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==History== | ==History== | ||
ANVIL Station | ANVIL Station is the result of a classified partnership between the UNSC and Swords of Sanghelios, retrofit to support the newly-established [[Anvil Initiative]] and [[Project CRUCIBLE]]. ANVIL Station was designed for the UNSC to test skunkworks technologies clandestine prototypes, some destined for full and successful production runs, other merely serving as a stop-gap in the development pipeline of Mjolnir components, weapon advancements, and more. Additionally, the station proved home to combat test simulations for both Spartan and Sangheili troops, hoping to test technologies and hone their combat skills.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFAO|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/armor-online|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Canon Fodder - Armor Online}} | ||
The station has seen the oversight and testing of the following MJOLNIR suits; | |||
*[[COMPASS-class Mjolnir|COMPASS]] - Swords of Sanghelios [[artisan-armorer]]s aboard the station produced experimental multi-band sensorary receptors for this suit.{{Ref/Reuse|MCCDesc}} | *[[COMPASS-class Mjolnir|COMPASS]] - Swords of Sanghelios [[artisan-armorer]]s aboard the station produced experimental multi-band sensorary receptors for this suit.{{Ref/Reuse|MCCDesc}} | ||
*[[DEADEYE-class Mjolnir|DEADEYE]] - Tested on ANVIL Station in cross-training exercises with [[Sangheili Ranger]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|MCCDesc}} | *[[DEADEYE-class Mjolnir|DEADEYE]] - Tested on ANVIL Station in cross-training exercises with [[Sangheili Ranger]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|MCCDesc}} | ||
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During development, ANVIL Station was referred to as "Crucible Station".<ref>[https://www.artstation.com/artwork/XBY2e3 '''Artstation:''' ''UNSC Crucible Concept''] - ''UNSC Crucible was supposed to be the space station where Spartans are stationed for training prior to deployment.''</ref> | During development, ANVIL Station was referred to as "Crucible Station".<ref>[https://www.artstation.com/artwork/XBY2e3 '''Artstation:''' ''UNSC Crucible Concept''] - ''UNSC Crucible was supposed to be the space station where Spartans are stationed for training prior to deployment.''</ref> | ||
The Anvil Station was the setting for the cancelled ''[[Halo Online]]'' game. After the game's cancellation, both the station and the Anvil Initiative have been mentioned in ancillary media, such as ''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''. With the arrival of [[Season 5: Anvil]] on ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'', the ANVIL Station was mentioned for the first time as the testing ground of several new armors added into ''[[Halo 3]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Armor permutations (Halo 3)|armor customization]]. | The Anvil Station was the setting for the cancelled ''[[Halo Online]]'' game. After the game's cancellation, both the station and the Anvil Initiative have been mentioned in ancillary media, such as ''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''. With the arrival of [[Season 5: Anvil]] on ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'', the ANVIL Station was mentioned for the first time as the testing ground of several new armors added into ''[[Halo 3]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Armor permutations (Halo 3)|armor customization]] and the namesake of the aforementioned Season. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Anvil Station is a secret UNSC space station in orbit over an unknown planet. The Spartan-IVs and Swords of Sanghelios Sangheili warriors use the station to run War Games exercises in which they hone their combat skills and test experimental technology.[1]
History
ANVIL Station is the result of a classified partnership between the UNSC and Swords of Sanghelios, retrofit to support the newly-established Anvil Initiative and Project CRUCIBLE. ANVIL Station was designed for the UNSC to test skunkworks technologies clandestine prototypes, some destined for full and successful production runs, other merely serving as a stop-gap in the development pipeline of Mjolnir components, weapon advancements, and more. Additionally, the station proved home to combat test simulations for both Spartan and Sangheili troops, hoping to test technologies and hone their combat skills.[2]
The station has seen the oversight and testing of the following MJOLNIR suits;
- COMPASS - Swords of Sanghelios artisan-armorers aboard the station produced experimental multi-band sensorary receptors for this suit.[3]
- DEADEYE - Tested on ANVIL Station in cross-training exercises with Sangheili Rangers.[3]
- DEMO - Tested on the station on behalf of an unidentified third party.[3]
- HIVEMIND - ANVIL Station was deemed the perfect testing ground for suits designed for Flood outbreak containment.[3]
- NAVIGATOR - Certain MJOLNIR Mark VII technologies have found their way into ANVIL Station testing armor.[3]
- PIONEER - Following its debut usage on Installation 03, Acheron Security hoped to use ANVIL to test out improvements to the PIONEER suit.[3]
- SOLDIER - This suit was tested on ANVIL and deemed one of the platform's most versatile variants.[3]
- SUTURE - Recently approved suit tested on ANVIL Station for use by Spartan medics.[3]
- TANKER - This suit was tested on ANVIL Station, and its resiliency was noted to impress even the Sangheili cohort.[3]
- WARRIOR - Despite being one of the platform's most mainline kits, WARRIOR was given testing in ANVIL's training courses.[3]
Crew and complement
ANVIL Station is defended by dedicated squadrons of interceptors, with their pilots sporting the AVIATOR Mjolnir. The station has an additional internal security detail, with Spartans attached to these units noted to prefer the AIR ASSAULT armor.[3]
Non-canon information
Design
Built by the UNSC, Anvil Station was created for the Spartan-IV program for use in training human and Sangheili forces.[4] The station consists of a large, cylindrical mid-structure featuring a command center on top. The structure is surrounded by two disk-shaped facilities, with the upper one consisting of several decks used for simulation training, and the lower one comprising of living quarters. At the lower end of the station are docking ports for transport modules. The station has a projected operational life of 250 years and in total there are 7365 humans and Sangheili working on-board.[5]
History
On January 28, 2552, the designs for the station were approved. As early as 2553, the ANVIL initiative saw a number of very select joint training engagements between Spartan-IVs and Swords of Sanghelios Sangheili.[6]
On January 28 2555, the station saw heavy use of experimental technology in use between Sangheili and Spartans.
Production notes
During development, ANVIL Station was referred to as "Crucible Station".[7]
The Anvil Station was the setting for the cancelled Halo Online game. After the game's cancellation, both the station and the Anvil Initiative have been mentioned in ancillary media, such as Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual. With the arrival of Season 5: Anvil on Halo: The Master Chief Collection, the ANVIL Station was mentioned for the first time as the testing ground of several new armors added into Halo 3's armor customization and the namesake of the aforementioned Season.
Gallery
Concept art of "Crucible Station".
Blueprints used in the old Halo Online opening sequence.
Analysis of the planet that Anvil Station orbits.
A War Games environment simulated aboard Anvil.
Four Spartans training in the simulation room on Anvil.
Interior view of one of the station's hangers.
Four Spartans standing in a hangar on Anvil.
A look into the Armory in a currently unreleased update to Halo Online.
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List of Appearances
- Halo 3 (Halo: The Master Chief Collection only) (First mentioned)
References
- ^ Halo Waypoint - Halo Online
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Armor Online
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Halo 3 customisation menu descriptions
- ^ Halo Online - Install Page
- ^ File:Anvil Station Blueprint.png
- ^ Halo Waypoint - Canon Fodder: 2-20-15
- ^ Artstation: UNSC Crucible Concept - UNSC Crucible was supposed to be the space station where Spartans are stationed for training prior to deployment.
