Terminal (map)

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"The CTMS made New Mombasa's rail system one of the safest on Earth; unfortunately it was one of the Covenant's first targets."

Summary

A Halo 2 multiplayer level. It is large, roughly the size of Zanzibar. It is set on Earth, in a huge train station. Mostly outdoor, MagLev trains are speeding through the level, so watch out. It's a 4x4 asymmetrical map which includes the Wraith as a default for multiplayer. This map is great for Team Sniper games, if you control the upper level of the Parking Garage...

Note: It's really fun to park vehicles on the tracks and watch the train run them down without even stopping. Hopefully, you're already out of the vehicle.

The energy sword and overshield are conveniently located on the train track. If the train runs you over, you are noted as being Killed By The Guardians.

Territories

• Train Crossing
• Station Courtyard
• Lower Garage

Terminal PA Announcements

In Terminal Station Level there are PA announcements to add a bit of realism to the map. The announcements instead of being dry and generic bulletins are in fact relatively amusing source of in-jokes, easter eggs, and Bungie references.

To hear the announcements clearly enough you can stand on the ramp that goes from the raised area inside the terminal up to the station platform. Look at the column with the scrolling "*STATION CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE*" sign. Just above that sign is an inclined setback. Jump from the ramp to the part of the setback just to the right of the megaphone (you may have to raise your legs to make it). It'll take a few tries, but once you land there without slipping off, you stay there. Now the announcements are loud and clear. The best sound quality can be had by looking towards the map of New Mombasa near the floor.

Or

You can listen to the announcements themselves at the HBO Halo 2 Dialogue database

MALE ANNOUNCER

"A child’s My Pet Blind Wolf stuffed toy has been found. Will the owner please claim it at the lost and found."

Reference to the Blind Wolf ridable Halo creature that was cut from Halo 1.

"The station cafeteria is now open. Today’s specials feature Bentllama Burgers, Phlegm Brulee, and Scooter Pie."

Bentllama is the nickname for Bungie animator, Nathan Walpole

Phlegm Brulee is the nickname for storyboard artist, Lee Wilson

Scooter = Steven Scott, Effects artist!

"Attention passengers: the Old Mombasa 4:18 is running several minutes ahead of schedule."

A reference to 4:20

"Will the owner of the brown Über chassis, license code P0-WND, please return to your vehicle."

Uberchassis is the ingame name for the car that's sitting on the pedastool in the offensive base, as well as in various places in Outskirts (Level) and Metropolis (Level) and the liscene code if you sound it out is Owned

"Security warning: track section 27 to 45. Please dispatch security detail."

Track section 27 to 45 is where all the action probably the playable area and there is alot of action going on.

"Janitorial please report to parking level 2 with a mop and bucket. Janitorial to parking level 2."

All the fighting has created quite a mess...

"Mr. Jones to the white phone, please. Mr. Jones to the white phone."

Most likely a reference to Bungie co-founder Jason Jones.

FEMALE ANNOUNCER

"Smoking is prohibited at all transit facilities."

Reference to the burning wreakage of vehicles and Marines.

"The New Mombasa Transit Authority asks all customers to be aware of their surroundings. If you see any suspicious activity, or unattended packages, please call the New Mombasa transit security hotline"

Ironic considering that there is a little bit of an ongoing battle in the Station.

"Please note: online fare increases will be in effect April 19th."

Another 4:20 in joke.

"Mind the gap."

In the Helljumper's cutscene at Delta Halo Cortana says, "Mind the Bump" which is a reference to the infamous Mind the gap announcement in the London Underground.

"Warning: for safety and comfort, passengers should be in good health, and free from heart, back, or neck problems, motion sickness, or other conditions that could be aggravated by high-speed rail travel."

Passengers should be more worried about what they experience if they got off at Terminal Station.

"All passengers are advised to wait in designated areas only."

Normal train announcement

"Always use overhead walkway when crossing tracks."

Or else you're going to get smoked by the tra... SPLAT!

"Thank you for riding with New Mombasa Transit. For any questions or concerns, please contact the transit hotline."

Normal train announcement

"Due to security restrictions, the following stations will not be in service until further notice: Liwitoni, Kilindini, Manyimbo, Nyali, Mtongwe. We appreciate your patience."

All of these are the names of actual neighborhoods in modern-day Mombasa. Liwitoni is where Terminal is, Kilindini is the area near the Metropolis level, Manyimbo is the area around the space elevator, Nyali is behind the elevator, on the other side of the river, and Mtongwe is further north up the coast.

"Possession of firearms at any transit facility is a federal offense."

Perhaps a note to the ongoing fighting, with weapons, at the station?

"Upon request, all passengers are required to present their valid transit pass to Transit Authority personnel."

Normal train announcement

"Parking lot Station Plaza is prohibited." "i.e. don't park that Warthog in the Station Plaza!

"Passengers connecting to Orbital Shuttle Hub board westbound trains." "Gives a little glimpse into Earth's transportation network: people use maglev trains to reach their local Orbital Shuttle Hub, then board a shuttle to fly to distant cities.

"Safety is everyone’s responsibility."

Normal train announcement

"Attention: inbound train."

Normal train announcement

"Welcome to Station 7: Liwitoni. Please refer to video monitors for current information." Another 7 reference. Also, all the video monitors are tuned to channel 7.

"Children must be monitored at all times. Do not leave children unattended in station."

Normal train announcement

"Please be aware of incoming trains, and stand clear of the tracks until trains have come to a full stop."

Normal train announcement