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<center>''Looking for [[Cortana (AI)|Cortana]], the Human AI?''</center> | <center>''Looking for [[Cortana (AI)|Cortana]], the Human AI?''</center> | ||
{{Article Quote|Cleanse [[High Charity]]. Save [[Cortana]].}} | {{Article Quote|Cleanse [[High Charity]]. Save [[Cortana]].}} | ||
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'''Cortana''' is the ninth [[campaign]] mission (eighth playable mission) of ''[[Halo 3]]''. | '''Cortana''' is the ninth [[campaign]] mission (eighth playable mission) of ''[[Halo 3]]''. | ||
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A curious note to add to this level is that if you listen carefully, [[Cortana (AI)|Cortana]] will say some quotes by [[Dr. Halsey]] from [[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]. The Gravemind will also repeat his line "two corpses, in one grave" that he first said in the penultimate Halo 2 level - [[High Charity (Level)|High Charity]]. | A curious note to add to this level is that if you listen carefully, [[Cortana (AI)|Cortana]] will say some quotes by [[Dr. Halsey]] from [[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]. The Gravemind will also repeat his line "two corpses, in one grave" that he first said in the penultimate Halo 2 level - [[High Charity (Level)|High Charity]]. | ||
This level has been infamous among the community for being overly difficult, frustrating and generally not very fun, along with Combat Evolved's [[The Library]].<ref>http://www.xbox360forum.com/forum/halo-3/52037-whats-annoying-about-level-cortana.html</ref><ref>http://forum.8bitbrigade.com/showthread.php?t=4009</ref> The entire level is covered with Flood 'sludge', which is thought to be flesh of dead bodies. This means that the layout is sometimes disorienting, when it's not possible to tell directions, or even walls from floors. | This level has been infamous among the community for being overly difficult, frustrating and generally not very fun, along with Combat Evolved's [[The Library]].<ref>http://www.xbox360forum.com/forum/halo-3/52037-whats-annoying-about-level-cortana.html</ref><ref>http://forum.8bitbrigade.com/showthread.php?t=4009</ref> The entire level is covered with Flood 'sludge', which is thought to be flesh of dead bodies. This means that the layout is sometimes disorienting, when it's not possible to tell directions, or even walls from floors. Enemies easily blend into the scenery, thus making the level very difficult. A few players have commented that the levels layout is simply too confusing for those playing it the first time - this is because the enormous amount of enemies and maze-like pathways. Some fans have even claimed it is one of the worst Halo single player missions ever made and a few have even labeled it as the 'worst video game level ever designed'.<ref>http://forum.8bitbrigade.com/showthread.php?t=4009</ref> | ||
In contrast, other players enjoy the level for its challenge, and many praise Bungie for making this as realistic as possible. | In contrast, other players enjoy the level for its challenge, and many praise Bungie for making this as realistic as possible. | ||
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{|class="wikitable" border="1" | {|class="wikitable" border="1" | ||
|'''Player V <br />Starting Point >''' | |||
|'''Mission Start''' | |||
|'''Rally Point Alpha''' | |||
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|'''[[John-117|Master Chief]] Primary Weapon <br />Solo''' | |||
|[[M90A Close Assault Weapon System]] | |||
|M90A Close Assault Weapon System | |||
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|'''Master Chief Secondary Weapon <br />Solo''' | |||
|[[MA5C Assault Rifle]] | |||
|MA5C Assault Rifle | |||
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|'''Master Chief Primary Weapon <br />Co-op''' | |||
|M90A Close Assault Weapon System | |||
|M90A Close Assault Weapon System | |||
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|'''Master Chief Secondary Weapon <br />Co-op''' | |||
|MA5C Assault Rifle | |||
|MA5C Assault Rifle | |||
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|'''[[Thel 'Vadam]]/[[N'tho 'Sraom]]/[[Usze 'Taham]] Primary Weapon''' | |||
|[[Type-51 Carbine]] | |||
|Type-51 Carbine | |||
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|'''Thel 'Vadam/N'tho 'Sraom/Usze 'Taham Secondary Weapon''' | |||
|[[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword]] | |||
|Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword | |||
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==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
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''Chief begins searching, further in the hive.'' | ''Chief begins searching, further in the hive.'' | ||
*'''[[Gravemind]] ([[Gravemind Moment]])''': "Child of my enemy, why have you come? | *'''[[Gravemind]] ([[Gravemind Moment]])''': "Child of my enemy, why have you come? I offer no forgiveness; a [[Forerunners|father's]] sins passed to his [[Humans|son]]." | ||
''A little later.'' | ''A little later.'' | ||
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''In the large room where the [[Tilt skull]] is located, a Terminal can be activated, but does not count towards the Marathon Man achievement. If activated, it displays another Cortana Moment)'' | ''In the large room where the [[Tilt skull]] is located, a Terminal can be activated, but does not count towards the Marathon Man achievement. If activated, it displays another Cortana Moment)'' | ||
*'''Cortana (Terminal)''': It was the coin's fault! | *'''Cortana (Terminal)''': It was the coin's fault! I wanted to make you strong, keep you safe ''(drop in tone)''. I'm sorry, I can't... | ||
''(Reference to earlier sections of [[Halo: Fall of Reach]] in which Doctor [[Catherine Elizabeth Halsey]] examines [[John-117]] as a potential [[Spartan II]] candidate)'' | ''(Reference to earlier sections of [[Halo: Fall of Reach]] in which Doctor [[Catherine Elizabeth Halsey]] examines [[John-117]] as a potential [[Spartan II]] candidate)'' | ||
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''(Also reference to earlier sections of [[Halo: Fall of Reach]] in which Doctor [[Catherine Elizabeth Halsey]] examines [[John-117]] as a potential [[Spartan II]] candidate)'' | ''(Also reference to earlier sections of [[Halo: Fall of Reach]] in which Doctor [[Catherine Elizabeth Halsey]] examines [[John-117]] as a potential [[Spartan II]] candidate)'' | ||
''The Chief struggles through into more narrow, Flood contaminated tunnels.'' | ''The Chief struggles through into more narrow, Flood contaminated tunnels.'' | ||
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''En route to the reactor room.'' | ''En route to the reactor room.'' | ||
*'''Cortana (Cortana Moment)''': ''(Panicking, her voice slightly distorted)'' "I have walked the edge of the abyss. | *'''Cortana (Cortana Moment)''': ''(Panicking, her voice slightly distorted)'' "I have walked the edge of the abyss. I have seen your future, and I have learned!" | ||
''The image of Cortana suddenly turns a tinge of green, and clutches its head and writhes in pain.'' | ''The image of Cortana suddenly turns a tinge of green, and clutches its head and writhes in pain.'' | ||
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''The Chief begins to reach the end of the hallway.'' | ''The Chief begins to reach the end of the hallway.'' | ||
*'''Cortana (Cortana Moment)''': ''(Speaking in a distorted monotone voice as though brainwashed. Her image is green.) "This is UNSC AI Serial Number CTN 0452-9. I am a monument to all your sins." | *'''Cortana (Cortana Moment)''': ''(Speaking in a distorted monotone voice as though brainwashed. Her image is green.) "This is UNSC AI Serial Number CTN 0452-9. I am a monument to all your sins."'' | ||
''The Chief rushes to the end of the hallway, to find Cortana lying prone in a Stasis Shield in a center podium. The room resembles the Sanctum of the Hierarchs. He beats and bashes the shield until it finally fails.'' | ''The Chief rushes to the end of the hallway, to find Cortana lying prone in a Stasis Shield in a center podium. The room resembles the Sanctum of the Hierarchs. He beats and bashes the shield until it finally fails.'' | ||
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''Cortana slowly gets up, recovering her strength. She opens her palm and a hologram of the Index floats above her hand.'' | ''Cortana slowly gets up, recovering her strength. She opens her palm and a hologram of the Index floats above her hand.'' | ||
*'''Cortana''': "The [[Index|Activation Index]] from the [[Installation 04|first Halo ring]]. | *'''Cortana''': "The [[Index|Activation Index]] from the [[Installation 04|first Halo ring]]. A little souvenir I held onto... just in case. ''(she looks around)'' Got an escape plan?" | ||
*'''Master Chief''': "Thought I'd try shooting my way out - mix things up a little." | *'''Master Chief''': "Thought I'd try shooting my way out - mix things up a little." | ||
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''When the Chief reaches the halfway point escaping.'' | ''When the Chief reaches the halfway point escaping.'' | ||
*'''Cortana''': "Analyzing the route ahead... | *'''Cortana''': "Analyzing the route ahead... I have it mostly figured out. Just keep moving, I'll update your [[HUD]] as you go." | ||
'''Cortana''': "Corridors ahead have all collapsed. I'll find another way, Chief; be careful." | '''Cortana''': "Corridors ahead have all collapsed. I'll find another way, Chief; be careful." | ||
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''The Chief finds his way back when...'' | ''The Chief finds his way back when...'' | ||
''(''Single-Player Only'') | ''(''Single-Player Only'')'' | ||
*'''Cortana''': "I've got a friendly contact! But who would be ''crazy'' enough to come in here?" | *'''Cortana''': "I've got a friendly contact! But who would be ''crazy'' enough to come in here?" | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*This level is a reference to the Halo: Combat Evolved level [[The Library (Level)| The Library]] and the Halo 2 level [[Sacred Icon (Level)| Sacred Icon]], where you have to retreve a Halo's activation Index and that it is a pure-flood level. | *This level is a reference to the Halo: Combat Evolved level [[The Library (Level)|The Library]] and the Halo 2 level [[Sacred Icon (Level)|Sacred Icon]], where you have to retreve a Halo's activation Index and that it is a pure-flood level. | ||
*The [[Mausoleum of the Arbiter]] can be seen in the distance when standing near the crashed Pelican. This and the [[Prophets]]' Inner Sanctum are essentially the only recognizable features of High Charity in Halo 2 that can be seen in Halo 3. One can see in the Bungie feature "Flood Autopsy", that they had originally planned to have the Flood re-animate all Arbiter corpses in the room, creating an Arbiter army for the player to fight. | *The [[Mausoleum of the Arbiter]] can be seen in the distance when standing near the crashed Pelican. This and the [[Prophets]]' Inner Sanctum are essentially the only recognizable features of High Charity in Halo 2 that can be seen in Halo 3. One can see in the Bungie feature "Flood Autopsy", that they had originally planned to have the Flood re-animate all Arbiter corpses in the room, creating an Arbiter army for the player to fight. | ||
*Nearly all of the [[Cortana Moments]] are quotes from [[The Fall of Reach]], such as at [[Crow's Nest (Level)|Crow's Nest]] it is a direct quote from the speech Dr. Halsey, and many in Cortana (level) involve or are quotes from the genius, Dr. Halsey. | *Nearly all of the [[Cortana Moments]] are quotes from [[The Fall of Reach]], such as at [[Crow's Nest (Level)|Crow's Nest]] it is a direct quote from the speech Dr. Halsey, and many in Cortana (level) involve or are quotes from the genius, Dr. Halsey. | ||
*If you enter the crashed Pelican when first making your way through, you can hear Cortana's voice. | *If you enter the crashed Pelican when first making your way through, you can hear Cortana's voice. | ||
*The section of the level after saving Cortana is called 'Nor Hell A Fury...', referencing the poem by William Congreve 'The Mourning Bride'. The entire line is 'Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turned, Nor hell a fury like a woman scorned', possibly referencing Cortana, who, after months of torment, now has the ability to light the newly constructed Halo ring and destroy the Ark, as well as the Flood. | *The section of the level after saving Cortana is called 'Nor Hell A Fury...', referencing the poem by William Congreve 'The Mourning Bride'. The entire line is 'Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turned, Nor hell a fury like a woman scorned', possibly referencing Cortana, who, after months of torment, now has the ability to light the newly constructed Halo ring and destroy the Ark, as well as the Flood. | ||
*Thematically, this level also has much in common with the levels [[Keyes (Level)|Keyes]] and [[The Maw (Level)| The Maw]]. It depicts the Chief venturing alone into a vessel to rescue a comrade or friend, from the Flood, most specifically for a data construct in their possession; and detonate the fusion reactor core. In this case the objective is the Index to fire Halo; in Keyes it was [[Captain Keyes|the Captain]]'s neural implants to destroy [[The Pillar of Autumn]]. | *Thematically, this level also has much in common with the levels [[Keyes (Level)|Keyes]] and [[The Maw (Level)|The Maw]]. It depicts the Chief venturing alone into a vessel to rescue a comrade or friend, from the Flood, most specifically for a data construct in their possession; and detonate the fusion reactor core. In this case the objective is the Index to fire Halo; in Keyes it was [[Captain Keyes|the Captain]]'s neural implants to destroy [[The Pillar of Autumn]]. | ||
*The room where [[Cortana]] is located is a remake of the room from the level [[High Charity (Level)|High Charity]] from [[Halo 2]]. This room is located before the final gravity lift, where Cortana says, "Apparently these are the Prophet Hierarch's private quarters, their inner sanctum". In the "inner sanctum" there are three doors, two located opposite one another, with a third, opposite a large view screen. In the level High Charity, the Chief enters through the third door, and exits through the door on his right; in the level Cortana from [[Halo 3]], he enters through the door that was locked in [[Halo 2]] (opposite the door that leads to the final gravity lift). The graphic design of the room and the rest of High Charity's interior has been remodeled in Halo 3. It resembles the corridors of the CCS-[[Truth and Reconciliation]] from [[Halo: Combat Evolved]]. | *The room where [[Cortana]] is located is a remake of the room from the level [[High Charity (Level)|High Charity]] from [[Halo 2]]. This room is located before the final gravity lift, where Cortana says, "Apparently these are the Prophet Hierarch's private quarters, their inner sanctum". In the "inner sanctum" there are three doors, two located opposite one another, with a third, opposite a large view screen. In the level High Charity, the Chief enters through the third door, and exits through the door on his right; in the level Cortana from [[Halo 3]], he enters through the door that was locked in [[Halo 2]] (opposite the door that leads to the final gravity lift). The graphic design of the room and the rest of High Charity's interior has been remodeled in Halo 3. It resembles the corridors of the CCS-[[Truth and Reconciliation]] from [[Halo: Combat Evolved]]. | ||
*The [[Tilt]] skull can be found on this level. | *The [[Tilt]] skull can be found on this level. | ||
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*Many [[Elite]] bodies in this level wear Assault Armor, which is strange because Elites never wore Assault Armor while in the Covenant. | *Many [[Elite]] bodies in this level wear Assault Armor, which is strange because Elites never wore Assault Armor while in the Covenant. | ||
*If you finish the previous level with an energy sword and rocket launcher, both with ammo remaining, you will start this level with no weapons at all. | *If you finish the previous level with an energy sword and rocket launcher, both with ammo remaining, you will start this level with no weapons at all. | ||
*This level and [[Keyes (Level) | Keyes]] are named for the character you need to achieve to help you destroy Halo. | *This level and [[Keyes (Level) |Keyes]] are named for the character you need to achieve to help you destroy Halo. Also, the primary enemy in both levels is the [[Flood]]. | ||
*This level was originally split into two separate Campaign missions, both considerably shorter than the current level. | *This level was originally split into two separate Campaign missions, both considerably shorter than the current level. | ||
*It is near the lines of being impossible to do this level on [[Halo_3_Skulls|Mythic]]. | *It is near the lines of being impossible to do this level on [[Halo_3_Skulls|Mythic]]. | ||