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{''Cutscene''}
{''Cutscene''}


''A night sky.''
''It is a night sky: several bright pinpoints of white light, stars, hang in the center. It's a tranquil forest, with lust forestry and a winding river. Then, [[Cortana]]'s female voice begins whispering in voice-overs.''


*'''[[Cortana]] (V.O.)''': "They let me pick."
*'''[[Cortana]] (V.O.)''': "They let me pick."
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''{pause}''
''{pause}''


'''[[Cortana]] (V.O.)''': "Choose whichever [[SPARTAN-II|Spartan]] I wanted."
'''[[Cortana]] (V.O.)''': "...choose whichever [[SPARTAN-II|Spartan]] I wanted."


''{pause}''
''{pause}''
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''As the camera pans down, something comes into view. A fireball, splitting the night sky, leaving a trail of flame and smoke in the atmosphere.''
''As the camera pans down, something comes into view. A fireball, splitting the night sky, leaving a trail of flame and smoke in the atmosphere.''


'''[[Cortana]] (V.O.)''': "Like the others, you were strong and swift and brave. A natural leader."
*'''[[Cortana]] (V.O.)''': "Like the others, you were strong and swift and brave. A natural leader."


''The fireball comes nearer, at an oblique angle to the camera.''
''The fireball comes nearer, at an oblique angle to the camera.''
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*'''[[Cortana]] (V.O.)''': "Luck."
*'''[[Cortana]] (V.O.)''': "Luck."


''The fireball roars past the camera and smashes into the ground with an earth-shattering impact. For a moment, we can see that the area is a jungle, quiet and peaceful, and now, full of light and sound.''
''The fireball roars past the camera and smashes into the ground with an earth-shattering impact. For a moment, we can see that the area is a jungle, quiet and peaceful, and now, full of light and sound. Cortana's last words are tinged with humor''


'''[[Cortana]] (V.O.)''': "Was I wrong?"
'''[[Cortana]] (V.O.)''': "Was I wrong?"
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''{fade to black}''
''{fade to black}''


''Pan down on the same forest, but now, it's early morning, with the sun streaming through the trees onto the smoking ruin where the object hit ground. In the foreground, an armored gauntlet is visible. In the background, several Marines move around. The one in the back wears a sergeant's cap.''
''Pan down on the same forest, but now, it's early morning, with the sun streaming through the trees onto the smoking ruin where the object hit ground. In the foreground, an armored gauntlet is visible. In the background, several Marines move around; [[First Squad]]. The one in the back wears a Sergeant's cap. The Marines of First Squad anxiously observe the Master Chief's still figure: he is on the ground, hands raised awkwardly, and is completely stiff and silent. A dread permeates the jungle.''


*'''[[Marine]] #1''': "This ain't good."
*'''[[Marine]] #1''': "This ain't good."
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*'''Marine #3''': "Two kilometers, easy."
*'''Marine #3''': "Two kilometers, easy."


''The Sergeant blows out smoke. It is none other than Johnson.''
''The Sergeant blows out smoke. It is none other than [[Sergeant Major]] [[Avery J. Johnson]].''


*'''[[Avery J. Johnson|Johnson]]''': "Stay sharp."
*'''[[Avery J. Johnson|Johnson]]''': "Stay sharp."