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|location= Cruiser deck, ''[[Pious Inquisitor]]''<ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 124''</ref>
|location= Cruiser deck, ''[[Pious Inquisitor]]''<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 124''</ref>
|terrain=A [[Covenant]] chamber<ref>http://www.mlgpro.com/forum/showthread.php?t=209632</ref>
|terrain=A [[Covenant]] chamber<ref>http://www.mlgpro.com/forum/showthread.php?t=209632</ref>
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==Design==
==Design==
The map takes place inside the ''[[Pious Inquisitor]]'', like its predecessor. Outside of the map, the player can see a fleet of {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}s and {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}}s, all heading slowly for an unknown gas giant. On the opposite side of the map, another planet or a moon of the gas giant can be easily made out. A distant star illuminates the planets and a massive orange nebula surrounds the Sun.
The map takes place inside the ''[[Pious Inquisitor]]'', like its predecessor. Outside of the map, the player can see {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}s and {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}}s of the [[Fleet of Retribution]], during the events shortly after the [[fall of High Charity]].<ref name="EVG"/> A gas giant and another planet or moon can be easily made out. A distant star illuminates the planets and a massive orange nebula surrounds the Sun.


The interior of the ship is built off of the same "blue prints" as [[Midship]] was. The only physical difference is that doorways have been added for aesthetic reasons. The interior is typical of [[Covenant]] design, with dark pink walls and surfaces as well as gray colored floors and walkways.
The interior of the ship is built off of the same "blue prints" as [[Midship]] was. The only physical difference is that doorways have been added for aesthetic reasons. The interior is typical of [[Covenant]] design, with dark pink walls and surfaces as well as gray colored floors and walkways.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The Assault Carriers seen outside the view ports have a Marathon symbol on each side. Another [[Marathon]] reference. [[File:CarrierMarathon.jpg|thumb|180px|The Marathon Symbol on the side of an Assault Carrier.]]
* The assault carriers seen outside the view ports have a [[Marathon]] symbol on each side. [[File:CarrierMarathon.jpg|thumb|180px|The Marathon symbol on the side of an assault aarrier.]]
* Heretic is the fifth remake/reimagination in ''Halo 3''; the others being [[Last Resort]], a remake of [[Zanzibar]], [[Blackout]] a remake of [[Lockout]], [[Avalanche]], a remake of [[Sidewinder]] and [[Cold Storage]], a remake of [[Chill Out]].
* Heretic is the fifth remake/reimagination in ''Halo 3''; the others being [[Last Resort]], a remake of [[Zanzibar]], [[Blackout]] a remake of [[Lockout]], [[Avalanche]], a remake of [[Sidewinder]] and [[Cold Storage]], a remake of [[Chill Out]].
*In Bungie.net's ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' Pre-Pax Podcast, Bungie level developers joked that an Easter egg may occur on Heretic in which, after 40 to 44 hours of playing on the map, the ''[[Pious Inquisitor]]'' will arrive at [[Assembly (level)|Assembly (Level)]]. However, this Easter Egg was a subtle joke. [http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=PrePaxPodcast Bungie Podcast: 09/03/09]
*In Bungie.net's ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' Pre-Pax Podcast, Bungie level developers joked that an Easter egg may occur on Heretic in which, after 40 to 44 hours of playing on the map, the ''[[Pious Inquisitor]]'' will arrive at [[Assembly (level)|Assembly (Level)]]. However, this Easter Egg was a subtle joke. [http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=PrePaxPodcast Bungie Podcast: 09/03/09]
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*Bungie has stated that Heretic was built off of exactly the same foundations as [[Midship]].
*Bungie has stated that Heretic was built off of exactly the same foundations as [[Midship]].
*There are Marathon symbols reflecting off of the curved surfaces inside the ship.
*There are Marathon symbols reflecting off of the curved surfaces inside the ship.
*It is possible that the fleet is either Regret's fleet from ''[[Halo 2]]'' or the [[Swords of Sanghelios|Arbiter's fleet]] returning to their home planets at the end of ''Halo 3''.
*Heretic is the only map in ''Halo 3'' to have you start with plasma grenades by default.
*Heretic is the only map in ''Halo 3'' to have you start with plasma grenades by default.


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File:Multiplayerexperience.jpg|Note the other ship in the background.
File:Multiplayerexperience.jpg|Note the other ship in the background.
File:Hereticsystem.jpg|The planets and sun outside the ''Inquisitor.''
File:Hereticsystem.jpg|The planets and sun outside the ''Inquisitor.''
File:Covenant Fleet Heretic.jpg|The fleet outside.
File:Covenant Fleet Heretic.jpg|The [[Fleet of Retribution]].
File:H3 Davinchi Heretic.jpg|One of the [[Da Vinci Code Objects|Da Vinci Cube]]s that power the gravity lifts on the map.
File:H3 Davinchi Heretic.jpg|One of the [[Da Vinci Code Objects|Da Vinci Cube]]s that power the gravity lifts on the map.
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Revision as of 00:58, August 9, 2018

For other uses, see Heretic (disambiguation).

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Heretic is a Halo 3 map that was shipped on September 22, 2009 with Halo 3: ODST, as a part of the Mythic Map Pack. It is a remake of Midship, a Halo 2 multiplayer level.[1]

Design

The map takes place inside the Pious Inquisitor, like its predecessor. Outside of the map, the player can see CAS-class assault carriers and CCS-class battlecruisers of the Fleet of Retribution, during the events shortly after the fall of High Charity.[2] A gas giant and another planet or moon can be easily made out. A distant star illuminates the planets and a massive orange nebula surrounds the Sun.

The interior of the ship is built off of the same "blue prints" as Midship was. The only physical difference is that doorways have been added for aesthetic reasons. The interior is typical of Covenant design, with dark pink walls and surfaces as well as gray colored floors and walkways.

Skull

The crest of the hidden skull on this level appears to be the Mark of Shame.

It is located on one of the blue ledges beside the sword platform. If you enter Monitor Mode while on the sword platform, and fly up and look to the right, the skull should be disturbingly staring at you.

Strategies

  • It is wise to avoid rushing for the sword, largely because you are in full view of both bases and the ramps. Instead, attempt to pick off the early rushers before grabbing the weapon.
  • Plasma grenades are abundant on this map, use them frequently.
  • It is optional to stick to the outer parts of the map, as the center is barely covered and susceptible to grenade throws,
  • Players start with plasma grenades, which can counter the sword carrier if you stick them as they lunge at you.
  • Once again, there are curved and slanted walls around the map. Use them to angle in grenades.

Achievements

On Heretic, there are two achievements available to get, the first being the hidden Skull which will award you 25 Gamerscore, and the second being Blades of Fury, the requirements of which being to get a Sword Spree on Heretic (ranked or social), and will also award you 25 gamerscore.

Trivia

  • The assault carriers seen outside the view ports have a Marathon symbol on each side.
    File:CarrierMarathon.jpg
    The Marathon symbol on the side of an assault aarrier.
  • Heretic is the fifth remake/reimagination in Halo 3; the others being Last Resort, a remake of Zanzibar, Blackout a remake of Lockout, Avalanche, a remake of Sidewinder and Cold Storage, a remake of Chill Out.
  • In Bungie.net's Halo 3: ODST Pre-Pax Podcast, Bungie level developers joked that an Easter egg may occur on Heretic in which, after 40 to 44 hours of playing on the map, the Pious Inquisitor will arrive at Assembly (Level). However, this Easter Egg was a subtle joke. Bungie Podcast: 09/03/09
  • Just like Midship, there is a planet and a moon outside the windows.
  • Bungie has stated that Heretic was built off of exactly the same foundations as Midship.
  • There are Marathon symbols reflecting off of the curved surfaces inside the ship.
  • Heretic is the only map in Halo 3 to have you start with plasma grenades by default.

Gallery

  • Heretic Map.

    Heretic Map.

  • Heretic DLC.jpg

    An overhead view of Heretic.

  • Multiplayerexperience.jpg

    Note the other ship in the background.

  • Hereticsystem.jpg

    The planets and sun outside the Inquisitor.

  • Covenant Fleet Heretic.jpg

    The Fleet of Retribution.

  • H3 Davinchi Heretic.jpg

    One of the Da Vinci Cubes that power the gravity lifts on the map.

Sources

  1. ^ http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU060509
  2. ^ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named EVG

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