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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
{{Quote|More ancient than even the Halo itself, these crumbling structures may have been moved, brick by brick, from a Forerunner homeworld... | {{Quote|More ancient than even the Halo itself, these crumbling structures may have been moved, brick by brick, from a Forerunner homeworld...<ref name="Manual"/>}} | ||
One data set acquired by the {{UNSCShip|Coral Sea}} was the peculiar site dubbed ‘Sanctuary.’ In addition to advanced [[Forerunner]] architecture, [[Delta Halo]] also housed a number of stone ruins. Some have speculated these are not Forerunner structures, but were instead transported here for other species that were temporarily housed on the ring. The layout of the site indicates its purpose was more cultural than practical; possibly a memorial or cenotaph. | One data set acquired by the {{UNSCShip|Coral Sea}} was the peculiar site dubbed ‘Sanctuary.’ In addition to advanced [[Forerunner]] architecture, [[Delta Halo]] also housed a number of stone ruins. Some have speculated these are not Forerunner structures, but were instead transported here for other species that were temporarily housed on the ring. The layout of the site indicates its purpose was more cultural than practical; possibly a memorial or cenotaph.<ref name="HU"/> As a bright alien star illuminates these temple grounds, its peaceful lawns and elegant structures present a perfect picture against a backdrop of beautiful waterfalls and aqueducts. The walled grotto that defines the center point of this habitat would be a quiet and solitary place for meditation were it not for the contrasting cor currently afflicting the immediate surroundings.<ref name="Manual">'''[[Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack Manual#Sanctuary|Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack Manual]]''' - Sanctuary</ref> | ||
Sanctuary is a symmetrical map, making it ideal for [[Slayer]], [[Territories]], and [[Capture the Flag|CTF]] gamemodes. Both bases contain the [[BR55 battle rifle|battle rifle]], a turret, and a flag spawnpoint to the rear of each base. A walkway connects each base with a smaller structure that contains the [[SRS99C-S2 AM sniper rifle|sniper rifle]]. Under the structures is a tunnel that holds the shotgun and can provide a good escape route if you're overrun by the opposing team. Under the walkway that connects the bases and the structures is where the [[M12 Warthog|Warthog]] spawns. The center building connects to the smaller structures via two more elevated walkways that spawn plasma pistols and two ramps that lead to the side of the map that each hold a [[Vostu-pattern carbine|Covenant carbine]]. The center building spawns the map's only [[Type-1 energy sword|energy sword]] above the pond on the bottom floor. | Sanctuary is a symmetrical map, making it ideal for [[Slayer]], [[Territories]], and [[Capture the Flag|CTF]] gamemodes. Both bases contain the [[BR55 battle rifle|battle rifle]], a turret, and a flag spawnpoint to the rear of each base. A walkway connects each base with a smaller structure that contains the [[SRS99C-S2 AM sniper rifle|sniper rifle]]. Under the structures is a tunnel that holds the shotgun and can provide a good escape route if you're overrun by the opposing team. Under the walkway that connects the bases and the structures is where the [[M12 Warthog|Warthog]] spawns. The center building connects to the smaller structures via two more elevated walkways that spawn plasma pistols and two ramps that lead to the side of the map that each hold a [[Vostu-pattern carbine|Covenant carbine]]. The center building spawns the map's only [[Type-1 energy sword|energy sword]] above the pond on the bottom floor. | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
===Production notes=== | ===Production notes=== | ||
*During the development of ''Halo 2'', the team at Bungie spent a considerable amount of time in crunch developing the level [[Delta Halo]], and many assets and area developed for the mission were scrapped for time. In creating Sanctuary, the team was able to reuse many of these assets. | *During the development of ''Halo 2'', the team at Bungie spent a considerable amount of time in crunch developing the level [[Delta Halo]], and many assets and area developed for the mission were scrapped for time. In creating Sanctuary, the team was able to reuse many of these assets.<ref name="Manual"/> | ||
*Designer [[Steve Cotton]] and artist [[Eddie Smith]] were responsible for creating Sanctuary. In discussing ideas for the level, they wanted to give the location a real sense of purpose, and settled upon the idea of a Forerunner aqueduct. | *Designer [[Steve Cotton]] and artist [[Eddie Smith]] were responsible for creating Sanctuary. In discussing ideas for the level, they wanted to give the location a real sense of purpose, and settled upon the idea of a Forerunner aqueduct.<ref name="Manual"/> | ||
===Trivia=== | ===Trivia=== | ||
*There are various places with text on the map. First, go to the top of the principal structure with a sniper rifle (the structure with the sword) and see the top of the two bases. In the Blue Base, there is text in capital letters that says CMV. The rock wall in the left of the Red Base says "Sid was here". An unidentified drawing is to the right. "Sid was here" can also be seen on [[Coagulation]]. | *There are various places with text on the map. First, go to the top of the principal structure with a sniper rifle (the structure with the sword) and see the top of the two bases. In the Blue Base, there is text in capital letters that says CMV. The rock wall in the left of the Red Base says "Sid was here". An unidentified drawing is to the right. "Sid was here" can also be seen on [[Coagulation]]. | ||
