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''Cut to [[Jameson Locke]]'s point-of-view. He and the rest of [[Fireteam Osiris]] are atop the Guardian, and in the distance can see another Guardian over this planet.'' | ''Cut to [[Jameson Locke]]'s point-of-view. He and the rest of [[Fireteam Osiris]] are atop the Guardian, and in the distance can see another Guardian over this planet.'' | ||
*'''[[Holly Tanaka]] | *'''[[Holly Tanaka]]''': "Is that it?" | ||
*'''[[Olympia Vale]] | *'''[[Olympia Vale]]''': "Where are we?" | ||
*'''Tanaka | *'''Tanaka''': "What the-" | ||
''The Guardian shakes and the Spartans begin to slip and fall.'' | ''The Guardian shakes and the Spartans begin to slip and fall.'' | ||
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''('''Gameplay''}''' | ''('''Gameplay''}''' | ||
*'''Tanaka | *'''Tanaka''': "Like standing on the side of a skyscraper. This is bad." | ||
*'''Locke''': "We'll be fine." | *'''Locke''': "We'll be fine." | ||
*'''Tanaka | *'''Tanaka''': "Chief's down there, huh?" | ||
*'''Locke''': "Let's find out. Spartan Jameson Locke, broadcasting on all UNSC frequencies. [[John-117|Sierra 117]], please respond." | *'''Locke''': "Let's find out. Spartan Jameson Locke, broadcasting on all UNSC frequencies. [[John-117|Sierra 117]], please respond." | ||
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*'''(COM)''': (''static'') | *'''(COM)''': (''static'') | ||
*'''[[Edward Buck]] | *'''[[Edward Buck]]''': "Guardian's moving." | ||
*'''Locke''': "Get moving. Reach a low enough altitude where it's safe to jump." | *'''Locke''': "Get moving. Reach a low enough altitude where it's safe to jump." | ||
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*'''Locke''': "Stay in the middle! Watch out for gaps!" | *'''Locke''': "Stay in the middle! Watch out for gaps!" | ||
*'''Tanaka | *'''Tanaka''': "Didn't come all this way to get killed now! Move faster!" | ||
''The segments of the Guardian tilt and sway, making travel harder.'' | ''The segments of the Guardian tilt and sway, making travel harder.'' | ||
*'''Buck | *'''Buck''': "Like it's trying to shake us off!" | ||
''A massive pulse blasts from the Guardian. The construct shakes and roars.'' | ''A massive pulse blasts from the Guardian. The construct shakes and roars.'' | ||
*'''Vale | *'''Vale''': "What's that sound?!" | ||
'''{''Cutscene''}''' | '''{''Cutscene''}''' | ||
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'''{''Gameplay''}''' | '''{''Gameplay''}''' | ||
*'''Tanaka | *'''Tanaka''': "Did it work? Is this the right place?" | ||
*'''Locke''': "Let's try this again. Spartan Jameson Locke to Sierra 117. Please respond." | *'''Locke''': "Let's try this again. Spartan Jameson Locke to Sierra 117. Please respond." | ||
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*'''Cortana (COM)''': "It's you. The same as [[Meridian]]. As Sanghelios. My, you do get around quickly." | *'''Cortana (COM)''': "It's you. The same as [[Meridian]]. As Sanghelios. My, you do get around quickly." | ||
*'''Tanaka | *'''Tanaka''': "So this is the right place." | ||
''The Spartans pass from their landing site to a Forerunner elevator. A purple light shines inside.'' | ''The Spartans pass from their landing site to a Forerunner elevator. A purple light shines inside.'' | ||
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*'''[[Exuberant Witness]]''': "More humans?" | *'''[[Exuberant Witness]]''': "More humans?" | ||
*'''Vale | *'''Vale''': "That's a [[monitor]]." | ||
''A floating round droid with a purple eye floats down. The Spartans enter the elevator, which descends.'' | ''A floating round droid with a purple eye floats down. The Spartans enter the elevator, which descends.'' | ||
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''The monitor teleports in a [[M820 Scorpion]] tank.'' | ''The monitor teleports in a [[M820 Scorpion]] tank.'' | ||
*'''Buck | *'''Buck''': "A Scorpion? Yeah, I reckon we can make use of that." | ||
*'''Exuberant | *'''Exuberant''': "I found it among the detritus of Guardian 3209's arrival." | ||
''The Spartans climb aboard the Scorpion and drive down the path ahead. A hostile Ghost and Ghost Ultra attack ahead.'' | ''The Spartans climb aboard the Scorpion and drive down the path ahead. A hostile Ghost and Ghost Ultra attack ahead.'' | ||
*'''Exuberant | *'''Exuberant''': "The Guardian slipspace bubbles are bringing in a considerable amount of rubbish from their origin planets." | ||
*'''Buck | *'''Buck''': "Somebody ought to tell these guys they already lost the war." | ||
*'''Tanaka | *'''Tanaka''': "They want a fight, let's give 'em one." | ||
''As the tank drives onward, an enormous slipspace portal opens. A Guardian emerges out of it and assembles.'' | ''As the tank drives onward, an enormous slipspace portal opens. A Guardian emerges out of it and assembles.'' | ||
*'''Buck | *'''Buck''': "Look up!" | ||
*'''Exuberant | *'''Exuberant''': "Why has she called so many? A single Guardian can effectively police a solar system. This show of force is unsettling." | ||
*'''Vale | *'''Vale''': "I'm sorry, 'police'? 'Show of force'?!" | ||
*'''Exuberant | *'''Exuberant''': "Indeed. Guardians are how the Forerunners enforced peace on the lower systems." | ||
''Several Phantoms arrive with the Guardian, which begin deploying troops. Prometheans phase in to attack them.'' | ''Several Phantoms arrive with the Guardian, which begin deploying troops. Prometheans phase in to attack them.'' | ||
*'''Exuberant | *'''Exuberant''': "As you can see, Genesis's defenses are targeting the invaders. Unfortunately, the defenses will also consider you invaders as well." | ||
*'''Locke''': "It's your installation, can't you tell them to let us through?" | *'''Locke''': "It's your installation, can't you tell them to let us through?" | ||
*'''Exuberant | *'''Exuberant''': "No. Between [[Warden Eternal|Warden]] and Cortana, most of my administration privileges have been revoked. But worry not! I still have control over some aspects of this facility." | ||
''The Spartans drive in, battling numerous hostiles.'' | ''The Spartans drive in, battling numerous hostiles.'' | ||
*'''Exuberant | *'''Exuberant''': "Warden is going to notice this commotion. Be quick." | ||
''If the tank is badly damaged.'' | ''If the tank is badly damaged.'' | ||
*'''Exuberant | *'''Exuberant''': "Your vehicle is not coping well with the stress of combat." | ||
''If the tank is close to destruction.'' | ''If the tank is close to destruction.'' | ||
*'''Exuberant | *'''Exuberant''': "Please be more careful. That is the only one of those vehicles that exist on Genesis!" | ||
''More Prometheans phase in, including high ranked Knights.'' | ''More Prometheans phase in, including high ranked Knights.'' | ||
*'''Exuberant | *'''Exuberant''': "Oh my. I never was in combat before. This is rather distressing. And exciting." | ||
''They clear out most of the enemies, though a few remain.'' | ''They clear out most of the enemies, though a few remain.'' | ||
*'''Exuberant | *'''Exuberant''': "You are performing admirably. I think. There's less of them now than there were, which I assume is your objective?" | ||
''The Spartans reach a closed gate blocking the path.'' | ''The Spartans reach a closed gate blocking the path.'' | ||
*'''Tanaka | *'''Tanaka''': "Looks like the road ends here." | ||
*'''Locke''': "Exuberant." | *'''Locke''': "Exuberant." | ||
*'''Exuberant | *'''Exuberant''': "One moment. I will open this." | ||
''After a few seconds wait, the door opens up. A vacant Wraith Ultra is parked nearby, as is a crashed Pelican.'' | ''After a few seconds wait, the door opens up. A vacant Wraith Ultra is parked nearby, as is a crashed Pelican.'' | ||
*'''Exuberant | *'''Exuberant''': "Follow me." | ||
''The tank continues driving up the path.'' | ''The tank continues driving up the path.'' | ||
*''' | *'''Exuberent''': "The [[Gateway]] is almost ready. Hurry!" | ||
*'''Tanaka | *'''Tanaka''': "What is the Gateway?" | ||
*'''Exuberant | *'''Exuberant''': "It is a bridge between the [[Domain]] and Genesis. Within that building, Cortana will be reborn into the physical world." | ||
''The path leads to a distant hill, atop which can be seen the now-activate Forerunner building, creating a portal into the sky.'' | ''The path leads to a distant hill, atop which can be seen the now-activate Forerunner building, creating a portal into the sky.'' | ||
*'''Exuberant | *'''Exuberant''': "There! The Gateway." | ||
''Several Wraiths and a Banshee guard the path.'' | ''Several Wraiths and a Banshee guard the path.'' | ||
*'''Tanaka | *'''Tanaka''': "More Covenant." | ||
*'''Locke''': "And the Master Chief is there?" | *'''Locke''': "And the Master Chief is there?" | ||
*'''Exuberant | *'''Exuberant''': "Cortana has had the other humans wandering in circles within the Gateway for some hours. She is preparing for something. But just what is unknown." | ||
''More Prometheans defenses emerge to fight the Covenant. Locke and the Spartans battle them all.'' | ''More Prometheans defenses emerge to fight the Covenant. Locke and the Spartans battle them all.'' | ||
*'''Exuberant | *'''Exuberant''': "Genesis is really a magnificent planet. It's usually less... busy. Quite lonely, actually. But magnificent!" | ||
''The Scorpion blows up the many Covenant tanks blocking their way.'' | ''The Scorpion blows up the many Covenant tanks blocking their way.'' | ||
*'''Exuberant | *'''Exuberant''': "Yes, I can see now why the Warden is troubled by your presence. You are quite destructive." | ||
''The tank continues to push through the enemies.'' | ''The tank continues to push through the enemies.'' | ||
*'''Exuberant | *'''Exuberant''': "I must admit, I do find this rather exhilarating, in spite of myself." | ||
''The tank nears the end of the path, though enemies are still in the way.'' | ''The tank nears the end of the path, though enemies are still in the way.'' | ||
*'''Exuberant | *'''Exuberant''': "You may want to hurry. Cortana is attempting to activate several high-level communication systems." | ||
''The tank continues blowing up its resistance.'' | ''The tank continues blowing up its resistance.'' | ||
*'''Exuberant | *'''Exuberant''': "Humanity has not changed much since [[Prehistoric human civilization|last your kind walked the stars]]. You are as deadly as ever." | ||
''The path halts at the edge of a cliff, but the ends of an inactive [[light bridge]] can be seen.'' | ''The path halts at the edge of a cliff, but the ends of an inactive [[light bridge]] can be seen.'' | ||
*'''Exuberant | *'''Exuberant''': "This way, straight ahead." | ||
''The Gateway is on the other side of the chasm.'' | ''The Gateway is on the other side of the chasm.'' | ||
*'''Exuberant | *'''Exuberant''': "Oh. There's supposed to be a bridge here." | ||
*'''Locke''': "Is there another way across?" | *'''Locke''': "Is there another way across?" | ||
*'''Exuberant | *'''Exuberant''': "One moment." | ||
''The light bridge activates, allowing them across.'' | ''The light bridge activates, allowing them across.'' | ||
*'''Exuberant | *'''Exuberant''': "There you are. Oh! I can work bridges too, it seems. Most exciting. Come along." | ||
''The Spartans pass over the chasm, reaching a rocky hill.'' | ''The Spartans pass over the chasm, reaching a rocky hill.'' | ||
*'''Exuberant | *'''Exuberant''': "Hurry humans, the Gateway is almost-" | ||
''Portals appear on the hill, bringing in the [[Warden Eternal]] and two [[Focus Turrets]] | ''Portals appear on the hill, bringing in the [[Warden Eternal]] and two [[Focus Turrets]] | ||
*'''Warden | *'''Warden''': "Monitor! Why do you aid these humans?!" | ||
*'''Exuberant | *'''Exuberant''': "I have bad news, humans. The Warden has found us." | ||
*'''Buck | *'''Buck''': "We've dealt with him before." | ||
*'''Exuberant | *'''Exuberant''': "And you likely will again. He is rather... tenacious." | ||
''The Warden leaps down to engage the Spartans.'' | ''The Warden leaps down to engage the Spartans.'' | ||
*'''Exuberant | *'''Exuberant''': "Warden, why do you aid the ancilla? It is not protocol! It is not right!" | ||
*'''Warden | *'''Warden''': "This facility's need for you has passed, monitor." | ||
''The Warden charges, but is easily defeated by a tank.'' | ''The Warden charges, but is easily defeated by a tank.'' | ||
*'''Exuberant | *'''Exuberant''': "Fantastic. I am so happy you survived. But still, the Warden is victorious." | ||
*'''Locke''': "How so?" | *'''Locke''': "How so?" | ||
*'''Exuberant | *'''Exuberant''': "This late in her plans, every second Cortana gains is a gift." | ||
''The hill is too rocky to let the vehicles easily proceed.'' | ''The hill is too rocky to let the vehicles easily proceed.'' | ||
*'''Exuberant | *'''Exuberant''': "I'm afraid your vehicle won't cross this terrain, humans." | ||
''The Spartans proceed on foot.'' | ''The Spartans proceed on foot.'' | ||
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''If the player climbs up the right hill.'' | ''If the player climbs up the right hill.'' | ||
*'''Exuberant | *'''Exuberant''': "Interesting that humans can survive here where [[Covenant|the others]] find it so difficult. Your resilience was always so irritating to the Forerunners. Where they had to craft and plan, you simply... performed." | ||
''The Spartans cross over the hill's boulders.'' | ''The Spartans cross over the hill's boulders.'' | ||
*'''Exuberant | *'''Exuberant''': "Quickly now! The Gateway is just behind that hill." | ||
''The Spartans reach a crashed Pelican, and an enormous courtyard in front of the Gateway.'' | ''The Spartans reach a crashed Pelican, and an enormous courtyard in front of the Gateway.'' | ||
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*'''Locke''': "Chief?" | *'''Locke''': "Chief?" | ||
*'''Buck | *'''Buck''': "Cortana's still blocking the comms?" | ||
*''' | *'''Exuberan''': "Indeed. But I can assure you that the humans are still in the Gateway." | ||
''As the Spartans walk up the courtyard, enemy portals open. The Warden returns, two of him.'' | ''As the Spartans walk up the courtyard, enemy portals open. The Warden returns, two of him.'' | ||
*'''Warden | *'''Warden''': "I have misjudged you lot! I had mistaken your behavior as tenacity, when it's in fact suicidal ''foolishness''." | ||
''Promethean Knights, Soldiers, and Crawlers arrive to support him.'' | ''Promethean Knights, Soldiers, and Crawlers arrive to support him.'' | ||
*'''Tanaka | *'''Tanaka''': "Watch for snipers in the back." | ||
''Despite his attacks, the Spartans continue to move up.'' | ''Despite his attacks, the Spartans continue to move up.'' | ||
*'''Warden | *'''Warden''': "Come. Let us battle our last!" | ||
''As they destroy Prometheans, the Warden sends in more to replace them.'' | ''As they destroy Prometheans, the Warden sends in more to replace them.'' | ||
*'''Exuberant | *'''Exuberant''': "Humans, watch out. You are surrounded." | ||
*'''Buck | *'''Buck''': "What'd we do before we had her around to point things out to us?!" | ||
''When one of the Wardens is badly weakened.'' | ''When one of the Wardens is badly weakened.'' | ||
*'''Exuberant | *'''Exuberant''': "You've injured him for certain. Keep it up." | ||
''When one of the Wardens is destroyed.'' | ''When one of the Wardens is destroyed.'' | ||
*'''Exuberant | *'''Exuberant''': "You are doing a fantastic job, humans. The Warden is furious." | ||
*'''Locke''': "One down! Focus fire on the Warden!" | *'''Locke''': "One down! Focus fire on the Warden!" | ||
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''When the second Warden is midway damaged.'' | ''When the second Warden is midway damaged.'' | ||
*'''Exuberant | *'''Exuberant''': "Your fighting skills are impressive. Warden will soon be defeated. At least, these bodies will be defeated. Warden himself... Oh, ignore me. You're doing wonderfully!" | ||
''When the last Warden is almost dead.'' | ''When the last Warden is almost dead.'' | ||
*'''Exuberant | *'''Exuberant''': "You've almost done it! Keep fighting!" | ||
''The last Warden body is destroyed.'' | ''The last Warden body is destroyed.'' | ||
*'''Exuberant | *'''Exuberant''': "Perfect. The Warden is quite humiliated, I assure you." | ||
*'''Tanaka | *'''Tanaka''': "Yeah? A robot can feel humiliation?" | ||
*'''Exuberant | *'''Exuberant''': "Oh! Warden is not a robot. I thought you understood that." | ||
''The door at the far end of the courtyard activates, allowing the Spartans to enter.'' | ''The door at the far end of the courtyard activates, allowing the Spartans to enter.'' | ||
*'''Exuberant | *'''Exuberant''': "Follow me." | ||
''The Spartans follow her to the Gateway's entrance. Fade to black.'' | ''The Spartans follow her to the Gateway's entrance. Fade to black.'' | ||
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*The [[Type-54 plasma pistol|Spitfire plasma pistol]] can be found on a ledge nearby a terminal with mission intel, after the vacant Wraith and the first crashed Pelican. | *The [[Type-54 plasma pistol|Spitfire plasma pistol]] can be found on a ledge nearby a terminal with mission intel, after the vacant Wraith and the first crashed Pelican. | ||
*The [[Type-58 fuel rod cannon#Light of Urs|Light of Urs]] fuel rod cannon can be found by a ledge after the first bridge and by a dead Grunt with mission intel. | *The [[Type-58 fuel rod cannon#Light of Urs|Light of Urs]] fuel rod cannon can be found by a ledge after the first bridge and by a dead Grunt with mission intel. | ||
*Keeping the Scorpion intact until the | *Keeping the Scorpion intact until the first Warden encounter on [[Legendary]] difficulty grants the player the achievement "[[Tank Still Beats Everything]]". | ||
*Fireteam Osiris operating four different vehicles at once on [[Heroic]] difficulty rewards the player with the achievement "[[Rolling Thunder]]". | *Fireteam Osiris operating four different vehicles at once on [[Heroic]] difficulty rewards the player with the achievement "[[Rolling Thunder]]". | ||
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