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The '''''Awakening''''' is a pre-rendered teaser [[trailer]] for ''[[Halo 4]]'', developed by [[wikipedia:Interpublic_Group_of_Companies#Operations|agencytwofifteen]], produced by [[wikipedia:Digital Domain|Digital Domain]], and filmed at [[wikipedia:Steve_Golin#Anonymous_Content|Anonymous Content]].<ref name="inspiration">[http://theinspirationroom.com/daily/2011/halo-4-awakening/ '''InspirationRoom''': ''Halo 4 Awakening'']</ref> The music featured in the trailer was composed by [[wikipedia:Neil Davidge|Neil Davidge]] and Human Worldwide.<ref name="inspiration"/>
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'''''Awakening''''' is a pre-rendered teaser [[trailer]] for ''[[Halo 4]]'', developed by [[wikipedia:Interpublic Group of Companies#Operations|agencytwofifteen]], produced by [[wikipedia:Digital Domain|Digital Domain]], and filmed at [[wikipedia:Steve Golin#Anonymous Content|Anonymous Content]].<ref name="inspiration">[http://theinspirationroom.com/daily/2011/halo-4-awakening/ '''InspirationRoom''': ''Halo 4 Awakening'']</ref> The music featured in the trailer was composed by [[Neil Davidge]] and Human Worldwide.{{Ref/Reuse|inspiration}}


The trailer was first shown at [[Microsoft]]'s [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3 Media Briefing]] on [[2011|June 6th, 2011]]. It depicts [[Cortana]] hastily awakening [[John-117]] from [[Cryo-chamber|cryo-sleep]] on the aft half of the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}, followed by John securing Cortana's [[Data crystal chip|storage chip]] and rushing through the wreckage to witness the ship being pulled into a [[Unidentified planet|mysterious object]].
The trailer was first shown at [[Microsoft]]'s [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3 Media Briefing]] on [[2011|June 6th, 2011]]. It depicts [[Cortana]] hastily awakening [[John-117]] from [[Cryo-chamber|cryo-sleep]] on the aft half of the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}, followed by John securing Cortana's [[Data crystal chip|storage chip]] and rushing through the wreckage to witness the ship being pulled into a [[Requiem|mysterious object]].


==Transcript==
==Transcript==
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*'''Cortana:''' ''(muffled)'' "Wake up, John!"
*'''Cortana:''' ''(muffled)'' "Wake up, John!"


''The brain awakens, and the camera rapidly zooms out to show John-117 inside of his [[cryo-chamber]]. His helmet's [[flashlight]]s activate, and he slightly moves his head back and forth."
''The brain awakens, and the camera rapidly zooms out to show John-117 inside of his [[cryo chamber]]. His helmet's [[flashlight]]s activate, and he slightly moves his head back and forth.''


*'''Cortana:''' "Chief!"
*'''Cortana:''' "Chief!"
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*'''John-117:''' "I'm here."
*'''John-117:''' "I'm here."


''John and Cortana turn to see the {{UNSCship|Forward Unto Dawn}} exploding and collapsing. John stows Cortana's [[Data crystal chip|chip]] in his helmet, and pushes off the holotank to speed down the hallway. Taking advantage of the microgravity, he uses a pair of thrusters on his armor to maneuver through the girders and debris in the imploding hallway. He grabs a floating [[Unidentified UNSC weapon (Halo 4)|pistol]] and blasts a piece of debris out of the way, and stops his movement by grabbing a protruding girder. His boots magnetize themselves to the ship's hull. Now standing on the edge of the ''Forward Unto Dawn'', John reloads his pistol and stares out into space. The camera turns to show the ''Dawn'' being pulled into an enormous iris-like opening in what appears to be a [[Forerunner]] machine or spacecraft.''
''John and Cortana turn to see the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}} exploding and collapsing. John stows Cortana's [[Data crystal chip|chip]] in his helmet, and pushes off the holotank to speed down the hallway. Taking advantage of the microgravity, he uses a pair of thrusters on his armor to maneuver through the girders and debris in the imploding hallway. He grabs a [[M363 sticky detonator|sticky detonator]] and blasts a piece of debris out of the way, and stops his movement by grabbing a protruding girder. His boots magnetize themselves to the ship's hull. Now standing on the edge of the ''Forward Unto Dawn'', John reloads his pistol and stares out into space. The camera turns to show the ''Forward Unto Dawn'' being pulled into an enormous iris-like opening on the Forerunner [[shield world]], [[Requiem]].''


''Blackout as the [[Halo Theme]] plays.''
''Cut to black. The [[Halo Theme]] plays.''


<center>
'''[[Halo 4|HALO 4]]'''
'''[[Halo 4|HALO 4]]'''


'''HOLIDAY [[2012]]'''
'''HOLIDAY [[2012]]'''
</center>


''Video ends as the [[Xbox 360]] logo is being shown.''
''Video ends as the [[Xbox 360]] logo is shown.''


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*[[Frank O'Connor]] has confirmed that the events depicted in the trailer are ''"definitely not a part of the real game story"'' and that the trailer is intended as a teaser only.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/news/blog/343-sparkast-004-e3-edition/64516 '''343 Sparkast:''' ''6/8/11''</ref>
*John-117's [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|armor]] lacks a codpiece, which led to a great deal of confusion and even uproar among fans. The codpiece was actually present on the contemporary in-game model, though an older version was used for reference when the trailer was made.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QP2gSLNzKSc&feature=related '''Halo Fest 2011''' - ''Halo 4 Discussion Part 1'']</ref> The codpiece is present in the final game.
*The ''Forward Unto Dawn'' looks noticeably different from its appearance in ''[[Halo 3]]'', as the external [[bridge]] structure is not present and the [[hangar bay]] is less prominent. John's armor also appears to be visually revised; the helmet has an external rebreather apparatus, the chestplate has a different configuration, the shoulder pauldrons are much wider, the abdomen is armored, the groin armor is absent, and the gauntlets are smaller and are flat rather than ridged. Since the trailer is considered to be a non-canonical teaser, it is possible that these changes are due to artistic license and that the in-game versions of the ship and the armor will not resemble the ones depicted in the trailer.
*Cortana can be heard crying ''"Wake up, John!"'' and ''"I need you!"'' to John while the latter is still in cryo-sleep. This is a reference to the final line of ''[[Halo 3]]'', when John tells Cortana, ''"Wake me. When you need me."''
*There is also a "Director's Cut" version of the trailer. This version of the ''Awakening'' trailer, which was released during GamesCom 2011, features a few changes from the original version. The background melody is different from original video, and continues until the end of the trailer. When John reaches the holotank, he does not speak to Cortana. Near the end of the trailer, he throws away his sticky detonator away rather than reloading it.<ref>[http://youtu.be/zI5k1ntGq9w '''YouTube''': ''Halo 4 Teaser Trailer'' (Director's Cut)]</ref>
 
==Gallery==
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File:Halo 4 Announcement Trailer - John and Cortana.png|John and Cortana aboard the ''Forward Unto Dawn''
File:Chiefhalo4.jpg|John-117 standing at the edge of the ''Forward Unto Dawn'''s wreckage
File:Planet 1.jpg|The ''Forward Unto Dawn'' being pulled into an opening on the mysterious object
</gallery>


==Sources==
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This article is about the trailer. For the Halo 4 music track, see Awakening (music). For the art book, see Awakening: The Art of Halo 4.

Awakening is a pre-rendered teaser trailer for Halo 4, developed by agencytwofifteen, produced by Digital Domain, and filmed at Anonymous Content.[1] The music featured in the trailer was composed by Neil Davidge and Human Worldwide.[1]

The trailer was first shown at Microsoft's E3 Media Briefing on June 6th, 2011. It depicts Cortana hastily awakening John-117 from cryo-sleep on the aft half of the UNSC Forward Unto Dawn, followed by John securing Cortana's storage chip and rushing through the wreckage to witness the ship being pulled into a mysterious object.

Transcript[edit]

Fades in to many points of reddish light, apparently stars, against a black background. In the foreground, one of these sends small curling sparks throughout columns of smoky material; the lights resolve themselves as neurons in a human body, sending slow pulses to one another.

  • Cortana: (muffled) "I need you!"

The neural pulses reach the heart.

  • Cortana: (muffled) "Please!"

The heart begins beating, and the neural pulses race up the spine to the brain.

  • Cortana: (muffled) "Wake up, John!"

The brain awakens, and the camera rapidly zooms out to show John-117 inside of his cryo chamber. His helmet's flashlights activate, and he slightly moves his head back and forth.

  • Cortana: "Chief!"

John, now wide awake, forcibly throws open the cryotube and pushes himself to Cortana's holotank.

  • Cortana: "John..."
  • John-117: "I'm here."

John and Cortana turn to see the UNSC Forward Unto Dawn exploding and collapsing. John stows Cortana's chip in his helmet, and pushes off the holotank to speed down the hallway. Taking advantage of the microgravity, he uses a pair of thrusters on his armor to maneuver through the girders and debris in the imploding hallway. He grabs a sticky detonator and blasts a piece of debris out of the way, and stops his movement by grabbing a protruding girder. His boots magnetize themselves to the ship's hull. Now standing on the edge of the Forward Unto Dawn, John reloads his pistol and stares out into space. The camera turns to show the Forward Unto Dawn being pulled into an enormous iris-like opening on the Forerunner shield world, Requiem.

Cut to black. The Halo Theme plays.

HALO 4

HOLIDAY 2012

Video ends as the Xbox 360 logo is shown.

Trivia[edit]

  • John-117's armor lacks a codpiece, which led to a great deal of confusion and even uproar among fans. The codpiece was actually present on the contemporary in-game model, though an older version was used for reference when the trailer was made.[2] The codpiece is present in the final game.
  • Cortana can be heard crying "Wake up, John!" and "I need you!" to John while the latter is still in cryo-sleep. This is a reference to the final line of Halo 3, when John tells Cortana, "Wake me. When you need me."
  • There is also a "Director's Cut" version of the trailer. This version of the Awakening trailer, which was released during GamesCom 2011, features a few changes from the original version. The background melody is different from original video, and continues until the end of the trailer. When John reaches the holotank, he does not speak to Cortana. Near the end of the trailer, he throws away his sticky detonator away rather than reloading it.[3]

Gallery[edit]

Sources[edit]