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{{Status|Canon}}
{{Era|HCW}}
{{New content|Halo: Broken Circle}}
[[File:Hanging gardens B.jpg|thumb|250px|One of the gardens.]]
[[File:HTMCC-H2A Hanging Garden A.jpg|thumb|250px|Hanging Garden A.<ref name="anniversarygraphics">''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'', campaign level, [[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]</ref>]]
The '''Hanging Gardens''' were natural environment modules on the [[Covenant]] holy city ''[[High Charity]]''.<ref name="strategy">'''[[Halo 2: The Official Strategy Guide]]''', ''page 129''</ref><ref name="gravemind">'''Halo 2''', [[campaign]] level ''[[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]''</ref> The Hanging Gardens were suspended in mid-air between two towers along the inner rim of High Charity's dome, and were accessible by way of [[gravity conveyor]]s. Each consisted of a flowing artificial river, six platforms containing soil and plant life, and a series of ramps and walkways. They provided an excellent view of the [[Forerunner Dreadnought]] at the center of the city. Environmental modules known as [[Valleys of Tears]] were located nearby.<ref name="gravemind"/>
The '''Hanging Gardens''' were natural environment modules on the [[Covenant]] [[city|holy city]] ''[[High Charity]]''.<ref name="strategy">''[[Halo 2: The Official Strategy Guide]]'', p. 129</ref><ref name="gravemind">''Halo 2'', [[campaign]] level [[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]</ref> The Hanging Gardens were suspended in mid-air between two towers along the inner rim of High Charity's dome, and were accessible by way of [[gravity bridge]]s. Each consisted of a flowing artificial river, six platforms containing soil and plant life, and a series of ramps and walkways. They provided an excellent view of the [[Forerunner Dreadnought]] at the center of the city. Environmental modules known as [[Valleys of Tears]] were located nearby.{{Ref/Reuse|gravemind}}


==History==
It can be assumed that both gardens were destroyed when [[the Flood]] invaded High Charity, or if not, it is certain that they were destroyed along with High Charity during [[John-117]]'s [[raid on High Charity]].<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign level ''[[Cortana (level)|Cortana]]''</ref>
 
==Known Hanging Gardens==
===Hanging Garden A===
===Hanging Garden A===
[[File:Hanging gardens A.jpg|thumb|250px|A Sangheili and a Jiralhanae face off in Hanging Garden A.{{Ref/Reuse|gravemind}}]]
[[File:Hanging gardens A.jpg|thumb|250px|A Sangheili and a Jiralhanae face off in Hanging Garden A.]]
During the first hours of the [[Great Schism]], both [[Sangheili]]-led and the [[Jiralhanae]]-led Covenant groups tried to take the gardens. [[Special Operations Sangheili]] and [[Unggoy]] dueled with [[Jiralhanae]] forces, including several [[Jiralhanae Honor Guardsman|Jiralhanae Honor Guardsmen]] for control of the garden. Later on, two [[Sangheili Ranger]]s came to assist their allies. During his chase of the [[Prophet of Truth]], John-117 slew all Covenant forces in the area.{{Ref/Reuse|gravemind}}
Hanging Garden A was located between the [[High Council Chamber]] and the [[Mid Tower]].<ref name="strategy"/>


===Hanging Garden B===
During the first hours of the [[Great Schism]], both [[Thel 'Vadam's Covenant faction]] and the Covenant loyalists tried to take the gardens. [[Special Operations Sangheili]] and [[Unggoy]] dueled with [[Jiralhanae]] for control of the garden. Later on, two [[Sangheili Ranger]]s came to assist the separatist cause. During his chase of the [[Prophet of Truth]], John-117 slew all of the forces, as the separatists had not yet allied with the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]].<ref name="gravemind"/>
During the opening stages of the Great Schism, the Sangheili-led Covenant tried to attack the garden, but were repelled by the Jiralhanae. All Sangheili were slaughtered in the heated combat. John-117 arrived just in time to see two berserking Jiralhanae massacring the retreating Unggoy. The Chief and accompanying Marines slew them all during their pursuit to the Prophet of Truth.{{Ref/Reuse|gravemind}}


==Layout==
The area, although fairly small, was rather complicated. There were two hills on each side, and only one way to get to them. It was sometimes a difficult to find area, especially since the area was somewhat dim. In addition, there was a [[Kig-yar Sniper]] on the immediate right, which might be hard to spot.<ref name="gravemind"/>
[[File:HTMCC-H2A Hanging Garden B.jpg|thumb|250px|Hanging Garden B.{{Ref/Reuse|anniversarygraphics}}]]
===Hanging Garden A===
Hanging Garden A was located between the [[High Council Chamber]] and the [[Mid Tower]].{{Ref/Reuse|strategy}}


===Hanging Garden B===
===Hanging Garden B===
Hanging Garden B was situated between the [[Mid Tower]] and the [[Far Tower]].{{Ref/Reuse|strategy}}
Hanging Garden B was situated between the [[Mid Tower]] and the [[Far Tower]].<ref name="strategy"/>
 
During the opening stages of the Great Schism, the Covenant separatists tried to attack the garden, but were repelled by loyalist Jiralhanae. All Sangheili were slaughtered in the heated combat. John-117 arrived just in time to see two berserking Brutes massacring the retreating Unggoy. The Chief and accompanying marines slew them all during their pursuit to the Prophet of Truth.<ref name="gravemind"/>


==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Hanging gardens B.jpg|One of the gardens as seen in classic ''Halo 2''.
File:HTMCC-H2 Hanging Garden A.jpg|Hanging Garden A as seen in classic ''Halo 2''.
File:HTMCC-H2 Hanging Garden B.jpg|Hanging Garden B as seen in classic ''Halo 2''.
</gallery>
==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''


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


{{High Charity Locations}}
{{High Charity Locations}}
[[Category:High Charity locations]]
[[Category:High Charity]]

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