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==Types== | ==Types== | ||
Two types of gondolas were encountered on [[Installation 05]], the first near the [[Temple (Installation 05)|Temple]] ("Temple gondola"), and the second near the [[Library]] (the "Library gondola"). | |||
The smaller Temple gondolas and underwater [[elevator]]s are the only way to reach [[Prophet of Regret|Regret]]'s temple. These gondolas | The smaller Temple gondolas and underwater [[elevator]]s are the only way to reach [[Prophet of Regret|Regret]]'s temple. These gondolas are supported by anti-gravity "tethers" below and above. The larger Library gondolas and the [[teleportation grid]] are the only way to reach Installation 05's [[Library]].<ref name="regret"/><ref name="zone"/> | ||
Another type of gondola was encountered on the Forerunner planet [[Requiem]], inside a communications tower that was being used as part of a traffic control system by [[the Didact]]. The gondola was used to traverse a large chasm between the tower entrance and the carrier wave generator. Users must traverse a small light bridge to enter the gondola. System overrides found on two separate structures within the tower could be used to halt the gondola's progress. These structures were also connected to the gondola by light bridges. <ref name="shutdown">'''[[Halo 4]]''', campaign level, ''[[Shutdown]]''</ref> | |||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
The Temple | The Temple gondolas are traveled upon in the level [[Regret (level)|Regret]], in ''[[Halo 2]]''. It can be started by the player character [[John-117|Master Chief]], using its switch. It cannot be stopped manually, though it automatically stops when docking to either boarding platform. The gondola also stops momentarily when passing a gondola moving in the opposite direction. A glitch known as the "Gondola Grunt" exists, wherein trapping a [[Unggoy|Grunt]] on the second Gondola will cause its AI to dramatically change tactics and personalities.<ref name="regret"/> | ||
The Library gondola is traveled upon in the level [[Quarantine Zone (level)|Quarantine Zone]], in ''Halo 2''. It is started automatically by the player character [[Thel 'Vadam|Arbiter]], in a cutscene. It automatically stops when docking to either docking station.<ref name="zone"/> | The Library gondola is traveled upon in the level [[Quarantine Zone (level)|Quarantine Zone]], in ''Halo 2''. It is started automatically by the player character [[Thel 'Vadam|Arbiter]], in a cutscene. It automatically stops when docking to either docking station.<ref name="zone"/> | ||
In the ''[[Halo 4]]'' level [[Shutdown]], the gondola is activated from a switch on the gondola but is twice stopped remotely from two structures adjacent to the gondola's path. The first is guarded by [[Covenant]] and the second by several [[Promethean Knight]]s. It is stated by [[Cortana]] that the [[The Didact|Didact]] gave the Covenant access to the system overrides in order to slow the Spartan's progress. A Forerunner weapons cache can be found on the lower level of the gondola, which can be of great usefulness in combating the enemy.<ref name="shutdown"/> | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 11:18, December 10, 2012
Anti-gravity gondolas are Forerunner devices used to ferry individuals or groups of people over long and extensive distances that are otherwise difficult to traverse.[1][2]
Types
Two types of gondolas were encountered on Installation 05, the first near the Temple ("Temple gondola"), and the second near the Library (the "Library gondola").
The smaller Temple gondolas and underwater elevators are the only way to reach Regret's temple. These gondolas are supported by anti-gravity "tethers" below and above. The larger Library gondolas and the teleportation grid are the only way to reach Installation 05's Library.[1][2]
Another type of gondola was encountered on the Forerunner planet Requiem, inside a communications tower that was being used as part of a traffic control system by the Didact. The gondola was used to traverse a large chasm between the tower entrance and the carrier wave generator. Users must traverse a small light bridge to enter the gondola. System overrides found on two separate structures within the tower could be used to halt the gondola's progress. These structures were also connected to the gondola by light bridges. [3]
Gameplay
The Temple gondolas are traveled upon in the level Regret, in Halo 2. It can be started by the player character Master Chief, using its switch. It cannot be stopped manually, though it automatically stops when docking to either boarding platform. The gondola also stops momentarily when passing a gondola moving in the opposite direction. A glitch known as the "Gondola Grunt" exists, wherein trapping a Grunt on the second Gondola will cause its AI to dramatically change tactics and personalities.[1]
The Library gondola is traveled upon in the level Quarantine Zone, in Halo 2. It is started automatically by the player character Arbiter, in a cutscene. It automatically stops when docking to either docking station.[2]
In the Halo 4 level Shutdown, the gondola is activated from a switch on the gondola but is twice stopped remotely from two structures adjacent to the gondola's path. The first is guarded by Covenant and the second by several Promethean Knights. It is stated by Cortana that the Didact gave the Covenant access to the system overrides in order to slow the Spartan's progress. A Forerunner weapons cache can be found on the lower level of the gondola, which can be of great usefulness in combating the enemy.[3]
Gallery
The "Temple Gondola" in motion with anti-gravity "tethers" visible.
The Gondola control panel, with starting switch.
The "Library Gondola".
Two "Library Gondolas" in motion with docking station visible (bottom-right).
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