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The '''Halo 3 E3 2007 Trailer''' was a video relased by [[Bungie Studios]] for the [[E3]] gaming convention, showcasing the first real glimpse at the [[Halo 3]] [[campaign]]. It was also released on the night of July 10, 2007 via [[Bungie.net]] and the [[Xbox Live]] marketplace for free download. The duration of the video is 2 minutes and 11 seconds.
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The '''''Halo 3'' E3 2007 Trailer''' was a video released by [[Bungie|Bungie Studios]] for the [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3]] gaming convention, showcasing the first real glimpse at the ''[[Halo 3]]'' [[campaign]]. It was also released on the night of July 10, [[2007 (real world)|2007]] via [[Bungie.net]] and the [[Xbox LIVE|Xbox Live]] marketplace for free download. The duration of the video is 2 minutes and 11 seconds.


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==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
The video begins with various images of [[Covenant]] [[CCS-class]] Battlecruisers and [[Assault Carriers]] wreaking havoc on the forces of [[Earth]], as [[Phantom]] dropships unload [[Brute]] forces who brutalize human [[Marines]]. It is narrated by a new, unfamiliar, raspy voice speaking for the Covenant (presumably a [[Prophet]] or [[Brute]] mocking the humans attempts to defend the world. The movie cuts to the [[Master Chief]], and continues on with nothing but a dramatic new rendition of the [[MJOLNIR Mix]] and showing the [[Master Chief]] and the [[Arbiter]] battling through various Earth areas, against [[Phantom]]s and a new [[Scarab]]. It features [[Drone]]s, [[Hunters]], [[Grunts]], and [[Elites]] engaged in combat, as well as a glimpse of the new HUD, which contains several new components.
The video begins with various images of [[Kez'katu-pattern Phantom|Phantom]] dropships unloading [[Jiralhanae|Brute]] forces who brutalize human [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]], as well as [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}}s and [[CAS-class assault carrier|assault carriers]] [[glassing]] [[Earth]]. It is narrated by the [[Prophet of Truth]] speaking for the Covenant, mocking the humans' attempts to defend the world. The movie cuts to the [[John-117|Master Chief]], and continues on with nothing but a dramatic new rendition of the Halo theme (on the ''Halo 3'' Original Soundtrack, it is titled "One Final Effort") and showing the Master Chief and the [[Thel 'Vadam|Arbiter]] battling through various Earth areas, against Phantoms and a new [[Deutoros-pattern Scarab|Scarab]]. It features [[Yanme'e]], [[Jiralhanae]], [[Mgalekgolo]], [[Unggoy]] and [[Sangheili]]. as well as a brief glimpse at a [[Kig-yar]] engaged in combat, as well as a glimpse of the new HUD system, which contains several new components.


==Revelations==
==Revelations==
{{spoilers}}
[[File:E32007-1.jpg|thumb|The Arbiter, Master Chief, and [[343 Guilty Spark]] activating [[Cortana]]'s message to the Humans and the Elites about the [[The Flood|Flood]].]]  
[[Image:E32007-1.jpg|thumb|[[The Arbiter (character)|The Arbiter]], [[Master Chief]], and [[343 Guilty Spark]] conversing with [[Cortana]]]]
The video contains several new revelations for the game, both to canon and to campaign play. The biggest of which is that it seems that [[Master Chief]] and the [[Arbiter]] fight side by side throughout at least some of the game, defending Earth from the Brutes. Numerous shots show the Arbiter and the Master Chief fighting enemy Brutes and their Drone and Grunt forces. The video is the first to officially confirm that the Arbiter will be appearing in the game, and also features other members of the [[Elite]] race, confirming that the Elites and Marines now fight together against the Covenant.


The Video also features the apparent revelation that [[Dropship]]s, including the [[Pelican]]s and [[Phantoms]], will be destructible, and able to be shot down in the campaign. It also features all new [[Scarab]] walkers, much more heavily armed and armored than those that have appeared before. The Master Chief and Arbiter will work together to bring at least one of these down.
The video contains several revelations for the game, both to canon and to campaign play. The biggest of which is that it seems that Master Chief and the Arbiter fight side by side throughout at least some of the game, defending Earth from the Brutes. Numerous shots show the Arbiter and the Master Chief fighting enemy Brutes and their Drone and Grunt forces. The video was the first to officially confirm that the Arbiter will be appearing in the game, and also features other members of the [[Sangheili]] race, confirming that the Elites and Marines now fight together against the Covenant.


[[343 Guilty Spark]] and [[Cortana]] make their first appearances, showing that they, along with the Master Chief and Arbiter, will work together at some point. Furthermore, it is shown that other than the Brutes, no other Covenant warriors have undergone any significant changes from Halo 2. (Hunters, Grunts, and Elites look almost identical to their former appearances, while Drones are given significant technical improvements). Human Marines have undergone major graphical improvements, and [[Commander Miranda Keyes]] has undergone an overhaul, with a more detailed uniform and hair which is noticeably browner than before.
The video also features the apparent revelation that [[Kez'katu-pattern Phantom|Phantom]]s will be destructible, and able to be shot down in the campaign. It also features all new [[Deutoros-pattern Scarab|Scarab]] walkers, much more heavily armed and armored than those that have appeared before.


==Trailer Analysis==
343 Guilty Spark and [[Cortana]] make their first appearances, showing that they, along with the Master Chief and Arbiter, are reunited at some point. Furthermore, it is shown that other than the Brutes, some Covenant warriors have undergone minor changes from ''Halo 2''. Hunters and Elites look almost identical to their former appearances, while Drones and Grunts are given significant technical improvements. The Grunts appear less "cute" and more grub-like, with red eyes and slack mouths (as seen in screen shots on Bungie.net). Human Marines have undergone major graphical improvements, and Commander [[Miranda Keyes]] has undergone an overhaul, with a more defined uniform and hair, which is noticeably browner than before.
[[Image:Halo3 E3 TRAILER 2007 720p30 ST 6300Kbps 002 0001.jpg|thumb|Covenant attack on Earth]]
[[Image:Mac.jpg|thumb|UNSC Ships]]
[[Image:Cheif and arbiter.jpg|thumb|Master Chief and the Arbiter]]
From 0.06 to 0.12 seconds in the video the first pictures of the level [[Landfall]] are shown. From 0.13 to 0.20, the first shots of the a level that is probably [[Assault (Level)]] are shown. During this time period, we see the first of the new [[Brute]] armor, in red and blue. Both of the shots appear to be live gameplay.


The next sequence appears to be cinematic in nature, and is almost surely a piece of a cutscene from the game. From 0.21 to 0.26 two Covenant [[CCS-class Battlecruiser]]s [[glassing]] [[Earth]]. A lone [[Phantom]] dropship is shown flying away from the far cruiser, and presumably is carrying at least one of the main characters.
==Trailer analysis==
[[File:Halo3 E3 TRAILER 2007 720p30 ST 6300Kbps 002 0001.jpg|thumb|Covenant [[Glassing]] Voi.]]


From 0.27 to 0.43 more live action is shown from the levels [[Landfall]] and [[Assault (Level)]] are shown intermittently.One with the Arbiter and Master Chief both carrying and firing heavy machine gun turrets.
[[File:Mac.jpg|thumb|Two [[UNSC frigate]]s assaulting the [[Forerunner Dreadnought]].]]
[[File:Master Chief & The Arbiter.jpg|thumb|John-117 and Thel 'Vadam in the east African jungles.]]


At 0.28, a strange dark presence can be seen moving among the concrete pieces and near a small fire (centre-right in the screen, near the right open wall of the burning base AND before the camera makes a 'zoom').
From 0:06 to 0:12 seconds in the video, the first pictures of the level [[Sierra 117]] are shown. From 0:13 to 0:20, the first shots of the level [[The Storm]] are shown. During this time period, we see the first of the new Brute armor, in red and blue. During this time, the Brute's violent and aggressive nature is shown.


0.44 shows an in game cutscene of the [[Master Chief]] and [[Arbiter]] standing in front of some kind of walking Covenant device that appears to be a gun emplacement. Three [[Longsword]] type fighters fly overhead in formation, and the location is revealed to be the crater from the [[Halo 3 Announcement Trailer]]. It is not yet known what level this crater is a part of. Also, interestingly at 0.46, the mysterious vortex that appears above [[the Ark]] is already shown forming, despite the fact that the Ark has not yet been activated.
The next sequence is from the cinematic at the end of [[Floodgate]] the game. From 0:21 to 0:26 two Covenant separatist {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}}s [[glassing]] [[Voi]] to prevent the [[The Flood|Flood]] on [[Earth]] from spreading. A lone Phantom dropship is shown flying away from the far cruiser.


0.47 to 0.49 show what appear to be pieces of the orbital elevator from the level [[Metropolis]] that has been destroyed. This sequence also shows the first two Flying Brutes. When Master Chief zooms in using his sniper rifle, the [[Brutes]] are shown to be wearing jetpacks, and the one he shoots drops a mysterious round object(Radar Jammer because of red glow and X lighting).  
From 0:27 to 0:43, more live action is shown from the levels [[Sierra 117]] and [[Crow's Nest]] are shown intermittently. One with the Arbiter and Master Chief both carrying and firing heavy machine gun turrets.


At 0.49 a fourth type of grenade can be seen carried by Master Chief.
At 0:28, a Brute can be seen what appears to be punching a downed Marine among the concrete pieces and near a small fire (center-right in the screen, near the right open wall of the burning base and before the camera makes a 'zoom').


At 0.51 in the background to the left, the [[Forerunner Ship]] last seen in [[Halo 2]] is shown to have landed on Earth. This is also obviously live action gameplay.
0:44 shows an in game cutscene of the Master Chief and Arbiter standing in front of a covenant Anti-Aircraft Battery. Three [[GA-TL1 Longsword|Longsword]] type fighters fly overhead in formation, and the location is revealed to be the crater from the [[Halo 3 Announcement Trailer]]. The crater houses [[the Portal]].


At 0.52, Master Chief destroys his first [[Phantom]].
At 0:47, Master Chief is fighting a Chieftain in the UNSC base. The Brute swings a [[Gravity hammer (fiction)|Gravity Hammer]]. The view switches to first person and Master Chief kills it with a Shotgun.
 
At 0:48 to 0:49, it shows pieces of the [[Mombasa Tether]] that has been destroyed. This sequence also shows the first two Jump Pack Brutes. When Master Chief zooms in using his sniper rifle, the Brutes are shown to be wearing jump packs, and the one he shoots drops a [[Radar jammer|Radar Jammer]] (identifiable because of its shape and red glow).
 
At 0:49, a fourth type of grenade can be seen carried by Master Chief. It has now been confirmed as the Brute [[Orgudam Workshop firebomb|Firebomb]] Grenade.
 
At 0:51, in the background to the left, the [[Forerunner Dreadnought]] last seen in ''[[Halo 2]]'' is shown to have landed on Earth.
 
At 0:52, the Master Chief destroys a Phantom for the first time in the video.
 
At 0:53, the Master Chief is seen throwing a [[Anskum-pattern plasma grenade|Plasma Grenade]] onto a Brute. Behind the squad of Brutes are two [[Deployable Cover]]s set up beside each other.


For the next 10 seconds, more parts of [[Voi]] are shown.  
For the next 10 seconds, more parts of [[Voi]] are shown.  


At 1.02, one of the [[Grunts]] in halo 3 is shown driving a ghost, [[Master Chief]] quickly destroys the ghost with a [[Rocket Launcher]].  
At 1:02, one of the [[Unggoy]] is shown piloting a [[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Ghost]], Master Chief quickly destroys the Ghost with a [[M41 Surface-to-Surface Rocket Medium Anti-Vehicle/Assault Weapon|Rocket Launcher]].  


At 1.06, the mysterious Covenant Walking Gun Emplacement is shown again, and shoots down a [[Longsword]]. This time it is shown that it is definitely not the new [[Scarab]]. With this revelation, it appears that at least one level of Halo 3 will be focused on disabling the emplacement so that Longsword fighters can fly into [[the Ark]] crater.  
At 1:04, [[Miranda Keyes|Commander Miranda Keyes]] can be seen dual wielding the [[M6G2 magnum|M6G Pistol]] in her right hand and the [[M90 Close Assault Weapon System|M90 Shotgun]] in her left.


At 1.07, [[Cortana]] is shown in pain on some sort of [[Forerunner]] technology. [[Master Chief]], the [[Arbiter]], one of the [[Monitor]]s (presumably [[343 Guilty Spark]] ), and another [[Elite]] are present. This may be on the level [[The Key]], on [[High Charity]].
At 1:06, the Covenant [[Type-27 Anti-Aircraft Cannon|anti-aircraft battery]] is shown again, and shoots down a [[GA-TL1 Longsword|Longsword]].  


At 1.08, at least 3 [[UNSC Frigate]]s are shown in tight formation firing their main guns.  
At 1:07, Cortana is shown in pain. Master Chief, the Arbiter and 343 Guilty Spark, watch on the covenant Separatist carrier, ''[[Shadow of Intent]]''.


At 1.10, the [[Arbiter]] yells for some reason. [[Master Chief]] stands beside him, both are unarmed.
At 1:08, at least three [[UNSC frigate]]s are shown in tight formation firing their [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|main cannons]].  


At 1.11, A [[Brute Chieftain|Chieftain]] is seen runing towards the Camera in a Factory with [[Gravity Hammer]].
At 1:11, a [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Chieftain]] is seen running towards the camera in a factory while armed with a [[Gravity hammer (fiction)|Gravity Hammer]].


At 1.15, a Brute is seen charging the Master Chief but the player blasts him with a rocket launcher, a holographic Prophet throne and Prophet (Most likely Truth) are shown. Before the Brute is shot you can see a green Waypoint marker indicating a teammate (possibly online play or the Arbiter.)
At 1:12-1:13, a Brute is seen with a {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}}, and a Jackal can be seen in the background. The [[Personal Shield]], not in the beta, is shown being carried by Master Chief.


The next sequence is the one that raises the most questions in the whole trailer. At 1.22, the [[Master Chief]] is shown in a [[Pelican]] dropship over a planet. He is accompanied by two other individuals at first glance, a pilot and another passenger. They are wearing some unknown kind of armor, and are probably [[Marines]]. However, some have pointed out that the pilot is the same size and bulk as Master Chief himself, meaning that it could possibly be another [[Spartan]]. At 1.25, a person resembling [[Sergeant Avery Johnson]] appears as a passenger in another Pelican. Four Pelicans are then shown dropping from underneath a [[Covenant Assault Carrier]] in high orbit above a planet. This planet cannot be determined to be [[Earth]], as explained later.  
At 1:14, the Master Chief is shown boarding a [[Barukaza Workshop Chopper|Brute Chopper]].  


During the previous sequence, 1.24 is the first to raise questions. It would appear from the scenery outside the [[Pelican]], that the ships are above another [[Halo]] Installation. However, this is quickly dismissed. At 1.25, strange spikes are seen rising high into the air at the widest part of the ring in view. Then, at 1.27 it is clearly seen that it is not a [[Halo]] that they are above, but a planet that gigantic pieces of one of the ringworlds are crashing into.  
At 1:15, a Brute is seen charging the Master Chief but the player blasts him with a rocket launcher, a holographic Prophet throne and the [[Prophet of Truth]] are shown. Before the Brutes shoot you can see a green Waypoint marker indicating a teammate.


The planet that the chunks are crashing onto is probably not Earth for many reasons. Firstly, not very many [[Covenant]] ships are shown flying above the planet, when it is known that Earth is being overwhelmed by a full Covenant invasion force. Secondly, the continents on the planet are not even similar to Earth's. Thirdly, (even though these may have been destroyed) no [[MAC gun]]s are present in the atmosphere. Finally, it would be very strange for a [[Halo]] to be crashing into Earth, because as far as is known, no Installations exist within many light years of Earth.
1:16 Shows a brute deploying a [[Bubble Shield]].
Note: The Planet is also seen to have some sort of cities on it. (Visible at 1.29)


Also to some people It appears to be a Halo as the planet curves up (Hard to see) which may be a halo piece close to the planet or the planet may be Halo.
1:17-1:18 show a close-up of the Master Chief firing the M6G Pistol. It then switches to a first person view of a series of plasma grenade explosions.  


At 1.30, MC blows up another [[Phantom]].
1:19 shows the Master Chief using the [[Type-25 Grenade Launcher|Brute Shot]]'s melee attack on an un-helmeted Brute.  


At 1.32, a [[Brute]] is shown in yellow armor. A fixed gun identical to the one in the Warthog is shown firing from the back of a [[Pelican]].
From 1:20-1:21, we see gameplay footage of the Master Chief riding in another Chopper across a battlefield.  


At 1.35, a [[Pelican]] is hit hard by a [[Banshee]], displaying that Pelicans can also now take damage.
At 1:22, the Master Chief is shown in a Pelican dropship over the [[Installation 00|Ark]]. He is accompanied by [[Hocus]] and Sgt. Johnson. Five Pelicans are then shown dropping from underneath a Covenant assault carrier in high orbit above the Ark.


At 1.37, the new [[Brute Chopper]] is shown, driven by the [[Master Chief]].  
At 1:30, The Master Chief blows up another Phantom using a [[LAU-65D/SGM-151|Missile Pod]].


At 1.38, a new Personnel Carrier variant of the classic [[Warthog]] is shown, with [[Master Chief]] at the helm and at least 3 [[Marine]] passengers. The Warthog is damaged, with all windows shot out.  
At 1:32, a [[Jiralhanae Captain Major]] is shown. A marine fires an [[AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun|AIE-486H Heavy Machinegun]] from the rear ramp of a Pelican. Note that it is still on its tripod.


At 1.40, [[Master Chief]] jumps at the [[Arbiter]] and points a [[M6G Pistol|pistol]] up under his jaw. This is probably the cutscene from the first time that they meet in [[Halo 3]], because it takes place on the first level (which is [[Landfall]] ).  
At 1:35, a Pelican is hit hard by a Banshee.


At 1.42, the new [[Scarab]] is shown. It is now lower to the ground, and has two cannons. The next few seconds show [[Master Chief]] assaulting the Scarab. At 1:44, the Arbiter is seen Carrying a new weapon that fires blue plasma, possibly a portable [[plasma cannon]]. At 1.45, [[Bungie]] gives away how to destroy a [[Scarab]] in [[Halo 3]], as at this point Master Chief destroys an X-shaped power core in the middle of the Scarab (very easily, too, as he only uses a single [[Brute Spiker]] ) and the Scarab explodes bright blue in spectacular fashion. As it is detonating in the top left corner appear a number of flyers one of which bears a resemblence to a helicopter, lending credence to the rumors of the [[Hornet]], the human couterpart to the Banshee.
At 1:37, the [[Barukaza Workshop Chopper|Brute Chopper]] is shown, driven by the Master Chief.  


At 1.46, at the top middle screen, there appears to be a new plane. The plane is not shiny and has different wings than the Banshee.
At 1:38, a [[M831 Troop Transport|Personnel Carrier]] variant of the classic [[M12 Force Application Vehicle|Warthog]] is shown, with Master Chief at the helm and at least three Marine passengers.  


At 1.53, the [[Ark]] is shown opening in a fairly dark sequence. The scenery is completely filled with a huge cloud of ash, and at least five [[Covenant Assault Carrier]]s and [[Battlecruiser]]s are shown, along with a lone [[Pelican]] flying toward the camera (the lowest ship to the ground in the scene).  
At 1:40, Master Chief, shoves a marine out of the way as he jumps at the Arbiter and points an M6G magnum up under his jaw. This is the cutscene from the first time that they meet in ''Halo 3'', and takes place on the [[Sierra 117|first level]] ).  


At 1.56, the end of the trailer comes with [[Master Chief]] in an in game cutscene leaning over a [[Forerunner]] control device that is glowing bright blue. The trailer then flashes the [[Halo 3]] logo and "[[Bungie]]". It ends at 2.11
At 1:42, the new [[Deutoros-pattern Scarab|Scarab]] is shown. It is now lower to the ground, and has two cannons. The next few seconds show Master Chief assaulting the Scarab. At 1:44, the Arbiter is seen carrying a  [[Pek-pattern plasma cannon|plasma cannon]]. At 1:45, Bungie gives away how to destroy a Scarab in Halo 3, as at this point Master Chief destroys an X-shaped power core in the middle of the Scarab and the Scarab explodes bright blue in spectacular fashion. As it is detonating in the top left corner appear a number of aircraft one of which is a [[AV-14 Hornet|Hornets]], the [[united Nations Space Command|human]] counterpart to the Banshee.


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At 1:53, [[the Portal]] is shown open in a fairly dark sequence. The scenery is completely filled with a huge cloud of ash, and at least five {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}s and battlecruisers are shown, which appear to be leaving Earth, along with a lone Pelican flying toward the camera.
 
At 1:56, the end of the trailer comes with Master Chief in an in game cutscene leaning over a Covenant terminal: the location of Cortana. The trailer then flashes the Halo 3 logo and "Bungie". It ends at 2:11.


==Transcript==
==Transcript==
'''Truth:''' "You are, all of you, vermin! Cowering in the dirt thinking... what? That you might escape the coming fire? Your world will burn until its surface is but [[glass]]!"
==Trivia==
*In the last few frames of the trailer, when the [[Bungie]] logo flickers, a message is hidden reading, "The fight lives on The Chosen One, Marathon Continues."{{Citation needed}}
*This trailer is used as the "Video Preview" for ''Halo 3'' on [[Xbox LIVE]].


'''Unknown character (Possibly a [[Prophet]])''':
==External links==
:''You are, all of you, vermin! Cowering in the dirt thinking... what? That you might escape the coming fire? Your world will burn until its surface is but glass!''
*[http://www.gametrailers.com/player/21469.html?e3i=1&type=mov Gametrailers' Video]
*[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=ethreeblowout Bungie.net's Video]


==Links==
{{Trailer}}
See and download the trailer: http://www.gametrailers.com/player/21469.html?e3i=1&type=mov
Also here: http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=ethreeblowout


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The Halo 3 E3 2007 Trailer was a video released by Bungie Studios for the E3 gaming convention, showcasing the first real glimpse at the Halo 3 campaign. It was also released on the night of July 10, 2007 via Bungie.net and the Xbox Live marketplace for free download. The duration of the video is 2 minutes and 11 seconds.

Synopsis[edit]

The video begins with various images of Phantom dropships unloading Brute forces who brutalize human Marines, as well as Covenant Ket-pattern battlecruisers and assault carriers glassing Earth. It is narrated by the Prophet of Truth speaking for the Covenant, mocking the humans' attempts to defend the world. The movie cuts to the Master Chief, and continues on with nothing but a dramatic new rendition of the Halo theme (on the Halo 3 Original Soundtrack, it is titled "One Final Effort") and showing the Master Chief and the Arbiter battling through various Earth areas, against Phantoms and a new Scarab. It features Yanme'e, Jiralhanae, Mgalekgolo, Unggoy and Sangheili. as well as a brief glimpse at a Kig-yar engaged in combat, as well as a glimpse of the new HUD system, which contains several new components.

Revelations[edit]

From the Halo 3 E3 2007 Trailer: The Arbiter, the Master Chief, 343 Guilty Spark, and Cortana, along with an unknown Elite in the background.
The Arbiter, Master Chief, and 343 Guilty Spark activating Cortana's message to the Humans and the Elites about the Flood.

The video contains several revelations for the game, both to canon and to campaign play. The biggest of which is that it seems that Master Chief and the Arbiter fight side by side throughout at least some of the game, defending Earth from the Brutes. Numerous shots show the Arbiter and the Master Chief fighting enemy Brutes and their Drone and Grunt forces. The video was the first to officially confirm that the Arbiter will be appearing in the game, and also features other members of the Sangheili race, confirming that the Elites and Marines now fight together against the Covenant.

The video also features the apparent revelation that Phantoms will be destructible, and able to be shot down in the campaign. It also features all new Scarab walkers, much more heavily armed and armored than those that have appeared before.

343 Guilty Spark and Cortana make their first appearances, showing that they, along with the Master Chief and Arbiter, are reunited at some point. Furthermore, it is shown that other than the Brutes, some Covenant warriors have undergone minor changes from Halo 2. Hunters and Elites look almost identical to their former appearances, while Drones and Grunts are given significant technical improvements. The Grunts appear less "cute" and more grub-like, with red eyes and slack mouths (as seen in screen shots on Bungie.net). Human Marines have undergone major graphical improvements, and Commander Miranda Keyes has undergone an overhaul, with a more defined uniform and hair, which is noticeably browner than before.

Trailer analysis[edit]

Covenant Glassing Voi.
Promotional image for Halo 3 featuring John-117 with an MA5C assault rifle and Thel 'Vadam with a Vostu-pattern carbine on the campaign level Sierra 117.
John-117 and Thel 'Vadam in the east African jungles.

From 0:06 to 0:12 seconds in the video, the first pictures of the level Sierra 117 are shown. From 0:13 to 0:20, the first shots of the level The Storm are shown. During this time period, we see the first of the new Brute armor, in red and blue. During this time, the Brute's violent and aggressive nature is shown.

The next sequence is from the cinematic at the end of Floodgate the game. From 0:21 to 0:26 two Covenant separatist Ket-pattern battlecruisers glassing Voi to prevent the Flood on Earth from spreading. A lone Phantom dropship is shown flying away from the far cruiser.

From 0:27 to 0:43, more live action is shown from the levels Sierra 117 and Crow's Nest are shown intermittently. One with the Arbiter and Master Chief both carrying and firing heavy machine gun turrets.

At 0:28, a Brute can be seen what appears to be punching a downed Marine among the concrete pieces and near a small fire (center-right in the screen, near the right open wall of the burning base and before the camera makes a 'zoom').

0:44 shows an in game cutscene of the Master Chief and Arbiter standing in front of a covenant Anti-Aircraft Battery. Three Longsword type fighters fly overhead in formation, and the location is revealed to be the crater from the Halo 3 Announcement Trailer. The crater houses the Portal.

At 0:47, Master Chief is fighting a Chieftain in the UNSC base. The Brute swings a Gravity Hammer. The view switches to first person and Master Chief kills it with a Shotgun.

At 0:48 to 0:49, it shows pieces of the Mombasa Tether that has been destroyed. This sequence also shows the first two Jump Pack Brutes. When Master Chief zooms in using his sniper rifle, the Brutes are shown to be wearing jump packs, and the one he shoots drops a Radar Jammer (identifiable because of its shape and red glow).

At 0:49, a fourth type of grenade can be seen carried by Master Chief. It has now been confirmed as the Brute Firebomb Grenade.

At 0:51, in the background to the left, the Forerunner Dreadnought last seen in Halo 2 is shown to have landed on Earth.

At 0:52, the Master Chief destroys a Phantom for the first time in the video.

At 0:53, the Master Chief is seen throwing a Plasma Grenade onto a Brute. Behind the squad of Brutes are two Deployable Covers set up beside each other.

For the next 10 seconds, more parts of Voi are shown.

At 1:02, one of the Unggoy is shown piloting a Ghost, Master Chief quickly destroys the Ghost with a Rocket Launcher.

At 1:04, Commander Miranda Keyes can be seen dual wielding the M6G Pistol in her right hand and the M90 Shotgun in her left.

At 1:06, the Covenant anti-aircraft battery is shown again, and shoots down a Longsword.

At 1:07, Cortana is shown in pain. Master Chief, the Arbiter and 343 Guilty Spark, watch on the covenant Separatist carrier, Shadow of Intent.

At 1:08, at least three UNSC frigates are shown in tight formation firing their main cannons.

At 1:11, a Chieftain is seen running towards the camera in a factory while armed with a Gravity Hammer.

At 1:12-1:13, a Brute is seen with a Okarda'phaa-pattern plasma rifle, and a Jackal can be seen in the background. The Personal Shield, not in the beta, is shown being carried by Master Chief.

At 1:14, the Master Chief is shown boarding a Brute Chopper.

At 1:15, a Brute is seen charging the Master Chief but the player blasts him with a rocket launcher, a holographic Prophet throne and the Prophet of Truth are shown. Before the Brutes shoot you can see a green Waypoint marker indicating a teammate.

1:16 Shows a brute deploying a Bubble Shield.

1:17-1:18 show a close-up of the Master Chief firing the M6G Pistol. It then switches to a first person view of a series of plasma grenade explosions.

1:19 shows the Master Chief using the Brute Shot's melee attack on an un-helmeted Brute.

From 1:20-1:21, we see gameplay footage of the Master Chief riding in another Chopper across a battlefield.

At 1:22, the Master Chief is shown in a Pelican dropship over the Ark. He is accompanied by Hocus and Sgt. Johnson. Five Pelicans are then shown dropping from underneath a Covenant assault carrier in high orbit above the Ark.

At 1:30, The Master Chief blows up another Phantom using a Missile Pod.

At 1:32, a Jiralhanae Captain Major is shown. A marine fires an AIE-486H Heavy Machinegun from the rear ramp of a Pelican. Note that it is still on its tripod.

At 1:35, a Pelican is hit hard by a Banshee.

At 1:37, the Brute Chopper is shown, driven by the Master Chief.

At 1:38, a Personnel Carrier variant of the classic Warthog is shown, with Master Chief at the helm and at least three Marine passengers.

At 1:40, Master Chief, shoves a marine out of the way as he jumps at the Arbiter and points an M6G magnum up under his jaw. This is the cutscene from the first time that they meet in Halo 3, and takes place on the first level ).

At 1:42, the new Scarab is shown. It is now lower to the ground, and has two cannons. The next few seconds show Master Chief assaulting the Scarab. At 1:44, the Arbiter is seen carrying a plasma cannon. At 1:45, Bungie gives away how to destroy a Scarab in Halo 3, as at this point Master Chief destroys an X-shaped power core in the middle of the Scarab and the Scarab explodes bright blue in spectacular fashion. As it is detonating in the top left corner appear a number of aircraft one of which is a Hornets, the human counterpart to the Banshee.

At 1:53, the Portal is shown open in a fairly dark sequence. The scenery is completely filled with a huge cloud of ash, and at least five CAS-class assault carriers and battlecruisers are shown, which appear to be leaving Earth, along with a lone Pelican flying toward the camera.

At 1:56, the end of the trailer comes with Master Chief in an in game cutscene leaning over a Covenant terminal: the location of Cortana. The trailer then flashes the Halo 3 logo and "Bungie". It ends at 2:11.

Transcript[edit]

Truth: "You are, all of you, vermin! Cowering in the dirt thinking... what? That you might escape the coming fire? Your world will burn until its surface is but glass!"

Trivia[edit]

  • In the last few frames of the trailer, when the Bungie logo flickers, a message is hidden reading, "The fight lives on The Chosen One, Marathon Continues."[citation needed]
  • This trailer is used as the "Video Preview" for Halo 3 on Xbox LIVE.

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