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{{Title|Infinity}} | {{Title|Infinity}} | ||
{{Level Infobox | |||
{{Level | |||
|prev=[[Forerunner (level)|Forerunner]] | |prev=[[Forerunner (level)|Forerunner]] | ||
|next=[[Reclaimer (level)|Reclaimer]] | |next=[[Reclaimer (level)|Reclaimer]] | ||
|game=''Halo 4'' | |game=''Halo 4'' | ||
| | |name=Infinity | ||
|player=[[ | |image=[[File:H4-E3-Campaign-1.jpg|350px]] | ||
|date=[[ | |player=[[John-117]] | ||
|place=[[Requiem]] | |date=[[2557]] | ||
|place=[[Requiem]] | |||
|objective=Search for UNSC forces and assist in driving off the attack on ''Infinity''. | |objective=Search for UNSC forces and assist in driving off the attack on ''Infinity''. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Article Quote|Following the Didact to Infinity's crash site, Chief and Cortana descend into the surrounding swamp to rescue UNSC survivors.}} | |||
'''Infinity''' is the fourth [[campaign]] level of ''[[Halo 4]]''. Completing the level on any difficulty grants the player the [[Infinity (achievement)|Infinity]] achievement, while completing the level with no preventable [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] deaths on [[Heroic]] difficulty or harder unlocks the [[Bros to the Close]] achievement.<ref>[http://blogs.halo.xbox.com/Headlines/post/2012/08/22/The-Halo-Bulletin-82212.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin - 22/08/2012'']</ref> | |||
== Summary == | ==Summary== | ||
John-117 arrives at | John-117 arrives at ''Infinity''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> crash site to find UNSC forces overwhelmed by the Prometheans. After searching and following a few squads of Marines, John eventually meets Thomas Lasky and Commander Palmer. Captain Andrew Del Rio orders ground teams to return to ''Infinity'' to repel the attackers, but Lasky cannot clear an landing zone. He requests John-117 to clear an landing zone for the UNSC forces in the swamp. John-117 finds an area occupied by the Covenant remnant, who has joined the Promethean forces, and clears it for a landing zone. | ||
John-117 is then taken by a Pelican to | John-117 is then taken by a Pelican to Infinity's crash site, where he, along with several Spartan-IVs, clear a path to ''Infinity''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> hangar bay. Once he entered the ship, John-117 pilots a Mantis and heads through the service corridor to the top side of ''Infinity'', where the Covenant remnant has set up three jammers to prevent the ship from firing her weapons at the Didact and the Covenant remnant's battlecruisers. John destroys the jammers, and holds out until he can re-activate the Infinity's MAC cannon. With ''Infinity'''s weapons all firing at his Cryptum, the Didact retreats after two Covenant battlecruisers are destroyed. | ||
==Transcript== | |||
[[File:H4-E3-Campaign-6.jpg|thumb|300px|Covenant aircraft rapidly approaches the ''Infinity''.]] | |||
'''{''Cutscene''}''' | '''{''Cutscene''}''' | ||
''Fade in to [[John-117]], traversing a forest on his trek towards the | ''Fade in to [[John-117]], traversing a forest on his trek towards the [[UNSC Infinity|''Infinity'']]. | ||
* '''Cortana''': "Stay low; recon sortie heading this way." | *'''Cortana''': "Stay low; recon sortie heading this way." | ||
''John | ''John hid himself beneath a tree as several Phantoms and Banshees speed towards the ''Infinity'', firing their ordnance at the fallen behemoth. The [[Didact]]'s [[Cryptum]] holds position above the ship, sending out periodic scans over the hull.'' | ||
* '''Cortana''': "The ship looks intact." | *'''Cortana''': "The ship looks intact." | ||
* '''John-117''': "Something tells me that's only because the Didact wanted it that way." | *'''John-117''': "Something tells me that's only because the Didact wanted it that way." | ||
* '''[[Commander]] [[Thomas Lasky]] (COM)''': "This is Lasky to UNSC ''Infinity''. We're up to our necks in bad guys down here! Does anyone read?" | *'''[[Commander]] [[Thomas Lasky]] (COM)''': "This is Lasky to UNSC ''Infinity''. We're up to our necks in bad guys down here! Does anyone read?" | ||
* '''John-117''': "This is Sierra-117 of the {{ | *'''John-117''': "This is Sierra-117 of the {{UNSCship|Forward Unto Dawn}}. We're on station, ready to assist." | ||
* '''Lasky (COM)''': "Negative copy, sounded like you said ''"Forward Unto Dawn"''? Come again-" | *'''Lasky (COM)''': "Negative copy, sounded like you said ''"Forward Unto Dawn"''? Come again-" | ||
''The transmission breaks up, leaving only static.'' | ''The transmission breaks up, leaving only static.'' | ||
* '''Cortana''': "Signal's bouncing in and out; I can't clean it up." | *'''Cortana''': "Signal's bouncing in and out; I can't clean it up." | ||
* '''John-117''': "Light up their [[identification friend or foe|friend-or-foe tags]]; we're gonna need something to zero in on." | *'''John-117''': "Light up their [[identification friend or foe|friend-or-foe tags]]; we're gonna need something to zero in on." | ||
''John looks on as the Cryptum continues to scan the ''Infinity''. Fade to black.'' | ''John looks on as the Cryptum continues to scan the ''Infinity''. Fade to black.'' | ||
=== INFINITY === | ===INFINITY=== | ||
'''{''Gameplay''}''' | '''{''Gameplay''}''' | ||
''Another aerial squadron passes overhead while the Didact continues with his scans.'' | ''Another aerial squadron passes overhead while the Didact continues with his scans.'' | ||
* '''Cortana''': "I'm seeing numerous IFF tags below the tree line. Painting the closest one on your HUD." | *'''Cortana''': "I'm seeing numerous IFF tags below the tree line. Painting the closest one on your HUD." | ||
---- | ----- | ||
''If the Chief approaches the cliff:'' | ''If the Chief approaches the cliff:'' | ||
* '''John-117''': "That scan's the same one we saw on the | *'''John-117''': "That scan's the same one we saw on the Dawn." | ||
* '''Cortana''': "Except now, the Didact's free to handle it personally." | *'''Cortana''': "Except now, the Didact's free to handle it personally." | ||
---- | ----- | ||
''John turns around and heads deeper into the jungle.'' | ''John turns around and heads deeper into the jungle.'' | ||
* '''[[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Andrew Del Rio]] (COM)''': "''Infinity'' to Commander Lasky, we've lost contact with your [[D79-TC Pelican|Pelicans]]. Report in!" | *'''[[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Andrew Del Rio]] (COM)''': "''Infinity'' to Commander Lasky, we've lost contact with your [[D79-TC Pelican|Pelicans]]. Report in!" | ||
* '''John-117''': "They must not have received his distress call." | *'''John-117''': "They must not have received his distress call." | ||
''John continues on and reaches an opening between the trees, leading to a small clearing in the jungle. | ''John continues on and reaches an opening between the trees, leading to a small clearing in the jungle. Two Promethean Knights phase away from the area, leaving three Marine corpses.'' | ||
* '''John-117''': "Lasky?" | *'''John-117''': "Lasky?" | ||
* '''Cortana''': "One of them's an officer. Check his IFF tag." | *'''Cortana''': "One of them's an officer. Check his IFF tag." | ||
''John accesses one of the corpses' IFF tag.'' | ''John accesses one of the corpses' IFF tag.'' | ||
* '''Cortana''': "The tag IDs him as [[Paolo Jiminez|Jiminez, Paolo J]]." | *'''Cortana''': "The tag IDs him as [[Paolo Jiminez|Jiminez, Paolo J]]." | ||
*'''John-117''': "Then Lasky's still out there somewhere." | |||
''A nearby UNSC radio can be heard, broadcasting a conversation between several Marines nearby.'' | |||
*'''Marine #1''': "I mean, c'mon, Sarge - who sends a recon downrange in the middle of a firefight?" | |||
* '''Marine # | *'''Marine #2''': "What was that?" | ||
* '''Marine # | *'''Marine #1''': "Tangos on our six!" | ||
* '''Marine # | *'''Marine #2''': "Now they're be-" | ||
''The transmission breaks off into screams and gunfire.'' | |||
''John pushes on, fighting Prometheans | ''John pushes on, fighting Prometheans. He reaches a small hilltop, where a Marine is being held in a chokehold by a Promethean Knight. The Marine defiantly shoves a grenade into the Knight, taking the Promethean with him. A small module is left behind after the Knight has dissolved.'' | ||
* '''Cortana''': "Hold up, what was that he dropped on the ground over there?" | *'''Cortana''': "Hold up, what was that he dropped on the ground over there?" | ||
''John picks up the [[ | ''John picks up the [[Promethean vision]] module. He activates it, tinting the environment in blue; the Promethean hostiles patrolling below him are highlighted in red.'' | ||
* '''Cortana''': "This is what they've been using to see through the fog." | *'''Cortana''': "This is what they've been using to see through the fog." | ||
''John pushes on, eliminating the Prometheans he encounters.'' | ''John pushes on, eliminating the Prometheans he encounters.'' | ||
* '''Cortana''': "We've got another IFF on the far side of this thicket." | *'''Cortana''': "We've got another IFF on the far side of this thicket." | ||
''Another fallen Marine lies ahead. John accesses the nearby tag.'' | ''Another fallen Marine lies ahead. John accesses the nearby tag.'' | ||
* '''Lasky (recording)''': "We should get eyes out there, looking for the others." | *'''Lasky (recording)''': "We should get eyes out there, looking for the others." | ||
* '''[[Commander]] [[Sarah Palmer]] (recording)''': "Peters, you heard Commander Lasky." | *'''[[Commander]] [[Sarah Palmer]] (recording)''': "Peters, you heard Commander Lasky." | ||
* '''[[Chief Petty Officer|CPO]] Peters (recording)''': "CFB, ma'am. | *'''[[Chief Petty Officer|CPO]] Peters (recording)''': "CFB, ma'am. Bulldogs, on me! We're going for a walk." | ||
* '''Cortana''': "Lasky's been through here, recently by the timestamp." | *'''Cortana''': "Lasky's been through here, recently by the timestamp." | ||
''John continues on deeper into the jungle.'' | ''John continues on deeper into the jungle.'' | ||
* '''Cortana''': "I've got another IFF tag, but as far as I can tell we're moving into a chokepoint. This may end up as a dead end." | *'''Cortana''': "I've got another IFF tag, but as far as I can tell we're moving into a chokepoint. This may end up as a dead end." | ||
''John arrives at the entrance to a Forerunner structure, hidden beneath thick foliage. A stack of UNSC crates and weaponry lies outside the doorway, along with an IFF tag. Unlike the last tags, there are no nearby corpses.'' | ''John arrives at the entrance to a Forerunner structure, hidden beneath thick foliage. A stack of UNSC crates and weaponry lies outside the doorway, along with an IFF tag. Unlike the last tags, there are no nearby corpses.'' | ||
* '''Cortana''': "That's the friend-or-foe tag, but where's whoever it belongs to?" | *'''Cortana''': "That's the friend-or-foe tag, but where's whoever it belongs to?" | ||
''John accesses the IFF tag record.'' | ''John accesses the IFF tag record.'' | ||
* '''Marine #3 (recording)''': "XO! We've got it!" | *'''Marine #3 (recording)''': "XO! We've got it!" | ||
* '''Palmer (recording)''': "Move, move, move!" | *'''Palmer (recording)''': "Move, move, move!" | ||
* '''Marine #4 (recording)''': "Light's green!" | *'''Marine #4 (recording)''': "Light's green!" | ||
* '''Marine #3 (recording)''': "C'mon, crank it!" | *'''Marine #3 (recording)''': "C'mon, crank it!" | ||
* '''Lasky (recording)''': "Palmer, get your folks inside!" | *'''Lasky (recording)''': "Palmer, get your folks inside!" | ||
* '''Palmer (recording)''': "Yes, sir! Fours, go!" | *'''Palmer (recording)''': "Yes, sir! Fours, go!" | ||
''Several [[navigation point|NAV points]] appear behind the entrance.'' | ''Several [[navigation point|NAV points]] appear behind the entrance.'' | ||
* '''Cortana''': "Multiple IDs - Chief, they're friendlies!" | *'''Cortana''': "Multiple IDs - Chief, they're friendlies!" | ||
'''{''Cutscene''}''' | '''{''Cutscene''}''' | ||
[[File:H4 Marine John Palmer Lasky.jpg|thumb|300px|John and Palmer | [[File:H4 Marine John Palmer Lasky.jpg|thumb|300px|John and Palmer stands guard as Lasky communicates with Captain Del Rio.]] | ||
''Two [[ | ''Two [[SPARTAN-IV]]s exit as soon as the doorway opens, lead by Sarah Palmer. They secure the area behind John as he observes them. Lasky approaches John.'' | ||
* '''Lasky''': "Afraid we'll have to give you an IOU on that welcome home party." | *'''Lasky''': "Afraid we'll have to give you an IOU on that welcome home party." | ||
''The Commander shakes the Chief's hand.'' | ''The Commander shakes the Chief's hand.'' | ||
* '''Lasky''': "Tom Lasky, [[executive officer|First Officer]] of | *'''Lasky''': "Tom Lasky, [[executive officer|First Officer]] of Infinity. Never thought I'd see you again." | ||
* '''Palmer''': "Seal her up!" | *'''Palmer''': "Seal her up!" | ||
''Palmer turns around and approaches John, smiling.'' | ''Palmer turns around and approaches John, smiling.'' | ||
* '''Palmer''': "I thought you'd be taller." | *'''Palmer''': "I thought you'd be taller." | ||
''John stares at her wordlessly. Behind them, a radio sputters to life. The transmission is laced with static.'' | ''John stares at her wordlessly. Behind them, a radio sputters to life. The transmission is laced with static.'' | ||
* '''Del Rio (COM)''': "...ground forces are ordered to return to ''Infinity'' immediately!" | *'''Del Rio (COM)''': "...ground forces are ordered to return to ''Infinity'' immediately!" | ||
* '''Marine''': "Commander! Radio's hot!" | *'''Marine''': "Commander! Radio's hot!" | ||
''John and Lasky walks back inside, the SPARTAN-IVs following shortly after. The entrance seals itself behind them.'' | ''John and Lasky walks back inside, the SPARTAN-IVs following shortly after. The entrance seals itself behind them.'' | ||
* '''Del Rio (COM)''': "...respond to comm...on what frequency? What frequency, dammit?!" | *'''Del Rio (COM)''': "...respond to comm...on what frequency? What frequency, dammit?!" | ||
''Lasky kneels down next to the radio, while John and Palmer stands guard.'' | ''Lasky kneels down next to the radio, while John and Palmer stands guard.'' | ||
* '''Lasky''': "''Infinity'', this is Commander Lasky. Pelican recon teams are down - repeat, all birds are down! We've got numerous casualties and require immediate assistance, over!" | *'''Lasky''': "''Infinity'', this is Commander Lasky. Pelican recon teams are down - repeat, all birds are down! We've got numerous casualties and require immediate assistance, over!" | ||
* '''Del Rio (COM)''': "Finally... Did you get the coordinates to that [[gravity well]]?" | *'''Del Rio (COM)''': "Finally... Did you get the coordinates to that [[gravity well]]?" | ||
* '''Lasky''': " | *'''Lasky''': "Affermative, sir, but we're going to need a bus out of here-" | ||
* '''Del Rio (COM)''': "Make it happen!" | *'''Del Rio (COM)''': "Make it happen!" | ||
''The transmission cuts off.'' | ''The transmission cuts off.'' | ||
* '''Cortana''': "You were sent on a scouting run in the middle of an attack on the ship..." | *'''Cortana''': "You were sent on a scouting run in the middle of an attack on the ship..." | ||
* '''Lasky''': "The Captain thought ''Infinity'' could provide us cover and hold | *'''Lasky''': "The Captain thought ''Infinity'' could provide us cover and hold up the attack at the same time." | ||
''Palmer approaches the XO, frowning.'' | ''Palmer approaches the XO, frowning.'' | ||
* '''Palmer''': "Sir...we'll never get the wounded back to the ship on foot." | *'''Palmer''': "Sir...we'll never get the wounded back to the ship on foot." | ||
''Lasky stands up, facing the Chief.'' | ''Lasky stands up, facing the Chief.'' | ||
* '''Lasky''': "I don't know if it's too soon to ask you for a favor, but...we're going to run out of breathing room here real quick. I don't suppose you're any good at clearing LZs?" | *'''Lasky''': "I don't know if it's too soon to ask you for a favor, but...we're going to run out of breathing room here real quick. I don't suppose you're any good at clearing LZs?" | ||
* '''John-117''': "On occasion. I'll send out an all-clear once the area's secured." | *'''John-117''': "On occasion. I'll send out an all-clear once the area's secured." | ||
''Fade to black.'' | ''Fade to black.'' | ||
=== REUNITED === | ===REUNITED=== | ||
'''{''Gameplay''}''' | '''{''Gameplay''}''' | ||
''John, accompanied by two Marines, leave the structure. Behind him is the third terminal.'' | ''John, accompanied by two Marines, leave the structure. Behind him is the third terminal.'' | ||
* '''Cortana''': "A topographical scan of the area shows a break in the foliage north of here. Should be big enough to bring in a dropship for evac." | *'''Cortana''': "A topographical scan of the area shows a break in the foliage north of here. Should be big enough to bring in a dropship for evac." | ||
''After engaging a small Promethean contingent, the squad moves forward.'' | ''After engaging a small Promethean contingent, the squad moves forward. A conversation can be heard from a nearby UNSC radio.'' | ||
* '''Marine''': " | *'''Marine #5''': "Fall back! ''Infinity''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> being overrun!" | ||
*'''Marine #6''': "Ship's as big as a city! How the hell can it be overrun?" | |||
* '''Marine #6 | |||
''The transmission dissolves into gunfire, then static.'' | ''The transmission dissolves into gunfire, then static.'' | ||
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''John pushes on and encounters a group of Marines, who are taking cover behind rows of sandbags while Prometheans assault their position.'' | ''John pushes on and encounters a group of Marines, who are taking cover behind rows of sandbags while Prometheans assault their position.'' | ||
* '''Lasky (Video COM)''': "Chief, it's Lasky. We're getting reports of friendlies pinned down near your position. Can you assist?" | *'''Lasky (Video COM)''': "Chief, it's Lasky. We're getting reports of friendlies pinned down near your position. Can you assist?" | ||
* ''' | *'''Cortana''': "Commander, this is Cortana. We're on our way." | ||
''John joins the Marines, pushing back the advancing Crawlers. The Marines stares at the Chief in awe.'' | |||
* '''Marine # | *'''Marine #7''': "Who's that?" | ||
* '''Marine # | *'''Marine #8''': "I thought he was dead!" | ||
'' | *'''Marine #9''': "Holy mother of-" | ||
* ''' | *'''Marine #10''': "What. The. What?" | ||
'' | ''They push uphill. [[Promethean Watcher]]s generate two [[beam turret]]s, while Knights and Crawlers attack the assaulting UNSC forces.'' | ||
* '''Cortana''': " | *'''Cortana''': "Turrets! Find some cover!" | ||
''The squad clear the area, only to find a locked exit. Several dead Marines lie nearby, having failed to hold off the Prometheans.'' | ''The squad clear the area, only to find a locked exit. Several dead Marines lie nearby, having failed to hold off the Prometheans.'' | ||
* '''Cortana''': "The marines got trapped trying to get through these doors. Look for an interface!" | *'''Cortana''': "The marines got trapped trying to get through these doors. Look for an interface!" | ||
''John uploads Cortana into a nearby pedestal.'' | ''John uploads Cortana into a nearby pedestal.'' | ||
* '''Cortana''': "These doors open into a cave system with a space large enough for an LZ. Hold them off long enough for me to open the doors!" | *'''Cortana (COM)''': "These doors open into a cave system with a space large enough for an LZ. Hold them off long enough for me to open the doors!" | ||
''The UNSC forces defend the hill top. Marines man the | ''The UNSC forces defend the hill top. Marines man the machine gun turrets on the top of the hill and fire at the assaulting Prometheans, who send out wave after wave of infantry at the defenders.'' | ||
* '''John-117''': "Cortana? How close are we?" | *'''John-117''': "Cortana? How close are we?" | ||
* '''Cortana''': ''(rampant)'' "You do your job and ''I'll do mine, okay?!''" | *'''Cortana (COM)''': ''(rampant)'' "You do your job and ''I'll do mine, okay?!''" | ||
''The majority of the Prometheans are eliminated. The Marines stay behind as John moves into a small cavern.'' | ''The majority of the Prometheans are eliminated. The Marines stay behind as John moves into a small cavern.'' | ||
* '''Cortana''': "Got it! Passageway's unlocked. Come and get me!" | *'''Cortana (COM)''': "Got it! Passageway's unlocked. Come and get me!" | ||
''John retrieves Cortana and enters the cave. His HUD is again distorted by static as Cortana deteriorates.'' | ''John retrieves Cortana and enters the cave. His HUD is again distorted by static as Cortana deteriorates.'' | ||
* '''Cortana''': "I'm sorry about back there. That hatch's security was more difficult than I expected." | *'''Cortana''': "I'm sorry about back there. That hatch's security was more difficult than I expected." | ||
* '''John-117''': "It's alright..." | *'''John-117''': "It's alright..." | ||
* '''Cortana''': "It's not ''alright''. Nothing about it is ''alright''." | *'''Cortana''': "It's not ''alright''. Nothing about it is ''alright''." | ||
''The tunnel leads to an open cavern. A Promethean Knight stands guard at the exit.'' | ''The tunnel leads to an open cavern. A Promethean Knight stands guard at the exit.'' | ||
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[[File:Knight Lancer and Unggoy.jpg|thumb|300px|The Prometheans and Covenant remnant are now allies.]] | [[File:Knight Lancer and Unggoy.jpg|thumb|300px|The Prometheans and Covenant remnant are now allies.]] | ||
* '''Cortana''': "Knight! Wait...what's he doing?" | *'''Cortana''': "Knight! Wait...what's he doing?" | ||
''The Knight appears to be giving out orders to nearby [[Unggoy]].'' | ''The Knight appears to be giving out orders to nearby [[Unggoy]].'' | ||
* '''John-117''': "Covenant?" | *'''John-117''': "Covenant?" | ||
* '''Cortana''': "They're working ''with'' the Prometheans?" | *'''Cortana''': "They're working ''with'' the Prometheans?" | ||
''John attacks the Prometheans and Covenant remnant troops | ''John attacks the Prometheans and Covenant remnant troops.'' | ||
* '''Cortana''': "I'm shocked how quickly the Didact has unified these Covenant!" | *'''Cortana''': "I'm shocked how quickly the Didact has unified these Covenant!" | ||
''Phantoms arrive to drop off more Covenant | ''Phantoms arrive to drop off more Covenant lances, while several more Knights teleport into the cavern.'' | ||
* '''Cortana''': "Knights!" | *'''Cortana''': "Knights!" | ||
''John eventually clears the area. A Pelican approaches the landing zone, opening its back hatch.'' | ''John eventually clears the area. A Pelican approaches the landing zone, opening its back hatch.'' | ||
* '''Cortana''': "Cortana to Lasky. LZ is secured." | *'''Cortana''': "Cortana to Lasky. LZ is secured." | ||
* '''Lasky (Video COM)''': "Roger that, Cortana. I'll get you the coordinates for the-" | *'''Lasky (Video COM)''': "Roger that, Cortana. I'll get you the coordinates for the-" | ||
* '''Del Rio (COM)''': "'Mayday! Mayday! Code Red! Hostile elements attempting to gain entrance to the ''Infinity'' bridge!" | *'''Del Rio (COM)''': "'Mayday! Mayday! Code Red! Hostile elements attempting to gain entrance to the ''Infinity'' bridge!" | ||
* '''Officer #1 (COM)''': "They're outside the hatch!" | *'''Officer #1 (COM)''': "They're outside the hatch!" | ||
* '''Officer #2 (COM)''': "Door's breached! Door's breached!" | *'''Officer #2 (COM)''': "Door's breached! Door's breached!" | ||
* '''Del Rio (COM)''': "All units, return to ''Infinity'' immediately! That's an order!" | *'''Del Rio (COM)''': "All units, return to ''Infinity'' immediately! That's an order!" | ||
* '''Lasky (Video COM)''': "Chief, I'm redirecting the SPARTAN-IVs to rally point Alpha-Sierra-Foxtrot! Until we catch up, you have tactical command of the forward assault force. Rendezvous with those men and take back that ship!" | *'''Lasky (Video COM)''': "Chief, I'm redirecting the SPARTAN-IVs to rally point Alpha-Sierra-Foxtrot! Until we catch up, you have tactical command of the forward assault force. Rendezvous with those men and take back that ship!" | ||
* '''John-117''': "Yes, sir." | *'''John-117''': "Yes, sir." | ||
* '''Lasky (Video COM)''': "Good luck, Chief. Lasky out." | *'''Lasky (Video COM)''': "Good luck, Chief. Lasky out." | ||
''John enters the Pelican. Fades to black.'' | ''John enters the Pelican. Fades to black.'' | ||
* ''' | *'''Pilot''': "This is [[Pelican 595]]. We have the Chief onboard and are outbound for rally point Alpha-Sierra-Foxtrot." | ||
===THE GUN SHOW=== | |||
[[File:H4 - Campaign Infinity 04.jpg|thumb|right|300px|John fights alongside the SPARTAN-IVs.]] | |||
''The Pelican drops John off in an open canyon, choked with dust and debris from the crashed ''Infinity''. SPARTAN-IVs are engaging nearby Covenant infantry.'' | ''The Pelican drops John off in an open canyon, choked with dust and debris from the crashed ''Infinity''. SPARTAN-IVs are engaging nearby Covenant infantry.'' | ||
* '''Cortana''': "Weapons free, Chief! Let them have it!" | *'''Cortana''': "Weapons free, Chief! Let them have it!" | ||
''John boards a nearby | ''John boards a nearby Scorpion.'' | ||
* '''Cortana''': "We're good to go, Chief. Let's show these ''Spartans'' how it's done." | *'''Cortana''': "We're good to go, Chief. Let's show these ''Spartans'' how it's done." | ||
* '''SPARTAN-IV''': "Ground teams, be advised: the Master Chief is on the field. Advancing." | *'''SPARTAN-IV''': "Ground teams, be advised: the Master Chief is on the field. Advancing." | ||
''Two SPARTAN-IVs board the nearby | ''Two SPARTAN-IVs board the nearby Warthog, while the rest ride shotgun on the Scorpion's treads. The assault force pushes through heavy Covenant fortifications.'' | ||
* '''Lasky (COM)''': "117, Lasky. We're touching down just north of your position. Proceed to starboard hangar 2-19, and we'll link up with you there." | *'''Lasky (COM)''': "117, Lasky. We're touching down just north of your position. Proceed to starboard hangar 2-19, and we'll link up with you there." | ||
''The assault force eventually arrives at a route leading down to a cargo elevator. Three SPARTAN-IVs are defending it against a Wraith and several | ''The assault force eventually arrives at a route leading down to a cargo elevator. Three SPARTAN-IVs are defending it against a Wraith and several Ghost. The Chief provides assistance, disposing of remaining hostiles in the area.'' | ||
* '''Cortana''': "Commander, the hangar bay doors are sealed tight." | *'''Cortana''': "Commander, the hangar bay doors are sealed tight." | ||
* '''Lasky (COM)''': "Roger, Cortana. We'll find a way inside and free up one of the mooring platforms. | *'''Lasky (COM)''': "Roger, Cortana. We'll find a way inside and free up one of the mooring platforms. Lasky out." | ||
''The Chief enters the platform just as a large chunk of debris collapses, blocking the exit. The elevator seals itself and takes him up to hangar 2-19. More Spartans are combating Covenant forces, including a pair of [[Mgalekgolo]].'' | ''The Chief enters the platform just as a large chunk of debris collapses, blocking the exit. The elevator seals itself and takes him up to hangar 2-19. More Spartans are combating Covenant forces, including a pair of [[Mgalekgolo]].'' | ||
* '''Lasky (COM)''': "Secure the bay, and I'll release the lockdown on the ship." | *'''Lasky (COM)''': "Secure the bay, and I'll release the lockdown on the ship." | ||
* '''System | *'''System''': '''''Alert - hull breach on Deck 13, Sector 5. Deck 25, Sector 12. Deck 131, Sector 7. Deck 270. Deck 895.''''' | ||
''Together, the Spartans clear the hangar of Covenant troops.'' | ''Together, the Spartans clear the hangar of Covenant troops.'' | ||
* '''Del Rio (Video COM)''': "Master Chief, this is Captain Del Rio. Lasky just radioed - you picked a helluva time to rejoin us! | *'''Del Rio (Video COM)''': "'Master Chief, this is Captain Del Rio. Lasky just radioed - you picked a helluva time to rejoin us!" | ||
* '''John-117''': " | *'''John-117''': "Sir, what's our status?" | ||
* '''Del Rio (Video COM)''': " | *'''Del Rio (Video COM)''': "'That satellite took down the ship's defenses and is extracting data from the ship's mainframes as we speak." | ||
'' | *'''John-117''': "Can we break the connection?" | ||
'' | *'''Del Rio (Video COM)''': "Main point of contact's on the ship's upper hull; the fastest route is through the maintenance causeway. There's a [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Armor Defense System|Mantis]] docked inside the door. Take it. You'll need the extra firepower." | ||
''A doorway on the right opens, leading into a large chamber. John activates a control panel.'' | |||
<tt>'''MANTIS ACTIVATED'''</tt> | <tt>'''MANTIS ACTIVATED'''</tt> | ||
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<tt>'''>OPEN<'''</tt> | <tt>'''>OPEN<'''</tt> | ||
=== SHINING ARMOR === | ===SHINING ARMOR=== | ||
[[File:H4-E3-Campaign-5.jpg|thumb|300px|John-117 discovers his direct ticket to the Didact.]] | [[File:H4-E3-Campaign-5.jpg|thumb|right|300px|John-117 discovers his direct ticket to the Didact.]] | ||
* '''System (PA)''': '''''Warning - operation of the Mantis Armored Defense System is prohibited without prior approval.''''' | |||
*'''System (PA)''': '''''Warning - operation of the Mantis Armored Defense System is prohibited without prior approval.''''' | |||
''A circular plate in the room's center splits in two, and a Mantis emerges from below. John boards the bipedal mech.'' | ''A circular plate in the room's center splits in two, and a Mantis emerges from below. John boards the bipedal mech.'' | ||
* '''Cortana''': "The hatch to the maintenance causeway is jammed. Let's do something about it." | *'''Cortana''': "The hatch to the maintenance causeway is jammed. Let's do something about it." | ||
''John, using the Mantis' armaments, destroys the hatch. He engages the Covenant and Prometheans occupying the maintenance causeway.'' | ''John, using the Mantis' armaments, destroys the hatch. He engages the Covenant and Prometheans occupying the maintenance causeway.'' | ||
---- | ----- | ||
''If the Chief stalls:'' | ''If the Chief stalls:'' | ||
* '''Cortana''': "Chief, ''Infinity'' TAC-COM is reporting additional contacts on the outer deck. Pick it up, Chief!" | *'''Cortana''': "Chief, ''Infinity'' TAC-COM is reporting additional contacts on the outer deck. Pick it up, Chief!" | ||
* '''Cortana''': "We're not doing the ''Infinity'' any good down here if the Didact's linked in from the outer hull." | *'''Cortana''': "We're not doing the ''Infinity'' any good down here if the Didact's linked in from the outer hull." | ||
* '''Cortana''': "Chief, we can't let the Didact get access to the ''Infinity'' | *'''Cortana''': "Chief, we can't let the Didact get access to the ''Infinity''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> data stores. Let's get topside!" | ||
---- | ----- | ||
* '''System (PA)''': '''''Condition Red - all personnel to emergency stations. Condition Red - all personnel to emergency stations.''''' | *'''System (PA)''': '''''Condition Red - all personnel to emergency stations. Condition Red - all personnel to emergency stations.''''' | ||
''John pushes on, wiping out Covenant forces infesting the causeways. Promethean Knights regularly phase in, but are easily killed by the Mantis' weapons.'' | ''John pushes on, wiping out Covenant forces infesting the causeways. Promethean Knights regularly phase in, but are easily killed by the Mantis' weapons.'' | ||
* '''System (PA)''': '''''Warning - UNSC ''Infinity'' has descended below minimum safe attitude. Internal atmospheric pressure unstable.''''' | *'''System (PA)''': '''''Warning - UNSC ''Infinity'' has descended below minimum safe attitude. Internal atmospheric pressure unstable.''''' | ||
''John reaches the door to an elevator.'' | ''John reaches the door to an elevator.'' | ||
* '''System (PA)''': '''''Attention, Mass Deployment Bay vessels - emergency mooring procedure initiated. Bay doors will not respond to traffic control requests. Response crews are en route. Please avoid MDB F-959 until further notice.''''' | *'''System (PA)''': '''''Attention, Mass Deployment Bay vessels - emergency mooring procedure initiated. Bay doors will not respond to traffic control requests. Response crews are en route. Please avoid MDB F-959 until further notice.''''' | ||
''John enters the elevator | ''John enters the elevator.'' | ||
* '''Lasky (COM)''': "Chief, it's Lasky. Come in." | *'''Lasky (COM)''': "Chief, it's Lasky. Come in." | ||
* '''John-117''': "Go, Commander." | *'''John-117''': "Go, Commander." | ||
* '''Lasky (COM)''': "We've identified several Covenant jamming devices on the outer hull." | *'''Lasky (COM)''': "We've identified several Covenant jamming devices on the outer hull." | ||
* '''Cortana''': "That might be how they're blocking the ''Infinity'' | *'''Cortana''': "That might be how they're blocking the ''Infinity''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> defenses." | ||
* '''Lasky (COM)''': "Exactly what we were thinking. Neutralize them, so we can get our guns back online and show that satellite we are more than just a big paperweight." | *'''Lasky (COM)''': "Exactly what we were thinking. Neutralize them, so we can get our guns back online and show that satellite we are more than just a big paperweight." | ||
''The elevator stops.'' | ''The elevator stops.'' | ||
* '''Cortana''': "We're on it, Commander. Cortana out." | *'''Cortana''': "We're on it, Commander. Cortana out." | ||
=== EVICTION PROCEEDINGS === | ===EVICTION PROCEEDINGS=== | ||
[[File:Mantis in action.jpg|thumb|300px|John fights off the Covenant in a Mantis.]] | [[File:Mantis in action.jpg|thumb|right|300px|John fights off the Covenant in a Mantis.]] | ||
* '''Cortana''': "I see the jammers, three of them. Shoot them down!" | ''John leaves the hallway and arrives at the upper hull. The Cryptum is hovering directly in front of the ''Infinity'', scanning the ship's systems. Eight Covenant {{Class|CRS|light cruiser}}s are holding position over the ship, sending swarms of Phantoms and Banshees against the ''Infinity'''s Pelicans. The ship's point-defense weaponry are all offline, courtesy of the three jammers lying on the far side of the area.'' | ||
*'''Cortana''': "I see the jammers, three of them. Shoot them down!" | |||
''John destroys one of the jammers. The cannon behind the jammer activates and begins to fire at approaching Phantoms.'' | ''John destroys one of the jammers. The cannon behind the jammer activates and begins to fire at approaching Phantoms.'' | ||
* '''Cortana''': "First jammer disabled." | *'''Cortana''': "First jammer disabled." | ||
''John destroys the second jammer. Another anti-air gun reactivates itself.'' | ''John destroys the second jammer. Another anti-air gun reactivates itself.'' | ||
* '''Cortana''': "That's two..." | *'''Cortana''': "That's two..." | ||
''John destroys the last jammer. The point-defense autocannons are now fully operational.'' | ''John destroys the last jammer. The point-defense autocannons are now fully operational.'' | ||
* '''Cortana''': "That's it - jammers neutralized!" | *'''Cortana''': "That's it - jammers neutralized!" | ||
''Even more Phantoms arrive, sending waves of Covenant infantry | ''Even more Phantoms arrive, sending waves of Covenant infantry at the Chief. The Cryptum moves closer towards the ship.'' | ||
* '''Del Rio (COM)''': "Del Rio to Master Chief. The rate that thing is searching our systems just doubled - I think it knows what you're up to." | *'''Del Rio (COM)''': "'Del Rio to Master Chief. The rate that thing is searching our systems just doubled - I think it knows what you're up to." | ||
* '''Cortana''': "The Didact's not letting go without a fight." | *'''Cortana''': "The Didact's not letting go without a fight." | ||
''More Phantoms land and deploy troops to attack John. By this point, the ''Infinity'' | ''More Phantoms land and deploy troops to attack John. By this point, the ''Infinity'''s missile batteries have been reactivated.'' | ||
* '''Cortana''': "Hold them off..." | *'''Cortana''': "Hold them off..." | ||
''Banshees and Phantoms push on to attack the ship, but most of them are destroyed by the anti-air defenses. The rest are neutralized by John.'' | ''Banshees and Phantoms push on to attack the ship, but most of them are destroyed by the anti-air defenses. The rest are neutralized by John.'' | ||
* '''Cortana''': "Just a few more minutes!" | *'''Cortana''': "Just a few more minutes!" | ||
''The ''Infinity'' | ''The ''Infinity'''s defenses eventually cripple two of the light cruisers, setting them ablaze.'' | ||
---- | ----- | ||
''If Covenant stragglers remain present on the hull:'' | ''If Covenant stragglers remain present on the hull:'' | ||
* '''Cortana''': "I'm still seeing targets. Finish them off!" | *'''Cortana''': "I'm still seeing targets. Finish them off!" | ||
---- | ----- | ||
''John clears the hull of Covenant. Phantoms stop entering the area.'' | ''John clears the hull of Covenant. Phantoms stop entering the area.'' | ||
* '''Cortana''': "That's how it's done." | *'''Cortana''': "That's how it's done." | ||
* '''Del Rio (COM)''': "Captain Del Rio to Sierra-117. The MAC | *'''Del Rio (COM)''': "Captain Del Rio to Sierra-117. The MAC networks reading's are operational, but our EM relays are malfunctioning. You'll have to initiate the link manually." | ||
''John approaches the MAC | ''John approaches the MAC gun's control panel and activates it.'' | ||
<tt>'''MAC CONTROLS'''</tt> | <tt>'''MAC CONTROLS'''</tt> | ||
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<tt>'''>ACTIVE<'''</tt> | <tt>'''>ACTIVE<'''</tt> | ||
* '''Cortana''': "That's it! MAC controls restored!" | *'''Cortana''': "That's it! MAC controls restored!" | ||
''The center MAC gun on the hull's platform reactivates and takes aim.'' | ''The center MAC gun on the hull's platform reactivates and takes aim.'' | ||
* '''Del Rio (COM)''': "Forward MAC batteries - get that damn orb away from my ship! All cannons, fire at will!" | *'''Del Rio (COM)''': "'Forward MAC batteries - get that damn orb away from my ship! All cannons, fire at will!" | ||
''All of the ''Infinity'' | ''All of the ''Infinity''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> broadside defenses fire at Didact's Cryptum; a formation of [[F-41 Broadsword]]s charges at the sphere, guns blazing. After taking several shots form the Onager, the Cryptum retreats into the jungle.'' | ||
* '''Cortana''': "It's working! The Didact's retreating!" | *'''Cortana''': "It's working! The Didact's retreating!" | ||
* '''Del Rio (COM)''': "Del Rio to ''Infinity'', all hands. We are Condition Yellow...stand down. Section heads, report in; begin damage assessment." | *'''Del Rio (COM)''': "'Del Rio to ''Infinity'', all hands. We are at Condition Yellow...stand down. Section heads, report in; begin damage assessment." | ||
''Fade to black.'' | ''Fade to black.'' | ||
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'''{''Cutscene''}''' | '''{''Cutscene''}''' | ||
[[File: | [[File:H4-DelRio-Infinity-Bridge-04.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Captain Del Rio, showing the coordinates that led his ship to Requiem.]] | ||
''The | ''The Infinity, damaged but intact, manages to take off. Captain Del Rio, Lasky, John and Palmer have gathered in the bridge, with Cortana at the [[holotank]].'' | ||
* '''Del Rio''': "What I want to know, people, is ''where the hell did those things come from?!''" | *'''Del Rio''': "What I want to know, people, is ''where the hell did those things come from?!''" | ||
''Cortana projects a hologram of a Knight on the table.'' | ''Cortana projects a hologram of a Knight on the table.'' | ||
* '''Cortana''': "It's possible that they're native to [[Requiem]]. Or...whatever counts as native for a Forerunner AI." | *'''Cortana''': "It's possible that they're native to [[Requiem]]. Or...whatever counts as native for a Forerunner AI." | ||
* '''Del Rio''': "We've never seen this type of offensive reaction from any of the other installations." | *'''Del Rio''': "We've never seen this type of offensive reaction from any of the other installations." | ||
* '''John''': "Other installations?" | *'''John''': "Other installations?" | ||
''The Captain turns to his XO, annoyed.'' | ''The Captain turns to his XO, annoyed.'' | ||
* '''Del Rio''': "Mr. Lasky..." | *'''Del Rio''': "Mr. Lasky..." | ||
''Lasky brings up a hologram of a Halo installation.'' | ''Lasky brings up a hologram of a Halo installation.'' | ||
* '''Lasky''': "''Infinity'' | *'''Lasky''': "''Infinity''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s mission is to locate the remaining [[Halo Array|Halo rings]], and establish permanent bases to study them for decommission. | ||
''The hologram shifts into an asteroid belt, with a [[Ivanoff Station|UNSC facility built into the largest rock]].'' | ''The hologram shifts into an asteroid belt, with a [[Ivanoff Station|UNSC facility built into the largest rock]].'' | ||
* '''Lasky''': "We've got locations up and running around Installations [[Installation 05|05]] and [[Installation 03|03]], but...lately, they've run into some setbacks." | *'''Lasky''': "We've got locations up and running around Installations [[Installation 05|05]] and [[Installation 03|03]], but...lately, they've run into some setbacks." | ||
* '''Del Rio''': "A science team got zapped excavating a [[Composer|Forerunner artifact]]. This...sensor data is all that was left." | *'''Del Rio''': "A science team got zapped excavating a [[The Composer|Forerunner artifact]]. This...sensor data is all that was left." | ||
''The Captain brings up a new hologram: dozens of Forerunner glyphs arranged in a circular | ''The Captain brings up a new hologram: dozens of Forerunner glyphs arranged in a circular patttern, converging around the Didact's symbol.'' | ||
* '''Cortana''': "Interesting...these symbols are a derivation of the Forerunner glyph system." | *'''Cortana''': "Interesting...these symbols are a derivation of the Forerunner glyph system." | ||
* '''Del Rio''': "And our geeks managed to pull some coordinates. I'll give you three guesses where it led." | *'''Del Rio''': "And our geeks managed to pull some coordinates. I'll give you three guesses where it led." | ||
''Commander Palmer approaches Del Rio, handing over a tablet to him.'' | ''Commander Palmer approaches Del Rio, handing over a tablet to him.'' | ||
* '''Palmer''': "Sir, [[Gypsy Company]] is prepped and ready to roll on your orders." | *'''Palmer''': "Sir, [[Gypsy Company]] is prepped and ready to roll on your orders." | ||
* '''Del Rio''': "Thank you, Palmer. Mr. Lasky, you take point - I want boots on the ground in sixty." | *'''Del Rio''': "Thank you, Palmer. Mr. Lasky, you take point - I want boots on the ground in sixty." | ||
''The Chief is caught off-guard by Del Rio's orders.'' | ''The Chief is caught off-guard by Del Rio's orders.'' | ||
[[File:H4 Del Rio John bridge.jpg|thumb|300px|Captain Del Rio confronts the Chief over their conflicting priorities.]] | [[File:H4 Del Rio John bridge.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Captain Del Rio confronts the Chief over their conflicting priorities.]] | ||
* '''John-117''': "Captain?" | *'''John-117''': "Captain?" | ||
* '''Del Rio''': "This is a First Contact scenario, Master Chief. Priority is to free ''Infinity'' from Requiem's | *'''Del Rio''': "This is a First Contact scenario, Master Chief. Priority is to free ''Infinity'' from Requiem's gravity well and file a threat assessment back at [[FLEETCOM]]." | ||
* '''Cortana''': "You mean we're ''leaving''?" | *'''Cortana''': "You mean we're ''leaving''?" | ||
* '''John-117''': "Sir, ''Infinity'' drove the Didact back. He's vulnerable!" | *'''John-117''': "Sir, ''Infinity'' drove the Didact back. He's vulnerable!" | ||
* '''Del Rio''': "''...he isn't the only one.''" | *'''Del Rio''': "''...he isn't the only one.''" | ||
''The Captain glares at the Chief one last time before leaving.'' | ''The Captain glares at the Chief one last time before leaving.'' | ||
* '''Del Rio''': "You know, I'd think ''you'', of all people, would appreciate the benefit of living to fight another day." | *'''Del Rio''': "You know, I'd think ''you'', of all people, would appreciate the benefit of living to fight another day." | ||
''Del Rio departs from the bridge, leaving John and Cortana behind.'' | ''Del Rio departs from the bridge, leaving John and Cortana behind.'' | ||
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''Fade to black. Level ends.'' | ''Fade to black. Level ends.'' | ||
== Trivia == | ==Trivia== | ||
=== Mistakes === | ===Mistakes=== | ||
* When the player arrives at the Forerunner structure, there are UNSC crates and weapons lying in front of the doorway. However, in the cutscene, said crates are not present | *When the player arrives at the Forerunner structure, there are UNSC crates and weapons lying in front of the doorway. However, in the cutscene, said crates are not present. | ||
*One of the Mantis controls instructions is incorrect when the player is playing with [[Xbox controller layout#Halo 4|Recon controller layout]]; it will instruct the player to press "A" to overload the Mantis' hydraulics system (melee), but the correct button is actually "B". | |||
* One of the Mantis controls instructions is incorrect when the player is playing with [[Xbox controller layout#Halo 4|Recon controller layout]]; it will instruct the player to press "A" to overload the Mantis' hydraulics system (melee), but the correct button is actually "B". | ===Miscellaneous=== | ||
* | *The [[Halo 4 E3 2012 Stage Demo]] is a heavily modified and shortened version of this level. | ||
*It is possible to [[Infinity Vacation|leave the playable area]]. | |||
==Gallery== | |||
== Gallery | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H4 - Infinity - | File:H4-Concept-Infinity-Forest.jpg|Concept art of the level's forests. | ||
File:H4-M395DMR-FirstPerson.jpg|A first-person view of the assault on the ''Infinity''. | File:H4-M395DMR-FirstPerson.jpg|A first-person view of the assault on the ''Infinity''. | ||
File:H4-Scorpion-Campaign.jpg|John leads the assault onboard a Scorpion tank. | File:H4-Scorpion-Campaign.jpg|John leads the assault onboard a Scorpion tank. | ||
File:H4-Infinity-Mantis-Stomp.jpg|John's Mantis crushing hostile infantry inside the ''Infinity''. | File:H4-Infinity-Mantis-Stomp.jpg|John's Mantis crushing hostile infantry inside the ''Infinity''. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== Sources == | ==Sources== | ||
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