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[[File:Mombasa View From Sky.jpg|thumb|An overhead view of Mombasa.]]
[[File:Mombasa View From Sky.jpg|thumb|An overhead view of Mombasa.]]
The exact founding date of the city is unknown, but it has a long history. It must have been already a prosperous trading town in the 12th century, as one of its earliest mentions is from 1151. Mombasa had always been an important port of the Indian Ocean trade routes and was captured and recaptured countless times by a variety of powers including Portugal, the United Kingdom, and various Arab forces. This violent history led to its [[Swahili]] nickname "Kisiwa Cha Mvita," or "Island of War." The city became part of the independent nation of Kenya in the 20th century. During this era, Mombasa became a tourist destination, boasting numerous resorts and clean white beaches. It was also important as a port city, connecting East Africa to the Indian Ocean.<ref name="wp">[[Wikipedia:Mombasa|Mombasa on Wikipedia]]</ref>
The exact founding date of the city is unknown, but it has a long history. It must have been already a prosperous trading town in the 12th century, as one of its earliest mentions is from 1151. Mombasa had always been an important port of the Indian Ocean trade routes and was captured and recaptured countless times by a variety of powers including Portugal, the United Kingdom, and various Arab forces. This violent history led to its [[Swahili]] nickname "Kisiwa Cha Mvita," or "Island of War." The city became part of the independent nation of Kenya in the 20th century. During this era, Mombasa became a tourist destination, boasting numerous resorts and clean white beaches. It was also important as a port city, connecting East Africa to the Indian Ocean.<ref name="wp">[[Wikipedia:Mombasa|Mombasa on Wikipedia]]</ref>
The mainland districts were stifled, ironically, by their thirst for growth. During the 21st and 22nd centuries, sea levels worldwide began rising due to global warming. Port cities around the planet were faced with a choice: construct flood control measures, or drown. In Mombasa, it was decided that, rather than shore up the old docks on Mombasa Island, it would be easier to build brand new ports on the mainland, southwest of the city. So massive seawalls were built to hold back the rising waters, and new dock structures extended out into Kilindini Harbour.{{Citation needed}}


===Interstellar Era===
===Interstellar Era===
[[File:Orbital Elevator.jpg|thumb|200px|The [[New Mombasa Orbital Elevator]].]]
[[File:Orbital Elevator.jpg|thumb|200px|The [[New Mombasa Orbital Elevator]].]]
For a time, these docks brought prosperity to the mainland. Shantytowns were demolished to make way for new office buildings, highways were constructed, and commerce thrived. But by the end of the 23rd century, global warming began to reverse as new technologies emerged and millions of people departed Earth for colonies in the rest of the Solar System. Sea levels began receding as temperatures dropped worldwide. In time, the port facilities on the mainland were left literally high and dry.{{Citation needed}}
Mombasa underwent dramatic change with the arrival of the interstellar era. In response to increasing demand for cheap orbital access, due to its economic stability and prominent location, Mombasa was chosen to be Earth's first [[Space elevator|Space Elevator]] city.<ref name="waypoint">'''[[Halo Waypoint]]''', ''"Space Elevator" article'' (backup link on [https://web.archive.org/web/20111007185941/http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/locations/gallery/space-tether/e9b2f438-9b5b-477e-8e52-d4e6801e9d5b Archive.org])</ref> The government began construction on one of the wonders of the age: a space elevator (Mombasa's proximity to the equator made it an ideal location) in [[2302]].<ref name="bnet" /> This structure served to lift heavy cargo into geosynchronous orbit without expensive booster rockets filled with fuel.  
 
Mombasa underwent dramatic change with the arrival of the interstellar era. In response to increasing demand for cheap orbital access, due to its economic stability and prominent location, Mombasa was chosen to be Earth's first [[Space elevator|Space Elevator]] city.<ref>'''[[Halo Waypoint|Halo Waypoint (Xbox 360 App)]]:''' ''[[Space elevator|The Universe - Technology - Space Elevator]]''</ref> The government began construction on one of the wonders of the age: a space elevator (Mombasa's proximity to the equator made it an ideal location) in [[2302]].<ref name="bnet" /> This structure served to lift heavy cargo into geosynchronous orbit without expensive booster rockets filled with fuel.  


Over the next eleven years the city experienced explosive growth, but nothing compared to what followed. The city grew out as well as up, its urban sprawl unequaled throughout the continent.<ref name="bnet" /> There was an immediate influx of trade, people, and jobs; as a result, the landscape of the city was completely re-imagined. Within a century, the old apartment buildings and hotels on Mombasa Island had been torn down and replaced with the latest architecture, such as vast industrial complexes and gleaming office towers. It was during this period of tremendous growth that the city became known as "New Mombasa."
Over the next eleven years the city experienced explosive growth, but nothing compared to what followed. The city grew out as well as up, its urban sprawl unequaled throughout the continent.<ref name="bnet" /> There was an immediate influx of trade, people, and jobs; as a result, the landscape of the city was completely re-imagined. Within a century, the old apartment buildings and hotels on Mombasa Island had been torn down and replaced with the latest architecture, such as vast industrial complexes and gleaming office towers. It was during this period of tremendous growth that the city became known as "New Mombasa."
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The [[Superintendent]], a second generation "dumb-AI,"<ref name="wayp" /> managed many of the municipal functions in New Mombasa<ref name="streets" /> and in Old Mombasa.<ref name="ani" />
The [[Superintendent]], a second generation "dumb-AI,"<ref name="wayp" /> managed many of the municipal functions in New Mombasa<ref name="streets" /> and in Old Mombasa.<ref name="ani" />


===Transit===
The transit of Mombasa is run by the [[New Mombasa Transit Authority]]. They are known to operate the extensive [[Maglev]] network within the city.<ref name="streets">''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', campaign level, [[Mombasa Streets]]</ref><ref>''[[Halo 2]]'', multiplayer map, [[Terminal (level)|Terminal]]</ref> The city also runs buses and has extensive highway systems. These could all be run by the Transit Authority.
The transit of Mombasa is run by the [[New Mombasa Transit Authority]]. They are known to operate the extensive [[Maglev]] network within the city.<ref name="streets">''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', campaign level, [[Mombasa Streets]]</ref><ref>''[[Halo 2]]'', multiplayer map, [[Terminal (level)|Terminal]]</ref> The city also runs buses and has extensive highway systems. These could all be run by the Transit Authority.


{{Featurelist|secondcolumn=title-2|title-1=MagLev Train stations|
**[[Kikowani Station]]
**[[Kilindini Station]]
**[[Liwitoni Station]]
**[[Manyimbo Station]]
**[[Mtongwe Station]]
**[[Nyali Station]]
**[[Hope Station]]
**[[Makupa Station]]
|title-2=Highways and streets|
**[[New Mombasa Waterfront Highway|Coastal Highway]]
**[[New Mombasa 105 East]]
**[[Kizingo Boulevard]]
**[[New Mombasa 105 East#Bridge|Mombasa Suspension Bridge]]
}}
===Emergency===
The [[New Mombasa Police Department]] is the police force of the city. They have stations in Old Mombasa<ref name="ani">''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'', campaign level, [[Outskirts]]</ref> and their headquarters is located in New Mombasa.<ref>''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', campaign level, [[NMPD HQ (level)|NMPD HQ]]</ref>
The [[New Mombasa Police Department]] is the police force of the city. They have stations in Old Mombasa<ref name="ani">''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'', campaign level, [[Outskirts]]</ref> and their headquarters is located in New Mombasa.<ref>''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', campaign level, [[NMPD HQ (level)|NMPD HQ]]</ref>


===Waste Management===
The waste management of the city is handled by the [[New Mombasa Waste Management]]. They operate all sorts of garbage cans throughout New Mombasa and presumably, Old Mombasa.<ref name="metropolis">''[[Halo 2]]'', campaign level, [[Metropolis]]</ref> They also operate the [[M312 Heavy Recovery Vehicle#Halo 3: ODST|Olifant]].<ref name="coastal">''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', campaign level, [[Coastal Highway]]</ref>
The waste management of the city is handled by the [[New Mombasa Waste Management]]. They operate all sorts of garbage cans throughout New Mombasa and presumably, Old Mombasa.<ref name="metropolis">''[[Halo 2]]'', campaign level, [[Metropolis]]</ref> They also operate the [[M312 Heavy Recovery Vehicle#Halo 3: ODST|Olifant]].<ref name="coastal">''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', campaign level, [[Coastal Highway]]</ref>


===Parks and Recreation===
The parks and greenspace of Mombasa are handled by the [[New Mombasa Parks and Recreation]]. They managed the [[Uplift Nature Reserve]], and most likely the [[Kilindini Park Cultural Center]].  
The parks and greenspace of Mombasa are handled by the [[New Mombasa Parks and Recreation]]. They managed the [[Uplift Nature Reserve]], and most likely the [[Kilindini Park Cultural Center]].  


===Mail===
Mail in New Mombasa was handled by the [[New Mombasa Post]] or NMPost.<ref name="streets" />
Mail in New Mombasa was handled by the [[New Mombasa Post]] or NMPost.<ref name="streets" />


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===Old Mombasa===
===Old Mombasa===
[[File:H2A Campaign OldMombasaFar.png|200px|thumb|right|The skyline of Old Mombasa.]]
[[File:H2A Campaign OldMombasaSkyline.png|200px|thumb|right|The skyline of Old Mombasa.]]
{{Main|Old Mombasa}}
{{Main|Old Mombasa}}
The mainland area of Mombasa was known as Old Mombasa. By 2552, it had remained much the same as the preceding centuries.  
The mainland area of Mombasa was known as Old Mombasa. By 2552, it had remained much the same as the preceding centuries.  


====Locations====
====Locations====
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{{Featurelist|secondcolumn=title-2|title-1=Major Locations|
{{col-2}}
*'''Major Locations'''
*[[Grid Kilo 23]]
*[[Grid Kilo 23]]
*[[Mombasa Quays]]
*[[Mombasa Quays]]
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*[[Koinage]]
*[[Koinage]]
*[[Manyimbo]]
*[[Manyimbo]]
**[[Manyimbo Station]]
*[[Nyali]]
*[[Nyali]]
**[[Nyali Station]]
*[[Mtongwe Station]]
*[[Hope Station]]
*[[Makupa]]
**[[Makupa Station]]


{{col-2}}
|title-2=Sectors|
 
*'''Sectors'''
**[[Sector 0-5]]
**[[Sector 0-5]]
***[[Liberty Street]]
***[[Liberty Street]]
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**[[Section 14]]
**[[Section 14]]
**[[Section 21]]
**[[Section 21]]
{{col-end}}
}}


===New Mombasa===
===New Mombasa===
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*[[New Mombasa Sector B|Sector B]]
*[[New Mombasa Sector B|Sector B]]
*[[Kilindini]]
*[[Kilindini]]
*[[Kilindini Park Cultural Center]]
**[[Kilindini Station]]
**[[Kilindini Park Cultural Center]]


|title-2=City center|
|title-2=City center|
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*[[Palace Hotel]]
*[[Palace Hotel]]
*[[New Mombasa Docks|Docks]]
*[[New Mombasa Docks|Docks]]
*[[Kikowani Station]]
*[[Liwitoni Station]]
*[[New Mombasa Waterfront Highway|Coastal Highway]]
*[[New Mombasa 105 East]]
*[[Kizingo Boulevard]]
*[[New Mombasa 105 East#Bridge|Mombasa Suspension Bridge]]
}}
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Revision as of 19:57, April 22, 2019

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Overview

Location:

Kenya, East African Protectorate, Earth

 

Mombasa is a city in the Kenyan portion of the East African Protectorate on Earth. It consisted of a prosperous section called New Mombasa on an island known as Mombasa Island, as well as a run down section known as Old Mombasa, on the mainland around the island.[1]

History

An overhead view of Mombasa.

The exact founding date of the city is unknown, but it has a long history. It must have been already a prosperous trading town in the 12th century, as one of its earliest mentions is from 1151. Mombasa had always been an important port of the Indian Ocean trade routes and was captured and recaptured countless times by a variety of powers including Portugal, the United Kingdom, and various Arab forces. This violent history led to its Swahili nickname "Kisiwa Cha Mvita," or "Island of War." The city became part of the independent nation of Kenya in the 20th century. During this era, Mombasa became a tourist destination, boasting numerous resorts and clean white beaches. It was also important as a port city, connecting East Africa to the Indian Ocean.[2]

Interstellar Era

The New Mombasa Orbital Elevator.

Mombasa underwent dramatic change with the arrival of the interstellar era. In response to increasing demand for cheap orbital access, due to its economic stability and prominent location, Mombasa was chosen to be Earth's first Space Elevator city.[3] The government began construction on one of the wonders of the age: a space elevator (Mombasa's proximity to the equator made it an ideal location) in 2302.[1] This structure served to lift heavy cargo into geosynchronous orbit without expensive booster rockets filled with fuel.

Over the next eleven years the city experienced explosive growth, but nothing compared to what followed. The city grew out as well as up, its urban sprawl unequaled throughout the continent.[1] There was an immediate influx of trade, people, and jobs; as a result, the landscape of the city was completely re-imagined. Within a century, the old apartment buildings and hotels on Mombasa Island had been torn down and replaced with the latest architecture, such as vast industrial complexes and gleaming office towers. It was during this period of tremendous growth that the city became known as "New Mombasa."

Mombasa would change dramatically within the centuries that followed. By 2430, New Mombasa had absorbed the entire island and many of the surrounding towns, which became overrun by residents of Mombasa. The switch of name was never official, and though many of the neighborhoods within direct line of sight to the Mombasa Tether still distributed newspapers and Chatter directories under their previous names, all municipalities within a 74 km radius of the island became referred to as "Old Mombasa."[1]

On December 19, 2512, the Superintendent was activated to manage the city's infrastructure.[4]

Covenant Invasion

Some of the affects the Covenant had on the Mombasa area.
Main article: Battle of Mombasa

On October 20, 2552, a small group of Covenant capital ships arrived at Earth. Uninformed of the Human presence on Earth, Regret was outnumbered and outgunned against the UNSC Home Fleet. During the orbital battle, the Prophet of Regret's Flagship broke through Earth's defenses and descended to the atmosphere, and anchored itself above New Mombasa.[5] The Covenant started deploying their ground forces to the city, in search of a Forerunner relic, the Ark Portal, buried under the city.[6]

However, due to a strong UNSC counterattack and the inferior numbers of the Covenant, Regret ordered all of his forces to be evacuated back aboard the Carrier. After this, the ship jumped into slipspace just above the city, releasing a shockwave and pulling multiple city blocks from the mainland with it.[7] This event became known as the "New Mombasa Slipspace Event."[8] In the hours after Regret's retreat, a larger Covenant fleet arrived at Earth. After sending in ground forces and crushing the remaining UNSC resistance in the city, they glassed the area in order to uncover the Portal.[9] During the final days of the Battle for Earth, only smoldering ruins of Mombasa remained.[10]

Post-war

Following the end of the war, the Unified Earth Government began Project Rebirth to rehabilitate war torn areas on Earth.[11] At some point, the Project began in Mombasa. The old city hall thoroughfare for Mombasa was to be transformed into the UNSC Memorial Park.[12]

Government

The Superintendent's most seen avatar.

The Superintendent, a second generation "dumb-AI,"[4] managed many of the municipal functions in New Mombasa[13] and in Old Mombasa.[14]

The transit of Mombasa is run by the New Mombasa Transit Authority. They are known to operate the extensive Maglev network within the city.[13][15] The city also runs buses and has extensive highway systems. These could all be run by the Transit Authority.

The New Mombasa Police Department is the police force of the city. They have stations in Old Mombasa[14] and their headquarters is located in New Mombasa.[16]

The waste management of the city is handled by the New Mombasa Waste Management. They operate all sorts of garbage cans throughout New Mombasa and presumably, Old Mombasa.[17] They also operate the Olifant.[9]

The parks and greenspace of Mombasa are handled by the New Mombasa Parks and Recreation. They managed the Uplift Nature Reserve, and most likely the Kilindini Park Cultural Center.

Mail in New Mombasa was handled by the New Mombasa Post or NMPost.[13]

Economy

Corporations in City

Culture

Media

Multiple media organizations exist within Mombasa. The city has two newspapers, the Daily Bulletin and The Mombasa Times.[14]

Architecture

The architecture of the city is different depending on the location. Old Mombasa's architecture was an odd hodgepodge of old and new: 16th-century Muslim arcades, aging 21st-century office buildings, looming 26th-century power couplings, old concrete homes secured with computerized locks. Clotheslines strung next to power lines, and mechanical gates set into ancient brick walls.[5][14] In some areas, newer skyscrapers had found their home.[9][18]

New Mombasa is composed differently. In some areas there is more use of a commercial focused arcology,[13] while in another, it is more focused on industrial design.[17]

People

The culture also seems displaced between the different parts of the city; while New Mombasa was populated with industrial workers and ambitious cosmopolitans, Old Mombasa was considered to be more of an old rundown slum that deteriorates by the day. The denizens of the old city were largely isolated from the residents of New Mombasa; even their dialect was completely different from the standard language.[6]

Other

Mombasa also had its own circus called the Mombasa Circus. As well, rock concerts were held in the city by bands such as Fluke of the Narwal.[14]

Geography

View of Mombasa to the west.

Mombasa Island, where the metropolis of New Mombasa lies, is separated from the mainland by two creeks: Tudor Creek to the north and Kilindini Harbour to the south. Northwest of the island and between the inlets, there used to be a large peninsula, connected to the Mombasa island by the Makupa Causeway.[note 1]

Old Mombasa

The skyline of Old Mombasa.
Main article: Old Mombasa

The mainland area of Mombasa was known as Old Mombasa. By 2552, it had remained much the same as the preceding centuries.

Locations

Major Locations

Sectors






New Mombasa

The skyline of New Mombasa in 2552.
Main article: New Mombasa

The futuristic metropolis of New Mombasa resided on the Mombasa island, connected to the mainland by multiple bridges. By the 26th century the city was a dynamic, cosmopolitan metropolis. Its buildings were sleek and sharp, with a multitude of interstellar corporations all owning property in the city center.

The City Center spans much of the Southeast portion of the island, being divided in multiple walled sectors.[note 2]

While the majority of New Mombasa has been divided to numbered sectors, some districts such as Mbaraki, Kizingo or Kikowani still retain their original names. The original names are often seen in the names of streets or train stations, for example. Some of the districts' names have changed, albeit slightly; areas originally referred to as Tangana and Liwatoni are now referred to as Tanaga and Liwitoni, respectively. The locations of some districts have changed as well. This is the case with most of the districts on the southern side of the island, where the sea has claimed large areas of land.[9]

Locations

Industrial zone

Main article: New Mombasa industrial zone

City center

Main article: New Mombasa City Center

Other





Known Residents

Gallery

Concept Art

  • OM concept.png

    Concept art of a street in Old Mombasa.

  • Halo3-ODST EnvConcept-11.jpg

    Concept art of the Orbital Elevator.

Old Mombasa

  • Turf.PNG

    A street in Old Mombasa.

  • The skyline of Old Mombasa.

    The skyline of Old Mombasa.

  • A view of the suspension bridge from Old Mombasa.

    A view of the suspension bridge from Old Mombasa.

New Mombasa

  • The skyline of New Mombasa.

    The skyline of New Mombasa.

  • Uplift Nature Preserve.

    Uplift Nature Preserve.

  • Tayari Plaza.

    Tayari Plaza.

  • The skyscrapers of Tanaga.

    The skyscrapers of Tanaga.

  • Mombasa area after the Battle of Mombasa.

    Mombasa area after the Battle of Mombasa.

Maps and Overviews

  • The Mombasa megalopolitan area seen from space.

    The Mombasa megalopolitan area seen from space.

  • Mombasa today.png

    A satellite view of Mombasa during the 21st century.

  • An approximate map of Mombasa by the 26th century.

    An approximate map of Mombasa by the 26th century.

Other

  • 1225615107 Mombasabridge.JPG

    The Mombasa Suspension bridge, shown to scale on Google Earth.

Notes

  1. ^ This landmass was shown, to be covered by water in Halo 3: ODST. This could be explained by the dramatic climbing of sea levels due to global warming, whose results are evident throughout Mombasa. Or by the creation of an artificial seaway that reaches further inland. It's also possible that this simply wasn't created for the in-game area as the only way to see that far west is only in Panoramic Camera Mode
  2. ^ In Sadie's Story, multiple areas seen in the ODST campaign are referred to as the city center. This includes Kikowani Station (Audio log 1, Circle 1, Arc 1), ONI Alpha Site and the New Mombasa Data Center (Audio log 8, Circle 3, Arc 2), the NMPD Headquarters (Audio log 24, Circle 8, Arc 3), and the area in which the Solemn Penance arrived at (Audio log 3, Circle 1, Arc 3).

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d Bungie.net: Field Guide entry: New Mombasa
  2. ^ Mombasa on Wikipedia
  3. ^ Halo Waypoint, "Space Elevator" article (backup link on Archive.org)
  4. ^ a b Halo Waypoint: Superintendent
  5. ^ a b Halo 2, campaign level, Outskirts
  6. ^ a b Halo Graphic Novel, "Second Sunrise Over New Mombasa"
  7. ^ Halo 2, campaign level, Metropolis
  8. ^ Halo 3, multiplayer map, High Ground
  9. ^ a b c d Halo 3: ODST, campaign level, Coastal Highway
  10. ^ Halo 3, campaign level, Tsavo Highway
  11. ^ Halo: Legacy of Onyx - Chapter 2, p. ???
  12. ^ McFarlane Toys/Halo Point Prizes - Bonus Item: Master Chief Statue Press Release
  13. ^ a b c d Halo 3: ODST, campaign level, Mombasa Streets
  14. ^ a b c d e Halo 2: Anniversary, campaign level, Outskirts
  15. ^ Halo 2, multiplayer map, Terminal
  16. ^ Halo 3: ODST, campaign level, NMPD HQ
  17. ^ a b Halo 2, campaign level, Metropolis
  18. ^ Halo: Reach, multiplayer map, Breakneck
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