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==History==
==History==
===Early History===
===Early History===
Crow's Nest was originally created for a 20th century conflict, most likely the Cold War. It is not known, but it can be presumed that it was used during the [[Interplanetary War]]. In some places, a [[North Atlantic Treaty Organization|NATO]] star can still be seen on the walls. During the [[Battle of Earth|occupation of Earth]] from October to November 2552, it became a base of guerrilla warfare for human forces in East Africa, because of its prime location deep in the African jungle.<ref name="crow"/>
The Crow's Nest was originally constructed for use during the 20th century for an unspecified conflict, most likely the Cold War. It is not known, but it can be presumed that it was used during the [[Interplanetary War]]. In some places, a [[North Atlantic Treaty Organization|NATO]] star can still be seen on the walls. During the [[Battle of Earth|occupation of Earth]] from October to November 2552, it became a base of guerrilla warfare for human forces in East Africa, because of its prime location deep in the African jungle.<ref name="crow"/>


===Battle of Voi===
===Battle of Voi===
{{main|Battle of Voi}}
{{main|Battle of Voi}}
During the [[Battle of Voi]], the Crow's Nest was used as a command base for forces in the area, such as contingents in [[Tsavo]], [[Mombasa]], [[Arusha]], as well as the jungles and savanna.<ref name="crow"/>
During the [[Battle of Voi]], the Crow's Nest was used as a command base for forces in the area, such as contingents in [[Tsavo]], [[Mombasa]], and [[Arusha]], as well as the jungles and savanna.<ref name="crow"/>


Many wounded [[marine]] survivors from encounters with covenant patrols were sent to the base for medical treatment. The few able-bodied soldiers were organized into fire teams, but were spread thin throughout the base.
Many wounded [[marine]] survivors from encounters with Covenant patrols were sent to the base for medical treatment. The few able-bodied soldiers were organized into fire teams, but were spread thin throughout the base.


When [[Master Chief Petty Officer|Master Chief]] [[John-117]] arrived at the base, [[Fleet Admiral]] [[Terrence Hood|Hood]] briefed him, and the command staff at the base, including the [[Thel 'Vadam|Arbiter]] and [[Sergeant Major]] [[Avery Johnson]] about a low-level assault on [[Covenant Loyalist]] warships stationed over the so called "[[Portal|Ark]]". Though their communication systems were hacked into and received a transmission of the Prophet of Truth. John-117, [[Gunnery Sergeant]] [[Pete Stacker]], Gunnery Sergeant [[Reynolds]], and the Arbiter then organized a defense of the base. First, they attacked infantry, mainly Grunts and Jackals in a large roadway containing numerous supply trucks and armament. They then engaged one of the base's hangars controlled by [[Covenant Loyalist]] forces, with support by [[Type-52 Troop Carrier|Type-52 "Phantom" Troop Carriers]].<ref name="crow"/>
When [[Master Chief Petty Officer|Master Chief]] [[John-117]] arrived at the base, [[Fleet Admiral]] [[Terrence Hood|Hood]] briefed him and the command staff at the base, including the [[Thel 'Vadam|Arbiter]] and [[Sergeant Major]] [[Avery Johnson]] about a low-level assault on [[Covenant Loyalist]] warships stationed over the so called "[[Portal|Ark]]". However, their communication systems were hacked into and the humans received a transmission from the Prophet of Truth, who declared that humanity was doomed to destruction, thus initiating his assault on the Crow's Nest. The UNSC moved to evacuate the facility, electing to destroy the base once they had fled their Covenant attackers. John-117, [[Gunnery Sergeant]] [[Pete Stacker]], Gunnery Sergeant [[Reynolds]], and the Arbiter then organized a defense of the base.  
 
In the opening stage of the battle, the Master Chief and his allies attacked infantry, mainly Grunts and Jackals in a large roadway containing numerous supply trucks and armaments. They then assaulted the barracks, where the Marines were being massacred by Brute forces. They were successful in rescuing the remaining survivors and wiping out their killers. They then advanced on one of the base's hangars controlled by [[Covenant Loyalist]] forces, with support by [[Type-52 Troop Carrier|Type-52 "Phantom" Troop Carriers]].<ref name="crow"/> The UNSC forces then sent in several Pelicans to collect their remaining forces. The Master Chief was forced to return to the command center when the Brutes attempted to disarm the bomb meant to destroy the base, and quickly reactivated the bomb upon killing the Brutes. With the bomb approaching detonation, the Master Chief and the remaining stragglers retreated to the elevator, fleeing to the underground motor pool just as the bomb detonated.


===Current Status===
===Current Status===
The Crow's Nest was reported destroyed when the bomb armed by John-117 detonated. However, the motor pool and the cave leading to the [[Tsavo Highway (Location)|Tsavo Highway]] are still intact, having only received minor damages after the explosion. The smoking hangars leading into the Crow's Nest are still visible from the outside.<ref name="crow"/><ref name="tsavo"/>
The Crow's Nest was reportedly destroyed when the bomb armed by John-117 detonated. However, the motor pool and the cave leading to the [[Tsavo Highway (Location)|Tsavo Highway]] are still intact, having only received minor damage after the explosion. The smoking hangars leading into the Crow's Nest are still visible from the outside.<ref name="crow"/><ref name="tsavo"/>


==Locations==
==Locations==

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Crow's Nest[1] is a UNSC base in Kenya, Africa, close to the town of Voi.[2] It was a command center for local UNSC Defense Forces in Kenya late in the Battle of Earth. The base was under command of Commander Miranda Keyes.

Background

The Base is located inside a hill about 24 kilometers west from Voi, Kenya, a few kilometers north of the Tsavo Highway. The Crow's Nest was built for a war in the 20th century, and because of its age, the base often frustrated UNSC personnel because it required constant maintenance and employed outdated technology, such as its door controls.[3]

It was used during the Battle of Voi for its proximity to what the UNSC thought was the Ark (Which in reality was the Portal), as well as the fact that its underground location provided relative protection from aerial and orbital bombardment.[3][4][5] From it, the UNSC coordinated its resistance efforts in the region surrounding the remnants of New Mombasa and the local countryside.

History

Early History

The Crow's Nest was originally constructed for use during the 20th century for an unspecified conflict, most likely the Cold War. It is not known, but it can be presumed that it was used during the Interplanetary War. In some places, a NATO star can still be seen on the walls. During the occupation of Earth from October to November 2552, it became a base of guerrilla warfare for human forces in East Africa, because of its prime location deep in the African jungle.[3]

Battle of Voi

Main article: Battle of Voi

During the Battle of Voi, the Crow's Nest was used as a command base for forces in the area, such as contingents in Tsavo, Mombasa, and Arusha, as well as the jungles and savanna.[3]

Many wounded marine survivors from encounters with Covenant patrols were sent to the base for medical treatment. The few able-bodied soldiers were organized into fire teams, but were spread thin throughout the base.

When Master Chief John-117 arrived at the base, Fleet Admiral Hood briefed him and the command staff at the base, including the Arbiter and Sergeant Major Avery Johnson about a low-level assault on Covenant Loyalist warships stationed over the so called "Ark". However, their communication systems were hacked into and the humans received a transmission from the Prophet of Truth, who declared that humanity was doomed to destruction, thus initiating his assault on the Crow's Nest. The UNSC moved to evacuate the facility, electing to destroy the base once they had fled their Covenant attackers. John-117, Gunnery Sergeant Pete Stacker, Gunnery Sergeant Reynolds, and the Arbiter then organized a defense of the base.

In the opening stage of the battle, the Master Chief and his allies attacked infantry, mainly Grunts and Jackals in a large roadway containing numerous supply trucks and armaments. They then assaulted the barracks, where the Marines were being massacred by Brute forces. They were successful in rescuing the remaining survivors and wiping out their killers. They then advanced on one of the base's hangars controlled by Covenant Loyalist forces, with support by Type-52 "Phantom" Troop Carriers.[3] The UNSC forces then sent in several Pelicans to collect their remaining forces. The Master Chief was forced to return to the command center when the Brutes attempted to disarm the bomb meant to destroy the base, and quickly reactivated the bomb upon killing the Brutes. With the bomb approaching detonation, the Master Chief and the remaining stragglers retreated to the elevator, fleeing to the underground motor pool just as the bomb detonated.

Current Status

The Crow's Nest was reportedly destroyed when the bomb armed by John-117 detonated. However, the motor pool and the cave leading to the Tsavo Highway are still intact, having only received minor damage after the explosion. The smoking hangars leading into the Crow's Nest are still visible from the outside.[3][2]

Locations

  • Operations Center
  • Armory
  • Pipe Room
  • South Hangar
  • Motor Pool
  • Barracks
  • Landing Pad Bravo
  • Service Elevator
  • Basement
  • Ventilation Hub

Trivia

  • The name "Crow's Nest" originates from a ship's lookout position, located near the mast.[6]
  • The Crow's Nest and Voi are the only specific locations that are each featured in two different levels in the Halo 3 campaign.

Gallery

  • A schematic of the base.

    A schematic of the base.

  • H3 Holdout 2.jpg

    The Pelican bay of the base.

  • H3 Holdout 1.jpg

    The interior of the base.

  • The mountain the base is inside.

    The mountain the base is inside.

  • A door in the base.

    A door in the base.

  • One of the exterior gates outside Crow's Nest.

    One of the exterior gates outside Crow's Nest.

Sources

  1. ^ Halo 3, level Sierra 117
  2. ^ a b Halo 3, level Template:Levelname
  3. ^ a b c d e f Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named crow
  4. ^ Halo 3, level Template:Levelname
  5. ^ Halo 3, level Template:Levelname
  6. ^ Wikipedia: Crow's nest

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