Editing Chasms

{{Status|Gameplay}}
{{Disambig header|the ''Halo Wars'' multiplayer map|the ''Halo Infinite'' multiplayer map|Chasm}}
{{Multiplayer map infobox
|name=Chasms
|image=[[File:HW Menu Skirmish Chasms.png|300px]]
|game=''[[Halo Wars]]''
|location=[[Harvest]]'s northern polar region{{Ref/Site|Id=HWLS|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/halowars/index.html?fbid=0eK_L23l9WQ|Site=halo.xbox.com|Page=Halo Wars Launch Site|Detail=(Defunct)|D=12|M=8|Year=2010|NoArchive=Yes|LocalArchive=Halo Wars Launch Site}}
|terrain=*Ice and snow 
*Forerunner
|power-ups=*[[Forerunner Supply Elevator]]
*[[Covenant watchtower|Sniper Tower]]
|gametypes=
|playernumber= 1v1 (2 players)
}}
{{Article quote|The area is dominated by large mountains and chasms, but there are still many possible approaches to traverse the rugged landscape. Scattered sniper Towers are positioned perfectly to defend key tactical locations.}}
'''Chasms''' is a [[multiplayer]] map for ''[[Halo Wars]]'' based on the [[Harvest]] location type.{{Ref/Site|Id=HWCS|URL=http://www.halowars.com/GameInfo/maps/chasms.aspx|Site=Official Halo Wars Community Site|Page=Skirmish Maps - Chasms 1v1|D=26|M=09|Y=2009}}

==Universe and lore==
{{Main|Harvest}}
{{Quote|Once the shield amplifiers are sufficiency operational and the Temple is running, have the builders take a second look at the Methane suite for the Unggoy. A valve malfunction has rendered it unable to maintain proper atmosphere levels. They now spend the bulk of their time in the hanger, much to the discomfort of the weapon engineers.{{Ref/Reuse|HWLS}}}}
The map is set in Harvests northern polar region during the [[Harvest campaign]] in [[2531#February|February 2531]],{{Ref/Reuse|HWLS}} surrounded by mountains, chasms, and scattered [[Forerunner]] structures. The region was filled with several sniper towers.{{Ref/Map|Id=HWChasms|HW|Chasms}}

On February 4, 2531, the [[Covenant]] had a [[Covenant Citadel|Citadel]] set up in this region to help hold the position and uncover the secrets hidden there; while this Citadel was getting its [[Covenant Shield Generator|shield generator]], and [[Covenant Temple|temple]] set up, it was experiencing issues with the [[Unggoy]] [[methane suite]] due to a valve malfunction, and builders were ordered to have a second look at it as the Unggoy were spending majority of their time in the [[Covenant Summit|hanger]] to the discomfort of the weapon engineers.{{Ref/Reuse|HWLS}}

==Overview==
===Layout===
Chasms features two starting bases on opposite sides, and bonuses on each of the four corners of the map. There are two [[Forerunner Supply Elevator]]s and two additional [[Rebel Base]]s, both being guarded by several [[unidentified insurrectionist group|rebel squads]]. Some of the terrain is Forerunner architecture, such as metal floors with smooth textures with Forerunner patterns, much like the designs on the outer side of the [[Halo]] Installations, and Forerunner walls on the edges of the map. There are also many chasms present in the map, hence the name.
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File:Chasm.jpg|A strategic map of Chasms.
File:Chasms overhead.jpg|A topside view of Chasms.
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===Strategies===
*Each base has five possible paths to attack, with two flanklable sides on either side of the starting bases, so it is good to rethink the direction of attack from time to time.
*Setting up defensive perimeters at the multiple [[Covenant watchtower]]s can help control crucial areas of the map.
*Remember to send a scout to pick up extra resources.
*If playing Standard mode, as the UNSC, build up five Marine squads or three flamethrowers (which would be cheaper) would be sufficient to attack the rebels near the supply elevator and the two sniper towers.
*Because of the short distance between the two starting bases, rushes are especially viable on this map. Gradually build up base and upgrade units while sending waves of 10 infantry squads would buy time.

==Production notes==
[[File:HW Screenshots 003.jpg|thumb|250px|right|A screenshot of an early build of Halo Wars, depicting a UNSC army fighting the Covenant on Chasms.]]
This map was named "Cross" in the [[Halo Wars Alpha]].{{Citation needed}} It was later the first Skirmish map released to the public as it was the only map available to play in the ''[[Halo Wars Demo]]''.

Like many screenshots released by [[Ensemble Studios]], a screenshot on the back of the ''Halo Wars'' disc box show the Covenant having [[Dextro Xur-pattern Spirit|Spirit]] dropships in the middle of the map, even though it is not available in Skirmish. Some of the areas were heavily modified for the creation of the advanced tutorial.{{Citation needed}}
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==Gallery==
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File:Chasms.jpg|An angled view of Chasms.
File:ChasmsLA final.jpg|An overview of Chasms.
File:HWLS Covie Generator.png|The map as seen in the [[Halo Wars Launch Site|''Halo Wars'' Launch Site]].
File:HW_ChasmsBattle.jpg|A battle rages on Chasms.
File:HW ChasmsScarabs.jpg|{{Pattern|Deutoros|Scarab}}s advance on a UNSC line on Chasms.
File:HW_ChasmsElephants.jpg|A pair of [[M312 Elephant]]s on the map.
File:Two_Scarabs.jpg|Two Scarabs on the map.
File:HW ChasmsScorpions.jpg|A trio of Scorpions engage a Covenant force on the map.
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==Sources==
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