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{{Status|Canon}}
{{Era|Forerunner|HCW}}
{{Disambig header|the Forerunner complex on Harvest|other uses|Relic (disambiguation)}}
{{Disambig header|the Forerunner complex|other uses|Relic (disambiguation)}}
[[File:Relic main.png|thumb|300px|The main room of the structure.]]
[[File:Relic_main.png|thumb|right|300px|The main room of the structure.]]
This '''relic''', as it is known to the [[Covenant]], is a [[Forerunner]] underground structure located in the northern polar region of [[Harvest]]. The installation's role has been described as a [[conservation sphere]] waystation and quadrinary [[Flood]] [[Flood research facility|research]] and [[Flood containment facility|containment facility]].{{Ref/Site|Id=catalog|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/catalog-discussion-catalog-info-thread/ea08b1cf-34ed-4b03-a503-ba4cfd9af4a8/posts?page=6|Site=Halo Waypoint Forums|Page=Catalog Discussion(Catalog Info thread)|D=18|M=04|Y=2021|LocalArchive=Catalog/Archive/2014#Catalog Discussion - Harvest}} Its most superficially apparent function is a form of [[Milky Way|galactic]] [[cartographer|map room]], displaying a [[Holography|holographic]] [[star map|map]] of numerous nearby star systems when activated.{{Ref/Level|Id=relicinterior|HW|Relic Interior}}
The '''Relic''', as it is referred to by [[Covenant Empire|the Covenant]], is a [[Forerunner]] underground structure located at the northern polar region of [[Harvest]]. It is apparently a form of [[Milky Way|galactic]] map room, as when activated, it shows a [[Holography|holographic]] map of numerous nearby star systems.<ref name="hw">'''[[Halo Wars]]'''</ref>


==Design==
==Description==
[[File:Relic outside.png|thumb|250px|The entrance to the complex.]]
[[File:Relic_outside.png|thumb|250px|The entrance to the complex.]]
The structure is an underground complex buried under the northern polar region of Harvest. It consists of a large main room with a deep chasm cutting through it. The sides are connected by two [[light bridge]]s going across the chasm. A large sloped corridor connects the central chamber to the entrance. The room is largely symmetrical, with minor differences on each side.{{Ref/Reuse|relicinterior}}
The structure is an underground complex buried under the northern polar region of Harvest. It consists of a large main room with a deep chasm cutting through it. The sides are connected by two [[energy bridge]]s going across the chasm. The main room is connected to the entrance by a large corridor. The room is largely symmetrical, with some differences on each side.


The end of the main room opposite to the entrance houses a circular chasm with a round platform on it, accessible by a single bridge. On the platform there is a spherical activation console similar to that of the [[Apex Site]] and a hologram projector, which, when activated, projects a holographic [[star map|map]] of nearby star systems.{{Ref/Reuse|relicinterior}}
In the back of the main room, there's a circular chasm with a round platform on it, accessible by a single bridge. On the platform there is a spherical activation console similar to that of [[The Apex|the Apex site]] and a hologram projector, which, when activated, projects a holographic map of nearby star systems.


There are also a number of smaller [[door]]s around the main room, as well as the corridor. It is unknown where these lead, but multiple structures partially seen below the ice in the region around the main entrance suggest that the underground complex extends to a large area.{{Ref/Reuse|relicinterior}}
There are also a number of smaller doors around the main room, as well as the corridor. It is unknown where these lead, but multiple structures partially seen below the ice in the region around the main entrance suggest that the underground complex extends to a large area.<ref name="hw"/>


== History ==
== History ==
[[File:Relic Approach.png|300px|thumb|[[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]] conversing with the [[Prophet of Regret]] in the main room.]]
[[File:Relic_top.jpg|250px|thumb|[[Ripa 'Moramee|Arbiter]] discussing with the [[Prophet of Regret]] in the main room.]]
During the [[Harvest campaign]] in [[2531#February|February 2531]], five years after [[Preston Cole|Admiral Cole]]'s [[Battle of Harvest|victory at Harvest]], the Covenant discovered this installation. The [[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]] was assigned to lead the excavation operation, and to search the relic in hopes of finding valuable artifacts while keeping the human forces away.{{Ref/Comic|Id=hwg|HWG}}
During the [[Harvest Campaign]] in [[2531 #February|February 2531]], five years after the [[Second Battle of Harvest]], the Covenant discovered this installation. The [[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]] was assigned to lead the excavation operation, and to search the Relic in hopes of finding valuable artifacts while keeping the human forces away.


Meanwhile, the logistical support ship {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} was in-[[Epsilon Indi system|system]] on a mission to save the crew of [[UNSC Prophecy|another UNSC ship]]. After the operation, they intercepted numerous Covenant communiqués, all pointed to the northern polar region. Scans of the area detected major gravitational anomalies.{{Ref/Reuse|hwg}} The UNSC forces sent troops to [[Alpha Base (Harvest)|a base]] near the relic to find out what the Covenant were looking for.{{Ref/Level|Id=alphabase|HW|Alpha Base (Halo Wars level)|Alpha Base}}
Meanwhile, a logistical support {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} was in-[[Epsilon Indi system|system]] on a mission to save the crew of another UNSC [[UNSC Prophecy|ship]]. After the operation, they intercepted numerous Covenant communiques, all pointed to the northern polar region. Scans of the area detected major gravitational anomalies. The UNSC forces sent troops to [[Alpha Base (Harvest)|a base]] near the Relic to find out what the Covenant were looking for.


After the Arbiter had obtained the necessary information from the Relic, the Prophet of Regret ordered him to destroy it to prevent it from falling into human hands. However, UNSC forces breached the Covenant defenses and prevented them from destroying the structure.{{Ref/Level|Id=relicapproach|HW|Relic Approach}} After this, they entered the underground complex, and professor [[Ellen Anders]] activated the star map. A group of [[active camouflage|cloaked]] [[Sangheili]] attacked the humans, who managed to escape the structure with the help of two [[M850 Grizzly|Grizzly]] tanks.{{Ref/Reuse|relicinterior}}
After the Arbiter had obtained the necessary information from the Relic, the Prophet of Regret ordered him to destroy it, to prevent it from falling into human hands. However, UNSC forces breached the Covenant defenses and prevented them from destroying the structure. After this, they entered the underground complex, and professor [[Ellen Anders]] activated the star map. A group of [[Active Camo|cloaked]] [[Sangheili]] attacked the humans, who managed to escape the structure with the help of two [[Grizzly]] tanks.


The [[star map]] pointed at another planet, [[Arcadia]], in the [[Procyon system]]. The Covenant [[Battle for Arcadia|invaded]] the planet, searching for valuable Forerunner artifacts.{{Ref/Level|Id=arcadiacity|HW|Arcadia City}} Information from a [[Arcadia Forerunner ruins|Forerunner structure complex]] in Arcadia's jungles led the Covenant to [[Trove]].{{Ref/Level|Id=scarab|HW|Scarab (level)|Scarab}}
It is unknown what became of the structure after this, but it is likely that the Covenant ships in the atmosphere were able to destroy it via [[glassing|orbital plasma bombardment]] before making the jump for Arcadia; it is doubtful that the Arbiter would neglect to follow orders given to him directly by a [[High Prophet|Prophet Hierarch]].


==Production notes==
The star map pointed at another planet, [[Arcadia]] in the [[Procyon system]]. The Covenant [[Battle of Arcadia|invaded]] the planet, searching for valuable Forerunner artifacts. The planet had a [[Arcadia Forerunner Ruins|Forerunner structure complex]] in its jungles, which led the Covenant to [[Shield 0459]].<ref name="hw"/>
*The design of the relic interior bears some resemblance to the underground tunnels in the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' level ''[[Assault on the Control Room]]''; both are also located in frigid, snowy environments.
 
*The control center for the [[Line Installation 1-4]] in ''[[Halo: Blood Line]]'' appears to be based on the relic's map room.
==Trivia==
*The design of the relic interior bears some resemblance to the underground tunnels in the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' level [[Assault on the Control Room]]. Perhaps the resemblance is due to the fact that both structures serve as information centers.
*In ''[[Halo: Blood Line]]'', the command center of [[Line Installation 1-4]] is near-indentical to the central room of the Relic. As such, it is possible that the Relic is actually another Line Installation.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HW_HarvestRelic_Concept_2.jpg|Early concept art of the relic.
File:HW_HarvestRelic_Concept_1.jpg|Concept art of the main room.
File:Relic top.jpg|An overhead view of the star map console.
File:Covenant_in_relic.jpg|Covenant forces inside the structure.
File:Covenant_in_relic.jpg|Covenant forces inside the structure.
File:SCN03 Battle4TheRelic.jpg|A firefight inside the structure.
File:SCN03 Battle4TheRelic.jpg|A firefight inside the structure.
File:Relic Interior.png|The activated star map in the relic.
File:Concept-HW-Relic-Early.jpg|Early concept art of the relic.
File:RelicRoombig.jpg|Concept art of the main room.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'' {{Fm}}
*''[[Halo Wars]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Wars]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Mythos]]'' {{Mo}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
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