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[[Image:fascination.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The Apex site's main platform, along with a [[Spirit]] dropship.]] | [[Image:fascination.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The Apex site's main platform, along with a [[Spirit]] dropship.]] | ||
'''The Apex'''<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= | '''The Apex Site'''<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]''' ''cutscene [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApVw-kywQ8o "Walk in the Park"]''</ref> was a [[Forerunner]] installation that contained a fleet of many [[Unnamed Forerunner Starship|Forerunner ships]] inside the [[Shield World (Halo Wars)|Flood-Controlled Shield World]].<ref>'''Halo Wars''' ''cutscene [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAq_vZuxlDY "I Doomed Humanity"]''</ref> The ships were left inactive for a millenia after the [[Forerunner-Flood War]], docked in massive towers surrounding a hovering central platform high above the surface of the Shield World.<ref name="Monsters">'''Halo Wars''' ''cutscene [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLGoPIjE-OQ "Monsters"]''</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
[[Image:HW17.png|thumb|250px|The Forerunner ships being contained within the Apex.]] | [[Image:HW17.png|thumb|250px|The Forerunner ships being contained within the Apex.]] | ||
The Apex site consisted of a narrow main platform hovering high above the inner surface of the [[Shield_World_(Halo_Wars)|Flood-Controlled Shield World]], and numerous docking towers housing a fleet of [[Unnamed Forerunner Starship|Forerunner ships]]. It had a [[Teleporters|transporter pad]] which also served the purpose of a [[Containment Field Device]]. The system was operated by vocal commands.<ref>'' | The Apex site consisted of a narrow main platform hovering high above the inner surface of the [[Shield_World_(Halo_Wars)|Flood-Controlled Shield World]], and numerous docking towers housing a fleet of [[Unnamed Forerunner Starship|Forerunner ships]]. It had a [[Teleporters|transporter pad]] which also served the purpose of a [[Containment Field Device]]. The system was operated by vocal commands.<ref>'''Halo Wars''' ''cutscene [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9Hk1Y91mXo "Judgment Day"]''</ref> | ||
The main platform was accessible from the Apex Base Site, a structure on top of a towering hill comprised of a series of ramps, containing a transporter pad. It was located on the inner surface of the Shield World, most likely somewhere under the Apex.<ref>'' | The main platform was accessible from the Apex Base Site, a structure on top of a towering hill comprised of a series of ramps, containing a transporter pad. It was located on the inner surface of the Shield World, most likely somewhere under the Apex.<ref>'''Halo Wars''' ''level [[Reactor (Level)|Reactor]]''</ref> | ||
At one end of the platform, there was a spherical activation console covered in Forerunner glyphs. The console could only be operated by a [[Human|Reclaimer]], and when activated, would unlock the dormant [[Unnamed Forerunner Starship|Forerunner ships]]. | At one end of the platform, there was a spherical activation console covered in Forerunner glyphs. The console could only be operated by a [[Human|Reclaimer]], and when activated, would unlock the dormant [[Unnamed Forerunner Starship|Forerunner ships]]. | ||
When the installation was activated, a [[Beam Emitter]] next to the activation console would emit a continuous stream of energy directly upwards, much like in many other [[Forerunner]] [[Control Room|facilities]]. On the other end of the platform, there was an [[Lift|elevator]] which lead right into the [[Shield World]]'s [[Astroengineering|artificial star]]. Because of this, the lift obviously had to be shielded against the extreme heat. On the way to the star, there was an "access point", the nature of which is unknown, but it was likely a type of energy barrier, as it would need to be "broken through" in order to access the star.<ref>Halo Wars level | When the installation was activated, a [[Beam Emitter]] next to the activation console would emit a continuous stream of energy directly upwards, much like in many other [[Forerunner]] [[Control Room|facilities]]. On the other end of the platform, there was an [[Lift|elevator]] which lead right into the [[Shield World]]'s [[Astroengineering|artificial star]].<ref>'''Halo Wars''' ''level [[Escape (Level)|Escape]]'', John Forge: ''"I'm in the sun."''</ref> Because of this, the lift obviously had to be shielded against the extreme heat. On the way to the star, there was an "access point", the nature of which is unknown, but it was likely a type of energy barrier, as it would need to be "broken through" in order to access the star.<ref>'''Halo Wars''' ''level Escape'', John Forge: ''"Forge here. I'm at the access point to the sun. I'll need some time to break through."''</ref> | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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After regrouping and coming up with a plan to stop the [[Covenant]] from using the ships, the [[UNSC]] forces established a base and assaulted the Apex Base Site. After reaching the top, they teleported the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}'s [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine|Slipspace Drive]] to the main platform of the installation, where they confronted several [[Sangheili|Elites]] and [[Ripa 'Moramee|the Arbiter]]. | After regrouping and coming up with a plan to stop the [[Covenant]] from using the ships, the [[UNSC]] forces established a base and assaulted the Apex Base Site. After reaching the top, they teleported the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}'s [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine|Slipspace Drive]] to the main platform of the installation, where they confronted several [[Sangheili|Elites]] and [[Ripa 'Moramee|the Arbiter]]. | ||
After the repulsing of the Covenant assault and the death of the Arbiter in battle, [[John Forge|Sgt. Forge]] ascended up to the center of the [[Shield World (Halo Wars)|Shield World]] and overloaded the FTL Reactor, causing the star to go [[Supernova|supernova]] and obliterating the [[Shield World|Installation]].<ref | After the repulsing of the Covenant assault and the death of the Arbiter in battle, [[John Forge|Sgt. Forge]] ascended up to the center of the [[Shield World (Halo Wars)|Shield World]] and overloaded the FTL Reactor, causing the star to go [[Supernova|supernova]] and obliterating the [[Shield World|Installation]].<ref name="Monsters"/> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The activation console of the Apex facility is similar to that of the [[Relic (Structure)|Relic]] on [[Harvest]]. | *The activation console of the Apex facility is similar to that of the [[Relic (Structure)|Relic]] on [[Harvest]]. | ||
*Similar installations, with docking towers for Forerunner warships are apparently common on various Forerunner military installations, as shown in ''[[Origins]]''.<ref name="origins">''[[Halo Legends]], [[Origins]]''</ref> | *Similar installations, with docking towers for Forerunner warships are apparently common on various Forerunner military installations, as shown in ''[[Origins]]''.<ref name="origins">'''[[Halo Legends]]''', ''[[Origins]]''</ref> | ||
*In case the fleet was mobilized, at least one of the docking towers would apparently be detachable, and used in space combat as a flagship with the two ships still attached to it.<ref name="origins"/> | *In case the fleet was mobilized, at least one of the docking towers would apparently be detachable, and used in space combat as a flagship with the two ships still attached to it.<ref name="origins"/> | ||
*The Apex Installation bears some resemblance to a Sentinel production facility. | *The Apex Installation bears some resemblance to a Sentinel production facility. | ||
