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*'''Escharum (loudspeaker)''': "This was never about ceremony but about observing choice. Reactions. Fear. Gather what you need, Spartan. A storm approaches beyond these walls. Each misstep you make is the ammunition I need to dismantle your spirit. Prepare yourself for the end!"
*'''Escharum (loudspeaker)''': "This was never about ceremony but about observing choice. Reactions. Fear. Gather what you need, Spartan. A storm approaches beyond these walls. Each misstep you make is the ammunition I need to dismantle your spirit. Prepare yourself for the end!"


''Alarms blare again and a group of Banished troops, consisting of Grunts, Jackals, and Skirmishers, attacks. The Chief eliminates the first wave.''
''Alarms blare again and a group of Banished troops, consisting of Grunts, Jackals, and Skirmishers, attacks. The Chief eliminates the majority of the first wave.''


*'''Escharum (loudspeaker)''': "Another test awaits you."
*'''Escharum (loudspeaker)''': "Another test awaits you."
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''A third wave, led by a [[Mgalekgolo]] pair, attacks.''
''A third wave, led by a [[Mgalekgolo]] pair, attacks.''
''The fighting continues.''


*'''Escharum (loudspeaker)''': "Search every corner. They're there. Waiting."
*'''Escharum (loudspeaker)''': "Search every corner. They're there. Waiting."
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*'''Weapon''': "We did it! Well, you did it."
*'''Weapon''': "We did it! Well, you did it."


''The Chief exits the second arena, and finds another hologram of Escharum waiting for him.''
''The Chief exits the second arena, and finds another hologram of Escharum waiting for him outside.''


*'''Escharum (hologram)''': "[[Installation 07|This world]]. Looping. Repeating... forever. Is it a symbol of life, or a cruel joke by the [[Forerunners]]? ''(rasping noise)''"
*'''Escharum (hologram)''': "[[Installation 07|This world]]. Looping. Repeating... forever. Is it a symbol of life or a cruel joke by the [[Forerunners]]? ''(rasping noise)''"


''The hologram vanishes. The Chief enters an elevator and rides it to the third level. He arrives at yet another observation room. Escharum reappears before him.''
''The hologram vanishes. The Chief enters an elevator and rides it to the third level. He arrives at yet another observation room. Escharum reappears before him.''
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''Hologram vanishes.''
''Hologram vanishes.''


''The arena outside this observation room consists of a single structure.''
''The arena outside of this observation room consists of a single structure.''


*'''Escharum (loudspeaker)''': "The end approaches... But first... a last surprise."
*'''Escharum (loudspeaker)''': "The end approaches... But first... a last surprise."


''As he draws closer to the building, the Chief hears the recorded voices of the Pilot's deceased wife and daughter coming from within. He enters the dark, claustrophobic structure and, after searching around, finds [[Warship Gbraakon|the Pilot's recording device]].''
''As he approaches the structure, the Chief hears the recorded voices of the Pilot's deceased wife and daughter coming from within. He enters the dark, claustrophobic structure and, after searching around, finds [[Warship Gbraakon|the Pilot's recording device]].''


'''{''Cutscene''}'''
'''{''Cutscene''}'''
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''The Chief looks around for the unseen enemy.''
''The Chief looks around for the unseen enemy.''


*'''Wife (recording)''': "Good and can you sing?"
*'''Wife (recording)''': "Good, and can you sing?"


''A barrel suddenly rolls away as an invisible force pushes it aside.''
''A barrel suddenly rolls away as an invisible force pushes it aside.''
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*'''Daughter (recording)''': "-can't wait to see you again."
*'''Daughter (recording)''': "-can't wait to see you again."


*'''Wife (recording)''': "Okay, now say, "bye-bye!"."
*'''Wife (recording)''': "Okay now say "bye-bye"."


''Jega decloaks, revealing himself to the Chief.''
''Jega decloaks, revealing himself to the Chief.''
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'''{''Gameplay''}'''
'''{''Gameplay''}'''
{{Center|For Jega 'Rdomnai's dialogue during the fight, see [[Jega 'Rdomnai/Quotes#Boss Fight|here]].}}


*'''Escharum (loudspeaker)''': "[[Blademaster]]. Show him why I chose you!"
*'''Escharum (loudspeaker)''': "[[Blademaster]]. Show him why I chose you!"
{{Center|For Jega 'Rdomnai's dialogue during the fight, see [[Jega 'Rdomnai/Quotes#Boss Fight|here]].}}


''Jega 'Rdomnai is one of the deadliest, most cunning Sangheili the Master Chief has ever faced. The Blademaster strikes from the shadows at every opportunity, while constantly taunting the Spartan. The Chief uses his own combat instincts, as well as his [[Threat Sensor]], to detect Jega's movements. After an intense battle, the Chief finally strikes a fatal blow. As Jega falls, his body seemingly vanishes into thin air, leaving only Bloodbane behind.''
''Jega 'Rdomnai is one of the deadliest, most cunning Sangheili the Master Chief has ever faced. The Blademaster strikes from the shadows at every opportunity, while constantly taunting the Spartan. The Chief uses his own combat instincts, as well as his [[Threat Sensor]], to detect Jega's movements. After an intense battle, the Chief finally strikes a fatal blow. As Jega falls, his body seemingly vanishes into thin air, leaving only Bloodbane behind.''
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''That business having been concluded, the Chief leaves the structure. As he continues onward, Escharum appears before him via hologram one final time.''
''That business having been concluded, the Chief leaves the structure. As he continues onward, Escharum appears before him via hologram one final time.''


*'''Escharum (hologram)''': "Whatever the outcome, know this: The Banished control this Ring. We came for war. A thousand legions occupy this world. The [[Silent Auditorium (location)|Auditorium]] will give up its secrets. Your interference is just... an irritation. Fleeting."
*'''Escharum (hologram)''': "Whatever the outcome, know this: the Banished control this Ring. We came for war. A thousand legions occupy this world. The [[Silent Auditorium (location)|Auditorium]] will give up its secrets. Your interference is just...''(coughs)'' an irritation. Fleeting."


''The hologram disappears.''
''The hologram disappears.''
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''Scene focuses on Escharum's face.''
''Scene focuses on Escharum's face.''


*'''Escharum''': "Bear witness! Our story will become legend. Told by those who survive you."
*'''Escharum''': "Bear witness! Our story will become legend. Told by those that survive you."


''He lets out a roar and the battle begins.''
''He lets out a roar and the battle begins.''
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*'''Weapon''': "The shield's down! Now's your chance!"
*'''Weapon''': "The shield's down! Now's your chance!"


''Again, the Chief uses the opportunity to deal as much damage to Escharum as he can until a third relay activates and restores Escharum's shield, while simultaneously torturing the Pilot.''
''Again, the Chief uses the opportunity to deal as much damage to Escharum as he can until a third relay activates and restores Escharum's shield.''


*'''Weapon''': "Next relay's exposed! Take it out!"
*'''Weapon''': "Next relay's exposed! Take it out!"
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