Edit 2015Feb11: Version 1.11 is now on my fileshare, and this post is updated to reflect it. Aesthetics and piece usage are more tuned, and the spawns feel much better. Next, I'm going to test out blocking a heavy line of sight and see how the map plays then. But for now, enjoy version 1.11. And don't forget to comment!

My first major foray into Forge since the days of Halo 4 (you may remember certain Turf and Cold Storage remakes entered into the Forgotten Treasures Contest), this is (one of?) my entry(s) for the Smackdown 1v1 Contest. The map is still in the testing phase, but I would say that the current version is at least solid enough to release. The map will be updated in the coming weeks as more testing and tuning is done.
Also, as you probably noticed, the map is a lot darker than most other H2A maps. I challenged myself to use mainly metal pieces and stay above frame rate drops. Currently, there is only one spot on the map, looking a certain direction, where frame rate lag occurs, and it is barely detectable and doesn't impact gameplay. All the same, I will try to fix that spot before the contest is over. The entire rest of the map stays at or close enough to 60 fps that any drop is completely imperceptable.
I will be working on putting together a video for this page in the coming days, assuming I can get some good footage. And my apologies for the dark screenshots. The map is more than light enough in-game to see everything clearly.
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Drawing inspiration from Halo Reach's Anchor 9, Stalwart is set inside a hangar of the In Amber Clad during the Delta Halo event. Fierce rivalries between the onboard Hornet pilots turned ugly at the worst time imaginable, and chaos erupted in the hangar only minutes from launch.
Combining a fairly open midsection with tight corridors and gripping vertical gameplay, Stalwart has a nice mix of playstyles, and you will find yourself changing on the fly. No one position is king, so rotating map control becomes huge.
There are a few semi-secret jumps one can take advantage of to increase mobility around the map, if one is willing to take a little extra risk.
Also, cookie for the first person who can find the cone.
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Weapons
These are still being tuned, so watch out for updates.

1x Rocket Launcher - 120 sec respawn w/ 60 sec initial spawn delay, 0 spare clips
1x Overshield - 90 sec
1x Assault Rifle - 60 sec, 0 spare clips
2x Battle Rifle - 45 sec, 1 spare clips
1x Plasma Pistol - 60 sec
2x Magnum - 60 sec, 1 spare clip
2x Plasma Grenades - spawn together, 60 sec
2x Plasma Grenades - spawn separate, 45 sec
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You should be able to find me on any mission's Legendary leaderboard. Gamertag is Darkprince909.
If you're willing to help test and tune the map, send me a message and we can get a game going.