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{{Title|Halo}}
{{Ratings}}
{{Status|Gameplay}}
{{Era|H3}}
{{disambig header|Halo 3 campaign level|other uses of the word Halo|Halo (disambiguation)}}
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|prev=''[[Cortana (level)|Cortana]]''
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|game = ''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Epilogue (Halo 3)|Epilogue]]'' {{C|''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection|MCC]]''}}
|name = '''''Halo'''''
|name='''''Halo'''''
|image =[[File:Soiark.jpg|300px]]
|image=[[File:H3 Halo Loadscreen.png|300px]]
|player = [[John-117]]
|game=''[[Halo 3]]''
|date = [[2552#Late November through December|November 17th, 2552 through December 2552]]
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|place = [[Installation 04B]]
|player=*[[Master_Chief_(gameplay)#Halo_3|Master Chief]] (player 1)
|Objective = *Get to the Control Room.
*[[Arbiter_(player_character)#Halo_3|Arbiter]] (player 2)
*Kill the Monitor and activate the Ring.
*[[Elite (co-op)|N'tho 'Sraom]] (player 3)
*Destroy the [[Flood]].
*[[Elite (co-op)|Usze 'Taham]] (player 4)
*Get to the Frigate.
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|objective=Activate and escape from [[Installation 08|Halo]].
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***[[Tank Form]]
**[[Combat Form]]
**[[Carrier Form]]
**[[Infection Form]]
*[[Sentinels]]
*[[343 Guilty Spark (Monitor)|343 Guilty Spark]]
*[[Final Grunt]]
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{{Article quote|Light the Ring. Destroy the Flood.}}
'''Halo'''<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/Stats/GameStatsCampaignHalo3.aspx?gameid=21687 '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo 3 Game Details'']</ref> is the tenth and final [[Campaign]] mission of ''[[Halo 3]]''.


Upon completing it on [[Normal]] or higher, the player unlocks the [[Return]] achievement. If the player gets 15,000 points or more in the meta game, they will unlock the [[Reclaimer (Achievement)|Reclaimer]] achievement. This level is also the second level in the ''Halo'' series to bear the name of another level, following the [[Halo (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|second level]] of the [[Halo: Combat Evolved|first game]].  
<center>''For other uses of the word Halo, see [[Halo|here]].''</center>


==Summary==
{{Article Quote|Light the Ring. Destroy the Flood.}}
[[John-117]], [[Thel 'Vadam]] and [[Sergeant]] [[Avery Junior Johnson|Johnson]] make their way towards the [[Control Room]] in order to activate the ring using the [[Activation Index|Index]] from the first [[Installation 04|Halo]] encountered. However, the [[Gravemind]] sends [[Flood]] [[Flood combat form|combat forms]] (and later [[Flood pure form|pure forms]]), carried by [[Flood dispersal pod]]s, to try to stop them. After holding outside the Control Room for a while, [[343 Guilty Spark]] opens the door and they reach the Control Room. When Spark realizes that they are going to activate the unfinished Halo, which will destroy the Ark and the new installation, he fatally injures Johnson, who was activating the ring. The monitor then locks the Arbiter out of the Control Room and corners John-117. Just as Spark is about to kill the [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan-II]], Johnson, barely alive, fires his Spartan Laser and damages the monitor. He then hands the weapon to John-117 and faints. The Chief, after firing three shots at the Monitor, finally kills the [[rampancy|rampant]] AI unit. He then says farewell to Johnson who dies from his injuries, and activates the ring with Cortana. Outside the Control Room, the Chief and the Arbiter battle their way to Johnson's Warthog and race their way to the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}. After entering the frigate, the Arbiter heads to the bridge while the Chief uploads Cortana to a [[holotank]], and she proceeds to fire up the frigate's engines. The Master Chief, stuck in the cargo bay as they enter the portal, relaxes as the Halo fires and then explodes, killing the [[Gravemind]] and the Flood upon the Ark.


In March 2553, Lord Hood delivers a speech commemorating the fallen combatants of the battle, and reveals that the Chief, with Cortana in his helmet, did not return to Earth with the front half of the ''Forward Unto Dawn''. As a result, the Master Chief has been officially declared [[missing in action]], though both Lord Hood and the Arbiter, the only Sangheili present at the memorial, express doubt over the Chief's presumed death. Lord Hood, though unable to forgive the Arbiter for what his species did to humanity, shakes hands with his former enemy and thanks him for standing by the Master Chief until the end. 'Vadam then leaves for Sanghelios with Rtas 'Vadum on board the ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'' to ensure that [[Sanghelios|their own world]] is safe.
'''Halo'''<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/Stats/GameStatsCampaignHalo3.aspx?gameid=21687 '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo 3 Game Details'']</ref> is the tenth and final [[Campaign]] mission of ''[[Halo 3]]''. In this level, [[John-117]], [[Thel 'Vadam]] and [[Sergeant]] [[Avery Johnson|Johnson]] make their way towards the [[Control Room]] in order to activate the ring using the [[Index]] from the first [[Installation 04|Halo]] encountered. However, the [[Gravemind]] sends [[Flood]] [[Combat Forms]] (and later [[Pure Forms]]), carried by [[Flood Dispersal Pod]]s, to try to stop them. This level is also the second mission in the ''Halo'' series to bear the name of another mission, following the [[Halo (Halo: Combat Evolved Level)|second mission of the first game]]. Upon completing it on [[Normal]] or higher, the player unlocks the [[Return]] achievement. If the player gets 15,000 points or more in the meta game, they will unlock the [[Reclaimer (Achievement)|Reclaimer]] achievement.
 
In a post-credits scene, it's revealed that the Master Chief survived but is trapped in the rear half of the ''Forward Unto Dawn'' which was dropped out into unknown space when the [[Portal at Voi]] shut down from the damage caused when the Halo fired and "did a number on the Ark." Much like after their victory at the first Halo ring, Cortana lists their accomplishments - stopping the Covenant and the [[Prophet of Truth]] and the Flood - and believes that they are finished. This time, the Master Chief agrees with Cortana that their work is finished. The Chief uploads Cortana to another holo tank and she promises to drop a [[distress beacon]], but warns that it could possibly be years before anyone finds and rescues them. The Master Chief goes into cryosleep to await rescue, ordering Cortana to "[[Halo 4|wake me. When you need me]]."
 
On Legendary difficulty, the rear half of the ''Forward Unto Dawn'' is shown drifting towards an [[Requiem|unknown planet]].


==Transcript==
==Transcript==
[[File:Soiark.jpg|thumb|300px|Master Chief, [[Thel 'Vadam|the Arbiter]], and Cortana passing over the ''[[Shadow of Intent]]''.]]
[[File:Soiark.jpg|thumb|right|Master Chief, [[Thel 'Vadam|the Arbiter]], and Cortana passing over the [[Shadow of Intent]].]]


[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwHh4TvqKKo '''{''Cutscene''}''']
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkDFcHdTsLM '''{''Cutscene''}''']


''Fades in to the Pelican [[John-117]], [[Thel 'Vadam]] and [[Cortana]] are on board and heading towards [[Installation 08]]. The {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'' flies slowly under the megastructure. Cuts to the cockpit of the Pelican.''
*'''[[Rtas 'Vadum]]''': "We are aboard, [[Humans]]... and [[Elites]]".


*'''[[Shipmaster]] [[Rtas 'Vadum]] (COM)''': "We are aboard, [[Human]]s...and [[Sangheili|Elites]]. Will you not come with us, brother?"
*'''Rtas 'Vadum''': "Will you not come with us, brother?"


*'''[[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]''': "No. This is our fight. And I ''will'' see it finished."
*'''[[Thel 'Vadam]]''': "No. This is our fight. And I will see it finished."


''The [[D77H-TCI Pelican|Pelican]] nears the Halo ring.''
''The [[D77H-TCI Pelican Dropship|Pelican]] flies towards the Halo ring.''


*'''[[Cortana]]''': "[[Avery Junior Johnson|Johnson]]? Do you have the Frigate?"
*'''[[Cortana]]''': "[[Johnson]]? Do you have the Frigate?"


*'''[[Sergeant Major]] [[Avery Junior Johnson]] ([[Local grid Pz67-3383|Video COM]])''': "Yes, ma'am. I'll land her as close to the control room as I can."
*'''[[Avery Junior Johnson|Johnson]]''' (Video COM): "Yes, ma'am. I'll land her as close to the control room as I can."


*'''Cortana''': "''Safe'' is better than close, [[Sergeant Major]]."
*'''Cortana''': "Safe is better than close, [[Sergeant Major]]."


*'''Johnson (Video COM)''': "Roger that. And ma'am? It's good to have you back."
*'''Johnson''' (Video COM): "Roger that. And ma'am, It's good to have you back."


''The Pelican arrives at Halo, flying over unfinished terrain. The rear port engine is too damaged for a normal landing. The [[John-117|Master Chief]] makes a crash landing in a snowy canyon near the Control Room. The Chief and the Arbiter clamber out. From behind the cliffs approaches the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}.''[[File:1578645048 c67a9b7a49 b.jpg|thumb|300px|Master Chief's Pelican crash-landing on [[Installation 08]].]]
''The Pelican arrives at Halo. The rear port engine is too damaged for a normal landing. The [[Master Chief]] makes a crash landing in a snowy canyon near the Control Room. The Chief and the Arbiter clamber out. From behind the cliffs approaches the [[Forward Unto Dawn]].''[[File:1578645048 c67a9b7a49 b.jpg|thumb|right|Master Chief's Pelican crash-landing on [[Installation 04 (II)]].]]


*'''Cortana''': "Halo. It's so new... Unfinished. I'm not exactly sure what will happen when we fire it..."
*'''Cortana''': "Halo. It's so new... unfinished. I'm not exactly sure what will happen when we fire it..."


''The Arbiter tosses the Master Chief an [[MA5C assault rifle]].''
''The Arbiter tosses the Chief an [[MA5C Assault Rifle]]''


*'''[[Master Chief Petty Officer]] [[John-117]]''': "We'll head for the Portal. And we'll all go home."
*'''[[Master Chief]]''': "We'll head for the Portal. And we'll all go home."


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


===Full Circle===
===Full Circle===
'''''[[Assault on the Control Room]].'''''
'''''Assault on the Control Room.'''''


''The Chief and the Arbiter prepare to head for the Control Room, making sure that they stock up on enough supplies from their crashed Pelican.''
''The Chief and the Arbiter mount up to the control room, making sure that they stock up enough supplies from their crashed Pelican.''


*'''Cortana''': "Head through the cliffs."
*'''Cortana''': "Head through the cliffs."
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''The Chief and the Arbiter head through the icy caves.''
''The Chief and the Arbiter head through the icy caves.''


''If the Chief stalls:''
''If the Chief does not head to the [[Control Room]] at all:''


*'''Cortana''': "The Control Room isn't far!"
*'''Cortana''': "The Control Room isn't far!"


''If the Chief heads for the [[Terminal (Halo 3)|Terminal]] instead:''
''If the Chief heads for the [[Terminals|Terminal]] instead:''


*'''Cortana''': "Where are you going?"
*'''Cortana''': "Where are you going?"
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*'''Cortana''': "Come on, Chief, let's get back on track. The Control Room is outside!"
*'''Cortana''': "Come on, Chief, let's get back on track. The Control Room is outside!"


''The Chief and the Arbiter arrive at the foot of the pyramid-like Control Room structure. Suddenly, [[Flood dispersal pod]]s begin to drop in.''
''The Chief and the Arbiter arrive at the foot of the pyramid-like Control Room structure. Suddenly, [[Flood Dispersal Pods]] begin to drop in.''


*'''[[Gravemind]]''': ''(angrily)'' "Did you think me ''defeated''?!"
*'''[[Gravemind]]''': ''(angrily)'' "DID YOU THINK ME... ''DEFEATED?''"


*'''Cortana''': "Flood dispersal pods! Control Room's at the top of that tower, Chief, go!"
*'''Cortana''': "Flood Dispersal Pods! Control Room's at the top of that tower, Chief, go! "
 
''The Master Chief and the Arbiter fight their way through numerous combat forms and head for a ramp on the right side of the tower. More Flood drop in on them, but Sentinels appear and provide cover fire.''


''If the Chief reaches the end of the wrong side of the tower.''
''If the Chief reaches the end of the wrong side of the tower.''


*'''Cortana''': "There should be ''ramps'' that lead to the top - check the other side!"
*'''Cortana''': "There should be ''ramps'' that lead to the top - ''check the other side!''"


''The Arbiter and the Master Chief push their way up the tower, but the [[Flood]] continues to attack with overwhelming force.''
''The Arbiter and the Master Chief push their way up the tower, but the [[Flood]] continues to attack with overwhelming force.''


''Johnson appears on the cliff with a [[M6 Spartan Laser|Spartan Laser]], shooting down Flood forms.''
''Johnson appears on the cliff with a [[Spartan Laser]], shooting down Flood forms.''


*'''Johnson (COM)''': "I got you covered, Chief. Meet you at the top of that tower."
*'''Johnson (COM)''': "I got you covered, Chief. Meet you at the top of that tower."


''If the Chief heads back the other way:''
''If you head back the other way:''


*'''Johnson (COM)''': "Careful, I can't cover you on the far side."
*'''Johnson (COM)''': "Careful, I can't cover you on the far side."


''The Master Chief and the Arbiter continue upward.''
''The Chief and the Arbiter continue upward.''


*'''Johnson (COM)''': "Keep moving, Chief! I've got your back."
*'''Johnson (COM)''': "Keep moving, Chief. I've got your back."


''The Master Chief and the Arbiter get closer to the top. Johnson continues to fire from the cliff.''
''The Master Chief and the Arbiter get closer to the top. Johnson continues his reign of terror from the cliff.''


*'''Johnson (COM)''': "Flood are crawling all over that tower; watch yourself!"
*'''Johnson (COM)''': "Flood are crawling all over that tower; watch yourself."


''The Master Chief and the Arbiter reach the top floor. Johnson provides cover fire for them as numerous Flood forms continue assaulting the tower.''
''The Chief and the Arbiter reach the top floor. Johnson quickly joins them.''


*'''Johnson (COM)''': "[[343 Guilty Spark|Spark]]? You in there? Open the damn door!"
''Flood jump down the tower and attack the three soldiers.''


*'''[[343 Guilty Spark]] (COM)''': "Of course, [[Reclaimer]]. Just as soon as you dispose of all proximate Flood threats. I'm afraid contamination protocols do not allow me to-"
*'''Johnson''': "[[343 Guilty Spark (Monitor)|Spark]]? You in there? Open the damn door!"


*'''Johnson (COM)''': "Yeah, yeah, I hear you!"
*'''[[343 Guilty Spark]] (COM)''': "Of course, [[Reclaimer]]. Just as soon as you dispose of all proximate Flood threats. I'm afraid containment protocols do not allow me to-"


*'''Cortana''': "Was that the ''[[Monitor]]''? You didn't tell me he was here. Well, we ''are'' finally doing what he wanted."
*'''Johnson''': ''(impatiently)'' "Yeah, yeah, I hear you!"


''The Flood continues to stubbornly attack with overwhelming force.''
*'''Cortana''': "Was that the [[Monitor]]? You didn't tell me he was here. Well, we ''are'' finally doing what he wanted."
 
''The Flood continues to stubbornly attack with extreme force on the top floor.''


*'''Gravemind''': "I have beaten fleets of ''thousands!'' Consumed a galaxy of flesh and mind and bone!"
*'''Gravemind''': "I have beaten fleets of ''thousands!'' Consumed a galaxy of flesh and mind and bone!"


''The Chief, the Arbiter, Sergeant Johnson and any surviving [[Sentinel]]s fight off wave after wave of Flood. Finally, the tower is secured. Johnson comes down from the cliff and joins the Master Chief and the Arbiter.''
''The Chief, the Arbiter and [[Sergeant]] Johnson finally secure the tower.''


*'''Johnson''': "Open up! Coast is clear."
*'''Johnson''': "Open up! Coast is clear."


*'''Cortana (COM)''': "Not for long. I'm tracking additional dispersal pods. They'll be hitting any minute!"
*'''Cortana (COM)''': "Not for long. I'm tracking additional Dispersal Pods. They'll be hitting any minute!"
 
''The doors to the tower open.''


*'''Johnson''': "Chief, Arbiter! Let's move!"
*'''Johnson''': "Chief, Arbiter! Let's move!"


''The trio enters the tower. They move down a corridor, turn the corner, and arrive at a set of blast doors.''
''As the trio moves inside the Control Room.''


*'''Gravemind ([[Character interludes|Gravemind Moment]])''': "Do I take life or ''give'' it? [[Forerunner-Precursor war|Who is victim, and ''who'' is foe?]]"
*'''Gravemind ([[Gravemind Moment]])''': "Do I take life or give it? Who is victim, and who is foe?"


*'''Cortana''': "It's trying to ''rebuild'' itself on this ring!"
*'''Cortana''': "It's trying to rebuild itself on this ring!"


*'''Johnson''': "Hurry! Control Room's close!"
*'''Johnson''': "Hurry! Control Room's close!"


''The trio heads through another set of blast doors and finally reaches the Control Room.''
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIBW_U34Cag '''{''Cutscene''}''']
 
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnxbGgDC_Oc '''{''Cutscene''}''']


''The Control Room doors open up. The Master Chief, the Arbiter, and Johnson cautiously enter. Hearing the shrieks and growls of the approaching Flood, they turn around, weapons drawn. The second set of blast doors closes, sealing the Flood out. The Arbiter stands guard at the doorway while the Master Chief and Johnson prepare to activate the installation.''[[File:1578649590 bd337a0283 b.jpg|thumb|300px|The trio enters the Control Room.]]
''The Chief, Arbiter and Johnson reach the Control Room. Flood are heard approaching, but the doors seal them out.''[[File:1578649590 bd337a0283 b.jpg|thumb|right|The trio enters the Control Room.]]


*'''Cortana''': "Yank me, Chief."
*'''Cortana''': "Yank me, Chief."


''The Chief removes Cortana's [[data crystal chip|data chip]] from his helmet.''
''The Chief removes Cortana's [[Data Crystal Chip|data chip]] from his helmet.''


*'''Johnson''': "I'm not gonna lose [[Cortana|her]] [[Miranda Keyes|too]]."
*'''Johnson''': "I'm not gonna lose her too."


''The Chief tosses the data chip to Johnson, who heads for the control panel. A rotating [[Holography|holographic]] image of the incomplete Halo ring hovers at the center of the chamber.''  
''The Chief tosses the data chip to Johnson. Johnson heads for the control panel. 343 Guilty Spark appears from above and accompanies him.''


''343 Guilty Spark appears from above and accompanies Johnson.''
*'''343 Guilty Spark''': ''(humming to himself)'' "Oh, hello! Wonderful news - the Installation is almost complete!"
 
*'''343 Guilty Spark''': ''(humming to himself)'' "Oh, hello! Wonderful news - the installation is almost complete!"


*'''Johnson''': ''(uninterested)'' "Terrific."
*'''Johnson''': ''(uninterested)'' "Terrific."


*'''343 Guilty Spark''': "Yes...isn't it? ''(Short but uneasy silence)'' I have begun my simulations. No promises, but initial results indicate this facility should be ready to fire...in just a few more days!"
*'''343 Guilty Spark''': "Yes... isn't it? ''(Short but uneasy silence.)'' I have begun my simulations. No promises, but initial results indicate that this facility should be ready to fire...in just a few more days!"


*'''Johnson''': ''(impatiently)'' "We don't ''have'' a few more days!" ''(gets ready to activate the installation)''
*'''Johnson''': ''(impatiently)'' "We don't have a few more days!" ''(gets ready to activate the Installation)''


*'''343 Guilty Spark''': ''(shocked, alarmed)'' "Bu-bu-but a premature firing will ''destroy'' [[Installation 00|the Ark]]!"
*'''343 Guilty Spark''': ''(Shocked, Alarmed)'' "Bu-bu-but a premature firing will ''destroy'' the Ark!"


*'''Johnson''': ''(dismissively)'' "Deal with it."
*'''Johnson''': ''(dismissively)'' "Deal with it."


*'''343 Guilty Spark''': ''(quietly, to himself)'' "...will destroy this installation."
*'''343 Guilty Spark''': ''(quietly)'' "...will destroy this Installation."


''Spark's "eye" suddenly turns red, and he blasts Johnson with his energy beam.''
''Spark's "eye" suddenly turns red and blasts Johnson with his energy beam.''


*'''Johnson''': ''(falls to his knees and collapses, screaming in pain)'' "Aaaah!!"
*'''Johnson''': ''(screams)'' "Aaaah!!"


*'''343 Guilty Spark''': "Unacceptable! Unacceptable! ''Absolutely'' unacceptable!"
*'''343 Guilty Spark''': "Unacceptable! ''Unacceptable!'' Absolutely unacceptable!"


''The Chief rushes to Johnson's aid. 343 Guilty Spark shoots at the Master Chief, who is flung backwards from the force of the blast and onto the floor. His [[energy shielding|energy shields]] drop and attempt to recharge.''
''The Chief rushes to Johnson's aid. 343 Guilty Spark shoots at the Chief, who is flung backwards from the force of the blast and onto the floor. His [[Energy Shields]] drop and attempt to recharge.''


*'''343 Guilty Spark''': ''(in hysterics)'' "Protocol dictates action! I see now that helping you was ''wrong!''"
*'''343 Guilty Spark''': ''(in hysterics)'' "Protocol dictates action! I see now that helping you was ''wrong!''"


''The Arbiter, hearing the commotion, moves forward, and 343 Guilty Spark blasts him as well, knocking him out of the Control Room. (In single-player, the doors close, sealing the Arbiter out of the room). The Chief tries to get back up, and Spark blasts him again, knocking him to his knees. With no shields protecting him this time, his armor starts to smoke.''
''The Arbiter, hearing the commotion, moves forward, and 343 Guilty Spark turns on him as well, unleashing his beam on him and knocking him out of the Control Room. (In single-player, the doors close, sealing the Arbiter out of the room) Spark blasts the Chief again as he tries to get back up. With no shields protecting him this time, his armor starts to smoke.''


*'''343 Guilty Spark''': ''(his eye turns back to blue)'' "You are the [[human|child]] of my [[Forerunner|makers]]. [[Reclaimer|Inheritor]] of ''all'' they left behind. You ''are'' Forerunner! But this ring... ''(his eye turns red again)''...is ''mine''."
*'''343 Guilty Spark''': ''(his eye turns back to blue)'' "You are the [[Humans|child]] of my [[Forerunners|makers]]. Inheritor of all they left behind. You ''are'' Forerunner! But this ring... ''(his eye turns red again)''... is ''mine''."
 
[[File:HTMCC-H3 ChiefVsSpark.jpg|thumb|300px|John-117 and Guilty Spark fight over the Halo ring.]]


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


*'''343 Guilty Spark''': "I take no pleasure in doing what ''must'' be done."
*'''343 Guilty Spark''': "I take no pleasure in doing what must be done."


''The Chief fires whatever weapons he has at the [[rampancy|rampant]] 343 Guilty Spark with no effect whatsoever. Spark counters with his powerful laser blasts and a repulsion field that forces the Chief backwards.''
''The Chief fires whatever weapons he has at 343 Guilty Spark with no effect whatsoever. Spark counters with his powerful laser blasts and a repulsion field that forces the Chief backwards.''


*'''343 Guilty Spark''': "You do ''not'' deserve this ring!"
*'''343 Guilty Spark''': "You do ''not'' deserve this ring!"
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''Johnson shoots 343 Guilty Spark with his Spartan Laser. Caught off-guard, 343 Guilty Spark is blasted away from the Chief, falling to the ground and becoming inert.''
''Johnson shoots 343 Guilty Spark with his Spartan Laser. Caught off-guard, 343 Guilty Spark is blasted away from the Chief, falling to the ground and becoming inert.''
''The Chief rushes up to Johnson.''


*'''Johnson''': ''(weakly)'' "Kick his ass."
*'''Johnson''': ''(weakly)'' "Kick his ass."
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*'''343 Guilty Spark''': "Damage! ''Damage!'' That hurt, Reclaimer!"
*'''343 Guilty Spark''': "Damage! ''Damage!'' That hurt, Reclaimer!"


*'''343 Guilty Spark''': "My eye! Do you mean to blind me?!"
*'''343 Guilty Spark''': "My eye! Do you mean to blind me!?"


*'''343 Guilty Spark''': "Stop now, before one of us gets hurt!"
*'''343 Guilty Spark''': "Stop now, before one of us gets hurt!"


''After making the first shot, Spark begins to fly at a more tilted angle, leaking blue plasma from his sides and he begins to spark. Again, the following sentences are stated in random order.''
''After making the first shot, Spark begins to fly at a more tilted angle, leaking blue plasma from his sides and he begins to spark. Again, the following sentences are in random order.''


*'''343 Guilty Spark''': ''(voice breaks, then readjusts itself)'' "-destroy your inheritance!"
*'''343 Guilty Spark''': ''(voice breaks, then readjusts itself)'' "-destroy your inheritance!"
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*'''343 Guilty Spark''': "Accept your le-gacy!"
*'''343 Guilty Spark''': "Accept your le-gacy!"


*'''343 Guilty Spark''': "Think of you-ou-ou-our [[Forerunner|forefathers]]!"
*'''343 Guilty Spark''': "Think of you-ou-ou-our [[Forerunners|forefathers]]!"


''Following the second shot, Spark's casing becomes distorted, with pieces of him sheared off completely. More plasma leaks from his sides and the sparks happen more ferociously. The right side of his 'eye' has broken off. Once again, the following sentences are said in a random order.''
''Following the second shot, Spark's casing becomes distorted, with pieces of him sheared off completely. More plasma leaks from his sides and the sparks happen more ferociously. The right side of his 'eye' has broken off. Once again, the following sentences are said in a random order.''
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*'''343 Guilty Spark''': "''Oh myyyyyyyyyy-aaahh!''"
*'''343 Guilty Spark''': "''Oh myyyyyyyyyy-aaahh!''"


''343 Guilty Spark explodes in a flash of blue and white light.''
''343 Guilty Spark explodes, destroyed.''


[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaYhzwACZVM '''{''Cutscene''}''']
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjAXvEmFI1k '''{''Cutscene''}''']


''The Master Chief bends over Sergeant Johnson, who is still alive - barely.''
''The Master Chief bends over Sergeant Johnson, who is still alive - barely.''


*'''John-117''': "I'm getting you out of here."
*'''Master Chief''': "I'm getting you out of here."


*'''Johnson''': "N-No... No, you're not."
*'''Johnson''': "No... no you're not."


''Johnson grabs the Chief's hand with Cortana's chip in his.''
''Johnson grabs the Chief's hand with Cortana's chip in his.''


*'''Johnson''': "Don't - don't let her go. Don't...''ever'' let her go. ''(coughs)'' Send me out... with a bang."
*'''Johnson''': "Don't - don't let her go. Don't... ''ever'' let her go. ''(Coughs)'' Send me out... with a bang."
 
''Johnson succumbs to his wounds. The Master Chief takes Cortana from him, and lets go of his hand. He stands up and wordlessly releases Cortana into Halo's core, gripping the data chip tightly.''


*'''Cortana''': ''(Pauses; looks sadly at Johnson's body)'' "Chief... I'm ''so'' sorry."
''Johnson succumbs to his wounds. The Chief takes Cortana from him and lets go of his hand. He stands up, and wordlessly releases Cortana into Halo's core, gripping the data chip tightly.''


[[File:ChiefBeam-large.jpg|thumb|300px|[[John-117]] activating Halo.]]
'''Cortana''': ''(Looks sadly at Johnson's body)'' "Chief... I'm so sorry."


''The Master Chief says nothing. He makes a slight gesture with his hand. Cortana bows her head, eyes closed, and presses her hand to the core, activating Halo. She uploads herself back into her chip.''
''The Master Chief says nothing. He shakes the chip with his hand but quickly stops. Cortana bows her head, eyes closed, and makes a gesture, activating Halo. She uploads herself back into her chip.''


''The Master Chief places her chip in the back of his helmet and then turns around. Behind him, the control console lights up and throbs with power. A massive beam of energy erupts from the Core and the whole Control Room starts to shake violently. A support beam falls from the ceiling and crashes into the platform. Johnson's body slides off the platform as it tilts to one side and begins to fall. The Master Chief runs for the door, which has opened again. The Arbiter can now be seen waiting for the Master Chief.''
''The Chief places her chip in the back of his helmet, and then turns around. Brilliant beams of light erupt from the Core, and the whole Control Room starts to shake and fall apart. Johnson's body slides off the platform as it tilts to one side and begins to fall. The Master Chief runs for the door, which has opened again, The Arbiter can now be seen waiting for The Chief.''


'''{''Gameplay''}'''
'''{''Gameplay''}'''
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'''''Pedal to the Metal.'''''
'''''Pedal to the Metal.'''''


[[File:Halo Chief Arbiter.jpg|thumb|300px|John-117 and Thel 'Vadam in Avery Johnson's [[M12 Warthog|Warthog]].]]
[[File:Halo Chief Arbiter.jpg|thumb|right|200px|John-117 and Thel 'Vadam in Avery Johnson's [[Warthog]].]]
 
[[File:50371961-Full.jpg|thumb|right|[[John 117]] activating Halo.]]


*'''[[Thel 'Vadam]]''': "I am sorry, Spartan. But come."
*'''[[Thel Vadam]]''': "I am sorry, Spartan. But come."


''Pieces of the walls around them suddenly explode; the Master Chief and the Arbiter run for the doorway leading outside, fighting a small group of Flood along the way.''
''(With IWHBYD skull on.)''
 
*'''Thel Vadam''': "Well, that sucks. But come."
 
''Pieces of the walls around them suddenly explode; and the Master Chief and the Arbiter run for the doorway leading outside; fighting a small group of Flood along the way.''


''The Master Chief and the Arbiter make it back outside, revealing a piece of collapsed ice forming a slope upwards.''
''The Master Chief and the Arbiter make it back outside, revealing a piece of collapsed ice forming a slope upwards.''


*'''Thel 'Vadam''': "Even in death, your Sergeant guides us on."
*'''Thel Vadam''': "Even in death, your Sergeant guides us all."


*'''Cortana''': "The ''[[UNSC Forward Unto Dawn|Dawn]]''... Of course - the frigate! We still have a chance!"
*'''Cortana''': "The ''[[Forward Unto Dawn|Dawn]]''... of course - the Frigate! We still have a chance!"


*'''Cortana''': "Find the doorway in the cliffs, Chief. The ''Dawn'' is on the other side."
*'''Cortana''': "Find the doorway in the cliffs, Chief. The ''Dawn'' is on the other side."


''If the Master Chief takes too long to get to the doorway.''  
''If you take too long to go to the doorway.''  


*'''Cortana''': "See that doorway further on? Get to it."
*'''Cortana''': "See that doorway further on? Get to it."


''The Master Chief and the Arbiter head along the cliff, encountering Flood and Sentinels, the latter having followed 343 Guilty Spark's lead and turned against them too.''
''The Chief and the Arbiter head along the cliff, encountering Flood and [[Sentinels]], who followed 343 Guilty Spark's lead and have turned against them too.''


''They make it inside and find themselves in the middle of a battle between the Flood and a group of Sentinels.''
''They make it inside, and find themselves in the middle of a battle, between the Flood and a group of Sentinels.''


*'''[[Gravemind]]''': ''(in a resigned and defeated tone)'' "Resignation is my virtue. Like water I ebb and flow. Defeat is simply the addition of time to a sentence I ''never'' deserved... But ''you'' [[Forerunner-Precursor war|imposed]]."
*'''Gravemind (sad and defeated)''': "Resignation is my virtue. Like water I ebb and flow. Defeat is simply the addition of time to a sentence I never deserved... but ''you'' imposed."
 
''The Master Chief and the Arbiter fight their way through a horde of [[Pod infector]]s and [[Flood carrier form|carrier form]]s.''


*'''Cortana''': "Don't let this ring be the end of us, Chief."
*'''Cortana''': "Don't let this ring be the end of us, Chief."


''They make it back outside, where they find a Warthog waiting for them.''
''They make it back outside.''


*'''Cortana''': "There! Johnson's [[M12 Warthog|Warthog]]."
*'''Cortana''': "There! Johnson's [[Warthog]]."


''The Master Chief takes the wheel. The Arbiter takes the turret. (3-4 player co-op: Two Warthogs are present, both facing opposite directions.)''
'''The Arbiter takes the turret. The Chief takes the wheel.''


*'''Cortana''': "Come on, Spartan - go, go, ''go!''"
*'''Cortana''': "Come on, Spartan - go, go, ''go!''"


''The Master Chief floors it.  As they reach an open area, a massive explosion erupts alongside them.''
''As they reach an open area, a massive explosion erupts alongside them.''


*'''Cortana''': "Drive, Chief. Head for the [[Charon-class light frigate|frigate]]."
*'''Cortana''': "Drive, Chief. Head for the [[UNSC Frigate|Frigate]]."


[[File:1577758987 aa8783f570 b.jpg|thumb|300px|John-117 and Thel 'Vadam race to escape Halo in Johnson's Warthog.]]
[[File:1577758987 aa8783f570 b.jpg|thumb|right|300px|John-117 and Thel 'Vadam race on Halo in Johnson's Warthog.]]


*'''Cortana''': "Come on! Faster!"
*'''Cortana''': "Come on! Faster!"
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''The Warthog soon enters inside the interior of a large hallway with ramps.''
''The Warthog soon enters inside the interior of a large hallway with ramps.''


*'''Cortana''': "The charging sequence...it's too much for the ring to take!"
*'''Cortana''': "The charging sequence... it's too much for the ring to take!"


''They soon reach another open structure where battles between the Flood and Sentinels continue.''
''They soon reach another open structure where battles between the Flood and a few Sentinels continue.''


*'''Cortana''': "Halo is ripping itself apart!"
*'''Cortana''': "Halo is ripping itself apart!"
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''They come upon a large open stretch.''
''They come upon a large open stretch.''


*'''Cortana''': "Hurry, Chief! Don't stop!"
*'''Cortana''': "Hurry Chief! Don't stop!"


*'''Cortana''': "Charging sequence at 30%..."
*'''Cortana''': "Charging sequence at 30%..."


''They reach one more open structure, this time a few Flood [[Flood pure form|pure forms]] await them.''  
''They reach one more open structure, this time a few Flood [[Pure Form]]s await them.''  


*'''Cortana''': "50%, Chief!"
*'''Cortana''': "50%, Chief!"
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*'''Cortana''': "70%!"
*'''Cortana''': "70%!"


''The Warthog makes it out of the hallway battle, to an area where the frigate can be seen from a distance.''
''The Warthog makes it out of the hallway battle, to an area where the Frigate can be seen from a distance.''


[[File:Escape.jpg|thumb|300px|John-117 and Thel 'Vadam escaping [[Installation 08]] on a [[M274 Mongoose|Mongoose]].]]
[[File:Escape.jpg|thumb|right|250px|John-117 and Thel 'Vadam escaping the [[Installation 04 (II)|spare Halo]] on a [[Mongoose]].]]


*'''Cortana''': "80% charged!"
*'''Cortana''': "80% charged!"


''They head for the final bend, encountering more Sentinels. In the distance, a small group of Flood can be seen falling off a collapsing section of platform.''
''They head for the final bend, encountering more Sentinels.''


*'''Cortana''': ''(desperately)'' "90% - firing sequence initiated!"
*'''Cortana''': ''(desperately)'' "90% - firing sequence initiated!"


''If the Chief heads to an [[:Category:Easter eggs|Easter egg]], they meet one last Covenant soldier.''
''If the player heads to an [[Easter Egg]], they meet one last Covenant soldier.''


*'''[[Final Grunt]]''': "Hey, [[Demon]]! The jerk store called, and they're all out of you! Poor ''you'', stolen at the age of six and conscripted into the military, waaaaagh...! Okay look, if you let me live, I got the [[Fist of Rukt]]. Look, I'll be the bottom! I'll polish your boots. I'll polish your helmet! It's the ''[[Wikipedia:Benzene|gas]]'', ha-ha! When I'm on the gas, I don't know what I'm doing half the time!"  
*'''[[Final Grunt]]''': "Hey, [[Demon]]! The jerk store called, and they're all out of you! Poor ''you'', stolen at the age of six and conscripted into the military, waaaaagh! ...Okay look, if you let me live, I got the [[Fist of Rukt]]. Look, I'll be the bottom! I'll polish your boots. I'll polish your helmet! It's the ''gas'', ha-ha! When I'm on the gas, I don't know what I'm doing half the time!"  


''The Master Chief and the Arbiter make it to the final straight stretch to the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}, but there's a 70m (230ft) gap of thin air between the open cargo bay and the edge of the structure.''
''The Chief and the Arbiter make it to the final straight stretch to the ''Forward Unto Dawn'', but there's a 70&nbsp;m (230&nbsp;ft) gap of thin air between the open cargo bay and the edge of the structure.''


*'''Cortana''': "''Gun it'', Chief! Jump! ''Floor it''! Right into the hangar!"
*'''Cortana''': "''Gun it'', Chief! Jump! ''Floor it''! Right into the hangar!"


[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxrOw35DOGc '''{''Cutscene''}''']
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVeKoze0-Vo '''{''Cutscene''}''']


''The Warthog makes the jump, but doesn't land well, tumbling and rolling as it crashes into the frigate's hangar. The Master Chief and the Arbiter recover, then the ''Forward Unto Dawn'' shifts. A [[M808 Scorpion|Scorpion Tank]] begins sliding towards the Arbiter, who takes cover behind a pile of crates. The tank plows into it. The Chief leaps over the Warthog and hesitates, seeing the Arbiter digging himself out of the crates. The Chief nods at him and the Arbiter nods back. The Arbiter rushes to the bridge while the Chief runs to the hangar control and inserts Cortana to take control of the frigate. Her [[avatar]] appears from a [[holotank]] next to the terminal.''
''The Warthog makes the jump, but doesn't land well, tumbling and rolling as it crashes into the Frigate's hangar. The Master Chief and the Arbiter recover, then the Dawn shifts. A [[Scorpion Tank]] begins sliding towards the Arbiter, who takes cover behind a pile of crates. The tank plows into it. The Chief leaps over the Warthog and hesitates, seeing the Arbiter digging himself out of the crates. The Chief nods at him, and Arbiter nods back. The Arbiter rushes to the bridge while the Chief runs to the hangar panel and plugs Cortana in to take control of the Frigate. Her image appears from a [[Holotank]] next to the panel.''


*'''Cortana''': "Hang on!"
*'''Cortana''': "Hang on!"


''Cortana ignites the thrusters at full burn and launches the ''Forward Unto Dawn'' at full speed. The Chief grabs onto the terminal, hanging on for dear life as the ''Forward Unto Dawn'' leaves Halo's atmosphere. As the Chief tries to stay anchored, the Warthog flies out, striking the Chief on its way through the open hangar doors and out into empty space. The Chief flies off the panel, then glides down the floor towards the doors, with a self-destructing Halo looming beneath. The Chief punches his fist hard into the floor to get a grip, halting near the back end of the hangar. Cortana reaches out her arm towards him, scared of losing him.''
''Cortana ignites the thrusters at full burn and launches the ''Dawn'' at full speed. The Chief grabs onto the terminal, hanging on for dear life as the ''Dawn'' leaves Halo's atmosphere. As the Chief tries to stay anchored, the Warthog flies out, striking the Chief on its way through the open hanger doors and out into empty space. The Chief flies off the panel, then glides down the floor towards the doors, with a self-destructing Halo looming beneath. The Chief punches his fist hard into the floor to get a grip, halting near the back end of the hangar. Cortana reaches out her arm towards him, scared of losing him.''


*'''Cortana''': "''Chief!''"
*'''Cortana''': "''Chief!''"


''The Scorpion flies out towards the Chief. He ducks his head just in time as it flies over him, narrowly missing the Chief but smashing the floor behind him and falling back towards Halo. The Chief begins to climb back up to Cortana, finally making it to the holotank. Meanwhile, the Arbiter makes it to the bridge and sits down at the controls. The Chief braces behind the panel, inserting Cortana back into his helmet.''
''The Scorpion flies out towards the Chief. He ducks his head just in time as it flies over him, narrowly missing the Chief but smashing the floor behind him and falling back towards Halo. The Chief begins to climb back up to Cortana, finally making it to the Holotank. Meanwhile, the Arbiter makes it to the bridge and sits down at the controls. The Chief braces behind the panel, plugging Cortana back into his helmet.''[[File:1578651582 4533b47134 b.jpg|thumb|left|The ''Dawn'' escapes an unfinished Halo.]]
[[File:FUD Escaping The Ark.jpg|thumb|300px|The ''Dawn'' escapes an unfinished Halo.]]


*'''Cortana''': "If we don't make it..."
*'''Cortana''': "If we don't make it..."


*'''John-117''': ''(Determined)'' "We'll make it."
*'''Master Chief''': ''(Determined)'' "We'll make it."


*'''Cortana''': "It's been an honor serving with you, ''John''."
*'''Cortana''': "It's been an honor serving with you, ''John''."


''The Chief finally rests his head back, exhausted. Halo fires and then suddenly explodes, engulfing the hangar in a blinding white light. All goes blank.''
''The Chief finally rests his head back, exhausted. Halo suddenly explodes, engulfing the hangar in a binding white light. All goes blank.''


''Level ends''
''Level ends''


===Eulogy===
===Eulogy===
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clt7zsx6aJQ '''{''Finale''}''']
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFHCqj87bMk '''{''Finale''}''']
 
[[File:Attend2.PNG|thumb|300px|Marines and the Arbiter pay their respects to Earth's fallen heroes.]]


''On a hillside near the [[Portal at Voi]], which has now been shut down, [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] gather. Fleet Admiral Lord [[Terrence Hood]] removes his hat, and begins his speech.''
''On a hillside near the [[Portal|Gateway to the Ark]], which has now been shut down, [[Marines]] gather. Fleet Admiral Lord [[Terrence Hood]] removes his hat, and begins his speech.''


*'''[[Terrence Hood|Lord Hood]]''': "For us, the storm has passed. The [[Human-Covenant War|war]] is over. But let us never forget those who journeyed into the howling dark and did not return. For their decision required courage beyond measure..."
*'''[[Terrence Hood|Lord Hood]]''': "For us, the storm has passed. The [[Human-Covenant War|war]] is over. But let us never forget those who journeyed into the howling dark and did not return. For their decision required courage beyond measure..."


''Flashback: The front half of the ''Forward Unto Dawn'' enters the Earth's atmosphere, and crashes into the Indian Ocean. Two Marines track its descent.''
''Background Memory: The front half of the ''Forward Unto Dawn'' enters the Earth's atmosphere, and crashes into the Indian Ocean.''
 
*'''Lord Hood (voiceover)''': "...sacrifice, and unshakable conviction that their fight, ''our'' fight, was elsewhere."
 
''Flashback continued: An engineering crew cuts into the ''Forward Unto Dawn'' with torches while a rescue Pelican hovers overhead. The Arbiter emerges from the wreckage.''
 
''Flashback ends: The Arbiter is revealed to be present at the memorial, standing solemnly with the Marines.  The ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'' can be seen hovering above in the distance.''
 
*'''Lord Hood''': "As we start to rebuild, this hillside will remain barren. A memorial to heroes fallen. They ennobled all of us, and they shall not be forgotten."
 
''Lord Hood puts his hat back on and salutes. Sergeant Stacker turns to the other Marines present.''
 
*'''[[Gunnery Sergeant (UNSC)|Gunnery Sergeant]] [[Reynolds]]''': "Present arms!"


''[[Seven]] Marines raise their [[BR55HB battle rifle|Battle Rifles]] and each fire a single burst of three shots: a [[Wikipedia:Three-volley salute|3-volley salute]]. The view pans over the Portal, now closed and silent, and [[Mount Kilimanjaro]] against the evening sky.''
*'''Lord Hood''': "...sacrifice, and unshakable conviction that their fight, our fight, was elsewhere."


''Later, the Arbiter approaches Lord Hood, standing alone in front of [[Voi Memorial|the Memorial]], which appears to be a Pelican wing, decorated with pictures of the fallen, including [[Miranda Keyes|Commander Miranda Keyes]] and [[Avery Junior Johnson|Sergeant Major Avery Johnson]], along with flowers, medals, ribbons, and other tokens of respect.''  
''Background Memory continued: An engineering crew cuts into the ''Dawn'' with torches. The Arbiter emerges from the wreckage.''


[[File:Handshake-large.jpg|thumb|300px|Lord Hood and the Arbiter shake hands.]]
''The Arbiter is revealed to be present at the memorial, standing solemnly with the Marines.''


''Under the UNSC emblem is an inscription commemorating the dead:''  
*'''Lord Hood''': "As we start to rebuild, this hillside will remain barren, a memorial to heroes fallen. They ennobled all of us, and they shall not be forgotten."


<tt>'''IN MEMORY OF THOSE FALLEN'''</tt>
''Admiral Hood puts his hat back on, and salutes. Sergeant Pete Stacker turns to the other marines present.''
*'''[[Gunnery Sergeant Pete Stacker]]''': "Present arms!"


<tt>'''IN THE DEFENSE OF EARTH'''</tt>
''[[Seven]] Marines raise their [[BR55HB SR|Battle Rifles]] and each fire a single burst of three shots: a [[Three Volley Salute|3-volley salute]]. The view pans over the Ark Portal, now closed and silent, and [[Wikipedia:Mt. Kilimanjaro|Mt. Kilimanjaro]] against the evening sky.''


<tt>'''AND HER COLONIES'''</tt>
''Later, Hood and the Arbiter stand alone at the Memorial, which appears to be a Pelican wing, decorated with pictures of the fallen, including [[Commander Miranda Keyes]] and [[Sergeant Major Avery Johnson]].''


<tt>'''MARCH 3, 2553'''</tt>
*'''Lord Hood''': "I remember how this war started. What your kind did to mine. I can't forgive you. But..."


''Lord Hood and the Arbiter stare at the Memorial.''
''Hood holds out his hand to the Elite.''
 
*'''Lord Hood''': "I remember how [[Human-Covenant War|this war]] [[First Battle of Harvest|started]]. What your kind did to mine. I can't forgive you. But..."
 
''Hood turns to the Arbiter and holds out his hand.''


*'''Lord Hood''': "You have my thanks. For standing by him to the end."
*'''Lord Hood''': "You have my thanks. For standing by him to the end."
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''The Arbiter looks away, toward the ''Shadow of Intent'', hovering silently in the sky.''
''The Arbiter looks away, toward the ''Shadow of Intent'', hovering silently in the sky.''


*'''Thel 'Vadam''': ''(quietly)'' "[[Arrival|Were it so easy]]."
*'''Thel 'Vadam:''' ''(quietly)'' "Were it so easy."
 
[[File:Thel Vadam and Rtas Vadum.jpg|thumb|300px|Thel 'Vadam and Rtas 'Vadum prepare to return home.]]
 
''The Arbiter leaves the Memorial. His [[Ru'swum-pattern Phantom|Phantom]] heads back to the ''Shadow of Intent'', hovering in about the same position as the Portal to the Ark once was. The Arbiter meets Shipmaster Rtas 'Vadum on the [[bridge]]. 'Vadum is looking at a holographic image of Earth.''


*'''Rtas 'Vadum''': "Things look different. Without the [[San'Shyuum|Prophets]]' lies clouding my vision. I would like to see [[Sanghelios|our own world]] - to know that it is safe."
''The Arbiter leaves the Memorial. His [[Covenant Separatists|Separatist]] [[Phantom]] heads back to the ''Shadow of Intent'', hovering in about the same position the Portal to the The Ark once was. The Arbiter meets Shipmaster Rtas 'Vadum on the [[bridge]], looking at a holographic image of Earth.''


''The Arbiter reassuringly places a hand on 'Vadum's shoulder.''
*'''Rtas 'Vadum''': "Things look different. Without the [[Prophets]]' lies clouding my vision. I would like to see [[Sanghelios|our own world]] - to know that it is safe."


*'''Thel 'Vadam''': "Fear not. For we have made it so."
*'''Thel Vadam''': "Fear not. For we have made it so."


''The Arbiter clenches his fist to his chest.''
''The Arbiter clenches his fist to his chest.''
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*'''Thel 'Vadam''': "Take us home."
*'''Thel 'Vadam''': "Take us home."


''The ''Shadow of Intent'' leaves Earth.''
''The ''Shadow of Intent'' leaves Earth, to rejoin the remains of the [[Covenant Separatist]] fleet in space. Going back to the memorial, the view shows that underneath the print "UNSCDF March 3, 2553", the number "117" is carved into the metal of the wing, and the rank of [[Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy]] is taped to the upper right of it as a tribute to the Master Chief.''
 
''Going back to the Voi Memorial, the view shows that next to the print "March 3, 2553", the number "117" is carved into the metal of the wing, and a rank insignia is taped to the upper right of it as a tribute to the Master Chief.''


''Fade to black. Credits roll.''
''Fade to black. Credits roll.''


===Epilogue===
===Epilogue===
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h62oVkSOB1Q '''{''Epilogue''}''']
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBc9J73I-Yw '''{''Epilogue''}''']


*'''Cortana''': "Chief? Can you hear me?"
*'''Cortana''': "Chief? Can you hear me?"


''The Master Chief, very much alive, awakens, floating in zero gravity in a debris-filled hallway on board the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}.''
''The Master Chief, very much alive, awakens, floating in zero gravity in a debris-filled hallway on board the ''Dawn''.''


*'''Cortana''': ''(relieved)'' "I thought I'd lost you, too."
*'''Cortana''': ''(relieved)'' "I thought I'd lost you, too."


''The Master Chief looks at a gaping hole in the hallway. He drifts to his floating [[MA5C assault rifle|assault rifle]] and holsters it, then begins to drift to the end of the hallway.''
''The Master Chief looks at a gaping hole in the hallway. He drifts to his floating [[MA5C ICWS Assault Rifle|Assault Rifle]], and holsters it, then begins to drift to the end of the hallway.''


[[File:H3 - FUD aft.jpg|thumb|300px|The aft section of the ''Forward Unto Dawn'' lost in space.]]
*'''Master Chief''': "What happened?"


*'''John-117''': "What happened?"
*'''Cortana''': "I'm not sure. When Halo fired, it shook itself to pieces. Did a number on the Ark. [[The Portal]] couldn't sustain itself. We made it through just as it collapsed."


*'''Cortana''': "I'm not sure. When Halo fired, it shook itself to pieces. Did a number on the Ark. [[Portal at Voi|The Portal]] couldn't sustain itself. We made it through just as it collapsed."
''The Chief reaches the end of the hallway, which opens up into empty space. The'' Forward Unto Dawn ''is revealed to be sheared in half, floating in a cloud of its own debris, still red-hot from the sudden Slipspace slowdown.''
 
''The Chief reaches the end of the hallway, which opens up into empty space. The ''Forward Unto Dawn'' is revealed to be sheared in half, floating in a cloud of its own debris, still red-hot from the sudden slipspace slowdown.''


*'''Cortana''': "Well... some of us made it."
*'''Cortana''': "Well... some of us made it."


''The ''Forward Unto Dawn's'' remaining half continues to drift aimlessly in unknown space.''
''The ''Dawn''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s remaining half continues to drift aimlessly in unknown space.''


''The Chief begins to drift further inside the ship, finding a row of [[cryo chamber|cryotubes]] complete with a holotank to plug Cortana into.''  
''The Chief begins to drift further inside the ship, finding a row of [[cryotube]]s, complete with a Holotank to plug Cortana into.''  


*'''Cortana''': "But you did it. [[Prophet of Truth|Truth]] and the [[Covenant]], the [[Flood]]..."
*'''Cortana''': "But you did it. [[High Prophet of Truth|Truth]] and the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]], the [[The Flood|Flood]]..."


''The Chief plugs Cortana's data chip into the holotank and she appears.''  
''The Chief plugs Cortana's data chip into the Holotank and she appears.''  


*'''Cortana''': "It's finished."
*'''Cortana''': "It's finished."
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''The Master Chief turns off the flashlight on his helmet.''
''The Master Chief turns off the flashlight on his helmet.''


*'''John-117''': "It's finished."
*'''Master Chief''': "It's finished."


''The Chief places his assault rifle in one of the rackets on the wall.''
''The Chief places his Assault Rifle in one of the rackets on the wall.''


*'''Cortana''': "I'll drop a [[distress beacon|beacon]], but it'll be a while before anyone finds us."  
*'''Cortana''': "I'll drop a beacon. But it'll be a while before anyone finds us."  


''The Chief climbs into one of the cryotubes.''
''The Chief climbs into one of the cryotubes.''


*'''Cortana''': "[[2557|Years]], even."
*'''Cortana''': "Years, even."


''The cryotube door begins to close.''
''The cryotube door begins to close.''
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*'''Cortana''': "I'll miss you."
*'''Cortana''': "I'll miss you."


[[File:Legendary Planet.jpg|thumb|300px|The ''Forward Unto Dawn'' drifting towards [[Requiem|a mysterious planet]].]]
*'''Master Chief''': "Wake me. When you need me."
 
*'''John-117''': "[[Dawn|Wake me]]. [[Halo 4|When you need me]]."


''Cortana smiles, nodding. The cryotube closes and seals, freezing the Master Chief and bringing the Halo Trilogy to its conclusion.''
''Cortana smiles, nodding. The cryotube closes and seals, freezing the Master Chief and bringing the Halo Trilogy to its conclusion.''


''Fade to black''
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgJy8YJPYTw '''{''Legendary-only Scene''}''']


[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvKqOZ8YY-o '''{''Legendary-only Scene''}''']
''The back half of the ''Forward Unto Dawn'' is seen drifting towards an [[Legendary Planet|unknown planet]]. The planet eclipse its star at first, but the star slowly comes out from behind the planet, casting light upon it momentarily before blinding the view completely.''
 
''The back half of the ''Forward Unto Dawn'' is seen drifting towards [[Requiem|a planet]]. A star is eclipsed by the ''Forward Unto Dawn'' for a second as it slowly comes out from behind the planet, casting light upon it momentarily before blinding the view completely.''


''Game ends''
''Game ends''
==Achievements==
The following [[achievement]]s can be unlocked on this mission on the [[Xbox 360]] edition of ''Halo 3''.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
===Glitches===
===Glitches===
{{Main|Glitches}}
{{Main|Glitches}}
*When the Flood first start to arrive in the Dispersal Pods, do not attack any of them. Exit the cave area and take a right hugging the wall for a second. After a rock and a bit of structure one will be able to climb the hill and back up to the cliff face near the terminal entrance. Enter the small building and hang around the terminal for a minute, then exit and jump back down the cliff like one would normally. More Dispersal Pods will land, doubling all Flood encounters. It seems to be an AI Respawn Glitch. Its effects stop after Johnson dies and only for the Flood. Numbers change with difficulty.
*It is possible to kill Johnson and grab an infinite ammo Spartan Laser. The player must kill him the first time and take his low-ammo laser, switching it for a weapon Johnson can't pick up. He will stand up again with another Spartan Laser, and killing him again will allow this player to obtain it. This is handy to leave outside the control room door, because it is very effective against Sentinels and Flood alike. However, after killing Johnson multiple times (betrayal amount depends on the difficulty), the player will be marked as a traitor and Johnson will try to kill you.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zk_zebv0-sk '''Youtube.com''': ''Johnson's Spartan Laser Glitch'']</ref>
*It is possible to kill Johnson and grab an infinite ammo Spartan Laser. The player must kill him the first time and take his low-ammo laser, switching it for a weapon Johnson can't pick up. He will stand up again with another Spartan Laser, and killing him again will allow this player to obtain it. This is handy to leave outside the control room door, because it is very effective against Sentinels and Flood alike. However, after killing Johnson multiple times (betrayal amount depends on the difficulty), the player will be marked as a [[Treason|traitor]] and Johnson will try to kill him/her.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zk_zebv0-sk '''YouTube''': ''Johnson's Spartan Laser Glitch'']</ref>
*If you kill Johnson before you go into the Control Room, after you kill 343 Guilty Spark, when the door opens, you can see Johnson on the floor wounded and a Flood [[Infection Form]] will convert him into a [[Combat Form]]. If you kill the Flood before they infect him, he will get up and fight with you, though he won't leave the building (since he's supposed to be dead, he has no scripted path to follow); if you try pushing him out the door he will automatically run back. Still, if you somehow manage to push him until the Warthog, he will come within the Hog, but during the ending cutscene Johnson is not in the Warthog for obvious reasons.
*If one kills Johnson before entering the Control Room, after killing 343 Guilty Spark, when the door opens, one can see Johnson on the floor wounded and a Flood [[Pod infector]] will convert him into a [[Flood combat form|Combat Form]]. If the Pod infectors are killed before they do so, he will get up and fight with the player, though he won't leave the building (since he's supposed to be dead, he has no scripted path to follow); if one tries pushing him out the door he will automatically run back. Still, if one somehow manages to push him until the Warthog, he will come within the Hog, but during the ending cutscene Johnson is not in the Warthog for obvious reasons.
* When the Flood first start to arrive in the Dispersal Pods, do not attack any of them. Exit the cave area and take a right hugging the wall for a second. After a rock and a bit of structure you will be able to climb the hill and back up to the cliff face near the terminal entrance. Enter the small building and hang around the terminal for a minute, then exit and jump back down the cliff like you would normally. More Dispersal Pods will land, doubling all Flood encounters. It seems to be a AI Respawn Glitch. Its effects stop after Johnson dies and only for the Flood. Numbers change with difficulty.
*If the player deploys an Auto-Turret after the Gravemind moment, the Auto-Turret will become an enemy. If the player deploys it facing the blast door, the one before fighting 343 Guilty Spark, and get killed while simultaneously triggering the cutscene, one will see two Master Chiefs, one dead and one alive. If the player does this on Co-op, after the cutscene, the Master Chief player will be unable to fight and Guilty Spark will target the Arbiter instead. Also, the Auto-Turret is capable of taking down the Arbiter's shield in the cutscene and will occasionally attack the Arbiter, Johnson, and/or Master Chief in the cutscene.
* If you deploy a Auto-Turret after the Gravemind moment, the Auto-Turret will be your enemy. If you deploy it facing the blastdoor, the one before the Guilty Spark fight, and get yourself killed while simultaneously triggering the cutscene, you will see two Master Chiefs, one dead, one alive. If you do this on Co-op, after the cutscene, the Master Chief player will be unable to fight and Guilty Spark will target the Arbiter player instead. Also, the Auto-Turret is capable of taking down the Arbiter's shield in the cutscene and will occasionally attack the Arbiter, Johnson, and/or Master Chief in the cutscene.
*If one uses the aforementioned glitch for the infinite ammo Spartan Laser, one can kill the Arbiter and make him pick it up. If one does this near the end before getting on a vehicle, the Arbiter will pick it up and run towards the Control Room. He will stand there and not get in the Warthog or Mongoose.
*A series of Cortana's dialogue during the Warthog Run ("Drive, Chief. Head for the frigate" to "Hurry, Chief! Don't stop!") may not play when the player plays the level from Mission Start.


===Mistakes===
===Mistakes===
*At the beginning of the level, Thel 'Vadam passes an Assault Rifle to the Chief in the cutscene. However, if the player got to this level by completing the level Cortana right before, the player will start with whatever weapon they took from that level, if they have the Cortana Skull, they will spawn with a Spartan Laser and if they didn't play the previous level, they have a rocket launcher and shotgun.
*At the beginning of the level, Thel 'Vadam passes an Assault Rifle to the Chief in the cutscene. However, if the player got to this level by completing the level Cortana right before, the player will start with whatever weapon he/she took from that level or if they have the Cortana Skull, they will spawn with a Spartan Laser.
**If the previous level is finished with the Flamethrower equipped, however, the loadout will be set to Assault Rifle and Rocket Launcher.
*In gameplay, the Arbiter's primary weapon is a {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}} and an [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|Energy Sword]] as the secondary. During the cutscene in the Control Room, he is oddly shown wielding a [[Type-51 Carbine|Covenant Carbine]].
*Johnson's position in the gameplay section of the Control Room is different from his position in the cutscenes. During the cutscenes, he's directly in front of the Control Room's console, whereas in gameplay he is positioned nearly outside of the circular walkway.


===Easter eggs===
===Easter Eggs===
{{Main|Easter eggs}}
{{Main|Easter Eggs}}
[[File:Halo Mongoose End.jpg|thumb|There is a [[M274 Ultra-Light All-Terrain Vehicle|Mongoose]] hidden to the far left of the area where Johnson's Warthog is parked, though completing the level with the Mongoose does not alter the cutscene at the end (i.e. it's still a Warthog in the cutscene)]]
[[File:Halo Mongoose End.jpg|thumb|There is a [[Mongoose]] hidden to the far left of the area where Johnson's Warthog is parked, though completing the level with the Mongoose does not alter the cut scene at the end (i.e. it's still a Warthog in the cut scene)]]
*There is a [[Final Grunt|Talking Grunt]] on this level. He tries to make fun of the Master Chief's childhood by mocking how he was kidnapped and forced into the [[SPARTAN-II program]]. This is also a reference to other [[Special dialogue Grunt|Talking Grunts]], who appeared in past ''Halo'' games.
*There is a [[Talking Grunt]] on this level. He tries to make fun of the Master Chief's childhood by mocking how he was kidnapped and forced into the [[SPARTAN-II Program]]. This is also a reference to Halo: CE, where the [[Thirsty Grunt]] talked on the Warthog run of the last level. He is located just before the Dawn, on an outcropping next to rocks. If you stay to hear what he has to say, you won't be able to complete the level as the ground would have fallen away.
*If you go all the way to the cave with the Terminal, then look to your right. You will see a dark area. Grenade launch yourself over to the first pillar then jump to the platform to your left. If you look at the wall with your flashlight you'll see Jason Jones (founder of Bungie) jumping up and down in his underwear.  


===References===
===References===
[[File:IslandCompare.jpg|thumb|A comparison between the Cartographer Island and the final section of the Warthog run.]]
[[File:IslandCompare.jpg|thumb|A comparison between the Cartographer Island and the final section of the Warthog run.]]
*Another reference to ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', in the campaign lobby the Mission Start's description is ''[[Assault on the Control Room]]''.
*It has been noted that the final section bears a striking resemblance to the [[Silent Cartographer]] island from the first game. Although it may be a coincidence, it is possible that the structure is the beginnings of the Cartographer island.
*The unfinished state of [[Installation 08]] seems to reference the original Halo concepts where the ring was in a broken form.
*Cortana's line, "But you did it. Truth and the Covenant...the Flood, It's finished," is a reference to one of her lines from the end of ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' — "We did what we had to do... for Earth. An entire Covenant armada obliterated, and the ''Flood''... we had no choice. Halo... it's finished." In the first game, the Chief denies it, as the war is not over yet. ("It's only just begun.") This time, with the war over and the Flood obliterated, he agrees.
*One of the lines spoken by 343 Guilty Spark while the player battles him is "...destroy your inheritance!". This has been interpreted by some as a reference to ''[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0296766/ Inheritance]'', a feature film starring [[Jen Taylor]], who provides the voice of Cortana. However, it is more likely that 343 Guilty Spark is referring to the relation between the Forerunners and humans.
*One of the other lines spoken by 343 Guilty Spark during the fight is "My precious!" This is a reference to [[Wikipedia:Gollum|Gollum]], a character from the ''[[Wikipedia:The Lord of the Rings|Lord of the Rings]]'' novels, who was absolutely obsessed with the One Ring and referred to it as his "precious".
*It has been noted that the final section bears a striking resemblance to the [[Cartographer]] island from the level ''[[Silent Cartographer]]'' from the first game. Although it may be a coincidence, it is possible that the structure is the beginnings of the Cartographer island.
*The last section of gameplay on this level is a remake of the [[Warthog run]] on ''[[The Maw]]'', the last level of the first game, only it is slightly more complex than the original Warthog run, and has no time limit, although the player will die if a panel falls out from underneath them which serves as a replacement to the time limit. It maintains many elements of the original 'Maw Run', including a chasm-jump. It is of note that both runs effectively start in control centers ({{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}'s bridge, and Halo's Control Room), use the Warthog as the main method of transport, involve an escape to a hangar bay and end with large explosions that destroy a Halo.
*There is a [[Seven|7]] reference in the end when Lord Hood has finished making his speech, '''7''' Marines under orders from Sergeant Stacker fire a 3-volley salute with their battle rifles.
*Cortana's line, "But you did it. Truth and the Covenant... the Flood, It's finished," is a reference to one of her lines from the end of ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' — "We did what we had to do... for Earth. An entire Covenant armada obliterated, and the ''Flood''... we had no choice. Halo... it's finished." In the first game, the Chief denies it, as the war is not over yet. ("I think we're just getting started.") This time, with the war over and the Flood obliterated, he agrees.
**It is also a reference to the final scene of ''Halo 2'', where the Chief says he is 'finishing the fight.' "Finish the Fight" was used as the tagline for ''Halo 3'''s advertising campaign.
**It is also a reference to the final scene of ''Halo 2'', where the Chief says he is 'finishing the fight.' "Finish the Fight" was used as the tagline for ''Halo 3'''s advertising campaign.
**Also worthy of note is that the ''Halo'' Trilogy starts with the Master Chief awakening from cryo-sleep and ends with him going into cryo-sleep.
**Also worthy of note is that ''Halo'' Trilogy starts with the Master Chief awakening from cryo-sleep.&nbsp; It ends with him going into cryo-sleep.
*The chapter title "The Way the World Ends" and Johnson's line "Send me out... with a bang." are both references to the poem "[[wikipedia:The Hollow Men|The Hollow Men]]" by T. S. Eliot: "This is the way the world ends / Not with a bang but a whimper." The poem is also referenced to in [[Halo 3 announcement trailer|''Halo 3'' announcement trailer]] (and previously in the [[Cortana Letters]]) and [[Reversed messages]] found in the ''Halo 3'' soundtrack.
*Another reference to the original Halo: CE game, in the campaign lobby the Mission Start is labeled "[[Assault on the Control Room]]".
*Behind the final Terminal is a replica of the one of the [[phase pulse generator]]s like the ones in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', however, it's heavily barricaded with four pillars to prevent anyone from disrupting it like John had in ''[[Two Betrayals]]''. In addition, the chamber itself is exactly as it appeared in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' but with increased security measures such as unbreakable glass and four more additional barricades surrounding the protected pulse generator. However, if one returns to this room after the cutscene in which Johnson dies, the barriers are gone, but the player is still unable to interrupt the beam like in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
*The last section of game play on this level is a remake of the Warthog escape on [[The Maw]], the last level of the first game, only it is slightly more complex than the original Warthog Run, and has no time limit, although you will die if a panel falls out from underneath you, which serves as a replacement to the time limit. It maintains many elements of the original 'Maw Run', including a chasm-jump. It is of note that both runs effectively start in control centers (the Pillar of Autumn's bridge, and Halo's Control Room), use the Warthog as the main method of transport, involve an escape to a hangar bay, and end with large explosions.
 
*There is another 7 reference, in the end when Lord Hood has finished making his speech, 7 Marines under orders from Sergeant Pete Stacker fire a 3-volley salute with their battle rifles.
===Production notes===
*The unfinished state of Installation 04B seems to reference the original Halo concepts, where the ring was in a broken form.
*The part where the player first sees the Control Room ziggurat originally featured a cutscene with the ''Forward Unto Dawn'' flying overhead, revealing Sergeant Johnson's intention to accompany John-117 and Thel 'Vadam into the Control Room; in this version, Cortana was under the impression that Johnson was supposed to have returned to the portal with the ''Shadow of Intent'' until this point.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DrOvOXI_l8 '''YouTube''': '' Halo 3 - Cut Cinematic - Ziggurat Reveal'']</ref>


===Miscellaneous===
===Miscellaneous===
*This is the third level to contain the Flamethrower.
*Completing this level with four people over Xbox Live on Legendary with the Iron skull on and all four players in a [[Ghost (Vehicle)|Ghost]], will get players the [[Vidmaster Challenge: Annual]] Achievement.
*Oddly, even though [[High Charity]] is destroyed and there are no Flood controlled ships in the system, Flood Dispersal Pods somehow fall from the sky. It is possible that they came from the location where Gravemind is rebuilding himself on the ring.
*There are hidden vehicles on this level during the end run. They are 4 Ghosts, 2 Choppers and a Mongoose (Ghosts can only be found if Legendary Co-Op). Making it so you can finish the level on four player Co-Op in all different vehicles.
*If one heads over to the large crevasse next to the [[Control Room]] in the beginning of the level, one can look down and see an almost endless series of catwalks. One can only explore the crevasse in theater mode. In addition, after destroying 343 Guilty Spark, if one rechecks the crevasse it will be distorted by energy waves caused by the rings activation in the control room. This crevasse may be similar to the 'Honeycomb' channels that are used for faster travels, power storage and that [[Carol Rawley|Foehammer]] comes out of in the beginning of the level, ''[[Assault on the Control Room]]'' in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
*Instead of being on a set timer during the Warthog Run, the ground will fall out from under you if you linger too long, and the timer varies depending on the player triggering certain checkpoints while on. Something to note, when on one of the circular platforms (on Online Co-op, your friends will respawn, and a Warthog should wait there), the platform will not fall until you start traveling around.
*Throughout the fight on the ground floor with the first waves of Flood, a [[M41 SPNKR|Rocket Launcher]] and a [[Pez'tk-pattern fuel rod gun|Fuel Rod Gun]] can be found near the lower structures of the tower, each carrying eight Rockets, and 20 Fuel Rods, respectively.
*Oddly, even though ''[[High Charity]]'' is destroyed and there are no Flood controlled ships in system, Flood Dispersal Pods somehow fall from the sky. It is possible that they came from the location where Gravemind is rebuilding himself on the ring.
*It is impossible to kill the Monitor without the Laser.
*If you head over to the large crevasse next to the [[Control Room]] in the beginning of the level, you can look down and see an almost endless series of catwalks. You can only explore the crevasse in theater mode. In addition, after destroying 343 Guilty Spark, if you recheck the crevasse it will be distorted by energy waves caused by the rings activation in the control room. This crevasse may be similar to the 'Honeycomb' channels that are used for faster travels, power storage and that [[Foehammer]] comes out of in the beginning of the Level, Assault on the Control Room in ''Halo: CE''.
**The Monitor will be invulnerable to any damage, including Laser until Johnson knocks him away.
*The soundtrack for the second half of the level is called "Greatest Journey", however during the [[MJOLNIR]] Theme part, there are some musical parts that are not featured in the shipped version of the soundtrack title but they are featured in "To Kill a Demon" and "Three Gates" soundtrack titles.
*The soundtrack for the second half of the level is called "Greatest Journey", however during the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR]] Theme part, there are some musical parts that are not featured in the shipped version of the soundtrack title but they are featured in "To Kill a Demon" and "Three Gates" soundtrack titles.
*Throughout the fight on the ground floor with the first waves of Flood, a [[M41 SSR MAV/AW|Rocket Launcher]] and a [[Fuel Rod Gun]] can be found near the lower structures of the tower, each carrying eight Rockets, and 20 Fuel Rods, respectively.
*There are hidden vehicles on this level during the Warthog Run. They are 4 Ghosts, 2 Choppers and a Mongoose (The Ghosts can only be found if Legendary Co-Op), making it so players can finish the level on four player Co-Op in all different vehicles. Also, getting out of a Ghost while in midair during the final jump can result in the ending cutscene starting before the players enter the cargo bay.
*When approaching the final terminal, there's another passageway next to it with opened blast doors (not the Lonely Soul). When you enter, it shows a reference which some Halo fans considered as "haunting", as players enter the room they can see a replica of the one of the [[Phase Pulse Generators]] like the ones in Halo: Combat Evolved but, it's heavily barricaded with four pillars to prevent anyone from disrupting them like John had in [[Two Betrayals (Level)|Two Betrayals]]. In addition, the chamber itself is exactly as it appeared in Combat Evolved but with increased security measures such as, unbreakable glass and four more additional barricades surrounding the protected pulse generator. Thus, solving why the chapter of the level is called "Full Circle", signifying the full circle ending of Installation 04 and the Halo trilogy. However, if you return to this room after the cutscene in which Johnson dies, the barriers are gone, but you are unable to interrupt the beam like in Halo: CE; however, this will have no effect other than an aesthetic one.
*Completing this level with four people over Xbox Live on Legendary with the Iron skull on and all four players in a [[Karo'etba-pattern Ghost|Ghost]], will reward players with the [[Vidmaster Challenge: Annual]] Achievement.
*One of the lines spoken by 343 Guilty Spark while you battle him is "...destroy your inheritance!". This has been interpreted by some as a reference to ''[[Wikipedia:Inheritance (film)|Inheritance]]'', a feature film starring [[Jen Taylor]], who provides the voice of Cortana. However, it is more likely that 343 Guilty Spark is referring to the relation between the Forerunners and Humans.
*Regardless of what weapons you have before killing Spark, your loadout will be always reset to the [[MA5C assault rifle]] with 32/96, no secondary weapon, and no grenades. However, should the level load during the second rally point, you will start with the assault rifle, a shotgun, and possess grenades.
*One of the other lines spoken by 343 Guilty Spark during the fight is "My precious!" This is a reference to [[Wikipedia:Gollum|Gollum]], a character from the ''[[Wikipedia:The Lord of the Rings|Lord of the Rings]]'' novels, who was absolutely obsessed with the One Ring and referred to it as his "precious".
*In ''[[Halo: Primordium]]'', it's revealed that [[343 Guilty Spark]] survived his apparent destruction and his badly damaged casing was eventually retrieved by the {{UNSCShip|Rubicon}} from the Ark.
*It is possible, but very difficult to kill the Monitor without the Laser. Give the Arbiter your Rocket Launcher (use the respawn method) then blast away with your Fuel Rod Cannon (with all the spare ammo found in the entire level) and probably all of your grenades. It usually exhausts the player's Fuel Rod and takes the Arbiter a while, but the Monitor will eventually die.
*In ''[[Halo Wars 2: Awakening the Nightmare]]'', it's revealed that some of the [[Flood]] survived the destruction of [[High Charity]]'s backup reactor and the firing of [[Installation 08]] and remained quarantined within the wreckage of the Covenant holy city.
*Needless to say, the vehicles at the Warthog run are indestructible.
*In the ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' version of ''Halo 3'', the epilogue and after credits scene are depicted as a separate non-playable level called ''Epilogue''. It also lacks the end credits between the memorial scene and the Master Chief and Cortana on the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}} wreckage. In this version of the game, the player can access the Legendary ending simply by playing ''Epilogue'' on Legendary. They do not need to play the whole game on Legendary to get the ending showing [[Requiem]] in ''The Master Chief Collection''.
*This is the 3rd level to have the Flamethrower and it is possible to give Johnson the Flamethrower.
*Finishing the level with the Flamethrower equipped on the [[Cortana (level)|previous level]] will reset the loadout to MA5C Assault Rifle and Rocket Launcher.
*During the fight with 343 Guilty Spark, if you have brought with you a Brute Shot, Energy Sword, or Gravity Hammer, you can give Johnson one of these weapons.


==Gallery==
==Sources==
===Design documentation===
<references/>
<gallery>
File:H3 HaloPaperSketch.jpeg|An early paper sketch for the level layout.
File:H3 HaloDesignDoc.jpeg|A design document for the level.
</gallery>
 
===Concept art and matte paintings===
<gallery>
File:H3_Installation08_Interior.jpg|Concept art of Installation 08's interior for ''[[Halo 3]]''.
File:H3 Installation08_Matte.jpg|Closeup of the Halo.
File:H3_Installation08_Clouds.jpg|Concept art of the Halo over the Ark.
File:H3_Installation08_ControlRoom_Concept_1.jpg|Early concept art of the control room, with the Ark in the background.
File:H3_Installation08_ControlRoom_Concept_2.jpg|Finalized concept art of the structure, now bearing clear similarities to the original ring's control room.
File:H3_Installation08_Wall_Concept.jpg|Concept art for a wall structure in the level.
File:H3 WarthogRun Concept.jpg|Concept art for the level's Warthog run.
</gallery>
 
===Storyboards===
;Halo level
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</gallery>


;Epilogue
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<gallery>
File:H3 Epilogue Storyboard 1.jpg
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</gallery>
 
===Gameplay===
<gallery>
File:H3 Menu 10 Halo.png|Preview of the level in ''Halo 3'' menu.
File:H3 ChiefAndArbyReady.png|John-117 and Thel 'Vadam prepare to find the control room.
File:Halo3holdstill.jpg|John-117 battles a Flood combat form.
File:H3 ChiefBurnsFloodTank.png|John-117 uses a flamethrower.
File:DeathofAveryJohnson.jpg|343 Guilty Spark attacks Johnson.
File:SwordJohnson.jpg|Johnson holding an Energy Sword.
File:MCC-H3Coop.png|All four playable characters after fighting 343 Guilty Spark.
File:H3 ChiefSparkBattle.png|John-117 charging the Spartan Laser to fire at 343 Guilty Spark.
File:Johnson Infected.jpg|Johnson being infected if the glitch to keep him alive is done.
File:HTMCC-H3 DualWieldingDuo.png|Thel 'Vadam and John-117 on their way to the Warthog.
File:3Way2-large.jpg|Aggressor Sentinels fighting Flood combat forms.
File:HTMCC-H3 Connected.jpg|The [[Raid on Installation 08|fight]] is finished.
</gallery>
 
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}


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