Editing H3:The Covenant (section)

==Transcript==

===Trident===
'''''Three teams. Three towers.'''''

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpLrYUtQwVU '''{''Cutscene''}''']

[[File:Trident11.jpg|thumb|300px|The UNSC Pelicans and their Sangheili allies' Phantoms approaching the barrier towers.]]
''Five [[D77H-TCI Pelican|Pelican]]s fly in. They are followed by two [[Sangheili]] [[Ru'swum-pattern Phantom|Phantoms]]. Behind them is the Sangheili {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} ''[[Shadow of Intent]]''. The view changes to a large energy barrier surrounded by [[Covenant]] forces''

*'''Commander [[Miranda Keyes]] (COM)''': "We hit these three generators, and the barrier will fall?"

*'''[[343 Guilty Spark]] (COM)''': "A small section, yes."

''A patrolling [[Unggoy]] spots the dropships as they approach the mainland. It jumps and cowers.''

*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Good enough. [[Avery Junior Johnson|Johnson]], drop the [[John-117|Chief]] at the first generator, then head to the third. The Elites will punch right down the middle."

*'''[[Sergeant Johnson]] (COM)''': "Roger that."

''The Pelicans and Phantoms break formation. Two Pelicans, including [[Kilo 023|Hocus' bird]] carrying the Chief, head towards Tower 1. [[Ogab'd-pattern anti-aircraft Wraith|Anti-Air Wraith]] fire erupts around them.''

*'''[[Hocus]] (COM)''': "[[Charlie Foxtrot]]! Tower One approach has active Triple-A!"

''Gunfire hits one of the trailing Pelican's engines, causing it to collide into Hocus' Pelican, tossing its [[M12 Warthog|Warthog]] out onto the ground. The second Pelican swerves out of control and drops its Warthog as well.''

*'''Damaged Pelican Pilot (COM)''': "Mayday! I can't control her!" 

''The Pelican drops out of sight followed by the sound of a crash and a muffled explosion.''

*'''Hocus (COM)''': "Pelican down! Pelican down!"

*'''Sergeant [[Stacker]] (COM)''': "Brace yourselves; we're going in a little hot!"

''Chief grabs a [[M6 Spartan Laser|Spartan Laser]] as his Pelican makes a rough landing.''

'''{''Gameplay''}'''

*'''[[ODST]] Sergeant ([[Reynolds]])''': "Pile out! Go, go, go! Up the beach! Kill that Wraith!"

''or''

*'''ODST Sergeant ([[Stacker]])''': "Pile out! Go, go, go! Alright, up the beach! Take out that Wraith!"

*'''Hocus (COM)''': "Commander, this is ''Kilo 23''. Lost my wingman and our only 'Hog. Over."

*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Roger that, Hocus. Get out of there!"

[[File:Cool odsts.jpg|thumb|300px|A team of ODSTs engage a Jiralhanae War Chieftain.]]
''The Master Chief and the ODSTs storm the beach, eliminate the enemy infantry - including a [[Jiralhanae War Chieftain]] and destroy the Anti-Air Wraith.''

*'''ODST (COM)''': "Beachhead secure, Commander. Hostile Anti-Air has been neutralized."

*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Hold position, I'm on my way. [[Shipmaster]], begin diversionary bombardment."

*'''[[Shipmaster Rtas 'Vadum]] (COM)''': "I will beat [[Prophet of Truth|the Prophet]]'s shield like a drum. By the time the barrier falls, he will ''beg'' for mercy."

''The ''Shadow of Intent'' starts firing plasma torpedoes at the barrier.''

''A Pelican drops off a [[M274 Mongoose|Mongoose]] and Warthog for the Chief and his Squad. If the existing squad have all died, replacements will also be dropped off.''

*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "[[343 Guilty Spark|Spark]] believes Truth can activate the rings at anytime. If he does, [[Earth]], every being in the galaxy... [[Halo Array|Halo]] will kill them ''all''."

''They mount up and head off for the First Tower.''

*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Get to the First Tower. Shut it down."

''As the Chief drives up the hill towards the 1st generator, he sees the Sangheili Phantoms battling with the other Covenant loyalist Phantoms near the second tower.''

*'''Sergeant Johnson (COM)''': "Ma'am, we're on the ground. Third Tower in sight."

*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Good. The Arbiter and the Elites have touched down at number 2."

''(Co-op Change)'' '''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Good. The Elites have touched down at number 2."

''The strike team reaches the First Tower.''

*'''ODST/Marine''': "Objective in sight! Watch for heavy armor!"

''[[Qavardu Workshop Prowler|Prowlers]], [[Karo'etba-pattern Ghost|Ghosts]], [[Rizsheda-pattern Shade|Shade turrets]], and a [[Zurdo-pattern Wraith|Wraith]] surround the tower, but the squad eventually clears the area.''

*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Chief. You've got to offline that tower."

''Keyes' Pelican drops off weapons.''

*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Get inside that tower. Take it down!"

''The Chief eliminates the Covenant troops guarding the door.''

*'''ODST/Marine''': "Perimeter secure. Get inside that tower!"

*'''ODST/Marine''': "Stick together! Check your corners!"

''Master Chief gets inside and secures the bottom floor.''

*'''ODST/Marine''': "Sir, go on. Tower controls should be up top!"

''The ODST and/or Marines hold the bottom floor while the Chief takes the elevator to the top floor.''

*'''ODST/Marine''': "We'll secure the area, sir."

''Or''

*'''ODST/Marine''': "We'll hold things down here."

[[File:1223827034 Brute group.jpg|thumb|300px|The Jiralhanae Chieftain and his pack at the top floor of the tower.]]
''On the top floor, the Chief finds a [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]] and its [[Jiralhanae Bodyguard]]s guarding the tower controls. He engages and eliminates the Jiralhanae [[pack]].''

*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Chief, find the tower controls, and shut it down!"

''The Master Chief deactivates Tower 1.''

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKVcfwocWH0 '''{''Cutscene''}''']

''Tower 1 shuts down.''

*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Good work, Chief! That's one. The Arbiter should be just about to..."

''(Co-op change)'' '''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Good work, Chief! That's one. The Elites should be just about to..."

''Tower 2 shuts down.''

*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "...that's two! It's all up to Johnson's team now."

''The Chief and Commander Keyes watch Tower 3 for a moment. It remains active.''

*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Get back outside, Chief. Wait for transport."

'''{''Gameplay''}'''

*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Johnson, come in. Over."

*'''Sergeant Johnson (COM)''': "[[Jiralhanae|Brute]] reinforcements, ma'am ''(static)''! We're pinned down!"

*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "I'm on my way!"

*'''Sergeant Johnson (COM)''': "Negative! Fire's too heavy! ''(to his squad)'' Everyone fall back! Now! ''(static and cut-off)''"

*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "[[Sergeant Major]]!" 

''No response.''

*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Johnson! Can you hear me?! ''(No response)'' Chief, you need to link up with the Arbiter and proceed directly to the Third Tower. Make your way back to the beach."

''(Co-op change)'' '''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Chief, you need to link up with the Elites and proceed directly to the Third Tower. Make your way back to the beach."

''The Chief hurries back to the elevator and heads back down. After clearing another group of [[Kig-Yar]] and Unggoy attacking the Marines holding the lower floor, the Chief and his squad get back outside to their vehicles, or meet up with transport if they have no vehicles left.''

*'''Marine Driver''': "Get in, sir."

''The Chief and the Marines head back to the beach. Once there, the Chief and his accompanying soldiers meet up with the [[AV-14 Hornet|Hornets]] and other Marines who held the beach.''

*'''Hocus (COM)''': "Sir. Got a flight of birds that need an escort. Take the Hornet; get those Pelicans safely to the Third Tower."

===If You Want It Done Right...===
'''''Close air support.'''''

''The Chief gets in a Hornet. He assists the other Hornets in clearing the airspace of Tower 2, which is heavily saturated with [[Type-26 Banshee|Banshees]] and a single Phantom.''

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''If the Chief tries to land at the Second Tower:''

*'''Thel 'Vadam (Elite in Co-op) (COM)''': "Second Tower is clear, Spartan, no need to land. Let us hasten to the Third."

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''They proceed to Tower 3, where they meet heavy resistance both in the air and on the ground.''

*'''Pelican Pilot (COM)''': "Objective in sight, Commander... No sign of Johnson or his team."

*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Understood. Chief, clear an [[LZ]], then get inside the tower."

[[File:H3 Brute Pack.png|thumb|300px|A Jiralhanae War Chieftain leads his pack against the aerial assault from the UNSC and the Sangheili.]]
''A pair of Anti-Air Wraiths, a standard Wraith, Shade turrets and a large Jiralhanae pack led by a [[Jiralhanae War Chieftain|War Chieftain]] guard the Third Tower. After the [[UNSC]] airborne forces take out the Anti-Air Wraiths, the Sangheili Phantoms arrive and drop off Thel 'Vadam and a group of Sangheili. The Chief uses his Hornet to eliminate any remaining enemy armor and infantry. He then lands the Hornet and joins the Sangheili on the ground. The bodies of Johnson's team litter the tower's entrance, but Johnson himself is nowhere to be found.''

''Marines from the Pelicans and Hornets follow up, and secure the perimeter. The Chief, 'Vadam, and the Sangheili push on inside the tower, encountering a small pack of Jiralhanae at the doorway. Inside, they battle a swarm of [[Yanme'e]] and a [[Mgalekgolo]] pair. Eventually clearing out the opposition, the team moves deeper inside and encounters a larger pack of Jiralhanae, followed by another swarm of Yanme'e. The Chief, 'Vadam and their allies overcome the defenders and secure the bottom floor and the elevator.''

*'''Thel 'Vadam''': "Darken this tower and the barrier will fall. Go, Spartan! We have no time to waste."

'''Vadam and his Sangheili hold the lower level while the Master Chief heads up. The Chief secures the top floor, after defeating a [[Jiralhanae War Chieftain]] wielding a [[Pek-pattern plasma cannon|plasma turret]] and a squad of [[Jiralhanae Stalker]]s.''

*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Hit the switch, Chief, and the barrier will fall!"

''The Chief deactivates the Third Tower.''

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afhT2Mesrrc '''{''Cutscene''}''']
[[File:Hive.jpg|thumb|300px|As ''Shadow of Intent'' approaches the Citadel, [[High Charity]] arrives at Installation 00.]]
''The barrier falls. The ''Shadow of Intent'' advances on the Citadel.''

*'''Rtas 'Vadum (COM)''': "Now, Prophet... your end has come."

''A massive [[slipspace]] rupture suddenly appears directly above. [[High Charity]] emerges and plummets down to the Ark.''

*'''Rtas 'Vadum (COM)''': "High Charity...? By the Gods. Brace for impact!"

''Debris from High Charity strikes right through the ''Shadow of Intent's'' hull. A [[Flood dispersal pod]] then breaks apart in midair. Part of the pod crashes through the window right above the Chief. It stops as it hits the elevator window, glowing eerily. The Chief raises his rifle and prepares to engage the enemy he knows too well.'' 

'''{''Gameplay''}'''

''Flood forms swarm towards the lone Spartan, infecting the corpses of the Jiralhanae in the room. After eliminating the hostiles in the area, the Chief takes the elevator back down.''

*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Shipmaster, what's your status?"

*'''Rtas 'Vadum (COM)''': "Significant damage! Weapon system disabled!"

*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Move to a safe distance, stay away from the Flood."

*'''Rtas 'Vadum (COM)''': "Why would the Parasite come ''here''?!"

*'''343 Guilty Spark (COM)''': "The Ark is out of range of all the active installations! Priority: We must contain this outbreak, before-"

*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "No! First, we stop Truth. ''Then'' we deal with the Flood."

''The Chief links up with the Sangheili and the Arbiter, who are trying to hold back encroaching Flood forms. After clearing the room, they head back outside, eliminating more Flood forces (including several [[Flood carrier form|carrier forms]]). Arriving outside, they assist Marines engaged in combat with the Flood. A Sangheili Phantom arrives to pick up Thel 'Vadam. The Phantom's side gunner helps clear out any remaining Flood.''

*'''343 Guilty Spark''': "Quickly, I must see the point of impact; assess the damage to the Ark."

*'''Thel 'Vadam''': "To the top of these hills, Oracle, no higher. We cannot risk your capture by the Flood."

'''Vadam takes 343 Guilty Spark with him.  Meanwhile, Pelicans drop a [[M12G1 Gauss Warthog|Gauss Warthog]], a Mongoose, and a [[M808 Main Battle Tank|Scorpion tank]] for the assault on the Citadel. The Chief, the Marines, and the remaining Sangheili mount up.''

*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Shipmaster's carrier is out of commission, Chief. I need ''you'' to take down Truth. The Flood's just going to put pressure on him; accelerate his plans. Punch through the cliffs! Get inside that Citadel!"

===Journey's End===
'''''Storm the Citadel.'''''

''The Assault Team gets through the snowy cliffs, where they encounter a few small Covenant emplacements. In the distance, [[Type-26 Banshee|Banshees]] and [[AV-14 Hornet|Hornets]] are battling each other.''

*'''Pelican Pilot (COM)''': "Citadel in sight! Brutes are mobilizing everything they've got."

''The assault team advances across the cliff, facing infantry, Ghosts, Shade turrets, [[Covenant watchtower]]s, Prowlers, and a Wraith. Once the team breaks through the Covenant defenses, they meet up with two Hornet gunships near the route down into the clearing.''

*'''Stacker (COM)''': "Hornets, inbound!"

[[File:H3 CitadelBattle.jpg|thumb|300px|A Hornet flying above two Scarabs outside the Citadel.]]
''The Master Chief takes a Hornet and makes his way to the [[Installation 00 Citadel|Citadel]] (alternatively, he can stay in whatever vehicle he's currently in). Two [[Deutoros-pattern Scarab|Scarabs]] drop down from above.''

*'''Pelican Pilot (COM)''': "I count two Scarabs! Repeat: ''two'' Scarabs!"

''The Chief engages the Scarabs. The Assault Team backs him up: The Scorpion tank fires from a far range, while the Warthog and the Mongoose move about under the Scarabs to assist Chief in taking their legs down. They are soon joined by a second Warthog. The Pelican and the other Hornets engage the Scarabs from the air. Several enemy Ghosts, Banshees and another Prowler defend the Scarabs.''

''The Chief takes out the first Scarab.''

*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "First Scarab's down! All units, concentrate your fire on number two!"

''The Chief takes out the second Scarab.''

*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Both Scarabs down, well done."

''If any minor Covenant resistance on the ground is left:''

*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Marines, kill the stragglers!"

''A Sangheili Phantom decloaks and arrives at the platform leading to the entrance of the [[Installation 00 Citadel|Citadel]], dropping off Thel 'Vadam and 343 Guilty Spark. Any surviving enemy Banshees will flee at this point.''

''If the Chief isn't there when 'Vadam lands:''

*'''Thel 'Vadam (COM)''': "Spartan, come to me. This platform hides a path!"

''If the Chief stalls:''

*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Chief, Spark has found a way into the Citadel. He's waiting for you on the platform, Chief. Go!"

''The Chief lands and meets 'Vadam and 343 Guilty Spark at the top of the platform.''

*'''Thel 'Vadam''': "The Flood scales the Citadel's far wall. Activate this bridge, Oracle! ''(turning to the Chief)'' The Prophet will die by ''my'' hands, not theirs."

*'''343 Guilty Spark''': "''Calamity!'' If only we had more time!"

''Spark activates a light bridge. The Chief and 'Vadam cross it and enter the Citadel alone. The door they entered through closes and bolts up behind them. The entrance is a large hallway with viewscreens mounted along the walls.''

*'''[[Cortana]] ([[Cortana Moment]])''': "[[Gravemind|It]] asked, and I answered. ''(turns bitter)'' For a moment of safety, I loosed damnation upon the stars."

*'''[[Prophet of Truth]] (Video COM)''': "My faithful...stand firm!"

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpbEx8tvmLw '''{''Cutscene''}''']

''Viewscreens around the Chief light up. The Prophet of Truth is seen making another speech. The Chief and 'Vadam hurry to find a way up.''

*'''Prophet of Truth (Video COM)''': "Though our enemies crowd around us, we tread the blessed path. In a moment, I will light the rings! And all who believe...shall be saved!"

''Master Chief and 'Vadam discover an elevator with a screen in front of it showing Sergeant Johnson held aloft by a Jiralhanae. Johnson punches the Jiralhanae in the face, to no effect.''

*'''Commander Keyes (COM)''': "Chief, how close are you?"

''They look up. The height is phenomenal.''

*'''Master Chief Petty Officer John-117''': "Not close enough."

''The view changes to the Control Center. Johnson is thrown to the floor.''

*'''Sergeant Johnson''': "That the best you got?"

''A [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]] gives him an amused huff, then picks him up around the neck and begins to strangle him.''

*'''Sergeant Johnson''': "Oh, come on. Impress me."

''Truth turns around and sees what is happening.''

*'''Prophet of Truth''': "Stop, you imbecile! He ''wants'' you to kill him!" 

''He turns back to the Ark's activation console and speaks quietly.'' 

*'''Prophet of Truth''': "I'd prefer that you did not..."

''The Chieftain slams Johnson's head into the solid holographic console.''

*'''Sergeant Johnson''': ''(to Truth)'' "What's the matter, big shot? Can't start your own party?"

[[File:Truth and Johnson.png|300px|thumb|Truth talking to Johnson as Keyes' Pelican charges into the Citadel.]]

''Truth leans forward so only Johnson can hear him.''

*'''Prophet of Truth''': "I admit, I need [[Reclaimer|your help]]." 

''A [[D77H-TCI Pelican|Pelican]] appears behind them unnoticed and rapidly approaches the main window.'' 

*'''Prophet of Truth''': "But that secret dies with all the rest."

''The Pelican smashes through the window and crashes onto the ledge next to them, slamming into a Jiralhanae and sending it flying. Scene fades to black briefly.''

''Fade back in on the Control Center.  Mere seconds have passed. A [[Jiralhanae Captain]] gets up, but Keyes blasts it with her [[M90 shotgun|shotgun]].''

*'''Commander Keyes''': "Johnson! ''(ejects a shell from her shotgun)'' Sound off!"

''Johnson climbs up from behind the control terminal, clutching his side.''

*'''Sergeant Johnson''': "''(coughing)'' Get - out of here!"

*'''Commander Keyes''': "Not without you!"

''More Jiralhanae surround Miranda and Johnson. Miranda fires at the closest Jiralhanae with her shotgun. Its armor is damaged, but it remains standing.''

*'''Prophet of Truth''': ''(off-screen)'' "You delay the inevitable. One of you ''will'' light the rings."

''Keyes draws a [[M6G magnum|pistol]] and aims her weapons both ways.''

*'''Prophet of Truth''': ''(off-screen)'' "You cannot hope to kill them all!"

''Keyes pauses and lowers her weapons. She looks at her pistol.''

*'''Commander Keyes''': "You're right..."

''She reluctantly aims the pistol at Johnson. He staggers towards her.''

*'''Sergeant Johnson''': "Do it. Me...then you..."

''Keyes hesitates, lowering her pistol slightly with sadness on her face.''

*'''Sergeant Johnson''': "''Now!''"

''Keyes straightens up and aims. Several Spiker shots are heard. Keyes gasps in pain and drops her weapons. Johnson starts to run to her aid.''

*'''Sergeant Johnson''': "''No!''"

''A Jiralhanae Captain restrains Johnson, who struggles, horrified. Keyes falls to her knees, collapses and dies with five glowing spikes in her back. Truth walks on screen gingerly holding a [[Paegaas Workshop Spiker|Spiker]] in one hand. He looks down at Keyes.''

*'''Prophet of Truth''': "Your [[Forerunner|forefathers]] wisely set aside their compassion..."

''He drops the Spiker, and shakes a fist to emphasize his speech.''

*'''Prophet of Truth''': "...''steeled'' themselves for what ''needed'' to be done."

''Truth walks up to Johnson, who is still being restrained by the Jiralhanae.''

*'''Prophet of Truth''': "I see now why they left you behind."

''Sergeant Johnson is brought up to the control panel.''

*'''Prophet of Truth''': "You were ''weak''. And gods must be ''strong''."

[[File:Infection Forms Covenant Level.png|300px|thumb|Pod infectors scurry past Thel 'Vadam and the Master Chief.]]
''He forces Johnson's hand down on the panel with a smug look. Johnson, still overcome with grief and shock, doesn't resist. Instantly, the Control Terminal begins to change and heighten. Truth raises his arms in triumph. The scene moves down the corridor, as six out of the seven holographic Halo rings light up one by one ([[Installation 04]] has not yet been replaced, so its ring does not light up). At the end of the corridor, the Master Chief and Thel 'Vadam emerge from the lift. Two Flood [[tank form]]s drop from above. The Master Chief draws his [[MA5C assault rifle|assault rifle]] and aims, and 'Vadam activates his [[Type-1 energy sword|energy sword]].''

*'''[[Gravemind]] (through the tank forms)''': "Do ''not'' shoot, but ''listen!'' Let me lead you safely to ''our'' foe. Only ''you'' can halt what he has set in motion."

'''Note:''' In the subtitles, the Gravemind says "stop" instead of "halt."

''The pair lower their weapons cautiously. [[Pod infector]]s scurry between their feet toward their common enemy. The Master Chief and 'Vadam look at each other, obviously not trusting the Flood, but knowing that they have no other choice.''

'''{''Gameplay''}'''

===Revelation===
''The Master Chief, the Arbiter, and the Flood begin their final assault on Truth. Three bridges stand between them and the Control Center. Resistance on the first bridge consists of Unggoy and Kig-Yar infantry led by a single [[Jiralhanae Captain]], backed up by [[Unggoy Heavy|Unggoy Heavies]].  The Chief and his allies quickly defeat these enemies and cross the first bridge.''

''The Chief enters a room with holograms of Truth in the Forerunner systems.''

*'''Prophet of Truth (Hologram)''': "How could I have known the Parasite would follow?! Undoubtedly this is the Heretics' doing! A final, ''bitter'' curse. Clear evidence of [[Age of Conflict|''treachery'' long hidden]]!"

[[File:2514795-full.jpg|thumb|300px|The Arbiter duels a Brute Chieftain on the Citadel.]]
''At the second bridge, the Chief and 'Vadam encounter the final Covenant defenders - including a [[Jiralhanae]] [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Chieftain]] wielding a [[Gravity hammer (fiction)|gravity hammer]] and his [[Jiralhanae Bodyguard|Bodyguards]], with Jump Pack Brutes as the main counter-attack force (on higher difficulties, the Jiralhanae are supported by a pair of [[Unggoy Heavy|Unggoy Heavies]] armed with [[Pez'tk-pattern fuel rod gun|fuel rod guns]]). With the help of the Flood, the Master Chief and the Arbiter defeat the last of Truth's followers. They cross the second bridge.''

''In the second room, Truth's holograms broadcast a final message.''

*'''Prophet of Truth (Hologram)''': "So far are we along the path, that I must strain to hear the clumsy patter of their pursuit. Know this, my brothers: they may foul the way with their charred and broken bones, but they ''will not'' stop the [[Covenant religion|Journey]]."

''Resistance on the third bridge has already been crushed by the Flood. The Chief and the Arbiter step over the bodies of fallen Jiralhanae, Unggoy, and combat forms and finally reach the Control Center. A large gap is now all that stands between them and Truth.  The Chief activates a light bridge, allowing them to cross.''

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYqnZuwk3q0 '''{''Cutscene''}''']

''The Master Chief and Thel 'Vadam cross the light bridge. They pass by an inert Flood corpse, and come across a distraught Sergeant Johnson who is resting Miranda Keyes' lifeless body on his lap by her head next to the Pelican. The pair stop and stare into Keyes' empty eyes, until Johnson closes them gently.''

*'''Sergeant Johnson''': ''(sighs)'' "Stop [[Halo Array|the rings]]. Save the [[Human|rest]]."

''The Chief continues to stare at Miranda, shoulders slumped, obviously disheartened, while 'Vadam approaches the crawling form of Truth, his energy sword turned off but at the ready.''

*'''Prophet of Truth''': ''(weakly)'' "Can you see, Arbiter? The moment of salvation is at hand."

''The Arbiter grabs Truth by the throat and points his currently deactivated sword in the Prophet's face.''

*'''Thel 'Vadam''': "It will not last!"

*'''Prophet of Truth''': "[[Sangheili|Your kind]]...never believed in the promise of the sacred rings."

''Flood biomass suddenly erupts from Truth's head. Spores spew from his mouth. The Prophet is infected.''

*'''Gravemind (speaking through Truth)''': "Lies for the weak. Beacons for the deluded."

''At this moment, 'Vadam draws his energy sword back and activates it, ready to kill his former leader. The Master Chief points his assault rifle at Truth in case he is completely taken over by the Flood.''

*'''Thel 'Vadam''': "I ''will'' have my revenge. On a Prophet, not a plague!"

''Truth regains control of his body.''

*'''Prophet of Truth''': "My feet tread the Path. I ''shall'' become a god!"

''Tentacles begin to sprout on Truth as the Flood infection progresses.''

*'''Gravemind (speaking through Truth)''': "You will be ''food'' - nothing more."

''The Chief approaches the Ark's control panel, ready to deactivate it.''

*'''Prophet of Truth''': ''(realizing what he's about to do)'' "''NO!''"

''The Chief deactivates the Ark. The holographic Halo rings dim. The Flood body begins to stir.''

*'''Prophet of Truth''': ''(being held aloft by 'Vadam)'' "I...am...''Truth!'' The ''voice'' of the Covenant!"

'''Vadam releases Truth briefly, then viciously grabs his neck from behind. Truth's crown falls off as he pitifully gasps for air, trying to grab 'Vadam's hand.''

*'''Thel 'Vadam''': "And so… you must be silenced."

[[File:TruthDeath-large.jpg|300px|thumb|The Arbiter kills the Prophet of Truth.]]

'''Vadam stabs his sword through Truth's back. It go