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Vortex

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Vortex
H4 Vortex.jpg
Map overview

Game:

Halo 4

Map file name (?):

ca_redoubt

Lore information

Map designation (?):

War Games Map_Set/: 259-3[1]

Location:

"Cyclone", large scale wind harvester in Requiem's equatorial cavern

Gameplay overview

Terrain:

Forerunner structures, rocky landscape

Recommended number of players:

6-16

Recommended gametype(s):

 
“ ONI personnel remain convinced that these ancient structures somehow harness the planet's torrential wind for power. ”

Vortex is a Halo 4 multiplayer map. The map is also featured on three missions of Spartan Ops, in which it is known as "Cyclone".[2]

Universe and lore

Main article: Cyclone

The Forerunner structures which occupy Requiem's equatorial caverns appear to generate power by harnessing its violent squalls. Onsite personnel believe that a full understanding of such a technology would offer the UEG substantial amounts of affordable, clean energy. Nevertheless, its internal mechanisms remain enigmatic.[3]

Overview

Layout

  • Vortex Map.

    Vortex Map.

  • Overhead view of the map.

    Overhead view of the map.

Callouts

The following are locations on the map that were named in the Halo 4: Official Game Guide:

  • Red Base
  • Dunes
  • Red Turret
  • Horsemen
  • Red Lift
  • Red Trampoline
  • Far Gate
  • Wind Tunnel
  • Wind Trampoline
  • Pillars
  • Generator Cave
  • Limbo
  • Near Gate
  • Blue Landing
  • Blue Lift
  • Blue Trampoline
  • Blue Sneaky
  • Blue Base

Gallery

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Concept art

  • Unused early visual development of the map that eventually became Vortex.

    Unused early visual development of the map that eventually became Vortex.

  • Another unused early concept showing a pristine Forerunner tower amidst ruins.

    Another unused early concept showing a pristine Forerunner tower amidst ruins.

  • An early concept art that turned into Vortex.

    An early concept art that turned into Vortex.

  • The same concept, now recolored.

    The same concept, now recolored.

  • Concept art exploration of Vortex's artstyle.

    Concept art exploration of Vortex's artstyle.

  • Concept art of the area beneath the central structure.

    Concept art of the area beneath the central structure.

Screenshots

Sources

  1. ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide
  2. ^ Spartan Ops, S1E6 scattered
  3. ^ Halo Waypoint: Requiem

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