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New Alexandria was a metropolitan city located on the supercontinent Eposz, on the human Inner colony world of Reach.[2] The city was located on the shores of an ocean.[3]
In 2552, the city was attacked and partially glassed by the Covenant.[1] By 2610, the city was at least partially rebuilt.[4]
Overview
Geography
In the city center, a central MagLev train line connected some of the buildings, terminating at the Nomolos Tower. Closer to the city's cargo port, numerous container transport tracks crisscrossed in the space between the lower levels of the buildings. Three space elevators as part of the Delphi Triple-Strand Network were located on the ocean north-west of the city. Notably, the city was also the location of the UNSC's Fleet Command Headquarters and the ONI Olympic Tower.[1] Two known areas of the city are Downtown New Alexandria (which housed the Sinoviet Center) and Lower New Alexandria (which was home to Caracalla Park).[6]
Locations
2552
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Known residents
History
In 2522, Marcus Hudson was born in New Alexandria.[7]
Human-Covenant War
- Main article: Siege of New Alexandria
Throughout the war with the Covenant, the population of New Alexandria largely lived carefree under the assumption that the attacks occurring in the Outer Colonies would never happen to them.[7]
The city became the target of a Covenant attack during the Fall of Reach in 2552, which resulted in the five-day Siege of New Alexandria. Although several civilian transports successfully evacuated the city thanks to the efforts of Noble Six, the city was ultimately glassed by the Covenant.[1][5]
Post War
At some point after the Human-Covenant War the city was reconstructed to some effort, and a statue to Noble Team was built at Hősök tere as a memorial.[4]
Government and society
The city was governed by the New Alexandria City Council.[5]
Architecture and infrastructure
Unlike on Earth, where most cities have grown across the centuries and often feature a mix of architecture from different eras, New Alexandria and Reach's other cities were "planned communities"; the buildings and infrastructure were prefabricated units designed and built into a cohesive urban habitat from the start.[8] The city's architecture and overall design reflected this; conventional streets were a rarity, and a large part of the city consisted of massive high rises of sleek design.[5] Connecting the skyscrpers were lofty, garden concourses letting pedestrians have scenic travel paths.[6]
Gameplay
New Alexandria is the setting for two campaign missions in Halo: Reach: Exodus and New Alexandria. Both of which depict the city at different times in different weather conditions. New Alexandria is also the setting for two multiplayer maps, Boardwalk and Reflection as well as the Firefight map Beachhead.
Production notes
New Alexandria was apparently known as "Manassas" during the development of Halo: Reach.[9][10] However, New Alexandria and Manassas were turned into separate locations.
Trivia
New Alexandria is possibly named after the ancient Egyptian city of Alexandria, founded by and named for Alexander the Great. It is also possible, its name may also refer to the US city of Alexandria, Virginia.
Gallery
Concept art
Early concept art of New Alexandria's urban landscapes.
Early concept art of a cargo port within New Alexandria.
Early concept art of a courtyard within the city.
Early concept art of an open public space in the city.
Early concept art of the city's general design.
Early concept art of the city's glassing.
Early concept art of CCS-class battlecruisers firing upon New Alexandria.
Concept art of the city under siege during the Fall of Reach.
Concept art of the ruined city at night.
Concept art of New Alexandria's skyscrapers.
Concept art of the city's interconnected buildings.
Concept art of a civilian concourse in New Alexandria.
A sketch of the city's buildings.
Concept art of the city and a hovercraft.
Images
An example of the city's multi-layered design.
Noble Six arrives to the city under siege.
Four Covenant corvettes holding position over the city.
New Alexandria prior to the Covenant glassing.
New Alexandria under siege.
Noble Six's UH-144 Falcon over the damaged city during the Fall of Reach.
The Delphi-triple strand near the city.
The Covenant glass New Alexandria.
Noble Team looking at the glassed city.
An overhead view of Caracalla Park, one of the city's public recreational areas.
Skyline of New Alexandria.
A hillside in the city, with buildings built on top and along it.
The location of New Alexandria on Reach.
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List of appearances
- Halo: Reach (First appearance)
- Halo: New Blood (Mentioned only)
- Hunt the Truth (Mentioned only)
- Halo 5: Guardians (Mentioned only)
- Limited Edition (Mentioned only)
- Halo: Ground Command
- Halo Mythos (Mentioned only)
- Halo: Fireteam Raven (Mentioned only)
- Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual
Sources
- ^ a b c d Halo: Reach, campaign level New Alexandria
- ^ Youtube.com: Halo: Reach Firefight 2.0 Gameplay
- ^ Halo: Reach, multiplayer map Boardwalk: callout:"Ocean View"
- ^ a b Halo: Reach Legendary Edition letter "Dear Cousin"
- ^ a b c d e Halo: Reach, campaign level Exodus
- ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Halo: Reach maps - Beachhead: (defunct, archive here and Archive.org
- ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - That's So Raven
- ^ Halo: Reach Legendary Edition Guide, page 460
- ^ Isaac Hannaford blog: ih_monassas+jetpack+02
- ^ YouTube: Halo Reach E3 Presentation (2of2) - Exclusive Access!
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