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{{Title|Heretic}}
{{Title|Heretic}}
{{Status|Gameplay}}
{{Era|RW}}
{{Center|''For other uses, see [[Heretic (disambiguation)]].''}}
{{Center|''For other uses, see [[Heretic (disambiguation)]].''}}
{{Multiplayer map infobox
{{Multiplayer Map Infobox
|pagegamelabel=H3
|pagegamelabel=H3
|name=Heretic
|name=Heretic
|image=[[File:H3ODST Heretic env-01.jpg|300px]]
|image=[[File:H3ODST Heretic env-01.jpg|300px]]
|game=''[[Halo 3]]''
|game=''[[Halo 3]]''
|devname=<code>heretic</code>
|map=
|map=
|location= Cruiser deck, ''[[Pious Inquisitor]]''<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 124''</ref>
|location= Cruiser deck, ''[[Pious Inquisitor]]''<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 124''</ref>
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{{Article quote|Because of its speed and luxury the Pious Inquisitor has become an irresistible prize during these dark times.}}
{{Article quote|Because of its speed and luxury the Pious Inquisitor has become an irresistible prize during these dark times.}}


'''Heretic''' is a ''[[Halo 3]]'' map that was shipped on September 22, 2009 with ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', as a part of the [[Mythic II Map Pack]]. It is a remake of [[Midship]], a ''Halo 2'' multiplayer map.
'''Heretic''' is a ''[[Halo 3]]'' map that was shipped on September 22, 2009 with ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', as a part of the [[Mythic Map Pack]]. It is a remake of [[Midship]], a ''Halo 2'' multiplayer level.


==Setting==
==Setting==
{{Main|Pious Inquisitor}}
{{Main|Pious Inquisitor}}
Heretic, like Midship, is set inside the Covenant {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}} ''[[Pious Inquisitor]]'' shortly after the [[Fall of High Charity]]{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}, part of the [[Fleet of Retribution]]. Outside the map, several {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}s and ''Ket''-pattern battlecruisers part of the fleet can be seen flying towards a gas giant and another planet. A distant star illuminates the planets and a massive orange nebula surrounds the sun.
Heretic, like Midship, is set inside the Covenant {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}} ''[[Pious Inquisitor]]'' shortly after the [[Fall of High Charity]]<ref name="EVG"/>, part of the [[Fleet of Retribution]]. Outside the map, several {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}s and ''CCS''-class battlecruisers part of the fleet can be seen flying towards a gas giant and another planet. A distant star illuminates the planets and a massive orange nebula surrounds the sun.


==Design==
==Design==
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==Skull==
==Skull==
[[File:H3 Heretic Skull.png|180px|thumb|The skull's location.]]
[[File:H3 Heretic Skull.png|180px|thumb|right|The skull's location.]]
The crest of the hidden [[Halo 3 skulls#Heretic|skull]] on this level appears to be the [[Mark of Shame]].
The crest of the hidden [[Halo 3 Skulls#Heretic|skull]] on this level appears to be the [[Mark of Shame]].


It is located on one of the blue ledges beside the [[Type-1 energy sword|sword]] platform. If you enter [[Forge|Monitor Mode]] while on the sword platform, and fly up and look to the right, the skull should be disturbingly staring at you.
It is located on one of the blue ledges beside the [[Type-1 energy sword|sword]] platform. If you enter [[Forge|Monitor Mode]] while on the sword platform, and fly up and look to the right, the skull should be disturbingly staring at you.
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==Strategies==
==Strategies==
*It is wise to avoid rushing for the sword, largely because you are in full view of both bases and the ramps. Instead, attempt to pick off the early rushers before grabbing the weapon.
*It is wise to avoid rushing for the sword, largely because you are in full view of both bases and the ramps. Instead, attempt to pick off the early rushers before grabbing the weapon.
*[[Anskum-pattern plasma grenade|Plasma grenades]] are abundant on this map, use them frequently.
*[[Type-1 plasma grenade|Plasma grenades]] are abundant on this map, use them frequently.
*It is optional to stick to the outer parts of the map, as the center is barely covered and susceptible to grenade throws,
*It is optional to stick to the outer parts of the map, as the center is barely covered and susceptible to grenade throws,
*Players start with plasma grenades, which can counter the sword carrier if you stick them as they lunge at you.
*Players start with plasma grenades, which can counter the sword carrier if you stick them as they lunge at you.
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==Achievements==
==Achievements==
The following [[achievement]]s can be unlocked on Heretic across the [[Xbox 360]] and ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' editions of ''Halo 3''.
On Heretic, there are two achievements available to get, the first being the hidden [[Heretic Skull (Achievement)|Skull]] which will award you 25 [[Gamerscore]], and the second being [[Blades of Fury]], the requirements of which being to get a [[Sword Spree]] on Heretic (ranked or social), and will also award you 25 gamerscore.
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! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" |'''''Halo 3'' (Xbox 360)'''
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" |'''''Halo: MCC'' (Xbox One)'''
! scope="col" style="width:135px;text-align:center;" |'''''Halo: MCC'' (Steam)'''
! scope="col" style="width:175px;height:20px;text-align:center;" |'''Title'''
! scope="col" style="width:350px;height:20px;text-align:center;" |'''Unlock requirement'''
! scope="col" style="width:200px;height:20px;text-align:center;" |'''Games'''
|-
|[[File:H3 Achievement Blades of Fury.png|center|64px]]
|N/A
|N/A
|<center>'''[[Blades of Fury]]'''</center>
|Get a [[Sword Spree]] medal on Heretic.
|<center>''[[Halo 3]]''</center>
|-
|[[File:H3 Achievement Heretic Skull.png|center|64px]]
|[[File:HereticSkull.jpg|center|114px]]
|[[File:HTMCC H3 Achievement Steam HereticSkull.jpg|center|64px]]
|<center>'''[[Citadel Skull (achievement)|Citadel Skull]]'''</center>
|Find the hidden [[Halo 3 skulls|Skull]] on Heretic.
|<center>''[[Halo 3]]''<br/>''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''</center>
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:H3 Heretic Carrier Marathon.jpg|thumb|180px|The Marathon symbol on the side of an assault carrier.]]
[[File:H3_Heretic_Carrier_Marathon.jpg|thumb|180px|The Marathon symbol on the side of an assault carrier.]]
===Production notes===
===Production notes===
*Heretic was first officially unveiled on [[Bungie Day]] 2009, after teases in the run-up beforehand.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BdayH3ODSTMaps '''Bungie.net:''' ''Heretic, Citadel and Longshore'']</ref>
*Heretic was first officially unveiled on [[Bungie Day]] 2009, after teases in the run-up beforehand.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BdayH3ODSTMaps '''Bungie.net:''' Heretic, Citadel and Longshore'']</ref>
*Heretic's map geometry is built off the original Midship geometry from ''Halo 2''. This was done to help maintain consistency with the original ''Halo 2'' level.{{Ref/Reuse|indepth}} The floating platform in the original map was made static in Heretic due to a bug present with a similar platform on [[Epitaph]] that would cause dead players to look as though they were floating in water like on [[Valhalla]].{{Ref/Reuse|indepth}}
*Heretic's map geometry is built off the original Midship geometry from ''Halo 2''. This was done to help maintain consistency with the original ''Halo 2'' level.<ref name="indepth"/> The floating platform in the original map was made static in Heretic due to a bug present with a similar platform on [[Epitaph]] that would cause dead players to look as though they were floating in water like on [[Valhalla]].<ref name="indepth"/>
*Heretic was primarily developed by a team consisting of [[Dan Miller]], environment artist Jason Keith and art director [[Justin Hayward]].{{Ref/Reuse|indepth}}
*Heretic was primarily developed by a team consisting of [[Dan Miller]], environment artist Jason Keith and art director [[Justin Hayward]].<ref name="indepth"/>
===Miscellaneous===
===Miscellaneous===
*The assault carriers seen outside the view ports have a [[Marathon]] symbol on each side.  
*The assault carriers seen outside the view ports have a [[Marathon]] symbol on each side.  
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HMCC H3 Heretic Map.png|Heretic Map.
File:HMCC H3 Heretic Map.png|Heretic Map.
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File:H3_Heretic_Planets.jpg|The planets and sun outside the ''Inquisitor.''
File:H3_Heretic_Planets.jpg|The planets and sun outside the ''Inquisitor.''
File:H3_Heretic_FleetOfRetribution.jpg|The [[Fleet of Retribution]].
File:H3_Heretic_FleetOfRetribution.jpg|The [[Fleet of Retribution]].
File:H3_Heretic_DaVinci.jpg|One of the [[Da Vinci Code objects|Da Vinci Cube]]s that power the gravity lifts on the map.
File:H3_Heretic_DaVinci.jpg|One of the [[Da Vinci Code Objects|Da Vinci Cube]]s that power the gravity lifts on the map.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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


{{Levels|H3|mode=yes}}
{{Levels|H3|mode=yes}}
[[Category:Mythic Map Pack]]
[[Category:Mythic Map Pack]]

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