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{{Title|Heretic}} | {{Title|Heretic}} | ||
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{{Center|''For other uses, see [[Heretic (disambiguation)]].''}} | {{Center|''For other uses, see [[Heretic (disambiguation)]].''}} | ||
{{Multiplayer map infobox | {{Multiplayer map infobox | ||
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{{Article quote|Because of its speed and luxury the Pious Inquisitor has become an irresistible prize during these dark times.}} | {{Article quote|Because of its speed and luxury the Pious Inquisitor has become an irresistible prize during these dark times.}} | ||
'''Heretic''' is a ''[[Halo 3]]'' map that was shipped on September 22, 2009 with ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', as a part of the [[Mythic Map Pack]]. It is a remake of [[Midship]], a ''Halo 2'' multiplayer | '''Heretic''' is a ''[[Halo 3]]'' map that was shipped on September 22, 2009 with ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', as a part of the [[Mythic II Map Pack]]. It is a remake of [[Midship]], a ''Halo 2'' multiplayer map. | ||
==Setting== | ==Setting== | ||
{{Main|Pious Inquisitor}} | {{Main|Pious Inquisitor}} | ||
Heretic, like Midship, is set inside the Covenant {{ | Heretic, like Midship, is set inside the Covenant {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}} ''[[Pious Inquisitor]]'' shortly after the [[Fall of High Charity]]{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}, part of the [[Fleet of Retribution]]. Outside the map, several {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}s and ''Ket''-pattern battlecruisers part of the fleet can be seen flying towards a gas giant and another planet. A distant star illuminates the planets and a massive orange nebula surrounds the sun. | ||
==Design== | ==Design== | ||
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==Skull== | ==Skull== | ||
[[File:H3 Heretic Skull.png|180px|thumb | [[File:H3 Heretic Skull.png|180px|thumb|The skull's location.]] | ||
The crest of the hidden [[Halo 3 | The crest of the hidden [[Halo 3 skulls#Heretic|skull]] on this level appears to be the [[Mark of Shame]]. | ||
It is located on one of the blue ledges beside the [[Type-1 energy sword|sword]] platform. If you enter [[Forge|Monitor Mode]] while on the sword platform, and fly up and look to the right, the skull should be disturbingly staring at you. | It is located on one of the blue ledges beside the [[Type-1 energy sword|sword]] platform. If you enter [[Forge|Monitor Mode]] while on the sword platform, and fly up and look to the right, the skull should be disturbingly staring at you. | ||
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==Strategies== | ==Strategies== | ||
*It is wise to avoid rushing for the sword, largely because you are in full view of both bases and the ramps. Instead, attempt to pick off the early rushers before grabbing the weapon. | *It is wise to avoid rushing for the sword, largely because you are in full view of both bases and the ramps. Instead, attempt to pick off the early rushers before grabbing the weapon. | ||
*[[ | *[[Anskum-pattern plasma grenade|Plasma grenades]] are abundant on this map, use them frequently. | ||
*It is optional to stick to the outer parts of the map, as the center is barely covered and susceptible to grenade throws, | *It is optional to stick to the outer parts of the map, as the center is barely covered and susceptible to grenade throws, | ||
*Players start with plasma grenades, which can counter the sword carrier if you stick them as they lunge at you. | *Players start with plasma grenades, which can counter the sword carrier if you stick them as they lunge at you. | ||
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|[[File:HTMCC H3 Achievement Steam HereticSkull.jpg|center|64px]] | |[[File:HTMCC H3 Achievement Steam HereticSkull.jpg|center|64px]] | ||
|<center>'''[[Citadel Skull (achievement)|Citadel Skull]]'''</center> | |<center>'''[[Citadel Skull (achievement)|Citadel Skull]]'''</center> | ||
|Find the hidden [[Halo 3 | |Find the hidden [[Halo 3 skulls|Skull]] on Heretic. | ||
|<center>''[[Halo 3]]''<br/>''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''</center> | |<center>''[[Halo 3]]''<br/>''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''</center> | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
[[File: | [[File:H3 Heretic Carrier Marathon.jpg|thumb|180px|The Marathon symbol on the side of an assault carrier.]] | ||
===Production notes=== | ===Production notes=== | ||
*Heretic was first officially unveiled on [[Bungie Day]] 2009, after teases in the run-up beforehand.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BdayH3ODSTMaps '''Bungie.net:''' ''Heretic, Citadel and Longshore'']</ref> | *Heretic was first officially unveiled on [[Bungie Day]] 2009, after teases in the run-up beforehand.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BdayH3ODSTMaps '''Bungie.net:''' ''Heretic, Citadel and Longshore'']</ref> | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}} | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HMCC H3 Heretic Map.png|Heretic Map. | File:HMCC H3 Heretic Map.png|Heretic Map. | ||
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File:H3_Heretic_Planets.jpg|The planets and sun outside the ''Inquisitor.'' | File:H3_Heretic_Planets.jpg|The planets and sun outside the ''Inquisitor.'' | ||
File:H3_Heretic_FleetOfRetribution.jpg|The [[Fleet of Retribution]]. | File:H3_Heretic_FleetOfRetribution.jpg|The [[Fleet of Retribution]]. | ||
File:H3_Heretic_DaVinci.jpg|One of the [[Da Vinci Code | File:H3_Heretic_DaVinci.jpg|One of the [[Da Vinci Code objects|Da Vinci Cube]]s that power the gravity lifts on the map. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||