Editing H4:Reclaimer

{{Title|H4:Reclaimer}}
{{Status|Gameplay}}
{{Level infobox
|pagegamelabel=H4
|prev=''[[H4:Infinity|Infinity]]''
|next=''[[H4:Shutdown|Shutdown]]''
|name='''''Reclaimer'''''
|image=[[File:H4 Reclaimer Loadscreen.png|300px]]
|game=''[[Halo 4]]''
|devname=<code>m40_invasion</code>{{Ref/File|Id=H4EK|H4EK|H4EK\tags\environments\solo\m40_invasion\m40_invasion.scenario}}
|player=[[Master_Chief_(gameplay)#Halo_4|Master Chief]]
|date=[[2557|July 21, 2557]]
|place=[[Requiem]]
*[[Quarry]]
*[[Sniper Alley]] ([[Vale Citadel]])
|objective=Destroy Forerunner particle cannons and the gravity well.
|weapon=
|partime=00:20:00 {{C|''Master Chief Collection''-only}}
|parscore=25,000 {{C|''Master Chief Collection''-only}}
}}
{{Article quote|Infinity sends the Master Chief and Gypsy Company to neutralize the gravity well keeping them on Requiem.}}
'''Reclaimer''' is the sixth [[campaign]] level of ''[[Halo 4]]'', and the fifth one with actual gameplay.

Completing the mission on any difficulty unlocks the "[[Reclaimer (Halo 4 achievement)|Reclaimer]]" achievement, worth 10 Gamerscore. The "[[Mortardom]]" achievement, worth 5 Gamerscore, is awarded for [[boarding (gameplay mechanic)|hijacking]] a [[Zurdo-pattern Wraith|Wraith]] and using it to destroy at least four enemy Wraiths in the level on [[Heroic]] or [[Legendary]].<ref>[http://blogs.halo.xbox.com/Headlines/post/2012/08/22/The-Halo-Bulletin-82212.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''The Halo Bulletin - 22/08/2012'']</ref>

In ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'', "Reclaimer" can be unlocked with the same criteria, worth the same amount of Gamerscore. "Mortardom" can be unlocked in the same way as its ''Halo 4'' counterpart, albeit now worth 10 Gamerscore. "[[Gimme That]]", worth 10 Gamerscore, can be unlocked by beating the 20 minute par time on this mission. "[[Flood (achievement)|Flood]]", worth 5 Gamerscore, can be unlocked by finding and accessing the fourth ''Halo 4'' [[H4:Terminals|terminal]] in this mission. "[[Librarian's Pet]]", worth 10 Gamerscore, is awarded upon surpassing the 25,000 point par score in this mission.

==Summary==
[[Captain (NAVCOM)|Captain]] [[Andrew Del Rio]] dispatches the [[John-117|Master Chief]], [[Commander]] [[Thomas Lasky]] and [[Spartan-IV]] [[Gypsy Company]] to destroy the [[particle cannon]] network preventing the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} from reaching and destroying the [[gravity well]] generator. The Master Chief and [[Cortana]] are less than pleased to learn that Del Rio has failed to send Force Recon to check out the terrain, instead opting for a "blowthrough op." Aided by a [[M510 Mammoth|Mammoth]] and his fellow Spartans, the Master Chief presses towards the control center for the particle cannon network. After three Pelicans are shot down by the particle cannons, the Master Chief retrieves the [[H-295 target designator|target designator]] from one to paint the particle cannon for destruction by the Mammoth's [[Mark 2547 heavy railgun|Mini-MAC]]. The UNSC forces come across a shielded blockade preventing access to the second particle cannon, forcing the Master Chief to disembark and disable the shield generators. After destroying the second particle cannon, the Mammoth comes under attack by a Covenant [[Kmiro'sish-pattern Lich|Lich]], disabling the vehicle. The Master Chief is forced to eliminate the Covenant forces in the surrounding area and then board the Lich to destroy it by overloading its power core while Cortana's [[rampancy]] gets steadily worse.

With the Mammoth operational but heavily damaged, the UNSC forces push on to the control center before being forced to stop due to a landslide. The Master Chief proceeds on foot alone, fighting off heavy enemy forces including several [[Kig-Yar Sniper]]s and [[Promethean]]s. Finally, the Chief reaches to the [[Vale Citadel]], which houses the control center where Cortana causes the two remaining cannons to destroy each other. However, Cortana vanishes from the system and the Master Chief chases her to a meeting with [[mind transfer|an imprint]] of the [[Librarian]]. The Librarian explains some of the history of the [[Forerunner]]s, [[ancient humanity]] and the [[Flood]] and reveals that the Prometheans are ancient humans digitized by the [[Composer]], a device that [[Ur-Didact|the Didact]] now seeks in order to do the same to the entire human race. After stating that the Master Chief's evolution is "the culmination of a thousand lifetimes of planning," the Librarian accelerates his evolution with the Chief's agreement to grant the Master Chief an immunity to the Composer.

Retrieving Cortana and heading back outside through a [[teleportation grid|portal]], the Chief discovers that ''Infinity'' has not been able to destroy the gravity well. Fighting his way to a nearby cliffside with the help of Marines and several vehicles, including [[M808C Scorpion|Scorpion tanks]], the Chief paints the gravity well for ''Infinity'' with a target designator, allowing the ship to destroy it and set itself free from Requiem's influence.

In the aftermath of the fight, Captain Del Rio refuses to go after the Didact, citing the need to file a threat assessment back at [[FLEETCOM]] and accusing the Chief and Cortana of hallucinating the whole experience. With Cortana's rampancy worsening and Del Rio refusing to change his mind, the Master Chief decides to defy direct orders in order to go after the Didact himself with only Cortana for backup.

==Transcript==
'''{Cutscene}'''

''Fade from black. Captain [[Andrew Del Rio|Del Rio]] surveys Requiem's surface from the window of the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}'s bridge. Two [[F-41 Broadsword|Broadsword]] fighters pass overhead, disappearing along the horizon. He gazes around the bridge before walking over to the holodeck. The hologram depicts a Pelican flying through a desert canyon. Del Rio proceeds to address the ground teams.''

* '''Andrew Del Rio:''' "''Infinity'' to [[Gypsy Company]]."

''Cut to Gypsy Company's Pelicans, flying through the canyon.''

* '''Del Rio (COM):''' "The air corridor to the gravity well is blocked by a network of particle cannons."

''Scene transitions to the interior of the Pelican. The Master Chief, [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]]s, and two [[SPARTAN-IV program|SPARTAN-IVs]] observe a holographic display of Del Rio as he speaks.''

* '''Del Rio (COM):''' "''Infinity's'' shields are still down. Open the lane for us to move up and provide air support."

* '''John-117:''' "Captain, what's Force Recon's assessment of the terrain?"

* '''Del Rio (COM):''' ''(annoyed)'' "I know you've been off the field for awhile, Master Chief, but this is a blowthrough op. Sending in recon would just slow us down."

''An image of a particle cannon appears next to Del Rio.''

* '''Del Rio (COM):''' "Telemetry indicates that the particle cannons are being controlled from a command post southwest of our position. Roll on that target, and neutralize those guns. We'll meet on the other side and take the gravity well. ''Infinity'' out."

''Del Rio ends the transmission.''

* '''Cortana:''' "I don't know about you, but I usually like a little more 'intel' with my intel…"

* '''John-117:''' "We'll make it work."

[[File:H4-E3-Campaign-9.jpg|thumb|275px|John prepares to leave the Pelican.]]

''The Pelican prepares to land, and John turns to the door as it opens. The Marines and Spartan-IVs form-up behind him.''

'''{Gameplay}'''

* '''[[Sarah Palmer]] (COM):''' "Chief; Spartan Sarah Palmer in ''Infinity'' CIC. Commander Lasky's waiting for you on the [[M510 Mammoth|Mammoth]]."

* '''John-117:''' "On our way."

''Making his way through the tunnel, the [[M510 Mammoth|Mammoth]] towers overhead.''

* '''Cortana:''' "Well. Someone's overcompensating."

=== SIZE MATTERS ===
* '''Pilot (COM):''' "[[Papa Foxtrot 766|Papa Foxtrot Seven Six Six]] to Spartan Palmer, we're finally in the air."

''If the Chief wanders around the Mammoth.''

* '''Marine:''' "Master Chief, sir! The XO is looking for you up on the action deck."

''John proceeds to board the Mammoth, several Marines saluting him as he passes, and finds Commander [[Thomas Lasky|Lasky]] at the fore of the vehicle on the uppermost level.''

* '''Lasky:''' "Chief. Unfortunately for us, we've got to manually bring down a couple of the particle cannons before we can get to the command post."

* '''Palmer (COM):''' "Chief, Palmer again. The Mammoth's got [[Series 12 jetpack|jetpack]]s onboard. If I were down there, I'd want one."

''The Chief grabs a jetpack near the aft section of the Mammoth.''

* '''Del Rio (COM):''' "Gypsy Company, this is Captain Del Rio. The board is green. Let's shut that gravity well so we can go home. Good hunting. ''Infinity'' out."

''The Mammoth begins to move.''

* '''Lasky (COM):''' "Okay, Gypsy, time to work for it. Let's shake some dirt."

''The Mammoth travels along the side of a sheer cliff. Three Pelicans fly just ahead of the Mammoth.''

* '''Palmer (COM):''' "Captain Del Rio, targeting Pelicans are in position near the particle cannons, waiting for the Mammoth's [[Mark 2547 heavy railgun|Mini-MAC]] to take them out."

* '''Palmer (COM):''' "Seven Six Six, lose some altitude. You're inside the kill box!"

* '''Pilot (COM):''' "Almost got target lock. Just a little more..."

''The Mammoth rounds the bend. A large Forerunner construct floats in the distance. The particle cannon begins to initiate the firing sequence.''

* '''Palmer (COM):''' "Pelican! Fall back!"

''The cannon fires. Two Pelicans are instantly vaporized, while the third goes down in flames from a glancing blow.''

* '''Lasky (COM):''' "''Infinity''! Pelicans down!"

* '''Del Rio (COM):''' "Get to the crash site and retrieve that target designator, Gypsy. You've got no chance of clearing those guns without it."

* '''Lasky (COM):''' "All teams, we've got Covenant squads digging in on the ridgeline. Weapons free, people."

[[File:H4-M510Mammoth-RocketTurret.jpg|thumb|275px|John defends the Mammoth using its mounted rocket launcher.]]

''John and the infantry onboard the Mammoth clear the enemies from a high vantage point and press forward towards the crash site.''

* '''Lasky (COM):''' "All right, Chief, Mammoth's just about in range."

''A Covenant [[Ru'swum-pattern Phantom|Phantom]] converges on the crash site.''

* '''Lasky (COM):''' "Eyes up, Gypsy! Dropships on approach."

* '''Palmer (COM):''' "There's Gypsy Seven's Pelican, out in the muck. Anyone still alive?"

* '''Pilot (COM):''' "We're here! We're alive! We've got the target designator."

* '''John-117 (COM):''' "I'll get to them and retrieve the designator."

* '''Spartan-IV:''' "[[M12 Chaingun Warthog|Warthog]]s free!"

''The Chief exits the Mammoth and approaches the surviving Pelican crew.''

* '''Female Marine:''' "I didn't think anyone would hear me."

* '''John-117:''' "Sit tight, marine.  We'll get you out of here."

''The Chief clears the hostiles surrounding the surviving Pelican forces.''

* '''Female Marine:''' "Thanks, Master Chief. We owe you one."

''The Chief recovers the target designator.''

* '''Cortana:''' "Target those Phantoms for the Rail Gun to shoot down!"

''The Chief paints the target. Meanwhile, Covenant reinforcements, including a [[Zurdo-pattern Wraith|Wraith]], assault the ground forces.''

* '''Cortana:''' "Target acquired!"

''The Mini-MAC fires upon and destroys the Phantom.''

* '''Cortana:''' "Rail Gun reloading!"

''John eliminates the remaining enemies in the area.''

* '''Lasky (COM):''' "All right, Master Chief. We're clear. Mini-MAC's at your disposal. Take out that particle cannon."

''The Chief targets the particle cannon.''

* '''Cortana:''' "Target acquired!"

''The Mini-MAC fires, destroying the particle cannon.''

* '''Lasky (COM):''' "Target suppressed. Nicely done, Chief."

''The Mammoth proceeds to the next area, where they run into a river.''

* '''Lasky (COM):''' "Gypsy Company, this stream's bad news. We could bridge it with the Mammoth. Cross through the center to the other side."

''The Mammoth crosses the stream.''

* '''Lasky (COM):''' "Lasky to ''Infinity'', first contact cleared but no joy on additional targets. Gypsy moving on to securing battle position but requesting evac for casualties."

* '''Palmer (COM):''' "I'm on it, Commander. Palmer out."

''The Mammoth continues onward, but two Phantoms wait ahead of the Mammoth's path.''

* '''Cortana:''' "More Covenant!"

''[[Type-26 Banshee|Banshee]]s soon join the attack as Cortana announces their arrival.''

* '''Cortana:''' "Banshees!"

''After clearing the air attack, the Mammoth veers away from the cliff edge and continues down a wide canyon.''

* '''Cortana:''' ''(voice slightly distorted)'' "Force field! Barricading the far side of this canyon. I'm seeing three power sources. Shut them down so the Mammoth can move through."

''John brings down the first power source.''

* '''Cortana:''' ''(voice slightly distorted)'' "Good. Two more."

''The Mammoth moves up.''

* '''Cortana:''' "Wraith!"

''The second power source is destroyed.''

* '''Cortana:''' "Two for two. Finish 'em off."

''The third and final power source is destroyed.''

* '''Cortana:''' ''(voice slightly distorted)'' "Shield disabled. Mammoth, the path is clear."

* '''Lasky (COM):''' "Mammoth holding position. Whenever you're ready to proceed, Chief."

''As the Chief proceeds to the next area, the Mammoth follows. The second particle cannon is visible on the far end of the canyon.''

[[File:H4-E3-Campaign-8.jpg|thumb|275px|John, driving the Warthog, leads the Mammoth.]]

* '''Lasky (COM):''' "Gypsy Company, moving out."

''The Chief paints the particle cannon.''

* '''Cortana:''' "Target acquired!"

''If the particle cannon is not in the line of sight of the Mammoth upon painting the target.''

* '''Lasky (COM):''' "No line of sight of the target!"

''The Mini-MAC fires, destroying the second particle cannon.''

* '''Lasky (COM):''' "Shot's good."

''A Phantom approaches, followed by a [[Kmiro'sish-pattern Lich|Lich]] dropship.''

* '''Lasky (COM):''' "All units! Unidentified Covenant vehicle incoming!"

''The Lich fires upon the Mammoth, disabling it. Meanwhile, several Phantoms drop in [[Karo'etba-pattern Ghost|Ghost]]s and a Wraith.''

* '''Lasky (COM):''' "Mammoth's hit! Forward traction offline! Primary power controls offline!"

* '''Cortana:''' "The Mammoth won't last long out in the open like that. We'll have to find a way to keep the Covenant off them." 

''The Chief clears all immediate threats.''

* '''Cortana:''' "Reinforcements! Hold them off!"

''Phantoms drop in more Ghosts and Wraiths. Once the Wraiths are destroyed, the Lich moves position.''

* '''Cortana:''' "The ship's settling in over the mesa. There's a grav lift into the belly of that ship. Time it right and we should be able to ride it inside."

''The Chief fights his way up the mesa, arriving at the [[gravity lift]] into the Lich. Once inside, he eliminates the Covenant crew and destroys the power core.''

* '''Cortana:''' "That did it! Time to make an exit!"

''The Chief leaps from the damaged Lich, landing on the ground. The Lich drifts aimlessly out over the ocean, finally exploding.''

* '''Lasky (COM):''' "Thanks, Chief. It was getting a bit dicey there for a minute."

* '''Lasky (COM):''' "All hands, form up on us." 

* '''Del Rio (COM):''' "Lasky, this is ''Infinity''. Status."

* '''Lasky:''' "Mammoth's in pretty bad shape, sir. She'll make it to the objectives as long as nobody starts throwing rocks at us."

* '''Del Rio (COM):''' "Not a chance we can take. I'm sending teams out to pull some of their fire off you so you can make it to the gravity well."

* '''Lasky:''' "Roger that, sir. Gypsy, let's move."

* '''Del Rio (COM):''' "[[Shadow Company]]. [[Castle Company]]. Put some pressure on those other particle cannons."

* '''[[Castle Leader]] (COM):''' "Castle reading five by five. On station, ready to assist."

* '''[[Shadow Leader]] (COM):''' "Shadow Actual to ''Infinity''. Encountering enemy air! Significant EOF closer to the emplacements."

''The Chief boards the Mammoth, and it begins moving towards the next objective. (previous dialogues will play if the Chief jumps from the Lich and lands on the Mammoth, causing it to move again)''

''The Mammoth reaches a series of waterfalls and comes to a stop.''

* '''Lasky (COM):''' "OK folks, terrain's too rough around these tributaries. Assault force, back on the Mammoth. Anyone not on board is getting left behind. All right, sealing her up. Mammoth is mobile."

''As the Mammoth begins moving again, the Chief's HUD flickers as Cortana experiences another rampant episode.''

* '''Cortana:''' ''(voice heavily distorted)'' "They don't care about you - they replaced you!"

* '''Cortana:''' ''(voice normal)'' "Blast it!"

* '''John-117:''' "It's OK."

* '''Cortana:''' ''(voice slightly distorted)'' "How? How is this OK? How is putting you at risk because I can't hold it together OK? Chief, do you understand what rampancy is? Really? We don't just 'shut down'. Our cognitive processes begin dividing exponentially according to our total knowledge base. We literally think ourselves to death."

* '''John-117:''' "You know I won't let that happen."

* '''Cortana:''' "And if it happens, anyway?"

''The Mammoth rounds a corner, coming to a dead end. A small path leads up to a [[Vale Citadel|Forerunner structure]] to the right.''

* '''Lasky (COM):''' "117, Lasky."

* '''John-117:''' "Go, Commander."

* '''Lasky (COM):''' "We've got significant blockage up ahead. Think this is about it for the Mammoth."

* '''Cortana:''' "The command post for the particle cannons is through that trench."

* '''John-117:''' "Sir, I can move faster alone."

* '''Cortana:''' "We'll see you back on ''Infinity'', Commander."

* '''Lasky (COM):''' "Lasky, out." ''(displayed, but not spoken)''

''John can access [[H4:Audio log|several consoles]] on the Mammoth.''

* '''System (PA):''' "Intel assessment-Mammoth F.O. B. Nearest location to the particle cannon network accessible by air. Numerous rock slides have created a natural defensive position."

* '''System (PA):''' "TACREP, six-digit grid November Uniform Seven Four Two, Four Five Four. Gypsy Company, Forward Operation Base. Enclosed rocky valley, bounded on four sides. Visibility, poor. Encampment suitability, good."

* '''System (PA):''' Lasky, Thomas J. Commander, UNSC ''Infinity''. Service Number 77698-41073-TL. Acting Ground Commander, Gypsy Company, Requiem.

* '''System (PA):''' "Palmer, Sarah E. Spartan Commander, deployment, UNSC ''Infinity''. Service Number Redacted, Grade 2 or above. Acting Tactical Lead, Gypsy Company, Requiem."

* '''System (PA):''' "[[Marcus Stacker|Stacker, Marcus P.]] [[Master Sergeant]], [[UNSC Marine Corps]], deployment - UNSC ''Infinity''. Service Number 41009-31545-MS. Mammoth Infantry Lead, Gypsy Company, Requiem."

* '''System (PA):''' "[[Elena Bobrov|Bobrov, Elena K.]] [[Staff Sergeant]], UNSC Marine Corps, deployment - UNSC ''Infinity''. Service Number 91532-11116-EB. Mammoth Driver, Gypsy Company, Requiem."

* '''System (PA):''' "[[Carlo Scudieri|Scudieri, Carlo M.]] [[Sergeant]], UNSC Marine Corps, deployment - UNSC ''Infinity''. Service Number 93071-28339-CS. Mammoth Navigator, Gypsy Company, Requiem."

* '''System (PA):''' "Intel assessment: Observation Grid 6. Gypsy Company has encountered numerous shield blockades along the Mammoth’s avenue of approach. The blockade’s design contains previously unseen properties consistent with recently discovered Forerunner technology."

''As the Chief rounds the corner of the trench, a [[Promethean Knight]] appears on a ledge at the far end of the area.''

* '''Cortana:''' "Heads up!"

''The Chief proceeds through the trench and fights his way past Covenant and Promethean forces, including a large number of [[Kig-Yar]] [[Kig-Yar Sniper|Sniper]]s stationed on the surrounding cliffs and on structures in the area. As [[Vale Citadel|the Forerunner structure]] comes into view, the Chief makes his way inside, fighting past a number of Prometheans.''

* '''Cortana:''' "Cortana to ''Infinity''. We're entering the Forerunner structure."

* '''Del Rio (COM):''' ''(garbled transmission)''

* '''Cortana:''' "Breaking up, but coordinates received, ''Infinity.''"

''The Chief makes his way through the facility, a [[Aggressor Sentinel|Sentinel]] leading the way. It opens a door to an elevator and the Chief steps on.''

* '''Cortana:''' "This elevator should take us directly to the coordinates ''Infinity'' provided. Almost like those Sentinels ''wanted'' us to get the particle cannons offline."

* '''John-117:''' "This could be a trap."

* '''Cortana:''' "You say that like there's a second possibility."

''More Sentinels lead the Chief through the lower levels of the facility, taking him to the controls for the particle cannons.''

* '''Cortana:''' "We've reached the coordinates. This looks like the place."

''The Chief proceeds, plugging Cortana into the console ahead.''

* '''Cortana:''' "The particle cannon network must use these arrays for targeting and guidance. It's an automated system so it won't ''technically'' allow me to redirect the cannons to fire on one another... Technically."

''Cortana shuts the cannons down.''

* '''Cortana:''' "Cortana to ''Infinity''. The guns should be offline. How's it look from up there? ''Infinity''?"

* '''John-117:''' "Cortana-"

* '''Cortana:''' "Something's in here- ''Chief''!"

''Cortana disappears from the console.''

* '''John-117:''' "Cortana? Cortana!"

[[File:H4-Reclaimer LibrariansLure.png|thumb|250px|Cortana and Aggressor Sentinels under the Librarian's control are used to lure the Master Chief to her imprint.]]

''As the Chief makes his way back the way he came, a hard light bridge appears on his right. The Chief follows a series of tight corridors, arriving to find five Sentinels waiting in front of a door. The door opens as he approaches. A beam of blue light with Cortana standing in it waits on the other side. As he steps into it, the screen washes to white.''

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

''The Chief holds a hand up, trying to see through the shine of Requiem's artificial sun. A figure descends from above towards him.''

* '''John-117:''' "Who are you?"

* '''[[Librarian]]:''' "I am what remains of the Forerunner once known as the Librarian."

* '''Librarian:''' "My memories [[mind transfer|were retained]] to assist humanity on their path to the [[Mantle]]. Though sadly, that plan is now at risk."

* '''Librarian:''' "The Didact is leaving Requiem. Soon. You must not allow it."

* '''John-117:''' "Leaving?"

* '''Librarian:''' "He seeks this - the [[Composer]]."  ''(gestures to a holographic depiction of a Forerunner device)'' "A device which will allow him to finally contain the greatest enemy ever faced by the Forerunners..."

''The Chief looks at the Composer.''

* '''Librarian:''' "[[Humans|You]]."

''Surprised, the Master Chief turns back and stares at her. Fade to white.''

''A series of narrative scenes play as the Librarian speaks.''

* '''Librarian:''' "Mankind [[Ancestors|spread into the stars]] with an unexpected, desperate violence. Entire systems fell before the Didact's [[Warrior-Servant]]s rose to halt the aggression."

* '''Librarian:''' "When the Didact finally exhausted the humans after a millennia, his sentence was severe."

* '''Librarian:''' "We had no way of knowing that the Forerunners were not your only enemy."

* '''Librarian:''' "Humanity hadn't been expanding. [[Human-Flood war|They were running]]."

* '''Librarian:''' "Weakened from [[Human-Forerunner War|our conflict]], we were [[Forerunner-Flood war|no match]] for [[Flood|the parasite]] which pursued you."

* '''Librarian:''' "The Forerunners made plans for a final, great journey. But the Didact refused to yield our Mantle of Responsibility. He would save all life in the galaxy... at a cost."

* '''Librarian:''' "In the Forerunners' quest for transcendence, the Composer had been intended to bridge the organic and digital realms. It would have made us immortal."

* '''Librarian:''' "But its results soured. The stored personalities fragmented, and our attempts to return them to biological states created only abominations."

* '''Librarian:''' "Such moral concerns faded from the Didact's attention."

* '''Librarian:''' "The Flood only assimilated living tissue."

* '''Librarian:''' "The Composer would provide the Didact his solution... and his revenge."

[[File:HTMCC-H4 Chief&Librarian 2.png|thumb|275px|John and the Librarian.]]

''The narrative ends, the scene returns to John and the Librarian.''

* '''John-117:''' "The Prometheans... they're human."

* '''Librarian:''' "They were only the beginning. He would have encrypted your entire race if we had not removed the Composer from his care and imprisoned him here."

* '''Librarian:''' "[[Reclaimer]], when I [[Conservation Measure|indexed]] mankind for repopulation, I hid seeds from the Didact. Seeds which would lead to an eventuality. Your [[Project ASTER|physical evolution]]. Your [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|combat skin]]. Even your [[ancilla]], Cortana. You are the culmination of a thousand lifetimes of planning."

* '''John-117:''' "Planning for what?"

''An ominous rumbling is heard. The Librarian looks up, fearful.''

* '''Librarian:''' "He has found us."

''Pillars rise from the clouds, Promethean Knights perched atop them.''

* '''Didact:''' "Even in death, her meddling continues!"

* '''Librarian:''' "Reclaimer! The [[Geas|genesong]] I placed within you contains many gifts, including an immunity to the Composer. But it must be unlocked!"

* '''John-117:''' "How?"

* '''Didact:''' "Relinquish your contact, essence!"

* '''Librarian:''' "Your evolutionary journey must be accelerated!"

* '''John-117:''' "Can I defeat the Didact without it?"

* '''Librarian:''' ''(decidedly)'' "No."

* '''John-117:''' "Then do it."

* '''Librarian:''' "Prepare."

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

''The Chief's body is hel