Bungie Towers
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- This page is about the Bungie Studios' office facility. For the company, see Bungie Studios.
Bungie Towers is a top-secret high-security facility at 434 Kirkland Way, and serves as the physical space where Bungie Studios' employees meet to carry out their Plan for World Domination.
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[edit] Location
Bungie Towers is located in Kirkland Washington in the Pudget Sound area, west of Microsoft. A more specific indication would be hazardous to health. Nearby is a local Starbucks and a few other commercial venues. The Starbucks building, along with the entire office, can be seen in the Bungie Studio Tour.
[edit] Facility
The facility was formerly a True Value Hardware and then batting cage at one point. Bought by Microsoft for Bungie after the shipping of Halo 2, it has become a place of renowned greatness.
[edit] Exterior
The exterior of the facility is vary plain and drab so as to not attract any attention from passers by. Most of it is unpainted concrete.
[edit] Half-Court Basketball
“Uh, these are our bleachers.. People have made out in here. Uh, it's not a pretty sight, 'cuz uh, Bungie staff is almost one-hundred percent dudes..”
~ Frankie on the bleachers
In the back of the facility are bleachers and a basketball hoop.
[edit] Air Conditioning
A massive air conditioning structure protrudes from the rear of the facility and serves to cool their massive number of computers and servers within.
[edit] The Guard
Currently a Large and Ferocious Security Guard (Not to be confused with Security Officer) patrols the perimeter of Bungie's office. He usually can be found on sentry duty at the Entrance. Soulblighter, The Master Chief, and a Trow keeping him company (Hey, Tough company).
In his Zeal to defend the Bungie Towers, he once barred Frankie from entering the building at the front door.(Frankie circumvented this by going around the back way. Score!)
There are several cases where he has nearly mauled Game Journalists, or in some cases fellow (Rival) game developers for attempting to enter the facility. Whether they had proper credentials or not is their fault.
[edit] Front Door
As with any top-secret high-security facility, the front door is locked. The number 434 (address) is typed vertically top-to-bottom (or possibly bottom-to-top) to the right of the door. A phone-like device mounted on the wall next to the door provides a way for callers to get inside, although the angry security guard will usually intervene and bar the way of entry through the front door.
[edit] Back Door
In the event of a failed attempt to enter in through the front door, the back door provides a favorable alternative into the building. It is located at the back of the facility between the basketball court and air conditioner. Only waving a valid Microsoft ID with proper clearance near a sensor next to the door will unlock the door and yield entrance.
[edit] Interior
The interior is a spacious cavern that houses many of the staff members and even more computers and monitors. There are two main sections, upstairs and downstairs, as well as several others.
[edit] Upstairs
Used mainly by the animators to film reference and mess around with motion capture. Also used to store a lot of old junk. Is the location of the The Ivory Tower.
[edit] Downstairs
The main space of the interior facility, houses the workspaces of artists and engineers. Contains a small work out area.
[edit] Kitchen
Houses many snacks including Tijuana Mamas. It is stocked by the Bungie Princess herself. Known to stock authentic organic bananas.
[edit] Lounge Area
An area with beanbag chairs, televisions, Xboxes, Game Cubes, and other systems. Used for relaxing and wasting time.
[edit] Elevator
Originally intended for hauling heavy stuff up and down, but can also serve to transport people.
[edit] Rest Rooms
Large and spacious.
