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'''New Haven''' is the name given to the zone and town that is located in a vast junkyard between [[The Dahl Headlands]] and [[The Rust Commons West]]. It was founded by the former inhabitants of what is now [[Old Haven]].
   
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==Background==
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The inhabitants of Old Haven established New Haven in the wake of increasing bandit incursions on their former home. It has been said that New Haven's continued survival is in part due to the steady supply of refuse being dropped in the area, providing ample materials from which to build.
'''New Haven''' is a settlement located in a vast junkyard between [[The Dahl Headlands]] and [[The Rust Commons West]]. It was founded by the former inhabitants of what is now [[Old Haven]].
 
   
== Background ==
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==Inhabitants==
 
===Notable Allies===
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*[[Helena Pierce]] is a mission provider located in the first floor of a building near the New Haven New-U station.
 
*[[Dr. Zed]] is found here after leaving [[Fyrestone]].
 
*[[Marcus Kincaid]] is a mission provider and operator of the weapon and ammo vendors.
 
*[[Scooter]] is a mission provider, mechanic, and operator of the [[Catch-A-Ride (Borderlands)|Catch-A-Ride]] systems.
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*[[Claptrap (robots)|Claptrap]] x2. There is a white claptap that is already functioning but a blue claptrap can be found next to the Bounty Board in need of repair.
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*[[Erik Franks]]
   
== Inhabitants ==
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===Common Enemies===
 
*[[Bandit (faction)|Bandits]]
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*[[Scythid]]
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==Points of Interest==
=== Notable Friendlies ===
 
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[[File:New_Haven01.png|350px|right|The town of New Haven]]
*[[Helena Pierce]] is a questgiver located in the first floor of a building near the New Haven New-You station.
 
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===New Haven===
*[[Dr. Zed]] is found here after leaving [[Fyrestone]].
 
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The zone derives its name from the small town of New Haven which is situated on a natural rise along the east side of the junkyard. The town provides the player with a hub for many of the missions and areas in the later portion of the game. The town is home to various notable [[NPC]]s and has all the amenities provided: a [[New-U Station]], a [[Catch-A-Ride (Borderlands)|Catch-A-Ride]], and several [[vending machine]]s.
*[[Marcus Kincaid]] is a questgiver and operator of the weapon and ammo vendors encountered throughout Pandora
 
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*[[Scooter]] is a questgiver, mechanic, and operator of the [[Catch-a-Ride]] system found on Pandora.
 
 
===The Hidden Basement===
*[[Claptrap]]
 
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There is a hidden basement in New Haven that can be accessed when the main mission "[[Another Piece Of The Puzzle]]" has been acquired. The entrance to it is located in a small blue building in New Haven's Tenement District behind Helena Pierce's office.
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[[File:Newhavenvendor.png|thumb|The hidden vending machine]]
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===Hidden Weapon Vending Machine===
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There is another weapon vending machine behind a garage door that is sometimes open when a player enters New Haven. It is located directly across the street from the weapon vending machine in front of Marcus Kincaid's building and surrounded by several lit up arrows.
   
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===Tetanus Warrens Outpost===
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A small bandit camp located at the entrance to the [[Tetanus Warren]].
   
=== Notable Enemies ===
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===Marcus Kincaid's Store===
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The top of Marcus Kincaid's store can be accessed for a good view of the surrounding area by reaching the second level balcony over Dr Zed's clinic, then jumping on top of an even higher sign from the railing, and subsequently the roof of the clinic. From there characters are able to climb on to some large rectangular vents, and from the closest vent to Kincaid's store, a running leap to land on a piece of metal hanging off of the store. From there characters are just a jump away from reaching the "summit" of the building.
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==Missions==
== Points of Interest ==
 
 
{{main|New Haven Missions}}
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=== Hidden Basement Easter Egg ===
 
There is a [[Hidden Basement|hidden basement]] in New Haven that cannot be accessed until you receive the main quest "[[Another Piece Of The Puzzle|Another Piece of the Puzzle]]". You can't complete any part of that quest or the basement will become locked again. As soon as you get the quest, head to the small blue building directly behind the building next to [[Helena Pierce|Helena Pierce's]] building and take the elevator down. The basement usually has 3-5 [[Psycho|Psychos]] in it along with a silver and a red weapons chest, and some lockers.
 
   
=== Hidden Weapon Crates ===
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==Weapon Crates==
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{{main|New Haven: Weapon Crate Locations}}
There are five [[New Haven: Weapon Crate Locations|Hidden Weapon Crates]] in New Haven, excluding the Crate that is unlocked once the [[Claptrap]] rescue is completed. The weapons crate rewarded for the [[Claptrap Rescue Quests|Claptrap Rescue Quest]] makes for a total of six, once you have completed the quest.
 
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There are six [[New Haven: Weapon Crate Locations|hidden weapon crates]] in New Haven, and the weapons crate rewarded for the [[Claptrap Rescue Missions]] makes for a total of seven. There are two more weapon crates on the outskirts of New Haven: one to the near south; one a little more distant east-northeast.
   
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An exploit to get [[Eridian weapons]] or orange grade weapons involves simply going to the main menu and loading the game repeatedly while searching all seven weapon crates.
=== Hidden Weapon Vending Machine ===
 
There is another weapon vending machine&nbsp;behind a garage door that is sometimes open when a player enters New Haven.&nbsp; It is located directly across&nbsp;the street from the weapon vending machine in front of [[Marcus Kincaid]]'s building.&nbsp; Because the weapons this vendor sells is usually of higher levels than the guns of the&nbsp;more accessible vending machine, it is possible this machine&nbsp;only becomes accessible once a certain quest is accepted or complete, or once the player reaches a certain level.&nbsp; Even then, the opening of this vending machine remains random.
 
   
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== Missions ==
 
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BL1 New Haven Chests Complete Guide
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:''See Article: [[New Haven Missions]]''
 
   
== Trivia ==
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==Notes==
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*This area becomes available after [[Road Warriors: Bandit Apocalypse]].
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*After the hidden weapon vending machine appears, it can be accessed with [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=316306262 third person mode], even if the door is closed (PC only).
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*In the ''GOTY Enhanced Edition'' of ''Borderlands'', A [[Golden Chest]] appears near the centre of New Haven next to the fast travel.
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*Trivia2
 
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*Despite being called a "Haven" by name, it is nothing of a desirable place to live, and the townsfolk seem somewhat discontented with life in the town.
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*The famous Winchester Repeating Arms Company was located in "New Haven," Connecticut.
*[[The Rust Commons West]]
 
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*The Doors song, ''Peace Frog, ''has the line "Blood in the streets of the Town of New Haven." This may be an allusion by the creators of ''Borderlands'' to such a place in Pandora.
*[[The Dahl Headlands]]
 
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*In ''[[Borderlands 2]]'', many references are made to the fact that New Haven was destroyed after the events of the first game.
*[[Tetanus Warren]]
 
   
== See also ==
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==See Also==
*[[Claptrap Rescue: New Haven]]
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*[[Dead Haven]]
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*[[Old Haven]]
   
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Latest revision as of 21:02, 24 March 2021

New Haven is the name given to the zone and town that is located in a vast junkyard between The Dahl Headlands and The Rust Commons West. It was founded by the former inhabitants of what is now Old Haven.

Background

The inhabitants of Old Haven established New Haven in the wake of increasing bandit incursions on their former home. It has been said that New Haven's continued survival is in part due to the steady supply of refuse being dropped in the area, providing ample materials from which to build.

Inhabitants

Notable Allies

  • Helena Pierce is a mission provider located in the first floor of a building near the New Haven New-U station.
  • Dr. Zed is found here after leaving Fyrestone.
  • Marcus Kincaid is a mission provider and operator of the weapon and ammo vendors.
  • Scooter is a mission provider, mechanic, and operator of the Catch-A-Ride systems.
  • Claptrap x2. There is a white claptap that is already functioning but a blue claptrap can be found next to the Bounty Board in need of repair.
  • Erik Franks

Common Enemies

Points of Interest

The town of New Haven

New Haven

The zone derives its name from the small town of New Haven which is situated on a natural rise along the east side of the junkyard. The town provides the player with a hub for many of the missions and areas in the later portion of the game. The town is home to various notable NPCs and has all the amenities provided: a New-U Station, a Catch-A-Ride, and several vending machines.

The Hidden Basement

Main article: Hidden Basement

There is a hidden basement in New Haven that can be accessed when the main mission "Another Piece Of The Puzzle" has been acquired. The entrance to it is located in a small blue building in New Haven's Tenement District behind Helena Pierce's office.

Newhavenvendor

The hidden vending machine

Hidden Weapon Vending Machine

There is another weapon vending machine behind a garage door that is sometimes open when a player enters New Haven. It is located directly across the street from the weapon vending machine in front of Marcus Kincaid's building and surrounded by several lit up arrows.

Tetanus Warrens Outpost

A small bandit camp located at the entrance to the Tetanus Warren.

Marcus Kincaid's Store

The top of Marcus Kincaid's store can be accessed for a good view of the surrounding area by reaching the second level balcony over Dr Zed's clinic, then jumping on top of an even higher sign from the railing, and subsequently the roof of the clinic. From there characters are able to climb on to some large rectangular vents, and from the closest vent to Kincaid's store, a running leap to land on a piece of metal hanging off of the store. From there characters are just a jump away from reaching the "summit" of the building.

Missions

Main article: New Haven Missions

Weapon Crates

Main article: New Haven: Weapon Crate Locations

There are six hidden weapon crates in New Haven, and the weapons crate rewarded for the Claptrap Rescue Missions makes for a total of seven. There are two more weapon crates on the outskirts of New Haven: one to the near south; one a little more distant east-northeast.

An exploit to get Eridian weapons or orange grade weapons involves simply going to the main menu and loading the game repeatedly while searching all seven weapon crates.

Notes

  • This area becomes available after Road Warriors: Bandit Apocalypse.
  • After the hidden weapon vending machine appears, it can be accessed with third person mode, even if the door is closed (PC only).
  • In the GOTY Enhanced Edition of Borderlands, A Golden Chest appears near the centre of New Haven next to the fast travel.

Trivia

  • Despite being called a "Haven" by name, it is nothing of a desirable place to live, and the townsfolk seem somewhat discontented with life in the town.
  • The famous Winchester Repeating Arms Company was located in "New Haven," Connecticut.
  • The Doors song, Peace Frog, has the line "Blood in the streets of the Town of New Haven." This may be an allusion by the creators of Borderlands to such a place in Pandora.
  • In Borderlands 2, many references are made to the fact that New Haven was destroyed after the events of the first game.

See Also