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{{Status|Gameplay}}
{{Era|RW}}
{{Level infobox
{{Level infobox
|pagegamelabel=HW
|prev=''[[Relic Interior]]''
|prev=''[[Relic Interior]]''
|next=''[[Arcadia Outskirts]]''
|next=''[[Arcadia Outskirts]]''
|name='''''Arcadia City'''''
|image=[[File:HW-4 Arcadia City.jpg|300px]]
|game=''[[Halo Wars]]''
|game=''[[Halo Wars]]''
|player=[[Player_character#Real-Time_Strategy|UNSC ''Spirit of Fire'']]
|name=Arcadia City
|date=[[2531#February|February 9, 2531]]
|image=[[File:HW-Arcadia-Procyon.png|300px]]
|place=[[Arcadia City (location)|Arcadia City]], [[Arcadia]], [[Procyon System]]
|player=
|date=[[2531#February|February 9th, 2531]]
|place=[[Pirth City]], [[Arcadia]]
|objective=*Clear [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] from Subway Exit.
|objective=*Clear [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] from Subway Exit.
*Protect [[Civilian]]s and [[Banta-class transport|Cargo Transports]] until launch.
*Protect [[Civilian]]s and [[Unidentified civilian cargo ship|Cargo Transports]] until launch.
'''Optional''':
'''Optional''':
*Kill 50 Elites.
*Kill 50 Elites.
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*Establish a Second Base.
*Establish a Second Base.
*Rescue 500 Civilians.
*Rescue 500 Civilians.
*Rescue 1000 Civilians.}}
*Rescue 1000 Civilians.
{{Article quote|The Covenant invasion of Arcadia is in full swing. Evacuation of its civilian population is UNSC's top priority.}}
}}


'''Arcadia City''' is the fourth [[campaign]] mission in ''[[Halo Wars]]''. It takes place in [[Arcadia City (location)|Arcadia City]] on the planet [[Arcadia]].
{{Article Quote|The Covenant invasion of Arcadia is in full swing. Evacuation of its civilian population is UNSC's top priority.}}
 
'''Arcadia City''' is the fourth [[campaign]] mission in ''[[Halo Wars]]''. It takes place in [[Pirth City]] on the planet [[Arcadia]].


This level introduces several features, including [[Red Team|Spartans]] (uncontrollable), defensive objectives, and the ability to deploy multiple [[Heron]]s simultaneously.  
This level introduces several features, including [[Red Team|Spartans]] (uncontrollable), defensive objectives, and the ability to deploy multiple [[Heron]]s simultaneously.  
==Summary==
After being evacuated from [[Harvest]], Professor [[Ellen Anders]] presents her findings to Captain [[James Cutter]]: the [[star map]] in the [[Relic (location)|relic]] pointed towards the [[Outer Colony]] of [[Arcadia]]. Though the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}'s orders are to stay and investigate the Covenant operations on Harvest, Anders is insistent that they must travel to Arcadia as it is the only way to figure out what the Covenant are up to. Cutter finally agrees and orders the ''Spirit of Fire'' to Arcadia.
On [[2531#February|February 9, 2531]], the ''Spirit of Fire'' arrives in the [[Procyon system]] to find Arcadia [[Battle for Arcadia|under attack]]. [[Serina]] reports that two {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}} emerged from [[slipspace]] and were confronted by the {{UNSCShip|Belfast}}, {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}, {{UNSCShip|Texas}} and {{UNSCShip|Armstrong}}. Together, the four ships caught [[CCS-U321|one]] with its shields down and destroyed it while [[CCS-U624|the other]] destroyed the ''Texas'' and ''Belfast'' and left the ''Pillar of Autumn'' badly damaged and the ''Armstrong'' venting atmosphere before it engaged in surface activity. ''Spirit of Fire'' receives distress calls from the surface and Cutter quickly orders forces deployed to help out.
On Arcadia, forces led by Sergeant [[John Forge]] clear out the subway entrance and help to guard three [[Banta-class transport|cargo transports]] that are being used to evacuate civilians from the planet. ''[[Cargo 3]]'' attempts to take off early and is destroyed, but the ''Spirit of Fire's'' forces, aided by [[Spartan-II]] [[Red Team]], manage to evacuate hundreds of people onboard the remaining ships despite heavy resistence. With the civilians safe, Forge is ordered to fall back and regroup.


==Transcript==
==Transcript==
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erPDrK3CBP8 '''{''All It Did Was Point''}''']
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erPDrK3CBP8 '''{''All It Did Was Point''}''']
[[File:Halo gallery 03.jpg|thumb|300px|Anders and Cutter on the Observation Deck.]]
''View of the outside of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}. Cuts to the Observation Deck, with a [[The Spirit]] paper open, where Cutter, Anders and Serina are having a discussion.''


*'''[[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[James Cutter|James Gregory Cutter]]''': "So, all it did was point here?"
''View of the outside of the {{UNSCship|Spirit of Fire}}. Cuts to the Observation Deck, with a [[The Spirit]] paper open, where Cutter, Anders and Serina are having a discussion.''


*'''Professor [[Ellen Anders]]''': "In the thirty seconds I had to examine [[Relic (location)|the Artifact]]? Yes, all it did was point at a second star system."
*'''[[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[James Gregory Cutter]]''': "So, all it did was point here?"
 
*'''Professor [[Ellen Anders]]''': "In the thirty seconds I had to examine [[Relic|the Artifact]]? Yes, all it did was point at a second star system."


''A viewscreen shows up, displaying a planetary system.''
''A viewscreen shows up, displaying a planetary system.''
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*'''Anders''': "I understand that Captain, but everything I see here tells me that we need to get to Arcadia to figure this out."
*'''Anders''': "I understand that Captain, but everything I see here tells me that we need to get to Arcadia to figure this out."


*'''Cutter''': "Very well, Professor. I'll clear it with [[Admiral]] [[Preston Cole|Cole]]. Serina, set course for Arcadia."
*'''Cutter''': "Very well, Professor. I'll clear it with [[Preston Jeremiah Cole|Admiral Cole]]. Serina, set course for Arcadia."


''Cutter leaves the room, Serina looks at Anders.''
''Cutter leaves the room, Serina looks at Anders.''
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*'''Anders''': "Serina, get out of my lab."
*'''Anders''': "Serina, get out of my lab."
[[File:HW-Arcadia-Procyon.png|thumb|300px|The ''Spirit of Fire'' approaches Arcadia.]]


''Fades to black, and to ''Spirit of Fire ''approaching a planet.''
''Fades to black, and to ''Spirit of Fire ''approaching a planet.''
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''Serina brings up a [[Holography|hologram]] of Arcadia and a few ship markers.''
''Serina brings up a [[Holography|hologram]] of Arcadia and a few ship markers.''


*'''Serina''': "Two Covenant [[Ket-pattern battlecruiser|vessels]] came out of slipspace near Arcadia. The [[UNSC Belfast|''Belfast'']], [[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|''Pillar of Autumn'']], [[UNSC Texas|''Texas'']] and [[UNSC Armstrong|''Armstrong'']] engaged immediately and caught [[CCS-U321|one]] with its [[energy shielding|shields]] down. We lost the ''Texas'' and ''Belfast'', the ''Armstrong'' is venting atmosphere and the ''Autumn'' is badly damaged. The [[CCS-U624|second vessel]] is engaged in surface activity."
*'''Serina''': "Two Covenant [[CCS-class battlecruiser|vessels]] came out of slipspace near Arcadia. The [[UNSC Belfast|''Belfast'']], [[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|''Pillar of Autumn'']], [[UNSC Texas|''Texas'']] and [[UNSC Armstrong|''Armstrong'']] engaged immediately and caught [[CCS-U321|one]] with its [[energy shielding|shields]] down. We lost the ''Texas'' and ''Belfast'', the ''Armstrong'' is venting atmosphere and the ''Autumn'' is badly damaged. The [[CCS-U624|second vessel]] is engaged in surface activity."


*'''Cutter''': "What kind of surface activity?"
*'''Cutter''': "What kind of surface activity?"
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*'''Cutter''': "Serina, launch pods. Bring the ship to alert."
*'''Cutter''': "Serina, launch pods. Bring the ship to alert."


'''{''In-game Cutscene''}'''
'''{''Gameplay''}'''


''Scene cuts to Arcadia surface, Covenant forces are engaging civilians and transports, with three Spartans from [[Red Team]] fending off the enemy forces.''
''Scene cuts to Arcadia surface, Covenant forces are engaging civilians and transports, with three Spartans trying to fight off the enemy forces.''


*'''Arcadian Patrol (COM)''': "Spirit of Fire, this is Arcadian patrol, civilians entering the city are being blocked by hostile forces. We need to clear that area, can you assist?"
*'''Arcadian Patrol (COM)''': "Spirit of Fire, this is Arcadian patrol, civilians entering the city are being blocked by hostile forces. We need to clear that area, can you assist?"
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''A Pelican drops Forge's Warthog off with several Hornets to assist.''
''A Pelican drops Forge's Warthog off with several Hornets to assist.''


*'''Sergeant [[John Forge]] (COM)''': "Arcadia ground control, this is Forge. We're inbound to aid in evacuation efforts, help is on the way!"
*'''Sergeant [[John Forge]]''': "Arcadia ground control, this is Forge. We're inbound to aid in evacuation efforts, help is on the way!"
 
''Covenant infantry and Ghosts are attacking the Subway Exit, where civilians are gathered. Arcadian Patrol officers are suffering heavy losses.''
 
'''{''Gameplay''}'''


*'''Arcadian Patrol (COM)''': "It's a blood bath here! We need some cover now!"
*'''Arcadian Patrol''': "It's a blood bath here! We need some cover now!"


''Forge and the Hornets clear the area.''
''Forge and the Hornets clear the area.''


*'''Arcadia Ground Control (COM)''': "This is Ground Control, Covenant are closing in. Prepare emergency launch protocols, mark."
*'''Arcadia Ground Control''': "This is Ground control, Covenant are closing in, prepare emergency launch protocols, mark."


''Evacuation launch countdown started: 20 minutes. Cargo One, Cargo Two, and Cargo Three appear on the map. One of the Spartans moves towards Cargo Two to defend the vessel. The Covenant begins their assault on Cargo Three.''
''Evacuation launch countdown started.''


*'''Cargo Three Pilot (COM)''': "Cargo Three. We're all alone out here! Can't you guys hurry up?"
*'''Cargo Three Pilot (COM)''': "Cargo Three, we're all alone out here! Can't you guys hurry up?"


''The UNSC forces assist, clearing some of the hostiles, but more Covenant assault the transports. Cargo Three suffers damage."
''The UNSC forces assist, clearing some of the hostiles, but more Covenant assault the transports. After a while:"


*'''Cargo Three Pilot (COM)''': "Cargo Three. I've gotta get this bird in the air soon! We're dead down here."
*'''Cargo Three Pilot (COM)''': "Cargo Three, I've gotta get this bird in the air soon, we're dead down here."


''The UNSC forces continue to fight the attacking Covenant. Cargo Three suffers heavy damage.''
''The UNSC forces continue to fight the attacking Covenant. Suddenly:''


'''{''In-game Cutscene''}'''
'''{''In-game Cutscene''}'''


''Covenant forces are rapidly approaching Cargo Three and civilians as Arcadian Patrol officers engage Covenant infantry.''
*'''Cargo Three Pilot (COM)''': "Cargo Three under fire! Screw the evac, proceeding with emergency launch."
 
*'''Cargo Three Pilot (COM)''': "Cargo Three, under fire - screw the evac, proceeding with emergency launch!"


''Cargo Three lifts off, leaving some civilians behind, and almost immediately hit by Banshee fire.''
''Cargo Three lifts off, leaving some civilians behind, and almost immediately hit by Banshee fire.''
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*'''Cargo Three Pilot (COM)''': "We're hit! We're hit! Somebody help! Plea-"
*'''Cargo Three Pilot (COM)''': "We're hit! We're hit! Somebody help! Plea-"


''Cargo Three's middle section explodes, and the debris hits the ground.''
''Cargo Three's middle section explodes, and the the debris hit the ground.''


'''{''Gameplay''}'''
'''{''Gameplay''}'''


*'''[[Jerome-092]] (COM)''': "''Spirit of Fire'', Red Team. the Covenant are getting control of the city fast. Suggest setting up new ground operations."
*'''[[Jerome-092]] (COM)''': "''Spirit of Fire'', Red Team. the Covenant are getting control of the city fast, suggest setting up new ground operations."


*'''Forge (COM)''': "''Spirit'', Forge here - I agree. We got room to get a base up and running?"
*'''Forge''': "''Spirit'', Forge here, I agree. We got room to get a base up and running?"


*'''Serina''': "I've mapped some locations suitable for base deployment, make sure the area is clear."
*'''Serina''': "I've mapped some locations suitable for base deployment, make sure the area is clear."
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''Forge and the others make their way to one of the base locations, engaging various Covenant forces along the way, and the base is soon constructed.''
''Forge and the others make their way to one of the base locations, engaging various Covenant forces along the way, and the base is soon constructed.''


*'''Forge (COM)''': "We're here to save as many civilians as we can, but there is no way we can save them all."
*'''Forge''': "We're here to save as many civilians as we can, but there is no way we can save them all."


*'''Forge (COM)''': "Just try to get as many to ships alive as possible."
*'''Arcadian Patrol''': "The civilians have no cover! They're dead without military support!"
 
*'''Forge''': "Just try to get as many to ships alive as possible."


----
''When the fleeing civilians are under attack:''
''When the fleeing civilians are under attack:''
*'''Arcadian Patrol (COM)''': "Patrol here. I've got enemy fire near a crowd of civilians, assistance required."
*'''Arcadian Patrol (COM)''': "Patrol here. I've got enemy fire near a crowd of civilians, assistance required."
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*'''Arcadian Patrol (COM)''': "This is Patrol. Civilian crowds under fire, we need help now!"
*'''Arcadian Patrol (COM)''': "This is Patrol. Civilian crowds under fire, we need help now!"
''or''
''or''
*'''Arcadian Patrol (COM)''': "Patrol again, we're losing people here, it's a massacre! We need the military!"
*'''Arcadian Patrol''': "Patrol again, we're losing people here, it's a massacre! We need the military!"
''or''
*'''Arcadian Patrol (COM)''': "The civilians have no cover! They're dead without military support!"


----
''When the transport vessels are under attack:''
''When Cargo One is under attack:''
*'''Cargo One Pilot (COM)''': "Cargo One here, we can't take much more of this, get them off us!"
*'''Cargo One Pilot (COM)''': "Cargo One. We are taking fire!"
''or''
''or''
*'''Cargo One Pilot (COM)''': "Cargo One is taking heavy fire, requesting assistance."
*'''Cargo One Pilot (COM)''': "Cargo One is taking heavy fire, requesting assistance."
''or''
*'''Cargo One Pilot (COM)''': "Cargo One here, we can't take much more of this, get them off us!"
''When Cargo Two is under attack:''
*'''Cargo Two Pilot (COM)''': "Cargo Two is under enemy attack! Don't leave us out here to die!"
''or''
*'''Cargo Two Pilot (COM)''': "Cargo Two. We're dead unless you get out here!"
''or''
*'''Cargo Two Pilot (COM)''': "Cargo Two. We aren't going to last much longer!"
----


''If Cargo One is destroyed:''
''If Cargo One is destroyed:''
*'''Arcadian Patrol (COM)''': "Cargo One is not responding, transport assumed lost, focus all attention on Cargo Two."
*'''Arcadian Patrol''': "Cargo One is not responding, transport assumed lost, focus all attention on Cargo Two."


''If both transport vessels are destroyed:''
*'''Cargo Two Pilot (COM)''': "Cargo Two is under enemy attack! Don't leave us out here to die!"
*'''Cutter''': "The transport ships have been destroyed. We need to restart this operation."
----
 
''The UNSC forces continue to defend the transports, until there are two minutes to launch.''
*'''Arcadia Ground Control (COM)''': "Ground Control - T-minus two minutes, over."
 
*'''Serina''': "[[proselytization network|Covenant battle net]] chatter suggests Heavy Turrets are coming online."


''Covenant forces launch an attack on the UNSC forces with Wraiths, Locusts, and Vampires. A Covenant {{Pattern|Emp'seam|Antlion}} also fires upon UNSC forces. The countdown reaches one minute to launch.''
''The UNSC forces continue to defend the transports, when there are two minutes to launch:''
*'''Ground Control''': "Ground control, t-minus two minutes, over."


*'''Arcadia Ground Control (COM)''': "Ground Control - T-minus sixty seconds... Over."
*'''Serina''': "Covenant Battlenet chat suggests heavy turrets are coming online."


''The countdown reaches five seconds to launch.''
*'''Cargo Two''': "T-minus sixty seconds."


*'''Arcadia Ground Control (COM)''': "T-minus five, four, three, two, launch! All systems green. Clearing launch platform. Good luck down there."
*'''Cargo Two''': "T-minus five, four, three, two, launch! All systems green, clearing launch platform. Good luck down there."


'''{''In-game Cutscene''}'''
'''{''In-game Cutscene''}'''


''Civilians at the subway plaza are overwhelmed by Covenant infantry, Ghosts, and a Wraith. Spirit fly over the plaza and lands at a city square nearby. Cargo One flies over the city.''
*'''Captain Cutter''': "The transports are away, Sergeant Forge pull back and re-group, new orders are incoming."


*'''Cutter''': "The transports are away, Sergeant Forge pull back and regroup, new orders are incoming."
*'''Forge''': "Roger that, Captain. Most of us are heading out of the city through the traffic tunnels."
 
''The remaining UNSC forces, composed of Forge's Warthog, Red Team, two ODST squads, and a Scorpion, flee as the city becomes overrun by the Covenant. They head towards the traffic tunnels.''
 
*'''Forge (COM)''': "Roger that, Captain. Most of us are heading out of the city through the traffic tunnels."


''Level ends.''
''Level ends.''
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*At the northeast corner of the map, the Covenant have a fully upgraded base, protected by numerous vehicles and aircraft. It is not mandatory to destroy this base, but doing so can prove useful toward the end of the mission.
*At the northeast corner of the map, the Covenant have a fully upgraded base, protected by numerous vehicles and aircraft. It is not mandatory to destroy this base, but doing so can prove useful toward the end of the mission.
*Editors from ''Official Xbox Magazine'' were invited to play the first five campaign missions from the game, but only revealed the name of this mission, stating it to be their favorite. They mention this mission is also a good showcase for ''Halo Wars'' cooperative mode.<ref>OXM January 2009 article</ref>
*Editors from ''Official Xbox Magazine'' were invited to play the first five campaign missions from the game, but only revealed the name of this mission, stating it to be their favorite. They mention this mission is also a good showcase for ''Halo Wars'' cooperative mode.<ref>OXM January 2009 article</ref>
*There is a hidden console which releases a child named [[Adam Andrews|Adam]]. Saving Adam rewards the player the [[achievement]] "[[The Real Winner]]" and 5 [[Gamerscore]].
*There is a hidden console which releases a child named [[Adam (civilian)|Adam]]. Saving Adam rewards the player the [[achievement]] "[[The Real Winner]]" and 5 [[Gamerpoint|Gamerscore points]].


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Cutscene===
<gallery widths="150" orientation="landscape">
<gallery>
File:Arcadiacity map.png|A map of the level
File:The Spirit Page 1.jpg|The first page of the paper "[[The Spirit]]" that appears in the cutscene.
File:Halo Wars - Omega MA5.png|A Spartan firing an MA5B assault rifle
File:The Spirit page 2.jpg|The second page of the paper "The Spirit" that appears in the cutscene.
File:Cutters Anders over Harvest.png|Cutter and Anders having a discussion on the observation deck.
File:Halo-wars-20081113023417016-crop.jpg|Cutter commands Serina to plot a course for Arcadia.
File:Halo Wars - Omega MA5.png|A Spartan firing an MA5B assault rifle.
</gallery>
 
===Gameplay===
<gallery>
File:Arcadiacity map.png|A map of the level.
File:HW_ArcadiaStatue_Render.jpg|A render of the statues in the city.
File:HW CargoDefense.png|Red Team defends a civilian transport from Covenant forces.
File:HW ArcadiaSubwayExit.png|Covenant forces attacking civilians at the subway exit.
File:Cargo ship.png|Civilians approaching Cargo 3.
File:HW PirthCityScarab.jpg|A {{Pattern|Deutoros|Scarab}} in this mission from a pre-release screenshot. This Scarab is not present in the final game.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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|title = ''Halo Wars'' Campaign Missions
|title = ''Halo Wars'' Campaign Missions
|years = '''''Arcadia City'''''
|years = '''''Arcadia City'''''
|after = ''[[Arcadia Outskirts]]''}}
|after = ''[[Arcadia Outskirts]]''
}}


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