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<center>''Were you looking for the [[ | <center>''Were you looking for the [[ORBITAL-class Mjolnir|Spartan armor permutation]]''?</center> | ||
{{Multiplayer Map Infobox | {{Multiplayer Map Infobox | ||
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|location=[[Quito Terminus]], [[Quito Space Tether]] | |location=[[Quito Terminus]], [[Quito Space Tether]] | ||
|terrain=Metal [[human]] walkways | |terrain=Metal [[human]] walkways | ||
| | |symmetry= | ||
|gametypes= | |gametypes= | ||
|playernumber=4-12 | |||
*[[1 Flag CTF|One Flag]] | *[[1 Flag CTF|One Flag]] | ||
*[[Single Bomb|One Bomb]] | *[[Single Bomb|One Bomb]] | ||
*[[Team Slayer]] | *[[Team Slayer]] | ||
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Orbital takes place inside the docking-station for the [[Quito Space Tether]], a [[space elevator]] above South America that transports cargo and people in and out of the [[Earth]]'s atmosphere easily. | Orbital takes place inside the docking-station for the [[Quito Space Tether]], a [[space elevator]] above South America that transports cargo and people in and out of the [[Earth]]'s atmosphere easily. | ||
It is said to be best for asymmetrical objective games, like [[Capture the Flag]] and [[Assault]], but also has some natural deadlocks that makes [[Slayer]] interesting and [[Infection]] "terrifying". It's essentially two overlapping hallways in horseshoe shaped levels, so each team can see the other one's spawn through a window above or below them, but they are separated. Both bases of the map have operable doors that are important for objective games.<ref>Game Informer December 2008</ref> It's a two-story map, and one base is located at the end of the | It is said to be best for asymmetrical objective games, like [[Capture the Flag]] and [[Assault]], but also has some natural deadlocks that makes [[Slayer]] interesting and [[Infection]] "terrifying". It's essentially two overlapping hallways in horseshoe shaped levels, so each team can see the other one's spawn through a window above or below them, but they are separated. Both bases of the map have operable doors that are important for objective games.<ref>Game Informer December 2008</ref> It's a two-story map, and one base is located at the end of the second level hallway. The middle of the connecting horseshoes features a chasm which separates both sides, effectively forming a choke point that is crucial to hold. | ||
The map contains plaques dedicated to Doctors [[Tobias Fleming Shaw]] and [[Wallace Fujikawa]], the creators of the [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine]]. Orbital also contains many aesthetic elements, such as windows showing the Earth, electronic devices like display screens, escalators, and even a video phone. Overall the map has a feel of advanced technology.<ref>Game Informer December 2008</ref> | The map contains plaques dedicated to Doctors [[Tobias Fleming Shaw]] and [[Wallace Fujikawa]], the creators of the [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine]]. Orbital also contains many aesthetic elements, such as windows showing the Earth, electronic devices like display screens, escalators, and even a video phone. Overall the map has a feel of advanced technology.<ref>Game Informer December 2008</ref> | ||
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===Weapon placement=== | ===Weapon placement=== | ||
[[BR55HB battle rifle|Battle Rifles]] are common throughout the level with two spawning on the starting bases of each side and another two near the middle of each side. [[Type-25 plasma pistol|plasma pistols]] are located on the bottom of the two escalators, [[Type-52 Mauler|Maulers]] are next to the equipment on the junctions, [[Type-1 plasma grenade|plasma grenades]] come in pairs scattered around the map, and a pair of [[Type-25 Spiker|Spikers]] are found in both hallways which connect the bases to the middle. There are also two [[Type-25 plasma rifle|plasma rifles]] located just next to the [[M41 SPNKR|rocket launcher]] spawn. The two main power weapons on this map are the [[SRS99D-S2 AM sniper rifle|sniper rifle]] (on the lower side of the pit) and a rocket launcher (on the higher side), though it should be noted that both weapons have had their ammo decreased for balance. | |||
[[ | [[Equipment]] is also found around; a [[Z-4190 bubble shield|bubble shield]], a [[Regenerator]], and a [[power drain]] are put in strategic locations, with the bubble shield and Regenerator spawning next to a Mauler and the power drain opposite the sniper rifle in the same junction. | ||
There are two [[M274 Mongoose|Mongooses]] on each base facing the operational doors (only closed in objective games), and a [[Type-32 Ghost|Ghost]] spawns at the attacking base during asymmetrical gametypes. | |||
There are two [[M274 | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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*The view of Earth on some of the monitors is actually a screenshot from one of the ''Halo 2'' trailers. | *The view of Earth on some of the monitors is actually a screenshot from one of the ''Halo 2'' trailers. | ||
*The cast of [[Red vs Blue]] was given permission by Bungie to play on the map and post videos of it on their website before its official release. | *The cast of [[Red vs Blue]] was given permission by Bungie to play on the map and post videos of it on their website before its official release. | ||
*Orbital is the first ever map in the Halo franchise to take place inside a [[ | *Orbital is the first ever map in the Halo franchise to take place inside a [[space elevator]]. | ||
*The male that can be heard over the intercom is Bungie environment artist [[Chris Carney]]. | *The male that can be heard over the intercom is Bungie environment artist [[Chris Carney]]. | ||
*Several terminals within Orbital have schedules on them labeled with the names of several notable locations in the Halo series, for example: [[Charybdis IX]] and [[Gilgamesh]]. | *Several terminals within Orbital have schedules on them labeled with the names of several notable locations in the Halo series, for example: [[Charybdis IX]] and [[Gilgamesh]]. | ||
*The lift at the bottom of the shaft has a total of [[Seven|7]] flashing lights | *The lift at the bottom of the shaft has a total of [[Seven|7]] flashing lights. | ||
*By the escalator at red base, a newspaper clipping can be found on the floor reading, "Covenant on Earth!", similar to the crumpled newspaper on [[Longshore]]. | *By the escalator at red base, a newspaper clipping can be found on the floor reading, "Covenant on Earth!", similar to the crumpled newspaper on [[Longshore]]. | ||
*Many players have escaped from | *Many players have escaped from Orbital via the windows. Using [[teleporter]]s, players can find their way to an invisible floor above the map, that allows the player to walk around. The death barriers above the map kill players instantly, but they are easy to avoid once a player determines their locations. | ||
*On the various screens around the map there are text boxes containing the standard [[Wikipedia:Lorem Ipsum|Lorem Ipsum]] text. | *On the various screens around the map there are text boxes containing the standard [[Wikipedia:Lorem Ipsum|Lorem Ipsum]] text. | ||
*There is a secret room just under and to the left of the rocket spawn. | *There is a secret room just under and to the left of the rocket spawn. | ||
*When looking at Orbital's heatmap, it can be noted that there is a small room located outside of the playable area. | *When looking at Orbital's heatmap, it can be noted that there is a small room located outside of the playable area. | ||
*At both entries, there are signs that say "''Welcome"'' written in [[Human languages|many languages]] | *At both entries, there are signs that say "''Welcome"'' written in [[Human languages|many languages]]. | ||
*Some of the smaller screens in the tether show an image of two | *Some of the smaller screens in the tether show an image of two Mongooses. Even if you remove the Mongooses, the image will stay the same. | ||
* | *Orbital makes an appearance in the Epilogue of ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', titled as an ONI orbital facility. This does not reflect the station's actual fate, as the map was simply used to save resources. | ||
*The [[Orbital Skull (Achievement)|Orbital Skull]] can be found on this level. | *The [[Orbital Skull (Achievement)|Orbital Skull]] can be found on this level. | ||
*While playing on Orbital, a female and male voice can be heard every once in a while announcing things over a speaker (much like [[The Pit]] and [[Terminal (level)#Male Announcer|Terminal]]). Note that these messages will play randomly even if the game is paused in theatre mode. Some of these lines are: | *While playing on Orbital, a female and male voice can be heard every once in a while announcing things over a speaker (much like [[The Pit]] and [[Terminal (level)#Male Announcer|Terminal]]). Note that these messages will play randomly even if the game is paused in theatre mode. Some of these lines are: | ||
**"Welcome to the Quito Orbital Elevator. Please refer to video monitors for current information." | **"Welcome to the Quito Orbital Elevator. Please refer to video monitors for current information." | ||
**"Please use caution. Don't fall in open elevator shafts." | **"Please use caution. Don't fall in open elevator shafts." | ||
**"Possession of firearms at any orbital facility is strictly prohibited." ''(Ironic since all players carry weapons, and weapons are freely available throughout the map).'' | **"Possession of firearms at any orbital facility is strictly prohibited." ''(Ironic, since all players carry weapons, and weapons are freely available throughout the map).'' | ||
**"We advise you to be aware of your surroundings. If you see any suspicious activity or any unattended packaging, please call the Quito Orbital Elevator Security Hotline." ''(Ironic since players are mainly concentrated on | **"We advise you to be aware of your surroundings. If you see any suspicious activity or any unattended packaging, please call the Quito Orbital Elevator Security Hotline." ''(Ironic, since players are mainly concentrated on killing each other).'' | ||
**"Do not leave children unattended. Children should be monitored at all times." | **"Do not leave children unattended. Children should be monitored at all times." | ||
**"Upon request, all passengers are required to present their National Identity Certification papers to Quito Orbital Elevator authority personnel." | **"Upon request, all passengers are required to present their National Identity Certification papers to Quito Orbital Elevator authority personnel." | ||
**"Transportation of hazardous materials is strictly prohibited." ''(Ironic since all players carry weapons, live ammunition and explosives).'' | **"Transportation of hazardous materials is strictly prohibited." ''(Ironic, since all players carry weapons, live ammunition, and explosives).'' | ||
**"Please remember to keep your children off the escalators." | **"Please remember to keep your children off the escalators." | ||