Intramuros

Intramuros is a map set in a walled area within Manilla. The map takes place during the Battle of Manilla in February 1945. 
==Map description==
Intramuros
Manila city
Philippines
1945American troops push through the old walled city of Manila, Japanese troops await them in the ruins of the Manila Cathedral.
File:Intramuros description image 1.png|2 people sitting below the statue of King Charles IV in Plaza de Roma
File:Intramuros description image 2.png|Army & Navy Young Men's Christian Association building
File:Intramuros description image 3.png|University of Santo Tomas
File:Intramuros description image 4.png|The real Manilla Cathedral
File:Intramuros description image 5.png|The real Ayuntamiento building
==Capture points==
There are 5 capture points in Intramuros
File:Intramuros A.png|A: Plaza Santo Tomas
File:Intramuros B.png|B: Ayuntamiento Ballroom
File:Intramuros C.png|C: Apartment Building
File:Intramuros D.png|D: Plaza Roma
File:Intramuros E.png|E: Cathedral
==History==
===Background===
Intramuros was initially called Ciudad Murada or Walled City and it was the capital of the Spain in the Philippines. The construction of the walls started after several attacks by Chinese pirates. Construction began in 1580 using native Philippine laborers and took almost 300 years to complete. Over the years, this fortress was further equipped with moats, ramparts, bastions, gates and sentry towers to improve its protection. Because of this the city is also known as “Intramuros” in latin meaning: “within the walls”Berto. (2022, August 8). Intramuros History - The Philippines Today. The Philippines Today. Retrieved March 29, 2023, from https://thephilippinestoday.com/intramuros-history. After the Spanish-American war the US gained the entirety of the Philippines as its colonial possession, during which time several changes were made such as the demolition of walls to allow easier access, construction of a golf course in a moat inside the city, and the construction of the first school created by the new government in Manilla.Intramuros, Wikipedia
=== Japanese invasion of the Philippines===
On 8th December 1941 the Empire of Japan began its invasion of the Philippines with several amphibious landings in northern Philippines, primarily in Luzon islandHackett, B., & Kingsepp, S. (n.d.). IJN NAKA: Tabular Record of Movement. Stories and Battle Histories of the IJN’s Cruiser Force. Retrieved April 17, 2023, from http://www.combinedfleet.com/naka_t.htm. After fierce fighting, on 26 December 1941 the city of Manilla was declared an open city after US forces retreated from itStaff, H. (2016, September 27). Manila: How open was this Open City? – January ’98 World War II feature. HistoryNet. Retrieved July 13, 2023, from https://www.historynet.com/manila-how-open-was-this-open-city-january-98-world-war-ii-feature. On 2 January 1942 Japanese forces entered the city of Manilla and five days later the US and Philippine forces completed the withdrawal to the Bataan peninsula. 
===Battle of Intramuros===
For 3 years and 7 days the famous capital on Asia was occupied by Imperial Japan, however during the end of the war the city was encircled from the north and south by American-Philippine forces and the Japanese military forces defending the city has chosen to not surrender or declare it an open city. American-Philippine forces first attacked Manilla on the northern part of the Pasig river, this caused Japanese forces to start using scorched earth tactics to slow down the advance.
The first crossing of the Pasig river caused one of the bloodiest fighting in the battle, the attack on the Meralco Steam PlantConnaughton, R., Pimlott, J., & Anderson, D. (1995). The battle for Manila. and after the northern and southern forces managed to link up the walled city of Intramuros became one of the last Japanese resistance in the city.Battle of Manila. (n.d.). Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. Retrieved April 13, 2023, from https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/featured/battle-of-manila/
The battle for Manilla was some of the bloodiest and most brutal fighting during the end of the Pacific not just for combatants, whether it be due to collateral damage, Japanese atrocities, or Bombings, many locals died during this battle alongside hundreds of soldiers.
==Points of Interest==
===Radio===
A Radio can be found on the second floor of the apartment building. The radio does not use the audio of a Radio Archive from April 1942.
===Apartment===
Capture Point C is located in an Apartment building which features highly detailed interiors. This area contains most Easter Eggs on this map.
File:Intramuros misc.png|Map located on Apartment building (C)
File:Intramuros Radio.png|The radio seen in the apartment
==Easter Eggs==
===Books===
Books can be found said to be written by Intramuros university professor "Wilhelm Schneider". The book cover topics related to the history of Intramuros and Manilla in general.
File:Intramuros Easter Eggs2.png|"MANILLA THROUGHOUT THE YEARS" by "W.Heinrich"
File:Intramuros Easter Egg5.png|"A BRIEF HISTORY OF INTRAMUROS" by "W.Heinrich"
===Developer's Magazine===
A travel magazine about the Philippines can be found on the apartment building featuring the Frontlines: Pacific game logo and the game's developers as writers/publishers of said magazine.
===Picture frame===
A picture frame showing an in-game image of the map Fort Drum made to mimic photographs from the time can be seen in the access-able apartment housing.
===Cameo===
The famous "SPAM" brand of canned pork appears once again in the kitchen of the access-able apartment housing alongside brands of foods seen during World War 2.
==Gallery==
File:Ayuntamiento 1945 misc.jpeg|Early version of the Intramuros map compared to the real image of intramuros cityImage originally uploaded by Wilhelm at 2 July 2021 on Discord (GMT+7)
File:Post war Intramuros misc.png|Image mimicking real post-war Intramuros imagesImage originally uploaded by Wilhelm at 18 November 2021 on Discord (GMT+7)
File:Post war Intramuros misc 2.png|Image mimicking real post-war Intramuros imagesImage originally uploaded by Wilhelm at 19 November 2021 on Discord (GMT+7)
File:Intramuros E archive.png|Early version of the Cathedral Image originally uploaded by Wilhelm at 29 August 2022 on Discord (GMT+7)
File:Intramuros misc 4.png|Early teasers of the mapImage originally uploaded by Wilhelm at 12 September 2022 on Discord (GMT+7)
File:Intramuros misc 3.png|DittoImage originally uploaded by Wilhelm at 27 September 2022 on Discord (GMT+7)
File:Intramuros misc 2.png|Showcase of clouds and atmosphere in the Dev version of Frontlines: PacificImage originally uploaded by Akkurat at 13 October 2022 on Discord (GMT+7)
==Trivia==
*Most images on this Wiki are taken on this map.
==Updates==
*Intramuros is currently only available in the development version of Frontlines: Pacific.
*It is the default map of the Dev version of Frontlines: Pacific, because of this it can be accessed without using admin commands.
*18 November 2023: 
**Description images added.
**Updated plaque on Plaza Roma.
==References and Sources==
Category:Maps