For a fiction lover, one of the great allures to Halo's fabulous multiplayer suite was the simple fact that even custom matches of Capture the Flag took place not in a nameless arena, but in specific location in the universe; a place that has its own foothold in the overarching story. H4 of course took this idea to a new level, tying the MP maps (and the entire mode itself) more directly to the fiction than ever before. Many of the new DLC maps in particular have some beautiful skyboxes with lovely little nods to some of the extended fiction.

I'd love to know what multiplayer maps you all find particularly interesting from a purely FICTIONAL standpoint. What maps have had you wondering just what had happened on those battlegrounds, or perhaps what might still be to come? Was it a magnificent vista, or a small detail that tied to a novel? Share your thoughts!

Much love,
Grim