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==Summary==
[[Image:Sanctuary profile.jpg|right]]
One of the newer maps for [[Halo 2]], Sanctuary is a [[multiplayer]] level. It is an old relic of a building, and no one knows what it was used for. Some think of it as an important ruin, and some think it is an old church.


==Getting Atop==
{{Multiplayer Map Infobox
To get on top of Sanctuary, have 3 people go by the pointed rock by a tunnel leading to a [[Spectre]]. It is next to a base. Have someone keep jumping on the rock, and as he is in the air, [[Sword Cancel]] him. The only part that is not consealed by an invisible wall is the corner. To get in, however, you must crouch and walk forward. It will take a few tries, but then have the 2nd and 3rd persons repeat this. Once 2 are up there, have one stand on the ledge next to the hole you got it and keep jumping. The 2nd person sword cancels and gets atop the level. Have the second guy sword cancel you, and you are both ontop. Keep walking until you reach a pointy [[Forerunner]] structure ontop of a base. Have soemone jump, sword cancel them, let them sword cancel you, and then you're over it. Once there, you will notice you cannot go past a spot because of an invisible wall. But, all is not lost! Go as far as you can left, to the barrier, and you can walk through. It was actually a wall of a temple, invisible from that side! You can get atop that, get ontop of the tree, or climb the large hill, (all 4 flights) and then rest on the waterfall, perfect sniping spot, if you have many people, and you can get two people up unnoticed.
|name=Sanctuary
|image=[[File:Sanctuary profile.jpg|300px]]
|game=''[[Halo 2]]''
|location=[[Installation 05]]
|terrain=[[Forerunner]] Memorial
|weapons=*[[BR55 Battle Rifle|Battle Rifle]]
*[[Brute Shot]]
*[[Carbine]]
*[[Energy Sword]]
*[[Needler]]
*[[M6C|Magnum]]
*[[Plasma Pistol]]
*[[Plasma Rifle]]
*[[Shotgun]]
*[[SMG]]
*[[SRS99C-S2 AM|Sniper Rifle]]
*[[Fragmentation Grenade]]s
*[[Plasma Grenade]]s
|vehicles=None
|power-ups=None
|gametypes=*[[Slayer]]
*[[CTF]]
*[[Territories]]
|playernumber=
*2-10
}}
{{Article Quote|Though its original purpose has been lost to the march of eon's, this structure is now a cemetery to countless brave warriors.}}
'''Sanctuary''' is a [[multiplayer]] map in ''[[Halo 2]]''. It is an old relic of a building, with an unknown purpose, though it appears similar to the [[Forerunner]] ruins in the [[campaign]] level {{Levelname|Delta Halo}} in ''[[Halo 2]]''.


==Trivia==
==Description==
*On the broken pillars scattered throughout the map, [[Marathon]] symbols can be seen close to the top.
Sanctuary is a symmetrical map, making it ideal for [[Slayer]], [[Territories]], and [[CTF]] gamemodes. Both bases contain the [[BR-55 Battle Rifle|Battle rifle]], a turret, and a flag spawnpoint to the rear of each base. A walkway connects each base with a smaller structure that contains the sniper rifle. Under the structures is a tunnel that holds the shotgun and can provide a good escape route if you're overrun by the opposing team. Under the walkway that connects the bases and the structures is where the [[M12A1 LAAV Warthog|Warthog]] spawns. The center building connects to the smaller structures via two more elevated walkways that spawn plasma pistols and two ramps that lead to the side of the map that each hold a [[Covenant Carbine|Covenant carbine]]. The center building spawns the map's only [[Energy sword]] above the pond on the bottom floor.
*Tread marks can be seen near the bases, much like the ground in [[Headlong]].


==Related Links==
Being set on [[Delta Halo]], the architecture is similar to the sturctures seen in the campaign. Sanctuary features an aqueduct system that feeds into the pond in the center. Waterfalls are also seen feeding into the pond that surrounds the Blue base, while the pond around Red base is dry. Large boulders and ruined peices of the structures litter the open areas of the map, showing the conflict that had engulfed the area before the arrival of both human and Covenat forces.
*[[Multiplayer]]
 
=== Territories ===
*Center
*Blue Base
*Red Base
*Knoll
*Crack
 
 
 
== Trivia ==
*There are various places with text on the map. First, go to the top of the principal structure with a Sniper Rifle (the structure with the sword) and see the top of the two bases. In the Blue Base, there is text in capital letters that says CMV. The rock wall in the left of the Red Base says "Sid was here". An unidentified drawing/thing is to the right. "Sid was here" can also be seen on [[Coagulation]].
*On [[Bungie]].net, the images for Sanctuary are placed in the /deltatap/ directory. "Delta" is obviously a reference to this level being on Delta Halo. "Tap" could possibly a reference to a water tap or faucet, as the map contains water that flows to the center through aqueducts. The maps codename before it's official release was called "Aqueduct," which somewhat provides evidence to this theory.
*In early pictures of Sanctuary, you can see tall thin structures all around the map. These were to be some sort of antenna, and also were going to be destructible. They were later removed as they served no purpose on an ancient structure.
*[[Sanctuary]] was added to ''Halo 2'' in the [[Killtacular Pack]].
*The map bears some resemblance in design to [[Wizard]] and [[Warlock]], all circular arenas with bases that go inward to a main structure.
*Birds can be heard chirping in the background.
*Treadmarks are seen near the red base; this is also seen on [[Headlong]].
*''[[Marathon (Video Game Series)|Marathon]]'' symbols can be seen on the broken pillars that are scattered throughout the map.
*A remake of Sanctuary has been seen on [[Forge World]], said to be named "Asylum".
 
==Gallery==
<gallery widths="150" orientation="landscape">
File:Sanctuary overhead.jpg|Overhead view of the map.
</gallery>


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Revision as of 18:12, November 2, 2010

Template:Multiplayer Map Infobox Template:Article Quote Sanctuary is a multiplayer map in Halo 2. It is an old relic of a building, with an unknown purpose, though it appears similar to the Forerunner ruins in the campaign level Template:Levelname in Halo 2.

Description

Sanctuary is a symmetrical map, making it ideal for Slayer, Territories, and CTF gamemodes. Both bases contain the Battle rifle, a turret, and a flag spawnpoint to the rear of each base. A walkway connects each base with a smaller structure that contains the sniper rifle. Under the structures is a tunnel that holds the shotgun and can provide a good escape route if you're overrun by the opposing team. Under the walkway that connects the bases and the structures is where the Warthog spawns. The center building connects to the smaller structures via two more elevated walkways that spawn plasma pistols and two ramps that lead to the side of the map that each hold a Covenant carbine. The center building spawns the map's only Energy sword above the pond on the bottom floor.

Being set on Delta Halo, the architecture is similar to the sturctures seen in the campaign. Sanctuary features an aqueduct system that feeds into the pond in the center. Waterfalls are also seen feeding into the pond that surrounds the Blue base, while the pond around Red base is dry. Large boulders and ruined peices of the structures litter the open areas of the map, showing the conflict that had engulfed the area before the arrival of both human and Covenat forces.

Territories

  • Center
  • Blue Base
  • Red Base
  • Knoll
  • Crack


Trivia

  • There are various places with text on the map. First, go to the top of the principal structure with a Sniper Rifle (the structure with the sword) and see the top of the two bases. In the Blue Base, there is text in capital letters that says CMV. The rock wall in the left of the Red Base says "Sid was here". An unidentified drawing/thing is to the right. "Sid was here" can also be seen on Coagulation.
  • On Bungie.net, the images for Sanctuary are placed in the /deltatap/ directory. "Delta" is obviously a reference to this level being on Delta Halo. "Tap" could possibly a reference to a water tap or faucet, as the map contains water that flows to the center through aqueducts. The maps codename before it's official release was called "Aqueduct," which somewhat provides evidence to this theory.
  • In early pictures of Sanctuary, you can see tall thin structures all around the map. These were to be some sort of antenna, and also were going to be destructible. They were later removed as they served no purpose on an ancient structure.
  • Sanctuary was added to Halo 2 in the Killtacular Pack.
  • The map bears some resemblance in design to Wizard and Warlock, all circular arenas with bases that go inward to a main structure.
  • Birds can be heard chirping in the background.
  • Treadmarks are seen near the red base; this is also seen on Headlong.
  • Marathon symbols can be seen on the broken pillars that are scattered throughout the map.
  • A remake of Sanctuary has been seen on Forge World, said to be named "Asylum".

Gallery