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{{Status|Gameplay}}
{{Era|RW}}
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{{Center|This article is about the [[Halo 4]] level. For the [[achievement]], see [[Composer (achievement)]]; for the machine, see [[Composer]].}}
{{Center|This article is about the [[Halo 4]] level. For the [[achievement]], see [[Composer (achievement)]]; for the machine, see [[Composer]].}}
{{Title|Composer}}
{{Title|Composer}}
{{Level infobox
{{Level Infobox
|pagegamelabel=H4
|prev=[[Shutdown]]
|prev=[[Shutdown]]
|next=[[Midnight]]
|next=[[Midnight]]
|name='''''Composer'''''
|image=[[File:H4 Composer Loadscreen.png|300px]]
|game=''Halo 4''
|game=''Halo 4''
|devname=<code>m80_composer</code>{{Ref/File|Id=H4EK|H4EK|H4EK\tags\environments\solo\m80_composer\m80_composer.scenario}}
|name=Composer
|player=[[Master_Chief_(gameplay)#Halo_4|Master Chief]]
|image=[[File:Composer.png|300px]]
|date=[[2557|July 24, 2557]]
|player=[[John-117]]
|date=[[2557|July, 2557]]
|place=''[[Ivanoff Station]]'', in orbit of [[Installation 03]]
|place=''[[Ivanoff Station]]'', in orbit of [[Installation 03]]
|objective=Repel Covenant boarders and prevent the Didact from taking the Composer.
|objective=Repel Covenant boarders and prevent the Didact from taking the Composer.
|partime=00:20:00 {{C|''Master Chief Collection''-only}}
|parscore=25,000 {{C|''Master Chief Collection''-only}}
}}
}}


{{Article quote|The Master Chief's pursuit of the Didact leads him to a UNSC science station orbiting Installation 03.}}
{{Article Quote|The Master Chief's pursuit of the Didact leads him to a UNSC science station orbiting Installation 03.}}


'''Composer''' is the eighth [[campaign]] level of ''[[Halo 4]]'', and the seventh one with actual gameplay.
'''Composer''' is the seventh [[campaign]] level of ''[[Halo 4]]''. Completing the level on any difficulty grants the player the [[Composer (achievement)|Composer]] achievement, while killing both [[Mgalekgolo|Hunters]] in the level using only the [[M363 Remote Projectile Detonator|Sticky Detonator]] unlocks the [[Give Him the Stick]] achievement.<ref>[http://blogs.halo.xbox.com/Headlines/post/2012/08/22/The-Halo-Bulletin-82212.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin - 22/08/2012'']</ref>


Completing the level on any difficulty grants the player the "[[Composer (achievement)|Composer]]" achievement, worth 10 Gamerscore points, while killing both [[Mgalekgolo|Hunters]] in the level using only the [[M363 sticky detonator|Sticky Detonator]] unlocks the [[Give Him the Stick]] achievement, worth 20 Gamerscore points.<ref>[http://blogs.halo.xbox.com/Headlines/post/2012/08/22/The-Halo-Bulletin-82212.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''The Halo Bulletin - 22/08/2012'']</ref>
==Transcript==
 
In ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'', the "Composer" achievement, still worth 10 Gamerscore points, is unlocked by completing the level on any difficulty. "Give Him the Stick", still unlockable with the same requirement of eliminating both Hunters with only the Sticky Detonator, is now worth only 10 Gamerscore points. Finding the [[Terminal (Halo 4)|Terminal]] in the level unlocks the "[[Justice]]" achievement, worth 5 Gamerscore points. The "[[Symphony of Pain]]" and "[[Head Banging]]" achievements, each worth 10 Gamerscore points, are awarded upon beating the level's 20 minute par time and 25,000 point par score, respectively. Listening to the conversation of two [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]]s while they both test a [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Mantis|Mantis]] unlocks the "[[You're No Chips]]" achievement, worth 5 Gamerscore points.
 
== Transcript ==
'''{''Cutscene''}'''
'''{''Cutscene''}'''


''Cut to an asteroid belt with [[Doavyn|a large planet]] in the background. A Slipspace portal suddenly appears in the foreground and the ''[[Mantle's Approach]]'' comes out, along with several [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant remnant]] Liches and Phantoms. They all move away from the belt.''  
''Cut to an asteroid belt with a large planet in the background. A Slipspace portal suddenly appears in the foreground and the ''Mantle's Approach'' comes out, along with several Covenant remnant Liches and Phantoms. They all move away from the belt.''  


''Cut to John-117, under cover in one of the last Liches. The shields protecting the ship from Slipspace fade away.''  
''Cut to John-117, under cover in one of the last Liches. The shields protecting the ship from Slipspace fade away.''  
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*'''John-117''': "Then why are they bypassing it?"  
*'''John-117''': "Then why are they bypassing it?"  


''Cut to a nearby asteroid belt, which most of the Covenant craft are flying towards. A human station is built into one of the asteroids.''  
''Cut to a nearby asteroid belt, where most of the Covenant crafts are flying towards. A human station built into one of the asteroids.''  


*'''Cortana''': "Because the [[Composer]]'s not ''on'' the ring."  
*'''Cortana''': "Because the [[Composer]]'s not ''on'' the ring."  
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*'''Cortana''': "What are you waiting for? That station's not going to save itself."  
*'''Cortana''': "What are you waiting for? That station's not going to save itself."  
[[File:H4-DeadSangheiliStorm.png|thumb|John clears the Lich of Covenant.|250px]]
 
''Fade to black. A moment later, a gunshot can be heard. Cut to the inside of the Lich. A [[Sangheili Storm]]'s shields flare as he collapses on the floor, the entry wound in his head still smoking. John steps over the body, carrying a [[Type-51 Carbine|Covenant carbine]], as he walks towards the control panel.''  
''Fade to black. A moment later, a gunshot can be heard. Cut to the inside of the Lich. A [[Sangheili]]'s shields flare as he collapses on the floor, the entry wound in the head still smoking. John steps over the body, carrying a Covenant carbine, as he walks toward the control panel.''  


*'''Cortana''': ''(voice distorted)'' "Put me into the console."  
*'''Cortana''': ''(voice distorted)'' "Put me into the console."  
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*'''John-117''': "This is [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] Master Chief to base. Do you read?"  
*'''John-117''': "This is [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] Master Chief to base. Do you read?"  


*'''[[Sandra Tillson]] (COM)''': "Yes! I hear you! This is Sandy Tillson of ''[[Ivanoff Station]]''! We're under attack!  
*'''Sandra Tillson (COM)''': "Yes! I hear you! This is Sandy Tillson of ''[[Ivanoff Station]]''! We're under attack!  


*'''John-117''': "They're after a Forerunner artifact you took from the Halo ring."  
*'''John-117''': "They're after a Forerunner artifact you took from the Halo ring."  
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*'''John-117''': "Cortana..."  
*'''John-117''': "Cortana..."  


*'''Cortana''': "Even I don't call her by name anymore."  
*'''Cortana''': "Even I don't call him by name anymore."  


''A red signal flashes on the screen as the Lich flies towards the station on a collision course.''  
''A red signal flashes on the screen as the Lich flies toward the station on a collision course.''  


*'''John-117''': "Correct your approach."  
*'''John-117''': "Correct your approach."  
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''Cut to black as the Lich crashes just below the open landing bay.''  
''Cut to black as the Lich crashes just below the open landing bay.''  


===ANY LANDING YOU CAN WALK AWAY FROM===
===ANY LANDING YOU CAN WALK AWAY FROM===  
''John wakes up on the floor of the landing bay. The wrecked Lich is nearby, aflame. An [[MA5D assault rifle|assault rifle]] lies near him.''  
 
''John wakes up on the floor of the landing bay. The wrecked Lich is nearby, aflame. An Assault Rifle lies near him.''  


*'''Cortana''': "I'm sorry- I just... can't stop them!"  
*'''Cortana''': "I'm sorry- I just... can't stop them!"  
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*'''John-117''': "Send me your coordinates. I'll see what I can do about clearing an evac route on my way to you."  
*'''John-117''': "Send me your coordinates. I'll see what I can do about clearing an evac route on my way to you."  


''John runs to the end of the landing bay, where there are several supplies in crates. As he approaches the exit, the doors open. A security guard, wielding a [[M363 sticky detonator|Sticky Detonator]], is thrown violently against the wall as projectiles from a [[Type-33 Needler|Needler]] kill him. The explosive from the Sticky Detonator detonates, killing two Kig-Yar at the end of the hallway. John runs down the hallway and around some corners, arriving at another doorway. It opens to a hangar.''  
''John runs to the end of the landing bay, where there are several supplies in crates. As he approaches the exit, the doors open. A security guard, wielding a Sticky Detonator, is thrown violently against the wall as projectiles from a Needler killed him. The explosive from the Sticky Detonator detonates, killing two Kig-yar at the end of the hallway. John runs down the hallway and around some corners, arriving at another doorway. It opens to a hanger.''  


*'''System''': '''''Emergency quarantined released.'''''
*'''System''': '''''Emergency quarantined released.'''''


[[File:H4-Dawn-MasterChief-Vs-HeavyJackal.jpg|thumb|275px|John-117 fighting Covenant intruders.]]
''A security guard is jumped by a [[Kig-yar]] and is killed. Two scientists run past, attempting to escape.''
 
''A security guard is jumped by a [[Kig-Yar]] and is killed. Two scientists run past, attempting to escape.''


*'''Scientist #1''': "They're killing everyone!"
*'''Scientist #1''': "They're killing everyone!"


*'''Scientist #1''': "We can't stay here!"
''John kills the Jackal and enters the hanger. Two Phantoms are dropping off Covenant remnant forces. John takes care of them and pushes on, running into another squad of Covenant soldiers. He takes them out and and moves on. Some security guards and scientists are making a stand nearby.''  
 
''John kills the Kig-Yar and enters the hangar. Two [[Ru'swum-pattern Phantom|Phantom]]s are dropping off Covenant remnant forces. John takes care of them and pushes on, running into another squad of Covenant soldiers. He takes them out and moves on. Some security guards and scientists are making a stand nearby.''  


*'''John-117''': "What can we do to keep the Covenant out?"  
*'''John-117''': "What can we do to keep the Covenant out?"  
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*'''Scientist #2''': "Where's Jesse? ''Jesse!''"   
*'''Scientist #2''': "Where's Jesse? ''Jesse!''"   


''An infinite number of Phantoms arrive to reinforce Covenant positions. John begins assisting the pressured security forces.''  
''An infinite amount of Phantoms arrives to reinforce Covenant positions. John begins assisting the pressured security forces.''  


*'''Scientist #3''': "How'd the UNSC get here so fast?"  
*'''Scientist #3''': "How'd the UNSC get here so fast?"  


''John begins taking out the Covenant remnant forces on the platforms, eliminating several [[Sangheili]] on the way.''  
''John begins taking out the Covenant remnant forces on the platforms, eliminating several [[Sangheili]] on the way.''  
*'''Cortana''': "Now! Before they collect for another assault. Raise the shields!"
''John approaches the controls.''
*'''Cortana''': "That's it! Raise the barricade!"


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''John gets to the controls and activates the system.''
''John gets to the controls and activates the system.''
<tt>'''HARBORMASTER CONTROLS'''</tt>
<tt>'''EMERGENCY HARBOR BARRICADE'''</tt>
<tt>'''>>ENGAGED<<'''</tt>


*'''System''': '''''Warning. Emergency Harbor Barricade engaged. Enacting in 5... 4... 3... 2... 1...'''''
*'''System''': '''''Warning. Emergency Harbor Barricade engaged. Enacting in 5... 4... 3... 2... 1...'''''


*'''Cortana''': "Doctor Tillson. Bay [[Seven|7]] is secure and we're moving to your position now."  
*'''Cortana''': "Doctor Tillson. Bay [[7]] is secure and we're moving to your position now."  


''A blue barrier activates and blocks the hangar from any more Phantoms.''  
''A blue barrier activates and blocks the hanger from any more Phantoms.''  


*'''Sandra Tillson (COM)''': "Really? Oh- that's incredible! Thank you!"  
*'''Sandra Tillson (COM)''': "Really? Oh- that's incredible! Thank you!"  


''John quickly runs to a door leading towards the doctor, which opens up to reveal more Covenant soldiers. John eliminates them. Inside the room, a group of security guards are taking cover behind crates and engaging more Covenant soldiers.''  
''John quickly runs to a door leading toward the doctor, which opens up to reveal more Covenant soldiers. John eliminates them. Inside the room, a group of security guards are taking cover behind crates and engaging more Covenant soldiers.''  


*'''Scientist #4''': "Where are the other station cops?"  
*'''Scientist #4''': "Where are the other station cops?"  
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*'''Tim (PA)''': "Attention! Station's security's just broken through to Emergency Station 12, A-11. Lifeboat access there is limited but functional! ES12, A-11!"  
*'''Tim (PA)''': "Attention! Station's security's just broken through to Emergency Station 12, A-11. Lifeboat access there is limited but functional! ES12, A-11!"  


''John and the security guards continue pushing up until they reach the floor overlooking the bay. They engage another Covenant squad and finally secure the bay. John makes his way through another door leading towards another hallway. As he runs down it, another scan line moves through the station. John runs down the length of the hallway, meeting up with a distressed scientist.''  
''John and the security guards continue pushing up until they reach the floor overlooking the bay. They engage another Covenant squad and finally secure the bay. John makes his way through another door leading toward another hallway. As he runs down it, another scan line moves through the station. John runs down the length of the hallway, meeting up with a distressed scientist.''  


*'''Scientist #5''': "Help us! A pair of [[Mgalekgolo|Hunter]]s forced their way in. Take this. It's calibrated for heavy armor. Please! Help them!"  
*'''Scientist #5''': "Help us! A pair of Hunters forced their way in. Take this. It's calibrated for heavy armor. Please! Help them!"  


''John picks up the nearby [[M805X thruster pack|thruster pack]]. The door opens to reveal the next room, where several scientists and security guards are in a one-sided battle with the Mgalekgolo pair.''  
''John picks up the nearby Thruster Pack. The door opens to reveal the next room, where several scientists and security guards are in a one-sided battle with the Hunters.''  


*'''Cortana''': "Hunters!"  
*'''Cortana''': "Hunters!"  


[[File:H4-Campaign-MasterChief-Vs-Hunter.jpg|thumb|275px|The Chief against a [[Mgalekgolo]].]]
''John does battle with the Hunters in the control room, eventually killing them.''  
 
''John does battle with the Mgalekgolo in the control room, eventually killing them.''  


*'''Scientist #5''': "Is everyone OK?"  
*'''Scientist #5''': "Is everyone OK?"  
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''The two arrive at the control panel at the end of the room. Tillson starts inputting commands in, opening up the window in front of them and letting in some sunlight.''  
''The two arrive at the control panel at the end of the room. Tillson starts inputting commands in, opening up the window in front of them and letting in some sunlight.''  


*'''John-117''': "[[Composer|The device]] you recovered was a Forerunner weapon. The [[Ur-Didact|commander]] of [[Mantle's Approach|that ship]] wants it back."  
*'''John-117''': "The device you recovered was a Forerunner weapon. The commander of [[Mantle's Approach|that ship]] wants it back."  


''Tillson hesitates and turns back to John as the room starts descending.''  
''Tillson hesitates and turns back to John as the room starts descending.''  
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*'''Sandra Tillson''': "Wants it back? You don't think you can remove... it can't leave this station, you know that, right?"  
*'''Sandra Tillson''': "Wants it back? You don't think you can remove... it can't leave this station, you know that, right?"  


*'''John-117''': "We don't have any choice, Doctor."  
*'''John-117''': "We don't have any choice, doctor."  


*'''Sandra Tillson''': ''(shaking her head)'' "It's not a matter of choice. It took three months, and [[UNSC Infinity|the biggest starship]] the UNSC could throw at it just to relocate it here. Unless you're ''a lot'' stronger than you look, it's not going anywhere."  
*'''Sandra Tillson''': ''(shaking her head)'' "It's not a matter of choice. It took three months, and the biggest starship the UNSC could throw at it just to relocate it here. Unless you're a lot stronger than you look, it's not going anywhere."  


''The room descends enough to allow the two a view of the Composer. A spotlight shines on the extremely large artifact. Cut back to the two.''  
''The room descends enough to allow the two a view of the Composer. A spotlight shines on the extremely large artifact. Cut back to the two.''  
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*'''Sandra Tillson''': "Oh wait... we have ''years'' of work invested here."  
*'''Sandra Tillson''': "Oh wait... we have ''years'' of work invested here."  


*'''Cortana''': "Inventory lists [[seven]] excavation-grade [[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon|Havok mines]]. Just one of those would turn this base into a piñata."  
*'''Cortana''': "Inventory lists seven excavation-grade Havok mines. Just one of those would turn this base into a piñata."  


''Tillson looks at John entreatingly.''  
''Tillson looks at John in entreatingly.''  


*'''John-117''': "I'm sorry, Doctor. Keep routing your people to the evac centers. Once we take care of the Composer, you won't have much time."  
*'''John-117''': "I'm sorry, doctor. Keep routing your people to the evac centers. Once we take care of the Composer, you won't have much time."  


''Tillson hesitates again and looks down resignedly, in deep thought.''  
''Tillson hesitates again and looks down resignedly, in deep thought.''  
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===THE COMPOSER===
===THE COMPOSER===
''John walks out and around the large area, meeting with several security guards and active Mantises being piloted by scientists.''
''John walks out and around the large area, meeting with several security guards and active Mantises being piloted by scientists. An explosion is heard, followed by the station shaking violently.''  
 
*'''Security Guard''': "Sierra 117... alive after all this time?"
 
''An explosion is heard, followed by the station shaking violently.''  


*'''John-117''': "Doctor, what was that?"  
*'''John-117''': "Doctor, what was that?"  
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''John makes his way across the atrium, passing by a group of security guards.''
''John makes his way across the atrium, passing by a group of security guards.''


[[File:Composer ground level.jpg|thumb|275px|The Composer.]]
*'''Security guard #6''': "Orders are to keep the Covenant away from the artifact; no withstand or buts. Gus, Edwards, you two take the flanks."
 
*'''Security guard #6''': "Orders are to keep the Covenant away from the artifact; no ifs, ands, or buts. Gus, Edwards, you two take the flanks."


*'''Security guard #7''': "Yes, sir."
*'''Security guard #7''': "Yes sir."


*'''Security guard #8''': "On it."
*'''Security guard #8''': "On it."
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*'''Security guard #9''': "Sir."
*'''Security guard #9''': "Sir."


*'''Security guard #6''': "Warren, keep your eyes peeled but mainly stay out of the way."
*'''Security guard #6''': "Warren, keep your eyes peeled and mainly stay out of the way."


*'''Security guard #10''': "Mmm."
*'''Security guard #10''': "Mmm."
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*'''Security guard #6''': "Keep it safe, gentleman. Go!"
*'''Security guard #6''': "Keep it safe, gentleman. Go!"


''Near the door leading to the objective, a scientist is watching his coworker trying to work the nearby Mantis. The Mantis stomps the ground, startling the scientist next to it.''  
''Nearby the door leading to the objective, a scientist is watching his coworker trying to work the nearby Mantis. The Mantis stomps the ground, startling the scientist next to it.''  


*'''Scientist #6''': "I thought you were the Mantis expert."  
*'''Scientist #6''': "I thought you were the Mantis expert."  
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*'''Scientist #6''': "The watch commander said he's sending someone down who knows how to use the weapons on these things."
*'''Scientist #6''': "The watch commander said he's sending someone down who knows how to use the weapons on these things."
''The Chief goes to the other side of the Atrium, with another Mantis being piloted by a security guard. A coworker gives him instructions.''
*'''Security guard #11''': "We need to test the Mantis. Can you look up for me?"
*'''Security guard #12''': "On it."
''The security guard piloting the Mantis looks down instead.''
*'''Security guard #12''': "Aww come on, who's the idiot who inverted the stick?"
*'''Security guard #11''': "There's a switch in the options panel you can toggle."
''The Mantis looks up now.''
*'''Security guard #12''': "Yeah yeah, just found it."
*'''Security guard #11''': "Way better."
*'''Security guard #12''': "It just doesn't make any sense. This thing's a mech, not a fighter."


''John walks through the door and down the hallway. A security guard is sitting on the floor nearby.''  
''John walks through the door and down the hallway. A security guard is sitting on the floor nearby.''  


*'''Security guard #13''': "Over here, Spartan!"  
*'''Security guard #11''': "Over here, Spartan!"  


''John approaches the guard, who stands up and walks towards the control panel for the door, keying it open and allowing John to pass through.''  
''John approaches the guard, who stands up and walks toward the control panel for the door, keying it open and allowing John to pass through.''  


*'''John-117''': "Officer, seal the door behind me."  
*'''John-117''': "Officer, seal the door behind me."  


*'''Security guard #13''': "Yes, sir."  
*'''Security guard #11''': "Yes sir."  


''John walks through the door and up a catwalk to the hallway above as the door closes behind him. Another scan line moves through the station.''  
''John walks through the door and up a catwalk to the hallway above as the door closes behind him. Another scan line moves through the station.''  
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*'''Ur-Didact (telepathically)''': "You impress me, Human. Your singular valor will be preserved and studied, once your Composition is complete."  
*'''Ur-Didact (telepathically)''': "You impress me, Human. Your singular valor will be preserved and studied, once your Composition is complete."  


''The station rocks again and the power is suddenly cut. John moves on and faces an [[Unggoy]] and a [[Kig-Yar]]. He quickly eliminates them and moves on to the door, which closes and locks.''  
''The station rocks again and the power is suddenly cut. John moves on and faces an Unggoy and a Kig-yar. He quickly eliminates them and moves on to the door, which closes and locks.''  


*'''Cortana''': "The power loss triggered an automatic lockdown. Look for a service tunnel."  
*'''Cortana''': "The power loss triggered an automatic lockdown. Look for a service tunnel."  


''John finds the service tunnel entrance not too far from the door and walks down it, taking out an additional two Kig-Yar. The door at the end opens.''  
''John finds the service tunnel entrance not to far from the door and walks down it, taking out an additional two Kig-yar. The door at the end opens.''  


*'''Tim (PA)''': "All hands! Bay 7, Level C-5 is cleared and available for evac! Again, this is not a drill! Bay 7, C-5!"  
*'''Tim (PA)''': "All hands! Bay 7, Level C-5 is cleared and available for evac! Again, this is not a drill! Bay 7, C-5!"  
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*'''Scientist #10''': "Hey, it's the [[United Nations Space Command|military]]!"
*'''Scientist #10''': "Hey, it's the [[United Nations Space Command|military]]!"
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''If the player walks away from the scientists:''
''If the player walks away from the scientists:''
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*'''Scientist #8''': "The Covenant's just wasted one of the security teams! What chance do a bunch of archaeologists have?"  
*'''Scientist #8''': "The Covenant's just wasted one of the security teams! What chance do a bunch of archaeologists have?"  
''or''
or
*'''Scientist #9''': "They ran! The security team assigned to us, the second the Covenant showed up! How could they do that?!"
*'''Scientist #9''': "They ran! The security team assigned to us, the second the Covenant showed up! How could they do that?!"


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''John engages the Covenant troops inside. Meanwhile, Covenant troops are using the airlocks to enter the room from their boarding ships. John can use the buttons on the airlock door to vent it, causing the troops inside to be blasted back into the vacuum.''  
''John engages the Covenant troops inside. Meanwhile, Covenant troops are using the airlocks to enter the room from their boarding ships. John can use the buttons on the airlock door to vent it, causing the troops inside to be blasted back into the vacuum.''  


''John repels the boarders, leaving only a few more enemies.''  
''John repel the boards, leaving only a few more enemies.''  


*'''Cortana''': "Only a few more left."  
*'''Cortana''': "Only a few more left."  
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*'''Cortana''': "Maybe the Great and Powerful Didact shouldn't misplace his things!"  
*'''Cortana''': "Maybe the Great and Powerful Didact shouldn't misplace his things!"  


''John runs up the length of the hallway to the door at the end, which opens, leading to a balcony overlooking the station's exterior. Phantoms are dropping off more Covenant soldiers, while a small group of security guards are attempting to repel the Covenant and three {{Pattern|Zanar|light cruiser}}s hover overhead. Meanwhile, two cloaked [[Sangheili Zealot]]s are checking out the room.''  
''John runs up the length of the hallway to the door at the end, which opens, leading to a balcony overlooking the station's exterior. Phantoms are dropping off more Covenant soldiers, while a small group of security guards are attempting to repel the Covenant. Meanwhile, two cloaked Sangheili are checking the room.''  


*'''Cortana''': "That's the main defense console."  
*'''Cortana''': "That's the main defense console."  
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*'''Cortana''': ''(rampant)'' "My intervention is the prerequisite of success! ''(ominous whisper)'' Why should we save them?"  
*'''Cortana''': ''(rampant)'' "My intervention is the prerequisite of success! ''(ominous whisper)'' Why should we save them?"  


''John takes out both Sangheili.''  
''John takes out all the Sangheili.''  


*'''Cortana''': ''(maniacally laughing)'' "Insert me into the defense grid."  
*'''Cortana''': ''(maniacally laughing)'' "Insert me into the defense grid."  
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*'''Cortana''': "OK. That's it."  
*'''Cortana''': "OK. That's it."  
''The station shakes slightly as its [[Mark 2488 Onager|Onager cannons]] start firing.''


*'''Sandra Tillson (Video COM)''': "I hear it! We'll broadcast the final evac orders."  
*'''Sandra Tillson (Video COM)''': "I hear it! We'll broadcast the final evac orders."  
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*'''Cortana''': "Thank you."  
*'''Cortana''': "Thank you."  


''John runs into a Covenant squad running down the hallway in the same direction ahead of him. He quickly takes them out before they notice him. He walks down the hallway and turns to his left through another open door, leading to a room with more Covenant. There are Unggoy cheering. At this point, subtitles appear:''
''John runs into a Covenant squad running down the hallway in the same direction ahead of him. He quickly takes them out before they notice him. He walks down the hallway and turns to his left through another open door, leading to the room with more Covenant. There are Ungggoy cheering. At this point, subtitles appear:''


*'''Unggoy''': "The Didact shelters all! The Didact shelters all!"
*'''Unggoy''': "The Didact shelters all! The Didact shelters all!"


''John takes them out and makes his way to the door at the end, where another lance led by a pair of [[Sangheili]] stands guard.''  
''John takes them out and makes his way to the door at the end, where another lance led by a pair of Sangheili stands guard.''  


*'''Sangheili''': "Slay the Librarian's pet!"
*'''Sangheili''': "Kill the Librarian's pet!"


''It opens to another hallway, with another door at the end. John approaches it and waits for it to depressurize, finally letting him into a room with a view of the cavern.''
''It opens to another hallway, with another door at the end. John approaches it and waits for it to depressurize, finally letting him into a room with a view of the cavern.''


===ALL THINGS LOST AND FOUND...===
===ALL THINGS LOST AND FOUND...===
''Inside the cavern, several Phantoms can be seen dropping off more Covenant soldiers near the Composer. Multiple Unggoy are cheering around disabled Mantises while no human can be seen inside the cavern.''  
''Inside the cavern, several Phantoms can be seen dropping off more Covenant soldiers near the Composer. Multiple Unggoy are cheering around disabled Mantises while no human can be seen inside the cavern.''  


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*'''John-117''': "They found the Composer."
*'''John-117''': "They found the Composer."


*'''Cortana''': "''(distorted)'' Stop them, Chief! You can't let them tell him it's here!"
*'''Cortana''': "(''distorted'') Stop them, Chief! You can't let them tell him it's here!"


''John leaves the building and enters the atrium. He operates one of the Mantises and engages the Covenant.''
''John leaves the building and enter the atrium. He operates one of the the Mantises and engages the Covenant."


*'''John-117''': "Doctor Tillson, the Composer's location's been compromised. You've got to get the nuke down here!"
*'''John-117''': "Doctor Tillson, the Composer's location's been compromised. You've got to get the nuke down here!"
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*'''Cortana''': "They're throwing everything they've got at us to get the Composer!"
*'''Cortana''': "They're throwing everything they've got at us to get the Composer!"


''Phantoms enter the area to drop down troops, [[Karo'etba-pattern Ghost|Ghost]]s and [[Zurdo-pattern Wraith|Wraith]]s. John eliminates the deployed Covenant. More Phantoms enter the cavern.''  
''Phantoms enter the area to drop down troops, Ghosts and Wraiths. John eliminates the deployed Covenant. More Phantoms enter the cavern.''  
 
[[File:H4-Mantis-Versus-Wraith.jpg|thumb|275px|John-117 uses a Mantis to defend the artifact.]]


*'''Cortana''': "Another wave!"
*'''Cortana''': "Another wave!"


''A squadron of [[Type-26 Banshee|Banshee]]s enters the atrium.''
''A squadron of Banshees enter the atrium.''


*'''Cortana''': "Banshees!"
*'''Cortana''': "Banshee!"


''John destroys the Banshees and continues to hold off the Covenant Phantoms.''
''John destroys the Banshees and continue to hold off the Covenant's Phantoms.''


*'''Cortana''': "Where is he?"
*'''Cortana''': "Where is he?"
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''John enters the elevator in one of the buildings.''  
''John enters the elevator in one of the buildings.''  


*'''Cortana''': "The HAVOK mines will be in one of the cargo bays. Start us up."
*'''Cortana''': "The HAVOK mines will be in one of the cargo bay. Start us up."


''John activates the elevator, which begins to ascend.''
''John activates the elevator, which begins to ascend.''


*'''Cortana''': "Chief! Immense [[wikipedia:Casimir effect|Casimir]] wave building outside the atrium!"
*'''Cortana''': "Chief! Immense Casimir wave building outside the atrium!"


''Suddenly, the roof of the cavern breaks off, exposing the entire atrium to space. One of the cranes loses control and smashes into the elevator's window. The elevator stops as the crane falls off. The ''Mantle's Approach'' is seen firing a strong orange beam into the atrium.''
''Suddenly, the roof of the cavern breaks off, exposing the entire atrium into space. One of the cranes loses controls and smashes into the elevator's window. The elevator stops as the crane falls off. The Mantle's Approach is seen firing a strong orange beam into the atrium.''


*'''John-117''': "What's he doing?"
*'''John-117''': "What's he doing?"
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''Cortana doesn't respond.''
''Cortana doesn't respond.''


*'''John-117''': "''(sigh)'' Look… don't think about the Didact, don't think about the Composer. Only focus on finding me Tillson."
*'''John-117''': "''(sigh)'' Look… don't think about the Didact, don't think about the composer. Only focus on finding me Tillson."


*'''Cortana''': ''(strained)'' "Tillson, Sandra K. Female. 51 years of age. Doctor of Archaeology. [[Pegasi Institute]]-"  
*'''Cortana''': ''(strained)'' "Tillson, Sandra K. Female. 51 years of age. Doctor of Archaeology. [[Pegasi Institute]]-"  
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''The elevator stops, and John presses a button to open the elevator door. Cut to black.''
''The elevator stops, and John presses a button to open the elevator door. Cut to black.''
[[File:H4-ComposerDevice.jpg|thumb|275px|The ''Mantle's Approach'' has retrieved the Composer.]]


'''{''Cutscene''}'''  
'''{''Cutscene''}'''  
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''Cut to John. He runs over to a nearby console, passing Tillson on the way.''
''Cut to John. He runs over to a nearby console, passing Tillson on the way.''


*'''John-117''': "The Didact's taken the Composer. Get these people to the evac centers!"  
*'''John-117''': "Didact's taken the Composer. Get these people to the evac centers!"  


''He takes out Cortana and puts her in the console.''
''He takes out Cortana and puts her in the console.''
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*'''Sandra Tillson''': "'Taken'? 'Taken' how?"
*'''Sandra Tillson''': "'Taken'? 'Taken' how?"


*'''John-117''': "Tap the flight deck. Find us something that can carry a payload."
*'''John-117''': "Tap the flight deck. Find us something that carry a pay load."


*'''Sandra Tillson''': "Wait, something's happening."  
*'''Sandra Tillson''': "Wait, something's happening."  
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*'''John-117''': "Cortana?"  
*'''John-117''': "Cortana?"  


''Cortana turns to look at him. The hologram is still flashing an error warning.''
''Cortana turns to look at him. The hologram is still flashing a error warning.''


*'''Cortana''': "Chief, it's-"  
*'''Cortana''': "Chief, it's-"  
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''The Composer fires. The scientists stagger from the blow, their skin already starting to flake off into units of data. They all begin to collapse. Cut to a closeup on Tillson. She screams in pain as her skin, muscles, and skeletal system are broken down into orange flakes of data. John is unaffected, though his armor flickers orange as he collapses on the floor and blacks out.''  
''The Composer fires. The scientists stagger from the blow, their skin already starting to flake off into units of data. They all begin to collapse. Cut to a closeup on Tillson. She screams in pain as her skin, muscles, and skeletal system are broken down into orange flakes of data. John is unaffected, though his armor flickers orange as he collapses on the floor and blacks out.''  


''John awakens some time later, the staff now reduced to ashes. Cortana is sitting on the pedestal, forlorn. Vapor is rising from the ash piles that are all that remains of the scientists. John's armor too is smoking. He looks around, and gets up onto one knee. Cortana looks up at him.''
''John awakens sometime later, the staff now reduced to ashes. Cortana is sitting on the pedestal, forlorn. Vapor is rising from the ash piles that are all that remain of the scientists, as well as John's armor. He wakes up, looks around, and gets up onto one knee. Cortana looks up at him.''


*'''Cortana''': "Are you okay?"  
*'''Cortana''': "Are you okay?"  


''John stands up with his assault rifle. He looks around at the ash piles, still smoking.''
''John stands up with his assault rifle. He looks around at the ash piles, still smoking.  


*'''Cortana''': "I monitored the data pulse. I could hear them… what was left of them…"  
*'''Cortana''': "I monitored the data pulse. I could hear them… what was left of them…"  
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''Cortana remains silent for a moment.''
''Cortana remains silent for a moment.''


*'''Cortana''': "They'll pair you with another AI. Maybe even [[The Weapon|another Cortana model]] if Halsey lets them."  
*'''Cortana''': "They will pair you with another AI. Maybe even another Cortana model if Halsey lets them."  


''John looks and turns towards her.''
''John looks and turns toward her.''


*'''John-117''': "That's not going to happen."  
*'''John-117''': "That's not going to happen."  
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''John doesn't respond, turning around again. Cortana stands up and activates the hologram again.''
''John doesn't respond, turning around again. Cortana stands up and activates the hologram again.''


*'''Cortana''': "Spinning up a [[F-41 Broadsword|Broadsword]] in hangar C-11. Whatever the [[Librarian]] did to you obviously worked."  
*'''Cortana''': "Spinning up a [[F-41 Broadsword|Broadsword]] at hangar C-11. Whatever the [[Librarian]] did to you obviously worked."  


''John turns back to her.''
''John turns back to her.''
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*'''John-117''': "Cortana."  
*'''John-117''': "Cortana."  


''Cortana turns towards him.''
''Cortana turns toward him.''


*'''John-117''': "It's not over. Not yet."  
*'''John-117''': "It's not over. Not yet."  
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''Cut to black. Level ends.''
''Cut to black. Level ends.''


== Trivia ==
==Trivia==
=== Glitches ===
===References===
* Shortly after passing the rescued group of scientists the player can find a golden frag grenade. While sometimes mistaken for an intentional Easter egg, it is actually a graphics glitch resulting from the gold lighting below the floor. This glitch will occasionally also affect dropped weapons and even corpses in the same area, causing them to also glow bright gold.
* The [[Halo Theme]]'s chant is heard when Installation 03 is revealed at the beginning of the level.
 
=== References ===
* The [[Halo Theme]]'s chant is heard when [[Installation 03]] is revealed at the beginning of the level.
* Inside one of the display cases in the [[Mgalekgolo|Hunter]] occupied laboratory, the [[Activation Index]] of [[Installation 03]] can be seen on display.  
* Inside one of the display cases in the [[Mgalekgolo|Hunter]] occupied laboratory, the [[Activation Index]] of [[Installation 03]] can be seen on display.  
* In the room with the Composer, a Marine squad assigned to guard it can be overheard getting orders, all the members of this squad are named after designers of ''Halo 4''.  
* In the room with the Composer, a Marine squad assigned to guard it can be overheard getting orders, all the members of this squad are named after designers of ''Halo 4''.  
* The bay that the Master Chief fights in and closes off from Covenant forces is Bay 7, a possible reference to Bungie's favorite number, 7.  
* The bay that the Master Chief fights in and closes off from Covenant forces is Bay 7, a possible reference to Bungie's favorite number, 7.  
* ''Ivanoff Station'' contains seven excavation-grade HAVOK mines, another possible reference to the ubiquitous number.
* ''Ivanoff Station'' contains seven excavation-grade Havok mines, another possible reference to the ubiquitous number.


=== Mistakes ===
===Mistakes===
* At the start of the mission, the assault rifle shows 00 as the number of rounds in the gun, when the player gains control seconds later, the screen shows 32 rounds are inside the gun, no reloading is shown or heard.
* Some of the alert screens throughout Ivanoff Station display the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}'s [[hull classification symbol]], INF-101. This is a result of reusing textures created for the interiors of the ''Infinity'' in the levels [[Infinity (level)|Infinity]] and [[Shutdown]].
* Some of the alert screens throughout Ivanoff Station display the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}'s [[hull classification symbol]], INF-101. This is a result of reusing textures created for the interiors of the ''Infinity'' in the levels ''[[Infinity (level)|Infinity]]'' and ''[[Shutdown]]''.
* At the end of the level, after the Didact takes the Composer, the screen inside the elevator will still indicate that the Composer is in a "stable" condition.
* At the end of the level, after the Didact takes the Composer, the screen inside the elevator will still indicate that the Composer is in a "stable" condition.
* Jackal Snipers frequently spawn in the airlocks without wearing EVA combat harnesses, which should kill them.


=== Miscellaneous ===
===Miscellaneous===
* It is the last mission in which [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] forces are encountered in the main campaign.
* In the hangar, if the player activates the barrier while a [[Type-44 Troop Carrier|Phantom]] is still inside the station, the vehicle will explode once it comes in contact with the barrier.
* It is also the only mission where no [[Promethean]]s are encountered after the Didact's reawakening.
* In the hangar, if the player activates the barrier while a [[Ru'swum-pattern Phantom|Phantom]] is still inside the station, the vehicle will explode once it comes in contact with the barrier.
* The beginning cutscene is separated into two sections. Skipping the initial scene will lead to the scene in which John take controls of the Lich.
* The beginning cutscene is separated into two sections. Skipping the initial scene will lead to the scene in which John take controls of the Lich.
* In the cavern, the Mantises operated by the humans are registered as unmanned vehicles on the [[motion tracker]].
* In the cavern, the Mantises operated by the humans are registered as unmanned vehicles on the [[motion tracker]].
* The airlocks through which the Covenant enters two of the smaller bays feature switches which the player can activate if they reach them before the doors open and the Covenant enter the station. Hitting these switches causes the outer airlock door to open, blasting any Covenant inside into space.
** To get a Par Score, however, the player must let them in and kill as quickly as possible. Blasting the Covenant inside the airlock into the space will not score any kills if the player hits the switch.
* The room with the Hunters, along with the atrium with the Composer, has several terminals that provide information of the various experiments on the station.
* It is possible to save both the first and second security guards. The first one can be saved if the player uses the Hardlight Shield while standing in front of the guard. The second guard also can be saved, this time from the Jackal by running up to it and meleeing it quickly. Both soldiers will then be fighting with a magnum.
* [[Cortana]]'s statement that the Master Chief will get paired with another Cortana model AI foreshadows his future partnership with [[the Weapon]] in ''[[Halo Infinite]]'', the Weapon being a copy of Cortana created by Dr. Halsey.
** In ''[[Halo Infinite]]'', Cortana makes a reference to this in her final message to the Master Chief, echoing her words before revealing that she was actually talking to him rather than it just being another echo of her memories.
== Gallery ==
===Storyboards===
<gallery>
File:H4-Concept-ComposerIntro.jpg|A storyboard of the level's intro.
File:H4-Concept-ComposerBeforeCrash.jpeg|A storyboard of the level's intro.
</gallery>
===Concept art===
<gallery>
File:H4-Concept-Ivanoff-Exterior.jpg|Concept art of Ivanoff Station for ''[[Halo 4]]''.
File:H4 ComposerBuried Callout Concept.jpg|Concept art of the Composer buried inside Ivanoff.
File:H4 Ivanoff Ring Concept.jpg|Concept art of Ivanoff Station.
File:H4_Ivanoff_Exterior_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the station exterior.
File:H4-Concept-Ivanoff-Hangar-Exterior.jpg|Concept art of the station's hangar bay, exterior view.
File:H4-Concept-Ivanoff-Hangar-Interior.jpg|Concept art of the station's hangar bay, interior view.
File:H4-Concept-Ivanoff-ObservationDeck.jpg|Concept art of Ivanoff's observation deck.
File:H4-Concept-Ivanoff-Corridor.jpg|Concept art of a corridor inside the station.
File:H4-Concept-Composer-Early.jpg|Early concept art of [[the Composer]], resting inside Ivanoff.
File:H4-Concept-Ivanoff-Mantle.jpg|Concept art of the ''[[Mantle's Approach]]'', laying siege to the station.
File:H4 IvanoffHangarPlatform Concept.jpg|Concept art for the port platform.
File:H4 IvanoffDoor Concept 1.jpg|Concept art for a door on the station.
File:H4 IvanoffDoor Concept 2.jpg|Concept art for a door on the station.
File:H4 IvanoffProps Concept.jpg|Concept art for generic props in the level.
</gallery>
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
File:H4-Mantis-Versus-GruntRanger.jpg|The Chief's Mantis versus an [[Unggoy Ranger]].
File:Composer in crater.jpg|A view of the Composer.
File:H4-Composer-Removal.jpg|The Composer being forcibly removed.
File:H4 Tillson being digitized.jpg|[[Sandra Tillson]] being composed.
File:H4 Composer effects.jpg|Several scientists being composed.
</gallery>


== Sources ==
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
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