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<center>''Were you looking for the [[Halo 2]] level, [[Quarantine Zone (Level)|Quarantine Zone]], or the [[Quarantine Zone (achievement)|achievement]]?''</center> | <center>''Were you looking for the [[Halo 2]] level, [[Quarantine Zone (Level)|Quarantine Zone]], or the [[Quarantine Zone (achievement)|achievement]]?''</center> | ||
[[Image:Sacredicon1600.jpg|300px|thumb|The Quarantine Zone | [[Image:Sacredicon1600.jpg|300px|thumb|The Quarantine Zone surrounding [[Installation 05]]'s Library.]] | ||
A '''quarantine zone''' is a perimeter established by the [[Forerunner]]s or their [[Sentinel|automated constructs]] to contain a [[Flood]] outbreak.<ref name="qz">''[[Halo 2]]'', campaign level [[Quarantine Zone (level)|Quarantine Zone]]</ref> | |||
==Installation 05== | |||
A quarantine zone surrounded the [[Library]] of [[Installation 05]]. The zone was surrounded by an enormous structure known as the [[Sentinel wall]].<ref name="qz"/> The Sentinel wall, along with the [[containment shield]] it projected, had kept much of the [[Flood]] from spreading during the eons-long outbreak on Delta Halo, allowing [[Sentinel]]s to contain the violent parasitic force. The shield's deactivation by [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadamee]] during his search for the [[Activation Index]] in [[2552]] ultimately allowed the Flood to overwhelm the Sentinels' defenses and thus move freely about the ring.<ref>''Halo 2'', campaign level [[Sacred Icon]]</ref> | |||
The area was guarded and patrolled by various [[Forerunner]] constructs, ranging from the small but necessary [[Constructor]]s, to the standard [[Sentinels]] and [[Sentinel Majors]], to the titanic [[Enforcers]]. The Quarantine Zone was apparently kept starved of all life by the Sentinels, of which more were produced by local [[Sentinel manufacturing facility|manufacturing plants]]. The only signs of past life, besides the Flood, were dead trees and it was constantly snowing. It seems that the Sentinels or some other systems have caused this climate change in order to prevent life from growing and/or existing in this area, therefore denying the Flood of any possible sources of energy. It is unlikely that the change in climate was enacted by [[2401 Penitent Tangent]] as the Monitor had not sent the requested "security detail" after approximately 287 years since the initial request for one.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=13931 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 5/30/08'']</ref> Likewise, the presence of trees at all indicates that it was not always such a cold climate, and is instead a response to the Flood outbreak. | The area was guarded and patrolled by various [[Forerunner]] constructs, ranging from the small but necessary [[Constructor]]s, to the standard [[Sentinels]] and [[Sentinel Majors]], to the titanic [[Enforcers]]. The Quarantine Zone was apparently kept starved of all life by the Sentinels, of which more were produced by local [[Sentinel manufacturing facility|manufacturing plants]]. The only signs of past life, besides the Flood, were dead trees and it was constantly snowing. It seems that the Sentinels or some other systems have caused this climate change in order to prevent life from growing and/or existing in this area, therefore denying the Flood of any possible sources of energy. It is unlikely that the change in climate was enacted by [[2401 Penitent Tangent]] as the Monitor had not sent the requested "security detail" after approximately 287 years since the initial request for one.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=13931 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 5/30/08'']</ref> Likewise, the presence of trees at all indicates that it was not always such a cold climate, and is instead a response to the Flood outbreak. | ||
==History== | ===History=== | ||
{{Main|Battle of the Quarantine Zone}} | {{Main|Battle of the Quarantine Zone}} | ||
Upon arrival within the Quarantine Zone, [[Covenant]] forces stumbled upon a four-way fight between the Flood, Sentinels, and the recently arrived [[United Nations Space Command]] forces. After the Arbiter had lowered the shield, more and more Flood had begun to spread into other sections of the Sentinel Wall and would conquer vast territories on the ring. | Upon arrival within the Quarantine Zone, [[Covenant]] forces stumbled upon a four-way fight between the Flood, Sentinels, and the recently arrived [[United Nations Space Command]] forces. After the Arbiter had lowered the shield, more and more Flood had begun to spread into other sections of the Sentinel Wall and would conquer vast territories on the ring. | ||
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As Covenant and UNSC forces deployed mechanized forces from their ships, the Flood were able to overwhelm their occupants, infect them, then operate these machines in order to turn them on their foes. Their forces would grow to accumulate [[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Ghosts]] and [[M12 Force Application Vehicle|Warthog]] reconnaissance vehicles, and even [[M808B Scorpion|Scorpion]] and [[Type-26 Wraith|Wraith]] tanks. The Flood's access to highly-mobile, and heavily armed and protected vehicles greatly multiplied their combat effectiveness on Installation 05.<ref name="qz"/> | As Covenant and UNSC forces deployed mechanized forces from their ships, the Flood were able to overwhelm their occupants, infect them, then operate these machines in order to turn them on their foes. Their forces would grow to accumulate [[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Ghosts]] and [[M12 Force Application Vehicle|Warthog]] reconnaissance vehicles, and even [[M808B Scorpion|Scorpion]] and [[Type-26 Wraith|Wraith]] tanks. The Flood's access to highly-mobile, and heavily armed and protected vehicles greatly multiplied their combat effectiveness on Installation 05.<ref name="qz"/> | ||
==Installation 00== | |||
{{Main|Second Ark Conflict}} | |||
A quarantine zone was established by the [[Installation 00|Ark]]'s [[sentinel]]s to contain the residual Flood at [[High Charity]]'s crash site following the [[Battle of Installation 00]].<ref name="atn">''[[Halo Wars 2]]: [[Awakening the Nightmare]]''</ref> | |||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Containment1.jpg|A section of | File:Containment1.jpg|A section of Installation 05's quarantine zone. | ||
File:H2_-_QuarantineZone_landscape.png|A small portion of the | File:H2_-_QuarantineZone_landscape.png|A small portion of the quarantine zone seen from the top of the Sentinel wall. | ||
File:Enforcer ML - Ghost.png|A Flood-commandeered Ghost facing down an Enforcer within a structure in the zone. | File:Enforcer ML - Ghost.png|A Flood-commandeered Ghost facing down an Enforcer within a structure in the zone. | ||
File:Enforcer ML - Scorpion.png|Enforcers battle a Flood-controlled Scorpion MBT in the | File:Enforcer ML - Scorpion.png|Enforcers battle a Flood-controlled Scorpion MBT in the quarantine zone. | ||
File:QZ_-_LibraryGondolaTerminal.png|The terminal structure for the [[anti-gravity gondola]]s leading to the Library. | File:QZ_-_LibraryGondolaTerminal.png|The terminal structure for the [[anti-gravity gondola]]s leading to the Library. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' | *''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
Revision as of 02:09, September 17, 2018
A quarantine zone is a perimeter established by the Forerunners or their automated constructs to contain a Flood outbreak.[1]
Installation 05
A quarantine zone surrounded the Library of Installation 05. The zone was surrounded by an enormous structure known as the Sentinel wall.[1] The Sentinel wall, along with the containment shield it projected, had kept much of the Flood from spreading during the eons-long outbreak on Delta Halo, allowing Sentinels to contain the violent parasitic force. The shield's deactivation by Arbiter Thel 'Vadamee during his search for the Activation Index in 2552 ultimately allowed the Flood to overwhelm the Sentinels' defenses and thus move freely about the ring.[2]
The area was guarded and patrolled by various Forerunner constructs, ranging from the small but necessary Constructors, to the standard Sentinels and Sentinel Majors, to the titanic Enforcers. The Quarantine Zone was apparently kept starved of all life by the Sentinels, of which more were produced by local manufacturing plants. The only signs of past life, besides the Flood, were dead trees and it was constantly snowing. It seems that the Sentinels or some other systems have caused this climate change in order to prevent life from growing and/or existing in this area, therefore denying the Flood of any possible sources of energy. It is unlikely that the change in climate was enacted by 2401 Penitent Tangent as the Monitor had not sent the requested "security detail" after approximately 287 years since the initial request for one.[3] Likewise, the presence of trees at all indicates that it was not always such a cold climate, and is instead a response to the Flood outbreak.
History
- Main article: Battle of the Quarantine Zone
Upon arrival within the Quarantine Zone, Covenant forces stumbled upon a four-way fight between the Flood, Sentinels, and the recently arrived United Nations Space Command forces. After the Arbiter had lowered the shield, more and more Flood had begun to spread into other sections of the Sentinel Wall and would conquer vast territories on the ring.
As Covenant and UNSC forces deployed mechanized forces from their ships, the Flood were able to overwhelm their occupants, infect them, then operate these machines in order to turn them on their foes. Their forces would grow to accumulate Ghosts and Warthog reconnaissance vehicles, and even Scorpion and Wraith tanks. The Flood's access to highly-mobile, and heavily armed and protected vehicles greatly multiplied their combat effectiveness on Installation 05.[1]
Installation 00
- Main article: Second Ark Conflict
A quarantine zone was established by the Ark's sentinels to contain the residual Flood at High Charity's crash site following the Battle of Installation 00.[4]
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Gallery
- Containment1.jpg
A section of Installation 05's quarantine zone.
A small portion of the quarantine zone seen from the top of the Sentinel wall.
A Flood-commandeered Ghost facing down an Enforcer within a structure in the zone.
Enforcers battle a Flood-controlled Scorpion MBT in the quarantine zone.
The terminal structure for the anti-gravity gondolas leading to the Library.
List of appearances
- Halo 2 (First appearance)
- Halo: Broken Circle (Mentioned only)
- Halo 2: Anniversary
- Halo Wars 2
Sources
- ^ a b c Halo 2, campaign level Quarantine Zone
- ^ Halo 2, campaign level Sacred Icon
- ^ Bungie.net: Bungie Weekly Update: 5/30/08
- ^ Halo Wars 2: Awakening the Nightmare
