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*'''[[Private First Class]] [[Chips Dubbo]]''': ''(whispering)'' "Flak got our Pelican too, sir. But before we went down, we spotted a good LZ. If we can get to our vehicles, we'll lead you to it." | *'''[[Private First Class]] [[Chips Dubbo]]''': ''(whispering)'' "Flak got our Pelican too, sir. But before we went down, we spotted a good LZ. If we can get to our vehicles, we'll lead you to it." | ||
''The Chief and the others look at an area at the bottom of the ledge they are standing on. Several [[Unggoy]] and [[Jiralhanae]] are guarding a crashed Pelican and [[M274 Mongoose| | ''The Chief and the others look at an area at the bottom of the ledge they are standing on. Several [[Unggoy]] and [[Jiralhanae]] are guarding a crashed Pelican and [[M274 Mongoose|Mongooses]] which presumably fell out when the Pelican was shot down. The Chief and his allies engage the Covenant patrol and annihilate them.'' | ||
''If Chief stays by the downed Pelican he can pick up radio transmissions of the ongoing space battles above the installation. These play in a random order, though some phrases are played in quick succession as responses to others. There are several Longsword pilots. All pilots have been marked as "unknown" here.'' | ''If Chief stays by the downed Pelican he can pick up radio transmissions of the ongoing space battles above the installation. These play in a random order, though some phrases are played in quick succession as responses to others. There are several Longsword pilots. All pilots have been marked as "unknown" here.'' | ||
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''The team mounts up and moves on through the canyon, clearing [[Covenant]] patrols and passing the Longsword's wreckage. There's a working [[M12 LRV|Warthog]] nearby that the Chief can use.'' | ''The team mounts up and moves on through the canyon, clearing [[Covenant]] patrols and passing the Longsword's wreckage. There's a working [[M12 LRV|Warthog]] nearby that the Chief can use.'' | ||
''The team continues on, wiping out a small group of Covenant camped around a crashed Phantom. | ''The team continues on, wiping out a small group of Covenant camped around a crashed Phantom. Transmissions from Jiralhanae warships can be heard from the Phantom.'' | ||
*'''Jiralhanae Commander (COM)''': "Nooooo! Hit the carrier! Kill the [[Rtas 'Vadum|Half Jaw]] and his crew!" | *'''Jiralhanae Commander (COM)''': "Nooooo! Hit the carrier! Kill the [[Rtas 'Vadum|Half Jaw]] and his crew!" | ||
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*'''343 Guilty Spark''': "Please, use caution; avoid collateral damage! While this facility looks quite hardy on the surface, there are undoubtedly delicate structures below the façade. ''(pause)'' Odd, for a doorway to require such robust security protocols. One moment, Reclaimer." | *'''343 Guilty Spark''': "Please, use caution; avoid collateral damage! While this facility looks quite hardy on the surface, there are undoubtedly delicate structures below the façade. ''(pause)'' Odd, for a doorway to require such robust security protocols. One moment, Reclaimer." | ||
'' | ''The Monitor opens the door.'' | ||
*'''343 Guilty Spark''': "There we are. Please, follow me." | *'''343 Guilty Spark''': "There we are. Please, follow me." | ||
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[[File:Ark.JPG|thumb|300px|The Cartographer displays a holographic map of the Ark.]] | [[File:Ark.JPG|thumb|300px|The Cartographer displays a holographic map of the Ark.]] | ||
''Upon activating the Cartographer, [[star map|a holographic projection]] of the [[Milky Way]] appears. A small dot outside the Milky Way is labelled.'' | ''Upon activating the Cartographer, [[star map|a holographic projection]] of the [[Milky Way]] appears. A small dot outside of the Milky Way is labelled.'' | ||
*'''[[Master Chief Petty Officer]] John-117''': ''(surprised)'' "That's...our galaxy. We're beyond the rim." | *'''[[Master Chief Petty Officer]] John-117''': ''(surprised)'' "That's...our galaxy. We're beyond the rim." | ||
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''Guilty Spark turns around and looks at the Master Chief.'' | ''Guilty Spark turns around and looks at the Master Chief.'' | ||
*'''343 Guilty Spark''': " ''(smugly)'' Not at all. While I had a complete understanding of Installation 04, my makers wisely limited my knowledge of all other strategic facilities. Compartmentalization - in case I was ever captured by the [[Flood]]." | *'''343 Guilty Spark''': " ''(smugly)'' Not at all. While I had a complete understanding of [[Installation 04]], my makers wisely limited my knowledge of all other strategic facilities. Compartmentalization - in case I was ever captured by the [[Flood]]." | ||
*'''John-117''': "Can you tell me where we are ''exactly''?" | *'''John-117''': "Can you tell me where we are ''exactly''?" | ||
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[[File:Spark installation 00 cartographer.jpg|thumb|300px|343 Guilty Spark helps John-117 read the Cartographer.]] | [[File:Spark installation 00 cartographer.jpg|thumb|300px|343 Guilty Spark helps John-117 read the Cartographer.]] | ||
''In the distance, two Covenant [[Banshee]] | ''In the distance, two Covenant [[Type-26 Banshee|Banshees]] can be seen flying by the Cartographer. 'Vadam gives the Chief a concerned glance. The Master Chief walks further around.'' | ||
*'''343 Guilty Spark''': "The barrier ''will'' be difficult to disable... how odd that my makers would place such a comprehensive defense around a single - ''(shocked)'' Oh my." | *'''343 Guilty Spark''': "The barrier ''will'' be difficult to disable... how odd that my makers would place such a comprehensive defense around a single - ''(shocked)'' Oh my." | ||
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*'''Dubbo''': "Sir, Pelicans are gonna land... one level down!" | *'''Dubbo''': "Sir, Pelicans are gonna land... one level down!" | ||
''As the Chief heads back into the room, there is a possibility that the female Marine guarding the door will get killed by a [[ | ''As the Chief heads back into the room, there is a possibility that the female Marine guarding the door will get killed by a [[Anskum-pattern plasma grenade|plasma grenade]]. Covenant reinforcements, led by a Jiralhanae War Chieftain wielding a detached [[Pek-pattern plasma cannon|plasma cannon]], enter the room. While the Chief and the others fight, 343 Guilty Spark talks to himself about [[Installation 04|the original Halo]].'' | ||
*'''343 Guilty Spark''': "Protocol dictates action. The installation was my responsibility, [[Installation 08|if my suspicions are correct...]] no! I must not jump to any conclusions." | *'''343 Guilty Spark''': "Protocol dictates action. The installation was my responsibility, [[Installation 08|if my suspicions are correct...]] no! I must not jump to any conclusions." | ||
''The Chief and any surviving Marines clear out the Covenant attackers. They exit the room and head downward. | ''The Chief and any surviving Marines clear out the Covenant attackers. They exit the room and head downward. [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]] [[Cethegus]] is waiting for them on the bottom floor of the lower level, wielding a [[Type-2 gravity hammer|gravity hammer]].'' | ||
*'''[[Cethegus]]''': "The [[pack]] will ''feast'' on you!" | *'''[[Cethegus]]''': "The [[pack]] will ''feast'' on you!" | ||
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''The Sentinel closes back up and rejoins the flock.'' | ''The Sentinel closes back up and rejoins the flock.'' | ||
*'''343 Guilty Spark (COM)''': "But what about [[Cortana|your construct]]? Her solution to the Flood? With more data, I might-" | *'''343 Guilty Spark (COM)''': "But what about [[Cortana|your construct]]? Her solution to the [[Flood]]? With more data, I might-" | ||
''Keyes interrupts.'' | ''Keyes interrupts.'' | ||