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* ''[[Prologue]]'' {{C|gameplay}} | * ''[[Prologue]]'' {{C|gameplay}} | ||
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|next = ''[[Requiem (level)|Requiem]]'' | |next = ''[[Requiem (level)|Requiem]]'' | ||
|game = ''[[Halo 4]]'' | |game = ''[[Halo 4]]'' | ||
|devname=<code>m10_crash</code> | |||
|name = Dawn | |name = Dawn | ||
|image = [[File:Dawn. | |image = [[File:H4 Dawn Loadscreen.png|350px]] | ||
|player = [[John-117]] | |player = [[John-117]] | ||
|date = [[2557|July 21, 2557]] | |date = [[2557|July 21, 2557]] | ||
|place = Onboard {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}, orbiting [[Requiem]] | |place = Onboard {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}, orbiting [[Requiem]] | ||
|objective = Find and eliminate boarders. | |objective = Find and eliminate boarders. | ||
|partime=00:15:00 {{C|''Master Chief Collection''-only}} | |||
|parscore=25,000 {{C|''Master Chief Collection''-only}} | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{Article | {{Article quote|After four years adrift in space, Cortana awakens the Master Chief to investigate a disturbance on the Forward Unto Dawn.}} | ||
'''Dawn''' is the second [[campaign]] level of ''[[Halo 4]]'', and the first one with actual gameplay. After years of [[cryonics|cryo-sleep]], [[John-117]] awakens to fight the [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|resurgent Covenant]] in the wreckage of the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}.<ref>[http://www.gametrailers.com/full-episodes/qevv7h/gt-tv-halo-4 '''GTTV''' - ''Halo 4'']</ref> | '''Dawn''' is the second [[campaign]] level of ''[[Halo 4]]'', and the first one with actual gameplay. After years of [[cryonics|cryo-sleep]], [[John-117]] awakens to fight the [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|resurgent Covenant]] in the wreckage of the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}.<ref>[http://www.gametrailers.com/full-episodes/qevv7h/gt-tv-halo-4 '''GTTV''' - ''Halo 4'']</ref> | ||
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[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDgKn2PFYbk '''{''Cutscene''}'''] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDgKn2PFYbk '''{''Cutscene''}'''] | ||
[[File:H4fudback.jpg|thumb | [[File:H4fudback.jpg|thumb|300px|The ''Forward Unto Dawn''{{'}}s remains.]] | ||
''A field of debris surrounds the rear half of the | ''A field of debris surrounds the rear half of the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}.'' | ||
'''2557 - FOUR YEARS AFTER [[Battle of Installation 04|HALO EVENT]]''' | '''2557 - FOUR YEARS AFTER [[Battle of Installation 04|HALO EVENT]]''' | ||
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<tt>'''CREW CAPACITY'''</tt> | <tt>'''CREW CAPACITY'''</tt> | ||
[[File:H4 Chief in cryochamber.png|thumb | [[File:H4 Chief in cryochamber.png|thumb|300px|John-117, moments before his revival.]] | ||
<tt>''782''</tt> | <tt>''782''</tt> | ||
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<tt>'''INTEGRITY FAILED SUBDECK: 102'''</tt> | <tt>'''INTEGRITY FAILED SUBDECK: 102'''</tt> | ||
''Muffled explosions can be heard, | ''Muffled explosions can be heard, signaling multiple decompression events - the ship is being boarded. Increasingly agitated, Cortana brings up the cryo chamber's control interface. A schematic of a modified [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI MJOLNIR armor]] is displayed, alongside life signs and cryo-tube diagrams. A single prompt appears on-screen.'' | ||
<tt>'''REACTIVATE'''</tt> | <tt>'''REACTIVATE'''</tt> | ||
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<tt>''CRYOGENIC SYSTEM SHUTDOWN...''</tt> | <tt>''CRYOGENIC SYSTEM SHUTDOWN...''</tt> | ||
[[File:H4 Chief thaw.jpg|thumb | [[File:H4 Chief thaw.jpg|thumb|300px|Cortana awakening the Master Chief.]] | ||
<tt>''STASIS CONVERSION IN PROCESS...''</tt> | <tt>''STASIS CONVERSION IN PROCESS...''</tt> | ||
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* '''Cortana''': "I thought you'd never ask." | * '''Cortana''': "I thought you'd never ask." | ||
[[File:Chief Cortana.jpg|thumb|300px|John-117 and Cortana | [[File:Chief Cortana.jpg|thumb|300px|John-117 and Cortana prepare to leave the cryo bay.]] | ||
''John pulls Cortana out of the holo-tank and inserts her into his neural interface. John raises his [[ | ''John pulls Cortana out of the holo-tank and inserts her into his neural interface. John raises his [[MA5D assault rifle]], readying for combat.'' | ||
* '''Cortana''': "We've got intrusion alerts lighting up on multiple decks. Our best bet to figure out who's boarding us is the observation deck - four floors up." | * '''Cortana''': "We've got intrusion alerts lighting up on multiple decks. Our best bet to figure out who's boarding us is the observation deck - four floors up." | ||
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* '''Cortana''': "I wouldn't bet on it!" | * '''Cortana''': "I wouldn't bet on it!" | ||
''Below the walkway leading out of the cryo chamber, a single computer terminal containing John-117's service record can be found. The terminal displays a picture of technicians assembling the Chief's [[MJOLNIR Mark V]] armor.'' | ''Below the walkway leading out of the cryo chamber, a single computer terminal containing John-117's service record can be found. The terminal displays a picture of technicians assembling the Chief's [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|MJOLNIR Mark V]] armor.'' | ||
* '''System''': ''This is the service record for SPARTAN John-117. Would you like to continue?'' | * '''System''': ''This is the service record for SPARTAN John-117. Would you like to continue?'' | ||
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''Proceeding will prompt the terminal to narrate a concise summary of the Chief's involvement in the [[Human-Covenant War]], starting from the [[Battle of Installation 04]].'' | ''Proceeding will prompt the terminal to narrate a concise summary of the Chief's involvement in the [[Human-Covenant War]], starting from the [[Battle of Installation 04]].'' | ||
* '''System''': ''Frigate '' | * '''System''': ''Frigate'' {{Sic|Cruiser}} [[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|Pillar of Autumn]] ''discovers [[Forerunner]] [[Halo Array|Halo]] [[Installation 04]], and deploys SPARTAN-117 to protect UNSC AI Cortana. Chief uncovers a plot to fire the weapon, and sacrifices the ''Autumn'' to destroy the Halo ring. Pursuing the [[Solemn Penance|Covenant flagship]] after [[Battle of Earth|an attack on Earth]], SPARTAN-117 arrives at Halo [[Installation 05]] to find the Covenant [[Great Schism|erupting into civil war]]. After preventing the Covenant from firing the ring, 117 followed them back to Earth in search of a Forerunner installation that can activate all the galaxy's Halos. The Covenant arrive at Earth, and open a [[The Portal|portal]] to [[Installation 00|the Ark]], an extragalactic Forerunner installation that can fire the Halo array. SPARTAN-117 unites a joint [[Fleet of Retribution|Sangheili]]/[[UNSC]] team to pursue the [[Covenant]] to the Ark, where he successfully destroys the Installation and prevents the rings from being used. When SPARTAN-117 attempts to escape from the Ark aboard the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}} the slipspace portal that the ship is passing through collapses. Aboard the aft section of the Dawn, SPARTAN-117 is placed into cryo-sleep pending recovery by UNSC forces. AI Cortana to remain active [[rampancy|as long as is technically feasible]]. End of service record.'' | ||
''The next room contains a holo-projector, displaying a schematic of the ''Dawn''{{'}}s stern half.'' | ''The next room contains a holo-projector, displaying a schematic of the ''Dawn''{{'}}s stern half.'' | ||
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* '''John-117''': "Somebody should have found us by now." | * '''John-117''': "Somebody should have found us by now." | ||
[[File:H4-Dawn-OperationsRoom.jpg|thumb | [[File:H4-Dawn-OperationsRoom.jpg|thumb|300px|The ''Dawn''{{'}}s operations room.]] | ||
''John enters an operations room, filled with inactive computer screens. A central holographic unit displays the Dawn being pulled from its predicted drift course towards a planetoid, designated "43121124". The same orange energy pulse suddenly returns, violently shaking the hull and disrupting nearby electronics.'' | ''John enters an operations room, filled with inactive computer screens. A central holographic unit displays the Dawn being pulled from its predicted drift course towards a planetoid, designated "43121124". The same orange energy pulse suddenly returns, violently shaking the hull and disrupting nearby electronics.'' | ||
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<tt>'''>OPEN<'''</tt> | <tt>'''>OPEN<'''</tt> | ||
* '''Cortana''': "The good news is these Covenant aren't outfitted like [[Covenant military|standard military]]. It's possible we just came across a rogue salvage ship." | * '''Cortana''': "The good news is these Covenant aren't [[Storm harness|outfitted]] like [[Covenant military|standard military]]. It's possible we just came across a [[Covenant remnants|rogue]] salvage ship." | ||
''The blast shields fully open, revealing a {{ | ''The blast shields fully open, revealing a {{Pattern|Zanar|light cruiser}} fleet moving closer to the ''Dawn''. Behind the fleet, a [[Requiem|mysterious world]] ominously looms. A formation of [[Type-26 Banshee|Banshee]]s rapidly scream past the observation deck's windows.'' | ||
* '''Cortana''': "...''Or'' we might have stumbled into an ''entire'' [[Covenant fleet]]." | * '''Cortana''': "...''Or'' we might have stumbled into an ''entire'' [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant fleet]]." | ||
* '''John-117''': "Maybe they haven't recognized us." | * '''John-117''': "Maybe they haven't recognized us." | ||
''Two [[Type-44 | ''Two [[Type-44 Phantom|Phantoms]], equipped with boarding arms, descend into view.'' | ||
* '''Cortana''': "That's ''one'' possibility..." | * '''Cortana''': "That's ''one'' possibility..." | ||
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''The boarding arms breach the glass, depressurizing the Deck until force fields are deployed to seal the breach. Two Covenant lances exit the boarding arms and enter the ''Dawn''.'' | ''The boarding arms breach the glass, depressurizing the Deck until force fields are deployed to seal the breach. Two Covenant lances exit the boarding arms and enter the ''Dawn''.'' | ||
[[File:H4 - Cov Explosion.jpeg|thumb | [[File:H4 - Cov Explosion.jpeg|thumb|300px|The Chief kills Jul 'Mdama's Covenant boarders with a grenade.]] | ||
* '''System (PA)''': '''''Warning - atmosphere breach. Activating emergency barricades.''''' | * '''System (PA)''': '''''Warning - atmosphere breach. Activating emergency barricades.''''' | ||
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''John continues on, encountering increasingly thick resistance, including several [[Suicide Unggoy]].'' | ''John continues on, encountering increasingly thick resistance, including several [[Suicide Unggoy]].'' | ||
* '''John-117''': "[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|These Covenant]] seem more fanatical than the ones we've fought before." | * '''John-117''': "[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|These Covenant]] seem more fanatical than [[Covenant|the ones we've fought before]]." | ||
''John encounters yet more Covenant forces, including [[Kig-Yar]].'' | ''John encounters yet more Covenant forces, including [[Kig-Yar]].'' | ||
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* '''Cortana''': "We're just about there." | * '''Cortana''': "We're just about there." | ||
''After fighting his way through more Covenant, including a [[ | ''After fighting his way through more Covenant, including a [[Commander (Covenant)|Commander]] wielding a [[Elo'Nakada-pattern concussion rifle|concussion rifle]], John reaches an airlock.'' | ||
* '''Cortana''': "The auxiliary launch station should be to your left out of the airlocks." | * '''Cortana''': "The auxiliary launch station should be to your left out of the airlocks." | ||
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* '''Cortana''': "Chief, you need to find the missile controls." | * '''Cortana''': "Chief, you need to find the missile controls." | ||
[[File: | [[File:H4 campaign dawn.jpeg|thumb|300px|Jul 'Mdama's Covenant fleet around the ''Dawn''{{'}}s wreckage.]] | ||
''John makes his way over to the launch station, encountering [[Sangheili Ranger|Sangheili]], [[Kig-Yar Ranger|Kig-Yar]], and [[Unggoy Ranger|Unggoy]] Rangers.'' | ''John makes his way over to the launch station, encountering [[Sangheili Ranger|Sangheili]], [[Kig-Yar Ranger|Kig-Yar]], and [[Unggoy Ranger|Unggoy]] Rangers.'' | ||
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''John drifts through a gaping hole the impact left in the cruiser. Explosions continue throughout the crippled ship. A piece of debris suddenly hits the Chief at high speed. Cut to black.'' | ''John drifts through a gaping hole the impact left in the cruiser. Explosions continue throughout the crippled ship. A piece of debris suddenly hits the Chief at high speed. Cut to black.'' | ||
[[File:Halo 4 logo.png|center|400px|link=Halo 4]] | [[File:Halo 4 logo.png|center|400px|link=Halo 4]] | ||
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=== References === | === References === | ||
* There is a [[Seven|7 reference]]: John-117's cryo chamber is designated 16. 1 + 6 = '''7'''. Furthermore, on [[Cooperative play]], the second player will start from the cryo chamber designated 14. 14 ÷ 2 = '''7'''. | * There is a [[Seven|7 reference]]: John-117's cryo chamber is designated 16. 1 + 6 = '''7'''. Furthermore, on [[Cooperative play]], the second player will start from the cryo chamber designated 14. 14 ÷ 2 = '''7'''. | ||
* This level is reminiscent of the level ''[[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]'' from ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'': both levels involve the Master Chief awakening from cryo-sleep, retrieving Cortana, and defending a ship from Covenant boarders before crash-landing on a Forerunner installation. It is also similar to the level ''[[ | * This level is reminiscent of the level ''[[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]'' from ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'': both levels involve the Master Chief awakening from cryo-sleep, retrieving Cortana, and defending a ship from Covenant boarders before crash-landing on a Forerunner installation. It is also similar to the level ''[[Cairo Station]]'' from ''[[Halo 2]]'', in which John repels boarders, fights on the eponymous station's outer hull, and destroys a Covenant ship with explosives. | ||
=== Miscellaneous === | === Miscellaneous === | ||
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=== Easter eggs === | === Easter eggs === | ||
[[File:H4 Limited Edition InGame.png|thumb|The ''Halo 4'' Limited Edition case in-game.]] | |||
* Several cases resembling that of the ''[[Halo 4 Limited Edition]]'' can be found floating in the ship's cryo chamber, observation deck, and airlocks.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCQNdfYZ4nY '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 4 Easter Egg: Collector's Edition'']</ref> | * Several cases resembling that of the ''[[Halo 4 Limited Edition]]'' can be found floating in the ship's cryo chamber, observation deck, and airlocks.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCQNdfYZ4nY '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 4 Easter Egg: Collector's Edition'']</ref> | ||
=== Mistakes === | === Mistakes === | ||
* John-117's service record misidentifies the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} as a frigate. | * John-117's service record misidentifies the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} as a frigate. It also incorrectly states that John prevented the firing of [[Installation 05]], when it was in fact [[Miranda Keyes]], with the help of [[Thel 'Vadam]], who prevented the firing. | ||
* John's grapple with the Sangheili Storm is similar to a vignette from ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. In the level ''[[ | * John's grapple with the Sangheili Storm is similar to a vignette from ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. In the level ''[[Winter Contingency]]'', [[SPARTAN-B312]] punches a Sangheili Zealot while pinned to the ground, narrowly saving him/herself from being stabbed by an [[energy dagger]]. In both cases, the Elites' shields do not flare when punched. | ||
* The post-war UNSC emblem is used aboard the ''Forward Unto Dawn'', despite the frigate having been out of contact with the UNSC since 2552. Curiously, the proper emblem is painted on the starboard wing during the establishing shot of the ''Dawn'', though it is barely visible. The UNSC weapons aboard the ''Dawn'' are also the post-war models as opposed to the variants encountered in ''Halo 3''; this is obviously a result of production considerations. | * The post-war UNSC emblem is used aboard the ''Forward Unto Dawn'', despite the frigate having been out of contact with the UNSC since 2552. Curiously, the proper emblem is painted on the starboard wing during the establishing shot of the ''Dawn'', though it is barely visible. The UNSC weapons aboard the ''Dawn'' are also the post-war models as opposed to the variants encountered in ''Halo 3''; this is obviously a result of production considerations. | ||
* During the section in which John-117 is exposed in space, he shows no indication of being affected by zero gravity. Unlike in previous games, jump height is not affected. | * During the section in which John-117 is exposed in space, he shows no indication of being affected by zero gravity. Unlike in previous games, jump height is not affected. | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
===Concept art=== | |||
=== Concept | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H4 DawnCryoBay Preproduction Concept.jpg|Extremely early pre-production concept art for the ''Dawn''{{'}}s cryo bay. | |||
File:H4_Iris_Concept_2.jpg|Early concept art of the level. | File:H4_Iris_Concept_2.jpg|Early concept art of the level. | ||
File:H4-Concept-Dawn-Approach.jpg|Early concept art of the ''Dawn'' approaching Requiem. | File:H4-Concept-Dawn-Approach.jpg|Early concept art of the ''Dawn'' approaching Requiem. | ||
File: | File:H4_ForwardUntoDawn_Concept_2.jpg|Concept art of the ''Dawn''{{'}}s wreckage. | ||
File:H4-Concept-Dawn-Cryo.jpg|Early concept art of the cryo bay, with Covenant boarders surrounding the Chief. | File:H4-Concept-Dawn-Cryo.jpg|Early concept art of the cryo bay, with Jul's Covenant boarders surrounding the Chief. | ||
File:H4_ForwardUntoDawn_CryoRoom_Concept.jpg|Finalized concept art of the cryo bay. | File:H4_ForwardUntoDawn_CryoRoom_Concept.jpg|Finalized concept art of the cryo bay. | ||
File:H4 DawnHologramRoom Concept.jpg|Concept art for the holo table room. | |||
File:H4_JohnandCortana_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the Chief and Cortana inside the ''Dawn''. | File:H4_JohnandCortana_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the Chief and Cortana inside the ''Dawn''. | ||
File:H4-Concept-Dawn-ObservationDeck.jpg|Concept art of the Chief raising the observation deck's blast shields. | File:H4-Concept-Dawn-ObservationDeck.jpg|Concept art of the Chief raising the observation deck's blast shields. | ||
File:H4-Concept-Requiem-Entrance.jpg|Concept art of Requiem's entrance opening. | File:H4-Concept-Requiem-Entrance.jpg|Concept art of Requiem's entrance opening. | ||
File:H4_Iris_Concept_1.jpg|Concept art of the ''Dawn'' entering Requiem. | File:H4_Iris_Concept_1.jpg|Concept art of the ''Dawn'' entering Requiem. | ||
File: | File:H4_Iris_Concept_3.jpg|Concept art of the ''Dawn'' dissolving as the ship enters Requiem's gravity well. | ||
File:H4Concept - SparthDawn 1.jpg|A series of exploration concepts of the atmosphere of the level. | File:H4Concept - SparthDawn 1.jpg|A series of exploration concepts of the atmosphere of the level. | ||
File:H4Concept - SparthDawn 2.jpg|Another early concept of the level. Note the classic Mark VI armor. | File:H4Concept - SparthDawn 2.jpg|Another early concept of the level. Note the classic Mark VI armor. | ||
File:H4 Dawn room concept.jpg|Concept art of the interior of the ''Dawn''. | File:H4 Dawn room concept.jpg|Concept art of the interior of the ''Dawn''. | ||
File:H4 Dawn CryoGraphics.jpg|Floor graphics for the cryo bay. | |||
</gallery> | |||
=== Screenshots === | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:DawnInterior.jpg|A first-person view of the ''Dawn''{{'}}s cryo bay. | |||
File:H4-FUD John Minor battle.jpg|John-117 facing down a Sangheili Storm. | |||
File:H4-Dawn-Chief-Controls.jpg|John-117 raising the blast shields. | |||
File:HTMCC-H4 BoardingPhantom 3.png|Two Phantoms equipped for boarding action. | |||
File:HTMCC-H4 BoardingPhantom 6.png|The Covenant boards the ''Dawn''. | |||
File:Dawn Covenant boarders.jpg|John-117 engages Covenant boarders. | |||
File:2821575-gallery.jpg|John-117 encountering a [[lance]]. | |||
File:2821574-gallery.jpg|John combating a Sangheili with an [[MA5D assault rifle]]. | |||
File:H4-MasterChief-M6H-Campaign.jpg|John fighting boarders with an [[M6H magnum]]. | |||
File:HTMCC-H4 DawnAssassination.png|John assassinates a Sangheili. | |||
File:HTMCC-H4 PressKit Requiem.jpg|Jul 'Mdama's fleet holds its position around Requiem. | |||
File:HTMCC-H4 Dawn Airlock.png|The airlock onboard the ''Dawn''. | |||
File:HTMCC-H4 Jackal Space Sniper.png|A Kig-Yar Sniper on the ''Dawn''{{'}}s exterior. | |||
File:HTMCC-H4 Requiem Portal.png|A view of Requiem's entry portal. | |||
File:HTMCC-H4 PressKit Chief 1.jpg|John-117 with a BR85HB battle rifle. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | |||
{{succession box | before = ''[[Prologue]]'' <br />| title = ''Halo 4'' Campaign Missions | years = '''''Dawn''''' |after = ''[[Requiem (level)|Requiem]]''}} | {{succession box | before = ''[[Prologue]]'' <br />| title = ''Halo 4'' Campaign Missions | years = '''''Dawn''''' |after = ''[[Requiem (level)|Requiem]]''}} | ||
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