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The '''''Halo 4'' E3 2012 Stage Demo''' is a [[campaign]] demo of ''[[Halo 4]]'' released during the Media Briefing in [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3]] [[2012]]. It is available on [[Halo Waypoint]].<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/detail/halo-4-e3-2012-stage-demo/f9f55508-8bf8-496d-9c85-203eaf8bdcc5 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Halo 4 E3 2012 Stage Demo'']</ref>


The demo opens with ''[[The Commissioning]]'', a cinematic live-action trailer for ''Halo 4'', and then seamlessly moves into an in-game sequence. The demo, which is a heavily modified version of the level ''[[Infinity (Halo 4 level)|Infinity]]'', introduces the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} in the ''Halo 4'' campaign, and the new enemy class of the [[Promethean]]s in gameplay.
The '''''Halo 4'' E3 2012 Stage Demo''' is a [[campaign]] demo of ''[[Halo 4]]'' released during the Media Briefing in [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3]] [[2012]]. It is available on [[Halo Waypoint]].<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/detail/halo-4-e3-2012-stage-demo/f9f55508-8bf8-496d-9c85-203eaf8bdcc5 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Halo 4 E3 2012 Stage Demo'']</ref> The beginning section contains parts from ''[[The Commissioning]]'', ''Halo 4'''s cinematic trailer.


==Transcript==
==Transcript==
'''''Live-action''': [[UNSC Infinity|A giant ship]] is hovering above a [[human]] city on [[Earth]]. Cuts to a crowd of UNSC servicemen standing in front of a UNSC government official. Behind the official stand six officers in full [[UNSC Navy uniforms#Dress uniform|ceremonial dress]], including ''Infinity''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s commanding officer, [[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Andrew Del Rio]].<ref name="Glasslands 422">'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 422''</ref>''
''[[UNSC Infinity|A giant ship]] is hovering above a [[human]] city on [[Earth]]. Cuts to a crowd of UNSC servicemen in full [[UNSC Navy uniforms#Dress uniform|ceremonial dress]] standing in front of a UNSC government official.''


*'''Dignitary''': "It's been four long years since the end of [[Human-Covenant War|the war]]. And today we send forth a vessel designed for battle, but now re-purposed. For peace."
*'''Dignitary''': "It's been four long years since the end of [[Human-Covenant War|the war]]. And today we send forth a vessel designed for battle, but now re-purposed. For peace."


[[File:Commissioning-1.jpg|thumb|300px|The ''Infinity'''s crew attends the ship's commissioning ceremony.]]
[[File:Commissioning-1.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The ''Infinity'''s crew attends the ship's commissioning ceremony.]]


''The scene switches to space, near the [[Forerunner]] shield world [[Requiem]]. The ''Infinity'' and an escort of {{Class|Paris|heavy frigate}}s and [[F-41 Broadsword|Broadsword]] starfighters approaches the planet. Captain Del Rio stands at the view port on the bridge, watching the looming planet intently.''
''The scene switches to space, near the [[Forerunner]] shield world [[Requiem]]. The ''Infinity'' and an escort of {{Class|Paris|heavy frigate}}s and unidentified UNSC starfighters approaches the planet. ''Infinity''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s commanding office, [[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Andrew Del Rio]],<ref name="Glasslands 422">'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 422''</ref> stands at the view port on the bridge, watching the looming planet intently.''


*'''Bridge Officer''': "Captain!"
*'''Bridge Officer''': "Captain!"
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*'''Dignitary''': "This - is the culmination of human achievement."
*'''Dignitary''': "This - is the culmination of human achievement."


''On board the ''Infinity'', a woman is talking with her son over a video call. The screen becomes distorted and then ceases to function completely, displaying only [[Ur-Didact|the Didact]]'s symbol as an orange glow begins to sweep through the ship. The glow moves through the entire ship, finally exiting the bridge. Power to all systems is lost. The opening on the planet's surface begins to glow a brilliant white, as Captain Del Rio turns to face it.''
''On board the ''Infinity'', a woman is talking with her son over a video call. The screen becomes distorted and then ceases to function completely, displaying only [[the Didact]]'s symbol as an orange glow begins to sweep through the ship. The glow moves through the entire ship, finally exiting the bridge. Power to all systems is lost. The opening on the planet's surface begins to glow a brilliant white, as Captain Del Rio turns to face it.''


[[File:Commissioning-6.jpg|thumb|300px|The ''Infinity'''s engines fail as the ship is pulled into the bowels of Requiem.]]
[[File:Commissioning-6.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The ''Infinity'''s engines fail as the ship is pulled into the bowels of Requiem.]]


''Cut to a brief shot of a young soldier's face at the ceremony, then back to the ''Infinity''.''
''Cut to a brief shot of a young soldier's face at the ceremony, then back to the ''Infinity''.''
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*'''Andrew Del Rio (COM)''': "Mayday, mayday! This is the captain of the UNSC ''Infinity''. Requesting immediate assistance..."
*'''Andrew Del Rio (COM)''': "Mayday, mayday! This is the captain of the UNSC ''Infinity''. Requesting immediate assistance..."


[[File:H4-E3-Campaign-4.jpg|thumb|300px|The Chief watches as the ''Infinity'' rapidly descends through Requiem's atmosphere.]]
[[File:H4-E3-Campaign-4.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The Chief watches as the ''Infinity'' rapidly descents through Requiem's atmosphere.]]


'''''In-game''': Opens to [[Master Chief Petty Officer|MCPO]] [[John-117]] on a mountain inside Requiem.
''Opens to [[Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy|MCPO]] [[John-117]] on a mountain inside Requiem.


*'''[[Cortana]]''': "Chief, there!"
*'''[[Cortana]]''': "Chief, there!"
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*'''[[John-117]]''': "Track its descent."
*'''[[John-117]]''': "Track its descent."


*'''Cortana''': "Marking. Impact predicted [[Seven|seventy-seven]]-point-eight kilometers due north."
*'''Cortana''': "Marking. Impact predicted [[List of references to "seven" in the Halo series|seventy-seven]]-point-eight kilometers due north."


''The Chief watches as the ''Infinity'' descends. The air begins to waver and distort behind the Chief as a [[Cryptum|large object]] rises from beyond the cliff edge. The Chief turns back and unholsters his assault rifle in alarm. The object, a large sphere covered in patters of fissures casting off orange light, scans the mountain the Chief is on. The sphere then zooms away to the direction of the ''Infinity'' at supersonic speed.''
''The Chief watches as the ''Infinity'' descends. The air begins to waver and distort behind the Chief as a [[Cryptum|large object]] rises from beyond the cliff edge. The Chief turns back and unholsters his assault rifle in alarm. The object, a large sphere covered in patters of fissures casting off orange light, scans the mountain the Chief is on. The sphere then zooms away to the direction of the ''Infinity'' at supersonic speed.''
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''John walks toward the camera. Fade to black.''
''John walks toward the camera. Fade to black.''


[[File:H4-E3-Campaign-6.jpg|thumb|300px|Covenant forces converge on the ''Infinity'''s crash site.]]
[[File:H4-E3-Campaign-6.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Covenant forces converge on the ''Infinity'''s crash site.]]


''Fade to John traversing a tropical jungle, eventually reaching a cliff edge overlooking a lush valley. Cuts to his [[heads-up display]] as John arms himself with the [[BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle|BR85 battle rifle]]. A swarm of [[Kez'katu-pattern Phantom|Phantoms]] and [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshees]] are speeding toward the crashed ''Infinity''. The Cryptum is silently hovering high above. A small screen displaying Cortana appears on the left upper corner of his HUD.''
''Fade to John traversing a tropical jungle, eventually reaching a cliff edge overlooking a lush valley. Cuts to his [[heads-up display]] as John arms himself with the [[BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle|BR85 battle rifle]]. A swarm of [[Type-52 Troop Carrier|Phantoms]] and [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshees]] are speeding toward the crashed ''Infinity''. The Cryptum is silently hovering high above. A small screen displaying Cortana appears on the left upper corner of his HUD.''


*'''Cortana (Video COM)''': "These Covenant aren't messing around. I'm detecting additional forces inbound."
*'''Cortana (Video COM)''': "These Covenant aren't messing around. I'm detecting additional forces inbound."
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*'''Cortana''': "Scouts! Hold up!"
*'''Cortana''': "Scouts! Hold up!"


''John zooms in with his battle rifle and observes a small Covenant [[lance]], composed of one [[Sangheili]], two [[Unggoy]] and a [[Kig-Yar]]. The Sangheili shoves one of the Unggoy out of its way. One of the Unggoy sees and points at John while shouting in its native language.''
''John zooms in with his battle rifle and observes a small Covenant [[lance]], composed of one [[Sangheili]], two [[Unggoy]] and a [[Kig-Yar]]. The Sangheili shoves one of the Unggoy out of its way.''
 
*'''Unggoy #1''': "It's the Demon!"


*'''Cortana''': "They spotted us!"
*'''Cortana''': "They spotted us!"


''The Chief quickly takes out the two Unggoy and the Kig-Yar. The Sangheili takes out his [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|energy sword]] and charges at John, who continues to fire at the Sangheili. As the Sangheili approaches John, [[Z-750 binary rifle|an orange beam]] fires at the Sangheili from its back. The Sangheili freezes in place as its body disintegrates to orange sparks. John reloads.''
''The Chief quickly takes out the two Unggoy and the Kig-Yar. The Sangheili takes out his [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|energy sword]] and charges at John, who continues to fire at the Sangheili. As the Sangheili approaches John, an orange beam fires at the Sangheili from its back. The Sangheili freezes in place as its body disintegrates to orange sparks. John reloads.''


*'''John-117''': "What was that?"
*'''John-117''': "What was that?"
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*'''Cortana''': "Unknown..."
*'''Cortana''': "Unknown..."


[[File:H4-E3-Campaign-1.jpg|thumb|300px|A lush jungle on Requiem.]]
[[File:H4-E3-Campaign-1.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A lush jungle on Requiem.]]


''More growling sounds are heard. John heads a few steps forward and looks at the direction the orange beam came from. On a tree bark, a small white sphere disappears. John moves on deeper into the jungle.''
''More growling sounds are heard. John heads a few steps forward and looks at the direction the orange beam came from. On a tree bark, a small white sphere disappears. John moves on deeper into the jungle.''
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''John sprints and follows the last Crawler.''
''John sprints and follows the last Crawler.''


[[File:H4-E3-Campaign-7.jpg|thumb|300px|John-117 defeats a Promethean Knight.]]
[[File:H4-E3-Campaign-7.jpg|thumb|right|300px|John-117 defeats a Promethean Knight.]]


*'''Cortana''': "Chief!"
*'''Cortana''': "Chief!"
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*'''Cortana''': "Whatever it is, it's not organic!"
*'''Cortana''': "Whatever it is, it's not organic!"


''John fires at the Knight, who fires back along with its Watcher ally. The Watcher deploys a red beam on the Knight, which is now protected by a blue shield in front of it. After firing for a few seconds at the shield, the shield turns red, falters and breaks apart. The Knight steps back as John throws a [[Anskum-pattern plasma grenade|plasma grenade]] at the duo. The Watcher fires a tracking beam at the grenade, and catches the grenade. After looping it a few times to gain momentum, it propels the grenade back at John.''
''John fires at the Knight, who fires back along with its Watcher ally. The Watcher deploys a red beam on the Knight, which is now protected by a blue shield in front of it. After firing for a few seconds at the shield, the shield turns red, falters and breaks apart. The Knight steps back as John throws a [[Type-1 Antipersonnel grenade|plasma grenade]] at the duo. The Watcher fires a tracking beam at the grenade, and catches the grenade. After looping it a few times to gain momentum, it propels the grenade back at John.''


*'''Cortana''': "Watch out!"  
*'''Cortana''': "Watch out!"  
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*'''Cortana''': "On the ground! It dropped something."
*'''Cortana''': "On the ground! It dropped something."


''John approaches the wreckage and sees the Knight's weapon, labelled as the "[[lightrifle]]" by the waypoint on John's HUD. John trades his battle rifle for the Lightrifle. As he picks it up, the parts reassemble together to form a weapon.''  
''John approaches the wreckage and sees the Knight's weapon, labelled as the "[[lightrifle]]" by the waypoint on John's HUD. John trades his assault rifle for the Lightrifle. As he picks it up, the parts reassemble together to form a weapon.''  


*'''Cortana''': "I recognize this design... It's Forerunner!"
*'''Cortana''': "I recognize this design... It's Forerunner!"
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''John sprints forward, following the trail. He finds the Watcher hovering, generating a field which spawns three Crawlers below it. They all fire at the Chief, who throws a [[M9 High-Explosive Dual-Purpose grenade|frag grenade]] at them. The Watcher catches it again, but before it can throw the explosive back to John, the Spartan destroys it. The grenade falls between the three Crawlers, which are then eliminated in the ensuing explosion.''  
''John sprints forward, following the trail. He finds the Watcher hovering, generating a field which spawns three Crawlers below it. They all fire at the Chief, who throws a [[M9 High-Explosive Dual-Purpose grenade|frag grenade]] at them. The Watcher catches it again, but before it can throw the explosive back to John, the Spartan destroys it. The grenade falls between the three Crawlers, which are then eliminated in the ensuing explosion.''  


''Johns turns right and engages two more Crawlers. Suddenly, another Knight, a [[Knight Lancer]], materializes behind the two Crawlers. John destroys the Crawlers with ease, and continues to fire at the Lancer. The Lancer rapidly closes in on John with short-range teleports, and knocks him away. John returns fire, and the Lancer disappears into a small white sphere. The white sphere flies away from John, and it materializes back into the Lancer — [[Slipspace translocation]]. John zooms in with the lightrifle, and lands a final shot at the Lancer, which explodes.''
''Johns turns right and engages two more Crawlers. Suddenly, another Knight materializes behind the two Crawlers. John destroys the Crawlers with ease, and continue to fire at the Knight. The Knight rapidly closes in on John with short-range teleports, and knocks him away. John returns fire, and the Knight disappears into a small white sphere. The white sphere flies away from John, and it materializes back into the Knight. John zooms in with the lightrifle, and lands a final shot at the Knight, which explodes.''


''John approaches the wreckage and finds another weapon, labelled as the "[[Z-180 Close Combat Rifle|scattershot]]". The weapon self-assembles as John picked it up.''
''John approaches the wreckage and finds another weapon, labelled as the "[[Z-180 Close Combat Rifle|scattershot]]". The weapon self-assembles as John picked it up.''
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*'''Cortana''': "Look out!"
*'''Cortana''': "Look out!"


''John turns to his left and sees another Knight flying towards him. He fires the scattershot at the Knight, which disintegrates immediately.''
''John turns to his left and sees another Knight flying towards him. He fires the scattershot at the Knight, which is destroyed immediately.''


''John moves on. A screen displaying Captain Del Rio appears on his HUD.''
''John moves on. A screen displaying Captain Del Rio appears on his HUD.''
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*'''Cortana''': "We're not alone. Switching visor mode."
*'''Cortana''': "We're not alone. Switching visor mode."


[[File:H4 - Promethean Vision.png|thumb|300px|John-117 activating [[Promethean vision]], revealing nearby hostiles.]]
[[File:H4 - Promethean Vision.png|thumb|right|300px|John-117 activating [[Promethean vision]], revealing nearby hostiles.]]


''[[Promethean vision]] is activated on John's HUD. Crawlers are shown as red figures crawling on trees. John looks at one of them as it crawls across a tree branch.''  
''[[Promethean vision]] is activated on John's HUD. Crawlers are shown as red figures crawling on trees. John follows one of them across a tree branch.''  


*'''UNSC serviceman (COM)''': "Oh God! What are those things?! Immediate assistance!"
*'''UNSC serviceman (COM)''': "Oh God! What are those things?! Immediate assistance!"
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*'''UNSC serviceman (COM)''': "All units! Please respond-"
*'''UNSC serviceman (COM)''': "All units! Please respond-"


''One of the Knights, a [[Knight Battlewagon]], approaches and knocks John away, deactivating John's Promethean vision.''
''One of the Knight approaches and knocks John away, deactivating Promethean vision.''


*'''UNSC serviceman (COM)''': "They're everywhere!"
*'''UNSC serviceman (COM)''': "They're everywhere!"


''The Knight Battlewagon approaches and strikes John. Cuts to black.''
''The Knight approaches and strikes John. Cuts to black.''


''Cuts to a floating structure on Requiem. Fades to black.''
''Cuts to a floating structure on Requiem. Fades to black.''
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''Cuts to John's HUD, face-to-face with a Sangheili who is holding an energy sword. John punches the Sangheili, staggering him. Cuts to black.''
''Cuts to John's HUD, face-to-face with a Sangheili who is holding an energy sword. John punches the Sangheili, staggering him. Cuts to black.''


[[File:H4 Chief in cryochamber.png|thumb|300px|John-117 hibernating in a cryo-chamber.]]
[[File:H4 Chief in cryochamber.png|thumb|right|300px|John-117 hibernating in a cryo-chamber.]]


''Cuts to Cortana materializing on a holotank.''
''Cuts to Cortana materializing on a holotank.''
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*'''Cortana (voiceover)''': "I was put into service [[2549|eight years ago]]..."
*'''Cortana (voiceover)''': "I was put into service [[2549|eight years ago]]..."


''Cortana looks around the interior of the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}, confused.''
''Cortana looks around the interior of the {{UNSCship|Forward Unto Dawn}}, confused.''


*'''Cortana (voiceover)''': "AIs [[Rampancy|deteriorate]] after [[seven]]."
*'''Cortana (voiceover)''': "AIs [[Rampancy|deteriorate]] after [[List of "seven" references in the Halo series|seven]]."


''Cuts to John-117 inside his [[cryo chamber]]. The frost covering its glass surface is melting. Fades to black.''
''Cuts to John-117 inside his [[cryo chamber]]. The frost covering its glass surface is melting. Fades to black.''
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''Cuts to John in a dark environment, with several UNSC soldiers behind him.''
''Cuts to John in a dark environment, with several UNSC soldiers behind him.''


''Cuts to Infinity's interior with a [[M274 Ultra-Light All-Terrain Vehicle|Mongoose]] and a [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Armor Defense System|Mantis]] turning on a pedestal. Fades to black.''
''Cuts to a human room with a [[M274 Ultra-Light All-Terrain Vehicle|Mongoose]] and a [[Cyclops Mark II]] turning on a pedestal. Fades to black.''


''Cuts to a large group of blue-tinted Promethean Knights, Crawlers, and a Watcher in combat. One of them jumps up and gets ready for a strike.''
''Cuts to a large group of blue-tinted Promethean Knights, Crawlers, and a Watcher in combat. One of them jumps up and gets ready for a strike.''


''Cuts to a [[M12 Force Application Vehicle|Warthog]] driving out of a [[Mammoth|giant UNSC ground vehicle]].''
''Cuts to a [[M12 Force Application Vehicle|Warthog]] driving out of a giant UNSC ground vehicle.''


[[File:H4-E3-Campaign-9.jpg|thumb|300px|John-117 standing inside a dropship bay, alongside fellow UNSC troops.]]
[[File:H4-E3-Campaign-9.jpg|thumb|right|300px|John-117 standing inside a dropship bay, alongside fellow UNSC troops.]]


*'''Cortana (voiceover)''': "I will not..."
*'''Cortana (voiceover)''': "I will not..."
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''Cuts to John driving a [[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Ghost]] down a canyon. A Phantom crashes in front of him.''
''Cuts to John driving a [[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Ghost]] down a canyon. A Phantom crashes in front of him.''


''Cuts to Cortana in ''Infinity'''s bridge. Cortana shouts angrily.''
''Cuts to Cortana in what appears to be the ''Infinity'' bridge. Cortana shouts angrily.''


*'''Cortana''': "...planet!"
*'''Cortana''': "...planet!"
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''Cuts to John-117 lying on the ground, tightening his fist. Cuts to black.''
''Cuts to John-117 lying on the ground, tightening his fist. Cuts to black.''


''Didact's unbound icon is shown, glowing orange and slowly spinning.''
''Cuts to a red [[Didact]] icon spinning.''


'''AN ANCIENT EVIL AWAKENS'''
'''AN ANCIENT EVIL AWAKENS'''


*'''The Didact''': "I have long dreamt of this day, [[Reclaimer]]."
*'''Unknown''': "I have long dreamt of this day, [[Reclaimer]]."


''The icon pulses with bright orange light. Cuts to black.''  
''The icon pulses with bright orange light. Cuts to black.''  
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'''HALO 4'''<br>
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'''11.06.12'''
'''11.06.12'''
== Differences with final build ==
*The player could carry a maximum of four grenades of each type, instead of the final game's two.
*The Armor Ability icon for [[Promethean vision]] is an eye over a regular hexagon, while in the final build the icon is an outline of the MJOLNIR [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Recruit|Recruit armor]]'s helmet.
*Frag grenades did not explode or do any damage of any kind.
*Ambient wildlife existed and could be seen in the background.
*The player was made invincible in order to avoid an accidental death during the demo.


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