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After ''Retribution'' was forced through a portal to a large chamber, Halsey, 'Mdama, and a contingent of [[Sangheili Zealot|Zealots]] traveled to a lower platform, where Halsey addressed the [[ancilla]] and told it that she was selected by the Librarian and her possession of the Janus Key was proof of it. However, the AI was skeptical of her claims, stating that Halsey could have obtained the Key by force and especially pondering why the other humans aboard ''Retribution'' felt the need to conceal themselves. The AI had its Sentinels bring the other humans down to the platform, and stated its intent to let each human have a chance to account for its presence at the installation. Frustrated after a heated conflict between the two parties, the AI removed the flooring from under the feet of the Sangheili, with Tanaka, Palmer, and Glassman remaining on one platform and Halsey with 'Mdama standing on another. In order to decide who would be the legitimate steward of the Absolute Record, the AI decided on a direct examination.<ref name="HE21"> '''Halo Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 21|Issue 21]]''</ref> It had both factions isolated and gave them a hypothetical scenario, in which a sapient species turned out to have bodies conducive to a [[Flood]] vaccine. Abducting and harvesting live beings would give a thirty-five percent chance of Flood-immune material, but receiving dead bodies from the beings would give them a thirty-three percent chance. Despite 'Mdama's advice, Halsey chose live capture while Glassman chose the peaceful option, and the ancilla commended both. It then asked if their opponents in this test should be kept confined or immediately killed, but instead of answering, Halsey hacked the ancilla and shut it down, taking control of the Record for herself.<ref name="HE22"> '''Halo Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 22|Issue 22]]''</ref> | After ''Retribution'' was forced through a portal to a large chamber, Halsey, 'Mdama, and a contingent of [[Sangheili Zealot|Zealots]] traveled to a lower platform, where Halsey addressed the [[ancilla]] and told it that she was selected by the Librarian and her possession of the Janus Key was proof of it. However, the AI was skeptical of her claims, stating that Halsey could have obtained the Key by force and especially pondering why the other humans aboard ''Retribution'' felt the need to conceal themselves. The AI had its Sentinels bring the other humans down to the platform, and stated its intent to let each human have a chance to account for its presence at the installation. Frustrated after a heated conflict between the two parties, the AI removed the flooring from under the feet of the Sangheili, with Tanaka, Palmer, and Glassman remaining on one platform and Halsey with 'Mdama standing on another. In order to decide who would be the legitimate steward of the Absolute Record, the AI decided on a direct examination.<ref name="HE21"> '''Halo Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 21|Issue 21]]''</ref> It had both factions isolated and gave them a hypothetical scenario, in which a sapient species turned out to have bodies conducive to a [[Flood]] vaccine. Abducting and harvesting live beings would give a thirty-five percent chance of Flood-immune material, but receiving dead bodies from the beings would give them a thirty-three percent chance. Despite 'Mdama's advice, Halsey chose live capture while Glassman chose the peaceful option, and the ancilla commended both. It then asked if their opponents in this test should be kept confined or immediately killed, but instead of answering, Halsey hacked the ancilla and shut it down, taking control of the Record for herself.<ref name="HE22"> '''Halo Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 22|Issue 22]]''</ref> | ||
In the Record, Halsey followed a hologram of the Librarian directing her to dormant design seeds scattered across the galaxy, which she could choose to activate the next step of their plans for human evolution. As she listened, 'Mdama started to grow impatient with Halsey and told his warriors to restrain her once she left to remind her of who was in charge. Halsey overheard 'Mdama's through the Record's systems and decided to sever their partnership and send the installation's Sentinels to attack 'Mdama and his men. <ref name="HE23"> '''Halo Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 23|Issue 23]]''</ref> As Halsey made preparations, Palmer, Tanaka, and Glassman came in contact with a Sentinel containing the backup memory of the Record's ancilla. With their aid, the AI regained control of the facility and barred Halsey from controlling it further. The custodian then took the Janus Key and pulled the Absolute Record back into slipspace. <ref name="HE24"> '''Halo Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 24|Issue 24]]''</ref> | In the Record, Halsey followed a hologram of the Librarian directing her to dormant design seeds scattered across the galaxy, which she could choose to activate the next step of their plans for human evolution. As she listened, 'Mdama started to grow impatient with Halsey and told his warriors to restrain her once she left to remind her of who was in charge. Halsey overheard 'Mdama's through the Record's systems and decided to sever their partnership and send the installation's Sentinels to attack 'Mdama and his men.<ref name="HE23"> '''Halo Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 23|Issue 23]]''</ref> As Halsey made preparations, Palmer, Tanaka, and Glassman came in contact with a Sentinel containing the backup memory of the Record's ancilla. With their aid, the AI regained control of the facility and barred Halsey from controlling it further. The custodian then took the Janus Key and pulled the Absolute Record back into slipspace.<ref name="HE24"> '''Halo Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 24|Issue 24]]''</ref> | ||
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