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<center>''For the artificial weather phenomenon, see [[Portal Storm]].''</center> | <center>''For the artificial weather phenomenon, see [[Portal Storm]].''</center> | ||
{{Level infobox | {{Level infobox | ||
|image=[[File:Covenant Anti-Air gun.jpg|300px]] | |image=[[File:Covenant Anti-Air gun.jpg|300px]] | ||
|prev=''[[Tsavo Highway (level)|Tsavo | |prev=''[[Tsavo Highway (level)|Tsavo Highway]]'' | ||
|next=''[[Floodgate]]'' | |next=''[[Floodgate]]'' | ||
|game=''[[Halo 3]]'' | |game=''[[Halo 3]]'' | ||
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|date=[[2552#November|November 17th, 2552]]<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=16989 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 01/23/09 - Timeline'']</ref> | |date=[[2552#November|November 17th, 2552]]<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=16989 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 01/23/09 - Timeline'']</ref> | ||
|place=[[Voi]], near [[The Portal]], [[Republic of Kenya|Kenya]] | |place=[[Voi]], near [[The Portal]], [[Republic of Kenya|Kenya]] | ||
|Objective= Destroy | |Objective= * Destroy The First [[Anti-Aircraft Wraith]] | ||
* Destroy All Other Wraiths | |||
* Kill The [[Scarab]] Tank | |||
* Neutralize The [[Anti-Air Cannon]] | |||
|enemies= | |enemies= | ||
*[[Brute]]s | *[[Brute]]s | ||
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
After breaking through the industrial area, SPARTAN-117 meets up with a group of approximately five [[Mongoose]] ATVs and commandeers one with a [[Marine]] riding 'pillion' using a M41 [[ | It begins with a [[UNSC]] [[Warthog]] convoy moving to [[Voi]], its objective to punch through the [[Covenant Loyalist]] [[Anti-Aircraft Battery|Anti-Aircraft defenses]] that surround the supposed [[The Artifact|Ark]] and allow [[Lord Hood]]'s small fleet of ships passage to the [[Prophet of Truth]]'s fleet in order to kill Truth and stop the firing of the [[Halo Array|Halo rings]]. [[UNSC Marine]] forces, led by [[SPARTAN-117]], fight through several pitched skirmishes through the industrial zone of Voi. | ||
After breaking through the industrial area, SPARTAN-117 meets up with a group of approximately five [[Mongoose]] ATVs and commandeers one with a [[Marine]] riding 'pillion' using a M41 [[Rocket Launcher]]. They immediately engage a squadron of [[Anti-Air Wraith]] tanks to secure a landing zone as [[Brute Chopper]]s and [[Ghost]]s attack. The Covenant are being continually reinforced by [[Phantom]]s. [[Hornet]]s and [[Banshee]]s fly above, vying for control of the skies. Although they manage to take the landing zone, the victory ends up being short-lived as a [[Scarab]] arrives to crush the UNSC forces. After John-117 destroys the massive walker, remaining UNSC forces prepare to push into a [[Brute]]-controlled warehouse. | |||
With reinforcements led by [[Thel 'Vadam]] and [[Sergeant Johnson]] along with [[Voi Factory Workers|volunteer civilians]] from a nearby factory, they push onwards, engaging nearly a dozen Brutes armed with [[Spiker]]s and [[Brute Shot]]s, a pair of [[Hunters]], and a [[Brute Chieftain]] wielding a [[Gravity Hammer]]. They finally press on to the [[Anti-Aircraft Battery]], engaging a small Covenant force defending it, including a [[War Chieftain]]. Eventually, they succeeded in destroying the gun, enabling three [[UNSC Frigate]]s to attack [[Dreadnought|Truth's ship]]. | With reinforcements led by [[Thel 'Vadam]] and [[Sergeant Johnson]] along with [[Voi Factory Workers|volunteer civilians]] from a nearby factory, they push onwards, engaging nearly a dozen Brutes armed with [[Spiker]]s and [[Brute Shot]]s, a pair of [[Hunters]], and a [[Brute Chieftain]] wielding a [[Gravity Hammer]]. They finally press on to the [[Anti-Aircraft Battery]], engaging a small Covenant force defending it, including a [[War Chieftain]]. Eventually, they succeeded in destroying the gun, enabling three [[UNSC Frigate]]s to attack [[Dreadnought|Truth's ship]]. | ||
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'''{''Gameplay''}''' | '''{''Gameplay''}''' | ||
''A convoy of three [[Warthog]]s: two [[M831 TT Warthog]]s and one [[M12 Warthog LRV]] roll down a tunnel of [[ | ''A convoy of three [[Warthog]]s: two [[M831 TT Warthog]]s and one [[M12 Warthog LRV]] roll down a tunnel of [[Tsavo Highway]], with the [[Master Chief|Chief]] riding shotgun in the LRV. (On co-op, Thel 'Vadam and N'tho 'Sraom ride shotgun on the TTs, but Usze 'Taham uses the [[M41 Vulcan Light Anti-Aircraft Gun|Turret]] of the Warthog the Master Chief is riding on).'' | ||
*'''Commander [[Miranda Keyes]] (COM)''': "Chief, the [[Prophet of Truth]] has found the [[The Artifact|Ark]]. Our only chance of stopping him is a surprise aerial assault. Clear this sector of Covenant [[Anti-Aircraft Battery|anti-air defenses]]. Make a hole for the [[Lord Hood|Admiral]]’s ships. Good hunting. Keyes out." | *'''Commander [[Miranda Keyes]] (COM)''': "Chief, the [[Prophet of Truth]] has found the [[The Artifact|Ark]]. Our only chance of stopping him is a surprise aerial assault. Clear this sector of Covenant [[Anti-Aircraft Battery|anti-air defenses]]. Make a hole for the [[Lord Hood|Admiral]]’s ships. Good hunting. Keyes out." | ||
''The Warthogs emerge from the tunnel in a parking lot scattered with destroyed Warthog chassis and Marine and [[Grunt]] corpses. The Warthogs roll to a halt as the Marines and Master Chief walk out, and the Marines form a perimeter outside the locked door. | ''The Warthogs emerge from the tunnel in a parking lot scattered with destroyed Warthog chassis and Marine and [[Grunt]] corpses. The Warthogs roll to a halt as the Marines and Master Chief walk out, and the Marines form a perimeter outside the locked door.'' | ||
*'''[[Gunnery Sergeant]] [[Reynolds]]''': "Ready when you are, Chief. Open the door and take point. We’ll cover you with the .50." | *'''[[Gunnery Sergeant]] [[Reynolds]]''': "Ready when you are, Chief. Open the door and take point. We’ll cover you with the .50." | ||
''or'' | ''or'' | ||
*'''Gunnery Sergeant''' | *'''Gunnery Sergeant''' [[Pete Stacker]]: "Ready when you are, Chief. Open the door, take point, we'll cover you with the .50!" | ||
''The Master Chief opens the door into an empty factory section and then into a next section with Covenant. An M12 Warthog LRV and a sqaud of Marines follow him in.'' | ''The Master Chief opens the door into an empty factory section and then into a next section with Covenant. An M12 Warthog LRV and a sqaud of Marines follow him in.'' | ||
*'''[[Prophet of Truth]] (Hologram)''': "With my gentle encouragement, our [[Forerunner|Lords]]' holy relic springs to life. It is unfortunate that our [[ | *'''[[Prophet of Truth]] (Hologram)''': "With my gentle encouragement, our [[Forerunner|Lords]]' holy relic springs to life. It is unfortunate that our [[Human|enemies]] also bear witness to its glory. But soon their dull eyes will be closed; seared by the [[Halo Array|Rings]]' [[Great Journey|unforgiving might]]." | ||
*'''Sergeant''' '''Stacker''': "Chief, open the door; we can roll on through!" | *'''Sergeant''' '''Stacker''': "Chief, open the door; we can roll on through!" | ||
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''A set of doors is opened, leading to a factory tunnel full of [[Brute]]s, [[Jackal]]s, Grunts, and even a pair of [[Ghost]]s. Beyond that is another door that will lead to Lake Bed A. After cleansing the tunnel, the [[UNSC]] forces open the next door, revealing a massive expanse with cruising Ghosts and a heavy Covenant garrison.'' | ''A set of doors is opened, leading to a factory tunnel full of [[Brute]]s, [[Jackal]]s, Grunts, and even a pair of [[Ghost]]s. Beyond that is another door that will lead to Lake Bed A. After cleansing the tunnel, the [[UNSC]] forces open the next door, revealing a massive expanse with cruising Ghosts and a heavy Covenant garrison.'' | ||
*'''[[Lord Hood]] (COM)''': " | *'''[[Lord Hood]] (COM)''': "[Kilo 023|[Kilo 23]], this is [[UNSC Forward Unto Dawn|''Forward Unto Dawn'']]. I need a sit-rep, Commander." | ||
*'''Miranda Keyes (COM)''': "Atmospheric disturbances is intensifying above The Artifact, Admiral." | *'''Miranda Keyes (COM)''': "Atmospheric disturbances is intensifying above The Artifact, Admiral." | ||
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''After the current group of Brutes are killed:'' | ''After the current group of Brutes are killed:'' | ||
''The next section is littered with civilian corpses and a few live Factory Workers cowering in the corner'''.''' A door leading to the outside of the factory is nearby. The door is opening up, and a group of four construction workers runs in. However, they are cut down by two massive green beams of energy blowing up the [[ | ''The next section is littered with civilian corpses and a few live Factory Workers cowering in the corner'''.''' A door leading to the outside of the factory is nearby. The door is opening up, and a group of four construction workers runs in. However, they are cut down by two massive green beams of energy blowing up the [[fusion coils|fusion cores]] next to the workers: a pair of [[Hunters]] appears.'' | ||
''The Hunters charge in over the worker corpses and after the Master Chief, Thel 'Vadam, and the awaiting Marines.'' The cowering workers get up and are relieved to see fellow humans. | ''The Hunters charge in over the worker corpses and after the Master Chief, Thel 'Vadam, and the awaiting Marines.'' The cowering workers get up and are relieved to see fellow humans. | ||
*'''Construction Worker''': "I thought we were the only ones left-" | *'''Construction Worker''': "I thought we were the only ones left-" | ||
Their celebration is cut short for they sight the hunters and retreat behind the approaching Marine forces. | Their celebration is cut short for they sight the hunters and retreat behind the approaching Marine forces. | ||
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*'''[[Lord Hood]] (COM)''': "All ships: fire at will!" | *'''[[Lord Hood]] (COM)''': "All ships: fire at will!" | ||
''The [[ | ''The [[Frigate]]s engage the Forerunner Dreadnought. Their [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannons]] discharge in volleys, and explosions coat the Dreadnought's surface, but the ship remains unscathed. The [[Forerunner]] structure begins to open like a starfish. The Dreadnought is lowered into the structure, an energy beam being focused on it. The beam of light grows thicker and expands, sending of a shockwave. Everything soon blacks out.'' | ||
*'''[[Cortana]] ([[Cortana Moment]])''': "This...is the way the world ends." | *'''[[Cortana]] ([[Cortana Moment]])''': "This...is the way the world ends." | ||
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===Glitches=== | ===Glitches=== | ||
{{Main|Glitches}} | {{Main|Glitches}} | ||
*It is possible to [[Flying Dumpster Glitch|fly a dumpster]] on this mission by getting a second player and have them both jump rapidly to make the dumpster ascend. It is possible to steer if both players jump in the same direction. | *It is possible to [[Flying Dumpster Glitch|fly a dumpster]] on this mission by getting a second player and have them both jump rapidly to make the dumpster ascend. It is possible to steer if both players jump in the same direction. | ||
*If you use a [[Power Drain]] or an over-charged [[Plasma Pistol]] shot, you can take down a [[Hornet]] but you can not fly it or use the passenger seats. If you do this while fighting the [[Scarab]] you can stand on top of the [[Hornet]] and jump on to the [[Scarab]] after the [[Hornet]] can fly again and gets close enough to the [[Scarab]]. | *If you use a [[Power Drain]] or an over-charged [[Plasma Pistol]] shot, you can take down a [[Hornet]] but you can not fly it or use the passenger seats. If you do this while fighting the [[Scarab]] you can stand on top of the [[Hornet]] and jump on to the [[Scarab]] after the [[Hornet]] can fly again and gets close enough to the [[Scarab]]. | ||
*The [[Banshees]] at the anti-air defense gun fly around for no reason. They can be shot down for some points. But sometimes one or two will shoot at you for a second. If you manage to catch one in a [[Power Drainer|Power Drain]], or use a [[Plasma Pistol]] on one of them, they can be boarded and you can fly around the place. The player will, however, die if they pass beyond the map borders. | *The [[Banshees]] at the anti-air defense gun fly around for no reason. They can be shot down for some points. But sometimes one or two will shoot at you for a second. If you manage to catch one in a [[Power Drainer|Power Drain]], or use a [[Plasma Pistol]] on one of them, they can be boarded and you can fly around the place. The player will, however, die if they pass beyond the map borders. | ||
*When you first | *When you first see the Anti Aircraft Battery's "legs" keep going straight, then left onto a small cliff. You can jump onto the other side of the big crack in the earth and go on the other side. Doing this you can walk through some buildings and some of the trees to the right of the road do not have bottoms (assuming Bungie did not plan this) | ||
*On the top level of the structure that extends into the centre of the first lake bed where you only encounter Wraiths there is a Missile Pod. It seems to randomly spawn each time you die or start the level. If the player gets to the platform and the Missile Pod is not there, in most cases dying or restarting the level will make it appear. | |||
===Mistakes=== | ===Mistakes=== | ||
*Despite entering the city from the Southeastern edge, the turn off to Arusha calls for a right turn, while in reality the city of Arusha is on the other side of Kilimanjaro with respect to Voi. This would logically place the turn off on your left. | *Despite entering the city from the Southeastern edge, the turn off to Arusha calls for a right turn, while in reality the city of Arusha is on the other side of Kilimanjaro with respect to Voi. This would logically place the turn off on your left. | ||
*If you look at the name of the UNSC Frigates firing on the [[Forerunner Dreadnought]], they all say ''[[Forward Unto Dawn]]'' and the ships' numbers are the same as well. Furthermore, on close observation of the cutscene, one can see that one Frigate actually fires its MAC gun twice, however, this Frigate may be similar to the Pillar of Autumn with a MAC gun capable of multiple firings per charge | *If you look at the name of the UNSC Frigates firing on the [[Forerunner Dreadnought]], they all say ''[[Forward Unto Dawn]]'' and the ships' numbers are the same as well. Furthermore, on close observation of the cutscene, one can see that one Frigate actually fires its MAC gun twice, however, this Frigate may be similar to the Pillar of Autumn with a MAC gun capable of multiple firings per charge | ||
*When you leave Lake Bed A and enter the area with the marines on the machine gun, the female Marine cries "We'll nail them with the .50". However, the gun that the marine is using is the [[AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun]], which, in fact, uses 7.62x51mm [[wikipedia:Saboted light armor penetrator|SLAP]] ammunition. | *When you leave Lake Bed A and enter the area with the marines on the machine gun, the female Marine cries "We'll nail them with the .50". However, the gun that the marine is using is the [[AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun]], which, in fact, uses 7.62x51mm [[wikipedia:Saboted light armor penetrator|SLAP]] ammunition. | ||
*The Halo 3 official game guide doesn't show a [[gravity lift]] being on this level, however there is one in a dark area near the [[marine]]s manning [[ | *The Halo 3 official game guide doesn't show a [[gravity lift]] being on this level, however there is one in a dark area near the [[marine]]s manning [[missile pods]]. | ||
*During the final cutscene of this level, there are several Covenant cruisers and even an Assult Carrier shown going through the protal. It is unknow when the Carrier arrived, as it is not seen when you destroy the AA Gun. It is possible that the Carrier is the same one shown in the final cutscene of [[Tsavo Highway (Level) |Tsavo Highway ]] | |||
*Also, during gameplay the player can spot a large fleet of Covenant Cruisers way in the backround far past the Artifact. The number of ships matches the said amount that are present in the opining cuscene of [[The Ark (level)|The Ark]]. But during the final cutscene of this level, a new fleet is seen entering the portal and the backround fleet remains still. | |||
===Easter Eggs=== | ===Easter Eggs=== | ||
{{Main|Easter Eggs}} | {{Main|Easter Eggs}} | ||
* If you manage to get into the boat either in Theater or somehow in actual gameplay, there is a blurry picture of a pirate with writing under it in Swahili that says "Pimps at Sea", | * If you manage to get into the boat either in Theater or somehow in actual gameplay, there is a blurry picture of a pirate with writing under it in Swahili that says "Pimps at Sea", an April Fool's Day joke that Bungie made up. | ||
* The [[Halo 3 Skulls#Catch|Catch Skull]] can be found on this level. | * The [[Halo 3 Skulls#Catch|Catch Skull]] can be found on this level. | ||
* If you look closely at the boat in the beginning of the level, the boat is the shape of Master Chief's Mark-V helmet. | |||
===References=== | ===References=== | ||
*When the player fights the scarab, it is possible to hear Sergant Johnson say to climb on board of it just like in New Mombasa. This is a reference to the Halo 2 level [[Metropolis (Level)|Metropolis ]] Master Cheif boards and destroys a Scarab | |||
*When IWHBYD is active, if you listen to one of the construction workers as they are fighting, every now and then, they might say "I'm a cowardly fool!". This is a reference to a Pillar of Autumn Command Crewman in their fetal position in Halo: Combat Evolved. It's even the same recording/voice. | *When IWHBYD is active, if you listen to one of the construction workers as they are fighting, every now and then, they might say "I'm a cowardly fool!". This is a reference to a Pillar of Autumn Command Crewman in their fetal position in Halo: Combat Evolved. It's even the same recording/voice. | ||
*The last portion of the level is called "Scarab. BFG. End of World" in the level select. The [[wikipedia:BFG|BFG]] is a weapon in the Quake and Doom games whose name is short for "Big Fucking Gun," or, in the Doom motion picture, "Bio Force Gun." Also in the childrens book The BFG by Roald Dahl the Giant is called the BFG (Big Friendly Giant). | *The last portion of the level is called "Scarab. BFG. End of World" in the level select. The [[wikipedia:BFG|BFG]] is a weapon in the Quake and Doom games whose name is short for "Big Fucking Gun," or, in the Doom motion picture, "Bio Force Gun." Also in the childrens book The BFG by Roald Dahl the Giant is called the BFG (Big Friendly Giant). | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery widths="150" orientation="landscape"> | <gallery widths="150" orientation="landscape" captionalign="left"> | ||
File:1216052769 Anti-Aircraft Battery destroyed.jpg|An [[Anti-Aircraft Battery]] destroyed. | File:1216052769 Anti-Aircraft Battery destroyed.jpg|An [[Anti-Aircraft Battery]] destroyed. | ||
File:Storm3.jpg|The [[UNSC]] initiates an attack on the Forerunner Dreadnought. | File:Storm3.jpg|The [[UNSC]] initiates an attack on the Forerunner Dreadnought. | ||
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File:Warthog Convoy.jpg|A [[UNSC]] [[Warthog]] convoy en route to the [[Traxus Factory Complex 09]]. | File:Warthog Convoy.jpg|A [[UNSC]] [[Warthog]] convoy en route to the [[Traxus Factory Complex 09]]. | ||
File:Anti-Air Fire.jpg|A [[Type-52 Anti Aircraft Artillery]] fires on a [[Hornet]]. | File:Anti-Air Fire.jpg|A [[Type-52 Anti Aircraft Artillery]] fires on a [[Hornet]]. | ||
The Storm.PNG|Storm Map | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||