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{{Era|Post}}
{{Title|The Search for Halsey}}
{{Title|The Search for Halsey}}
{{Status|Gameplay}}
{{Level Infobox
{{Level infobox
|prev = ''[[S1/Key|Key (cinematic)]]''  
|pagelabel=Spartan Ops level
|next = ''[[S1/Key/Clean Up|Clean Up]]''
|pagegamelabel=H4
|game = ''[[Halo 4]]''
|prev=''[[Expendable]]''
|name = '''''The Search for Halsey'''''
*''[[Expendable/Glassman|Glassman]]''
|image = [[File:EP9 CH1 The Search for Halsey.png|300px]]
|concurrent=''[[Key]]''
|player = [[Fireteam Crimson]]
|next=''[[Key/Clean Up|Clean Up]]''
|date = [[2558]]
|name='''''The Search for Halsey'''''
|place = [[Cyclone]], [[Requiem]]
|image=[[File:EP9 CH1 The Search for Halsey.png|300px]]
|objective = Investigate Halsey's transmission  
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|player=[[Spartan_(multiplayer)#Spartan_Ops|Spartan]] ([[Fireteam Crimson]])
|date=[[2558]]
|place="[[Cyclone]]," [[Requiem]]
|objective=Investigate Halsey's transmission  
}}
}}
{{Article quote|[[Jul 'Mdama]] has abducted Dr. [[Catherine Halsey]]. All fireteams dispatched to investigate her whereabouts.}}
{{Article Quote|[[Jul 'Mdama]] has abducted Dr. [[Catherine Halsey]]. All fireteams dispatched to investigate her whereabouts.}}
'''''The Search for Halsey''''' is the first chapter of ''[[Spartan Ops]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki> ninth episode, ''[[Key]]''.<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/spartanops#episodeId=9 '''Halo Waypoint''' - '''''Spartan Ops'' menu.''']</ref>
'''''The Search for Halsey''''' is the first chapter of ''[[Spartan Ops]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki> ninth episode, ''Key''.<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/spartanops#episodeId=9 '''Halo Waypoint''' - '''''Spartan Ops'' menu.''']</ref>


==Summary==
==Summary==
In the wake of Doctor [[Catherine Halsey]]'s abduction by [[Jul 'Mdama]], all Spartan Fireteams have been reassigned to recover her. Fireteam Crimson is sent to "[[Cyclone]]" in hopes of tracing a transmission made by Halsey. They are assisted by Doctor [[Lani Truman]] from ''Infinity'' Science.  
In the wake of Catherine Halsey's abduction by Jul 'Mdama, all Spartan Fireteams have been reassigned to recover her. Fireteam Crimson is sent to Cyclone in hopes of tracing a transmission made by Halsey. They are assisted by Doctor Lani Truman from Infinity Science.  


After Crimson [[Battle of Cyclone|takes out]] the Covenant guarding the area, Truman sends the Spartans to a specific structure containing a Covenant comm terminal. To their surprise, the structure's door opens for them. Crimson takes out the Hunters and Elites inside and accesses the comm terminal. From it, they learn that Jul 'Mdama has ordered all [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] forces to meet at a place called "[[Librarian's Rest]]". [[Roland]], meanwhile, tracks down where Halsey's transmission was sent to next. It's in an area already occupied by Marines.
After Crimson takes out the Covenant guarding the area, Truman sends the Spartans to a specific structure containing a Covenant comm terminal. To their surprise, the structure's door opens for them. Crimson takes out the Hunters and Elites inside, and accesses the comm terminal. From it, they learn that Jul 'Mdama has ordered all Covenant forces to meet at a place called "Librarian's Rest". Roland, meanwhile, tracks down where Halsey's transmission was sent to next. It's in an area already occupied by Marines.


While Truman attempts to trace the rest of Halsey's transmissions in hopes of determining where "Librarian's Rest" is located, Miller sends Crimson to investigate a sudden power spike at another structure.  On the way to investigate, the Spartans come under attack by [[Promethean]] forces. Crimson fends off the Prometheans and finds a control console where the energy spike apparently originated from. They are unable to determine its purpose, but Roland notes that the terminal and Halsey's encrypted comm stream are using the same modulation frequency, indicating they are connected somehow.
While Truman attempts to trace the rest of Halsey's transmissions in hopes of determining where Librarian's Rest is located, Miller sends Crimson to investigate a sudden power spike at another structure.  On the way to investigate, the Spartans come under attack by Promethean forces. Crimson fends off the Prometheans and finds a control console where the energy spike apparently originated from. They are unable to determine its purpose, but Roland notes that the Terminal and Halsey's encrypted comm stream are using the same modulation frequency, indicating they are connected somehow.


Just then another wave of Prometheans attacks Crimson's location. Unexpectedly, some friendly beam turrets are activated and assist Crimson in the fight. A group of Sentinels also comes to Crimson's aid. Furthermore, an [[Librarian|unidentified presence]] inside the system assists Truman in decrypting Halsey's transmissions. The decryption stops at 99%, and at the same time the terminal's modulation frequency also stops. On a hunch, Miller orders Crimson to activate the terminal. This generates a massive data stream from a nearby tower, but Truman can't analyze it properly.
Just then another wave of Prometheans attacks Crimson's location. Unexpectedly, some friendly beam turrets are activated and assist Crimson in the fight. A group of Sentinels also comes to Crimson's aid. Furthermore, an [[Librarian|unidentified presence]] inside the system assists Truman in decrypting Halsey's transmissions. The decryption stops at 99%, and at the same time the Terminal's modulation frequency also stops. On a hunch, Miller orders Crimson to activate the Terminal. This generates a massive data stream from a nearby tower, but Truman can't analyze it properly.


Miller orders Crimson to head to the area where Roland has determined Halsey's transmission was relayed to next.
Miller orders Crimson to head to the area where Roland has determined Halsey's transmission was relayed to next.
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'''{Cutscene}'''
'''{Cutscene}'''
[[File:Vindication - Spartan Ops.png|thumb|200px|{{Class|Vindication|light battleship}}s flying over "[[Cyclone]]."]]
''Opening shot:  Multiple [[Pelican]]s depart from the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} and at least three {{Class|Vindication|light battleship}}s and descend on Requiem.''


''Cut to "[[Cyclone]]" on Requiem.  Fireteam Crimson’s Pelican approaches.''   
''Opening shot:  Multiple [[Pelican]]s depart ''Infinity'' and descend on Requiem.''
 
''Cut to Cyclone on Requiem.  Fireteam Crimson’s Pelican approaches.''   


*'''[[Commander]] [[Sarah Palmer]]''': “''Infinity'' Commander Sarah Palmer to all Spartans. Doctor Catherine Halsey has been abducted by Jul ‘Mdama’s forces. Every fireteam is being reassigned to find her. Good luck and good hunting. Palmer out.”
*'''[[Commander]] [[Sarah Palmer]]''': “''Infinity'' Commander Sarah Palmer to all Spartans. Doctor Catherine Halsey has been abducted by Jul ‘Mdama’s forces. Every fireteam is being reassigned to find her. Good luck and good hunting. Palmer out.”


''Crimson’s Pelican lands at "Cyclone."''
''Crimson’s Pelican lands at Cyclone.''


'''{Gameplay}'''
'''{Gameplay}'''
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*'''Miller''': “Spartan Miller to Dr. Truman.”
*'''Miller''': “Spartan Miller to Dr. Truman.”


*'''Dr. [[Lani Truman]]''': “Truman, ''Infinity'' Science.”
*'''Dr. [[Lani Truman]]''': “Truman, Infinity Science.”


*'''Miller''': “Doc, I got a team of Spartans on location. You have those coordinates ready?”
*'''Miller''': “Doc, I got a team of Spartans on location. You have those coordinates ready?”
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*'''Miller''': “Clear that position, Crimson.”
*'''Miller''': “Clear that position, Crimson.”


''Crimson engages [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] forces nearby.''
''Crimson engages Covenant forces nearby.''


*'''Spartan [[Robert Dalton]]''': “Miller, you’ve got a [[Ru'swum-pattern Phantom|Phantom]] headed Crimson’s way.”
*'''Spartan [[Robert Dalton]]''': “Miller, you’ve got a Phantom headed Crimson’s way.”


*'''Miller''': “Thanks, Dalton.”
*'''Miller''': “Thanks, Dalton.”


''A Covenant [[Ru'swum-pattern Phantom|Phantom]] descends and deploys enemy reinforcements.''
''A Covenant [[Phantom]] descends and deploys enemy reinforcements.''


''Once most Covenant troops are killed:''
''Once most Covenant troops are killed:''
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''Waypoint appears on HUD.''
''Waypoint appears on HUD.''


''Crimson moves in to investigate the structure. Upon reaching the door Truman directed them to, it dissolves. A [[Mgalekgolo|Hunter]] emerges from the structure.''
''Crimson moves in to investigate structure. Upon reaching the door Truman directed them to, it dissolves. A [[Hunter]] emerges from the structure.''


*'''Miller''': “That’s... odd.”
*'''Miller''': “That’s... odd.”
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*'''Truman''': “Indeed.  As if the structure is responding to Crimson.”
*'''Truman''': “Indeed.  As if the structure is responding to Crimson.”


''Crimson kills the Hunter and enters the building. More Covenant are waiting inside including a second Hunter.''
''Crimson kills the Hunter and enters the building. More Covenant are waiting inside.''


*'''Miller''': “Take ‘em out!”
*'''Miller''': “Take ‘em out!”
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''Crimson clears out the structure.''
''Crimson clears out the structure.''


*'''Miller''': “Dr. Truman. Which of these devices is the comm relay you’re after?”
*'''Miller''': “Dr. Truman. Which of these devices is the comm relay you’re after?”


*'''Truman''': “Right here, Crimson.”
*'''Truman''': “Right here, Crimson.”


''A terminal is marked. Crimson activates it. They hear a transmission spoken in [[Sangheili (language)|Sangheili]]:''
''A Terminal is marked. Crimson activates it. They hear a transmission spoken in [[Sangheili]]:''


*'''Sangheili voice''': ''"Dieduckt gahkaboonoh Liebuh-Rahrian musuyano. Kaboonzaywah wohchita kneekohsoh woorumahtwo."''
*'''Sangheili voice''': ''"Dieduckt gahkaboonoh Liebuh-Rahrian musuyano. Kaboonzaywah wohchita kneekohsoh woorumahtwo."''
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''Roland translates for them.''
''Roland translates for them.''


*'''UNSC AI Roland:''' “A call to arms. ‘Mdama wants everyone to meet at "[[Librarian's Rest]]," but doesn’t include coordinates.”
*'''UNSC AI Roland:''' “A call to arms. ‘Mdama wants everyone to meet at Librarian’s Rest, but doesn’t include coordinates.”


*'''Truman''': “Hmmm... Not familiar with it.”
*'''Truman''': “Hmmm... Not familiar with it.”
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*'''Roland''': “Got it! I know where Halsey’s call was routed next. Some Marines are near that location right now.”
*'''Roland''': “Got it! I know where Halsey’s call was routed next. Some Marines are near that location right now.”


*'''Truman''': “I might be able to track down Dr. Halsey’s transmission through here, and give us a hint as to the location of "[[Librarian's Rest]].”
*'''Truman''': “I might be able to track down Dr. Halsey’s transmission through here, and give us a hint as to the location of Librarian’s Rest.”


*'''Miller''': “Have at it, Doc.”
*'''Miller''': “Have at it, Doc.”
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*'''Miller''': “Crimson! There’s a sudden power spike nearby. Marking it for you now. Let’s go get a look.”
*'''Miller''': “Crimson! There’s a sudden power spike nearby. Marking it for you now. Let’s go get a look.”


''Crimson heads off to investigate.  As they approach their objective, [[Promethean]]s suddenly phase onto the battlefield.''
''Crimson heads off to investigate.  As they approach their objective, Prometheans suddenly phase onto the battlefield.''


*'''Miller''': “Prometheans!”
*'''Miller''': “Prometheans!”


''Crimson battle and defeat the Prometheans. They move into an opening in the structure and discover a terminal crackling with energy.''
''Crimson battle and defeat the Prometheans. They move into an opening in the structure and discover a Terminal crackling with energy.''


*'''Miller''': “Crimson. There’s the source of the power spike. Dr. Truman, any thoughts?”
*'''Miller''': “Crimson. There’s the source of the power spike. Dr. Truman, any thoughts?”


*'''Truman''': “No idea why it would suddenly activate, no.”
*'''Truman''': “No idea why it would suddenly activate, no.”
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*'''Miller''': “Prometheans! Everywhere! Hold position, Spartans! Fend them off!”
*'''Miller''': “Prometheans! Everywhere! Hold position, Spartans! Fend them off!”


''Crimson engages the Prometheans once again. Several [[Z-510 focus turret|beam turrets]] materialize around the structure and begin firing upon the Prometheans.''
''Crimson engages the Prometheans once again. Several beam turrets materialize around the structure and begin firing upon the Prometheans.''


*'''Miller''': “Crimson, what did you do? Why did those turrets just come online?”
*'''Miller''': “Crimson, what did you do? Why did those turrets just come online?”
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*'''Miller''': “Dr. Truman, any luck?”
*'''Miller''': “Dr. Truman, any luck?”


*'''Truman''': “Hmmm... This is odd. It looks like [[Librarian|someone]] is trying to help me decrypt the comm stream.”
*'''Truman''': “Hmmm... This is odd. It looks like someone is trying to help me decrypt the comm stream.”


*'''Miller''': “Roland? Are you helping Dr. Truman?”
*'''Miller''': “Roland? Are you helping Dr. Truman?”


*'''Roland''': “Nope. But she’s right. There’s a secondary encryption cracker working from the inside out. Something is definitely helping her along.”
*'''Roland''': “Nope. But she’s right. There’s a secondary encryption cracker working from the inside out. Something is definitely helping her along.”


*'''Miller''': “Keep an eye on it for me, Roland.”
*'''Miller''': “Keep an eye on it for me, Roland.”
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*'''Truman''': “Huh. It’s stuck at ninety-nine. But the frequency modulation that Roland identified is stalled as well.”
*'''Truman''': “Huh. It’s stuck at ninety-nine. But the frequency modulation that Roland identified is stalled as well.”


''A new wave of Promethean Watchers and Crawlers attack Crimson. A flock of Aggressor Sentinels unexpectedly come to the Spartans’ aid.''
''A new wave of Promethean Watchers and Crawlers attack Crimson. A flock of Aggressor Sentinels unexpectedly come to the Spartans’ aid.''


*'''Miller''': “Crimson, I think the Sentinels are helping you.”
*'''Miller''': “Crimson, I think the Sentinels are helping you.”


''The combined power of Crimson, the Sentinels, and the beam turrets make short work of the Promethean attackers.''
''The combined power of Crimson, the Sentinels, and the Beam Turrets make short work of the Promethean attackers.''


*'''Roland''': “Doc, what do you think would happen if Crimson flips that breaker there and opens up that power source?”
*'''Roland''': “Doc, what do you think would happen if Crimson flips that breaker there and opens up that power source?”
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*'''Roland''': “Sure. Why not?”
*'''Roland''': “Sure. Why not?”


''Crimson activates the power source. The Sentinels start flying away.''
''Crimson activates the power source. The Sentinels start flying away.''


*'''Miller''': “Where are they going?”
*'''Miller''': “Where are they going?”


''The Sentinels surround a tower and begin zapping it with their beams. The tower unfolds and emits a massive horizontal beam of light through a row of ring-like structures.''
''The Sentinels surround a tower and begin zapping it with their beams. The tower unfolds and emits a massive horizontal beam of light through a row of ring-like structures.''


*'''[[Librarian]]'s voice:'''  “...to the [[Absolute Record]]...”
*'''Librarian’s voice:'''  “...to the [[Absolute Record]]...”


*'''Miller''': “Dr. Truman! Analysis?”
*'''Miller''': “Dr. Truman! Analysis?”
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*'''Miller''': “Crimson, prep for pickup.”
*'''Miller''': “Crimson, prep for pickup.”


''Crimson heads to the LZ and is picked up by a Pelican.''
''Crimson heads to the LZ and is picked up by a Pelican.''  


'''CHAPTER COMPLETE'''
'''CHAPTER COMPLETE'''
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