Uplift Battle FP.jpg|First-person view of a battle.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==References==
==Sources==
[http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/halo-2/778206p1.html GameSpy Interview]
{{Ref/Sources}}


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Latest revision as of 09:38, November 10, 2024

For other uses of "Uplift", see Uplift (disambiguation).
Uplift
H2 Uplift Overview.jpg
Map overview

Game:

Halo 2 for Windows Vista

Map file name (?):

needle[1]

Lore information

Map designation (?):

War Games Map_Set/: 320-91.[2]

Location:

Installation 05

Gameplay overview

Terrain:

Island, Forerunner power conduit

Map layout:

Asymmetrical

Recommended number of players:

6-16

Recommended gametype(s):

 
Unknowable energies seethe from this long-abandoned Forerunner spire, making it a vital prize for Covenant and Human forces.

Uplift is a medium/large sized Halo 2 for Windows Vista multiplayer map. It is included in the release of Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

Universe and lore[edit]

The UNSC Coral Sea eventually encountered a Covenant infantry detachment attempting to tap into one of Delta Halo’s critical power conduits. This energy node was designed to delicately control the direction and movement of the ring as it orbited the gas giant Substance, but the Covenant believed it was also of great religious significance.[2]

Overview[edit]

Layout[edit]

Uplift is an island structure similar to Relic. Like most Halo 2 maps, Uplift provides certain landmarks that help players. Two bases are opposite from each other and connected by a large bridge, and there are large structures on either side. The blue base is built inside the cliffs making it an indoor base, while red base is a miniature base sized version of the Library as seen in the campaign.

Map of Uplift.

This map was created for larger scale objective games. It offers access to both infantry and vehicles. By doing this, "the bridge ended up being the infantry route and the terrain below is a vehicle playground".[3] Uplift also has two turrets, "One is facing the bridge sidelong, which could whittle a flag-runner down pretty well as they try to cross it ".[3]

The bases are well set. The blue flag/bomb arming place, in the cliffs, have only two ways to access it, by doorways through either side. The red base is also very similar. The bridge offers the direct route while vehicle ramps offer another way to get up there.

Trivia[edit]

Production notes[edit]

  • Designer Jeremy Statz was responsible for designing Uplift. In creating the map, he wanted to "create a Forerunner equivalent of a space elevator by twisting the concept and making it an energy beam of some kind. I figured that the energy beam and associated structure would look cool and give the level the desired central theme as well as provide the main landmark for the level.[3]
  • Originally, the level was to feature a Banshee, though it was deemed too powerful and instead replaced with a Ghost and rocket launcher.[3]
  • The water under the bridge was originally intended to be deep, and kill players who fall in it. This was changed early in the map's development as to provide more routes around the island.[3]

Trivia[edit]

  • It is possible to get to the very top of the main structure where the beam comes out. It is a good place to camp with a sniper rifle or any other scoped weapon.
  • The structure seen on the side of the map has a resemblance to the structure seen in the beginning of the Halo: Combat Evolved level The Silent Cartographer.
  • This is one of only two levels where needler ammunition can be seen outside the weapon, the other level being 343 Guilty Spark in Halo: Combat Evolved.
  • The Forerunner space elevator has a striking resemblance to The Library.
  • There is a glitch on Uplift on Halo 2 for Windows Vista that if you already have the Legend or the Ninja achievement you can walk into the red beam on the Forerunner space elevator and you will receive the Hired Gun or Flaming Ninja achievement depending on the ones you already have.

Gallery[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo 2 Editing Kit, game file H2EK\tags\scenarios\multi\needle\needle.scenario
  2. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Delta Halo (Retrieved on Oct 27, 2015) [archive]
  3. ^ a b c d e Gamespy, Halo 2 for Vista -- Uplift (Retrieved on Oct 5, 2015) [archive]