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{{Status|Gameplay}}
{{Era|RW}}
{{center|For the achievement, see [[Cairo Station (achievement)]]. For the [[orbital defense platform]], see [[Cairo Station (station)|Cairo Station]].}}
{{Level infobox
{{Level infobox
|pagegamelabel=H2
|pagegamelabel=H2
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|game=''[[Halo 2]]'' (<small>''[[Halo 2: Anniversary|Anniversary]]''</small>)
|game=''[[Halo 2]]'' (<small>''[[Halo 2: Anniversary|Anniversary]]''</small>)
|name=''Cairo Station''
|name=''Cairo Station''
|devname=<code>01b_spacestation</code>{{Ref/File|Id=H2EK|H2EK|H2EK\tags\scenarios\solo\01b_spacestation\01b_spacestation.scenario}}
|image=[[File:CairoStationAchievementArt.jpeg|300px]]
|image=[[File:H2A CairoStation Loadscreen.png|300px]]
|player=[[John-117]]
|player=[[Master_Chief_(gameplay)#Halo_2|Master Chief]]
|date= [[2552#October 20, 2552|October 20, 2552]]
|date= [[2552#October|October 20, 2552]]
|place=''[[Cairo Station (station)|Cairo Station]]''
|place=''[[Cairo Station (station)|Cairo Station]]''
|objective= Repel [[Covenant]] boarders and find the Covenant [[antimatter charge]].
|objective= Repel [[Covenant]] boarders and find the Covenant [[antimatter charge]].
|partime=00:15:00 {{C|''Master Chief Collection''}}
|partime=00:15:00 {{C|''Master Chief Collection''-only}}
|parscore=14,000 {{C|''Master Chief Collection''}}
|parscore=14,000 {{C|''Master Chief Collection''-only}}
}}
}}
{{center|For the achievement, see [[Cairo Station (achievement)]]. For the [[Orbital Defense Platform|ODP]], see [[Cairo Station (station)|Cairo Station]].}}


{{Article quote|Defend the station's [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|MAC]] gun from [[Covenant]] boarders.}}
{{Article quote|Defend the station's [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|MAC]] gun from [[Covenant]] boarders.}}


'''Cairo Station''' is the third [[campaign]] level of ''[[Halo 2]]'', taking place in Earth's orbit on the eponymous ''[[Cairo Station (station)|Cairo Station]]''. The [[John-117|Master Chief]] and [[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marines]] fight against boarding [[Covenant]] troops, culminating in a battle over an [[Sangheili|Elite]]-guarded bomb intended to destroy the station. This is the first level in ''[[Halo 2]]'' in which enemies are encountered.
'''Cairo Station''' is the third [[campaign]] level of ''[[Halo 2]]'', taking place in Earth's orbit on the eponymous ''[[Cairo Station (station)|Cairo Station]]''. The [[John-117|Master Chief]] and [[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marines]] fight against boarding [[Covenant]] troops, culminating in a battle over an [[Sangheili|Elite]]-guarded bomb intended to destroy the station. This is the first level in ''[[Halo 2]]'' in which enemies are encountered.
In [[Halo 2 (Windows Vista)|''Halo 2'' for Windows Vista]], completing this level on [[Normal]] or higher will reward the player "[[Cairo Station (achievement)|Cairo Station]]" [[achievement]] and 30 [[Gamerscore]].


==Transcript==
==Transcript==
[https://youtu.be/klK5yJsxy-o '''{''Cutscene''}''']
[https://youtu.be/klK5yJsxy-o '''{''Cutscene''}''']
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZ7J6A1nzrA '''{''Anniversary Cutscene''}''']
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZ7J6A1nzrA '''{''Anniversary Cutscene''}''']
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''Johnson and the Master Chief walk to the end of the room, as the [[Bridge]]'s blast doors open up.''
''Johnson and the Master Chief walk to the end of the room, as the [[Bridge]]'s blast doors open up.''


''The view changes to'' [[High Charity]], ''where [[Tartarus]] and two of his [[Jiralhanae]] walk [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee down a walkway leading to an oval-shaped ledge that sports a pair of pincer-like columns. The ''[[Anodyne Spirit]]'' can be seen in the distance. [[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|Sangheili Honor Guardsmen]] are stationed on either side of the walkway. [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[Unggoy]], [[Kig-yar]] and [[Mgalekgolo]] have also gathered along the path and begin to heckle 'Vadamee.''
''The view changes to'' [[High Charity]], ''where [[Tartarus]] and two of his [[Jiralhanae]] walk [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee out onto a ledge on'' High Charity. ''[[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|Sangheili Honor Guardsmen]] are stationed on either side. [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[Unggoy]], [[Kig-yar]] and [[Mgalekgolo]] have gathered on the walkway.''


*'''Unggoy''': ''(chanting)'' "''He-re-tic! He-re-tic!''"
*'''Unggoy''': ''(chanting)'' "''He-re-tic! He-re-tic!''"


''They reach the ledge, which overlooks the city. Across the chasm are multiple stadium rows, all filled with roaring Covenant aliens. 'Vadamee stands on a seal between the two curved columns. The Jiralhanae fix his arms onto floating cuffs.''
''They reach the ledge, in which we see the stadium seats filled with roaring Covenant aliens. The Jiralhanae fix the Vadamee's arms onto floating cuffs.''


*'''[[Tartarus]]''': ''(gleefully)'' "You've drawn quite a crowd."
*'''[[Tartarus]]''': ''(gleefully)'' "You've drawn quite a crowd."
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*'''Tartarus''': ''(malevolently)'' "Are you sure?"
*'''Tartarus''': ''(malevolently)'' "Are you sure?"


''The entire crowd cheers as energy beams hit 'Vadamee on either side, and he shakes with pain. (In the Anniversary, the floating cuffs charge up and unleash bolts of electricity across his body.)''
''The entire crowd cheers as energy beams hit 'Vadamee on either side, and he shakes with pain.''


''The view changes back to the'' Cairo''{{'}}s bridge, dozens of Naval officers cheer as Master Chief and Sergeant Johnson approach [[Terrence Hood|Lord Hood]] at the end.''
''The view changes back to the'' Cairo''{{'}}s bridge, dozens of Naval officers cheer as Master Chief and Sergeant Johnson approach [[Terrence Hood|Lord Hood]] at the end.''
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''The view once again changes back to ''Cairo Station'', as a young woman joins the Chief and Johnson.''
''The view once again changes back to ''Cairo Station'', as a young woman joins the Chief and Johnson.''


[[File:H2A-KeyesMedal.jpg|thumb|300px|Commander Miranda Keyes receives her father's posthumous Colonial Cross from Lord Hood prior to the Covenant's arrival.]]
[[File:H2A-KeyesMedal.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Commander Miranda Keyes receives her father's posthumous Colonial Cross from Lord Hood prior to the Covenant's arrival.]]


*'''Lord Hood''': "[[Commander (UNSC)|Commander]] [[Miranda Keyes]]. [[Jacob Keyes|Your father]]'s actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service. His bravery in the face of impossible odds reflects great credit, upon himself, and the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]. The Navy has lost one of its best."
*'''Lord Hood''': "[[Commander (UNSC)|Commander]] [[Miranda Keyes]]. [[Jacob Keyes|Your father]]'s actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service. His bravery in the face of impossible odds reflects great credit, upon himself, and the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]. The Navy has lost one of its best."
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''Hood hands her the Colonial Cross medal. Miranda holds back tears as she accepts the medal.''
''Hood hands her the Colonial Cross medal. Miranda holds back tears as she accepts the medal.''


''The view changes back to ''High Charity'' again, where a blackened [[Combat harness|Sangheili Combat helmet]] falls to the floor, and the naked 'Vadamee hangs limply from his restraints. A glowing brand rises from the floor in front of him, and Tartarus grabs it and strides forward.''
''The view changes back to ''High Charity'' again, where a blackened [[Combat harness|Sangheili Combat helmet]] falls to the floor, and the naked 'Vadamee hangs limply from his restraints. A glowing brand rises from the floor behind him, and Tartarus grabs it and strides forward.''


[[File:H2A - Tartarus branding.jpg|thumb|300px|Thel 'Vadamee, about to be publicly branded with the Mark of Shame by Tartarus.]]
[[File:H2A - Tartarus branding.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Thel 'Vadamee, about to be publicly branded with the Mark of Shame by Tartarus.]]


''Thel 'Vadamee raises his head weakly. Tartarus gives him a fierce look, and presses the brand against the Sangheili's chest with glee, printing the [[Mark of Shame]] in it. The tortured Sangheili warrior fights the pain but gives in and screams.''
''Thel 'Vadamee raises his head weakly. Tartarus gives him a fierce look, and presses the brand against the Sangheili's chest with glee, printing the [[Mark of Shame]] in it. The tortured Sangheili warrior fights the pain but gives in and screams.''
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*'''Commander Keyes''': "Yes, sir." ''(leaves)''
*'''Commander Keyes''': "Yes, sir." ''(leaves)''


*'''Lord Hood''': "You have the [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|MAC]] gun, Cortana. Soon as they come in range, open up."
*'''Lord Hood''': "You have the [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|MAC]] gun, Cortana. As soon as they come in range, open up."


*'''Cortana''': "Gladly."
*'''Cortana''': "Gladly."
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*'''Lord Hood''': (''Concerned'') "Something's not right... The [[Fleet of Particular Justice|fleet]] that [[Fall of Reach|destroyed]] [[Reach]] was fifty times this size."
*'''Lord Hood''': (''Concerned'') "Something's not right... The [[Fleet of Particular Justice|fleet]] that [[Fall of Reach|destroyed]] [[Reach]] was fifty times this size."


''An officer faces Lord Hood.''
''An Officer faces Lord Hood.''


*'''Officer''': ''(Panicked)'' "Sir, additional contacts. [[R'sisho-pattern Tick|Boarding crafts]], and lots of 'em!"
*'''Officer''': ''(Panicked)'' "Sir, additional contacts. [[Covenant boarding craft|Boarding crafts]], and lots of 'em!"


''The view shifts back to the screen.''
''The view shifts back to the screen.''


*'''Lord Hood''': "They're going to try to take our MAC guns offline, give their capital ships a straight shot at [[Earth]]." ''(Looks to the Chief)'' "Master Chief, defend this station!"
*'''Lord Hood''': "They're going to try to take our MAC guns offline, give their capital ships a straight shot at [[Earth]]. ''(Looks to the Chief)'' Master Chief, defend this station!"


[[File:H2A - Cruiser over Cairo.jpg|thumb|300px|The Chief and Johnson depart the control room as the Home Fleet outside prepares for battle.]]
[[File:H2A - Cruiser over Cairo.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The Chief and Johnson depart the control room as the Home Fleet outside prepares for battle.]]


*'''John-117''': "Yes, sir." ''(to Johnson)'' "I need a weapon."
*'''John-117''': "Yes, sir." ''(to Johnson)'' "I need a weapon."
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''Outside, a Covenant Boarding Craft latches onto the hull, causing the station to shake. Weapons fire is soon heard from outside the doorway.''
''Outside, a Covenant Boarding Craft latches onto the hull, causing the station to shake. Weapons fire is soon heard from outside the doorway.''


*'''Johnson''': "Field of fire on that bulkhead. Soon as that door opens, let 'em have it!"
*'''Johnson''': "I need a field of fire on that bulkhead. As soon as that door opens, let 'em have it!"


''The [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] take up position around a sealed bulkhead. Johnson sets up a [[m247 General Purpose Machine Gun|stationary gun turret]]. A bright light and crackling noise, like a welding torch, comes from the center of the door, and is soon followed by an explosion.  The door is blasted open and Unggoy rush in, followed by their Sangheili commanders. Soon after, two more Sangheili, both dual-wielding plasma pistols, jump down from the balcony above the breach.  With the Master Chief's help, the UNSC defenders eliminate the attackers.''
''The [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] take up position around a sealed bulkhead. Johnson sets up a [[m247 General Purpose Machine Gun|stationary gun turret]]. A bright light and crackling noise, like a welding torch, comes from the center of the door, and is soon followed by an explosion.  The door is blasted open and Unggoy rush in, followed by their Sangheili commanders. With the Master Chief's help, the UNSC defenders eliminate the attackers.''


===Home Field Advantage===
===Home Field Advantage===
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''If the player stalls some more:''
''If the player stalls some more:''


*'''Lord Hood (COM)''': "Concentrate on the boarding craft, Chief.  The marines can handle the rest."
*'''Lord Hood (COM)''': "Concentrate on the boarding craft, Chief.  The Marines can handle the rest."


''The Master Chief and the marines go outside. After eliminating another lance of Covenant, the Chief heads off to find the boarding craft while the marines stay behind to guard the entrance to the Recreation room.''  
''The Master Chief heads off to find the boarding craft, while the Marines stay behind to guard the entrance to the Recreation room.''  


*'''Female Marine''': "This'll be your fallback position, sir."
*'''Female Marine''': "This'll be your fallback position, sir."
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*'''Marine''': "Sir, we'll secure the area."
*'''Marine''': "Sir, we'll secure the area."


''Throughout the battle, the station's defense coordinator continues giving orders over the loudspeaker.''
''(Later)''


*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "Boarders in Habitat Alpha."
*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "Boarders in Habitat Alpha."
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''(Later)''
''(Later)''


*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "Quick response teams to [[Security Station Three]]!"
*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "Seal pressure doors."


''(Later)''
''The Chief heads up a flight of stairs and enters [[Security R-01]]. He mans a portable machine gun and assists the Marines below in [[Commons R-01]]. He then heads downstairs and engages more Covenant in the Commons.''


*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "Seal pressure doors."
*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "Brace for impact!"


''(Later)''
''A loud clang is heard as a boarding craft attaches to ''Cairo station''.''
 
*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "[[Security Station Four]] is under attack!"


''(Later)''
''(Later)''


*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "Boarders in Section [[Seven|7]]!"
*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "[[Security Station Four]] is under attack."


''(Later)''
''(Later)''


*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "Fireteams, boarders in Section 2."
*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "Quick response teams to [[Security Station Three]]!"


''(Later)''
''(Later)''


*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "Attention! We have boarders in Section 3!"
*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "Attention! Boarders in Section [[Seven|7]]!"


''(Later)''
''(Later)''
*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "Fireteams to Tram Terminal 1."
''The Chief heads up a flight of stairs and enters [[Security R-01]]. He mans a portable machine gun and assists the Marines below in [[Commons R-01]]. He then heads downstairs and engages more Covenant in the Commons.''
*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "Brace for impact!"
''A loud clang is heard as a boarding craft attaches to ''Cairo station''.''
''After securing the Commons, the Chief goes up another flight of stairs, and steps out onto a catwalk overlooking [[Hangar A-01]], where one of the Covenant boarding craft is docked.  The Chief and the Marines engage the Covenant intruders below, including [[Sangheili Ultra]]s on higher difficulties.''


*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "We've got boarders in the port Pelican bay!"
*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "We've got boarders in the port Pelican bay!"


''(Later)''
''Having secured the Commons, the Chief goes up another flight of stairs, and steps out onto a catwalk overlooking [[Hangar A-01]], where one of the Covenant boarding craft is docked.  The Chief and the Marines engage the Covenant intruders below, including [[Sangheili Ultra]]s on higher difficulties.''
 
*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "Boarders have breached the [[Communications deck]]!"
 
''(Later)''
 
*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "Quick-response teams to the Communications deck!"


''Once the Master Chief finishes killing all the Covenant boarders in the first hangar bay, Covenant boarding craft are seen through the windows rapidly leaving ''Malta Station''.''
''Once the Master Chief finishes killing all the Covenant boarders in the first hangar bay, Covenant boarding craft are seen through the windows rapidly leaving ''Malta Station''.''


[[File:H2A-Malta Destruction.png|thumb|300px|''Malta Station'' is destroyed after its boarders retreat, opening a path towards Earth for the Covenant.]]
[[File:H2A-Malta Destruction.png|thumb|right|300px|''Malta Station'' is destroyed after its boarders retreat, opening a path towards Earth for the Covenant.]]


*'''[[Private First Class]] [[Chips Dubbo]]''': "Hey, check it out! The ''Malta''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s already driven off its boarders!"
*'''[[Private First Class]] [[Chips Dubbo]]''': "Hey, check it out! The ''Malta''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s already driven off its boarders!"


*'''Cortana (COM)''': "''Malta'', what is your status, over?"
*'''Cortana (COM)''': "''Malta'', what's your status, over?"


*'''''Malta'' Defense Coordinator (COM)''': "I don't believe it! They're retreating, we won!"
*'''''Malta'' Defense Coordinator (COM)''': "I don't believe it! They're retreating, we won!"


Malta Station ''suddenly explodes in a huge ball of fire, the barrel of its MAC gun breaking loose and tumbling away.''
''Malta Station suddenly explodes in a huge ball of fire, the barrel of its MAC gun breaking loose and tumbling away.''


*'''Private Dubbo''': "This is bad! Real bad!"
*'''Private Dubbo''': "This is bad! Real bad!"


''The hangar bay doors explode and another [[lance]] of Covenant attack. The Chief kills them, then exits the hangar.''
''The hangar bay doors explode and another [[lance]] of Covenant attack. The Chief kills them, then exits the hangar.''


*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "All hands, brace for impact!"
*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "All hands, brace for impact!"
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''The station shakes violently as another boarding craft attaches itself to ''Cairo.
''The station shakes violently as another boarding craft attaches itself to ''Cairo.


*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "Alert! Hostiles have breached the Port MAC bay!"
----
''If the Chief stalls:''
''If the Chief stalls:''


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*'''Lord Hood (COM)''': "Take out the remaining boarding craft, Chief."
*'''Lord Hood (COM)''': "Take out the remaining boarding craft, Chief."
----


''The Chief and the surviving marines head to [[Hangar A-02]] where they find another squad of marines under fire from several Unggoy-manned [[Shepsu-pattern plasma cannon|plasma turret]]s mounted on the catwalk above. Another boarding craft is docked here.''
''The Chief and the surviving marines head to [[Hangar A-02]] where they find another squad of marines under fire from several Unggoy-manned [[Type-42 Directed Energy Support Weapon|plasma turret]]s mounted on the catwalk above. Another boarding craft is docked here.''
 
*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "Alert! Hostiles have breached the Port MAC bay!"
 
''(Later)''
 
*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "Fireteams, boarders in Section 2."
 
''(Later)''
 
*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "Fireteams to Tram Terminal 1."
 
''(Later)''
 
*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "Attention! We have boarders in Section 3!"
 
''(Later)''
 
*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "Fireteams to Tram Terminal 2."
 
''(Later)''
 
*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "Alert! Boarders have breached the [[Communications deck]]!"
 
''(Later)''
 
*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "Quick-response teams to the Communications deck!"
 
''(Later)''


*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "Alert! We have hostiles on the [[Bridge|Command deck]]!"
*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "Alert! We have hostiles on the [[Bridge|Command deck]]!"
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''Once the Master Chief finishes killing all the intruders in the second hangar bay (including a [[Sangheili Zealot]] on [[legendary]] difficulty) Covenant boarding craft are again seen through the windows retreating, only this time, from ''[[Athens]] Station''.''
''Once the Master Chief finishes killing all the intruders in the second hangar bay (including a [[Sangheili Zealot]] on [[legendary]] difficulty) Covenant boarding craft are again seen through the windows retreating, only this time, from ''[[Athens]] Station''.''


[[File:H2A-Athens Destruction.png|thumb|300px|Soon after, the same fate befalls ''Athens Station''.]]  
[[File:H2A-Athens Destruction.png|thumb|right|300px|Soon after, the same fate befalls ''Athens Station''.]]  


*'''Private Dubbo''': "Uh oh! Hey, they're leaving the ''Athens''!"
*'''Private Dubbo''': "Uh oh! Hey, they're leaving the ''Athens''!"
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===Priority Shift===
===Priority Shift===
''If the Chief decides to stall for awhile, Cortana will remind him of the urgency of the situation with some of the following lines:''
''If the Chief decides to stall for awhile, Cortana will remind him of the urgency of the situation with some of the following lines:''


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''The Chief takes a route under the hangar bay through [[MAC Storage]], and encounters another lance of Covenant.  As he nears the opposite side of the corridor, two [[Stealth Sangheili]] emerge. The Chief kills them.''
''The Chief takes a route under the hangar bay through [[MAC Storage]], and encounters another lance of Covenant.  As he nears the opposite side of the corridor, two [[Stealth Sangheili]] emerge. The Chief kills them.''
''While the Chief is fighting his way to the bomb, the ''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator starts issuing evacuation orders.''


*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "All non-combat personnel to pressure zones."
*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "All non-combat personnel to pressure zones."
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*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "All hands, we are abandoning the station!"
*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "All hands, we are abandoning the station!"
''(Later)''
*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "All personnel, prepare to abandon the station!"


''As the Chief returns to the armory, he finds the Master Gunnery Sergeant firing a [[M90 Close Assault Weapon System|shotgun]] at a pair of Sangheili. Exactly what he says to them differs depending on what the difficulty level is set to.''
''As the Chief returns to the armory, he finds the Master Gunnery Sergeant firing a [[M90 Close Assault Weapon System|shotgun]] at a pair of Sangheili. Exactly what he says to them differs depending on what the difficulty level is set to.''
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*'''Master Gunnery Sergeant ([[Easy]] or [[Normal]])''': "Get the hell out of my armory, split-lip! Oh God—!"
*'''Master Gunnery Sergeant ([[Easy]] or [[Normal]])''': "Get the hell out of my armory, split-lip! Oh God—!"


*'''Master Gunnery Sergeant ([[Heroic]])''': "Call your friends! I got enough ammo for all of 'ya!"
*'''Master Gunnery Sergeant ([[Heroic]])''': "Tell your friends I got enough ammo for all of 'ya!"


*'''Master Gunnery Sergeant ([[Legendary]])''': "Come on, is that a weapon or a flashlight? Oh, dangit—!"
*'''Master Gunnery Sergeant ([[Legendary]])''': "Come on, is that a weapon or a flashlight? Oh, dangit—!"


''The Master Gunnery Sergeant is hit by bolts of plasma and dies. The Chief proceeds upstairs and eliminates his Sangheili killers.''
''The Master Gunnery Sergeant is hit by bolts of plasma and dies. The Chief proceeds upstairs and eliminates his Sangheili killers.''
''The Chief exits the Armory and enters [[Commons B-01]], which has been completely overrun by the Covenant. The alien forces have set up multiple plasma turrets which cover the room and assorted Covenant infantry lurk in the corridors. The Chief fights his way through, moves up a flight of stairs, and enters [[Security B-01]], where he dispatches another lance of Covenant.''


*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "Fireteams to Habitat Delta."
*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "Fireteams to Habitat Delta."


''(Later)''
''(Later)''
*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "Hostiles have taken [[Security Station One]]!"
''(Later)''
*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "I need a squad in [[Habitat Delta]]!"
''The Chief exits the Armory and enters [[Commons B-01]], which has been completely overrun by the Covenant. The alien forces have set up multiple plasma turrets which cover the room and assorted Covenant infantry lurk in the corridors.''


*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "Hang on, everyone!"
*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "Hang on, everyone!"
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''The station shakes again, as another Boarding Craft is attached.''
''The station shakes again, as another Boarding Craft is attached.''


''The Chief fights his way through the Commons, moves up a flight of stairs, and enters [[Security B-01]], where he dispatches another lance of Covenant.''
''(Later)''
 
*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "Hostiles have taken [[Security Station One]]!"


*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "Fireteams to Terminal 2."
''(Later)''


''The Chief exits Security B-01 and enters the [[Tram station]] where Commander Keyes, Sergeant Johnson, and a couple Navy officers are engaged in a firefight just outside a [[umbilical|docking umbilical]] leading to the ''[[UNSC In Amber Clad|In Amber Clad]]''.''
*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "I need a squad in [[Habitat Delta]]!"


*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "Alert!  Boarders in Port Dry dock!"
''The Chief exits Security B-01 and enters the station's [[umbilical]] where Commander Keyes, Sergeant Johnson, and a couple officers are engaged in a firefight outside the gangway to the ''[[UNSC In Amber Clad|In Amber Clad]]''.''


*'''Sergeant Johnson''': "Come on, Chief, this way!"
*'''Sergeant Johnson''': "Come on, Chief, this way!"
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*'''Commander Keyes''': "Thanks, Chief. I owe you one."
*'''Commander Keyes''': "Thanks, Chief. I owe you one."


''A second lance of Covenant appears from another umbilical at the end of the corridor. After the Chief and his allies kill the intruders, the Chief enters the umbilical.''
*'''Johnson''': "Get going. I'll cover the Commander."
 
*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "Fireteams to Terminal 2."
 
''(Later)''
 
*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "Alert!  Boarders in Port Dry dock!"


''If the player stalls:''
''(Later)''


*'''Johnson''': "Get going. I'll cover the Commander."
*'''''Cairo'' Defense Coordinator (Loudspeaker)''': "All personnel, prepare to abandon the station!"


===Authorized Personnel Only===
===Authorized Personnel Only===
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*'''Lord Hood (COM)''': "Chief, get to the bomb, double time! Cortana, prioritize targets and fire at will."
*'''Lord Hood (COM)''': "Chief, get to the bomb, double time! Cortana, prioritize targets and fire at will."


''The Master Chief re-enters ''Cairo Station'' through [[Portside Shipping]], where he is met by Marines near a cargo container.  There is a loud buzzing sound and a swarm of [[Yanme'e]] appear. The Chief and the Marines eliminate the swarm.''  
''The Master Chief re-enters ''Cairo Station'' through [[Portside Shipping]], where he is met by marines near a cargo container.  There is a loud buzzing sound and a swarm of [[Yanme'e]] appear. The Chief and the marines eliminate the swarm.''  


*'''Fleet Admiral Harper (COM)''': "First Echelon, you're with me, blanket those cruisers, take ‘em out one by one. Second Echelon, keep those carriers busy."
*'''Fleet Admiral Harper (COM)''': "First Echelon, you're with me, blanket those cruisers, take ‘em out one by one. Second Echelon, keep those carriers busy."


*'''Cortana (COM)''': "Registering all hostile vessels inside the kill zone. Thirteen [[Ket-pattern battlecruiser|cruisers]], two [[CAS-class assault carrier|assault carriers]]. I'm going loud!"
*'''Cortana (COM)''': "Registering all hostile vessels inside the kill zone. Thirteen [[CCS-class battlecruiser|cruisers]], two [[Covenant assault carrier|Assault carriers]]. I'm going loud!"


''The station's MAC gun begins firing at the Covenant fleet.''
''The station's MAC gun begins firing at the Covenant fleet.''


''A loading platform full of Covenant troops rises from below. The Chief kills them all and rides the platform down to an airlock. He gets off the platform and enters the airlock. The internal door closes behind him and the external door leading outside opens up.''
''An elevator platform full of Covenant troops rises from below. The Chief kills them all and rides the elevator down to an airlock.''


*'''Fleet Admiral Harper (COM)''': "The carriers are breaking through, sir! They're heading straight for the ''Cairo''!"
*'''Fleet Admiral Harper (COM)''': "The carriers are breaking through, Sir! They're heading straight for the ''Cairo''!"


*'''Lord Hood (COM)''': "Cortana! Concentrate your fire on the first carrier. Admiral, do what you can against the second."
*'''Lord Hood (COM)''': "Cortana! Concentrate your fire on the first carrier. Admiral, do what you can against the second."
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===Return to Sender===
===Return to Sender===
''The Chief takes an elevator down to the [[fire control]] center.''
''The Chief takes an elevator down to the [[fire control]] center.''


*'''Cortana (COM)''': "Just so you know, there are quite a few [[Sangheili|Elites]] guarding the [[antimatter charge|bomb]]. You may need to get creative."
*'''Cortana (COM)''': "Just so you know, there are quite a few [[Sangheili|Elites]] guarding the [[antimatter charge|bomb]]. You may need to get creative."


''The Chief arrives at fire control, where a sizable group of Sangheili (one of whom is dual wielding a plasma rifle and Needler) and Unggoy are guarding the bomb. The station shakes again. Outside the window, the Chief can see the second carrier bypassing the ''Cairo'', following the first carrier down to Earth.''
''The Chief arrives at fire control, where a sizable group of Sangheili and Unggoy are guarding the bomb. The station shakes again. Outside the window, the Chief can see the second carrier bypassing the ''Cairo'', following the first carrier down to Earth.''


''Once the Chief clears the room of the Covenant guarding the bomb:''
''Once the Chief clears the room of the Covenant guarding the bomb:''
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*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "''Cairo'', this is ''In Amber Clad.''"
*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "''Cairo'', this is ''In Amber Clad.''"


''The view changes to the bridge of ''In Amber Clad'', where Commander Keyes and Sergeant Johnson are present. Keyes is now wearing her [[UNSC Navy Service Uniform|service uniform]] and Johnson is fully geared up in [[UNSC Marine Corps Battle Dress Uniform|Marine armor]].''
''The view changes to the bridge of ''In Amber Clad''.''


*'''Commander Keyes''': "The carrier's shield is down. I'm in position and ready for immediate assault."
*'''Commander Keyes''': "The carrier's shield is down. I'm in position and ready for immediate assault."


''The view goes back to ''Cairo'''s bridge, showing Lord Hood alone. (In the Anniversary, there is another officer with him.)''
''The view goes back to ''Cairo'''s bridge, showing Lord Hood alone.''


*'''Lord Hood''': "Negative, Commander. Not against a ship that size. Not on your own."
*'''Lord Hood''': "Negative, Commander. Not against a ship that size. Not on your own."
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*'''Lord Hood''': "Permission granted."
*'''Lord Hood''': "Permission granted."


[[File:H2A - Master Chief and antimatter charge.png|thumb|300px|The Master Chief drags the bomb to the lift leading to the airlock.]]
[[File:H2A - Master Chief and antimatter charge.png|thumb|right|300px|The Master Chief drags the bomb to the lift leading to the airlock.]]


''In the bay, the Chief grabs the bomb by two of its pointy protrusions and drags it across the floor, causing sparks to erupt as it scrapes across the metal plating. He drags it into an elevator, and ascends.''
''In the bay, the Chief grabs the bomb by two of its pointy protrusions and drags it across the floor, causing sparks to erupt as it scrapes across the metal plating. He drags it into an elevator, and ascends.''
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*'''Cortana''': "Unfortunately for us both... I ''like'' crazy."
*'''Cortana''': "Unfortunately for us both... I ''like'' crazy."


''The elevator reaches an empty [[GA-TL1 Longsword|Longsword]] launch bay, and the Chief steps out, watching through the huge bay door. A Seraph fighter flies by, pursued by two Longswords (Original version only). The UNSC fleet streams down toward Earth, chasing the Covenant ships. The Master Chief then steps up to the door's release handle, which drops down above him.''
''The elevator reaches an empty [[GA-TL1 Longsword|Longsword]] launch bay, and the Chief steps out, watching through the huge bay door. A Seraph fighter flies by, pursued by two Longswords. The UNSC fleet streams down toward Earth, chasing the Covenant ships. The Master Chief then steps up to the door's release handle, which drops down above him.''


*'''Cortana''': "Just one question. What if you miss?"
*'''Cortana''': "Just one question. What if you miss?"
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''The Master Chief pulls down the handle and the bay doors cycle open, the bay decompressing rapidly. Debris lifts off the floor and hurtles into space, and the bomb slowly begins to slide toward the doors, scratching sparks across the floor. The Chief grabs hold of it as it passes, and is pulled out into space.''
''The Master Chief pulls down the handle and the bay doors cycle open, the bay decompressing rapidly. Debris lifts off the floor and hurtles into space, and the bomb slowly begins to slide toward the doors, scratching sparks across the floor. The Chief grabs hold of it as it passes, and is pulled out into space.''


''In free-fall, the Chief descends in the general direction of northern Africa. The [[Solemn Penance|first carrier]] is miles below him, too far to reach. [[Day of Jubilation|The second carrier]] passes right below his position, and opens up with an energy projector, narrowly missing him. A [[UNSC Feeling Lucky|cruiser]] rockets below him and takes an [[Energy projector]] round right through its spine, explosions lighting all over its hull (In the Anniversary, the cruiser is hit by the same energy projector beam that narrowly misses the Chief). The Master Chief plummets past it, watching as its engines fail and try to relight themselves.''
''In free-fall, the Chief descends in the general direction of northern Africa. The [[Solemn Penance|first carrier]] is miles below him, too far to reach. [[Day of Jubilation|The second carrier]] passes right below his position, and opens up with an energy projector, narrowly missing him. A [[UNSC Feeling Lucky|cruiser]] rockets below him and takes an [[Energy projector]] round right through its spine, explosions lighting all over its hull. The Master Chief plummets past it, watches as its engines fail and try to relight themselves.''


''A pair of Longsword fighters dive past him, and make a strafing run on the carrier. They open fire on the carrier, and make a staccato beat of fire along the back of the carrier, allowing the Chief to slip through the narrow hole the blasts have created.''
''A pair of Longsword fighters dive past him, and make a strafing run on the carrier. They open fire on the carrier, and make a staccato beat of fire along the back of the carrier, allowing the Chief to slip through the narrow hole the blasts have created.''
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''The carrier's center is a huge, open chamber, a massive fusion core casting white light across its inner surface. The carrier has taken a lot of abuse; the far side of the chamber is torn open, showing the Earth outside. The Master Chief crawls up the bomb, presses its activation panel, and spins around. His legs flex, and he vaults off the bomb, aiming for the split in the carrier's armor.''
''The carrier's center is a huge, open chamber, a massive fusion core casting white light across its inner surface. The carrier has taken a lot of abuse; the far side of the chamber is torn open, showing the Earth outside. The Master Chief crawls up the bomb, presses its activation panel, and spins around. His legs flex, and he vaults off the bomb, aiming for the split in the carrier's armor.''


[[File:H2A In Amber Clad orbit earth.png|thumb|300px|With the carrier destroyed, the Chief hurtles himself towards the waiting UNSC ''In Amber Clad''.]]
[[File:H2A In Amber Clad orbit earth.png|thumb|right|300px|With the carrier destroyed, the Chief hurtles himself towards the waiting UNSC ''In Amber Clad''.]]


''He plummets from the carrier, straight for Earth, as behind him minor blue explosions flicker up and down the alien warship. A pause, and the entire ship detonates in a huge plasma conflagration.''
''He plummets from the carrier, straight for Earth, as behind him minor blue explosions flicker up and down the alien warship. A pause, and the entire ship detonates in a huge plasma conflagration.''
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''Level ends.''
''Level ends.''
{{Clear}}
{{Clear}}
==Achievements==
The following [[achievement]]s can be unlocked on ''Cairo Station'' across the [[Halo 2 (Windows Vista)|Windows Vista]] and ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' editions of ''Halo 2: Anniversary''. The original [[Xbox]] release of ''Halo 2'' did not contain achievement unlocks.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" style="width:135px;text-align:center;" |'''''Halo 2'' (Windows Vista)'''
! scope="col" style="width:135px;text-align:center;" |'''''Halo: MCC'' (Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S)'''
! scope="col" style="width:135px;text-align:center;" |'''''Halo: MCC'' (Steam)'''
! scope="col" style="width:175px;height:20px;text-align:center;" |'''Title'''
! scope="col" style="width:350px;height:20px;text-align:center;" |'''Unlock requirement'''
! scope="col" style="width:200px;height:20px;text-align:center;" |'''Games'''
|-
|[[File:H2V Achievement Cairo Station.png|center|64px]]
|[[File:HTMCC H2A Achievement CairoStation.png|center|114px]]
|[[File:HTMCC H2 Achievement Steam Cairo Station.jpg|center|64px]]
|<center>'''[[Cairo Station (achievement)|Cairo Station]]'''</center>
|Beat Cairo Station on any difficulty.
|<center>[[Halo 2 (Windows Vista)|''Halo 2'' (Windows Vista)]]<br/>''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''</center>
|-
|<center>N/A</center>
|[[File:HTMCC H2A Achievement Don'tHangarAround.png|center|114px]]
|[[File:HTMCC H2A Achievement Steam Don'tHangarAround.jpg|center|64px]]
|<center>'''[[Don't Hangar Around]]'''</center>
|Beat the par time on Cairo Station.
|<center>''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''</center>
|-
|<center>N/A</center>
|[[File:HTMCC H2A Achievement BombSquad.png|center|114px]]
|[[File:HTMCC H2A Achievement Steam BombSquad.jpg|center|64px]]
|<center>'''[[Bomb Squad]]'''</center>
|Beat the par score on Cairo Station.
|<center>''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''</center>
|-
|<center>N/A</center>
|[[File:HTMCC H2A Achievement Curious.png|center|114px]]
|[[File:HTMCC H2A Achievement Steam Curious.jpg|center|64px]]
|<center>'''[[Curious]]'''</center>
|Activate [[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal 1]] on Cairo Station.
|<center>''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''</center>
|-
|<center>N/A</center>
|[[File:HTMCC H2A Achievement SkulltakerThunderstorm.png|center|114px]]
|[[File:HTMCC H2A Achievement Steam SkulltakerThunderstorm.jpg|center|64px]]
|<center>'''[[Skulltaker Halo 2: Thunderstorm]]'''</center>
|Find and claim the [[Halo 2 skulls#Thunderstorm|Thunderstorm Skull]].
|<center>''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''</center>
|-
|<center>N/A</center>
|[[File:HTMCC H2A Achievement TheReturnofMegg.png|center|114px]]
|[[File:HTMCC H2A Achievement Steam The Return of Megg.jpg|center|64px]]
|<center>'''[[The Return of Megg]]'''</center>
|She's not picking up.
|<center>''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''</center>
|-
|}


==Production notes==
==Production notes==
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Originally, [[Bungie]] had planned [[Covenant Ship|a level after Cairo Station]], in which the [[John-117|Master Chief]] would land on a [[Covenant]] ship, break in, and destroy it from the inside out. This was shown in the [[Halo 2 Announcement Trailer]], when the [[Chief]] jumped out of the airlock without the bomb. However, because of deadlines, the level was cut from the final game.<ref>''[[Halo 3 Essentials]]'': Disc 2; Halo 2 Cinematics Commentary</ref>
Originally, [[Bungie]] had planned [[Covenant Ship|a level after Cairo Station]], in which the [[John-117|Master Chief]] would land on a [[Covenant]] ship, break in, and destroy it from the inside out. This was shown in the [[Halo 2 Announcement Trailer]], when the [[Chief]] jumped out of the airlock without the bomb. However, because of deadlines, the level was cut from the final game.<ref>''[[Halo 3 Essentials]]'': Disc 2; Halo 2 Cinematics Commentary</ref>


[[File:H2A - BattleofEarth.png|thumb|250px|Master Chief launching towards the ''Day of Jubilation'' and the ''Solemn Penance'' in an early version of the ''Return to Sender'' cutscene.]]
[[File:H2A - BattleofEarth.png|thumb|right|250px|Master Chief launching towards the ''Day of Jubilation'' and the ''Solemn Penance'' in an early version of the ''Return to Sender'' cutscene.]]
===''Halo 2: Anniversary''===
===''Halo 2: Anniversary''===
For the ''Anniversary'' remake of the level, it was originally planned to have ''Cairo''{{'}}s position over Earth adjusted. The ''Return to Sender'' cutscene for example was to take place over Eastern and Central Europe as opposed to Northern Africa and the Mediterranean in the final version.<ref>[[Halo 2: Anniversary cinematic trailer|''Halo 2: Anniversary'', cinematic trailer]]</ref>
For the ''Anniversary'' remake of the level, it was originally planned to have ''Cairo''{{'}}s position over Earth adjusted. The ''Return to Sender'' cutscene for example was to take place over Eastern and Central Europe as opposed to Northern Africa and the Mediterranean in the final version.<ref>[[Halo 2: Anniversary cinematic trailer|''Halo 2: Anniversary'', cinematic trailer]]</ref>
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===Glitches===
===Glitches===
*It is possible to get inside of the boarding ships by walking to the corner of the shield barrier, then walking into the barrier and jumping. This may take a few tries to successfully complete. Inside there is only a crate. When the player exits the craft, there is another glitch: the enemies that the player fought when they entered the room will respawn directly behind them.
*It is possible to get inside of the boarding ships by walking to the corner of the shield barrier, then walking into the barrier and jumping. This may take a few tries to successfully complete. Inside there is only a crate. When the player exits the craft, there is another glitch: the enemies that the player fought when they entered the room will respawn directly behind them.
*It is possible to reach areas that are supposed to be inaccessible to the player [[Cairo Station vacation|in this level]].
*It is possible to reach areas that are supposed to be inaccessible to the player [[Cairo Station Vacation|in this level]].
*In the sub-level "Return to Sender", it is possible to be pushed through the wall by standing in front of the moving firing pin. The player will be pushed forward at an incredible speed directly into the wall. After running into the wall, the wall will appear as a textured line that is incredibly thin. After seeing this, they will fall through the wall, to their death.
*In the sub-level "Return to Sender", it is possible to be pushed through the wall by standing in front of the moving firing pin. The player will be pushed forward at an incredible speed directly into the wall. After running into the wall, the wall will appear as a textured line that is incredibly thin. After seeing this, they will fall through the wall, to their death.
*It is possible to fall below the MAC gun's pump. If the player tries to jump on the middle of the MAC at the end of the level, it will launch them out of the station. Sometimes, the player will hit an invisible barrier stopping them from getting to the scenery.
*It is possible to fall below the MAC gun's pump. If the player tries to jump on the middle of the MAC at the end of the level, it will launch them out of the station. Sometimes, the player will hit an invisible barrier stopping them from getting to the scenery.
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*It is possible to see the outside of a [[Covenant]] boarding craft on this level up close. Just before the player enters the first elevator, they can use one of the structures near the edge to jump to a lower ledge, where they can view a craft.
*It is possible to see the outside of a [[Covenant]] boarding craft on this level up close. Just before the player enters the first elevator, they can use one of the structures near the edge to jump to a lower ledge, where they can view a craft.
*There is some odd dialog where [[Miranda Keyes]] would say "Thanks, Chief. I owe you one. Take me now!" {{Citation needed}}
*There is some odd dialog where [[Miranda Keyes]] would say "Thanks, Chief. I owe you one. Take me now!" {{Citation needed}}
*When the player reaches the armory and sees one of the stair doors is closed, they can get on top of the door, which should be going up the ceiling. When the door closes, they will fall through the door and be back to normal instead of dying.
*When the player reaches the armoury and sees one of the stair doors is closed, they can get on top of the door, which should be going up the ceiling. When the door closes, they will fall through the door and be back to normal instead of dying.
*It is possible to get into the airlock room [[John-117|Master Chief]] jumps out of. On the chapter "Return to Sender", the player can walk up to where the firing pin shoots forward, walk up to the front track, and when the pin moves forward, the Chief's body will fall through the floor and down to the airlock below.
*It is possible to get into the airlock room [[John-117|Master Chief]] jumps out of. On the chapter "Return to Sender", the player can walk up to where the firing pin shoots forward, walk up to the front track, and when the pin moves forward, the Chief's body will fall through the floor and down to the airlock below.
*When the player gets outside of the [[Cairo Station (station)|Station]], it is possible to get inside the FFG-142 ''[[UNSC In Amber Clad|In Amber Clad]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s reactors.
*When the player gets outside of the [[Cairo Station (station)|Station]], it is possible to get inside the FFG-142 ''[[UNSC In Amber Clad|In Amber Clad]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s reactors.
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*During the part where the player meets up with Johnson and Miranda, they can melee attack one of them into the airlock where they proceed to the bomb. They will not die from the vacuum and can be strong allies due to their invincibility.
*During the part where the player meets up with Johnson and Miranda, they can melee attack one of them into the airlock where they proceed to the bomb. They will not die from the vacuum and can be strong allies due to their invincibility.
*It is possible to get friendly AI outside into space. They will not die despite not having any way to breathe in space.
*It is possible to get friendly AI outside into space. They will not die despite not having any way to breathe in space.
*Occasionally, Cortana will spontaneously prompt the Chief to hurry up, even if the player is not actually stalling.


===Mistakes===
===Mistakes===
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*If the player kills the enemies while in the vacuum of space they can still hear them scream upon death. This is impossible, since sound cannot travel through space due to a lack of air.
*If the player kills the enemies while in the vacuum of space they can still hear them scream upon death. This is impossible, since sound cannot travel through space due to a lack of air.


===Easter eggs===
===Easter Eggs===
*The [[Halo 2 skulls|Thunderstorm Skull]] is located in this level.
*The [[Halo 2 Skulls|Thunderstorm Skull]] is located in this level.
*[[Avery Junior Johnson|Johnson]]'s [[cigar]] is also found in this level, but it is put out, unlike in the [[Armory]] level, the [[cigar]] was lit up and smoke could be seen. The player can see this if they find the [[Halo 2 skulls#Thunderstorm|Thunderstorm Skull]] on this level.
*[[Avery Junior Johnson|Johnson]]'s [[cigar]] is also found in this level, but it is put out, unlike in the [[Armory]] level, the [[cigar]] was lit up and smoke could be seen. The player can see this if he/she finds the [[Halo 2 Skulls#Thunderstorm|Thunderstorm Skull]] on this level.
*It is possible to hear [[Terrence Hood|Lord Hood]] saying something on the intercom about [[Megg]] in this level.
*It is possible to hear [[Terrence Hood|Lord Hood]] saying something on the intercom about [[Megg]] in this level.
*Also on the chapter "Return to Sender", the player can find one surviving [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]]. To do this, they must enter the room underneath the firing pin and walk away from the [[Sangheili|Elites]]' position. Here, they should find a lone [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] survivor, armed with a [[BR55 Battle Rifle|Battle Rifle]] or an SMG. The Marine is a different model every time.
*Also on the chapter "Return to Sender", the player can find one surviving [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]]. To do this, they must enter the room underneath the firing pin and walk away from the [[Sangheili|Elites]]' position. Here, they should find a lone [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] survivor, armed with a [[BR55 Battle Rifle|Battle Rifle]] or an SMG. The [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] is a different model every time.
*This level contains the only ''Halo 2'' [[Bloody UNSC marine|Marine model covered in wounds and blood]]. He is found in the first Pelican hangar and is usually without a helmet.
*This level contains the only ''Halo 2'' [[Bloody UNSC marine|Marine model covered in wounds and blood]]. He is found in the first Pelican hangar and is usually without a helmet.
*The [[Cairo Station console message|''Cairo Station'' console message]] can be found on several consoles throughout the level.
*The [[Cairo Station console message|''Cairo Station'' console message]] can be found on several consoles throughout the level.
* The first terminal is one of the computer consoles located in Cairo Station's Armory A-01, on the wall to the left of the doors leading into Commons B-01. The console's screen flashes "INCOMING MESSAGE" in red.


===References===
===References===
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*This is the only level in which [[Sangheili|Elites]] wield [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|Plasma Pistols]].
*This is the only level in which [[Sangheili|Elites]] wield [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|Plasma Pistols]].
*The turret that appears in the first [[D77-TC Pelican|Pelican]] bay is not present on harder difficulties.
*The turret that appears in the first [[D77-TC Pelican|Pelican]] bay is not present on harder difficulties.
*It is possible to see an [[Sangheili Ultra|Ultra Elite]] with a dual-wielded {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}} and [[Type-33 Needler|Needler]] on this level.
*It is possible to see an [[Sangheili Ultra|Ultra Elite]] with a dual-wielded [[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle|Plasma Rifle]] and [[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher|Needler]] on this level.
[[File:Miranda squint.jpg|thumb|Miranda scowls at the Chief for injuring her.]]
[[File:Miranda squint.jpg|thumb|Miranda scowls at the Chief for injuring her.]]
*If the player melees or shoots Commander Keyes, she grimaces in pain and glares at the player resentfully.
*If the player melees or shoots Commander Keyes, she grimaces in pain and glares at the player resentfully.
*In the final fight by the bomb, if the player kills the [[Covenant]] forces in the right positions, it's possible for the bomb to move their bodies around while being dragged in the cutscene.
*In the final fight by the bomb, if the player kills the [[Covenant]] forces in the right positions, it's possible for the bomb to move their bodies around while being dragged in the cutscene.
*In this level, and in others like ''[[The Armory]]'' or ''[[Outskirts]]'', the player can see some [[list of UNSC crates|equipment cases]], where there is written information about some [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] equipment such as [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] helmets and body armor. The information shows their weight and the number of items included in the case.
*In this level, and in others like [[The Armory]] or [[Outskirts]], the player can see some [[list of UNSC crates|equipment cases]], where there is written information about some [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] equipment such as [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] helmets and body armor. The information shows their weight and the number of items included in the case.
*In the room where the bomb is, the player can find a [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] hiding in the back from the [[Covenant]].
*In the room where the bomb is, the player can find a [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] hiding in the back from the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]].
*This level features a music piece that didn't make it onto either volume of the soundtrack. It is played in the Armory and Commons Area B-01, after the player kills the two Elites that killed the [[Unidentified master gunnery sergeant|Master Gunnery Sergeant]]. This "lost song" reappears on the level ''[[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]''.
*This level features a music piece that didn't make it onto either volume of the soundtrack. It is played in the Armory and Commons Area B-01, after the player kills the two Elites that killed the [[Master Gunnery Sergeant]]. This "lost song" reappears on the level [[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]].
*In the airlocks at the top and bottom of the elevator platform, and the Port shipping bay are four [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper|ODST]] bodies (one at the top, one in the Port shipping bay, two at the bottom.) These are the only ODSTs seen in the level. This is also the first in-game appearance of [[ODST armor]].
*In the airlocks at the top and bottom of the elevator platform, and the Port shipping bay are four [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper|ODST]] bodies (one at the top, one in the Port shipping bay, two at the bottom.) These are the only ODSTs seen in the level. This is also the first in-game appearance of [[ODST armor]].
*The machine gun turret used by Johnson at the beginning of the level sometimes will not be usable, although the player can order Johnson to stay away from it.
*The machine gun turret used by Johnson at the beginning of the level sometimes will not be usable, although the player can order Johnson to stay away from it.
*At the point in the level when you meet up with Miranda and Johnson, located up the stairs that lead to the tram station there is a large, unexplained blood splatter on the wall and floor. This is only visible in classic mode on ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
*At the point in the level when you meet up with Miranda and Johnson, located up the stairs that lead to the tram station there is a large, unexplained blood splatter on the wall and floor. This is only visible in classic mode on Halo 2 Anniversary.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Development images===
<gallery>
File:H2 Cairo Station Launch Bay Concept Art.png|Concept art of ''Cairo Station''{{'}}s fighter launch bay.
File:H2_EarlyCairoStation.jpg|A work-in-progress model of ''Cairo'' early in ''Halo 2''{{'}}s development.
File:H2_CairoBridge_Geo.jpg|The geometry used for the bridge in ''Halo 2''.
File:H2A_CairoBridge_Concept.jpg|Paintover of the previous image used for ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' concept art.
File:H2A-pavel-belov-cairo-external.jpg|''Halo 2: Anniversary'' concept art for the space battle around Cairo Station.
</gallery>
===''Halo 2''===
===''Halo 2''===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H2 Cairo Station Fighter Launch Bay.png|''Cairo Station''{{'}}s fighter launch bay pre-release screenshot.
File:Cairo Station Official.png|Preview of the level in ''Halo 2'' menu.
File:Cairo Station Official.png|Preview of the level in ''Halo 2'' menu.
File:Old HW Gauss 6.png|UNSC personnel at the ceremony onboard ''Cairo Station''.
File:Cairo.jpg|''Cairo Station'' orbiting over Earth.
File:UNSCDF.jpg|Master Chief and Sergeant Johnson saluting to Lord Hood.
File:UNSCDF.jpg|Master Chief and Sergeant Johnson saluting to Lord Hood.
File:Shackled Vadam.png|Thel 'Vadamee shackled and about to be publicly tortured.
File:H2 Barrier.png|Marines prepare to defend  ''Cairo Station'' against the imminent Covenant assault.  
File:Pain.png|Tartarus prepares to brand the Mark of Shame on 'Vadamee.
File:H2 covbomb mchief.jpg|John-117 and the Covenant bomb leaving ''Cairo Station''.
File:Readout.jpg|A readout on ''Cairo Station'' displays the incoming Covenant fleet.
File:Covenant bomb and core.jpg|John-117 and the Covenant bomb inside ''Day of Jubilation''.
File:H2 Barrier.png|Marines prepare to defend  ''Cairo Station'' against the imminent Covenant assault.
File:H2 mchief cortana.jpg|John-117 about to transfer Cortana to the antimatter charge.
File:H2 covbomb mchief.jpg|John-117 and the antimatter charge leaving ''Cairo Station''.
File:Firing Energy Projector.png|An energy projector beam narrowly misses John-117 and the antimatter charge.
File:Covenant bomb and core.jpg|John-117 and the antimatter charge inside ''Day of Jubilation''.
File:H2-MasterChief-ArmingBomb.jpg|John-117 prepares to re-arm the antimatter charge.
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