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{{Status|Apocrypha}}
{{Era|RW}}
{{disambig header|the campaign level|other uses|Heretic (disambiguation)}}
{{disambig header|the campaign level|other uses|Heretic (disambiguation)}}
{{Level infobox
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*''[[The Maw]]'' (chronologically)
|next=''[[The Armory]]''
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|game=''[[Halo 2]]'' {{C|''[[Halo 2: Anniversary|Anniversary]]''}}
|name='''''The Heretic'''''
|name='''''The Heretic'''''
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|date=*Retold on [[2558#October|October 27, 2558]] {{C|''Anniversary''}}
|date=*Retold on [[2558#October|October 27, 2558]] {{C|''Anniversary''}}
*[[2552#October 20, 2552|October 20, 2552]]
*[[2552#October 20, 2552|October 20, 2552]]
|place=Aboard ''[[High Charity]]'' and ''[[Cairo Station (station)|Cairo Station]]''
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{{Article quote|For failure such as this, no punishment is too great.}}
{{Article Quote|For failure such as this, no punishment is too great.}}
'''The Heretic''' is the first [[campaign]] level of ''[[Halo 2]]'', consisting entirely of the [[Cutscene|cinematics]] involving [[Thel 'Vadamee]]'s hearing by the Prophets, and [[John-117]] receiving his new [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|MJOLNIR Mark VI]] armor.
'''The Heretic''' is the first [[campaign]] level of ''[[Halo 2]]'', consisting entirely of the [[Cutscene|cinematics]] involving [[Thel 'Vadamee]]'s hearing by the Prophets, and [[John-117]] receiving his new [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|MJOLNIR Mark VI]] armor.


==Transcript==
==Transcript==
===Target Locke===
===Target Locke===
{{Semi-canon|section}}
{{Semicanon|section}}
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nThfTVQ2pL0 '''{''Anniversary-only Cutscene''}'''] (later removed)
'''{''Anniversary-only Cutscene''}'''


[[File:Locke&SangheiliMajor.png|thumb|300px|Locke converses with a Sword of Sanghelios member.]]
[[File:Locke&SangheiliMajor.png|thumb|300px|Locke converses with a Sword of Sanghelios.]]


''Opens to an orange sky. A {{Pattern|Kmiro'sish|Lich}} flies among the clouds. Cut to the inside of the Lich. A [[Swords of Sanghelios|Sword of Sanghelios]] member faces [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]] [[Jameson Locke]].''
''Opens to an orange sky. A [[Type-56 Lich]] flies among the clouds. Cut to the inside of the Lich. A [[Swords of Sanghelios|Sword of Sanghelios]] faces [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]] [[Jameson Locke]].''


*'''Sword of Sanghelios''': "I do not trust you. He may... but I do not."
*'''Sword of Sanghelios''': "I do not trust you. He may... but I do not."
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===One Size Fits All===
===One Size Fits All===
[[File:H2A - Alpha Halo remains.jpg|thumb|300px|The burning remnants of Installation 04 as the Covenant armada converges on Threshold.]]
[[File:H2A - Alpha Halo remains.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The burning remnants of Installation 04 as the Covenant armada converges on Threshold.]]


[https://youtu.be/dUGfcfuuo-s '''{''Cutscene''}''']
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uP1qMOPdaLA '''{''Cutscene''}''']
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfh0pNFHM0M '''{''Anniversary Cutscene''}''']


''Fade in on the broken pieces of [[Installation 04]], still burning. Groups of [[Covenant]] {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}}s prowl amongst them.''
''Fade in on the broken pieces of [[Installation 04]], still burning. Groups of [[The Covenant|Covenant]] {{Class|CCS|Battlecruiser}}s prowl among them.''


''A {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} flies by. The camera pans with it to a giant Covenant structure.''
''A {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} flies by. The camera pans with it to a giant Covenant structure.''
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*'''Thel 'Vadamee''': "Yes. They called it the ''[[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|Pillar of Autumn]]''."
*'''Thel 'Vadamee''': "Yes. They called it the ''[[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|Pillar of Autumn]]''."


''The gallery seats are filled with [[Sangheili]] and [[San'Shyuum]] [[Councilors]], who are muttering amongst themselves.''
''The stadium seats are filled with [[Sangheili]] and [[San'Shyuum]] [[Councilors]], who are muttering amongst themselves.''


*'''[[Prophet of Mercy]]''': ''(angrily)'' "Why was it not destroyed, with the rest of [[Epsilon Eridani Fleet|their fleet]]?!"
*'''[[Prophet of Mercy]]''': "Why was it not destroyed, with the rest of [[Epsilon Eridani Fleet|their fleet]]?"


*'''Thel 'Vadamee''': "It fled, as we [[Fall of Reach|set fire]] to their [[Reach|planet]]."
*'''Thel 'Vadamee''': "It fled, as we [[Fall of Reach|set fire]] to their [[Reach|planet]]."
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[[File:H2A - Autumn.jpg|thumb|300px|The [[human]] planet Reach being glassed by the Covenant fleet as the ''[[UNSC Pillar of Autumn]]'' flees its pursuers.]]
[[File:H2A - Autumn.jpg|thumb|300px|The [[human]] planet Reach being glassed by the Covenant fleet as the ''[[UNSC Pillar of Autumn]]'' flees its pursuers.]]


''Fades to white and to a flashback: the UNSC ''Pillar of Autumn'' escaping from Reach as Covenant ships glass the planet.''
''Fades to white and to a flashback: the UNSC ''Pillar of Autumn'' escaping from Reach as Covenant ships surround it.''


*'''Thel 'Vadamee''': "But I followed with [[Fleet of Particular Justice|all the ships in my command]]."
*'''Thel 'Vadamee''': "But I followed with all the ships in my command."


''Fades to another flashback: a Covenant Cruiser approaches [[Installation 04]], several dozen smaller ships are already in orbit above it.''
''Fades to another flashback: a Covenant Cruiser approaches [[Installation 04]], several dozen smaller ships are already in orbit above it.''
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''Cuts back to the Council Chamber. It is revealed that the Prophet of Regret is not actually present, but rather speaking through a holographic image of himself. Next to him is the Prophet of Mercy.''
''Cuts back to the Council Chamber. It is revealed that the Prophet of Regret is not actually present, but rather speaking through a holographic image of himself. Next to him is the Prophet of Mercy.''


*'''Prophet of Regret''': ''(angrily)'' "Yet the humans were able to [[Battle of Installation 04|evade your ships, land on the Sacred Ring, and ''desecrate'' it with their filthy footsteps]]!"
*'''Prophet of Regret''': ''(angrily)'' "Yet the humans were able to [[Battle of Installation 04|evade your ships, land on the Sacred Ring, and desecrate it with their filthy footsteps]]!"


*'''Thel 'Vadamee''': "Noble Hierarchs, surely you understand that once the [[Flood|parasite]] attacked-"
*'''Thel 'Vadamee''': "Noble Hierarchs, surely you understand that once the [[Flood|parasite]] attacked-"
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''The Sangheili Councilors mutter to each other. [[Tartarus]], standing nearby, chuckles to himself.''
''The Sangheili Councilors mutter to each other. [[Tartarus]], standing nearby, chuckles to himself.''


[[File:H2A - Regret and Truth.jpg|300px|thumb|Regret insists to Truth that 'Vadamee be punished for his failure immediately.]]
[[File:H2A - Regret and Truth.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Regret insists to Truth that 'Vadamee be punished for his failure immediately.]]


*'''Prophet of Regret''': ''(whispers to Truth)'' "Noble Prophet of Truth, this has gone on long enough. Make an example of this ''bungler''. The Council demands it."
*'''Prophet of Regret''': ''(whispers to Truth)'' "Noble Prophet of Truth, this has gone on long enough. Make an example of this bungler. The Council demands it."


''Truth holds up a hand, silencing Regret.''
''Truth holds up a hand, silencing Regret.''
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*'''Prophet of Truth''': ''(to 'Vadamee)'' "You are one of our most treasured instruments. Long have you led your [[Fleet of Particular Justice|fleet]] with honor and distinction. But your inability to safeguard Halo... was a colossal failure."
*'''Prophet of Truth''': ''(to 'Vadamee)'' "You are one of our most treasured instruments. Long have you led your [[Fleet of Particular Justice|fleet]] with honor and distinction. But your inability to safeguard Halo... was a colossal failure."


*'''[[Prophet of Objection]]''': ''(Stands up and shows a fist)'' "Nay, it was ''heresy!''"
*'''[[Prophet of Objection]]''': ''(Stands up and shows a fist)'' "Nay, it was heresy!"


''The Councilors yell. 'Vadamee looks back and forth between them.''
''The Councilors yell. 'Vadamee looks back and forth between them.''


*'''Thel 'Vadamee''': ''(to the Hierarchs)'' "I ''will'' continue my campaign against the humans!"
*'''Thel 'Vadamee''': ''(to the Hierarchs)'' "I will continue my campaign against the humans!"


*'''Prophet of Truth''': "No! You will not."
*'''Prophet of Truth''': "No! You will not."
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*'''Prophet of Truth''': "Soon the [[Covenant religion|Great Journey]] shall begin. But when it does, the weight of your heresy will stay your feet. And you shall be left behind."
*'''Prophet of Truth''': "Soon the [[Covenant religion|Great Journey]] shall begin. But when it does, the weight of your heresy will stay your feet. And you shall be left behind."


''View fades to a new background. The circular ornament on the Prophet of Truth's headpiece is replaced by Earth's moon.  The view then pans to [[Earth]] itself, focusing on three orbital [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|MAC]] [[Orbital defense platform|stations]] in orbit. A few [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] ships fly past.''
''View fades to a new background. The circular ornament on the Prophet of Truth's headpiece is replaced by Earth's moon.  The view then pans to [[Earth]] itself, focusing on three orbital [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|MAC]] [[Orbital Defense Platform|stations]] in orbit. A few [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] ships fly past.''


'''Earth Defense Platform, [[Cairo Station (station)|Cairo]]'''
'''Earth Defense Platform, [[Cairo Station|Cairo]]'''
   
   
'''10.20.2552 ([[Military Calendar]])'''
'''10.20.2552 ([[Military Calendar]])'''
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''Cut to a close-up of the nearest platform.''
''Cut to a close-up of the nearest platform.''


*'''[[Unidentified master gunnery sergeant|Master Gunnery Sergeant]]''': "The [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|plating]] was about to fail, there's viscosity throughout the [[Hydrostatic Gel|gel]] layer..."
*'''[[Unidentified Master Gunnery Sergeant|Master Gunnery Sergeant]]''': "Your [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|plating]] was about to fail, there's viscosity throughout the [[Hydrostatic Gel|gel]] layer..."


[[File:H2A - Tell that to the Covenant.jpg|thumb|300px|John-117 with his new armor.]]
[[File:H2A - Tell that to the Covenant.jpg|thumb|300px|right|John-117 with his new armor.]]


''Cut to the armory of'' Cairo Station. ''The officer handles equipment on a table.''
''Cut to the armory of'' Cairo Station. ''The officer handles equipment on a table.''
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''Level ends.''
''Level ends.''
==Production notes==
Early drafts of the level's [[Halo 2 storyboards|storyboards]] drawn by [[Lee Wilson]] show a number of slight differences from the cutscene found in the final game, chief of which being a pan reveal of High Charity accompanied by a section of the [[Writ of Union]], rather than the reveal showcased in-game.{{Ref/Site|Id=H2Storyboards|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/68xkw5|Site=Artstation|Page=Halo 2 storyboards|Detail=|Quote=|D=28|M=12|Y=2020}}
In a later draft of the level storyboarded by [[Joseph Staten]], the opening shot would have shown the intact segments of Alpha Halo and panned up to reveal the destruction caused by John-117 in the last game. This idea was scrapped as the technology available at the time could not support rendering such a scene in 3D, requiring the ring to instead be composed of a matte painting.{{Ref/Twitter|joestaten|1358173717659066376|Joseph Staten|Quote=Cleaning out basement closets, found some of my #Halo 2 storyboards tucked into a random box. Setting aside embarrassment at my "art" skills}}{{Ref/Twitter|joestaten|1358174544721113088|Joseph Staten|Quote=Interesting to note elements that didn't make it into the final version. For example, we decided not to build a 3D model of the broken ring, opting for simpler matte elements instead--which meant we couldn't pull of the rotation reveal of the broken section.}}{{Ref/Twitter|joestaten|1358175082690928640|Joseph Staten|Quote=Indeed, Halo 2 had so many complex cinematics that matte paintings were essential in many places. I think our brains would have exploded (in a good way) had we known that, someday, all our work would be remastered in full 3D glory.}}


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
*The {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} is represented by the {{Class|Marathon|cruiser}} model, despite the fact that it is a {{Class|Halcyon|cruiser}}. This was likely done to conserve resources during the development of the game; The vessel is properly represented as a ''Halcyon'' once more in the remastered ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
*The UNSC ''Pillar of Autumn'' is represented by the {{Class|Marathon|cruiser}} model, despite the fact that it is a {{Class|Halcyon|cruiser}}. This was likely done to conserve resources during the development of the game; The vessel is properly represented as a Halcyon once more in the remastered ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
*This level is one of the only four levels in the entire ''Halo'' series in which there is no gameplay; the others being ''[[Noble Actual]]'', ''[[Prologue]]'', and ''[[Epilogue (Halo 4 level)|Epilogue ]]''.
*This level is not available in [[cooperative play]], since it contains only cutscenes, and is not necessary for co-op gameplay.
*This level is not available in [[cooperative play]], since it contains only cutscenes, and is not necessary for co-op gameplay.
*This is the first and only level in the entire ''[[Halo]]'' Trilogy where any member of the Covenant, in this case the Prophet of Truth, refers to John-117 as the Master Chief. This is probably because Bungie doesn't want new players to be confused when the enemy says "Demon".
*Near the conclusion of the cutscene, [[Thel 'Vadamee]]'s helmet creates a bursting graphic texture. [[Joseph Staten]] revealed this bug on the ''[[Halo 3 Legendary Edition]]'' bonus disk and he stated that he could never fix the bug.
*Near the conclusion of the cutscene, [[Thel 'Vadamee]]'s helmet creates a bursting graphic texture. [[Joseph Staten]] revealed this bug on the ''[[Halo 3 Legendary Edition]]'' bonus disk and he stated that he could never fix the bug.
*The two Jiralhanae that accompany Thel 'Vadamee varies in rank during each playthrough. They could be both [[Jiralhanae Major|Major]], both [[Jiralhanae Minor|Minor]], or one Major and one Minor. This only happens in the original version of ''Halo 2'' and not the Anniversary edition.
*The two Jiralhanae that accompany Thel 'Vadamee varies in rank during each playthrough. They could be both [[Jiralhanae Major|Major]], both [[Jiralhanae Minor|Minor]], or one Major and one Minor.
*By using modding tools, it is possible to see the Master Chief hidden behind one of the pillars above the [[Councilors]]. This is due to the fact that [[Bungie]] needed to place an avatar in cutscenes to allow for the AI, thus making cutscenes "unplayable" gameplay.
*By using modding tools, it is possible to see the Master Chief hidden behind one of the pillars above the [[Councilors]]. This is due to the fact that [[Bungie]] needed to place an avatar in cutscenes to allow for the AI, thus making cutscenes "unplayable" gameplay.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Storyboards===
;First revision
<gallery>
File:H2 TheHeretic V1 Storyboard 1.jpg
File:H2 TheHeretic V1 Storyboard 2.jpg
File:H2 TheHeretic V1 Storyboard 3.jpg
File:H2 TheHeretic V1 Storyboard 4.jpg
File:H2 TheHeretic V1 Storyboard 5.jpg
File:H2 TheHeretic V1 Storyboard 6.jpg
File:H2 TheHeretic V1 Storyboard 7.jpg
File:H2 TheHeretic V1 Storyboard 8.jpg
File:H2 TheHeretic V1 Storyboard 9.jpg
File:H2 TheHeretic V1 Storyboard 10.jpg
File:H2 TheHeretic V1 Storyboard 11.jpg
File:H2 TheHeretic V1 Storyboard 12.jpg
</gallery>
;Second revision
<gallery>
File:H2 TheHeretic Storyboard Sketch.png|An early sketch storyboard for the cutscene, as drawn by Joseph Staten.
</gallery>
===Halo 2===
===Halo 2===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:The Heretic Official.png|Preview of the level in ''Halo 2'' menu.
File:The Heretic Official.png|The header image for ''The Heretic'' from the ''Halo 2'' campaign menu.
File:Halo2xbox024yv.jpg|The trial of Thel 'Vadamee in session.
File:Battle of Reach.jpg|The ''Pillar of Autumn'' escapes Reach as the Covenant glass the planet. NOTE: Here it is incorrectly represented as a {{Class|Marathon|heavy cruiser}}.
File:Battle of Reach.jpg|The ''Pillar of Autumn'', incorrectly represented as a {{Class|Marathon|heavy cruiser}}, escapes Reach.
File:Elite Councillors.jpg|Two Sangheili Councilors among the High Council.
File:Prophet of Objection.jpg|The Prophet of Objection accuses Thel 'Vadamee of heresy.
File:CouncilsScorn.jpg|Thel 'Vadamee approached by two Jiralhanae guards.
File:Walk-of-shame.jpg|Thel 'Vadamee before the Mark of Shame and becoming the Arbiter.
File:Walk-of-shame.jpg|Thel 'Vadamee before the Mark of Shame and becoming the Arbiter.
File:Cairo.jpg|''Cairo Station'' orbiting over Earth.
File:Armory.jpg|The Master Gunnery Sergeant reviews the old armor's equipment.
File:Armory.jpg|The Master Gunnery Sergeant reviews the old armor's equipment.
File:1223225634 Chief.jpg|John-117 dons his new Mark VI helmet.
File:1223225634 Chief.jpg|John-117 dons his new Mark VI helmet.
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===Halo 2: Anniversary===
===Halo 2: Anniversary===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H2A-HighCouncilSession.jpg|The trial of Thel 'Vadamee in session.
File:H2A-HighCouncilSession.jpg|Thel 'Vadamee stands before the Council.
File:H2A-ThelBeforeHierarchs.jpg|Thel 'Vadamee stands before the Council.
File:H2A-Thel SC.jpg|A close-up of 'Vadamee during his trial.
File:H2A-TruthAndMercy.jpg|The Hierarchs preside over Thel 'Vadamee's trial for his failure to protect Halo.
File:H2A-TruthAndMercy.jpg|The Hierarchs preside over Thel 'Vadamee's trial for his failure to protect Halo.
File:H2A - Tartarus and HighCouncil.png|Tartarus watches gleefully as the former Supreme Commander is disgraced.  
File:H2A - Tartarus and HighCouncil.png|Tartarus watches gleefully as the former Supreme Commander is disgraced.  
File:H2A - Heresy.jpg|'Vadamee is condemned as a heretic by the Prophet of Objection.
File:H2A - Heresy.jpg|'Vadamee is condemned as a heretic by the High Council.  
File:H2A-WeightOfYourHeresy.jpg|Thel 'Vadamee and two Jiralhanae.
File:H2A-WeightOfYourHeresy.jpg|Thel 'Vadamee and two Jiralhanae.
File:HomeFleetH2A.png|The UNSC Home Fleet masses its forces in Earth's orbit.  
File:HomeFleetH2A.png|The UNSC Home Fleet masses its forces in Earth's orbit.  
File:H2A - Armory sergeant.jpg|''Cairo Station''{{'}}s Armory Sergeant assesses the damage to the Master Chief's [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V armor]].  
File:H2A - Armory sergeant.jpg|''Cairo Station'''s Armory Sergeant assesses the damage on the Master Chief's [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V armor]].  
</Gallery>
</Gallery>
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