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{{Title|The Hammer}} | {{Title|The Hammer}} | ||
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|prev = ''[[ | |pagelabel=Spartan Ops level | ||
|next = ''[[ | |pagegamelabel=H4 | ||
|prev = ''[[Key/Revenge|Revenge]]'' | |||
|next = ''[[Exodus (Spartan Ops)|Exodus (cinematic)]]'' | |||
|game = ''[[Halo 4]]'' | |game = ''[[Halo 4]]'' | ||
|name = '''''The Hammer''''' | |name = '''''The Hammer''''' | ||
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|player = [[Fireteam Crimson]] | |player = [[Fireteam Crimson]] | ||
|date = [[2558]] | |date = [[2558]] | ||
|place = [[Lockup]], [[Requiem]] | |place = "[[Lockup]]," [[Requiem]] | ||
|objective = | |objective = *Assist [[Poker Squad]]. | ||
*Locate [[Hawk Squad]]. | |||
*Activate the Forerunner device. | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{Article | {{Article quote|Numerous Covenant forces inbound on "[[Lockup]]." UNSC ground teams are holding the area and request Spartan reinforcements.}} | ||
'''''The Hammer''''' is the fifth chapter of ''[[Spartan Ops]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki> ninth episode, ''Key''.<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/spartanops#episodeId=9 '''Halo Waypoint''' - '''''Spartan Ops'' menu.''']</ref> | '''''The Hammer''''' is the fifth chapter of ''[[Spartan Ops]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki> ninth episode, ''[[Key]]''.<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/spartanops#episodeId=9 '''Halo Waypoint''' - '''''Spartan Ops'' menu.''']</ref> | ||
==Summary== | ==Summary== | ||
Picking up from where [[ | Picking up from where [[Key/Revenge|the last chapter]] left off, Crimson is forced to hold off additional enemy reinforcements now including [[Promethean Crawlers]]. After defeating the attackers, the Spartans move on to the next area and assist [[Poker Squad]] in eliminating the enemy forces. While Crimson is assisting Poker Squad, Roland detects [[Hawk Squad]]'s IFF tags. Once Poker Squad is safe, Crimson is sent to investigate. After fighting through numerous [[Promethean]] forces they arrive at Hawk's position to find only their tags. [[Jared Miller]] accesses a recording on one of the tags that reveals the Marines had been captured by Elites looking for [[Reclaimer]]s. Hawk was killed while the Elites tried to activate a device. Crimson activates the device while holding off [[Elite]] and [[Promethean Watcher]] reinforcements. The device is revealed to be a map of [[Requiem]]. Roland quickly contacts Dr. [[Henry Glassman]] and believes the map could help them free the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} from Requiem. | ||
==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
{{ | All dialogue is spoken through the COM. | ||
'''{Gameplay}''' | |||
''Fade in to moments after the previously level had ended. Crimson is exactly where they were. Pelicans are in retreat.'' | |||
*'''Miller''': “Crimson, hope you caught your breath. Because here come the bad guys.” | |||
''[[Ru'swum-pattern Phantom|Phantoms]] bombard the area, destroying a [[M12B Warthog|Warthog]].'' | |||
*'''Miller''': “Oh no! Phantoms! Get to cover!” | |||
''Crimson receives an emergency transmission:'' | |||
*'''Poker Squad Marine''': “Spartans! [[Poker Squad]] here! We could use some backup.” | |||
*'''Miller''': “Understood, Marines. We’ll be with you shortly.” | |||
*'''Miller''': “You’re pretty popular today, Crimson. Everyone wants your attention.” | |||
*'''Roland''': “Spartan Miller?” | |||
*'''Miller''': “Hold on a second, Roland. Prometheans! Take ‘em out, Crimson!” | |||
''Crimson engages a wave of Promethean Crawlers.'' | |||
*'''Miller''': “Knights! Crimson, be careful!” | |||
''or'' | |||
*'''Miller''': "Oh man, Knights!" | |||
''Knights phase onto the battlefield. Another wave of Crawlers appears as well.'' | |||
*'''Miller''': “Watch out for the Crawlers. They’re everywhere.” | |||
''Once most enemies are down:'' | |||
*'''Miller''': “Poker Squad, how are you holding up?” | |||
*'''Poker Squad Marine''': “We’ve got ‘em held off, but could use some help if you can send it.” | |||
*'''Miller''': “Be with you soon, Poker.” | |||
*'''Miller''': “More bad guys!” | |||
''Doors leading into the structure open. More Promethean Knights exit. At the same time, a portal opens up and Watchers emerge.'' | |||
*'''Miller''': “We’ve got Watchers in the area, Crimson.” | |||
*'''Poker Squad Marine''': “Poker to Spartans: It’s getting ugly in here.” | |||
*'''Miller''': “Almost there, Poker. Crimson, move a little quicker. Poker needs assistance ASAP.” | |||
''Once most enemies are down:'' | |||
*'''Miller''': “Painting the last few targets for you now.” | |||
''Crimson defeats the remaining Prometheans:'' | |||
*'''Miller''': “Area secured. Nice. Miller to Poker Squad: Crimson’s on their way.” | |||
*'''Poker Squad Marine''': “Understood, Spartan. Looking forward to the company.” | |||
''Crimson heads through the open doorway and into the structure where they find a small arsenal for them. They go through another set of doors and meet up with Poker Squad on the other side.'' | |||
*'''Poker Squad Leader''': “Good to see you, Spartans! Welcome to the fun!” | |||
''Crimson and Poker engage the attacking Prometheans.'' | |||
*'''Roland''': “Spartan Miller! This is REALLY important! You’ve got a batch of Marines wandering around.” | |||
*'''Miller''': “Yeah, it’s Poker Squad. They’re just defending-” | |||
*'''Roland''': “No. These tags are from [[Hawk Squad]].” | |||
*'''Miller''': “Hawk? They’re not assigned to this mission.” | |||
*'''Roland''': “Well, they’re there.” | |||
*'''Miller''': “Hey, you’re right. What are they doing there?” | |||
*'''Roland''': “Dunno. But thought you might like to get a look... especially since they’re right where Halsey’s comm signal was routed.” | |||
*'''Miller''': “Spartan Miller to Hawk Squad! Marines? Hello? No response. Roland?” | |||
*'''Roland''': “I’ve got nothing, Spartan.” | |||
''Once most enemies are down:'' | |||
*'''Miller''': “Just a few stragglers, Crimson.” | |||
''Crimson and Poker take out the last Prometheans:'' | |||
*'''Miller''': “That’s what I like to see.” | |||
*'''Miller''': “Poker Squad, you have the situation in hand?” | |||
*'''Poker Squad Marine''': “We do now. Thanks, Spartans.” | |||
*'''Miller''': “Crimson, fall out to this position. Let’s go find Hawk.” | |||
''Waypoint is set on a door. Crimson opens it and enters the structure.'' | |||
''Promethean Crawlers scale the walls inside.'' | |||
*'''Miller''': “On the walls!” | |||
*'''Miller''': “One sec, Crimson. Analyzing the maps of this area. Trying to figure out how Hawk got where they seem to be.” | |||
''Crimson moves out into another open area. More Prometheans attack.'' | |||
*'''Miller''': “Sniper fire!” | |||
*'''Miller''': “Keep it up!” | |||
''Crimson clears out the area. A large door opens up, revealing more Prometheans.'' | |||
*'''Miller''': “Get ready. More bad guys headed your way.” | |||
''Crimson fights their way into the structure.'' | |||
*'''Miller''': “Okay, I think I’ve got it. There’s a grav lift that we’ve never been able to activate. Let’s take a look down here.” | |||
*'''Miller''': “Roland, you got a second?” | |||
*'''Roland''': “You have any idea how long a second is for an AI?” | |||
*'''Miller''': “Use Crimson’s short range link to check out that control panel for me.” | |||
*'''Roland''': “Done.” | |||
*'''Miller''': “That was quick.” | |||
*'''Roland''': “For you, sure.” | |||
''Crimson clears out all of the Prometheans.'' | |||
*'''Miller''': “Impressive, Crimson.” | |||
*'''Miller''': “Crimson, fire it up. Let’s see what happens.” | |||
''Crimson activates the control panel Miller indicated.'' | |||
''Another door opens up, revealing a chamber containing a light bridge that leads to a [[gravity lift]].'' | |||
*'''Roland''': “Hawk’s definitely at the top of that thing, and I’ve confirmed Dr. Halsey’s signal was routed through that area.” | |||
*'''Miller''': “Climb aboard, Crimson.” | |||
''Crimson crosses the light bridge and enters the grav lift. The beam takes them up to the very top of the structure.'' | |||
''The Spartans find Hawk Squad’s [[IFF]] tags but no sign of the Marines.'' | |||
*'''Miller''': “Oh no... Hawk.” | |||
*'''Roland''': “Not seeing anyone alive.” | |||
*'''Miller''': “Okay, got access to a recording on a Hawk IFF tag. Playing it now.” | |||
''Recording is played:'' | |||
*'''Sangheili (recording)''': ''“Nmtahbonwon Sayoh.”'' | |||
*'''Marine (recording)''': ''(pleading)'' “I don’t understand...” | |||
*'''Sangheili (recording)''': ''(frustrated)'' ''“Gah-eymayoh Reecleymah toymeh-ushou zosuerohkoh!”'' | |||
*'''Marine (recording)''': “Nothing’s happening.” | |||
''Elite roars in anger; sound of an energy sword being activated; Marine screams in pain'' | |||
''Recording ends'' | |||
---- | |||
''If the player has RvB Easter egg activated:'' | |||
''Recording is played:'' | |||
*'''Sangheili (recording)''': “Nmtahbonwon Sayoh.” | |||
*'''Church (recording)''': “Yeah, I have absolutely no idea what you just said.” | |||
*'''Sangheili (recording)''': “Gah-eymayoh Reecleymah toymeh-ushou zosuerohkoh!” | |||
*'''Church (recording)''': ''(exasperated)'' “Dude! ''Listen to me!'' I do not speak alien!” | |||
''Sound of gunfire'' | |||
*'''Church (recording)''': “Gah! This is such BS!” | |||
''Elite snarls in anger; sound of an energy sword being activated'' | |||
*'''Church (recording)''': “Argh! Blargh!” | |||
''Recording ends'' | |||
---- | |||
*'''Miller''': “Roland, translation?” | |||
*'''Roland''': “Elites were here, trying to find [[Reclaimer]]s. Humans who can operate Forerunner technology. And the tech they were interested in is the same stuff Halsey’s call was routed to.” | |||
*'''Miller''': “See if you can find where the call bounces from here.” | |||
*'''Roland''': “This is it. Her call hit here, then bounced off into the [[proselytization network|Covenant battlenet]].” | |||
*'''Miller''': “Running through the other IFF tags. It looks like the Elites were at this for awhile.” | |||
''Promethean Crawlers suddenly surround Crimson. Crimson fends them off.'' | |||
*'''Miller''': “Roland, mark one of the panels they were interested in. Crimson, get a closer look.” | |||
''A panel is marked. Crimson activates it.'' | |||
''The nearby triangular structure sinks partway into the floor. The three-pronged claw-like column at the center of the area unfolds, revealing a pair of horizontal ring structures suspended in midair, one hovering above the other.'' | |||
*'''Roland''': “Ummm... Something’s happening.” | |||
*'''Miller''': “Any idea what that panel actually did?” | |||
*'''Roland''': “Nope, but it upset the locals pretty good.” | |||
''Promethean Watchers phase in. A Covenant Phantom also arrives and drops off a group of high ranking Sangheili.'' | |||
*'''Miller''': “Here they come!” | |||
''Crimson repels the attack.'' | |||
*'''Miller''': “Try the others. I want to know what the Elites were after.” | |||
*'''Roland''': “There’s another panel over there.” | |||
''Crimson activates the second panel. The corresponding triangular structure lowers itself.'' | |||
*'''Miller''': “That should do it.” | |||
''More Watchers phase in. A second Phantom deploys another wave of Sangheili.'' | |||
*'''Miller''': “Here they come!” | |||
''Once most of the attackers are down:'' | |||
*'''Miller''': “Here’s the last of them:” | |||
''Crimson defeats the remaining Prometheans and Covenant.'' | |||
*'''Miller''': “Excellent work!” | |||
*'''Roland''': “Final panel located.” | |||
*'''Miller''': “What the hell? Let’s do it, Crimson.” | |||
''Crimson activates the final panel.'' | |||
''The third triangular structure lowers itself. The central column finishes unfolding. A holographic image of [[Requiem]] appears between the floating rings.'' | |||
*'''Miller''': “Roland, what is this?” | |||
*'''Roland''': “Looks kind of like Dr. Glassman’s map. Let me get him on the line.” | |||
*'''Dr. [[Henry Glassman]]''': “Glassman.” | |||
*'''Roland''': “Hey, Doc. Got something you oughta see.” | |||
*'''Glassman''': “What is this?” | |||
*'''Roland''': “Well, if you combine it with the map Spartan Thorne found, I think it’s the answer to all of our problems.” | |||
'''{Cutscene}''' | |||
''A [[D79-TC Pelican|Pelican]] with Crimson onboard takes off and departs "[[Lockup]]."'' | |||
''Fade to black.'' | |||
'''EPISODE COMPLETE''' | |||
''Level ends.'' | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The three holographic panels in the final area display the original [[Reclaimer]] symbol, which is actually the ''[[Marathon]]'' logo. This is strange, as the ''Marathon'' franchise is owned by [[Bungie]], not [[343 Industries]]. | *The three holographic panels in the final area display the original [[Reclaimer]] symbol, which is actually the ''[[Marathon]]'' logo. This is strange, as the ''Marathon'' franchise is owned by [[Bungie]], not [[343 Industries]]. | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | |||
{{Spartanops}} | {{Spartanops}} |