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{{Title|Gravemind}}
{{Ratings}}
{{Status|Gameplay}}
{{Era|RW}}
{{disambig header|the campaign level|other uses|Gravemind (disambiguation)}}
{{Level infobox
{{Level infobox
|pagegamelabel=H2
|prev=''[[Quarantine Zone (level)|Quarantine Zone]]''
|prev=''[[Quarantine Zone]]''
|next=''[[Uprising]]''
|next=''[[Uprising]]''
|game=''[[Halo 2]]''
|name='''''Gravemind'''''
|name='''''Gravemind'''''
|image=[[File:H2A Gravemind Loadscreen.png|300px]]
|image=[[File:War.jpg|300px]]
|game=''[[Halo 2]]'' (<small>''[[Halo 2: Anniversary|Anniversary]]''</small>)
|player=[[John-117]]
|devname=<code>07a_highcharity</code>{{Ref/File|Id=H2EK|H2EK|H2EK\tags\scenarios\solo\07a_highcharity\07a_highcharity.scenario}}
|date= [[2552|November 3rd, 2552]]
|player=[[Master_Chief_(gameplay)#Halo_2|Master Chief]]
|date=[[2552|November 3, 2552]]
|place=Inside ''[[High Charity]]''
|place=Inside ''[[High Charity]]''
|objective=Rescue [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] allies and pursue the [[Prophet of Truth]]
|Objective=
|partime=00:20:00 {{C|''Master Chief Collection''}}
*Locate the [[Prophet of Truth]] and the [[Index]]
|parscore=11,000 {{C|''Master Chief Collection''}}
*Rescue the [[Marines]] being held in the detention-block
*Follow the [[Prophet of Truth]] to the far tower
*Stop the [[Prophet of Truth]] from boarding his [[Phantom]]
|enemies=
*[[Elite]]s
**[[Minor Elite|Minors]]
**[[Major Elite|Majors]]
**[[Ultra Elite|Ultras]]
**[[Stealth Elite|Stealths]]
**[[Ranger Elite|Rangers]]
**[[SpecOps Elite|SpecOps]]
**[[Honor Guard Elite|Honor Guards]]
**[[Honor Guard Councilor]]
*[[Brutes]]
**[[Minor Brute|Minors]]
**[[Brute Captain|Captains]]
**[[Brute Honor Guard|Honor Guards]]
*[[Grunt]]s
**[[Minor Grunt|Minors]]
**[[Major Grunt|Majors]]
**[[SpecOps Grunt|SpecOps]]
**[[Ultra Grunt|Ultras]]
**[[Gunner Grunt|Gunners]]
*[[Jackals]]
**[[Minor Jackal|Minors]]
**[[Major Jackal|Majors]]
**[[Sniper Jackal|Snipers]]
*[[Hunters]]
*[[Yanme'e|Drone]]s
|weapons=
*[[Plasma Pistol]]
*[[Plasma Rifle]]
*[[Brute Plasma Rifle]]
*[[Brute Shot]]
*[[Fuel Rod Gun]]
*[[Covenant Carbine]]
*[[Needler]]
*[[Particle Beam Rifle]]
*[[Energy Sword]]
*[[Plasma Grenade]]
}}
}}
{{Article quote|The [[San'Shyuum|Prophets]] have the [[Activation Index|Index]] and plan to use it? Over your dead body.'''}}
'''Gravemind''' is the twelfth [[campaign]] level of ''[[Halo 2]]''. The level takes place within [[High Charity]], after the [[Gravemind]] teleports [[John-117]] there. The [[Prophet of Truth]] has the [[Activation Index|Index]], and the Master Chief must get to him before he leaves for the control room of [[Delta Halo]]. As the player travels through [[High Charity]], they experience the beginning of the [[Great Schism]].


Strangely enough, apart from the opening cutscene, there is no contact with the [[Gravemind]] or the [[Flood]]. Also, the word "Gravemind" is not mentioned until two levels later in [[High Charity (level)|High Charity]]. This is the first level where Jiralhanae are fought, and is one of only four missions where there are no [[human]] weapons. This is the first level in which you can use the [[Type-25 Grenade Launcher|Brute Shot]] and the [[Kewu R'shi'k-pattern plasma rifle|Brute Plasma Rifle]].
<center>''For other uses, see [[Gravemind]].''</center>


==Transcript==
{{Article Quote|"The [[Prophets]] have the [[Index]] and plan to use it? Over your dead body."'''}}
[https://youtu.be/zp9xpE3tKlg '''{''Cutscene''}''']
 
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fiW6S4Lx7s '''{''Anniversary Cutscene''}''']
'''Gravemind''' is a ''[[Halo 2]]'' [[campaign]] level. The level takes place within [[High Charity]], after the [[Gravemind]] teleports [[Master Chief]] there. The [[Prophet of Truth]] has the [[Index]], and you must get to him before he leaves for the control room of [[Delta Halo]]. As you travel through [[High Charity]], you will experience the beginning of the [[Covenant Civil War]].
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1Shhg5kDN0 '''{''Anniversary Chinese Cutscene''}''']


''[[John-117|The Master Chief]] begins to wake up, and sees a red circle of lights on the ceiling of some underground area, and helf aloft by a tentacle. (In the ''Anniversary'' version, he wakes up to himself being wrapped by a huge tentacle dragged along a corridor into a huge chamber.) Eventually, he is brought towards the head of a massive creature: the [[Gravemind]].''
Strangely enough, apart from the opening cutscene, there is no contact with the [[Gravemind]] or the [[Flood]]. Also, the word "Gravemind" is not mentioned until two levels later in [[High Charity (level)|High Charity]]. This is also the level where the [[Energy Sword]] appears most often, and is one of only four missions where there are no [[Human]] weapons. This is the first level in which you can use the [[Brute Shot]] and the [[Brute Plasma Rifle]]. You also fight Brutes for the first time here<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', level ''Gravemind''</ref>.


*'''[[Cortana]]''': "What...is that?"
==Transcript==


''The Master Chief is held in front of the Gravemind's head, a mass of fleshy mandibles. It speaks in a deep, gravelly voice.''
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovNyQ0kmjLI '''{''Cutscene''}''']


*'''[[Gravemind]]''': "I...? I am a monument to all your sins."
''[[John-117|The Master Chief]] begins to wake up, and sees a red circle of lights on the ceiling of some underground area. He sees that he's being held aloft by a tentacle, and he is brought towards the head of a massive creature: the [[Gravemind]].''


''As the Gravemind talks, it breathes out [[Flood spore]]s. (In the Anniversary version, the Chief looks up and notices he is not alone.) Two tentacles bring forth a struggling [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee, as they are held next to each other.''
*'''[[Cortana (AI)|Cortana]]''': "What...is that?"


*'''John-117''': "Relax. I'd rather not piss this thing off."
''The Master Chief is held in front of Gravemind's head, a mass of fleshy mandibles. It speaks in a deep, gravelly voice.''


*'''Thel 'Vadamee''': ''(surprised)'' "Demon!"
*'''[[Gravemind]]''': "I...? I am a monument to all your sins."


[[File:HTMCC-H2A NoSalvationOnThisRing.png|thumb|275px|The Gravemind reveals itself to John-117 and the Arbiter.]]
''As Gravemind talks, he breathes out [[Flood Spore]]s. Two tentacles bring forth a struggling [[Thel 'Vadamee]].''


''The Gravemind makes loud huffing sounds, and indicates the Master Chief (and drags him closer in ''Anniversary'').''
*'''Master Chief''': "Relax. I'd rather not piss this thing off."


*'''Gravemind''': "This one is machine and nerve, and has its mind concluded." ''(a tentacle wraps around Master Chief's head in the original, but disturbingly pets the Chief's helmet in ''Anniversary'', then indicates 'Vadamee)''
*'''Thel 'Vadamee''': "Demon!"


''The Gravemind makes another brief huff, before indicating 'Vadamee (and dragging him closer in ''Anniversary'').''
''The Gravemind makes loud huffing sounds, and indicates the Master Chief''


*'''Gravemind''': "This one is but flesh and faith, and is the more deluded."''(shakes the Arbiter around and turns him upside down)''
*'''Gravemind:''' "This one is machine and nerve, and has its mind concluded." ''(a tentacle wraps around Master Chief's head, then indicates 'Vadamee)'' "This one is but flesh and faith, and is the more deluded."''(turns 'Vadamee upside down)''


*'''Thel 'Vadamee''': "Kill me or release me, [[Flood|parasite]]. But do not waste my time with talk!"
*'''Thel 'Vadamee''': "Kill me or release me, [[Flood|parasite]]. But do not waste my time with talk!"
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*'''Gravemind''': "There is much talk. And I have listened. Through rock, and metal, and time. Now I shall talk, and you shall listen."
*'''Gravemind''': "There is much talk. And I have listened. Through rock, and metal, and time. Now I shall talk, and you shall listen."


''It raises two tentacles, one wrapped around a [[2401 Penitent Tangent|red Monitor]], the other merged with an infected [[Prophet of Regret]].''
''He raises two tentacles, one wrapped around a [[2401 Penitent Tangent|red Monitor]], the other merged with an infected [[Prophet of Regret]]''


*'''[[2401 Penitent Tangent]]''': "Greetings! I am [[2401 Penitent Tangent]]. I am the Monitor of [[Installation 05]]."
*'''[[2401 Penitent Tangent]]''': "Greetings! I am [[2401 Penitent Tangent]]. I am the Monitor of [[Installation 05]]."


''Regret struggles to speak through his excruciating pain.''
''Regret struggles to speak through his excruciating pain:"


*'''Prophet of Regret''': "And... I am the Prophet of Regret, Councilor most High... Hierarch of the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]]!"
*'''Prophet of Regret''': "And I am the Prophet of Regret, Councilor most High... Hierarch of the [[Covenant]]!"


''2401 Penitent Tangent sees the Master Chief.''
''2401 Penitent Tangent sees the Master Chief.''
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*'''Prophet of Regret''': "Stay where you are! Nothing can be done until my sermon is complete!"
*'''Prophet of Regret''': "Stay where you are! Nothing can be done until my sermon is complete!"


*'''2401 Penitent Tangent''': "Not true. This installation has a successful utilization record of 1.2 trillion simulated and [[Great Purification|one actual]]. It is ready to fire on demand."
*'''2401 Penitent Tangent''': "Not true. This installation has a successful utilization record of 1.2 trillion simulated and one actual. It is ready to fire on demand."


*'''Prophet of Regret''': ''(to the Arbiter)'' "Of all the objects our [[Forerunner|Lords]] left behind, there are none so ''worthless'' as these Oracles!" ''(yells)'' "They know ''nothing'' of the [[Covenant religion|Great Journey]]!"
*'''Prophet of Regret:''' ''(to the Arbiter)'' "Of all the objects our [[Forerunner|Lords]] left behind, there are none so ''worthless'' as these Oracles!" ''(yells)'' "They know ''nothing'' of the [[Great Journey]]!"


*'''2401 Penitent Tangent''': "And ''you'' know nothing about containment! You have demonstrated ''complete'' disregard for even the most basic protocols!
*'''2401 Penitent Tangent''': "And ''you'' know nothing about containment! You have demonstrated a complete disregard to even the most basic protocols!"


*'''Gravemind''': "This [[2401 Penitent Tangent|one's]] 'containment'..." ''(gives a disgusted huff)'' "And this [[Prophet of Regret|one's]] 'Great Journey'... are the same."
*'''Gravemind''': "This [[2401 Penitent Tangent|one's]] 'containment'..." ''(gives a disgusted huff)'' "And this [[Prophet of Regret|one's]] 'Great Journey'... are the same."


''It lowers its tentacles, and Regret shrieks in fear.''
''He lowers his tentacles, and Regret shrieks in fear.''


*'''Gravemind''': ''(to 'Vadamee)'' "Your Prophets have promised you freedom from a doomed existence, but you will find no salvation on this [[Halo|ring]]. Those who built this place knew what they wrought. Do ''not'' mistake their intent, or all will perish [[Forerunner-Flood War|as they did before]]."
*'''Gravemind''': ''(to 'Vadamee)'' "Your Prophets have promised you freedom from a doomed existence, but you will find no salvation on this [[Halo|ring]]. [[Forerunner|Those who built this place]] knew what they wrought. Do not mistake their intent, or all will perish as they did before."


''At this moment, 'Vadamee stops struggling against the tentacles. He stares somewhat curiously at the [[Gravemind]].''
''At this moment, 'Vadamee stops struggling against the tentacles. He stares somewhat curiously at the [[Gravemind]].''


*'''John-117''': "This thing is right. Halo is a weapon. Your Prophets are making a big mistake."
*'''Master Chief''': "This thing is right. Halo is a weapon. Your Prophets are making a big mistake."


*'''Thel 'Vadamee''': "Your ignorance already destroyed [[Installation 04|one of the sacred rings]], Demon. It shall not harm another."
*'''Thel 'Vadamee''': "Your ignorance already destroyed [[Installation 04|one of the sacred rings]], Demon. You shall not harm another."


*'''Gravemind''': "If you will not hear the truth, then I will show it to you. There is still time to stop the [[activation Index|key]] from turning, but first it must be found." ''(indicates each in turn)'' "You will search [[High Charity|one likely spot]], and you will search [[Control Room (Installation 05)|another]]. Fate had us meet as foes, but this ring will make us brothers."
*'''Gravemind''': "If you will not hear the truth, then I will show it to you. There is still time to stop the [[Index|key]] from turning, but first it must be found." ''(indicates each in turn)'' "You will search one likely spot, and you will search another. Fate had us meet as foes, but this ring will make us...brothers."


''Master Chief and 'Vadamee disappear in teleportation rings. Fade to black, fade in on [[High Charity]].''
''Master Chief and 'Vadamee disappear in teleportation rings. Fade to black, fade in on [[High Charity]].''
[[File:H2A - Great Schism.jpg|thumb|275px|The beginning stages of the [[Great Schism]].]]
 
''A swarm of Covenant ships attack each other outside of High Charity. Fade in on the walkway outside the Council Chamber, [[Jiralhanae Honor Guardsman|Jiralhanae Honor Guardsmen]] guard the gates from [[Unggoy]] and [[Kig-yar]] rioters.''
''A swarm of Covenant ships attack each other outside of [[High Charity]]. Fade in on the walkway outside the Council Chamber, [[Honor Guard Brute]]s guard the gates from [[Grunt]] and [[Jackal]] rioters.''


*'''[[Prophet of Truth]]''': "We are, all of us, gravely concerned."
*'''[[Prophet of Truth]]''': "We are, all of us, gravely concerned."


''Cut to Council Chamber. A line of Jiralhanae Honor Guardsmen stand at attention. An Unggoy cameraman focuses a holographic camera on Truth as he delivers his [[propaganda|speech]], while the [[Prophet of Mercy]] watches from aside.''
''Cut to Council Chamber. A line of Honor Guard Brutes stand at attention. A cameraman [[Grunt]] focuses a holographic camera on Truth as he delivers his propaganda, while the [[Prophet of Mercy]] watches from aside.''


*'''Prophet of Truth''': "The release of the [[Flood|parasite]] was unexpected, unfortunate. But, there is no need to panic. In truth, this is a time to rejoice. A moment that all the Covenant should savor." ''(raises the [[Activation Index|Index]])'' "For the Sacred Icon has been found. With it, our path is clear, our entry into the Divine Beyond guaranteed! The Great Journey is nigh..." ''(the Unggoy notices the Master Chief appearing out of thin air behind him)'' "...and nothing, not even the Flood, can stop it!"
*'''Prophet of Truth''': "The release of the [[Flood|parasite]] was unexpected, unfortunate. But, there is no need to panic. In truth, this is a time to rejoice. A moment that all the Covenant should savor." ''(raises the [[Index]])'' "For the Sacred Icon has been found. With it, our path is clear, our entry into the Divine Beyond guaranteed! The Great Journey is nigh..." ''(the Grunt notices the Master Chief appearing out of thin air behind him)'' "...and nothing, not even the [[Flood]], can stop it!"


''The Chief looks down at the shocked Unggoy.''
''The Chief looks down at the shocked Grunt.''


*'''John-117''': "Boo."
*'''Master Chief''': "Boo."


''The Unggoy yelps, throws up his [[Type-33 Needler|Needler]], and flees. The Master Chief catches the Needler and aims it at Truth. Two Jiralhanae Honor Guardsmen shield the Prophets with their [[energy stave|pikes]].''
''The Grunt yelps, throws up his [[Needler]], and flees. The Master Chief catches the Needler and aims it at Truth. Two Brute Honor Guards shield the Prophets with their [[Honor Guard Pike|pikes]].''


*'''Prophet of Truth''': "Kill the Demon!"
*'''Prophet of Truth''': "Kill the Demon!"


''The Prophets and some [[Jiralhanae]] escape through a gravity lift, leaving two Jiralhanae behind.''
''The Prophets and some [[Brute]]s escape through a gravity lift, leaving two Brutes behind.''


'''{''Gameplay''}'''
'''{''Gameplay''}'''
===Inside Job===
===Inside Job===
*'''Cortana''': "Brutes! The faster you can kill these Brutes, the better." ''(The Chief kills one Brute.)'' "They don't have shield generators, but take them out before... It's berserking!"


''Several Unggoy emerge from side doors in the chamber to provide support for the Jiralhanae. Soon the Master Chief kills all Covenant in the room.''
*'''Cortana''': "Brutes! The faster you can kill these Brutes, the better." ''(The Chief kills one Brute.)'' "They don't have shield generators, but take them out before... it's berserking!"
 
''The Master Chief kills all Covenant in the room''


*'''Brute (loudspeaker)''': "The Demon has infiltrated the Council Chamber?! Protect the Hierarchs! Seal the exits!"
*'''[[Tartarus]] (Loudspeaker)''': "The Demon has infiltrated the Council Chamber?! Protect the Hierarchs! Seal the exits!"


*'''Cortana''': "Oh, I don't think so."
*'''Cortana''': "Oh, I don't think so."


''Side doors open up, unleashing waves of Jiralhanae and Unggoy upon the Chief. After a protracted battle, the Chief is able to kill all Covenant troops in the room:''
''After the Master Chief fends off the attackers''


*'''Cortana''': "Put me down on one of the pedestals near the door."
*'''Cortana''': "Put me down on one of the pedestals near the door."
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*'''Cortana''': "They've locked it from below. There's a door at the other end of the chamber."
*'''Cortana''': "They've locked it from below. There's a door at the other end of the chamber."


''The Spartan approaches the door, and Cortana's hologram appears on one of the two pedestals.''
''The Spartan approaches the door, and Cortana's hologram appears.''


*'''Cortana''': "That Prophet, Truth. He has the [[Activation Index|Index]]! You've got to take it from him. Let me get these doors. ''(The doors open)'' Go! It will be easier to track Truth if I stay in the network."
*'''Cortana''': "That Prophet, Truth. He has the [[Index]]! You've got to take it from him. Let me get these doors. ''(The Chief reaches for the pedestal)'' Go! It will be easier to track Truth if I stay in the network."


''If the player continues to wait:''
''If you continue to wait:''


*'''Cortana''': "Don't worry. You can pick me up later."
*'''Cortana''': "Don't worry. You can pick me up later."


''The Master Chief fights his way through many Jiralhanae and Unggoy, including an [[Unggoy Heavy]] operating a [[Shepsu-pattern plasma cannon|plasma turret]] and eventually makes it to the ledge where Thel 'Vadamee was tortured and branded with the [[Mark of Shame]]. Here, more Covenant troops, including Kig-Yar try to stop the Spartan's progress. Reinforcements soon arrive from a gravity lift at the far end of the ledge. Eventually a group of three Jiralhanae arrive, one with a red flag attached to its harness.''
''The Master Chief fights his way to the ledge where Thel 'Vadamee was tortured.''


*'''Cortana (COM)''': "Watch out for the [[Jiralhanae Captain|Captain]], it's got a [[Type-25 Brute Shot|Brute Shot]]!" ''(Note that the Brute Captain with the Brute Shot first shows up in the Council Chamber on Legendary.)''
*'''Cortana (COM)''': "Watch out for the [[Brute Captain|Captain]], it's got a [[Type-25 Grenade Launcher|Brute Shot]]!" ''(Note that the Brute Captain with the Brute Shot first shows up in the Council Chamber on Legendary.)''
 
''The Chief soon kills all Covenant.''


*'''Cortana''': "Truth is moving through the lower levels of the tower. I'll reverse this Grav Lift. Drop down, try to cut him off."
*'''Cortana''': "Truth is moving through the lower levels of the tower. I'll reverse this Grav Lift. Drop down, try to cut him off."


''If the player stalls:''
''If the Chief stalls:''


*'''Cortana''': "It's safe, really. Just step in."
*'''Cortana''': "It's safe, really. Just step in."


''If the Chief continues to wait around:''
''If the Chief continues to stall''


*'''Cortana''': "After that stunt on the ''[[Cairo Station (station)|Cairo]]'', I ''know'' you're not afraid of heights."
*'''Cortana''': "After that stunt on the ''[[Cairo Station|Cairo]]'', I ''know'' you're not afraid of heights."


''If the Chief still stalls:''
''If the Chief still stalls:''
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*'''Cortana''': "Fine, I won't watch. Meet you at the bottom, okay?"
*'''Cortana''': "Fine, I won't watch. Meet you at the bottom, okay?"


''The Chief drops down the Gravity Lift, kills a pair of surprised Unggoy and Kig-Yar, and enters another hallway. More Covenant troops appear.''
''Later:''


*'''Brute (loudspeaker)''': "Reinforce all approaches to the holding pens. Slay the Demon on sight!"
*'''Tartarus (Loudspeaker)''': "Reinforce all approaches to the holding pens. Slay the Demon on sight!"


*'''Cortana''': "They're beefing up their patrols. Stay sharp."
*'''Cortana:''' "They're beefing up their patrols. Stay sharp."


''The Chief enters a cross section, but with both left and right doors locked, he continues ahead.''
''Later:''


*'''Cortana (COM)''': "Wait a minute! I'm reading [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] IFF transponders. The signals are originating somewhere below your position."
*'''Cortana (COM)''': "Wait a minute! I'm reading [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] IFF transponders. The signals are originating somewhere below your position."
''The Chief defeats another group of Covenant troops in the corridor, along with a trio of Kig-Yar that enter from the cross section the Spartan previously passed.''


*'''Cortana''': "There's another lift in the next room."
*'''Cortana''': "There's another lift in the next room."


''He exits and finds a two-leveled, large room with a Gravity Lift, guarded by a [[pack]] of Jiralhanae with Kig-Yar support. The Master Chief eventually eliminates them and reaches the lift on the lower floor.''
''When the Master Chief reaches the lift.''


*'''Cortana''': "Here, Chief. Jump in."
*'''Cortana''': "Here, Chief. Jump in."


''The Chief takes the gravity lift down. He passes a level, alerting a pair of dozing Unggoy and a Jiralhanae, and continues down. Immediately he passes another level, and catches a glimpse of a dead [[Sangheili]] [[Honor Guard Ultra]] with an [[Type-1 energy sword|energy sword]] lying beside it. He finally reaches the bottom, guarded by a Jiralhanae with its back on the Spartan.''
''He takes the Grav Lift down.''


*'''Cortana (COM)''': "There are two groups of Marines in the detention block. I'll zero in on their locations, you neutralize the guards... quietly."
*'''Cortana (COM)''': "There are two groups of Marines in the detention block. I'll zero in on their locations, you neutralize the guards... quietly."


''The Master Chief engages the Covenant soldiers in the room, and succeeds in killing them, as well as several troops that arrived from the lower levels of the detention center.''
''The Master Chief kills the Covenant forces on the top level.''


*'''Cortana''': "Chief, come to the lower level. The Marines are just inside, careful of the guards."
*'''Cortana''': "Chief, come to the lower level. The Marines are just inside, careful of the guards."


''('''Note''':  Some times, Cortana will have you free the Marines in the middle level first)''
''The Master Chief enters the brig, and kills the guards.''


'' The Chief drops down two levels lower, clears the guards outside the doors and enters the brig. He encounters a patrolling Jiralhanae with it's back to him and four sleeping Unggoy, the Chief ambushes the unwary Covenant and eliminates them. Once all enemies are dead the brig doors unlatch, and the Marine POWs arm themselves with dropped Covenant weapons.''
''The brig doors unlatch, and the Marine POWs arm themselves with dropped Covenant weapons.''


*'''Cortana''': "Listen up, Marines! The Chief's hunting a Prophet, and you're gonna help him kill it."
*'''Cortana''': "Listen up, Marines! The Chief's hunting a Prophet, and you're gonna help him kill it."
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*'''Cortana''': "One more group of Marines to go, Chief."
*'''Cortana''': "One more group of Marines to go, Chief."
''The squad exits the brig and immediately come under attack by more Covenant guards on the mid level.''


*'''Cortana''': "Chief, come to the middle level. More guards, get ready."
*'''Cortana''': "Chief, come to the middle level. More guards, get ready."


''The team levitates up to the mid level and frees the second group of Marines, who arm themselves, again, with dropped Covenant weapons.''
''The Master Chief frees the second group of Marines.''


*'''Cortana''': "That's all the Marines, Chief. Good work."
*'''Cortana''': "That's all the Marines, Chief. Good work."


*'''Cortana (COM)''': "We'll get out of here the same way we came in - the central Grav Lift."
*'''Cortana (COM)''': "We'll get out of here the same way we came in - the central Grav Lift... Reinforcements, coming down the lift!"


*'''Cortana (COM)''':  "Hostile reinforcements coming down the lift!"
''The Master Chief and the Marines kill the reinforcements.''
 
''A large team of Covenant troops come down the gravity lift, and set up plasma turrets around the platform. The team ascend to the top level and after a struggle manage to kill all of the Covenant.''


*'''Cortana''': "The lift is clear. Step on in."
*'''Cortana''': "The lift is clear. Step on in."


''The Marines, one by one, step into the lift and leave the area.''
''If the Chief stalls:''
 
''If the player stalls:''


*'''Cortana''': "We've got to get after Truth, Chief. Step into the lift."
*'''Cortana''': "We've got to get after Truth, Chief. Step into the lift."


''The Chief enters the lift and is sent to a room with Marines waiting. The dead Honor Guard Ultra Sangheili seen earlier still lies on the ground.''
''Later:''


*'''Prophet of Truth (loudspeaker)''': "Fear not, my brothers! The Sacred Icon is secure. It was Tartarus and his Brutes who took the Icon from the Flood, and for that they have our thanks."
*'''Prophet of Truth (Loudspeaker)''': "Fear not, my brothers! The Sacred Icon is secure. It was Tartarus and his Brutes who took the Icon from the Flood, and for that they have our thanks."


*'''Cortana (COM)''': "Excellent! Truth is broadcasting on the move. It'll make him much easier to track."
*'''Cortana (COM)''': "Excellent! Truth is broadcasting on the move. It'll make him much easier to track."


[[File:HTMCC-H2A Three Way Battle.jpg|thumb|300px|Two Marines coming across a battle between Sangheili and Yanme'e.]]
''Later:''
''Three Sangheili run out of a nearby door, under fire from a [[lance]] of [[Yanme'e]]. The team eliminates them and enters through the open door. They continue into a hallway, walk pass another dead Honor Guard Ultra lying on the floor, and encounter a pair of [[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|Sangheili Honor Guardsmen]] fighting several Jiralhanae and another lance of Yanme'e.  After all the Covenant are dead, another swarm of Yanme'e emerge from the door and attack the team. The team eliminates them and reach a cross section where a dead [[Mgalekgolo]] lies. The team continue into the next hallway.''
*'''Prophet of Truth (Loudspeaker)''': "The Elites have failed to protect the Prophets, and in doing so, have put all our lives at risk. Let no warrior forget his oath, 'Thou, in faith, shall keep us safe, whilst we find the Path.'"
 
*'''Prophet of Truth (loudspeaker)''': "The Elites have failed to protect the Prophets, and in doing so, have put all our lives at risk. Let no warrior forget his oath, 'Thou, in faith, shall keep us safe, whilst we find the Path.'"
 
*'''Cortana (COM)''': "I've got a fix on Truth just outside this tower, Chief. There's an exit nearby - hurry!"
 
''The team enters another corridor, and sees a pair of Jiralhanae and a group of Kig-Yar attacking three Sangheili Honor Guardsmen. They manage to eliminate the warring Covenant and continue onward, passing another dead Mgalekgolo as they leave the area. They enter another area, patrolled by a pair of live Mgalekgolo, who are eventually eliminated by the Chief after a struggle.''


*'''Prophet of Truth (loudspeaker)''': "With my blessing, the Brutes now lead our [[Covenant fleet|fleets]]! They ask for your [[covenant Empire|allegiance]], and you shall give it."
*'''Cortana (COM)''': "I've got a fix on Truth, just outside this tower, Chief. There's an exit nearby. Hurry!"


*'''Cortana (COM)''': "You wouldn't believe the number of kill-systems the Covenant are throwing down around me. Not to worry, it's pretty sloppy stuff. I guess they never expected a hostile intelligence to penetrate their networks from the ''inside''."
''Later:''


''The door in front of the team opens, revealing a duel between an energy sword-wielding Sangheili Honor Guardsman and a Jiralhanae on a platform on the top floor of the first [[Valley of Tears A|Valley of Tears]]. Eliminating the victor of the duel as well as the [[Kig-Yar Sniper]]s in the distance, the team continues downwards, finding more Sangheili fighting a Jiralhanae under a [[Covenant watchtower]]. A group of Yanme'e fly down and attack another Mgalekgolo on the lower floor, but are soon intercepted by a pair of [[Sangheili Ranger]]s. The team hikes up and finds a door, guarded by a single Jiralhanae. They eliminate it and exit the Valley. Behind the door reveals a wide and long staircase, splattered with purple [[blood]]. They walk down the slope.''
*'''Prophet of Truth (Loudspeaker)''': "With my blessing, the Brutes now lead our [[Covenant Fleet|fleets]]! They ask for your [[Covenant Loyalists|allegiance]], and you shall give it."


[[File:H2A-Brutes vs Elites.jpg|300px|thumb|A bitter rivalry erupts into all-out war.]]
*'''Cortana (COM)''': "You wouldn't believe the number of kill-systems the Covenant are throwing down around me. Not to worry, it's pretty sloppy stuff. I guess they never expected a hostile intelligence to penetrate their networks from the inside."


*'''Cortana (COM)''': "The Covenant [[Great Schism|just destroyed two of their own ships]]! And I'm hearing reports of small arms fire throughout their fleet."
''Later:''


*'''Prophet of Truth (loudspeaker)''': "Creatures of the Covenant: the path is broad, and we shall walk it side by side!"
*'''Cortana (COM)''': "The Covenant [[Covenant Civil War|just destroyed two of their own ships]]! And I'm hearing reports of small arms fire throughout their fleet."


''The teams exits and finds a [[gravity conveyor]]. They step into it and begin to convey to the other side. A [[slipspace]] rupture opens on their far left, and the {{UNSCShip|In Amber Clad}} emerges from it.''
*'''Prophet of Truth (Loudspeaker)''': "Creatures of the Covenant! The path is broad, and we shall walk it side by side."


[[File:H2A-In Amber Clad In High Charity.png|thumb|300px|The {{UNSCShip|In Amber Clad}}, now overrun by the Flood jumps inside ''High Charity'' as the Flood prepare to crash it into the city.]]
''Later:''


*'''Cortana''': "Slipspace rupture... It's ''[[UNSC In Amber Clad|In Amber Clad]]''!"
*'''Cortana''': "Slipspace rupture... It's ''[[UNSC In Amber Clad|In Amber Clad]]''!"


''The'' In Amber Clad ''flies by overhead.''
In Amber Clad ''flies by overhead.''


*'''Prophet of Truth (Loudspeaker)''': "Be glad! A reward for all your toil and all your sacrifices is near at hand."
*'''Prophet of Truth (Loudspeaker)''': "Be glad! A reward for all your toil and all your sacrifices is near at hand."


''The team reaches the other side as the sound of ''In Amber Clad'' crashing is heard.''  
*'''Cortana''': "Hailing...no response. She's crashed into another tower ahead of our position. I'll keep trying to make contact, but I'm not registering any human vital signs."


*'''Cortana''': "Hailing... No response. She crashed into another tower ahead of our position. I'll keep trying to make contact, but I'm not registering any human vital signs."
''You can hear the ''[[UNSC In Amber Clad|In Amber Clad]]'' crash.''


''A Kig-Yar Sniper notices the team, and they quickly eliminate it. A pair of Unggoy and a pair of Sangheili turns by the corner and attacks the team. Soon two Jiralhanae appear and fire at the Sangheili. The team eliminates the Covenant troops and reaches the [[Hanging Gardens A|first Hanging Gardens]]. Intense fighting between [[Jiralhanae Honor Guardsman|Jiralhanae Honor Guardsmen]] and [[Special Operations Sangheili]] rages over it. The team eliminates the troops and a pair of Sangheili Rangers emerges from the tower. After clearing the area, the team continues and encounters another Gravity conveyor. Several Unggoy and Sangheili appear, one of them wielding an energy sword emerge, and begin to fire at the Kig-Yar led by two Jiralhanae on the other side, who moves to the side the Sangheili-led forces are on. The team eliminates all the Covenant and enters another door, which leads into the [[Mid Tower]]. A group of Yanme'e fly by the narrow corridor, unaware of the human presence.''
''Later:''


*'''Prophet of Truth (loudspeaker)''': "At this moment, the Council is gathered on [[Installation 05|Halo]], to see the [[Icon]] secured."
*'''Prophet of Truth (loudspeaker)''': "At this moment, the Council is gathered on [[Installation 05|Halo]], to see the [[Icon]] secured."


*'''Brute (loudspeaker)''': "Rise, pack brothers! Cast down the [[Sangheili|Elites]]!"
*'''[[Tartarus]] (Loudspeaker)''': "Rise, my brothers! Cast down the [[Elites]]!"
 
*'''Prophet of Truth (loudspeaker)''': "There are those who said this day would never come. What have they to say now?"


*'''Brute (loudspeaker)''': "Once the towers are clear, we'll drive them from the lower district!"
*'''Prophet of Truth (Loudspeaker)''': "There are those who said this day would never come. What have they to say now?"


''Continuing down the corridor, the team arrives at a small area with a Gravity Lift in the middle of it and plants on the lower level. Yanme'e and Sangheili Rangers fly around the narrow space, firing at each other. A Sangheili Honor Guardsman and Special Operations Sangheili provide support fire, but are soon intercepted by a pair of Jiralhanae and two Kig-Yar. The team clears the area and advances into another narrow corridor. Exiting the Mid Tower, the team find another Gravity Conveyor.''
*'''[[Tartarus]] (Loudspeaker)''': "Once the towers are clear, we'll drive them from the lower district."


*'''Prophet of Truth (loudspeaker)''': "I have listened to the Oracle, and it confirmed our deepest hope. The Great Journey begins with [[Halo Array|Halo]]."
''Later:''


*'''Brute (loudspeaker)''': "The Elites are falling back to the [[Mausoleum of the Arbiter|Mausoleum]]. Fools! Their Arbiter can do nothing for them now!"
*'''Prophet of Truth (Loudspeaker)''': "I have listened to the Oracle, and it confirmed our deepest hope. The Great Journey begins with [[Halo]]."


*'''Prophet of Truth (loudspeaker)''': "Who would doubt the Prophets? What have they foretold that has not come to pass?"
*'''[[Tartarus]] (Loudspeaker)''': "The Elites are falling back to the [[Mausoleum of the Arbiter|Mausoleum]]. Fools! Their Arbiter can do nothing for them now!"


''They move on to the other side, reaching the second [[Hanging Gardens B|Hanging Gardens]]. Panicking Unggoy run around it, soon coming under attack by a pair of berserking Jiralhanae. The team kills all Covenant present and continues to the next Gravity Conveyor, and enters a door. Now on the bottom of another wide and long staircase, the UNSC forces are attacked by a trio of Jiralhanae, who fill the air with grenades from their [[Type-25 Grenade Launcher|Brute Shots]]. Moving up as they eliminates the Jiralhanae, they reach the door at the top and arrives at the second [[Valley of Tears B|Valley of Tears]]. A single Sangheili defends itself from a Jiralhanae and a Kig-Yar Sniper, while another Jiralhanae attacks a pair of Unggoy near the pond below. Several more Unggoy are present nearby, trying to fend off the Jiralhanae. The opposite door opens, and three Sangheili, one of them an Honor Guardsman, along with a [[Type-33 fuel rod gun|fuel rod gun]]-wielding [[Unggoy Heavy]], who proceeds to fire at both the UNSC forces and the Jiralhanae. Scaling the Valley, the team hikes up a slope, meeting two energy sword-wielding [[Stealth Sangheili|camouflaged figures]], followed by several [[Special Operations Unggoy]]. After eliminating the troops, the team enters another door into an area held by the Sangheili-led Covenant. A Sangheili as well as several Unggoy patrol the area.''
*'''Prophet of Truth (Loudspeaker)''': "Who would doubt the Prophets? What have they foretold that has not come to pass?"


''The team kill the Covenant present, silently or not and continue into the next room, meeting more patrolling Sangheili and Unggoy, who are all Special Operations units. Shortly after, a Jiralhanae and two Kig-Yar launch an attack on the area from the opposite door. Caught in a crossfire, the Sangheili-led forces are wiped out before the humans and Jiralhanae-led Covenant turn their attention to each other. The team eventually emerges victorious and opens the next door. They find a long bridge leading to the Mausoleum of the Arbiter. On the team's side, a pack of Jiralhanae supported by a Kig-Yar Sniper launch an attack on a Sangheili position in the center of the bridge.''
''Later:''


*'''Cortana (COM)''': "If we're going to catch Truth, we'll need to take a shortcut, straight through the Mausoleum. Look on the bright side: for now, they seem much more interested in [[Great Schism|killing each other]]."
*'''Cortana (COM)''': "If we're going to catch Truth, we'll need to take a shortcut, straight through the Mausoleum. Look on the bright side: for now, they seem much more interested in [[Covenant Civil War|killing each other]]."


''A swarm of Yanme'e soon descend from high above, firing at the Sangheili. The team eliminates all hostiles and advance, but are intercepted by more Sangheili-led forces, including a pair of Mgalekgolo. More Yanme'e descend to add to the chaos. After defeating the opposition, the surviving forces enter the Mausoleum and come across a very large fight inside involving Jiralhanae, Yanme'e, a Mgalekgolo pair and three [[Sangheili Ultra]]s.''
''The Master Chief comes across a very large fight in the Mausoleum.''


*'''Cortana''': "You might consider sitting this one out."
*'''Cortana''': "You might consider sitting this one out."


''After a long battle, which sees John-117 as the only survivor (unless the Marines are saved, especially on lower difficulties):''
''After the room is cleared:''
 
*'''Cortana''': "Hang on, I'm picking up two more transponders. It's [[Miranda Keyes|the Commander]] and [[Avery Junior Johnson|Johnson]]! They're closing on Truth's position, Chief! They'll need your help!"
 
''Cortana's avatar appears on a pedestal next to the exit.''
 
*'''Cortana''': "This way, Chief."


[[File:H2ainambercladcrash.png|300px|thumb|Taken prisoner by Tartarus, Commander Keyes gazes upon the wreckage of the ''UNSC In Amber Clad'' as she is led to a Phantom.]]
*'''Cortana''': "Hang on, I'm picking up two more transponders. It's [[Miranda Keyes|the Commander]] and [[Avery Johnson|Johnson]]! They're closing on Truth's position, Chief! They'll need your help! This way, Chief."


''The exit opens, with several Stealth Sangheili (augmented by Sangheili Ultras on higher difficulties) and a sword-wielding [[Honor Guard Councilor]] running out. The Chief kills them and continues through the bridge.''
''The exit opens, with several cloaked Elites and an [[Honor Guard Councilor]] running out. The Chief kills them.''


*'''Cortana (COM)''': "...This isn't good. I’m getting confirmed reports of Flood leaving [[UNSC In Amber Clad|''In Amber Clad'']]'s wreckage. Let's get the Index and find a way out of here, before things get really ugly!"
*'''Cortana (COM)''': "...This isn't good. I’m getting confirmed reports of Flood leaving the [[UNSC In Amber Clad|''In Amber Clad'']]'s wreckage. Let's get the Index and find a way out of here, before things get really ugly!"


[https://youtu.be/0mPrtsYriw0 '''{''Cutscene''}''']
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q33F_nWkkpk '''{''Cutscene''}''']
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0BkohXSbBs'''{''Anniversary Cutscene''}''']


''Tartarus and his Jiralhanae take Keyes, Johnson and [[343 Guilty Spark]] toward a platform where the Prophets of Truth and Mercy wait for them, with three [[Kez'katu-pattern Phantom|Phantoms]].''
''Tartarus and his Brutes take Keyes, Johnson and [[343 Guilty Spark (Monitor)|343 Guilty Spark]] toward a platform where the Prophets of Truth and Mercy wait for them, with three [[Phantom]]s''


*'''Tartarus''': "Split them up. One in each Phantom."
*'''Tartarus''': "Split them up. One in each Phantom."


[[File:H2A - Tartarus smashing Flood.jpg|300px|thumb|Tartarus and the Honor Guards defend the Prophets from a swarm of Pod infectors.]]
''Three Brutes do so rather brutishly. Keyes notices ''In Amber Clad'' in the tower before being pushed into the Phantom. The two Phantoms take off. Tartarus kneels before the Prophets.''


''The Jiralhanae do so rather brutishly. Keyes notices ''In Amber Clad'' in the tower before being pushed into the Phantom. The two Phantoms take off. Tartarus kneels before the Prophets.''
*'''Prophet of Truth''': "The hopes of all the [[Covenant]] rest on your shoulders, [[Chieftain of the Jiralhanae|Chieftain]]."
 
*'''Prophet of Truth''': "The hopes of all the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] rest on your shoulders, [[Chieftain of the Jiralhanae|Chieftain]]."


''Prophet of Truth hands Tartarus the Index.''
''Prophet of Truth hands Tartarus the Index.''
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*'''Tartarus''': "My faith is strong. I will not fail."
*'''Tartarus''': "My faith is strong. I will not fail."


''[[Pod infector]]s spring up and rush them. The Jiralhanae spot them and they get ready. Tartarus and the [[Jiralhanae Honor Guardsman|Jiralhanae Honor Guardsmen]] manage to stab or crush most of them, but one gets through and latches itself onto Mercy's throat, knocking him off his throne.''
''[[Infection Form]]s spring up and rush them. The Brutes spot them and they get ready. The Brute [[Honor Guard Brute|Honor Guards]] throw their pikes aside and stomp on several of them. Tartarus flattens one with the [[Fist of Rukt]]. The Brutes manage to shoot or crush most of them, but one gets through and lodges itself to Mercy's throat, knocking him off his throne.''


*'''Prophet of Mercy''': ''(screams in agony)''
*'''Prophet of Mercy''': ''(screams in agony)''


''Tartarus reaches to remove the infector.''
''Tartarus moves to remove the Infection Form.''


*'''Prophet of Truth''': "Let him be."
*'''Prophet of Truth''': "Let him be."


''Tartarus looks at Truth in surprise.''
''Tartarus turns to Truth in surprise.''
 
[[File:H2A - Reluctant Tartarus.jpg|thumb|300px|The Prophet of Truth betrays Mercy and orders Tartarus to abandon him to the Flood before they flee ''High Charity''.]]


*'''Prophet of Truth''': ''(to Mercy)'' "The [[Covenant religion|Great Journey]] waits for no one, brother… not even you."
*'''Prophet of Truth''': "The [[Great Journey]] waits for no one, brother...not even you."


''Prophet of Truth boards the Phantom and the Jiralhanae Honor Guardsmen follow immediately, but Tartarus hesitates, staring at the dying Prophet of Mercy. He looks at the Index, makes his decision, and walks away.''
''Prophet of Truth boards the Phantom and the Honor Guard Brutes follow immediately, but Tartarus hesitates at the dying Prophet of Mercy. He looks at the Index, makes his decision, and turns away from Mercy.''


''Level ends.''
''Level ends.''
==Achievements==
The following [[achievement]]s can be unlocked on ''Gravemind'' 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.
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! 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'''
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|[[File:H2V Achievement Gravemind.png|center|64px]]
|[[File:HTMCC H2A Achievement Gravemind.png|center|114px]]
|[[File:HTMCC H2A Achievement Steam Gravemind.jpg|center|64px]]
|<center>'''[[Gravemind (achievement)|Gravemind]]'''</center>
|Beat Gravemind 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 ForceofWill.png|center|114px]]
|[[File:HTMCC H2A Achievement Steam ForceofWill.jpg|center|64px]]
|<center>'''[[Force of Will]]'''</center>
|Beat the par time on Gravemind.
|<center>''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''</center>
|-
|<center>N/A</center>
|[[File:HTMCC H2A Achievement OfficialBusiness.png|center|114px]]
|[[File:HTMCC H2A Achievement Steam OfficialBusiness.jpg|center|64px]]
|<center>'''[[Official Business]]'''</center>
|Beat the par score on Gravemind.
|<center>''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''</center>
|-
|<center>N/A</center>
|[[File:HTMCC H2A Achievement Knowledgable.png|center|114px]]
|[[File:HTMCC H2A Achievement Steam Knowledgable.jpg|center|64px]]
|<center>'''[[Knowledgable]]'''</center>
|Activate [[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal #10]] on Gravemind.
|<center>''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''</center>
|-
|<center>N/A</center>
|[[File:HTMCC H2A Achievement SkulltakerAnger.png|center|114px]]
|[[File:HTMCC H2A Achievement Steam SkulltakerAnger.jpg|center|64px]]
|<center>'''[[Skulltaker Halo 2: Anger]]'''</center>
|Find and claim the [[Halo 2 skulls#Anger|Anger Skull]].
|<center>''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''</center>
|-
|<center>N/A</center>
|[[File:HTMCC H2A Achievement Don'tMakeaGirlaPromise.png|center|114px]]
|[[File:HTMCC Achievement Don't Make a Girl a Promise Steam.jpg|center|64px]]
|<center>'''[[Don't Make a Girl a Promise]]'''</center>
|Collect the Cortana toy in Gravemind.
|<center>''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''</center>
|-
|<center>N/A</center>
|[[File:HTMCC H2A Achievement He'sRunningaMarathon.png|center|114px]]
|[[File:HTMCC Achievement He's Running a Marathon... Steam.jpg|center|64px]]
|<center>'''[[He's Running a Marathon...]]'''</center>
|Spot the developer in the opening cutscene of Gravemind on Legendary in Classic Mode.
|<center>''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''</center>
|-
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==


===Strategies===
===Strategies===
*When playing this level on Heroic or Legendary, the [[Covenant|Brute-led Covenant]] tend to be more of a pain than the Elite-led Covenant and are more likely to wipe the latter out as a result.
*When playing this level on Heroic or Legendary, the [[Covenant Loyalists]] tend to be more of a pain than the [[Covenant Separatists]].
*The best weapons to use against [[Jiralhanae|Brutes]] are Plasma Rifles or Needlers for close range, Beam Rifles and Covenant Carbines for headshots, and Brute Shots for crowd control. When fighting Jackals, use the Plasma Rifle or the Brute Shot. Lastly, when facing Drone swarms, don't waste important weapons like Brute Shots, Carbines, Fuel Rod Guns, or Energy Swords. Instead, use dual Plasma Rifles to finish them off quickly.
*The best weapons to use against [[Jiralhanae|Brutes]] are Plasma Rifles or Needlers for close range, Beam Rifles and Covenant Carbines for headshots, and Brute Shots for crowd control. When fighting Jackals, use the Plasma Rifle or the Brute Shot. Lastly, when facing Drone swarms, don't waste important weapons like Brute Shots, Carbines, Fuel Rod Guns, or Energy Swords. Instead, use dual Plasma Rifles to finish them off quickly.
*One of the easiest ways to die is at the hands of a berserking Brute. The best way to prevent this is to have the Master Chief jump on to a scenery object or ledge higher than the berserking Brute. If the Brute is smart, he'll run around the room searching for a new target. If he's dumb, he'll try to melee you, not realizing you're higher than he is, which makes for an easy kill with a dual Plasma Rifle and/or [[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher|Needler]] barrage or headshots with the Beam Rifle or Covenant Carbine. Also, they charge in a straight line and have to stop to redirect themselves.
*One of the easiest ways to die is at the hands of a berserking Brute. The best way to prevent this is to have the Master Chief jump on to a scenery object or ledge higher than the berserking Brute. If the Brute is smart, he'll run around the room searching for a new target. If he's dumb, he'll try to melee you, not realizing you're higher than he is, which makes for an easy kill with a dual Plasma Rifle and/or [[Needler]] barrage or headshots with the Beam Rifle or Covenant Carbine.
*When facing off against Elite-led Covenant, any weapon will work against Elites or Grunts, but when facing Hunters its best to use dual Plasma Rifles and Brute Shots. Be ready for the other Hunter when it enters a rampant revenge state and charges at you.
*When facing off against [[Separatists|Covenant Separatists]], any weapon will work against Elites or Grunts, but when facing Hunters its best to use dual Plasma Rifles and Brute Shots. Be ready for the other Hunter when it enters a rampant revenge state and charges at you.
*An effective way of killing the Hunters in the small rooms with the banisters is to lure one into the niches in the walls under the banisters and having the Marines shoot the Hunter's exposed back with Carbines and Beam Rifles. You are also effectively safe from the other Hunter, who wouldn't dare shoot his bond brother. Your Marines, however, are not as safe.
*An effective way of killing the Hunters in the small rooms with the banisters is to lure one into the niches in the walls under the banisters and having the Marines shoot the Hunter's exposed back with Carbines and Beam Rifles. You are also effectively safe from the other Hunter, who wouldn't dare shoot his bond brother. Your Marines, however, are not as safe.


===Glitches===
===Glitches===
*A Marine may die when standing beside a Covenant supply case in the Hanging Gardens.
*Your marine can suddenly die by standing next to one of the covenant containers in the hanging gardens.
*The Grunts in the [[Hanging Gardens B]] area will never attack the player, even when all the Brutes are killed. [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] (if they are still alive) will attack the [[Unggoy|Grunts]].
*In the [[Hanging Gardens B]] area, if you can keep the [[Grunts]] alive, they will never attack you, even once all Brutes are killed. [[Marines]] (if they are still alive) will attack the [[Grunts]].
*Players may be able to fall on the two beams under the Gravity conveyors, but players may still continue the level.
*When you reach the first gravity bridge, it is possible to fall onto the two beams under the bridge. You can still continue the level if you do.
*Sometimes, if the player kills a [[Jiralhanae|Brute]] in an [[Sangheili|Elite]]'s presence, the Elite will congratulate the player as if they were the [[Thel 'Vadam|Arbiter]].
*Sometimes if you kill a [[Brute]] in an [[Elite]]'s presence, the [[Elite]] will congratulate you as if you were the [[Arbiter (Character)|Arbiter]].
*If any of the Gunner Grunts holding portable plasma turrets near the start of the level were killed immediately after it deploys it, sometimes they will drop an undeployed turret even though there is one already deployed. This glitch only works if the Grunt is still operating the turret, and it only works once (even though there are two grunts with turrets).
*If you kill any of the Gunner Grunts holding portable plasma turrets near the start of the level immediately after it deploys it, sometimes they will drop an undeployed turret even though there is one already deployed. This glitch only works if the Grunt is still operating the turret, and it only works once (even though there are two grunts with turrets).
*After rescuing all the marines, if the player drops to the lowest floor at the correct time, the Covenant reinforcements will die when they reach the brig area.
*After you rescue all of the [[Marines]] and [[Cortana]] says enemy reinforcements are coming down the lift, quickly drop down to the bottom floor. If done at the right time, all the enemies will be dead when they land.
*In the Mausoleum of the Arbiter, if the player walks up the small ramp of the Sarcophagus of the Arbiter Armor and keep walking towards it, the lower half of Master Chief is visible instead of just his legs.
*In the very last room of the level, if you walk up the small ramp of the Sarcophagus of the Arbiter Armor and keep walking towards it, the lower half of your body is visible instead of just your legs.
*If a Hunter falls into the area behind the Sarcophagus in the middle of the last room then it won't attack the player, no matter how close they are, although if it is in the more open area of the space behind the Sarcophagus then it will melee the player eventually.
*If you manage to get a Hunter to fall into the area behind the Sarcophagus in the middle of the last room then it won't attack you, no matter how close you are. Although if it is in the more open area of the space behind the Sarcophagus then it will melee you eventually.
*Sometimes when you are killed by an Elite, he will say "The Prophets will reward me well for this!" even though the Prophets have ordered for the elimination of the Elites.


===Mistakes===
===Mistakes===
*At the end of this level, the player will run into two cloaked [[Sangheili|Elites]] and one "[[Honor Guard Councilor]]". A closer look shows that this Elite is actually an [[Honor Guard]] Ultra with a Councilor's helmet. This has been confirmed to be a result of incorrect coding.
*At the end of this level, you will run into two cloaked [[Elites]] and one "[[Honor Guard Councilor]]". A closer look shows that this Elite is actually an [[Honor Guard]] Ultra with a Councilor's helmet. This has been confirmed to be a result of incorrect coding.
*In the beginning cutscene, the Grunt fleeing from the Master Chief ''slides'' away from him instead of run away.
*If you look closely at the Grunt that runs from [[Master Chief]] in the beginning cutscene, you will see that he slides instead of running.
*At the beginning cutscene there are six Brutes in the Council Chamber: two next to the Prophets (which are fought in gameplay after the cutscene) and four others standing guard in the line. The four on the line disappear once the level begins. This was most likely either an oversight by [[Bungie]], or an attempt to keep the first encounter with Brutes from being too difficult.
*At the beginning cutscene you see six Brutes in the council chambers: two next to the Prophets (which are fought in gameplay after the cutscene) and four others standing guard in the line. The four on the line disappear once the level begins. This was most likely either an oversight by [[Bungie]], or an attempt to keep the first encounter with Brutes from being too difficult.
*Any surviving marines at the end of this level will not appear in the level ''[[High Charity (level)|High Charity]]''. They were likely not supposed to have survived in terms of the storyline.
*If you manage to keep ''any'' of your Marines alive through this level, they will seemingly vanish, and won't be able to help you on the level High Charity. They weren't supposed to survive, and it is highly unlikely that any will on the higher difficulties.


===Easter eggs===
===Easter Eggs===
[[File:HTMCC-H2A Terminal 10.jpg|thumb|300px|The tenth ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' terminal on the wall in the first Valley of Tears.]]
{{Main|Easter Eggs}}
{{Main|Easter eggs}}
*The [[Halo 2 Skulls#Anger|Anger Skull]] can be found on this level.
*The [[Halo 2 skulls#Anger|Anger Skull]] can be found on this level.
*When played on Legendary difficulty you can find the [[Lonely Soul]] Easter Egg during the beginning cutscene of this level. When you first see the interior of High Charity, you will notice a [[Grunt]] climbing on a wall. The scene to his right is blurred. But, as it focuses, if you look into the crowd of [[Grunts]], you will see [[Jason Jones]] floating there in his underwear.
*When played on Legendary difficulty, one can find the [[Half-Naked Guy|Lonely Soul]] Easter Egg during the beginning cutscene of this level. When the interior of High Charity is first seen, a [[Unggoy|Grunt]] can be seen climbing on a wall. The scene to his right is blurred. But, as it focuses, one can see [[Jason Jones]] floating there in his underwear among the crowd of Grunts. In ''Halo 2: Anniversary'', Jason Jones is replaced with [[Frank O'Connor]], in his role of [[Hamish Beamish]].
*There is a [[Reversed Message]] in this level.
*There is a [[Reversed Messages|Reversed Message]] in this level.
*If you manage to keep any one of your [[Marines]] alive until the "Mausoleum Battle", take away their long range weapons and they'll take a break and watch the battle if you don't join it. They will even make comments about it on rare occasions such as; "Those [[Brutes]] are done for!" or; "Wow, did you see that guy?!".
* The tenth terminal is a Covenant terminal in the first Valley of Tears. At the top of the cliff on the far side of the valley, near the exit door, on the wall behind where a Kig-Yar Sniper spawns, it can be found on the wall.
*On rare occasions, if you kill a Brute while an Elite is nearby, they will make a comment on your kill, such as "A mighty blow!"
*In the starting cutscene, when a Grunt climbs on a wall, there is a bird that flies around and sometimes near the group of Grunts.


===References===
===References===
*The insects scrambling on the floor near the [[Gravity lift|Central Gravity Lift]] are rumored to be the grub that are mentioned in Chapter 6 of ''[[Halo: Contact Harvest|Contact Harvest]]'' due to the fact that [[Unggoy|Grunts]] are sleeping all around them.
*The insects scrambling on the Floor near the Central [[Gravity Lift]] are rumored to be the grub that are mentioned in Chapter 6 of [[Contact Harvest]] due to the fact that [[Grunts]] are sleeping all around them.
*Occasionally, the popular "Mario Death Scream" from the ''[[Halo 3 Beta]]'' can be first heard on this level upon falling to death.
*The popular "Mario Death Scream" from the [[Halo 3 Beta]] can be first heard on this level upon falling to your death occasionally.
*When the player reaches one of the corridors, the [[Prophet of Truth]] says the last known sentence of the [[Sangheili|Elite]] [[Writ of Union]], "Thou, in faith, will keep us safe, whilst we find the path."
*When you reach one of the corridors, the [[Prophet of Truth]] says "Thou, in faith, will keep us safe, whilst we find the path." This is the last known sentence of the [[Elite]] [[Writ of Union]].
*The line that [[Prophet of Truth|Truth]] says in this level - "There are those who said this day would never come... what are they to say now?" was quoted in the ''[[Halo 2]]'' commercial.
*[[Truth]] says in this level - "There are those who said this day would never come... what are they to say now?" was quoted in the ''[[Halo 2]]'' commercial.
*The song "[[Blow Me Away]]" by Breaking Benjamin plays during this level at the point where the [[John-117|Master Chief]] reaches the Mausoleum of The Arbiter. The song is not instrumental, it simply has the voice volume lowered and does not feature the guitar solo, only the intro, outro verses and choruses.
*The song "[[Blow Me Away]]" by Breaking Benjamin plays during this level at the point where the [[Master Chief]] reaches the Mausoleum of The Arbiter. The song is not instrumental, it simply has the voice volume lowered.


===Miscellaneous===
===Miscellaneous===
*Birds similar to those in the level [[Delta Halo]] can be seen flying around [[High Charity]]. If shot, they will explode into tatters. The only difference is that these birds are white.
*You can see birds similar to those in the level [[Delta Halo]] flying around [[High Charity]]. If shot, they will explode into tatters. The only difference is that these birds are white.
*Gravemind has only one chapter name in the whole level, titled "Inside Job" despite the fact that it is the longest level in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
*Gravemind has only one chapter name in the whole level "Inside Job" despite the fact that it is the longest level in [[Halo 2]].
*The Anti-Gravity generators holding up the spires can be destroyed, allowing them to fall. While it seems at first merely a cosmetic effect, these fallen pillars can provide quick cover and can even kill a [[Jiralhanae|Brute]] or [[Unggoy|Grunt]] if properly knocked over.
*The Anti-Gravity generators holding up the spires can be destroyed, allowing them to fall. While it seems at first merely a cosmetic effect, these fallen pillars can provide quick cover and can even kill a [[Brute]] or [[Grunt]] if properly knocked over. Just be sure not to get killed by it yourself.
*There are [[Covenant koi]] in the second [[Valleys of Tears]].
*In one of the garden areas there are [[Covenant Koi]].
*It is possible to jump up to the roof of the council chambers by jumping into the gravity lift at the right moment as it brings a couple of Brutes in to kill the player. Jump in at the right time and one will fly up to the top. If one lands on the right part of the wall, one won't die, but if one miss, one will fall to their death.
*It is possible to jump up to the roof of the council chambers by jumping into the gravity lift at the right moment as it brings a couple of Brutes in to kill you. Jump in at the right time and you will fly up to the top. If you land on the right part of the wall, you won't die, but if you miss, you will fall to your death.
*It is possible to have four Hunters in the Mausoleum fight between the Elites and Brutes. The player can do so by luring the Hunters at the bridge leading to the Mausoleum. It is suggested to try this on Easy to Heroic, not Legendary.  
*It is possible to have four Hunters in the Mausoleum fight between the Separatists and Loyalists. It is suggested to try this on Easy to Heroic, not Legendary. You must force your way through the door leading to the Mausoleum fight without attacking the Separatist reinforcements entering the bridge.
*If the Brutes are killed before Cortana says "Watch out! It's berserking!", she will end the dialogue without saying so.
*If you kill the Brutes before Cortana says "Watch out! It's Berserking!", she will end the dialogue without saying so.
*The Marine who takes a [[Type-51 Carbine|Covenant Carbine]] in the brig will have 120 or 138 rounds instead of the maximum of 72.
*If you swap weapons with the Marine holding a [[Covenant Carbine]], it will have 138 rounds instead of the maximum of 72.
*This level is the first level in the trilogy in which the player fights Brutes and the last level in the game in which the player fights Elites. After this level the Elites are only encountered as allies.
*This is the first level in the trilogy in which you fight Brutes and the last level in which you fight Elites. After this level the Elites become Separatists and are thus sided with Humans.
*This level is the only level in ''Halo 2'' where [[Special Operations Sangheili]] are fought as enemies. In addition, the final battle involving the [[Honor Guard Councilor]] is the only gameplay segment where the Spec-Op Sangheili enemies are cloaked while fighting.
*This level has the largest number of Hunters, a total of 8.
*This level has the largest number of Hunters, a total of 8. This is the number of Hunters in the entirety of ''[[Halo 3]]''.
*This is the only level in the game in which John and Thel interact with each other.
* In the cutscene in the Anniversary version when the infection form leaps at Mercy, he can be seen tapping  on the control panel on the arm of his Gravity Throne, possibly attempting to activate the weapon system to defend himself.
* Due to the country's censorship restrictions, Blur had to hide the Gravemind in the Anniversary version of the mission's opening cutscene in Chinese version of the game.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Halo 2===
<gallery widths="150" orientation="landscape">
<gallery>
File:H2 HighCharity EnergyBridge Concept.jpg|Concept art for the energy bridges in the level.
File:H2 LevelGeometry.jpg|Comparison between the Gravemind's chamber at the beginning of the level and the [[Control Room (Installation 04)|control room]] of [[Installation 04]] from ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', showing a remarkably similar level geometry.
File:H2 header - Gravemind.png|Preview of the level in ''Halo 2'' menu.
File:H2 Gravemind Closeup.png|The Gravemind speaking to John-117 and the Arbiter.
File:FloodProphet01.jpg|The Prophet of Regret, revived and absorbed into the Gravemind.
File:H2-2401PT-J117.jpg|2401 Penitent Tangent recognizes John-117 as a Reclaimer.
File:War.jpg|Jiralhanae and Sangheili ships fighting around ''High Charity''.
File:War.jpg|Jiralhanae and Sangheili ships fighting around ''High Charity''.
File:Truth with Index.jpg|The Prophet of Truth announces the retrieval of the Sacred Icon to the splintering Covenant.
File:H2 CouncilChamber Battle.jpg|John-117 fighting Jiralhanae in the council chamber.
File:Master Chief Takes on Brute.jpg|John-117 encounters a berserk Jiralhanae.
File:Tartarus.jpg|Johnson being held prisoner by Tartarus and his Jiralhanae.
File:Death of Mercy.jpg|The Prophet of Mercy attacked by a Flood pod infector.
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Halo 2: Anniversary===
{{Succession box | before = ''[[Quarantine Zone (level)|Quarantine Zone]]'' <br />| title = [[Halo 2 Campaign|''Halo 2'' Campaign Missions]] | years = '''''Gravemind''''' |after = ''[[Uprising]]''}}
<gallery>
File:H2A CovenantLamp Concept.jpg|Concept art for a Covenant lamp.
File:HTMCC-H2A ThisRingWillMakeUsBrothers.png|The Gravemind speaking to John-117 and the Arbiter.
File:H2AArbyChief.png|A close-up of Thel 'Vadamee and John-117 in the clutches of the Gravemind.
File:H2A - RegretGravemind.jpg|The Prophet of Regret, revived and absorbed into the Gravemind.
File:H2A2401&Regret.png|2401 argues with an assimilated Regret over the true purpose of the Halo Array.
File:H2ATruth2.png|The Prophet of Truth announces the retrieval of the Sacred Icon to the splintering Covenant.
File:HTMCC-H2A High Charity Wide Hallway.jpg|One of the numerous wide hallways in ''High Charity''.
File:HTMCC-H2A Curved Hallway.jpg|A curved hallway in ''High Charity''.
File:HTMCC-H2A Junction and Gravity Lift.jpg|A junction with gravity lift in its central area.
File:HTMCC-H2A Detention Block.jpg|The detention center in ''High Charity''.
File:HTMCC-H2A Empty Holding Pen.jpg|An series of empty holding chambers.
File:HTMCC-H2A Marine POW.jpg|A Marine being held prisoner.
File:HTMCC-H2A Sangheili Minors.jpg|Sangheili Minors retreating from the attack of a Yanme'e swarm.
</gallery>


==Sources==
==Sources==
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{{Succession box | before = ''[[Quarantine Zone]]'' <br />| title = [[halo 2|''Halo 2'' Campaign Missions]] | years = '''''Gravemind''''' |after = ''[[Uprising]]''}}


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