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{{Title|Foundation (''Halo Infinite'')}} | {{Title|Foundation (''Halo Infinite'')}} | ||
{{disambig header|the [[Halo Infinite]] campaign level|the [[Halo 2]] multiplayer level|Foundation}} | {{disambig header|the [[Halo Infinite]] campaign level|the [[Halo 2]] multiplayer level|Foundation}} | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
{{Article quote|The Master Chief descends into the underbelly of Zeta Halo searching for the weapon that ended | {{Article quote|The Master Chief descends into the underbelly of Zeta Halo searching for the weapon that ended the war. The weapon, an AI created by Dr. Halsey for the express purpose of infiltrating the Ring and neutralizing Cortana, tells Chief that though her primary mission was successful, her self-deletion protocols failed. Chief informs the Weapon of the new mission: to stop the Banished from taking control of Halo by any means necessary. Chief and the Weapon fight their way to the surface of the Ring.}} | ||
==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
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''The holo-image changes to that of ''Echo 216'', with hundreds of UNSC IFF tags surrounding it.'' | ''The holo-image changes to that of ''Echo 216'', with hundreds of UNSC IFF tags surrounding it.'' | ||
*'''Ship AI''': " | *'''Ship AI''': "1986 UNSC tags detected." | ||
*'''John-117''': "Status." | *'''John-117''': "Status." | ||
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*'''Escharum''': "I feel... invigorated." | *'''Escharum''': "I feel... invigorated." | ||
*'''Tremonious''': "You promised us | *'''Tremonious''': "You promised us revenge! Superiority! Renewal!" | ||
''Tremonius slams a fist down on the [[Holotank|holotable]].'' | ''Tremonius slams a fist down on the [[Holotank|holotable]].'' | ||
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*'''Escharum''': "The Banished will never bow..." | *'''Escharum''': "The Banished will never bow..." | ||
''Something | ''Something invisible grabs Tremonius from behind and shoves his head onto the holotable.'' | ||
*'''Escharum''': "To anyone again!" | *'''Escharum''': "To anyone again!" | ||
''Hologram of a trio of [[Covenant]] | ''Hologram of a trio of [[Covenant]] [[CCS-class battlecruiser]]s appears.'' | ||
*'''Escharum''': "Not the Covenant." | *'''Escharum''': "Not the Covenant." | ||
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''A triangular device appears below the Prophets, who vanish as the device splits into three individual pieces. A [[Cylix|sarcophagus-like Forerunner artifact with a humanoid figure engraved on its surface]] appears above the pieces. The damaged [[Zeta Halo]] surrounds the artifact.'' | ''A triangular device appears below the Prophets, who vanish as the device splits into three individual pieces. A [[Cylix|sarcophagus-like Forerunner artifact with a humanoid figure engraved on its surface]] appears above the pieces. The damaged [[Zeta Halo]] surrounds the artifact.'' | ||
*'''Escharum''': "Not [[Harbinger|her]]." | *'''Escharum''': "Not [[The Harbinger|her]]." | ||
''The holograms dissolve. Tremonius' attacker decloaks, revealing itself to be a [[Jega 'Rdomnai|sinister-looking Sangheili]] with a [[Artificial limb|robotic left arm]] | ''The holograms dissolve. Tremonius' attacker decloaks, revealing itself to be a [[Jega 'Rdomnai|sinister-looking Sangheili]] with a [[Artificial limb|robotic left arm]]. The Sangheili ignites a red energy blade mounted on his artificial arm and holds it to Tremonius' throat.'' | ||
*'''Escharum''': "This Ring ''will'' be operational." | *'''Escharum''': "This Ring ''will'' be operational." | ||
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*'''Tremonius''': "''Please...''" | *'''Tremonius''': "''Please...''" | ||
*'''Escharum''': "Then you will have your revenge." | |||
*'''Escharum''': " | |||
''Humbled, Tremonius rubs his throat, then turns and leaves without another word.'' | ''The Sangheili withdraws his blade and releases Tremonius. Humbled, Tremonius rubs his throat, then turns and leaves without another word.'' | ||
*'''Escharum''': ''(to Jega)'' "[[Blademaster]]. Follow the Spartan. From a distance. I want to know everything about him." | *'''Escharum''': ''(to Jega)'' "[[Blademaster]]. Follow the Spartan. From a distance. I want to know everything about him." | ||
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''The Pelican's bay door opens. John-117 walks over to the entrance.'' | ''The Pelican's bay door opens. John-117 walks over to the entrance.'' | ||
*'''Pilot''': ''(exasperated)'' "What is wrong with you?! Remind me to | *'''Pilot''': ''(exasperated)'' "What is wrong with you?! Remind me never to pick up a Spartan! This is a terrible idea! They're coming for us! All of them!" | ||
''The Chief gives him a brief glance, before turning his attention to the scene outside. The Pelican is now hovering above a damaged Forerunner structure. | ''The Chief gives him a brief glance, before turning his attention to the scene outside. The Pelican is now hovering above a damaged Forerunner structure. A [[Banished Phantom]] arrives. The Chief sees it and promptly jumps out of the Pelican.'' | ||
''John-117 lands. At the same time, the Phantom drops off a single [[Sangheili Mercenary]] before taking off.'' | ''John-117 lands. At the same time, the Phantom drops off a single [[Sangheili Mercenary]] before taking off.'' | ||
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*'''Pilot (COM)''': "Heads up. Lots of Banished craft heading your way!" | *'''Pilot (COM)''': "Heads up. Lots of Banished craft heading your way!" | ||
''The Chief encounters an | ''The Chief encounters an Unggoy and Kig-Yar patrol, which he quickly eliminates.'' | ||
*'''Pilot (COM)''': "More reinforcements! This weapon of yours must be really worth it." | *'''Pilot (COM)''': "More reinforcements! This weapon of yours must be really worth it." | ||
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*'''Pilot (COM)''': "Careful, Chief! Another dropship on your location." | *'''Pilot (COM)''': "Careful, Chief! Another dropship on your location." | ||
''Another Phantom drops off more troops. The Chief deals with them. While this is going on, the Forerunner structure constantly trembles | ''Another Phantom drops off more troops. The Chief deals with them. While this is going on, the Forerunner structure constantly trembles and random discharges of energy lash out at the surface, making it clear just how extensive the damage here is.'' | ||
*'''Pilot (COM)''': "This whole place looks like it's dying. Like it's... clinging to life somehow. How is that possible?" | *'''Pilot (COM)''': "This whole place looks like it's dying. Like it's... clinging to life somehow. How is that possible?" | ||
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*'''Unggoy''': ''(not seeing the Chief)'' "That's stupid! You're stupid! [[John-117|One human]] can't [[Warship Gbraakon|kill]] an entire [[Ghost of Gbraakon|ship]]." | *'''Unggoy''': ''(not seeing the Chief)'' "That's stupid! You're stupid! [[John-117|One human]] can't [[Warship Gbraakon|kill]] an entire [[Ghost of Gbraakon|ship]]." | ||
''The Chief ambushes the patrol and wipes it out. He then heads further into the Foundation, battling more Banished. Eventually he comes across a [[ | ''The Chief ambushes the patrol and wipes it out. He then heads further into the Foundation, battling more Banished. Eventually he comes across a [[Gravity lift]]. He steps inside the grav lift and starts ascending.'' | ||
*'''Whispers''': ''"If you knew how you were going to die..."'' | *'''Whispers''': ''"If you knew how you were going to die..."'' | ||
''The Chief arrives at the upper level. He continues his journey through the Foundation. After clearing out a Banished picket (led by | ''The Chief arrives at the upper level. He continues his journey through the Foundation. After clearing out a Banished picket (led by [[Sangheili Officer]]), he enters a hallway.'' | ||
*'''Whispers''': ''(multiple overlapping voices)'' | *'''Whispers''': ''(multiple overlapping voices)'' | ||
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''His transmission fades into static.'' | ''His transmission fades into static.'' | ||
''The Chief gets past the devices and as he approaches the holo-pedestal, it pulses with an intense blue light, shaking the room, and creating a blue sphere around itself. A hologram of a fully intact Zeta Halo appears above the pedestal. As the Chief draws closer, the pedestal gives off another pulse of energy that shakes the room. A section of the holo-Zeta Halo breaks off so | ''The Chief gets past the devices and as he approaches the holo-pedestal, it pulses with an intense blue light, shaking the room, and creating a blue sphere around itself. A hologram of a fully intact Zeta Halo appears above the pedestal. As the Chief draws closer, the pedestal gives off another pulse of energy that shakes the room. A section of the holo-Zeta Halo breaks off, so the image now mirrors the Ring's current state.'' | ||
''The Chief is almost in reach of the pedestal when the sphere "sucks" the light from the holo-Halo into itself and releases one final pulse of energy.'' | ''The Chief is almost in reach of the pedestal when the sphere "sucks" the light from the holo-Halo into itself and releases one final pulse of energy.'' | ||
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''The Chief starts pacing around the Weapon.'' | ''The Chief starts pacing around the Weapon.'' | ||
*'''Weapon''': "Don't you remember? My instructions were to enter this installation, imitate Cortana and lock her down for retrieval. Yours were to take her back to the ''Infinity'' for deletion. ''(pause)'' So if it wasn't you..." | *'''Weapon''': "Don't you remember? My instructions were to enter this installation, imitate Cortana and lock her down for retrieval. Yours were to take her back to the ''Infinity'' for deletion." ''(pause)'' "So if it wasn't you..." | ||
''She suddenly seems worried.'' | ''She suddenly seems worried.'' | ||
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*'''Weapon''': "No. It's not her. [[The Maw|Just dust and echoes.]]" | *'''Weapon''': "No. It's not her. [[The Maw|Just dust and echoes.]]" | ||
*'''John-117''': ''(alarmed)'' "What did you say?" | *'''John-117''': ''(alarmed)'' "''What did you say?''" | ||
*'''Weapon''': "What? It's just pieces of data cycling until they run out of power. It's all around us." | *'''Weapon''': "What? It's just pieces of data cycling until they run out of power. It's all around us." | ||
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*'''Halsey (memory)''': ''"They will not all survive. I understand that and have made peace with it. Mostly. There is one subject that I find myself hoping does live through this. He is perfectly suited for what is coming."'' | *'''Halsey (memory)''': ''"They will not all survive. I understand that and have made peace with it. Mostly. There is one subject that I find myself hoping does live through this. He is perfectly suited for what is coming."'' | ||
''The platform enters another chamber and comes to a final stop. Ghost-like "echoes" of young children appear and disappear around | ''The platform enters another chamber and comes to a final stop. Ghost-like "echoes" of young children appear and disappear around him. He steps off the platform and moves up a ramp, seeing more echoes of children, which appear to be creating a path for him to follow.'' | ||
*'''Halsey (memory)''': ''"He has been assigned a number. 117."'' | *'''Halsey (memory)''': ''"He has been assigned a number. 117."'' | ||
''John follows the path of ghostly children into a corridor outside of a larger chamber. Looking through a glass barrier, John can see Sentinels flying around the chamber, as well as Banished troops patrolling the ledge on the left. There's a blue glow coming from a platform at the end of the chamber.'' | ''John follows the path of ghostly children into a corridor outside of a larger chamber. Looking through a glass barrier, John can see Sentinels flying around the chamber, as well as Banished troops patrolling the ledge on the left. There's a blue glow coming from a platform at the end of the chamber.'' | ||
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*'''Weapon''': "They smell even worse than I imagined!" | *'''Weapon''': "They smell even worse than I imagined!" | ||
*'''John-117''': "You can | *'''John-117''': "You can smell them?" | ||
*'''Weapon''': "Well, an array of sensors in your armor can, and I analyze the input. ''You'' smell fine, by the way." | *'''Weapon''': "Well, an array of sensors in your armor can, and I analyze the input. ''You'' smell fine, by the way." | ||
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''John extends his hand, allowing the Weapon to walk off his palm and onto the pedestal. She studies the data sphere, running her hand through it.'' | ''John extends his hand, allowing the Weapon to walk off his palm and onto the pedestal. She studies the data sphere, running her hand through it.'' | ||
*'''Weapon''': ''(in disbelief)'' "This... this is part of me. I don't know why. I don't know how but it is me. It was the last part I remember being deleted." | *'''Weapon''': ''(in disbelief)'' "This... this is part of me. I don't know why. I don't know how, but it is me. It was the last part I remember being deleted." | ||
''She extends her hand further into the data sphere.'' | ''She extends her hand further into the data sphere.'' | ||
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''John-117 turns around to see [[Halo: The Fall of Reach|an echo of Halsey standing before him]].'' | ''John-117 turns around to see [[Halo: The Fall of Reach|an echo of Halsey standing before him]].'' | ||
*'''Halsey (memory)''': ''"[[Covenant|Our enemies]] are getting smarter and more numerous every day. What I am about to show you will help turn the tide of [[Human-Covenant War|war]]. I have been working to harness the strategic power of a ship-borne AI onto the battlefield. Are you ready?"'' | *'''Halsey (memory)''': ''"[[Covenant|Our enemies]] are getting smarter and more numerous every day. What I am about to show you will help turn the tide of [[Human-Covenant War|war]]. I have been working to harness the strategic power of a ship-borne AI onto the battlefield. Are you ready?"'' | ||
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''Halsey cups her hands together and Cortana's avatar appears in her palms.'' | ''Halsey cups her hands together and Cortana's avatar appears in her palms.'' | ||
*'''Halsey (memory)''': ''"Unlike previous AI models, she will reside ''between'' your mind and [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|the suit]], directly communicating with your [[neural interface]]. Think of her as a new set of eyes to | *'''Halsey (memory)''': ''"Unlike previous AI models, she will reside ''between'' your mind and [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|the suit]], directly communicating with your [[neural interface]]. Think of her as a new set of eyes to aide your reactions and upgrade your reconnaissance."'' | ||
''The Halsey memory offers the Cortana avatar to the ''real'' Master Chief, who opens his hand and allows the avatar to walk onto his palm.'' | ''The Halsey memory offers the Cortana avatar to the ''real'' Master Chief, who opens his hand and allows the avatar to walk onto his palm.'' | ||
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*'''Weapon''': "Did I miss something? There's a file that's been unlocked but I don't have access." | *'''Weapon''': "Did I miss something? There's a file that's been unlocked but I don't have access." | ||
*'''John-117''': | *'''John-117''': "We need a route out of here." | ||
*'''Weapon''': "Okay. Let's see. There's a breach close by. It should lead us to the surface." | *'''Weapon''': "Okay. Let's see. There's a breach close by. It should lead us to the surface." | ||
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''The Chief heads across the newly-assembled bridge. Banished troops appear and open fire on him.'' | ''The Chief heads across the newly-assembled bridge. Banished troops appear and open fire on him.'' | ||
*''' | *'''Jiralhanae''': "Tremonius will know my name when I bring him your head!" | ||
''The Chief defeats all the Banished and reaches the plinth. The Weapon materializes on it.'' | ''The Chief defeats all the Banished and reaches the plinth. The Weapon materializes on it.'' | ||
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*'''Weapon''': ''(smile fades slightly)'' "Noted. Let's go." | *'''Weapon''': ''(smile fades slightly)'' "Noted. Let's go." | ||
''Another bridge assembles itself. The Master Chief crosses and confronts more Banished troops, including a Jiralhanae manning a | ''Another bridge assembles itself. The Master Chief crosses and confronts more Banished troops, including a Jiralhanae manning a [[Type-58 plasma cannon]]. After a protracted fight, the Chief kills all the Banished and then exits the chamber. He enters a heavily damaged corridor and has to climb over some wreckage. A lone [[Unggoy Mule]] guards the exit. The Chief kills it and moves on.'' | ||
''The Chief enters a room containing a [[gravity lift]]. A single [[ | ''The Chief enters a room containing a [[gravity lift]]. A single Brute [[sniper]] armed with a [[Skewer]] stands guard atop a pillar at the back of the room. The Chief eliminates the Brute and approaches the grav lift.'' | ||
*'''Weapon''': "Oh no." | *'''Weapon''': "Oh no." | ||
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*'''Weapon''': "If you want to get up to the surface, we need to restore power to this gravity lift." | *'''Weapon''': "If you want to get up to the surface, we need to restore power to this gravity lift." | ||
''The Chief finds the | ''The Chief finds the Power Seed on the pillar the Brute Sniper was standing on.'' | ||
*'''Weapon''': "This object. It's part of the Ring's life force. It's called a | *'''Weapon''': "This object. It's part of the Ring's life force. It's called a Power Seed." | ||
''The Chief plants the power seed into the gravity lift's [[Crucible]], reactivating it. He then steps into the lift and rides it up.'' | ''The Chief plants the power seed into the gravity lift's [[Crucible]], reactivating it. He then steps into the lift and rides it up.'' | ||
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''The Chief approaches the fallen [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan]]. Noticing a green glowing module next to her body, he kneels down and picks it up.'' | ''The Chief approaches the fallen [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan]]. Noticing a green glowing module next to her body, he kneels down and picks it up.'' | ||
*'''Weapon''': "She was carrying an | *'''Weapon''': "She was carrying an enhanced shield module." | ||
''The Chief integrates the module into his armor, upgrading his shields. He then turns his attention to the deceased Spartan.'' | ''The Chief integrates the module into his armor, upgrading his shields. He then turns his attention to the deceased Spartan.'' | ||
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*'''Weapon''': "This is Spartan [[Bonita Stone]]. Recon specialist. Her vitals have been offline for nearly a month. Cause of death was an [[Type-1 energy sword|energy blade]], but... different. Stronger. A single strike. She never saw it coming." | *'''Weapon''': "This is Spartan [[Bonita Stone]]. Recon specialist. Her vitals have been offline for nearly a month. Cause of death was an [[Type-1 energy sword|energy blade]], but... different. Stronger. A single strike. She never saw it coming." | ||
''John stands back up. He goes up some stairs and enters a room full of Banished hardware. | ''John stands back up. He goes up some stairs and enters a room full of Banished hardware. A large contingent of Unggoy and Kig-Yar, including [[Kig-Yar Sniper]]s, patrol the area.'' | ||
*'''Weapon''': "We're here. That | *'''Weapon''': "We're here. That elevator should take us to the surface." | ||
''The Chief kills all the Unggoy and Kig-Yar in the room.'' | ''The Chief kills all the Unggoy and Kig-Yar in the room.'' | ||
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*'''Weapon''': "That should do it. Let's get back to the elevator." | *'''Weapon''': "That should do it. Let's get back to the elevator." | ||
''The Chief returns to the elevator and installs the power seed into the Crucible. | ''The Chief returns to the elevator and installs the power seed into the Crucible. He then deploys the Weapon onto the elevator's control terminal.'' | ||
'''{''Cutscene''}''' | '''{''Cutscene''}''' | ||
*'''Weapon''': "This isn't [[Forerunner]]. It identifies as Banished." | *'''Weapon''': "This isn't [[Forerunner]]. It identifies as Banished." | ||
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*'''John-117''': "It isn't." | *'''John-117''': "It isn't." | ||
''He uploads the Weapon back into his armor just as the elevator arrives | ''He uploads the Weapon back into his armor, just as the elevator arrives, bringing [[Tremonius]] and two [[Kig-Yar Raider]]s. Tremonius snarls and flexes his arms threateningly before using his [[Jump pack]] to get off the elevator. He lands in front of the Chief and a security barrier activates behind him, confining all combatants to an enclosed area.'' | ||
*'''Tremonius:''' "Escharum's orders are that you should be brought before him! He did not specify in how many pieces." | *'''Tremonius:''' "Escharum's orders are that you should be brought before him! He did not specify in how many pieces." | ||
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{{Center|For Tremonius' dialogue during the fight, see [[Tremonius/Quotes#Boss Fight|here]].}} | {{Center|For Tremonius' dialogue during the fight, see [[Tremonius/Quotes#Boss Fight|here]].}} | ||
''Tremonius proves to be a formidable adversary, even for the Spartan, but eventually the Master Chief prevails and kills both Tremonius and his Kig-Yar guards. The security barrier deactivates.'' | |||
''Tremonius proves to be a formidable adversary, even for the Spartan, but eventually the Master Chief prevails and kills Tremonius and | |||
*'''Weapon''': "You were right. He was not friendly. By the looks of him he was some sort of [[Jiralhanae Warlord|leader]]. They called him 'Tremonius'." | *'''Weapon''': "You were right. He was not friendly. By the looks of him he was some sort of [[Jiralhanae Warlord|leader]]. They called him 'Tremonius'." | ||
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==Production Notes== | |||
==Production | |||
The ''[[Discover Hope]]'' trailer depicted the gameplay section where [[John-117]] approaches [[the Weapon]]'s pedestal as a cutscene. | The ''[[Discover Hope]]'' trailer depicted the gameplay section where [[John-117]] approaches [[the Weapon]]'s pedestal as a cutscene. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:HINF ForerunnerInteriorConcept.png|Concept art of John-117 in a partially-intact Forerunner hallway. | File:HINF ForerunnerInteriorConcept.png|Concept art of John-117 in a partially-intact Forerunner hallway. | ||
File:HINF_LightBridgeConcept.jpg|Concept art of John-117 crossing a lightbridge while debris hover around. | File:HINF_LightBridgeConcept.jpg|Concept art of John-117 crossing a lightbridge while debris hover around. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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===Screenshots=== | ===Screenshots=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HINF Foundation Level.png|A Phantom at the partially-built foundation of the ring. | File:HINF Foundation Level.png|A Phantom at the partially-built foundation of the ring. | ||
File:HINF Foundation Structure.png|A large Forerunner room and door. | File:HINF Foundation Structure.png|A large Forerunner room and door. | ||
File:HINF Cylix.png|Cylixes around where the Weapon was retrieved. | File:HINF Cylix.png|Cylixes around where the Weapon was retrieved. | ||
File:HINF Zeta Halo Broken.png|A hologram displaying the damaged ring. | File:HINF Zeta Halo Broken.png|A hologram displaying the damaged ring. | ||
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File:HINF Cortana Dust and Echoes.png|Residue data of Cortana dispersed in a room. | File:HINF Cortana Dust and Echoes.png|Residue data of Cortana dispersed in a room. | ||
File:HINF Zeta Halo Hologram.png|Hologram of the damaged ring where the Weapon was found. | File:HINF Zeta Halo Hologram.png|Hologram of the damaged ring where the Weapon was found. | ||
File:HINF Cortana introduced.png|Cortana being given to John-117. | |||
File:HINF Cortana introduced.png| | |||
File:HINF Tremonius Full Armor.jpg|Tremonius and his Kig-Yar Raiders confront John-117. | File:HINF Tremonius Full Armor.jpg|Tremonius and his Kig-Yar Raiders confront John-117. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||