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{{Center|''For the AI construct, see [[Black-Box]].''}} | |||
In ''[[Halo Wars]]'', '''Black Boxes''' are collectibles in the campaign that when collected, add new events in the [[Halo Wars Timeline Events|Halo Wars Timeline]]. They look like black boxes with yellow stripes on them, and can be picked up by any unit. When the player collects one, they can just resign straight away and will still have it. Aerial units are the easiest and most direct way to collect them.<ref>''[[Halo Wars]]''</ref> | |||
In aviation, the term "black box" refers to both flight recorders on commercial and other aircraft. The flight data recorder is responsible for recording flight parameters and the cockpit voice recorder is responsible for recording all communications in the cockpit of an aircraft in flight. The phrase has become popularized by modern media reporting on aircraft crashes. | In aviation, the term "black box" refers to both flight recorders on commercial and other aircraft. The flight data recorder is responsible for recording flight parameters and the cockpit voice recorder is responsible for recording all communications in the cockpit of an aircraft in flight. The phrase has become popularized by modern media reporting on aircraft crashes. | ||
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==Locations== | ==Locations== | ||
===Mission 1: Alpha Base=== | ===Mission 1: Alpha Base=== | ||
Head back to the last bridge you crossed before reaching Alpha Base's gate and peek underneath. The crate is below the arch, next to an overturned Warthog. You can drive down the small ramp to the left to reach it. | Head back to the last bridge you crossed before reaching Alpha Base's gate and peek underneath. The crate is below the arch, next to an overturned Warthog. You can drive down the small ramp to the left to reach it.[[File:Alphabase map.png|200px|thumb|A map of Alpha base, showing the location of the black box]] | ||
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:The UNSC support ship ''Spirit of Fire'' enters orbit | :The UNSC support ship ''Spirit of Fire'' enters orbit | ||
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===Mission 2: Relic Approach === | ===Mission 2: Relic Approach === | ||
This black box is located northwest of the second base. There is an area blocked off by an energy shield. Destroy the power source with some infantry, and both the crate and a good chunk of supplies are yours for the taking. | This black box is located northwest of the second base. There is an area blocked off by an energy shield. Destroy the power source with some infantry, and both the crate and a good chunk of supplies are yours for the taking.[[File:Relicapproach map.png|200px|thumb|A map of Relic Approach, showing the location of the black box]] | ||
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===Mission 3: Relic Interior=== | ===Mission 3: Relic Interior=== | ||
This black box is located right from the beginning of the mission. Simply turn your Grizzly tanks around and head in the opposite direction of the objective arrow. You'll discover a separate pathway, winding to the northwest. At the very end, near a crashed Pelican, is the crate, with an Elite. | This black box is located right from the beginning of the mission. Simply turn your Grizzly tanks around and head in the opposite direction of the objective arrow. You'll discover a separate pathway, winding to the northwest. At the very end, near a crashed Pelican, is the crate, with an Elite and a Jackal squad.[[File:Relicinterior map.png|200px|thumb|A map of Relic Interior, showing the location of the black box]] | ||
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===Mission 4: Arcadia City=== | ===Mission 4: Arcadia City=== | ||
Scroll to the western most base. Directly north of it is a column supporting a skyway. At the base of this column, on top of a few stairs, is the crate you seek. | Scroll to the western most base. Directly north of it is a column supporting a skyway. At the base of this column, on top of a few stairs, is the crate you seek.[[File:Arcadiacity map.png|200px|thumb|A map of Arcadia City, showing the location of the black box]] | ||
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:20 July 2520 | :20 July 2520 | ||
:Captain [[Alexander]], the last civilian captain of ''Spirit '' | :Captain [[alexander (officer)|Alexander]], the last civilian captain of ''Spirit '' | ||
:''of Fire'', retires from active duty at the conclusion of | :''of Fire'', retires from active duty at the conclusion of | ||
:the [[Verent]] mission. The ship is requisitioned by the | :the [[Verent]] mission. The ship is requisitioned by the | ||
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===Mission 5: Arcadia Outskirts=== | ===Mission 5: Arcadia Outskirts=== | ||
In the middle of the map, almost halfway between your original base and the northern Covenant base, is an abandoned reactor that you can take over for an extra tech level. The crate is on the grass immediately to the west of this platform, near some ferns and an infantry cover spot. | In the middle of the map, almost halfway between your original base and the northern Covenant base, there is an abandoned reactor that you can take over for an extra tech level. The crate is on the grass immediately to the west of this platform, near some ferns and an infantry cover spot.[[File:Arcadiaoutskirts map.png|200px|thumb|A map of Arcadia Outskirts, showing the location of the black box]] | ||
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===Mission 6: Dome of Light=== | ===Mission 6: Dome of Light=== | ||
Wait until you place the third Rhino across the broken bridge using the "transport" power. Before leaving the area to concentrate on other tasks, check the western shadows for a short separate path. The crate is there. | Wait until you place the third Rhino across the broken bridge using the "transport" power. Before leaving the area to concentrate on other tasks, check the western shadows for a short separate path. The crate is there.[[File:Domeolight map.png|200px|thumb|A map of Dome of light, showing the location of the black box]] | ||
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===Mission 7: Scarab=== | ===Mission 7: Scarab=== | ||
At the very top of the map, and as far east from the Scarab as possible, is a small area surrounded by cliffs. Look for the bountiful gathering of shiny blue supplies and you'll find the crate among them. | At the very top of the map, and as far east from the Scarab as possible, is a small area surrounded by cliffs. Look for the bountiful gathering of shiny blue supplies and you'll find the crate among them.[[File:Scarab map.png|200px|thumb|A map of Scarab, showing the location of the black box]] | ||
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===Mission 8: Anders' Signal=== | ===Mission 8: Anders' Signal=== | ||
Directly southeast of the base, on a tree-ringed plateau, is the crate. | Directly southeast of the base, on a tree-ringed plateau, is the crate.[[File:Anderssignal map.png|200px|thumb|A map of Anders' Signal, showing the location of the black box]] | ||
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===Mission 9: The Flood === | ===Mission 9: The Flood === | ||
On the western side of the map, near one of the Flood structures you have to put down. Nothing else really distinguishes this location, so check the minimap in the screen below. | On the western side of the map, near one of the Flood structures you have to put down. Nothing else really distinguishes this location, so check the minimap in the screen below.[[File:Theflood map.png|200px|thumb|A map of The Flood, showing the location of the black box]] | ||
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:Harvest and the result of the find there. ONI | :Harvest and the result of the find there. ONI | ||
:censors miss the cipher completely and the | :censors miss the cipher completely and the | ||
:message passes unaltered to her father | :message passes unaltered to her father. | ||
===Mission 10: Shield World === | ===Mission 10: Shield World === | ||
Team Bravo is blocking the path to the black box. Rescue them, and any unit can collect it or fly a Hornet over, drop down for the crate. | Team Bravo is blocking the path to the black box. Rescue them, and any unit can collect it or fly a Hornet over, drop down for the crate.[[File:Shieldworld map.png|200px|thumb|A map of Shield World, showing the location of the black box]] | ||
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===Mission 11: Cleansing=== | ===Mission 11: Cleansing=== | ||
A Hornet is | A Hornet is required to get the mission's black box. It is resting on the western flank of the ship, on the sloped part beyond the fence, at the opposite end from the skull. [[File:Cleansing map.png|200px|thumb|A map of Cleansing, showing the location of the black box]] | ||
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===Mission 12: Repairs=== | ===Mission 12: Repairs=== | ||
Like the last crate, this is on the outer edge of the ship (northern flank, southern tip), but tucked closer to the outer fences. Again, you'll need an air unit. | Like the last crate, this is on the outer edge of the ship (northern flank, southern tip), but tucked closer to the outer fences. Again, you'll need an air unit.[[File:Repairs map.png|200px|thumb|A map of Repairs, showing the location of the black box]] | ||
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===Mission 13: Beachhead=== | ===Mission 13: Beachhead=== | ||
Head to the north-east edge of the map. Go to the middle of that edge. On a very high and flower-covered cliff is the crate. You can reach this via a ground unit, but as usual, an air unit is a lot easier and quicker. | Head to the north-east edge of the map. Go to the middle of that edge. On a very high and flower-covered cliff is the crate. You can reach this via a ground unit, but as usual, an air unit is a lot easier and quicker.[[File:Beachhead map.png|200px|thumb|A map of Beachhead, showing the location of the black box]] | ||
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===Mission 14: Reactor=== | ===Mission 14: Reactor=== | ||
This crate is hidden southwest of the first Covenant base and the possible location of your second UNSC base. It's in a raised grass rectangle, bordered by metal, and you'll need an air unit to get there. | This crate is hidden southwest of the first Covenant base and the possible location of your second UNSC base. It's in a raised grass rectangle, bordered by metal, and you'll need an air unit to get there.[[File:Reactor map.png|200px|thumb|A map of Reactor, showing the location of the black box]] | ||
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:1 March 2531 | :1 March 2531 | ||
:Chief Engineer [[Prescott]] finishes his assessment of | :Chief Engineer [[Andrew Prescott|Prescott]] finishes his assessment of | ||
:damage to ''Spirit of Fire'' and repairs continue to the | :damage to ''Spirit of Fire'' and repairs continue to the | ||
:hull, the FTL core reactor cannot be replaced and | :hull, the FTL core reactor cannot be replaced and | ||
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===Mission 15: Escape=== | ===Mission 15: Escape=== | ||
Compared to the skull, this is very easy. Just take a Warthog from your original base, drive north across the blue ring structure and you'll see the crate in a very obvious location. | Compared to the skull, this is very easy. Just take a Warthog from your original base, drive north across the blue ring structure and you'll see the crate in a very obvious location. [[File:Escape map.png|200px|thumb|A map of Escape, showing the location of the black box]] | ||
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: | :25 February 2531 | ||
:Thanks to Sergeant Forge's sacrifice, ''Spirit of Fire'' | :Thanks to Sergeant Forge's sacrifice, ''Spirit of Fire'' | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | |||
[[Category:Halo Wars]] | [[Category:Halo Wars]] | ||
[[Category:Collectibles]] | |||