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'''Sector B''' of [[New Mombasa]] was one of the city's four primary sections, the others being [[New Mombasa Sector A|Sector A]], the [[New Mombasa City Centre|City Centre]], and the [[New Mombasa Docks|Docks]]. Sector B was located at the heart of the city's industrial zone, and many industrial buildings such as [[Tterrab Industries]] were located there. The highway [[New Mombasa 105 East]] led to the sector through the Mtangwe Underpass, a tunnel with its other entrance located at the end of | '''Sector B''' was a sector in the city of [[New Mombasa]], [[Kenya]]. It was one of the city's four primary sections, the others being [[New Mombasa Sector A|Sector A]], the [[New Mombasa City Centre|City Centre]], and the [[New Mombasa Docks|Docks]]. Sector B was located at the heart of the [[New Mombasa industrial zone|city's industrial zone]], partially within the [[Kilindini|Kilindini district]], and many industrial buildings such as [[Tterrab Industries]] were located there. The highway [[New Mombasa 105 East]] led to the sector through the [[Mtangwe Underpass]], a tunnel with its other entrance located at the end of Mombasa's suspension bridge.<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', "[[Palace Hotel]]", ''page 347''</ref> According to the sign on the [[Old Mombasa]] side of the New Mombasa bridge, Sector B is 1km away from that part of the bridge.<ref name="Metropolis">'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level, ''[[Metropolis]]''</ref> | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
[[File:Scarabcannon.jpg|thumb|A [[M808B Main Battle Tank|Scorpion]] fighting against the [[Type-47 Ultra Heavy Assault Platform|Scarab]] in Sector B.]] | [[File:Scarabcannon.jpg|thumb|A [[M808B Main Battle Tank|Scorpion]] fighting against the [[Type-47 Ultra Heavy Assault Platform|Scarab]] in Sector B.]] | ||
In [[2552]], Sector B was one of the Covenant's main incursion points | ===Battle of Mombasa=== | ||
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In [[2552]], Sector B was one of the Covenant's main incursion points during opening stages of the [[Battle of Earth]]. They landed heavy armor, including [[Wraith]] tanks, [[Shadow]] transports, and [[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Ghosts]] with air support from [[Phantom]]s and [[Banshee]]s in the sector. [[UNSC]] [[Marines]] from the [[405th Marine Infantry Division|405th Division]] were sent to the area as well, but were pinned down until help arrived from the reinforcements provided by the {{UNSCShip|In Amber Clad}}, including [[John-117]]. A [[Type-47 Ultra Heavy Assault Platform|Scarab]] walker retreated there as well, having traveled down the NM 105 E to the city to get a clear line of sight at the [[New Mombasa Orbital Elevator]].<ref name="Metropolis"/> | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
Revision as of 14:38, January 31, 2011
Sector B was a sector in the city of New Mombasa, Kenya. It was one of the city's four primary sections, the others being Sector A, the City Centre, and the Docks. Sector B was located at the heart of the city's industrial zone, partially within the Kilindini district, and many industrial buildings such as Tterrab Industries were located there. The highway New Mombasa 105 East led to the sector through the Mtangwe Underpass, a tunnel with its other entrance located at the end of Mombasa's suspension bridge.[1] According to the sign on the Old Mombasa side of the New Mombasa bridge, Sector B is 1km away from that part of the bridge.[2]
History
Battle of Mombasa
- Main article: Battle of Mombasa
In 2552, Sector B was one of the Covenant's main incursion points during opening stages of the Battle of Earth. They landed heavy armor, including Wraith tanks, Shadow transports, and Ghosts with air support from Phantoms and Banshees in the sector. UNSC Marines from the 405th Division were sent to the area as well, but were pinned down until help arrived from the reinforcements provided by the UNSC In Amber Clad, including John-117. A Scarab walker retreated there as well, having traveled down the NM 105 E to the city to get a clear line of sight at the New Mombasa Orbital Elevator.[2]
List of appearances
Sources
- ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, "Palace Hotel", page 347
- ^ a b Halo 2, campaign level, Metropolis
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