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{{Status|Gameplay}}
{{Era|RW}}
{{Multiplayer map infobox
{{Multiplayer Map Infobox
|pagelabel=Forge canvas
|hideb=yes
|pagegamelabel=H4
|name=Erosion
|name=Erosion
|image=[[File:H4 Erosion.jpg|350px]]
|image=[[File:H4 Erosion.jpg|350px]]
|game=''[[Halo 4]]''
|game=''[[Halo 4]]''
|devname=<code>ca_forge_erosion</code>
|map=War Games Map_Set/: 773-9{{Ref/Book|Id=VIS|H4EVG|Page=218}}
|location=Lunar pioneer site on [[Eudemon]] X49-05
|location=Lunar pioneer site on [[Eudemon]] X49-05
|terrain=UNSC structures, large cave, swamp
|terrain=UNSC structures, large cave, swamp
|gametypes= *[[Flood]]
|weapons=
*[[Grifball]]
|vehicles=
|playernumber=2-12
|equipment=
|power-ups=
|gametypes=  
|playernumber=
}}
}}
{{Article quote|Sites like this allow researchers the ability to closely observe a world's inner workings prior to colonization.}}
{{Article quote|Sites like this allow researchers the ability to closely observe a world's inner workings prior to colonization.}}


'''Erosion''' is a [[multiplayer]] map that is featured in ''[[Halo 4]]'' and ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''.
'''Erosion''', also known as '''War Games Map_Set/: 773-9'''<ref name="VIS">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]'''</ref>, is a ''[[Halo 4]]'' multiplayer map intended for use as a cave themed [[Forge]] canvas. It is one of four such maps to be designed and adapted to Forging.<ref name="Examiner">[http://www.examiner.com/article/final-halo-4-forge-map-goes-spelunking-holds-griffball-arena-video '''Examiner.com''' ''Final Halo 4 Forge map goes spelunking, holds Griffball arena in video'']</ref>
It's intended use is to be used as a [[Forge]] canvas, and is one of four such maps to be designed and adapted to [[Forging]].
{{Ref/YouTube|05S3eMBPaHw|Gamespot|Halo 4 Forge Maps Overview}}


==Universe and lore==
==Description==
{{Main|Eudemon}}
With hundreds of human colonies now razed in the wake of the [[Human-Covenant War|Covenant War]], the [[UNSC]] has dispatched large numbers of advanced pioneer groups to survey potential new worlds. The discovery of Eudemon X49-05 was considered lucky, but concerns remain about the moon’s structural integrity.<ref>[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/10/25/The-Halo-Bulletin-102512-.aspx '''The Halo Bulletin:''' ''10.25.12'']</ref>
With hundreds of [[human]] [[Human colonies|colonies]] now razed in the wake of the [[Human-Covenant War]], the [[UNSC]] has dispatched large numbers of advanced pioneer groups to survey potential new worlds. The discovery of Eudemon X49-05 was considered lucky, but concerns remain about the moon’s structural integrity.{{Ref/Site|URL=http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/10/25/The-Halo-Bulletin-102512-.aspx|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=The Halo Bulletin: 10.25.12|D=03|M=11|Y=2013}}


==Layout==
==Gameplay==
Erosion is set in an expansive cave system, including a large watery area inside. Part of the map serves as a [[Grifball]] arena. A human facility of unknown function resides here.
Erosion is set in an expansive cave system, including a large watery area inside. Part of the map serves as a [[Grifball]] arena. A human facility of unknown function resides here.<ref name="Examiner"/>
It has multiple path ways, caves, and other areas of the map that can be largely Forged and played on. 


<gallery>
==Trivia==
File:HMCC H4 Erosion Map.png|Erosion Map.
</gallery>
{{expand-section}}


==Variants==
===Variant: Ascent===
{{Article quote|This variant of Erosion is a rocky asymmetric map set alongside a sheer cliff ledge.}}
'''Ascent''' is a asymmetrical map variant of '''Erosion''' that is featured in '' [[Halo 4]]'' and ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''. It serves as Erosion's default Forge map, intended for Big Team Battle play. However, the map never featured in [[matchmaking]].
<gallery>
File:H4_Erosion_Ascent1.png|A top down view of the maps layout from Blue spawn.
File:H4_Erosion_Ascent2.png|A top down view of the maps layout from Red spawn.
File:H4_Erosion_Ascent7.png|Close up of Blue spawn.
File:H4_Erosion_Ascent5.png|Close up of Red spawn.
File:H4_Erosion_Ascent6.png|Wraith, Ghost, Warthog and Mongoose near Blue spawn
File:H4_Erosion_Ascent3.png|Another view of the map from a different angle (Yellow Spawn)
File:H4_Erosion_Ascent4.png|A different angle that show cases parts of the map geometry much closer
</gallery>
{{expand-section}}
===Variant: Grifball Court===
{{Article quote|Prepare for awesome.  This map variant is designed for Grifball competition.}}
'''Grifball Court''' is a symmetrical map variant of '''Erosion''' that is featured in '' [[Halo 4]]'' and ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''
As the name suggest, this map variant is only used in [[Grifball]].
<gallery>
File:H4_Erosion_Grifball_Court1.png|Red team spawn looks on over at Blue spawn
File:H4_Erosion_Grifball_Court2.png|Blue team spawn looks on over at Red spawn
</gallery>
==Trivia==
*It is possible to enter the inside of the "Rock Seastack" object on Erosion. This is not possible on other maps.
*It is possible to enter the inside of the "Rock Seastack" object on Erosion. This is not possible on other maps.
*Erosion's pallet has a drastic difference in texture from its fellow Forge Maps. Rather than being a clean white in color, Erosion's objects have a rusted and dirty texture, which is in context with the map.
*Erosion's pallet has a drastic difference in texture from its fellow Forge Maps. Rather than being a clean white in color, Erosion's objects have a rusted and dirty texture, which is in context with the map.
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H4 Erosion Early Concept 1.jpg|Concept art of the map.
File:H4 Erosion Interior Concept.jpg|Concept art of the map.
File:H4 Erosion Cliff Concept.jpg|Concept art of the map.
File:H4 Erosion GrifballCourt Concept.jpg|Concept art of the Grifball Court area of the map.
File:H4 Erosion Cave Concept.jpg|Concept art of the cave area.
File:H4 Erosion Concept 1.jpg|Concept art of the map.
File:H4 Erosion Concept 2.jpg|Concept art of the map.
File:H4 Erosion Concept 3.jpg|Concept art of the map.
File:H4-Concept-Erosion-Cave.jpg|Concept art of Erosion.
File:H4-Concept-Erosion-Cave.jpg|Concept art of Erosion.
File:H4-Erosion-2.jpg|A human tower in Erosion.
File:Erosion.jpg|A human tower in Erosion.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Sources==
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
<references/>


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