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'''Glacier''' is a [[Firefight]] map in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.<ref>[http:// | '''Glacier''' is a [[Firefight]] map in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/stats/reach/globalheatmaps.aspx '''Bungie.net''': ''Glacier Heatmap'']</ref> The map is set in an underground glacial cavern beneath [[Sword Base]] and features a [[Babd Catha Forerunner complex|Forerunner structure]]. It is part of a section in the [[campaign]] level ''[[The Package (level)|The Package]]''. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Glacier is a medium sized asymmetrical Firefight map. The map consists of a main building where the player spawns and numerous snowy pathways separated by jagged rock pieces: a main pathway in the center, a circular pathway to the right, which also leads to two bridges and another pathway to the left that encircles an inaccessible building. The base and its pathway are also encircled by numerous rocks that make excellent cover. At the bottom of those rocks is a weapon holder which contains a [[Spartan Laser]]. There are also weapon racks for a Sniper Rifle and a Rocket Launcher. The Target Locator does not appear due to the map being underground. The building can also be climbed by using a jetpack and can serve as an excellent sniping position. The main spawn building has an exterior section with an awning overhead and an interior section with a small exit to the left, which leads to the exterior of the left pathway. | Glacier is a medium-sized asymmetrical Firefight map. The map consists of a main building where the player spawns and numerous snowy pathways separated by jagged rock pieces: a main pathway in the center, a circular pathway to the right, which also leads to two bridges and another pathway to the left that encircles an inaccessible building. The base and its pathway are also encircled by numerous rocks that make excellent cover. At the bottom of those rocks is a weapon holder which contains a [[Spartan Laser]]. There are also weapon racks for a Sniper Rifle and a Rocket Launcher. The Target Locator does not appear due to the map being underground. The building can also be climbed by using a jetpack and can serve as an excellent sniping position. The main spawn building has an exterior section with an awning overhead and an interior section with a small exit to the left, which leads to the exterior of the left pathway. | ||
==Locations== | ==Locations== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*As of the October 2010 19 Update, Glacier has been added into the Firefight [[Matchmaking]] and [[Score Attack]] playlists.<ref>[http:// | *As of the October 2010 19 Update, Glacier has been added into the Firefight [[Matchmaking]] and [[Score Attack]] playlists.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=29272 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 10/15/2010'']</ref> | ||
*The hazards on this map are the [[Type-26 Wraith]] and the [[Type-32 Ghost]]. | *The hazards on this map are the [[Type-26 Wraith]] and the [[Type-32 Ghost]]. | ||
Revision as of 18:07, June 19, 2018
Template:Article Quote Template:Multiplayer Map Infobox Glacier is a Firefight map in Halo: Reach.[1] The map is set in an underground glacial cavern beneath Sword Base and features a Forerunner structure. It is part of a section in the campaign level The Package.
Overview
Glacier is a medium-sized asymmetrical Firefight map. The map consists of a main building where the player spawns and numerous snowy pathways separated by jagged rock pieces: a main pathway in the center, a circular pathway to the right, which also leads to two bridges and another pathway to the left that encircles an inaccessible building. The base and its pathway are also encircled by numerous rocks that make excellent cover. At the bottom of those rocks is a weapon holder which contains a Spartan Laser. There are also weapon racks for a Sniper Rifle and a Rocket Launcher. The Target Locator does not appear due to the map being underground. The building can also be climbed by using a jetpack and can serve as an excellent sniping position. The main spawn building has an exterior section with an awning overhead and an interior section with a small exit to the left, which leads to the exterior of the left pathway.
Locations
- Base
- Hillside
- Rampart
- Upper Pass
- Landing
Trivia
- As of the October 2010 19 Update, Glacier has been added into the Firefight Matchmaking and Score Attack playlists.[2]
- The hazards on this map are the Type-26 Wraith and the Type-32 Ghost.
Gallery
A heatmap of Glacier.
A gameplay screenshot of Glacier.
A top-down view of the general area of Glacier.
The level from the Firefight lobby.
Sources
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