Takedown: The Introduction

Takedown: The Introduction is the first map in the Operation Takedown series. It was revealed and released at CE3 2012. The map was created by MattDratt and takes place in a modified version of Icefields.

Production
Takedown: The Introduction was revealed at CE3 2012, after a trailer for Takedown: Project Lawson. Despite being the first map in the Operation Takedown series, it was the second map announced. The map was also released at that subsequent the CE3 announcement.

The map original started off as a singleplayer tutorial, however was changed to a full on singleplayer level after the tutorial was scrapped.

Gameplay
The player takes control of Gray, a Spartan working with the UNSC. He is joined alongside Harper, another Spartan, as they try to reach a base on the opposite side of the canyon before the Covenant get there. The base contains a panel of information that is vital to get.

Deciding to take a lower route under a bridge, Gray picks up friendlies on his radar as they pass under. When a tree blocks their path, Gray takes upper route over the bridge. During this sequence, the player is on a back of a Warthog as a marine drives through the canyon.

When Gray reaches the base, he discovers a field of mines. The player must carefully navigate the mine field to enter the base. Once Gray enters the base, he discovers another Spartan already inside. After wiping out the data, this Spartan kills Gray. Later revealed to be Lawson, this Spartan escapes with the data.

Reception and Sequels
Takedown: The Introduction was moderately received. Between both versions, it has been downloaded over 11,000 times. A sequel to Takedown: The Introduction was released on July 20th, 2013. Takedown: Project Lawson is the follow up and the next map in the Operation Takedown Series.