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{{Era|RW}}
{{Status|Apocrypha}}
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{{Center|''This article is about the campaign level. For the Covenant belief, see [[Covenant religion#Great Journey|here]]. For the art book, see [[Halo: The Great Journey: The Art of Building Worlds|here]].''}}
{{disambig header|the Halo 2 campaign level||Great Journey}}
{{Level infobox
{{Level infobox
|pagegamelabel=H2
|name      = '''''The Great Journey'''''
|name      = '''''The Great Journey'''''
|image    = [[File:TheGreatJourneyAchievementArt.jpeg|300px]]
|image    = [[File:H2A TheGreatJourney Loadscreen.png|300px]]
|prev      = *''[[High Charity (level)|High Charity]]''
|prev      = *''[[High Charity (level)|High Charity]]''
|next      = [[Halo 2 credits|''Halo 2'' credits]]
|next      = [[Halo 2 credits|''Halo 2'' credits]]
*''[[Arrival]]'' (chronologically)
*''[[Arrival]]'' (chronologically)
|game      = ''[[Halo 2]]'' {{C|''[[Halo 2: Anniversary|Anniversary]]''}}
|game      = ''[[Halo 2]]'' {{C|''[[Halo 2: Anniversary|Anniversary]]''}}
|devname=<code>08b_deltacontrol</code>
|player    = [[Thel 'Vadam]]
|player    = [[Thel 'Vadam]]
|date      = *[[2552#November 3, 2552|November 3, 2552]] <br>
|date      = *[[2552#November 3, 2552|November 3, 2552]] <br>
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|place    = The surface of [[Installation 05]].
|place    = The surface of [[Installation 05]].
|objective= Stop [[Tartarus]] from activating Halo
|objective= Stop [[Tartarus]] from activating Halo
|partime=00:15:00 {{C|''Master Chief Collection''}}
|parscore=8,000 {{C|''Master Chief Collection''}}
}}  
}}  
{{Article quote|Form an unexpected alliance, keep [[Tartarus]] from activating the [[Installation 05|ring]].'''}}
{{Article quote|Form an unexpected alliance, keep [[Tartarus]] from activating the [[Installation 05|ring]].'''}}
'''The Great Journey''' is the fifteenth and final [[campaign]] level of ''[[Halo 2]]'': ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary|Anniversary]]''.  
'''The Great Journey''' is the fifteenth and final [[campaign]] level of ''[[Halo 2]]''.  


In ''[[Halo 2 (Windows Vista)]]'', upon completing this level on [[Normal]] or higher will reward the player "[[The Great Journey (achievement)|The Great Journey]]" [[Achievement]] and 30 [[Gamerpoint]]s.
In [[Halo 2 (Windows Vista)|''Halo 2'' for Windows Vista]], upon completing this level on [[Normal]] or higher will reward the player "[[The Great Journey (achievement)|The Great Journey]]" [[Achievement]] and 30 [[Gamerscore]].


==Summary==
==Summary==
[[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]], reunited with [[Rtas 'Vadum]] and a [[Special Operations Sangheili]], heads to the "[[Bastion of the Brutes]]" to take control of a [[Type-47A Scarab]]. Defeating numerous [[Type-32 Rapid Attack Vehicle|Ghost]]s and three [[Type-26 Wraith|Wraith]]s, they reach the far end of the canyon, finding another Special Operations Sangheili as well as a [[Mgalekgolo]] pair. 'Vadum leaves the team to take control of a cruiser, while the Arbiter and the other Sangheili and Mgalekgolo continue on, freeing several imprisoned [[Sangheili Councilor]]s and more Mgalekgolo. They reach a landing pad, and stop a [[pack]] of [[Jiralhanae]] from executing [[Sergeant Major]] [[Avery Junior Johnson]], [[Gunnery Sergeant]] [[Stacker]] and [[Staff Sergeant]] [[Banks]]. While the [[Sangheili]] kill the Brutes, Johnson takes his chance and commandeers the Scarab. Forming an unexpected alliance, 'Vadam takes a [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshee]] and escorts the Johnson and the Scarab to [[Installation 05|Delta Halo]]'s [[Control room]].  Johnson uses the Scarab's [[focus cannon|main cannon]] to destroy the Control room's door. 'Vadam then enters the Control Room and confronts [[Tartarus]], who is trying to force Miranda Keyes to activate Halo. Backed up by Johnson, 'Vadam gets 343 Guilty Spark to reveal Halo's true purpose to everyone.  However, Tartarus refuses to accept the truth and forces [[Commander (UNSC)|Commander]] [[Miranda Keyes]] to activate the ring. With no other choice, 'Vadam battles and kills the Chieftain.  Keyes removes the [[Activation Index]], stopping the ring from firing, but activating a fail safe mechanism in the process. Explained by [[343 Guilty Spark]], the fail-safe of the ring sends a signal to the [[Installation 00|Ark]], where all Halos will be activated from. Meanwhile, [[Master Chief Petty Officer]] [[John-117]] returns to Earth on board the [[Forerunner Dreadnought]], ready to finish the fight.
[[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]], reunited with [[Rtas 'Vadum]] and a [[Special Operations Sangheili]], heads to the "[[Bastion of the Brutes]]" to take control of a {{Pattern|Protos|Scarab}}. Defeating numerous [[Karo'etba-pattern Ghost|Ghost]]s and three [[Muz-pattern Wraith|Wraith]]s, they reach the far end of the canyon, finding another Special Operations Sangheili as well as a [[Mgalekgolo]] pair. 'Vadum leaves the team to take control of a cruiser, while the Arbiter and the other Sangheili and Mgalekgolo continue on, freeing several imprisoned [[Sangheili Councilor]]s and more Mgalekgolo. They reach a landing pad, and stop a [[pack]] of [[Jiralhanae]] from executing [[Sergeant Major]] [[Avery Junior Johnson]], [[Gunnery Sergeant]] [[Stacker]] and [[Staff Sergeant]] [[Banks]]. While the [[Sangheili]] kill the Brutes, Johnson takes his chance and commandeers the Scarab. Forming an unexpected alliance, 'Vadam takes a [[Oghal-pattern Banshee|Banshee]] and escorts Johnson and the Scarab to [[Installation 05|Delta Halo]]'s [[Control room]].  Johnson uses the Scarab's [[focus cannon|main cannon]] to destroy the Control room's door. 'Vadam then enters the Control Room and confronts [[Tartarus]], who is trying to force Miranda Keyes to activate Halo. Backed up by Johnson, 'Vadam gets 343 Guilty Spark to reveal Halo's true purpose to everyone.  However, Tartarus refuses to accept the truth and forces [[Commander (UNSC)|Commander]] [[Miranda Keyes]] to activate the ring. With no other choice, 'Vadam battles and kills the Chieftain.  Keyes removes the [[Activation Index]], stopping the ring from firing, but activating a fail safe mechanism in the process. Explained by [[343 Guilty Spark]], the fail-safe of the ring sends a signal to the [[Installation 00|Ark]], where all Halos will be activated from. Meanwhile, [[Master Chief Petty Officer]] [[John-117]] returns to Earth on board the [[Forerunner Dreadnought]], ready to finish the fight.


Meanwhile, on the Flood-infested ''High Charity'', the Gravemind demands information from Cortana.  
Meanwhile, on the Flood-infested ''High Charity'', the Gravemind demands information from Cortana.  
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[[File:H2A - Arbiter and 'Vadum.png|300px|thumb|Thel 'Vadam and Rtas 'Vadum look at [[Control Room (Installation 05)|Delta Halo's control room]].]]
[[File:H2A - Arbiter and 'Vadum.png|300px|thumb|Thel 'Vadam and Rtas 'Vadum look at [[Control Room (Installation 05)|Delta Halo's control room]].]]


[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hp1O4yEqOi8 '''{''Cutscene''}''']
[https://youtu.be/VbARwdIv6Ns '''{''Cutscene''}''']
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGEWsBfYjaE '''{''Anniversary Cutscene''}''']
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGEWsBfYjaE '''{''Anniversary Cutscene''}''']


''Scene fades in on [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]] and [[Special Operations Commander]] [[Rtas 'Vadum]], who is in a [[Type-26 Wraith|Wraith]] with its hatch open, conversing. The two are looking towards the [[Control Room]] of [[Delta Halo]]. The door has just slammed shut with a loud bang.''
''Scene fades in on [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]] and [[Special Operations Commander]] [[Rtas 'Vadum]], who is in a [[Muz-pattern Wraith|Wraith]] with its hatch open, conversing. The two are looking towards the [[Control Room]] of [[Delta Halo]]. The door has just slammed shut with a loud bang.''


*'''Thel 'Vadam''': "What is that place?"
*'''Thel 'Vadam''': "What is that place?"
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*'''Rtas 'Vadum''': "Then mount up, Arbiter. I know a way to break those doors."
*'''Rtas 'Vadum''': "Then mount up, Arbiter. I know a way to break those doors."


'' 'Vadam turns to face the Control Room as Rtas 'Vadum enters his [[Type-26 Wraith|Wraith]] and closes the hatch behind him.''
'' 'Vadam turns to face the Control Room as Rtas 'Vadum enters his Wraith and closes the hatch behind him.''


'''{''Gameplay''}'''
'''{''Gameplay''}'''


===Your Ass, My Size-24 Hoof===
===Your Ass, My Size-24 Hoof===
''The Arbiter takes the Wraith (on Legendary, the player cannot take the Wraith) or the [[Wuzum-pattern Spectre|Spectre]] that drives up to him. He and Rtas 'Vadum then fight past multiple waves of Jiralhanae-controlled [[Karo'etba-pattern Ghost|Ghosts]], a Wraith tank and even a [[Kez'katu-pattern Phantom|Phantom]]. A {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}} can be seen in the distance.''


''The Arbiter takes the Wraith (on Legendary, the player cannot take the Wraith) or the [[Type-46 Spectre|Spectre]] that drives up to him. He and Rtas 'Vadum then fight past multiple waves of Jiralhanae-controlled [[Type-32 Ghost|Ghosts]], a Wraith tank and even a [[Type-52 Phantom|Phantom]]. A {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}} can be seen in the distance.''
''As they travel to where a [[Protos-pattern Scarab|Scarab]] is visible, docked up on a ledge.''
 
''As they travel to where a [[Type-47A Scarab|Scarab]] is visible, docked up on a ledge.''


*'''Rtas 'Vadum''': "There, Arbiter. That Scarab's main gun will break the Control Room's door. At the far end of the beach there's a passage into the cliff. It'll take you up to the Scarab."
*'''Rtas 'Vadum''': "There, Arbiter. That Scarab's main gun will break the Control Room's door. At the far end of the beach there's a passage into the cliff. It'll take you up to the Scarab."
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*'''[[Special Operations Sangheili]]''': "Free our brothers! Death to the Brutes!"
*'''[[Special Operations Sangheili]]''': "Free our brothers! Death to the Brutes!"


''A massive fight breaks out in the detention center. The [[Sangheili]] manage to free the prisoners and together they crush the [[Covenant]] forces. The Arbiter and his allies continue through a corridor, eventually stepping out onto the platform where the discover a group of Jiralhanae preparing to execute some [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] prisoners, including [[Avery Johnson|Sergeant Johnson]].''
''A massive fight breaks out in the detention center. The [[Sangheili]] manage to free the prisoners and together they crush the [[Covenant]] forces. The Arbiter and his allies continue through a corridor, eventually stepping out onto the platform where they discover a group of Jiralhanae preparing to execute some [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] prisoners, including [[Avery Johnson|Sergeant Johnson]].''


*'''[[Tartarus]] (COM)''': "[[Miranda Keyes|Mine will do]]. Kill the others."
*'''[[Tartarus]] (COM)''': "[[Miranda Keyes|Mine will do]]. Kill the others."
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*'''[[Avery Johnson|Sergeant Johnson]]''': "Go, go, go!"
*'''[[Avery Johnson|Sergeant Johnson]]''': "Go, go, go!"


''[[Gunnery Sergeant (UNSC)|Gunnery Sergeant]] [[Marcus Stacker]] and [[Staff Sergeant]] [[Banks]] start fighting the Jiralhanae, while Johnson jumps into the Scarab and heads inside it. The Scarab starts moving.''
''[[Gunnery Sergeant (UNSC)|Gunnery Sergeant]] [[Marcus Stacker]] and [[Staff Sergeant]] [[Banks]] start firing at the Jiralhanae with concealed [[Type-25 plasma pistol|plasma pistol]]s, while Johnson jumps into the Scarab and heads inside it. The Scarab starts moving.''


''The Sangheili and Mgalekgolo kill the Jiralhanae on the platform.''
''The Sangheili and Mgalekgolo kill the Jiralhanae on the platform.''


[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfAVP0X1Abk '''{''Cutscene''}''']
[https://youtu.be/VbARwdIv6Ns?t=24 '''{''Cutscene''}''']
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvAZdQiiC0Q '''{''Anniversary Cutscene''}''']
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvAZdQiiC0Q '''{''Anniversary Cutscene''}''']


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'''Anniversary version:'''
'''Anniversary version:'''


[[File:H2A - Scarab console.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Avery Johnson|Johnson]] commandeers the [[Type-47A Scarab|Scarab]].]]
[[File:H2A - Scarab console.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Avery Johnson|Johnson]] commandeers the [[Protos-pattern Scarab|Scarab]].]]


''The Arbiter, surrounded by the dead Jiralhanae he just killed, turns around to see the Scarab's main cannon aimed at him.''
''The Arbiter, surrounded by the dead Jiralhanae he just killed, turns around to see the Scarab's main cannon aimed at him.''
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''Cut to Scarab's helm, Johnson at the controls.''
''Cut to Scarab's helm, Johnson at the controls.''


*'''Sergeant Johnson''': "...and I sure as hell don't like you. But if we don't do something, Mr.... And we're ''all'' gonna die."
*'''Sergeant Johnson''': "...and I sure as hell don't like you. But if we don't do something, Mister..."


''Cut to 'Vadam as he listens.''
''Cut to 'Vadam as he listens.''


*'''Sergeant Johnson (COM)''': "[[Tartarus|Mohawk's]] gonna activate this [[Halo Array|ring]]."
*'''Sergeant Johnson (COM)''': "...[[Tartarus|Mohawk's]] gonna activate this [[Halo Array|ring]]."
 
''Cut back to Johnson.''
 
*'''Sergeant Johnson''': "And we're ''all'' gonna die."


''Cut back to 'Vadam.''
''Cut back to 'Vadam.''
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*'''[[Thel 'Vadam]]''': ''(cautiously)'' "[[Tartarus]] has locked himself inside the [[Control Room]]."
*'''[[Thel 'Vadam]]''': ''(cautiously)'' "[[Tartarus]] has locked himself inside the [[Control Room]]."


*'''Sergeant Johnson (COM)''': "Well, I just happen to have a key." ''(The Scarab's cannon opens)'' "Come on. Grab a [[Type-26 Banshee|Banshee]]..."
*'''Sergeant Johnson (COM)''': "Well, I just happen to have a key." ''(The Scarab's cannon opens)'' "Come on. Grab a [[Oghal-pattern Banshee|Banshee]]..."


''Cut back to Johnson.''
''Cut back to Johnson.''
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===Backseat Driver===
===Backseat Driver===
''Two Banshees arrive and their Sangheili pilots jump out.''
''Two Banshees arrive and their Sangheili pilots jump out.''


*'''Sangheili''': "Take my Banshee, Arbiter!"
*'''Sangheili''': "Take my Banshee, Arbiter!"


'' 'Vadam does so, Johnson fires the Scarab's main cannon and destroys an enemy [[Type-26 Wraith|Wraith]].''
'' 'Vadam does so, Johnson fires the Scarab's main cannon and destroys an enemy [[Muz-pattern Wraith|Wraith]].''


*'''Sergeant Johnson (COM)''': "Ha! How do ''you'' like it?!"
*'''Sergeant Johnson (COM)''': "Ha! How do ''you'' like it?!"


''They approach the Control Room, fighting off more Wraiths, [[Type-46 Spectre|Spectre]]s, [[Type-27 Shade|Shade]] turrets and hostile Banshees.''
''They approach the Control Room, fighting off more Wraiths, [[Wuzum-pattern Spectre|Spectre]]s, [[Eeo'Pimu-pattern Shade|Shade]] turrets and hostile Banshees.''


'''Vadamee destroys several more Wraiths and Banshees in the area in front of the Control Room. The Scarab comes in firing range of the Control Room.''
'''Vadam destroys several more Wraiths and Banshees in the area in front of the Control Room. The Scarab comes in firing range of the Control Room.''


*'''Sergeant Johnson (COM)''': "Stay clear of the doors. Hey, bastards, knock knock!"
*'''Sergeant Johnson (COM)''': "Stay clear of the doors. Hey, bastards, knock knock!"
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*'''Sergeant Johnson (COM)''': ''(unamused)'' "Ha ha, that's real funny. I'm still shootin'!"
*'''Sergeant Johnson (COM)''': ''(unamused)'' "Ha ha, that's real funny. I'm still shootin'!"


''The Scarab's cannon fires, destroying the Control Room's door. A hostile Phantom lands and deploys a Wraith beside the Scarab. 'Vadam destroys the Wraith and flies toward the Control Room. (If 'Vadamee does not have a Banshee than a friendly Sangheili will land one on the beach near the Scarab).''
''The Scarab's cannon fires, destroying the Control Room's door. A hostile Phantom lands and deploys a Wraith beside the Scarab. 'Vadam destroys the Wraith and flies toward the Control Room. (If 'Vadam does not have a Banshee than a friendly Sangheili will land one on the beach near the Scarab).''


===Delusions and Grandeur===
===Delusions and Grandeur===
'' 'Vadam lands his Banshee and enters the Control Room. He runs into a [[pack]] of Jiralhanae, including several [[Jiralhanae Honor Guardsmen]].''
'' 'Vadam lands his Banshee and enters the Control Room. He runs into a [[pack]] of Jiralhanae, including several [[Jiralhanae Honor Guardsmen]].''


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'' 'Vadam either kills the guards or sneaks past them, then heads into the main chamber of the Control Room.''
'' 'Vadam either kills the guards or sneaks past them, then heads into the main chamber of the Control Room.''


[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ii38-0hkZJQ '''{''Cutscene''}''']
[https://youtu.be/ceCstDfYVeM '''{''Cutscene''}''']
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwjHU8KkLXU '''{''Anniversary Cutscene''}''']
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwjHU8KkLXU '''{''Anniversary Cutscene''}''']


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*'''Sergeant Johnson''' ''(off screen)'': "Please..."  
*'''Sergeant Johnson''' ''(off screen)'': "Please..."  


''Tartarus lowers 343 Guilty Spark to see Johnson approaching standing next to 'Vadam. He holds a [[Type-50 particle beam rifle|Beam Rifle]] and aims it directly at Tartarus.''
''Tartarus lowers 343 Guilty Spark to see Johnson approaching standing next to 'Vadam. He holds a [[Sulok-pattern beam rifle|beam rifle]] and aims it directly at Tartarus.''


*'''Sergeant Johnson''': "Don't shake the light-bulb."
*'''Sergeant Johnson''': "Don't shake the light-bulb."


''The Jiralhanae Captains growl and approach. Johnson raises the Beam Rifle to Tartarus' head.''
''The Jiralhanae Captains growl and approach. Johnson raises the beam rifle to Tartarus' head.''


*'''Sergeant Johnson''': "If you wanna keep your brain inside your head, I'd tell those boys to chill."
*'''Sergeant Johnson''': "If you wanna keep your brain inside your head, I'd tell those boys to chill."
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''Close up on 'Vadam, he lowers his head in sadness. Johnson lowers his Beam Rifle and looks on to the disillusioned Arbiter in acknowledgement.''
''Close up on 'Vadam, he lowers his head in sadness. Johnson lowers his Beam Rifle and looks on to the disillusioned Arbiter in acknowledgement.''


[[File:H2A - Tartarus with Rukt.jpg|right|thumb|300px|[[Tartarus]] activates [[Installation 05]] and readies himself to kill the Arbiter.]]
[[File:H2A - Tartarus with Rukt.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Tartarus]] activates [[Installation 05]] and readies himself to kill the Arbiter.]]


*'''343 Guilty Spark''': ''(slightly awkward)'' "Would you... like to see the relevant data?"
*'''343 Guilty Spark''': ''(slightly awkward)'' "Would you... like to see the relevant data?"
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''Sangheili reinforcements show up and wipe out the Jiralhanae Captains. Tartarus jumps to the central platform. The Sangheili pursue him. Johnson hangs back, firing on Tartarus with his Beam Rifle. Commander Keyes stands on one of the rotating platforms, 343 Guilty Spark follows her.''
''Sangheili reinforcements show up and wipe out the Jiralhanae Captains. Tartarus jumps to the central platform. The Sangheili pursue him. Johnson hangs back, firing on Tartarus with his Beam Rifle. Commander Keyes stands on one of the rotating platforms, 343 Guilty Spark follows her.''


[[File:H2A - Delta Halo activated.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Halo's Control Room, now fully activated by Tartarus as it prepares to fire.]]
[[File:H2A - Delta Halo activated.jpg|300px|thumb|Halo's Control Room, now fully activated by Tartarus as it prepares to fire.]]


*'''343 Guilty Spark''': "Charging sequence initiated. Primary generators coming online."
*'''343 Guilty Spark''': "Charging sequence initiated. Primary generators coming online."
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*'''Sergeant Johnson''': "Hang tight, ma'am! Not until that Brute is dead! ''(when knocking off Tartarus' shield for the first time)'' Hey, Mohawk! How'd that feel?"
*'''Sergeant Johnson''': "Hang tight, ma'am! Not until that Brute is dead! ''(when knocking off Tartarus' shield for the first time)'' Hey, Mohawk! How'd that feel?"
----


''If the player stalls:''
''If the player stalls:''
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*'''Tartarus''': "Just like the rest of your race, cowardly and weak!"
*'''Tartarus''': "Just like the rest of your race, cowardly and weak!"
----
''During the battle, Tartarus can say any of the following lines, depending on what's happening:''
:'''Said at random:'''
*"Uppity prey!"
*"Faithless dog!"
*"Accept defeat!"
*"Cursed Arbiter!"
*"Cursed heretic!"
*"Damned Arbiter!"
*"Are you fighting or dancing?"
*"Do you take your death so lightly?"
*"Come, little fly. Let me swat you!"
*"I'll flay your heretic hide!"
*"You'll die beneath my [[Fist of Rukt|hammer]]!"
*"I'll gnaw your bones while I walk the Path!"
*"Your flesh will make a fine snack for the Journey!"
*"My hammer will be the end of you, Arbiter!"
*"''(snarls)'' This time I'll be certain of your death!"
*''(various growling, snarling and roaring noises)''
:'''Tartarus attacks the player or another Sangheili''':
*"The Prophets' will be done!"
*"In the name of the Hierarchs!"
*"For the Journey!"
*"Hammer time!"
:'''Tartarus kills the player or another Sangheili''':
*"Howl, my pack! I've struck a fatal blow!"
*"Hahahahahahaha!"
*"Such an easy hunt."
----


''After the Arbiter scores a hit on Tartarus for the first time, Tartarus slams his hammer on the ground.''
''After the Arbiter scores a hit on Tartarus for the first time, Tartarus slams his hammer on the ground.''
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'' After a long battle, 'Vadam finally kills Tartarus.''
'' After a long battle, 'Vadam finally kills Tartarus.''


[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpYRT4Z3hAg '''{''Ending Cutscene''}''']
[https://youtu.be/lo9x7Nq9MTg '''{''Ending Cutscene''}''']
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgFf-bfMbII '''{''Anniversary Ending Cutscene''}''']
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgFf-bfMbII '''{''Anniversary Ending Cutscene''}''']


[[File:H2A - Battle of Delta Halo.jpg|thumb|300px|Installation 05's firing sequence is aborted, creating a massive discharge of energy.]]
[[File:H2A - Battle of Delta Halo.jpg|thumb|300px|Installation 05's firing sequence is aborted, creating a massive discharge of energy.]]


=== Ending ===
=== Ending ===
''Keyes jumps onto a rotating platform, ducks to avoid one of the other platforms passing right above her, jumps onto the main platform, and grabs the Index. The entire room shakes, making Miranda hold the Index up to her chest in fear.''
''Keyes jumps onto a rotating platform, ducks to avoid one of the other platforms passing right above her, jumps onto the main platform, and grabs the Index. The entire room shakes, making Miranda hold the Index up to her chest in fear.''


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*'''Commander Keyes''': "Show me."
*'''Commander Keyes''': "Show me."


''343 Guilty Spark interfaces with the hologram, it depicts the seven Halos, a red message points to one ring ([[Installation 04]], which has been destroyed).''
''343 Guilty Spark interfaces with the hologram, it [[star map|depicts]] the seven Halos, a red message points to one ring ([[Installation 04]], which has been destroyed).''


*'''343 Guilty Spark''': "Fail-safe protocol: In the event of unexpected shutdown, the entire system will move to standby status. All remaining platforms are now ready for remote activation."
*'''343 Guilty Spark''': "Fail-safe protocol: In the event of unexpected shutdown, the entire system will move to standby status. All remaining platforms are now ready for remote activation."
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*'''[[John-117]]''': "This is SPARTAN-117."
*'''[[John-117]]''': "This is SPARTAN-117."


''Cut to [[Cairo Station]]'s bridge, everything looks damaged. (In the Anniversary version, the bridge is intact and Lord Hood stands at the main display screen as station personnel scramble to their stations.)''
''Cut to [[Cairo Station (station)|Cairo Station]]'s bridge, everything looks damaged. (In the Anniversary version, the bridge is intact and Lord Hood stands at the main display screen as station personnel scramble to their stations.)''


*'''John-117 (COM)''': "Can anyone hear me? Over."
*'''John-117 (COM)''': "Can anyone hear me? Over."
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''Cut to Master Chief.''
''Cut to Master Chief.''


[[File:H2A - Finishing the Fight.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The Chief returns to Earth to finish the fight.]]
[[File:H2A - Finishing the Fight.jpg|thumb|300px|The Chief returns to Earth to finish the fight.]]


*'''John-117''': "Sir. [[Halo 3|Finishing this fight]]."
*'''John-117''': "Sir. [[Halo 3|Finishing this fight]]."
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=== Epilogue ===
=== Epilogue ===
 
[https://youtu.be/lo9x7Nq9MTg?t=138 '''{''Epilogue''}''']
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPX7eGu_Y08 '''{''Epilogue''}''']
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YKY63ikeFQ '''{''Anniversary Epilogue''}''']
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YKY63ikeFQ '''{''Anniversary Epilogue''}''']


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''Fades to black.''
''Fades to black.''


=== Friend or Foe? (Anniversary Epilogue) ===
=== Friend or Foe? ===
{{Semicanon|section}}
{{Semi-canon|section}}
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQwRN1AjiSs '''{''Anniversary-only Cutscene''}''']
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQwRN1AjiSs '''{''Anniversary-only Cutscene''}'''] (later removed)


''Open to end of the [[The Heretic#Transcript|Prologue]]. Thel 'Vadam is facing away from [[Jameson Locke]]. 'Vadam looks up in response to a voice from the loudspeaker.''
''Open to end of the [[The Heretic#Transcript|Prologue]]. Thel 'Vadam is facing away from [[Jameson Locke]]. 'Vadam looks up in response to a voice from the loudspeaker.''
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*'''Thel 'Vadam''': "Prepare for action."
*'''Thel 'Vadam''': "Prepare for action."


''The Swords of Sanghelios growl and raise their [[Type-25 plasma rifle]]s. Cut to Locke, who nods at other members of [[Fireteam Osiris]]: [[Holly Tanaka]], [[Edward Buck]], and [[Olympia Vale]]. The [[SPARTAN-IV Program|Spartan-IVs]] turn around to face the [[Type-56 Lich|Lich's]] door. 'Vadam and his Majors join them.''
''The Swords of Sanghelios growl and raise their {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}}s. Cut to Locke, who nods at other members of [[Fireteam Osiris]]: [[Holly Tanaka]], [[Edward Buck]], and [[Olympia Vale]]. The [[SPARTAN-IV Program|Spartan-IVs]] turn around to face the [[Kmiro'sish-pattern Lich|Lich's]] door. 'Vadam and his Majors join them.''


*'''Thel 'Vadam''': "What do you call him, Spartan Locke?"
*'''Thel 'Vadam''': "What do you call him, Spartan Locke?"
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===Glitches===
===Glitches===
[[File:Screen shot 2011-12-16 at 5.52.39 PM.png|thumb|300px|Where to fly to get the Banshee into the Control Room without shooting off the wings and saving more time.]]
{{Main|Glitches}}
{{Main|Glitches}}
*The [[Great Journey Vacation]] can be done on this level.
*The [[Great Journey vacation]] can be done on this level.
*If a Brute tries to board Rtas 'Vadum's Wraith, he will never succeed as 'Vadum is invincible.
*If a Brute tries to board Rtas 'Vadum's Wraith, he will never succeed as 'Vadum is invincible.
*It is possible to get Rtas 'Vadum and the other [[Sangheili|Elite]] to enter the "Bastion of the Brutes" with the player. Get Rtas 'Vadum and the Elite into the Spectre and drive it into the building then get them out. They will usually follow the player, though this could take a few tries.
*It is possible to get Rtas 'Vadum and the other [[Sangheili|Elite]] to enter the "Bastion of the Brutes" with the player. Get Rtas 'Vadum and the Elite into the Spectre and drive it into the building then get them out. They will usually follow the player, though this could take a few tries.
*If the player manages to lead the first two Hunters to the prison room, the captured Hunters will not be present. However, if the player frees the second pair of Hunter and then returns to the exterior bridge to recruit the first pair of Hunters, the player will have four Hunters accompanying him/her. This trick is particularly useful on [[Legendary]].
*If the player manages to lead the first two Hunters to the prison room, the captured Hunters will not be present. However, if the player frees the second pair of Hunters and then returns to the exterior bridge to recruit the first pair of Hunters, the player will have four Hunters accompanying him/her. This trick is particularly useful on [[Legendary]].
[[File:Tartarus gang.jpg|thumb|A glitch spawns multiple Johnsons during the fight against Tartarus.]]
[[File:Tartarus gang.jpg|thumb|A glitch spawns multiple Johnsons during the fight against Tartarus.]]
*It is possible to swap weapons with the Elite Councilors while they are still in their cells and behind the energy barrier.
*It is possible to swap weapons with the Elite Councilors while they are still in their cells and behind the energy barrier.
*If the player manages to bring a Spectre into the Control Room, he/she can get Johnson to ride onto it. If the player drives it away towards the entrance and come back, there will be another Johnson in his place. Using this glitch, there can be up to four Johnsons (3 on the Spectre, 1 on the ledge) helping the player for the mission which can be useful for taking out Tartarus' shields.
*If the player manages to bring a Spectre into the Control Room, they can get Johnson to ride onto it. If the player drives it away towards the entrance and come back, there will be another Johnson in his place. Using this glitch, there can be up to four Johnsons (3 on the Spectre, 1 on the ledge) helping the player for the mission which can be useful for taking out Tartarus' shields.
*The player can jump to the platform where Miranda Keyes is standing and stick her with a plasma grenade. She should run to the platform where Tartarus is. This may take some tries. Tartarus will then attack Keyes repeatedly and she cannot die. Tartarus will be distracted and won't respond to any attacks except melees.
*The player can jump to the platform where Miranda Keyes is standing and stick her with a plasma grenade. She should run to the platform where Tartarus is. This may take some tries. Tartarus will then attack Keyes repeatedly and she cannot die. Tartarus will be distracted and won't respond to any attacks except melees.
*It is possible to get a Banshee into the spot where Tartarus is fought. The player can do so by shooting off the Banshee's wings and flying into the Control Room. When the cutscene begins, the player will be ejected out of the Banshee, but the Banshee will stay there after the cutscene, allowing the player to kill Tartarus easier. This can also be done without destroying the wings and going through the building to get to the control room. To save time, wait for Johnson to blow open the door. Afterward, fly the Banshee around the left side of the tower (near the door, on ''the player''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> right), and the Banshee will be there after the cutscene.
*It is possible to get a Banshee into the spot where Tartarus is fought. The player can do so by shooting off the Banshee's wings and flying into the Control Room. When the cutscene begins, the player will be ejected out of the Banshee, but the Banshee will stay there after the cutscene, allowing the player to kill Tartarus easier. This can also be done without destroying the wings and going through the building to get to the control room. To save time, wait for Johnson to blow open the door. Afterward, fly the Banshee around the left side of the tower (near the door, on ''the player''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> right), and the Banshee will be there after the cutscene.
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*At the start of the fight with Tartarus, Commander Keyes can be seen at the player's left, on the death barrier, but she cannot die. She will stay there for a while and later will appear next to the Monitor.
*At the start of the fight with Tartarus, Commander Keyes can be seen at the player's left, on the death barrier, but she cannot die. She will stay there for a while and later will appear next to the Monitor.


====Mistakes====
===Mistakes===
*If the player walks up to Banks and Stacker, they will greet the Arbiter as if he were the Master Chief. This also occurs when the player boards the Scarab and meets with Johnson, and again when they go near Miranda Keyes in the Halo's Control Room.
*If the player walks up to Banks and Stacker, they will greet the Arbiter as if he were the Master Chief. This also occurs when the player boards the Scarab and meets with Johnson, and again when they go near Miranda Keyes in the Halo's Control Room.
*In the cutscene in which the Arbiter talks to Johnson, the Arbiter is holding his primary weapon in his right hand, but when the scene switches to the Scarab's interior, the Arbiter is holding it in the left hand.
*In the cutscene in which the Arbiter talks to Johnson, the Arbiter is holding his primary weapon in his right hand, but when the scene switches to the Scarab's interior, the Arbiter is holding it in the left hand.
*In the first shot of the cutscene in which the Tartarus is attempting to force Miranda Keyes to activate Halo, there are three Brute Captains. However, when the Arbiter shows up, there are four Captains. It is possible that one was patrolling the central platform and joined the Brutes when the Arbiter reveals his presence.
*In the first shot of the cutscene in which the Tartarus is attempting to force Miranda Keyes to activate Halo, there are three Brute Captains. However, when the Arbiter shows up, there are four Captains. It is possible that one was patrolling the central platform and joined the Brutes when the Arbiter reveals his presence.
*If the player crouches in the lowest level of the Control Room's central platform, he/she will hit the death barrier and die immediately.
*If the player crouches in the lowest level of the Control Room's central platform, they will hit the death barrier and die immediately.
*Brutes can be seen piloting Heretic [[Banshees]] even when they are not Heretics.
*Brutes can be seen piloting Heretic [[Banshees]] even when they are not Heretics.
*Brutes driving ghosts at the beginning of the level will drop Elite Plasma Rifles instead of Brute Plasma Rifles when killed.
*Brutes driving ghosts at the beginning of the level will drop Elite Plasma Rifles instead of Brute Plasma Rifles when killed.


===Easter Eggs===
===Easter eggs===
{{Main|Easter Eggs}}
{{Main|Easter eggs}}
*The [[Halo 2 Skulls#Black Eye|Black Eye Skull]] can be found on this level.
*The [[Halo 2 skulls#Black Eye|Black Eye Skull]] can be found on this level.
*On top of the control room's spire is the word "REX" splattered in blood.
*On top of the control room's spire is the word "REX" splattered in blood.
*There is a [[Heretic Banshee]] on this level. It will spawn near the cliff where the level starts off if no vehicles are used to reach the Control Room. The player can then use it after "Backseat Driver" begins.
*There is a [[Heretic Banshee]] on this level. It will spawn near the cliff where the level starts off if no vehicles are used to reach the Control Room. The player can then use it after "Backseat Driver" begins.
* The thirteenth terminal is a Forerunner terminal in back of one of the jail cells of the Bastion of the Brutes. It is in the center right cell on the upper level.


===Miscellaneous===
===Miscellaneous===
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*It is impossible to drive Rtas 'Vadum's Wraith on Legendary, as he will refuse to exit it.
*It is impossible to drive Rtas 'Vadum's Wraith on Legendary, as he will refuse to exit it.
*The beginning portion of the level is extremely similar in design to the [[Assault on the Control Room (Level)|Assault on the Control Room]] in which the player has to fight through a canyon with a group of surviving allies to take control of a structure.
*The beginning portion of the level is extremely similar in design to the [[Assault on the Control Room (Level)|Assault on the Control Room]] in which the player has to fight through a canyon with a group of surviving allies to take control of a structure.
*Curiously, 'Vadum's line "The Brutes control that cruiser, Arbiter. I'll remain here, make sure no reinforcements get in behind you. Then, I'm going to take the cruiser back!" will not play in the ''Anniversary'' version.<ref name="cruiser" group="note">It is unknown whether this is simply a glitch or an intended omission, especially in light of contemporary evidence suggesting the cruiser may have been retconned into the assault carrier, ''Shadow of Intent'' (despite battling in space at this point) and 'Vadum retaking the ship simultaneously with the Arbiter's actions in the Control Room.</ref><ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/shadow-of-intent '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Shadow of Intent'']</ref>
*This level is ironic in that, being the last level the player plays as the Arbiter, the Arbiter is trying to convince Tartarus about Halo's true purpose, when the Arbiter had killed the Heretic leader for trying to say the same things in the second [[The Oracle (level)|level where the player takes control of the Arbiter]].
*This level is ironic in that, being the last level the player plays as the Arbiter, the Arbiter is trying to convince Tartarus about Halo's true purpose, when the Arbiter had killed the Heretic leader for trying to say the same things in the second [[The Oracle (level)|level where the player takes control of the Arbiter]].
*It is possible to go through the [[Bastion of the Brutes]] with a Ghost.
*It is possible to go through the [[Bastion of the Brutes]] with a Ghost.
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*The last sentence said by the Master Chief inspired ''Halo 3'''s tagline: "Finish the Fight".
*The last sentence said by the Master Chief inspired ''Halo 3'''s tagline: "Finish the Fight".
*This is the last level in the ''Halo'' trilogy in which you don't play as [[John-117]]. It is also the last level (excluding ''[[Halo 3]]'' [[Co-op]]) in which you play as [[Thel 'Vadam]].
*This is the last level in the ''Halo'' trilogy in which you don't play as [[John-117]]. It is also the last level (excluding ''[[Halo 3]]'' [[Co-op]]) in which you play as [[Thel 'Vadam]].
*At the end of the level [[Uprising]], both weapons and even the 3 frag grenades found in the Jiralhanae Encampment will carry over to The Great Journey. However, if you start a new level from the main menu or if you equip yourself with a Fuel Rod Gun or Rocket Launcher by the end of Uprising, your weapons will revert to the default Plasma Rifle and Plasma Pistol.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Halo 2===
===Halo 2===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H2 header - The Great Journey.png|The level's header image from ''Halo 2''.
File:H2 header - The Great Journey.png|Preview of the level in ''Halo 2'' menu.
File:H2 Scarab Threatening.jpg|The Arbiter comes face-to-face with the Scarab.
File:Sargescarab.jpg|Johnson takes control of the Scarab.  
File:Sargescarab.jpg|Johnson takes control of the Scarab.  
File:Control1.jpg|Installation 05's control room preparing to send the activation pulse.
File:Control1.jpg|Installation 05's control room preparing to send the activation pulse.
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File:D-Halo.jpg|A ball of light forms in the center of Halo.
File:D-Halo.jpg|A ball of light forms in the center of Halo.
File:Standby.jpg|Halo entering emergency standby, ready to fire from the [[Installation 00|Ark]].
File:Standby.jpg|Halo entering emergency standby, ready to fire from the [[Installation 00|Ark]].
File:H2 Tartarus Hits Johnson.jpg|Tartarus throws 343 Guilty Spark at Johnson.
File:H2 343GS Explains Ark.jpg|343 Guilty Spark explains the failsafe beacon to Keyes and Johnson.
File:H2 343 and reclaimers.jpg|Miranda Keyes and Johnson listening to 343 Guilty Spark.
File:Ship9.jpg|The Forerunner Dreadnought arrives at Earth.
File:Cortana9.jpg|[[Cortana]] talking to the [[Gravemind]].
File:Cortana9.jpg|[[Cortana]] talking to the [[Gravemind]].
File:Screen shot 2011-12-16 at 5.52.39 PM.png|Where to fly to get the Banshee into the Control Room without shooting off the wings and saving more time.
File:H2 Tartarus Hits Johnson.jpg|Johnson getting hit by Guilty Spark.
File:H2 343 and reclaimers.jpg|Miranda Keyes and Johnson talk to 343 Guilty Spark in ''Halo 2''.
File:Ship9.jpg|The Forerunner Dreadnought arrives at Earth.
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Halo 2: Anniversary===
===Halo 2: Anniversary===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H2A - ScarabConcept.png|Concept art of the level for ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2A-bogdan-marica-05-control-room.jpg|Concept art of Arbiter outside the Control Room.
File:H2A Concept JourneyBridge.jpg|Concept art of the bridge.
File:H2A - ScarabConcept.png|Concept art of the Scarab backing up the Arbiter.
File:H2A_ControlRoom_Platform_Concept.jpg|Concept art for the spinning platform in the control room.
File:H2A_ControlRoom_Platform_Concept.jpg|Concept art for the spinning platform in the control room.
File:H2A-Arbiter%26Johnson.jpg|Sergeant Johnson and the Arbiter confront Tartarus in Delta Halo's Control Room.  
File:H2A - Rtas in Wraith.png|Rtas 'Vadum tells the Arbiter he has a plan for entering the Control Room.
File:HTMCC-H2A SpecOps Sangheili and Mgalekgolo.jpg|The Arbiter meets a SpecOps Sangheili and two Mgalekgolo at the Bastion of the Brutes.
File:HTMCC-H2A Sangheili Councillor Breakout.jpg|A Sangheili Councilor attempts to free another in the Bastion of the Brutes.
File:HTMCC-H2A Marines Resistance.jpg|Marcus Stacker and Banks fighting their Jiralhanae captors.
File:H2A-Arbiter%26Johnson.jpg|Sergeant Johnson and the Arbiter confront Tartarus in Delta Halo's Control Room.
File:HTMCC-H2A Councillor with Carbine.jpg|A Sangheili Councilor takes aim during the battle with Tartarus.
File:Scripture type Installation 05.png|Keyes looking at Forerunner symbols on the failsafe beacon.
File:H2A-SevenRings.jpg|343 Guilty Spark explains the failsafe beacon to Keyes and Johnson.
File:H2A-Arbiter&Co.jpg|The Arbiter joins Keyes and Johnson at the holographic display of the Halo array.
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Note==
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==Sources==
==Sources==
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