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{{Title|The Covenant}} | {{Title|The Covenant}} | ||
<center>''Looking for the [[Covenant]], the main antagonists of the [[Halo universe|Halo]] games?''</center> | |||
{{Level infobox | {{Level infobox | ||
|prev=''[[The Ark (level)|The Ark]]'' | |prev=''[[The Ark (level)|The Ark]]'' | ||
|next=''[[Cortana (level)|Cortana]]'' | |next=''[[Cortana (level)|Cortana]]'' | ||
|game=''[[Halo 3]]'' | |||
|name='''''The Covenant''''' | |name='''''The Covenant''''' | ||
|image=[[File: | |image=[[File:LastStandAchievementArt.jpeg|300px]] | ||
|player=[[John-117]] | |||
|date= [[2552#December|December 11, 2552]]<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/featured/video/herofortitude/bfe5038b-314a-4f17-a6be-f7613e0e3788 '''Halo Waypoint''', ''Hero-Fortitude'']</ref> | |||
|player= | |place=[[Installation 00]] | ||
|objective=Stop and kill the [[Prophet of Truth]]. | |||
|date=[[2552#December|December 11, 2552]] | |||
|place=[[Installation 00]] | |||
|objective=Stop and kill the [[Prophet of Truth]]. | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{Article | {{Article Quote|Breach the barrier. Stop [[Prophet of Truth|Truth]].}} | ||
'''The Covenant''' is the title of the eighth [[campaign]] level of ''[[Halo 3]]'' | '''The Covenant''' is the title of the eighth [[campaign]] level of ''[[Halo 3]]''. | ||
Upon completing it on the [[Normal]], [[Heroic]], or [[Legendary]] difficulties, the player will earn the [[Last Stand (Achievement)|Last Stand]] [[achievement]] and 40 [[Gamerscore]]. Earning over 50,000 points in the campaign [[meta-game]] on this level will give the player the [[Vanguard]] achievement and 10 [[Gamerscore]]. | Upon completing it on the [[Normal]], [[Heroic]], or [[Legendary]] difficulties, the player will earn the [[Last Stand (Achievement)|Last Stand]] [[achievement]] and 40 [[Gamerscore]]. Earning over 50,000 points in the campaign [[meta-game]] on this level will give the player the [[Vanguard]] achievement and 10 [[Gamerscore]]. It is the longest level in ''[[Halo 3]]''. This level is significant as it is the Covenant's last stand. After the Covenant have been defeated, there is only one last threat the UNSC and [[Sangheili]] have to deal with: the Flood. | ||
==Summary== | ==Summary== | ||
On [[ | On [[The Ark]], the [[Master Chief Petty Officer|Master Chief]] [[John-117]] must stop the [[Prophet of Truth|High Prophet of Truth]] from firing the rings. Before reaching Truth, the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] and [[Sangheili]] forces must deactivate three towers powering the defensive barrier protecting the Prophet's [[citadel]]. They deactivate two towers, but the initial assault on the third tower fails, resulting in Sergeant Johnson being taken prisoner. The Master Chief joins forces with the Arbiter and the other Sangheili and they launch a joint assault on the third tower. The Chief completes Johnson's task and deactivates the final tower, lowering the barrier. Before the ''Shadow of Intent'' can begin its assault, however, the [[Flood]]-infested ''[[High Charity]]'' emerges from slipspace and crashes into the Ark, damaging the ''Shadow of Intent'' in the process. The UNSC and Sangheili forces make one final ground assault on the citadel, facing off against a massive vehicular [[Covenant]] force, including two [[Type-47B Scarab|Scarab]]s at once. | ||
After defeating the Covenant forces outside, the Master Chief and the Arbiter enter the citadel, only to discover that Truth is moments away from using Sergeant Johnson to activate the Halo Array. In a desperate effort to stop Truth, Miranda Keyes crash lands her Pelican into the citadel's control room and attempts to rescue Johnson. However, she is killed by Truth who then forces Johnson to activate the Ark. | After defeating the Covenant forces outside, the Master Chief and the Arbiter enter the citadel, only to discover that Truth is moments away from using Sergeant Johnson to activate the Halo Array. In a desperate effort to stop Truth, Miranda Keyes crash lands her Pelican into the citadel's control room and attempts to rescue Johnson. However, she is killed by Truth, who then forces Johnson to activate the Ark. Finally, united by the common purpose of stopping the rings, the [[Gravemind]] offers an alliance with the Chief and the [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]. With the Flood's help, the Chief and the Arbiter defeat Truth's remaining followers and shut down the Ark. The Arbiter then personally executes Truth, ending the Human-Covenant war at last. Moments later, however, the Gravemind and the Flood turn against them. Johnson escapes in Miranda's Pelican, while the Chief and the Arbiter fight their way back outside. Upon escaping, they finally discover [[Cortana]]'s [[Installation 08|solution]] to the Flood. | ||
==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
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[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpLrYUtQwVU '''{''Cutscene''}'''] | [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpLrYUtQwVU '''{''Cutscene''}'''] | ||
[[File:Barrier Covenant Battle.jpg|thumb|right|220px|Three Phantoms containing the Arbiter's team flying to the second tower.]] | |||
''Five [[D77H-TCI Pelican|Pelican]]s fly in. They are followed by two [[Sangheili]] [[Type-52 Troop Carrier|Phantom]]s. Behind them is the Sangheili [[CAS-class assault carrier|assault carrier]] ''[[Shadow of Intent]]''. The view changes to a large energy barrier surrounded by [[Covenant]] forces'' | |||
''Five [[D77H-TCI Pelican|Pelican]]s fly in. They are followed by two [[Sangheili]] [[ | |||
*'''Commander [[Miranda Keyes]] (COM)''': "We hit these three generators, and the barrier will fall?" | *'''Commander [[Miranda Keyes]] (COM)''': "We hit these three generators, and the barrier will fall?" | ||
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*'''[[343 Guilty Spark]] (COM)''': "A small section, yes." | *'''[[343 Guilty Spark]] (COM)''': "A small section, yes." | ||
''A patrolling [[Unggoy]] spots the dropships as they approach the mainland. It jumps and cowers.'' | ''A patrolling [[Unggoy]] spots the dropships as they approach the mainland. It jumps and cowers.'' | ||
*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Good enough. [[Avery Junior Johnson|Johnson]], drop the [[ | *'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Good enough. [[Avery Junior Johnson|Johnson]], drop the [[Chief]] at the first generator, then head to the third. The Elites will punch right down the middle." | ||
*'''[[Sergeant Johnson]] (COM)''': "Roger that." | *'''[[Sergeant Johnson]] (COM)''': "Roger that." | ||
''The Pelicans and Phantoms break formation. Two Pelicans, including [[Kilo 023|Hocus' bird]] carrying the Chief, head towards Tower 1. [[ | ''The Pelicans and Phantoms break formation. Two Pelicans, including [[Kilo 023|Hocus' bird]] carrying the Chief, head towards Tower 1. [[Type-52 Anti-Aircraft Artillery|Anti-Air Wraith]] fire erupts around them.'' | ||
*'''[[Hocus]] (COM)''': "[[Charlie Foxtrot]]! Tower One approach has active Triple-A!" | *'''[[Hocus]] (COM)''': "[[Charlie Foxtrot]]! Tower One approach has active [[Type-52 Anti-Aircraft Artillery|Triple-A]]!" | ||
''Gunfire hits one of the trailing Pelican's engines, causing it to collide into Hocus' Pelican, tossing its [[M12 | ''Gunfire hits one of the trailing Pelican's engines, causing it to collide into Hocus' Pelican, tossing its [[M12 Force Application Vehicle|Warthog]] out onto the ground. The second Pelican swerves out of control and drops its Warthog as well.'' | ||
*'''Damaged Pelican Pilot (COM)''': "Mayday! I can't control her!" | *'''Damaged Pelican Pilot (COM)''': "Mayday! I can't control her!" | ||
''The Pelican drops out of sight followed by the sound of a crash and a muffled explosion.'' | ''The Pelican drops out of sight, followed by the sound of a crash and a muffled explosion.'' | ||
*'''Hocus (COM)''': "Pelican down! Pelican down!" | *'''Hocus (COM)''': "Pelican down! Pelican down!" | ||
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'''{''Gameplay''}''' | '''{''Gameplay''}''' | ||
*'''[[ODST]] Sergeant ([[Reynolds]])''': "Pile out! Go, go, go! Up the beach! Kill that Wraith!" | *'''[[ODST]] Sergeant ([[Reynolds]])''': "Pile out! Go, go, go! Up the beach! Kill that [[Type-52 Anti-Aircraft Artillery|Wraith]]!" | ||
''or'' | ''or'' | ||
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*'''ODST Sergeant ([[Stacker]])''': "Pile out! Go, go, go! Alright, up the beach! Take out that Wraith!" | *'''ODST Sergeant ([[Stacker]])''': "Pile out! Go, go, go! Alright, up the beach! Take out that Wraith!" | ||
*'''Hocus (COM)''': "Commander, this is | *'''Hocus (COM)''': "Commander, this is Kilo 23. Lost my wingman and our only 'Hog. Over." | ||
*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Roger that, Hocus. Get out of there!" | *'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Roger that, Hocus. Get out of there!" | ||
''The Master Chief and the ODSTs storm the beach, eliminate the enemy infantry - including a Jiralhanae War Chieftain, and destroy the Anti-Air Wraith.'' | |||
''The Master Chief and the ODSTs storm the beach, eliminate the enemy infantry - including a | |||
*'''ODST (COM)''': "Beachhead secure, Commander. Hostile Anti-Air has been neutralized." | *'''ODST (COM)''': "Beachhead secure, Commander. Hostile Anti-Air has been neutralized." | ||
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*'''[[Shipmaster Rtas 'Vadum]] (COM)''': "I will beat [[Prophet of Truth|the Prophet]]'s shield like a drum. By the time the barrier falls, he will ''beg'' for mercy." | *'''[[Shipmaster Rtas 'Vadum]] (COM)''': "I will beat [[Prophet of Truth|the Prophet]]'s shield like a drum. By the time the barrier falls, he will ''beg'' for mercy." | ||
''The ''Shadow of Intent'' starts firing plasma torpedoes at the barrier.'' | ''The'' Shadow of Intent ''starts firing plasma torpedoes at the barrier.'' | ||
''A Pelican drops off a [[M274 | ''A Pelican drops off a [[M274 Ultra-Light All-Terrain Vehicle|Mongoose]] and Warthog for the Chief and his Squad. If the existing squad have all died, replacements will also be dropped off.'' | ||
*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "[[343 Guilty Spark|Spark]] believes Truth can activate the rings at anytime. If he does, [[Earth]], every being in the | *'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "[[343 Guilty Spark|Spark]] believes Truth can activate the rings at anytime. If he does, [[Earth]], every being in the Galaxy... [[Halo Array|Halo]] will kill them ''all''." | ||
''They mount up and head off for the | ''They mount up and head off for the first tower.'' | ||
*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Get to the | *'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Get to the first tower. Shut it down." | ||
''As the Chief drives up the hill towards the 1st generator, he sees the Sangheili | [[File:Hog in the canyon.jpg|thumb|The [[John-117|Master Chief]] and two [[ODST]]s drive through the canyon leading up to the first tower.]] | ||
''As the Chief drives up the hill towards the 1st generator, he sees the Sangheili [[Type-52 Troop Carrier|Phantom]]s battling with the other Covenant loyalist Phantoms near the second tower.'' | |||
*'''Sergeant Johnson (COM)''': "Ma'am, we're on the ground. Third Tower in sight." | *'''Sergeant Johnson (COM)''': "Ma'am, we're on the ground. Third Tower in sight." | ||
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''(Co-op Change)'' '''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Good. The Elites have touched down at number 2." | ''(Co-op Change)'' '''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Good. The Elites have touched down at number 2." | ||
''The strike team reaches the | ''The strike team reaches the first tower.'' | ||
*'''ODST/Marine''': "Objective in sight! Watch for heavy armor!" | *'''ODST/Marine''': "Objective in sight! Watch for heavy armor!" | ||
''[[ | ''[[Type-52 Infantry Support Vehicle|Prowler]]s, [[Type-32 Rapid Attack Vehicle|Ghost]]s, [[Type-26 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun|Shade turret]]s, and a [[Type-26 Wraith|Wraith]] surround the tower, but the squad eventually clears the area.'' | ||
*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Chief. You've got to offline that tower." | *'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Chief. You've got to offline that tower." | ||
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*'''ODST/Marine''': "We'll hold things down here." | *'''ODST/Marine''': "We'll hold things down here." | ||
''On the top floor, the Chief finds a [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]] and its [[Jiralhanae Bodyguard]]s guarding the tower controls. He engages and eliminates the Jiralhanae [[pack]].'' | ''On the top floor, the Chief finds a [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]] and its [[Jiralhanae Bodyguard]]s guarding the tower controls. He engages and eliminates the Jiralhanae [[pack]].'' | ||
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''(Co-op change)'' '''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Chief, you need to link up with the Elites and proceed directly to the Third Tower. Make your way back to the beach." | ''(Co-op change)'' '''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Chief, you need to link up with the Elites and proceed directly to the Third Tower. Make your way back to the beach." | ||
''The Chief hurries back to the elevator and heads back down. After clearing another group of [[Kig-Yar]] and Unggoy attacking the Marines holding the lower floor, the Chief and his squad get back outside to their vehicles, or meet up with transport if they have no vehicles left.'' | ''The Chief hurries back to the elevator, and heads back down. After clearing another group of [[Kig-Yar]] and Unggoy attacking the Marines holding the lower floor, the Chief and his squad get back outside to their vehicles, or meet up with transport if they have no vehicles left.'' | ||
*'''Marine Driver''': "Get in, sir." | *'''Marine Driver''': "Get in, sir." | ||
''The Chief and the Marines head back to the beach. Once there, the Chief and his accompanying soldiers meet up with the [[AV-14 Hornet| | ''The Chief and the Marines head back to the beach. Once there, the Chief and his accompanying soldiers meet up with the [[AV-14 Hornet|Hornet]]s and other Marines who held the beach.'' | ||
*'''Hocus (COM)''': "Sir. Got a flight of birds that need an escort. Take the Hornet; get those Pelicans safely to the Third Tower." | *'''Hocus (COM)''': "Sir. Got a flight of birds that need an escort. Take the Hornet; get those Pelicans safely to the Third Tower." | ||
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'''''Close air support.''''' | '''''Close air support.''''' | ||
''The Chief gets in a Hornet. He assists the other Hornets in clearing the airspace of Tower 2, which is heavily saturated with [[Type-26 Banshee | ''The Chief gets in a Hornet. He assists the other Hornets in clearing the airspace of Tower 2, which is heavily saturated with [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshee]]s and a single Phantom.'' | ||
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*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Understood. Chief, clear an [[LZ]], then get inside the tower." | *'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Understood. Chief, clear an [[LZ]], then get inside the tower." | ||
''A pair of Anti-Air Wraiths, a standard Wraith, Shade turrets and a large Jiralhanae pack lead by a [[Jiralhanae War Chieftain|War Chieftain]] guard the Third Tower. After the [[UNSC]] airborne forces take out the Anti-Air Wraiths, the Sangheili Phantoms arrive and drop off Thel 'Vadam and a group of Sangheili. The Chief uses his Hornet to eliminate any remaining enemy armor and infantry. He then lands the Hornet and joins the Sangheili on the ground. The bodies of Johnson's team litter the tower's entrance, but Johnson himself is nowhere to be found.'' | |||
''A pair of Anti-Air Wraiths, a standard Wraith, Shade turrets and a large Jiralhanae pack | |||
''Marines from the Pelicans and Hornets follow up, and secure the perimeter. The Chief, 'Vadam, and the Sangheili push on inside the tower, encountering a small pack of Jiralhanae at the doorway. Inside, they battle a swarm of [[Yanme'e]] and a [[Mgalekgolo]] pair. Eventually clearing out the opposition, the team | ''Marines from the Pelicans and Hornets follow up, and secure the perimeter. The Chief, 'Vadam, and the Sangheili push on inside the tower, encountering a small pack of Jiralhanae at the doorway. Inside, they battle a swarm of [[Yanme'e]] and a [[Mgalekgolo]] pair. Eventually clearing out the opposition, the team move deeper inside and encounter a larger pack of Jiralhanae, followed by another swarm of Yanme'e. The Chief, 'Vadam and their allies overcome the defenders and secure the bottom floor and the elevator.'' | ||
*'''Thel 'Vadam''': "Darken this tower and the barrier will fall. Go, Spartan! We have no time to waste." | *'''Thel 'Vadam''': "Darken this tower and the barrier will fall. Go, Spartan! We have no time to waste." | ||
'''Vadam and his Sangheili hold the lower level while the Master Chief heads up. The Chief secures the top floor, after defeating a [[Jiralhanae War Chieftain]] wielding a [[ | '''Vadam and his Sangheili hold the lower level while the Master Chief heads up. The Chief secures the top floor, after defeating a [[Jiralhanae War Chieftain]] wielding a [[Type-52 Directed Energy Support Weapon|plasma turret]] and a squad of [[Jiralhanae Stalker]]s.'' | ||
*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Hit the switch, Chief, and the barrier will fall!" | *'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Hit the switch, Chief, and the barrier will fall!" | ||
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[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afhT2Mesrrc '''{''Cutscene''}'''] | [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afhT2Mesrrc '''{''Cutscene''}'''] | ||
''The barrier falls. The ''Shadow of Intent'' advances on the Citadel.'' | ''The barrier falls. The ''Shadow of Intent'' advances on the Citadel.'' | ||
*'''Rtas 'Vadum (COM)''': "Now, Prophet... your end has come." | *'''Rtas 'Vadum (COM)''': "Now, Prophet... your end has come." | ||
''A massive | ''A massive Slipspace rupture suddenly appears directly above. [[High Charity]] emerges and plummets down to the Ark.'' | ||
*'''Rtas 'Vadum (COM)''': "High Charity...? By the Gods. Brace for impact!" | *'''Rtas 'Vadum (COM)''': "High Charity...? By the Gods. Brace for impact!" | ||
''Debris from High Charity strikes right through the ''Shadow of Intent' | ''Debris from High Charity strikes right through the ''Shadow of Intent'''s hull. A [[Flood dispersal pod]] then breaks apart in midair. Part of the pod crashes through the window right above the Chief. It stops as it hits the elevator window, glowing eerily. The Chief raises his rifle and prepares to engage the enemy he knows too well.'' | ||
'''{''Gameplay''}''' | '''{''Gameplay''}''' | ||
''Flood forms swarm towards the lone Spartan, infecting the corpses of the Jiralhanae in the room. | ''Flood forms swarm towards the lone Spartan, infecting the corpses of the Jiralhanae in the room. Soon eliminating the hostiles in the area, the Chief then takes the elevator back down.'' | ||
*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Shipmaster, what's your status?" | *'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Shipmaster, what's your status?" | ||
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*'''Rtas 'Vadum (COM)''': "Why would the Parasite come ''here''?!" | *'''Rtas 'Vadum (COM)''': "Why would the Parasite come ''here''?!" | ||
*'''343 Guilty Spark (COM)''': "The Ark is out of range of all the active installations! Priority: We must contain this outbreak, before-" | *'''[[343 Guilty Spark]] (COM)''': "The Ark is out of range of all the active installations! Priority: We must contain this outbreak, before-" | ||
*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "No! First, we stop Truth. ''Then'' we deal with the Flood." | *'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "No! First, we stop Truth. ''Then'' we deal with the Flood." | ||
''The Chief links up with the Sangheili and the Arbiter, who are trying to hold back encroaching Flood forms. After clearing the room, they head back outside, eliminating more Flood forces (including several [[Flood carrier form|carrier | ''The Chief links up with the Sangheili and the Arbiter, who are trying to hold back encroaching Flood forms. After clearing the room, they head back outside, eliminating more Flood forces (including several [[Flood carrier form|carrier form]]s). Arriving outside, they assist Marines engaged in combat with the Flood. A Sangheili [[Type-52 Troop Carrier|Phantom]] arrives to pick up Thel 'Vadam. The Phantom's side gunner helps clear out any remaining Flood.'' | ||
*'''343 Guilty Spark''': "Quickly, I must see the point of impact; assess the damage to the Ark." | *'''343 Guilty Spark''': "Quickly, I must see the point of impact; assess the damage to the Ark." | ||
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*'''Thel 'Vadam''': "To the top of these hills, Oracle, no higher. We cannot risk your capture by the Flood." | *'''Thel 'Vadam''': "To the top of these hills, Oracle, no higher. We cannot risk your capture by the Flood." | ||
'''Vadam takes 343 Guilty Spark with him. Meanwhile | '''Vadam takes 343 Guilty Spark with him. Meanwhile Pelicans drop an [[M12G1 Gauss Warthog]], a Mongoose, and a [[M808 Main Battle Tank|Scorpion Tank]] for the assault on the Citadel. The Chief, the Marines, and the remaining Sangheili mount up.'' | ||
*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Shipmaster's | *'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Shipmaster's Carrier is out of commission, Chief. I need ''you'' to take down Truth. The Flood's just going to put pressure on him; accelerate his plans. Punch through the cliffs! Get inside that Citadel!" | ||
===Journey's End=== | ===Journey's End=== | ||
'''''Storm the Citadel.''''' | '''''Storm the Citadel.''''' | ||
''The Assault Team gets through the snowy cliffs, where they encounter a few small Covenant emplacements. In the distance, [[Type-26 Banshee | [[File:Bowl-large.jpg|thumb|right|The cliff sides of the Citadel.]] | ||
''The Assault Team gets through the snowy cliffs, where they encounter a few small Covenant emplacements. In the distance, [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshee]]s and [[AV-14 Hornet|Hornet]]s are battling each other.'' | |||
*'''Pelican Pilot (COM)''': "Citadel in sight! Brutes are mobilizing everything they've got." | *'''Pelican Pilot (COM)''': "Citadel in sight! Brutes are mobilizing everything they've got." | ||
''The | ''The Assault Team advances across the cliff, facing infantry, Ghosts, Shade turrets, [[deployable lookout tower]]s, Prowlers, and a Wraith. Once the team breaks through the Covenant defenses, they meet up with two Hornet Gunships near the route down into the clearing.'' | ||
*'''Stacker (COM)''': "Hornets, inbound!" | *'''Stacker (COM)''': "Hornets, inbound!" | ||
''The Master Chief takes a Hornet and makes his way to the Citadel (alternatively, he can stay in whatever vehicle he's currently in). Two [[Type-47B Scarab|Scarab]]s drop down from above.'' | |||
''The Master Chief takes a Hornet and makes his way to the | |||
*'''Pelican Pilot (COM)''': "I count two Scarabs! Repeat: ''two'' Scarabs!" | *'''Pelican Pilot (COM)''': "I count two Scarabs! Repeat: ''two'' Scarabs!" | ||
''The Chief engages the Scarabs. The Assault Team backs him up: The Scorpion | ''The Chief engages the Scarabs. The Assault Team backs him up: The Scorpion Tank fires from a far range, while the Warthog and the Mongoose move about under the Scarabs to assist Chief in taking their "legs" down. They are soon joined by a second Warthog. The Pelican and the other Hornets engage the Scarabs from the air. Several enemy Ghosts, Banshees and another Prowler defend the Scarabs.'' | ||
''The Chief takes out the first Scarab.'' | ''The Chief takes out the first Scarab.'' | ||
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*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Marines, kill the stragglers!" | *'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Marines, kill the stragglers!" | ||
''A Sangheili Phantom | ''A [[Sangheili]] Phantom de-cloaks and arrives at the platform leading to the entrance of the [[Citadel]], dropping off Thel 'Vadam and 343 Guilty Spark. Any surviving enemy Banshees will flee at this point.'' | ||
''If the Chief isn't there when 'Vadam lands:'' | ''If the Chief isn't there when 'Vadam lands:'' | ||
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*'''343 Guilty Spark''': "''Calamity!'' If only we had more time!" | *'''343 Guilty Spark''': "''Calamity!'' If only we had more time!" | ||
''Spark activates a light bridge. The Chief and 'Vadam cross it and enter the Citadel alone. The door they entered through closes and bolts up | ''Spark activates a light bridge. The Chief and 'Vadam cross it and enter the Citadel alone. The door they entered through closes and bolts up. The entrance is a large hallway with viewscreens mounted along the walls.'' | ||
*'''[[Cortana]] ([[Cortana Moment]])''': "[[Gravemind|It]] asked, and I answered. ''(turns bitter)'' For a moment of safety, I loosed damnation upon the stars." | *'''[[Cortana]] ([[Cortana Moment]])''': "[[Gravemind|It]] asked, and I answered. ''(turns bitter)'' For a moment of safety, I loosed damnation upon the stars." | ||
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*'''Prophet of Truth (Video COM)''': "Though our enemies crowd around us, we tread the blessed path. In a moment, I will light the rings! And all who believe...shall be saved!" | *'''Prophet of Truth (Video COM)''': "Though our enemies crowd around us, we tread the blessed path. In a moment, I will light the rings! And all who believe...shall be saved!" | ||
''Master Chief and 'Vadam discover an elevator with a screen in front of it showing Sergeant Johnson held aloft by a Jiralhanae. Johnson punches the Jiralhanae in the face, to no effect.'' | ''Master Chief and 'Vadam discover an elevator, with a screen in front of it, showing Sergeant Johnson held aloft by a Jiralhanae. Johnson punches the Jiralhanae in the face, to no effect.'' | ||
*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Chief, how close are you?" | *'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Chief, how close are you?" | ||
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''They look up. The height is phenomenal.'' | ''They look up. The height is phenomenal.'' | ||
*'''Master Chief Petty Officer John-117''': "Not close enough." | *'''[[Master Chief Petty Officer]] John-117''': "Not close enough." | ||
''The view changes to the Control Center. Johnson is thrown to the floor.'' | ''The view changes to the Control Center. Johnson is thrown to the floor.'' | ||
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*'''Prophet of Truth''': "Stop, you imbecile! He ''wants'' you to kill him!" | *'''Prophet of Truth''': "Stop, you imbecile! He ''wants'' you to kill him!" | ||
''He turns back to the Ark's activation console and speaks quietly.'' | ''He turns back to the Ark's activation console, and speaks quietly.'' | ||
*'''Prophet of Truth''': "I'd prefer that you did not..." | *'''Prophet of Truth''': "I'd prefer that you did not..." | ||
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*'''Sergeant Johnson''': ''(to Truth)'' "What's the matter, big shot? Can't start your own party?" | *'''Sergeant Johnson''': ''(to Truth)'' "What's the matter, big shot? Can't start your own party?" | ||
[[File:Truth and Johnson.png| | [[File:Truth and Johnson.png|thumb|right|Truth talking to Johnson]] | ||
''Truth leans forward so only Johnson can hear him.'' | ''Truth leans forward so only Johnson can hear him.'' | ||
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''The Pelican smashes through the window and crashes onto the ledge next to them, slamming into a Jiralhanae and sending it flying. Scene fades to black briefly.'' | ''The Pelican smashes through the window and crashes onto the ledge next to them, slamming into a Jiralhanae and sending it flying. Scene fades to black briefly.'' | ||
''Fade back in on the Control Center. Mere seconds have passed. A [[Jiralhanae Captain]] gets up, but Keyes blasts it with her [[M90 | ''Fade back in on the Control Center. Mere seconds have passed. A [[Jiralhanae Captain]] gets up, but Keyes blasts it with her [[M90 Close Assault Weapon System|shotgun]].'' | ||
*'''Commander Keyes''': "Johnson! ''(ejects a shell from her shotgun)'' Sound off!" | *'''Commander Keyes''': "Johnson! ''(ejects a shell from her shotgun)'' Sound off!" | ||
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*'''Prophet of Truth''': ''(off-screen)'' "You delay the inevitable. One of you ''will'' light the rings." | *'''Prophet of Truth''': ''(off-screen)'' "You delay the inevitable. One of you ''will'' light the rings." | ||
''Keyes draws a [[M6G | ''Miranda Keyes draws a [[M6G Magnum|pistol]] and aims her weapons both ways.'' | ||
*'''Prophet of Truth''': ''(off-screen)'' "You cannot hope to kill them all!" | *'''Prophet of Truth''': ''(off-screen)'' "You cannot hope to kill them all!" | ||
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*'''Commander Keyes''': "You're right..." | *'''Commander Keyes''': "You're right..." | ||
''She reluctantly aims the pistol at Johnson. He staggers towards her.'' | ''She reluctantly aims the pistol at Johnson. He staggers towards her.'' | ||
*'''Sergeant Johnson''': "Do it. Me...then you..." | *'''Sergeant Johnson''': "Do it. Me...then you..." | ||
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*'''Sergeant Johnson''': "''No!''" | *'''Sergeant Johnson''': "''No!''" | ||
''A Jiralhanae Captain restrains Johnson, who struggles, horrified. Keyes falls to her knees, collapses and dies with five glowing spikes in her back. Truth walks on screen gingerly holding a [[ | ''A Jiralhanae Captain restrains Johnson, who struggles, horrified. Miranda Keyes falls to her knees, collapses, and dies, with five glowing spikes in her back. Truth walks on screen, gingerly holding a [[Type-25 Spiker|Spiker]] in one hand. He looks down at Miranda.'' | ||
*'''Prophet of Truth''': "Your [[ | *'''Prophet of Truth''': "Your [[Forerunners|forefathers]] wisely set aside their compassion..." | ||
''He drops the Spiker, and shakes a fist to emphasize his speech.'' | ''He drops the Spiker, and shakes a fist to emphasize his speech.'' | ||
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*'''Prophet of Truth''': "You were ''weak''. And gods must be ''strong''." | *'''Prophet of Truth''': "You were ''weak''. And gods must be ''strong''." | ||
''He forces Johnson's hand down on the panel with a smug look. Johnson, still overcome with grief and shock, doesn't resist. Instantly, the Control Terminal begins to change and heighten. Truth raises his arms in triumph. The scene moves down the corridor, as six out of the seven holographic Halo rings light up one by one (Installation 04 has not yet been replaced, so its ring does not light up). At the end of the corridor, the Master Chief and Thel 'Vadam emerge from the lift. Two Flood [[tank form]]s drop from above. The Master Chief draws his [[MA5C Individual Combat Weapon System|assault rifle]] and aims, and 'Vadam activates his [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|energy sword]].'' | |||
''He forces Johnson's hand down on the panel with a smug look. Johnson, still overcome with grief and shock, doesn't resist. Instantly, the Control Terminal begins to change and heighten. Truth raises his arms in triumph. The scene moves down the corridor, as six out of the seven holographic Halo rings light up one by one ( | |||
*'''[[Gravemind]] (through the tank forms)''': "Do | *'''[[Gravemind]] (through the tank forms)''': "Do not shoot, but listen! Let me lead you safely to ''our'' foe. Only ''you'' can halt what he has set in motion." | ||
'''Note:''' In the subtitles, the Gravemind says "stop" instead of "halt." | '''Note:''' In the subtitles, the Gravemind says "stop" instead of "halt." | ||
''The pair lower their weapons cautiously. [[Pod infector]]s scurry between their feet toward their common enemy. The Master Chief and 'Vadam look at each other, obviously not trusting the Flood, but knowing | [[File:Infection Forms Covenant Level.png|thumb|right|Pod infectors scurry past Thel 'Vadam and the Master Chief.]] | ||
''The pair lower their weapons cautiously. [[Pod infector]]s scurry between their feet toward their common enemy. The Master Chief and 'Vadam look at each other, obviously not trusting the Flood, but knowing they have no other choice.'' | |||
'''{''Gameplay''}''' | '''{''Gameplay''}''' | ||
===Revelation=== | ===Revelation=== | ||
''The Master Chief, the Arbiter, and the Flood begin their final assault on Truth. Three bridges stand between them and the Control Center. Resistance on the first bridge consists of Unggoy and Kig-Yar infantry led by a single [[Jiralhanae Captain]], backed up by [[Unggoy Heavy|Unggoy Heavies]]. The Chief and his allies quickly defeat these enemies and cross the first bridge.'' | ''The Master Chief, the Arbiter, and the Flood begin their final assault on Truth. Three bridges stand between them and the Control Center. Resistance on the first bridge consists of Unggoy and Kig-Yar infantry led by a single [[Jiralhanae Captain]], backed up by [[Unggoy Heavy|Unggoy Heavies]]. The Chief and his allies quickly defeat these enemies and cross the first bridge.'' | ||
''The Chief enters a room with holograms of Truth in the Forerunner systems.'' | ''The Chief enters a room with holograms of Truth in the Forerunner systems.'' | ||
*'''Prophet of Truth (Hologram)''': "How could I have known the Parasite would follow?! Undoubtedly this is the Heretics' doing! A final, | *'''Prophet of Truth (Hologram)''': "How could I have known the Parasite would follow?! Undoubtedly this is the Heretics' doing! A final, bitter curse. Clear evidence of [[Age of Conflict|treachery long hidden]]!" | ||
''At the second bridge, the Chief and 'Vadam encounter the final Covenant defenders - including a [[Jiralhanae]] [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Chieftain]] wielding a [[Type-2 Energy Weapon/Hammer|gravity hammer]] and his [[Jiralhanae Bodyguard|Bodyguards]], with Jump Pack Brutes as the main counter-attack force (on higher difficulties, the Jiralhanae are supported by a pair of [[Unggoy Heavy|Unggoy Heavies]] armed with [[Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon|fuel rod gun]]s). With the help of the Flood, the Master Chief and the Arbiter defeat the last of Truth's followers. They cross the second bridge.'' | |||
''At the second bridge, the Chief and 'Vadam encounter the final Covenant defenders - including a [[Jiralhanae]] [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Chieftain]] wielding a [[ | |||
''In the second room, Truth | ''In the second room, Truth holograms broadcast a final message.'' | ||
*'''Prophet of Truth (Hologram)''': "So far are we along the path, that I must strain to hear the clumsy patter of their pursuit. Know this, my brothers: they may foul the way with their charred and broken bones, but they | *'''Prophet of Truth (Hologram)''': "So far are we along the path, that I must strain to hear the clumsy patter of their pursuit. Know this, my brothers: they may foul the way with their charred and broken bones, but they will not stop the [[Covenant Religion|Journey]]." | ||
''Resistance on the third bridge has already been crushed by the Flood. The Chief and the Arbiter step over the bodies of fallen Jiralhanae, Unggoy, and combat forms and finally reach the Control Center. A large gap is now all that stands between them and Truth. The Chief activates a light bridge, allowing them to cross.'' | ''Resistance on the third bridge has already been crushed by the Flood. The Chief and the Arbiter step over the bodies of fallen Jiralhanae, Unggoy, and combat forms and finally reach the Control Center. A large gap is now all that stands between them and Truth. The Chief activates a light bridge, allowing them to cross.'' | ||
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYqnZuwk3q0 '''{''Cutscene''}'''] | [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYqnZuwk3q0 '''{''Cutscene''}'''] | ||
''The Master Chief and Thel 'Vadam cross the light bridge. They pass by an inert Flood corpse, and come across a distraught Sergeant Johnson who is resting Miranda Keyes' lifeless body on his lap by her head next to the Pelican. The pair stop and stare into | ''The Master Chief and Thel 'Vadam cross the light bridge. They pass by an inert Flood corpse, and come across a distraught Sergeant Johnson, who is resting Miranda Keyes' lifeless body on his lap by her head next to the Pelican. The pair stop and stare into Miranda's empty eyes, until Johnson closes them gently.'' | ||
*'''Sergeant Johnson''': ''(sighs)'' "Stop [[Halo Array|the rings]]. Save the [[Human|rest]]." | *'''Sergeant Johnson''': ''(sighs)'' "Stop [[Halo Array|the rings]]. Save the [[Human|rest]]." | ||
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*'''Gravemind (speaking through Truth)''': "Lies for the weak. Beacons for the deluded." | *'''Gravemind (speaking through Truth)''': "Lies for the weak. Beacons for the deluded." | ||
''At this moment, 'Vadam draws his energy sword back and activates it, ready to kill his former leader. The Master Chief points his assault rifle at Truth in case he is completely taken over by the Flood.'' | ''At this moment, 'Vadam draws his energy sword back and activates it, ready to kill his former leader. The Master Chief points his assault rifle at Truth, in case he is completely taken over by the Flood.'' | ||
*'''Thel 'Vadam''': "I | *'''Thel 'Vadam''': "I will have my revenge. On a Prophet, not a plague!" | ||
''Truth regains control of his body.'' | ''Truth regains control of his body.'' | ||
*'''Prophet of Truth''': "My feet tread the Path. I | *'''Prophet of Truth''': "My feet tread the Path. I shall become a god!" | ||
''Tentacles begin to sprout on Truth as the Flood infection progresses.'' | ''Tentacles begin to sprout on Truth as the Flood infection progresses.'' | ||
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*'''Gravemind (speaking through Truth)''': "You will be ''food'' - nothing more." | *'''Gravemind (speaking through Truth)''': "You will be ''food'' - nothing more." | ||
''The Chief approaches the Ark's | ''The Chief approaches the Ark's Control Panel, ready to deactivate it.'' | ||
*'''Prophet of Truth''': ''(realizing what he's about to do)'' "''NO!''" | *'''Prophet of Truth''': ''(realizing what he's about to do)'' "''NO!''" | ||
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'''Vadam releases Truth briefly, then viciously grabs his neck from behind. Truth's crown falls off as he pitifully gasps for air, trying to grab 'Vadam's hand.'' | '''Vadam releases Truth briefly, then viciously grabs his neck from behind. Truth's crown falls off as he pitifully gasps for air, trying to grab 'Vadam's hand.'' | ||
*'''Thel 'Vadam''': "And | *'''Thel 'Vadam''': "And so... you must be silenced." | ||
[[File:TruthDeath-large.jpg| | [[File:TruthDeath-large.jpg|thumb|right|The Arbiter kills the Prophet of Truth.]] | ||
'''Vadam stabs his sword through Truth's back. It goes clean through him; the two points of the energy sword pierce through his chest as he writhes and screams in pain. Flood spores shoot out of his mouth and the infection lets out a pitiful squeal as both it and its host die. The last of the | '''Vadam stabs his sword through Truth's back. It goes clean through him; the two points of the energy sword pierce through his chest as he writhes and screams in pain. Flood spores shoot out of his mouth and the infection lets out a pitiful squeal as both it and its host die. The last of the High Prophets is dead.'' | ||
''The Arbiter pulls his sword out and lets Truth's corpse fall to the floor. He lets out a roar of triumph and deactivates his sword. He then turns to the Chief. The Chief gives the Sangheili a nod, acknowledging him for ending the life of the Prophet who declared war on humanity; they then turn to see Johnson carrying | ''The Arbiter pulls his sword out and lets Truth's corpse fall to the floor. He lets out a roar of triumph and deactivates his sword. He then turns to the Chief. The Chief gives the Sangheili a nod, acknowledging him for ending the life of the Prophet who declared war on humanity; they then turn to see Johnson carrying Miranda's body into the Pelican. There is a moment of silence as they realize their victory has not been without loss, but the Human-Covenant War is finally over.'' | ||
''Suddenly, the ground begins to tremble, and massive tentacles rise up all around them. Chief wields his assault rifle and 'Vadam reactivates his sword. They both stare up at the tentacles which are now reaching high above them. The Gravemind laughs maniacally.'' | ''Suddenly, the ground begins to tremble, and massive tentacles rise up all around them. Chief wields his assault rifle and 'Vadam reactivates his sword. They both stare up at the tentacles, which are now reaching high above them. The Gravemind laughs maniacally.'' | ||
''Johnson leaps into the Pelican's cockpit and starts to take off, heading for the hole in the window that | ''Johnson leaps into the Pelican's cockpit and starts to take off, heading for the hole in the window that Miranda made earlier. The Chief climbs onto the Control Panel of the Ark and jumps up, grabbing onto the departing Pelican's landing gear. Thel deactivates his sword and grabs the Chief's hand. Just before the Pelican can get out, the tentacles knock both of them off. The Pelican spirals out of control and falls out of sight. 'Vadam and John-117 land in a heap on the Control Center's floor. The Gravemind's tentacles swerve around them and multiple Flood forms can be heard approaching.'' | ||
*'''Gravemind''': "Now the gate has been unlatched, headstones pushed | *'''Gravemind''': "Now the gate has been unlatched, headstones pushed aside... corpses shift and offer room, a fate you ''must'' abide!" | ||
''The Chief and 'Vadam get back up. 'Vadam reactivates his sword, and the Chief takes aim with his assault rifle. They come back to back.'' | |||
''The Chief and 'Vadam get back up. 'Vadam reactivates his sword, and the Chief takes aim with his assault rifle. They come back | |||
*'''Thel 'Vadam''': ''(almost exasperated)'' "We trade one villain for another." | *'''Thel 'Vadam''': ''(almost exasperated)'' "We trade one villain for another." | ||
''For a moment, the tentacles appear poised to strike. Then - as if sensing a threat (possibly the Sentinels) - the Gravemind suddenly retreats, leaving its minions behind to deal with the pair. Two combat forms jump up from behind the Control Panel.'' | ''For a moment, the tentacles appear poised to strike. Then - as if sensing a threat (possibly the Sentinels) - the Gravemind suddenly retreats, leaving its minions behind to deal with the pair. Two combat forms jump up from behind the Control Panel.'' | ||
'''{''Gameplay''}''' | '''{''Gameplay''}''' | ||
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*'''Sergeant Johnson (COM)''': "I can ''barely'' keep hold of her, Chief! No way I can pick you up! Head back to the lift... find a way down!" | *'''Sergeant Johnson (COM)''': "I can ''barely'' keep hold of her, Chief! No way I can pick you up! Head back to the lift... find a way down!" | ||
''The Chief and 'Vadam kill the two combat forms and cross back over the light bridge. Both heroes fight their way through hordes of Flood, which have betrayed them now that the Halo rings have been deactivated. Fortunately, [[Sentinels]] have arrived and are fighting the Flood.'' | ''The Chief and 'Vadam kill the two combat forms and cross back over the light bridge. Both heroes fight their way through hordes of Flood, which have betrayed them now that the Halo rings have been deactivated. Fortunately, [[Sentinels]] have arrived and are fighting the Flood.'' | ||
''The Chief | ''The Chief re-enters the room where Truth's first message was broadcasted.'' | ||
*'''Cortana (Cortana Moment)''': "I'm a thief...but I keep | *'''Cortana (Cortana Moment)''': "I'm a thief...but I keep what I steal." | ||
''Master Chief and Thel 'Vadam make it back to elevator. The lift is not working, so they jump down a shaft at the back of the room.'' | ''Master Chief and Thel 'Vadam make it back to elevator. The lift is not working, so they jump down a shaft at the back of the room.'' | ||
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[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LI30TaOKWU '''{''Cutscene''}'''] | [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LI30TaOKWU '''{''Cutscene''}'''] | ||
''The Chief lands at the bottom of the shaft, landing in a room not unlike the entrances to the three | ''The Chief lands at the bottom of the shaft, landing in a room not unlike the entrances to the three Shield Towers. He looks beside him as the Arbiter comes down, and then stands up. A flickering, spooky image of Cortana appears in the hallway, running. She starts to turn the corner and disappears, after a split second. The Chief casually walks around the corner as though amused by Cortana's antics, but 'Vadam is confused.'' | ||
*'''Thel 'Vadam''': "What do you see?" | *'''Thel 'Vadam''': "What do you see?" | ||
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''With 'Vadam trailing far behind, the Chief looks around the corner. He sees a control panel. Cortana appears a second time, again for only a second, walking loftily (and spookily) towards it. She stops at the panel and disappears. The Master Chief goes to the panel and activates it.'' | ''With 'Vadam trailing far behind, the Chief looks around the corner. He sees a control panel. Cortana appears a second time, again for only a second, walking loftily (and spookily) towards it. She stops at the panel and disappears. The Master Chief goes to the panel and activates it.'' | ||
''A view screen slides open, the Chief and 'Vadam step out onto a balcony to watch as a massive structure rises up out of thick fog. It's [[Installation 08|a Halo | [[File:HighCharityView.jpg|thumb|right|John-117 and the Arbiter discover the new Halo]] | ||
''A view screen slides open, the Chief and 'Vadam step out onto a balcony to watch as a massive structure rises up out of thick fog. It's [[Installation 08|a Halo Ring]], incomplete, rising from inside the Ark's Core. Cortana's plan is becoming clear.'' | |||
'''Vadam turns and looks at the Chief.'' | '''Vadam turns and looks at the Chief.'' | ||
*'''Thel 'Vadam''': "A replacement. For the [[Installation 04|ring]] you destroyed." | *'''Thel 'Vadam''': "A replacement. For the [[Installation 04|ring]] you destroyed." | ||
*'''John-117''': "When did you know?" | *'''John-117''': ''(to a blue glow behind him)'' "When did you know?" | ||
''Spark hovers up from behind and comes up to the Chief.'' | ''Spark hovers up from behind and comes up to the Chief.'' | ||
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*'''343 Guilty Spark''': ''(overjoyed)'' "...Then we are agreed! A tactical pulse will completely eradicate the local infestation! I will personally oversee the final preparations." | *'''343 Guilty Spark''': ''(overjoyed)'' "...Then we are agreed! A tactical pulse will completely eradicate the local infestation! I will personally oversee the final preparations." | ||
''He flies enthusiastically around the Chief and 'Vadam and then flies off | ''He flies enthusiastically around the Chief and 'Vadam and then flies off toward his [[Installation 08|new Halo]], now talking to himself.'' | ||
*'''343 Guilty Spark''': "Though it will take time to fabricate an | *'''343 Guilty Spark''': "Though it will take time to fabricate an activation index, I will see to the letter that..." ''(he flies too far away)'' | ||
''The Arbiter turns to the Chief.'' | ''The Arbiter turns to the Chief.'' | ||
*'''Thel 'Vadam''': "How will you light it?" | *'''Thel 'Vadam''': "How will you light it?" | ||
''They both turn to look at the crashed | ''They both turn to look at the crashed ''High Charity'' in the distance, realizing that Cortana still has the Halo Index required to activate the new Installation 04.'' | ||
''Fade to black.'' | ''Fade to black.'' | ||
''Level ends.'' | ''Level ends.'' | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
===Glitches=== | ===Glitches=== | ||
{{Main|Glitches}} | {{Main|Glitches}} | ||
[[File:DJC-Mismatch.jpg|thumb|A dead Brute with a [[BR55HB SR Battle Rifle|Battle Rifle]].]] | [[File:DJC-Mismatch.jpg|thumb|right|A dead Brute with a [[BR55HB SR Battle Rifle|Battle Rifle]].]] | ||
*If a weapon is dropped on either side of the two elevators the player will be unable to pick it up again, however ammunition can be retrieved from the weapon. However, if the player fires the weapon, the player can retrieve it by quickly holding the RB button when | *If a weapon is dropped on either side of the two elevators the player will be unable to pick it up again, however ammunition can be retrieved from the weapon. However, if the player fires the weapon, the player can retrieve it by quickly holding the RB button when he/she sees the prompt. | ||
*If one starts at Rally Point Alpha, and head back to the first tower, the elevator controls will be separated from the platform, and if one goes up, one will be stuck, because the controls remain at the bottom of the lift. If one does not go up the lift, the Hornets the player needs to continue the level with will disappear. If one destroys the two Hornets the Marine Pilots offer, the third Hornet will fly down to the player. One can get him out and drive this particular Hornet to the first tower and reach incredible heights. If one goes near the first tower entrance, the Hornet will disappear. | *If one starts at Rally Point Alpha, and head back to the first tower, the elevator controls will be separated from the platform, and if one goes up, one will be stuck, because the controls remain at the bottom of the lift. If one does not go up the lift, the Hornets the player needs to continue the level with will disappear. If one destroys the two Hornets the Marine Pilots offer, the third Hornet will fly down to the player. One can get him out and drive this particular Hornet to the first tower and reach incredible heights. If one goes near the first tower entrance, the Hornet will disappear. | ||
*At Rally Point Alpha, on the island where the Phantom deploys the Anti-air Wraith, one can trick the game into believing that one is stranded on the island. Then the game will spawn a Hornet piloted by a Marine Pilot who will land it on the island and offer it to the player. The | *At Rally Point Alpha, on the island where the Phantom deploys the Anti-air Wraith, one can trick the game into believing that one is stranded on the island. Then the game will spawn a Hornet piloted by a Marine Pilot who will land it on the island and offer it to the player. The placer can have infinite Marine Pilots and a infinite number of Pilot controlled Hornets by exploiting this, causing the map to overload. | ||
*Occasionally, when a Banshee pilot dies, or when the player boards one, the Brute will be holding a human Battle Rifle. | *Occasionally, when a Banshee pilot dies, or when the player boards one, the Brute will be holding a human Battle Rifle. | ||
*The player can ride in certain Pelicans in this level by bringing | *The player can ride in certain Pelicans in this level by bringing his/her Hornet right up to the back of the Pelican, getting out, and holding "RB". If one does it correctly, one will be riding the Pelican. | ||
*It is possible to get into the second tower that the Arbiter disabled using the [[Time | *It is possible to get into the second tower that the Arbiter disabled using the [[Time Travel Glitch]]. The tower's interior is just an empty space with nothing inside, not even floors or walls as one can see [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cvV8T7mELU here]. | ||
*After the player makes the Elites the enemy by betraying allies, if the player gets in a vehicle and allows an Elite to board the player, he will be unable to melee or melee the player out. | *After the player makes the Elites the enemy by betraying allies, if the player gets in a vehicle and allows an Elite to board the player, he will be unable to melee or melee the player out. | ||
*The [[Phantom Riding Glitch]] can be performed on this level, making the player disappear in the level. | |||
*The [[Phantom | *The [[Two Arbiters Glitch]] can be performed on this level. | ||
*The [[Two Arbiters | |||
*The [[Infected Brute Chieftain]] Glitch may be seen on this level. | *The [[Infected Brute Chieftain]] Glitch may be seen on this level. | ||
*Occasionally, while a corpse is being infected by the Flood, without the first Pod infector dying, another Pod infector may enter it. Despite this, only one Pod infector will be present in the Combat Form. The other Pod infector will be attempting to dig into the corpse. | *Occasionally, while a corpse is being infected by the Flood, without the first Pod infector dying, another Pod infector may enter it. Despite this, only one Pod infector will be present in the Combat Form. The other Pod infector will be attempting to dig into the corpse. | ||
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*It is possible to "control" a Scarab in this level. First, kill one Scarab then land on the other. Kill all enemies then stand on the top. It will walk towards the direction the player is aiming at because it's AI is scripted to follow the player. | *It is possible to "control" a Scarab in this level. First, kill one Scarab then land on the other. Kill all enemies then stand on the top. It will walk towards the direction the player is aiming at because it's AI is scripted to follow the player. | ||
*If one retains 343 Guilty Spark by destroying the Separatist Phantom that comes to pick up Arbiter and deploy an Auto-turret facing Guilty Spark, the Auto-turret will shoot at him for unknown reasons. | *If one retains 343 Guilty Spark by destroying the Separatist Phantom that comes to pick up Arbiter and deploy an Auto-turret facing Guilty Spark, the Auto-turret will shoot at him for unknown reasons. | ||
*The player can jump over the chasm where | *The player can jump over the chasm where he/she is supposed to activate a light bridge and reach Truth by using a Gravity Hammer and a Plasma Grenade. By grenade jumping backwards and using the Hammer at the peak of the jump, the player can be propelled across the chasm, but even if he/she lands safely, the bridge will strangely activate on its own, and the cutscene will play. | ||
*After the cutscene where [[Thel 'Vadam|Arbiter]] has killed [[ | *After the cutscene where [[Thel 'Vadam|Arbiter]] has killed [[Truth]], if the player melees the Prophet, the dead body will fall through the platform. | ||
*It is possible to board the Phantom the Arbiter goes into by jumping in quickly before he goes in. Afterwards, the player will fall of and die, or, if they are holding a turret, the Phantom will stay invisible and immobile. | *It is possible to board the Phantom the Arbiter goes into by jumping in quickly before he goes in. Afterwards, the player will fall of and die, or, if they are holding a turret, the Phantom will stay invisible and immobile. | ||
===Mistakes=== | ===Mistakes=== | ||
*In the first cutscene, when the [[ | *In the first cutscene, when the [[Warthog]] is knocked from the Pelican carrying [[John-117]] during the beach approach, it is intact and undamaged when it hits the ground, but when the player walks up to it in gameplay, it is destroyed and in pieces, most notably with the wheels missing. Also in the first cutscene, the Warthogs attached to the Pelicans are clearly troop transports, yet when the player surveys their wreckage during gameplay, the models actually have destroyed LAAGs. | ||
*When gameplay first starts in the beginning of the level, there are 2 Pelicans dropping UNSC forces instead of only Hocus' Pelican. This is done mostly for 3-4 players co-op. | *When gameplay first starts in the beginning of the level, there are 2 Pelicans dropping UNSC forces instead of only Hocus' Pelican. This is done mostly for 3-4 players co-op. | ||
*The [[D77H-TCI|Pelican]] that crashes at the start flies past the wreckage and lands at the waterfall—it doesn't land where its crash site was positioned. Sometimes, its two pilots' bodies can be found in or around the water below the waterfall. | *The [[D77H-TCI|Pelican]] that crashes at the start flies past the wreckage and lands at the waterfall—it doesn't land where its crash site was positioned. Sometimes, its two pilots' bodies can be found in or around the water below the waterfall. | ||
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*When the Scarabs fall down from the sky, it seems as if they fall out of nowhere. | *When the Scarabs fall down from the sky, it seems as if they fall out of nowhere. | ||
===Easter | ===Easter Eggs=== | ||
{{Main|Easter | {{Main|Easter Eggs}} | ||
*The [[Halo 3 | *The [[Halo 3 Skulls#Thunderstorm|Thunderstorm]] and [[Halo 3 Skulls#IWHBYD (I Would Have Been Your Daddy)|IWHBYD]] Skulls can be found on this level. | ||
*The [[Siege of Madrigal]] song and [[Microsoft Sam]] can be heard on this level. | *The [[Siege of Madrigal]] song and [[Microsoft Sam]] can be heard on this level. | ||
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[[File:71109171-Medium.jpg|thumb|The [[Marathon]] symbol that appears on the elevator control panels.]] | [[File:71109171-Medium.jpg|thumb|The [[Marathon]] symbol that appears on the elevator control panels.]] | ||
*The Legendary symbol, granted for completing this level on Legendary, can be seen in the Campaign lobby, and is one of the two symbols that is darker than the rest. | *The Legendary symbol, granted for completing this level on Legendary, can be seen in the Campaign lobby, and is one of the two symbols that is darker than the rest. | ||
*This level is the last level in which the player fights the Covenant (excluding the Easter Egg [[Grunt]] on the final level). It is also one of only four levels that is cut into three rally points, rather than two—the others are the previous levels, | *This level is the last level in which the player fights the Covenant (excluding the Easter Egg [[Grunt]] on the final level). It is also one of only four levels that is cut into three rally points, rather than two—the others are the previous levels, [[The Ark (level)|The Ark]], [[Sierra 117]], and [[Crow's Nest (level)|Crow's Nest]]. | ||
*[[Bungie]] has stated that this is the longest level in the whole ''Halo'' Trilogy, partially because it is the Covenant's ''last stand'' against Humanity. It is also the only Campaign level where players can use [[AV-14 Hornet]]s. | *[[Bungie]] has stated that this is the longest level in the whole ''Halo'' Trilogy, partially because it is the Covenant's ''last stand'' against Humanity. It is also the only Campaign level where players can use [[AV-14 Hornet]]s. | ||
*This is one of the only two levels where the player can achieve [[Too Close to the Sun]], the other being | *This is one of the only two levels where the player can achieve [[Too Close to the Sun]], the other being [[The Storm (level)|The Storm]]. | ||
*This is the second and last level in ''Halo 3'' to have [[ODST]]s fight alongside with the player. | *This is the second and last level in ''Halo 3'' to have [[ODST]]s fight alongside with the player. | ||
*This is the only level in which friendly dropships can be destroyed. The two Separatist Phantoms that appear outside the third tower can be destroyed. Their door-mounted Plasma Cannons can also be blown off from the ground, and are very useful against the Drones inside the third tower. | *This is the only level in which friendly dropships can be destroyed. The two Separatist [[Phantoms]] that appear outside the third tower can be destroyed. Their door-mounted Plasma Cannons can also be blown off from the ground, and are very useful against the Drones inside the third tower. | ||
*This is the only level in the Halo Trilogy that involves a battle against two Scarabs at the same time. | *This is the only level in the Halo Trilogy that involves a battle against two Scarabs at the same time. | ||
*This is the first and only level in the trilogy in which the [[Flood]] are allies to the player. | *This is the first and only level in the trilogy in which the [[Flood]] are allies to the player. | ||
**Attacking your Flood allies will not cause them to turn against you, nor will the Arbiter react | **Attacking your Flood allies will not cause them to turn against you, nor will the Arbiter react. | ||
*This level and ''[[High Charity (level)|High Charity]]'' are the only levels in the trilogy in which Brutes can be seen engaging the Flood. | *This level and ''[[High Charity (level)|High Charity]]'' are the only levels in the trilogy in which Brutes can be seen engaging the Flood. | ||
* | *[[How to Pilot an AA Wraith|Hijacking the first Anti-Air Wraith in the level]] will make progressing up to the first tower a lot easier; one will also be able to bombard the Covenant forces hiding in the hallway just before the tower's entrance. A video of this can be found here: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoI0Ap9fUdU AA Wraith Glitch]. | ||
*This is the first level in which the player can use the [[Spartan Laser]]. | |||
*This is the first level in which the player can use the [[Spartan Laser]]. | |||
*If played on Easy or Normal difficulties, there is a second [[Spartan Laser]] near the crashed Pelican at the beginning of the level. | *If played on Easy or Normal difficulties, there is a second [[Spartan Laser]] near the crashed Pelican at the beginning of the level. | ||
*It is possible to progress through the level without destroying the Anti-air Wraith in the beginning. The Pelican will not arrive and no enemies will spawn in the canyon that one would otherwise drive through, until one reaches the area around the tower. | *It is possible to progress through the level without destroying the Anti-air Wraith in the beginning. The Pelican will not arrive and no enemies will spawn in the canyon that one would otherwise drive through, until one reaches the area around the tower. | ||
*It is possible to get a [[Mongoose]] or a [[Warthog]] onto the one of the Scarabs in the Scarab fight. Bungie has conveniently placed ramps leading up to both Scarabs as soon as they land. Grab a Mongoose or a Warthog and just line up the Scarab during the jump. | *It is possible to get a [[Mongoose]] or a [[Warthog]] onto the one of the Scarabs in the Scarab fight. Bungie has conveniently placed ramps leading up to both Scarabs as soon as they land. Grab a Mongoose or a Warthog and just line up the Scarab during the jump. | ||
*At the point where the player reunites with the Arbiter and 343 Guilty Spark after defeating the [[ | *At the point where the player reunites with the Arbiter and 343 Guilty Spark after defeating the [[Type-47B Scarab|Scarabs]], if there are any surviving [[Covenant]] forces nearby, 343 Guilty Spark will attack them with the same energy beam he uses against the player in the [[Control Room]] [[Halo (Halo 3 level)|later]] in the game. | ||
*Upon entering the Citadel (after one defeated the two Scarabs), the Cortana Moment the player experiences before the cutscene is projected on the holoscreens in mirror image to what is in | *Upon entering the Citadel (after one defeated the two Scarabs), the Cortana Moment the player experiences before the cutscene is projected on the holoscreens in mirror image to what is in his/her visor. | ||
*During the final fight with the Covenant, the door leading to the room that leads to Truth can only be opened when the Chieftain goes down | *During the final fight with the Covenant, the door leading to the room that leads to Truth can only be opened when the Chieftain goes down | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:ArkWarthogConcept.jpg|Early concept art of the level's closure. | ||
File:Trident11.jpg|The [[UNSC]] and their Sangheili allies attack the Prophet of Truth. | |||
File:Cool odsts.jpg|A team of ODSTs engage a [[Jiralhanae War Chieftain]]. | |||
File: | File:John 117 Master Chief Petty Officer.jpg|John-117 and two [[ODST]]s engaging Covenant forces in a [[Warthog]]. | ||
File: | File:Anti-Anti-Air.jpg|The UNSC fighting Covenant anti-air emplacements. | ||
File:Hive.jpg|[[High Charity]] arrives at [[Installation 00]]. | |||
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File:Distant Islands.jpg|Islands off the main battleground's coast. | File:Distant Islands.jpg|Islands off the main battleground's coast. | ||
File:ArbiterRoar-large.jpg|The Arbiter roars in triumph following the Prophet of Truth's death. | File:ArbiterRoar-large.jpg|The Arbiter roars in triumph following the Prophet of Truth's death. | ||
File:Covenant Panorama 1.jpg|A panorama of the level. | |||
File:2514795-full.jpg|The Arbiter duels a Brute Chieftain on the Citadel. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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