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{{Title|Forerunner}}
{{Title|Forerunner}}
{{Era|RW}}
{{Status|Gameplay}}
{{Level infobox
{{Level infobox
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|next = [[Infinity (Halo 4 level)|Infinity]]
|next = [[Infinity (Halo 4 level)|Infinity]]
|game = ''Halo 4''
|game = ''Halo 4''
|devname=<code>m30_cryptum</code>
|name = Forerunner
|name = Forerunner
|image = [[File:H4 Forerunner Loadscreen.png|350px]]
|image = [[File:H4 Forerunner Loadscreen.png|350px]]
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|parscore=25,000 {{C|''Master Chief Collection''-only}}
|parscore=25,000 {{C|''Master Chief Collection''-only}}
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{{Article Quote|Master Chief tracks the Infinity's signal to Requiem's core in the hopes of returning Cortana to Earth to address her rampancy.}}
{{Article quote|Master Chief tracks the Infinity's signal to Requiem's core in the hopes of returning Cortana to Earth to address her rampancy.}}


'''Forerunner''' is the fourth [[campaign]] level of ''[[Halo 4]]'', and the third one with actual gameplay.<ref name="gttv">[http://www.gametrailers.com/full-episodes/qevv7h/gt-tv-halo-4 '''GTTV''': ''Halo 4'']</ref>
'''Forerunner''' is the fourth [[campaign]] level of ''[[Halo 4]]'', and the third one with actual gameplay.<ref name="gttv">[http://www.gametrailers.com/full-episodes/qevv7h/gt-tv-halo-4 '''GTTV''': ''Halo 4'']</ref>


Completing the level earns the player the "[[Forerunner (achievement)|Forerunner]]" achievement, worth 10 Gamerscore points. The level-exclusive achievement "[[This is my Rifle, this is my Gun]]" is awarded for carrying a [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] weapon all the way through the level on [[Heroic]] or [[Legendary]], worth 20 Gamerscore points.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/08/22/The-Halo-Bulletin-82212.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''The Halo Bulletin - 22/08/2012'']</ref>
Completing the level earns the player the "[[Forerunner (achievement)|Forerunner]]" achievement, worth 10 Gamerscore points. The level-exclusive achievement "[[This is my Rifle, This is my Gun]]" is awarded for carrying a [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] weapon all the way through the level on [[Heroic]] or [[Legendary]], worth 20 Gamerscore points.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/08/22/The-Halo-Bulletin-82212.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''The Halo Bulletin - 22/08/2012'']</ref>


In ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'', "Forerunner" and "This is my Rifle, this is my Gun", unlockable with the same respective criteria, are now worth 10 Gamerscore points. "[[Lord of Admirals]]", worth 5 Gamerscore points, is awarded for finding and accessing the [[Terminal (Halo 4)|terminal]] in the level. Beating the level's 20 minute par time and 22,000 point par score unlocks "[[Raging in the Dark]]" and "[[Shadow of a Sundered Star|Shadow of Sundered Star]]", respectively, each worth 10 Gamerscore points.
In ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'', "Forerunner" and "This is my Rifle, this is my Gun", unlockable with the same respective criteria, are now worth 10 Gamerscore points. "[[Lord of Admirals]]", worth 5 Gamerscore points, is awarded for finding and accessing the [[Terminal (Halo 4)|terminal]] in the level. Beating the level's 20 minute par time and 22,000 point par score unlocks "[[Raging in the Dark]]" and "[[Shadow of a Sundered Star|Shadow of Sundered Star]]", respectively, each worth 10 Gamerscore points.


== Summary ==
== Summary ==
The level is mainly set in [[Core of Requiem|a rocky region]] under the habitable surface of the [[shield world]] [[Requiem]], as well as a series of [[Forerunner]] structures, including two relay pylons and a satellite station inside the shell enveloping the shield world. The prototype UNSC warship {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} has arrived near Requiem to investigate [[Cortana]]'s [[distress beacon]], and the [[John-117|Master Chief]] must disable two beam towers that are causing communications interference preventing Cortana from contacting the ''Infinity'' in order to warn the ship about Requiem's defenses. During the level, the player faces opposition from both the [[Promethean]]s occupying the shield world as well as [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant remnant]] forces. The assault on the first pylon primarily involves combat on foot, while the second one is more vehicle-focused. After deactivating the second beam tower, the Chief uses a series of [[teleportation grid#Requiem|translocation portals]] to reach what Cortana assumes to be a relay satellite, while Covenant remnant warships converge on the same location; instead of a communications relay, however, the satellite turns out to house a [[Cryptum]].<ref>[http://youtu.be/JylkzGSfnn4 '''YouTube''': ''Eurogamer Expo 2012 - Halo 4 Developer Session with Frank O'Connor'']</ref> The finale of the level introduces the primary antagonist of the game,<ref name="x360a">[http://www.xbox360achievements.org/news/news-13009-Halo-4-Campaign-Hands-On-Preview---The-Hardest-Halo-Yet?-Me-Thinks-So- '''Xbox 360 Achievements''': ''Halo 4 Campaign Hands-On Preview - The Hardest Halo Yet? Me Thinks So!'']</ref> the Promethean leader known as the [[Ur-Didact|Didact]].<ref name="gttv"></ref> With Requiem's core collapsing, the Master Chief flees to a portal back to the surface on a [[Type-32 Ghost|Ghost]], arriving in time to witness the ''Infinity'', out of control, coming through Requiem's atmosphere broadcasting a distress signal. With the Didact's Cryptum chasing the ''Infinity'', the Master Chief sets out to help the stricken ship.
The level is mainly set in [[Core of Requiem|a rocky region]] under the habitable surface of the [[shield world]] [[Requiem]], as well as a series of [[Forerunner]] structures, including two relay pylons and a satellite station inside the shell enveloping the shield world. The prototype UNSC warship {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} has arrived near Requiem to investigate [[Cortana]]'s [[distress beacon]], and the [[John-117|Master Chief]] must disable two beam towers that are causing communications interference preventing Cortana from contacting the ''Infinity'' in order to warn the ship about Requiem's defenses. During the level, the player faces opposition from both the [[Promethean]]s occupying the shield world as well as [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant remnant]] forces. The assault on the first pylon primarily involves combat on foot, while the second one is more vehicle-focused. After deactivating the second beam tower, the Chief uses a series of [[teleportation grid#Requiem|translocation portals]] to reach what Cortana assumes to be a relay satellite, while Covenant remnant warships converge on the same location; instead of a communications relay, however, the satellite turns out to house a [[Cryptum]].<ref>[http://youtu.be/JylkzGSfnn4 '''YouTube''': ''Eurogamer Expo 2012 - Halo 4 Developer Session with Frank O'Connor'']</ref> The finale of the level introduces the primary antagonist of the game,<ref name="x360a">[http://www.xbox360achievements.org/news/news-13009-Halo-4-Campaign-Hands-On-Preview---The-Hardest-Halo-Yet?-Me-Thinks-So- '''Xbox 360 Achievements''': ''Halo 4 Campaign Hands-On Preview - The Hardest Halo Yet? Me Thinks So!'']</ref> the Promethean leader known as the [[Ur-Didact|Didact]].<ref name="gttv" /> With Requiem's core collapsing, the Master Chief flees to a portal back to the surface on a [[Karo'etba-pattern Ghost|Ghost]], arriving in time to witness the ''Infinity'', out of control, coming through Requiem's atmosphere broadcasting a distress signal. With the Didact's Cryptum chasing the ''Infinity'', the Master Chief sets out to help the stricken ship.


== Transcript ==
== Transcript ==
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=== BURIED AND FORGOTTEN ===
=== BURIED AND FORGOTTEN ===
[[File:Halo4-Cortana-RequiemCore.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Cortana observing the core of Requiem.]]
[[File:Halo4-Cortana-RequiemCore.jpg|thumb|300px|Cortana observing the core of Requiem.]]
* '''Cortana''': "Put me in the console."
* '''Cortana''': "Put me in the console."


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'''{''Cutscene''}'''
'''{''Cutscene''}'''


''John and Cortana observes the area. A distant purple sphere hovers in an otherwise empty expanse, with two energy beams anchoring it to the core's inner surface.''
''John and Cortana observe the area. A distant purple sphere hovers in an otherwise empty expanse, with two energy beams anchoring it to the core's inner surface.''


* '''John-117''': "Where's ''Infinity''?"
* '''John-117''': "Where's ''Infinity''?"
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* '''Cortana''': "Negative, this is as close as I could get us. Hope you don't mind hoofing it a little."
* '''Cortana''': "Negative, this is as close as I could get us. Hope you don't mind hoofing it a little."


[[File:H4-Forerunner-Pylon-1.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The first pylon, looming over the cliffs.]]
[[File:H4-Forerunner-Pylon-1.jpg|thumb|300px|The first pylon, looming over the cliffs.]]


''The Chief exits into a small valley, where [[Promethean Crawler|mechanical quadrupeds]] are crawling over the rocks. The nearby skyline is dominated by the pylon.''
''The Chief exits into a small valley, where [[Promethean Crawler|mechanical quadrupeds]] are crawling over the rocks. The nearby skyline is dominated by the pylon.''
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* '''Cortana''': "From that peek under the hood, I'd say these constructs must be mimetic in nature."
* '''Cortana''': "From that peek under the hood, I'd say these constructs must be mimetic in nature."


[[File:H4-Forerunner-Cliff-Knights.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Multiple Knights observe the Chief's progress from the cliffs.]]
[[File:H4-Forerunner-Cliff-Knights.jpg|thumb|300px|Multiple Knights observe the Chief's progress from the cliffs.]]


''John arrives at a cliff edge. Knights are seen phasing away from the opposite rocks.''
''John arrives at a cliff edge. Knights are seen phasing away from the opposite rocks.''
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* '''Cortana''': "Don't worry. I've held off rampancy this long, haven't I?"
* '''Cortana''': "Don't worry. I've held off rampancy this long, haven't I?"
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''If the Chief stalls:''
''If the Chief stalls:''


* '''Cortana''': "Chief, we won't be able to contact ''Infinity'' if we don't get to that pylon and take it down."
* '''Cortana''': "Chief, we won't be able to contact ''Infinity'' if we don't get to that pylon and take it down."
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[[File:2821570-gallery.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Armed with a [[Z-250 lightrifle|lightrifle]], the unshielded Chief engages a pack of Crawlers.]]
[[File:2821570-gallery.jpg|thumb|300px|Armed with a [[Z-250 lightrifle|lightrifle]], the unshielded Chief engages a pack of Crawlers.]]


''On the far side of the depression is a rocky path, which leads up to the exit; the second terminal lies below this path. After traversing another tunnel, John finally arrives at the pylon. The walkway leading to the top is blocked by hardlight shields.''
''On the far side of the depression is a rocky path, which leads up to the exit; the second terminal lies below this path. After traversing another tunnel, John finally arrives at the pylon. The walkway leading to the top is blocked by hardlight shields.''
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* '''[[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Andrew Del Rio]] (Video COM)''': ''(garbled)'' "This is Captain Andrew Del Rio, hailing any survivors of the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}; we're approaching your last known location."
* '''[[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Andrew Del Rio]] (Video COM)''': ''(garbled)'' "This is Captain Andrew Del Rio, hailing any survivors of the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}; we're approaching your last known location."


''The video feed is briefly superimposed by the same [[Didact|orange glyph]] encountered at the Cartographer.''
''The video feed is briefly superimposed by the same [[Ur-Didact|orange glyph]] encountered at the Cartographer.''


* '''John-117''': "Did he say ''Forward Unto Dawn''?"
* '''John-117''': "Did he say ''Forward Unto Dawn''?"


* '''Cortana''': "They must have intercepted our distress beacon!"
* '''Cortana''': "They must have intercepted our [[distress beacon]]!"


* '''John-117''': "The beacon was pulled into Requiem with us. If they try to follow it..."
* '''John-117''': "The beacon was pulled into Requiem with us. If they try to follow it..."
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'''{''Cutscene''}'''
'''{''Cutscene''}'''
[[File:HTMCC-H4 Pylon controls.png|thumb|300px|Shield pylon controls for the first pylon.]]


''John pulls out a metal shaft inside the console, reorient it to a horizontal position, then slams the cylinder back in. The beam emitter deactivates and retracts into the floor.''
''John pulls out a metal shaft inside the console, reorients it to a horizontal position, then slams the cylinder back in. The beam emitter deactivates and retracts into the floor.''


* '''Cortana''': "It's working. The signal from the relay is starting to clear up."
* '''Cortana''': "It's working. The signal from the relay is starting to clear up."
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* '''Cortana''': "There's still too much interference to warn them. We've got to disable that other beam before they're pulled in like we were."
* '''Cortana''': "There's still too much interference to warn them. We've got to disable that other beam before they're pulled in like we were."


''John is returned to his starting point. With the first pylon disabled, only half of the energy field surrounding the satellite remains active. As the Chief approaches the console, three {{class|CRS|light cruiser}}s and their [[Type-44 Phantom|Phantom]] escorts drop out of slipspace inside the core. They rapidly close in on the second pylon.''
''John is returned to his starting point. With the first pylon disabled, only half of the energy field surrounding the satellite remains active. As the Chief approaches the console, three {{Pattern|Zanar|light cruiser}}s and their [[Ru'swum-pattern Phantom|Phantom]] escorts drop out of slipspace inside the core. They rapidly close in on the second pylon.''


=== ENEMY OF MY ENEMY ===
=== ENEMY OF MY ENEMY ===
[[File:H4-KnightsWatchers-HardlightShield.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Two Watchers protecting a [[Knight Battlewagon]].]]
[[File:H4-KnightsWatchers-HardlightShield.jpg|thumb|300px|Two Watchers protecting a [[Knight Battlewagon]].]]
* '''Cortana''': "I was wondering why ''Infinity'' hadn't encountered the Covenant yet."
* '''Cortana''': "I was wondering why ''Infinity'' hadn't encountered the Covenant yet."


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''Cortana activates a second portal, transporting John to a small cavern. Another schematic is displayed, showing the path to the pylon.''
''Cortana activates a second portal, transporting John to a small cavern. Another schematic is displayed, showing the path to the pylon.''


* '''Cortana''': "Sounds like the Prometheans don't want the Covenant here, either. The [[Covenant battle network|battlenet]]'s already lighting up with reports of resistance all around the pylon."
* '''Cortana''': "Sounds like the Prometheans don't want the Covenant here, either. The [[proselytization network|battlenet]]'s already lighting up with reports of resistance all around the pylon."


''John drops down an opening in the rocks and arrives in a large valley. One of the light cruisers moves into position, dispensing drop pods into the area. Covenant troops leave the pod and immediately engage patrolling Prometheans.''
''John drops down an opening in the rocks and arrives in a large valley. One of the light cruisers moves into position, dispensing drop pods into the area. Covenant troops leave the pod and immediately engage patrolling Prometheans.''
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''John moves up to a raised path on the opposite side of the valley. A Promethean Knight phases in behind a Sangheili and stabs him in the back. John eliminates the Knight and moves on. A group of Watchers enters the area; one of them generates a Forerunner [[Z-510 focus turret|beam turret]], which opens fire on both the Chief and Covenant infantry. After dispatching all hostiles in the valley, John enters the adjacent valley.''
''John moves up to a raised path on the opposite side of the valley. A Promethean Knight phases in behind a Sangheili and stabs him in the back. John eliminates the Knight and moves on. A group of Watchers enters the area; one of them generates a Forerunner [[Z-510 focus turret|beam turret]], which opens fire on both the Chief and Covenant infantry. After dispatching all hostiles in the valley, John enters the adjacent valley.''


''Two [[Type-32 Ghost|Ghost]]s speed past John, but a Knight swiftly cuts down both drivers with its blade. After killing the Knight, John boards one of the Ghosts and speeds through the valley, past Covenant and Promethean infantry battling for control. Another unintelligible transmission from Del Rio is received just before John reaches the exit tunnel.''
''Two [[Karo'etba-pattern Ghost|Ghosts]] speed past John, but a Knight swiftly cuts down both drivers with its blade. After killing the Knight, John boards one of the Ghosts and speeds through the valley, past Covenant and Promethean infantry battling for control. Another unintelligible transmission from Del Rio is received just before John reaches the exit tunnel.''


* '''Cortana''': "The relay's signal is breaking up again. We're almost to the beam."
* '''Cortana''': "The relay's signal is breaking up again. We're almost to the beam."
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* '''Cortana''': "They've found the opening! We better get up to that relay, and fast!"
* '''Cortana''': "They've found the opening! We better get up to that relay, and fast!"


[[File:H4-Forerunner-Pylon-2.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The second pylon, occupied by Covenant troops.]]
[[File:H4-Forerunner-Pylon-2.jpg|thumb|300px|The second pylon, occupied by Covenant troops.]]


''John arrives at the second pylon. The area is occupied by Covenant infantry, supported by [[Type-26 Banshee|Banshees]] and Ghosts. John finds the first power core and disables it, liquidating the opposition along the way.''
''John arrives at the second pylon. The area is occupied by Covenant infantry, supported by [[Type-26 Banshee|Banshees]] and Ghosts. John finds the first power core and disables it, liquidating the opposition along the way.''
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=== ALMOST HOME ===
=== ALMOST HOME ===
[[File:H4-ForerunnerCryptum-Campaign.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The Didact's dormant Cryptum.]]
[[File:HTMCC-H4 RequiemCoreCryptum.png|thumb|300px|The Didact's dormant Cryptum.]]
''A Phantom arrives and drops off an [[Unggoy]] lance, with one [[Kig-Yar Sniper]]. They are quickly disposed of.''
''A Phantom arrives and drops off an [[Unggoy]] lance, with one [[Kig-Yar Sniper]]. They are quickly disposed of.''


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* '''Cortana''': "A minute or two, max! The Covenant are making a push for something on the far side of the satellite."
* '''Cortana''': "A minute or two, max! The Covenant are making a push for something on the far side of the satellite."
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''If the Chief approaches the orb:''
''If the Chief approaches the orb:''


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* '''Cortana''': "Yes. Now we just have to hope we can use it to warn ''Infinity'' before it's too late!"
* '''Cortana''': "Yes. Now we just have to hope we can use it to warn ''Infinity'' before it's too late!"
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''Two doorways lie opposite each other, leading to opposite sides of the chamber. John can enter either; on the left side, the Prometheans are using their superior weapons to keep the Covenant intruders at bay. On the right side, Promethean forces are being forced back by the numerically superior Covenant. The Chief advances through the chaos, eventually reaching a walkway leading up to the orb.''
''Two doorways lie opposite each other, leading to opposite sides of the chamber. John can enter either; on the left side, the Prometheans are using their superior weapons to keep the Covenant intruders at bay. On the right side, Promethean forces are being forced back by the numerically superior Covenant. The Chief advances through the chaos, eventually reaching a walkway leading up to the orb.''


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* '''Cortana''': "They're not diverting from the opening! Hurry, Chief!"
* '''Cortana''': "They're not diverting from the opening! Hurry, Chief!"


''John arrives at the far side of the satellite, where several Sangheili are combating Promethean Knights. He quickly eliminates the last hostiles in the area. Two small pillars imprinted with the [[Reclaimer]] symbol stand on the far end of the walkway.''
''John arrives at the far side of the satellite, where several Sangheili are combating Promethean Knights, including [[Endurance-of-Will]].{{Ref/Site|Id=CF132|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-high-value-histories|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder #132: High-Value Histories}} He quickly eliminates the last hostiles in the area. Two small pillars imprinted with the [[Reclaimer]] symbol stands on the far end of the walkway.''


* '''Cortana''': "Wait! Something's not right-"
* '''Cortana''': "Wait! Something's not right-"
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[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cIFNDy2zDM '''{''Cutscene''}''']
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cIFNDy2zDM '''{''Cutscene''}''']


[[File:H4 Cryptum open.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The Cryptum's occupant is set free after a hundred thousand years of slumber.]]
[[File:H4 Cryptum open.jpg|thumb|300px|The Cryptum's occupant is set free after a hundred thousand years of slumber.]]


''John places his hands on each pillar.''
''John places his hands on each pillar.''
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''The Ur-Didact waves his hand, creating a shimmering wave over the nearby Prometheans; their blue highlights turn orange, signifying his control over them. The Sangheili bow down in reverence of their living god.''  
''The Ur-Didact waves his hand, creating a shimmering wave over the nearby Prometheans; their blue highlights turn orange, signifying his control over them. The Sangheili bow down in reverence of their living god.''  


* '''[[Jul 'Mdama]]''': "Didact!"<ref>[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/01/16/The-Halo-Bulletin-11613.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''The Halo Bulletin - 16/01/2013'']</ref>
* '''[[Jul 'Mdama]]''': "Didact!"<ref>[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/01/16/The-Halo-Bulletin-11613.aspx ''Halo Waypoint'' - ''The Halo Bulletin - 16/01/2013'']</ref>


''The Ur-Didact's platform floats toward the Chief's position. He looks at John disdainfully.''
''The Ur-Didact's platform floats toward the Chief's position. He looks at John disdainfully.''
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''The metal barrier shielding John disintegrates. John immediately raises his rifle, but the Forerunner simply reaches out and [[constraint field|telekinetically binds]] him. The helpless John is lifted to face the Didact.''
''The metal barrier shielding John disintegrates. John immediately raises his rifle, but the Forerunner simply reaches out and [[constraint field|telekinetically binds]] him. The helpless John is lifted to face the Didact.''


* '''Ur-Didact''': "The [[Librarian]] left little to chance, didn't she? Turning [[Promethean Knight|my own guardians]] - [[Requiem|my own world]] - against me."(looks down at the Prometheans, then looks back at John) "But what hubris to believe she could protect her pets from me forever. If you haven't mastered even ''these'' primitives (looks down at the Sangheili), then Man has not attained the [[Mantle]]. Your ascendance may yet be prevented."  
* '''Ur-Didact''': "The [[Librarian]] left little to chance, didn't she? Turning [[Promethean Knight|my own guardians]] - [[Requiem|my own world]] - against me." ''(looks down at the Prometheans, then looks back at John)'' "But what hubris to believe she could protect her pets from me forever. If you haven't mastered even ''these'' primitives ''(looks down at the Sangheili)'', then Man has not attained the [[Mantle]]. Your ascendance may yet be prevented."  


''The Ur-Didact pulls John in closer.''
''The Ur-Didact pulls John in closer.''
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* '''Ur-Didact''': "Time was your ally, human. But now it has abandoned you. The [[Forerunner]]s... [[Post-Covenant War conflicts#Return of the Prometheans|have returned]]."
* '''Ur-Didact''': "Time was your ally, human. But now it has abandoned you. The [[Forerunner]]s... [[Post-Covenant War conflicts#Return of the Prometheans|have returned]]."


[[File:H4 John-117 Didact first encounter.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The Chief is rendered helpless by the Didact's constraint field.]]
[[File:HTMCC-H4 ThisTombIsNowYours.png|thumb|300px|The Chief is rendered helpless by the Didact's constraint field.]]


''The Ur-Didact summons his helmet, which assembles itself to resemble a glowing metal skull. John struggles futilely against his grip.''
''The Ur-Didact summons his helmet, which assembles itself to resemble a glowing metal skull. John struggles futilely against his grip.''
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''John's energy shields are depleted, but his Ghost can boost faster and indefinitely. He charges down the valley.''
''John's energy shields are depleted, but his Ghost can boost faster and indefinitely. He charges down the valley.''
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''If the Chief exits (or is knocked out of) the Ghost:''
''If the Chief exits (or is knocked out of) the Ghost:''


* '''Cortana''': "Chief, what are you doing?"
* '''Cortana''': "Chief, what are you doing?"
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''Another Phantom crashes into the canyon.''  
''Another Phantom crashes into the canyon.''  


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[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ELmZ-HiaWA '''{''Cutscene''}''']
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ELmZ-HiaWA '''{''Cutscene''}''']


[[File:H4-E3-Campaign-4.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The ''Infinity'' emerges inside Requiem.]]
[[File:H4-E3-Campaign-4.jpg|thumb|300px|The ''Infinity'' emerges inside Requiem.]]


''A portal opens near a rocky cliff, spitting out John's Ghost. The edge of the cliff is rapidly approaching.''
''A portal opens near a rocky cliff, spitting out John's Ghost. The edge of the cliff is rapidly approaching.''
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* '''Cortana''': "Whoa, cowboy!"
* '''Cortana''': "Whoa, cowboy!"


''John quickly vaults on top of the Ghost, then kick-jumps off of it, coming to a stop inches from the edge. The Ghost plummets into the fog below and explodes.''
''John quickly vaults on top of the Ghost, then kick-jumps off of it, coming to a stop inches away from the edge. The Ghost plummets into the fog below and explodes.''


* '''Cortana''': "Chief, there!"
* '''Cortana''': "Chief, there!"
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* '''John-117''': "Track its descent."
* '''John-117''': "Track its descent."


[[File:H4 - Cryptum.png|thumb|right|300px|The Cryptum towers over the Master Chief.]]
[[File:H4 - Cryptum.png|thumb|300px|The Cryptum towers over the Master Chief.]]


* '''Cortana''': "Marking. Impact predicted [[Seven|77.8]] kilometers due north."
* '''Cortana''': "Marking. Impact predicted [[Seven|77.8]] kilometers due north."
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* '''John-117''': "Same place we are."
* '''John-117''': "Same place we are."


''John walks directly toward the camera.''
''John walks directly towards the camera.''


''Cut to black. Level ends.''
''Cut to black. Level ends.''


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
=== Easter Eggs ===
===Easter eggs===
* A Legendary-only easter egg allows the player to [[Incineration Cannons on Forerunner|spawn nine]] [[Z-390 incineration cannon|Incineration Cannon]]s in the mission.<ref name="easteregg">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ku5GwTzc_-Q '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 4 Incineration Cannons Easter Egg on Forerunner'']</ref>
* A Legendary-only easter egg allows the player to [[Incineration Cannons on Forerunner|spawn nine]] [[Z-390 incineration cannon|Incineration Cannon]]s in the mission.<ref name="easteregg">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ku5GwTzc_-Q '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 4 Incineration Cannons Easter Egg on Forerunner'']</ref>
* Another Legendary-only easter egg allows the player to [[Hidden weapons caches on Forerunner|spawn two hidden weapons caches]], one with Incineration Cannons and another with [[Z-750 binary rifle|Binary Rifle]]s, near the Cryptum.<ref name="easteregg2">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uv49Bo5kQSA '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 4 - Secret Weapons Cache Easter Egg'']</ref>
* Another Legendary-only easter egg allows the player to [[Hidden weapons caches on Forerunner|spawn two hidden weapons caches]], one with Incineration Cannons and another with [[Z-750 binary rifle|Binary Rifle]]s, near the Cryptum.<ref name="easteregg2">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uv49Bo5kQSA '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 4 - Secret Weapons Cache Easter Egg'']</ref>
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** Rarely, though, in the ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'' version of ''Halo 4'', even if the player has the Black Eye skull on, the default animation will still play and John's shields will still recharge like normal, thus causing all dialogue between this sequence and the next sequence to not play.
** Rarely, though, in the ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'' version of ''Halo 4'', even if the player has the Black Eye skull on, the default animation will still play and John's shields will still recharge like normal, thus causing all dialogue between this sequence and the next sequence to not play.
* In the section where the [[Promethean Knight|Knight]] kills the Elite drivers of the Ghosts, the Ghosts to be hovering; also if the player touches them they will fall to the ground as any other vehicle would.
* In the section where the [[Promethean Knight|Knight]] kills the Elite drivers of the Ghosts, the Ghosts to be hovering; also if the player touches them they will fall to the ground as any other vehicle would.
* The two paths to the Cryptum on "Almost Home" reverse the battles between the Covenant and Prometheans. On the left path, the Prometheans appear to be winning. On the right path, the Covenant appear to be winning.
* The two paths to the Cryptum on "Almost Home" reverse the battles between the Covenant and the Prometheans. On the left path, the Prometheans appear to be winning. On the right path, the Covenant appear to be winning.
* The map profile image for this level can be found under the name "Forerunners" through the Halo Waypoint website, indicating that the title for the level may have originally been plural.
* The map profile image for this level can be found under the name "Forerunners" through the Halo Waypoint website, indicating that the title for the level may have originally been plural.
* During the first playthrough of the level on a given [[Xbox 360]], an extended pickup animation will play for each Forerunner weapon the first time it is acquired. The animations will not appear on subsequent playthroughs unless one clears all ''Halo 4'' data from the console's system cache. The same is true of Cortana's unique dialog regarding the terminal on the level ''[[Requiem (level)|Requiem]]'', as well as the very appearance of terminals throughout the campaign.
* During the first playthrough of the level on a given [[Xbox 360]], an extended pickup animation will play for each Forerunner weapon the first time it is acquired. The animations will not appear on subsequent playthroughs unless one clears all ''Halo 4'' data from the console's system cache. The same is true of Cortana's unique dialog regarding the terminal on the level ''[[Requiem (level)|Requiem]]'', as well as the very first appearance of terminals throughout the campaign.
**In the ''Master Chief Collection'' version of ''Halo 4'', the pickup animation of the Forerunner weapons will play in every level, but only if the player choose the level in which he/she will play; if the player play the campaign from the start, without losing progress, or choosing another level during the play, the animations won't play.
**In the ''Master Chief Collection'' version of ''Halo 4'', the pickup animation of the Forerunner weapons will play in every level, but only if the player chooses the level in which they will play; if the player plays the campaign from the start, without losing progress, or choosing another level during the play, the animations won't play.


== Gallery ==
==Gallery==
===Concept art===
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File:H4-Concept-Requiem-Interior.jpg|Early concept art of the level.
File:H4-Concept-Requiem-Interior.jpg|Early concept art of the level.
File:H4-Concept-Requiem-Interior-2.jpg|Early concept art of the level.
File:H4 Requiem InteriorCore Concept.jpg|Concept art of the level.
File:Halo4conceptart10.jpg|Early concept art of the level.
File:Halo4conceptart10.jpg|Early concept art of the level.
File:H4-Concept-Pylons-Core.jpg|Finalized concept art of Requiem's core, with the pylons rising out of the cliffs.
File:H4 RequiemCore Early Concept 1.jpg|Early concept art of the level.
File:H4 RequiemCore Early Concept 2.jpg|Early concept art of the level.
File:H4 RequiemCore Early Concept 3.jpg|Early concept art of the level.
File:H4 Beam Pylon concept art.jpg|Early concept art of the pylon.
File:H4 Beam Pylon concept art.jpg|Early concept art of the pylon.
File:H4-Concept-RequiemPylon.jpg|Finalized concept art of a pylon.
File:H4-Concept-RequiemPylon.jpg|Finalized concept art of a pylon.
File:H4-Concept-Pylons-Core.jpg|Finalized concept art of Requiem's core, with the pylons rising out of the cliffs.
File:H4 Concept ForerunnerPylon.png|Concept art of a pylon in the distance.
File:H4-Concept-Pylon-Emitter.jpg|Concept art of a pylon's beam emitter.
File:H4-Concept-Pylon-Emitter.jpg|Concept art of a pylon's beam emitter.
File:H4-Concept-Forerunner-Cryptum.jpg|Concept art of the Cryptum.
File:H4-Concept-Forerunner-Cryptum.jpg|Concept art of the Cryptum.
File:H4-ForerunnerPylon-Detail.jpg|Closeup detail view of one of the Forerunner Pylons.
File:H4 DidactAwakening Concept 1.jpg|Early concept art of the Didact's awakening from the Cryptum.
File:2821559-gallery.jpg|The player wielding a lightrifle in first-person.
File:H4 DidactAwakening Concept 2.jpg|Early concept art of the Didact's awakening from the Cryptum.
File:2821560-gallery.jpg|The player facing a Forerunner [[door]] in a cavern.
File:H4_EarlyCryptumPlatform_Concept_1.jpg|Early concept sketches of the Didact's Cryptum platform, at the level's end.
File:2821563-gallery.jpg|First-person view of the player fighting a [[Promethean Knight]] and a [[Promethean Watcher|Watcher]].
File:H4_EarlyCryptumPlatform_Concept_2.jpg|Early concept sketches of the Didact's Cryptum platform, at the level's end.
File:2821561-gallery.jpg|A first-person view of the player observing one of the pylons from a distance.
File:H4 CryptumFrame Concept.jpg|Concept art of the Cryptum's frame at the level's end.
File:2821562-gallery.jpg|The player near the entrance to one of the pylons.
</gallery>
File:Woah, Cowboy.png|John-117 barely surviving the Ghost crash.
 
===Screenshots===
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File:2821560-gallery.jpg|John-117 facing a Forerunner [[door]] in a cavern.
File:2821561-gallery.jpg|A first-person view of John-117 observing one of the pylons from a distance.
File:HTMCC-H4 Promethean Crawler.png|Crawlers climbing down a wall.
File:HTMCC-H4 PressKit Knight.jpg|A [[Promethean Knight]] screeches.
File:2821559-gallery.jpg|John-117 wielding a lightrifle in first-person.
File:HTMCC-H4 PressKit Chief&Knight.jpg|A Promethean Knight wrestles with John-117.
File:2821563-gallery.jpg|First-person view of John-117 fighting a [[Promethean Knight]] and a [[Promethean Watcher|Watcher]].
File:HTMCC-H4 Battlewagon Knight.png|A Knight and a Watcher.
File:HTMCC-H4 ShieldPylon.png|A view of the shield pylon.
File:2821562-gallery.jpg|John-117 near the entrance to one of the pylons.
File:H4-ForerunnerPylon-Detail.jpg|Close-up view of one of the Forerunner pylons.
File:HTMCC-H4 Reclaimer glyph pylon.png|The Reclaimer symbol on the pylon's interface.
File:HTMCC-H4 PressKit Cryptum.jpg|The [[Ur-Didact]]'s [[Cryptum]].
File:Woah, Cowboy.png|John-117 almost falls off a cliff with his Ghost.
File:H4-E3-Campaign-2.jpg|John-117, moments before the ''Infinity'' arrives inside Requiem.
File:H4-E3-Campaign-2.jpg|John-117, moments before the ''Infinity'' arrives inside Requiem.
File:Chief_at_cliff.png
File:Chief_at_cliff.png|John-117 raises his assault rifle at the Cryptum.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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