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'''''The Commissioning''''' is a live-action trailer for ''[[Halo 4]]'' that was released on June 5, [[2012]] at [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3]]. An extended cut was shown in the 2012 [[San Diego Comic-Con International|San Diego Comic-Con]] ''Halo 4'' panel. | '''''The Commissioning''''' is a live-action trailer for ''[[Halo 4]]'' that was released on June 5, [[2012]] at [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3]]. An extended cut was shown in the 2012 [[San Diego Comic-Con International|San Diego Comic-Con]] ''Halo 4'' panel.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35_pXjNsDUY '''YouTube''': ''Halo 4 Flag Stabbing and Spartan Cosplay - Comic-Con 2012'']</ref> It depicts the launch and early mission of the {{UNSCship|Infinity}}, the first almost-purely exploratory ship the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] has built in over a generation. The cinematic proper is 1:40 minutes long, though an in-game trailer begins around the 2:00 mark in the video. | ||
==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
''A city on [[Earth]]. The UNSC Infinity and a | ''A city on [[Earth]]. The UNSC ''Infinity'' and a large airborne aircraft carrier-type ship hover above the city. Several ranks of [[UNSC Defense Force|UNSCDF]] personnel line the flight deck in front of a podium. A UNSC dignitary is addressing the crowd. Behind him stand six officers in full [[UNSC Navy uniforms#Dress uniform|ceremonial dress]], including ''Infinity''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s commanding officer, [[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Andrew Del Rio]].<ref name="Glasslands 422">'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 422''</ref>'''' | ||
*'''Dignitary''': "It's been four years since the end of [[Human-Covenant War|the war]]. And today we send forth a vessel designed for battle, but now re-purposed. For peace." | *'''Dignitary''': "It's been four years since the end of [[Human-Covenant War|the war]]. And today we send forth a vessel designed for battle, but now re-purposed. For peace." | ||
[[File:Commissioning-1.jpg|thumb|300px|The ''Infinity'' | [[File:Commissioning-1.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The ''Infinity'''s crew attends the ship's commissioning ceremony.]] | ||
''The scene switches to space, near the [[Forerunner]] | ''The scene switches to space, near the [[Forerunner]] shield world [[Requiem]]. The ''Infinity'' and an escort of {{Class|Paris|heavy frigate}}s and unidentified UNSC starfighters approaches the planet. Captain Del Rio stands at the view port on the bridge, watching the looming planet intently.'' | ||
*'''Bridge Officer''': "Captain!" | *'''Bridge Officer''': "Captain!" | ||
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*'''Dignitary''': "This - is the culmination of human achievement." | *'''Dignitary''': "This - is the culmination of human achievement." | ||
''On board the ''Infinity'', a woman is talking with her son over a video call. The screen becomes distorted and then ceases to function completely, displaying only [[ | ''On board the ''Infinity'', a woman is talking with her son over a video call. The screen becomes distorted and then ceases to function completely, displaying only [[the Didact]]'s symbol as an orange glow begins to sweep through the ship. The glow moves through the entire ship, finally exiting the bridge. Power to all systems is lost. The opening on the planet's surface begins to glow a brilliant white, as Captain Del Rio turns to face it.'' | ||
''Cut to a brief shot of a young soldier's face at the ceremony, then back to the ''Infinity''.'' | ''Cut to a brief shot of a young soldier's face at the ceremony, then back to the ''Infinity''.'' | ||
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*'''Andrew Del Rio''': "All engines! Reverse thrust!" | *'''Andrew Del Rio''': "All engines! Reverse thrust!" | ||
[[File:Commissioning-6.jpg|thumb|300px|The ''Infinity' | [[File:Commissioning-6.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The ''Infinity'''s engines fail as the ship is pulled into the bowels of Requiem.]] | ||
''The ship is pulled inexorably toward Requiem. The effect is felt throughout the ship. Debris and people inside the ship are pulled toward the bow of the ship. A soldier's dog tags are pulled almost horizontally, completely countering gravity. A soldier runs down a corridor, fleeing an explosion. The ship lists dangerously, causing parked vehicles to crash into the walls of their hangar. | ''The ship is pulled inexorably toward Requiem. The effect is felt throughout the ship. Debris and people inside the ship are pulled toward the bow of the ship. A soldier's dog tags are pulled almost horizontally, completely countering gravity. A soldier runs down a corridor, fleeing an explosion. The ship lists dangerously, causing parked vehicles to crash into the walls of their hangar. | ||
*'''Dignitary (voiceover)''': "For the first time in a generation..." | *'''Dignitary (voiceover)''': "For the first time in a generation..." | ||
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*'''Dignitary (voiceover)''': "We commission a UNSC starship, meant not to wage war, but to peacefully advance the cause of mankind. Through the discovery of new worlds." | *'''Dignitary (voiceover)''': "We commission a UNSC starship, meant not to wage war, but to peacefully advance the cause of mankind. Through the discovery of new worlds." | ||
''The ''Infinity'' plunges toward the planet as its engines and electrical system begin to fail. Many crewmembers are shown with terrified expressions, some screaming and covering their ears, as if trying to block out an unbearable noise. Captain Del Rio attempts to send out a transmission, but sounds of people screaming as well as static jumble up his transmission.'' | ''The ''Infinity'' plunges toward the planet, as its engines and electrical system begin to fail. Many crewmembers are shown with terrified expressions, some screaming and covering their ears, as if trying to block out an unbearable noise. Captain Del Rio attempts to send out a transmission, but sounds of people screaming as well as static jumble up his transmission.'' | ||
* '''Andrew Del Rio (COM)''': "Mayday, mayday! This is the captain of the UNSC ''Infinity''. Requesting immediate assistance." | * '''Andrew Del Rio (COM)''': "Mayday, mayday! This is the captain of the UNSC ''Infinity''. Requesting immediate assistance." | ||
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''Cuts to black.'' | ''Cuts to black.'' | ||
'''Director's Cut''': ''John-117, wielding an [[MA5D | '''Director's Cut''': ''John-117, wielding an [[MA5D Individual Combat Weapon System|MA5D Assault rifle]] and standing on a mountain inside Requiem, looks up and sees the UNSC Infinity emerging from the clouds.'' | ||
''The Didact's icon is shown, glowing orange and slowly spinning.''<br> | ''The Didact's icon is shown, glowing orange and slowly spinning.''<br> | ||
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''The icon pulses with bright orange light. Cuts to black.''<br> | ''The icon pulses with bright orange light. Cuts to black.''<br> | ||
'''HALO 4''' | '''HALO 4''' | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
===Cinematic=== | ===Cinematic=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Commissioning-5.jpg|The ''Infinity'', hovering above a human metropolis. | File:Commissioning-5.jpg|The ''Infinity'', hovering above a human metropolis. | ||
File:Commissioning-2.jpg|The dignitary addresses the crowd. | File:Commissioning-2.jpg|The dignitary addresses the crowd. | ||
File:Cameronandcampbell.jpg|Two ''Infinity'' crewmen standing at attention | File:Cameronandcampbell.jpg|Two ''Infinity'' crewmen standing at attention. | ||
File:Commissioning-Requiem.jpg|Captain Del Rio watches as the ''Infinity'' approaches Requiem. | File:Commissioning-Requiem.jpg|Captain Del Rio watches as the ''Infinity'' approaches Requiem. | ||
File:Commissioning-3.jpg|The ''Infinity'' | File:Commissioning-3.jpg|The ''Infinity'''s bridge. | ||
File:Commissioning-4.jpg|Two [[Mammoth]]s crash against their hangar's hull as the ''Infinity'' lists. | File:Commissioning-4.jpg|Two [[Mammoth]]s crash against their hangar's hull as the ''Infinity'' lists. | ||
File: | </gallery> | ||
===Concept art=== | |||
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File:Commissioning-Concept-1.jpg|The ''Infinity'', holding position above the city. | |||
File:Commissioning-Concept-2.jpg|The ''Infinity'''s naval complement at their ship's commissioning. | |||
File:Halo4 ConceptArt Commissioning05.jpg|Concept artwork of the ''Infinity''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s interior. | |||
File:Commissioning-Concept-3.jpg|An explosion incapacitates several crewmen as the ''Infinity'' is pulled into [[Requiem]]. | |||
File:Commissioning-Concept-4.jpg|[[John-117]] observes as debris from the ''Infinity'' crashes into the jungle behind him. | |||
File:Commissioning-Concept-5.jpg|A child discovering long-lost [[Forerunner]] ruins. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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