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{{Era|RW}}
{{Status|Gameplay}}
{{Disambig header|the level|the music of the same name|ONI: Sword Base (music)}}
{{Disambig header|the level|the music of the same name|ONI: Sword Base (music)}}
{{Level Infobox
{{Level infobox
|pagegamelabel=HR
|pagegamelabel=HR
|prev = ''[[Winter Contingency]]''
|prev = ''[[Winter Contingency]]''
|next = ''[[Nightfall]]''
|next = ''[[Nightfall]]''
|game = ''[[Halo: Reach]]''
|game = ''[[Halo: Reach]]''
|devname=<code>m20</code>
|name='''''ONI: Sword Base'''''
|name='''''ONI: Sword Base'''''
|image=[[File:HR ONISwordBase Loadscreen.png|300px]]
|image=[[File:HR ONISwordBase Loadscreen.png|300px]]
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|place=[[SWORD Base]], [[Eposz]], [[Reach]]
|place=[[SWORD Base]], [[Eposz]], [[Reach]]
|objective = Defend [[Sword Base]] from the [[Covenant]]
|objective = Defend [[Sword Base]] from the [[Covenant]]
|partime=00:10:00 {{C|''Master Chief Collection''-only}}
|partime=00:10:00 {{C|''Master Chief Collection''}}
|parscore=25,000 {{C|''Master Chief Collection''-only}}<br/>40,000 {{C|''Halo: Reach''-only}}
|parscore=25,000 {{C|''Master Chief Collection''}}<br/>40,000 {{C|''Halo: Reach''}}
}}
}}
{{Article Quote|Covenant are attacking a vital ONI base. Drive the bastards off."}}
{{Article quote|Covenant are attacking a vital ONI base. Drive the bastards off."}}
'''ONI: Sword Base''' is the third level in the [[campaign]] of ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. Upon completing this level on [[Normal]], [[Heroic]], or [[Legendary]] the player will unlock the "[[Protocol Dictates Action]]" [[Achievement]] and 10 [[Gamerscore]].  
'''ONI: Sword Base''' is the third level in the [[campaign]] of ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. Upon completing this level on [[Normal]], [[Heroic]], or [[Legendary]] the player will unlock the "[[Protocol Dictates Action]]" [[Achievement]] and 10 [[Gamerscore]].  


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==Plot==
==Plot==
The level begins on July 26, 2552 near [[Sword Base]], an [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] research facility. The facility is located on the [[Babd Catha Ice Shelf]] in [[Eposz]], near one of the poles of the planet. [[NOBLE Team]] is deployed to Sword Base after a [[Covenant]] [[SDV-class heavy corvette|corvette]] begins attacking the facility. Due to the sensitive nature of the facility, [[Orbital Defense Platform|orbital MAC rounds]] are prohibited, forcing Noble Team to go groundside to defend the facility.
The level begins on July 26, 2552, near [[Sword Base]], an [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] research facility. The facility is located on the [[Babd Catha Ice Shelf]] in [[Eposz]], near one of the poles of the planet. [[NOBLE Team]] is deployed to Sword Base after a [[Covenant]] [[Ceudar-pattern heavy corvette|corvette]] begins attacking the facility. Due to the sensitive nature of the facility, [[Orbital defense platform|orbital MAC rounds]] are prohibited, forcing Noble Team to go groundside to defend the facility.


Two [[UH-144 Falcon|Falcons]] drop Noble Team around Sword Base. After [[Kat-B320|Kat]] and [[SPARTAN-B312|Noble Six]] clear the courtyard outside the facility, they are ordered by [[Sword Control]] to proceed to the main gate. After Six eliminates two Wraiths outside the gate, a [[D77-TC Pelican Dropship|Pelican]] drops off a [[M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle|Warthog]], which Kat and Noble Six ride to reactivate a [[COM]] array at [[Farragut Station]] to contact Command and an [[M71 Anti-Aircraft Gun|M71 Scythe anti-air gun]] at [[Airview Base]] to help clear the skies. After completing their task, they meet up with the rest of the team at Sword Base. They fight their way up through the atrium to the top floor, where Noble Six assists [[Emile-A239|Emile]] in driving off several [[Phantom]]s and [[Banshee]]s. A pair of [[Longsword]]s are then able to push through and chase off the corvette. As the corvette distances itself from Sword Base and begins to climb, the Longswords break off and the corvette is brought down by a slug from an Orbital Defense Platform.
Two [[UH-144 Falcon|Falcons]] drop Noble Team around Sword Base. After [[Catherine-B320|Kat]] and [[SPARTAN-B312|Noble Six]] clear the courtyard outside the facility, they are ordered by [[Sword Control]] to proceed to the main gate. After Six eliminates two Wraiths outside the gate, a [[D77-TC Pelican Dropship|Pelican]] drops off a [[M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle|Warthog]], which Kat and Noble Six ride to reactivate a [[COM]] array at [[Farragut Station]] to contact Command and an [[M71 Anti-Aircraft Gun|M71 Scythe anti-air gun]] at [[Airview Base]] to help clear the skies. After completing their task, they meet up with the rest of the team at Sword Base. They fight their way up through the atrium to the top floor, where Noble Six assists [[Emile-A239|Emile]] in driving off several [[Phantom]]s and [[Banshee]]s. A pair of [[Longsword]]s are then able to push through and chase off the corvette. As the corvette distances itself from Sword Base and begins to climb, the Longswords break off and the corvette is brought down by a slug from an [[Orbital bombardment|ortillery strike]].


Noble Team is called back into Sword Base by [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Halsey]], who reprimands [[Carter-A259|Carter]] for not pursuing the [[Sangheili Zealot]]s at the [[Visegrad Relay]]. She explains that the Sangheili were most likely part of an artifact retrieval strike team, and that the notes stored at the Visegrad Relay held very important information. Kat then hands over the data module she retrieved from the station. Carter and Halsey exchange barbs, and Noble Team leaves as Dr. Halsey examines the data module.
Noble Team is called back into Sword Base by [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Halsey]], who reprimands [[Carter-A259|Carter]] for not pursuing the [[Sangheili Zealot]]s at the [[Visegrad Relay]]. She explains that the Sangheili were most likely part of an artifact retrieval strike team, and that the notes stored at the Visegrad Relay held very important information. Kat then hands over the data module she retrieved from the station. Carter and Halsey exchange barbs, and Noble Team leaves as Dr. Halsey examines the data module.


==Transcript==
==Transcript==
[http://youtu.be/HQojtlAWgNk '''''{Cutscene}''''']
[http://youtu.be/HQojtlAWgNk '''''{Cutscene}''''']


[[File:REACHcartercorvette.PNG|300px|thumb|right|Carter in a Falcon, looking at the Covenant corvette.]]
[[File:REACHcartercorvette.PNG|300px|thumb|Carter in a Falcon, looking at the Covenant corvette.]]


''Screen fades into [[Babd Catha Ice Shelf]], two [[UH-144 Falcon]]s head toward the coast. [[Kat-B320|Noble Two]] slips the chip taken from Visegrad Relay into a data pad and activates it.''
''Screen fades into [[Babd Catha Ice Shelf]], two [[UH-144 Falcon]]s head toward the coast. [[Catherine-B320|Noble Two]] slips the chip taken from Visegrad Relay into a data pad and activates it.''


'''Sword Base, Babd Catha Ice Shelf, [[Eposz]]'''
'''Sword Base, Babd Catha Ice Shelf, [[Eposz]]'''
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*'''[[Commander (UNSC)|Commander]] [[Carter-A259]]''': "Roger that. [[Auntie Dot|Dot]], standby to receive and respond."
*'''[[Commander (UNSC)|Commander]] [[Carter-A259]]''': "Roger that. [[Auntie Dot|Dot]], standby to receive and respond."


''The Falcons pass a large island. A [[SDV-class heavy corvette|Covenant corvette]] holding position comes into view.''
''The Falcons pass a large island. A [[Ceudar-pattern heavy corvette|Covenant corvette]] holding position comes into view.''


*'''[[Auntie Dot]] (COM)''': "Yes, Commander... coordinates received. Initiate immediate course correction. The [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] [[Sword Base]] is presently under siege from a [[corvette]]-class Covenant vessel. Due to the sensitive nature of this facility, use of orbital rounds has been, for the moment, prohibited. Regrettably, my efforts to obtain relevant data on enemy forces have been unsuccessful. However, current defensive forces are insufficient. ONI has requested Team Noble's direct intervention to help secure Sword Base."
*'''[[Auntie Dot]] (COM)''': "Yes, Commander... coordinates received. Initiate immediate course correction. The [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] [[Sword Base]] is presently under siege from a [[corvette]]-class Covenant vessel. Due to the sensitive nature of this facility, use of orbital rounds has been, for the moment, prohibited. Regrettably, my efforts to obtain relevant data on enemy forces have been unsuccessful. However, current defensive forces are insufficient. ONI has requested Team Noble's direct intervention to help secure Sword Base."
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*'''Carter-A259''': "Kat, [[Noble Six|Six]] - you're out here. [[Jorge-052|Jorge]], [[Emile-A239|Emile]] - you're next, get prepped."
*'''Carter-A259''': "Kat, [[Noble Six|Six]] - you're out here. [[Jorge-052|Jorge]], [[Emile-A239|Emile]] - you're next, get prepped."


''Cut to Noble Six's point of view. Kat, sitting opposite of him/her, cocks her pistol as the Falcon approaches its landing zone.''
''Cut to Noble Six's point of view. Kat, sitting opposite of them, cocks her pistol as the Falcon approaches its landing zone.''


*'''[[Lieutenant Commander]] Kat-B320''': "Let's move, [[lieutenant]]."
*'''[[Lieutenant Commander]] Kat-B320''': "Let's move, [[lieutenant]]."
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'''''Two outposts are under attack to the east and west. Get them both up and running.'''''
'''''Two outposts are under attack to the east and west. Get them both up and running.'''''


''Noble Six takes the Target Locator, and the Spartans then head out of the base. The Covenant Corvette opens fire on the base. A damaged [[M831 Troop Transport]] is seen attempting to escape from two enemy [[Type-26 Wraith|Wraiths]].''
''Noble Six takes the Target Locator, and the Spartans then head out of the base. The Covenant Corvette opens fire on the base. A damaged [[M831 Troop Transport]] is seen attempting to escape from two enemy [[Zurdo-pattern Wraith|Wraiths]].''


*'''[[3 Echo 57]] (COM)''': "3 Echo 57 heading back to base, we got enemy tangos on our six. How copy?"
*'''[[3 Echo 57]] (COM)''': "3 Echo 57 heading back to base, we got enemy tangos on our six. How copy?"
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*'''Kat-B320''': "Hope that comms array has a working generator."
*'''Kat-B320''': "Hope that comms array has a working generator."


''The station is occupied by Covenant forces, including a [[Type-48 Light Assault Gun Carriage|Revenant]].  Six and Kat eventually neutralize all resistance.''
''The station is occupied by Covenant forces, including a {{Pattern|Rizvum|Revenant}}.  Six and Kat eventually neutralize all resistance.''


*'''Kat-B320''': "Let's search the area for a generator, Six."
*'''Kat-B320''': "Let's search the area for a generator, Six."
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===Office of Naval Intelligence===
===Office of Naval Intelligence===
''The elevator soon reaches the security office, Kat and Noble Six are immediately engaged by Covenant forces.''
''The elevator soon reaches the security office, Kat and Noble Six are immediately engaged by Covenant forces.''


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*'''Chief Warrant Officer Jorge-052''': "Spartan! Over here!"
*'''Chief Warrant Officer Jorge-052''': "Spartan! Over here!"


*'''Carter-A259 (COM)''': "Six, head upstairs and assist Emile. Jorge, make sure he/she gets there."
*'''Carter-A259 (COM)''': "Six, head upstairs and assist Emile. Jorge, make sure they gets there."


*'''Jorge-052''': "Depend on it!"
*'''Jorge-052''': "Depend on it!"
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[http://youtu.be/OqO2XbZzsHE '''{''Cutscene''}''']
[http://youtu.be/OqO2XbZzsHE '''{''Cutscene''}''']


''Emile drops his Rocket Launcher and walks away into the debris. Two Longswords fly towards the corvette, which is attempting to flee. Noble Six watches as the Longswords follow the corvette for a distance, but soon break off. A Super MAC round suddenly streaks down from the sky above and smashes right through the corvette. Its engines flicker, and it loses altitude. The view changes to Six. Jorge emerges from the shadows, approaching Six.''
''Emile drops his Rocket Launcher and walks away into the debris. Two Longswords fly towards the corvette, which is attempting to flee. Noble Six watches as the Longswords follow the corvette for a distance, but soon break off. A MAC round suddenly streaks down from the sky above and smashes right through the corvette. Its engines flicker, and it loses altitude. The view changes to Six. Jorge emerges from the shadows, approaching Six.''


*'''Jorge-052''': "Beautiful, ain't it? Someone should take a picture."
*'''Jorge-052''': "Beautiful, ain't it? Someone should take a picture."
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[[File:Kat n' Halsey.jpg|thumb|300px|Kat drops the module.]]
[[File:Kat n' Halsey.jpg|thumb|300px|Kat drops the module.]]


''Kat walks over and places the module in a container in the shield door.''
''Kat walks over and drops the module in a container in the shield door.''


*'''Halsey''': "That data is classified Tier One... I could send you to the brig for interfering with my work."
*'''Halsey''': "That data is classified Tier One... I could send you to the brig for interfering with my work."
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
===Easter Egg===
===Easter egg===
*The [[Reach Racer]] easter egg can be found on this level.
*The [[Reach Racer]] easter egg can be found on this level.
*This is the only level to feature the [[M831 Troop Transport Warthog|M831 Troop Transport]] in gameplay.
*This is the only level to feature the [[M831 Troop Transport Warthog|M831 Troop Transport]] in gameplay.
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===Glitches===
===Glitches===
*The [[Miniature Spartan Glitch]] can be performed in this level.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBJ82d4G2Gs '''YouTube''', ''Halo Reach Trick - "Mini Spartan" on ONI Swordbase'']</ref>
*The [[Miniature Spartan glitch]] can be performed in this level.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBJ82d4G2Gs '''YouTube''', ''Halo Reach Trick - "Mini Spartan" on ONI Swordbase'']</ref>
*While it is scripted to be destroyed, occasionally 3 Echo 57's [[M831 Troop Transport Warthog]] will survive. It is fully functional, and the player can drive it and marines will board the back, marking the only time the player can use the Troop Transport Warthog variant in ''Reach''. It is also possible to save it by quickly disabling or destroying the attacking Wraiths, although this is very difficult.
*While it is scripted to be destroyed, occasionally 3 Echo 57's [[M831 Troop Transport Warthog]] will survive. It is fully functional, and the player can drive it and marines will board the back, marking the only time the player can use the Troop Transport Warthog variant in ''Reach''. It is also possible to save it by quickly disabling or destroying the attacking Wraiths, although this is very difficult.
*Dropping a weapon near the edge of the elevator floor or on certain sections of Sword Base's gate threshold may cause the weapon to fall into the floor and become inaccessible.
*Dropping a weapon near the edge of the elevator floor or on certain sections of Sword Base's gate threshold may cause the weapon to fall into the floor and become inaccessible.
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===References===
===References===
*This is the second of the four levels (the others being [[Winter Contingency]], [[Tip of the Spear]], and [[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Reach level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]) in which the [[MA37 Individual Combat Weapon System|assault rifle]] Six starts with has more than the usual rounds. In this case, it starts with 375 in reserve. This may be a reference to the number 343, as after one entire mag the player will have 343 rounds in reserve.
*This is the second of the four levels (the others being [[Winter Contingency]], [[Tip of the Spear]], and [[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Reach level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]) in which the [[MA37 Individual Combat Weapon System|assault rifle]] Six starts with has more than the usual rounds. In this case, it starts with 375 in reserve. This may be a reference to the number 343, as after one entire mag the player will have 343 rounds in reserve.


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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Concept art===
<gallery>
File:HR SwordBase Coast Concept.jpg|Concept art of the beach on the level.
File:HR_SwordBase_Defenses_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the base's defenses and general architecture.
File:HR_SwordBase_Garage_Concept.jpg|A concept art image of the garage of SWORD Base.
File:HR_SwordBase_Interior_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the interior of the base.
File:HR SwordBase Interior Concept 2.jpg|Concept art for the interior of the base.
File:HR SwordBase Atrium Concept.jpg|Concept art for the base's atrium.
File:HR_SwordBase_Hallway_Concept.jpg|Early concept art of a hallway inside the base.
File:HR LabAirlockConcept.jpg|Concept art of the base's lab airlock.
File:HR LabAirlockConcept2.jpg|Concept art of the base's lab airlock.
File:HR SwordBase Silhouette Concepts 1.jpg|Concept exploration for the base's silhouette.
File:HR SwordBase Silhouette Concepts 2.jpg|Concept exploration for the base's silhouette.
File:HTMCC HR Achievement StillSharp.png|Concept art for the base.
</gallery>
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Level - Oni.jpg|Preview of the level in ''Halo: Reach'' menu.
File:Level - Oni.jpg|Preview of the level in ''Halo: Reach'' menu.
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</gallery>
</gallery>


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{{Succession box | before = ''[[Winter Contingency]]'' <br />| title = ''Halo: Reach'' Campaign Missions | years = '''''ONI: Sword Base''''' |after = ''[[Nightfall]]}}
{{Succession box | before = ''[[Winter Contingency]]'' <br />| title = ''Halo: Reach'' Campaign Missions | years = '''''ONI: Sword Base''''' |after = ''[[Nightfall]]}}


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