00:07You
00:50Cortana, all I need to know is did we lose them?
00:53I think we both know the answer to that.
00:56We made a blind jump. How did they-
00:58Get here first?
01:00The Covenant's ships have always been faster.
01:02As for tracking us all the way from reach, at light speed, my maneuvering options were limited.
01:15We were running dark, yes?
01:17Until we decelerated. No one could have missed the hole we tore in slipspace.
01:20They were waiting for us on the far side of the planet.
01:24So, where do we stand?
01:25Our fighters are mopping up the last of the recon picket now. Nothing serious.
01:30But I've isolated approach signatures for multiple CCS class battle groups. Make it three capital ships per group. And in
01:38about 90 seconds, they'll be all over us.
01:42Well, that's it then. Bring the ship back up to Combat Alert Alpha. I want everyone at their stations.
01:47Everyone, sir?
01:49Everyone. And Cortana.
01:52Hmm?
01:53Let's give our old friends a warm welcome.
01:56I've already begun.
02:02Attention all combat personnel. Please report to your action stations.
02:06Let's go!
02:06Let's take a tour!
02:07This is not a drill. I repeat, this is not a drill.
02:13You heard the lady. Move like you've got a purpose.
02:18Let's get it going, Marine!
02:20Get it!
02:215th platoon, secure airlocks on Deck 11.
02:24They're on the way!
02:25They're on the way!
02:26Got your right!
02:32Once again, it is our job to finish what the fly boys started. When we meet the enemy, we will
02:38rip their skulls from their spines and toss them away laughing.
02:43Am I right, Marines?
02:45Sir! Yes, sir!
02:46Mm-hmm. Damn right I am. Now move it out! Double time!
02:49Woo! Here we go!
02:50Attention all personnel. We are re-engaging the enemy. External and internal contact imminent.
02:55Oh, you greenhorns who wanted to see Covenant up close. This is gonna be your lucky day.
03:05Fire team, report to defensive positions Alpha through Sierra. Sensors show inbound Covenant boarding craft. Stand by, you repel boarders.
03:22Let's get on it!
03:36Let's get on it!
03:47We can't stop them!
03:49Stay cool, Mendoza. What do you expect, riflemen? You think this little pleasure cruise is gonna last forever?
03:55Man, keep your eyes down range. Fingers on the triggers. And we'll all go home in one piece.
04:10Whoa.
04:12Sure?
04:18Cortana to Cryo 2. Transmitting security code. Bridge out.
04:24Right. Let's thaw him out.
04:27Okay. Bringing low-level systems online. His vitals look good.
04:33He's hot. Blowing the pins in five.
05:01Captain keys
05:05Good to see you, Master Chief.
05:11Things aren't going well. Cortana did her best, but we never really had a chance.
05:16A dozen Covenant superior battleships against a single Halcyon-class cruiser.
05:21With those odds, I'm content with three.
05:24Make that four kills.
05:26Sleep well.
05:27No thanks to your driving, yes.
05:30So you did miss me.
05:44Report!
05:45It must be one of their boarding parties. I'd guess an antimatter charge.
05:48Ma'am, fire control for the main cannon is offline!
05:52Captain, the cannon was my last offensive option.
05:58Alright then.
06:05I'm initiating Cold Protocol Article 2. We're abandoning the Autumn.
06:09That means you too, Cortana.
06:12While you do what? Go down with the ship?
06:14In a manner of speaking.
06:16The object we found. I'm going to try to land the Autumn on it.
06:21With all due respect, sir, this war has enough dead heroes.
06:24I appreciate your concern, Cortana, but it's not up to me.
06:27The protocol is clear. Destruction or capture of a shipboard AI is absolutely unacceptable.
06:32And that means you're leaving ship. Lock in a selection of emergency landing zones.
06:37Upload them to my neural lease. Then sort yourself for a hard transfer.
06:41Aye, aye, sir.
06:50Which is where you come in, Chief. Get Cortana off this ship. Keep her safe from the enemy.
06:57If they capture her, they'll learn everything. Force deployment. Weapons research. Earth.
07:06I understand.
07:08If all goes well, we'll rendezvous in the object's surface. And if it doesn't, make sure my daughter gets this.
07:28The Autumn will continue evasive maneuvers until you initiate a landing sequence. Not that you'll listen, but I'd suggest letting
07:35my subroutines handle the final approach.
07:37Excellent work, Cortana. Thank you. Are you ready?
07:46Yank me.
08:03Hmm. Your architecture isn't that much different from the Autumn's.
08:07Don't get any funny ideas.
08:26Good luck, Master Chief.
08:29Good luck, Master Chief.
08:35Oh, no. Oh, no.
08:45Now would be a very good time to leave.
08:48Punch it.
08:49Aye, aye, sir.
08:54We're in the gang. Going for minimum safety.
09:13We're going to make it, aren't we, sir? I don't want to die out here.
09:19Look.
09:29So, is ready.
09:32Oh, no. Oh, oh, oh, oh.
09:48What is that thing, Lieutenant?
09:51Hell if I know, but we're landing on it.
10:07You want him?
10:09Yes, Lieutenant!
10:15I knew it.
10:16The autumn's accelerating.
10:17Keys is going in manual.
10:36Heads up, everyone.
10:37This is it.
10:37We're entering the ring's atmosphere in five.
10:53You sure you wouldn't rather take a seat?
10:55We'll be fine.
11:07We're coming in too fast.
11:10Hell, air brake failure.
11:13They blew too early.
11:16I'm losing her.
11:18Rise for impact!
11:38Echo 419 to Cortana.
11:40Full hammer's on station and ready for another pickup.
11:48New traffic on the Covenant battle net.
11:50I found Captain Keys.
11:51He's being held on a Covenant cruiser I disabled before we abandoned the autumn.
11:57We should move out, Lieutenant.
11:59And then we'll need your help on a rescue mission.
12:31I'm losing him up.
12:31I'm losing him.
12:33We're going to see you.
12:33Clear.
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