After a long time of Forging with friends, this is the first map I'm putting up for the community, and my first submission on Forge Hub.

RUPTURE

Rupture started off with the idea of keeping a map small and compact, while still giving players plenty of open space to battle on.

Players spawn inside of their respective bases, which are located within close proximity of each other. The bases empty into a series of hallways which circle a center chamber, which houses the maps main power-weapon, the Gravity Hammer. Players can take three Gravity Lifts (two in the bases, one neutral) or two stairwells to an open rooftop terrace which was built for medium/medium-long range battle. Players on the terrace can lay in wait for unsuspecting enemies below, making use of conveniently placed drop-down points.

Rupture has been playtested with several gametypes, but I've found that it excels with up to 4v4, and even 5v5 for those looking for a very chaotic but fun game. Neutral-objective games (Neutral Flag/Bomb) can be particularly exciting, and seem to work quite well with Rupture's layout.

Weapons:

DMR x 2 - 45 sec.
Needle Rifle x 1 - 30 sec.
Spiker x 2 - 30 sec.
Magnum x 2 - 25 sec.
Plasma Pistol x 2 - 30 sec.
Focus Rifle x 1 - 130 sec.
Grenade Launcher x 1 - 150 sec.
Gravity Hammer x 1 - 130 sec.
Plasma Grenade x 6 - 30 sec.
Frag Grenage x 4 - 30 sec.
Health Pack x 3 - 15 sec.

Front view, showing spawn bases and grav-lifts.

Rear view, showing neutral grav-lift, Grenade Launcher Spawn (lower level) and Focus Rifle (upper level)

View from Blue base, showing path to Red base (left), inner ring, and center chamber (hammer spawn)

View from above Blue base, showing terrace towards Red base (left) and holes leading to lower level.

View from above Blue base, showing staircase from 1st to 2nd floor, Focus Rifle spawn, and Neutral grav-lift on 1st level.

I had a hard time getting pictures that capture the cramped and winding "Inner Ring" that leads to the Neutral grav-lift and the Grenade Launcher. As soon as I can get some, I'll be sure to throw them up as well.

Special thanks to seoul azn for criticism, and to my personal friends for playtesting through many sleepless nights of Halo LAN-partying.