Expendable/Glassman

Glassman is the fifth chapter of Spartan Ops ' eighth episode, Expendable.

Transcript
{Cutscene}

''Fade in to a Covenant-occupied Forerunner structure. A Sangheili barks orders to his Unggoy subordinates, who scramble to get into defensive positions. They are obviously expecting company.''


 * Spartan Thorne: “Commander Palmer, Majestic here. Dr. Glassman’s got a favor to ask. Roland says Crimson’s in a place to help.”

{Gameplay}


 * Dr. Henry Glassman: “Spartan Thorne found a Covenant map. I think I can read, but-”


 * Thorne: “Dr. Glassman wants to know if Crimson can take a look for him?”


 * Commander Sarah Palmer: “Sure. Why not.”


 * Thorne: “Location’s right here, Commander.”

First map location is marked.


 * Glassman: “If I’m reading this map right, that location should be a hub for energy flowing through a Forerunner structure.”

''Crimson engages the Covenant forces guarding the structure. They move into the structure’s interior and down a ramp, where they find their first objective.''


 * Spartan Jared Miller: “I’ll run a survey through Crimson’s armor sensors. Just a sec.”

''Scan is conducted. The orange highlights surrounding the objective turn blue.''


 * Miller: “It checks out, Dr. Glassman.”


 * Palmer: “Okay. So what have we proved?”


 * Glassman: “Hmmm... Nothing yet. Science requires more than one piece of evidence. Spartan Thorne, can you show them this location?”


 * Thorne: “Sure thing, Doctor.”

Second map location is marked.


 * Miller: “Covenant craft inbound!”


 * Palmer: “Crimson, deal with them. We’ll play scientist when you’re done.”

Enemy Phantom arrives and deploys more Covenant troops.

When Crimson reaches the second location:


 * Glassman: “Commander Palmer, can we get another reading at Crimson’s new location?”


 * Palmer: “Miller?”


 * Miller: “Same as before, Commander.”

Scan is conducted. Two golden beams of light are emitted from the structure.


 * Glassman: “Did two massive beams of light just appear near Crimson’s position?”


 * Miller: “Yes. Why?”


 * Glassman: (excited) “Oh this is really amazing. I mean... advanced as we are, our maps have got nothing on this thing.”


 * Palmer: (impatient) “Doctor, what’s the point? What are we doing?”


 * Glassman: “I’m making sure I can read this map correctly so that maybe, if we’re lucky, I can get Infinity free of Requiem. Now if I’m reading this right, which I think I am, activating this location will give you some respite.”

New objective locations are marked.

Crimson clears out the Covenant attackers.


 * Miller: “Good work, Crimson.”

Another scan is conducted:


 * Miller: “Right again, Doc.”


 * Palmer: “Phantom on approach.”

A Phantom deploys additional Covenant troops.


 * Glassman: “Good, good. Thorne, can you show them this location? It will activate a turret defense system. I think.”

Turret defense system is marked.

''Crimson activates the defense system. Friendly beam turrets appear.''


 * Miller: “Phantom on approach.”

''Phantom deploys another wave of Covenant troops. Crimson engages the enemy. With the aid of the beam turrets, they fend off the assault''


 * Palmer: “Hell of a magic trick, Doc.”


 * Glassman: “You want magic tricks? How’s this? Thorne, show Commander Palmer these locations.”

More locations are marked.

''Crimson activates the designated locations. Supply crates holding Forerunner weapons materialize.''


 * Thorne: “Heavy weapons?”


 * Glassman: “Pretty great, huh?”

''A Covenant drop pod unloads more enemy troops. Crimson uses the newly provided weapons to defeat them all.''


 * Palmer: “All right. I’m starting to see the usefulness.”


 * Miller: “Here they come.”

Phantom deploys more Covenant troops.


 * Palmer: “What else have you got?”


 * Glassman: “Let’s see... Hmmm. How about an anti-aircraft gun?”

Anti-aircraft gun locations are marked.

Crimson activates the first anti-aircraft turret:


 * Miller: “This map’s checking out nicely, Doctor Glassman.”


 * Glassman: “And it’s got a twin. I know how you Spartans like to blow things up.”

Second anti-aircraft turret is activated:


 * Palmer: “Doc, your five for five. I’m cutting the science short for today.”


 * Glassman: “Understood.”

A Covenant drop pod lands in the middle of the base, unleashing a new wave of Covenant troops.


 * Miller: “Secure the base, Crimson.”

Once the Covenant attackers are defeated:


 * Palmer: “Additional targets inbound!”

''Three Phantoms bear down upon Crimson’s position. The powerful Forerunner anti-aircraft guns easily destroy them.''


 * Miller: “Phantoms down! The AA guns shot them out of the sky!”


 * Palmer: “Crimson, clean up the garbage they dropped, and you’re in the clear.”

More Phantoms appear and deploy ground forces - including Wraiths.

Crimson defeats the enemy ground forces, while the AA guns take care of the Phantoms.


 * Miller: “You’re clear. Fall back to the LZ and come on home.”

Pelican arrives and picks up Crimson.

{Cutscene}

Crimson’s Pelican leaves the Forerunner installation.


 * Palmer: “Nice work today, Crimson. I’ll get you the ribbons for your science fair projects when you’re back on Infinity.”

CHAPTER COMPLETE

Level ends.