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{{Title|The Package}} | {{Title|The Package}} | ||
{{Center|This article is about a campaign level. For other uses, see [[The Package (disambiguation)]].}} | {{Center|This article is about a campaign level. For other uses, see [[The Package (disambiguation)]].}} | ||
{{Level | {{Level Infobox | ||
|prev = ''[[New Alexandria (level)|New Alexandria]]'' | |||
|prev=''[[New Alexandria]]'' | |next = ''[[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Reach level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]'' | ||
|next=''[[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Reach level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]'' | |game=''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | ||
|name='''''The Package''''' | |name='''''The Package''''' | ||
|image=[[File: | |image=[[File:Level - ThePackage.jpg|300px]] | ||
|player=[[SPARTAN-B312]] | |||
|player=[[ | |||
|date=[[2552#August|August 29, 2552]] | |date=[[2552#August|August 29, 2552]] | ||
|place=[[Babd Catha Ice Shelf]], [[Reach]] | |place=[[Babd Catha Ice Shelf]], [[Reach]] | ||
*[[Sword Base]] | *[[Sword Base]] | ||
*[[Babd Catha Forerunner | *[[Babd Catha Forerunner complex]] | ||
|objective=Neutralize [[Covenant]] [[ | |objective= Neutralize [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[Tyrant|AA cannons]], enter [[Sword Base]] and defend [[Catherine Elizabeth Halsey|Dr. Halsey]]'s lab. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Article | {{Article Quote|Your orders are to destroy Sword Base... Or are they?}} | ||
'''The Package''' is the ninth level in the [[campaign]] of ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. | '''The Package''' is the ninth level in the [[campaign]] of ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. | ||
Completing the level on [[Normal]] or higher earns the player the "[[This Is Not Your Grave]]" [[achievement]] and 10 [[gamerpoint]]s. | |||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
The level begins on [[2552#August|August 29, 2552]]. It takes place around the destroyed [[ | The level begins on [[2552#August|August 29, 2552]]. It takes place around the destroyed [[Sword Base]], as well as in an interior cavern underneath the facility. [[Noble Team]] is ordered to destroy Sword Base in a torch-and-burn op. [[Noble Six]] and a small strike force of [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]] infiltrates Sword Base to take out [[Covenant]] [[Type-38 Anti-Aircraft Cannon|anti-air turrets]]. On their way to the facility, the team finds an operational [[M808B Main Battle Tank|Scorpion tank]] that they use to fight through Covenant forces around Sword Base. Meanwhile, the [[UH-144 Falcon|Falcons]] carrying the rest of Noble Team land at Sword Base and begin the assault. | ||
Noble Six arrives at Sword Base, and the entire team pushes through to a set of | Noble Six arrives at Sword Base, and the entire team pushes through to a set of pre-arranged coordinates. However, there is nothing there. [[Auntie Dot]] receives a set of revised coordinates from an [[Artificial intelligence|AI]] of unknown origin, and a hidden door slides back to reveal an excavation tunnel. Noble Team rides a cart down the tunnel, where they find a large cavern housing a massive [[Babd Catha Forerunner complex|Forerunner artifact]]. On the way down, [[Catherine Elizabeth Halsey|Dr. Halsey]] reveals herself as the one who orchestrated their arrival. She asks for their assistance in defending her lab while she decrypts final information from the Forerunner ruins. | ||
Noble Team uses [[M8 Automated Defense System|Wolf Spider turrets]] to defend the lab as the Covenant begin their attack. They engage in | Noble Team uses [[M8 Automated Defense System|Wolf Spider turrets]] to defend the lab as the Covenant begin their attack. They engage in a open firefight against incoming waves of Covenant and after a period of time, Dr. Halsey opens the doors to the lab. Noble Team walks into the lab, revealing a large, glowing Forerunner artifact in the center. Dr. Halsey tells them about a great discovery that could change the tide of [[Human-Covenant War|the war]], and stresses that it is imperative that they get the information off-planet. She then shows them [[Cortana]], who is revealed to be the AI that sent them the revised coordinates. She stores Cortana in an [[armored matrix]] and gives it to Noble Six, whom Cortana has chosen. | ||
[[Jun]] leaves to escort Halsey to [[CASTLE Base]], while the rest of Noble Team gets into a [[D77-TC Pelican|Pelican]] to fly to the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} that is awaiting their arrival. As they depart, a large underground explosion destroys Sword Base, denying the Covenant access to whatever remains. | [[Jun]] leaves to escort Halsey to [[CASTLE Base]], while the rest of Noble Team gets into a [[D77-TC Pelican Dropship|Pelican]] to fly to the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} that is awaiting their arrival. As they depart, a large underground explosion destroys Sword Base, denying the Covenant access to whatever remains. | ||
==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
[http://youtu.be/QilWx8OtrqI '''{''Cutscene''}'''] | [http://youtu.be/QilWx8OtrqI '''{''Cutscene''}'''] | ||
'''Sword Base, Babd Catha Ice Shelf, Eposz''' | '''Sword Base, Babd Catha Ice Shelf, Eposz''' | ||
'''August 29, 2552 26:16 Hours''' | '''August 29, 2552 26:16 Hours''' | ||
''Fades in to the burnt and destroyed landscape outside | ''Fades in to the burnt and destroyed landscape outside Sword Base. A Falcon flies overhead as Noble Six walks out from a small hill. Six walks down the rocky terrain.'' | ||
*'''[[Urban | *'''[[Colonel]] [[Urban Holland]] ([[COM]])''': "Noble One, this is Noble Actual. Noble One?" | ||
*'''[[Carter-A259]] (COM)''': "...Go ahead." | *'''[[Commander (UNSC)|Commander]] [[Carter-A259]] (COM)''': "...Go ahead." | ||
*'''Colonel Holland (COM)''': "We need that base taken out, son. What's your status?" | *'''Colonel Holland (COM)''': "We need that base taken out, son. What's your status?" | ||
*'''Carter-A259 (COM)''': "Still outside. Thermal on the interior shows standing-room-only. We | *'''Carter-A259 (COM)''': "Still outside. Thermal on the interior shows standing-room-only. We gotta thin 'em out or we'll be way too popular." | ||
*'''Colonel Holland (COM)''': "Copy that, Noble One. Holland out." | *'''Colonel Holland (COM)''': "Copy that, Noble One. Holland out." | ||
''Six jumps out and lands beside three ODSTs.'' | ''Six jumps out and lands beside three ODSTs. '' | ||
*'''Carter-A259 (COM)''': "We've got a job to do, so let's stay focused and get it done. Six, are you in position?" | *'''Carter-A259 (COM)''': "We've got a job to do, so let's stay focused and get it done. Six, are you in position?" | ||
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===Torch and Burn=== | ===Torch and Burn=== | ||
*'''Carter-A259 (COM)''': "[[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] own this sector now. They are defending for a full major strike, not a small-group infiltration. Eliminate all hostile ground air-defense so the rest of Noble can land at Sword Base for the torch-and-burn. Keep a low profile - we'll take them by surprise, this will be a hell lot easier." | |||
*'''Carter-A259 (COM)''': "[[Covenant]] own this sector now. They are defending for a full major strike, not a small-group infiltration. Eliminate all hostile ground air-defense so the rest of Noble can land at Sword Base for the torch-and-burn. Keep a low profile - we'll take them by surprise, this will be a hell lot easier." | |||
*'''ODST #1''': Spartan, we'll follow you." | *'''ODST #1''': Spartan, we'll follow you." | ||
''The team moves down to the flooded [[Farragut Station]] in front of a Covenant outpost, comprising of a [[ | ''The team moves down to the flooded [[Farragut Station]] in front of a Covenant outpost, comprising of a [[Deployable lookout tower|deployable lookout tower]], Shades, a few Ghosts, and a group of infantry.'' | ||
*'''ODST #1''': "[[UH-144 Falcon|Falcon]] down. Watch for bodies." | *'''ODST #1''': "[[UH-144 Falcon|Falcon]] down. Watch for bodies." | ||
''The team | ''The team clears the area.'' | ||
*'''ODST #2''': "Structure's cleared, [[Lieutenant]]." | *'''ODST #2''': "Structure's cleared, [[Lieutenant]]." | ||
*'''[[Emile-A239]] (COM)''': "[[Catherine-B320|Kat]] was right. Does seem like overkill... Sending us back here for a simple demo-op?" | *'''[[Warrant Officer]] [[Emile-A239]] (COM)''': "[[Catherine-B320|Kat]] was right. Does seem like overkill... Sending us back here for a simple demo-op?" | ||
*'''[[Jun-A266]] (COM)''': "[[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]] thinks it's worth it. Ought to tell you something." | *'''Warrant Officer [[Jun-A266]] (COM)''': "[[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]] thinks it's worth it. Ought to tell you something." | ||
*'''Emile-A239 (COM)''': " | *'''Emile-A239 (COM)''': "Yeah, tells me things ain't so simple." | ||
'' | ''They come across another deployable lookout tower and a [[M808B Main Battle Tank|Scorpion]] hidden from it.'' | ||
*'''ODST #3''': "Looks like we have a Scorpion still operational, sir." | *'''ODST #3''': "Looks like we have a Scorpion still operational, sir." | ||
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*'''Carter-A259 (COM)''': "Might be a Scorpion still operational, Six. Check it out." | *'''Carter-A259 (COM)''': "Might be a Scorpion still operational, Six. Check it out." | ||
''Noble Six commandeers the tank. More towers and Ghosts block the way, but are easily eliminated by the Scorpion's superior firepower.'' | ''Noble Six commandeers the tank. More towers and Ghosts block the way, but are easily eliminated by the Scorpion's superior firepower.'' | ||
*'''ODST #2''': "Ready to hit that anti-air whenever you are, | *'''ODST #2''': "Ready to hit that anti-air whenever you are, sir." | ||
[[File:HaloReach - Scorpionfire.jpg|thumb|300px|The Scorpion in battle.]] | |||
''The team clears the area.'' | ''The team clears the area.'' | ||
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*'''Carter-A259 (COM)''': "Get a move on, Noble Six. Our Falcons are standing by." | *'''Carter-A259 (COM)''': "Get a move on, Noble Six. Our Falcons are standing by." | ||
''The teams finally reach [[Airview Base]], now the dwelling of two Covenant [[ | ''The teams finally reach [[Airview Base]], now the dwelling of two Covenant [[Type-38 Anti-Aircraft Cannon|Tyrant]]s defended by Covenant troops, Ghosts and Banshees. Hot magma and rough terrain replaced the airfield under the base. An aerial battle between Banshees and Falcons rages above.'' | ||
*'''ODST #1''': "AA guns dead ahead, Lieutenant." | *'''ODST #1''': "AA guns dead ahead, Lieutenant." | ||
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*'''Carter-A259 (COM)''': "Time to get to work, Noble Six. Take out those guns!" | *'''Carter-A259 (COM)''': "Time to get to work, Noble Six. Take out those guns!" | ||
''Noble Six destroys the first AA gun.'' | ''Noble Six destroys the first AA gun.'' | ||
*'''Carter-A259 (COM)''': "First target neutralized. Falcons, stand-by." | *'''Carter-A259 (COM)''': "First target neutralized. Falcons, stand-by." | ||
'' | ''The team destroys the second anti-air gun.'' | ||
*'''Carter-A259 (COM)''': "Nice job, Six. Falcons, commence descent. See you inside the base, Lieutenant." | *'''Carter-A259 (COM)''': "Nice job, Six. Falcons, commence descent. See you inside the base, Lieutenant." | ||
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* '''ODST #3''': "They sure gave it to Reach..." | * '''ODST #3''': "They sure gave it to Reach..." | ||
''Several Falcons, one piloted by Carter, fly over Six and towards Sword Base. Six continues to Sword Base's gate.'' | ''Several Falcons, one piloted by Carter, fly over Six and towards Sword Base. Six continues to the Sword Base's gate.'' | ||
*'''Carter-A259 (COM)''': "Noble Team: Falcon group has landed, hostiles engaged. Jun is working on getting the gate open." | *'''Carter-A259 (COM)''': "Noble Team: Falcon group has landed, hostiles engaged. Jun is working on getting the gate open." | ||
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*'''Jun-A266 (COM)''': "Really missing Kat right about now..." | *'''Jun-A266 (COM)''': "Really missing Kat right about now..." | ||
''Six gets to Sword Base's gate area, | ''Six gets to Sword Base's gate area, defended by Covenant turrets and vehicles.'' | ||
*'''Jun-A266 (COM)''': "Got it. Gate's open, boss." | *'''Jun-A266 (COM)''': "Got it. Gate's open, boss." | ||
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''Six gets out of the Scorpion and heads for the gate.'' | ''Six gets out of the Scorpion and heads for the gate.'' | ||
*'''Emile-A239 (COM)''': " | *'''Emile-A239 (COM)''': "Tango, coming from the pad!" | ||
*'''Jun-A266 (COM)''': " | *'''Jun-A266 (COM)''': "Head for the garage!" | ||
*'''Carter-A259 (COM)''': "Double time | *'''Carter-A259 (COM)''': "Double time, Six, come on!" | ||
''If Six stalls at the gate:'' | ''If Six stalls at the gate:'' | ||
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===Latchkey=== | ===Latchkey=== | ||
''Six finally arrives at Sword Base's courtyard. The rest of Noble Team are seen fighting Covenant troops.'' | ''Six finally arrives at Sword Base's courtyard. The rest of Noble Team are seen fighting Covenant troops.'' | ||
*'''Emile-A239''': "Just in time, Six." | *'''Emile-A239''': "Just in time, Six." | ||
*'''Carter-A259''': "Kill | *'''Carter-A259''': "Kill them all, Noble!" | ||
''Noble Team finish off the Covenant in the courtyard. They enter the base and clear out the entrance. Noble Team heads to a door at the end of the parking lot.'' | ''Noble Team finish off the Covenant in the courtyard. They enter the base and clear out the entrance. Noble Team heads to a door at the end of the parking lot.'' | ||
*'''Carter-A259''': "Have to go through maintenance. [[Elevator]]'s out." | *'''Carter-A259''': "Have to go through maintenance. [[Elevator]]'s out." | ||
*'''Emile-A239''': "The way this place | *'''Emile-A239''': "The way this place been done? We're lucky ''anything'' still works." | ||
''Noble Team enters the maintenance hall and climb up a series of catwalks, engaging some [[Kig- | ''Noble Team enters the maintenance hall and climb up a series of catwalks, engaging some [[Kig-yar]] on the way. They finally arrive at the top and entering the security checkpoint, which has been severely damaged.'' | ||
*'''Jun-A266''': "Where | *'''Jun-A266''': "Where we going now, boss?" | ||
*'''Carter-A259''': "Dot?" | *'''Carter-A259''': "Dot?" | ||
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*'''Auntie Dot (COM)''': "Coordinates nearby, Commander." | *'''Auntie Dot (COM)''': "Coordinates nearby, Commander." | ||
*'''Carter-A259''': " | *'''Carter-A259''': "All right, up the ramp, to the right!" | ||
''The team eliminates several | ''The team eliminates several SpecOps Sangheili and a General guarding the atrium. The team continues to the coordinates. They come across a door with the ONI emblem on it.'' | ||
*'''Carter-A259''': "This is it. In here!" | *'''Carter-A259''': "This is it. In here!" | ||
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[http://youtu.be/8Boo44SAb3o '''{''Cutscene''}'''] | [http://youtu.be/8Boo44SAb3o '''{''Cutscene''}'''] | ||
'' | ''NOBLE Team enters a corridor littered with dead bodies and destroyed equipment. An unmanned [[M247H Heavy Machine Gun|turret]] stands behind some sandbags.'' | ||
*'''Jun-A266''': "Looks like they got themselves cornered." | *'''Jun-A266''': "Looks like they got themselves cornered." | ||
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*'''Jun-A266''': "Sir, I say we go AI-free on this one. Obviously, these coordinates are junk, and the longer we go chasing them-" | *'''Jun-A266''': "Sir, I say we go AI-free on this one. Obviously, these coordinates are junk, and the longer we go chasing them-" | ||
''A sudden grinding noise cuts Jun off. Everyone raises their weapons. A wall in the dead end opens, revealing a secret passage. Emile stands in front of it, securing the way ahead.'' | ''A sudden grinding noise cuts Jun's sentence off. Everyone raises their weapons. A wall in the dead end opens, revealing a secret passage. Emile stands in front of it, securing the way ahead.'' | ||
*'''Carter-A259''': "What is this, Dot?" | *'''Carter-A259''': "What is this, Dot?" | ||
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*'''Auntie Dot (COM)''': "Our revised route, Commander." | *'''Auntie Dot (COM)''': "Our revised route, Commander." | ||
*'''Carter-A259''': " | *'''Carter-A259''': "All right, we came this far." | ||
''Carter signals Jun to take point, and the rest of the team | ''Carter signals Jun to take point, and the rest of the team follow them into the hidden corridor as the hidden door slides shut. The team continues down the tunnel and find a [[tram]]. View turns to a security camera watching Noble Team entering the tram.'' | ||
*'''Carter-A259''': "Your new AI friend tell you anything else, Dot? ...Dot?" | *'''Carter-A259''': "Your new AI friend tell you anything else, Dot? ...Dot?" | ||
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''The tram door closes.'' | ''The tram door closes.'' | ||
*'''Emile-A239''': "That's perfect | *'''Emile-A239''': "That's perfect." | ||
''The view switches to a camera inside the tram as it starts to move. Dr. Halsey appears on a holographic viewscreen.'' | |||
''The view switches to a camera inside the tram as it starts to move. Dr. | |||
*''' | *'''Doctor [[Catherine Elizabeth Halsey]] (Video COM)''': "Apologies for the unusual security measures, Commander, but the stakes demand it." | ||
*'''Carter-A259''': "Dr. Halsey. Casualty reports have you listed as-" | *'''Carter-A259''': "Dr. Halsey. Casualty reports have you listed as-" | ||
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''The tram begins to descend. Fades out.'' | ''The tram begins to descend. Fades out.'' | ||
''Fade in to a camera overlooking the elevator traveling down to an icy cavern. Switches to Six's point of view, who walks up to the frontal part of the tram. Noble Team looks at the [[Babd Catha Forerunner | ''Fade in to a camera overlooking the elevator traveling down to an icy cavern. Switches to Six's point of view, who walks up to the frontal part of the tram. Noble Team looks at the [[Babd Catha Forerunner complex|Forerunner cave complex]].'' | ||
*'''Halsey (COM)''': "Before you is an [[Forerunner|alien]] artifact neither [[ | *'''Halsey (COM)''': "Before you is an [[Forerunner|alien]] artifact neither [[Human]] nor Covenant in origin. Advanced beyond our comprehension...until now. Thanks to Noble Two, the decryption of its data is nearly complete." | ||
''Crumbling sounds shift the team's attention to a few falling boulders from the cave's ceiling.'' | ''Crumbling sounds shift the team's attention to a few falling boulders from the cave's ceiling.'' | ||
*'''Emile-A239''': "Whatever we're doing down here, we | *'''Emile-A239''': "Whatever we're doing down here, we better do it quick." | ||
*'''Carter-A259''': "Have your data ready, ma'am. We're coming to you." | *'''Carter-A259''': "Have your data ready, ma'am. We're coming to you." | ||
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*'''Carter-A259''': "I don't think you understand - we're out of time. If it isn't portable when we reach you, it's gonna get buried!" | *'''Carter-A259''': "I don't think you understand - we're out of time. If it isn't portable when we reach you, it's gonna get buried!" | ||
*'''Halsey (COM)''': "Bury any of it, and you bury mankind's best chance | *'''Halsey (COM)''': "Bury any of it, and you bury mankind's best chance of survival! Commander, you've been wondering what your Spartans died for? They died for ''this''. Please. Buy me all the time you can." | ||
''The elevator door opens. Noble Team steps out.'' | ''The elevator door opens. Noble Team steps out.'' | ||
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===This Cave is Not a Natural Formation=== | ===This Cave is Not a Natural Formation=== | ||
*'''Carter-A259''': "Let's find Halsey's lab. Move!" | *'''Carter-A259''': "Let's find Halsey's lab. Move!" | ||
''Noble Team moves out and explores the cave complex. Four [[Wolf Spider]] turrets are located in different locations.'' | ''Noble Team moves out and explores the cave complex. Four [[Wolf Spider]] turrets are located in different locations.'' | ||
*'''Jun-A266''': "Commander, I | *'''Jun-A266''': "Commander, I am seeing turrets already in defensive positions." | ||
*'''Emile-A239''': "ONI was expecting company?" | *'''Emile-A239''': "ONI was expecting company?" | ||
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*'''ONI Control (COM)''': "Noble Team, there are four defense turrets to assist you in defending the lab. Get them online, and quick! When the turrets take too much damage, they'll shut down to recharge. You'll need to reactivate them when they come back online." | *'''ONI Control (COM)''': "Noble Team, there are four defense turrets to assist you in defending the lab. Get them online, and quick! When the turrets take too much damage, they'll shut down to recharge. You'll need to reactivate them when they come back online." | ||
[[File:Reach Bbd cth ONI lab.jpg|thumb|300px|The entrance to Halsey's lab.]] | |||
''The team arrives at the lab's entrance. There are a wide assortment of weapons holstered on the side and Mongooses parked near the entrance. Weapons crates and armor abilities are also available. Sandbags provide defense and Carter, Jun, and Emile hold their position there.'' | ''The team arrives at the lab's entrance. There are a wide assortment of weapons holstered on the side and Mongooses parked near the entrance. Weapons crates and armor abilities are also available. Sandbags provide defense and Carter, Jun, and Emile hold their position there.'' | ||
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''or'' | ''or'' | ||
*'''ONI Control (COM)''': "Turret shutting down." | *'''ONI Control (COM)''': "Turret shutting down." | ||
''The Phantoms begin to land, dropping Jiralhanae, Unggoy, and Kig-yar.'' | ''The Phantoms begin to land, dropping Jiralhanae, Unggoy, and Kig-yar.'' | ||
*''' | *'''Emile-A239''': "They're landing out of range, across the bridge!" | ||
*'''Halsey (COM)''': "I need more time. Whatever you | *'''Halsey (COM)''': "I need more time. Whatever you need to do, do it." | ||
''After the cavern has been defended for a while, Wraiths are dropped off by Phantoms.'' | ''After the cavern has been defended for a while, Wraiths are dropped off by Phantoms.'' | ||
*'''Emile-A239''': "We got targets! Watch out for those Wraiths!" | *'''Emile-A239''': "We got targets! Watch out for those Wraiths!" | ||
''More Phantoms appear while | ''More Phantoms appear while Plasma Mortar rounds hit near the entrance. Banshees enter the battlefield to aid their allies.'' | ||
*'''Jun-A266''': "Heads up, we got more trouble!" | *'''Jun-A266''': "Heads up, we got more trouble!" | ||
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''Noble Team continues to defeat wave after wave of Covenant troops.'' | ''Noble Team continues to defeat wave after wave of Covenant troops.'' | ||
*''' | *'''Emile-A239''': "Another Phantom! Dropping troops to flank us!" | ||
*'''Jun-A266''': "Maybe we can grab a Banshee and bring the fight to them." | *'''Jun-A266''': "Maybe we can grab a Banshee and bring the fight to them." | ||
''Ghosts and Sangheili Rangers join the assault. The team defeats them. On Legendary, an additional wave of | ''Ghosts and Sangheili Rangers join the assault. The team defeats them. On Legendary, an additional wave of Megalekgolo and Skirmishers attack the lab's entrance. The team clears the area of enemies.'' | ||
*'''Halsey (COM)''': "Package is almost ready. Just a little more." | *'''Halsey (COM)''': "Package is almost ready. Just a little more." | ||
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''If Noble Six stalls:'' | ''If Noble Six stalls:'' | ||
*'''Carter-A259''': " | *'''Carter-A259''': "Six, open the lab! That's an order!" | ||
''Six activates the pad. The lab door opens.'' | ''Six activates the pad. The lab door opens.'' | ||
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*'''Emile-A239''': "What ''is'' this stuff?" | *'''Emile-A239''': "What ''is'' this stuff?" | ||
''Dr. Halsey, still in the middle of preparing [[ | ''Dr. Halsey, still in the middle of preparing [[The Package (data storage unit)|The Package]], moves to another monitor.'' | ||
*'''Halsey''': "Knowledge. A | *'''Halsey''': "Knowledge. A birthright from an ancient civilization. This AI is its custodian, and she has chosen you as her couriers." | ||
*'''Emile-A239''': "Chosen? By an AI?" | *'''Emile-A239''': "Chosen? By an AI?" | ||
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''Halsey moves away from view, revealing [[Cortana|an AI]] on a [[holotank]] analyzing Forerunner data.'' | ''Halsey moves away from view, revealing [[Cortana|an AI]] on a [[holotank]] analyzing Forerunner data.'' | ||
*'''Halsey''': "...Perhaps more. You are to take her to | *'''Halsey''': "...Perhaps more. You are to take her to the UNSC ship-breaking yards in [[Aszod]]. There, you will find a [[Halcyon-class cruiser]] waiting to get her off-planet." | ||
*'''Carter-A259''': "I understand." | *'''Carter-A259''': "I understand." | ||
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*'''Halsey''': "An apt question, if there were somewhere else to place our hope. There is not." | *'''Halsey''': "An apt question, if there were somewhere else to place our hope. There is not." | ||
''Dr. Halsey looks at Cortana one last time and shuts off her projection. Jun curiously looks at the lab as Dr. Halsey pulls out the data storage unit. Halsey, holding the Package securely with both hands, walks forward as if she is approaching Carter, but passes him and holds it out to Noble Six instead.'' | |||
''Dr. Halsey looks at | |||
*'''Halsey''': "Take it, Lieutenant... She has made her choice." | *'''Halsey''': "Take it, Lieutenant... She has made her choice." | ||
''Six looks at Carter, who nods in response. The Spartan places | ''Six looks at Carter, who nods in response. The Spartan places his/her hands over the package.'' | ||
*'''Halsey''': "Do you have it?" | *'''Halsey''': "Do you have it?" | ||
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*'''Halsey''': "Say the words, please." | *'''Halsey''': "Say the words, please." | ||
*'''SPARTAN-B312''': " | *'''SPARTAN-B312''': "I have it." | ||
''Halsey lets go of the unit as Six looks at her.'' | ''Halsey lets go of the unit as Six looks at her.'' | ||
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''Fade out.'' | ''Fade out.'' | ||
''Fade in to Noble Team and Dr. Halsey walking out | ''Fade in to Noble Team and Dr. Halsey walking out a tunnel leading to two Pelicans. View switches to the team and Dr. Halsey. The data storage unit, now attached to Six's lower back, emits a dim blue glow. Carter turns back to Halsey.'' | ||
*'''Carter-A259''': "Dr. Halsey, Noble Three will escort you to [[CASTLE Base]]." | *'''Carter-A259''': "Dr. Halsey, Noble Three will escort you to [[CASTLE Base]]." | ||
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*'''Carter-A259''': "I need a heading, Dot." | *'''Carter-A259''': "I need a heading, Dot." | ||
*'''Auntie Dot (COM)''': " | *'''Auntie Dot (COM)''': "Head three kilometers north, then turn right. Heading zero-five-zero." | ||
*'''Carter-A259''': "Which leads to...?" | *'''Carter-A259''': "Which leads to...?" | ||
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''Six walks into the troop bay while Emile sits down on the tail of the Pelican. Both Pelicans take off.'' | ''Six walks into the troop bay while Emile sits down on the tail of the Pelican. Both Pelicans take off.'' | ||
*'''Auntie Dot (COM)''': "The ship-breaking | *'''Auntie Dot (COM)''': "The ship-breaking yard in [[Aszod]]. The only off-planet extraction point left on this continent. Small-scale air attacks have decimated many convoys en route. An armada of Covenant cruisers are hastening to side as well. UNSC cruiser, ''[[Pillar of Autumn]]'' is awaiting your arrival." | ||
*'''Carter-A259''': "Wouldn't be a Noble mission if it were easy." | *'''Carter-A259''': "Wouldn't be a Noble mission if it were easy." | ||
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''Level ends.'' | ''Level ends.'' | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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===Easter eggs=== | ===Easter eggs=== | ||
*There is an | *There is an easter egg on this level that spawns [[4 Banshees on The Package easter egg|four Banshees on the roof of Farragut Station]]. | ||
*The [[Tribute Room]] easter egg can be found on this level. | *The [[Tribute Room]] easter egg can be found on this level. | ||
*[[Strutting Jun and Emile]] can be activated here. | *[[Strutting Jun and Emile]] can be activated here. | ||
=== | ===Reference=== | ||
*This level's name may be a reference to the ''[[Halo Legends]]'' episode of [[The Package | *This level's name may be a reference to the ''[[Halo Legends]]'' episode of [[The Package|the same name]], in which the "Package" was Dr. Halsey herself. In ''Halo: Reach'', the Package is a fragment of the AI [[Cortana]]. | ||
*The name of the final chapter, "This Cave is Not a Natural Formation..." is a reference to a line spoken by Cortana in the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' level ''[[Halo (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|Halo]]'', when [[John-117]] drives a Warthog into a Forerunner tunnel. The line was widely ridiculed by fans because of the obviousness of Cortana's statement, and Bungie added the reference as a humorous reminder of this. | *The name of the final chapter, "This Cave is Not a Natural Formation..." is a reference to a line spoken by Cortana in the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' level ''[[Halo (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|Halo]]'', when [[John-117]] drives a Warthog into a Forerunner tunnel. The line was widely ridiculed by fans because of the obviousness of Cortana's statement, and Bungie added the reference as a humorous reminder of this.<ref>'''''[[Halo: Reach]]''''' Legendary Commentary</ref> | ||
===Miscellaneous=== | ===Miscellaneous=== | ||
*The [[Firefight]] | *The [[Firefight]] map [[Outpost (level)|Outpost]] and [[Glacier]] are based on respectively the first and last section of this level. | ||
*The | *The level was originally planned to include Brutes, Warthogs, Phantoms and Pelican dropships.<ref name="dmiller">[http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=1180933 '''halo.bungie.org''': ''Re: So I was browsing Linkedin profiles'']</ref> They were removed from the level because of memory constraints due to the presence of the Scorpion tank. In addition to this, the Scorpion tank was planned to be deployed by a Pelican dropship rather than left abandoned for players. | ||
*During Solo Campaign, | *During Solo Campaign, 3 ODSTs will accompany Noble Six in the beginning section. During [[Cooperative Play]], however, only 2 ODSTs will accompany the players, even though the beginning cutscene depicts 3 ODSTs in the team. | ||
*Since the remaining members of NOBLE Team are plot-critical characters, Carter's Falcon, which carries Jun and Emile, is invincible. | *Since the remaining members of NOBLE Team are plot-critical characters, Carter's Falcon, which carries Jun and Emile, is invincible. | ||
*The cutscene in which Dr. Halsey briefs Noble | *The cutscene in which Dr. Halsey briefs Noble team on the Forerunner artifact is interactive. Rather like ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'''s ''[[Prepare To Drop]]'', the player can look around but not move. If one looks down, it is possible to see the Spartan's emblem on his/her chest, the only way to do so in single player (excluding [[Theater]] mode). | ||
*[[Meal, Ready-to-Eat]] packages can be seen scattered outside Dr. Halsey's lab. | *[[Meal, Ready-to-Eat]] packages can be seen scattered outside Dr. Halsey's lab. | ||
*The Banshees in the final sequence of this level have no pilots; this can be easily seen when hijacking one. Still, the player can get a [[Bone Cracker Medal|Pummel]] medal or a [[Splatter Medal]] by flipping the Banshee immediately when the player hijacks one. | *The Banshees in the final sequence of this level have no pilots; this can be easily seen when hijacking one. Still, the player can get a [[Bone Cracker Medal|Pummel]] medal or a [[Splatter Medal]] by flipping the Banshee immediately when the player hijacks one. | ||
*When Dr. Halsey talks to Noble Team at the end of the level, she has a display screen of Noble Team, including [[Jorge-052]] and | *When Dr. Halsey talks to Noble Team at the end of the level, she has a display screen of Noble Team, including [[Jorge-052]] and Catherine-B320, both of whom have been listed as [[MIA]]. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:BabdCathaConcept.jpg|Concept art of the [[ONI]] excavation site. | ||
File: | File:ReachConcept - Cave_lab.jpg|Concept art of one of the research buildings in the excavation site. | ||
File: | File:HalseyLabExterior.jpg|Concept art of the Forerunner artifact and Dr. Halsey's lab. | ||
File:ReachConcept - Halsey's_lab.jpg|Concept art of the interior of Halsey's lab. | |||
File: | File:GlacierCollapseConcept.jpg|Concept art of the Forerunner complex's destruction. | ||
File:HaloReach - Package_Intro.jpg|[[Noble Six]] scouting the area. | |||
File: | File:HaloReach - TankvsGun.jpg|A [[Scorpion]] making its way towards a [[Type-38 Anti-Aircraft Cannon]]. | ||
File: | File:HaloReach - JunEmileCarter.jpg|[[Jun]], [[Emile]], and [[Carter]] in combat against an [[Elite]] near the entrance to [[Sword Base]]. | ||
File: | File:Halsey n' Six.jpg|Halsey handing the Package to Six. | ||
File:HaloReach - JunEmileCarter.jpg| | |||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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