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{{ | {{Status|Gameplay}} | ||
{{Title|Foundation (''Halo Infinite'')}} | {{Title|Foundation (''Halo Infinite'')}} | ||
{{disambig header|the [[Halo Infinite]] campaign level|the [[Halo 2]] multiplayer level|Foundation}} | {{disambig header|the [[Halo Infinite]] campaign level|the [[Halo 2]] multiplayer level|Foundation}} | ||
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|name = Foundation | |name = Foundation | ||
|image = [[File:HINF | |image = [[File:HINF CampaignMenu 2 Foundation.png|300px]] | ||
|player = [[John-117]] | |player = [[John-117]] | ||
|date = c. [[2560#May|May 28, 2560]]{{Ref/Generic|Id=Premiere|[[Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere]]}} | |date = c. [[2560#May|May 28, 2560]]{{Ref/Generic|Id=Premiere|[[Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere]]}} | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
{{Article quote|The Master Chief descends into the underbelly of Zeta Halo searching for the weapon that ended the war. The weapon, an AI created by Dr. Halsey for the express purpose of infiltrating the Ring and neutralizing Cortana, tells Chief that though her primary mission was successful, her self-deletion protocols failed. Chief informs the Weapon of the new mission: to stop the Banished from taking control of Halo by any means necessary. Chief and the Weapon fight their way to the surface of the Ring.}} | {{Article quote|The Master Chief descends into the underbelly of Zeta Halo searching for the weapon that ended [[Created Conflict|the war]]. The weapon, an AI created by Dr. Halsey for the express purpose of infiltrating the Ring and neutralizing Cortana, tells Chief that though her primary mission was successful, her self-deletion protocols failed. Chief informs the Weapon of the new mission: to stop the Banished from taking control of Halo by any means necessary. Chief and the Weapon fight their way to the surface of the Ring.}} | ||
[[Outpost Tremonius]] immediately begins when this mission is complete. | |||
==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
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''The holo-image changes to that of ''Echo 216'', with hundreds of UNSC IFF tags surrounding it.'' | ''The holo-image changes to that of ''Echo 216'', with hundreds of UNSC IFF tags surrounding it.'' | ||
*'''Ship AI''': " | *'''Ship AI''': "1,986 UNSC tags detected." | ||
*'''John-117''': "Status." | *'''John-117''': "Status." | ||
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''Scene continues to circle around the Chief as it fades to black.'' | ''Scene continues to circle around the Chief as it fades to black.'' | ||
''Scene opens on [[War Chief]] [[Escharum]] and another [[Jiralhanae]] watching a hologram of the exploding ''[[Ghost of Gbraakon]]''.'' | ''Scene opens on [[War Chief]] [[Escharum]] and another [[Jiralhanae]] watching a [[hologram]] of the exploding ''[[Ghost of Gbraakon]]''.'' | ||
*'''[[Tremonius]]''': "The Master Chief lives? Atriox assured us of his death! Are you not angered?" | *'''[[Tremonius]]''': "The Master Chief lives? [[Atriox]] assured us of [[Battle over Installation 07|his death]]! Are you not angered?" | ||
*'''Escharum''': "No..." | *'''Escharum''': "No..." | ||
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*'''Escharum''': "I feel... invigorated." | *'''Escharum''': "I feel... invigorated." | ||
[[File:HINF Tremonius Pointing.png|thumb|300px|Tremonius voices his anger.]] | |||
*'''Tremonious''': "You promised us [[Razing of Oth Sonin|revenge]]! Superiority! Renewal!" | |||
''Tremonius slams a fist down on the [[Holotank|holotable]].'' | |||
''Tremonius slams a fist down on the [[Holotank]].'' | |||
*'''Tremonius''': "He threatens everything-" | *'''Tremonius''': "He threatens everything-" | ||
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*'''Tremonius''': "Atriox is ''dead''! It is his fault that we are stuck here!" | *'''Tremonius''': "Atriox is ''dead''! It is his fault that we are stuck here!" | ||
''Escharum slams his fist on the | ''Escharum slams his fist on the holotable.'' | ||
*'''Escharum''': "The Banished will never bow..." | *'''Escharum''': "The Banished will never bow..." | ||
''Something invisible grabs Tremonius from behind and shoves his head onto the | ''Something [[Active camouflage|invisible]] grabs Tremonius from behind and shoves his head onto the holotable.'' | ||
*'''Escharum''': "To anyone again!" | *'''Escharum''': "To anyone again!" | ||
''Hologram of | ''Hologram of a trio of [[Covenant]] {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}}s appears.'' | ||
*'''Escharum''': "Not the Covenant." | *'''Escharum''': "Not the Covenant." | ||
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''Hologram changes to that of the Prophets of [[Prophet of Truth|Truth]], [[Prophet of Mercy|Mercy]], and [[Prophet of Regret|Regret]].'' | ''Hologram changes to that of the Prophets of [[Prophet of Truth|Truth]], [[Prophet of Mercy|Mercy]], and [[Prophet of Regret|Regret]].'' | ||
*'''Escharum''': "Not the Prophets." | *'''Escharum''': "Not the [[San'Shyuum|Prophets]]." | ||
'' | ''A triangular device appears below the Prophets, who vanish as the device splits into three individual pieces. A [[Cylix|sarcophagus-like Forerunner artifact with a humanoid figure engraved on its surface]] appears above the pieces. The damaged [[Zeta Halo]] surrounds the artifact.'' | ||
*'''Escharum''': "Not [[ | *'''Escharum''': "Not [[Harbinger|her]]." | ||
''Tremonius' attacker decloaks, revealing itself to be a [[Jega 'Rdomnai|sinister-looking Sangheili]] with a | ''The holograms dissolve. Tremonius' attacker decloaks, revealing itself to be a [[Jega 'Rdomnai|sinister-looking Sangheili]] with a [[Artificial limb|robotic left arm]] and a pair of artificial left mandibles. The Sangheili ignites a [[Ghostpierce|red energy blade]] mounted on his artificial arm and holds it to Tremonius' throat.'' | ||
*'''Escharum''': "This Ring ''will'' be operational." | *'''Escharum''': "This Ring ''will'' be operational." | ||
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*'''Tremonius''': "''Please...''" | *'''Tremonius''': "''Please...''" | ||
''Satisfied, Escharum smiles and gives the Sangheili a nod. The Sangheili withdraws his blade and releases Tremonius.'' | |||
'' | *'''Escharum''': "''Then'' you will have your revenge." | ||
[[File:HINF-E&J.png|thumb|300px|Escharum gives his instructions to Jega 'Rdomnai.]] | |||
''Humbled, Tremonius rubs his throat, then turns and leaves without another word.'' | |||
*'''Escharum''': ''(to Jega)'' "[[Blademaster]]. Follow the Spartan. From a distance. I want to know everything about him." | *'''Escharum''': ''(to Jega)'' "[[Blademaster]]. Follow the Spartan. From a distance. I want to know everything about him." | ||
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*'''John-117''': "Locate message source." | *'''John-117''': "Locate message source." | ||
[[File:HINF TroopBay RingHologram.png|thumb|300px|The Pilot and the Chief looking at a hologram of the ring.]] | |||
''A hologram of Zeta Halo appears. The Ship AI begins scanning the Ring.'' | ''A hologram of Zeta Halo appears. The Ship AI begins scanning the Ring.'' | ||
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''The Pelican's bay door opens. John-117 walks over to the entrance.'' | ''The Pelican's bay door opens. John-117 walks over to the entrance.'' | ||
*'''Pilot''': ''(exasperated)'' "What is wrong with you?! Remind me never | *'''Pilot''': ''(exasperated)'' "What is wrong with you?! Remind me to never pick up a Spartan! This is a terrible idea! They're coming for us! All of them!" | ||
''The Chief gives him a brief glance, before turning his attention to the scene outside. The Pelican is now hovering above a damaged Forerunner structure. | ''The Chief gives him a brief glance, before turning his attention to the scene outside. The Pelican is now hovering above a damaged Forerunner structure. An [[Eklon'Dal Workshop Phantom]] arrives. The Chief sees it and promptly jumps out of the Pelican.'' | ||
''John-117 lands. At the same time, the Phantom drops off a single [[Sangheili Mercenary]] before taking off.'' | ''John-117 lands. At the same time, the Phantom drops off a single [[Sangheili Mercenary]] before taking off.'' | ||
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'''{''Gameplay''}''' | '''{''Gameplay''}''' | ||
[[File:HINF Foundation Level.png|thumb|300px|A Phantom at the partially-built foundation of the ring.]] | |||
*'''Pilot (COM)''': "Incoming! All directions! It's not safe!" | *'''Pilot (COM)''': "Incoming! All directions! It's not safe!" | ||
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*'''Pilot (COM)''': "Heads up. Lots of Banished craft heading your way!" | *'''Pilot (COM)''': "Heads up. Lots of Banished craft heading your way!" | ||
''The Chief encounters an Unggoy and Kig-Yar patrol, which he quickly eliminates.'' | ''The Chief encounters an [[Unggoy]] and [[Kig-Yar]] patrol, which he quickly eliminates.'' | ||
*'''Pilot (COM)''': "More reinforcements! This weapon of yours must be really worth it." | *'''Pilot (COM)''': "More reinforcements! This weapon of yours must be really worth it." | ||
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''A second Banished Phantom arrives and drops off a few Brutes. The Chief kills them all and continues his journey.'' | ''A second Banished Phantom arrives and drops off a few Brutes. The Chief kills them all and continues his journey.'' | ||
*'''Pilot (COM)''': "Careful, Chief | *'''Pilot (COM)''': "Careful, Chief! Another dropship on your location." | ||
''Another Phantom drops off more troops. The Chief deals with them. While this is going on, the Forerunner structure constantly trembles | ''Another Phantom drops off more troops. The Chief deals with them. While this is going on, the Forerunner structure constantly trembles as random discharges of energy lash out at the surface, making it clear just how extensive the damage here is.'' | ||
*'''Pilot (COM)''': "This whole place looks | *'''Pilot (COM)''': "This whole place looks like it's dying. Like it's... clinging to life somehow. How is that possible?" | ||
*'''John-117''': "Each Ring is different." | *'''John-117''': "Each Ring is different." | ||
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*'''Pilot (COM)''': "Get in there. Find this weapon. Then we can go... right?" | *'''Pilot (COM)''': "Get in there. Find this weapon. Then we can go... right?" | ||
''The Chief kills the Banished guarding the entry point, then uses his Grappleshot to get to it.'' | ''The Chief kills the Banished guarding the entry point, then uses his [[Grappleshot]] to get to it.'' | ||
*'''Pilot (COM)''': "Be careful. They're still coming. You really pissed them off back there." | *'''Pilot (COM)''': "Be careful. They're still coming. You really pissed them off back there." | ||
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*'''Unggoy''': ''(not seeing the Chief)'' "That's stupid! You're stupid! [[John-117|One human]] can't [[Warship Gbraakon|kill]] an entire [[Ghost of Gbraakon|ship]]." | *'''Unggoy''': ''(not seeing the Chief)'' "That's stupid! You're stupid! [[John-117|One human]] can't [[Warship Gbraakon|kill]] an entire [[Ghost of Gbraakon|ship]]." | ||
''The Chief ambushes the patrol and wipes it out. He then heads further into the Foundation, battling more Banished. Eventually he comes across a [[ | ''The Chief ambushes the patrol and wipes it out. He then heads further into the Foundation, battling more Banished. Eventually he comes across a [[gravity lift]]. He steps inside the grav lift and starts ascending.'' | ||
*'''Whispers''': ''"If you knew how you were going to die..."'' | *'''Whispers''': ''"If you knew how you were going to die..."'' | ||
''The Chief arrives at the upper level. He continues his journey through the Foundation. After clearing out a Banished picket (led by [[Sangheili | ''The Chief arrives at the upper level. He continues his journey through the Foundation. After clearing out a Banished picket (led by a [[Sangheili Enforcer]]), he enters a hallway.'' | ||
*'''Whispers''': ''(multiple overlapping voices)'' | *'''Whispers''': ''(multiple overlapping voices)'' | ||
[[File:HINF Cylix.png|thumb|300px|Cylixes around where the Weapon was retrieved.]] | |||
''The Chief enters a massive chamber containing a ring of floating [[Cylix|sarcophagus-like devices]] surrounding a platform at the center of the room. Each device has a humanoid figure engraved on its surface.'' | ''The Chief enters a massive chamber containing a ring of floating [[Cylix|sarcophagus-like devices]] surrounding a platform at the center of the room. Each device has a humanoid figure engraved on its surface.'' | ||
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''His transmission fades into static.'' | ''His transmission fades into static.'' | ||
''The Chief gets past the devices and as he approaches the holo-pedestal, it pulses with an intense blue light, shaking the room, and creating a | ''The Chief gets past the devices and as he approaches the holo-pedestal, it pulses with an intense blue light, shaking the room, and creating a blue sphere around itself. A hologram of a fully intact Zeta Halo appears above the pedestal. As the Chief draws closer, the pedestal gives off another pulse of energy that shakes the room. A section of the holo-Zeta Halo breaks off so that the image now mirrors the Ring's current state.'' | ||
''The Chief is almost in reach of the pedestal when the | ''The Chief is almost in reach of the pedestal when the sphere "sucks" the light from the holo-Halo into itself and releases one final pulse of energy.'' | ||
'''{''Cutscene''}''' | '''{''Cutscene''}''' | ||
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*'''[[The Weapon]]''': "It's been six months! Where have you been?" | *'''[[The Weapon]]''': "It's been six months! Where have you been?" | ||
''The blue | ''The blue sphere transforms into an avatar of a miniaturized human female. She looks and sounds ''exactly'' like [[Cortana]].'' | ||
*'''John-117''': "What happened? Where is Cortana?" | *'''John-117''': "What happened? Where is Cortana?" | ||
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''The Chief starts pacing around the Weapon.'' | ''The Chief starts pacing around the Weapon.'' | ||
*'''Weapon''': "Don't you remember? My instructions were to enter this installation, imitate Cortana and lock her down for retrieval. Yours were to take her back to the ''Infinity'' for deletion. | *'''Weapon''': "Don't you remember? My instructions were to enter this installation, imitate Cortana and lock her down for retrieval. Yours were to take her back to the ''Infinity'' for deletion. ''(pause)'' So if it wasn't you..." | ||
[[File:HINF Chief&Weapon 2.png|thumb|300px|The Weapon speaking to the Chief.]] | |||
''She suddenly seems worried.'' | ''She suddenly seems worried.'' | ||
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*'''Weapon''': "No. It's not her. [[The Maw|Just dust and echoes.]]" | *'''Weapon''': "No. It's not her. [[The Maw|Just dust and echoes.]]" | ||
*'''John-117''': ''(alarmed)'' " | *'''John-117''': ''(alarmed)'' "What did you say?" | ||
*'''Weapon''': "What? It's just pieces of data cycling until they run out of power. It's all around us." | *'''Weapon''': "What? It's just pieces of data cycling until they run out of power. It's all around us." | ||
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*'''Halsey (memory)''': ''"They will not all survive. I understand that and have made peace with it. Mostly. There is one subject that I find myself hoping does live through this. He is perfectly suited for what is coming."'' | *'''Halsey (memory)''': ''"They will not all survive. I understand that and have made peace with it. Mostly. There is one subject that I find myself hoping does live through this. He is perfectly suited for what is coming."'' | ||
''The platform enters another chamber and comes to a final stop. Ghost-like "echoes" of young children appear and disappear around | [[File:HINF Foundation Ghost Child.png|thumb|300px|A fragment of memory manifesting as a ghostly child.]] | ||
''The platform enters another chamber and comes to a final stop. Ghost-like "echoes" of young children appear and disappear around the Chief. He steps off the platform and moves up a ramp, seeing more echoes of children, which appear to be creating a path for him to follow.'' | |||
*'''Halsey (memory)''': ''"He has been assigned a number. 117."'' | *'''Halsey (memory)''': ''"He has been assigned a number. 117."'' | ||
*'''Halsey (memory)''': ''(echoing)'' ''"117."'' | |||
''John follows the path of ghostly children into a corridor outside of a larger chamber. Looking through a glass barrier, John can see Sentinels flying around the chamber, as well as Banished troops patrolling the ledge on the left. There's a blue glow coming from a platform at the end of the chamber.'' | ''John follows the path of ghostly children into a corridor outside of a larger chamber. Looking through a glass barrier, John can see Sentinels flying around the chamber, as well as Banished troops patrolling the ledge on the left. There's a blue glow coming from a platform at the end of the chamber.'' | ||
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*'''Weapon''': "They smell even worse than I imagined!" | *'''Weapon''': "They smell even worse than I imagined!" | ||
*'''John-117''': "You can smell them?" | *'''John-117''': "You can ''smell'' them?" | ||
*'''Weapon''': "Well, an array of sensors in your armor can, and I analyze the input. ''You'' smell fine, by the way." | *'''Weapon''': "Well, an array of sensors in your armor can, and I analyze the input. ''You'' smell fine, by the way." | ||
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''John extends his hand, allowing the Weapon to walk off his palm and onto the pedestal. She studies the data sphere, running her hand through it.'' | ''John extends his hand, allowing the Weapon to walk off his palm and onto the pedestal. She studies the data sphere, running her hand through it.'' | ||
*'''Weapon''': ''(in disbelief)'' "This... this is part of me. I don't know why. I don't know how | *'''Weapon''': ''(in disbelief)'' "This... this is part of me. I don't know why. I don't know how but it is me. It was the last part I remember being deleted." | ||
''She extends her hand further into the data sphere.'' | ''She extends her hand further into the data sphere.'' | ||
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''John-117 turns around to see [[Halo: The Fall of Reach|an echo of Halsey standing before him]].'' | ''John-117 turns around to see [[Halo: The Fall of Reach|an echo of Halsey standing before him]].'' | ||
''Scene shifts to the Master Chief's POV.'' | |||
*'''Halsey (memory)''': ''"[[Covenant|Our enemies]] are getting smarter and more numerous every day. What I am about to show you will help turn the tide of [[Human-Covenant War|war]]. I have been working to harness the strategic power of a ship-borne AI onto the battlefield. Are you ready?"'' | *'''Halsey (memory)''': ''"[[Covenant|Our enemies]] are getting smarter and more numerous every day. What I am about to show you will help turn the tide of [[Human-Covenant War|war]]. I have been working to harness the strategic power of a ship-borne AI onto the battlefield. Are you ready?"'' | ||
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''Halsey cups her hands together and Cortana's avatar appears in her palms.'' | ''Halsey cups her hands together and Cortana's avatar appears in her palms.'' | ||
*'''Halsey (memory)''': ''"Unlike previous AI models, she will reside ''between'' your mind and [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|the suit]], directly communicating with your [[neural interface]]. Think of her as a new set of eyes to | *'''Halsey (memory)''': ''"Unlike previous AI models, she will reside ''between'' your mind and [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|the suit]], directly communicating with your [[neural interface]]. Think of her as a new set of eyes to aid your reactions and upgrade your reconnaissance."'' | ||
[[File:HINF Cortana introduced.png|thumb|300px|Memory of Cortana being given to John-117.]] | |||
''The Halsey memory offers the Cortana avatar to the ''real'' Master Chief, who opens his hand and allows the avatar to walk onto his palm.'' | ''The Halsey memory offers the Cortana avatar to the ''real'' Master Chief, who opens his hand and allows the avatar to walk onto his palm.'' | ||
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*'''Weapon''': "Did I miss something? There's a file that's been unlocked but I don't have access." | *'''Weapon''': "Did I miss something? There's a file that's been unlocked but I don't have access." | ||
*'''John-117''': "We need a route out of here." | *'''John-117''': ''(ignoring her question)'' "We need a route out of here." | ||
*'''Weapon''': "Okay. Let's see. There's a breach close by. It should lead us to the surface." | *'''Weapon''': "Okay. Let's see. There's a breach close by. It should lead us to the surface." | ||
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''The Chief heads across the newly-assembled bridge. Banished troops appear and open fire on him.'' | ''The Chief heads across the newly-assembled bridge. Banished troops appear and open fire on him.'' | ||
*'''Jiralhanae''': "Tremonius will know my name when I bring him your head!" | *'''[[Jiralhanae]]''': "Tremonius will know my name when I bring him your head!" | ||
''The Chief defeats all the Banished and reaches the plinth. The Weapon materializes on it.'' | ''The Chief defeats all the Banished and reaches the plinth. The Weapon materializes on it.'' | ||
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*'''Weapon''': ''(smile fades slightly)'' "Noted. Let's go." | *'''Weapon''': ''(smile fades slightly)'' "Noted. Let's go." | ||
''Another bridge assembles itself. The Master Chief crosses and confronts more Banished troops, including a Jiralhanae manning a | ''Another bridge assembles itself. The Master Chief crosses and confronts more Banished troops, including a Jiralhanae manning a {{Pattern|Shea'p|plasma cannon}}. After a protracted fight, the Chief kills all the Banished and then exits the chamber. He enters a heavily damaged corridor and has to climb over some wreckage. A lone [[Unggoy Mule]] guards the exit. The Chief kills it and moves on.'' | ||
''The Chief | ''The Chief enters a room containing a [[gravity lift]]. A single [[Jiralhanae Sniper]] armed with a [[Flaktura Workshop Skewer]] stands guard atop a pillar at the back of the room. The Chief eliminates the Brute and approaches the grav lift.'' | ||
*'''Weapon''': "Oh no." | *'''Weapon''': "Oh no." | ||
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*'''Weapon''': "If you want to get up to the surface, we need to restore power to this gravity lift." | *'''Weapon''': "If you want to get up to the surface, we need to restore power to this gravity lift." | ||
''The Chief finds the | ''The Chief finds the power seed on the pillar the Brute Sniper was standing on.'' | ||
*'''Weapon''': "This object. It's part of the Ring's life force. It's called a | *'''Weapon''': "This object. It's part of the Ring's life force. It's called a power seed." | ||
''The Chief plants the | ''The Chief plants the power seed into the gravity lift's [[Crucible]], reactivating it. He then steps into the lift and rides it up.'' | ||
*'''Whispers''': ''"All space. All time. The stars. Swelling. Collapsing. Ending. Serving their longer. Shorter use."'' | *'''Whispers''': ''"All space. All time. The stars. Swelling. Collapsing. Ending. Serving their longer. Shorter use."'' | ||
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*'''Whispers''': ''"The yearning amply fed at last. Prepared to meet you."'' | *'''Whispers''': ''"The yearning amply fed at last. Prepared to meet you."'' | ||
[[File:HINF StoneScene.png|thumb|300px|Dead Banished troops around a fallen Spartan.]] | |||
''The Chief enters a room littered with bodies. Most are Banished, but one is human.'' | ''The Chief enters a room littered with bodies. Most are Banished, but one is human.'' | ||
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''The Chief approaches the fallen [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan]]. Noticing a green glowing module next to her body, he kneels down and picks it up.'' | ''The Chief approaches the fallen [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan]]. Noticing a green glowing module next to her body, he kneels down and picks it up.'' | ||
*'''Weapon''': "She was carrying an enhanced shield module." | *'''Weapon''': "She was carrying an [[Overshield|enhanced shield]] module." | ||
''The Chief integrates the module into his armor, upgrading his shields. He then turns his attention to the deceased Spartan.'' | ''The Chief integrates the module into his armor, upgrading his shields. He then turns his attention to the deceased Spartan.'' | ||
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*'''Weapon''': "This is Spartan [[Bonita Stone]]. Recon specialist. Her vitals have been offline for nearly a month. Cause of death was an [[Type-1 energy sword|energy blade]], but... different. Stronger. A single strike. She never saw it coming." | *'''Weapon''': "This is Spartan [[Bonita Stone]]. Recon specialist. Her vitals have been offline for nearly a month. Cause of death was an [[Type-1 energy sword|energy blade]], but... different. Stronger. A single strike. She never saw it coming." | ||
''John stands back up. He goes up some stairs and enters a room full of Banished hardware.'' | ''John stands back up. He goes up some stairs and enters a room full of Banished hardware. Numerous Unggoy and Kig-Yar, including [[Kig-Yar Sniper]]s, patrol the area.'' | ||
*'''Weapon''': "We're here. That elevator should take us to the surface." | *'''Weapon''': "We're here. That [[elevator]] should take us to the surface." | ||
''The Chief kills all the Unggoy and Kig-Yar in the room.'' | ''The Chief kills all the Unggoy and Kig-Yar in the room.'' | ||
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*'''Weapon''': "We need to call down the elevator. Look for a control terminal." | *'''Weapon''': "We need to call down the elevator. Look for a control terminal." | ||
''The Chief finds a control terminal but it's not powered.'' | ''The Chief finds a Banished control terminal but it's not powered.'' | ||
*'''Weapon''': "This elevator's drawing power from the Ring. Well... it was. The seed is missing." | *'''Weapon''': "This elevator's drawing power from the Ring. Well... it was. The seed is missing." | ||
''After some searching, the Chief | ''After some searching, the Chief finds a corridor that leads to a massive chamber filled with the sarcophagus-like devices he came across earlier.'' | ||
*'''John-117''': "What are these things?" | *'''John-117''': "What are these things?" | ||
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*'''Weapon''': "That should do it. Let's get back to the elevator." | *'''Weapon''': "That should do it. Let's get back to the elevator." | ||
''The Chief returns to the elevator and installs the power seed into the Crucible. | ''The Chief returns to the elevator and installs the power seed into the Crucible.'' | ||
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''If the Chief stalls:'' | |||
*'''Weapon''': "Get that cradle powered up." | |||
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''After inserting the power seed into the Crucible, the Chief deploys the Weapon onto the elevator's control terminal.'' | |||
'''{''Cutscene''}''' | '''{''Cutscene''}''' | ||
''The Weapon studies the elevator.'' | |||
*'''Weapon''': "This isn't [[Forerunner]]. It identifies as Banished." | *'''Weapon''': "This isn't [[Forerunner]]. It identifies as Banished." | ||
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*'''John-117''': "It isn't." | *'''John-117''': "It isn't." | ||
''He uploads the Weapon back into his armor | [[File:HINF Tremonius Portrait.png|thumb|300px|Tremonius flashes his fangs at John-117.]] | ||
''He uploads the Weapon back into his armor just as the elevator arrives with [[Tremonius]] and two [[Kig-Yar Raider]]s. Tremonius snarls and flexes his arms threateningly before using his [[Jump pack]] to get off the elevator platform. He lands in front of the Chief and an [[energy barrier]] activates behind him, confining all combatants to an enclosed area.'' | |||
*'''Tremonius:''' "Escharum's orders are that you should be brought before him! He did not specify in how many pieces." | *'''Tremonius:''' "Escharum's orders are that you should be brought before him! He did not specify in how many pieces." | ||
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{{Center|For Tremonius' dialogue during the fight, see [[Tremonius/Quotes#Boss Fight|here]].}} | {{Center|For Tremonius' dialogue during the fight, see [[Tremonius/Quotes#Boss Fight|here]].}} | ||
''Tremonius proves to be a formidable adversary, even for the Spartan, but eventually the Master Chief prevails and kills | ''If the Chief tries to activate the elevator before Tremonius and his guards are defeated:'' | ||
*'''Weapon''': "It's too dangerous, Chief." | |||
''Tremonius proves to be a formidable adversary, even for the Spartan, but eventually the Master Chief prevails and kills Tremonius and the Kig-Yar guards. The energy barrier deactivates.'' | |||
*'''Weapon''': "You were right. He was not friendly. By the looks of him he was some sort of [[Jiralhanae Warlord|leader]]. They called him 'Tremonius'." | *'''Weapon''': "You were right. He was not friendly. By the looks of him he was some sort of [[Jiralhanae Warlord|leader]]. They called him 'Tremonius'." | ||
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==Production | ==Collectibles== | ||
*'''Audio Logs''' (3): [[Audio log (Halo Infinite)/Banished/Escharum/02|Escharum's Testimony 02 - Cylix]], [[Audio log (Halo Infinite)/UNSC/Prisoner/01|Prisoner 01 - Not My Fault]], [[Audio log (Halo Infinite)/UNSC/Recovered/02|Recovered File 02 - The Question]] | |||
*'''Skulls''' (1): [[Halo Infinite skulls#Cowbell|Cowbell]] | |||
==Production notes== | |||
The ''[[Discover Hope]]'' trailer depicted the gameplay section where [[John-117]] approaches [[the Weapon]]'s pedestal as a cutscene. | The ''[[Discover Hope]]'' trailer depicted the gameplay section where [[John-117]] approaches [[the Weapon]]'s pedestal as a cutscene. | ||
==Mistakes== | |||
When the Halsey memory says ''Think of her as a new set of eyes to aid your reactions and upgrade your reconnaissance'', the subtitles incorrectly use the noun ''aide'' instead of the verb ''aid''. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
===Concept art=== | ===Concept art=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HINF FoundationStartConcept.jpg|Concept art of the start of the level. | |||
File:HINF FirstPersonConcept.jpg|First-person concept art of the same area. | |||
File:HI DH Chief ControlRoom Concept.jpg|Concept art of John-117 approaching the pedestal where finds the Weapon. | File:HI DH Chief ControlRoom Concept.jpg|Concept art of John-117 approaching the pedestal where finds the Weapon. | ||
File:HI ChiefMOD Control Room concept.jpg|Another concept art of John-117 finding the Weapon. | File:HI ChiefMOD Control Room concept.jpg|Another concept art of John-117 finding the Weapon. | ||
File:HINF ForerunnerInteriorConcept.png|Concept art of John-117 in a partially-intact Forerunner hallway. | File:HINF ForerunnerInteriorConcept.png|Concept art of John-117 in a partially-intact Forerunner hallway. | ||
File:HINF_LightBridgeConcept.jpg|Concept art of John-117 crossing a lightbridge while debris hover around. | File:HINF_LightBridgeConcept.jpg|Concept art of John-117 crossing a lightbridge while debris hover around. | ||
File:HINF Concept Foundation.jpg|Concept art of John-117 within a chamber on the level. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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File:HI Screenshot PreRelease-JohnHologramApproach.jpg|John-117 approaching the pedestal in ''Deliver Hope''. | File:HI Screenshot PreRelease-JohnHologramApproach.jpg|John-117 approaching the pedestal in ''Deliver Hope''. | ||
File:Halo Infinite E319 Chip Out.jpg|John-117 removes the [[data crystal chip]] from his helmet in ''Deliver Hope''. | File:Halo Infinite E319 Chip Out.jpg|John-117 removes the [[data crystal chip]] from his helmet in ''Deliver Hope''. | ||
File:HINF RingHologram.png|The pilot and John-117 inspecting a hologram of the ring in the [[Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere|Campaign Gameplay Premiere]] | |||
File:HInf CTM 0453-0 screenshot trailer.png|Portrait of the Weapon from the [[Halo Infinite E3 2021 showcase|E3 2021 showcase]]. | |||
File:HINF ItWontBeMe.png|John-117 and the Weapon in the E3 2021 showcase. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Screenshots=== | ===Screenshots=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HINF | File:HINF BestBuddies.png|Jega restrains Tremonius while Escharum speaks. | ||
File:HINF Foundation Structure.png|A large Forerunner room and door. | File:HINF Foundation Structure.png|A large Forerunner room and door. | ||
File:HINF | File:HINF Foundation damaged area.png|A damaged area of the level. | ||
File:HINF Founation Sentinels.png|Sentinel Aggressors passing by a large hall. | |||
File:HINF Zeta Halo Broken.png|A hologram displaying the damaged ring. | File:HINF Zeta Halo Broken.png|A hologram displaying the damaged ring. | ||
File:HINF Zeta Halo Foundation Structure.png|A view of the shaft above where the Weapon was found. | File:HINF Zeta Halo Foundation Structure.png|A view of the shaft above where the Weapon was found. | ||
File:HINF Zeta Halo Foundation Room.png|A Forerunner room. | File:HINF Zeta Halo Foundation Room.png|A Forerunner room. | ||
File:HINF Cortana Dust and Echoes.png|Residue data of Cortana dispersed in a room. | File:HINF Cortana Dust and Echoes.png|Residue data of Cortana dispersed in a room. | ||
File:HINF Zeta Halo Foundation.png|Hologram of the ring where the Weapon was found. | |||
File:HINF Zeta Halo Hologram.png|Hologram of the damaged ring where the Weapon was found. | File:HINF Zeta Halo Hologram.png|Hologram of the damaged ring where the Weapon was found. | ||
File:HINF | File:HINF Foundation Chief finds Weapon.png|The Weapon greets John-117. | ||
File:HINF Tremonius Full Armor. | File:HINF Chief&Weapon 3.png|The Chief finds the Weapon. | ||
File:HINF Weapon Grimace.png|The Weapon smiles nervously. | |||
File:HINF Chief&Weapon 1.png|Chief and the Weapon conversing. | |||
File:HINF Foundation Insert Chip.png|The Chief prepares to upload the Weapon into his armor. | |||
File:HINF Foundation Chief Weapon find data sphere.png|The Chief and the Weapon find a data sphere. | |||
File:HINF Weapon Framework.png|The Weapon absorbs the Framework into herself. | |||
File:HINF Foundation Chief with plasma turret.png|The Chief guns down the Banished troops in his path. | |||
File:HINF Bonita Stone Corpse.png|Finding Spartan Stone's body. | |||
File:HINF SpartanCore.png|The Chief picks up Stone's shield module. | |||
File:HINF Foundation clearing elevator.png|The Chief secures the elevator room. | |||
File:HINF Tremonius Full Armor.png|Tremonius and his Kig-Yar Raiders confront John-117. | |||
File:HINF Tremonius battle - incoming.png|The Chief battles Tremonius. | |||
File:HINF Tremonius defeated.png|Tremonius slain. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||