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{{Status|Canon}}
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{{Center|This article is about [[Trove]] location. For the [[Requiem]] location, see [[Apex]]; for the [[SPARTAN-IV Program|SPARTAN-IV]] fireteam, see [[Fireteam Apex]]}}
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[[File:HW Screenshots Live 2.jpg|thumb|300px|The main platform of the Apex Site, along with a [[Dextro Xur-pattern Spirit|Spirit]] dropship.]]


The '''Apex Site'''<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]''', ''cutscene [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApVw-kywQ8o "Walk in the Park"]''</ref> was a [[Forerunner]] installation that contained a fleet of many {{Class|Sojourner|dreadnought}}s inside the [[shield world]] [[Trove]].<ref>'''Halo Wars''', ''cutscene [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAq_vZuxlDY "I Doomed Humanity"]''</ref> The ships were left inactive for hundreds of millennia after the [[Forerunner-Flood war]], docked in massive towers surrounding a hovering central platform high above the interior surface of the shield world.<ref name="Monsters">'''Halo Wars''', ''cutscene [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLGoPIjE-OQ "Monsters"]''</ref>
[[Image:fascination.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The Apex site's main platform, along with a [[Spirit]] dropship.]]
 
'''The Apex Site'''<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]''' ''cutscene [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApVw-kywQ8o "Walk in the Park"]''</ref> was a [[Forerunner]] installation that contained a fleet of many [[Unnamed Forerunner Starship|Forerunner ships]] inside the [[Shield World (Halo Wars)|Flood-Controlled Shield World]].<ref>'''Halo Wars''' ''cutscene [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAq_vZuxlDY "I Doomed Humanity"]''</ref> The ships were left inactive for hundred millenia after the [[Forerunner-Flood War]], docked in massive towers surrounding a hovering central platform high above the interior surface of the Shield World.<ref name="Monsters">'''Halo Wars''' ''cutscene [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLGoPIjE-OQ "Monsters"]''</ref>
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==Description==
==Description==
[[File:Old HW ForerunnerFleet.png|thumb|250px|The Forerunner dreadnoughts being contained within the Apex Site.]]
[[Image:HW17.png|thumb|250px|The Forerunner ships being contained within the Apex.]]
The Apex Site consisted of a narrow main platform hovering high above the inner surface of the Etran Harborage, and numerous docking towers housing a fleet of Forerunner {{Class|Sojourner|dreadnought}}s. It housed a [[Teleporter|translocation pad]] which also served the purpose of a [[containment field device]]. The system was operated by vocal commands.<ref>'''Halo Wars''', ''cutscene [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9Hk1Y91mXo "Judgment Day"]''</ref>
The Apex site consisted of a narrow main platform hovering high above the inner surface of the [[Shield_World_(Halo_Wars)|Flood-Controlled Shield World]], and numerous docking towers housing a fleet of [[Unnamed Forerunner Starship|Forerunner ships]]. It had a [[Teleporters|transporter pad]] which also served the purpose of a [[Containment Field Device]]. The system was operated by vocal commands.<ref>'''Halo Wars''' ''cutscene [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9Hk1Y91mXo "Judgment Day"]''</ref>


The main platform was accessible from the Apex Base Site, a structure on top of a towering hill comprised of a series of ramps, containing a transporter pad that teleported anything stepping into it to the Apex itself. It was located on the inner surface of the shield world, most likely somewhere under the Apex Site.<ref>'''Halo Wars''', campaign level, ''[[Reactor (Halo Wars level)|Reactor]]''</ref>
The main platform was accessible from the Apex Base Site, a structure on top of a towering hill comprised of a series of ramps, containing a transporter pad. It was located on the inner surface of the Shield World, most likely somewhere under the Apex.<ref>'''Halo Wars''' ''level [[Reactor (Level)|Reactor]]''</ref>


One end of the platform contained a spherical activation console covered in Forerunner glyphs. The console could only be operated by a [[Reclaimer]], and when activated, would unlock the dormant Forerunner ships. When the installation was activated, a beam projector behind the activation console would emit a continuous stream of energy directly upwards, an effect similar to many Forerunner facilities such as [[control room]]s. On the other end of the platform, there was an [[elevator]] which lead right into the [[shield world]]'s [[Astroengineering|artificial star]].<ref>'''Halo Wars''', campaign level, ''[[Escape (Halo Wars level)|Escape]]'', John Forge: ''"I'm in the sun."''</ref> Because of this, the lift obviously had to be shielded against the extreme heat. On the way to the star, there was an "access point", the nature of which is unknown, but it was likely a type of energy barrier, as it would need to be "broken through" in order to access the star.<ref>'''Halo Wars''', campaign level, ''Escape'', John Forge: ''"Forge here. I'm at the access point to the sun. I'll need some time to break through."''</ref>
At one end of the platform, there was a spherical activation console covered in Forerunner glyphs. The console could only be operated by a [[Human|Reclaimer]], and when activated, would unlock the dormant [[Unnamed Forerunner Starship|Forerunner ships]].
When the installation was activated, a [[Beam Emitter]] next to the activation console would emit a continuous stream of energy directly upwards, much like in many other [[Forerunner]] [[Control Room|facilities]]. On the other end of the platform, there was an [[Lift|elevator]] which lead right into the [[Shield World]]'s [[Astroengineering|artificial star]].<ref>'''Halo Wars''' ''level [[Escape (Level)|Escape]]'', John Forge: ''"I'm in the sun."''</ref> Because of this, the lift obviously had to be shielded against the extreme heat. On the way to the star, there was an "access point", the nature of which is unknown, but it was likely a type of energy barrier, as it would need to be "broken through" in order to access the star.<ref>'''Halo Wars''' ''level Escape'', John Forge: ''"Forge here. I'm at the access point to the sun. I'll need some time to break through."''</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
[[File:Eskape1.png|thumb|250px|[[John Forge|Sergeant Forge]] and the [[Red Team]] at the Apex Site, preparing to destroy the Shield World.]]  
[[Image:Eskape1.png|thumb|right|250px|[[John Forge|Sergeant Forge]] and the [[Red Team]] at the Apex, preparing to destroy the [[Shield World (Halo Wars)|Shield World]].]]  
{{Main|Battle of the Etran Harborage}}
{{Main|Battle of the Apex}}
In [[2531]], the Apex Site was the site of a major engagement between [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] [[Red Team]] and [[Covenant military|Covenant forces]] lead by [[Ripa 'Moramee|the Arbiter]], who were attempting to prevent the [[UNSC]] from destroying the Shield World and the recently activated Forerunner ships at dock there.  
In [[2531]], the Apex was the site of a major engagement between [[SPARTAN II|SPARTAN]] [[Red Team]] and [[Covenant Army|Covenant]] forces lead by [[Ripa 'Moramee|the Arbiter]], who were attempting to prevent the [[UNSC]] from destroying the [[Shield World (Halo Wars)|Shield World]] and the recently activated [[Forerunner]] ships at dock there.  


The Covenant, who discovered that they could use a [[human]] to activate the installation, captured [[Ellen Anders]] and brought her to the site. The Arbiter used her to activate the system, but she managed to escape the control center using the platform's translocation device.
The Covenant, who discovered that they could use a [[Reclaimer|human]] to activate the installation, captured [[Ellen Anders]] and brought her to the site. The Arbiter used her to activate the system, but she managed to escape the control center using the platfrom's [[Teleporters|Transporter Pad]].


After regrouping and coming up with a plan to stop the [[Covenant]] from using the Forerunner dreadnoughts, the UNSC forces established a base and assaulted the Apex Base Site. After reaching the top, they teleported the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}'s [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine|slipspace drive]] to the main platform of the installation, where they confronted several [[Sangheili]] and the [[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]].
After regrouping and coming up with a plan to stop the [[Covenant]] from using the ships, the [[UNSC]] forces established a base and assaulted the Apex Base Site. After reaching the top, they teleported the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}'s [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine|Slipspace Drive]] to the main platform of the installation, where they confronted several [[Sangheili|Elites]] and [[Ripa 'Moramee|the Arbiter]].


After the repulsing of the Covenant assault and the death of the Arbiter in battle, [[John Forge|Sgt. John Forge]] ascended up to the center of the shield world and overloaded the FTL drive, causing the star to go [[supernova]] and obliterating the installation.{{Ref/Reuse|Monsters}}
After the repulsing of the Covenant assault and the death of the Arbiter in battle, [[John Forge|Sgt. Forge]] ascended up to the center of the [[Shield World (Halo Wars)|Shield World]] and overloaded the FTL Reactor, causing the star to go [[Supernova|supernova]] and obliterating the [[Shield World|Installation]].<ref name="Monsters"/>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The activation console of the Apex facility is similar to that of the [[Relic (location)|relic]] on [[Harvest]].
*The activation console of the Apex facility is similar to that of the [[Relic (Structure)|Relic]] on [[Harvest]].
*Similar installations with docking towers for {{Class|Sojourner|dreadnought}}s are apparently common on various Forerunner military installations, as shown in ''[[Origins]]''. In case the fleet was mobilized, at least one of the docking towers would apparently be detachable, and used in space combat as a flagship with the two ships still attached to it.<ref>'''[[Halo Legends]]''', ''[[Origins]]''</ref>
*Similar installations, with docking towers for Forerunner warships are apparently common on various Forerunner military installations, as shown in ''[[Origins]]''.<ref name="origins">'''[[Halo Legends]]''', ''[[Origins]]''</ref>
*In case the fleet was mobilized, at least one of the docking towers would apparently be detachable, and used in space combat as a flagship with the two ships still attached to it.<ref name="origins"/>
*The Apex Installation bears some resemblance to a Sentinel production facility.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HW_Sojourner_Concept_3_Alt.jpg|Concept art of the Apex's dreadnoughts.
Image:Apex_base_ramps_early.jpg|The ramps leading up to the Apex Base Site.
File:Old HW AboveTheClouds.png|Concept art of the Apex Site's docking towers.
Image:Reactor base site.png|The Apex Base Site teleporter.
File:Old HW ApexSite.png|A concept image of the control platform.
Image:HW12.png|Activation of the Apex.
File:HW Screenshots 002.jpg|The ramps leading up to the Apex Base Site.
Image:HW14.png|A [[Unnamed Forerunner Starship|Forerunner Ship]] powering up.
File:Reactor base site.png|The Apex Base Site teleporter.
Image:Restrainor.png|[[Ellen Anders]] being held in the [[Containment Field Device]] of the Apex.
File:HW12.png|Activation of the Apex Site.
Image:ActivationConsole.png|The Apex site's activation console.
File:HW14.png|A Forerunner dreadnought powering up.
Image:Library.jpg|Docking towers similar to those of the Apex, surrounding a [[Library]] on an unknown Forerunner world.
File:Restrainor.png|[[Ellen Anders]] being held in the [[containment field device]] of the Apex.
File:ActivationConsole.png|The Apex Site's activation console.
File:Library.jpg|Docking towers similar to those of the Apex, surrounding a [[Library]] on an unknown Forerunner world.
File:HW_ApexSite_Render_1.jpg|Renders of the Apex Site.
File:HW_ApexSite_Render_2.jpg|Renders of the Apex Site.
File:HW_ApexSite_Render_3.jpg|Renders of the Apex Site.
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Sources==
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==List of appearances==
==Related Links==
*''[[Halo Wars]]'' {{1st}}
* [[Micro Dyson Sphere]]
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
* [[Shield World]]
 
* [[Shield_World_(Halo_Wars)|Unnamed Shield World]]
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