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Template:Ratings Template:Multiplayer Map Infobox Template:Article Quote Powerhouse is an asymmetrical multiplayer map appearing in Halo: Reach. It is set in a hydroelectric facility on planet Reach.^[1]

Overview

Powerhouse was formerly utilized to provide alternative power supply to the rural settlers nearby, but has now been repurposed to support the military war efforts.^[2] The map is primarily designed for 4v4 gametypes and appeared in the Grab Bag and Arena playlists during the Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta.

Locations

Boiler
Cement Path
Cliffside
Dirt Path
Dormitory
Lockers
Office
Powerhouse 1st Floor
Powerhouse 2nd Floor
Ridge
Rock Garden
Shed
Spillway
Water Tank
Yard

Weapons

The Rocket Launcher is located in the Spillway, under the bridges between the Powerhouse and the Boiler
The Focus Rifle is located in the Yard, between the Powerhouse and the Dormitory, immediately below the Ridge.
The Grenade Launcher is located in the shower stall of the Lockers, below the Office.
The Shotgun is located on the Cliffside, near the Dormitory, on the opposite side from the Ridge, notably near Blue Team's spawn area.
The Gravity Hammer is located in the Shed, off the Cement Path, above the Cliffside.

Trivia

The map was known as "Settlement" at some point in development.^[2]
Like almost all Halo: Reach multiplayer maps (excluding Forge World), the map has been repurposed and used in single player, although the campaign level takes place at night instead of day in the level Nightfall.^[3]
Powerhouse's art style and environmental layout is very similar to that of Halo 3's High Ground multiplayer level.
Near the red team spawn point, there is a spot on the wall that resembles the shape of a pig. This easter egg can be seen on the side of one of the staircases.
If you drop down the waterfall to one spot on the rocks where you can't be killed by barriers then the location next to your radar will say "Vaya con Dios!" which means "Go with God."
The map makes an appearance in the TV show Psych in the episode, "Not Even Close, Encounters." It can be seen at the end of the episode where Gus and Dennis are playing a split-scsreen multiplayer match in Dennis' office. This can also be seen as a goof as Gus tells Dennis to detonate the Pillar of Autumn, mistakingly referring to the last level of ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.

Gallery

Halo Reach - Powerhouse Concept.jpg

Concept art of the level.
Halo Reach - Powerhouse Concept Art.jpg

A concept art piece of an interior space.
An interior area on the map.
Powerhouse from another angle, showing the background scenery of the map.
A top-down view of the general area of Powerhouse.

Sources

[1] Bungie.net: Halo: Reach Rolls Into Fog City

[BWU09-2] Bungie.net: Bungie Weekly Update 04.09.10

[3] GameSpot: Halo: Reach First Look

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 *Near the red team spawn point, there is a spot on the wall that resembles the shape of a pig. This easter egg can be seen on the side of one of the staircases.
 *If you drop down the waterfall to one spot on the rocks where you can't be killed by barriers then the location next to your radar will say "Vaya con Dios!" which means "Go with God."
+*The map makes an appearance in the TV show [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psych Psych] in the episode, "Not Even Close, Encounters." It can be seen at the end of the episode where Gus and Dennis are playing a split-scsreen multiplayer match in Dennis' office. This can also be seen as a goof as Gus tells Dennis to detonate the [[Pillar of Autumn]], mistakingly referring to the [[The Maw|last level]] of [[''Halo: Combat Evolved'']].
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