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{{disambig header|the Halo 2 campaign level|other uses of "Regret"|Regret}} | {{disambig header|the Halo 2 campaign level|other uses of "Regret"|Regret (disambiguation)}} | ||
{{Title|Regret}} | {{Title|Regret}} | ||
{{Level infobox | {{Level infobox | ||
|prev = ''[[Delta Halo (level)|Delta Halo]] | |||
|prev=''[[Delta Halo]] | |next = ''[[Sacred Icon]]'' | ||
|next=''[[Sacred Icon]]'' | |game = ''[[Halo 2]]'' (<small>''[[Halo 2 Anniversary|Anniversary]]''</small>) | ||
|name = '''''Regret''''' | |||
|image = [[File:RegretAchievementArt.jpeg|300px]] | |||
|game=''[[Halo 2]]'' (<small>''[[Halo 2 | |player = [[John-117]] | ||
| | |date = [[2552#November 2, 2552|November 2, 2552]] | ||
|player=[[ | |place = The surface of [[Installation 05]] | ||
|date=[[2552#November 2, 2552|November 2, 2552]] | |objective= Reach the main temple and assassinate the [[Prophet of Regret]]. | ||
|place=The surface of [[Installation 05]] | |||
|objective=Reach the main temple and assassinate the [[Prophet of Regret]]. | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{Article | {{Article Quote|You heard [[Miranda Keyes|the lady]]. Locate the [[Prophet of Regret|Prophet]], take him down.'''}} | ||
'''Regret''' is | '''Regret''' is a ''[[Halo 2]]'' [[campaign]] level. Starting from the end of the previous level [[Delta Halo (Level)|Delta Halo]], the player travels on floating gondolas, in underwater elevators, and through various temple corridors to reach the [[Temple (Installation 05)|temple]] holding the [[Prophet of Regret]]. | ||
==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpUYoosJMmc '''{''Cutscene''}'''] | |||
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= | |||
''[[John-117|Master Chief]] starts to walk past a hologram of [[Prophet of Regret]] chanting a sermon.'' | ''[[John-117|Master Chief]] starts to walk past a hologram of [[Prophet of Regret]] chanting a sermon.'' | ||
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*'''[[John-117]]''': "Are you sure?" | *'''[[John-117]]''': "Are you sure?" | ||
''Cortana snaps her fingers, | ''Cortana snaps her fingers, the hologram starts speaking in English'' | ||
*'''Prophet of Regret (hologram)''': "I shall light this [[Halo | *'''Prophet of Regret (hologram)''': "I shall light this [[Halo|holy ring]], release its cleansing flame, and burn a path into the divine beyond!" | ||
''Cortana snaps her fingers again, and the hologram freezes.'' | ''Cortana snaps her fingers again, and the hologram freezes.'' | ||
*'''Cortana''': ''(smugly)'' "Pretty much." | *'''Cortana''': ''(smugly)'' "Pretty much." | ||
[[File:H2A - Prophet of Regret hologram.jpg| | [[File:H2A - Prophet of Regret hologram.jpg|250px|thumb|The Master Chief learns Regret's true intentions.]] | ||
*'''John-117''': "Commander, we've got a problem." | *'''John-117''': "Commander, we've got a problem." | ||
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''The view changes into ''[[UNSC In Amber Clad|In Amber Clad]]'''s [[bridge]], where Keyes studies a hologram of the [[Index]].'' | ''The view changes into ''[[UNSC In Amber Clad|In Amber Clad]]'''s [[bridge]], where Keyes studies a hologram of the [[Index]].'' | ||
*'''Commander Keyes''': "But from what I understand, the [[San'Shyuum|Prophet]] will need an object, the Index, to activate the ring." | *'''Commander Keyes''': "But from what I understand, the [[San 'Shyuum|Prophet]] will need an object, the Index, to activate the ring." | ||
''Commander Keyes changes the hologram to [[the Library]].'' | ''Commander Keyes changes the hologram to [[the Library]].'' | ||
*'''Commander Keyes''': "I've located a Library similar to the one you found on the first Halo. If the rings work the same way, the Index should be inside." | *'''Commander Keyes''': "I've located a Library similar to the one you found on the first Halo. If the rings work the same way, the Index should be inside."<br /> | ||
*'''[[Sergeant Major|Sergeant]] [[Avery Junior Johnson|Johnson]] (Video COM)''': "I'll bet the [[Covenant]] are thinkin' the exact same thing." | *'''[[Sergeant Major|Sergeant]] [[Avery Junior Johnson|Johnson]] (Video COM)''': "I'll bet the [[Covenant]] are thinkin' the exact same thing." | ||
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===Testament=== | ===Testament=== | ||
''A swarm of | ''A swarm of Drones descend upon the Chief. After defeating them, he and two Marines proceed outside, where the ruins are infested with Covenant forces.'' | ||
*'''Cortana''': "You know, I think the [[Forerunner]]s built these new structures around the old, to protect them, to honor them. Pure speculation, mind you. I'd need to make a thorough survey to be sure." | *'''Cortana''': "You know, I think the [[Forerunner]]s built these new structures around the old, to protect them, to honor them. Pure speculation, mind you. I'd need to make a thorough survey to be sure." | ||
''The Chief | ''The Chief proceeds to a large platform, just in time to see an [[anti-gravity gondola]] being activated and speeds away.'' | ||
*'''Cortana''': "I wish I had more time to decipher these inscriptions. The Forerunners revere this place, that much is clear. But was it a temple, or a university... I can't say." | *'''Cortana''': "I wish I had more time to decipher these inscriptions. The Forerunners revere this place, that much is clear. But was it a temple, or a university... I can't say." | ||
'' | ''Once the Chief and his Marine companions clear the platform, an enemy Phantom appears and drops off a pair of Hunters. The Chief deals with them.'' | ||
*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Cortana, the Covenant are getting nosy. I don't want to give away my position, so I'm rerouting a few stragglers back to you. I apologize; these [[D77-TC Pelican|Pelicans]] are all the support you're gonna get." | *'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Cortana, the Covenant are getting nosy. I don't want to give away my position, so I'm rerouting a few stragglers back to you. I apologize; these [[D77-TC Pelican|Pelicans]] are all the support you're gonna get." | ||
*'''Cortana''': "Understood, ma'am." | *'''Cortana''': "Understood, ma'am." | ||
*'''Cortana''': "A gondola's launching from the far towers. Big surprise, it's full of [[Covenant]] reinforcements." | *'''Cortana''': "A gondola's launching from the far towers. Big surprise, it's full of [[Covenant]] reinforcements." | ||
'' | ''After all hostiles are eliminated by the Chief:'' | ||
*'''Cortana''': "Well, they were nice enough to bring us a ride." | *'''Cortana''': "Well, they were nice enough to bring us a ride." | ||
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===One-Way Ticket=== | ===One-Way Ticket=== | ||
''The Chief and the two Marines are attacked by a swarm of | |||
''The Chief and the two Marines are attacked by a swarm of [[Drone]]s as they cross the lake. The trio eliminates them.'' | |||
*'''Cortana''': "This lake couldn't have been created by volcanic action, which means it was either built this way on purpose, or was created by some other cataclysmic event... Sorry, were you trying to kill something?" | *'''Cortana''': "This lake couldn't have been created by volcanic action, which means it was either built this way on purpose, or was created by some other cataclysmic event... Sorry, were you trying to kill something?" | ||
'' | ''After the Chief and the Marines clear the Gondola, they move inside a structure and clear out Covenant forces surrounding an elevator.'' | ||
*'''Cortana''': "Ah, now I see. There's a submerged section that connects these towers to the outlying structures. Looks like we're going down. Unless you'd... prefer to swim." | *'''Cortana''': "Ah, now I see. There's a submerged section that connects these towers to the outlying structures. Looks like we're going down. Unless you'd... prefer to swim." | ||
*'''Pvt. Chips Dubbo''': "Full car, comin' up!" | *'''Pvt. Chips Dubbo''': "Full car, comin' up!" | ||
''If the player waits around for too long:'' | ''If the player waits around for too long:'' | ||
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''As the Chief and the Marines journey underwater in the elevator, and peer around the murky depths.'' | ''As the Chief and the Marines journey underwater in the elevator, and peer around the murky depths.'' | ||
*'''Cortana''': "I've intercepted a secure transmission from Regret's [[ | *'''Cortana''': "I've intercepted a secure transmission from Regret's [[Carrier]] to the something called ''[[High Charity]]''. It seems to be a formal apology to the [[San 'Shyuum|Prophets]] of [[Prophet of Truth|Truth]] and [[Prophet of Mercy|Mercy]]. Apparently, Regret jumped the gun when he attacked [[Earth]]. He's asking the other Prophets to 'forgive his premature arrival', arguing that 'no human presence was foretold.' That explains why there were so few ships in his fleet. But it's odd that a Prophet would have such bad intel about his enemy's homeworld." | ||
'' | ''Once the Chief and the Marines that are alive clear the current area of Covenant, in a large chamber, looking at a huge hologram of the Prophet of Regret.'' | ||
*'''Cortana''': "And people say ''I've'' got a big head." | *'''Cortana''': "And people say ''I've'' got a big head." | ||
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''If the player stares at Regret's hologram for long enough:'' | ''If the player stares at Regret's hologram for long enough:'' | ||
*'''Prophet of Regret (hologram)''': "Most of those we encountered in our search were compelled to join our Union. To take part in moment of promise, Freedom for Allegiance, Salvation for Service! But some, like the Humans, chose to impede our progress. Block our access to sacred sites, damage [[Halo | *'''Prophet of Regret (hologram)''': "Most of those we encountered in our search were compelled to join our Union. To take part in moment of promise, Freedom for Allegiance, Salvation for Service! But some, like the Humans, chose to impede our progress. Block our access to sacred sites, damage [[Halo|Holy Relics]]! For their transgressions, the Humans shall be hunted until none remain alive!" | ||
*'''Pvt. Chips Dubbo''': "Oh man, he's ''so'' dead." | *'''Pvt. Chips Dubbo''': "Oh man, he's ''so'' dead." | ||
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*'''Cortana''': "Keep moving. Let's find our way back to the surface." | *'''Cortana''': "Keep moving. Let's find our way back to the surface." | ||
'' | ''When the Chief and surviving Marines reach another submerged elevator and go underwater again.'' | ||
*'''Cortana''': "Regret's carrier just received a response from High Charity. A very well encrypted message from the Prophet of Truth. Listen to this: 'Your haste has jeopardized the fulfillment of our Covenant, threatened our grand design. That you shall be spared a public display of our contempt is thanks only to Mercy and his wise counsel.' Truth, Mercy, Regret. Three | *'''Cortana''': "Regret's carrier just received a response from High Charity. A very well encrypted message from the Prophet of Truth. Listen to this: 'Your haste has jeopardized the fulfillment of our Covenant, threatened our grand design. That you shall be spared a public display of our contempt is thanks only to Mercy and his wise counsel.' Truth, Mercy, Regret. Three Prophet [[Hierarchs]]. Killing Regret should shake up the Covenant leadership. But frankly, it sounds like you might be doing Truth a favor." | ||
''After emerging from the elevator | ''After emerging from the elevator, there is another hologram of the Prophet of Regret spouting religious rhetoric.'' | ||
*'''Prophet of Regret (hologram)''': "Every member of the Covenant shall walk the path. None will be left behind when our [[Great Journey]] begins! That is the Prophets' age-old promise. And it shall be fulfilled!" | *'''Prophet of Regret (hologram)''': "Every member of the Covenant shall walk the path. None will be left behind when our [[Great Journey]] begins! That is the Prophets' age-old promise. And it shall be fulfilled!" | ||
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*'''Cortana''': "'Great Journey'? Doesn't he know what these rings do?" | *'''Cortana''': "'Great Journey'? Doesn't he know what these rings do?" | ||
'' | ''Later, when the Chief clears the nearby outdoor area of Covenant and secure a landing zone:'' | ||
*'''Pelican Pilot (COM)''': "This is my last run, Chief! I'm nearly out of fuel. We've secured the first tower cluster, so I'll set down there. Call when you're ready for evac." | *'''Pelican Pilot (COM)''': "This is my last run, Chief! I'm nearly out of fuel. We've secured the first tower cluster, so I'll set down there. Call when you're ready for evac." | ||
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''The Pelican drops off more weapon pods and some Marines.'' | ''The Pelican drops off more weapon pods and some Marines.'' | ||
''The Chief and the Marines clear the next nearby outdoor structure area of Covenant, | ''The Chief and the Marines clear the next nearby outdoor structure area of Covenant, and encounter another gondola.'' | ||
''Note: Only two Marines will follow the Chief.'' | ''Note: Only two Marines will follow the Chief.'' | ||
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*'''Pvt. Chips Dubbo''': "Oh, great! We're gonna ride another one of these death-traps!" | *'''Pvt. Chips Dubbo''': "Oh, great! We're gonna ride another one of these death-traps!" | ||
*'''[[Marine]]''': "If you forget about the Covenant and the fact we're stuck on some freaky [[ | *'''[[Marine]]''': "If you forget about the Covenant and the fact we're stuck on some freaky [[Halo|alien world]], it's actually kinda fun." | ||
''The Chief starts the gondola. Two | ''The Chief starts the gondola. Two Banshees emerge from the mountain behind them.'' | ||
*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "How's it going, you two?" | *'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "How's it going, you two?" | ||
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*'''Cortana''': "So far, so good. We're approaching the main temple now." | *'''Cortana''': "So far, so good. We're approaching the main temple now." | ||
*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Roger that. I'm as close to the Library as I can get. There's some sort of ... [[ | *'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Roger that. I'm as close to the Library as I can get. There's some sort of ... [[Barrier Tower|barrier]]. We're trying to find a way around it. I'll keep you posted." | ||
''The Chief fights off | ''The Chief fights off Covenant forces trying to stop him, and disembarks from the gondola.'' | ||
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpABAyziy_0 '''{''Cutscene''}'''] | |||
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= | |||
''The Master Chief walks off the gondola and looks around, then up. There are an uncountable number of Slipspace ruptures, and hundreds of Covenant ships come out of Slipspace, followed by High Charity''. | ''The Master Chief walks off the gondola and looks around, then up. There are an uncountable number of Slipspace ruptures, and hundreds of Covenant ships come out of Slipspace, followed by High Charity''. | ||
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*'''Cortana''': "There's no time, Chief. Get inside and take care of the Prophet." | *'''Cortana''': "There's no time, Chief. Get inside and take care of the Prophet." | ||
''The Chief enters the temple, | ''The Chief enters the temple, meeting and eliminating some Covenant guards.'' | ||
*'''Cortana''': "The Covenant fleet has launched multiple waves of [[ | *'''Cortana''': "The Covenant fleet has launched multiple waves of [[Phantom]]s. Too many for me to track... we don't have much time." | ||
*'''Cortana''': "There are [[ | *'''Cortana''': "There are [[Honor Guard Elite|Honor Guards]] all over this place! Watch your back." | ||
''The Chief enters the main room. The Prophet of Regret sits on his Gravity throne at the far end of the room.'' | ''The Chief enters the main room. The Prophet of Regret sits on his Gravity throne at the far end of the room.'' | ||
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*"Here I am, human. Slay me if you can!" | *"Here I am, human. Slay me if you can!" | ||
''If Regret kills the player:'' | ''If Regret kills the player:'' | ||
*'''Prophet of Regret''': "The Demon is no more! Ha ha ha ha!" | *'''Prophet of Regret''': "The Demon is no more! Ha ha ha ha!" | ||
''If the player waits around | ''If the player waits around.'' | ||
*'''Cortana''': "His throne | *'''Cortana''': "His throne's shielding is protecting him. Get in close and do whatever you can." | ||
''If the player continues to wait | ''If the player continues to wait.'' | ||
*'''Cortana''': "You've got to get him out of that throne." | *'''Cortana''': "You've got to get him out of that throne." | ||
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*'''Cortana''': "Quick, board his throne!" | *'''Cortana''': "Quick, board his throne!" | ||
'' | ''The Chief defeats the Prophet. His throne overloads and explodes. Any remaining Covenant start to flee.'' | ||
*'''Cortana''': "Bad news, the Phantoms are turning around. The fleet is preparing to fire on ''our'' position. We need to get out of here." | *'''Cortana''': "Bad news, the Phantoms are turning around. The fleet is preparing to fire on ''our'' position. We need to get out of here." | ||
[ | [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czkMkF5cbV0 '''{''Cutscene''}'''] | ||
''The Master Chief is standing outside the temple. A Covenant ship is directly overhead. A huge purple beam, similar to a gravity lift, comes down, hits the temple, and starts getting brighter and brighter. It's obviously a weapon (likely an [[Energy Projector]]). The Chief turns, runs around a corner, and jumps a ledge, landing about several feet below where he was. He runs the entire length of the temple, as the temple starts exploding. He barely makes it off, and is flung into the water, where he slowly begins to sink with other bits of stone from the temple.'' | |||
''The Master Chief is standing outside the temple | |||
''As the Chief continues to sink, a pair of tentacles | ''As the Chief continues to sink, a pair of tentacles come up from the bottom. A deep, disembodied voice speaks out.'' | ||
*'''[[Gravemind]]''': "This is not your grave..." | *'''[[Gravemind]]''': "This is not your grave..." | ||
''The | ''The tentacles wrap around the Master Chief, dragging him down.'' | ||
*'''Gravemind''': "But you are welcome in it." | *'''Gravemind''': "But you are welcome in it." | ||
''Level ends.'' | ''Level ends.'' | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
===Glitches=== | ===Glitches=== | ||
*Because Regret is the second part of a two-part level, the player's weapons will carry over from [[Delta Halo]], unless one of the weapons is a Rocket Launcher. If the player finishes Delta Halo with a Rocket Launcher, | *Because Regret is the second part of a two-part level, the player's weapons will carry over from [[Delta Halo (Level)|Delta Halo]], unless one of the weapons is a Rocket Launcher. If the player finishes Delta Halo with a Rocket Launcher, he/she will start Regret with a Beam Rifle and an SMG. Sometimes the Rocket Launcher the player received in the beginning of Delta Halo will be carried over. | ||
*Occasionally a graphics glitch will cause the [[Fish (Installation 05)|fish]] to swim ''through'' the underwater elevator and its occupants (Marines and Spartans) while the player is traveling between towers. | *Occasionally a graphics glitch will cause the [[Fish (Installation 05)|fish]] to swim ''through'' the underwater elevator and its occupants (Marines and Spartans) while the player is traveling between towers. | ||
*When in the room that leads to the first underwater elevator, if the player has a sniper weapon, | *The [[Regret Vacation]] can be done on this level. | ||
*When in the room that leads to the first underwater elevator, if the player has a sniper weapon, he/she can see the trio of Jackals spawning abruptly in the elevator after the Marine alerts the team of the Jackals' presence. | |||
===Mistakes=== | ===Mistakes=== | ||
*When the Covenant | *When the Covenant Fleet jumps in, the noises the jumps make travel at many times the speed of sound. There should be a delay. | ||
===Easter Eggs=== | |||
===Easter | *The [[Halo 2 Skulls#Assassins|Assassins Skull]] can be found on this level. Even though it can be found on lower difficulties, its effect will not activate. | ||
*The [[Halo 2 | |||
===References=== | ===References=== | ||
*When the Prophet of Regret is killed, a fully charged plasma pistol drops beside him. This is later referenced in ''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'', where Regret secretly brought the same weapon to a meeting with the [[Prophet of Mercy|Philologist]]. In ''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'', he was rumored to have the same weapon with him to kill any acolytes who questioned him. | *When the Prophet of Regret is killed, a fully charged plasma pistol drops beside him. This is later referenced in ''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'', where Regret secretly brought the same weapon to a meeting with the [[Prophet of Mercy|Philologist]]. In ''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'', he was rumored to have the same weapon with him to kill any acolytes who questioned him. | ||
*It is ironic that Regret would condemn humans for damaging Forerunner relics when he had ordered the destruction of a Forerunner [[Relic | *It is ironic that Regret would condemn humans for damaging Forerunner relics when he had ordered the destruction of a Forerunner [[Relic|structure]] on [[Harvest]] in [[2531]].<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]''', campaign level ''[[Relic Approach]]''</ref> | ||
===Miscellaneous=== | ===Miscellaneous=== | ||
*When on the Gondola to the Main Temple, two Banshees will attack; however, it is impossible to | *When on the Gondola to the Main Temple, two Banshees will attack; however, it is impossible to drive them. Even if the player does manage to kill the pilot and have it land on the Gondola in one piece, the player still wouldn't be able to drive them. | ||
*The [[Sentinel Wall]] can be seen in the distance, implying that the area is close to the [[Library]]. | *The [[Sentinel Wall]] can be seen in the distance, implying that the area is close to the [[Library]]. | ||
*In the room with the first elevator, a sleeping Grunt and a Fuel Rod Gun beside him can be seen on the top floor. | *In the room with the first elevator, a sleeping Grunt and a Fuel Rod Gun beside him can be seen on the top floor. | ||
* | *This is the first level in which the player starts off with a [[Beam Rifle]] while playing as [[John 117]] by default. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
===Halo 2=== | ===Halo 2=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:Ship4.jpg|John-117 escapes. | ||
File:Goingtoactivatehalo.JPG|The Master Chief overhears Regret's sermons through a holographic projection. | File:Goingtoactivatehalo.JPG|The Master Chief overhears Regret's sermons through a holographic projection. | ||
File:Covie1.jpg|''[[High Charity]]'' and [[High Charity defense fleet|its defensive fleet]] coming out of slipspace. | |||
File:Covie1.jpg|''High Charity'' and its | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Halo 2 | ===Halo 2 Anniversary=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H2AJohnRegret.jpg|John-117 learns of Regret's plans. | File:H2AJohnRegret.jpg|John-117 learns of Regret's plans. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
<references/> | |||
{{Succession box | {{Succession box | ||
| before = ''[[Delta Halo]]'' | | before = ''[[Delta Halo (Level)|Delta Halo]]'' | ||
| title = [[Halo 2 Campaign|''Halo 2'' Campaign Missions]] | | title = [[Halo 2 Campaign|''Halo 2'' Campaign Missions]] | ||
| years = '''''Regret''''' | | years = '''''Regret''''' | ||
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}} | }} | ||
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