Xeron Project V3 <--- (click to DL)

A Map Presented by JSlayer7 (my GT)

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What's New With Version 3?

The Base Attacking the Xeron Ship now Contains a UFO and Mini Aircraft Carrier
No More Aggravating Colorblind Filter, or Battleground
Editted Ship by Eliminating Ramp, Creating New Gravity Pod, and Banshee
Added a Crashed Ship, Aethestic, but Must Spawn Inside

Backstory:
It was the year 2142, and two devastating plagues were gradually chipping away at planet Earth: overpopulation, and energy consumption. The population was increasing at an exponential rate, and with more people residing there, more energy was being utilized by its inhabitants. CO2 levels were so disastrous, that world-wide extinction of plants and animals was taking place. Wars were also further developing the Earth into a barren, unlivable wasteland. The US Department of Energy was on a mission to delay this apocalyptic countdown to Earthâ€™s end by searching far off galaxies to investigate outside energy resources and containments. They had found a planet in the Virgo Stellar Stream, only 30,000 lightyears away, called Xeron, which was displaying levels of radioactive activity that was off the charts. And so, the US Department of Energy worked with NASA to develop a starship that could reach this planet. This became known as the Xeron Project. Once it was finished, it took off for Xeron, and arrived after a very long period of time. When it arrived, the astronauts docked and launched their vehicles towards the bitter land. They drove their passenger vehicles until they arrived at the site. What they didnâ€™t expect was for there to be inhabitants residing on Xeron who mistook them for enemy invaders. And so, the story goesâ€¦
â€œWhen looking for new energy facilities, this odd site on Xeron was discovered. But, there were others among them...â€

Description:

"Ahh!" That is all I can say now that V3 is finished! I've spent a lot of time adding on to the V2 of this map. The aesthetics in this map are now pretty good, in my honest opinion. What I have done with Xeron Project V3 has definitely not been done before. I have managed to pack in a large ship, a UFO, a Mini Aircraft Carrier, AND a crashed ship all in the same map. The gameplay is very fun, without a doubt, and strategy plays a key role in one's victory. If anyone's got some advice or constructive criticism about the map, please let me know. I want to try to keep going with these maps.

The Ship: As said in the backstory, there is one team that starts in a ship, which contains rockets, grenades, a missile pod, a machine gun turret, a Scorpion, two Warthogs, and a Banshee. Aesthetically, it contains lights, windows, a gravity pod (lets people board or get back on ship if on foot) a hangar, a 3 turbine-engine (in the back), a missile pod perch/ledge, and a vehicle cannons. Openings are available on top of the ship, so that the opposing aircrafts from the base can attack and fall into the ship directly. A teleporter is available inside the ship, which leads to an area in the vicinity of the base, just incase vehicle supply is low.

The Xeron Base: The other base contains rockets, grenades, two Warthogs, a Hornet, a Banshee, and a Mongoose. Aesthetically, the inside looks like the energy containment facility I mentioned in the backstory. There is also a teleporter which leads to an area in the vicinity of the ship, so that if vehicles haven't spawned, you can shorten the long journey. Surrounding the base itself are the ground vehicles, which are the two Warthogs and the Mongoose. The flying vehicles are contained on the UFO and the Mini Aircraft Carrier. These vehicles are accessed via teleporter, both of which are strategically placed directly underneath the destined vehicle.

The UFO: The UFO is one of two suspended aircrafts provided with the base. The UFO itself looks realistic, with the added weapon holders, suspended engine (man cannon underneath), and vehicle ramp, which holds the Banshee in place. In the UFO is a beam rifle, a battle rifle, and a plasma cannon, all of which are long-ranged weapons for attacking oncoming vehicles.

The Mini Aircraft Carrier: The Mini Aircraft Carrier is the other suspended aircraft provided with the base. Aesthetically, it contains wings, a semi-open nose (with window coverings), a miniature engine (energy blockers in the back) and a small vehicle hangar for the Hornet. Onboard, there is a battle rifle, and a fuel rod gun, placed at the front of the ship so that it may be used to shoot the hangar from a long ways away.

The Crashed Ship: The Crashed Ship technically belongs to the base, but its main use is to provide a war-like feel to the map because the broken wings, and functioning turret, along with its angle of elevation, creates a "danger" effect that I think is pretty interesting. The only way to get inside is to spawn in the ship, where there is smoke (coming from the stalagmite), a plasma cannon, and a sentinel beam. Also, the broken wing on the ground simultaneously serves as cover, where a neutral Spartan Laser spawns.

Compatible Gametypes: Variants of Slayer, Assault, VIP, CTF, and KotH.
DO NOT play Neutral Assault or Attrition Bomb. These don't work with the map.
Recommended Gametypes: Asymmetric Objective Games (One-Bomb and One-Flag, for example). Team Slayer and KotH are also quite fun.
# of Players: 12-16 Players

Pictures:

The Flight Deck

Ship's Interior

Missile Pod Perch and Ledge

Ship's Hangar

Openings on Ship's Top

UFO - Angle 1

UFO - Angle 2

The Crashed Ship

MAC - Angle 1

MAC - Angle 2

Sneaky Fuel Rod

Base Overview

Overall View From Base

Weapons, Equipment, and Vehicles Layout
Battle Rifle x6
Rocket Launcher x6
Firebomb Grenade x4
Plasma Grenade x4
Warthog x4
Banshee x2
Bubble Shield x2
Plasma Cannon x2
Regenerator x2
Sniper Rifle x2
Beam Rifle x1
Fuel Rod Gun x1
Hornet x1
Machine Gun Turret x1
Missile Pod x1
Mongoose x1
Scorpion x1
Sentinel Beam x1
Spartan Laser x1

BUNGIE THREAD QUOTES:

"This is truly one awsome map The time and effort that went into this is effedant. Amazing. 5/5"
-CPT Jack Hammer

"JSlayer7 Im a BIG fan of your Xeron maps. They are great fun for those big 12+ player matches. Kudos to you. Bungie favs please.

5/5"
-X_xSpartanx_X

"Amazing! This plays great, much better than the previous versions. Loads of fun and an awesome map, nice work. 5/5!"
-The Missing Link

"Hi, you must be Jesus.
It is an honor to meet you and your amazing maps :D"
-Duck Hair

Thanks for checking out everyone. I really appreciate it!