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{{Title|Need To Know}} | {{Title|Need To Know}} | ||
{{Level | {{Status|Gameplay}} | ||
|prev = ''[[ | {{Level infobox | ||
|next = ''[[ | |pagelabel=Spartan Ops level | ||
|game = ''[[Halo 4]]'' | |pagegamelabel=H4 | ||
|name = '''''Need To Know''''' | |prev=''[[Scattered/All The Secrets|All the Secrets]]'' | ||
|image = [[File:SO EP6 Ch3 Need to Know.png|300px]] | |concurrent=''[[Scattered]]'' | ||
|player = [[Fireteam Crimson]] | |next=''[[Scattered/Search and Destroy|Search and Destroy]]'' | ||
|date = [[2558]] | |game=''[[Halo 4]]'' | ||
|place = [[Warrens]], [[Requiem]] | |name='''''Need To Know''''' | ||
|objective = | |image=[[File:SO EP6 Ch3 Need to Know.png|300px]] | ||
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|player=[[Spartan_(multiplayer)#Spartan_Ops|Spartan]] ([[Fireteam Crimson]]) | |||
|date=[[2558]] | |||
|place="[[Warrens]]," [[Requiem]] | |||
|objective=Access the [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] computer. | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{Article | {{Article quote|Surveillance revealed an underground Covenant intelligence base. Fireteam Crimson is deployed to dig up information on Covenant operations.}} | ||
'''''Need To Know''''' is the third chapter of ''[[Spartan Ops]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki> sixth episode, ''[[ | '''''Need To Know''''' is the third chapter of ''[[Spartan Ops]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki> sixth episode, ''[[Scattered]]''.<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/spartanops#episodeId=6 '''Halo Waypoint''' - '''''Spartan Ops'' menu.''']</ref> | ||
==Summary== | ==Summary== | ||
Having learned about a Covenant intel center from the data extracted in the previous mission, Palmer sends Crimson to infiltrate the facility. | Having learned about a [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] intel center from the data extracted in the previous mission, Palmer sends Crimson to [[Raid on the Warrens|infiltrate the facility]]. Murphy's [[Ru'swum-pattern Phantom|Phantom]] drops Crimson off at the "[[Warrens]]." After dispatching a small Covenant camp outside the facility, the Spartans attempt to access the main doors. The controls fail to respond, so Miller sends them through an alternate route. | ||
Crimson gets inside the facility and | Crimson gets inside the facility and clears out the Covenant inside, including a group of cloaked Elites. Their actions trigger an attack by Promethean forces. After dealing with the Prometheans, Crimson locates a computer terminal which Miller hacks. They learn about [[Harvester (location)|a Covenant archaeological dig]] in progress and about [[Cyclone|a Covenant supply depot]] located nearby. Palmer sends a message to [[Fireteam Switchback]] instructing them to disrupt the dig. | ||
Having completed their mission, Crimson fights their way out of the facility and clears a landing zone for Murphy's Phantom. Palmer then orders Crimson to head to the Covenant supply depot. | Having completed their mission, Crimson fights their way out of the facility and clears a landing zone for Murphy's Phantom. Palmer then orders Crimson to head to the Covenant supply depot. | ||
==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
All dialogue is spoken through the COM. | |||
'''{Cutscene}''' | '''{Cutscene}''' | ||
''Crimson’s Phantom flies over a Covenant-occupied canyon. | ''Crimson’s Phantom flies over a [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]]-occupied canyon. Some [[Unggoy]] are sleeping nearby.'' | ||
*'''Palmer''': “Crimson, the data collected from those Covie computers has tipped us off to a central intel center. | *'''Commander [[Sarah Palmer]]''': “Crimson, the data collected from those Covie computers has tipped us off to a central intel center. I’d like you to poke around.” | ||
''Crimson’s Phantom comes in for a landing.'' | ''Crimson’s Phantom comes in for a landing.'' | ||
*'''Murphy''': “Dropping you at the edge of the base, Crimson. See you on the other side.” | *'''[[Lieutenant]] [[TJ Murphy]]''': “Dropping you at the edge of the base, Crimson. See you on the other side.” | ||
'''{Gameplay}''' | '''{Gameplay}''' | ||
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''Crimson assassinates the sleeping Grunts.'' | ''Crimson assassinates the sleeping Grunts.'' | ||
*'''Miller''': "They didn't even know what hit them. Good work, Crimson." | *'''Spartan [[Jared Miller]]''': "They didn't even know what hit them. Good work, Crimson." | ||
''Once the remaining Covenant are alerted to Crimson's presence:'' | ''Once the remaining Covenant are alerted to Crimson's presence:'' | ||
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*'''Palmer''': “Looks like we get to do this the old fashion way, Spartans. Run-and-gun.” | *'''Palmer''': “Looks like we get to do this the old fashion way, Spartans. Run-and-gun.” | ||
''The Spartans eliminate the remaining Covenant, including a Zealot.'' | ''The Spartans eliminate the remaining Covenant, including a [[Zealot]].'' | ||
*'''Miller''': “Excellent work. Head for the door, Crimson.” | *'''Miller''': “Excellent work. Head for the door, Crimson.” | ||
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*'''Miller''': “Commander Palmer, the whole structure is lighting up.” | *'''Miller''': “Commander Palmer, the whole structure is lighting up.” | ||
''More Prometheans appear.'' | |||
*'''Palmer''': “Crimson, looks like flipping the switch got you a bit more than you asked for, but I’m sure you can handle it. Stay the course and find that intel.” | *'''Palmer''': “Crimson, looks like flipping the switch got you a bit more than you asked for, but I’m sure you can handle it. Stay the course and find that intel.” | ||
''Once Crimson has cleared the area:'' | ''Once Crimson has cleared the area:'' | ||
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*'''Palmer''': “Excellent. Run it through translation and give me the highlights. Crimson, time to catch your ride out of there.” | *'''Palmer''': “Excellent. Run it through translation and give me the highlights. Crimson, time to catch your ride out of there.” | ||
''An enemy Phantom appears. So do more Covenant and | ''An enemy Phantom appears. So do more Covenant and Prometheans. Crimson fights their way through the opposition.'' | ||
*'''Palmer:''' “Doing good, Crimson. What’ve we got, Miller?” | *'''Palmer:''' “Doing good, Crimson. What’ve we got, Miller?” | ||
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*'''Miller''': “Covenant are engaged in an archeological dig.” | *'''Miller''': “Covenant are engaged in an archeological dig.” | ||
*'''Palmer''': | *'''Palmer''': “We have ''got'' to get these guys a new hobby.” | ||
*'''Miller''': “Fireteam Switchback is available to investigate.” | *'''Miller''': “Fireteam Switchback is available to investigate.” | ||
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*'''Miller''': “Consider it done.” | *'''Miller''': “Consider it done.” | ||
''Crimson arrives back at the main door leading into the cavern. This time, they are able to open | ''Crimson arrives back at the main door leading into the cavern. This time, they are able to open it.'' | ||
*'''Miller''': “Commander, there’s something else coming down the translator pipe. A | *'''Miller''': “Commander, there’s something else coming down the translator pipe. A Covie supply depot very close to Crimson’s position.” | ||
*'''Palmer''': “Murphy, we’re gonna borrow a little more of your time.” | *'''Palmer''': “Murphy, we’re gonna borrow a little more of your time.” | ||
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*'''Murphy''': “Happy to oblige. I can pick up Crimson just as soon as they’ve cleared me a landing spot.” | *'''Murphy''': “Happy to oblige. I can pick up Crimson just as soon as they’ve cleared me a landing spot.” | ||
''An enemy | ''An enemy Phantom appears.'' | ||
*'''Dalton''': “Phantom inbound on Crimson’s position!” | *'''Dalton''': “Phantom inbound on Crimson’s position!” | ||
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*'''Miller''': “They’re moving to fortify.” | *'''Miller''': “They’re moving to fortify.” | ||
*'''Dalton''': | ''The Phantom drops a Deployable Lookout Tower.'' | ||
*'''Dalton''': “You’ve got drop pods heading Crimson’s way.” | |||
''More enemy reinforcements show up.'' | ''More enemy reinforcements show up.'' | ||
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*'''Miller''': “Hunters!” | *'''Miller''': “Hunters!” | ||
''Crimson eliminates most enemies.'' | |||
*'''Miller''': "Clean 'em up!" | |||
''Once the area is clear:'' | ''Once the area is clear:'' | ||
*'''Miller''': “Good job | *'''Miller''': “Good job.” | ||
*'''Murphy''': “Coming in for you, Crimson.” | *'''Murphy''': “Coming in for you, Crimson.” | ||
''Murphy’s Phantom | ''Murphy’s Phantom arrives.'' | ||
*'''Palmer''': “Excellent work, everyone. Murphy, set a course for the supply depot. Crimson, ready up and reload. This day’s not over yet.” | *'''Palmer''': “Excellent work, everyone. Murphy, set a course for the supply depot. Crimson, ready up and reload. This day’s not over yet.” | ||
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''Level ends.'' | ''Level ends.'' | ||
==Trivia== | |||
*If the player activates a console in the alternate route at the beginning before clearing the area and trying the main door, it will trigger a brief bombardment from one of the {{Pattern|Zanar|light cruiser}}s overhead. | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | |||
{{Spartanops}} | {{Spartanops}} |