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{{Article quote|In the heart of this [[Forerunner]] structure, far above the troubled surface of [[Installation 00|the Ark]], another battle rages.}} | {{Article quote|In the heart of this [[Forerunner]] structure, far above the troubled surface of [[Installation 00|the Ark]], another battle rages.}} | ||
'''Citadel''' is a ''[[Halo 3]]'' map that was released on September 22, 2009, with ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', as a part of the [[Mythic II Map Pack]]. | '''Citadel''' is a ''[[Halo 3]]'' map that was released on September 22, 2009, with ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', as a part of the [[Mythic II Map Pack]]. The map is a section of the structure first seen in the ''Halo 3'' [[Multiplayer]] map [[Epitaph]],<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/news/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=CitadelInDepth '''Bungie.net''': ''First Look on Citadel''] - ''"It is a small section of the Forerunner structure that players first saw in the Halo 3 multiplayer map Epitaph."''</ref> which is a Forerunner "cathedral" that towers over the Ark. | ||
==Universe and lore== | ==Universe and lore== | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Layout=== | ===Layout=== | ||
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Citadel has a number of tight corridors and doorways, making grenade throwing much more frequent. The bases have two levels, with the top level accessible by a ramp or a nearby jump. The bases are also open, but still small, and have a wide open view over to the enemies base. | Citadel has a number of tight corridors and doorways, making grenade throwing much more frequent. The bases have two levels, with the top level accessible by a ramp or a nearby jump. The bases are also open, but still small, and have a wide open view over to the enemies base. | ||
===Strategies=== | ===Strategies=== | ||
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== | ==Easter eggs== | ||
*This map has a [[Halo 3 skulls#Citadel|Skull]] for the multiplayer [[achievement]]s. When found, it unlocks the achievement [[Halo 3 skulls#Citadel|Citadel Skull]], which is depicted by the skull and a [[Forerunner symbols|Forerunner glyph]] on the forehead. The skull is near the blue side of the map; near the area where a doorway is in between two glowing "B"s. The skull is on top of the "B" on the right-hand side. It is hidden atop of the B inside a small concealed place.{{Ref/Marketing|Halo 3: ODST|[[Halo 3: ODST ViDoc: Road to Recon|ViDoc: Road to Recon]]}} | |||
==Trivia== | ===Trivia=== | ||
*The map was first designed to be much bigger and originally had an [[elevator]] for each team, though these features have been removed for undisclosed reasons, most likely to reduce possible lag or eliminate possible glitches associated with such features. | |||
*The map has a cross-shaped symbol, similar to the symbols on [[Sandbox]] and [[Sandtrap]]. | *The map has a cross-shaped symbol, similar to the symbols on [[Sandbox]] and [[Sandtrap]]. | ||
*The strange roaring noises heard on [[Chiron TL-34]], [[Assault on the Control Room]] and [[Two Betrayals]] can also be heard on this map. | *The strange roaring noises heard on [[Chiron TL-34]], [[Assault on the Control Room]] and [[Two Betrayals]] can also be heard on this map. | ||
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**This may have been a simple level design oversight. Using [[Panoramic camera mode|Pan Cam]] reveals that the developers completely removed the tower's exterior (such that in terms of the Citadel's 3D, the area is effectively a set of hallways floating in midair). They may not have noticed the resulting discrepancy. | **This may have been a simple level design oversight. Using [[Panoramic camera mode|Pan Cam]] reveals that the developers completely removed the tower's exterior (such that in terms of the Citadel's 3D, the area is effectively a set of hallways floating in midair). They may not have noticed the resulting discrepancy. | ||
**Citadel seems to be set at the top of the tower, if the player looks upward while standing on the elevated area in the center of the map, the player will see sky. However, when on Epitaph and looking upward, Citadel cannot be seen. This disproves the idea that Citadel is at the top of the tower. | **Citadel seems to be set at the top of the tower, if the player looks upward while standing on the elevated area in the center of the map, the player will see sky. However, when on Epitaph and looking upward, Citadel cannot be seen. This disproves the idea that Citadel is at the top of the tower. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:Citadel.jpg|Overhead view of Citadel. | |||
File:H3 Citadel02.jpg|A Sangheili kills a Spartan underneath the center platform. | File:H3 Citadel02.jpg|A Sangheili kills a Spartan underneath the center platform. | ||
File:H3 Citadel03.jpg|An EVA-clad Spartan waits behind a pillar. | File:H3 Citadel03.jpg|An EVA-clad Spartan waits behind a pillar. | ||
File:H3 Citadel04.jpg|Two Spartans fighting near the center of the map. | File:H3 Citadel04.jpg|Two Spartans fighting near the center of the map. | ||
File:H3 Citadel05.jpg|Battle in the center of the map. | File:H3 Citadel05.jpg|Battle in the center of the map. | ||
File:HMCC H3 Citadel Map.png|Map of Citadel in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''. | |||
File:halo3 113136465 Full.jpg|Citadel, as viewed from outside via Pan Cam. | File:halo3 113136465 Full.jpg|Citadel, as viewed from outside via Pan Cam. | ||
File:halo3_120904966_Medium.jpg|The bottom of Citadel. | File:halo3_120904966_Medium.jpg|The bottom of Citadel. | ||
