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{{disambig header|the [[Halo 4]] level|the Halo 4 [[achievement]]|Shutdown (achievement)}} | {{disambig header|the [[Halo 4]] level|the Halo 4 [[achievement]]|Shutdown (achievement)}} | ||
{{Level | {{Level Infobox | ||
|prev=[[Reclaimer (level)|Reclaimer]] | |prev=[[Reclaimer (level)|Reclaimer]] | ||
|next=[[Composer (level)|Composer]] | |next=[[Composer (level)|Composer]] | ||
|game=''Halo 4'' | |game=''Halo 4'' | ||
| | |name=Shutdown | ||
|player=[[ | |image=[[File:Shutdown.png|350px]] | ||
|date=[[ | |player=[[John-117]] | ||
|place=[[Requiem]] | |date=July [[2557]] | ||
|place=[[Requiem]] | |||
|objective=Deactivate the towers supporting the shields surrounding Didact's Cryptum and prevent Didact from leaving Requiem. | |objective=Deactivate the towers supporting the shields surrounding Didact's Cryptum and prevent Didact from leaving Requiem. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Article | {{Article Quote|As Infinity flees Requiem and Cortana's rampancy worsens, Master Chief struggles to stop Didact from pursuing the Composer.}} | ||
'''Shutdown''' is the | '''Shutdown''' is the sixth [[campaign]] level of ''[[Halo 4]]''. Completing the level on any difficulty unlocks the [[Shutdown (achievement)|Shutdown]] achievement. The [[Explore the Floor]] achievement is awarded exclusively in this level for tricking or forcing a [[Mgalekgolo|Hunter]] to fall to its death.<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> | ||
==Transcript== | |||
'''{''Cutscene''}''' | '''{''Cutscene''}''' | ||
''Cortana stands behind one of the ''[[UNSC Infinity|Infinity]]' | ''Cortana stands behind one of the ''[[UNSC Infinity|Infinity]]'''s windows, observing [[Requiem]]'s sun.'' | ||
*'''Cortana''': "I can give you over forty thousand reasons why that sun isn't real. I know it because the emitter's [[Wikipedia:Rayleigh scattering|Rayleigh effect]] is disproportionate to its suggested size. I know it because its stellar cycle is more symmetrical than that of an actual star. But for all that, I'll never actually know if it looks real...if it ''feels'' real." | *'''Cortana''': "I can give you over forty thousand reasons why that sun isn't real. I know it because the emitter's [[Wikipedia:Rayleigh scattering|Rayleigh effect]] is disproportionate to its suggested size. I know it because its stellar cycle is more symmetrical than that of an actual star. But for all that, I'll never actually know if it looks real...if it ''feels'' real." | ||
''Cortana turns to see [[John-117]] readying his | ''Cortana turns to see [[John-117]] readying his MA5D.'' | ||
*'''Cortana''': "Before this is all over, promise me you'll figure out which one of us is the machine." | *'''Cortana''': "Before this is all over, promise me you'll figure out which one of us is the machine." | ||
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*'''[[Commander]] [[Thomas Lasky]]''': "So, what's your plan?" | *'''[[Commander]] [[Thomas Lasky]]''': "So, what's your plan?" | ||
*'''John-117''': ''Infinity' | *'''John-117''': ''Infinity''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s tracked the Didact's vessel to a docking structure southeast of here. We'll jump ship as ''Infinity'' exits the roof." | ||
*'''Lasky''': "You know, I was sent down here with orders to prevent you from leaving... In case you had already gone, I took the precaution of ordering a Pelican, outfitted for full combat pursuit." | *'''Lasky''': "You know, I was sent down here with orders to prevent you from leaving... In case you had already gone, I took the precaution of ordering a Pelican, outfitted for full combat pursuit." | ||
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*'''Lasky''': "I hope to God you're wrong about that [[Forerunner]], or whatever he is, Chief. But in the event you're not..." | *'''Lasky''': "I hope to God you're wrong about that [[Forerunner]], or whatever he is, Chief. But in the event you're not..." | ||
''Lasky nods | ''Lasky nods toward the Pelican, then begins to walk away.'' | ||
*'''Lasky''': "And Chief? Good luck. Both of you." | *'''Lasky''': "And Chief? Good luck. Both of you." | ||
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*'''Cortana''': "C'mon, Chief. Take a girl for a ride." | *'''Cortana''': "C'mon, Chief. Take a girl for a ride." | ||
''John lowers his rifle and retrieves her from the | ''John lowers his rifle and retrieves her from the Terminal.'' | ||
'''{''Gameplay''}''' | '''{''Gameplay''}''' | ||
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*'''Cortana''': "The Didact used this [[Composer]] to create the [[Promethean Knight|Prometheans]] from ancient humans. If he wants to finish the job, he'll have to find it first. Our best bet to stop him is keep him firmly on Requiem. Let's hope Lasky didn't skimp on that Pelican." | *'''Cortana''': "The Didact used this [[Composer]] to create the [[Promethean Knight|Prometheans]] from ancient humans. If he wants to finish the job, he'll have to find it first. Our best bet to stop him is keep him firmly on Requiem. Let's hope Lasky didn't skimp on that Pelican." | ||
---- | ----- | ||
''If the Chief stalls:'' | ''If the Chief stalls:'' | ||
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*'''Cortana''': "If we're going to stop the Didact from getting this Composer, we should find that Pelican ASAP." | *'''Cortana''': "If we're going to stop the Didact from getting this Composer, we should find that Pelican ASAP." | ||
*'''Cortana''': "''Infinity' | *'''Cortana''': "''Infinity''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s going to leave Requiem any minute. We've got to go." | ||
---- | ----- | ||
''As the ''Infinity'' prepares to leave Requiem, shipwide announcements are periodically made.'' | ''As the ''Infinity'' prepares to leave Requiem, shipwide announcements are periodically made.'' | ||
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*'''System (PA)''': '''''Attention, flight crews - please ensure all craft rated Grade 7 and higher have been secured for transit.''''' | *'''System (PA)''': '''''Attention, flight crews - please ensure all craft rated Grade 7 and higher have been secured for transit.''''' | ||
*'''System (PA)''': '''''Infinity'' orbital departure status BLUE. All active duty personnel must report to duty stations immediately.''''' | *'''System (PA)''': '''''<nowiki></nowiki>''Infinity'' orbital departure status BLUE. All active duty personnel must report to duty stations immediately.''''' | ||
*'''System (PA)''': '''''All non-essential personnel are asked to please restrict interdeck transit until planetary departure is complete.''''' | *'''System (PA)''': '''''All non-essential personnel are asked to please restrict interdeck transit until planetary departure is complete.''''' | ||
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*'''[[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Andrew Del Rio]] (PA)''': "All hands, this is the Captain. ''Infinity'' is preparing to depart Requiem and return to UNSC space. We mourn the fallen comrades we leave behind, but any victory requires sacrifice. Discipline. Most of all, victory requires patience. We have already won the most important battle: we now know the face of the enemy. When we meet them again...they will know ours. Del Rio, out." | *'''[[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Andrew Del Rio]] (PA)''': "All hands, this is the Captain. ''Infinity'' is preparing to depart Requiem and return to UNSC space. We mourn the fallen comrades we leave behind, but any victory requires sacrifice. Discipline. Most of all, victory requires patience. We have already won the most important battle: we now know the face of the enemy. When we meet them again...they will know ours. Del Rio, out." | ||
''In the next room, a | ''In the next room, a suprised Marine salutes the Chief.'' | ||
*'''Marine #1''': "Uh...sir." | *'''Marine #1''': "Uh...sir." | ||
''A [[ | ''A [[Halo 4 audio logs|computer terminal]] next to the Marine can be repeatedly activated, dispensing recordings from [[Jeff Steitzer|the Announcer]].'' | ||
*'''Announcer''': ''[[War Games|WarGames]] simulations - offline.'' | *'''Announcer''': ''[[War Games|WarGames]] simulations - offline.'' | ||
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*'''Marine #5''': "Sir, yes sir!" | *'''Marine #5''': "Sir, yes sir!" | ||
''Next to them is an interactive console, similar to the last.'' | ''Next to them is an interactive console, similar to the last.'' | ||
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*'''System''': ''Cargo manifest correction - all pallets bound for Ivanoff Station should be re-stowed until further notice.'' | *'''System''': ''Cargo manifest correction - all pallets bound for Ivanoff Station should be re-stowed until further notice.'' | ||
*'''System''': ''Information for all hands regarding ''Infinity'' return voyage to [[ | *'''System''': ''Information for all hands regarding ''Infinity'' return voyage to [[Cairo Station]], [[Earth]]: all personnel are to remain upon ''Infinity'' until fully debriefed by their ranking officer. For more information, please contact [[Lieutenant Commander]] Phillips, Security Deck 1.'' | ||
''On the hangar floor, a Marine is debating with a Naval officer.'' | ''On the hangar floor, a Marine is debating with a Naval officer.'' | ||
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*'''Spartan #3''': "This is all kinds of wrong, man." | *'''Spartan #3''': "This is all kinds of wrong, man." | ||
''On the far side of the hangar, two deckhands voiced by [[Wikipedia:Conan O'Brien|Conan O'Brien]] and [[Wikipedia:Andy Richter|Andy Richter]] are standing next to a forklift and several crates.'' | ''On the far side of the hangar, two deckhands voiced by [[Wikipedia:Conan O'Brien|Conan O'Brien]] and [[Wikipedia:Andy Richter|Andy Richter]] are standing next to a forklift and several crates.'' | ||
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*'''O'Brien''': "Oh yeah." | *'''O'Brien''': "Oh yeah." | ||
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*'''O'Brien''': "Don't you think rugs would warm this up a little bit?" | *'''O'Brien''': "Don't you think rugs would warm this up a little bit?" | ||
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*'''Richter''': "Right." | *'''Richter''': "Right." | ||
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*'''O'Brien''': "I think something's up!" | *'''O'Brien''': "I think something's up!" | ||
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*'''O'Brien''': "You know what? There's one thing my grandpa told me: never awaken an alien from an ancient slumber." | *'''O'Brien''': "You know what? There's one thing my grandpa told me: never awaken an alien from an ancient slumber." | ||
''As John approaches the Pelican, nearby Marines cheer him on.'' | ''As John approaches the Pelican, nearby Marines cheer him on.'' | ||
*'''Marine # | *'''Marine #7''': "Master Chief, sir!" | ||
*'''Marine # | *'''Marine #8''': "Leave some for us, Chief!" | ||
*'''Marine # | *'''Marine #9''': "Watch your back out there." | ||
''John eventually boards the Pelican. The platform carrying the Pelican begins to lower into the tunnel beneath. | ''John eventually boards the Pelican. The platform carrying the Pelican begins to lower into the tunnel beneath. | ||
*'''Cortana''': "Initiating pre-flight diagnostics. Forward autocannon - check. Lateral rail turrets - check. Main thrusters - check. Auxiliary boosters - check. All right, keying engines...now." | *'''Cortana''': "Initiating pre-flight diagnostics. Forward autocannon - check. Lateral rail turrets - check. Main thrusters - check. Auxiliary boosters - check. All right, keying engines...now." | ||
===ONCE MORE UNTO THE BREACH=== | ===ONCE MORE UNTO THE BREACH=== | ||
[[File:H4-Shutdown.jpg|thumb|300px|John-117 heads for the Didact in his Pelican.]] | [[File:H4-Shutdown.jpg|thumb|right|300px|John-117 heads for the Didact in his Pelican.]] | ||
*'''Cortana''': "It may be a while before we find another ride home. You know that, right?" | *'''Cortana''': "It may be a while before we find another ride home. You know that, right?" | ||
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*'''John-117''': "It'll be okay." | *'''John-117''': "It'll be okay." | ||
''The Pelican boosts forward, screaming out of the tunnel and into the open. The ''Infinity'' lifts off and | ''The Pelican boosts forward, screaming out of the tunnel and into the open. The ''Infinity'' lifts off and vanish into the clouds. A field of inverted spires hang around Requiem's entrance portal, patrolled by {{Class|CRS|light cruiser}}s. The Didact's [[Cryptum]] lies directly at the center, surrounded by an orange energy field.'' | ||
*'''Cortana''': "Contact! Didact, dead ahead." | *'''Cortana''': "Contact! Didact, dead ahead." | ||
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''Note: the order in which the player enters the spires will produce two different sets of dialogue, as well as slight gameplay adjustments.'' | ''Note: the order in which the player enters the spires will produce two different sets of dialogue, as well as slight gameplay adjustments.'' | ||
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''If the Chief diverts to the left tower:'' | ''If the Chief diverts to the left tower:'' | ||
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''The switch is at the top of the gondola. John activates it; a beam forms from the other side of the room, pulling the gondola toward it.'' | ''The switch is at the top of the gondola. John activates it; a beam forms from the other side of the room, pulling the gondola toward it.'' | ||
*'''Cortana''': "[[Two Betrayals|To take a page out of our old playbook]], I'm going to tune your shields to emit an | *'''Cortana''': "[[Two Betrayals|To take a page out of our old playbook]], I'm going to tune your shields to emit an EMP at the same frequency as the communication network. All you'll need to do to trigger it is to make physical contact with the carrier wave generator." | ||
''Several | ''Several Jackal snipers fire on the Chief.'' | ||
*'''Cortana''': "Taking fire, starboard side!" | *'''Cortana''': "Taking fire, starboard side!" | ||
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*'''John-117''': "Light up the override on the HUD." | *'''John-117''': "Light up the override on the HUD." | ||
'' | ''The Chief comes under increasingly heavy fire.'' | ||
*'''John-117''': "Cortana, the override!" | *'''John-117''': "Cortana, the override!" | ||
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*'''Cortana''': "Okay; the lockout has been released, but-" | *'''Cortana''': "Okay; the lockout has been released, but-" | ||
'' | ''Promethean Knights suddenly teleport into the area. John fights them off.'' | ||
*'''Cortana''': "Okay, start us back up." | *'''Cortana''': "Okay, start us back up." | ||
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*'''Cortana''': "They're not going to make this easy, are they?" | *'''Cortana''': "They're not going to make this easy, are they?" | ||
''A | ''A binary rifle-wielding Knight on the second structure fires at the Chief.'' | ||
*'''Cortana''': "Look out!" | *'''Cortana''': "Look out!" | ||
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''The gondola grinds to a halt.'' | ''The gondola grinds to a halt.'' | ||
*'''Cortana''': "Power this crate back up, we're just about to the carrier wave generator." | *'''Cortana''': "We've got another squad, moving to override the transport controls. Power this crate back up, we're just about to the carrier wave generator." | ||
''Several Knights, supported by | ''Several Knights, supported by Watchers and Crawlers, block the way ahead. The Chief disposes of them, freeing the gondola.'' | ||
*'''Cortana''': "On the platform; that's the carrier wave generator! Enter the carrier field to trigger the suit's EMP." | *'''Cortana''': "On the platform; that's the carrier wave generator! Enter the carrier field to trigger the suit's EMP." | ||
''A | ''A Knight Commander phase in to stop John, wielding an [[incineration cannon]]. He fails. The Chief enters the energy field.'' | ||
*'''Cortana''': "Give it a second..." | *'''Cortana''': "Give it a second..." | ||
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''The beam vanishes, depleting the Chief's shields. Half a dozen Watchers phase in, attacking him.'' | ''The beam vanishes, depleting the Chief's shields. Half a dozen Watchers phase in, attacking him.'' | ||
*'''Ur-Didact''': "The others scatter like embers over sand. And yet the | *'''Ur-Didact''': "The others scatter like embers over sand. And yet the Librarian's champion is unmoved." | ||
''The Didact voice oddly echoes, as if he is speaking directly into John's mind. | ''The Didact voice oddly echoes, as if he is speaking directly into John's mind." | ||
*'''Cortana''': "Well done. All communications from this tower have ceased." | *'''Cortana''': "Well done. All communications from this tower have ceased." | ||
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*'''Cortana''': "Covenant air traffic's increasing. If we don't disable the other tower quickly, reaching the Didact could become exponentially more difficult." | *'''Cortana''': "Covenant air traffic's increasing. If we don't disable the other tower quickly, reaching the Didact could become exponentially more difficult." | ||
''After downing the patrolling | ''After downing the patrolling Phantoms, the Chief enters the second spire.'' | ||
*'''Cortana''': "Chief, there's a lot more comm traffic passing through this tower than just what's servicing the Didact's satellite. These systems use data attenuators to regulate the flow of communications. Destroying those would drown out the towers' transmissions. The towers' instructions to the Didact's shields would be drowned in noise." | *'''Cortana''': "Chief, there's a lot more comm traffic passing through this tower than just what's servicing the Didact's satellite. These systems use data attenuators to regulate the flow of communications. Destroying those would drown out the towers' transmissions. The towers' instructions to the Didact's shields would be drowned in noise." | ||
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*'''Cortana''': "Okay, the structure actually contains three central attenuators. We'll have to sever all three connections." | *'''Cortana''': "Okay, the structure actually contains three central attenuators. We'll have to sever all three connections." | ||
''The walls reassemble themselves, forming bridges to the | ''The walls reassemble themselves, forming bridges to the attennuators. More Knights phase in to protect the orbs.'' | ||
*'''Cortana''': "Knight!" | *'''Cortana''': "Knight!" | ||
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*'''Cortana''': "More Knights!" | *'''Cortana''': "More Knights!" | ||
''Advancing despite heavy opposition, the Chief successfully | ''Advancing despite heavy opposition, the Chief successfully destroy the final attenuator.'' | ||
*'''Ur-Didact''': "You are a fool. Even now, [[Ivanoff Station|your kind tinkers]] with the [[Composer]] in the shadow of [[Installation 03|the third ring]]. Children and fire, who disregard the welfare of the galaxy." | *'''Ur-Didact''': "You are a fool. Even now, [[Ivanoff Station|your kind tinkers]] with the [[Composer]] in the shadow of [[Installation 03|the third ring]]. Children and fire, who disregard the welfare of the galaxy." | ||
*'''Cortana''': "Success - the system's overloading. I don't think we'll be having any more trouble from those shields." | *'''Cortana''': "Success - the system's overloading. I don't think we'll be having any more trouble from those shields." | ||
''The Chief exits the tower after disposing of stragglers, boarding his Pelican once more.'' | ''The Chief exits the tower after disposing of stragglers, boarding his Pelican once more.'' | ||
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''If the Chief diverts to the right tower:'' | ''If the Chief diverts to the right tower:'' | ||
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*'''John-117''': "We'll handle it." | *'''John-117''': "We'll handle it." | ||
*'''Cortana''': "That's hardly the point. | *'''Cortana''': "That's hardly the point. | ||
''The Chief enters the main chamber.'' | ''The Chief enters the main chamber.'' | ||
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*'''Cortana''': "Okay, the structure contains three central attenuators. Sever those connections and we should be good." | *'''Cortana''': "Okay, the structure contains three central attenuators. Sever those connections and we should be good." | ||
''The walls reassemble themselves, forming bridges to the | ''The walls reassemble themselves, forming bridges to the attennuators. More Knights phase in to protect the orbs.'' | ||
*'''Cortana''': "Knight!" | *'''Cortana''': "Knight!" | ||
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*'''Cortana''': "More Knights!" | *'''Cortana''': "More Knights!" | ||
''Advancing despite heavy opposition, the Chief successfully | ''Advancing despite heavy opposition, the Chief successfully destroy the final attenuator.'' | ||
*'''Cortana''': "That's it! Transmission buffers are overflowing. Get us to the second tower-" | *'''Cortana''': "That's it! Transmission buffers are overflowing. Get us to the second tower-" | ||
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*'''Ur-Didact''': "The others scatter like embers over sand. And yet the Librarian's champion is unmoved." | *'''Ur-Didact''': "The others scatter like embers over sand. And yet the Librarian's champion is unmoved." | ||
''The Didact voice oddly echoes, as if he is speaking directly into John's mind. | ''The Didact voice oddly echoes, as if he is speaking directly into John's mind." | ||
*'''John-117''': "Cortana, where's this coming from?" | *'''John-117''': "Cortana, where's this coming from?" | ||
*'''Cortana''': "Where's what coming from? | *'''Cortana''': "Where's what coming from? | ||
*'''Ur-Didact''': "The Mantle of Responsibility for the galaxy shelters all, human. But only the Forerunners are its masters." | *'''Ur-Didact''': "The Mantle of Responsibility for the galaxy shelters all, human. But only the Forerunners are its masters." | ||
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*'''Cortana''': "To take a page out of our old playbook, I'm going to tune your shields to emit an EMP at the same frequency as the communication network. All you'll need to do to trigger it is to make physical contact with the carrier wave generator." | *'''Cortana''': "To take a page out of our old playbook, I'm going to tune your shields to emit an EMP at the same frequency as the communication network. All you'll need to do to trigger it is to make physical contact with the carrier wave generator." | ||
'' | ''Several Jackal snipers fire on the Chief. The gondola suddenly slows down.'' | ||
*'''Cortana''': "Covenant! The Didact's given them control of the system overrides. You're going to have to wrestle for it. The controls are up there." | *'''Cortana''': "Covenant! The Didact's given them control of the system overrides. You're going to have to wrestle for it. The controls are up there." | ||
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''The gondola grinds to a halt.'' | ''The gondola grinds to a halt.'' | ||
*'''Cortana''': "They're trying to | *'''Cortana''': "They're trying to lockout the gondola controls again!" | ||
*'''Ur-Didact''': "Your actions tread between honor and foolishness." | *'''Ur-Didact''': "Your actions tread between honor and foolishness." | ||
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*'''Cortana''': "The carrier wave generator's on the top of that platform. You only have to enter the field to trigger the EMP." | *'''Cortana''': "The carrier wave generator's on the top of that platform. You only have to enter the field to trigger the EMP." | ||
''John walks into the orange beam in the structure. His shields drain to create the EMP. | ''John walks into the orange beam in the structure. His shields drain to create the EMP." | ||
*'''Cortana''': "Give it a second..." | *'''Cortana''': "Give it a second..." | ||
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''The Chief exits the tower, boarding his Pelican once more.'' | ''The Chief exits the tower, boarding his Pelican once more.'' | ||
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*'''Ur-Didact''': "Do you truly believe | *'''Ur-Didact''': "Do you truly believe that your theatrics can prevent my departure? Embrace your sad fate and retain your nobility - I am already beyond you." | ||
*'''Cortana''': "He knows what we're trying to do. If we try to get too close to that ship, we're dead. I...I have an idea. Head for that waypoint." | *'''Cortana''': "He knows what we're trying to do. If we try to get too close to that ship, we're dead. I...I have an idea. Head for that waypoint." | ||
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''As the Chief approaches Cortana's waypoint, the spire's surface splits into segments, uncovering the entrance.'' | ''As the Chief approaches Cortana's waypoint, the spire's surface splits into segments, uncovering the entrance.'' | ||
*'''Cortana''': "Those defense spires we keep running into are being controlled from this tower. Get me to the control room and we might be able to reposition them to block the Didact's ship from leaving. | *'''Cortana''': "Those defense spires we keep running into are being controlled from this tower. Get me to the control room and we might be able to reposition them to block the Didact's ship from leaving.'' | ||
''John enters the third spire's interior.'' | ''John enters the third spire's interior.'' | ||
===CHANGE OF PLAN=== | ===CHANGE OF PLAN=== | ||
''The tunnel leads to a | |||
''The tunnel leads to a gravity lift, which the Chief proceeds to board.'' | |||
*'''Ur-Didact''': "You will relent, Human, or you will perish! All in life is choice. And your day to ''choose''...has come." | *'''Ur-Didact''': "You will relent, Human, or you will perish! All in life is choice. And your day to ''choose''...has come." | ||
''John arrives upstairs. Covenant forces occupy the interior, composed of hovering platforms linked by | ''John arrives upstairs. Covenant forces occupy the interior, composed of hovering platforms linked by hardlight bridges. Several platforms ahead of him suddenly crumbles.'' | ||
*'''Cortana''': "He's altering the tower!" | *'''Cortana''': "He's altering the tower!" | ||
''John charges ahead, eliminating Covenant forces along the way. A [[Sangheili Warrior]] blocks his path, but is quickly dealt with. To his left is a platform occupied by | ''John charges ahead, eliminating Covenant forces along the way. A [[Sangheili Warrior]] blocks his path, but is quickly dealt with. To his left is a platform occupied by Jackals; here lies the fifth [[Terminal/Halo 4|Terminal]].'' | ||
*'''Cortana''': "I'm seeing a control facility at the top of the tower. We need to be there yesterday!" | *'''Cortana''': "I'm seeing a control facility at the top of the tower. We need to be there yesterday!" | ||
''Two [[Mgalekgolo]] | ''Two [[Mgalekgolo]] descends down the gravity lift, forcing the Chief to confront them. John rides up another gravity lift afterwards, arriving at a massive chamber patrolled by Covenant infantry and air units. After wiping out hostile forces with his own Banshee, the Chief enters a doorway on the far side of the chamber and into the control room. Outside its window, the Cryptum hovers ominously.'' | ||
*'''Cortana''': "Quick, let me at the spire controls." | *'''Cortana''': "Quick, let me at the spire controls." | ||
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''John plugs her into the terminal. Cortana's avatar appears, distorted and flickering.'' | ''John plugs her into the terminal. Cortana's avatar appears, distorted and flickering.'' | ||
*'''Cortana''': "Tapping into the spires' central net. | *'''Cortana''': "Tapping into the spires' central net.'' | ||
''The spires move to surround the Cryptum, physically blocking it from launching.'' | ''The spires move to surround the Cryptum, physically blocking it from launching.'' | ||
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*'''Cortana''': "''Like he imprisoned his Prometheans? Like [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Halsey]] imprisoned me?!''" | *'''Cortana''': "''Like he imprisoned his Prometheans? Like [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Halsey]] imprisoned me?!''" | ||
''Cortana suddenly thrashes in agony as the spires plummet downwards, crushing a nearby [[ | ''Cortana suddenly thrashes in agony as the spires plummet downwards, crushing a nearby [[Deployment Platform Type-56 Ground Support/Ultra Heavy|Lich]] in the process. Several more fly towards the Cryptum.'' | ||
*'''Cortana''': "Chief..." | *'''Cortana''': "Chief..." | ||
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*'''Cortana''': "Um, there...there are several Liches moving in formation towards the Didact's ship. We're only going to have one shot at this." | *'''Cortana''': "Um, there...there are several Liches moving in formation towards the Didact's ship. We're only going to have one shot at this." | ||
''The control room's floor retracts | ''The control room's floor retracts downward, allowing the Chief outside.'' | ||
*'''Cortana''': "Okay...go!" | *'''Cortana''': "Okay...go!" | ||
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'''{''Cutscene''}''' | '''{''Cutscene''}''' | ||
[[File:H4-Mantle-Departure.jpg|thumb|300px|The ''[[Mantle's Approach]]'' rises from the depths of Requiem.]] | [[File:H4-Mantle-Departure.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The ''[[Mantle's Approach]]'' rises from the depths of Requiem.]] | ||
''John spreads out his arms, then tucks himself streamlined to fall as fast as he can. He then spins himself upright and uses his thrusters to slow and land on top of the Lich. He crashes hard into the dropship and slides off the hull; unsheathing his [[combat knife]] in the nick of time, he stabs into the plating to stop his descent. With some effort, John climbs back on the Lich.'' | ''John spreads out his arms, then tucks himself streamlined to fall as fast as he can. He then spins himself upright and uses his thrusters to slow and land on top of the Lich. He crashes hard into the dropship and slides off the hull; unsheathing his [[combat knife]] in the nick of time, he stabs into the plating to stop his descent. With some effort, John climbs back on the Lich.'' | ||
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*'''Cortana''': "I don't know. Hang on!" | *'''Cortana''': "I don't know. Hang on!" | ||
''Above them, the Cryptum plummets into the ground. An entry point opens up, allowing the Cryptum access. The ground parts to reveal [[Mantle's Approach|an enormous Forerunner flagship]], surrounded by hundreds of Liches | ''Above them, the Cryptum plummets into the ground. An entry point opens up, allowing the Cryptum access. The ground parts to reveal [[Mantle's Approach|an enormous Forerunner flagship]], surrounded by hundreds of Liches. Requiem's entrance portal opens up, allowing the ship to leave for orbit.'' | ||
''John, still aboard the Lich, observes as the flagship opens a portal into slipspace.'' | ''John, still aboard the Lich, observes as the flagship opens a portal into slipspace.'' | ||
*'''Cortana''': "They're jumping into [[slipspace]] - get below deck!" | *'''Cortana''': "They're jumping into [[slipstream space|slipspace]] - get below deck!" | ||
*'''John-117''': "No time." | *'''John-117''': "No time." | ||
''John activates his thrusters and leaps up, taking cover behind one of the Lich's fins. The flagship and its Lich | ''John activates his thrusters and leaps up, taking cover behind one of the Lich's fins. The flagship and its Lich escorts raise their shields as they approach the rupture. After the vessels have crossed the event horizon, the portal dissolves.'' | ||
''Cut to black. Level ends.'' | ''Cut to black. Level ends.'' | ||
== Trivia | ==Trivia== | ||
*If the player betrays the UNSC personnel at the beginning of the level, additional troops will enter the area to kill the player. This makes it the first level since the [[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|The Pillar of Autumn]] to feature soldiers entering an area to eliminate a betraying player. In the same manner, this can lead to an easter egg; a man resembling Sergeant Johnson spawns as the penultimate hostile.{{citation needed}} | |||
*The last tower can be entered right from the level's beginning, creating a very useful shortcut for Legendary playthroughs or speedruns.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHQttpBOPPo&feature=g-user-u '''YouTube''': ''Halo 4 Tricks'']</ref> | |||
*The Announcer's audio log mentions "Red vs. Blue carnage". This is a direct reference to the web series ''[[Red vs. Blue]]''. Coincidentally, from Season 8 to 10, it is mentioned on numerous occasions that most of the events in the series take place during combat simulations. | |||
*At the beginning of the level, the crocodile-shaped "Greentooth" smiley, symbol of the videogame artists community ''[http://www.polycount.com/ Polycount]'', can be found on one of the crates. | |||
* If the player betrays the UNSC personnel at the beginning of the level, additional troops will enter the area to kill the player. This makes it the first level since | |||
* The last tower can be entered right from the level's beginning, creating a very useful shortcut for Legendary playthroughs or speedruns.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHQttpBOPPo&feature=g-user-u '''YouTube''' | |||
* The | |||
* At the beginning of the level, the crocodile-shaped "Greentooth" smiley, symbol of the videogame artists community ''[http://www.polycount.com/ Polycount]'', can be found on one of the crates. | |||
== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H4-Concept-Requiem-Ceiling.jpg|A rough sketch of Shutdown's environment. | File:H4-Concept-Requiem-Ceiling.jpg|A rough sketch of Shutdown's environment. | ||
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File:H4-Concept-Shutdown-Spires.jpg|Concept art of Shutdown's spires. | File:H4-Concept-Shutdown-Spires.jpg|Concept art of Shutdown's spires. | ||
File:H4-Concept-Spire-Detail.jpg|Concept art of a spire's outer surface. | File:H4-Concept-Spire-Detail.jpg|Concept art of a spire's outer surface. | ||
File:H4-Shutdown-Environment.jpg|A panoramic shot of the level's environment. | File:H4-Shutdown-Environment.jpg|A panoramic shot of the level's environment. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== Sources == | ==Sources== | ||
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