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{{Era|RW}}
{{Status|Gameplay}}
{{Ratings}}
{{Multiplayer map infobox
{{Multiplayer Map Infobox
|name=Midship
|name=Midship
|image=[[File:Midship.jpg|300px]]
|image=[[File:H2 Midship.jpg|300px]]
|game=''[[Halo 2]]''
|game=''[[Halo 2]]''
|location=[[Pious Inquisitor]] above [[Earth]]
|devname=<code>midship</code>
|terrain=Covenant Ship
|map=
|weapons=*[[BR55 Battle Rifle|Battle Rifle]]
|location=''[[Pious Inquisitor]]'', above [[Earth]]
*[[Type-51 Carbine|Carbine]]
|terrain=Covenant ship
*[[Energy Sword]]
|symmetry=
*[[Needler]]
|playernumber=2-8
*[[M90 Close Assault Weapon System|Shotgun]]
*[[Plasma Pistol]]
*[[Plasma Rifle]]
*[[Fragmentation Grenade]]s
*[[Plasma Grenade]]s
|vehicles=
|power-ups=
|gametypes=*[[Slayer]]
|gametypes=*[[Slayer]]
*[[King of the Hill]]
*[[King of the Hill]]
*[[Oddball]]
*[[Oddball]]
|playernumber=2-8
|pagegamelabel=H2
}}
}}
{{Article Quote|Don't let its luxury fool you - the [[Pious Inquisitor]] is one of the fastest ships in the Covenant fleet.}}
{{Article quote|Don't let its luxury fool you - the [[Pious Inquisitor]] is one of the fastest ships in the Covenant fleet.}}
 
'''Midship''' is a [[multiplayer]] map in ''[[Halo 2]]''. It was remade as [[Heretic]] for ''[[Halo 3]]'', had the spiritual successor [[Zealot (map)|Zealot]] in ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', and [[Truth (level)|Truth]] in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' as a homage.<ref>[https://youtu.be/krQ3QHRDmKk '''Youtube''': ''The Sprint: Episode 1 "Balance"'']</ref>


'''Midship''' is a [[multiplayer]] map in ''[[Halo 2]]''. It was remade as [[Heretic (level)|Heretic]] for ''[[Halo 3]]''.
==Summary==
==Summary==
'''Midship''' is a small ''[[Halo 2]]'' [[multiplayer]] map, ideal for duels and small free-for-all games. It takes place on the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] warship, ''[[Pious Inquisitor]]''. Although not exactly symmetrical, it is considered to be a symmetrical map, due to the fact that the asymmetrical sections are equal distances from each base. Midship prominently features the purple/pink color combination of most Covenant warships.
Midship is a small map, ideal for duels and small free-for-all games. Although not exactly symmetrical, it is considered to be a symmetrical map, due to the fact that the asymmetrical sections are equal distances from each base. Midship prominently features the purple/pink color combination of most [[Covenant]] architecture.


It is generally agreed upon that this is an excellent map to play [[Oddball]], its variants, or a swords or shotguns-only free-for-all.
It is generally agreed upon that this is an excellent map to play [[Oddball]], its variants, or a [[Type-1 energy sword|swords]] or [[M90 shotgun|shotguns]]-only free-for-all.


Midship features a luxurious bridge and has many hidden sniping locations. Having a large number of players on this map makes camping increasingly difficult, which typically results in a more enjoyable playing experience.
Midship features a luxurious bridge and has many hidden sniping locations. Having a large number of players on this map makes camping increasingly difficult, which typically results in a more enjoyable playing experience.
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===Territories===
===Territories===
*Center
*Center
*Planet side Deck
*Planetside Deck
*Moon side Deck
*Moonside Deck
*Batteries
*Batteries
*Walkway
*Walkway


===Tactics===
===Tactics===
[[File:1221789481 Explosive.jpg|thumb|right|An explosive container.]]
#The narrow beams on the center of the very top, middle structure can be climbed on. This is useful for hiding and performing surprise attacks with the sword, as it is a very uncommon place to hide.
#The narrow beams on the center of the very top, middle structure can be climbed on. This is useful for hiding and performing surprise attacks with the sword, as it is a very uncommon place to hide.
#There are a total of six (three pairs) explosive containers. Use them to your advantage.
#There are a total of six (three pairs) explosive containers. Use them to your advantage.
#Although this map is mostly close-range, the [[Battle Rifle]] and [[Covenant Carbine|Carbine]] are useful too.
#Although this map is mostly close-range, the [[BR55 battle rifle|battle rifle]] and [[Vostu-pattern carbine|carbine]] are useful too.
#This is also a good place for [[Type-1 Antipersonnel Grenade|sticking]]. Players can stick each other from far quite easily, and features many [[Plasma Grenades]].
#This is also a good place for sticking. Players can stick each other from far quite easily, and it features many [[Anskum-pattern plasma grenade|plasma grenades]].


===Glitches===
===Glitches===
It is possible to get out of the map. For this, you need two players, one with an [[Energy Sword]]. You need both players on the left side of the Carbine Tower. Have one person walk into the curved wall towards the middle of the level. The person with the Energy sword should be near the pillar. Slowly move out and then lunge at the other person. This will send you through the ground and outside into space where you will usually die.
It is possible to get out of the map. For this, you need two players, one with an energy sword. You need both players on the left side of the Carbine Tower. Have one person walk into the curved wall towards the middle of the level. The person with the energy sword should be near the pillar. Slowly move out and then lunge at the other person. This will send you through the ground and outside into space where you will usually die.
 
There is another way to get out by using two players, one with an energy sword. Have one player stand against the corner, then the other in front with the sword. The first player must throws a plasma grenade out and not stick the second player. Then the second player must lunge and kill the first player. The grenade will explode in the background, and the first player will be blown out of the ship.
There is another way to get out by using two players, one with an Energy Sword. Have one player stand against the corner, then the other in front with the sword. The first player must throws a plasma grenade out and not stick the second player. Then the second player must lunge and kill the first player. The grenade will explode in the background, and the first player will be blown out of the ship.


A little known glitch makes it possible to commit suicide with barely more than a piece of metal. Firstly, shoot one of the gravity lift generators, until a panel explodes and one of the metal pieces flies off. Make sure the curve is facing up. Then jump up and down rapidly on the metal. If it doesn't work, try jumping on a different part of the metal plate. If successful, your shields should show damage, or you will die.
A little known glitch makes it possible to commit suicide with barely more than a piece of metal. Firstly, shoot one of the gravity lift generators, until a panel explodes and one of the metal pieces flies off. Make sure the curve is facing up. Then jump up and down rapidly on the metal. If it doesn't work, try jumping on a different part of the metal plate. If successful, your shields should show damage, or you will die.
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It is possible to collapse the bridge in the center. Apparently, when 16 players jump repeatedly on the bridge, it will eventually fall.
It is possible to collapse the bridge in the center. Apparently, when 16 players jump repeatedly on the bridge, it will eventually fall.


==Trivia==
==Production notes==
*You can see some interesting faces on the [[Luna|Moon]].
*Midship was the first multiplayer map to be designed for ''Halo 2''.<ref name="RTX">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQQbGq8TnR8&list=UU7NCg0venpKJg3kuJojKlbQ&index=3 '''YouTube''': ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection Panel - RTX 2014'']</ref> During early ''Halo 2'' development, [[Max Hoberman]] attempted to design the "absolutely smallest map possible" and came up with several designs, naming the map "Cyclone".<ref>[https://twitter.com/MaxHoberman/status/1085856052678180864 Max Hoberman on Twitter] - ''Here's one I had forgotten - a Halo 2 original multiplayer map that I cut at paper design. Meet Cyclone, an exercise to design the absolutely smallest map possible.''</ref> Cyclone was eventually cut, however, and Midship created from it.<ref>[https://twitter.com/MaxHoberman/status/1086010059895857155 Max Hoberman on Twitter] - ''I didn't think it would work - too small. Was intended for 2-4 players. Scrapped this and came up with Midship instead.''</ref>
*You will see pieces of debris floating around the outside of the ship.
 
*There appears to be a Marathon symbol on [[Africa]].
==Gallery==
*Some elements of Midship were incorporated into the ''[[Halo 3]]'' map, [[Epitaph]].
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
*If you push the large crates on to the center platform they will eventually sink to the floor.
<gallery>
*The ''Halo 3'' map [[Assembly]] also shares a few map elements with Midship.
File:HMCC H2 Midship Map.png|Midship Map.
*The [[Pious Inquisitor]] was originally called the ''Begotten Angel'' during Halo 2's development, as it can be seen [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGSuPZVgxLg here], at the 3:04 mark.
File:H2_Cyclone_1.jpg|Design documentation for "Cyclone".
File:H2_Cyclone_2.jpg|Design documentation for "Cyclone".
File:H2_Midship_Layout_1.jpg|The first design sketch for the final version of Midship, designed for 2v2.
File:H2_Midship_Layout_2.jpg|The second design sketch for the final version of Midship.
File:H2 Midship Layout 3.jpg|Final layout for Midship.
File:H2_Midship_DesignDoc.jpg|Final design document for Midship.
File:H2 Midship Duel.jpg|Two Spartans parrying energy swords on the map.
File:H2 Midship FP.jpg|Dual-wielding an SMG and a Plasma Rifle on the map.
File:H2 Midship BruteShot.jpg|A player holding a [[Brute Shot]] in the midst of a battle on the map.
</gallery>
 
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}


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Latest revision as of 09:38, March 3, 2024

Midship
H2 Midship.jpg
Map overview

Game:

Halo 2

Map file name (?):

midship

Lore information

Location:

Pious Inquisitor, above Earth

Gameplay overview

Terrain:

Covenant ship

Recommended number of players:

2-8

Recommended gametype(s):

 
“ Don't let its luxury fool you - the Pious Inquisitor is one of the fastest ships in the Covenant fleet. ”

Midship is a multiplayer map in Halo 2. It was remade as Heretic for Halo 3, had the spiritual successor Zealot in Halo: Reach, and Truth in Halo 5: Guardians as a homage.[1]

Summary[edit]

Midship is a small map, ideal for duels and small free-for-all games. Although not exactly symmetrical, it is considered to be a symmetrical map, due to the fact that the asymmetrical sections are equal distances from each base. Midship prominently features the purple/pink color combination of most Covenant architecture.

It is generally agreed upon that this is an excellent map to play Oddball, its variants, or a swords or shotguns-only free-for-all.

Midship features a luxurious bridge and has many hidden sniping locations. Having a large number of players on this map makes camping increasingly difficult, which typically results in a more enjoyable playing experience.

Overview[edit]

Territories[edit]

  • Center
  • Planetside Deck
  • Moonside Deck
  • Batteries
  • Walkway

Tactics[edit]

  1. The narrow beams on the center of the very top, middle structure can be climbed on. This is useful for hiding and performing surprise attacks with the sword, as it is a very uncommon place to hide.
  2. There are a total of six (three pairs) explosive containers. Use them to your advantage.
  3. Although this map is mostly close-range, the battle rifle and carbine are useful too.
  4. This is also a good place for sticking. Players can stick each other from far quite easily, and it features many plasma grenades.

Glitches[edit]

It is possible to get out of the map. For this, you need two players, one with an energy sword. You need both players on the left side of the Carbine Tower. Have one person walk into the curved wall towards the middle of the level. The person with the energy sword should be near the pillar. Slowly move out and then lunge at the other person. This will send you through the ground and outside into space where you will usually die. There is another way to get out by using two players, one with an energy sword. Have one player stand against the corner, then the other in front with the sword. The first player must throws a plasma grenade out and not stick the second player. Then the second player must lunge and kill the first player. The grenade will explode in the background, and the first player will be blown out of the ship.

A little known glitch makes it possible to commit suicide with barely more than a piece of metal. Firstly, shoot one of the gravity lift generators, until a panel explodes and one of the metal pieces flies off. Make sure the curve is facing up. Then jump up and down rapidly on the metal. If it doesn't work, try jumping on a different part of the metal plate. If successful, your shields should show damage, or you will die.

There is also a funny way to die in this level. On one of the sides, there are two low energy shields. You can fall through said shields and doing so will either cause your body to jerk erratically or will stretch out one of your limbs.

It is possible to collapse the bridge in the center. Apparently, when 16 players jump repeatedly on the bridge, it will eventually fall.

Production notes[edit]

  • Midship was the first multiplayer map to be designed for Halo 2.[2] During early Halo 2 development, Max Hoberman attempted to design the "absolutely smallest map possible" and came up with several designs, naming the map "Cyclone".[3] Cyclone was eventually cut, however, and Midship created from it.[4]

Gallery[edit]

Main-Superintendent.png Browse more images in this article's gallery page.
  • Midship Map.

    Midship Map.

  • Design documentation for "Cyclone".

    Design documentation for "Cyclone".

  • Design documentation for "Cyclone".

    Design documentation for "Cyclone".

  • The first design sketch for the final version of Midship, designed for 2v2.

    The first design sketch for the final version of Midship, designed for 2v2.

  • The second design sketch for the final version of Midship.

    The second design sketch for the final version of Midship.

  • Final layout for Midship.

    Final layout for Midship.

  • Final design document for Midship.

    Final design document for Midship.

  • Two Spartans parrying energy swords on the map.

    Two Spartans parrying energy swords on the map.

  • Dual-wielding an SMG and a Plasma Rifle on the map.

    Dual-wielding an SMG and a Plasma Rifle on the map.

  • A player holding a Brute Shot in the midst of a battle on the map.

    A player holding a Brute Shot in the midst of a battle on the map.

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Youtube: The Sprint: Episode 1 "Balance"
  2. ^ YouTube: Halo: The Master Chief Collection Panel - RTX 2014
  3. ^ Max Hoberman on Twitter - Here's one I had forgotten - a Halo 2 original multiplayer map that I cut at paper design. Meet Cyclone, an exercise to design the absolutely smallest map possible.
  4. ^ Max Hoberman on Twitter - I didn't think it would work - too small. Was intended for 2-4 players. Scrapped this and came up with Midship instead.

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