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The TACMAP from Halo Infinite, showing Ransom Keep on Installation 07.
The TACMAP used on the MJOLNIR [GEN3] armor.

A tactical map (TACMAP) are virtualized maps utilized by personnel of the UNSC Armed Forces.[1]

Overview

TACMAPs display information on terrain and geography, provided by satellite imagery and topographic surveys. Accessible through data pads or heads-up displays, these maps can be interfaced with navigation markers to identify targets, and relevant data can be shared through the UNSC battle network.[1] A unit's TACMAP is maintained by an intelligence squad, responsible for gathering new data with reconnaissance drones and establishing TACMAP linkups to HUDs.[2]

TACMAP can be used to identify allies and squadmates,[3] with teammates transmitting their locating to their unit through TACMAP.[4] Hostiles appear through TACMAP in the form of red ovals.[3] Mission objectives are also stored with TACMAP.[5] TACMAPs are primarily used by Spartans, integrated into the HUD interface of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor or Semi-Powered Infiltration Armor.[2][3] A similar navigation feature can also be used by the Orbital Drop Shock Troopers, as a component of the VISR system in their armor.[6]

Gameplay

Halo 3: ODST

In campaign and Firefight, the TACMAP is available on the "NAV" tab in the VISR database. Players can use the TACMAP to locate objectives and beacons in each level. The TACMAP provides real-time location of enemies (shown as red dots) and other players (shown as green dots) on the map. In campaign, players can place a waypoint on the TACMAP, and its location would also appear on the HUD's compass during gameplay.

Halo Infinite

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Gallery

Concept art

  • Early concept exploration of the TACMAP in Halo Infinite.

    Early concept exploration of the TACMAP in Halo Infinite.

  • More early concept exploration.

    More early concept exploration.

  • More early concept exploration.

    More early concept exploration.

  • More early concept exploration.

    More early concept exploration.

  • Early concept exploration of an overlay for the TACMAP.

    Early concept exploration of an overlay for the TACMAP.

  • Concept exploration of terrain.

    Concept exploration of terrain.

  • More concept exploration of terrain.

    More concept exploration of terrain.

  • Concept exploration of terrain featuring Forerunner structures.

    Concept exploration of terrain featuring Forerunner structures.

  • More concept exploration of terrain.

    More concept exploration of terrain.

  • The previous concept with UI overlay. Curiously, it describes the location as being Installation 06.

    The previous concept with UI overlay. Curiously, it describes the location as being Installation 06.

  • More concept exploration of terrain for the TACMAP.

    More concept exploration of terrain for the TACMAP.

  • The previous concept with UI overlay describing mission objectives.

    The previous concept with UI overlay describing mission objectives.

  • The previous concept again with another variation of UI overlay.

    The previous concept again with another variation of UI overlay.

  • Concept exploration of icons representing location held by the Banished.

    Concept exploration of icons representing location held by the Banished.

  • More concept exploration of icons representing the Banished.

    More concept exploration of icons representing the Banished.

  • Concept exploration of explored and unexplored regions on the TACMAP.

    Concept exploration of explored and unexplored regions on the TACMAP.

  • Concept exploration of a region both with and without the fog of war.

    Concept exploration of a region both with and without the fog of war.

Screenshots

  • The TACMAP provided to ODSTs via their VISR system in Halo 3: ODST.

    The TACMAP provided to ODSTs via their VISR system in Halo 3: ODST.

  • An early build of the TACMAP in the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere.

    An early build of the TACMAP in the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere.

  • An early build of the TACMAP in the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere.

    An early build of the TACMAP in the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere.

  • UI-less version of the TACMAP in the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere.

    UI-less version of the TACMAP in the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b Halo: First Strike, chapter 2
  2. ^ a b Halo: Silent Storm, chapter 8
  3. ^ a b c Halo: Ghosts of Onyx - Prologue
  4. ^ Halo: Last Light, chapter 15
  5. ^ Halo: Silent Storm, chapter 2
  6. ^ Halo 3: ODST
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