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{{ | {{Status|Gameplay}} | ||
{{Disambig header|the ''Halo Wars'' multiplayer map|the ''Halo Infinite'' multiplayer map|Chasm}} | |||
{{Multiplayer map infobox | {{Multiplayer map infobox | ||
|name=Chasms | |name=Chasms | ||
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*Forerunner | *Forerunner | ||
|power-ups=*[[Forerunner Supply Elevator]] | |power-ups=*[[Forerunner Supply Elevator]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Covenant watchtower|Sniper Tower]] | ||
|gametypes= | |gametypes= | ||
|playernumber= 1v1 (2 players) | |playernumber= 1v1 (2 players) | ||
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==Strategies== | ==Strategies== | ||
*Each base has five possible paths to attack, with two flanklable sides on either side of the starting bases, so it is good to rethink the direction of attack from time to time. | *Each base has five possible paths to attack, with two flanklable sides on either side of the starting bases, so it is good to rethink the direction of attack from time to time. | ||
*Setting up defensive perimeters at the multiple [[ | *Setting up defensive perimeters at the multiple [[Covenant watchtower]]s can help control crucial areas of the map. | ||
*Remember to send a scout to pick up extra resources. | *Remember to send a scout to pick up extra resources. | ||
*If playing Standard mode, as the UNSC, build up five Marine squads or three flamethrowers (which would be cheaper) would be sufficient to attack the rebels near the supply elevator and the two sniper towers. | *If playing Standard mode, as the UNSC, build up five Marine squads or three flamethrowers (which would be cheaper) would be sufficient to attack the rebels near the supply elevator and the two sniper towers. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Chasms was the first Skirmish map released to the public as it was the only map available to play in the ''[[Halo Wars Demo]]''. | *Chasms was the first Skirmish map released to the public as it was the only map available to play in the ''[[Halo Wars Demo]]''. | ||
*Like many screenshots released by [[Ensemble Studios]], a screenshot on the back of the ''Halo Wars'' disc box show the Covenant having [[ | *Like many screenshots released by [[Ensemble Studios]], a screenshot on the back of the ''Halo Wars'' disc box show the Covenant having [[Dextro Xur-pattern Spirit|Spirit]] dropships in the middle of the map, even though it is not available in Skirmish. | ||
*Some of the areas were heavily modified for the creation of the advanced tutorial. | *Some of the areas were heavily modified for the creation of the advanced tutorial. | ||
*This map was named "Cross" in the [[Halo Wars Alpha]]. | *This map was named "Cross" in the [[Halo Wars Alpha]]. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}} | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Chasm.jpg|A strategic map of Chasms. | File:Chasm.jpg|A strategic map of Chasms. | ||
File:HW_ChasmsBattle.jpg|A battle rages on Chasms. | File:HW_ChasmsBattle.jpg|A battle rages on Chasms. | ||
File:HW ChasmsScarabs.jpg| | File:HW ChasmsScarabs.jpg|{{Pattern|Deutoros|Scarab}}s advance on a UNSC line on Chasms. | ||
File:HW_ChasmsElephants.jpg|A pair of [[M312 Elephant]]s on the map. | File:HW_ChasmsElephants.jpg|A pair of [[M312 Elephant]]s on the map. | ||
File:Two_Scarabs.jpg|Two Scarabs on the map. | File:Two_Scarabs.jpg|Two Scarabs on the map. | ||