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{{Multiplayer map infobox | {{Multiplayer map infobox | ||
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|image=[[File:HaloReach - Countdown.jpg|300px]] | |image=[[File:HaloReach - Countdown.jpg|300px]] | ||
|game=''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | |game=''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | ||
|devname=<code>45_launch_station</code> | |||
|location=[[Sabre Program Launch/Research Range]], [[Reach]] | |location=[[Sabre Program Launch/Research Range]], [[Reach]] | ||
|terrain=Interior launch bay for [[ | |terrain=Interior launch bay for [[FSS-1000 Sabre|Sabre]] fighters | ||
|weapons= | |weapons= | ||
|vehicles= | |vehicles= | ||
|equipment= | |equipment= | ||
|power-ups= | |power-ups= | ||
|gametypes=[[ | |gametypes=*[[Slayer]] | ||
*[[Capture the Flag]] | |||
*[[Assault]] | |||
*[[Stockpile]] | |||
|playernumber= | |playernumber= | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Article | {{Article quote|It was only a matter of time before even the most clandestine UNSC operations were thrust into the public eye.<ref name="bnet">[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=maps&cid=28532 '''Bungie.net''': ''Countdown Preview'']</ref>}} | ||
'''Countdown''' is a multiplayer map in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.<ref name="bwu">[http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100811153823/halo/images/9/9a/Grifball.png ''Forge World ViDoc Screenshot'']</ref> | '''Countdown''' is a multiplayer map in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.<ref name="bwu">[http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100811153823/halo/images/9/9a/Grifball.png ''Forge World ViDoc Screenshot'']</ref> | ||
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Most of your engagements here will be at close quarters so prepare for that kind of battle. Think about [[Armor lock]] as your [[Armor abilities|Armor Ability]], and don't forget to melee. Don't worry too much about trying to Assassinate players here since while the layout is stacked vertically, it is very open, similar to a stadium. Performing an Assassination that everyone will see will attract attention and focus all eyes on you, possibly resulting in someone stopping you in mid-assassination. | Most of your engagements here will be at close quarters so prepare for that kind of battle. Think about [[Armor lock]] as your [[Armor abilities|Armor Ability]], and don't forget to melee. Don't worry too much about trying to Assassinate players here since while the layout is stacked vertically, it is very open, similar to a stadium. Performing an Assassination that everyone will see will attract attention and focus all eyes on you, possibly resulting in someone stopping you in mid-assassination. | ||
==Remake== | |||
''[[Halo Infinite]]'' features an official [[Forge]] map named [[Dredge]] which takes direct inspiration from Countdown. It was released on [[2023|August 9, 2023]] during [[Season 04: Infection]].{{Ref/Site|Id=Preview|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/august-update-preview|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=August Update Preview|D=04|M=08|Y=2023}} | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
The level's name is | The level's name is a reference to the setting, as ships undergo a countdown before being launched. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:Countdown healthoverlook.jpg|A view of the third floor. | File:Countdown healthoverlook.jpg|A view of the third floor. | ||
File:Halo reach countdown panoramic.png|A panorama of the ouside of the map. | File:Halo reach countdown panoramic.png|A panorama of the ouside of the map. | ||
File:HumanSpawn.jpg|The | File:HumanSpawn.jpg|The human spawn side in Infection. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||