Gate 5
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Gate 5 is a name of a floodgate located in the Canals near a Combine outpost, as well as the location itself. It is visited by Gordon Freeman during his journey to Black Mesa East.
Overview[edit]
The facility, which appears to be a storage depot, is manned by a large number of Civil Protection officers, capable of calling air support from a Hunter-Chopper. It also contains the controls for a floodgate nearby.
Features[edit]
Gate 5 is accessed from the Canals through a small maintenance room in the lower levels containing many supplies, including a .357 Magnum. A large outside open area, where Northern Petrol containers are placed, is located above the Canal level, separated only by chain link fences.
The large warehouse, containing several supply crates, can be accessed via a garage gate. A Cyrillic sign that reads "Техника" (translates as "equipment") is mounted on the top of this depot. Small catwalks are located on each side of the warehouse; one is used to access a storage room and a stairwell leading back to the container area. A watchtower above the Canals contains the controls for the nearby floodgate. Civil Protection officers defend this building by manning powerful mounted pulse weapons.
Interestingly, an industrial sign leading to the watchtower reads "Permission to pass may be withheld subject to the discretion of Combine Civil Authority or its authorized agents. Pursuant to Comb. Civ. C. §22SA(g)(i)". While it is likely that the Combine Civil Authority and its authorized agents refer to Civil Protection and its officers, it is unclear what this entity is as it is never mentioned in the game or its further installments again. The sign also alludes to the presence of an unseen industrial branch of the Combine's workforce.
Appearances[edit]
Half-Life 2[edit]
During his journey to Black Mesa East, Gordon comes across Gate 5. Immediately as he arrives with his Airboat, the gate is closed by Civil Protection officers, and one of them opens fire towards him with an Submachine Gun.
Gordon enters the maintenance room and battles his way through the warehouse while evading a Hunter-Chopper. He defeats the Civil Protection personnel and after using the mounted weapons to fend off the chopper, he opens the gate, allowing him to proceed. After Gordon leaves, Civil Protection apparently regains control of the area, as the gate closes behind him after driving off.
Gallery[edit]
Gate 5 sign.
A sign prohibiting those without Combine industrial clearance from entering.
The floodgate, being closed by the Combine as Gordon arrives.
The watchtower.
A waste discharge pipe.
A ship stuck in the Canals, with Gate 5 in the background.
The Gate 5 area.
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A .357 Magnum with other items on a table in a small maintenance room.
Metrocops inside Gate 5's main warehouse, waiting for Gordon.
Hunter-Chopper firing at Gordon.
A Metrocop stationing near an entrance to the control room.
Civil Protection officers ambushing Gordon inside Gate 5's watchtower.
A canal following the gate.
Stranded fishing boats.
Stopped freight train on tracks behind Gate 5.
List of appearances[edit]
| Preceded by APC garage |
Half-Life 2 story arc journey | Succeeded by Black Mesa East |
