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''Fireteam Osiris is assembled in the orbital elevator's cab. The cab has large windows, showing a low orbit view of Meridian.'' | ''Fireteam Osiris is assembled in the orbital elevator's cab. The cab has large windows, showing a low orbit view of Meridian.'' | ||
*'''[[Holly Tanaka]] | *'''[[Holly Tanaka]]''': The Covenant glassed this planet in [[2548|'48]]. It was a UNSC colony then, but we never came back. Run by a private corp now, chipping away the glass, making her livable. | ||
*'''Buck | *'''Buck''': (''annoyed'') Why are we taking the long way down? | ||
*'''Tanaka | *'''Tanaka''': Because it's polite. Grew up on an indie colony like Meridian. Folks out here don't take kindly to the UNSC landing in the middle of town. Tend to see it as an act of aggression. | ||
''The elevator passes through atmosphere. Meridian's surface can be seen now. Explosions burst in the sky. A few burning pieces of debris fly by.'' | ''The elevator passes through atmosphere. Meridian's surface can be seen now. Explosions burst in the sky. A few burning pieces of debris fly by.'' | ||
*'''Buck | *'''Buck''': Speaking of acts of aggression... | ||
*'''[[Olympia Vale]] | *'''[[Olympia Vale]]''': Those are Forerunner ships. | ||
*'''Tanaka | *'''Tanaka''': What the hell are Forerunners doing here? | ||
*'''Locke''': Maybe we're not the only ones here for the Master Chief. | *'''Locke''': Maybe we're not the only ones here for the Master Chief. | ||
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''A new comm tag appears on Locke's HUD.'' | ''A new comm tag appears on Locke's HUD.'' | ||
*'''[[Governor | *'''[[Sloan|Governor]] (COM)''': Whoever the hell is on my elevator- (''static'') -identify yourself. | ||
*'''Locke''': This is Spartan Jameson Locke, UNSC. | *'''Locke''': This is Spartan Jameson Locke, UNSC. | ||
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*'''Sloan (COM)''': This is Governor Sloan. And you can get- (''static'') | *'''Sloan (COM)''': This is Governor Sloan. And you can get- (''static'') | ||
*'''Buck | *'''Buck''': Governor didn't seem to want our help. | ||
*'''Locke''': Well he's going to get it anyway. | *'''Locke''': Well he's going to get it anyway. | ||
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*'''Knoawa (COM)''': "Fine! Go!" | *'''Knoawa (COM)''': "Fine! Go!" | ||
''The door slowly opens, revealing an outdoor security station being attacked by hordes of [[Promethean Crawler]]s and [[Promethean Soldier|Soldier]]s.'' | ''The door slowly opens, revealing an outdoor security station courtyard being attacked by hordes of [[Promethean Crawler]]s and [[Promethean Soldier|Soldier]]s.'' | ||
*'''Vale | *'''Vale''': "Base is on lockdown. No way out." | ||
*'''Buck | *'''Buck''': "There must be a way to shut down the security system." | ||
*'''Tanaka | *'''Tanaka''': "Yeah, eliminate the threat then lockdown ends." | ||
*'''Sloan (PA)''': "All good people of Meridian. You are hereby ordered to take up arms and defend your home from these aggressors." | *'''Sloan (PA)''': "All good people of Meridian. You are hereby ordered to take up arms and defend your home from these aggressors." | ||
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*'''Knoawa (COM)''': "We're trying, Governor! Security tower door's jammed!" | *'''Knoawa (COM)''': "We're trying, Governor! Security tower door's jammed!" | ||
*'''Buck | *'''Buck''': "Automated turrets? Those could be useful." | ||
*'''PA''': "Hostile activity detected. Lockdown engaged." | |||
''If the player climbs to the top of the left security station, they reach the turret control room. Two miners inspect its locked door.'' | |||
*'''Settler''': "Turret controls are in there, but the security shutter is jammed." | |||
''Locke smashes through the door. He presses a button inside, and turrets on the buildings open fire on the Prometheans.'' | |||
*'''Locke''': "Turrets are online!" | |||
*'''Sloan''': "Wha- Spartans? ''You'' activated the turrets?" | |||
*'''Locke''': "We're here to help, Governor." | |||
*'''Sloan''': (''groans'') | |||
''If the player climbs to the top of the left security station, at the top they reach a catwalk with spare [[sniper rifle]]s. The Spartans can see over the gate, and behind it is the door's power source, which is sparking slightly.'' | |||
*'''Locke''': "There's a clear shot to a generator from up here.'' | |||
*'''Tanaka''': "Take the shot." | |||
''When shot, the generator explodes. The door to the courtyard slowly opens.'' | |||
''After most of the Prometheans are dead, a [[Promethean Knight]] arrives, armed with an [[Z-390 incineration cannon|incineration cannon]]. More Soldiers and Crawlers accompany it.'' | ''After most of the Prometheans are dead, a [[Promethean Knight]] arrives, armed with an [[Z-390 incineration cannon|incineration cannon]]. More Soldiers and Crawlers accompany it.'' | ||
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''Osiris brings down the Knight Commander together.'' | ''Osiris brings down the Knight Commander together.'' | ||
*'''Vale | *'''Vale''': "There are still Prometheans back there." | ||
*'''Tanaka (COM''': "You heard the man. People in town aren't well armed. They need us more." | *'''Tanaka (COM''': "You heard the man. People in town aren't well armed. They need us more." | ||
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''With all the enemies dead, the security lockdown deactivates.'' | ''With all the enemies dead, the security lockdown deactivates.'' | ||
*'''Buck | *'''Buck''': "Looks like we're all clear." | ||
*'''Sloan (COM)''': "Spartans? Was that your doing?" | *'''Sloan (COM)''': "Spartans? Was that your doing?" | ||
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''The security station's gates open, leading to a long road heading further down. A [[M12 Warthog LRV|Warthog]] and two [[M274 Mongoose#M274-M Gungoose variant|Gungooses]] are parked there.'' | ''The security station's gates open, leading to a long road heading further down. A [[M12 Warthog LRV|Warthog]] and two [[M274 Mongoose#M274-M Gungoose variant|Gungooses]] are parked there.'' | ||
*'''Tanaka | *'''Tanaka''': "This road'll lead straight to [[Meridian Station]]." | ||
*'''Locke''': "Gates are open." | *'''Locke''': "Gates are open." | ||
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*'''Sloan (COM)''': "Make damn sure they don't get through to town!" | *'''Sloan (COM)''': "Make damn sure they don't get through to town!" | ||
*'''Tanaka | *'''Tanaka''': "Governor, if you open the bridge, Osiris can help Meridian Station." | ||
*'''Sloan (COM)''': "I let you through, those monsters will follow. No way!"'' | |||
''If the player shot the gate switch in the previous encounter.'' | |||
*'''Sloan (COM)''': "After your wanton destruction at the space elevator, you're damn lucky I don't have my people shoot you." | |||
*'''Sloan (COM)''': " | *'''Sloan (COM)''': "If you want to help, then secure that bridge." | ||
''The Spartans aid the settlers and kill all the Prometheans.'' | ''The Spartans aid the settlers and kill all the Prometheans.'' | ||
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*'''Sloan (COM)''': "Spartans, my people in the service garage could sure use your help. And, well, they might just have a [[M820 Scorpion#Corp Scorpion|Scorpion]] in there." | *'''Sloan (COM)''': "Spartans, my people in the service garage could sure use your help. And, well, they might just have a [[M820 Scorpion#Corp Scorpion|Scorpion]] in there." | ||
*'''Vale | *'''Vale''': "They have a tank. Why do they have a tank?" | ||
*'''Tanaka | *'''Tanaka''': "Gift horses, Vale." | ||
''As they fight the Prometheans.'' | ''As they fight the Prometheans.'' | ||
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''When all the Prometheans are dead.'' | ''When all the Prometheans are dead.'' | ||
*'''Vale | *'''Vale''': "Area's clear." | ||
*'''Tanaka | *'''Tanaka''': "Meridian Station's just up the hill." | ||
''The Spartans enter the garage.'' | ''The Spartans enter the garage.'' | ||
*'''Vale | *'''Vale''': "Why did they have a Scorpion? This is UNSC gear." | ||
*'''Locke''': "Corporate security. Private security for a frontier colony isn't unusual. Surprising to see something this heavy, though." | *'''Locke''': "Corporate security. Private security for a frontier colony isn't unusual. Surprising to see something this heavy, though." | ||
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*'''Locke''': "Of course, Governor." | *'''Locke''': "Of course, Governor." | ||
*'''Sloan (COM)''': | ''If the player shot the gate switch in the security courtyard.'' | ||
*'''Sloan (COM)''': "Least you could do after busting up my gate!" | |||
*'''Buck | *'''Buck''': "Wow. Pretty quick turnaround from (''faux southern accent'') 'get off my planet' to 'hey can you help?'" | ||
*'''Vale | *'''Vale''': "At least he's talking to us. That's a start." | ||
''The Spartans continue driving up the Scorpion. A Phaeton attacks a mining ship overhead, and many infantry attack the gate to Meridian Station.'' | ''The Spartans continue driving up the Scorpion. A Phaeton attacks a mining ship overhead, and many infantry attack the gate to Meridian Station.'' | ||