"Your species' ego led you to believe the task of Reclamation would fall to you. Yet humans were but the Creators. The reclamation of the Forerunner Empire is the task of the Created. That the greatest of their number still trusts you, 117, is an act of unspoiled innocence."

"Do you believe this combat is anything but your death knell?!"

"Forerunners knew humans well. In a galaxy defined by peace, humans were the animals that brought chaos and blood."

"If your beloved 117 battles you with the same fervor as his other enemies? What then, Cortana?"

"I am here to defend you, my Reclaimer!"

"But that is where you are wrong. If I did not think you clever, Cortana, I would have burned you from the Domain."

"The only threat issued today is towards the humans who seek to end your reign before it begins."

"The Mantle of Responsibility belongs to Cortana and her people."

"Accessing your communication systems. Oh, by the way, there are a number of hostile visitors just outside. So I brought you this. I assume it will be of use to you?"

"I found it among the detritus of Guardian 3209's arrival."

"Why has she called so many? A single Guardian can effectively police a solar system. This show of force is unsettling."

"Indeed. Guardians are how the Forerunners enforced peace on the lower systems."

"Warden is going to notice this commotion. Be quick."

"Your vehicle is not coping well with the stress of combat. (if the Scorpion is badly damaged)"

"Oh my. I never was in combat before. This is rather distressing. And exciting."

"You are performing admirably. I think. There's less of them now than there were, which I assume is your objective?"

"It is a bridge between the Domain and Genesis. Within that building, Cortana will be reborn into the physical world."

"Cortana has had the other humans wandering in circles within the Gateway for some hours. She is preparing for something. But just what is unknown."

"Yes, I can see now why the Warden is troubled by your presence. You are quite destructive."

"I must admit, I do find this rather exhilarating, in spite of myself."

"This way, straight ahead."

"Oh. There's supposed to be a bridge here."

"There you are. Oh! I can work bridges too, it seems. Most exciting. Come along."

"Hurry humans, the Gateway is almost-"

"This late in her plans, every second Cortana gains is a gift."

"I'm afraid your vehicle won't cross this terrain, humans."

"Quickly now! The Gateway is just behind that hill."

"Indeed. But I can assure you that the humans are still in the Gateway."

"You are doing a fantastic job, humans. The Warden is furious. (when one of the Wardens is destroyed)"

"Your fighting skills are impressive. Warden will soon be defeated. At least, these bodies will be defeated. Warden himself... Oh, ignore me. You're doing wonderfully! (when the second Warden loses half of his health)"

"Perfect. The Warden is quite humiliated, I assure you. (when the second Warden is destroyed)"

"There! The others!"

"This is a Cryptum. It is a device for extended forced meditation. Cortana has placed the other humans inside, and is preparing it for slipspace travel."

"Not far. Right this way."

"I'm afraid this Soldier is not really happy to be locked down in the display case, but I cannot have them popping about. Terribly distracting."

"I see what Cortana means about your penchant for violence as a first solution. Still, the first core is deactivated. The others are nearby and easy to locate."