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Released in October [[2004]],<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/Games/Halo2/page.aspx?section=AudioVideo&subsection=GameVideos&page=1 Halo 2 Audio/Video]</ref> the '''Halo 2 Cinematic Trailer''' was shown in movie theaters across the [[United States]]. It was mainly a montage of shots from the game, most of which are for the [[Halo 2 E3 Demo]]. | Released in October [[2004]],<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/Games/Halo2/page.aspx?section=AudioVideo&subsection=GameVideos&page=1 Halo 2 Audio/Video]</ref> the '''Halo 2 Cinematic Trailer''' was shown in movie theaters across the [[United States of America|United States]]. It was mainly a montage of shots from the game, most of which are for the [[Halo 2 E3 Demo]]. | ||
==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
The trailer starts out with the words: "The most lethal force in the universe", and the screen flashes to a shot of several [[Elites]]. Then it continues: "Has destroyed everything in its path". It flashes a shot of a [[D77-TC Pelican | The trailer starts out with the words: "The most lethal force in the universe", and the screen flashes to a shot of several [[Sangheili|Elites]]. Then it continues: "Has destroyed everything in its path". It flashes a shot of a [[D77-TC Pelican|Pelican]] landing and a shot of a [[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Ghost]] taking fire from a [[Type-52 Troop Carrier|Phantom]]. It goes on to say: "On November 9th, What's in its path... is us." and the screen fades to a shot of the [[Earth]]. That shot vanishes. | ||
A Pelican roars overhead, followed by a ghost being chased by a Phantom. The [[John-117|Master Chief]] is shown standing on a roadway, watching [[orbital insertion pod]]s descend on [[New Mombasa]]. The writing then reappears and says: "We're not ready," and switches to the Master Chief cocking a [[Battle Rifle]], a [[Warthog]] engaging [[ | A Pelican roars overhead, followed by a ghost being chased by a Phantom. The [[John-117|Master Chief]] is shown standing on a roadway, watching [[orbital insertion pod]]s descend on [[New Mombasa]]. The writing then reappears and says: "We're not ready," and switches to the Master Chief cocking a [[Battle rifle|Battle Rifle]], a [[M12 Force Application Vehicle|Warthog]] engaging [[Shadow]]s and some shots of [[multiplayer]] gameplay before more writing appears, reading: "He is". | ||
The camera changes and shows some wreckage. It pans up to show the Chief standing atop a chunk of debris, wielding a pair of [[SMGs]]. Several Phantoms fly over him. The Master Chief looks into the camera and jumps. The screen flashes to the Halo 2 logo with an orange clouded background, followed by a voice that says: "Rated M for mature." | The camera changes and shows some wreckage. It pans up to show the Chief standing atop a chunk of debris, wielding a pair of [[M7/Caseless Submachine Gun|SMGs]]. Several Phantoms fly over him. The Master Chief looks into the camera and jumps. The screen flashes to the Halo 2 logo with an orange clouded background, followed by a voice that says: "Rated M for mature." | ||
At the end the Xbox logo and website appear as normal until the website changes for a split second to ilovebees.com. This trailer made [[I Love Bees]] recognized easily. | At the end the Xbox logo and website appear as normal until the website changes for a split second to ilovebees.com. This trailer made [[I love bees|I Love Bees]] recognized easily. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* At the very end of the trailer (00:42), when the [[XBox]] logo comes up along with the website, the words "[[ | * At the very end of the trailer (00:42), when the [[Xbox|XBox]] logo comes up along with the website, the words "[[i love bees|www.ilovebees.com]]" replaces "www.xbox.com" for a split second. | ||
* The high-resolution model of Earth was re-used several years later for background of [[Nassau Station]].<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/news/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=7349 Building a Spartan] ([[Frank O'Connor]]: ''"Luckily, we had made a very high resolution future Earth for one of our ad campaigns. Funny how stuff like that suddenly becomes hard to find when you really need it."'')</ref> | * The high-resolution model of Earth was re-used several years later for background of [[Nassau Station]].<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/news/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=7349 Building a Spartan] ([[Frank O'Connor]]: ''"Luckily, we had made a very high resolution future Earth for one of our ad campaigns. Funny how stuff like that suddenly becomes hard to find when you really need it."'')</ref> | ||
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