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'''Guardian''' is a ''[[Halo 3]]'' [[multiplayer]] map that was also included in ''[[Halo Online]]''. Reminiscent of ''[[Halo 2]]'' multiplayer maps [[Lockout]] and [[Ascension]], Guardian is a medium-sized level comprised of catwalks and small rooms, which make the level feel smaller than it actually is. Its asymmetric layout makes it great for [[Slayer]] and Team Slayer gametypes, while its central platform makes for interesting games of [[King of the Hill]].

''Guardian'' is set in an ancient [[Forerunner]] complex on [[Installation 00]]{{Ref/Reuse|OXM}} surrounded by a lush, dense jungle. The multi-level map is split into four key areas; some of these areas connect to each other with catwalks and man cannons, and all of these areas connect to each other at the center of the map. [[Rangmejo|Quadwings]] fly around the outskirts of the map.

Guardian's central area and size are reminiscent of Ascension, while its layout and weapon spawns resemble those of Lockout. Unlike Lockout, the scenery between areas of the map changes noticeably, so players do not get lost as easily. The changes in scenery and the simplicity of the map's layout lead to a short learning curve. It is a very good map for free-for-all multiplayer games.

====Sniper Tower====

The map's Sniper Tower is a three-floored structure that features a winding circular ramp. The eponymous [[SRS99D-S2 AM sniper rifle|sniper rifle]] spawns on the bottom level of the tower. A [[Vostu-pattern carbine|Covenant carbine]] and an [[overshield]] are tucked into opposite corners of the tower's second-floor room, and a [[Type-33 needler|needler]] spawns nearby at the base of the tower's circular ramp. The top of the winding ramp features two [[Type-1 plasma grenade|plasma grenade]] spawns, and gives players a view of the entire upper portion of the map. A [[plasma battery]] also spawns here, to balance the location and prevent camping.

Rooms in the sniper tower are commonly called out as "S1", "S2", and "S3", going from bottom to top.

====Blue Room====

The Blue Room, named for its soft lighting, is adjacent to the yellow lift and the center platform. It contains two plasma batteries, a [[flare]], and a [[Type-52 Mauler|Mauler]].

====Yellow Lift====

The yellow lift, also known as the gold room, is a two-floored structure that lies directly across from the Sniper Tower. The area closely resembles Lockout's blue lift: the eponymous [[gravity lift]] allows players to travel from the bottom floor to the top, and holes on either side of the lift allow players to drop back down to the bottom floor.

Two walkways directly connect yellow lift's bottom floor to the central platform and to bottom blue; the walkway to the center platform lies directly under the gap between central platform and yellow lift's top floor. Both of these walkways contain [[Okarda'phaa-pattern plasma rifle|plasma rifle]] spawns.

====Green Area====

The forested green area does not see as much action as the rest of the map, due in part to its weapon spawns. A short bridge connects the green area to the central platform's lower level, and an L-shaped catwalk (sometimes called "the Elbow") connects the green area to the sniper tower's second floor. A man cannon provides direct access to yellow lift's active camo spawn. A [[Z-4190 bubble shield|bubble shield]] spawns atop a small, ramp-like tree stump at the center of the green area; this tree stump can be used to jump up to the top of the central platform.

*a precisely-placed grav lift in [[Forge]].

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*You can access an effective sniping perch by standing atop the plasma battery at the Sniper Tower, jumping, and then shooting the Plasma Battery at the height of the jump. This will propel you up the tree, granting a view of almost the entire level.

Guardian was later recreated in the ''[[Halo Mash-Up: Minecraft Evolved]]'' pack.<ref>[https://blogs.halowaypoint.com/en-us/blogs/waypoint/posts/more-master-chief-and-minecraft ''Halo Waypoint'': More Master Chief and Minecraft]</ref>

==Trivia==

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File:H3 GuardianForest Concept 1.jpg|A concept image of Guardian Forest, the cut level which Guardian is based on.

File:H3 GuardianForest Concept 2.jpg|Concept art for the map.