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{{Title|''The Commissioning''}} | {{Title|''The Commissioning''}} | ||
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'''''The Commissioning''''' is a live-action trailer for ''[[Halo 4]]'' that was released on June 5, | '''''The Commissioning''''' is a live-action trailer for ''[[Halo 4]]'' that was released on June 5, 2012 at E3. It depicts the launch and early mission of the {{UNSCship|Infinity}}, the first almost-purely exploratory ship the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] has built in over a generation. The cinematic proper is 1:40 minutes long, though an in-game trailer begins around the 2:00 mark in the video. | ||
==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
''A city on [[Earth]]. The UNSC Infinity and a | ''A city on [[Earth]]. The UNSC ''Infinity'' and a large airborne aircraft carrier-type ship hover above the city. Several ranks of [[UNSC Defense Force|UNSCDF]] personnel in full ceremonial dress line the flight deck in front of a podium. A UNSC dignitary is addressing the crowd.'' | ||
*'''Dignitary''': "It's been four 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'' | [[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]] | ''The scene switches to space, near the [[Forerunner]] shield world [[Requiem]]. The ''Infinity'' and an escort of {{Class|Paris|heavy frigate}}s 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 [[ | ''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.'' | ||
''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''': "All engines! Reverse thrust!" | *'''Andrew Del Rio''': "All engines! Reverse thrust!" | ||
[[File:Commissioning-6.jpg|thumb|300px|The ''Infinity' | [[File:Commissioning-6.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The ''Infinity'''s engines fail as the ship is pulled into the bowels of Requiem.]] | ||
''The ship is pulled inexorably toward Requiem. The effect is felt throughout the ship. Debris and people inside the ship are pulled toward the bow of the ship. A soldier's dog tags are pulled almost horizontally, completely countering gravity. A soldier runs down a corridor, fleeing an explosion. The ship lists dangerously, causing parked vehicles to crash into the walls of their hangar. | ''The ship is pulled inexorably toward Requiem. The effect is felt throughout the ship. Debris and people inside the ship are pulled toward the bow of the ship. A soldier's dog tags are pulled almost horizontally, completely countering gravity. A soldier runs down a corridor, fleeing an explosion. The ship lists dangerously, causing parked vehicles to crash into the walls of their hangar. | ||
*'''Dignitary (voiceover)''': "For the first time in a generation..." | *'''Dignitary (voiceover)''': "For the first time in a generation..." | ||
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*'''Dignitary (voiceover)''': "We commission a UNSC starship, meant not to wage war, but to peacefully advance the cause of mankind. Through the discovery of new worlds." | *'''Dignitary (voiceover)''': "We commission a UNSC starship, meant not to wage war, but to peacefully advance the cause of mankind. Through the discovery of new worlds." | ||
''The ''Infinity'' plunges toward the planet as its engines and electrical system begin to fail. Many crewmembers are shown | ''The ''Infinity'' plunges toward the planet, as its engines and electrical system begin to fail. Many crewmembers are shown screaming and covering their ears, as if trying to block out an unbearable noise.'' | ||
* '''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-" | ||
''The Didact's symbol is again displayed. The tagline "An Ancient Evil Awakens" are overlayed atop the symbol. The scene cuts to black, then shows the [[Halo 4]] logo.'' | |||
''The Didact's | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Commissioning-5.jpg|The ''Infinity'', hovering above a human metropolis. | File:Commissioning-5.jpg|The ''Infinity'', hovering above a human metropolis. | ||
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File:Cameronandcampbell.jpg|Two ''Infinity'' crewmen standing at attention. | File:Cameronandcampbell.jpg|Two ''Infinity'' crewmen standing at attention. | ||
File:Commissioning-Requiem.jpg|Captain Del Rio watches as the ''Infinity'' approaches Requiem. | File:Commissioning-Requiem.jpg|Captain Del Rio watches as the ''Infinity'' approaches Requiem. | ||
File:Commissioning-3.jpg|The ''Infinity'' | File:Commissioning-3.jpg|The ''Infinity'''s bridge. | ||
File:Commissioning-4.jpg| | File:Commissioning-4.jpg|Multiple vehicles crash against their hangar's hull as the ''Infinity'' lists. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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{{Trailer}} | {{Trailer}} | ||