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| {{Title|Audio log (''Halo 4'')}}
| | There are quite a number of 'audio logs' in Halo 4, most of them are located at [[Ivanoff Station]]. |
| {{Disambig header|the audio logs found in [[Halo 4]]|other uses|Audio log}}
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| {{Status|Gameplay}}
| | However, there do appear to be level specific logs as well. |
| '''''Halo 4'' audio logs''' are terminals that contain in-universe information found in various ''[[Halo 4]]'' [[campaign]] levels. While most of them are found in [[Ivanoff Station]] on the level [[Composer (level)|Composer]], some logs are found on other levels as well.
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| ==Dawn== | | ==Dawn== |
| ===Spartan John-117's service record=== | | ===Spartan John-117's service record=== |
| '''Location:''' Under the very first walkway on the level [[Dawn]]. | | '''Location:''' Under the very first walkway on the level [[Dawn (level)|Dawn]]. |
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| '''Note:''' Although the ''Pillar of Autumn'' is a [[Halcyon-class light cruiser|cruiser]], the service record misclassifies it as a frigate. Because the transcript classifies it as frigate, it will be named so here too. | | '''Note:''' Although the Pilar of Autumn is a [[Cruiser]], the service record misclassifies it as a frigate. Because the transcript classifies it as frigate, it will be named so here too. |
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| '''Transcript:''' | | '''Transcript:''' |
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| *'''System:''' "This is the service record for [[Spartan]] [[John-117]]. Would you like to continue?"
| | System: This is the service record for [[Spartan]] [[John-117]]. Would you like to continue? |
| *'''System:''' "[[Frigate]] ''[sic]'' ''[[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|Pillar of Autumn]]'' discovers [[Forerunner]] Halo [[Installation 04]] and deploys Spartan 117 to protect [[UNSC]] [[Artificial Intelligence|A.I.]] [[Cortana]]. Chief uncovers a [[Covenant]] [[Covenant religion#The Great Journey|plot]] to fire the weapon, and sacrifices the ''Autumn'' to destroy the Halo ring."
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| *'''System:''' "Pursuing the Covenant [[Solemn Penance|flagship]] after an [[Battle of Earth|attack on earth]], Spartan 117 arrives at [[Installation 05]] to find the Covenant erupting into [[Great Schism|civil war]]. After preventing the Covenant from firing the ring, 117 followed them back to Earth in search of a Forerunner installation that could activate all the galaxy's Halos."
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| *'''System:''' "The Covenant arrive at [[Earth]] and open [[Portal at Voi|a portal]] to [[Installation 00|the Ark]], an [[Intergalactic space|extragalactic]] Forerunner installation that can fire the Halo Array. Spartan 117 unites [[Swords of Sanghelios|a joint Covenant]]/UNSC team to pursue the Covenant to the Ark, where he successfully destroys the Installation and prevents the rings from being used."
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| *'''System:''' "When Spartan 117 attempts to escape from the Ark aboard the ''[[UNSC Forward Unto Dawn|Forward Unto Dawn]]'', the [[slipspace portal]] that the ship is passing through collapses."
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| *'''System:''' "Aboard the aft section of the dawn, SPARTAN-117 is placed into [[cryo]] sleep pending recovery by UNSC forces. A.I. Cortana to remain active as long as is technically feasible."
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| *'''System:''' "End of service record."<ref name="Dawn">'''Halo 4''', campaign level ''Dawn''</ref>
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| ===Systems check===
| | System: [[Frigate]] [[Pillar of Autumn]] discovers [[Forerunner]] Halo [[Installation 04]] and deploys Spartan 117 to protect [[UNSC]] [[A.I.]] [[Cortana]]. Chief uncovers a [[Covenant]] plot to fire the weapon, and sacrifises the Autumn to destroy the Halo ring. |
| '''Location:''' Near the very beginning of the level, in front of the Forward Unto Dawn hologram.
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| | System: Pursuing the Covenant flaghsip after an attack on earth, Spartan 117 arrives at [[Installation 05]] to find the Covenant erupting into civil war. After preventing the Covenant from firing the ring, 117 followed them back to Earth in search of a Forerunner installation that could activate all the galaxy's halos. |
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| '''Transcript:'''
| | System: The Covenant arrive at [[Earth]] and open a portal to the [[Ark]], an extragalactic Forerunner installation that can fire the Halo Array. Spartan 117 unites a joint Covenant/UNSC team to pursue the Covenant to the Ark, where he succesfully destroys the Installation and prevents the rings from being used. |
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| *'''System:''' "Weapon systems online."
| | System: When Spartan 117 attempts to escape from the Ark aboard the [[Forward Unto Dawn]], the slipspace portal that the ship is passing through collapses. |
| *'''System:''' "Gravity controls online."
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| *'''System:''' "Ship propulsion offline."
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| *'''System:''' "Bow hull integrity compromised."
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| *'''System:''' "Life support online."{{Ref/Reuse|Dawn}}
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| ==Requiem==
| | System: Aboard the aft section of the dawn, Spartan 117 is placed into [[cryo]] sleep pending recovery by UNSC forces. A.I. Cortana to remain active as long as is technically feasible. |
| ===Cortana's origin===
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| '''Location:''' In a wreckage near the beginning of the level. It is near the wreckage the [[SAW]] is found.
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| '''Transcript:''' | | System: End of service Record.<ref name="Dawn">'''Halo 4''', ''Dawn''</ref> |
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| *'''Unknown voice:''' "[[Catherine Halsey]] Research excerpt, 11 February [[2550]]."
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| *'''Halsey:''' "A interesting factor here isn't that H-1 disabled the viral termination code I had implanted in [[Cortana|her]] matrix. These metrics imply its success wasn't just unlikely, but that even the acceptance of the 7-year life cycle estimates may not apply."
| | '''Location:''' Near the very beginning of the level, in front of the Forward Unto Dawn hologram. |
| *'''Halsey:''' "Thus far, I've determined that the unique circumstances of her creation have triggered what I can only refer to as a recessive variant in the [[A.I.]] seed."
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| *'''Halsey:''' "As her architect, I'm currently at a loss as to the origin of the development of this rogue element. Very curious."<ref name="Requiem">'''Halo 4''', campaign level ''Requiem''</ref>
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| ===Covenant's motivations===
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| '''Location:''' In a wreckage near the beginning of the level.
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| '''Note''': All dialogue in this Audio log is spoken in [[Sangheili (language)|Sangheili]], and translated into English by Cortana.
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| '''Transcript:''' | | '''Transcript:''' |
| *'''Cortana:''' "Non-believers walk the sacred ground. Purge the heretics, so they not foul the air of Paradise. The time has come to enter the Great Light. The [[Promethean]] awakening is nigh, our reward is at hand."{{Ref/Reuse|Requiem}}
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| ===Didact===
| | System: Weapon systems online. |
| '''Location:''' In a wreckage near the beginning of the level.
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| '''Transcript:'''
| | System: Gravity controls online. |
| *'''Unknown Sangheili:''' "[[Didact]]..." <small>(The same word is repeated every few seconds.)</small>{{Ref/Reuse|Requiem}}
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| ===Mantle===
| | System: Ship propulsion offline. |
| '''Location:''' In the large chamber with map of Requiem, in the middle on the lowest floor.
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| '''Note''': The Forerunner glyph is translated by [[Cortana]]. The glyph itself is cosmetically the same as the Icon in the ONI lab on [[Ivanoff Station]].
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| '''Transcript:'''
| | System: Bow hull integrity compromised. |
| *'''Cortana:''' "Guardianship for all living things lies with those whose evolution is most complete."
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| *'''Cortana:''' "The Mantle of Responsibility shelters all."
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| ==Infinity== | | System: Life support online.<ref name="Dawn"/> |
| ===Infinity Shipwide Waypoint Network=== | | |
| '''Location:''' On the console in the point where the first and second hallway meet when you pilot the Mantis. It should be facing the second hallway. | | ==Requiem== |
| Look for a flickering screen.
| | ===Cortana's origin=== |
| <ref name="Infinity">'''Halo 4''', campaign level ''Infinity''</ref>
| | '''Location:''' In a wreckage near the beginning of the level. It is near the wreckage the [[SAW]] is found. |
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| '''Transcript:''' | | '''Transcript:''' |
| *'''System:''' "Infinity Shipwide Waypoint Network currently offline."
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| ===Difficulty processing===
| | Unknown voice: [[Catherine Halsey]] Research excerpt, 11 February [[2550]]. |
| '''Location:''' On the console in the very end of the first corridor out of the Mantis' bay on the left side. This screen is very dim and is of the same shape as the last one.
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| '''Transcript:'''
| | Halsey: A interesting factor here isn't that H-1 disabled the viral termination code I had implanted in [[Cortana|her]] matrix. These metrics imply its success wasn't just unlikely, but that even the acceptance of the 7-year life cycle estimates may not apply. |
| *'''System:''' "Welcome to the Infinity Shipwide Waypoint Network. For more information concerning-I'm sorry. We are currently having difficulty processing your request due to the high volume of-"{{Ref/Reuse|Infinity}}
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| ===Huragok reserve===
| | Halsey: Thus far, I've determined that the unique circumstances of her creation have triggered what I can only refer to as a recessive variant in the [[A.I.]] seed. |
| '''Location:''' Small door along right wall of second corridor in the beginning of third corridor.
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| '''Transcript:''' | | Halsey: As her architect, I'm currently at a loss as to the origin of the development of this rogue element. Very curious.<ref name="Requiem">'''Halo 4''', ''Requiem''</ref> |
| *'''System:''' "Access denied. [[Huragok]] population reserve accepts absolutely no personnel during category three emergency states and higher."
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| ===Cargo unit to Ivanoff=== | | ===Covenant's motivations=== |
| '''Location:''' Small door further on past Huragok reserve door. | | '''Location:''' In a wreckage near the beginning of the level.<br> |
| | '''Note''': All dialogue in this Audio log is spoken in [[Sangheili]], and translated into English by Cortana. |
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| '''Transcript:''' | | '''Transcript:'''<br> |
| *'''System:''' "Cargo unit, Lot 225. Destination: [[Ivanoff Station]]. Please consult the Manifest Director if you require immediate access."
| | Cortana: Non-believers walk the sacred ground. Purge the heretics, so they not foul the air of Paradise. The time has come to enter the Great Light. The [[Promethean]] awakening is nigh, our reward is at hand.<ref name="Requiem"/> |
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| ===S-deck=== | | ===Didact=== |
| '''Location:''' Right of small door at very end of third corridor. | | '''Location:''' In a wreckage near the beginning of the level.<br> |
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| '''Transcript:''' | | '''Transcript:'''<br> |
| *'''System:''' "All S-deck access is restricted until shipwide quarantine has been lifted."
| | Unknown Elite: [[Didact]]... <small>(The same word is repeated every 30 seconds.)</small><ref name="Requiem"/> |
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| ===Forerunner engine=== | | ==Composer== |
| '''Location:''' Before the elevator to Infinity's outer hull, adjacent to the partially constructed Mantis' legs. Look for a small console left of the machine gun mantis arm. | | ===Activation Index=== |
| | '''Location:''' In the room where two [[Mgalekgolo|Hunters]] are fought, shortly after clearing the hanger.<br> |
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| '''Transcript:''' | | '''Transcript:'''<br> |
| *'''System:''' Maintenance request concerning the [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine#Macedon|Mark Ten Macedon Z-PROTOTYPE]] Forerunner engine cannot be processed at this time.
| | Tim: OK... Specimen 2006... |
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| ===Sub-vessel bay===
| | Tim: Artifact is believed to be the [[Activation Index]] for [[Installation 03|Gamma Halo]], based on anecdotal information from Alpha and Delta Halo mission logs. |
| '''Location:''' Before the elevator to Infinity's outer hull, opposite the partially constructed Mantis head that is next to the Mantis legs. Another small console is what you are looking for.
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| '''Transcript:'''
| | Tim: Key component in the activation and firing of the Halo weapon, a few of us have been speculating lately if it has secondary and tertiary purposes as well. |
| *'''System:''' Sub-vessel deployment bay is currently off limits to unauthorized personnel. Please see the local Deck Officer for further assistance.
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| ==Shutdown== | | Tim: Theories still forthcoming.<ref name="Composer">'''Halo 4''', ''Composer''</ref> |
| ===Wargames===
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| '''Location:''' First room overlooking the hangar, containing one Marine. | |
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| '''Transcript:'''
| | ===Icon=== |
| *'''Announcer:''' "Wargames simulations. Offline."
| | '''Location:''' In the room where two Hunters are fought, shortly after clearing the hanger.<br> |
| *'''Announcer:''' "Come back later."
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| *'''Announcer:''' "Combat deck information offline."
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| *'''Announcer:''' "Killing spree postponed."
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| *'''Announcer:''' "Spartan wargames scoreboard not available during departure."
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| *'''Announcer:''' "Return later for more [[Red vs. Blue|red versus blue]] carnage."<ref name="Shutdown">'''Halo 4''', campaign level ''Shutdown''</ref>
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| ===Infinity Logistics===
| | '''Transcript:'''<br> |
| '''Location:''' Second overlooking the hangar, containing one Officer and one Marine | | Dr. Tillson: Specimen 815, though that's a bit misleading as we've been seeing these things all over the Halo. |
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| *'''System:''' "We're sorry. Non-essential reporting systems are offline during departure prep. Recreational information and WarGames standings will return after Infinity is underway."
| | Dr. Tillson: Icon is similar to other [[Forerunner symbols|Forerunner glyphs]], with the noted exception of a strong, vertical extrusion |
| *'''System:''' "Cargo manifest correction. All pallets bound for Ivanoff Station should be restowed until further notice."
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| *'''System:''' "Information for all hands regarding Infinity return voyage to Cairo Station, Earth. All personnel are to remain upon Infinity until fully debriefed by their ranking officer. For further information, please contact Lt Cmdr Phillips, Security Deck 1."{{Ref/Reuse|Shutdown}}
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| ==Composer==
| | Dr. Tillson: Going to send this to Linguistics but... I don't know. My gut's telling me there's something else here.<ref name="Composer"/> |
| ===Activation Index===
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| '''Location:''' In the room where two [[Mgalekgolo|Hunters]] are fought, shortly after clearing the hangar.
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| | ===Specimen 1534=== |
| *'''Tim:''' "OK... Specimen 2006..."
| | '''Location:''' In the room where two Hunters are fought, shortly after clearing the hanger.<br> |
| *'''Tim:''' "Artifact is believed to be the [[Activation Index]] for [[Installation 03|Gamma Halo]], based on anecdotal information from Alpha and Delta Halo mission logs."
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| *'''Tim:''' "Key component in the activation and firing of the Halo weapon, a few of us have been speculating lately if it has [[Conservation Measure|secondary and tertiary purposes]] as well."
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| *'''Tim:''' "Theories still forthcoming."<ref name="Composer">'''Halo 4''', campaign level ''Composer''</ref>
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| ===Icon=== | |
| '''Location:''' In the room where two Hunters are fought, shortly after clearing the hangar. | |
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| '''Transcript:''' | | '''Transcript:'''<br> |
| *'''Dr. Tillson:''' "Specimen 815, though that's a bit misleading as we've been seeing these things all over the Halo."
| | Scientist: Specimen 1534. Initial suggest an imaging component, perhaps a piece of some large device or possibly a vehicle of some sort. |
| *'''Dr. Tillson:''' "Icon is similar to other [[Forerunner symbols|Forerunner glyphs]], with the noted exception of a strong, vertical extrusion."
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| *'''Dr. Tillson:''' "Going to send this to Linguistics but... I don't know. My gut's telling me there's something else here."{{Ref/Reuse|Composer}}
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| ===Specimen 1534===
| | Scientist: Reticular hazing also implies use as a beam focuser: could have done double-duty as a weapon sight. |
| '''Location:''' In the room where two Hunters are fought, shortly after clearing the hangar.
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| '''Transcript:'''
| | Scientist: Passing off to SPEC-WAR for further testing.<ref name="Composer"/> |
| *'''Scientist:''' "[[War sphinx|Specimen 1534]]. Initial suggest an imaging component, perhaps a piece of some large device or possibly a vehicle of some sort."
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| *'''Scientist:''' "Reticular hazing also implies use as a beam focuser: could have done double-duty as a weapon sight."
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| *'''Scientist:''' "Passing off to SPEC-WAR for further testing."{{Ref/Reuse|Composer}}
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| ===System-wide outages=== | | ===System-wide outages=== |
| '''Location:''' In the room where two Hunters are fought, shortly after clearing the hangar. Also in the open area where the [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Armor Defense System|Mantis']] can be found. | | '''Location:''' In the room where two Hunters are fought, shortly after clearing the hanger. Also in the open area where the [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Armor Defense System|Mantis']] can be found.<br> |
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| '''Note:''' This log can be activated in a number of locations. | | '''Note:''' This log can be activated in a number of locations. |
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| '''Transcript:''' | | '''Transcript:'''<br> |
| *'''System:''' "I'm sorry. We are currently experiencing system-wide outages. If you require immediate assistance, contact Infrastructure, 048."{{Ref/Reuse|Composer}}
| | System: I'm sorry. We are currently experiencing system-wide outages. If you require immediate assistance, contact Infrastructure, 048.<ref name="Composer"/> |
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| ===Halsey's observations=== | | ===Halsey's observations=== |
| '''Location:''' A [[data pad]] on a desk, behind a window at the back of the room where two Hunters are fought. | | '''Location:''' A [[data pad]] on a desk, behind a window at the back of the room where two Hunters are fought.<br> |
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| '''Transcript:''' | | '''Transcript:'''<br> |
| *'''Halsey:''' "Catherine Halsey, personal observations - December 15, [[2554]]."
| | Halsey: Catherine Halsey, personal observations - December 15, [[2554]]. |
| *'''Halsey:''' "While the survey crews examining Gamma Halo may be what pass for experts at [[ONI]] now, they are woefully out of their league for a task of this scale."
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| *'''Halsey:''' "There has been one startling discovery, however."
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| *'''Halsey:''' "One of the teams stumbled upon [[Composer|a device]] remarkably similar to the AI Matrix Compiler currently in use by the UNSC."
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| *'''Halsey:''' "Seeing as how I designed that particular compiler, this finding, needless to say, has piqued my curiosity."{{Ref/Reuse|Composer}}
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| ===Phosphorous test===
| | Halsey: While the survey crews examining Gamma Halo may be what pass for experts at [[ONI]] now, they are woefully out of their league for a task of this scale. |
| '''Location:''' In the open area in front of a rock that is on the right side of the Composer.
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| '''Transcript:'''
| | Halsey: There has been one startling discovery, however. |
| *'''Scientist:''' "Phosphorous Test 72. We had some luck yesterday breaking the connection between the artifact and the surrounding terrain."
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| *'''Scientist:''' "I'm going to see if adjusting the elemental density ... what the hell was that?"{{Ref/Reuse|Composer}}
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| ===Ceased transmission===
| | Halsey: One of the teams stumbled upon [[Composer|a device]] remarkably similar to the AI Matrix Compiler currently in use by the UNSC. |
| '''Location:''' In the open area where the [[Mantis]]' can be found. Behind a Forerunner spire.
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| '''Transcript:'''
| | Halsey: Seeing as how I designed that particular compiler, this finding, needless to say, has piqued my curiosity.<ref name="Composer"/> |
| *'''Tim:''' "This is [[Tim Pherson]]. [[Sandra Tillson|Sandy]] asked me to make an addendum to the last observation log on Specimen 1101."
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| *'''Tim:''' "We're still going over the logs, but we now believe the transmission stopped emanating from the artifact approximately 0900 on the 21st."{{Ref/Reuse|Composer}}
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| ===Artifact test=== | | ===Ceased transmission=== |
| '''Location:''' In the open area where the Mantises can be found. In front of a group of rocks on the see-through floor. | | '''Location:''' In the open area where the Mantis' can be found. Behind a Forerunner spire.<br> |
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| '''Transcript:''' | | '''Transcript:'''<br> |
| *'''Scientist:''' "Fourteen Thirty One hours. I don't know what's happening topside, but I was in the middle of rerunning the [[Gilwood-Elman Tests]] and the artifact started..."
| | Tim: This is Tim Pherson. [[Sandra Tillson|Sandy]] asked me to make an addendum to the last observation log on Specimen 1101. |
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| *'''Scientist:''' "I don't know WHAT it's doing. Rerunning the sensor leads now."{{Ref/Reuse|Composer}}
| | Tim: We're still going over the logs, but we now believe the transmission stopped emanating from the artifact approximately 0900 on the 21st.<ref name="Composer"/> |
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| ===Something big=== | | ===Artifact test=== |
| '''Location:''' In front of the [[Terminal (Halo 4)|terminal]], near some crates and equipment. | | '''Location:''' In the open area where the Mantis' can be found. In front of a group of rocks on the see-through floor.<br> |
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| *'''Scientist:''' "Something big's happening outside the station."
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| *'''Scientist:''' "I'm initiating a full redundancy cycle on the chromatics data, but in the event it doesn't go through, I'm going to store a hard dump of the same in the #31 Maintenance shed!"{{Ref/Reuse|Composer}}
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| | Scientist: Fourteen Thirty One hours. I don't know what's happening topside, but I was in the middle of rerunning the Gilwood-Elman Tests and the artifact started... |
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| ==Sources== | | Scientist: I don't know WHAT it's doing. Rerunning the sensor leads now.<ref name="Composer"/> |
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| | ==References== |
| [[Category:Collectibles]]
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