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The '''Hanging | The '''Hanging Gardens''' were natural environment modules on the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] holy city ''[[High Charity]]''.<ref name="strategy">'''[[Halo 2: The Official Strategy Guide]]''', ''page 129''</ref><ref name="gravemind">'''Halo 2''', [[campaign]] level ''[[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]''</ref> The Hanging Gardens were suspended in mid-air between two towers along the inner rim of High Charity's dome, and were accessible by way of [[gravity conveyor]]s. Each consisted of a flowing artificial river, six platforms containing soil and plant life, and a series of ramps and walkways. They provided an excellent view of the [[Forerunner Dreadnought]] at the center of the city. Environmental modules known as [[Valleys of Tears]] were located nearby.<ref name="gravemind"/> | ||
It can be assumed that both gardens were destroyed when [[the Flood]] invaded High Charity, or if not, it is certain that they were destroyed along with High Charity during [[John-117]]'s [[raid on High Charity]].<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign level ''[[Cortana (level)|Cortana]]''</ref> | |||
==Known Hanging Gardens== | |||
===Hanging Garden A=== | |||
[[File:Hanging gardens A.jpg|thumb|250px|A Sangheili and a Jiralhanae face off in Hanging Garden A.]] | |||
Hanging Garden A was located between the [[High Council Chamber]] and the [[Mid Tower]].<ref name="strategy"/> | |||
During the first hours of the [[Great Schism]], both the [[Covenant separatists]] and the Covenant loyalists tried to take the gardens. [[Special Operations Sangheili]] and [[Unggoy]] dueled with [[Jiralhanae]] for control of the garden. Later on, two [[Sangheili Ranger]]s came to assist the separatist cause. During his chase of the [[Prophet of Truth]], John-117 slew all of the forces, as the separatists had not yet allied with the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]].<ref name="gravemind"/> | |||
The area, although fairly small, was rather complicated. There were two hills on each side, and only one way to get to them. It was sometimes a difficult to find area, especially since the area was somewhat dim. In addition, there was a [[Kig-yar Sniper]] on the immediate right, which might be hard to spot.<ref name="gravemind"/> | |||
==Hanging Garden B== | ===Hanging Garden B=== | ||
Hanging Garden B was situated between the [[Mid Tower]] and the [[Far Tower]].<ref name="strategy"/> | |||
During the opening stages of the Great Schism, the Covenant separatists tried to attack the garden, but were repelled by loyalist Jiralhanae. All Sangheili were slaughtered in the heated combat. John-117 arrived just in time to see two berserking Brutes massacring the retreating Unggoy. The Chief and accompanying marines slew them all during their pursuit to the Prophet of Truth.<ref name="gravemind"/> | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
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Revision as of 05:11, September 30, 2011
The Hanging Gardens were natural environment modules on the Covenant holy city High Charity.[1][2] The Hanging Gardens were suspended in mid-air between two towers along the inner rim of High Charity's dome, and were accessible by way of gravity conveyors. Each consisted of a flowing artificial river, six platforms containing soil and plant life, and a series of ramps and walkways. They provided an excellent view of the Forerunner Dreadnought at the center of the city. Environmental modules known as Valleys of Tears were located nearby.[2]
It can be assumed that both gardens were destroyed when the Flood invaded High Charity, or if not, it is certain that they were destroyed along with High Charity during John-117's raid on High Charity.[3]
Known Hanging Gardens
Hanging Garden A
Hanging Garden A was located between the High Council Chamber and the Mid Tower.[1]
During the first hours of the Great Schism, both the Covenant separatists and the Covenant loyalists tried to take the gardens. Special Operations Sangheili and Unggoy dueled with Jiralhanae for control of the garden. Later on, two Sangheili Rangers came to assist the separatist cause. During his chase of the Prophet of Truth, John-117 slew all of the forces, as the separatists had not yet allied with the UNSC.[2]
The area, although fairly small, was rather complicated. There were two hills on each side, and only one way to get to them. It was sometimes a difficult to find area, especially since the area was somewhat dim. In addition, there was a Kig-yar Sniper on the immediate right, which might be hard to spot.[2]
Hanging Garden B
Hanging Garden B was situated between the Mid Tower and the Far Tower.[1]
During the opening stages of the Great Schism, the Covenant separatists tried to attack the garden, but were repelled by loyalist Jiralhanae. All Sangheili were slaughtered in the heated combat. John-117 arrived just in time to see two berserking Brutes massacring the retreating Unggoy. The Chief and accompanying marines slew them all during their pursuit to the Prophet of Truth.[2]
List of appearances
- Halo 2 (First appearance)
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