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''<center>Were you looking for | ''<center>Were you looking for the [[Heretics (Faction)|Heretics]], {{Levelname|Heretic}}, the [[Halo 3]] DLC map or the machinima series, [[The Heretic (Machinima Series)|The Heretic]]?''</center> | ||
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|name='''''The Heretic''''' | |name='''''The Heretic''''' | ||
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|date= [[2552#October 20, 2552|October 20, 2552]] | |date= [[2552#October 20, 2552|October 20, 2552]] | ||
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{{Article Quote|For failure such as this, no punishment is too great." | {{Article Quote|For failure such as this, no punishment is too great."}} | ||
'''The Heretic''' is the first level of ''[[Halo 2]]'', consisting entirely of the cinematics involving [[Thel 'Vadamee]]'s hearing by the Prophets, and [[John | '''The Heretic''' is the first level of ''[[Halo 2]]'', consisting entirely of the cinematics involving [[Thel 'Vadamee]]'s hearing by the Prophets, and [[John-117]] receiving his new armor, the [[Mark VI]]. | ||
==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
[[ | [[File:Broken Ring.jpg|right|150px|thumb|The broken Installation 04]] | ||
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKi0ubHaTpw '''{''Cutscene''}'''] | [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKi0ubHaTpw '''{''Cutscene''}'''] | ||
''Fade in on the broken pieces of [[Installation 04]], still burning. Groups of [[Covenant]] {{Class|CCS|Battlecruiser}}s prowl among them.'' | ''Fade in on the broken pieces of [[Installation 04]], still burning. Groups of [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] {{Class|CCS|Battlecruiser}}s prowl among them.'' | ||
''An [[Assault Carrier]] flies by. The camera pans with it to a giant | ''An [[Assault Carrier]] flies by. The camera pans with it to a giant Covenant structure.'' | ||
'''Covenant Holy City, [[High Charity]]. [[Age of Reclamation|Ninth Age of Reclamation]]''' | '''Covenant Holy City, [[High Charity (Structure)|High Charity]]. [[Age 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.'' | ||
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''Fade to a ledge across from tiers of stadium-like seats; several [[Banshee]]s patrol around. The camera slowly zooms toward a door on the back of the ledge.'' | ''Fade to a ledge across from tiers of stadium-like seats; several [[Banshee]]s patrol around. The camera slowly zooms toward a door on the back of the ledge.'' | ||
*'''[[Supreme Commander]] [[Thel 'Vadamee]] | *'''[[Supreme Commander]] [[Thel 'Vadamee]]''': "There was only one ship." | ||
''Fade in to the [[Council Chamber]]. Rows of [[Honor Guard]] [[Elite | ''Fade in to the [[Council Chamber]]. Rows of [[Honor Guard]] [[Elite]]s stand at attention. A single [[Zealot]] stands at the end, facing two [[High Prophet]]s.'' | ||
*'''[[Prophet of Regret]] | *'''[[Prophet of Regret]]''': "One? Are you sure?" | ||
*'''Thel 'Vadamee | *'''Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee''': "Yes. They called it the ''[[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|Pillar of Autumn]]''." | ||
''The camera focuses on the stadium seats filled with | ''The camera focuses on the stadium seats filled with Elite and [[Prophet]] [[Councilors]]. They mutter amongst themselves.'' | ||
*'''[[Prophet of Mercy]] | *'''[[Prophet of Mercy]]''': "Why was it not destroyed, with the rest of their fleet?" | ||
*'''Thel 'Vadamee | *'''Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee''': "It fled, as we [[Fall of Reach|set fire]] to their [[Reach|planet]]." | ||
[[ | [[File:Battle of Reach.jpg|thumb|170px|The [[Human]] planet Reach being glassed by the Covenant fleet.]] | ||
''(Flashback): The ''Pillar of Autumn'' flees Reach as Covenant ships glass it.'' | ''(Flashback): The ''Pillar of Autumn'' flees Reach as Covenant ships glass it.'' | ||
*'''Thel 'Vadamee | *'''Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee''': "But I followed with all the ships in my command." | ||
''(Flashback): a Covenant Cruiser approaches [[Installation 04 | ''(Flashback): a Covenant Cruiser approaches [[Installation 04]], several dozen smaller ships are already in orbit above it.'' | ||
*'''Prophet of Regret | *'''Prophet of Regret''': "When you first saw Halo, were you blinded by its majesty?" | ||
*'''Thel 'Vadamee | *'''Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee''': "Blinded?" | ||
*'''Prophet of Regret | *'''Prophet of Regret''': "Paralyzed? Dumbstruck?" | ||
*'''Thel 'Vadamee | *'''Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee''': "No." | ||
''(End flashback) It is revealed that the Prophet of Regret is not actually here, but rather speaking through a holographic image of himself. Next to him is the Prophet of Mercy.'' | ''(End flashback) It is revealed that the Prophet of Regret is not actually here, but rather speaking through a holographic image of himself. Next to him is the Prophet of Mercy.'' | ||
*'''Prophet of Regret | *'''Prophet of Regret''': ''(angrily)'' "Yet the humans were able to evade your ships, land on the Sacred Ring, and desecrate it with their filthy footsteps!" | ||
*'''Thel 'Vadamee | *'''Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee''': "Noble Hierarchs, surely you understand that once the [[Flood|parasite]] attacked-" | ||
''The Council members mutter angrily. | ''The Council members mutter angrily. Vadamee looks around at them.'' | ||
*'''Prophet of Mercy | *'''Prophet of Mercy''': ''(bangs his fist down on his chair)'' "There will be order in this Council!" | ||
''The [[Prophet of Truth]] comes forward and raises his hand. The room falls into complete silence.'' | ''The [[Prophet of Truth]] comes forward and raises his hand. The room falls into complete silence.'' | ||
*'''Prophet of Truth | *'''[[Prophet of Truth]]''': "You were right to focus your attention on the Flood. But this Demon, this "Master Chief"..." | ||
''(Flashback): The destruction of Halo'' | ''(Flashback): The destruction of Halo'' | ||
*'''Thel 'Vadamee | *'''Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee''': "By the time I learned the Demon's intent, there was nothing I could do." | ||
''(End flashback) The Prophet Councilors stand up and yell angrily. Elite Councilors mutter to each other. [[Tartarus]], standing nearby, chuckles to himself.'' | ''(End flashback) The Prophet Councilors stand up and yell angrily. Elite Councilors mutter to each other. [[Tartarus]], standing nearby, chuckles to himself.'' | ||
*'''Prophet of Regret | *'''Prophet of Regret''': ''(whispers to Truth)'' "Noble Prophet of Truth, this has gone on long enough. Make an example of this [[Thel 'Vadam|bungler]]. The Council demands it." | ||
''Truth holds up a hand, silencing Regret.'' | ''Truth holds up a hand, silencing Regret.'' | ||
*'''Prophet of Truth | *'''Prophet of Truth''': ''(to 'Vadamee)'' "You are one of our most treasured instruments. Long have you led your [[Fleet of Particular Justice|fleet]] with honor and distinction. But your inability to safeguard Halo... was a colossal failure." | ||
*'''[[Prophet of Objection]] | *'''[[Prophet of Objection]]''': ''(Stands up and shows a fist)'' "Nay, it was heresy!" | ||
''The Councilors yell. 'Vadamee looks back and forth between them.'' | ''The Councilors yell. 'Vadamee looks back and forth between them.'' | ||
*'''Thel 'Vadamee | *'''Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee''': "I will continue my campaign against the humans!" | ||
*'''Prophet of Truth | *'''Prophet of Truth''': "No! You will not." | ||
''Truth glances at Tartarus, and the [[Brute]] [[Chieftain]] barks a command. Two Brutes approach 'Vadamee and try to grab him, but he shakes them off and he starts walking to his fate willingly. They escort him out.'' | ''Truth glances at Tartarus, and the [[Brute]] [[Chieftain]] barks a command. Two Brutes approach 'Vadamee and try to grab him, but he shakes them off and he starts walking to his fate willingly. They escort him out.'' | ||
*'''Prophet of Truth | *'''Prophet of Truth''': "Soon the [[Great Journey]] shall begin. But when it does, the weight of your heresy will stay your feet. And you shall be left behind." | ||
''View fades to a new background. The circular ornament on the Prophet of Truth's headpiece is replaced by Earth's moon. The view then pans to [[Earth]] itself, focusing on three orbital [[MAC]] stations in orbit. A few [[UNSC]] ships fly past.'' | ''View fades to a new background. The circular ornament on the Prophet of Truth's headpiece is replaced by Earth's moon. The view then pans to [[Earth]] itself, focusing on three orbital [[MAC]] [[Orbital Defense Platform|stations]] in orbit. A few [[UNSC]] ships fly past.'' | ||
'''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)|Master Gunnery Sergeant]] | *'''[[Master Gunnery Sergeant (Armory)|Master Gunnery Sergeant]]''': "Your plating was about to fail, there's viscosity throughout the [[Hydrostatic Gel|gel]] layer..." | ||
[[ | [[File:1223225634 Chief.jpg|thumb|right|John-117 with his new armor.]] | ||
''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 | *'''Master Gunnery Sergeant''': "Optics - totally fried. And let's not even talk about the [[MJOLNIR Power Supply Control Unit|power supply]]." ''The view shows the Chief's new helmet on the table'' "You know how expensive this gear is, son?" | ||
''The view pans up the Chief's body, showing off his new armor. He fits his helmet into place just in time to block the player's view of his face.'' | ''The view pans up the Chief's body, showing off his new armor. He fits his helmet into place just in time to block the player's view of his face.'' | ||
*''' | *'''[[John-117]]''': "Tell that to the Covenant." | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
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*The ''[[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|Pillar of Autumn]]'' can be seen in this cutscene. It is a ''Halcyon''-class cruiser, although many think it is wrongly shown as a ''Marathon''-class cruiser, in fact, it is just a remodeled version of the former. | *The ''[[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|Pillar of Autumn]]'' can be seen in this cutscene. It is a ''Halcyon''-class cruiser, although many think it is wrongly shown as a ''Marathon''-class cruiser, in fact, it is just a remodeled version of the former. | ||
=== | ===Easter Eggs=== | ||
{{Main|Easter Eggs}} | |||
*By using modding tools, it is possible to see the [[Master Chief]] hidden behind one of the pillars above the [[Councilors]]. This is due to the fact that [[Bungie]] needed to place an avatar in cutscenes to allow for the AI, thus making cut scenes "unplayable" game play. | *By using modding tools, it is possible to see the [[Master Chief]] hidden behind one of the pillars above the [[Councilors]]. This is due to the fact that [[Bungie]] needed to place an avatar in cutscenes to allow for the AI, thus making cut scenes "unplayable" game play. | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:Walk-of-shame.jpg|Thel 'Vadamee before the Mark of Shame and becoming the Arbiter. | |||
</Gallery> | </Gallery> | ||
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Template:Article Quote The Heretic is the first level of Halo 2, consisting entirely of the cinematics involving Thel 'Vadamee's hearing by the Prophets, and John-117 receiving his new armor, the Mark VI.
Transcript
Fade in on the broken pieces of Installation 04, still burning. Groups of Covenant CCS-class Battlecruisers 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 patrol around. The camera slowly zooms toward a door on the back of the ledge.
- Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee: "There was only one ship."
Fade in to the Council Chamber. Rows of Honor Guard Elites stand at attention. A single Zealot stands at the end, facing two High Prophets.
- Prophet of Regret: "One? Are you sure?"
- Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee: "Yes. They called it the Pillar of Autumn."
The camera focuses on the stadium seats filled with Elite and Prophet Councilors. They mutter amongst themselves.
- Prophet of Mercy: "Why was it not destroyed, with the rest of their fleet?"
The Human planet Reach being glassed by the Covenant fleet.
(Flashback): The Pillar of Autumn flees Reach as Covenant ships glass it.
- Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee: "But I followed with all the ships in my command."
(Flashback): a Covenant Cruiser approaches Installation 04, several dozen smaller ships are already in orbit above it.
- Prophet of Regret: "When you first saw Halo, were you blinded by its majesty?"
- Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee: "Blinded?"
- Prophet of Regret: "Paralyzed? Dumbstruck?"
- Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee: "No."
(End flashback) It is revealed that the Prophet of Regret is not actually here, but rather speaking through a holographic image of himself. Next to him is the Prophet of Mercy.
- Prophet of Regret: (angrily) "Yet the humans were able to evade your ships, land on the Sacred Ring, and desecrate it with their filthy footsteps!"
- Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee: "Noble Hierarchs, surely you understand that once the parasite attacked-"
The Council members mutter angrily. Vadamee looks around at them.
- Prophet of Mercy: (bangs his fist down on his chair) "There will be order in this Council!"
The Prophet of Truth comes forward and raises his hand. 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
- Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee: "By the time I learned the Demon's intent, there was nothing I could do."
(End flashback) The Prophet Councilors stand up and yell angrily. Elite Councilors 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."
Truth holds up a hand, silencing Regret.
- Prophet of Truth: (to 'Vadamee) "You are one of our most treasured instruments. Long have you led your fleet with honor and distinction. But your inability to safeguard Halo... was a colossal failure."
- Prophet of Objection: (Stands up and shows a fist) "Nay, it was heresy!"
The Councilors yell. 'Vadamee looks back and forth between them.
- Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee: "I will continue my campaign against the humans!"
- Prophet of Truth: "No! You will not."
Truth glances at Tartarus, and the Brute Chieftain barks a command. Two Brutes approach 'Vadamee and try to grab him, but he shakes them off and he starts walking to his fate willingly. They escort him out.
- Prophet of Truth: "Soon the Great Journey shall begin. But when it does, the weight of your heresy will stay your feet. And you shall be left behind."
View fades to a new background. The circular ornament on the Prophet of Truth's headpiece is replaced by Earth's moon. The view then pans to Earth itself, focusing on three orbital MAC stations in orbit. A few UNSC ships fly past.
Earth Defense Platform, Cairo. 10.20.2552 (Military Calendar)
Cut to a close-up of the nearest platform.
- Master Gunnery Sergeant: "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 Gunnery Sergeant: "Optics - totally fried. And let's not even talk about the power supply." The view shows the Chief's new helmet on the table "You know how expensive this gear is, son?"
The view pans up the Chief's body, showing off his new armor. He fits his helmet into place just in time to block the player's view of his face.
- John-117: "Tell that to the Covenant."
Trivia
Mistakes
- The Pillar of Autumn can be seen in this cutscene. It is a Halcyon-class cruiser, although many think it is wrongly shown as a Marathon-class cruiser, in fact, it is just a remodeled version of the former.
Easter Eggs
- Main article: Easter Eggs
- By using modding tools, it is possible to see the Master Chief hidden behind one of the pillars above the Councilors. This is due to the fact that Bungie needed to place an avatar in cutscenes to allow for the AI, thus making cut scenes "unplayable" game play.
References
- Near the conclusion of the cutscene, Thel 'Vadamee's helmet creates a bursting graphic texture. Joseph Staten revealed this bug on the Halo 3 Legendary Edition bonus disk and he stated that he could never fix the bug.
Miscellaneous
- This level is one of the only levels in the entire Halo Trilogy in which you do not play; the other level being Arrival.
- This level is not available in co-op, since it contains only cutscenes, and is not necessary for co-op gameplay
- This is the first and only level in the entire Halo Trilogy where any member of the Covenant, in this case the Prophet of Truth, refers to John-117 as the Master Chief. This is probably because Bungie doesn't want players to be confused when the enemy says "Demon".
- This is the first level in the Halo series that Councilors, Prophets and Brutes are seen.
- In this level, Thel 'Vadamee mentions the Pillar of Autumn, which is the second to last time in the trilogy which they reference the ship, the other being when Cortana says she will light the fusion reactors on "In Amber Clad", she says she'll light them just like the Autumn, but this is the last time that the ship itself is shown. However, a holographic representation is seen briefly in Halo Wars.
Gallery
Thel 'Vadamee before the Mark of Shame and becoming the Arbiter.
| Preceded by Halo Credits |
Halo 2 Campaign Missions The Heretic |
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