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'''Casbah City''', commonly known simply as '''Casbah''', was the capital city of the human colony world [[Tribute]] in the [[Epsilon Eridani system]]. It was a well developed city, with highways, spaceports, a [[MagLev train]] system, and high-rise office buildings, as well as at least one [[Jim Dandy]] restaurant. An expansive volcanic plain with a somewhat uneven terrain was located adjoining the city,<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', '' | '''Casbah City''', commonly known simply as '''Casbah''', was the capital city of the human colony world [[Tribute]] in the [[Epsilon Eridani system]]. It was a well developed city, with highways, spaceports, a [[MagLev train]] system, and high-rise office buildings, as well as at least one [[Jim Dandy]] restaurant. An expansive volcanic plain with a somewhat uneven terrain part covered in [[Wikipedia:Pumice|pumice]] was located adjoining the city,<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''pages 10, 14''</ref> as well as a large body of water on one side.<ref>'''Halo 4''', multiplayer map ''[[Landfall]]''</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 13:06, May 14, 2014
Casbah City, commonly known simply as Casbah, was the capital city of the human colony world Tribute in the Epsilon Eridani system. It was a well developed city, with highways, spaceports, a MagLev train system, and high-rise office buildings, as well as at least one Jim Dandy restaurant. An expansive volcanic plain with a somewhat uneven terrain part covered in pumice was located adjoining the city,[1] as well as a large body of water on one side.[2]
History
Tribute was a site of ongoing resistance from Insurrectionist forces in 2524 during Operation: TREBUCHET, and so a battalion of UNSC marines were operating in and around Casbah that year, searching for Insurrectionist bomb makers, supported by the corvette UNSC Bum Rush and Hornet aircraft. They found one such bomb shop, and though they were able to neutralize the facility, the marines were unable to prevent some of the bombs from making their way into Casbah. This led to a disastrous hostage situation inside a Jim Dandy restaurant in the city, resulting in the deaths of 3 marines, 38 civilians, and 2 rebels.[3]
During the Battle of Tribute in 2552, a Spartan fireteam engaged the Covenant assault force in Casbah, sacrificing themselves so a group of civilians could safely escape Tribute.[4] A simulation of the port authority's buildings in Casbah was later used by the Template:UNSCship's SPARTAN-IV complement for training.[5]
In 2558, the Nova Austin Station in Mindoro, Cascade offered flights to Casbah City. This suggests that the city was either never glassed or it was rebuilt and resettled following the war.[6]
Trivia
The city is likely named for the Casbah of Algiers, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Algeria.
Gallery
Casbah City logo.
List of appearances
- Halo: Contact Harvest (First appearance)
- Halo 4
Sources
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, pages 10, 14
- ^ Halo 4, multiplayer map Landfall
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 20
- ^ Halo Waypoint: The Halo Bulletin 2.20.13
- ^ Halo 4 Majestic Map Pack Delivers Close Quarters Action alongside New Gametypes and Playlists on Feb. 25
- ^ Halo 4, multiplayer map Skyline
