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{{Multiplayer map infobox | {{Multiplayer map infobox | ||
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|image=[[File:HaloReach - Boneyard.jpg|300px]] | |image=[[File:HaloReach - Boneyard.jpg|300px]] | ||
|game=''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | |game=''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | ||
|location=[[Asźod ship breaking yards]], [[Asźod]], [[Ung]], [[Reach]] | |location=[[Asźod ship breaking yards]], [[Asźod]], [[Ung]], [[Reach]] | ||
|terrain=Human structures, disassembled starship, debris | |terrain=Human structures, disassembled starship, debris | ||
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|playernumber=12-16 | |playernumber=12-16 | ||
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{{Article | {{Article Quote|The once formidable Commonwealth awaits its final destination at one of the UNSC's ship breaking facilities.<ref name="bnet">[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=maps&cid=28531 '''Bungie.net''': ''Boneyard Preview'']</ref>}} | ||
'''Boneyard''' is a [[multiplayer]] map in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. It is a | '''Boneyard''' is a [[multiplayer]] map in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. It is a vehicular-based map and is one of the largest maps in any ''Halo'' game.<ref name="GT">[http://www.gametrailers.com/episode/gametrailers-tv/89&ch=1&sd=0?ep=89&ch=1&sd=0 '''Gametrailers''': ''Gametrailers TV with Geoff Keighley'', 06:39]</ref> | ||
==Universe and lore== | ==Universe and lore== | ||
Boneyard is set in a [[SinoViet Heavy Machinery]] [[Asźod ship breaking yards|ship breaking facility]] at [[Asźod]], [[Ung]] where [[Human starship|old starships]] are disassembled and recycled for parts and materials. The map is centered around the partially disassembled [[UNSC frigate]] [[UNSC Commonwealth|''Commonwealth'']], under the process of decommissioning, and a large refinery building.{{Ref/Reuse|GT}} | Boneyard is set in a [[SinoViet Heavy Machinery]] [[Asźod ship breaking yards|ship breaking facility]] at [[Asźod]], [[Ung]] where [[Human starship|old starships]] are disassembled and recycled for parts and materials. The map is centered around the partially disassembled [[UNSC frigate]] [[UNSC Commonwealth|''Commonwealth'']], under the process of decommissioning, and a large refinery building.{{Ref/Reuse|GT}} | ||
Outside the confines of the map, in the far valley, lies the scrapped hulls and frames of several {{Class|Halcyon|light cruiser}}s, {{Class|Marathon|heavy cruiser}}s and UNSC frigates. Far away in the distance is [[Mount Törött]], with some {{ | Outside the confines of the map, in the far valley, lies the scrapped hulls and frames of several {{Class|Halcyon|light cruiser}}s, {{Class|Marathon|heavy cruiser}}s and UNSC frigates. Far away in the distance is [[Mount Törött]], with some {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}}s flying above in the clouds nearby. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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*While outside, be aware of the many sightlines the enemy may be able to spot you from. Look high, low and far away. Snipers can prove deadly here if they are fast and accurate at distance. Try to make good use of the cranes, bridges and buildings to move from one area to the next. Change up your approach elevation moving from high to medium to low ground and rotate. | *While outside, be aware of the many sightlines the enemy may be able to spot you from. Look high, low and far away. Snipers can prove deadly here if they are fast and accurate at distance. Try to make good use of the cranes, bridges and buildings to move from one area to the next. Change up your approach elevation moving from high to medium to low ground and rotate. | ||
*Try to use any available vehicles to get where you need to go in a hurry and do your best to load up vehicles with other players as well to increase your numbers at your final destination. Some vehicles can be used not just for transportation but for offense and defense as well. Even if your opponents happen to have acquired a heavy weapon, the [[ | *Try to use any available vehicles to get where you need to go in a hurry and do your best to load up vehicles with other players as well to increase your numbers at your final destination. Some vehicles can be used not just for transportation but for offense and defense as well. Even if your opponents happen to have acquired a heavy weapon, the [[Type-26 Wraith|Wraith]] or [[M808B Main Battle Tank|Scorpion]] can obliterate pedestrian foes quickly and easily. | ||
*The refinery offers a couple of mounted machine guns that players can access via building roofs. You can dismount these weapons and carry them with you. Bear in mind that you will move slowly while wielding these guns, so choose to use them wisely. | *The refinery offers a couple of mounted machine guns that players can access via building roofs. You can dismount these weapons and carry them with you. Bear in mind that you will move slowly while wielding these guns, so choose to use them wisely. | ||
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*[[M9 High-Explosive Dual-Purpose Grenade|Frag Grenade]] | *[[M9 High-Explosive Dual-Purpose Grenade|Frag Grenade]] | ||
*[[DMR]] | *[[DMR]] | ||
* | *[[Plasma Launcher]] | ||
*[[Concussion Rifle]] | *[[Concussion Rifle]] | ||
*[[Grenade launcher]] | *[[Grenade launcher]] | ||
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*[[Needler]] | *[[Needler]] | ||
*[[Machine Gun Turret]] | *[[Machine Gun Turret]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Type-52 Directed Energy Support Weapon|Plasma Cannon]] | ||
*[[Sniper rifle]] | *[[Sniper rifle]] | ||
*[[Shotgun]] | *[[Shotgun]] | ||
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==Production notes== | ==Production notes== | ||
[[File:Reach mpbeta boneyard 001.jpg|thumb|250px|A view of the general area of the map in the Beta.]] | [[File:Reach mpbeta boneyard 001.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A view of the general area of the map in the Beta.]] | ||
Boneyard is said to be inspired by current-day ship graveyards in [[Wikipedia:Bangladesh|Bangladesh]] where old seagoing vessels such as oil tankers are disposed of.<ref>[http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/108/1082381p1.html '''IGN''': ''Halo: Reach -- The Beta Maps'']</ref> | Boneyard is said to be inspired by current-day ship graveyards in [[Wikipedia:Bangladesh|Bangladesh]] where old seagoing vessels such as oil tankers are disposed of.<ref>[http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/108/1082381p1.html '''IGN''': ''Halo: Reach -- The Beta Maps'']</ref> | ||
Boneyard was featured in [[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta|''Halo: Reach'' Beta]]. There it was possible to jump off of the cliff onto the neighboring mountains and survive. This is not possible in the final game. | Boneyard was featured in [[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta|''Halo: Reach'' Beta]]. There it was possible to jump off of the cliff onto the neighboring mountains and survive. This is not possible in the final game. As well in the Beta, the ''Commonwealth'' had it's name painted on its hull. In the final game, the name is absent. | ||
{{Clear}} | {{Clear}} | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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File:HR BoneyardConstructionConcept.jpg|Concept art of the outside environment. | File:HR BoneyardConstructionConcept.jpg|Concept art of the outside environment. | ||
File:HR BoneyardConcept.jpg|Concept art of the dismantled UNSC ''Commonwealth''. | File:HR BoneyardConcept.jpg|Concept art of the dismantled UNSC ''Commonwealth''. | ||
File:HR_Boneyard_Early.jpg|Boneyard early in | File:HR_Boneyard_Early.jpg|Boneyard early in the development. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Screenshots=== | ===Screenshots=== |