The Citadel is an iconic structure in the Half-Life Universe. While navigating City 17, this ominous structure almost follows us around on our journey, just out of reach.

Why was the Citadel created in City 17? How important was it to The Combine and what does its destruction mean for the future of the series. In this lore video, I explore the Citadel in Half-Life.

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:56 Background & Construction
06:17 The Interior
14:04 The Fall of The Citadel
18:29 Legacy
19:56 Behind The Scenes & Development
22:07 Closing Thoughts

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