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{{disambig header|the campaign level|other uses|Heretic (disambiguation)}} | {{disambig header|the campaign level|other uses|Heretic (disambiguation)}} | ||
{{Level infobox | {{Level infobox | ||
|prev=''[[Halo: Combat Evolved credits]]'' | |prev=*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved credits]]'' <br>{{C|''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''}} {{C|''[[Halo PC credits|PC]]''}} {{C|''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary credits|Anniversary]]''}} | ||
*''[[The Maw]]'' | *''[[The Maw]]'' {{C|''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection|MCC]]''}} | ||
|next=''[[The Armory]]'' | |next=''[[The Armory]]'' | ||
|name='''''The Heretic''''' | |||
|image=[[File:H2A TheHeretic Loadscreen.png|300px]] | |||
|game=''[[Halo 2]]'' {{C|''[[Halo 2: Anniversary|Anniversary]]''}} | |game=''[[Halo 2]]'' {{C|''[[Halo 2: Anniversary|Anniversary]]''}} | ||
| | |devname=<code>00a_introduction</code>{{Ref/File|Id=H2EK|H2EK|H2EK\tags\scenarios\solo\00a_introduction\00a_introduction.scenario}} | ||
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|date=*Retold on [[2558#October|October 27, 2558]] {{C|''Anniversary''}} | |date=*Retold on [[2558#October|October 27, 2558]] {{C|''Anniversary''}} | ||
*[[2552#October 20, 2552|October 20, 2552]] | *[[2552#October 20, 2552|October 20, 2552]] | ||
|place=Aboard ''[[High Charity]]'' and ''[[Cairo Station]]'' | |place=Aboard ''[[High Charity]]'' and ''[[Cairo Station (station)|Cairo Station]]'' | ||
|nowalk=1 | |nowalk=1 | ||
|pagegamelabel=H2 | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{Article quote|For failure such as this, no punishment is too great.}} | {{Article quote|For failure such as this, no punishment is too great.}} | ||
'''The Heretic''' is the first [[campaign]] level of ''[[Halo 2 | '''The Heretic''' is the first [[campaign]] level of ''[[Halo 2]]'', consisting entirely of the [[Cutscene|cinematics]] involving [[Thel 'Vadamee]]'s hearing by the Prophets, and [[John-117]] receiving his new [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|MJOLNIR Mark VI]] armor. | ||
==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
=== | ===Target Locke=== | ||
{{ | {{Semi-canon|section}} | ||
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nThfTVQ2pL0 '''{''Anniversary-only Cutscene''}'''] | [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nThfTVQ2pL0 '''{''Anniversary-only Cutscene''}'''] (later removed) | ||
[[File:Locke&SangheiliMajor.png|thumb|300px|Locke converses with a Sword of Sanghelios.]] | [[File:Locke&SangheiliMajor.png|thumb|300px|Locke converses with a Sword of Sanghelios member.]] | ||
''Opens to an orange sky. A | ''Opens to an orange sky. A {{Pattern|Kmiro'sish|Lich}} flies among the clouds. Cut to the inside of the Lich. A [[Swords of Sanghelios|Sword of Sanghelios]] member faces [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]] [[Jameson Locke]].'' | ||
*'''Sword of Sanghelios''': "I do not trust you. He may... but I do not." | *'''Sword of Sanghelios''': "I do not trust you. He may... but I do not." | ||
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===One Size Fits All=== | ===One Size Fits All=== | ||
[[File:H2A - Alpha Halo remains.jpg| | [[File:H2A - Alpha Halo remains.jpg|thumb|300px|The burning remnants of Installation 04 as the Covenant armada converges on Threshold.]] | ||
[ | [https://youtu.be/dUGfcfuuo-s '''{''Cutscene''}'''] | ||
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfh0pNFHM0M '''{''Anniversary Cutscene''}'''] | [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfh0pNFHM0M '''{''Anniversary Cutscene''}'''] | ||
''Fade in on the broken pieces of [[Installation 04]], still burning. Groups of [[ | ''Fade in on the broken pieces of [[Installation 04]], still burning. Groups of [[Covenant]] {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}}s prowl amongst them.'' | ||
''A {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} flies by. The camera pans with it to a giant Covenant structure.'' | ''A {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} flies by. The camera pans with it to a giant Covenant structure.'' | ||
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[[File:H2A - Autumn.jpg|thumb|300px|The [[human]] planet Reach being glassed by the Covenant fleet as the ''[[UNSC Pillar of Autumn]]'' flees its pursuers.]] | [[File:H2A - Autumn.jpg|thumb|300px|The [[human]] planet Reach being glassed by the Covenant fleet as the ''[[UNSC Pillar of Autumn]]'' flees its pursuers.]] | ||
''Fades to white and to a flashback: the UNSC ''Pillar of Autumn'' escaping from Reach as Covenant ships | ''Fades to white and to a flashback: the UNSC ''Pillar of Autumn'' escaping from Reach as Covenant ships glass the planet.'' | ||
*'''Thel 'Vadamee''': "But I followed with all the ships in my command." | *'''Thel 'Vadamee''': "But I followed with [[Fleet of Particular Justice|all the ships in my command]]." | ||
''Fades to another flashback: a Covenant Cruiser approaches [[Installation 04]], several dozen smaller ships are already in orbit above it.'' | ''Fades to another flashback: a Covenant Cruiser approaches [[Installation 04]], several dozen smaller ships are already in orbit above it.'' | ||
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''The Sangheili Councilors mutter to each other. [[Tartarus]], standing nearby, chuckles to himself.'' | ''The Sangheili Councilors mutter to each other. [[Tartarus]], standing nearby, chuckles to himself.'' | ||
[[File:H2A - Regret and Truth.jpg|300px | [[File:H2A - Regret and Truth.jpg|300px|thumb|Regret insists to Truth that 'Vadamee be punished for his failure immediately.]] | ||
*'''Prophet of Regret''': ''(whispers to Truth)'' "Noble Prophet of Truth, this has gone on long enough. Make an example of this ''bungler''. The Council demands it." | *'''Prophet of Regret''': ''(whispers to Truth)'' "Noble Prophet of Truth, this has gone on long enough. Make an example of this ''bungler''. The Council demands it." | ||
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*'''Prophet of Truth''': "Soon the [[Covenant religion|Great Journey]] shall begin. But when it does, the weight of your heresy will stay your feet. And you shall be left behind." | *'''Prophet of Truth''': "Soon the [[Covenant religion|Great Journey]] shall begin. But when it does, the weight of your heresy will stay your feet. And you shall be left behind." | ||
''View fades to a new background. The circular ornament on the Prophet of Truth's headpiece is replaced by Earth's moon. The view then pans to [[Earth]] itself, focusing on three orbital [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|MAC]] [[Orbital | ''View fades to a new background. The circular ornament on the Prophet of Truth's headpiece is replaced by Earth's moon. The view then pans to [[Earth]] itself, focusing on three orbital [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|MAC]] [[Orbital defense platform|stations]] in orbit. A few [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] ships fly past.'' | ||
'''Earth Defense Platform, [[Cairo Station|Cairo]]''' | '''Earth Defense Platform, [[Cairo Station (station)|Cairo]]''' | ||
'''10.20.2552 ([[Military Calendar]])''' | '''10.20.2552 ([[Military Calendar]])''' | ||
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''Cut to a close-up of the nearest platform.'' | ''Cut to a close-up of the nearest platform.'' | ||
*'''[[Unidentified | *'''[[Unidentified master gunnery sergeant|Master Gunnery Sergeant]]''': "Your [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|plating]] was about to fail, there's viscosity throughout the [[Hydrostatic Gel|gel]] layer..." | ||
[[File:H2A - Tell that to the Covenant.jpg|thumb|300px | [[File:H2A - Tell that to the Covenant.jpg|thumb|300px|John-117 with his new armor.]] | ||
''Cut to the armory of'' Cairo Station. ''The officer handles equipment on a table.'' | ''Cut to the armory of'' Cairo Station. ''The officer handles equipment on a table.'' | ||
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''Level ends.'' | ''Level ends.'' | ||
==Production notes== | |||
Early drafts of the level's [[Halo 2 storyboards|storyboards]] drawn by [[Lee Wilson]] show a number of slight differences from the cutscene found in the final game, chief of which being a pan reveal of High Charity accompanied by a section of the [[Writ of Union]], rather than the reveal showcased in-game.{{Ref/Site|Id=H2Storyboards|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/68xkw5|Site=Artstation|Page=Halo 2 storyboards|Detail=|Quote=|D=28|M=12|Y=2020}} | |||
In a later draft of the level storyboarded by [[Joseph Staten]], the opening shot would have shown the intact segments of Alpha Halo and panned up to reveal the destruction caused by John-117 in the last game. This idea was scrapped as the technology available at the time could not support rendering such a scene in 3D, requiring the ring to instead be composed of a matte painting.{{Ref/Twitter|joestaten|1358173717659066376|Joseph Staten|Quote=Cleaning out basement closets, found some of my #Halo 2 storyboards tucked into a random box. Setting aside embarrassment at my "art" skills}}{{Ref/Twitter|joestaten|1358174544721113088|Joseph Staten|Quote=Interesting to note elements that didn't make it into the final version. For example, we decided not to build a 3D model of the broken ring, opting for simpler matte elements instead--which meant we couldn't pull of the rotation reveal of the broken section.}}{{Ref/Twitter|joestaten|1358175082690928640|Joseph Staten|Quote=Indeed, Halo 2 had so many complex cinematics that matte paintings were essential in many places. I think our brains would have exploded (in a good way) had we known that, someday, all our work would be remastered in full 3D glory.}} | |||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
*The {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} is represented by the {{Class|Marathon|cruiser}} model, despite the fact that it is a {{Class|Halcyon|cruiser}}. This was likely done to conserve resources during the development of the game; The vessel is properly represented as a ''Halcyon'' once more in the remastered ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''. | *The {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} is represented by the {{Class|Marathon|cruiser}} model, despite the fact that it is a {{Class|Halcyon|cruiser}}. This was likely done to conserve resources during the development of the game; The vessel is properly represented as a ''Halcyon'' once more in the remastered ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''. | ||
*This level is not available in [[cooperative play]], since it contains only cutscenes, and is not necessary for co-op gameplay. | *This level is not available in [[cooperative play]], since it contains only cutscenes, and is not necessary for co-op gameplay. | ||
*Near the conclusion of the cutscene, [[Thel 'Vadamee]]'s helmet creates a bursting graphic texture. [[Joseph Staten]] revealed this bug on the ''[[Halo 3 Legendary Edition]]'' bonus disk and he stated that he could never fix the bug. | *Near the conclusion of the cutscene, [[Thel 'Vadamee]]'s helmet creates a bursting graphic texture. [[Joseph Staten]] revealed this bug on the ''[[Halo 3 Legendary Edition]]'' bonus disk and he stated that he could never fix the bug. | ||
*The two Jiralhanae that accompany Thel 'Vadamee varies in rank during each playthrough. They could be both [[Jiralhanae Major|Major]], both [[Jiralhanae Minor|Minor]], or one Major and one Minor. This only happens in the original version of ''Halo 2'' and not the Anniversary edition. | *The two Jiralhanae that accompany Thel 'Vadamee varies in rank during each playthrough. They could be both [[Jiralhanae Major|Major]], both [[Jiralhanae Minor|Minor]], or one Major and one Minor. This only happens in the original version of ''Halo 2'' and not the Anniversary edition. | ||
*By using modding tools, it is possible to see the Master Chief hidden behind one of the pillars above the [[Councilors]]. This is due to the fact that [[Bungie]] needed to place an avatar in cutscenes to allow for the AI, thus making cutscenes "unplayable" gameplay. | *By using modding tools, it is possible to see the Master Chief hidden behind one of the pillars above the [[Councilors]]. This is due to the fact that [[Bungie]] needed to place an avatar in cutscenes to allow for the AI, thus making cutscenes "unplayable" gameplay. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
===Storyboards=== | |||
;First revision | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:H2 TheHeretic V1 Storyboard 1.jpg | |||
File:H2 TheHeretic V1 Storyboard 2.jpg | |||
File:H2 TheHeretic V1 Storyboard 3.jpg | |||
File:H2 TheHeretic V1 Storyboard 4.jpg | |||
File:H2 TheHeretic V1 Storyboard 5.jpg | |||
File:H2 TheHeretic V1 Storyboard 6.jpg | |||
File:H2 TheHeretic V1 Storyboard 7.jpg | |||
File:H2 TheHeretic V1 Storyboard 8.jpg | |||
File:H2 TheHeretic V1 Storyboard 9.jpg | |||
File:H2 TheHeretic V1 Storyboard 10.jpg | |||
File:H2 TheHeretic V1 Storyboard 11.jpg | |||
File:H2 TheHeretic V1 Storyboard 12.jpg | |||
</gallery> | |||
;Second revision | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:H2 TheHeretic Storyboard Sketch.png|An early sketch storyboard for the cutscene, as drawn by Joseph Staten. | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Halo 2=== | ===Halo 2=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:The Heretic Official.png| | File:The Heretic Official.png|Preview of the level in ''Halo 2'' menu. | ||
File:Battle of Reach.jpg|The ''Pillar of Autumn'' | File:Halo2xbox024yv.jpg|The trial of Thel 'Vadamee in session. | ||
File:Battle of Reach.jpg|The ''Pillar of Autumn'', incorrectly represented as a {{Class|Marathon|heavy cruiser}}, escapes Reach. | |||
File:Elite Councillors.jpg|Two Sangheili Councilors among the High Council. | |||
File:Prophet of Objection.jpg|The Prophet of Objection accuses Thel 'Vadamee of heresy. | |||
File:CouncilsScorn.jpg|Thel 'Vadamee approached by two Jiralhanae guards. | |||
File:Walk-of-shame.jpg|Thel 'Vadamee before the Mark of Shame and becoming the Arbiter. | File:Walk-of-shame.jpg|Thel 'Vadamee before the Mark of Shame and becoming the Arbiter. | ||
File:Cairo.jpg|''Cairo Station'' orbiting over Earth. | |||
File:Armory.jpg|The Master Gunnery Sergeant reviews the old armor's equipment. | File:Armory.jpg|The Master Gunnery Sergeant reviews the old armor's equipment. | ||
File:1223225634 Chief.jpg|John-117 dons his new Mark VI helmet. | File:1223225634 Chief.jpg|John-117 dons his new Mark VI helmet. | ||
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===Halo 2: Anniversary=== | ===Halo 2: Anniversary=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H2A-HighCouncilSession.jpg|Thel 'Vadamee stands before the Council. | File:H2A-HighCouncilSession.jpg|The trial of Thel 'Vadamee in session. | ||
File:H2A-ThelBeforeHierarchs.jpg|Thel 'Vadamee stands before the Council. | |||
File:H2A-Thel SC.jpg|A close-up of 'Vadamee during his trial. | |||
File:H2A-TruthAndMercy.jpg|The Hierarchs preside over Thel 'Vadamee's trial for his failure to protect Halo. | File:H2A-TruthAndMercy.jpg|The Hierarchs preside over Thel 'Vadamee's trial for his failure to protect Halo. | ||
File:H2A - Tartarus and HighCouncil.png|Tartarus watches gleefully as the former Supreme Commander is disgraced. | File:H2A - Tartarus and HighCouncil.png|Tartarus watches gleefully as the former Supreme Commander is disgraced. | ||
File:H2A - Heresy.jpg|'Vadamee is condemned as a heretic by the | File:H2A - Heresy.jpg|'Vadamee is condemned as a heretic by the Prophet of Objection. | ||
File:H2A-WeightOfYourHeresy.jpg|Thel 'Vadamee and two Jiralhanae. | File:H2A-WeightOfYourHeresy.jpg|Thel 'Vadamee and two Jiralhanae. | ||
File:HomeFleetH2A.png|The UNSC Home Fleet masses its forces in Earth's orbit. | File:HomeFleetH2A.png|The UNSC Home Fleet masses its forces in Earth's orbit. | ||
File:H2A - Armory sergeant.jpg|''Cairo Station'''s Armory Sergeant assesses the damage | File:H2A - Armory sergeant.jpg|''Cairo Station''{{'}}s Armory Sergeant assesses the damage to the Master Chief's [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V armor]]. | ||
</Gallery> | </Gallery> | ||
{{ | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | |||
{{Succession box | before = ''[[The Maw]]'' {{C|''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection|MCC]]''}} <br />| title = [[Halo 2 Campaign|''Halo 2'' Campaign Missions]] | years = '''''The Heretic''''' |after = ''[[The Armory]]''}} | |||
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