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{{Level infobox | {{Level infobox | ||
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|game=''[[Halo 2]]'' (<small>''[[Halo 2: Anniversary|Anniversary]]''</small>) | |game=''[[Halo 2]]'' (<small>''[[Halo 2: Anniversary|Anniversary]]''</small>) | ||
|name=''Cairo Station'' | |name=''Cairo Station'' | ||
|devname=<code>01b_spacestation</code> | |devname=<code>01b_spacestation </code> | ||
|image=[[File:H2A CairoStation Loadscreen.png|300px]] | |image=[[File:H2A CairoStation Loadscreen.png|300px]] | ||
|player=[[ | |player=[[John-117]] | ||
|date= [[2552#October|October 20, 2552]] | |date= [[2552#October|October 20, 2552]] | ||
|place=''[[Cairo Station (station)|Cairo Station]]'' | |place=''[[Cairo Station (station)|Cairo Station]]'' | ||
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|parscore=14,000 {{C|''Master Chief Collection''}} | |parscore=14,000 {{C|''Master Chief Collection''}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{center|For the achievement, see [[Cairo Station (achievement)]]. For the [[Orbital Defense Platform|ODP]], see [[Cairo Station (station)|Cairo Station]].}} | |||
{{Article quote|Defend the station's [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|MAC]] gun from [[Covenant]] boarders.}} | {{Article quote|Defend the station's [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|MAC]] gun from [[Covenant]] boarders.}} | ||
'''Cairo Station''' is the third [[campaign]] level of ''[[Halo 2]]'', taking place in Earth's orbit on the eponymous ''[[Cairo Station (station)|Cairo Station]]''. The [[John-117|Master Chief]] and [[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marines]] fight against boarding [[Covenant]] troops, culminating in a battle over an [[Sangheili|Elite]]-guarded bomb intended to destroy the station. This is the first level in ''[[Halo 2]]'' in which enemies are encountered. | '''Cairo Station''' is the third [[campaign]] level of ''[[Halo 2]]'', taking place in Earth's orbit on the eponymous ''[[Cairo Station (station)|Cairo Station]]''. The [[John-117|Master Chief]] and [[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marines]] fight against boarding [[Covenant]] troops, culminating in a battle over an [[Sangheili|Elite]]-guarded bomb intended to destroy the station. This is the first level in ''[[Halo 2]]'' in which enemies are encountered. | ||
In [[Halo 2 (Windows Vista)|''Halo 2'' for Windows Vista]], completing this level on [[Normal]] or higher will reward the player "[[Cairo Station (achievement)|Cairo Station]]" [[achievement]] and 30 [[Gamerscore]]. | |||
==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
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''The view once again changes back to ''Cairo Station'', as a young woman joins the Chief and Johnson.'' | ''The view once again changes back to ''Cairo Station'', as a young woman joins the Chief and Johnson.'' | ||
[[File:H2A-KeyesMedal.jpg|thumb|300px|Commander Miranda Keyes receives her father's posthumous Colonial Cross from Lord Hood prior to the Covenant's arrival.]] | [[File:H2A-KeyesMedal.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Commander Miranda Keyes receives her father's posthumous Colonial Cross from Lord Hood prior to the Covenant's arrival.]] | ||
*'''Lord Hood''': "[[Commander (UNSC)|Commander]] [[Miranda Keyes]]. [[Jacob Keyes|Your father]]'s actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service. His bravery in the face of impossible odds reflects great credit, upon himself, and the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]. The Navy has lost one of its best." | *'''Lord Hood''': "[[Commander (UNSC)|Commander]] [[Miranda Keyes]]. [[Jacob Keyes|Your father]]'s actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service. His bravery in the face of impossible odds reflects great credit, upon himself, and the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]. The Navy has lost one of its best." | ||
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''The view changes back to ''High Charity'' again, where a blackened [[Combat harness|Sangheili Combat helmet]] falls to the floor, and the naked 'Vadamee hangs limply from his restraints. A glowing brand rises from the floor in front of him, and Tartarus grabs it and strides forward.'' | ''The view changes back to ''High Charity'' again, where a blackened [[Combat harness|Sangheili Combat helmet]] falls to the floor, and the naked 'Vadamee hangs limply from his restraints. A glowing brand rises from the floor in front of him, and Tartarus grabs it and strides forward.'' | ||
[[File:H2A - Tartarus branding.jpg|thumb|300px|Thel 'Vadamee, about to be publicly branded with the Mark of Shame by Tartarus.]] | [[File:H2A - Tartarus branding.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Thel 'Vadamee, about to be publicly branded with the Mark of Shame by Tartarus.]] | ||
''Thel 'Vadamee raises his head weakly. Tartarus gives him a fierce look, and presses the brand against the Sangheili's chest with glee, printing the [[Mark of Shame]] in it. The tortured Sangheili warrior fights the pain but gives in and screams.'' | ''Thel 'Vadamee raises his head weakly. Tartarus gives him a fierce look, and presses the brand against the Sangheili's chest with glee, printing the [[Mark of Shame]] in it. The tortured Sangheili warrior fights the pain but gives in and screams.'' | ||
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*'''Lord Hood''': "They're going to try to take our MAC guns offline, give their capital ships a straight shot at [[Earth]]." ''(Looks to the Chief)'' "Master Chief, defend this station!" | *'''Lord Hood''': "They're going to try to take our MAC guns offline, give their capital ships a straight shot at [[Earth]]." ''(Looks to the Chief)'' "Master Chief, defend this station!" | ||
[[File:H2A - Cruiser over Cairo.jpg|thumb|300px|The Chief and Johnson depart the control room as the Home Fleet outside prepares for battle.]] | [[File:H2A - Cruiser over Cairo.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The Chief and Johnson depart the control room as the Home Fleet outside prepares for battle.]] | ||
*'''John-117''': "Yes, sir." ''(to Johnson)'' "I need a weapon." | *'''John-117''': "Yes, sir." ''(to Johnson)'' "I need a weapon." | ||
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''Once the Master Chief finishes killing all the Covenant boarders in the first hangar bay, Covenant boarding craft are seen through the windows rapidly leaving ''Malta Station''.'' | ''Once the Master Chief finishes killing all the Covenant boarders in the first hangar bay, Covenant boarding craft are seen through the windows rapidly leaving ''Malta Station''.'' | ||
[[File:H2A-Malta Destruction.png|thumb|300px|''Malta Station'' is destroyed after its boarders retreat, opening a path towards Earth for the Covenant.]] | [[File:H2A-Malta Destruction.png|thumb|right|300px|''Malta Station'' is destroyed after its boarders retreat, opening a path towards Earth for the Covenant.]] | ||
*'''[[Private First Class]] [[Chips Dubbo]]''': "Hey, check it out! The ''Malta''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s already driven off its boarders!" | *'''[[Private First Class]] [[Chips Dubbo]]''': "Hey, check it out! The ''Malta''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s already driven off its boarders!" | ||
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''Once the Master Chief finishes killing all the intruders in the second hangar bay (including a [[Sangheili Zealot]] on [[legendary]] difficulty) Covenant boarding craft are again seen through the windows retreating, only this time, from ''[[Athens]] Station''.'' | ''Once the Master Chief finishes killing all the intruders in the second hangar bay (including a [[Sangheili Zealot]] on [[legendary]] difficulty) Covenant boarding craft are again seen through the windows retreating, only this time, from ''[[Athens]] Station''.'' | ||
[[File:H2A-Athens Destruction.png|thumb|300px|Soon after, the same fate befalls ''Athens Station''.]] | [[File:H2A-Athens Destruction.png|thumb|right|300px|Soon after, the same fate befalls ''Athens Station''.]] | ||
*'''Private Dubbo''': "Uh oh! Hey, they're leaving the ''Athens''!" | *'''Private Dubbo''': "Uh oh! Hey, they're leaving the ''Athens''!" | ||
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*'''Fleet Admiral Harper (COM)''': "First Echelon, you're with me, blanket those cruisers, take ‘em out one by one. Second Echelon, keep those carriers busy." | *'''Fleet Admiral Harper (COM)''': "First Echelon, you're with me, blanket those cruisers, take ‘em out one by one. Second Echelon, keep those carriers busy." | ||
*'''Cortana (COM)''': "Registering all hostile vessels inside the kill zone. Thirteen [[ | *'''Cortana (COM)''': "Registering all hostile vessels inside the kill zone. Thirteen [[CCS-class battlecruiser|cruisers]], two [[CAS-class assault carrier|assault carriers]]. I'm going loud!" | ||
''The station's MAC gun begins firing at the Covenant fleet.'' | ''The station's MAC gun begins firing at the Covenant fleet.'' | ||
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*'''Lord Hood''': "Permission granted." | *'''Lord Hood''': "Permission granted." | ||
[[File:H2A - Master Chief and antimatter charge.png|thumb|300px|The Master Chief drags the bomb to the lift leading to the airlock.]] | [[File:H2A - Master Chief and antimatter charge.png|thumb|right|300px|The Master Chief drags the bomb to the lift leading to the airlock.]] | ||
''In the bay, the Chief grabs the bomb by two of its pointy protrusions and drags it across the floor, causing sparks to erupt as it scrapes across the metal plating. He drags it into an elevator, and ascends.'' | ''In the bay, the Chief grabs the bomb by two of its pointy protrusions and drags it across the floor, causing sparks to erupt as it scrapes across the metal plating. He drags it into an elevator, and ascends.'' | ||
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''The carrier's center is a huge, open chamber, a massive fusion core casting white light across its inner surface. The carrier has taken a lot of abuse; the far side of the chamber is torn open, showing the Earth outside. The Master Chief crawls up the bomb, presses its activation panel, and spins around. His legs flex, and he vaults off the bomb, aiming for the split in the carrier's armor.'' | ''The carrier's center is a huge, open chamber, a massive fusion core casting white light across its inner surface. The carrier has taken a lot of abuse; the far side of the chamber is torn open, showing the Earth outside. The Master Chief crawls up the bomb, presses its activation panel, and spins around. His legs flex, and he vaults off the bomb, aiming for the split in the carrier's armor.'' | ||
[[File:H2A In Amber Clad orbit earth.png|thumb|300px|With the carrier destroyed, the Chief hurtles himself towards the waiting UNSC ''In Amber Clad''.]] | [[File:H2A In Amber Clad orbit earth.png|thumb|right|300px|With the carrier destroyed, the Chief hurtles himself towards the waiting UNSC ''In Amber Clad''.]] | ||
''He plummets from the carrier, straight for Earth, as behind him minor blue explosions flicker up and down the alien warship. A pause, and the entire ship detonates in a huge plasma conflagration.'' | ''He plummets from the carrier, straight for Earth, as behind him minor blue explosions flicker up and down the alien warship. A pause, and the entire ship detonates in a huge plasma conflagration.'' | ||
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''Level ends.'' | ''Level ends.'' | ||
{{Clear}} | {{Clear}} | ||
==Production notes== | ==Production notes== | ||
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Originally, [[Bungie]] had planned [[Covenant Ship|a level after Cairo Station]], in which the [[John-117|Master Chief]] would land on a [[Covenant]] ship, break in, and destroy it from the inside out. This was shown in the [[Halo 2 Announcement Trailer]], when the [[Chief]] jumped out of the airlock without the bomb. However, because of deadlines, the level was cut from the final game.<ref>''[[Halo 3 Essentials]]'': Disc 2; Halo 2 Cinematics Commentary</ref> | Originally, [[Bungie]] had planned [[Covenant Ship|a level after Cairo Station]], in which the [[John-117|Master Chief]] would land on a [[Covenant]] ship, break in, and destroy it from the inside out. This was shown in the [[Halo 2 Announcement Trailer]], when the [[Chief]] jumped out of the airlock without the bomb. However, because of deadlines, the level was cut from the final game.<ref>''[[Halo 3 Essentials]]'': Disc 2; Halo 2 Cinematics Commentary</ref> | ||
[[File:H2A - BattleofEarth.png|thumb|250px|Master Chief launching towards the ''Day of Jubilation'' and the ''Solemn Penance'' in an early version of the ''Return to Sender'' cutscene.]] | [[File:H2A - BattleofEarth.png|thumb|right|250px|Master Chief launching towards the ''Day of Jubilation'' and the ''Solemn Penance'' in an early version of the ''Return to Sender'' cutscene.]] | ||
===''Halo 2: Anniversary''=== | ===''Halo 2: Anniversary''=== | ||
For the ''Anniversary'' remake of the level, it was originally planned to have ''Cairo''{{'}}s position over Earth adjusted. The ''Return to Sender'' cutscene for example was to take place over Eastern and Central Europe as opposed to Northern Africa and the Mediterranean in the final version.<ref>[[Halo 2: Anniversary cinematic trailer|''Halo 2: Anniversary'', cinematic trailer]]</ref> | For the ''Anniversary'' remake of the level, it was originally planned to have ''Cairo''{{'}}s position over Earth adjusted. The ''Return to Sender'' cutscene for example was to take place over Eastern and Central Europe as opposed to Northern Africa and the Mediterranean in the final version.<ref>[[Halo 2: Anniversary cinematic trailer|''Halo 2: Anniversary'', cinematic trailer]]</ref> | ||
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*It is possible to see the outside of a [[Covenant]] boarding craft on this level up close. Just before the player enters the first elevator, they can use one of the structures near the edge to jump to a lower ledge, where they can view a craft. | *It is possible to see the outside of a [[Covenant]] boarding craft on this level up close. Just before the player enters the first elevator, they can use one of the structures near the edge to jump to a lower ledge, where they can view a craft. | ||
*There is some odd dialog where [[Miranda Keyes]] would say "Thanks, Chief. I owe you one. Take me now!" {{Citation needed}} | *There is some odd dialog where [[Miranda Keyes]] would say "Thanks, Chief. I owe you one. Take me now!" {{Citation needed}} | ||
*When the player reaches the | *When the player reaches the armoury and sees one of the stair doors is closed, they can get on top of the door, which should be going up the ceiling. When the door closes, they will fall through the door and be back to normal instead of dying. | ||
*It is possible to get into the airlock room [[John-117|Master Chief]] jumps out of. On the chapter "Return to Sender", the player can walk up to where the firing pin shoots forward, walk up to the front track, and when the pin moves forward, the Chief's body will fall through the floor and down to the airlock below. | *It is possible to get into the airlock room [[John-117|Master Chief]] jumps out of. On the chapter "Return to Sender", the player can walk up to where the firing pin shoots forward, walk up to the front track, and when the pin moves forward, the Chief's body will fall through the floor and down to the airlock below. | ||
*When the player gets outside of the [[Cairo Station (station)|Station]], it is possible to get inside the FFG-142 ''[[UNSC In Amber Clad|In Amber Clad]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s reactors. | *When the player gets outside of the [[Cairo Station (station)|Station]], it is possible to get inside the FFG-142 ''[[UNSC In Amber Clad|In Amber Clad]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s reactors. | ||
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*This level contains the only ''Halo 2'' [[Bloody UNSC marine|Marine model covered in wounds and blood]]. He is found in the first Pelican hangar and is usually without a helmet. | *This level contains the only ''Halo 2'' [[Bloody UNSC marine|Marine model covered in wounds and blood]]. He is found in the first Pelican hangar and is usually without a helmet. | ||
*The [[Cairo Station console message|''Cairo Station'' console message]] can be found on several consoles throughout the level. | *The [[Cairo Station console message|''Cairo Station'' console message]] can be found on several consoles throughout the level. | ||
===References=== | ===References=== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
===Development images=== | ===Development images=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H2 Cairo Station Launch Bay Concept Art.png|Concept art of ''Cairo Station'' | File:H2 Cairo Station Launch Bay Concept Art.png|Concept art of ''Cairo Station'''s fighter launch bay. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===''Halo 2''=== | ===''Halo 2''=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H2 Cairo Station Fighter Launch Bay.png|''Cairo Station'' | File:H2 Cairo Station Fighter Launch Bay.png|''Cairo Station'''s fighter launch bay pre-release screenshot. | ||
File:Cairo Station Official.png|Preview of the level in ''Halo 2'' menu. | File:Cairo Station Official.png|Preview of the level in ''Halo 2'' menu. | ||
File:Old HW Gauss 6.png|UNSC personnel at the ceremony onboard ''Cairo Station''. | File:Old HW Gauss 6.png|UNSC personnel at the ceremony onboard ''Cairo Station''. | ||