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{{Article | {{Article quote|Following the Didact to Infinity's crash site, Chief and Cortana descend into the surrounding swamp to rescue UNSC survivors.}} | ||
'''Infinity''' is the fifth [[campaign]] level of ''[[Halo 4]]'', and the fourth one with actual gameplay. | '''Infinity''' is the fifth [[campaign]] level of ''[[Halo 4]]'', and the fourth one with actual gameplay. | ||
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'''{''Cutscene''}''' | '''{''Cutscene''}''' | ||
''Fade in to [[John-117]], traversing a forest on his trek towards the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}.'' | ''Fade in to [[John-117]], traversing a forest on his trek towards the grounded {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}.'' | ||
* '''Cortana''': "Stay low; recon sortie heading this way." | * '''Cortana''': "Stay low; recon sortie heading this way." | ||
''John hides himself beneath a tree as several [[ | ''John hides himself beneath a tree as several [[Ru'swum-pattern Phantom|Phantom]]s and [[Is'belox-pattern Banshee|Banshee]]s speed towards the ''Infinity''. The [[Didact]]'s [[Cryptum]] holds position above the ship, sending out periodic scans over the hull.'' | ||
* '''Cortana''': "The ship looks intact." | * '''Cortana''': "The ship looks intact." | ||
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=== THE GUN SHOW === | === THE GUN SHOW === | ||
[[File:H4 - Campaign Infinity 04.jpg|thumb | [[File:H4 - Campaign Infinity 04.jpg|thumb|300px|John fights alongside the SPARTAN-IVs.]] | ||
''The Pelican drops John off in an open canyon, choked with dust and debris from the crashed ''Infinity''. SPARTAN-IVs are engaging nearby Covenant infantry.'' | ''The Pelican drops John off in an open canyon, choked with dust and debris from the crashed ''Infinity''. SPARTAN-IVs are engaging nearby Covenant infantry.'' | ||
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* '''SPARTAN-IV''': "Ground teams, be advised: the Master Chief is on the field. Advancing." | * '''SPARTAN-IV''': "Ground teams, be advised: the Master Chief is on the field. Advancing." | ||
''Two SPARTAN-IVs board the nearby [[M12 Chaingun Warthog|Warthog]], while the rest ride shotgun on the Scorpion's treads. The assault force pushes through heavy Covenant fortifications, including [[ | ''Two SPARTAN-IVs board the nearby [[M12 Chaingun Warthog|Warthog]], while the rest ride shotgun on the Scorpion's treads. The assault force pushes through heavy Covenant fortifications, including [[Zurdo-pattern Wraith|Wraith]]s, [[Karo'etba-pattern Ghost|Ghost]]s, [[Covenant watchtower]]s, and infantry.'' | ||
* '''Lasky (COM)''': "117, Lasky. We're touching down just north of your position. Proceed to starboard hangar 2-19, and we'll link up with you there." | * '''Lasky (COM)''': "117, Lasky. We're touching down just north of your position. Proceed to starboard hangar 2-19, and we'll link up with you there." | ||
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=== SHINING ARMOR === | === SHINING ARMOR === | ||
[[File:H4-E3-Campaign-5.jpg|thumb | [[File:H4-E3-Campaign-5.jpg|thumb|300px|John-117 discovers his direct ticket to the Didact.]] | ||
* '''System (PA)''': '''''Warning - operation of the Mantis Armored Defense System is prohibited without prior approval.''''' | * '''System (PA)''': '''''Warning - operation of the Mantis Armored Defense System is prohibited without prior approval.''''' | ||
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=== EVICTION PROCEEDINGS === | === EVICTION PROCEEDINGS === | ||
[[File:Mantis in action.jpg|thumb | [[File:Mantis in action.jpg|thumb|300px|John fights off the Covenant in a Mantis.]] | ||
''John leaves the hallway and arrives at the upper hull. The [[Cryptum]] is hovering directly in front of the ''Infinity'', scanning the ship's systems. Eight Covenant {{Pattern|Zanar|light cruiser}}s are holding position over the ship, sending swarms of Phantoms and Banshees against the ''Infinity''{{'}}s Pelicans. The ship's point-defense weaponry are all offline, courtesy of the three jammers lying on the far side of the area.'' | ''John leaves the hallway and arrives at the upper hull. The [[Cryptum]] is hovering directly in front of the ''Infinity'', scanning the ship's systems. Eight Covenant {{Pattern|Zanar|light cruiser}}s are holding position over the ship, sending swarms of Phantoms and Banshees against the ''Infinity''{{'}}s Pelicans. The ship's point-defense weaponry are all offline, courtesy of the three jammers lying on the far side of the area.'' | ||
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* '''Cortana''': "That's it - jammers neutralized!" | * '''Cortana''': "That's it - jammers neutralized!" | ||
''Even more Phantoms arrive, sending waves of Covenant infantry against the Chief. Many [[Sangheili Ranger]]s and Unggoy wielding [[ | ''Even more Phantoms arrive, sending waves of Covenant infantry against the Chief. Many [[Sangheili Ranger]]s and Unggoy wielding [[Pez'tk-pattern fuel rod gun|fuel rod gun]]s attack the Mantis. The Cryptum moves closer towards the ship.'' | ||
* '''Del Rio (COM)''': "Del Rio to Master Chief. The rate that thing is searching our systems just doubled - I think it knows what you're up to." | * '''Del Rio (COM)''': "Del Rio to Master Chief. The rate that thing is searching our systems just doubled - I think it knows what you're up to." | ||
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'''{''Cutscene''}''' | '''{''Cutscene''}''' | ||
[[File:H4 | [[File:HTMCC-H4 Requiem coordinates.png|thumb|300px|Captain Del Rio, showing the coordinates that led his ship to Requiem.]] | ||
''The ''Infinity'', damaged but intact, manages to take off. Captain Del Rio, Lasky, John and Palmer have gathered in the bridge, with Cortana at the [[holotank]].'' | ''The ''Infinity'', damaged but intact, manages to take off. Captain Del Rio, Lasky, John and Palmer have gathered in the bridge, with Cortana at the [[holotank]].'' | ||
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''The Chief is caught off-guard by Del Rio's orders.'' | ''The Chief is caught off-guard by Del Rio's orders.'' | ||
[[File:H4 Del Rio John bridge.jpg|thumb | [[File:H4 Del Rio John bridge.jpg|thumb|300px|Captain Del Rio confronts the Chief over their conflicting priorities.]] | ||
* '''John-117''': "Captain?" | * '''John-117''': "Captain?" | ||
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== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
=== Concept art === | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Halo4 Requiem jungle concept-art.jpg|Concept art of the jungle. | File:Halo4 Requiem jungle concept-art.jpg|Concept art of the jungle. | ||
File:H4 RequiemJungle Concept 1.jpg|Concept art of the jungle. | |||
File:H4 Requiem jungle concept.jpg|John-117 explores the jungle. | File:H4 Requiem jungle concept.jpg|John-117 explores the jungle. | ||
File:Halo4conceptart5.jpg|Concept art of ''Infinity''{{'}}s crash site. | File:Halo4conceptart5.jpg|Concept art of ''Infinity''{{'}}s crash site. | ||
File:H4 - Infinity - John-117.jpg| | File:H4-Concept-MissileBattery.jpg|Concept art of the M97 Lance missile battery, painted over an early blockout of the level geometry. | ||
File:H4 FuelPump Concept.jpg|Concept art for a fuel pump on the ''Infinity''. | |||
</gallery> | |||
=== Screenshots === | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:H4 - Infinity - John-117.jpg|John-117 in the jungle in an early build of the level. | |||
File:HTMCC-H4 PressKit CrashedInfinity.jpg|{{Pattern|Is'belox|Banshee}}s and {{Pattern|Ru'swum|Phantom}}s approach the ''Infinity''. | |||
File:HTMCC-H4 PressKit Assassination.jpg|John-117 performs an [[assassination]] on a [[Promethean]] [[Promethean Crawler|Crawler]]. | |||
File:HTMCC-H4 PressKit Chief&Jungle.jpg|John-117 with an [[M395 DMR]]. | |||
File:HTMCC-H4 PressKit Chief&Turret.jpg|John-117 fighting alongside [[UNSC]] [[UNSC Marine Corps|marines]]. | |||
File:H4-M395DMR-FirstPerson.jpg|A first-person view of the assault on the ''Infinity''. | File:H4-M395DMR-FirstPerson.jpg|A first-person view of the assault on the ''Infinity''. | ||
File:H4-Scorpion-Campaign.jpg|John leads the assault onboard a Scorpion tank. | File:H4-Scorpion-Campaign.jpg|John leads the assault onboard a Scorpion tank. | ||
File:HTMCC-H4 PressKit Chief 2.jpg|John-117 with an [[MA5C assault rifle]] inside the ''Infinity''. | |||
File:HTMCC-H4 PressKit Mantis.jpg|A [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Mantis]] inside the ''Infinity''. | |||
File:H4-Infinity-Mantis-Stomp.jpg|John's Mantis crushing hostile infantry inside the ''Infinity''. | File:H4-Infinity-Mantis-Stomp.jpg|John's Mantis crushing hostile infantry inside the ''Infinity''. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||