Editing Valleys of Tears

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The '''Valleys of Tears'''<ref>'''[[Halo 2: The Official Game Guide]]''', ''page 134''</ref> were natural environment modules on the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] holy city ''[[High Charity]]''. They were located between the towers near the edge of the city's main dome, and accessible by [[gravity conveyor]]s. Environmental modules known as [[Hanging Gardens]] were located nearby. Ponds in the valleys contained [[Covenant koi]].<ref name="gravemind">'''Halo 2''', [[campaign]] level, ''[[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]''</ref> 

During the first hours of the [[Great Schism]] the Covenant loyalists and [[Thel 'Vadam's Covenant faction]] fought in these areas. At some point in the battle [[John-117]] passed through on his way to [[Far Tower]] in pursuit of the [[Prophet of Truth]]. It is assumed that after [[the Flood]] took over ''High Charity'' these areas were overrun with infection and may have been flooded after ''High Charity'' crashed into [[Installation 00|the Ark]].<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign level, ''[[Cortana (level)|Cortana]]''</ref>

== Known Valleys of Tears ==
===Valley of Tears A===
Valley of Tears A was located between the [[High Council Chamber]] and the [[Mid Tower]].

During the first hours of the [[Great Schism]], the [[Sangheili]] and their allies took this exposed location, stationing [[Mgalekgolo]] and [[Unggoy]] in the center while posting [[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|Sangheili Honor Guardsmen]] on the perimeter. Shortly afterward, the Covenant loyalists sought to retake the Valley of Tears A, sending forth [[Jiralhanae]] and [[Kig-yar Sniper]]s. [[John-117]] killed them all during his pursuit of the Prophet of Truth.<ref name="gravemind"/>

===Valley of Tears B===
Valley of Tears B was located between the Mid Tower and the [[Far Tower]].

As with Valley A, it was the site of a battle between the Sangheili-led Covenant separatists and the Jiralhanae-led loyalists during the opening stages of the Great Schism. The separatists invaded from the north, while the loyalists from the south. In the center, there was a tremendous fray, with Jiralhanae engaging Sangheili, [[Sangheili Ranger]]s, and black-armored [[Special Operations Unggoy]] armed with [[Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon|fuel rod guns]]. Keeping the separatist entryway to the valley secure were two [[Stealth Sangheili]] armed with [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|energy swords]] along with several Unggoy. During his pursuit of Truth, John-117 passed through the valley and eliminated the Covenant in the area.<ref name="gravemind"/>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}}

==Sources==
<references/>

{{High Charity Locations}}
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-[[File:HTMCC-H2A Valley of Tears A.jpg|thumb|250px|Valley of Tears A.<ref name="anniversarygraphics">''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'', campaign level, [[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]</ref>]]
+The '''Valleys of Tears'''<ref>'''[[Halo 2: The Official Game Guide]]''', ''page 134''</ref> were natural environment modules on the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] holy city ''[[High Charity]]''. They were located between the towers near the edge of the city's main dome, and accessible by [[gravity conveyor]]s. Environmental modules known as [[Hanging Gardens]] were located nearby. Ponds in the valleys contained [[Covenant koi]].<ref name="gravemind">'''Halo 2''', [[campaign]] level, ''[[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]''</ref>
-The '''Valleys of Tears'''<ref>''[[Halo 2: The Official Game Guide]]'', p. 134</ref> were natural environment modules on the [[Covenant]] [[city|holy city]] ''[[High Charity]]''. They were located between the towers near the edge of the city's main dome, and accessible by [[gravity bridge]]s. Environmental modules known as [[Hanging Gardens]] were located nearby. Ponds in the valleys contained [[Covenant koi]].<ref name="gravemind">''Halo 2'', [[campaign]] level, [[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]</ref>
-==History==
+During the first hours of the [[Great Schism]] the Covenant loyalists and [[Thel 'Vadam's Covenant faction]] fought in these areas. At some point in the battle [[John-117]] passed through on his way to [[Far Tower]] in pursuit of the [[Prophet of Truth]]. It is assumed that after [[the Flood]] took over ''High Charity'' these areas were overrun with infection and may have been flooded after ''High Charity'' crashed into [[Installation 00|the Ark]].<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign level, ''[[Cortana (level)|Cortana]]''</ref>
+== Known Valleys of Tears ==
 ===Valley of Tears A===
-During the first hours of the [[Great Schism]], the Sangheili-led Covenant took this exposed location, stationing [[Mgalekgolo]] in the center while posting [[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|Sangheili Honor Guardsmen]] and [[Special Operations Sangheili]] on the perimeter. Shortly afterward, the Jiralhanae-led Covenant sought to retake the Valley of Tears A, sending forth [[Jiralhanae]] and [[Kig-yar Sniper]]s. [[John-117]] killed them all during his pursuit of the Prophet of Truth.{{Ref/Reuse|gravemind}}
+Valley of Tears A was located between the [[High Council Chamber]] and the [[Mid Tower]].
-===Valley of Tears B===
-As with Valley A, it was the site of a battle between the Sangheili-led Covenant and the Jiralhanae-led Covenant during the opening stages of the Great Schism. The Sangheili invaded from the north, while the Jiralhanae invaded from the south. In the center, there was a tremendous fray, with Jiralhanae engaging Sangheili, [[Sangheili Ranger]]s, and black-armored [[Special Operations Unggoy]] armed with [[Pez'tk-pattern fuel rod gun|fuel rod guns]]. Keeping the Sangheili entryway to the valley secure were two [[Stealth Sangheili]] armed with [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|energy swords]] along with several Unggoy. During his pursuit of Truth, John-117 passed through the valley and eliminated the Covenant in the area.{{Ref/Reuse|gravemind}}
-==Layout==
+During the first hours of the [[Great Schism]], the [[Sangheili]] and their allies took this exposed location, stationing [[Mgalekgolo]] and [[Unggoy]] in the center while posting [[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|Sangheili Honor Guardsmen]] on the perimeter. Shortly afterward, the Covenant loyalists sought to retake the Valley of Tears A, sending forth [[Jiralhanae]] and [[Kig-yar Sniper]]s. [[John-117]] killed them all during his pursuit of the Prophet of Truth.<ref name="gravemind"/>
-[[File:HTMCC-H2A Valley of Tears B.jpg|thumb|250px|Valley of Tears B.{{Ref/Reuse|anniversarygraphics}}]]
-===Valley of Tears A===
-Valley of Tears A was located between the [[High Council Chamber]] and the [[Mid Tower]].{{Ref/Reuse|gravemind}}
 ===Valley of Tears B===
-Valley of Tears B was located between the Mid Tower and the [[Far Tower]].{{Ref/Reuse|gravemind}}
+Valley of Tears B was located between the Mid Tower and the [[Far Tower]].
-==Gallery==
+As with Valley A, it was the site of a battle between the Sangheili-led Covenant separatists and the Jiralhanae-led loyalists during the opening stages of the Great Schism. The separatists invaded from the north, while the loyalists from the south. In the center, there was a tremendous fray, with Jiralhanae engaging Sangheili, [[Sangheili Ranger]]s, and black-armored [[Special Operations Unggoy]] armed with [[Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon|fuel rod guns]]. Keeping the separatist entryway to the valley secure were two [[Stealth Sangheili]] armed with [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|energy swords]] along with several Unggoy. During his pursuit of Truth, John-117 passed through the valley and eliminated the Covenant in the area.<ref name="gravemind"/>
-<gallery>
-File:HTMCC-H2 Valley of Tears A.jpg|Valley of Tears A as seen in classic ''Halo 2''.
-File:HTMCC-H2 Valley of Tears B.jpg|Valley of Tears B as seen in classic ''Halo 2''.
-</gallery>
 ==List of appearances==
 *''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}}
-*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
 ==Sources==
-{{Ref/Sources}}
+<references/>
 {{High Charity Locations}}