Kiva

A typical kiva homestead on Reach.

A Kiva was a type of settlement on the human colony world of Reach. Situated in the harsh wilderness of the planet, they were arranged in small communities with the inhabitants making a living out of farming or handicrafts.

Built mostly of concrete, kivas were utilitarian in design, but nonetheless designed to be comfortable. Most of the structures were rounded, circling a central courtyard, and often partially subterranean. Due to their remoteness, kivas were often self-sustaining, located outside power grids and powered by their own wind turbines. Visegrad had a community of kiva homesteads.

Trivia

• The overall design of the kivas was likely inspired by kivas, rounded underground rooms used by Puebloan peoples for religious rituals.
• Bungie's designers went to great lengths designing a purpose and function for each of the kivas in the level Winter Contingency.

Gallery

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  The interior of a kiva.

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  Another kiva homestead in Visegrad.

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  Concept art of a kiva dormitory.

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  Concept art of a communal living room in a kiva.

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  Concept art of a kiva exterior.

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  Concept art of a damaged kiva interior.

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  Concept art of an overgrown kiva.

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  Concept art of a kiva with a barn.

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  Concept art of kivas in the mountains of Visegrád.

List of appearances

• Remember Reach (First appearance)
• Halo: Reach