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{{Status|Gameplay}}
{{Era|RW}}
{{Level infobox
{{Level infobox
|pagegamelabel=H3
|pagegamelabel=H3
|image=[[File:HTMCC H3 Achievement Assault.jpg|300px]]
|prev=''[[Tsavo Highway]]''
|prev=''[[Tsavo Highway]]''
|next=''[[Floodgate]]''
|next=''[[Floodgate]]''
|game=''[[Halo 3]]''
|name='''''The Storm'''''
|name='''''The Storm'''''
|image=[[File:H3 TheStorm Loadscreen.png|300px]]
|player=[[John-117]]
|game=''[[Halo 3]]''
|devname=<code>040_voi</code>{{Ref/File|Id=H3EK|H3EK|H3EK\tags\levels\solo\040_voi\040_voi.scenario}}
|player=*[[Master_Chief_(gameplay)#Halo_3|Master Chief]] (player 1)
*[[Arbiter_(player_character)#Halo_3|Arbiter]] (player 2)
*[[Elite (co-op)|N'tho 'Sraom]] (player 3)
*[[Elite (co-op)|Usze 'Taham]] (player 4)
|date=[[2552#November|November 17, 2552]]<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=16989 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 01/23/09 - Timeline'']</ref>
|date=[[2552#November|November 17, 2552]]<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=16989 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 01/23/09 - Timeline'']</ref>
|place=[[Voi]], near [[Portal at Voi]], [[Republic of Kenya|Kenya]]
|place=[[Voi]], near [[Portal at Voi]], [[Republic of Kenya|Kenya]]
|objective=Destroy all Covenant anti-air threats
|objective= Destroy all Covenant anti-air threats
|partime=00:15:00 {{C|''Master Chief Collection''}}
|partime=00:15:00 {{C|''Master Chief Collection''-only}}
|parscore=15,000 {{C|''Master Chief Collection'' and ''Halo 3''}}
|parscore=15,000 {{C|''Master Chief Collection'' and ''Halo 3''}}
}}
}}
{{Article quote|Reclaim the [[Voi|city]]. Make a hole.}}
{{Article Quote|Reclaim the [[Voi|city]]. Make a hole.}}
'''The Storm'''<ref>EGM Magazine, August 2007, page 62</ref> is the fifth [[campaign]] level of ''[[Halo 3]]''.
'''The Storm'''<ref>EGM Magazine, August 2007, page 62</ref> is the fifth [[campaign]] level of ''[[Halo 3]]''.


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==Background==
==Background==
It begins with a [[UNSC]] [[Warthog]] convoy moving to [[Voi]], its objective to punch through the [[Covenant]] [[Skar'wa-pattern Mantis|anti-aircraft defenses]] that surround the supposed [[Portal at Voi|Ark]] and allow [[Lord Hood]]'s small fleet to launch a direct strike against the [[Prophet of Truth]]'s [[Anodyne Spirit|Dreadnought]] in hopes of killing Truth and stopping the firing of the [[Halo Array|Halo rings]]. [[UNSC Marine]] forces, led by [[John-117]], fight through several pitched skirmishes through the industrial zone of Voi.
It begins with a [[UNSC]] [[Warthog]] convoy moving to [[Voi]], its objective to punch through the [[Covenant]] [[Type-27 Mantis|anti-aircraft defenses]] that surround the supposed [[Portal at Voi|Ark]] and allow [[Lord Hood]]'s small fleet to launch a direct strike against the [[Prophet of Truth]]'s [[Anodyne Spirit|Dreadnought]] in hopes of killing Truth and stopping the firing of the [[Halo Array|Halo rings]]. [[UNSC Marine]] forces, led by [[John-117]], fight through several pitched skirmishes through the industrial zone of Voi.


After breaking through the industrial area, John meets up with a group of approximately five [[M274 Mongoose|Mongoose]] ATVs and commandeers one with a [[Marine]] riding 'pillion' using a [[M41 SPNKR|rocket launcher]]. They immediately engage a squadron of [[Ogab'd-pattern anti-aircraft Wraith|Anti-Air Wraith]] tanks to secure a landing zone as [[Barukaza Workshop Chopper|Brute Choppers]] and [[Karo'etba-pattern Ghost|Ghosts]] attack. Covenant forces are being continually reinforced by [[Ru'swum-pattern Phantom|Phantoms]]. [[AV-14 Hornet|Hornets]] and [[Type-26 Banshee|Banshees]] fly above, vying for control of the skies. Although they manage to take the landing zone, the victory ends up being short-lived as a [[Deutoros-pattern Scarab|Scarab]] arrives to crush the UNSC forces. After John destroys the massive walker, remaining UNSC forces prepare to push into a [[Jiralhanae]]-controlled warehouse.
After breaking through the industrial area, John meets up with a group of approximately five [[M274 Mongoose|Mongoose]] ATVs and commandeers one with a [[Marine]] riding 'pillion' using an [[M41 SPNKR|rocket launcher]]. They immediately engage a squadron of [[Type-52 Anti-Aircraft Wraith|Anti-Air Wraith]] tanks to secure a landing zone as [[Type-25 Chopper|Brute Choppers]] and [[Type-32 Ghost|Ghosts]] attack. The Covenant are being continually reinforced by [[Type-52 Phantom|Phantoms]]. [[AV-14 Hornet|Hornets]] and [[Type-26 Banshee|Banshees]] fly above, vying for control of the skies. Although they manage to take the landing zone, the victory ends up being short-lived as a [[Type-47B Scarab|Scarab]] arrives to crush the UNSC forces. After John destroys the massive walker, remaining UNSC forces prepare to push into a [[Jiralhanae]]-controlled warehouse.


With reinforcements led by [[Thel 'Vadam]] along with the [[civilian|Voi Factory Workers]], the Chief and his allies push onwards, engaging nearly a dozen [[Jiralhanae]] armed with [[Paegaas Workshop Spiker|spiker]]s and [[Type-25 Brute Shot|brute shot]]s, a pair of [[Mgalekgolo]], and a [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]] wielding a [[Gravity hammer (fiction)|Gravity Hammer]]. They finally press on to the anti-aircraft battery, engaging a small Covenant force defending it, including a [[Jiralhanae War Chieftain]]. Eventually, they succeeded in destroying the gun, enabling three [[UNSC frigate]]s to attack [[Anodyne Spirit|Truth's ship]].  Unfortunately, the assault fails to damage Truth's ship. The artifact opens and activates a massive portal, which Truth and the rest of the Covenant fleet use to escape. Before the UNSC can figure out what to do next, [[Indulgence of Conviction|a badly damaged Covenant cruiser]] enters Earth's orbit and crashes into a nearby factory. An [[Flood|even deadlier enemy]] has arrived...
With reinforcements led by [[Thel 'Vadam]] along with the [[civilian|Voi Factory Workers]], the Chief and his allies push onwards, engaging nearly a dozen [[Jiralhanae]] armed with [[Type-25 Spiker|spiker]]s and [[Type-25 Brute Shot|brute shot]]s, a pair of [[Mgalekgolo]], and a [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]] wielding a [[Type-2 gravity hammer|Gravity Hammer]]. They finally press on to the anti-aircraft battery, engaging a small Covenant force defending it, including a [[Jiralhanae War Chieftain]]. Eventually, they succeeded in destroying the gun, enabling three [[UNSC frigate]]s to attack [[Anodyne Spirit|Truth's ship]].  Unfortunately, the assault fails to damage Truth's ship. The artifact opens and activates a massive portal, which Truth and the rest of the Covenant fleet use to escape. Before the UNSC can figure out what to do next, [[Indulgence of Conviction|a badly damaged Covenant cruiser]] enters Earth's orbit and crashes into a nearby factory. An [[Flood|even deadlier enemy]] has arrived...


==Transcript==
==Transcript==
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'''{''Gameplay''}'''
'''{''Gameplay''}'''
[[File:Voi 1.jpg|300px|thumb|The Warthog convoy arriving at Voi.]]
[[File:Voi 1.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The Warthog convoy arriving at Voi.]]
''A convoy of three [[M12 Warthog|Warthog]]s: two [[M831 TT Warthog]]s and one [[M12 Chaingun Warthog]] roll down a tunnel of [[Tsavo highway (location)|Tsavo Highway]], with the [[John-117|Chief]] riding shotgun in the LRV. (On co-op, [[Thel 'Vadam]] and [[N'tho 'Sraom]] ride shotgun on the TTs, but Usze 'Taham uses the [[M41 Vulcan|turret]] of the Warthog the Master Chief is riding on).''
''A convoy of three [[M12 Warthog|Warthog]]s: two [[M831 TT Warthog]]s and one [[M12 Chaingun Warthog]] roll down a tunnel of [[Tsavo highway (location)|Tsavo Highway]], with the [[John-117|Chief]] riding shotgun in the LRV. (On co-op, [[Thel 'Vadam]] and [[N'tho 'Sraom]] ride shotgun on the TTs, but Usze 'Taham uses the [[M41 Vulcan|turret]] of the Warthog the Master Chief is riding on).''


*'''[[Commander]] [[Miranda Keyes]] (COM)''': "Chief, the [[Prophet of Truth]] has found the [[Portal at Voi|Ark]]. Our only chance of stopping him is a surprise aerial assault. Clear this sector of Covenant [[Skar'wa-pattern Mantis|anti-air defenses]]. Make a hole for the [[Terrence Hood|Admiral's]] ships. Good hunting. Keyes out."
*'''[[Commander]] [[Miranda Keyes]] (COM)''': "Chief, the [[Prophet of Truth]] has found the [[The Portal|Ark]]. Our only chance of stopping him is a surprise aerial assault. Clear this sector of Covenant [[Type-27 Mantis|anti-air defenses]]. Make a hole for the [[Terrence Hood|Admiral]]’s ships. Good hunting. Keyes out."


''The Warthogs emerge from the tunnel in a parking lot scattered with destroyed Warthog chassis and Marine and [[Unggoy]] corpses. The Warthogs roll to a halt as the Marines and Master Chief walk out, and the Marines form a perimeter outside the locked door. (On co-op, Thel 'Vadam and N'tho 'Sraom will also get off their Warthogs, but Usze 'Taham will remain unless he chooses to get off.)''
''The Warthogs emerge from the tunnel in a parking lot scattered with destroyed Warthog chassis and Marine and [[Unggoy]] corpses. The Warthogs roll to a halt as the Marines and Master Chief walk out, and the Marines form a perimeter outside the locked door. (On co-op, Thel 'Vadam and N'tho 'Sraom will also get off their warthogs, but Usze 'Taham will remain unless he chooses to get off.)''


*'''[[Gunnery Sergeant]] [[Reynolds]]''': "Ready when you are, Chief. Open the door and take point. We’ll cover you with the .50."
*'''[[Gunnery Sergeant]] [[Reynolds]]''': "Ready when you are, Chief. Open the door and take point. We’ll cover you with the .50."
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''The Master Chief opens the door into an empty factory section, moves up a flight of stairs, and heads out onto a catwalk overlooking an area with a few Unggoy and [[Kig-Yar]], who are listening to another of Truth's sermons.''
''The Master Chief opens the door into an empty factory section, moves up a flight of stairs, and heads out onto a catwalk overlooking an area with a few Unggoy and [[Kig-Yar]], who are listening to another of Truth's sermons.''


*'''[[Prophet of Truth]] (Hologram)''': "With my gentle encouragement, our [[Forerunner|Lords]]' holy relic springs to life. It is unfortunate that our [[Humans|enemies]] also bear witness to its glory. But their dull eyes will soon be closed; seared by the [[Halo Array|Rings]]' [[Great Journey|unforgiving light]]."
*'''[[Prophet of Truth]] (Hologram)''': "With my gentle encouragement, our [[Forerunner|Lords]]' holy relic springs to life. It is unfortunate that our [[Humans|enemies]] also bear witness to its glory. But their dull eyes will soon be closed; seared by the [[Halo Array|Rings]]' [[Great Journey|unforgiving might]]."


''The Chief opens fire, taking the Covenant by surprise.''
''The Chief opens fire, taking the Covenant by surprise.''
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*'''Marine''': "Open her up, sir. We've got your six."
*'''Marine''': "Open her up, sir. We've got your six."


''The Chief heads back down to the ground floor, and opens a second set of doors, leading to a factory tunnel full of [[Jiralhanae]], Kig-Yar, Unggoy and even a pair of [[Karo'etba-pattern Ghost|Ghosts]]. Beyond that is another door leading outside to Lake Bed A. After cleaning out resistance in the tunnel, the [[UNSC]] forces open the next door, revealing a massive expanse with cruising Ghosts and a heavy Covenant garrison, along with an [[Ogab'd-pattern anti-aircraft Wraith|Anti-Air Wraith]] which fires at [[AV-14 Hornet|Hornet]]s overhead.''
''The Chief heads back down to the ground floor, and opens a second set of doors, leading to a factory tunnel full of [[Jiralhanae]], Kig-Yar, Unggoy and even a pair of [[Type-32 Ghost|Ghosts]]. Beyond that is another door leading outside to Lake Bed A. After cleaning out resistance in the tunnel, the [[UNSC]] forces open the next door, revealing a massive expanse with cruising Ghosts and a heavy Covenant garrison, along with an [[Type-52 Anti-Aircraft Wraith|Anti-Air Wraith]] which fires at [[AV-14 Hornet|Hornet]]s overhead.''


''The Chief can take a Ghost, the Warthog, or proceed outside on foot.''
''The Chief can take a Ghost, the Warthog, or proceed outside on foot.''
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*'''Marine (COM)''': "Let's get going, sir. Admiral's waiting for us to clear the anti-air."
*'''Marine (COM)''': "Let's get going, sir. Admiral's waiting for us to clear the anti-air."


[[File:Voi 3.jpg|thumb|300px|Marines observing the AA Wraith at the first lake bed.]]
''A team of Marines are forced to retreat from a small dock office in the center of the lake bed as a [[Type-52 Phantom|Phantom]] dropship drops Covenant troops directly on top of the structure. The Master Chief and accompanying Marines rendezvous with the displaced team and together they assault the dock office, clearing it of Covenant. The Ghosts attack the UNSC force, but are repelled. A Phantom drops extra Ghost reinforcements, but the Chief and company destroy these too. Another Phantom deploys a [[Type-26 Wraith|standard Wraith]] at the opposite end of the lake bed.''
''A team of Marines are forced to retreat from a small dock office in the center of the lake bed as a [[Ru'swum-pattern Phantom|Phantom]] dropship drops Covenant troops directly on top of the structure. The Master Chief and accompanying Marines rendezvous with the displaced team and together they assault the dock office, clearing it of Covenant. The Ghosts attack the UNSC force, but are repelled. A Phantom drops extra Ghost reinforcements, but the Chief and company destroy these too. Another Phantom deploys a [[Zurdo-pattern Wraith|standard Wraith]] at the opposite end of the lake bed.''


''With most of the opposition destroyed, the Chief destroys the Anti-Aircraft Wraith.''
''With most of the opposition destroyed, the Chief destroys the Anti-Aircraft Wraith.''
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''A pair of [[Type-26 Banshee|Banshees]] swoops down to attack the UNSC forces.  A friendly Hornet arrives and destroys the Banshees.  The Chief and the remaining Marines cross the lake bed and neutralize the Wraith guarding the entrance to the factory. Another [[lance]] of Covenant attempt to stop the UNSC force, but fail.''
''A pair of [[Type-26 Banshee|Banshees]] swoops down to attack the UNSC forces.  A friendly Hornet arrives and destroys the Banshees.  The Chief and the remaining Marines cross the lake bed and neutralize the Wraith guarding the entrance to the factory. Another [[lance]] of Covenant attempt to stop the UNSC force, but fail.''


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''Inside the factory, a sizable contingent of Jiralhanae, Kig-Yar and Unggoy led by a [[Jiralhanae War Chieftain]] have pinned down a pair of Marines manning a [[AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun|mounted machine gun]] in the adjacent section.''
''If the player stalls:''
 
*'''Johnson (COM)''': "Chief, keep moving around the crater."
 
''If the player further stalls:''
 
*'''Johnson (COM)''': "Hurry, Chief! You need to find all the tanks!"
----
 
''Inside the factory, a sizable contingent of Jiralhanae, Kig-Yar and Unggoy led by a [[Jiralhanae War Chieftain]] have pinned down a pair of Marines manning a [[AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun|mounted machine gun]] in the adjacent section.''


*'''Marine''': "They just keep coming!"
*'''Marine''': "They just keep coming!"
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*'''Marine''': "We've got a Phantom, overhead!"
*'''Marine''': "We've got a Phantom, overhead!"


[[File:H3 DroneAttack.png|thumb|300px|A swarm of Yanme'e descends upon the UNSC forces in the factory.]]
''The glass roof shatters and a horde of [[Yanme'e]] descends. The Chief and the Marines stand their ground and fight off the swarm. The Phantom eventually leaves and any remaining Yanme'e flee.  The Master Chief and Marines proceed into the next factory tunnel section.''
''The glass roof shatters and a horde of [[Yanme'e]] descends. The Chief and the Marines stand their ground and fight off the swarm. The Phantom eventually leaves and any remaining Yanme'e flee.  The Master Chief and Marines proceed into the next factory tunnel section.''


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*'''Female Marine 2''': "We gotta move fast, and punch hard!"
*'''Female Marine 2''': "We gotta move fast, and punch hard!"


''The Chief takes a Mongoose (or any other vehicle of choice) and heads outside with other ATVs.  A small squad of Marines has taken refuge on the boardwalk on the northern side of the lake bed. They are shortly engaged by a Covenant lance. Multiple Jiralhanae [[Barukaza Workshop Chopper|Choppers]] and Ghosts mill about in the center, guarding two more Anti-Air Wraiths. In the sky above, Banshees and Hornets are engaged in a fierce dogfight.''
''The Chief takes a Mongoose (or any other vehicle of choice) and heads outside with other ATVs.  A small squad of Marines has taken refuge on the boardwalk on the northern side of the lake bed. They are shortly engaged by a Covenant lance. Multiple Jiralhanae [[Type-25 Chopper|Choppers]] and Ghosts mill about in the center, guarding two more Anti-Air Wraiths. In the sky above, Banshees and Hornets are engaged in a fierce dogfight.''


*'''Johnson (COM)''': "We’ve got Anti-Air Wraiths in the next lake bed, Chief!"
*'''Johnson (COM)''': "We’ve got Anti-Air Wraiths in the next lake bed, Chief!"
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*'''Marine''': "One down, one to go!"
*'''Marine''': "One down, one to go!"


''Enemy Phantoms deploy additional Ghosts onto the battlefield. The Marines on the northern boardwalk use a pair of [[LAU-65D/SGM-151|mounted Missile Pods]] to support the Chief from a distance.''
''Enemy Phantoms deploy additional Ghosts onto the battlefield. The Marines on the northern boardwalk use a pair of [[LAU-65D/SGM-151|mounted Missile Pods]] to support the Chief from a distance.''


''The Chief takes out the second Anti-Air Wraith. The ATVs, Hornets, and Missile Pods eventually clear the lake bed of remaining Covenant resistance. Pelicans arrive to deliver reinforcements.''
''The Chief takes out the second Anti-Air Wraith. The ATVs, Hornets, and Missile Pods eventually clear the lake bed of remaining Covenant resistance. Pelicans arrive to deliver reinforcements.''
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*'''Johnson (COM)''': "Both AA Wraiths have been neutralized...standby. Something big, ''closing'' in on your location."
*'''Johnson (COM)''': "Both AA Wraiths have been neutralized...standby. Something big, ''closing'' in on your location."


===Judgement===
===Judgment===
'''''Scarab. BFG. End of World.'''''
'''''Scarab. BFG. End of World.'''''


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*'''Marine (COM)''': "Oh, this can't be good man..."
*'''Marine (COM)''': "Oh, this can't be good man..."


*'''Johnson (COM)''': "[[Deutoros-pattern Scarab|Scarab]]! Find some cover. Now!"
*'''Johnson (COM)''': "[[Type-47B Scarab|Scarab]]! Find some cover. Now!"


''A massive Scarab walker lumbers down from the roof of the factory onto the lake bed, and dust rises as its legs slam into the ground, destroying a Troop Transport Warthog in the process.''
''A massive Scarab walker lumbers down from the roof of the factory onto the lake bed, and dust rises as its legs slam into the ground, destroying a Troop Transport Warthog in the process.''
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*'''Keyes (COM)''': "Well done, Chief! I’m sending in a few [[D77H-TCI Pelican Dropship|Pelicans]]."
*'''Keyes (COM)''': "Well done, Chief! I’m sending in a few [[D77H-TCI Pelican Dropship|Pelicans]]."


*'''Johnson (COM)''': "One more target, Chief. There’s a [[Skar'wa-pattern Mantis|Covenant AA gun]] in the next area. Take it down and Lord Hood can start his attack run."
*'''Johnson (COM)''': "One more target, Chief. There’s a [[Type-27 Mantis|Covenant AA gun]] in the next area. Take it down and Lord Hood can start his attack run."


''A Pelican lands and drops off [[Thel 'Vadam]]. A fresh squad of Marines lead 'Vadam and Master Chief to a locked door leading to the factory's warehouse.''
''A Pelican lands and drops off [[Thel 'Vadam]]. A fresh squad of Marines lead 'Vadam and Master Chief to a locked door leading to the factory's warehouse.''
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''Voices begin to play through the radio and are attentively monitored by a pair of Marines operating it.''
''Voices begin to play through the radio and are attentively monitored by a pair of Marines operating it.''


*'''Naval Officer (COM)''': "All Brute [[Ket-pattern battlecruiser|cruisers]] are pulling back to [[Prophet of Truth|Truth's]] ship. Winds inside the storm just hit 200 kilometers per hour. Energy cascades all over the artifact!"
*'''Naval Officer (COM)''': "All Brute [[CCS-class Battlecruiser|cruisers]] are pulling back to [[Prophet of Truth|Truth's]] ship. Winds inside the storm just hit 200 kilometers per hour. Energy cascades all over the artifact!"


''There is a moderate pause within the radio conversation, before another starts between Commander Keyes and Lord Hood. This conversation foreshadows the very end of the level.''
''There is a moderate pause within the radio conversation, before another starts between Commander Keyes and Lord Hood. This conversation foreshadows the very end of the level.''
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*'''Keyes (COM)''': "Sir. Yes, sir."
*'''Keyes (COM)''': "Sir. Yes, sir."


''The Master Chief and Thel 'Vadam pass through a stained area of bolted tin plates until they reach the periphery of the warehouse, where a trio of Marines are pinned down under sandbags as [[Paegaas Workshop Spiker|spiker]] projectiles fly through the air. Farther forward is a steel bridge where a pair of Marines frantically open fire on Jiralhanae all around them with a [[AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun|mounted machine gun]].''
''The Master Chief and Thel 'Vadam pass through a stained area of bolted tin plates until they reach the periphery of the warehouse, where a trio of Marines are pinned down under sandbags as [[Type-25 Carbine|spiker]] projectiles fly through the air. Farther forward is a steel bridge where a pair of Marines frantically open fire on Jiralhanae all around them with a [[AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun|mounted machine gun]].''


*'''Marine''': "We’ve got company!"
*'''Marine''': "We’ve got company!"
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*'''Marine''': "Hold the line! Enemy charging!"
*'''Marine''': "Hold the line! Enemy charging!"


''After the last wave of charging Jiralhanae is killed, the Master Chief, 'Vadam, and the surviving Marines make their way into the next section, where behind a mass of stacked crates a Jiralhanae violently throttles a construction worker. Three other workers armed with [[M6G magnum|pistols]] flee from the Jiralhanae and his [[pack]]. The throttling Jiralhanae roars out.''
''After the last wave of charging Jiralhanae is killed, the Master Chief, 'Vadam, and the surviving Marines make their way into the next section, where behind a mass of stacked crates a Jiralhanae violently throttles a construction worker. Three other workers armed with [[M6G magnum|Pistols]] flee from the Jiralhanae and his [[pack]]. The throttling Jiralhanae roars out.''


*'''Jiralhanae''': "Kill them for honor!"
*'''Jiralhanae''': "Kill them for honor!"
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*'''Thel 'Vadam''': ''(upon seeing Truth's hologram)'' "I will not be [[Mark of Shame|shamed]]. [[The Heretic|Not]] [[Cairo Station|again]]! Not by you!"
*'''Thel 'Vadam''': ''(upon seeing Truth's hologram)'' "I will not be [[Mark of Shame|shamed]]. [[The Heretic|Not]] [[Cairo Station|again]]! Not by you!"


''The Chief, 'Vadam, and the surviving Marines and civilians move around the remaining buildings and reach the hill where the massive [[Skar'wa-pattern Mantis|anti-aircraft emplacement]] stands. Weapons can be found among the Marine corpses lying behind sandbags at the base of the hill. The Covenant AA gun opens fire on a surging UNSC [[GA-TL1 Longsword|Longsword]] and scores a direct hit on its engines. The damaged craft plunges into the cliffs below.''
''The Chief, 'Vadam, and the surviving Marines and civilians move around the remaining buildings and reach the hill where the massive [[Type-27 Mantis|anti-aircraft emplacement]] stands. Weapons can be found among the Marine corpses lying behind sandbags at the base of the hill. The Covenant AA gun opens fire on a surging UNSC [[GA-TL1 Longsword|Longsword]] and scores a direct hit on its engines. The damaged craft plunges into the cliffs below.''


*'''Keyes (COM)''': "Chief! Hood's ships are closing fast! Destroy that gun; we're out of time."
*'''Keyes (COM)''': "Chief! Hood's ships are closing fast! Destroy that gun; we're out of time."


''The Chief, 'Vadam, and the remaining Marines and civilians push up the hill.  Unggoy tentatively run down the slope to face the onrushing UNSC forces. The Chief eliminates them and presses forward. Mid-way up the hill, he encounters a [[Jiralhanae War Chieftain]] wielding a [[Pez'tk-pattern fuel rod gun|fuel rod gun]]. The War Chieftain is backed up by his [[Jiralhanae Captain]]s and Bodyguards, as well as an [[Unggoy Heavy]] manning a [[Pek-pattern plasma cannon|plasma turret]], and Unggoy and Kig-Yar infantry.  Numerous [[Type-26 Banshee|Banshees]] patrol the sky above (on higher difficulties, they will occasionally swoop down and strafe the player).''
''The Chief, 'Vadam, and the remaining Marines and civilians push up the hill.  Unggoy tentatively run down the slope to face the onrushing UNSC forces. The Chief eliminates them and presses forward. Mid-way up the hill, he encounters a [[Jiralhanae War Chieftain]] wielding a [[Type-33 fuel rod gun|fuel rod gun]]. The War Chieftain is backed up by his [[Jiralhanae Captain]]s and Bodyguards, as well as an [[Unggoy Heavy]] manning a [[Type-52 plasma cannon|plasma turret]], and Unggoy and Kig-Yar infantry.  Numerous [[Type-26 Banshee|Banshees]] patrol the sky above (on higher difficulties, they will occasionally swoop down and strafe the player).''


''Eventually, the Chief and his allies take down all the Covenant ground defenders.''
''Eventually, the Chief and his allies take down all the Covenant ground defenders.''
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[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7U6z-Q5Pbw '''{''Cutscene''}''']
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7U6z-Q5Pbw '''{''Cutscene''}''']
[[File:1216052769 Anti-Aircraft Battery destroyed.jpg|thumb|300px|The Anti-Aircraft Battery explodes, knocking its main cannon off the base.]]
 
''The AA Gun explodes in the background, sending the upper section flying down the cliff. The Master Chief joins 'Vadam on the cliff side of the crater. They look up as multiple squadrons of Longswords streak overhead, followed by three [[UNSC frigate]]s, including the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}, [[Lord Hood]]'s flagship. The [[Covenant]] fleet hovers before them, with the Forerunner Dreadnought positioned below at the center of the artifact.''
''The AA Gun explodes in the background, sending the upper section flying down the cliff. The Master Chief joins 'Vadam on the cliff side of the crater. They look up as multiple squadrons of Longswords streak overhead, followed by three [[UNSC frigate]]s, including the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}, [[Lord Hood]]'s flagship. The [[Covenant]] fleet hovers before them, with the Forerunner Dreadnought positioned below at the center of the artifact.''


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*'''Naval Officer (COM)''': "Sir, new contact - slipping in!"
*'''Naval Officer (COM)''': "Sir, new contact - slipping in!"


[[File:Voi 7.jpg|thumb|300px|John-117 and Thel 'Vadam watch as the damaged Covenant battlecruiser fly towards Voi.]]
''A damaged [[Indulgence of Conviction|Covenant battlecruiser]] emerges from [[Slipspace]] to the east of [[Voi]], and hurtles just over the Chief and 'Vadam. It is smoking with rancid fumes and its underside is covered in a sinister, fleshy growth. The ship soon loses altitude and crashes out of sight. There is a flash of light and a deep rumbling is heard, followed by silence. The sky darkens as smog rises, veiling the sun. An omen of ancient evil is in the air.''
''A damaged [[Indulgence of Conviction|Covenant battlecruiser]] emerges from [[Slipspace]] to the east of [[Voi]], and hurtles just over the Chief and 'Vadam. It is smoking with rancid fumes and its underside is covered in a sinister, fleshy growth. The ship soon loses altitude and crashes out of sight. There is a flash of light and a deep rumbling is heard, followed by silence. The sky darkens as smog rises, veiling the sun. An omen of ancient evil is in the air.''


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''Level ends.''
''Level ends.''
==Achievements==
The following [[achievement]]s can be unlocked on this mission on the [[Xbox 360]] edition of ''Halo 3''.
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!Icon
!Name
!Description
!{{Gamerscore|Gamerscore}}
|-align="center"
|[[File:H3 Achievement Assault.png]]
|[[Assault (Achievement)|Assault]]
|Finish the fourth mission of the [[Campaign]] on [[Normal]], [[Heroic]], or [[Legendary]].
|{{Gamerscore|30}}
|-align="center"
|[[File:H3 Achievement Catch.png]]
|[[Catch (Achievement)|Catch]]
|Find and claim this skull.
|{{Gamerscore|10}}
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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{{Main|Glitches}}
{{Main|Glitches}}
*If the player takes a few of the Marines from the first lake bed to the second factory complex using a Troop Warthog, then a couple of the Marines will disappear after the Cortana Moment, right before the player regroups with Mongooses.
*If the player takes a few of the Marines from the first lake bed to the second factory complex using a Troop Warthog, then a couple of the Marines will disappear after the Cortana Moment, right before the player regroups with Mongooses.
*It is possible to [[Flying dumpster glitch|fly a dumpster]] on this mission by getting a second player and have them both jump rapidly to make the dumpster ascend. It is possible to steer if both players jump in the same direction.
*It is possible to [[Flying Dumpster Glitch|fly a dumpster]] on this mission by getting a second player and have them both jump rapidly to make the dumpster ascend. It is possible to steer if both players jump in the same direction.
*If one uses a [[Power Drain]] or an over-charged [[Plasma Pistol]] shot, one can take down a [[Hornet]] but the player can not fly it or use the passenger seats. If the player do this while fighting the [[Deutoros-pattern Scarab|Scarab]] the player can stand on top of the [[Hornet]] and jump on to the Scarab after the [[Hornet]] can fly again and gets close enough to the Scarab.
*If one uses a [[Power Drain]] or an over-charged [[Plasma Pistol]] shot, one can take down a [[Hornet]] but the player can not fly it or use the passenger seats. If the player do this while fighting the [[Type-47B Scarab|Scarab]] the player can stand on top of the [[Hornet]] and jump on to the Scarab after the [[Hornet]] can fly again and gets close enough to the Scarab.
*The [[Banshees]] at the anti-air defense gun fly around for no reason. They can be shot down for some points. But sometimes one or two will shoot at the player for a second. If one manages to catch one in a Power Drain, or use a [[Plasma Pistol]] on one of them, they can be boarded and the player can fly around the place. The player will, however, die if they pass beyond the map borders.
*The [[Banshees]] at the anti-air defense gun fly around for no reason. They can be shot down for some points. But sometimes one or two will shoot at the player for a second. If one manages to catch one in a Power Drain, or use a [[Plasma Pistol]] on one of them, they can be boarded and the player can fly around the place. The player will, however, die if they pass beyond the map borders.
*When one first sees the Anti Aircraft Battery's "legs" keep going straight, then left onto a small cliff. One can jump onto the other side of the big crack in the earth and go on the other side. Doing this one can walk through some buildings and some of the trees to the right of the road do not have bottoms (assuming Bungie did not plan this)
*When one first sees the Anti Aircraft Battery's "legs" keep going straight, then left onto a small cliff. One can jump onto the other side of the big crack in the earth and go on the other side. Doing this one can walk through some buildings and some of the trees to the right of the road do not have bottoms (assuming Bungie did not plan this)
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*If one looks at the name of the UNSC frigates firing on the [[Anodyne Spirit|Forerunner Dreadnought]], they all say {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}} and the ships' numbers are the same as well. Furthermore, on close observation of the cutscene, one can see that one Frigate actually fires its MAC gun twice, however, this frigate may be similar to the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} with a MAC gun capable of multiple firings per charge.
*If one looks at the name of the UNSC frigates firing on the [[Anodyne Spirit|Forerunner Dreadnought]], they all say {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}} and the ships' numbers are the same as well. Furthermore, on close observation of the cutscene, one can see that one Frigate actually fires its MAC gun twice, however, this frigate may be similar to the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} with a MAC gun capable of multiple firings per charge.
*When the player leaves Lake Bed A and enter the area with the marines on the machine gun, the female Marine cries "We'll nail them with the .50". However, the gun that the marine is using is the [[AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun]], which, in fact, uses 7.62×51mm [[wikipedia:Saboted light armor penetrator|SLAP]] ammunition.
*When the player leaves Lake Bed A and enter the area with the marines on the machine gun, the female Marine cries "We'll nail them with the .50". However, the gun that the marine is using is the [[AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun]], which, in fact, uses 7.62×51mm [[wikipedia:Saboted light armor penetrator|SLAP]] ammunition.
*The ''Halo 3'' official game guide doesn't show a [[gravity lift]] being on this level, however there is one in a dark area near the [[marine]]s manning [[LAU-65D/SGM-151|missile pods]].
*The Halo 3 official game guide doesn't show a [[gravity lift]] being on this level, however there is one in a dark area near the [[marine]]s manning [[LAU-65D/SGM-151|missile pods]].


===Easter eggs===
===Easter Eggs===
[[File:boat.jpg|thumb|225px|The boat that resembles Master Chief's Helmet. One can see it better if one looks at the bottom upside down.]]
{{Main|Easter Eggs}}
{{Main|Easter eggs}}
* The boat at the second lakebed resembles the MJOLNIR Mark VI helmet.
* If one manages to get into the boat either in Theater or somehow in actual gameplay, there is a blurry picture of a pirate with writing under it in Swahili that says "Pimps at Sea", a reference to [[Bungie's April Fools Jokes|Bungie's April Fool's joke]] about the made-up game.
* If one manages to get into the boat either in Theater or somehow in actual gameplay, there is a blurry picture of a pirate with writing under it in Swahili that says "Pimps at Sea", a reference to [[Bungie's April Fools Jokes|Bungie's April Fool's joke]] about the made-up game.
* The [[Halo 3 skulls#Catch|Catch Skull]] can be found on this level.
* The [[Halo 3 Skulls#Catch|Catch Skull]] can be found on this level.
*After taking out the Scarab and heading indoors, the Master Chief encounters Traxus workers and Marines, some of whom are injured or frightened. By walking up and touching a frightened (but not wounded) worker or soldier, they will go through an animation where they'll shake off their fright, slowly stand up, grab a pistol, and will then follow the Chief into the remainder of the level.
*Inspire the troops! After taking out the Scarab and heading indoors, the Master Chief encounters Traxus workers and Marines, some of whom are injured or frightened. By walking up and touching a frightened (but not wounded) worker or soldier, they will go through an animation where they'll shake off their fright, slowly stand up, grab a pistol, and will then follow the Chief into the remainder of the level.


===References===
===References===
{{Ref/Sources}}
*The construction workers may occasionally say, ''"I'm a cowardly fool!"'' during combat. This line was originally said by the ''Pillar of Autumn's'' crewmen in the level ''[[Halo (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|Halo]]'' from ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
*The construction workers may occasionally say, ''"I'm a cowardly fool!"'' during combat. This line was originally said by the ''Pillar of Autumn's'' crewmen in the level ''[[Halo (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|Halo]]'' from ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
*The phrase ''"make a hole"'', in the level description and spoken by Miranda at the beginning of the level, is a common phrase said by dwarves in Bungie’s [[Myth]] games when they’re about to throw a grenade near friendly units.
*The last portion of the level is called ''"Scarab. BFG. End of World"'' on the level selection menu. The [http://doomwiki.org/wiki/BFG9000 BFG] is a weapon in the ''[http://doomwiki.org/wiki/Doom Doom]'' and ''[[quake:|Quake]]'' games whose name is short for ''"Big Fucking Gun"''.
*The last portion of the level is called ''"Scarab. BFG. End of World"'' on the level selection menu. The [http://doomwiki.org/wiki/BFG9000 BFG] is a weapon in the ''[http://doomwiki.org/wiki/Doom Doom]'' and ''[[quake:|Quake]]'' games whose name is short for ''"Big Fucking Gun"''.
*The last cutscene of the level has clear resemblance to the [[Halo 3 Announcement Trailer]], including the music.
*The last cutscene of the level has clear resemblance to the [[Halo 3 Announcement Trailer]], including the music.
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Concept art===
===Concept art===
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File:HTMCC H3 Achievement Milk Carton.png|Concept art for an earlier iteration of The Storm, in which the Mantis cannon would have been placed inside the town.
File:H3_TheStorm_Napkin_Concept.jpg|Initial concept of the level layout.
File:H3_TheStorm_Concept_Sheet.jpg|Various concepts for the level.
File:H3_TheStorm_Lakebed_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the lakebeds.
File:H3_TheStorm_Lakebed_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the lakebeds.
File:H3_TheStorm_Factory_Concept_1.jpg|Concept art of the factory.
File:H3_TheStorm_Factory_Concept_1.jpg|Concept art of the factory.
File:H3_TheStorm_Factory_Concept_2.jpg|Concept art of the factory.
File:H3_TheStorm_Factory_Concept_2.jpg|Concept art of the factory.
File:H3_TheStorm_Factory_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the factory.
File:H3_TheStorm_ColourStudy_Concept.jpg|Colour study for the level.
File:H3_TheStorm_ColourStudy_Concept.jpg|Colour study for the level.
File:H3_TheStorm_WorkerTown_Concept.jpg|Concept art of a small market town, which was later cut from the level.
File:H3_TheStorm_WorkerTown_Concept.jpg|Concept art of a small market town, which was later cut from the level.
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File:H3_Voi_DesignSheet_Concept_2.jpg|Voi design sheet 2.
File:H3_Voi_DesignSheet_Concept_2.jpg|Voi design sheet 2.
File:H3_TheStorm_SouthEntrance_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the facility's south entrance.
File:H3_TheStorm_SouthEntrance_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the facility's south entrance.
File:H3 Concept TheStormDocks1.jpg|Concept art of the docks of Traxus Factory Complex 09
File:H3_TheStorm_Lakebed_Concept_1.jpg|Concept art of the waterfront of Factory Complex 09.
File:H3 Concept TheStormDocks2.jpg|More concept art of the docks.
File:H3_TheStorm_Lakebed_Concept_2.jpg|A near-final concept of the docks.
File:H3_TheStorm_Lakebed_Concept_2.jpg|More concept art of the docks.
File:H3_TheStorm_Lakebed_Concept_1.jpg|Near-final concept of the docks.
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===Design Documentation===
<gallery>
File:H3 TheStorm Napkin Concept.jpg|An early paper sketch for the level.
File:H3_VoiRefineryPaperSketch.jpeg|Early paper sketch titled "(Voi) Refinery".
File:H3_DriveOffCovenantWhiteboard.jpeg|Whiteboard mission design titled "1.3 Drive Off Covenant". At this point Tsavo Highway and The Storm seemed to have been the same level.
File:H3_VoiDesignDoc.jpeg|Digital design document titled "1.4 - Voi".
File:H3_TheStorm_Concept_Sheet.jpg|Revised digital design document titled "040 - Voi".
</gallery>
 
===Storyboards===
<gallery>
File:H3 TheStorm Storyboard 1.jpg
File:H3 TheStorm Storyboard 2.jpg
File:H3 TheStorm Storyboard 3.jpg
File:H3 TheStorm Storyboard 4.jpg
File:H3 TheStorm Storyboard 5.jpg
File:H3 TheStorm Storyboard 6.jpg
File:H3 TheStorm Storyboard 7.jpg
File:H3 TheStorm Storyboard 8.jpg
File:H3 TheStorm Storyboard 9.jpg
File:H3 TheStorm Storyboard 10.jpg
File:H3 TheStorm Storyboard 11.jpg
File:H3 TheStorm Storyboard 12.jpg
File:H3 TheStorm Storyboard 13.jpg
File:H3 TheStorm Storyboard 14.jpg
File:H3 TheStorm Storyboard 15.jpg
File:H3 TheStorm Storyboard 16.jpg
File:H3 TheStorm Storyboard 17.jpg
File:H3 TheStorm Storyboard 18.jpg
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Screenshots===
===Screenshots===
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<gallery widths="150" orientation="landscape">
File:H3 Menu 05 The Storm.png|Preview of the level in ''Halo 3'' menu.
File:1216052769 Anti-Aircraft Battery destroyed.jpg|An [[Anti-Aircraft Battery]] destroyed.
File:Warthog Convoy.jpg|A UNSC [[Warthog]] convoy en route to the [[Traxus Factory Complex 09]].
File:Voi 2.jpg|John-117 leads Marines and a Warthog on the attack against Covenant forces.
File:Anti-Air Fire.jpg|An AA Wraith fires on an [[AV-14 Hornet]].
File:Voi 5.jpg|Marines prepare an assault on the second lakebed with Mongooses and rocket launchers.
File:1216050538 Scarab.jpg|The Scarab fires its main cannon at UNSC vehicles.
File:H3 factory workers.jpg|Factory workers join John-117 in battle inside the factory.
File:H3 TraxusHunters.png|John-117 encounters a pair of Mgalekgolo in the factory complex.
File:UNSCHitsDreadnought-large.jpg|The [[UNSC]] initiates an attack on the Forerunner Dreadnought.
File:UNSCHitsDreadnought-large.jpg|The [[UNSC]] initiates an attack on the Forerunner Dreadnought.
File:Storm2.jpg|Prophet of Truth activates the Portal structure.
File:Storm2.jpg|Prophet of Truth activates the Portal structure.
File:Storm1.jpg|With UNSC frigates disabled by the blast, the Forerunner Dreadnought escapes into the portal.
File:storm.jpg|The Loyalist Fleet follows the [[Prophet of Truth]] into the Portal.
File:storm.jpg|Truth's Fleet follows the Forerunner Dreadnought into the Portal.
File:boat.jpg|The Boat that resembles Master Chief's Helmet. One can see it better if one looks at the bottom upside down.
File:Warthog Convoy.jpg|A UNSC [[Warthog]] convoy en route to the [[Traxus Factory Complex 09]].
File:Anti-Air Fire.jpg|A [[Type-52 Anti Aircraft Artillery]] fires on an [[AV-14 Hornet]].
</gallery>
</gallery>


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{{Ref/Sources}}
{{Ref/Sources}}


{{succession box | before = ''[[Tsavo Highway]]'' <br />| title = ''Halo 3'' Campaign Missions | years = '''''The Storm''''' |after = ''[[Floodgate]]''}}
{{succession box | before = ''[[Tsavo Highway]]'' <br />| title = ''Halo 3'' Campaign Missions | years = '''''The Storm''''' |after = ''[[Floodgate (Level)|Floodgate]]''}}


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