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| {{disambig header|the campaign level|the soundtrack or the achievement, respectively|Arrival (music)|Arrival (achievement)}} | | {{Era|H3}} |
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| |pagegamelabel=H3
| | |prev=''[[Halo 2 Credits]]'' |
| |prev = [[Halo 2 credits|''Halo 2'' credits]] | | |next=''[[Sierra 117 (Level)|Sierra 117]]'' |
| *''[[The Great Journey]]'' (chronologically)
| | |game=''[[Halo 3]]'' |
| |next = ''[[Sierra 117]]'' | | |name='''''Arrival''''' |
| |game = ''[[Halo 3]]'' | | |image=[[Image:Arbiter_Jungle2.jpg|300px]] |
| |devname=<code>005_intro</code>
| | |player=[[SPARTAN-117]] |
| |name = '''''Arrival''''' | | |date= [[2552|November 17, 2552]] |
| |image = [[File:H3 Arrival Loadscreen.png|300px]] | | |place=[[Republic of Kenya]], [[Africa]] |
| |player = [[John-117]] | | |Objective= |
| |date = [[2552#November|November 17, 2552]] | | |enemies=None |
| |place = [[East African Protectorate]], [[Africa]] | | |weapons= |
| |nowalk = 0 | |
| }} | | }} |
| {{Article quote|Brace for impact.}}
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| '''Arrival''' is the first [[campaign]] level of ''[[Halo 3]]''. It does not contain actual gameplay, consisting instead of a look inversion test on lower difficulties, and the game's opening cutscenes.
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| In [[Heroic]] and [[Legendary]], the only point in playing this level is because players cannot get the Campaign Complete for the Heroic and Legendary Achievements without doing so.
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| ==Summary==
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| The Master Chief crashes in an African jungle near [[Mount Kilimanjaro]] and is eventually recovered by [[Thel 'Vadam]] (the [[Arbiter]]), [[Avery Junior Johnson|Sergeant Major Avery Johnson]], and several [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]]. After a brief confrontation with 'Vadam, the Chief arms himself and prepares to move out.
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| ==Transcript==
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| [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJ4OsnFQXJw '''{''Cutscene''}''']
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| ''It is a night sky: several bright pinpoints of white light, stars, hang in the center. It's a tranquil forest, with lush forestry and a winding river. Then, Cortana's voice begins whispering in voice-overs.''
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| *'''[[Cortana]]''' ''(V.O.)'': "They let me pick. Did I ever tell you that? Choose whichever [[SPARTAN-II Program|Spartan]] I wanted."
| | {{Big Quote|''Brace for impact.''}} |
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| | '''Arrival''' <ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAASM944nTo</ref> is the first level of ''[[Halo 3]]''. It does not contain actual gameplay, consisting instead of a look inversion test on lower difficulties, and the game's opening cutscenes. |
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| *'''Cortana''' ''(V.O.)'': "You know me. I did my research. Watched as you became the soldier we needed you to be."
| | ==Plot== |
| | The Master Chief crashes in the jungle and is eventually recovered by [[Arbiter (Character)|Thel 'Vadam]] (the Arbiter), [[Sergeant Avery Johnson]], and several [[Marines]]. This level consists of no game-play, save on [[Easy]] and [[Normal]] (in which you review the controls), only a cinematic cut scene. |
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| ''As the camera pans down, something comes into view entering the atmosphere, trailing flames splitting the night sky. Although it is not recognizable at this time, it is the [[Prophet of Truth]]'s [[Anodyne Spirit|Dreadnought]].''
| | In [[Heroic]] and [[Legendary]], the only point in doing this level is because you cannot get the Campaign Complete for the Heroic and Legendary Achievements without doing so. |
| [[File:H3 ARRIVAL1.jpg|300px|thumb|right|As Cortana talks, we see a fireball enter the frame.]]
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| *'''Cortana''' ''(V.O.)'': "Like the others, you were strong and swift and brave. A natural leader."
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| ''The fireball comes nearer, at an oblique angle to the camera.''
| | ==Transcript== |
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| *'''Cortana''' ''(V.O.)'': "But you had something they didn't. Something no one saw but me."
| | ===First Cut Scene=== |
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| ''A second, lesser fireball breaks off from the main one. It moves at an oblique angle to the first, in the direction of the camera. It moves closer while the first vanishes behind a spray of trees.'' | | ''{It is a night sky: several bright pinpoints of white light, stars, hang in the center. It's a tranquil forest, with lush forestry and a winding river. Then, Cortana's voice begins whispering in voice-overs.}'' |
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| *'''Cortana''' ''(V.O.)'': "Can you guess?"
| | '''[[Cortana (AI)|Cortana]] ''{V.O.}''''': "They let me pick, did I ever tell you that? ...choose whichever Spartan I wanted." |
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| ''The object moves even nearer, and its trajectory begins to curve until it is heading directly for the camera.'' | | ''{Pause}'' |
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| *'''Cortana''' ''(V.O.)'': "Luck."
| | '''Cortana ''{V.O.}''''': "You know me. I did my research. Watched as you became the soldier we needed you to be." |
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| ''The fireball roars past the camera and smashes into the ground with an earth-shattering impact. Cortana's last words are tinged with humor.'' | | ''{As the camera pans down, something comes into view. The [[Prophet of Truth]]'s [[Dreadnought]] enters the atmosphere, trailing flames splitting the night sky.}'' |
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| *'''Cortana''' ''(V.O.)'': "Was I wrong?"
| | '''Cortana ''{V.O.}''''': "Like the [[SPARTAN-II|others]], you were strong and swift and brave. A natural leader." |
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| ''Fades to black.'' | | ''{The fireball comes nearer, at an oblique angle to the camera.}'' |
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| ''View down towards the forest, with the sun streaming through the trees onto the smoking ruin where the object hit ground. In the foreground, an armored gauntlet is visible. In the background, several Marines move around; [[First Squad]]. The one in the back wears a [[Sergeant]]'s cap. The Marines of First Squad anxiously observe an object just below the view position.'' | | '''Cortana ''{V.O.}''''': "But you had something they didn't. Something no one saw, but me." |
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| *'''Marine #1''': "This ain't good."
| | ''{A second, lesser fireball breaks off from the main one. It moves at an oblique angle to the first, which is to say, towards the camera. It moves closer while the first vanishes behind a spray of trees.}'' |
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| *'''Marine #2''': "Damn. How far did he fall?"
| | '''Cortana ''{V.O.}''''': "Can you guess?" |
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| ''The Sergeant in the hat takes a long drag on his cigar and blows out smoke. He turns around, revealing he is [[Sergeant Major]] [[Avery Junior Johnson|Avery J. Johnson]].'' | | ''{The object moves even nearer, and its trajectory begins to curve until it is heading directly for the camera.}'' |
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| *'''Marine #3''': "Two kilometers, easy."
| | '''Cortana ''{V.O.}''''': "Luck." |
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| *'''Sergeant Johnson''': "Stay sharp!"
| | ''{The fireball roars past the camera and smashes into the ground with an earth-shattering impact. For a moment, we can see that the area is a jungle, quiet and peaceful, and now, full of light and sound. Cortana's last words are tinged with humor.}'' |
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| ''The Marines move closer to the object while one aims his gun to the left then the right of the camera watching for any sign of the enemy. The object is finally revealed to be the [[John-117|Master Chief]]. He lies at one end of the impact crater. The Marines move closer to the Chief, taking up combat positions. One sits down beside him and takes out a small computer.'' | | '''Cortana ''{V.O.}''''': "Was I wrong?" |
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| [[File:H3_ARRIVAL2.jpg|thumb|300px|Sergeant Johnson examines an unconscious John-117.]]
| | ''{Fade to black}'' |
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| *'''Sergeant Johnson''': "[[Hospital Corpsman|Corpsman]]?"
| | ''{Pan down on the same forest, but now, it's early morning, with the sun streaming through the trees onto the smoking ruin where the object hit ground. In the foreground, an armored gauntlet is visible. In the background, several [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] move around; [[First Squad]]. The one in the back wears a [[Sergeant]]'s cap. The Marines of First Squad anxiously observe an object just below the camera position. A dread permeates the jungle.}'' |
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| *'''[[Unidentified Corpsman|Marine Corpsman]]''': "His [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|armor]]'s locked up. Gel layer could have taken most of the impact..."
| | '''Marine #1''': "This ain't good." |
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| ''He taps something in on the computer. With a hiss, the Chief's outstretched arms collapse onto his chest. The Marine checks for vital signs. No readings.'' | | '''Marine #2''': "Damn. How far did he fall?" |
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| *'''Marine Corporal''': "I don't know, Sergeant Major..."
| | ''{The Sergeant in the hat turns around and takes a long drag on his cigar.}'' |
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| ''Johnson kneels by the side of his fallen friend and places a hand on his chest, feeling for breath, or any sign that the man is alive. He inadvertently breathes smoke into the Chief's face. After a few seconds, he sighs sadly, reaches behind the Chief's head and pulls [[Cortana]]'s empty chip out of his helmet.'' | | '''Marine #3''': "Two kilometers, easy." |
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| *'''Sergeant Johnson''': "Radio for [[VTOL]], heavy lift gear. We're not leaving him here."
| | ''{The [[Sergeant]] blows out smoke. It is none other than [[Sergeant Major]] [[Avery J. Johnson]].}'' |
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| ''He looks down and realizes that the chip is empty. An armored hand reaches up and grabs Johnson's wrist.'' | | '''Sergeant Johnson''': "Stay sharp." |
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| *'''[[Master Chief Petty Officer]] [[John-117]]''': "Yeah. You're not."
| | ''{The Marines move closer to the object while one aims his gun to the left then the right of the camera looking for any sign of the enemy. For the first time, we can see that it is the [[Master Chief]]. He lies at one end of his own personal crater, the result of falling about two kilometers. Despite the motionlessness of the man inside, the armor is neither scratched nor singed, apart from a large scrape across the upper right of the chestplate. The Chief lies in an odd position, like a dropped statue; the figure is still; hands raised awkwardly. The [[Spartan]] is still and silent. The Marines move closer to the Chief, taking up combat positions. One sits down beside him and takes out a small computer.}'' |
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| ''The Chief pushes himself slowly to his feet.'' | | '''Sergeant Johnson''': "Corpsman?" |
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| [[File:H3 ARRIVAL4.jpg|300px|thumb|right|John-117, thought to be dead, reawakens, pulling himself up on Sergeant Johnson's arm.]] | | '''Marine [[Corpsman]]''': "His armor's locked up. Gel layer ''could'' have taken most of the impact..." He says doubtfully. |
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| *'''Sergeant Johnson''': ''(sighing)'' "Crazy fool! Why do you [[Battle for Earth|always]] ''jump''? One of these days, you're gonna land on somethin' as stubborn as you are! And I don't do bits and pieces!"
| | ''{He taps something in on the computer. With a hiss, the Chief's outstretched arms collapse onto his chest. The Marine checks for vital signs. No readings.}'' |
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| ''The Chief says nothing. Instead, he reaches down and takes Cortana's chip from the Sergeant's hand and let's go of his arm.'' | | '''Marine Corporal''': "I don't know, Sergeant Major." |
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| *'''Sergeant Johnson''': "Where is she, Chief? Where's [[Cortana]]?"
| | ''{Johnson kneels by the side of his fallen friend and places a hand on his chest, feeling for breath, or any sign that the man is alive. After a few seconds, he sighs sadly, reaches behind the Chief's head and pulls [[Cortana (AI)|Cortana]]'s empty chip out of his helmet.}'' |
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| ''The Chief stares at the data crystal, and for a second, Cortana's face flashes across the screen, along with an echo from the previous game.'' | | '''Sergeant Johnson''': "Radio for VTOL, heavy lift gear. We're ''not'' leaving him here." |
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| [[File:H3 ARRIVAL5.jpg|thumb|300px|John-117 has a brief [[Character interludes|Cortana Moment]] while reminiscing of his departure with Cortana.]]
| | ''{An armored hand reaches up and grabs his wrist. It is the Master Chief's.}'' |
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| *'''Cortana''' ''(V.O.)'': "[[High Charity (level)|Don't make a girl a promise...if you know you can't keep it]]."
| | '''Master Chief''': "Yeah. You're not." |
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| ''Johnson gives him a confused look.'' | | ''{He pushes himself slowly to his feet.}'' |
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| *'''John-117''': "She [[Fall of High Charity|stayed behind]]."
| | '''Sergeant Johnson''': ''{Gives off a small sigh of relief}'' "Crazy fool! Why do you always ''jump''? One of these days, you're gonna land on somethin' as stubborn as you are! And I don't do bits and pieces!" |
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| ''The Chief inserts the chip into the port at the back of his helmet.'' | | ''{The Chief says nothing. Instead, he reaches down and takes Cortana's chip from the Sergeant's hand and lets go of his arm.}'' |
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| *'''Sergeant Johnson''': "Corporal? Make it quick."
| | '''Sergeant Johnson''': "Where is she, Chief? Where's [[Cortana (AI)|Cortana]]?" |
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| *'''Marine [[Corporal]]''': "Sorry, sir. ''(to Master Chief)'' Your armor's still in partial lockdown."
| | ''{The Chief stares at the data crystal, and for a second, Cortana's face flashes across the screen, along with an echo from the previous game.}'' |
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| '''{''Gameplay''}''' | | *'''Cortana ''{V.O.}''''': "Don't make a girl a promise... if you know you can't keep it." |
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| ''Note: This sequence only appears if playing on single player and on [[Easy]] or [[Normal]] difficulty.'' | | ''{Johnson gives him a confused look.}'' |
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| ''The Corporal gives him a screen with a red light.'' | | '''Master Chief''': "She stayed behind." |
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| *'''Marine Corporal''': "Look up here, sir."
| | ''{The Chief inserts the chip into the port at the back of his helmet.}'' |
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| ''It goes green when the Master Chief looks at it.'' | | '''Sergeant Johnson''': "Corporal, make it quick." |
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| *'''Marine Corporal''': "Okay. Now down here."
| | '''Marine Corporal''': "Sorry, sir. ''{to Master Chief}'' Your armor's still in partial lockdown." |
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| | ''{NOTE: This sequence only appears if playing on [[Normal]] or [[Easy]]}'' |
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| ''If the calibration doesn't work:'' | | ''{The Corporal gives him a screen with a red light.}'' |
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| *'''Marine Corporal''': "Tracking looks off, Sergeant Major."
| | '''Marine Corporal''': "Look up here, sir." |
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| *'''Sergeant Johnson''': "Make it quick, we've got to move."
| | ''{It goes green when the Master Chief looks at it.}'' |
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| *'''Marine Corporal''': "Up here, sir."
| | '''Marine Corporal''': "Okay. Now down here." |
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| ''The Chief looks up.'' | | ''{When you repeat the process.}'' |
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| *'''Marine Corporal''': "Again, down here."
| | ''"''Good.''" ''{To Johnson}'' ''Everything checks out, Sergeant Major.''"'' |
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| ''The Chief looks down.'' | | '''Sergeant Johnson''': "Take off the training wheels, Corporal. He's good to go." |
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| *'''Marine Corporal''': "Good. ''(to Johnson)'' Everything checks out, Sergeant Major."
| | '''Marine Corporal''': "Tracking looks off Sergeant Major." |
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| *'''Sergeant Johnson''': "Kick off the training wheels, Corporal. He's good to go."
| | '''Sergeant Johnson''': "Make it quick, we've got to move." |
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| '''{''Cutscene''}''' | | '''Marine Corporal''': "Up here sir." |
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| ''The Chief looks around, taking in his surroundings. Somewhere near him is a familiar sight...the heat-wave effect of a [[Covenant]] [[active camouflage]]. Johnson gives it a nod. A [[Sangheili]] decloaks, revealing itself to be the [[Arbiter]], [[Thel 'Vadam]]. The Master Chief moves with fluid grace, brushing aside Johnson and another Marine next to 'Vadam, drawing Johnson's [[M6G pistol|pistol]] from its holster.'' | | ''{Player looks up}'' |
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| *'''Sergeant Johnson''': "Chief, wait!"
| | '''Marine Corporal''': "Again, down here." |
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| ''The Master Chief jams the pistol between 'Vadam's mandibles.'' | | ''{Player looks down}''' |
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| [[File:H3 ARRIVAL6.jpg|300px|thumb|right|John-117 and The Arbiter standoff, 2 pinnacles of their species, 2 legends, 2 warriors.]]
| | '''Marine Corporal''': "Good." ''{Turns to Johnson}'' Everything checks out, Sergeant Major." |
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| *'''Sergeant Johnson''': "The Arbiter's with us!"
| | '''Sergeant Johnson''': "Kick off the training wheels, Corporal. He's good to go." |
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| '''Vadam glares at the Master Chief, but shows no sign of discomfort nor makes any move to point the gun away from himself. The Chief hesitates to lower his gun.'' | | ===Second Cut Scene=== |
| | ''{The Chief looks around, taking in his surroundings. Somewhere near him is a familiar sight ... the heat-wave effect of a [[Covenant]] [[Active Camouflage]]. Johnson gives it a nod. An [[Elite]] de-cloaks, revealing itself to be [[Arbiter (rank)|the Arbiter]], [[Thel 'Vadam]]. The Master Chief moves with fluid grace, brushing aside Johnson and another Marine next to 'Vadam, drawing Johnson's [[M6G|Pistol]] from its holster.}'' |
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| *'''Sergeant Johnson''': "Come on now."
| | '''Sergeant Johnson''': "Chief, wait!" |
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| ''Johnson places a hand on the Chief's shoulder.'' | | ''{The Master Chief jams the sidearm between 'Vadam's mandibles.}'' |
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| *'''Sergeant Johnson''': "We got enough to worry about without you two trying to kill each other!"
| | '''Sergeant Johnson''': "The Arbiter's with us!" |
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| ''The Spartan slowly lowers his gun. 'Vadam clacks his mandibles together: a shrug.'' | | ''{'Vadam glares at the Master Chief, showing no sign of discomfort or making any move to point the gun away from himself. The Chief hesitates to lower his gun.}'' |
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| *'''Arbiter Thel 'Vadam''': "Were it so easy."
| | '''Sergeant Johnson''': "Come on now." |
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| ''Thel Vadam makes to move past the Master Chief, but the Spartan pushes him back. 'Vadam turns and walks away.'' | | ''{Johnson grabs the Chief's shoulder.}'' |
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| *'''Thel 'Vadam''': "We must go. The [[Jiralhanae|Brutes]] have our scent."
| | '''Sergeant Johnson''': "We got enough to worry about without you two tryin' to kill each other!" |
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| [[File:Arrivalma5c.jpg|thumb|300px|Sergeant Johnson gives John-117 an [[MA5C assault rifle]].]]
| | ''{The Spartan lowers his gun. 'Vadam clacks his mandibles together: a shrug.}'' |
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| *'''Sergeant Johnson''': ''(Easy/Normal)'' "Then they must love the smell of green."
| | '''Thel 'Vadam:''' "Were it so easy." |
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| *'''Sergeant Johnson''': ''([[Heroic]])'' "Then they must love the smell of hero."
| | ''{Thel Vadam makes to move past the Master Chief, but the Spartan pushes him back, and 'Vadam turns and walks away.}'' |
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| *'''Sergeant Johnson''': ''([[Legendary]], variant 1)'': "Then they must love the smell of bad ass."
| | '''Thel 'Vadam:''' "We must go. The [[Brute|Brutes]] have our scent." |
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| *'''Sergeant Johnson''': ''(Legendary, variant 2)'' "Then they must love the smell of bad ass. And I left a little present for you, Arbiter. And I'm walking away. Ha-ha-ha!"
| | '''Sergeant Johnson''': ''{On Easy/Normal}'' Then they must love the smell of green. |
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| *'''Sergeant Johnson''': ''(Legendary, variant 3)'' "Then they must love the scent of testosterone."
| | '''Sergeant Johnson''': ''{On [[Heroic]]}'' Then they must love the smell of hero. |
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| *'''Sergeant Johnson''': ''(Legendary, variant 4)'' "Then they must love the scent of a real man."
| | '''Sergeant Johnson''': ''{On [[Legendary]], variant 1}'': Then they must love the smell of bad ass. |
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| *'''Sergeant Johnson''': ''(Legendary, variant 5)'' "Then they must love the smell of [[Wikipedia:Bulgari|Bulgari]]. Yeah, I'm doing a little product placement! I gotta get paid, too!"
| | '''Sergeant Johnson''': ''{On Legendary, variant 2}'' Then they must love the smell of bad ass. And I left a little present for you, Arbiter. And I'm walking away. Ha-ha-ha! |
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| ''He grabs an [[MA5C assault rifle|assault rifle]] from a nearby Marine and holds it out to the Chief. The Spartan snatches it swiftly, as if annoyed by 'Vadam.'' | | '''Sergeant Johnson''': ''{On Legendary, variant 3}'' Then they must love the scent of testosterone. |
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| ''Fades to black.'' | | '''Sergeant Johnson''': ''{On Legendary, variant 4}'' Then they must love the scent of a real man. |
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| ''Level ends.'' | | '''Sergeant Johnson''': ''{On Legendary, variant 5}'' They must love the smell of [[Wikipedia:Bulgari|Bulgari]]. Yeah, I'm doing a little product placement! I gotta get paid, too. |
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| ==Production Notes==
| | ''{He grabs an [[MA5C|Assault Rifle]] from a nearby Marine and holds it out to the Chief. Swiftly, the Spartan snatches it, as if annoyed by 'Vadam.}'' |
| Early paper sketch design documents suggests the first section of the mission [[Sierra 117]] would function as a separate, small tutorial mission with the working title of "Kilimanjaro Jungle". After a short engagement with some Grunts, the player would then enter a Warthog that would transition to the full gameplay mission with the working title of "River". While this "training course" mission was dropped, the idea evidently evolved into what is in the final game, with the intro cutscene and look inversion tutorial being in this separate mission.{{Ref/Site
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| ==Trivia== | | ==Trivia== |
| ===Glitches=== | | ===[[Glitch]]es=== |
| {{Main|Glitches}}
| | *As soon as you can move, go forward and press the '''Y''' button about one second before the border fades out. Your Pistol will just randomly appear on the screen. |
| *As soon as one can move, go forward and press the '''Y''' button about one second before the border fades out. The M6G pistol will just randomly appear on the screen. | |
| *Sometimes on Heroic or Legendary, the words, "Your armor is still in partial lockdown," appear during the loading screen of Sierra 117. | | *Sometimes on Heroic or Legendary, the words, "Your armor is still in partial lockdown," appear during the loading screen of Sierra 117. |
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| ===References=== | | ===References=== |
| *The name may be a reference to Halo's predecessor, ''[[Marathon]]'', an earlier [[Bungie]] game, in which "Arrival" is also the name of the [[marathongame:Arrival (Level)|first level]]. | | *The name may be a reference to Halo's predecessor, [[Marathon]], an earlier [[Bungie]] game, in which "Arrival" is also the name of the [[w:c:marathongame:Arrival (Level)|first level]]. |
| *The ''[[Halo 3: ODST Original Soundtrack]]'' [[Bits and Pieces]] is a reference to a quote by Johnson during this level: "''And I don't do bits and pieces!''"
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| ===Miscellaneous=== | | ===Miscellaneous=== |
| *Arrival is the first tutorial level in the [[Halo universe|Halo Trilogy]] not to take place on a [[human]] space vessel orbiting a celestial body. ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'s'' very first level was on the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} orbiting the [[Installation 04|Halo]] mega-structure and ''[[Halo 2]]'s'' first level was set on the UNSC [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|MAC]] defense platform [[Cairo Station (station)|Cairo]] in a geosynchronous orbit around [[Earth]]. | | *Arrival is the first tutorial level in the [[Halo]] series not to take place on a [[Human]] space vessel orbiting a celestial body. [[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'s very first level was on the [[UNSC]] [[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|Pillar of Autumn]] orbiting the [[Halo]] mega-structure and ''[[Halo 2]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s first level was set on the [[UNSC]] [[MAC]] defense platform [[Cairo]] in a geosynchronous orbit around [[Earth]]. |
| *At the data pad the [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] carries, one can see an X-Ray of Master Chief's helmet revealing his skull. To the left of the Master Chief's skull, there is a photo of what could be the Master Chief's face. However, the picture could be the Corpsman's for object identification purposes. | | *If you look closely at the data pad the [[Marine]] carries, you can see an x-ray of [[Master Chief]]'s helmet revealing his skull. To the left of the [[Master Chief]]'s skull, there is a photo of what could be the Master Chief's face. |
| *Contrary to what players might think, the Master Chief did ''not'' land on Earth using just his [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR]] armor as protection. At the other end of the crater is a metallic object, suggesting the Chief ripped it out of the Forerunner Dreadnought and rode it down to [[Earth]]. A page in ''[[The Art of Halo 3]]'' supports this theory. Also, the metallic object appears to be a Forerunner door of some sort due to the support bracing on one side, as many Forerunner doors do seen in ''Halo 2''. And in the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]'' it shows the Master Chief using a piece of metal for protection as he enters the atmosphere. | | *However, the picture could be the Corpsman's for object identification purposes. |
| *The Master Chief appears for the first time in ''Halo 3'' at precisely 1 minute and 17 seconds into the cutscene, when the camera descends to reveal his outstretched arm. This is both a reference to his number (117) and to [[seven]] because it is 77 seconds in. | | *Contrary to what players might think, the Master Chief did ''not'' land on Earth using just his [[MJOLNIR]] armor as protection. At the other end of the crater is a metallic object, suggesting the Chief ripped it out of the Forerunner Dreadnought and rode it down to [[Earth]]. A page in [[The Art of Halo 3]] supports this theory. Also, the metallic object appears to be a Forerunner door of some sort due to the support bracing on one side, as any player that remembers certain levels of Halo 2 will tell you. |
| *It should be noted that in ''Arrival'', re-entry occurs before sunrise, and in the Landfall miniseries, re-entry occurs after sunrise (though they ''are'' in different places). The Landfall miniseries takes place in Pakistan, accounting for the time difference. | | *The Master Chief appears for the first time in ''Halo 3'' at precisely 1 minute and 17 seconds (1:17) into the cutscene, when the camera descends to reveal his outstretched arm. |
| *When the corpsman is inspecting John-117, Johnson addresses the corpsman as corporal. This is possibly an error as corpsman are Navy units, and the rank of corporal is Army/Marines. It is known that both Marine and Navy ranks are included in the game as John-117 is a Master Chief Petty Officer, and several other characters from the game also have Navy ranks (such as those about any UNSC ships like Lt. Commander Miranda Keyes.)
| | *It should be noted that in Arrival, re-entry occurs before sunrise, and in the Landfall miniseries, re-entry occurs after sunrise (though they ''are'' in different places). The Landfall miniseries takes place many miles east of the re-entry point in Arrival, accounting for the time difference. |
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| File:H3 Menu 01 Arrival.png|Preview of the level in ''Halo 3'' menu.
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| File:Arrivaldepart.jpg|John-117 departs the ''Anodyne Spirit''.
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| File:Arbiter Jungle2.jpg|The Chief accosts Thel 'Vadam.
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| File:Arrivalwarning.jpg|Thel 'Vadam warns [[First Squad]] that Brutes have their scent.
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