Halo (Halo 3 level): Difference between revisions

[[John-117]], [[Thel 'Vadam]] and [[Sergeant]] [[Avery Junior Johnson|Johnson]] make their way towards the [[Control Room]] in order to activate the ring using the [[Activation Index|Index]] from the first [[Installation 04|Halo]] encountered. However, the [[Gravemind]] sends [[Flood]] [[Flood combat form|combat forms]] (and later [[Flood pure form|pure forms]]), carried by [[Flood dispersal pod]]s, to try to stop them. After holding outside the Control Room for a while, [[343 Guilty Spark]] opens the door and they reach the Control Room. When Spark realizes that they are going to activate the unfinished Halo, which will destroy the Ark and the new installation, he fatally injures Johnson, who was activating the ring. The monitor then locks the Arbiter out of the Control Room and corners John-117. Just as Spark is about to kill the [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan-II]], Johnson, barely alive, fires his Spartan Laser and damages the monitor. He then hands the weapon to John-117 and faints. The Chief, after firing 3 shots at the monitor, finally kills the [[rampancy|rampant]] AI unit. He then says farewell to Johnson who dies from his injuries, and activates the ring with Cortana. Outside the Control Room, the Chief and the Arbiter battle their way to Johnson's Warthog, and race their way to the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}. After entering the frigate, the Arbiter heads to the bridge while the Chief uploads Cortana to a [[holotank]] and she proceeds to fire up the frigate's engines. The Chief, stuck in the cargo bay as they enter the portal, relaxes as the Halo fires and then explodes, killing the [[Gravemind]] and the Flood upon the Ark.

In a post-credits scene, its revealed that the Master Chief survived, but is trapped in the rear half of the ''Forward Unto Dawn'' which was dropped out into unknown space when the [[Portal at Voi]] shut down from the damage caused when the Halo fired and "did a number on the Ark." Much like after their victory at the first Halo ring, Cortana lists their accomplishments - stopping the Covenant and the [[Prophet of Truth]] and the Flood - and believes that they are finished. This time, the Master Chief agrees with Cortana that their work is finished. The Chief uploads Cortana to another holotank and she promises to drop a [[distress beacon]], but warns that it could possibly be years before anyone finds and rescues them. The Master Chief goes into cryosleep to await rescue, ordering Cortana to "[[Halo 4|wake me. When you need me]]." On Legendary difficulty, the rear half of the ''Forward Unto Dawn'' is shown drifting towards an [[Requiem|unknown planet]].

''The Pelican arrives at Halo flying over unfinished terrain. The rear port engine is too damaged for a normal landing. The [[John-117|Master Chief]] makes a crash landing in a snowy canyon near the Control Room. The Chief and the Arbiter clamber out. From behind the cliffs approaches the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}.''[[File:1578645048 c67a9b7a49 b.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Master Chief's Pelican crash-landing on [[Installation 08]].]]

''The Arbiter tosses the Chief an [[MA5C assault rifle]].''

'''''Assault on the Control Room.'''''

''The Chief and the Arbiter fight their way through numerous combat forms and head for a ramp on the right side of the tower. More Flood drop in on them, but Sentinels appear and provide cover fire.''

''The Chief and the Arbiter continue upward.''

''The Chief and the Arbiter reach the top floor. Johnson provides cover fire for them as numerous Flood forms continue assaulting the tower.''

''The Chief, the Arbiter, Sergeant Johnson and any surviving Sentinels fight off wave after wave of Flood. Finally the tower is secured. Johnson comes down from the cliff and joins the Chief and the Arbiter.''

''The Control Room doors open up. The Chief, the Arbiter and Johnson cautiously enter.  Hearing the shrieks and growls of the approaching Flood, they turn around, weapons drawn. The second set of blast doors closes, sealing the Flood out. The Arbiter stands guard at the doorway while the Chief and Johnson prepare to activate the installation.''[[File:1578649590 bd337a0283 b.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The trio enters the Control Room.]]

''Spark's "eye" suddenly turns red and he blasts Johnson with his energy beam.''

''The Chief rushes to Johnson's aid. 343 Guilty Spark shoots at the Chief who is flung backwards from the force of the blast and onto the floor. His [[energy shielding|energy shields]] drop and attempt to recharge.''

''Johnson succumbs to his wounds. The Chief takes Cortana from him and let's go of his hand. He stands up, and wordlessly releases Cortana into Halo's core, gripping the data chip tightly.''

''The Chief places her chip in the back of his helmet, and then turns around. Behind him, the control console lights up and throbs with power. A massive beam of energy erupts from the Core and the whole Control Room starts to shake violently. A support beam falls from the ceiling and crashes into the platform. Johnson's body slides off the platform as it tilts to one side and begins to fall. The Master Chief runs for the door, which has opened again. The Arbiter can now be seen waiting for the Chief.''

''If the Chief takes too long to get to the doorway.''  

''The Chief and the Arbiter head along the cliff, encountering Flood and [[Sentinel]]s, who have followed 343 Guilty Spark's lead and turned against them too.''

''The Chief and the Arbiter fight their way through a horde of [[Pod infector]]s and [[Flood carrier form|carrier form]]s.''

''They make it back outside where they find a Warthog waiting for them.''

''The Chief takes the wheel. The Arbiter takes the turret. (3-4 player co-op: Two Warthogs are present, both facing opposite directions.)''

''The Chief floors it.  As they reach an open area, a massive explosion erupts alongside them.''

''The Chief and the Arbiter make it to the final straight stretch to the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}, but there's a 70m (230ft) gap of thin air between the open cargo bay and the edge of the structure.''