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{{Status|Gameplay}}
{{Era|RW}}
{{disambig header|the [[Halo Infinite]] campaign level|the location|Command Spire}}
{{Article quote|Shut down the rest of the Spires.}}
{{Level infobox
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|devname=
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|name = The Command Spire
|name = The Command Spire
|image = [[File:HINF CampaignMenu 9 TheSequence.png|300px]]<!--The Command Spire uses the same image as The Sequence-->
|image = [[File:HINF Command Spire Observation Platform.png|300px]]
|player = [[John-117]]
|player = [[John-117]]
|date = c. [[2560#May|May 28, 2560]]{{Ref/Generic|Id=Premiere|[[Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere]]}}
|date = c. [[2560#May|May 28, 2560]]{{Ref/Generic|Id=Premiere|[[Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere]]}}
|place = [[Command Spire (location)|Command Spire]], [[Installation 07]]
|place = Reformation Command Spire, [[Installation 07]]
|objective = * Reach the top of the Command Spire  
|objective = * Reach the top of the Command Spire  
* Defeat [[Adjutant Resolution]]
* Defeat [[Adjutant Resolution]]
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{{Article quote|Shut down the rest of the Spires.}}


'''The Command Spire''' is the twelfth [[campaign]] main mission in ''[[Halo Infinite]]'', under the fifth campaign section "Reformation".
'''The Command Spire''' is the twelfth [[campaign]] main mission in ''[[Halo Infinite]]'', under the fifth campaign section "Reformation".
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'''{''Gameplay''}'''
'''{''Gameplay''}'''


''The Chief continues his ascent to the [[Command Spire]] via the [[gravity lift]], which runs in parallel with four purple-yellow energy beams (the same color as the [[Sentinel beam|beam weapons]] used by Zeta Halo's Sentinels).''
''The Chief continues his ascent to the Command Spire via the Gravity Lift, which runs in parallel with four purple-yellow energy beams (the same color as the [[Sentinel beam|beam weapons]] used by Zeta Halo's Sentinels).''


*'''The [[Harbinger]]''': ''"Do you have any idea of what you are interfering with? [[Despondent Pyre|The Monitor]]'s [[Encephalon]] has served its purpose! The [[Reformation]] has begun. Nothing can stop it."''
*'''[[The Harbinger]]''': ''"Do you have any idea of what you are interfering with? [[Despondent Pyre|The Monitor]]'s Encephalon has served its purpose! The Reformation has begun. Nothing can stop it."''


''The Chief arrives inside the Command Spire.''
''The Chief arrives inside the Command Spire.''
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''The Weapon shoots the Chief a cold look, before turning around and hacking the terminal.''
''The Weapon shoots the Chief a cold look, before turning around and hacking the terminal.''


*'''Weapon''': ''(studying the data)'' "The [[Reformation Spire|Spires]] are all now active." ''(noticing something)'' "Oh."
*'''Weapon''': ''(studying the data)'' "The Spires are all now active." ''(noticing something)'' "Oh."


*'''[[John-117]]''': "What is it?"
*'''John-117''': "What is it?"


*'''Weapon''': ''(curtly)'' "I wasn't talking to you."  
*'''Weapon''': ''(curtly)'' "I wasn't talking to you."  
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*'''Weapon''': "The only way up is through there."
*'''Weapon''': "The only way up is through there."
[[File:HINF Weapon PointingUp.png|thumb|300px|The Weapon pointing upwards.]]
 
''She points upward with both hands.''
''She points upward with both hands.''


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*'''Weapon''': ''(apathetically)'' "Wouldn't get too close to that. Unless you want to die. That beam will incinerate you."
*'''Weapon''': ''(apathetically)'' "Wouldn't get too close to that. Unless you want to die. That beam will incinerate you."


''Avoiding the beam, the Chief uses his [[Grappleshot]] to climb the various pillars and ledges surrounding the beam.''
''Avoiding the beam, the Chief uses his [[Grappleshot]] to climb the platforms and ledges surrounding the beam, moving himself up the shaft in a circular fashion.''


*'''[[Fernando Esparza|Pilot]] (COM)''': "Is anyone going to talk about [[Nexus|what happened back there?]]"
*'''[[Fernando Esparza|Pilot]] (COM)''': "Is anyone going to talk about [[Nexus|what happened back there?]]"
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''The Chief doesn't reply.''
''The Chief doesn't reply.''


*'''Pilot (COM)''': "I guess not. Well, from what I saw something bad happened. She... ''you'' were stuck. In pain. Trapped."
*'''Pilot (COM)''': "I guess not. Well, from what I saw, something bad happened. She... ''you'' were stuck. In pain. Trapped."


*'''Weapon''': "And he was going to delete me."
*'''Weapon''': "And he was going to delete me."
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*'''Weapon''': "He doesn't talk much. He's more of what you might call a man of action. Especially when it comes to killing things. Right, Chief?"
*'''Weapon''': "He doesn't talk much. He's more of what you might call a man of action. Especially when it comes to killing things. Right, Chief?"


''The Chief ignores her and continues to climb the energy beam shaft. After reaching the top of the shaft, he steps into an adjacent chamber containing a [[Crucible]]. After eliminating the Sentinels patrolling the room, he searches for a [[power seed]].''
''The Chief ignores her and continues to climb the energy beam shaft. After reaching the top of the shaft, he steps into an adjacent chamber containing a [[Crucible]]. After eliminating the Sentinels patrolling the room, he searches for a [[Power seed]].''


''If the Chief spends too much time wandering around:''
''If the Chief spends too much time wandering around:''
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*'''Weapon''': ''(sardonically)'' "A little lost, huh? Think scanning for clues might help?"
*'''Weapon''': ''(sardonically)'' "A little lost, huh? Think scanning for clues might help?"


''The Chief locates a power seed, retrieves it, and returns to the Crucible. After dealing with another Sentinel patrol, he inserts the power seed into the Crucible. A seal on the center of the floor slides open, enabling the gravity lift below to extend to this section of the Spire. The Chief enters the gravity lift and ascends to the next level.''
''The Chief locates a Power seed, retrieves it, and returns to the Crucible. After dealing with another Sentinel patrol, he inserts the power seed into the Crucible. A seal on center of the floor slides open, enabling the gravity lift below to extend to this section of the Spire. The Chief enters the gravity lift and ascends to the next level.''
[[File:HINF Command Spire.png|thumb|300px|A hexagonal column being built.]]
''Arriving at the next level, he finds racks of [[Banished]] weaponry, indicating the presence of Banished troops in the immediate vicinity. After arming himself appropriately, he heads up a ramp and discovers a manufacturing chamber behind a glass window. Within the chamber, the [[Forerunner]] machinery is assembling the building blocks needed to rebuild the Silent Auditorium.''
''Arriving at the next level, he finds racks of [[Banished]] weaponry, indicating the presence of Banished troops in the immediate vicinity. After arming himself appropriately, he heads up a ramp and discovers a manufacturing chamber behind a glass window. Within the chamber, the Forerunner machinery is busy assembling the components needed to rebuild the Silent Auditorium.''


*'''Weapon''': "The Spire is active. And yes. Before you say it, I know it needs to be shut down but... ''(in genuine awe)'' look at it. It's accelerating the Reformation. Creating raw materials and sending them out."
*'''Weapon''': "The Spire is active. And yes. Before you say it, I know it needs to be shut down but... ''(in genuine awe)'' look at it. It's accelerating the Reformation. Creating raw materials and sending them out."
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*'''Weapon''': "Probably. Everything has the potential to be dangerous. Right?"
*'''Weapon''': "Probably. Everything has the potential to be dangerous. Right?"


''The Chief continues his journey up the Spire and soon encounters Banished troops and the Harbinger's [[Skimmer]]s. After clearing out these enemies, the Chief uses a Forerunner terminal to unlock a door. Two [[Jiralhanae Berserker]]s rush out as it opens.''
''The Chief continues his journey up the Spire and soon encounters Banished troops and the Harbinger's [[Skimmer]]s.''


*'''[[Jiralhanae]] [[Jiralhanae Berserker|Berserker]]''': "Alert the [[Escharum|War Chief]]! He's breaching this Spire!"
*'''[[Jiralhanae Berserker]]''': "Alert the [[Escharum|War Chief]]! He's breaching this Spire!"


''The Chief fights his way through more enemies, including a [[Sangheili]] [[Sangheili Warlord|Warlord]]. He then steps onto a [[teleportation grid|floor portal]] and is teleported to another section of the Spire. He fights through several chambers where the newly forged building blocks are being transported through the Command Spire.''
''The Chief fights his way through many enemies, including a [[Sangheili Warlord]]. He then steps onto a portal and is teleported to another section of the Spire. He fights his way through several chambers, where the newly forged building blocks are being transported through the Command Spire.''


''In the third transport chamber, he overhears a couple of Unggoy conversing.''
''In the third transport chamber, he overhears a couple of Unggoy conversing.''


*'''[[Unggoy]] 1''': "I thought we won [[Battle for Zeta Halo|this war]] already! Killed all the [[human]]s! What gives? We wouldn't be in this mess if stupid [[Atriox]] had done his job!"
*'''Unggoy 1''': "I thought we won [[Installation 07 conflict|this war]] already! Killed all the humans! What gives? We wouldn't be in this mess if stupid [[Atriox]] had done his job!"


*'''Unggoy 2''': ''(hushed tone)'' "You want the Brutes to hear you talking like that? Keep it down!"
*'''Unggoy 2''': ''(hushed tone)'' "You want the Brutes to hear you talking like that? Keep it down!"


''The Chief eventually finds another gravity lift, which he uses to ascend to the next level. He then enters a much larger transport chamber, where he has to fight through Banished, Skimmers, and Sentinels (including [[Aggressor Sentinel Eliminator|Eliminators]]), all united in defense of the Reformation.''
''The Chief eventually finds another gravity lift, which he uses to ascend to the next level. He then enters a much larger transport chamber, where he has to fight through Banished, Skimmers, and Sentinels, all united in defense of the Reformation.''


*'''[[Sangheili Ultra]]''': "The Silent Auditorium belongs to the Banished! This Ring WILL be ours!"
*'''[[Sangheili Ultra]]''': "The Silent Auditorium belongs to the Banished! This Ring WILL be ours!"
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*'''Pilot (COM)''': "Something ''big''."
*'''Pilot (COM)''': "Something ''big''."
[[File:HINF AdjutantResolution CommandSpire.png|thumb|300px|Adjutant Resolution returns.]]
 
''The Master Chief enters the next chamber, where he spots the [[elevator]] that will take him to the Command Spire's Observation Platform. There's no [[light bridge]] here, so he uses his [[Grappleshot]] to cross the chasm. As soon as the Chief lands on the central platform, giant pillars rise all around the elevator, blocking access. A moment later, [[Adjutant Resolution]] appears, sporting a new [[Eradicator Sentinel]] combat chassis.''  
''The Master Chief enters the next chamber, where he finds a very unwelcome surprise waiting for him.''


{{Center|For Adjutant Resolution's dialogue during the fight, see [[Adjutant Resolution/Quotes#Boss Fight 2|here]].}}
{{Center|For Adjutant Resolution's dialogue during the fight, see [[Adjutant Resolution/Quotes#Boss Fight 2|here]].}}
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''Sentinels arrive to reinforce the Sub-Monitor.''
''Sentinels arrive to reinforce the Sub-Monitor.''


*'''Weapon''': "And look. He brought friends. Did you hear me? ''He. Has. Friends.''"
*'''Weapon''': "Oh look. He brought friends. Did you hear me? ''He. Has. Friends.''"


''True to his word, Adjutant Resolution's new combat chassis is much more powerful and durable than the previous version. Nevertheless, after a lengthy battle, the Chief defeats the Sub-Monitor again. Any remaining "friends" promptly self-destruct and the pillars surrounding the elevator lower themselves.''
''True to his word, Adjutant Resolution's new combat chassis is much more powerful and durable than the previous version. Nevertheless, after a lengthy battle, the Chief manages to defeat both the Sub-Monitor (again) and his "friends".''


*'''Weapon''': "That's him dealt with. Again. There should be an elevator that will get us up top."
*'''Weapon''': "That's him dealt with. Again. There should be an elevator that will get us up top."


''The Chief steps onto the elevator and rides it up to the Observation Platform.''
''The Chief locates the elevator and rides it up to the Observation Platform.''


''Fade to black.''
''Fade to black.''
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'''{''Gameplay''}'''
'''{''Gameplay''}'''
[[File:HINF Command Spire Observation Platform.png|thumb|300px|Banished troops occupy the observation platform.]]
 
''The Chief arrives at the Observation Platform. A contingent of Banished troops is also present.''
''The Chief arrives at the Observation Platform. A contingent of Banished troops is also present.''


*'''Weapon''': "I guess we made it. And it looks like we aren't the only ones."
*'''Weapon''': "I guess we made it. And it looks like we aren't the only ones."


''The Chief eliminates the Banished garrison. The [[energy shielding|shield]] surrounding the top of the Spire deactivates and an [[Eklon'Dal Workshop Phantom]] attacks.''
''The Chief eliminates all Banished troops. The shield surrounding the Platform then lowers, and a [[Banished Phantom]] attacks.''


*'''Weapon''': "That's not good."
*'''Weapon''': "That's not good."


''Fortunately, the Banished have stocked the Observation Platform with a number of heavy weapons, including [[M41 SPNKR|M41 rocket launchers]], [[Flaktura Workshop Skewer|Skewers]], and [[Veporokk Workshop Ravager|Ravagers]], along with several ammo crates. The Chief either outright destroys the Phantom or disables all of its weapons, forcing it to disengage.''
''Fortunately, the Banished have stocked the Observation Platform with a number of heavy weapons which the Chief arms himself with. He either outright destroys the Phantom or disables all of its weapons, forcing it to disengage.''


''A second Phantom arrives almost immediately after.''
''A second Phantom arrives almost immediately after.''
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*'''Weapon''': ''(annoyed)'' "Another Phantom? ''Please''."
*'''Weapon''': ''(annoyed)'' "Another Phantom? ''Please''."


''Even for the Chief, fighting two Phantoms at the same time is not an easy task. Eventually though, he either destroys the Phantoms or disables their weapons and forces them to retreat.''
''Even for the Chief, fighting two Phantoms at the same time is not an easy task. Eventually, though, he either destroys the Phantoms or disables their weapons and forces them to retreat.''


*'''Weapon''': "Well... I guess that's done. We're safe. For now."
*'''Weapon''': "Well... I guess that's done. We're safe. For now."
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*'''Weapon''': "I trusted you! Why can't you do the same?"
*'''Weapon''': "I trusted you! Why can't you do the same?"
[[File:HINF Command Spire Chief Weapon.png|thumb|300px|The Chief and the Weapon still have trust issues.]]
 
''The Chief abruptly turns around to face her.''
''The Chief abruptly turns around to face her.''


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''He turns away from her.''
''He turns away from her.''


[[Echo 216]] ''arrives.''
Echo 216 ''arrives.''


*'''Pilot (COM)''': "Are you two alive? All the Spires are shutting down! You did that, right? Did we win or what?"
*'''Pilot (COM)''': "Are you two alive? All the Spires are shutting down! You did that, right? Did we win or what?"
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*'''Weapon''': ''(to the Pilot)'' "He's ready for pickup!" ''(to the Chief)'' "You can leave me here."
*'''Weapon''': ''(to the Pilot)'' "He's ready for pickup!" ''(to the Chief)'' "You can leave me here."


''The Chief steps toward her.''
''The Chief steps towards her.''


*'''John-117''': "I can't do that."
*'''John-117''': "I can't do that."


*'''Weapon''': "I'm not giving you a choice." ''(glances at the approaching [[Pelican]])'' "Try not to get him killed, too."
*'''Weapon''': "I'm not giving you a choice." ''(glances at the approaching Pelican)'' "Try not to get him killed too."


''The Pelican is close enough to the Platform that the Pilot can now be seen in the cockpit.''
''The Pelican is close enough to the Platform that the Pilot can now be seen in the cockpit.''
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*'''Pilot (COM)''': "Okay. Let's get out of here-"
*'''Pilot (COM)''': "Okay. Let's get out of here-"


''Suddenly, [[Jega 'Rdomnai]] [[Active camouflage|decloaks]] inside the cockpit.''
''Suddenly, [[Jega 'Rdomnai]] [[Active camouflage|de-cloaks]] inside the cockpit.''


*'''Weapon''': "Uh, Chief?"
*'''Weapon''': "Uh, Chief?"
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===Screenshots===
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HINF Chief&Weapon 5.png|The Weapon, displeased with John-117.
File:HINF Command Spire.png|A building block being forged inside the Command Spire.
File:HINF Command Spire start.png|The interior base of the Spire.
File:HINF_Reformation_1.png|A finished building block produced inside the Command Spire.
File:HINF CommandSpire Lobby.png|A beam of energy firing upwards.
File:HINF_Reformation_2.png|A building block being transported through the Command Spire.
File:HINF Command Spire Beam Shaft.png|John-117 starts climbing the spire's beam shaft.
File:HINF_Reformation_3.png|More building blocks being transported through the Command Spire.
File:HINF Command Spire Beam Shaft top.png|At the top of the shaft.
File:HINF AdjutantResolution CommandSpire.png|[[Adjutant Resolution]] returns.
File:HINF Reformation Active Material.png|The Command Spire's machinery at work.
File:HINF Jega Kidnaps Pilot.png|[[Jega 'Rdomnai]] hijacks ''Echo-216'' and kidnaps Esparza.  
File:HINF Command Spire breach.png|The Chief breaches the Command Spire's interior.
File:HINF Command Spire Banished troops.png|Banished troops attempt to defend the spire.
File:HINF SkimmerVariants.png|Skimmers within the spire.
File:HINF_Reformation_3.png|Building material being transported through the spire.
File:HINF Command Spire Ultra.png|The Chief battles a Sangheili Ultra guarding a floor portal.
File:HINF Command Spire Adjutant Resolution defeated.png|Adjutant Resolution is defeated again.
File:HINF Command Spire obs platform fight.png|The Chief fights the Banished guarding the observation platform.
File:HINF Command Spire Phantom.png|John-117 fights a Banished Phantom at the top of the Command Spire.
File:HINF Command Spire double phantoms.png|Fighting two Phantoms at the top of the Command Spire.
File:HINF Command Spire shutdown.png|The Weapon shuts down the spires using the Monitor's [[Encephalon]].
File:HINF Jega Kidnaps Pilot.png|The Chief tries to stop [[Jega 'Rdomnai]] from hijacking ''Echo-216''.
File:HINF Command Spire portal exit.png|John-117 leaves the Command Spire via portal.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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