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'''Mombasa''' is a [[city]] in the [[Kenya | '''Mombasa''' is a [[city]] in the [[Kenya]]n portion of the [[East African Protectorate]] on [[Earth]]. The heart of the city was the prosperous [[New Mombasa]] on [[Wikipedia:Mombasa Island|Mombasa Island]]. The nearby mainland was the site of [[Old Mombasa]], a comparatively run-down district.<ref name="bnet">[http://www.bungie.net/projects/odst/guide.aspx ''Bungie.net'': Field Guide entry: New Mombasa]</ref> | ||
Mombasa was the site of [[Earth]]'s first [[Space elevator]]<ref name="bnet"/> and centuries later, was a [[Battle of Mombasa|battlefield]] in the [[2552|climatic year]] of the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref name="halo2"/><ref name="metropolis"/> | Mombasa was the site of [[Earth]]'s first [[Space elevator]]<ref name="bnet"/> and centuries later, was a [[Battle of Mombasa|battlefield]] in the [[2552|climatic year]] of the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref name="halo2"/><ref name="metropolis"/> | ||
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Over the next eleven years the city experienced explosive growth, but nothing compared to what followed. The city grew out as well as up, its urban sprawl unequaled throughout the continent.<ref name="bnet"/> | Over the next eleven years the city experienced explosive growth, but nothing compared to what followed. The city grew out as well as up, its urban sprawl unequaled throughout the continent.<ref name="bnet"/> | ||
Mombasa would change dramatically within the centuries that followed. By [[2430]], New Mombasa had absorbed the entire island and many of the surrounding towns, which became overrun by residents of Mombasa. The switch of name was never official, and though many of the neighborhoods within direct line of sight to the Mombasa Tether still distributed newspapers and [[Chatter]] directories under their previous names, all municipalities within a 74 km radius of the island became referred to as "Old Mombasa."<ref name="bnet"/> | Mombasa would change dramatically within the centuries that followed. By [[2430]], New Mombasa had absorbed the entire island and many of the surrounding towns, which became overrun by residents of Mombasa. The switch of name was never official, and though many of the neighborhoods within direct line of sight to the Mombasa Tether still distributed newspapers and [[Chatter]] directories under their previous names, all municipalities within a 74 km radius of the island became referred to as "Old Mombasa."<ref name="bnet"/> | ||
On [[2512|December 19, 2512]], the Superintendent was activated to manage the city's infrastructure.<ref name="wayp">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/tech/superintendent ''Halo Waypoint:'' Superintendent]</ref> | On [[2512|December 19, 2512]], the Superintendent was activated to manage the city's infrastructure.<ref name="wayp">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/tech/superintendent ''Halo Waypoint:'' Superintendent]</ref> | ||
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Much of the mainland was known as Old Mombasa. This includes parts of [[Wikipedia:Likoni|Likoni]], south and southwest of Kilindini Harbour.<ref name="halo2"/><ref name="nmwaypoint">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/new-mombasa ''Halo Waypoint'': New Mombasa]</ref> | Much of the mainland was known as Old Mombasa. This includes parts of [[Wikipedia:Likoni|Likoni]], south and southwest of Kilindini Harbour.<ref name="halo2"/><ref name="nmwaypoint">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/new-mombasa ''Halo Waypoint'': New Mombasa]</ref> | ||
The moniker of Old Mombasa was applied to all municipalities in a | The moniker of Old Mombasa was applied to all municipalities in a 74 km radius of Mombasa,<ref name="bnet" /> which would include some towns in the 21st-century era [[Wikipedia:Kwale County|Kwale County]] and [[Wikipedia:Kilifi County|Kilifi County]]. | ||
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===Organizations=== | ===Organizations=== | ||
The transit of Mombasa is run by the [[New Mombasa Transit Authority]]. They are known to operate the extensive [[Maglev train]] network within the city.<ref name="streets">''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', campaign level [[Mombasa Streets]]</ref><ref>''[[Halo 2]]'', multiplayer map [[Terminal ( | The transit of Mombasa is run by the [[New Mombasa Transit Authority]]. They are known to operate the extensive [[Maglev train]] network within the city.<ref name="streets">''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', campaign level [[Mombasa Streets]]</ref><ref>''[[Halo 2]]'', multiplayer map [[Terminal (map)|Terminal]]</ref> | ||
The [[New Mombasa Police Department]] is the police force of the city. They have stations in Old Mombasa<ref name="ani">''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'', campaign level [[Outskirts]]</ref> and their headquarters is located in New Mombasa.<ref>''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', campaign level [[NMPD HQ (level)|NMPD HQ]]</ref> | The [[New Mombasa Police Department]] is the police force of the city. They have stations in Old Mombasa<ref name="ani">''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'', campaign level [[Outskirts]]</ref> and their headquarters is located in New Mombasa.<ref>''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', campaign level [[NMPD HQ (level)|NMPD HQ]]</ref> | ||
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===''Halo 2''=== | ===''Halo 2''=== | ||
{{Main|Halo 2}} | {{Main|Halo 2}} | ||
Mombasa is one of the locations visited in ''Halo 2''{{'}}s campaign. It is featured in two campaign levels; ''[[Outskirts]]'' which takes place in [[Old Mombasa]] and ''[[Metropolis]]'' which mostly takes place in the [[New Mombasa industrial zone|industrial zone]] of [[New Mombasa]]. Several [[multiplayer]] maps take place in the Mombasa area as well. [[Terminal ( | Mombasa is one of the locations visited in ''Halo 2''{{'}}s campaign. It is featured in two campaign levels; ''[[Outskirts]]'' which takes place in [[Old Mombasa]] and ''[[Metropolis]]'' which mostly takes place in the [[New Mombasa industrial zone|industrial zone]] of [[New Mombasa]]. Several [[multiplayer]] maps take place in the Mombasa area as well. [[Terminal (map)|Terminal]], [[Ivory Tower]], [[Tombstone]], [[District]], and [[Turf]] are all in various locations and various points in the city's history. | ||
===''Halo 3''=== | ===''Halo 3''=== | ||
{{Main|Halo 3}} | {{Main|Halo 3}} | ||
