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*'''Cortana''': "I can give you over forty thousand reasons why that sun isn't real. I know it because the emitter's [[Wikipedia:Rayleigh scattering|Rayleigh effect]] is disproportionate to its suggested size. I know it because its stellar cycle is more symmetrical than that of an actual star. But for all that, I'll never actually know if it looks real...if it ''feels'' real."
*'''Cortana''': "I can give you over forty thousand reasons why that sun isn't real. I know it because the emitter's [[Wikipedia:Rayleigh scattering|Rayleigh effect]] is disproportionate to its suggested size. I know it because its stellar cycle is more symmetrical than that of an actual star. But for all that, I'll never actually know if it looks real...if it ''feels'' real."


''Cortana turns to see [[John-117]] readying his MA5D.''
''Cortana turns to see [[John-117]] readying his [[MA5D assault rifle|assault rifle]].''


*'''Cortana''': "Before this is all over, promise me you'll figure out which one of us is the machine."
*'''Cortana''': "Before this is all over, promise me you'll figure out which one of us is the machine."
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*'''System (PA)''': '''''Attention, flight crews - please ensure all craft rated Grade 7 and higher have been secured for transit.'''''
*'''System (PA)''': '''''Attention, flight crews - please ensure all craft rated Grade 7 and higher have been secured for transit.'''''


*'''System (PA)''': '''''''Infinity'' orbital departure status BLUE. All active duty personnel must report to duty stations immediately.'''''  
*'''System (PA)''': '''''''Infinity'' orbital departure status BLUE. All active duty personnel must report to duty stations immediately.'''''


*'''System (PA)''': '''''All non-essential personnel are asked to please restrict interdeck transit until planetary departure is complete.'''''
*'''System (PA)''': '''''All non-essential personnel are asked to please restrict interdeck transit until planetary departure is complete.'''''
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''A SPARTAN-IV is walking through the hangar bay.''
''A SPARTAN-IV is walking through the hangar bay.''


*'''Spartan #4''': "I spotted for a class-II back on [[2539|'39]]. [[Linda-058|0058]]. You know her? She was an absolute beast with the sniper."
*'''Spartan #4''': "I spotted for a Class-II back on [[2539|'39]]. [[Linda-058|0058]]. You know her? She was an absolute beast with the sniper."


''On the far side of the hangar, two deckhands voiced by [[Wikipedia:Conan O'Brien|Conan O'Brien]] and [[Wikipedia:Andy Richter|Andy Richter]] are standing next to a forklift and several crates.''
''On the far side of the hangar, two deckhands voiced by [[Wikipedia:Conan O'Brien|Conan O'Brien]] and [[Wikipedia:Andy Richter|Andy Richter]] are standing next to a forklift and several crates.''
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''John walks up the road to the Pelican.''
''John walks up the road to the Pelican.''


*'''Marine #8''': "I was actually really impressed with that whole Earth-saving thing you did a while back. That stunt you pulled in [[New Mombasa]] with the [[Protos-pattern Scarab|Scarab]] (''laugh'') It was just plain sick. I like the [[Voi]] stuff too, but... eh... you know... Mombasa stuff is a little better.  
*'''Marine #8''': "I was actually really impressed with that whole Earth-saving thing you did a while back. That stunt you pulled in [[New Mombasa]] with the [[Protos-pattern Scarab|Scarab]] ''(laugh)'' It was just plain sick. I like the [[Voi]] stuff too, but... eh... you know... Mombasa stuff is a little better.  


*'''Marine #9''': "Seen those new aliens? Freaked me out big time. I mean... with the little hands... T-Rex hands, or something... 'cuz they're abnormally little... am I right? They give me bad dreams or something."
*'''Marine #9''': "Seen those new aliens? Freaked me out big time. I mean... with the little hands... T-Rex hands, or something... 'cuz they're abnormally little... am I right? They give me bad dreams or something."
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*'''Cortana''': "On the platform; that's the carrier wave generator! Enter the carrier field to trigger the suit's EMP."
*'''Cortana''': "On the platform; that's the carrier wave generator! Enter the carrier field to trigger the suit's EMP."


''A [[Knight Commander]] wielding an [[Z-390 incineration cannon|incineration cannon]] phases in. The Chief enters and the enters the energy field, triggering the EMP.''
''A [[Knight Commander]] wielding an [[Z-390 incineration cannon|incineration cannon]] phases in. The Chief enters the energy field, triggering the EMP.''


*'''Cortana''': "Give it a second..."
*'''Cortana''': "Give it a second..."
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===CHANGE OF PLAN===
===CHANGE OF PLAN===
''The tunnel leads to a [[gravity lift]], which the Chief proceeds to board.''
''The tunnel leads to a [[gravity lift]] which the Chief proceeds to board.''


*'''Ur-Didact''': "You will relent, Human, or you will perish! All in life is choice. And your day to ''choose''...has come."
*'''Ur-Didact''': "You will relent, Human, or you will perish! All in life is choice. And your day to ''choose''...has come."


''John arrives upstairs. Covenant forces occupy the interior, composed of hovering platforms linked by hard light bridges. Several platforms ahead of him suddenly crumbles.''
''John arrives upstairs. Covenant forces occupy the interior, composed of hovering platforms linked by hard light bridges. Several platforms ahead of him suddenly crumble.''


*'''Cortana''': "He's altering the tower!"
*'''Cortana''': "He's altering the tower!"