Editing Assembly

{{Status|Gameplay}}
{{Disambig header|the Halo 3 multiplayer map|the AI group|the Assembly}}
{{Title|Assembly}}
{{Multiplayer map infobox
|pagegamelabel=H3
|name=Assembly
|image=[[File:H3 PK Assembly 10.jpg|300px]]
|game=''[[Halo 3]]''
|devname=<code>descent</code>{{Ref/File|Id=H3EK|H3EK|H3EK\tags\levels\dlc\descent\descent.scenario}}
|map=
|location= [[Assembly Forges]], [[High Charity]]<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''p. 163''</ref>
|terrain= Artificial platform, Covenant assembly line
|symmetry=Symmetrical
|playernumber=2-8
|gametypes=*[[Slayer]] 
*[[Team Slayer]] 
*[[Oddball]] 
*[[King of the Hill]]
*[[Capture the Flag|Multi-Flag CTF]]
*[[Assault]]
}}

{{Article quote|The Covenant war machine continues its march to conquest; even with its head severed it is still dangerous.}}
'''Assembly''' is a ''[[Halo 3]]'' multiplayer map which is part of the [[Mythic Map Pack]], which additionally includes [[Orbital]], and [[Sandbox]]. It was originally planned to be in the [[Legendary Map Pack]] under the name ''Purple Reign'', but was cut out due to the fear that it wouldn't be finished on time. This map, along with Sandbox and Orbital was released February 26- March 3, 2009, depending on world region, with ''[[Halo Wars: Limited Edition|Halo Wars Limited Edition]]'' and was released to the Xbox Live Marketplace on April 9, 2009.

==Universe and lore==
Assembly is set within the [[Assembly Forges]], a Covenant manufacturing plant on [[High Charity]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} The map in particular is set inside a {{Pattern|Deutoros|Scarab}} manufacturing plant, in the midst of a gargantuan "lake" of [[Lekgolo]] worms. Above the map, a massive energy conveyor belt can be seen, with the level itself an "island" in the lake featuring machinery designed to decontaminate the Scarab shells in preparation for the city-sized Lekgolo colonies that will breathe life into the massive metal husks.<ref>'''[[Mythic Map Pack]]''' - ''description''</ref> The Scarabs appear as just torsos, without inner workings, legs, or armaments. The husks still appear energized.

The husks come out of a large orange hole of some kind on one end of the map, with the movement of machinery and releasing of steam. The device halts above the facility the players play upon, which has a large energy beam that leads up to a large ring around the husk. The beam then decontaminates the husk so Lekgolo worms can be inserted later on. The device gives off a large electric field and the husk shakes wildly. The husks then continue along their way in the same manner as they came into vision, exiting through a blue hole, once again with the movement of machinery and releases of steam.

==Overview==
===Layout===
Assembly is located on an "island" of machinery in a sea of glowing green coolant.

The map itself is bowl shaped, sloping toward the center. This bottom floor is dotted with pillars and walls for cover. It has an outer rim with four bridges, that connect to the two-story center structure, and has small structures on the rim intended as high ground. The bases are symmetrical, but the level actually has two distinct sides, with a lift on one side and what is referred to as the "''dugout''" on the other, making side differentiation better. Line of sight is generally open, with mid-range combat being optimal when on the second level. However, within the center structure and around the pillars that dot the bottom level, close combat is possible.

The map is focused on competitive playing, as it is a multi-story arena-style map. It features two "somewhat enclosed" bases, with one-way mirrors on the second floor (like those in interrogation rooms), where players are able to look out, but players outside are unable to see in.<ref name="bwu 180108">[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=13174 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update 18/01/08'']</ref>

<gallery>
File:AssemblyHeatMap.jpg|The Assembly heatmap.
File:HMCC H3 Assembly Map.png|Assembly Map.
</gallery>

==Unlocks==
===Achievements===
The following [[achievement]]s can be unlocked on Assembly across the [[Xbox 360]] and ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' editions of ''Halo 3''.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" |'''''Halo 3'' (Xbox 360)'''
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" |'''''Halo: MCC'' (Xbox One)'''
! scope="col" style="width:135px;text-align:center;" |'''''Halo: MCC'' (Steam)'''
! scope="col" style="width:175px;height:20px;text-align:center;" |'''Title'''
! scope="col" style="width:350px;height:20px;text-align:center;" |'''Unlock requirement'''
! scope="col" style="width:200px;height:20px;text-align:center;" |'''Games'''
|-
|[[File:H3 Achievement Hammer Time.png|center|64px]]
|<center>N/A</center>
|<center>N/A</center>
|<center>'''[[Hammer Time]]'''</center>
|On Assembly, get 5 [[[[Gravity hammer|Hammer]] kills in any ranked or social match.
|<center>''[[Halo 3]]''</center>
|-
|[[File:H3 Achievement Sandbox Skull.png|center|64px]]
|[[File:Assembly Skull.jpg|center|114px]]
|[[File:HTMCC H3 Achievement Steam AssemblySkull.jpg|center|64px]]
|<center>'''[[Assembly Skull (achievement)|Assembly Skull]]'''</center>
|Find the hidden [[Halo 3 skulls#Assembly|Skull]] on Assembly.
|<center>''[[Halo 3]]''<br>''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''</center>
|}

==Production notes==
Assembly was being worked on as early as January 2008.{{Ref/Reuse|bwu 180108}}<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/news/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=13160 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update 01/11/08''] -  ''Q: Are the orange worm-type thingies in the back of the Scarab the same things as the worms in Hunters, or is it just superficial resemblance? A: The resemblance is not just superficial. A future DLC map might expand upon that mystery.''</ref> The map was later talked about extensively as intended to be part of the [[Legendary Map Pack]] alongside "[[Avalanche|Cottonball]]" and "[[Ghost Town|OK Corrall]]", given the working name "Purple Reign" - a reference to the [[Wikipedia:Purple Rain|Prince song]] of the same name.{{Ref/Reuse|bwu 180108}} Following its removal from the Legendary Map Pack, the map would later have more details revealed alongside "[[Orbital|Moonbase Alpha]]" and "[[Cold Storage|Smuggler]]", in which it was stated the map would reveal more about the "Scarab-Hunter mystery".<ref name="bwu 230508">[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=13824 '''Bungie.net''': ''Weekly Update 5/23/08'']</ref> A digital sketch would later be released in July 2008.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=14920 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 7/25/08'']</ref>

Adding to this mystery, [[Luke Smith]] posted on a thread on the [[Bungie]] forums that "the name Assembly is ''extremely'' appropriate."<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=25304372 '''Bungie.net forums'''] (dead link)</ref> It would be found that this comment, came after the release of the name of the map in the Weekly Update on the same day alongside screenshots.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=15366 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update 08/29/08'']</ref> His comment would refer the fact that Scarabs are assembled within the facility. The Scarabs are carried along an assembly line, with the playable area of the map being one of the machines that constructs the Scarabs.

==Trivia==
*The blue lines beneath where the Gravity Hammer spawns appear to make up the [[Marathon]] symbol. Also, another Marathon symbol appears in the blue lines inside the tubes at the top floor of either base and the "slopes" around it also make up the marathon symbol.
*If you overload this map, the skull will disappear and the [[gravity lift]]s will stop working, but the animation for the rocket tower's lift is still there.
*An eagle-eyed player can notice a blinking light that, when translated with Morse Code, says, "THANKS FOR PLAYING".<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S11rMOv5vQI '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 3 Assembly easter egg'']</ref>
*[[Seven]] different sets of glyphs appear, changing throughout playtime.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:reign.png|An overview of the map, made by [http://blog.ascendantjustice.com AscendantJustice.com]. It's titled both as its old name, Purple Reign, and its official name, Assembly.
File:H3_Assembly_Sketch.jpg|A sketch up of Assembly by [[Luke Smith]].
File:H3 PK Assembly 06.jpg|Machinery looming over the map.
File:H3 PK Assembly 07.jpg|The lower walkways.
File:H3 PK Assembly 08.jpg|The upper covered walkways.
File:H3 PK Assembly 09.jpg|The gravity hammer in the center of the map.
File:H3 PK Assembly 11.jpg|A view of the ceiling.
File:H3 PK Assembly 01.jpg|First-person view of a battle during a [[King of the Hill]] match.
File:H3 PK Assembly 02.jpg|First-person view of a battle during a [[Slayer]] match.
File:H3 PK Assembly 03.jpg|A battle in the center room.
File:H3 PK Assembly 04.jpg|A battle near the edge of the map.
File:H3 PK Assembly 05.jpg|A battle outside of the center room.
File:H3 PK Assembly 12.jpg|A battle during an [[Oddball]] match.
File:H3 PK Assembly 13.jpg|A battle in the center room during an Oddball match.
File:H3 PK Assembly 14.jpg|A battle in the tunnel.
File:H3 PK Assembly 15.jpg|A battle on the map.
File:H3 PK Assembly 16.jpg|A battle near the edge of the map.
File:H3 PK Assembly 17.jpg|A battle on the walkways.
File:Assembly 2.jpg|Assembly in a full view.
File:Assembly Scarab.jpg|Another look at the Scarab.
File:Assembly.jpg| An outside view of Assembly.
File:Out_of_Assembly.jpg|Screen showing the massive size of Assembly. Assembly is in the middle of the purple circle on the lower right.
File:Halo3-LekgoloDetail.jpg|Lekgolo as seen on Assembly.
File:Assembly glyphs.png|The seven sets of [[Sangheili]] symbols.
File:H3 Assembly Panorama.png|A vertical panorama of the map, showing the assembly line.
</gallery>

==Sources==
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[[Category:Mythic Map Pack]]