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{{Status|Gameplay}}
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{{disambig header|the [[Halo Infinite]] campaign level|the location|Site Novem}}
{{Level infobox
{{Level infobox
|pagegamelabel=HI
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|devname=
|devname=
|name = Excavation Site
|name = Excavation Site
|image = [[File:HINF SiteNovem.png|300px]]
|image =  
|player = [[John-117]]
|player = [[John-117]]
|date = c. [[2560#May|May 28, 2560]]{{Ref/Generic|Id=Premiere|[[Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere]]}}
|date = [[2560#May|May 28, 2560]]{{Ref/Generic|Id=Premiere|[[Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere]]}}
|place = [[Site Novem]], [[Installation 07]]
|place = [[Site Novem]], [[Installation 07]]
|objective = *Investigate the Excavation Site
|objective = *Investigate the Excavation Site
*Destroy the [[Flame-bore|mining laser]]
*Destroy the mining laser
*Defeat [[Bassus]]
*Defeat [[Bassus]]
*Enter the Conservatory
*Enter the Conservatory
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}}
{{Article quote|Griffin's intel suggests that the Banished are looking for something at this excavation site. Investigate and disrupt.}}
{{Article quote|Griffin's intel suggests that the Banished are looking for something at this excavation site. Investigate and disrupt.}}
'''Excavation Site''' is the sixth [[campaign]] main mission in ''[[Halo Infinite]]'', under the third campaign section "Connections".  
'''Excavation Site''' is the sixth [[campaign]] level in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.{{Ref/Game|Id=HI|HI}}


==Overview==
==Overview==
{{Article quote|Led by Griffin's intel, Chief and the Weapon locate an excavation site, where the Banished are using a colossal mining laser to cut their way into the Conservatory. The Master Chief fights through legions of Banished, and the dig site commander Bassus, to clear the tunnel to the mysterious Forerunner facility.}}
{{Article quote|Led by Griffin's intel, Chief and the Weapon locate an excavation site, where the Banished are using a colossal mining laser to cut their way into the Conservatory. The Master Chief fights through legions of Banished, and the dig site commander Bassus, to clear the tunnel to the mysterious Forerunner facility.}}
Acting on Spartan [[Hudson Griffin|Griffin]]'s information, [[John-117]] and [[the Weapon]] investigated [[Site Novem]], a Banished excavation site. At the seemingly deserted dig site, they found that the Banished's [[Flame-bore|mining laser]] had cut through Forerunner columns into a [[Conservatory (location)|subterranean structure]]. Before they could enter, the mining laser activated, preventing the Spartan from entering the tunnel. After analysis by the Weapon, John-117 destroyed the mining laser's cooling pylons. When he returned to the mining laser's control room, he was met by the dig site security commander [[Bassus]].{{Ref/Game|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Outpost Intel 4|Banished Audio log|Detail=Outpost Intel #06 - Secrets Below}} The two fought, with the Spartan emerging victorious. John-117 shut down the laser, and prepared to enter the tunnel.
Acting on Spartan [[Hudson Griffin|Griffin]]'s information, [[John-117]] and [[the Weapon]] investigated [[Site Novem]], an excavation site where the Banished were digging for something. At the seemingly deserted dig site, they found that the Banished's mining laser had cut through Forerunner columns into a [[Conservatory (location)|subterranean structure]]. Before they could enter, the mining laser activated, preventing the Spartan from entering the tunnel. After analysis by the Weapon, John-117 destroyed the mining laser's cooling pylons. When he returned to the mining laser's control room, he was met by the dig site commander [[Bassus]]. The two fought, with the Spartan emerging victorious. John-117 shut down the laser, and prepared to enter the tunnel.{{Ref/Reuse|HI}}


==Transcript==
==Transcript==
'''{''Gameplay''}'''
'''{''Gameplay''}'''


''[[John-117]] exits the [[Tower]].''
''John-117 exits the Tower.''


*'''[[The Weapon|Weapon]]''': "I'm guessing whatever the [[Conservatory (location)|Conservatory]] is, the [[Banished]] won't want us anywhere near it."
*'''[[The Weapon|Weapon]]''': "I'm guessing whatever the Conservatory is, the Banished won't want us anywhere near it."


*'''John-117''': "Then they'll be disappointed."
*'''John-117''': "Then they'll be disappointed."
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*'''Weapon''': "Yes they will."
*'''Weapon''': "Yes they will."


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''The Chief heads off towards the dig site. He breaks through a Banished blockade guarding a bridge along the way.''
''If the Chief stalls or does some other activity:''
 
*'''Weapon''': "Don't forget, we've got a solid lead to follow up at that dig site the Spartan mentioned."
 
----
 
''The Chief heads north towards the dig site. He breaks through a Banished blockade guarding a recently established bridge.''


*'''[[Fernando Esparza|Pilot]] (COM)''': "Hey, where are you going?"
*'''[[Fernando Esparza|Pilot]] (COM)''': "Hey, where are you going?"
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*'''Pilot (COM)''': "Just... don't leave me out here for too long. Okay? I mean it."
*'''Pilot (COM)''': "Just... don't leave me out here for too long. Okay? I mean it."


''The Chief approaches the dig site, which has been established at the base of a mountain ridge. The area around it is completely barren, the Banished having stripped the land of all natural resources.''
''The Chief approaches the dig site. The area around it is completely barren, the Banished having stripped the land of all natural resources.''


*'''Weapon''': "That [[Site Novem|Banished facility]] up ahead. Looks like a mining operation. That must be the dig site [[Hudson Griffin|the Spartan]] was talking about."
*'''Weapon''': "That Banished facility up ahead. Looks like a mining operation. That must be the dig site that Spartan was talking about."


*'''Weapon''': ''(observing the desolate landscape)'' "What are the Banished doing here?"
*'''Weapon''': ''(observing the desolate landscape)'' "What are the Banished doing here?"


*'''Pilot (COM)''': "They are doing exactly what they've been doing since they got here. Scavenging. Tearing everything apart to fuel [[Battle for Zeta Halo|the war]]."
*'''Pilot (COM)''': "They are doing exactly what they've been doing since they got here. Scavenging. Tearing everything apart to fuel the war."


*'''Weapon''': "How could they? They are ruining this place and for what?"
*'''Weapon''': "How could they? They are ruining this place and for what?"
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*'''Pilot (COM)''': "That already happened."
*'''Pilot (COM)''': "That already happened."


''The Chief enters the dig site and makes his way down the crater. Strangely, there are no Banished troops present.''
''The Chief enters the dig site. Strangely, there are no Banished troops present.''


*'''Weapon''': "It's... kinda quiet, isn't it? There... that tunnel. The Banished must already be down below."  
*'''Weapon''': "It's... kinda quiet, isn't it? There... that tunnel. The Banished must already be down there."  


'''{''Cutscene''}'''
'''{''Cutscene''}'''


''The Chief approaches the tunnel, which goes underneath the ridge itself. The Weapon's avatar appears in his hand.''
''The Chief approaches the tunnel the Weapon pointed out. The Weapon's avatar appears in his hand.''


*'''Weapon''': ''(studying the tunnel)'' "This should be impossible. [[Forerunner]] alloy is almost indestructible. What do you think they-"
*'''Weapon''': ''(studying the tunnel)'' "This should be impossible. Forerunner alloy is almost indestructible. What do you think they-"


''She turns around.''
''She turns around.''
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*'''Weapon''': ''(alarmed)'' "Chief!"
*'''Weapon''': ''(alarmed)'' "Chief!"


''Her avatar vanishes. The Chief turns around and looks up to see a massive [[Flame-bore|mining laser]] mounted at the top of the facility powering itself up and being aimed in the direction of the tunnel. The Chief dodges out of the way as the mining laser shoots four powerful beams into the tunnel, effectively blocking the entrance to the Conservatory.''
''Her avatar vanishes. The Chief turns around and looks up to see a massive mining laser mounted at the top of the facility powering itself up and being aimed in the direction of the tunnel. The Chief dodges out of the way as the mining laser shoots four powerful beams into the tunnel, effectively blocking the entrance to the Conservatory.''


'''{''Gameplay''}'''
'''{''Gameplay''}'''
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*'''Weapon''': "I guess we need to deal with that mining laser."
*'''Weapon''': "I guess we need to deal with that mining laser."


''Banished [[drop pod]]s are deployed, releasing multiple Brutes.''
''Banished drop pods are deployed.''


*'''Weapon''': "Oh, and these guys."
*'''Weapon''': "Oh, and these guys."


''The Chief engages the Brutes.''
*'''Weapon''': "It looks like the laser is controlled up in that central structure."
 
*'''Weapon''': "It looks like the laser's controlled up in the central structure."


*'''Pilot (COM)''': "Chief! The scanner just lit up! It was a trap. I ''knew'' it was a trap. What do I do?"
*'''Pilot (COM)''': "Chief! The scanner just lit up! It was a trap. I ''knew'' it was a trap. What do I do?"
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*'''John 117''': "Hold position. I've got this."
*'''John 117''': "Hold position. I've got this."


''More drops pods are deployed. An [[Eklon'Dal Workshop Phantom]] arrives and delivers even more hostile reinforcements.''
''The Chief deals with the Banished attackers. He then enters the central structure through a Gravity Lift and clears out the Banished crew inside.''
 
*'''[[Jiralhanae]] 1''': "What's wrong, Spartan? Afraid of the tiny mining laser?"
 
*'''Jiralhanae 2''': "The [[Reformation]] will not be stopped! It CAN'T be stopped!"
 
*'''Jiralhanae 3''': "Summon [[Bassus]]! The prey has arrived!"
 
''The Chief fights his way to one of the central structure's [[gravity lift]]s and rides it into the mining laser. Once inside, he engages the laser's crew.''
 
*'''[[Unggoy]]''': "He's tryin' to shut it off! Don't let him!"
 
''The Chief eliminates the crew.''


*'''Weapon''': "Looks like the laser controls are by that window."
*'''Weapon''': "Looks like the laser controls are by that window."


''The Chief heads over to the terminal by an [[energy barrier]] at the front of the structure. He deploys the Weapon onto the terminal.''
''The Chief locates the control terminal and deploys the Weapon.''


'''{''Cutscene''}'''
'''{''Cutscene''}'''


''The Weapon stares at the laser beams blocking the tunnel.''
''The Weapon stares out the window at the laser beams blocking the tunnel.''


*'''Weapon''': "Just give me a sec..."  
*'''Weapon''': "Just give me a sec..."  
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*'''John-117''': "Then we destroy it."
*'''John-117''': "Then we destroy it."


*'''Weapon''': "Way ahead of you. There are two power regulators down there. All we need to do is manually expose each regulator's cooling pylon to trigger a cascade effect. And by we, I mean you. And by trigger, I mean shoot. Or blow up. You get the idea."
*'''Weapon''': "Way ahead of you. There are two power regulators down there. All we need to do is manually expose each regulator's cooling pylon to trigger a cascade effect. And by we, I mean you. And by trigger, I mean shot. Or blow up. You get the idea."


''John uploads the Weapon back into his armor.''
''John uploads the Weapon back into his armor.''
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'''{''Gameplay''}'''
'''{''Gameplay''}'''


''A ramp at the back of the central structure lowers itself, leading outside. The Chief heads down the ramp and starts searching for his new targets. Phantoms and drop pods arrive with more enemy reinforcements that he has to deal with.''
''The Chief heads back down and starts searching for his new targets. Phantoms and drop pods arrive bringing more enemy reinforcements that he has to deal with.''
 
*'''Weapon''': "That switch should open up the regulator."


''The Chief exposes the cooling pylons for one regulator.''
''The Chief exposes the cooling pylons for one regulator.''
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*'''Weapon''': "That should do it."
*'''Weapon''': "That should do it."


*'''John-117''': "One down. One to go."
*'''John-117''': "One down, one to go."


*'''Jiralhanae Officer (loudspeaker)''': "Failure detected in cooling system. Deploy forces to protect the dig site. The Conservatory entrance must be protected!"
*'''Jiralhanae Officer (loudspeaker)''': "Failure detected in cooling system. Deploy forces to protect the dig site. The Conservatory entrance must be protected!"


''The Chief exposes and destroys the cooling pylons for the other regulator, causing it to blow up as well.''
''The Chief exposes and destroys the cooling pylons for the other regulator, causing it to blow up.''


*'''John-117''': "And that's two."
*'''John-117''': "And that's two."
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*'''Jiralhanae Officer (loudspeaker)''': "The cooling system has failed! The dig site is compromised! Do not allow them access to the Conservatory! [[Bassus]], you have your orders!"
*'''Jiralhanae Officer (loudspeaker)''': "The cooling system has failed! The dig site is compromised! Do not allow them access to the Conservatory! [[Bassus]], you have your orders!"


''The Chief goes back inside the central structure and heads to the controls again.''
''The Chief goes back inside central structure and heads to the controls once again.''


'''{''Cutscene''}'''
'''{''Cutscene''}'''


''Master Chief's POV: The Chief starts to deploy the Weapon when something grabs him by the neck and lifts him off his feet. John finds himself face-to-face with an aged but fearsome-looking [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]]. The Brute chuckles menacingly and roars in his face, before flinging the Chief across the room. The Chief lands on his back. He sees the Chieftain approaching, [[Gravity hammer (fiction)|gravity hammer]] in hand.''
''Master Chief's POV: The Chief starts to deploy the Weapon when something grabs him by the neck and lifts him off his feet. John finds himself staring face-to-face with an aged but fearsome-looking Brute Chieftain. The Brute chuckles menacingly and roars in his face, before flinging the Chief across the room. The Chief lands on his back. He sees the Chieftain approaching, gravity hammer in hand.''


*'''[[Bassus]]''': "Spartans not so tough, I think. Break open easy."
*'''[[Bassus]]''': "Spartans not so tough, I think. Break open easy."


''The Chief uses his [[Grappleshot]] to pull a container towards him.''
''The Chief uses his Grappleshot to pull a container towards him.''


*'''Bassus''': "Soft inside!"
*'''Bassus''': "Soft inside!"
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*'''John-117''': "I see him."
*'''John-117''': "I see him."


''The Chief uses the Grappleshot to swing the container around and strike Bassus on the side of the head, knocking the Brute off balance and causing his hammer to miss. The shockwave from the gravity hammer pushes John away from Bassus. The Chief gets back on his feet and faces the Chieftain.''
''The Chief uses his Grappleshot to swing the container around and strike Bassus in the side of the head, knocking the Brute off balance, and causing him to miss. The shockwave from the hammer pushes John away from Bassus. The Chief gets back on his feet and faces Bassus.''


*'''Bassus''': ''(bellowing)'' "SPARTAAAAAAAAAN!"
'''Bassus''': ''(bellowing)'' "SPARTAAAAAAAAAN!"


'''{''Gameplay''}'''
'''{''Gameplay''}'''
{{Center|For Bassus' dialogue during the fight, see [[Bassus/Quotes#Boss Fight|here]].}}
''The central structure goes into lockdown.''


''Even by a Brute's standards, Bassus is incredibly strong and durable. It takes a lot of ammunition, but the Chief finally brings the Chieftain down.''
''Even by a Brute's standards, Bassus is incredibly strong and durable. It takes a lot of ammunition, but the Chief finally brings the Chieftain down.''


*'''Weapon''': "Didn't think we were gonna make it back there. Let's deal with the laser."
*'''Weapon''': "Didn't think we were gonna make it back there. Let's deal with the laser."
''If the Chief manages to kill Bassus quickly:''
*'''Weapon''': "I'm impressed. I can't believe how easy you made that look. Now let's deal with that laser."


''The Chief returns to the control terminal and deploys the Weapon.''
''The Chief returns to the control terminal and deploys the Weapon.''
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*'''Weapon''': "Watch this."
*'''Weapon''': "Watch this."


''She starts hacking the terminal.''
''She goes to work manipulating the terminal's code. Nothing seems to happen when she's done.''


*'''John-117''': ''(when nothing seems to happen)'' "Is there a problem?"
*'''John-117''': "Is there a problem?"


*'''Weapon''': ''(grins)'' "Of course not."
*'''Weapon''': ''(grins)'' "Of course not."
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'''{''Gameplay''}'''
'''{''Gameplay''}'''
''The central structure's lockdown is lifted.''


*'''Weapon''': "That laser was modified very recently to cut into the Ring."
*'''Weapon''': "That laser was modified very recently to cut into the Ring."
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*'''John-117''': "Modified? By who?"
*'''John-117''': "Modified? By who?"


*'''Weapon''': "Definitely not by Bassus back there. The formula is very sophisticated. [[Harbinger|Whoever]] made the change, they didn't just modify the Forerunner architecture. They ''improved'' it. Oh, and there are ''a lot'' of Banished in the Conservatory. They've been down there for days. We are walking into another trap."
*'''Weapon''': "Definitely not by Bassus back there. The formula is very sophisticated. Whoever made the change, they didn't just modify the Forerunner architecture. They ''improved'' it. Oh, and there are ''a lot'' of Banished in the Conservatory. They've been down there for days. We are walking into another trap."


*'''John-117''': "And you left that 'til last?"
*'''John-117''': "And you left that 'til last?"
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*'''John-117''': "No. You?"
*'''John-117''': "No. You?"


*'''Weapon''': "Of course not. I've got you to keep me alive. Oh, and sixty-three millimeters of [[titanium]] alloy wrapped around our [[Spartan neural interface|neural interface]]. I'll be fine."
*'''Weapon''': "Of course not. I've got you to keep me alive. Oh, and sixty-three millimeters of titanium alloy wrapped around our neural interface. I'll be fine."


*'''John-117''': "Good to know."
*'''John-117''': "Good to know."
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''The Master Chief leaves the facility and enters the tunnel.''
''The Master Chief leaves the facility and enters the tunnel.''


''Level ends.''
''Level ends''


==Achievements==
==Achievements==
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|}


==Collectibles==
==Production Notes==
*'''Audio logs''' (2): [[Audio log (Halo Infinite)/Banished/Escharum/04|Escharum's Testimony 04 - Demon]], [[Audio log (Halo Infinite)/UNSC/Prisoner/03|Prisoner 03 - She Was Smiling]]
*'''Mjolnir armory lockers''' (1): [[Emblems and Nameplates (Halo Infinite)|Banished Nameplate (armor)]]
*'''[[Spartan core]]s''' (2)
 
==Production notes==
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==Mistakes==
*The flame-bore may appear to prematurely shut itself off during the run up to the boss fight with Bassus. However, the tunnel will still have the orange laser glow and will remain inaccessible until the player has defeated Bassus and destroyed the laser. The laser beams will reappear once the fight with Bassus starts.
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
{{Expand-section}}
File:HINF Excavation Site approach.png|Approaching Site Novem.
File:HINF Site Novem Power Regulator.png|John-117 and some UNSC marines arrive at Site Novem.
File:HINF Banished Mining Laser.png|John-117 sees the flame-bore about to fire.
File:HINF flame-bore firing.png|The flame-bore is fired.
File:HINF flame-bore blocking tunnel.png|Laser beams from the flame-bore blocking the tunnel's entrance.
File:HINF Site Novem Grav Lift.png|Approaching one of central structure's gravity lifts.
File:HINF Jiralhanae Chosen Warrior Flame Bore.png|The flame-bore's crew.
File:HINF Site Novem Laser Controls.png|John-117 finds the flame-bore's controls
File:HINF Bassus.png|Bassus confronts John-117.
File:HINF BassusHammer.jpg|Bassus prepares to fight John-117.
File:HINF Bassus vs Rocket Launcher.png|Bassus takes a hit from a rocket launcher at close range.
File:HINF Bassus defeated.png|Bassus falls.
File:HINF Weapon Overloads Mining Laser.png|The Weapon prepares to overload the flame-bore
File:HINF Flame Bore explodes.png|The Weapon destroys the flame-bore.
File:HINF Flame Bore destroyed.png|The flame-bore after exploding.
File:HINF Site Novem Tunnel.png|The tunnel leading to the Conservatory.
</gallery>
 
==Sources==
==Sources==
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