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== History == | '''Sector B''' was a sector in the city of [[New Mombasa]], [[Kenya]]. It was one of the city's four primary sections, the others being [[New Mombasa Sector A|Sector A]], the [[New Mombasa City Centre|City Centre]], and the [[New Mombasa Docks|Docks]]. Sector B was located at the heart of the [[New Mombasa industrial zone|city's industrial zone]], partially within the [[Kilindini|Kilindini district]], and many industrial buildings were located there. The [[New Mombasa 105 East]] led to the sector through the [[Mtangwe Underpass]], a tunnel with its other entrance located at the end of Mombasa's suspension bridge.<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', [[Palace Hotel]], ''Page 347''</ref> | ||
==History== | |||
[[File:Scarabcannon.jpg|thumb|A [[M808B Main Battle Tank|Scorpion]] fighting against the [[Type-47A Scarab|Scarab]] in Sector B.]] | [[File:Scarabcannon.jpg|thumb|A [[M808B Main Battle Tank|Scorpion]] fighting against the [[Type-47A Scarab|Scarab]] in Sector B.]] | ||
===Battle of Mombasa=== | ===Battle of Mombasa=== | ||
{{Main|Battle of Mombasa}} | {{Main|Battle of Mombasa}} | ||
In [[2552]], Sector B was one of the Covenant's main incursion points during opening stages of the [[Battle of Earth]]. They landed heavy armor, including [[Type-26 Wraith]] tanks, [[Type-29 Shadow]] transports, and [[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Ghosts]] with air support from [[Phantom]]s and [[Banshee]]s in the sector. [[UNSC]] [[Marines]] from [[A Company]] were sent to the area as well, but were pinned down until help arrived from the reinforcements provided by the {{UNSCShip|In Amber Clad}}, including [[John-117]]. A [[Type-47A Scarab|Scarab]] walker retreated there as well, having traveled down the NM 105 E to the city to get a clear line of sight at the [[Mombasa Tether]].<ref name="Metropolis"/> | In [[2552]], Sector B was one of the Covenant's main incursion points during opening stages of the [[Battle of Earth]]. They landed heavy armor, including [[Type-26 Wraith]] tanks, [[Type-29 Shadow]] transports, and [[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Ghosts]] with air support from [[Phantom]]s and [[Banshee]]s in the sector. [[UNSC]] [[Marines]] from [[A Company]] were sent to the area as well, but were pinned down until help arrived from the reinforcements provided by the {{UNSCShip|In Amber Clad}}, including [[John-117]]. A [[Type-47A Scarab|Scarab]] walker retreated there as well, having traveled down the NM 105 E to the city to get a clear line of sight at the [[Mombasa Tether]].<ref name="Metropolis">''[[Halo 2]]'', campaign level, [[Metropolis]]</ref> The Sector was destroyed when the Covenant began excavating the [[Portal at Voi]].<ref>''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', campaign level, [[Coastal Highway]]</ref> | ||
==Government== | |||
The [[Superintendent]] operates signage within Sector B.<ref name="metronew"/> The [[New Mombasa Waste Management]] collects trash in the Sector.<ref name="Metropolis"/><ref name="metronew"/> | |||
==Economy== | |||
A variety of large corporations had buildings in Sector B. [[Hannibal Weapon Systems]] owned and operated a large complex of buildings that rose above the rest of the sector. [[Lethbridge Industrial]] operated a few buildings in the area as well. [[African Trust]], [[EnerGuide]], [[Cascade Stronghold Technologies]], [[Fueder Construction]], and [[Franchbot Industries]] had offices in the Sector.<ref name="metronew">''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'', campaign level, [[Metropolis]]</ref> | |||
==Geography== | |||
Sector B was located northwest of the [[New Mombasa City Center]] and [[Tanaga]]. Either within, or adjacent to the Sector, are a series of canals that lead to the other side of the island. The [[Kilindini Park Cultural Center]] is also connected to the Sector.<ref name="Metropolis"/><ref name="metronew"/> [[Liwitoni Station]] was also connected to Sector B.<ref>''[[Halo 2]]'', multiplyer level, [[Terminal (level)|Terminal]]</ref> | |||
==Trivia== | |||
The ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' version of ''[[Metropolis]]'', makes a number of changes to the sector. [[Tterrab Industries]] was replaced with Franchbot Industries, and signs with distances both in and out of the sector have had those distances removed. A [https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-clarity-grace| Canon Fodder article] states that the ''Anniversary'' version is canonical. | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Highway Sign.jpg|Sign showing Sector B closed in ''Halo 2''. | |||
</gallery> | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
Revision as of 22:52, April 13, 2019
Sector B was a sector in the city of New Mombasa, Kenya. It was one of the city's four primary sections, the others being Sector A, the City Centre, and the Docks. Sector B was located at the heart of the city's industrial zone, partially within the Kilindini district, and many industrial buildings were located there. The New Mombasa 105 East led to the sector through the Mtangwe Underpass, a tunnel with its other entrance located at the end of Mombasa's suspension bridge.[1]
History
Battle of Mombasa
- Main article: Battle of Mombasa
In 2552, Sector B was one of the Covenant's main incursion points during opening stages of the Battle of Earth. They landed heavy armor, including Type-26 Wraith tanks, Type-29 Shadow transports, and Ghosts with air support from Phantoms and Banshees in the sector. UNSC Marines from A Company were sent to the area as well, but were pinned down until help arrived from the reinforcements provided by the UNSC In Amber Clad, including John-117. A Scarab walker retreated there as well, having traveled down the NM 105 E to the city to get a clear line of sight at the Mombasa Tether.[2] The Sector was destroyed when the Covenant began excavating the Portal at Voi.[3]
Government
The Superintendent operates signage within Sector B.[4] The New Mombasa Waste Management collects trash in the Sector.[2][4]
Economy
A variety of large corporations had buildings in Sector B. Hannibal Weapon Systems owned and operated a large complex of buildings that rose above the rest of the sector. Lethbridge Industrial operated a few buildings in the area as well. African Trust, EnerGuide, Cascade Stronghold Technologies, Fueder Construction, and Franchbot Industries had offices in the Sector.[4]
Geography
Sector B was located northwest of the New Mombasa City Center and Tanaga. Either within, or adjacent to the Sector, are a series of canals that lead to the other side of the island. The Kilindini Park Cultural Center is also connected to the Sector.[2][4] Liwitoni Station was also connected to Sector B.[5]
Trivia
The Halo 2: Anniversary version of Metropolis, makes a number of changes to the sector. Tterrab Industries was replaced with Franchbot Industries, and signs with distances both in and out of the sector have had those distances removed. A Canon Fodder article states that the Anniversary version is canonical.
Gallery
- Highway Sign.jpg
Sign showing Sector B closed in Halo 2.
List of appearances
- Halo 2 (First appearance)
- Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe
- Palace Hotel (Mentioned only)
- Halo 2: Anniversary
Sources
- ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, Palace Hotel, Page 347
- ^ a b c Halo 2, campaign level, Metropolis
- ^ Halo 3: ODST, campaign level, Coastal Highway
- ^ a b c d Halo 2: Anniversary, campaign level, Metropolis
- ^ Halo 2, multiplyer level, Terminal
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