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{{Title|''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn'' trailer}} | {{Title|''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn'' trailer}} | ||
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The '''''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn'' trailer''' is a [[trailer]] for the | {{#widget:YouTube|id=Ca3Y8Ws3plI|width=320|right}} | ||
The '''''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn'' trailer''' is a [[trailer]] for the live-action series, ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''. The trailer was first posted on Machinima's YouTube channel and [[Halo Waypoint]] on July 12, 2012. <ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca3Y8Ws3plI '''YouTube''': ''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn Official Full-length Trailer'']</ref><ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/detail/halo-4-forward-unto-dawn-trailer/14419d76-2336-4805-97fa-3af0e1510159 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn Official Full-length Trailer'']</ref> The trailer runs for 3 minutes and 22 seconds. | |||
==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
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''The scene cuts to a lecture theatre. A number of cadets stand around a [[holotank]]. [[Mehaffey]] leads the lecture. The hologram shows a battle plan of the [[wikipedia:Battle of Cannae|Battle of Cannae]].'' | ''The scene cuts to a lecture theatre. A number of cadets stand around a [[holotank]]. [[Mehaffey]] leads the lecture. The hologram shows a battle plan of the [[wikipedia:Battle of Cannae|Battle of Cannae]].'' | ||
*'''[[Mehaffey]]''': "The [[Wikipedia:Pincer movement|pincer movement]]. Red represents the Romans' troops. Blue Hannibal's. When the Romans attacked, Hannibal's cavalry galloped in from behind. The Romans were completely surrounded." | *'''[[Colonel]] [[Mehaffey]]''': "The [[Wikipedia:Pincer movement|pincer movement]]. Red represents the Romans' troops. Blue Hannibal's. When the Romans attacked, Hannibal's cavalry galloped in from behind. The Romans were completely surrounded." | ||
*'''[[ | *'''[[Junjie Chen]]''': "How do we apply this?" | ||
''The scene switches briefly to a number of [[ | ''The scene switches briefly to a number of [[M8900 drop pod]]s falling through the atmosphere.'' | ||
*'''Mehaffey''': "Drop behind enemy lines... attack from the rear.. and neutralize." | *'''Colonel Mehaffey''': "Drop behind enemy lines... attack from the rear.. and neutralize." | ||
''Between Mehaffey's lines, the scene switches back and forth to the cadets advancing through gunfire in a forest on an exercise. They take cover.'' | ''Between Mehaffey's lines, the scene switches back and forth to the cadets advancing through gunfire in a forest on an exercise. They take cover.'' | ||
*'''[[Vickers]]''': "Prepare to attack." | *'''[[Walter Vickers]]''': "Prepare to attack." | ||
*'''[[Thomas Lasky]] (exhausted)''': "You're gonna get us all killed." | *'''[[Thomas Lasky]] (exhausted)''': "You're gonna get us all killed." | ||
*'''Vickers''': "They're my orders." | *'''Walter Vickers''': "They're my orders." | ||
*'''Thomas Lasky''': "I don't care." | *'''Thomas Lasky''': "I don't care. Axios!" | ||
''Lasky breaks cover and runs out into the forest. He is soon shot by a [[Tactical Training Round]]. An instructor, [[April Orenski]], stands over him.'' | ''Lasky breaks cover and runs out into the forest. He is soon shot by a [[Tactical Training Round]]. An instructor, [[April Orenski]], stands over him.'' | ||
*'''Orenski (disapproving)''': "You ignored orders." | *'''April Orenski (disapproving)''': "You ignored orders." | ||
*'''Thomas Lasky''': "It's just another casualty, sir." | *'''Thomas Lasky''': "It's just another casualty, sir." | ||
*'''Orenski''': "Unacceptable." | *'''April Orenski''': "Unacceptable." | ||
''The scene | ''The scene cuts to a montage of training at Corbulo Academy. General Black addresses a line of cadets.'' | ||
*'''[[ | *'''[[General]] [[Black]] (shouting)''': "This academy represents honor... valor... allegiance. I... am..." | ||
''Scene | ''Scene cuts quickly between the general and Lasky talking to his brother over a video call.'' | ||
*'''[[Cadmon Lasky]]''': "Hey, 'lil bro!" | *'''[[Cadmon Lasky]]''': "Hey, 'lil bro!" | ||
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*'''General Black (addressing Lasky, angry)''': "You are anything but!" | *'''General Black (addressing Lasky, angry)''': "You are anything but!" | ||
''The scene | ''The scene cuts to Lasky walking through the Academy, clearly shunned by his fellow cadets.'' | ||
*''' | *'''Junjie Chen (to Lasky, angry)''': "Our combat score sucked because of you." | ||
*'''Mehaffey (to a troubled Lasky, in her office)''': "Many, when they first arrive, hate this place." | *'''Colonel Mehaffey (to a troubled Lasky, in her office)''': "Many, when they first arrive, hate this place." | ||
''Lasky is seen falling out of a [[cryo tube]] and vomiting [[bronchial surfactant]]. He and other cadets are shown preparing for combat.'' | ''Lasky is seen falling out of a [[cryo tube]] and vomiting [[bronchial surfactant]]. He and other cadets are shown preparing for combat.'' | ||
*''' | *'''[[Michael Sullivan]]''': "Let's go!" | ||
''The cadets arm their rifles and dress up. | |||
'' | *'''[[Chyler Silva]] (Voiceover)''': "You want people to change? | ||
''Scene cuts to Silva talking to Lasky outside.'' | |||
'' | *'''Chyler Silva''': "Then you're going to need people to follow you." | ||
'' | ''The scene cuts to a [[mess hall]]. Vickers roughly shoves past Lasky. Lasky lashes out and the two start fighting.'' | ||
*''' | *'''Colonel Mehaffey (to Lasky)''': "There's a soldier inside of you, Thomas. I can see it. You need to see it." | ||
'' | ''Scene briefly cuts to Lasky fighting Vickers while everyone watches. Several cadets, wearing [[UNSC Marine Corps Battle Dress Uniform|battle dress]] and armed with [[MA5 Series|MA5 assault rifles]], run down a corridor.'' | ||
''Cut to Lasky and Silva sitting on a cargo container near the space elevator. Silva examines a note.'' | |||
*'''Chyler Silva''': "What does this mean? You're leaving?" | |||
''Cut to General Black then to Lasky is seen marching past a [[M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle|Warthog]], saluting. Scene changes back to Lasky and Silva, who begin to kiss. Their kiss is interrupted by the alarms suddenly going off and the academy's personnel rushing up the stairs.'' | |||
*'''Marine''': "This is not a drill! Move! Move!" | *'''Marine''': "This is not a drill! Move! Move!" | ||
''Lasky and Silva run up to the rest. Several cadets and Marines are seen running down a hallway.'' | |||
*'''Thomas Lasky''': We're under attack. | *'''Thomas Lasky''': We're under attack. | ||
'' | ''Everyone looks up, seemingly into the sky as lightning strikes.'' | ||
*'''Thomas Lasky''': "What the hell are those things?" | *'''Thomas Lasky''': "What the hell are [[Covenant|those things]]?" | ||
''Explosions pepper the cadets as they run for cover.'' | ''Explosions pepper the cadets as they run for cover.'' | ||
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*'''Thomas Lasky''': "Go!" | *'''Thomas Lasky''': "Go!" | ||
'' | ''Cadets scramble and fall down as explosions continue to pepper. Michael Sullivan speaks into a wall-mounted intercom unit.'' | ||
*'''Sullivan''': "Mayday!" | *'''Michael Sullivan''': "Mayday!" | ||
''The camera cuts around the room frantically. A door is burst from its hinges. A [[Stealth Sangheili]] approaches the cadets, creating a ripple in a pool of water.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/Content/assets/en-us/Podcast/343Sparkast_014.mp3 '''343 Sparkast 014''']</ref> As the cadets cower, an MA5 is heard discharging outside the room and | ''The camera cuts around the room frantically. A door is burst from its hinges. A [[Stealth Sangheili]] approaches the cadets, creating a ripple in a pool of water.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/Content/assets/en-us/Podcast/343Sparkast_014.mp3 '''343 Sparkast 014''']</ref> As the cadets cower, an MA5 is heard discharging outside the room and the Sangheili lets out a quick scream. As the cadets cower, John-117 steps through the doorway.'' | ||
*'''[[John-117]]''': "Stay close to me. I'm your best chance for survival." | *'''[[John-117]]''': "Stay close to me. I'm your best chance for survival." | ||
''Several cadets are seen running around outside. The shot then changes to [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s firing at | ''Several cadets are seen running around outside. The shot then changes to [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s firing at Covenant forces off screen.'' | ||
*'''Vickers''': "It's a [[Human-Covenant War|whole new war]]." | *'''Vickers''': "It's a [[Human-Covenant War|whole new war]]." | ||
''The camera briefly cuts to what appears to be [[Insurrectionist]] graffiti on a wall. It shows an upward-held fist and the phrase "EX-TERRA". Scenes of combat continue to be shown. | ''The camera briefly cuts Orenski then to what appears to be [[Insurrectionist]] graffiti on a wall. It shows an upward-held fist and the phrase "EX-TERRA". Scenes of combat continue to be shown. Lasky is seen taking cover next to Silva.'' | ||
*''' | *'''Thomas Lasky''': "You okay?" | ||
*''' | *'''Chyler Silva''': "Go!" | ||
''The combat continues. Two cadets in battle dress are seen locking hands.'' | ''The combat continues. Two cadets in battle dress are seen locking hands. Silva, tired, closes her eyes in despair.'' | ||
*'''Lasky''': "Chief!" | *'''Lasky''': "Chief!" | ||
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*'''John-117''': "Drive!" | *'''John-117''': "Drive!" | ||
''The Warthog speeds ahead.'' | ''The Warthog speeds ahead. More shots of combat are shown.'' | ||
'''THIS FALL''' | '''THIS FALL''' | ||
'' | ''John and several cadets are seen running as explosions go off around them.'' | ||
'''THE STORY''' | '''THE STORY''' | ||
''John | ''There is a closeup shot of John as he slowly turns his head to face the camera.'' | ||
'''OF HALO 4''' | '''OF HALO 4''' | ||
'' | ''Lasky runs through a forest.'' | ||
'''BEGINS AT DAWN''' | '''BEGINS AT DAWN''' | ||
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*'''[[Cortana]]''': "Mayday, mayday! ''[[UNSC Forward Unto Dawn|Forward Unto Dawn]]''. Immediate evac. 117." | *'''[[Cortana]]''': "Mayday, mayday! ''[[UNSC Forward Unto Dawn|Forward Unto Dawn]]''. Immediate evac. 117." | ||
*'''Lasky (now a [[commander]])''': "Play it again, please." | *'''Thomas Lasky (now a [[commander]])''': "Play it again, please." | ||
'''10.5.12''' | '''10.5.12''' | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
Cortana's distress signal from the end of the trailer is taken directly from early test audio for ''Halo 4''.<ref>'''[http://halo.xbox.com/Content/assets/en-us/Podcast/343Sparkast_010.mp3 343 Sparkast # 010]'''</ref> | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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{{Trailer}} | {{Trailer}} | ||
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