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{{Disambig header|the multiplayer map|the medal|Cliffhanger (medal)}} | {{Disambig header|the multiplayer map|the medal|Cliffhanger (medal)}} | ||
{{Multiplayer map infobox | {{Multiplayer map infobox | ||
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|location=[[ONI]] [[ | |location=[[ONI]] [[Wikipedia:Black site|black site]] on an icy mountaintop{{Ref/Reuse|YTSept22Update}}{{Ref/Site|Id=S3MapModePreview|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/echoes-within-maps-modes-preview|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Season 3: Maps & Modes Preview|D=01|M=03|Y=2023}} | ||
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|playernumber=8 (4v4){{Ref/Reuse|YTSept22Update}} | |playernumber=8 (4v4){{Ref/Reuse|YTSept22Update}} | ||
|gametypes=*[[Strongholds]]{{Ref/Reuse|YTSept22Update}}{{Ref/ | |gametypes=*[[Strongholds]]{{Ref/Reuse|YTSept22Update}}{{Ref/Reuse|S3MapModePreview}} | ||
*[[King of the Hill]]{{Ref/Reuse|YTSept22Update}}{{Ref/Reuse|S3MapModePreview}} | *[[King of the Hill]]{{Ref/Reuse|YTSept22Update}}{{Ref/Reuse|S3MapModePreview}} | ||
*[[1 Flag CTF|One Flag CTF]]{{Ref/Reuse|YTSept22Update}}{{Ref/Reuse|S3MapModePreview}} | *[[1 Flag CTF|One Flag CTF]]{{Ref/Reuse|YTSept22Update}}{{Ref/Reuse|S3MapModePreview}} | ||
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|symmetry=Asymmetrical{{Ref/Reuse|YTSept22Update}}{{Ref/Reuse|S3MapModePreview}} | |symmetry=Asymmetrical{{Ref/Reuse|YTSept22Update}}{{Ref/Reuse|S3MapModePreview}} | ||
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==Universe and lore== | ==Universe and lore== | ||
Cliffhanger is set in and around | Cliffhanger is set in and around an [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] [[Wikipedia:Black site|black site]] atop an ice-covered mountain on an unknown [[planet]].{{Ref/Reuse|YTSept22Update}}{{Ref/Reuse|S3MapModePreview}} This ONI facility was established as early as [[2555]] with the launch of the [[Zeta Halo project]] and it is dedicated to the study and analysis of [[UNSC]] findings brought back from [[Installation 07]]. Particular attention has been invested in attempting to reverse engineer [[Forerunner]] architectural structures, as well as construction and [[Reformation|remediation]] techniques utilized within the species various facilities. However, in order to replicate such systems, it would require immense amounts of power and creative solutions on an equally immense scale.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFEchoes|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-echoes-with-dinh|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Echoes With-Dinh|D=24|M=03|Y=2023}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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*'''Pipes''' | *'''Pipes''' | ||
*'''Hex Roof''' | *'''Hex Roof''' | ||
*'''Horseshoe''' | *'''Horseshoe''' | ||
*'''Enclave''' | *'''Enclave''' | ||
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*'''Radiator''' | *'''Radiator''' | ||
*'''Sanctuary''' | *'''Sanctuary''' | ||
*'''Creek''' | *'''Creek''' | ||
*'''Red Hallway''' | *'''Red Hallway''' | ||
==Production notes== | ==Production notes== | ||
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**In the tunnel between Tanks and Radiator, a cave painting can be found depicting a stick figure of [[John-117]] defending a herd of sheep from two wolves. | **In the tunnel between Tanks and Radiator, a cave painting can be found depicting a stick figure of [[John-117]] defending a herd of sheep from two wolves. | ||
**At Cliffside Trail across from the power weapon spawn pad, a cave painting can be found depicting two pigeons rendered in the style of the [[Wikipedia:Nazca Lines|Nazca Lines]]. The left pigeon features the symbol representing the mysterious organization [[Evangelion:SEELE|SEELE]] from the ''[[Wikipedia:Neon Genesis Evangelion|Neon Genesis Evangelion]]'' franchise, possibly intending to draw connections between SEELE and ONI. The right pigeon wears a hard hat and a safety vest, referencing the pigeon-themed art on the map [[Streets]]. | **At Cliffside Trail across from the power weapon spawn pad, a cave painting can be found depicting two pigeons rendered in the style of the [[Wikipedia:Nazca Lines|Nazca Lines]]. The left pigeon features the symbol representing the mysterious organization [[Evangelion:SEELE|SEELE]] from the ''[[Wikipedia:Neon Genesis Evangelion|Neon Genesis Evangelion]]'' franchise, possibly intending to draw connections between SEELE and ONI. The right pigeon wears a hard hat and a safety vest, referencing the pigeon-themed art on the map [[Streets]]. | ||
***In one of the concept arts for Cliffhanger, it shows one of the pigeons screaming "Zenkoku na tenshi no you ni", this being the first line of "Zankoku na Tenshi no These" ("A Cruel Angel's Thesis"), ''Neon Genesis Evangelion'' | ***In one of the concept arts for Cliffhanger, it shows one of the pigeons screaming "Zenkoku na tenshi no you ni", this being the first line of "Zankoku na Tenshi no These" ("A Cruel Angel's Thesis"), ''Neon Genesis Evangelion''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s theme song. | ||
*On the ledge with the sleeping bag on Cliffside Trail, [[Wikipedia:Pixel art|pixel art]] of a pigeon wearing a [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|MJOLNIR Mark VI]] helmet can be found. This pixel art was [[:File:HINF Concept StreetsPigeon.jpg|originally created]] for the map Streets. | *On the ledge with the sleeping bag on Cliffside Trail, [[Wikipedia:Pixel art|pixel art]] of a pigeon wearing a [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|MJOLNIR Mark VI]] helmet can be found. This pixel art was [[:File:HINF Concept StreetsPigeon.jpg|originally created]] for the map Streets. | ||
*At the top of the central spire, there is a [[Wikipedia:Weather vane|weather vane]] in the shape of a rooster. | *At the top of the central spire, there is a [[Wikipedia:Weather vane|weather vane]] in the shape of a rooster. | ||
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===Concept art=== | ===Concept art=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HINF Concept CliffhangerStudy.jpg|Early concept exploration of Cliffhanger. | File:HINF Concept CliffhangerStudy.jpg|Early concept exploration of Cliffhanger. | ||
File:HINF Concept CliffhangerSpire1.jpg|Concept art of the central spire structure. | |||
File:HINF Concept CliffhangerSpire1.jpg|Concept art of the central spire. | |||
File:HINF Concept CliffhangerSpire2.jpg|More concept art of the central spire. | File:HINF Concept CliffhangerSpire2.jpg|More concept art of the central spire. | ||
File:HINF Concept CliffhangerSpire3.jpg|More concept art of the central spire. | File:HINF Concept CliffhangerSpire3.jpg|More concept art of the central spire. | ||
File:HINF Concept CliffhangerPaintings.jpg|Concept art of cave paintings on Cliffhanger. | File:HINF Concept CliffhangerPaintings.jpg|Concept art of cave paintings on Cliffhanger. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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File:HINF MountainMap.png|A view of the central structure of Cliffhanger. | File:HINF MountainMap.png|A view of the central structure of Cliffhanger. | ||
File:HINF CliffhangerCenter.png|A view of the roof of the central structure. | File:HINF CliffhangerCenter.png|A view of the roof of the central structure. | ||
File:HINF CliffhangerRoof.jpg|Another view of the central roof. | |||
File:HINF CliffhangerSidePlat.png|A view of a side platform on the map. | |||
File:HINF CliffhangerCannon.png|One of the [[man cannon]]s on the map. | |||
File:HINF CliffhangerStructure.png|The structure that the man cannon leads to. | File:HINF CliffhangerStructure.png|The structure that the man cannon leads to. | ||
File:HINF CliffhangerONIHall.png|A hallway bearing the ONI logo. | |||
File:HINF CliffhangerBirdseye.png|A bird's eye view of a large portion of the map. | File:HINF CliffhangerBirdseye.png|A bird's eye view of a large portion of the map. | ||
File:HINF CliffhangerMatch.jpg|A multiplayer match on Cliffhanger. | File:HINF CliffhangerMatch.jpg|A multiplayer match on Cliffhanger. | ||
