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[[Installation 05]] has a series of barrier towers placed on top of the Sentinel Wall, projecting a shield which can be deactivated manually. The towers on the Ark look similar to the [[Cartographer]] on the same structure, only smaller in size. The beam required to sustain the shield is projected from both the top of the tower's spire and from the bottom. | [[Installation 05]] has a series of barrier towers placed on top of the Sentinel Wall, projecting a shield which can be deactivated manually. The towers on the Ark look similar to the [[Cartographer]] on the same structure, only smaller in size. The beam required to sustain the shield is projected from both the top of the tower's spire and from the bottom. | ||
Like other Forerunner architecture, the towers can be built on a variety of landscapes, as demonstrated by the differences in the towers on Installation 00. The first tower encountered was set in a small valley and had an access tunnel that penetrated through the rock. The second barrier tower was seen to be built in the side of a cliff, and had no entrances other than the ones that led directly into the central room. The final barrier tower was shown to be situated on a small plot of land with ramps that either vehicles or infantry could traverse.<ref name="covenant"/> | |||
The towers also | The towers on Installation 00 also had an observation platform jutting out over them. Inside the control room, there was a large glass window that overlooked the Citadel. [[Terminal/Halo 3|Terminals]] were also shown to be put inside some. The shield that the towers projected was shown to be strong enough to absorb [[plasma turret|plasma torpedoes]] fired from a {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}. In or around a barrier tower, there is a cavern or tunnel that allows access behind the perimeter. It is possible that each tower has its own power source, as deactivating three barrier towers only allowed "a small section" of the overall shield to fall.<ref name="covenant"/> | ||
==Battle of Installation 00== | ==Battle of Installation 00== | ||
{{Main|Battle of Installation 00}} | {{Main|Battle of Installation 00}} | ||
[[File:Barrier.jpg|thumb|[[John-117]] deactivating the first | [[File:Barrier.jpg|thumb|[[John-117]] deactivating the first barrier tower.]] | ||
[[File:Snowy Ring.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Two | [[File:Snowy Ring.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Two barrier towers seen during the UNSC/separatist assault on the Citadel.]] | ||
During the battle of [[Installation 00]] in | During the battle of [[Installation 00]] in [[2552#December|late 2552]] between the [[United Nations Space Command]]/[[Covenant separatists|Covenant separatist]] alliance and the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] forces loyal to the [[Prophet of Truth]], the UNSC and the Elites sought access to the Citadel, but were barred by means of the energy shield of the three barrier towers. [[Commander]] [[Miranda Keyes]] coordinated a simultaneous assault on all three towers, ordering [[John-117|SPARTAN-117]] and a small [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]] and [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] force to take the first east most barrier tower, the [[Thel 'Vadam|Arbiter]] and the [[Sangheili]] to take the middle barrier tower, and for [[Avery Junior Johnson|Avery J. Johnson]] and a Marine detachment to assault the west most barrier tower.<ref name="covenant"/> | ||
Each tower was heavily protected. The tower which [[John-117]] was assigned to take out was protected by an [[Type-52 Anti-Aircraft Artillery|Anti-Aircraft Wraith]] and a [[Jiralhanae War Chieftain]] as well as multiple [[Type-26 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun|Shade turrets]], a Wraith, and a [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Chieftain]] guarding the controls. Johnson's tower was protected by two [[Type-52 Anti-Aircraft Artillery|Anti-Aircraft Wraiths]], one normal [[Type-26 Assault Gun Carriage|Wraith]], a War Chieftain lookout, a pair of [[Mgalekgolo|Hunters]] and a swarm of [[Yanme'e|Drones]]. The controls were protected by [[Jiralhanae Stalker|Brute Stalkers]] and a War Chieftain. | Each tower was heavily protected. The tower which [[John-117]] was assigned to take out was protected by an [[Type-52 Anti-Aircraft Artillery|Anti-Aircraft Wraith]] and a [[Jiralhanae War Chieftain]] as well as multiple [[Type-26 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun|Shade turrets]], a Wraith, and a [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Chieftain]] guarding the controls. Johnson's tower was protected by two [[Type-52 Anti-Aircraft Artillery|Anti-Aircraft Wraiths]], one normal [[Type-26 Assault Gun Carriage|Wraith]], a War Chieftain lookout, a pair of [[Mgalekgolo|Hunters]] and a swarm of [[Yanme'e|Drones]]. The controls were protected by [[Jiralhanae Stalker|Brute Stalkers]] and a War Chieftain.<ref name="covenant"/> | ||
While SPARTAN-117's and the Arbiter's groups managed to deactivate their two assigned barrier towers, Johnson's force ran into heavy Covenant resistance at the third tower, and Johnson's men were killed while Johnson was taken prisoner by the Brutes and taken to the Citadel itself. John-117 was ordered to take a [[AV-14 Hornet|Hornet]] VTOL to attack and land on the third barrier tower, deactivate it and attempt to find Johnson. Even though the Spartan successfully deactivated the last barrier tower, he was unable to find Johnson. Immediately after the third tower's deactivation, the [[The Flood|Flood]]-infested [[High Charity]] appeared and crashed on the Ark's surface nearby. As it went down, it released large chunks of debris, as well as [[Flood dispersal pod]]s, one of which smashed through the window of the tower's control room, allowing numerous [[Flood combat form|combat forms]] and [[Flood infection form|infection forms]] to reach the tower and its exterior. | While SPARTAN-117's and the Arbiter's groups managed to deactivate their two assigned barrier towers, Johnson's force ran into heavy Covenant resistance at the third tower, and Johnson's men were killed while Johnson was taken prisoner by the Brutes and taken to the Citadel itself. John-117 was ordered to take a [[AV-14 Hornet|Hornet]] VTOL to attack and land on the third barrier tower, deactivate it and attempt to find Johnson. Even though the Spartan successfully deactivated the last barrier tower, he was unable to find Johnson. Immediately after the third tower's deactivation, the [[The Flood|Flood]]-infested [[High Charity]] appeared and crashed on the Ark's surface nearby. As it went down, it released large chunks of debris, as well as [[Flood dispersal pod]]s, one of which smashed through the window of the tower's control room, allowing numerous [[Flood combat form|combat forms]] and [[Flood infection form|infection forms]] to reach the tower and its exterior.<ref name="covenant"/> | ||
Afterward, the shield around the Citadel was lowered and the [[UNSC Marine Corps]] launched an all-out assault on the [[Jiralhanae|Brute]]-held Citadel. | Afterward, the shield around the Citadel was lowered and the [[UNSC Marine Corps]] launched an all-out assault on the [[Jiralhanae|Brute]]-held Citadel.<ref name="covenant"/> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The [[Halo 3 Skulls#Thunderstorm|Thunderstorm]] skull on ''[[Halo 3]]'' can be found on an exterior balcony on the middle barrier tower where the Arbiter and his Elites went in the start of the level, ''The Covenant''. | *The [[Halo 3 Skulls#Thunderstorm|Thunderstorm]] skull on ''[[Halo 3]]'' can be found on an exterior balcony on the middle barrier tower where the Arbiter and his Elites went in the start of the level, ''[[The Covenant (level)|The Covenant]]''. | ||
*All three of the Forerunner [[Terminal/Halo 3|Terminal]]s found on | *All three of the Forerunner [[Terminal/Halo 3|Terminal]]s found on the level ''The Covenant'' lie within barrier towers. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Ark Beam.jpg|A barrier tower on the Ark. | File:Ark Beam.jpg|A barrier tower on the Ark. | ||
File:Barrier Covenant Battle.jpg|A barrier tower | File:Barrier Covenant Battle.jpg|A barrier tower on the Ark during the separatist insertion. | ||
File:H2 Containment Shield.jpg|Barrier-projecting towers on Installation 05's Sentinel Wall. | File:H2 Containment Shield.jpg|Barrier-projecting towers on Installation 05's Sentinel Wall. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Related articles== | ==Related articles== | ||
*[[Forerunner]] | *[[Forerunner]] | ||
*[[Installation 00]] | *[[Installation 00]] | ||
*[[Beam emitter]] | *[[Beam emitter]] | ||
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[[Category:Forerunner buildings]] | [[Category:Forerunner buildings]] | ||
[[Category:Forerunner technology]] | [[Category:Forerunner technology]] | ||
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Revision as of 00:29, May 28, 2012
- "We hit these three generators, and the barrier will fall?"
- — Miranda Keyes
Barrier towers[1] are Forerunner structures used to generate protective energy barriers around locations of importance.[2]
Three of these structures surrounded the Citadel on Installation 00, projecting an energy shield that denied access to the Citadel. They could be individually deactivated by means of a holographic control panel on their upper floors.[2] Multiple similar structures were mounted on Installation 05's Sentinel Wall, surrounding the Quarantine Zone around the Library.[3]
Background
Installation 05 has a series of barrier towers placed on top of the Sentinel Wall, projecting a shield which can be deactivated manually. The towers on the Ark look similar to the Cartographer on the same structure, only smaller in size. The beam required to sustain the shield is projected from both the top of the tower's spire and from the bottom.
Like other Forerunner architecture, the towers can be built on a variety of landscapes, as demonstrated by the differences in the towers on Installation 00. The first tower encountered was set in a small valley and had an access tunnel that penetrated through the rock. The second barrier tower was seen to be built in the side of a cliff, and had no entrances other than the ones that led directly into the central room. The final barrier tower was shown to be situated on a small plot of land with ramps that either vehicles or infantry could traverse.[2]
The towers on Installation 00 also had an observation platform jutting out over them. Inside the control room, there was a large glass window that overlooked the Citadel. Terminals were also shown to be put inside some. The shield that the towers projected was shown to be strong enough to absorb plasma torpedoes fired from a CAS-class assault carrier. In or around a barrier tower, there is a cavern or tunnel that allows access behind the perimeter. It is possible that each tower has its own power source, as deactivating three barrier towers only allowed "a small section" of the overall shield to fall.[2]
Battle of Installation 00
- Main article: Battle of Installation 00
During the battle of Installation 00 in late 2552 between the United Nations Space Command/Covenant separatist alliance and the Covenant forces loyal to the Prophet of Truth, the UNSC and the Elites sought access to the Citadel, but were barred by means of the energy shield of the three barrier towers. Commander Miranda Keyes coordinated a simultaneous assault on all three towers, ordering SPARTAN-117 and a small Orbital Drop Shock Trooper and Marine force to take the first east most barrier tower, the Arbiter and the Sangheili to take the middle barrier tower, and for Avery J. Johnson and a Marine detachment to assault the west most barrier tower.[2]
Each tower was heavily protected. The tower which John-117 was assigned to take out was protected by an Anti-Aircraft Wraith and a Jiralhanae War Chieftain as well as multiple Shade turrets, a Wraith, and a Chieftain guarding the controls. Johnson's tower was protected by two Anti-Aircraft Wraiths, one normal Wraith, a War Chieftain lookout, a pair of Hunters and a swarm of Drones. The controls were protected by Brute Stalkers and a War Chieftain.[2]
While SPARTAN-117's and the Arbiter's groups managed to deactivate their two assigned barrier towers, Johnson's force ran into heavy Covenant resistance at the third tower, and Johnson's men were killed while Johnson was taken prisoner by the Brutes and taken to the Citadel itself. John-117 was ordered to take a Hornet VTOL to attack and land on the third barrier tower, deactivate it and attempt to find Johnson. Even though the Spartan successfully deactivated the last barrier tower, he was unable to find Johnson. Immediately after the third tower's deactivation, the Flood-infested High Charity appeared and crashed on the Ark's surface nearby. As it went down, it released large chunks of debris, as well as Flood dispersal pods, one of which smashed through the window of the tower's control room, allowing numerous combat forms and infection forms to reach the tower and its exterior.[2]
Afterward, the shield around the Citadel was lowered and the UNSC Marine Corps launched an all-out assault on the Brute-held Citadel.[2]
Trivia
- The Thunderstorm skull on Halo 3 can be found on an exterior balcony on the middle barrier tower where the Arbiter and his Elites went in the start of the level, The Covenant.
- All three of the Forerunner Terminals found on the level The Covenant lie within barrier towers.
Gallery
A barrier tower on the Ark.
A barrier tower on the Ark during the separatist insertion.
Barrier-projecting towers on Installation 05's Sentinel Wall.
List of appearances
Sources
- ^ Halo 3: The Official Guide, page 88
- ^ a b c d e f g h Halo 3, campaign level The Covenant
- ^ Halo 2, campaign level Sacred Icon
