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| {{Status|Gameplay}} | | {{Era|H3}} |
| {{Disambig header|the campaign level|the protagonist of the Halo trilogy|John-117}} | | |
| | {{Article Quote|Rise up. Start the Fight.}} |
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| | |prev=''[[Arrival (Level)|Arrival]]'' |
| |prev=''[[Arrival]]'' | | |next=''[[Crow's Nest (Level)|Crow's Nest]]'' |
| |next=''[[Crow's Nest]]'' | | |game=''[[Halo 3]]'' |
| |name='''''Sierra 117''''' | | |name='''''Sierra 117''''' |
| |image=[[File:H3 Sierra117 Loadscreen.png|300px]] | | |image=[[Image:chief and arbiter.jpg|300px]] |
| |game=''[[Halo 3]]'' | | |player=[[John-117|SPARTAN-117]] |
| |devname=<code>010_jungle</code>{{Ref/File|Id=H3EK|H3EK|H3EK\tags\levels\solo\010_jungle\010_jungle.scenario}} | | |date= [[2552]] |
| |player=*[[Master_Chief_(gameplay)#Halo_3|Master Chief]] (player 1) | | |place=[[Republic of Kenya]], [[Africa]] |
| *[[Arbiter_(player_character)#Halo_3|Arbiter]] (player 2) | | |Objective= |
| *[[Elite (co-op)|N'tho 'Sraom]] (player 3) | | Move to the river for evac, find/rescue [[Avery J. Johnson|Johnson]] |
| *[[Elite (co-op)|Usze 'Taham]] (player 4) | | |enemies= |
| |date= [[2552#November|November 17, 2552]] | | *[[Type-52 Troop Carrier|Phantom]]s |
| |place= Near [[Mount Kilimanjaro]], [[Tanzania]], [[Africa]]
| | *[[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshee]]s |
| *[[A2 Hydroelectric Facility]] | | *[[Brutes (Jiralhanae)|Brute]]s |
| |objective= *Move to the river for evacuation | | *[[Grunts (Unggoy)|Grunt]]s |
| *Find and rescue [[Avery Johnson|Johnson]]. | | *[[Jackals (Kig-yar)|Jackal]]s |
| |partime=00:15:00 {{C|''Master Chief Collection''}} | | |weapons= |
| |parscore=13,000 {{C|''Master Chief Collection''}}<br/>15,000 {{C|''Halo 3''}}
| | *[[Assault Rifle (Level)|Assault Rifle]] |
| | *[[Pistol (Level)|Pistol]] |
| | *[[Heavy Machine gun (Level)|Heavy Machine gun]] (Heroic or Above Only) |
| | *[[Plasma Pistol (Level)|Plasma Pistol]] |
| | *[[Plasma Rifle (Level)|Plasma Rifle]] |
| | *[[Spiker (Level)|Spiker]] |
| | *[[Frag Grenade (Level)|Frag Grenade]] |
| | *[[Plasma Grenade (Level)|Plasma Grenade]] |
| }} | | }} |
| {{Article quote|Rise up. Start the fight.}}
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| '''Sierra 117''' is the second [[campaign]] level of ''[[Halo 3]]''. It is the first level in ''Halo 3'' to feature real gameplay, as opposed to the first level, [[Arrival]], which is purely a [[cutscene]] and tutorial. This is also the first level to feature [[Cortana Moment]]s.
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| Upon completing the level on the [[Normal]], [[Heroic]], or [[Legendary]] difficulties, the player will earn the [[Landfall (Achievement)|"Landfall" achievement]] and 20 Gamerscore. Upon earning 15,000 points in [[Campaign Scoring]], the player will be awarded with the [[Guerilla]] achievement and 10 Gamerscore. | | '''Sierra 117''' is the first [[campaign]] level of ''[[Halo 3]]''. It is the first to feature real gameplay, as opposed to [[Arrival]], which is merely a cutscene and tutorial. Also, take note that this is the First Level that features messages from [[Cortana]] on certain occasions. |
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| | Upon completing it on the [[Normal]], [[Heroic]], or [[Legendary]] difficulties, the player will earn the [[Landfall (Achievement)|"Landfall" achievement]] and 20 [[Gamerpoint]]s.<ref>[[Halo 3 Achievements]]</ref> |
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| ==Setting== | | ==Setting== |
| This level takes place in a lush African jungle that lies on the southern slopes of Shira peak of [[Mount Kilimanjaro]], as confirmed from the hexadecimal code of the ''[[Halo 3 Beta]]'' and physically confirmed in the ''[[Halo 3 E3 2007 Trailer]]'' and the short video subsequent [[Bungie]] Podcasts (Mawenzi peak can be seen slightly obscured to the right of Uhuru peak, both of which are part of the Kilimanjaro mountain.) The jungle is home to a Covenant encampment, and hosts lush verdant forestry, rivers, rocky landscapes, waterfalls, and tunnels. The environment bears some resemblance to the "Off the Rock, Through the Bush, Nothing but Jackal" section of ''[[Halo 2]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s ''[[Delta Halo]]'', although the location is different; ''Sierra 117'' takes place on [[Earth]], while ''Delta Halo'' is set on [[Installation 05]].
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| ==Plot==
| | LEAKED SIERRA 117 video [http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=sFyyCw4ZwOg] |
| Having been found by [[Sergeant]] [[Avery Johnson]], [[Marcus Stacker]], some [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]], and the [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]], the [[John-117|Master Chief]] is escorted through the jungle, not knowing there is trouble ahead. Johnson has with him two squads of Marines, but, after spotting a Covenant [[Ru'swum-pattern Phantom|Phantom]] overhead, he decides to split them in order to attempt to reach an evacuation point at a nearby river. The Master Chief, Thel 'Vadam and one squad head one way, following a stream leading to the river, while Johnson and the other [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] forces scale a waterfall, and head another way. Bravo squad, apparently left behind by Johnson's team to guard the Landing Zone, where Pelicans were to extract the troops, breaks radio silence, and is attacked by a [[pack]] of [[Jiralhanae]], led by a [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]].
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| The Chief encounters the previously patrolling Phantoms, which drop off Jiralhanae and Unggoy. After the battle, they receive notice from Johnson that they cannot get into contact with another Marine team, Bravo. Almost immediately after, the group comes across a stricken marine held captive by a Jiralhanae on a log above them. The Jiralhanae beats the Marine, inquiring about a secret "location." After killing the inquisitive Jiralhanae, they are told that the rest of Bravo is dead, apparently pinned down by a Phantom and slaughtered by a Jiralhanae Chieftain. The Bravo team survivor, [[Reynolds|Gunnery Sergeant Reynolds]], then joins the squad escorting the Master Chief.
| | This level takes place in an African jungle, as confirmed via the hexadecimal code of the ''[[Halo 3 Beta]]'' and physically confirmed in the ''[[Halo 3 E3 2007 Trailer]]'' and the short video subsequent [[Bungie]] Podcasts. The jungle is home to a [[Covenant Loyalist]] encampment, and hosts lush verdant forestry, rivers, rocky landscapes, waterfalls, and tunnels. |
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| By the time the Master Chief and Thel 'Vadam make it to the river for evacuation, the [[D77H-TCI Pelican|Pelican]]s at the evacuation point are already under attack by [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] infantry. Johnson is seen using the [[AIE-486H machine gun|machine gun turret]] at the back of one of the Pelicans, and with combined fire the Covenant are momentarily pushed back. Several [[Type-26 Banshee|Banshees]] swoop in on and attack the Pelicans. Both Pelicans suffer catastrophic wing damage from the Banshees' [[fuel rod cannon]]s and make a fiery exit further down river as more Jiralhanae and Unggoy reinforcements show up to kill Master Chief's squad. After pushing through the Covenant forces, the Chief and Thel 'Vadam are told over the COM that Johnson's Pelican has crash landed and shortly afterward come across him and his squad fleeing from the crash site, pursued by Jiralhanae and Unggoy forces. The Chieftain pulls his own Phantom out of the fight to regroup.
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| They desperately try to catch up with Johnson, killing many Unggoy, Jiralhanae and [[Kig-Yar]]. After coming across the crashed Pelican, they find [[SRS99D-S2 AM sniper rifle|Sniper Rifle]]s and [[BR55HB SR Battle Rifle|Battle Rifle]]s. Master Chief, Thel 'Vadam and the surviving marines then find themselves in a thick jungle and have to fight past Kig-Yar hiding in the trees and on the ground, with no sign of Johnson or his squad of marines. | | Having been found by Johnson and the Arbiter, the Master Chief is escorted through the jungle. Johnson has with him two squads of marines but after spotting a Covenant Phantom overhead, he decides to split them into two teams to try and reach evac at the river. The Master Chief, the Arbiter and one squad head one way, following the stream, whilst Johnson and the other UNSC forces scale a waterfall and head another way.<br> |
| | The Chief encounters Phantoms, which drop off Brutes and Grunts. They also have to face Carbine-wielding and Sniper Jackals. Some way along the journey, they recieve notice from Johnson that they cannot get into contact with another marine team, Bravo. Almost immediatly after, the group comes across a stricken Marine held captive by a Brute on a log above them. After killing the Brute who was torturing the marine, they are told the rest of Bravo is dead, apparently pinned down by a Phantom and killed by a Brute Chieftan. Bravo then joins their cause.<br> |
| | Further on, UNSC forces and the Arbiter make it to the river for evac, but they are already under attack by Covenant infantry. Johnson is seen firing from the back of one of the Pelicans with a Machine Gun Turret and with combined fire, the Covenant are defeated. However, Banshees show up and fire on the Pelicans with their Fuel Rod Cannons. Heavily damaged, they retreat out of the Chief's sight and more Brute and Grunt reenforcements show up to mop up survivors.<br> |
| | After pushing through the Covenant forces, the Chief and the Arbiter are told over the COM that Johnson's Pelican has crash landed and shortly afterwards come across him fleeing from the crash site, pursued by Brutes and Grunts. They deperately try and catch up with him, killing a dozen Grunts, many Brutes and a handful of Carbine Jackals that were crowded around the area. After coming across the crashed Pelican, they find Sniper Rifles and Battle Rifles and they discover over the Pelican's radio that there is no sign of the second Pelican. It is assumed to have crashed and sunk into the lake. Master Chief, Arbiter and the surviving marines then find themselves in a thick jungle and have to fight past Carbiner and Sniper Jackals hiding in the trees, with no sign of Johnson's squad.<br> |
| | They then reach a large open area where they see Johnson being kicked into a small building and held captive by a Brute Chieftan. It is likely this is the same Chieftan that killed Bravo's men. The area is also litted with Grunts and Jackals as well as half a dozen Brutes. With slow progress, the two heroes manage to fight their way around the site and even take down the Brute Chieftan who wielded a Gravity Hammer. They then rescue Johnson and three other marine survivors from the Pelican.<br> |
| | Johnson calls in a Pelican piloted by Hocus to come and pick them up, but are first engaged by two Phantoms which drop off hordes of Grunts and a few Brute Captains wielding Brute Shots. Whilst the group engages and kills the ground forces, the Pelican arrives and takes down the two Phantoms with Missiles. Hocus then lands and evacs the survivors and Johnson is seen patting the Chief on the shoulder in thanks before the Pelican flies off into the sunset. |
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| They then reach a large dam where they see Johnson being taunted and kicked into a small building and held captive by a Jiralhanae Chieftain. It is implied that this is the same Chieftain that killed Bravo's men and pursued Johnson from his crash site. The area is also littered with Unggoy and Kig-Yar as well as half a dozen Jiralhanae. With slow progress, the two heroes manage to fight their way through and around the dam and eventually take down the Jiralhanae Chieftain. They then rescue Johnson and the three surviving marines from his squad. (Note: the marines will be dead if you still have marines from before)
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| Johnson calls in Pelican [[Kilo 023]] piloted by [[Hocus]] to come and pick them up, but they are first engaged by two Phantoms which drop off hordes of Unggoy and a few [[Jiralhanae Captain]]s wielding [[Type-25 Brute Shot|brute shot]]s and [[Paegaas Workshop Spiker|spiker]]s. Whilst the group engages the ground forces, the Pelican arrives and takes down the two Phantoms with missiles. Hocus then lands and evacuates the survivors and Johnson is seen patting the Chief on the shoulder in thanks before the Pelican flies off.
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| ==Transcript==
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| ===Walk It Off=== | | ===Walk It Off=== |
| '''''Brutes on the prowl.'''''
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| [[File:Master Chief & The Arbiter.jpg|thumb|300px|John-117 and Thel 'Vadam together in the jungle.]]
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| '''{''Gameplay''}''' | | '''{''Gameplay''}''' |
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| *'''[[Sergeant Major]] [[Avery J. Johnson]]''': "[[First Squad]], you're my scouts. Move out! Quiet as you can." | | *'''[[Avery Johnson|Johnson]]''': "[[First Squad]], you're my scouts. ''{If co-op}'' [[Arbiter]], watch the [[Master Chief|Chief's]] back ''{Co-op end}''. Move out! Quiet as you can." |
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| *''(2-Player Co-op Change)'' '''Sergeant Johnson''': "First Squad, you're my scouts. Arbiter, watch the Chief's back. Move out! Quiet as you can."
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| *''(3-4 Players Co-op Change)'': "First Squad, you're my scouts. As for you, just try not to wreck my planet. Move out! Quiet as you can."
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| ''If the player stalls:''
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| *'''Sergeant Johnson''': "Let's get moving, Chief. Come on, I'll lead you out."
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| ''They come across a log. The Marines climb over, and Johnson stands on the log, waiting for Chief.''
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| ''If the player stalls:''
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| *'''Sergeant Johnson''': "Up and over, Chief."
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| ''If the player further stalls:''
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| *'''Sergeant Johnson''': "Jump! Stretch those legs, Spartan."
| | ''{If you wait and hang around}'' |
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| ''The squad moves out.'' | | '''Johnson''': "Let's get moving, Chief. Come on. I'll lead you out." |
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| *'''Sergeant Johnson''': "[[Bravo Team]], this is Johnson. We got him. Fall back to the extraction point. Over." | | *'''Johnson''': "[[Bravo Team]], this is Johnson. We got him. Fall back to the extraction point. Over." |
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| *'''[[Gunnery Sergeant (UNSC)|G. Sgt.]] [[Reynolds]] (COM)''': "Roger that. Reynolds out." | | *'''[[Reynolds]] (COM)''': "Roger that. [[Reynolds]] out." |
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| ''A [[Jiralhanae]] howls off in the distance.'' | | ''Brute howls off in the distance.'' |
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| *'''[[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] #1''': "That sounded close." | | *'''Marine #1''': "That sounded close." |
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| *'''Marine #2''': "Yeah, too close." | | *'''Marine #2''': "Yeah, too close." |
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| *'''Sergeant Reynolds (COM)''': "Johnson, you be advised. Hostiles are -''{static}''- on the move -''{static}''-. I've got eyes on a -''{static}''- Brute [[Pack]] -''{static}''-. Over." | | *'''[[Reynolds]] (COM)''': "Johnson, you be advised. Hostiles are (static) on the move (static). I've got eyes on a (static) Brute Pack (static). Over." |
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| *'''Sergeant Johnson''': "Say again, [[UNSC rank structure|Gunny]]? You're breaking up."
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| ''There is the ominous whisper of gravitational drives as a [[Ru'swum-pattern Phantom|Phantom]] flies overhead above the trees.''
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| *'''Marine #3''': ''(whispers)'' "[[Sergeant Major]], Phantom inbound."
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| *'''Sergeant Johnson''': "We stick together and we're gonna get spotted. Let's split up, meet back at the LZ. Chief, go with the Arbiter, head toward the river. [[Second Squad]], you're with me."
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| *''(Co-op Change)'' '''Sergeant Johnson''': "Chief, you and the Arbiter head toward the river."
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| ''Johnson and Second Squad climb up the cliff by the waterfall.''
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| ''If the Chief attempts to follow Johnson and stares at him after the climb:''
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| *'''Sergeant Johnson''': "Keep an eye out for Bravo Team, Chief! If the Brutes ''do'' have our scent, those boys are in a lot of trouble!" | | *'''Johnson''': "Say again, Gunny. You're breaking up." |
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| [[File:H3 Sierra117 Marines.jpg|thumb|300px|John-117 follows First squad to the river for pickup.]]
| | *'''Marine #2''' (Whisper): "Sergeant Major, [[Phantom]] inbound." |
| ''Johnson and Second Squad cross the river above the waterfall and run out of sight. The Master Chief and Thel 'Vadam take charge of First Squad. Thel 'Vadam leads the Chief up onto some rocks around a pile of fallen logs, while First Squad waits to go straight over. They spot a [[Jiralhanae]] [[Jiralhanae Captain Major|Captain Major]] accompanied by a squad of Unggoy.'' | |
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| *'''[[Jiralhanae Captain Major]]''': "Spread out, you [[Unggoy|whelps]]! Find them!" | | *'''Johnson''' (Whisper) :"We stick together, we're gonna get spotted. We'll split up, and meet back at the LZ. Chief, go with the Arbiter, head toward the river. Second Squad, you're with me." |
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| *'''Marine #3''': ''(whispers)'' "Up ahead! Single Brute, plus backup!"
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| *'''Marine #3''': "He's got [[Jiralhanae power armor|power armor]], Chief! Take down its shields before you close!" | | *'''Johnson ''': "Chief. You and the Arbiter head toward the river." |
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| ''Master Chief and 'Vadam engage the Jiralhanae and his Unggoy subordinates. First Squad provides assistance for the Chief. After killing the Covenant patrol, they regroup.'' | | ''{Co-op end}'' |
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| *'''[[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]] (Single Player Only)''': ''(to the Jiralhanae corpse)'' "The [[San'Shyuum|Prophets]] are liars, but you are fools to do their bidding!"
| | ''Johnson and Second Squad climb up the cliff by the water fall. The Chief and Arbiter lead First Squad. The Arbiter leads the Chief up on some rocks around a pile of fallen logs, while First Squad waits to go straight over, pointing out a [[Brute Captain Major]].'' |
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| ''A couple more Phantoms arrive and deploy additional [[lance]]s of Unggoy and Jiralhanae. After clearing these enemies out, the Chief and his allies form up at a winking flare at an underground cave.'' | | *'''Brute Captain''': "Spread out, you whelps! Find them!" |
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| *'''Marine #3''': "These Brutes are tough." | | *'''Marine #1''' (Whisper): "Up ahead! Single Brute, plus backup!" |
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| *'''Female Marine #4''': "Grunts ain't no slouches either."
| | ''First Squad engages the Brute and his Grunt subordinates along with the Master Chief and the Arbiter.'' |
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| *'''Thel 'Vadam''': "The Grunts' new-found courage is but fear. When we are victorious, all who serve the Prophets will be punished." | | *'''Arbiter''' (to Brute corpse): "The Prophets are liars, but you are fools to do their bidding!" |
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| *''(Co-op Change)'' '''Marine #3''': "Maybe the Brutes put something in their [[methane tank|tanks]]."
| | ''Two Phantoms draw near, each deploying a Brute and a squad of Grunts, blocking the advance of the Master Chief and his allies. Eventually, they are cleared, and the Marines form up at a winking flare at an underground cave.'' |
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| ''After advancing through the caves, the team enters a massive forested expanse and finds the "Grunt Camp".<ref name="official guide">''[[Halo 3: The Official Guide]]''</ref> Sleeping Unggoy litter the first half while a few Jiralhanae, [[Kig-Yar]] and other Unggoy patrol the far hills.'' | | *'''Marine #2''' or '''Female Marine #1''': "Those Brutes are tough." |
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| *'''Marine #3''': "Sleepers! Take 'em out, nice and quiet! ''(On [[Heroic]] or [[Legendary]])'' Jackals, on the ridge! Stay low; looks like they've got [[Type-51 Carbine|carbines]]." | | *'''Marine #1''' or '''Female Marine #1''': "Grunts ain't no slouches either." |
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| ''When the team is spotted by the Covenant:'' | | *'''Arbiter''': "The Grunt's new-found courage is but fear. When we are victorious, all who serve the Prophets will be punished." |
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| *'''Marine #3''': ''(on Heroic or Legendary)'' "I hate it when I'm right!"
| | ''After advancing through the caves, a massive forested expanse is found: the "Grunt Camp"<ref>''[[Halo 3: The Official Guide]]''</ref>. Sleeping Grunts litter the first half while a few Brutes, Jackals, and Grunts patrol the far hills.'' |
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| ''A large battle erupts in the camp. Additional Covenant reinforcements enter from the next area, but all fall to the team. They regroup near the exit:'' | | *'''Marine #1''': "Sleepers! Take 'em out, nice and quiet! ''{On [[Heroic]] and [[Legendary}'' [[Jackal]]s, on the ridge! Stay low; looks like they've got [[Covenant Carbine|Carbine]]s." |
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| *'''Sergeant Johnson (COM)''': "[[D77H-TCI|Pelicans]] are en route, Chief, but I can't reach Bravo. If you find 'em, get 'em to the extraction point."
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| ''If the player stalls:'' | | *'''Johnson (COM)''': "[[Pelican]]s are ''en route'', [[SPARTAN-117|Chief]], but I can't raise Bravo. If you find 'em, get 'em to the extraction point." |
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| *'''Thel 'Vadam''': "Come. The landing zone is this way."
| | ''Beyond the encampment, a Brute Captain is torturing a Marine Sergeant on a log. It is possible and optional to save the Marine by killing the Brute.'' |
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| ''Beyond the encampment, a [[Jiralhanae Captain]] is torturing Sergeant Reynolds on a log. Several other Covenant troops are nearby. It is possible and optional to save the Marine by killing or distracting the Jiralhanae before he kills him.'' | | *'''Brute Captain''': "Tell me its location!" |
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| *'''Jiralhanae Captain''': "Tell me its location!" | | *'''[[Reynolds]]''': "Kiss...my...ass." |
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| *'''Sergeant Reynolds''': "Kiss... my... ass."
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| ''If the Sergeant is not saved, the Jiralhanae Captain breaks his spine and throws him down, before noticing the Master Chief and 'Vadam. If he is saved, Reynolds jumps down from the log, grabs a nearby Assault Rifle and joins the Master Chief and 'Vadam in their fight.'' | | ''Reynolds jumps down from the log, grabbing a nearby fallen Assault Rifle and joining the Master Chief and the Arbiter in their fight'' |
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| ''After the area is clear, Reynolds (if he survived) speaks with the Chief.'' | | *'''[[Reynolds]]''': "Brute Chieftain and a Phantom. They pinned us down...killed my men." |
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| *'''Sergeant Reynolds''': "Brute Chieftain. A Phantom. Pinned us down... killed my men."
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| ''First Squad cross the log bridge, clear out additional Covenant troops, including another Jiralhanae Captain and continue on until they reach another cave.'' | | *'''Arbiter''': "The river. Hurry!" |
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| *'''Thel 'Vadam''': "The river, hurry!"
| | ''The UNSC force continues forward, towards further caves and pushing towards the river, where Johnson has established an extraction point for Second Squad. They head down a steep slope for some underground caves that lead to the river.'' |
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| [[File:Cortanam.jpg|thumb|300px|Cortana flashes over John-117's HUD.]]
| | *'''Cortana (Cortana Moment)''': "Could you sacrifice me to complete your mission? Could you watch me die?" |
| ''The [[UNSC]] squad continues forward and heads into the cave. They move down a steep slope and enter an underground cave leading to the river where Johnson has established an extraction point. The Chief's vision suddenly distorts. Purple lines flare across his view and the face of Cortana appears.'' | |
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| *'''[[Cortana]] ([[Cortana Moment]])''': "Could you sacrifice me to complete your mission? Could you watch me die?" | | *'''Marine #3''': "Sir, you okay?" |
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| *'''Marine #3''': ''(looks back)'' "Sir, you okay?" | | *'''Marine #4''': "Your vitals just pinged KIA." |
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| | ''Second Squad leaves the caves; the river is around the next bend. Three Marine corpses are scattered on the ground, with [[BR55HB SR Battle Rifle]] ammunition and [[Fragmentation Grenade]]s.'' |
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| ''First Squad leaves the caves; the river is around the next bend. Three Marine corpses are scattered on the ground, with [[BR55HB SR Battle Rifle]] ammunition and [[M9 fragmentation grenade|Fragmentation Grenade]]s.'' | | *'''Johnson (COM)''': "Chief, Pelicans are at the river. We've got company, so hustle up!" |
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| *'''Sergeant Johnson (COM)''': "Chief, Pelicans are at the river. We've got company, so hustle up!" | | *'''Arbiter''': "Grenades! Blow them to bits!" |
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| *'''Thel 'Vadam''': "Grenades! Blow them to bits!"
| | ''Beyond the steep slope is a river substation<ref>''[[Halo 3: The Official Guide]]''</ref>, next to a raging river. A pair of [[Pelican Dropship]]s, [[Kilo 23]] and [[Echo 51]], hover above the river, and their door gunners fire on a cluster of Brutes, Jackals, and Grunts that have tunneled themselves in the substation. They are the extraction force to exfiltrate the Master Chief and his team.'' |
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| ''Beyond the steep slope is a river substation{{Ref/Reuse|official guide}} next to a raging river. A pair of [[D77H-TCI Pelican|Pelican]] dropships hover above the river as gunners in their troop bays fire upon a cluster of Covenant troops that have tunneled themselves in the substation.'' | | *'''Female Pelican Pilot''' (COM): "Hold on. Got a contact." |
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| *'''Pilot (COM)''': "[[Banshees]]! Fast and low!" | | *'''[[Echo 51]]''' (COM): "Break off-''now''!" |
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| *'''[[Echo 51]] Pilot (COM)''': "Break off — ''now''!"
| | ''The Banshees launch a high-speed strafing run against the Pelicans, and explosions cascade over them as the Pelicans rock.'' |
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| [[File:Halo3-Banshee-Hits-Pelican.jpg|thumb|300px|The Pelican's thrusters burst into flames after the Banshees' attack.]]
| | *'''[[Echo 51]]''' (COM): "Watch yourself!" |
| ''The Banshees fire their [[fuel rod cannon]]s at the Pelicans, and score direct hits on both. Explosions cascade over the Pelicans. Echo 51's wingman collides with Echo 51.'' | |
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| *'''Echo 51 Pilot (COM)''': "Watch yourself!" | | *'''Female Pelican Pilot''' (COM): "I'm hit! I'm hit! AAAHHHH!" |
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| *'''Pilot (COM)''': "I'm hit! ARRGH!" | | *'''Echo 51''' (COM): "Lost a thruster. Hang on!" |
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| *'''Echo 51 Pilot (COM)''': "Lost a thruster. Hang on!" | | *'''Johnson''' (COM): "Get a hold of her! |
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| *'''Sergeant Johnson (COM)''': "Get a hold of her!" | | *'''Echo 51''' (COM): "Negative! We're going down!" |
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| *'''Echo 51 Pilot (COM)''': "Negative! We're going down!"
| | ''Both Pelicans streak away around the river bend. The unidentified Pelican pluges into the river beyond the dam, but Echo 51 loses control, plowing into the top of the cliff and drops down. While Master Chief, the Arbiter, and the Marines fight through to secure the substation despite two waves of Brute-led Covenant Loyalist reinforcements, Johnson and his team leave the wreck of Echo 51 but are beset by a Brute ambush<ref>''[[Halo 3: The Official Guide]]''</ref>.'' |
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| ''Both damaged Pelicans streak away around the river bend in a futile attempt to escape. Echo 51's wingman loses altitude and immediately plunges into the river beyond the dam, most likely drowning all of its occupants. Echo 51 manages to clear the river, but skims the top of a cliff, flips over in the air, and crashes out of sight.'' | | *'''Arbiter''': "Those Banshees are sure to circle back round. Let's head back into the jungle." |
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| ''With their evac gone, the Master Chief, Thel 'Vadam, and the Marines fight to secure the substation, defeating two waves of Jiralhanae-led Covenant reinforcements.''{{Ref/Reuse|official guide}} | | ''{If co-op, a Marine will say the above line instead}'' |
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| *'''Thel 'Vadam (Single Player)''': "The Banshees will return. Hurry, back into the jungle!" | | *'''Johnson''' (COM): "Chief, can you hear me..(static). My bird's down. Have a clear..(static)..on your position." |
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| *''(Co-op Change)'' '''Marine #3''': "Banshees are gonna circle back. Let's head into the jungle, sir."
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| ''The Chief and his allies re-enter the jungle.'' | | *'''Marine #1''' or '''Marine Sergeant''': "[[Jackals]]. On the ridge. Stay low. Looks like they got [[Carbines]]." |
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| *'''Sergeant Johnson (COM)''': "Chief, can you hear me?...''(static)'' My bird's down. Half a [[Wiktionary:klick|klick]] -''(static)''- downriver from your position."
| | ''After the Chief and Arbiter pass through the short Jackal Sniper-laden gorge "Sniper Alley"<ref>''[[Halo 3: The Official Guide]]''</ref>, they see a bridge. Three Marines are crossing it, under heavy fire, retreating from Echo 51's crashed Pelican. They hear a familiar voice over the COM unit as a Brute leads a charge against the fleeing Marines.'' |
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| ''On [[Easy]] or [[Normal]]:'' | | *'''Johnson''' (COM): "Come on, you dumb apes! You want breakfast? You gotta catch it!" |
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| *'''Marine #3''': "Jackals. On the ridge. Stay low. Looks like they got Carbines."
| | ''Johnson and the Marines frag the Brute and his fellow soldiers on the bridge, and run off into a cave.'' |
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| ''On higher difficulties, some of the Kig-Yar in this area are armed with [[Type-50 particle beam rifle|Particle Beam Rifle]]s.'' | | ''The Chief and Arbiter encounter many hostiles, including a Brute on the side of a [[Phantom]], who flies off when either his gunner, or much of his troops are eliminated. The Chief and Arbiter secure the area, and discover Echo 51's crash site by the riverside: the Pelican flipped over after hitting the cliff, scattering ammunition and weapon racks in the area, including a [[SRS99D-S2 AM Sniper Rifle]] and other munitions. Echo 51's radio is still operational, however.'' |
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| ''After the Chief and 'Vadam pass through the short Kig-Yar-laden "Sniper Alley",{{Ref/Reuse|official guide}} they see a bridge. Three Marines are crossing it, under heavy fire, retreating from the wreckage of Echo 51. They hear Johnson's voice over the COM unit as a Jiralhanae leads a charge against the fleeing Marines.'' | | ''{If you wait by Echo 51's radio}'' |
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| *'''Sergeant Johnson (COM)''': "Come on, you dumb [[Jiralhanae|apes]]! You want breakfast? You gotta catch it!" | | *'''[[Crow's Nest (Base)|Crow's Nest]] Controller''' (Echo 51's Radio): "Echo Five-One, this is [[Crow's Nest (Base)|Crow's Nest]]. Echo Five-One, please respond! |
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| ''Johnson and some of the Marines frag the Jiralhanae and the other Covenant troops on the bridge, and run off into a cave.'' | | ''{Pause}'' |
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| ''The Chief and 'Vadam encounter many hostiles, including a Jiralhanae Chieftain on the side of a Phantom, who flies off when either his gunner or many of his troops are eliminated. The Chief and 'Vadam secure the area, and discover Echo 51's crash site by the riverside. The crashed dropship, lying on an outcropping along the valley wall, is surrounded by [[MA5C assault rifle|assault rifle]]s, [[BR55HB SR|battle rifle]]s, a [[SRS99D-S2 AM|sniper rifle]], ammunition, and Fragmentation Grenades. The Pelican's radio is still operational.'' | | *'''[[Crow's Nest (Base)|Crow's Nest]] Controller''' (Echo 51's Radio): Hocus, Five-One is down, divert for emergency evac. Over." |
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| ''If the Chief or 'Vadam waits by Echo 51's radio:'' | | ''{If any of Echo 51's Marines are still alive}'' |
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| *'''[[Crow's Nest (Base)|Crow's Nest]] Controller (Echo 51's Radio)''': "Echo Five-One, this is Crow's Nest. Echo Five-One, please respond! ''(pause)'' Hocus, Five-One is down. Divert for emergency evac, over." | | *'''Marine #3''': "Sergeant Major went this way, Chief. Through the cave." |
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| ''The Chief and his allies head up a slope, clear out more Covenant, and arrive at another cave.'' | | ''The Master Chief leads the Arbiter and whatever remaining Marines through the caves towards where Johnson is being held.'' |
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| *'''Marine''': "Sergeant Major went this way, Chief. Through the cave."
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| ''The Master Chief leads 'Vadam (and any accompanying Marines) through the cave and into a narrow section of jungle. They soon arrive at a clearing.'' | | {''Cutscene''} |
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| ===Quid Pro Quo===
| | ''At the end, the Master Chief reach a low cliff, viewing a Loyalist-held dam. The Arbiter spots the Chieftain beating Johnson on the fair left'' |
| '''''Rescue at the dam.''''' | |
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| [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX5zR-rFTlc '''{''Cutscene''}''']
| | *'''Arbiter''': "See how they bait their trap?" |
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| ''At the end the Master Chief and 'Vadam reach a low cliff, viewing a Covenant-held dam. 'Vadam spots the Jiralhanae Chieftain beating Johnson on the far left in front of a small building.'' | | ''The Chieftain roars at Johnson.'' |
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| *'''Thel 'Vadam''': "See how they bait their trap?" | | *'''Arbiter''': "I will help you spring it." |
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| ''The Chieftain roars at Johnson. Johnson punches the Chieftain in the stomach with no effect.''
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| *'''Thel 'Vadam''': "I will help you spring it."
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| ''The Chieftain growls loudly and kicks Johnson back inside the "prison".''
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| *'''Sergeant Johnson''': "This isn't as fun as it looks. Cut the power!" | | *'''Johnson''': "This isn't as fun as it looks. Cut the power!" |
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| ''If no Marines came with the Chief, the other three Marines in the prison will still be alive and awaiting rescue.'' | | ''(If no Marines came with you or died, the other three Marines in the prison will be still alive and await rescue)'' |
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| *'''Marine Escapee''': "Brutes were gonna gut us, sir."
| | ''Marine Escapee #1'': "Brutes were gonna gut us, sir." |
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| ''The Master Chief deactivates the plasma shield. Johnson (and any other Marine prisoners) break free of their bindings and stand up.'' | | ''The Master Chief releases the plasma shield that was imprisoning the Marines'' |
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| *'''Sergeant Johnson''': "We're even, as long as we're only counting today. [[Kilo 023]], what's your ETA?" | | *'''Johnson''': "We're even, as long as we're only counting today. [[Kilo 23]], what's your ETA?" |
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| *'''[[Hocus]] (COM)''': "Imminent, Sergeant. Find some cover. Gotta clear a path." | | *'''[[Hocus]]''' (COM): "Imminent, Sergeant. Find some cover. Gotta clear a path." |
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| ''Sergeant Johnson and the Marine survivors grab Covenant weaponry from nearby crates.'' | | ''The Marines grab Covenant weaponry from nearby crates.'' |
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| *'''Sergeant Johnson''': "Roger that, Hocus. Friendly gunship, coming in hot!" | | *'''Johnson''': "Roger that, [[Hocus]]. Friendly gunship, coming in hot!" |
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| *'''Sergeant Johnson''': "Hocus! Phantom!" | | *'''Johnson''': "Hocus! Phantom!" |
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| *'''Hocus (COM)''': "I see 'em! Standby. Going loud. Everyone down!" | | *'''[[Hocus]] (COM)''': "I see 'em! Standby." |
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| *'''Hocus (COM)''': "Scratch one Phantom!" | | *'''Hocus (COM)''': "Scratch one Phantom!" |
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| *'''Sergeant Johnson''': "C'mon Chief, [[Commander]] [[Miranda Keyes|Keyes]] is waiting!" | | *'''Hocus''': "Scratch two!" |
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| *'''Sergeant Johnson''': "Come on, Chief! The world won't save itself!"
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| *'''Sergeant Johnson''': "Do you or do you not want to finish the fight?"
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| *'''Crow's Nest Controller (COM)''': "Roger that. What's the word, Kilo 23?" | | *'''Crow's Nest Controller #2 (COM)''': "Roger that. What's the word, Kilo 23?" |
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| ==Achievements==
| | *'''Crow's Nest Controller #2 (COM)''': "Deck's yours. Come on down." |
| The following [[achievement]]s can be unlocked on this mission on the [[Xbox 360]] edition of ''Halo 3''.
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| |Finish the first mission of the [[Campaign]] on [[Normal]], [[Heroic]], or [[Legendary]].
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| ==Production Notes==
| | ''Kilo 23 proceeds to land in a hole in the ground.'' |
| Early paper sketch design documents suggest the first section of the mission would function as a separate, small tutorial mission with the working title of "Kilimanjaro Jungle". After a short engagement with some Grunts, the player would then enter a Warthog that would transition to the full gameplay mission with the working title of "River". While this "training course" mission was dropped, the idea evidently evolved into what is in the final game, with the intro cutscene and look inversion tutorial in the separate mission [[Arrival]].
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| ===Miscellaneous===
| | *Note that the level is called Sierra 117; Sierra is the word used in the NATO phonetic alphabet to represent the letter S, which, when used in a military sense, generally stands for "sniper." However, in Halo 3, it is S 117 which corresponds to [[SPARTAN-117]]. This has been confirmed in the second Bungie Podcast. |
| [[File:Th Halo-3-Brute-GIF.gif|thumb|250px|The Chieftain kicks Johnson into the building as seen in the E3 2007 trailer.]]
| | *In the [[August 2007 EGM Halo 3 Story]], ''Sierra 117'' mistakenly said to be the ''fifth'' Level in the [[Halo 3 Campaign]].<ref>[[August 2007 EGM Halo 3 Story]] pg. 66</ref> |
| *During the cutscene in which 'Vadam points out Johnson being forced into the holding area, the weapon that John is holding will vary depending on what primary weapon the player is holding prior to the cutscene much like during the cutscenes in Halo 2. This is the only occurrence in which the player can choose what weapon John has in a cutscene in the entire game. Every cutscene after this one has John scripted to hold specific weapons; regardless of what weapon the player actually is holding.
| | *Jumping into the deep water at the point where the pelicans are shot won't kill you or even lower your shields. Also you can see fish swimming and even kill them. (These are what the small yellow dots are on your motion tracker) |
| *The cutscene in which the Chieftain kicks Johnson into the building differs from the scene depicted in the [[Halo 3 E3 2007 Trailer|''Halo 3 E3'' 2007 Trailer]]. In the trailer, the Chieftain catches Johnson's punch, leading to Johnson helplessly struggling before the Chieftain throwing him upwards then kicking him mid-air into the building. In the final release of the game, the Chieftain does not react to Johnson's punch, and instead kicks Johnson into the building with a knee strike.
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| *It is possible to kill the Brute Chieftain on the Phantom by Echo 051's wreckage. However, a Chieftain is still present to push Johnson into the prison, so they may be two different chieftains, or the one on the Phantom was not scripted to die.
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| *This is the only ''Halo 3'' mission where Thel 'Vadam will accompany the player through the entire level. (This does not include Halo, because on single player he will be absent during the fight against 343 Guilty Spark.)
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| *If [[N'tho 'Sraom]] reaches the middle point cutscene/checkpoint of the level, he will appear in the cutscene instead of 'Vadam (Arbiter) and say his dialogue.{{verify}}
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| *All of the kills Hocus gains through her missiles are headshots. This can be seen by turning on the [[Halo_3_skulls#Grunt_Birthday_Party|Grunt Birthday Party skull]] and leaving some grunts alive at the bridge, then quickly rushing to the bridge (note that the player is not supposed to actually try to kill them, due to her missiles being able to kill the player.) When her missiles kill the [[Grunts]], one can easily see the confetti and hear the children laughter.
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| *After all the enemies are killed, players can head back to place where the 'Quid Pro Quo' cutscene plays. However, the tunnel entrance will have mysteriously disappeared.
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| *If the player deactivates the containment shield holding Johnson without entering the room (by jumping to the ceiling and pressing the switch through the glass), Johnson will still sit there until the player enters the room.
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| *When the Chieftain pushes Johnson in the room, if one looks at it with a Sniper Rifle, Johnson actually trips into the room and the shield doors just close on their own.
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| *It is possible to man the Pelican's turret by killing the marine manning it, but this will activate the cut scene.
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| *During the chapter entitled ''Quid Pro Quo'', if one wants to bypass the Brute chieftain, it is possible to take a shortcut. After the cutscene, pick off all the Grunts and Jackals. Then, head towards the dam. There are stairs leading down and up. Go down. One will find oneself in a room. Wipe out any Covenant in the room. On the left side of the room, there is a small doorway. If you go in, you will find yourself underneath the main walkway with the chieftain and other Covenant loyalists. Walk forward, and you will find yourself past the chieftain. If the Brute chieftain goes berserk, however, he may pursue you relentlessly, so be careful. If you also spent some time on the ridge sniping enemies from a safe distance, he will run over the bridge and wait for you, or run under it via the tunnel.
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| [[File:H3 Sierra 117 Two Johnsons Glitch.jpg|thumb|300px|Two Avery Johnsons as the result of a glitch.]]
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| *The [[Arbiter eye glitch]] can been seen on this level, if paused in Theater mode right at the start of the level before the game goes to full screen.
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| *In [[Theater]], it is possible to see a six-winged bird. At the start, when the player sees the first Brute, three birds will sometimes fly low through the area and get stuck on the rock that the Brute is standing on, overlapping and forming a six-winged bird. It will disappear in a few seconds, so one may have to view the level in the [[Theater]] and pause when one sees it to get a good look at it.
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| *There are two [[vacation]]s that can be performed in this level. (See: [[Sierra 117 vacation]].)
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| *It is possible to "break" the level by tossing a [[Anskum-pattern plasma grenade|Plasma Grenade]] at [[Kilo 23 (Pelican)|Kilo 23]]'s cockpit at the end of the level. The grenade will pass through the door to the cockpit and kill [[Hocus]], causing the [[D77-TC Pelican]] to fall through the level's geometry and disappear. Caution: Kilo 23 is rather large. if it falls on you, you may be splattered.
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| *If, during the ''Charlie Foxtrot'' chapter, you shoot Johnson off of the bridge as he crosses it, he will begin to fight the [[Unggoy|Grunts]], and if you are playing on a sufficient difficulty (Legendary with a few gold skulls on), he can be knocked back by grenades and Brute Shot blasts. On rare occasions, he will be held back and rejoin your group, and on other occasions, he may get "stuck" against an environmental obstacle, able to move but refusing to do so. When you go to the bottleneck of the forest before the [[Brute Chieftain]] locks Johnson in the room, he will vanish. If done correctly, when you look at Johnson being held by the chieftain, he will be running and wielding his rifle.
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| *When playing on [[Heroic]] or [[Legendary]], you can use a glitch to get the [[Type-1 energy sword|Energy Sword]] that Thel 'Vadam wields. Deliberately weaken the Arbiter by destroying his shield. Either make sure you see his Energy Sword on his hips, or when near enemies, he'll take it out. Kill him by either sticking him with a Plasma Grenade or letting the Covenant kill him (though the latter method will make it harder to find 'Vadam's corpse and his Energy Sword). When the deed is done, pick up the sword and it'll have around one to five energy left. If you want a fully-charged '''Energy Sword''', repeat the steps again, but wait several seconds after 'Vadam respawns, or he will see you as a [[Treason|traitor]], and kill you with one shot or melee attack.
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| *On [[Legendary]], with all the skulls on, it is possible to climb to the top of the hill where Sergeant Johnson and the Marines climb, but it is a small gap and very difficult to get there. It is on the left of the water. Up there, the marines will run into a small alcove and disappear.
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| *In the area where the two Pelicans are shot down by Banshees, as you head back into the jungle, you may be able to grenade the Arbiter off the cliff and onto the waterfall. He will slide down into the water, some distance beneath the surface, and run around for a little while. If you fire at him, you may be able to hear him faintly utter the usual phrases (e.x. "Save your fire for the Brutes!"). He will typically head off to the right (your right, when facing the entrance to the jungle) and travel some distance before reappearing back on the cliff, blindly running into a wall until you approach him.
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| *At the end of the level, it is possible to jump inside the Pelican without pressing RB. If you manage to do this, and melee the marine manning the [[machine gun turret]] to death, you can man the turret, but doing so will cause the level to end. You can also melee attack some of the marines in the seats; they will fall through the floor of the Pelican.
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| *It is possible to walk on the riverbed where the Pelicans are shot down. You can use this to take your enemies by surprise, but note that the enemies' bullets will still go through the water.
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| *After the Pelicans crash into the river, you can jump down and find their machine gun turrets.
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| *At the end of the level, when Hocus's Pelican arrives and the Phantom's wreckage is still in the water, use a Plasma Grenade to blow one of the weapon crates into the water. If you jump onto the crate, it is possible to jump onto the biggest piece of the phantom. You can ride this until it sinks, where you can stay underwater on top of it indefinitely. You can also grenade jump off of the wreckage to get on top of the Pelican.
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| *At the end of the level, you can shake Hocus's Pelican. To do this, you'll need the [[Gravity hammer (fiction)|Gravity Hammer]] and possibly some Plasma Grenades. Jump on top of the Pelican once it comes to pick you up, by using the ledge to the left of it. Whack the tail end with the Gravity Hammer, or throw Plasma Grenades at it, making sure it moves away from the bridge. If done properly, the Pelican should move around.
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| *With a carefully placed Plasma Grenade into the cockpit, a player can take down the Pelican that comes to pick up Master Chief at the end of the level.
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| *The Brute Chieftain at the end of the level will occasionally be invincible. He will possess no shields, and will bleed when shot, but can not be killed by any weapon, and can be deterred only by tricking him into jumping into the river, where he will not be able to get out. However, examination on Theater mode will show him still forever roaming the bottom.
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| ===Mistakes===
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| *The compass on the Assault Rifle is inaccurate - it is out by roughly 90 degrees. Using the compass alone, one would estimate their position as being on top of Shira peak which is to the West of Kibo peak. If you scan the horizon, then you would see Shira peak to the left of Kibo peak.
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| *Even though the time line takes place in the morning, the actual in-game background scenery tells a different story. If you use the position of the sun, the orientation of Mount Kilimanjaro and the Chief's position at [[Blind Skull]], the time would be late in the afternoon, meaning the sun would be in the wrong place.
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| *At the end there is a Marine manning a machine gun turret in the Pelican, but in the cutscene, he is gone.
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| ===Easter eggs===
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| *When you are approaching the part when you see Johnson and his men running over the bridge, try climbing the rocks in the area behind. You can pick up a Beam Rifle, and if you look closely enough, you might just see a family of [[Cavemen]].
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| *Two examples of the trees that have carvings in them are a carved heart that has the initials MF inside the heart and another carved heart that has M + L 7-16-95 inside.
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| *The [[Halo 3 skulls#Iron|Iron Skull]] is found on this level.
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| *The [[Halo 3 skulls#Blind|Blind Skull]] is found on this level.
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| *There are two secret towers outside the map: one behind some two dimensional trees, and one in the same area out by a lighting storm out in the open. They also are behind the invisible wall so you cannot reach them. You can find them if you get outside of the map in the dam area.
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| *At the beginning of the level after the Arrival, it is rumored that [[B-113-421]]'s roars can be heard before entering the pool area. However, this is questionable since B-113-421 is only present and mentioned in ''[[Believe]]'' which was non-canon.
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| *Near the end of the level, you can use the [[elevator glitch]] where the skull is located to get on top of the glass structure. If you walk across the structure and proceed onto the side of the cliff you will be able to find a lone caveman, which is similar to the cavemen you can find at the beginning of the level.
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| *You can also use the Elevator glitch to get onto the platform above the Skull. You will need the chieftain's Gravity Hammer to get up. Once you are up, get your co-op pal to commit suicide. They should respawn above the player on the ledge above the skull. Once you have beaten the map, you can wander around above the dam and up into the hills on foot. There are numerous features like small hills and large holes in the ground. It has yet to be fully explored.
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| *At the end of the level, on the far side of the dam, if you walk down the pipe running parallel to the water and into a small alcove and look up, it appears that there is an image on the ceiling, but it's yet to be identified.
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| *If player one takes too long to board Hocus's Pelican at the end of the level, Johnson might say, "Come on, Chief! The fight isn't gonna' finish itself!" This is an obvious reference to the ''[[Halo 3]]'' tagline, "Finish the fight!".
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| *There is a partially rendered entrance to the level "Crow's Nest" if you get out of this level using the method mentioned above. It looks somewhat like a cave, but there is no way out. It is recommended that one player stays out of the area while another goes in.
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| *There are invisible floors on this level that make it seem like you are walking the stairway to Heaven. To do this, just use the Elevator glitch to get out of the map near the dam area by the Iron Skull.
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| ===Achievement Tips===
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| *This level is good for getting the "Used Car Salesman" achievement. After rescuing Johnson at the dam, there should be a Phantom outside. Just stick the Phantom's front-mounted turret to get the achievement.
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| ===References===
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| *The multiplayer map [[Ghost Town]] is based on, inspired by, and located in the same area as Sierra 117.
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| *Note that the level is called Sierra 117; Sierra is the word used in the NATO phonetic alphabet to represent the letter S, which, when used in a military sense, generally stands for "sniper." However, in ''Halo 3'', it is S-117, which corresponds to [[John-117]]. This has been confirmed in the second Bungie Podcast. | |
| *''[[wikipedia:Quid pro quo|Quid pro quo]]'' is Latin for ''"something for something"''. It ''may'' be a reference to ''Silence of the Lambs''. | |
| *The Achievement "Landfall" is the same name as the Halo Shorts Series, ''[[Halo: Landfall]]''.
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| *The river in the area is the Nkuu river or one of its tributaries.
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| ==Gallery==
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| ===Concept art===
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| <gallery> | |
| File:Concept-H3-Sierra-Kilimanjaro.jpg|Concept art of John-117 with a Pelican and Mount Kilimanjaro in the background.
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| File:H3 KilimanjaroConcept.jpg|More concept art of Mount Kilimanjaro.
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| File:H3 ManualCover 1 Concept 2.jpg|Concept art of John-117 leading Johnson and Marines in the jungle.
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| File:H3 Dam concept.jpg|An early sketch of the dam.
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| File:H3 HydroConcept.jpg|Early concept art of the [[A2 Hydroelectric Facility]].
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| File:H3_A2Hydro_Concept_1.jpg|Concept art of the hydroelectric facility.
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| File:H3_A2Hydro_Concept_2.jpg|Another concept of the facility.
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| </gallery> | |
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| ===Design Documentation===
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| <gallery>
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| File:H3_KilimanjaroJungleSketch.jpg|Early paper sketch titled "Kilimanjaro Jungle".
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| File:H3_River_Paper_Sketch.jpeg|Early paper sketch titled "River".
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| File:H3_FleeJungleToBaseWhiteboard.jpeg|Mission Whiteboard titled "1.1 Flee Jungle To Base".
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| File:H3_KilimanjaroDesignDoc.jpeg|Digital design document titled "1.1 Kilimanjaro".
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| </gallery>
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| ===Storyboards=== | | ==Images== |
| ;First revision intro
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| <gallery> | | <gallery> |
| File:H3 Sierra117 Storyboard 1.jpg
| | Image:Arbiter_Jungle2.jpg|Chief accosting the Arbiter. |
| File:H3 Sierra117 Storyboard 2.jpg
| | Image:Defending_the_Pelicans.jpg|Chief defending some Pelicans. |
| File:H3 Sierra117 Storyboard 3.jpg
| | Image:Grunt_Jungle.jpg|Grunts in the Jungle. |
| File:H3 Sierra117 Storyboard 4.jpg
| | Image:Marine_Jungle.jpg|Master Chief leading a Marine fireteam. |
| File:H3 Sierra117 Storyboard 5.jpg
| | Image:Brute_with_Shield.jpg|A Brute preparing to attack the Master Chief. |
| File:H3 Sierra117 Storyboard 6.jpg
| | Image:MCwaterfall.jpg|The calm before the storm. |
| </gallery> | | </gallery> |
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| ;Second revision intro
| | == Links == |
| <gallery>
| | '''External''' |
| File:H3 Sierra117 Storyboard 7.jpg
| | [http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=8Y5zTy1J14g]-''A leaked video from E3 2007.'' |
| File:H3 Sierra117 Storyboard 8.jpg
| | ==References== |
| File:H3 Sierra117 Storyboard 9.jpg
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| File:H3 Sierra117 Storyboard 10.jpg
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| ;Outro
| | {{succession box | before = ''[[Arrival (Level)|Arrival]]'' <br>| title = [[Halo 3 Campaign|''Halo 3'' Campaign Missions]] | years = '''''Sierra 117''''' |after = ''[[Crow's Nest (Level)|Crow's Nest]]''}} |
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| File:H3 Sierra117 Storyboard 14.jpg
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| ===Screenshots=== | |
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| File:H3 Menu 02 Sierra 117.png|Preview of the level in ''Halo 3'' menu.
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| File:H3 ChiefJungle 0706.jpg|John-117 standing in the jungle.
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| File:MCwaterfall.jpg|John-117 at the waterfall where Johnson takes Second squad and splits up.
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| File:Brute_with_Shield.jpg|A Jiralhanae goes berserk and prepares to attack John-117.
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| File:Grunt_Jungle.jpg|A pair of Unggoy in the jungle.
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| File:H3 Sierra 117 Reynolds captured.jpg|A [[Jiralhanae Captain]] interrogates Gunnery Sergeant [[Reynolds]].
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| File:Defending_the_Pelicans.jpg|John-117 fires a turret in attempt to defend [[D77H-TCI Pelican Dropship|Pelicans]] from attacking [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshees]].
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| File:Sierra117grunts.png|John-117 throws a plasma grenade at a pair of Unggoy.
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| File:Chieftainonphantom.jpg|A [[Brute Chieftain]] riding on a [[Phantom]].
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| File:Emag halo3 092307 2 bd140.jpg|John-117 fires his weapon at the Jiralhanae Chieftain at A2 Hydroelectric Facility.
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| File:HTMCC - H3 Kilo 23 Opens Fire.jpg|Kilo 023 firing Anvil-II air-to-surface missiles at Phantoms.
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| File:H3 S117 Grunts.jpg|Promotional image of the level, with John-117 firing at several Unggoy.
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