Manassas was a metropolitan city in Alfold on the human colony world of Reach.[1] Manassas was one of the three largest cities on Reach, the other two being Ezhtergom and Quezon.[2]
History[]
During the Fall of Reach, ODST Air Assault units were sent to harass Covenant troops in the mountains beyond the city's limits.[3] Also, one of the planet's civilian evacuation stations was located in Manassas, but was apparently destroyed by the Covenant.[4]
Infrastructure[]
Transit[]
Manassas held its own spaceport.[5] There was also one space elevator in the city.[6]
Culture[]
Media[]
Intersystem News had an office in the city.[1]
Trivia[]
- Manassas was named after the city of the same name located in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United Republic of North America.
- The city of New Alexandria was apparently known by the working title "Manassas" during the development of Halo: Reach.[7][8] However, Manassas and New Alexandria were later confirmed to be separate cities.
Sources[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Halo: Reach Legendary Edition - Bonus Item: Dr. Halsey's Personal Journal, Intersystem News: "Bliss Decimated!"
- ↑ Bungie.net: Halo: Reach - Intel
- ↑ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Log of War
- ↑ Halo: Reach - Easter Egg: Beachhead Radio Conversation
- ↑ Halo: Reach - Promotional Material: Remember Reach
- ↑ Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion
- ↑ Isaac Hannaford blog: ih_monassas+jetpack+02
- ↑ YouTube: Halo Reach E3 Presentation (2of2) - Exclusive Access!