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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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*'''Escharum''': "I feel... invigorated." | *'''Escharum''': "I feel... invigorated." | ||
[[File:HINF Tremonius Pointing.png|thumb|300px|Tremonius voices his anger.]] | |||
*'''Tremonious''': "You promised us [[ | *'''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|holotable]].'' | ||
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*'''Escharum''': "To anyone again!" | *'''Escharum''': "To anyone again!" | ||
''Hologram of a trio of [[Covenant]] | ''Hologram of a trio of [[Covenant]] {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}}s appears.'' | ||
*'''Escharum''': "Not the Covenant." | *'''Escharum''': "Not the Covenant." | ||
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''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.'' | ''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]]." | ||
''The holograms dissolve. Tremonius' attacker decloaks, revealing itself to be a [[Jega 'Rdomnai|sinister-looking Sangheili]] with a [[Artificial limb|robotic left arm]]. The Sangheili ignites a [[Ghostpierce|red energy blade]] mounted on his artificial arm and holds it to Tremonius' throat.'' | ''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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*'''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!" | *'''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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*'''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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*'''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..." | *'''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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*'''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."'' | *'''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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*'''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 enters a room containing a [[gravity lift]]. A single [[Jiralhanae Sniper]] armed with a [[Skewer]] stands guard atop a pillar at the back of the room. The Chief eliminates the Brute and approaches the grav lift.'' | ''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 power seed into the gravity lift's [[Crucible]], reactivating it. He then steps into the lift and rides it up.'' | ''The Chief plants the power seed into the gravity lift's [[Crucible]], reactivating it. He then steps into the lift and rides it up.'' | ||
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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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''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:'' | ''If the Chief stalls:'' | ||
*'''Weapon''': "Get that cradle powered up." | *'''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.'' | ''After inserting the power seed into the Crucible, the Chief deploys the Weapon onto the elevator's control terminal.'' | ||
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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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|Defeated the Banished warlord Tremonius. | |Defeated the Banished warlord Tremonius. | ||
|} | |} | ||
==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== | ==Production notes== | ||
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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> | ||