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'''Anvil Station''', sometimes written as '''ANVIL Station''',{{Ref/Reuse|CFAO}} is a secret [[UNSC]] [[space station]] in orbit over an unknown planet. The [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IVs]] and [[Swords of Sanghelios]] [[Sangheili]] warriors use the station to run [[War Games]] exercises in which they hone their combat skills and test experimental technology.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/halo-online-closed-beta-launching-in-russia|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo Online}} | '''Anvil Station''', sometimes written as '''ANVIL Station''',{{Ref/Reuse|CFAO}} is a secret [[UNSC]] [[space station]] in orbit over an unknown planet. The [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IVs]] and [[Swords of Sanghelios]]' [[Sangheili]] warriors use the station to run [[War Games]] exercises in which they hone their combat skills and test experimental technology.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/halo-online-closed-beta-launching-in-russia|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo Online}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Crew and complement=== | ===Crew and complement=== | ||
Anvil Station is defended by dedicated [[squadron]]s of [[Space fighter|interceptors]], with their pilots sporting the [[AVIATOR-class Mjolnir|AVIATOR]] Mjolnir. The station has an additional internal security detail, with Spartans attached to these units noted to prefer the [[AIR ASSAULT-class Mjolnir|AIR ASSAULT]] armor.{{Ref/Game|Id=MCCDesc|MCC|''[[Halo 3]]'' [[Armor customization (Halo 3)|customisation]] menu descriptions}} A number of Swords of Sanghelios personnel are additionally attached to the station as part of the [[Anvil Initiative|ANVIL project]], with Sangheili pilots conducting cross-training exercises with their Spartan counterparts. Some of these exercises include the operation of [[Banshee]]s.{{Ref/Film|[[Battle The Heretics]]}} | Anvil Station is defended by dedicated [[squadron]]s of [[Space fighter|interceptors]], with their pilots sporting the [[AVIATOR-class Mjolnir|AVIATOR]] Mjolnir. The station has an additional internal security detail, with Spartans attached to these units noted to prefer the [[AIR ASSAULT-class Mjolnir|AIR ASSAULT]] armor.{{Ref/Game|Id=MCCDesc|MCC|''[[Halo 3]]'' [[Armor customization (Halo 3)|customisation]] menu descriptions}} A number of Swords of Sanghelios personnel are additionally attached to the station as part of the [[Anvil Initiative|ANVIL project]], with Sangheili pilots conducting cross-training exercises with their Spartan counterparts. Some of these exercises include the operation of [[Banshee]]s.{{Ref/Film|[[Battle The Heretics]]}} As well, the [[Riftborn]] maintain a presence on the station.{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22pg251|Enc22|Page=251}} | ||
====Fighter wings==== | ====Fighter wings==== | ||
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During development, Anvil Station was referred to as "Crucible Station".<ref>[https://www.artstation.com/artwork/XBY2e3 '''Artstation:''' ''UNSC Crucible Concept''] - ''UNSC Crucible was supposed to be the space station where Spartans are stationed for training prior to deployment.''</ref> | During development, Anvil Station was referred to as "Crucible Station".<ref>[https://www.artstation.com/artwork/XBY2e3 '''Artstation:''' ''UNSC Crucible Concept''] - ''UNSC Crucible was supposed to be the space station where Spartans are stationed for training prior to deployment.''</ref> | ||
The Anvil Station was the setting for the cancelled ''[[Halo Online]]'' game. After the game's cancellation, both the station and the Anvil Initiative have been mentioned in ancillary media, such as ''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''. With the arrival of [[ | The Anvil Station was the setting for the cancelled ''[[Halo Online]]'' game. After the game's cancellation, both the station and the Anvil Initiative have been mentioned in ancillary media, such as ''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''. With the arrival of [[Series 5: Anvil]] on ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'', the Anvil Station was mentioned for the first time as the testing ground of several new armors added into ''[[Halo 3]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Armor customization (Halo 3)|armor customization]] and the namesake of the aforementioned Season. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{ | *''[[Halo 3]]'' {{Mo|MCC}} | ||
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]'' {{ | *''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'' {{Fm}} | ||
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]'' {{mo}} | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||