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''The screen of a UNSC computer terminal in [[Cryo B]] is shown. The screen experiences graphical glitches, then shuts down. Cut to 343 Guilty Spark.'' | ''The screen of a UNSC computer terminal in [[Cryo B]] is shown. The screen experiences graphical glitches, then shuts down. Cut to 343 Guilty Spark.'' | ||
*'''343 Guilty Spark''': Vexation! 100,000 years of careful maintenance and diligence! 100,000 years protecting the galaxy's future! 100,000 years spent fearing that our sacrifices - ''my'' sacrifice - was in vain! | *'''343 Guilty Spark''': "Vexation! 100,000 years of careful maintenance and diligence! 100,000 years protecting the galaxy's future! 100,000 years spent fearing that our sacrifices - ''my'' sacrifice - was in vain!" | ||
''[[John-117]] appears with a rocket launcher, combating the Flood.'' | ''[[John-117]] appears with a rocket launcher, combating the Flood.'' | ||
*'''343 Guilty Spark''': And 16 hours after I finally make contact... This so-called [[Reclaimer]] decides to ''blow it all up''. | *'''343 Guilty Spark''': "And 16 hours after I finally make contact... This so-called [[Reclaimer]] decides to ''blow it all up''." | ||
''343 Guilty Spark appears with a holographic projection of the Installation 04.'' | ''343 Guilty Spark appears with a holographic projection of the Installation 04.'' | ||
*'''343 Guilty Spark''': Oh, I am not pleased. Just as I finally discover [[Library Project|our plan]] to save the galaxy succeeded, the ancient enemy is unleashed once more. | *'''343 Guilty Spark''': "Oh, I am not pleased. Just as I finally discover [[Library Project|our plan]] to save the galaxy succeeded, the ancient enemy is unleashed once more." | ||
''A massive battle between UNSC forces, the Covenant, and the Flood is shown.'' | ''A massive battle between UNSC forces, the Covenant, and the Flood is shown.'' | ||
*'''343 Guilty Spark''': Why those Reclaimers refuse to follow protocol is quite mystifying. Destroy ''my'' Installation, will they? | *'''343 Guilty Spark''': "Why those Reclaimers refuse to follow protocol is quite mystifying. Destroy ''my'' Installation, will they?" | ||
''Spark appears again with holographic projections of the other six Installations.'' | ''Spark appears again with holographic projections of the other six Installations.'' | ||
*'''343 Guilty Spark''': I shall renew efforts to make contact with the others rings immediately. This "Covenant" may be useful to me, although I don't think they fully understand what they claim to seek. Still, it makes no difference to me what they believe, as long as they do what must be done. Hmmm... I sound like ''her''! | *'''343 Guilty Spark''': "I shall renew efforts to make contact with the others rings immediately. This "Covenant" may be useful to me, although I don't think they fully understand what they claim to seek. Still, it makes no difference to me what they believe, as long as they do what must be done. Hmmm... I sound like ''her''!" | ||
''The view zooms away from Spark's underground location, rising to a nighttime forest on the surface of Installation 04.'' | ''The view zooms away from Spark's underground location, rising to a nighttime forest on the surface of Installation 04.'' | ||
*'''343 Guilty Spark''': "But what I would not give to have earned a single company of [[Promethean]]s here right now. They would most certainly restore order with their trademark lethality, although...that would mean [[ | *'''343 Guilty Spark''': "But what I would not give to have earned a single company of [[Promethean]]s here right now. They would most certainly restore order with their trademark lethality, although...that would mean [[Ur-Didact|''he'']] would have to be here, too. And without the Librarian around to temper his rage, well... These Reclaimers might almost prefer the Flood." | ||
''A flash of light appears in the distance as the ''Pillar of Autumn'''s reactors detonate, blinding out the stars above. As the blast engulfs the forest, the Didact's symbol briefly appears.'' | ''A flash of light appears in the distance as the ''Pillar of Autumn'''s reactors detonate, blinding out the stars above. As the blast engulfs the forest, the Didact's symbol briefly appears.'' |
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