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''{Fade in on the broken pieces of [[Installation 04]], still burning. Groups of [[Covenant]] {{ShipClass|CCS|Battlecruiser| battlecruisers}} prowl among them.}'' | ''{Fade in on the broken pieces of [[Installation 04]], still burning. Groups of [[Covenant]] {{ShipClass|CCS|Battlecruiser| battlecruisers}} prowl among them.}'' | ||
''{An [[Assault Carrier]] flies by. The camera pans with it to a giant Covenant structure.}'' | ''{An [[Assault Carrier]] flies by. The camera pans with it to a giant [[Covenant]] structure.}'' | ||
'''Covenant Holy City, [[High Charity]]. [[Ages of Reclamation|Ninth Age of Reclamation]]''' | '''[[Covenant]] [[High Charity|Holy City]], [[High Charity]]. [[Ages of Reclamation|Ninth Age of Reclamation]]''' | ||
''{Close up of High Charity. Hundreds of Covenant ships swarm around it.}'' | ''{Close up of [[High Charity]]. Hundreds of [[Covenant]] ships swarm around it.}'' | ||
''{Fade to a ledge across from tiers of stadium-like seats; several [[Banshee]] | ''{Fade to a ledge across from tiers of stadium-like seats; several [[Banshee|Banshees]] fly around. The camera slowly zooms toward a door on the back of the ledge.}'' | ||
'''[[ | '''[[Elite Commander]] (voice over):''' "There was only one ship." | ||
''{Fade in to the [[Council Chamber]]. Rows of [[Honor Guard]] [[Elites]] stand at attention. A [[Zealot]] stands at the end, facing two [[High Prophets]].}'' | ''{Fade in to the [[Council Chamber]]. Rows of [[Honor Guard]] [[Elite|Elites]] stand at attention. A [[Zealot]] stands at the end, facing two [[High Prophet|High Prophets]].}'' | ||
'''[[Prophet of Regret]] (voice over):''' "One? Are you sure?" | '''[[Prophet of Regret]] (voice over):''' "One? Are you sure?" | ||
'''Elite Commander (voice over):''' "Yes. They called it the ''[[Pillar of Autumn]]''." | '''[[Elite Commander]] (voice over):''' "Yes. They called it the ''[[Pillar of Autumn]]''." | ||
''(We see stadium seats filled with Elite and Prophet [[High Council|Councillors]]. They mutter amongst themselves.}'' | ''(We see stadium seats filled with [[Elite]] and [[Prophet]] [[High Council|Councillors]]. They mutter amongst themselves.}'' | ||
'''[[Prophet of Mercy]]:''' "Why was it not destroyed, with the rest of their fleet?" | '''[[Prophet of Mercy]]:''' "Why was it not destroyed, with the rest of their fleet?" | ||
'''Elite Commander:''' "They fled, as we set fire to their [[ | '''[[Elite Commander]]:''' "They fled, as we set fire to their [[Reach|planet]]." | ||
[[Image:Reach.jpg|150px|right]] | [[Image:Reach.jpg|150px|right]] | ||
''{Flashback: the ''Pillar of Autumn'' flees [[Reach]] as Covenant ships [[glassing|glass]] the planet}'' | ''{Flashback: the ''Pillar of Autumn'' flees [[Reach]] as [[Covenant]] ships [[glassing|glass]] the [[Reach|planet]]}'' | ||
'''Elite Commander (voice over):''' "But I followed with all the ships in my command." | '''[[Elite Commander]] (voice over):''' "But I followed with all the ships in my command." | ||
''{Flashback: a Covenant Battle Cruiser approaches Halo, several dozen smaller ships are already in orbit of it.}'' | ''{Flashback: a [[Covenant]] Battle Cruiser approaches [[Halo]], several dozen smaller ships are already in orbit of it.}'' | ||
'''Prophet of Regret (voice over):''' "When you first saw Halo, were you blinded by its majesty?" | '''[[Prophet of Regret]] (voice over):''' "When you first saw [[Halo]], were you blinded by its majesty?" | ||
'''Elite Commander (voice over):''' "Blinded?" | '''[[Elite Commander]] (voice over):''' "Blinded?" | ||
'''Prophet of Regret (voice over):''' "Paralyzed? Dumbstruck?" | '''[[Prophet of Regret]] (voice over):''' "Paralyzed? Dumbstruck?" | ||
'''Elite Commander (voice over):''' "No." | '''[[Elite Commander]] (voice over):''' "No." | ||
''{End flashback. We see Regret is not actually here, but rather transmitting his image into a hologram. Next to it is the Prophet of Mercy.}'' | ''{End flashback. We see [[Prophet of Regret|Regret]] is not actually here, but rather transmitting his image into a hologram. Next to it is the [[Prophet of Mercy]].}'' | ||
'''Prophet of Regret:''' "Yet the humans were able to evade your ships, land on the Sacred Ring! (angrily) And desecrate it with their filthy footsteps!" | '''[[Prophet of Regret]]:''' "Yet the humans were able to evade your ships, land on the [[Halo|Sacred Ring]]! (angrily) And desecrate it with their filthy footsteps!" | ||
'''Elite Commander:''' "Noble Hierarchs, surely you understand that once the [[Flood|parasite]] attacked-" | '''[[Elite Commander]]:''' "Noble Hierarchs, surely you understand that once the [[Flood|parasite]] attacked-" | ||
''{The Council members mutter angrily. The Commander looks around at them.}'' | ''{The [[Councillors|Council members]] mutter angrily. The [[Arbiter|Commander]] looks around at them.}'' | ||
'''Prophet of Mercy:''' "There will be order in this Council!" | '''[[Prophet of Mercy]]:''' "There will be order in this Council!" | ||
[[Image:Enter Truth.jpg|150px|right]] | [[Image:Enter Truth.jpg|150px|right]] | ||
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''(The [[Prophet of Truth]] raises his hands and comes forward. The room falls into complete silence.}'' | ''(The [[Prophet of Truth]] raises his hands and comes forward. The room falls into complete silence.}'' | ||
'''Prophet of Truth:''' "You were right to focus your attention on the Flood. ''But'' this demon, this "[[Master Chief]]"... | '''[[Prophet of Truth]]:''' "You were right to focus your attention on the [[Flood]]. ''But'' this [[Master Chief|demon]], this "[[Master Chief]]"... | ||
''{Flashback: the destruction of Halo}'' | ''{Flashback: the destruction of [[Halo]]}'' | ||
'''Elite Commander (voice over):''' "By the time I learned the demon's intent, there was nothing I could do." | '''[[Elite Commander]] (voice over):''' "By the time I learned the [[Master Chief|demon]]'s intent, there was nothing I could do." | ||
''{End flashback. The Prophet Councillors stand up and yell angrily. Elite Councillors mutter to each other. [[Tartarus]], standing nearby, chuckles to himself.}'' | ''{End flashback. The [[Prophet]] [[Councillor|Councillors]] stand up and yell angrily. [[Elite]] [[Councillors]] mutter to each other. [[Tartarus]], standing nearby, chuckles to himself.}'' | ||
'''Prophet of Regret:''' " ''{whispers to Truth}'' Noble Prophet of Truth, this has gone on long enough. Make an example of this bungler, the Council demands it." | '''[[Prophet of Regret]]:''' " ''{whispers to [[Prophet of Truth|Truth]]}'' Noble [[Prophet of Truth]], this has gone on long enough. Make an example of this bungler, the Council demands it." | ||
''{Truth holds up a hand, silencing Regret.}'' | ''{[[Prophet of Truth]] holds up a hand, silencing [[Prophet of Regret|Regret]].}'' | ||
'''Prophet of Truth:''' "You are one of our most treasured instruments. Long have you lead your [[Fleet of Particular Justice|fleet]] with honor and distinction. But your inability to safeguard Halo... was a colossal failure." | '''[[Prophet of Truth]]:''' "You are one of our most treasured instruments. Long have you lead your [[Fleet of Particular Justice|fleet]] with honor and distinction. But your inability to safeguard [[Halo]] ... was a colossal failure." | ||
'''Prophet Councillor:''' "'' {Stands up and shakes fist} ''Nay, it was heresy!" | '''[[Prophet]] [[Councillor]]:''' "'' {Stands up and shakes fist} ''Nay, it was heresy!" | ||
''{The Councillors yell. The Elite Commander looks back and forth between them.}'' | ''{The [[Councillor|Councillors]] yell. The [[Elite Commander]] looks back and forth between them.}'' | ||
'''Elite Commander:''' "I will continue my campaign against the humans!" | '''[[Elite Commander]]:''' "I will continue my campaign against the humans!" | ||
'''Prophet of Truth:''' "No! You will not." | '''[[Prophet of Truth]]:''' "No! You will not." | ||
''{Truth looks at Tartarus, and the [[Brute]] barks a command. Two Brutes approach the Commander and try to grab him, but he shakes them off. They escort the Elite out.}'' | ''{[[Prophet of Truth|Truth]] looks at [[Tartarus]], and the [[Brute]] barks a command. Two [[Brute|Brutes]] approach the [[Elite Commander|Commander]] and try to grab him, but he shakes them off. They escort the [[Elite Commander|Elite]] out.}'' | ||
'''Prophet of Truth (voice over):''' "Soon the [[Great Journey]] shall begin. (pause) But when it does, the weight of your heresy will stay your feet," ''{close up of Truth}'' "And you shall be left behind." | '''[[Prophet of Truth]] (voice over):''' "Soon the [[Great Journey]] shall begin. (pause) But when it does, the weight of your heresy will stay your feet," ''{close up of [[Prophet of Truth|Truth]]}'' "And you shall be left behind." | ||
''{Fade in, Truth's crown's holographic [[Halo]] fades into [[Earth]]'s moon.}'' | ''{Fade in, [[Prophet of Truth|Truth]]'s crown's holographic [[Halo]] fades into [[Earth]]'s moon.}'' | ||
''{Pan down to three [[MAC]] stations in Earth's orbit. A few [[UNSC]] ships fly around.}'' | ''{Pan down to three [[MAC]] stations in [[Earth]]'s orbit. A few [[UNSC]] ships fly around.}'' | ||
'''[[Earth]] Defense Platform, [[Cairo Station|Cairo]]. 10.20.2552 ([[Military Calendar]])''' | '''[[Earth]] Defense Platform, [[Cairo Station|Cairo]]. 10.20.2552 ([[Military Calendar]])''' | ||
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''{Cut to a close-up of the nearest platform.}'' | ''{Cut to a close-up of the nearest platform.}'' | ||
'''[[Master Gunnery Sergeant (Armory)]] (voice over):''' "Your plating was about to fail, there's viscosity throughout the [[Hydrostatic Gel|gel]] layer. | '''[[Master Gunnery Sergeant|Master Gunns (Armory)]] (voice over):''' "Your plating was about to fail, there's viscosity throughout the [[Hydrostatic Gel|gel]] layer. | ||
''(Cut to the armory of [[Cairo Station]]. The officer handles equipment on a table.}'' | ''(Cut to the armory of [[Cairo Station]]. The officer handles equipment on a table.}'' | ||
'''Master Gunnery Sergeant (Armory):''' "Optics, totally fried. And | '''[[Master Gunnery Sergeant|Master Gunns]] (Armory):''' "Optics, totally fried. And let's not even talk about the power supply." ''{we see the [[Mastr Chief|Chief]]'s helmet on the table}'' "You know how expensive this gear is, son?" | ||
'''Master Chief:''' ''{puts on the helmet}'' "Tell that to the Covenant." | '''[[Master Chief]]:''' ''{puts on the helmet}'' "Tell that to the [[Covenant]]." | ||
''{fade to white}'' | ''{fade to white}'' |
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Transcript
{Fade in on the broken pieces of Installation 04, still burning. Groups of Covenant Template:ShipClass prowl among them.}
{An Assault Carrier flies by. The camera pans with it to a giant Covenant structure.}
Covenant Holy City, High Charity. Ninth Age of Reclamation
{Close up of High Charity. Hundreds of Covenant ships swarm around it.}
{Fade to a ledge across from tiers of stadium-like seats; several Banshees fly around. The camera slowly zooms toward a door on the back of the ledge.}
Elite Commander (voice over): "There was only one ship."
{Fade in to the Council Chamber. Rows of Honor Guard Elites stand at attention. A Zealot stands at the end, facing two High Prophets.}
Prophet of Regret (voice over): "One? Are you sure?"
Elite Commander (voice over): "Yes. They called it the Pillar of Autumn."
(We see stadium seats filled with Elite and Prophet Councillors. They mutter amongst themselves.}
Prophet of Mercy: "Why was it not destroyed, with the rest of their fleet?"
Elite Commander: "They fled, as we set fire to their planet."
{Flashback: the Pillar of Autumn flees Reach as Covenant ships glass the planet}
Elite Commander (voice over): "But I followed with all the ships in my command."
{Flashback: a Covenant Battle Cruiser approaches Halo, several dozen smaller ships are already in orbit of it.}
Prophet of Regret (voice over): "When you first saw Halo, were you blinded by its majesty?"
Elite Commander (voice over): "Blinded?"
Prophet of Regret (voice over): "Paralyzed? Dumbstruck?"
Elite Commander (voice over): "No."
{End flashback. We see Regret is not actually here, but rather transmitting his image into a hologram. Next to it is the Prophet of Mercy.}
Prophet of Regret: "Yet the humans were able to evade your ships, land on the Sacred Ring! (angrily) And desecrate it with their filthy footsteps!"
Elite Commander: "Noble Hierarchs, surely you understand that once the parasite attacked-"
{The Council members mutter angrily. The Commander looks around at them.}
Prophet of Mercy: "There will be order in this Council!"
(The Prophet of Truth raises his hands and comes forward. The room falls into complete silence.}
Prophet of Truth: "You were right to focus your attention on the Flood. But this demon, this "Master Chief"...
{Flashback: the destruction of Halo}
Elite Commander (voice over): "By the time I learned the demon's intent, there was nothing I could do."
{End flashback. The Prophet Councillors stand up and yell angrily. Elite Councillors mutter to each other. Tartarus, standing nearby, chuckles to himself.}
Prophet of Regret: " {whispers to Truth} Noble Prophet of Truth, this has gone on long enough. Make an example of this bungler, the Council demands it."
{Prophet of Truth holds up a hand, silencing Regret.}
Prophet of Truth: "You are one of our most treasured instruments. Long have you lead your fleet with honor and distinction. But your inability to safeguard Halo ... was a colossal failure."
Prophet Councillor: " {Stands up and shakes fist} Nay, it was heresy!"
{The Councillors yell. The Elite Commander looks back and forth between them.}
Elite Commander: "I will continue my campaign against the humans!"
Prophet of Truth: "No! You will not."
{Truth looks at Tartarus, and the Brute barks a command. Two Brutes approach the Commander and try to grab him, but he shakes them off. They escort the Elite out.}
Prophet of Truth (voice over): "Soon the Great Journey shall begin. (pause) But when it does, the weight of your heresy will stay your feet," {close up of Truth} "And you shall be left behind."
{Fade in, Truth's crown's holographic Halo fades into Earth's moon.}
{Pan down to three MAC stations in Earth's orbit. A few UNSC ships fly around.}
Earth Defense Platform, Cairo. 10.20.2552 (Military Calendar)
{Cut to a close-up of the nearest platform.}
Master Gunns (Armory) (voice over): "Your plating was about to fail, there's viscosity throughout the gel layer.
(Cut to the armory of Cairo Station. The officer handles equipment on a table.}
Master Gunns (Armory): "Optics, totally fried. And let's not even talk about the power supply." {we see the Chief's helmet on the table} "You know how expensive this gear is, son?"
Master Chief: {puts on the helmet} "Tell that to the Covenant."
{fade to white}