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{{Era|HW}}
{{Status|Gameplay}}
{{Ratings}}
{{Multiplayer map infobox
{{Multiplayer Map Infobox
|image        = [[File:Glacial Valley.jpg|300px]]
|image        = [[File:Glacial Valley.jpg|300px]]
|name        = Glacial Ravine
|name        = Glacial Ravine
|game        = [[Halo Wars]]
|game        = ''[[Halo Wars]]''
|location    = Harvest
|location    = Presumably Harvest
|terrain      = *Snow
|terrain      = *Snow
*Mountains
*Mountains
|power-ups= *[[Sentinel Shop|Sentinel Factory]]
|playernumber = 3v3 (6 players)
*[[Deployable Lookout Tower]]
|playernumber = 3v3
}}
}}
{{Article quote|A snow-topped mountain range forms a natural barrier that cuts this region in half. Control of the two energy walls at the narrow central pass often determines the outcome of the battle, though clever use of the Sentinel Factories may play a role as well.}}
'''Glacial Ravine''' is a [[multiplayer]] map for ''[[Halo Wars]]'', added by the [[Historic Battle map pack]].{{Ref/Site|Id=hwsite|URL=http://www.halowars.com/GameInfo/maps/GlacialRavine.aspx|Site=Official Halo Wars Community Site|Page=Barracks|D=06|M=07|Y=2011|LocalArchive=Archive:Halowars.com/Skirmish_Maps/3v3_Maps#Glacial_Ravine_3v3}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Halo-Wars-Historical-Battle-Map-Pack-Add-on/00000000-0000-400c-80cf-00034d530808|Site=Xbox Marketplace|Page=Halo Wars Historical Battle Map Pack Add-on|D=07|M=10|Y=2022}}


'''Glacial Ravine''' is a 3v3 map for ''[[Halo Wars]]'', included in the [[Historic Battle DLC]]<ref>http://majornelson.com/archive/2009/07/21/halo-wars-historical-battle-map-pack-add-on.aspx</ref>
The map has two large sections of the map separated by a small mountain range. The only way for ground troops to get to the enemies' side of the map is by passing a small opening in the middle of the mountain range which is fortified by [[Energy Wall]]s in which troops can be garrisoned.


==Summary==
Each side of the map has three starting bases, and four base build sites initially occupied by [[Rebel Base]]s, which are defended by [[Unidentified insurrectionist group|rebels]]. There is a [[Sentinel factory]] on each side of the map, undefended and allowing players to purchase [[Aggressor Sentinel]]s or [[Super Sentinel]]s. Air units are very useful on this map, as they can simply fly over the mountain range, bypassing the central choke point completely.
It has two large sections of the map separated by a small mountain range. The only way for ground troops to get to the other side of the map (where your opponent spawns) is by passing a small opening in the middle of the mountain range which is fortified by [[Anti-Vehicle Barrier|shield walls]] in which troops can be garrisoned.


Each side of the map has three areas for the player's bases, and four [[Unnamed Harvest Rebel Group|Rebel]] controlled base outlets. Aircraft are very useful on this map, as they can simply fly over the mountain range, bypassing the central choke point completely.
==Trivia==
 
*This map and ''[[Repository]]'' are the only maps to feature Sentinel factories.
== Trivia ==
*Originally, there wasn't going to be a second 3v3 map in the Historic Battle map pack. However, due to the complaint for the lack of 3v3 maps, [[Robot Entertainment]] decided to release another 3v3 map, modifying ''[[Frozen Valley]]'' to shorten development time, so this map could be released in time with the other Historic Battle maps.{{Ref/Reuse|hwsite}}
*This map and [[Repository]] are the only maps to feature [[Sentinel Factory|Sentinel Factories]].
*Originally, this map wasn't going to be included in the Historic Battle Map Pack. Due to a lack of 3v3 maps, however, [[Robot Entertainment]] decided to place it in the DLC Pack.<ref name="Multiple">http://www.halowars.com/GameInfo/maps/GlacialRavine.aspx</ref>
*[[Frozen Valley (Level)|Frozen Valley]] was used as the base map for Glacial Ravine. Hence, the two maps are very similar.<ref name="Multiple">http://www.halowars.com/GameInfo/maps/GlacialRavine.aspx</ref>
*It is the first map to feature two Neutral factions.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Glacial.jpg|Bird's Eye View.
File:Glacial.jpg|A map of Glacial Ravine.
File:HW_GlacialRavine.jpg|A view of Rebel Base near a Sentinel Factory.
File:HW GlacialRavine 2.jpg|A Sentinel Factory atop a hill.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Sources==
==Sources==
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{{Levels}}
{{Levels|HW|mode=yes}}
[[Category:Historic Battle Map Pack]]

Latest revision as of 18:04, January 4, 2024

Glacial Ravine
This is an overhead view of Glacial Valley from the Halo Wars community site.
Map overview

Game:

Halo Wars

Lore information

Location:

Presumably Harvest

Gameplay overview

Terrain:

  • Snow
  • Mountains

Recommended number of players:

3v3 (6 players)

 
A snow-topped mountain range forms a natural barrier that cuts this region in half. Control of the two energy walls at the narrow central pass often determines the outcome of the battle, though clever use of the Sentinel Factories may play a role as well.

Glacial Ravine is a multiplayer map for Halo Wars, added by the Historic Battle map pack.[1][2]

The map has two large sections of the map separated by a small mountain range. The only way for ground troops to get to the enemies' side of the map is by passing a small opening in the middle of the mountain range which is fortified by Energy Walls in which troops can be garrisoned.

Each side of the map has three starting bases, and four base build sites initially occupied by Rebel Bases, which are defended by rebels. There is a Sentinel factory on each side of the map, undefended and allowing players to purchase Aggressor Sentinels or Super Sentinels. Air units are very useful on this map, as they can simply fly over the mountain range, bypassing the central choke point completely.

Trivia[edit]

  • This map and Repository are the only maps to feature Sentinel factories.
  • Originally, there wasn't going to be a second 3v3 map in the Historic Battle map pack. However, due to the complaint for the lack of 3v3 maps, Robot Entertainment decided to release another 3v3 map, modifying Frozen Valley to shorten development time, so this map could be released in time with the other Historic Battle maps.[1]

Gallery[edit]

Sources[edit]