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==Setting== | ==Setting== | ||
Like its predecessor, Breakneck is set in [[New Mombasa]], in a part of the [[New Mombasa Docks|docks]] known as [[Section 21]], which closely resembles the [[Section 14]] featured in Headlong. The area is lined by buildings on all but one side, which opens up to the sea with a view of the city center. The playable area is dominated by a large construction site, with a skyscraper and an elevated road under construction. | Like its predecessor, Breakneck is set in [[New Mombasa]], in a part of the [[New Mombasa Docks|docks]] known as [[Section 21]], which closely resembles the [[Section 14]] featured in Headlong. The area is lined by buildings on all but one side, which opens up to the sea with a view of the [[Uplift Nature Reserve]] and the city center. The playable area is dominated by a large construction site, with a skyscraper and an elevated road under construction. | ||
The New Mombasa [[Superintendent]]'s avatar can be seen on many parts of the map. The advertisement for the civilian [[Hog]] still appears on this map, with the billboard retaining its original position on the map, in the left corner of the incomplete building's rear side. The monument that resembles the [[Seventh Column]] near the water has noticeably changed since ''Halo 2''. This is because the symbol is [[Bungie]]'s registered trademark. | The New Mombasa [[Superintendent]]'s avatar can be seen on many parts of the map. The advertisement for the civilian [[Hog]] still appears on this map, with the billboard retaining its original position on the map, in the left corner of the incomplete building's rear side. The monument that resembles the [[Seventh Column]] near the water has noticeably changed since ''Halo 2''. This is because the symbol is [[Bungie]]'s registered trademark. | ||
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*The location of the map in New Mombasa, Section 21, is a reference to [[Section 14]], the setting of ''Headlong''. Both are also [[List of references to "seven" in the Halo series|7 references]], as 14 and 21 are consecutive multiples of 7. | *The location of the map in New Mombasa, Section 21, is a reference to [[Section 14]], the setting of ''Headlong''. Both are also [[List of references to "seven" in the Halo series|7 references]], as 14 and 21 are consecutive multiples of 7. | ||
*On the southern sea wall of the map, [[Original map screenshot Easter egg|a screenshot of ''Headlong'']] can be found. | *On the southern sea wall of the map, [[Original map screenshot Easter egg|a screenshot of ''Headlong'']] can be found. | ||
* | *The placement of the map in New Mombasa appears to be inconsistent with the city's ''Halo 3: ODST'' incarnation. Assuming the locations of the city's landmarks, such as the bridge of the Uplift Reserve, are consistent with ''ODST'', the map should be situated near the southernmost main section of the Reserve. No skyscrapers or streets are present in the area in ''ODST''.<ref>[[:File:Uplift rings.jpg]]</ref> In addition, according to the player's HUD compass, the city center and the Mombasa tether are situated to the south and southwest of the map, respectively. Based on the way the city is presented in ''ODST'', the aforementioned landmarks would be located to the north and northwest of the Uplift Reserve and thus the map's playable area. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 12:48, December 26, 2011
Template:Multiplayer Map Infobox Template:Article Quote Breakneck is a multiplayer map included in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary for Halo: Reach. It is a remake of Headlong from Halo 2.[1][2] It is the first Halo: Reach multiplayer map to be set on Earth.
Setting
Like its predecessor, Breakneck is set in New Mombasa, in a part of the docks known as Section 21, which closely resembles the Section 14 featured in Headlong. The area is lined by buildings on all but one side, which opens up to the sea with a view of the Uplift Nature Reserve and the city center. The playable area is dominated by a large construction site, with a skyscraper and an elevated road under construction.
The New Mombasa Superintendent's avatar can be seen on many parts of the map. The advertisement for the civilian Hog still appears on this map, with the billboard retaining its original position on the map, in the left corner of the incomplete building's rear side. The monument that resembles the Seventh Column near the water has noticeably changed since Halo 2. This is because the symbol is Bungie's registered trademark.
Locations
The following are locations on the map that are so named on the player's heads-up display during gameplay:
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Trivia
- The location of the map in New Mombasa, Section 21, is a reference to Section 14, the setting of Headlong. Both are also 7 references, as 14 and 21 are consecutive multiples of 7.
- On the southern sea wall of the map, a screenshot of Headlong can be found.
- The placement of the map in New Mombasa appears to be inconsistent with the city's Halo 3: ODST incarnation. Assuming the locations of the city's landmarks, such as the bridge of the Uplift Reserve, are consistent with ODST, the map should be situated near the southernmost main section of the Reserve. No skyscrapers or streets are present in the area in ODST.[3] In addition, according to the player's HUD compass, the city center and the Mombasa tether are situated to the south and southwest of the map, respectively. Based on the way the city is presented in ODST, the aforementioned landmarks would be located to the north and northwest of the Uplift Reserve and thus the map's playable area.
Gallery
- Headlong concept 01.jpg
Concept art of the map.
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The monument at the map's center.
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- Superintenant Headlong.jpg
- Superintenant Headlong2.jpg
An overhead view of the map.
