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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Use=== | ===Use=== | ||
The chamber was believed to be a place of thought and worship dedicated to the [[High Prophet of Truth]], with a large stone statue of the [[Hierarch]] in the center of the room. The intention of the Garden of Reverent Contemplation was quiet solitude in honor of the High Prophet of Truth.<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/high-charity '''Halo Waypoint''': ''High Charity'']</ref> | The chamber was believed to be a place of thought and worship dedicated to the [[High Prophet of Truth]], with a large stone statue of the [[Hierarch]] in the center of the room. The intention of the Garden of Reverent Contemplation was quiet solitude in honor of the High Prophet of Truth.<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/high-charity '''Halo Waypoint''': ''High Charity'']</ref> The garden was also meant as a refuge for thought and meditation by senior [[Prelate]]s in the Prophet hierarchy. In its silent halls they could seek the solace of spirituality while contemplating the mysteries of the [[Forerunner]]s. A large tree taken from an unknown Forerunner location stood at the center of the garden as a symbol to signify life.<ref name="Map Pack">'''[[Halo 2: Multiplayer Map Pack manual#Gemini|Halo 2: Multiplayer Map Pack manual]]''' - Gemini</ref> The tree in the gardens was lifted from a [[Halo Array|Halo]] - or other Forerunner installation - and symbolises life.<ref name="Map Pack"/> Running around the front of the Garden was a balcony allowing worshipers to watch down upon the main city and dome of High Charity, with the [[Keyship]] ''[[Anodyne Spirit]]'' at it's centre.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''' level, ''[[Gemini]]''</ref> | ||
===Legacy=== | |||
During the [[Fall of High Charity|fall]] of High Charity in [[2552#November|November 2552]], data on the Garden of Reverent Contemplation was captured and transmitted to remote nodes by {{UNSCShip|In Amber Clad}}, even after captured by the [[Flood]], in an effort to accumulate as much knowledge as possible on High Charity and the nearby [[Installation 05]] as possible before the ship was completely lost. This captured data would later be used to create a [[War Games]] simulation for [[Spartan]] supersoldiers to allow them to hone their combat skills with the chamber's impressive symmetry and multiple levels.<ref name="universe"/> Like the rest of High Charity, the Gardens fell to the Flood and were eventually destroyed when the vessel crash-landed on [[Installation 00]].<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign level ''[[The Covenant (level)|The Covenant]]''</ref> | |||
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During the [[Fall of High Charity|fall]] of High Charity in [[2552#November|November 2552]], data on the Garden of Reverent Contemplation was captured and transmitted to remote nodes by {{UNSCShip|In Amber Clad}}, even after captured by the [[Flood]], in an effort to accumulate as much knowledge as possible on High Charity and the nearby [[Installation 05]] as possible before the ship was completely lost. This captured data would later be used to create a [[War Games]] simulation for [[Spartan]] supersoldiers to allow them to hone their combat skills with the chamber's impressive symmetry and multiple levels.<ref name="universe"/> | |||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
The Garden of Reverent Contemplation is the setting for the ''[[Halo 2]]'' [[multiplayer]] map "[[Gemini]]".<ref name="universe"/><ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', multiplayer map, ''[[Gemini]]''</ref> | The Garden of Reverent Contemplation is the setting for the ''[[Halo 2]]'' [[multiplayer]] map "[[Gemini]]".<ref name="universe"/><ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', multiplayer map, ''[[Gemini]]''</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:H2 Gemini Central.png|The Gardens of Reverent Contemplation. | |||
File:H2_Gemini_Gardens.png|The tree in the Garden, symbolising life. | |||
File:H2_Gemini_Skybox.png|The view from the balcony on the exterior of the Gardens, with the dome of High Charity and the Forerunner Keyship. | |||
</gallery> | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
Revision as of 13:20, June 13, 2019
The Garden of Reverent Contemplation was a sanctuary within High Charity, the holy city of the Covenant.
History
Use
The chamber was believed to be a place of thought and worship dedicated to the High Prophet of Truth, with a large stone statue of the Hierarch in the center of the room. The intention of the Garden of Reverent Contemplation was quiet solitude in honor of the High Prophet of Truth.[1] The garden was also meant as a refuge for thought and meditation by senior Prelates in the Prophet hierarchy. In its silent halls they could seek the solace of spirituality while contemplating the mysteries of the Forerunners. A large tree taken from an unknown Forerunner location stood at the center of the garden as a symbol to signify life.[2] The tree in the gardens was lifted from a Halo - or other Forerunner installation - and symbolises life.[2] Running around the front of the Garden was a balcony allowing worshipers to watch down upon the main city and dome of High Charity, with the Keyship Anodyne Spirit at it's centre.[3]
Legacy
During the fall of High Charity in November 2552, data on the Garden of Reverent Contemplation was captured and transmitted to remote nodes by UNSC In Amber Clad, even after captured by the Flood, in an effort to accumulate as much knowledge as possible on High Charity and the nearby Installation 05 as possible before the ship was completely lost. This captured data would later be used to create a War Games simulation for Spartan supersoldiers to allow them to hone their combat skills with the chamber's impressive symmetry and multiple levels.[1] Like the rest of High Charity, the Gardens fell to the Flood and were eventually destroyed when the vessel crash-landed on Installation 00.[4]
Behind the scenes
The Garden of Reverent Contemplation is the setting for the Halo 2 multiplayer map "Gemini".[1][5]
Gallery
The Gardens of Reverent Contemplation.
The tree in the Garden, symbolising life.
The view from the balcony on the exterior of the Gardens, with the dome of High Charity and the Forerunner Keyship.
List of appearances
- Halo 2 (First appearance)
- Halo 2: Anniversary
Sources
