Half-Life (Windows)/Sounds

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HEV Dialogue

Many pieces of dialogue for the HEV Suit go unused. Apparently it was planned for the suit to have been much more narrative and Navi-like.

General Sounds and Notifications

Sound Clip	File Name	Description
	armor_compromised	Warning: Reactive armor compromised.
	armor_gone	Armor compromised.
	danger	Danger
	hev_critical_fail	HEV critical failure failure (Note: the second failure is intended).
	hev_general_fail	HEV general failure.
	hev_damage	HEV damage sustained.
	online	Online
	power_below	Warning: HEV power level below (meant to be used in conjunction with a number and the used "percent" sound)
	powermove_overload	Warning: Power movement system overload.
	targetting(sic)_system	Automatic target acquisition system
	activated	Activated (meant to be used in conjunction with "targetting_system")
	deactivated	Dectivated (meant to be used in conjunction with "targetting_system")
	voice_on	Voice system activated.
	voice_off	Voice system deactivated.

Weapon, Ammo, and Item-Related Sounds

Sound Clip	File Name	Transcription
	get_44pistol	.44 caliber handgun
	get_44ammo	.44 caliber ammunition
	get_9mmclip	9mm ammunition
	get_alien_wpn	Unidentified bioweapon
	ammo_pickup	Ammunition acquired.
	get_assault	9mm fully-automatic weapon with grenade launcher
	get_assaultgren	Self-propelled grenade
	get_battery	HEV power unit
	get_bolts	Neurotoxin-treated crossbow ammunition
	get_buckshot	Combat shotgun ammunition
	get_crossbow	High velocity stealth crossbow
	get_egon	Experimental energy weapon
	get_egonpower	Energy recharge unit
	get_gauss	Experimental hypervelocity projectile weapon
	get_grenade	Fragmentation grenade
	get_medkit	Automatic medical kit
	get_pistol	9mm semi-automatic handgun
	get_rpg	Laser-guided rocket launcher
	get_rpgammo	Laser-guided rocket
	get_satchel	Remote-activated demolition unit
	get_shotgun	Combat shotgun acquired.
	get_tripmine	Laser-activated anti-personnel mine
	weapon_pickup	Weapon acquired.
	acquired	acquired (meant to be used in conjunction with the items listed above in most cases)

Damage

Sounds that would play for some of the various booboos and ouchies Gordon could get.

Sound Clip	File Name	Transcription
	evacuate_area	Evacuate area (meant to be used with some used damage quotes, but goes unused)
	heat_damage	Extreme heat damage detected.
	immediately	Immediately (meant to be used with some used damage quotes, but goes unused)
	internal_bleeding	Internal bleeding detected.
	major_lacerations	Major lacerations detected.

Healing

Sounds meant to be used when cut can items were automatically used, along with sounds related to the HEV Suit giving Gordon drugs that make him feel very happy.

Sound Clip	File Name	Description
	administering_medical	Administering medical attention.
	adrenaline_shot	Adrenaline administered.
	antidote_shot	Antidote administered.
	antitoxin_shot	Antitoxin administered.
	bleeding_stopped	Bleeding has stopped.
	blood_plasma	Blood plasma administered.
	evacuate_area	Evacuate area. (meant to be used with the sentences that play as the player takes damage)
	innsuficient(sic)_medical	Insufficient medical supplies to repair damage.
	pain_block	Pain suppressant administered.
	torniquette(sic)_applied	Local tourniquet applied.
	wound_sterilized	Wound sterilized.

Bio Readings

The sound file "bio_reading" suggests that the HEV suit could detect "bio-readings" at one point.

Sound Clip	File Name	Transcription
	bio_reading	Possible bio-reading.

Telling the Time

It seems that, at one point, the HEV suit was able to tell the player the current time. Sound clips related to this still exist in the game's files, and tools for online servers have reactivated this as well.

Sound Clip	File Name	Transcription
	time_is_now	The Time is Now
	am	A.M.
	pm	P.M.

Time Left

The HEV suit was also intended to tell the player how much time was remaining in terms of seconds, minutes, or hours. Tools for admins of multiplayer servers have reactivated this as well.

Sound Clip	File Name	Transcription
	time_remaining	Time remaining
	seconds	Seconds
	minutes	Minutes

Direction

Sounds for an unused ability for the HEV suit to tell the player their current direction also exist.

Sound Clip	File Name	Transcription
	your	Your
	position	Position
	north	North
	south	South
	west	West
	east	East

Range

The HEV Suit had the ability to tell the player how far they were from something in meters.

Sound Clip	File Name	Transcription
	range	Range
	meters	Meters

Numbers

There are several unused sounds of the HEV Suit saying certain numbers that go unused.

Sound Clip	File Name	Transcription
	one	One
	two	Two
	three	Three
	four	Four
	six	Six
	seven	Seven
	eight	Eight
	nine	Nine
	Eleven	Eleven
	twelve	Twelve
	thirteen	Thirteen
	fourteen	Fourteen
	sixteen	Sixteen
	seventeen	Seventeen
	eighteen	Eighteen
	nineteen	Nineteen

power_restored

The "power" line used when the player's armor amount has hit a certain percent has an additional line that is cut by the game.

Sound Clip	File Name	Transcription
	power_restored	Power restored

Announcement System

Bootup

The announcement system has an unused "login" sound clip that explains what it is.

Sound Clip	File Name	Transcription
	vox_login	Hello. The Automatic Diagnostic and Announcement System welcomes you to the Black Mesa Research Facility. Remember: Have a secure day.

Office Complex Quotes

Sentence name	Transcription
C1A2_0	Emergency clean-up team to Biological Waste Processing Plant.
C1A2_1	Attention. Administration personnel, evacuate Sector D immediately.
C1A2_2	Attention. Security personnel to Sector D.
C1A2_3	Service team, check Elevator 1, Sector C.
C1A2_4	Warning. Unauthorized biological forms detected in ventilation system.
C1A2_5	Lieutenant Backman and clean-up team to Sub-Level 3.
C1A2_6	Danger. Turret defense systems activated, Sector D.
C1A2_7	Security officer reports men down in Sector D, medical help required.
C1A2_8	Extreme danger, all turret defense systems activated, Sector D.
C1A2_9	Turret repair personnel to High Security Materials Storage Area.
C1A2_10	Attention. Electric shock hazard detected in Administration Center.
C1A2_11	Security officer reports medical emergency, Administration Center.

Unused Blast Pit Announcements

Sentence name	Transcription
C1A4_0	Attention. Experimental rocket test fire disengaged.
C1A4_1	Repair crew, report to Track Control, Sector E.
C1A4_2	Maintenance Team Blue, check heat exchange coolant level.
C1A4_3	Maintenance Team Green, check voltage on Cable 729.
C1A4_4	Medical Team to Materials Storage Facility, Team Bravo reports men down.
C1A4_5	Alpha Force move out, science personnel resistance extreme.
C1A4_6	Attention. All Black Mesa security personnel wanted for immediate questioning.
C1A4_7	Attention. Gordon Freeman, report to military personnel for immediate security check.
C1A4_8	Warning. Hostile biological forms detected in Track Control, Sector E.
FUEL_OFF	Fuel and power must be engaged to activate rocket test fire.

Unused Power Up Announcements

Sentence name	Transcription
C2A1_0	Warning. Track power failure. Check lower level power plant.
C2A1_1	Maintenance Team Yellow, please service Relay 394.
C2A1_2	Attention. Gordon Freeman, report to military personnel for immediate security check.
C2A1_3	Delta Team reports Launch Control secured.
C2A1_4	Danger. Turret defense systems activated, Silo E.
C2A1_5	Sector E Track Control, please report status.
C2A1_6	Echo Force reports perimeter breach, Sector E.
C2A1_7	Attention. Search and Destroy Force go to Code 3. Eliminate all biological forms.
C2A1_8	Danger. Unauthorized detonation detected in Experimental Propulsion Laboratory.
POWER_ON	Main power is on.

Unused On A Rail Announcements

Sentence name	Transcription
C2A2_0	Attention. Clear Silo E launch area immediately.
C2A2_1	Containment Inspection Team to Advanced Biological Research Laboratory.
C2A2_2	Medical team to Sector E, Echo Team has men down.
C2A2_3	Alert. Military personnel, authorized to prosecute Gordon Freeman with extreme force.
C2A2_3 (2)	Alert. Military personnel, you are authorized to shoot the renegade on sight.
C2A2_4	Alert. Squad in Silo E, Freeman may be operating inside your perimeter.
C2A2_5	Launch Control train activity detected.
C2A2_6	Medical team to Sector E, Echo Team squad failed to reach checkpoint.
C2A2_7	Satellite Rocket Loading Bay reports status green.
C2A2_launch	Satellite launch system activated. Five. Four. Three. Two. One. Launch is go.

Unused Residue Processing or Questionable Ethics Announcements

The internal names for these announcements are "C2A4", which covers both Residue Processing and Questionable Ethics. It's impossible to know what chapter each announcement was for.

Sentence name	Transcription
C2A4_0	Warning. Emergency containment system activated.
C2A4_1	Alert. Biological containment breach detected.
C2A4_2	Warning. Biological sterilization system activated.
C2A4_3	Attention. Hostile alien military force detected, Advanced Biological Research Laboratory.
C2A4_4	Search and Destroy Force reports backup required, engaged with extreme resistance.
C2A4_5	Topside Containment Force alert, hostile alien military force detected.
C2A4_6	High Power Laser status is green.
C2A4_7	Alien containment system failure, use sterilization chamber.
C2A4_8	Attention. All topside military personnel, clear Helicopter Hangar 4.
C2A4_9	Alien breach, Topside Checkpoint Alpha, Checkpoint Delta.
C2A4_10	Alert. Topside Containment Force, use any force to prosecute Gordon Freeman. You are authorized to shoot on sight.
C2A4_11	Alert. Topside Containment Force, Freeman may approach your perimeter.
C2A4_12	Gordon, all science personnel will be terminated until you surrender.
C2A4_ster	Sterilization system activated.

Unused Forget About Freeman! Announcements

Many of these announcements reference areas that are not in Forget About Freeman!, but seem to fit more for the cut chapter that evolved into Forget About Freeman!, The Communication Center.

Sentence name	Transcription
C3A2_0	Warning. Primary Antenna failure detected.
C3A2_1	Clear Topside Motorpool for emergency medical helicopter.
C3A2_2	Warning. Topside Armory security bypass detected.
C3A2_3	Warning. Radiation leak detected in Primary Antenna area.
C3A2_4	Search and Destroy Force Kilo, Central Command reports hostile alien force inside perimeter.
C3A2_5	Message for Gordon Freeman, you will not escape this time.
C3A2_6	Attention. All units, renegade Freeman is now your primary target. (Interestingly, the word "units" does not exist in the announcement system's sounds folder)
C3A2_7	Alert. Remaining Containment Force, Freeman may have experimental weapon.
C3A2_8	All personnel evacuate Lambda Complex, extreme dimensional malfunction detected.
C3A2_9	Fire Control Team to Topside Armory, Checkpoint Delta, Topside Hydro Plant.

Unused Lambda Core Announcements

Sentence name	Transcription
C3A2_target	Satellite target system engaged.
C3A2_portal	Warning. Cross-Dimensional Portal Device power level is 120%.
C3A2_core	Attention. Lambda Complex personnel, Primary Core activated.

Unused Generic Hazard Warnings

Sentence name	Transcription
WE0	Warning. High voltage cable.
WE1	Warning. High power cable.
WE2	Warning. Electric shock hazard.
WE3	Warning. Severe electric shock hazard.

Security Lockout Engaged Announcements

Sentence name	Transcription
ND0	Security lock is engaged.
ND1	Secure area. No entry.
ND2	Security lockout. No entry.
ND3	Secure door. No entry.
ND4	Security system in force.
ND5	Security system armed. No entry.
ND6	Door is secured.
ND7	Illegal access. Move away.

Security Lockout Disengaged Announcements

Sentence name	Transcription
ED0	Security lock disengaged.
ED1	Security clear. Proceed.
ED2	Security lockout released.
ED3	Secure override accepted.
ED4	Security access acknowledged.
ED5	Security system disengaged.
ED6	Door security disengaged.

Chemical Containment Door Announcements

Sentence name	Transcription
NCHEM0	Chemical leak containment door activated.
ECHEM0	Chemical leak containment door open.

Fire Containment Door Announcement

Sentence name	Transcription
EFIRE0	Fire containment door open.

Radiation Containment Door Announcements

Sentence name	Transcription
NRAD0	Radiation containment door activated.
ERAD0	Radiation containment door open.

Containment Door Announcement

Sentence name	Transcription
ECON0	Emergency containment door disengaged.

Maintenance Area Announcements

Sentence name	Transcription
NH0	No access. Maintenance area.
NH1	No personnel permitted in maintenance area.
EH0	Maintenance area access granted.
EH1	Maintenance area door open.

Door Access Granted Announcements

Sentence name	Transcription
EA0 and EA8	Access granted.
EA1	Access permitted.
EA2	Entry granted.
EA3	Entry permitted.
EA4 and EA6	Access authorized.
EA5	Entry is permitted.
EA7	Access to facility granted.

Biohazard Announcements

Sentence name	Transcription
DB0	Danger. Liquid biohazard leak in immediate area.
DB1	Danger. Coolant leak. Severe biohazard now in this area.
DB2	Danger. Liquid biohazard released. Evacuate area.
DB3	Danger. Biohazard detected in immediate area.

Chemical Hazard Announcements

Sentence name	Transcription
DC0	Danger. Chemical leak. Area now a high health hazard.
DC1	Danger. Chemical coolant leak. Health hazard zone.
DC2	Danger. Chemical containment breach. All personnel evacuate this area.
DC3	Danger. Supercooled chemical leak.
DC4	Danger. Supercooled helium leak.

Radiation Hazard Announcements

Sentence name	Transcription
DC0	Danger. Radiation leak detected.
DR1	Danger. Radiation hazard detected.
DR2	Danger. High radiation level detected.
DR3	Danger. Severe radiation hazard. Evacuate area immediately.
DR4	Danger. Safety violation. Extreme radiation level detected.

Turret Warning Announcements

Sentence name	Transcription
T0	Extreme hazard defense system is armed in this zone.
T1	Hazard area defense system activated.
T2	Danger. Turret perimeter defense system armed.
T3	Extreme hazard. Nearest defense system engaged.
T4	Danger. Base defense turret system may power up.
T5	Danger. Automatic defense system activated.

Countdown

Several of these are used in server-side mods for multiplayer server administrators.

Sentence name	Transcription
CTR0	Zero.
CTR1	One second.
CTR2	Two.
CTR3	Three seconds.
CTR4	Four.
CTR5	Five seconds remaining.
CTR6	Six.
CTR7	Seven.
CTR8	Eight.
CTR9	Nine.
CTR10	Ten seconds remaining.
CTR11	Eleven.
CTR12	Twelve.
CTR13	Thirteen.
CTR14	Fourteen.
CTR15	Fifteen seconds remaining.
CTR16	Sixteen.
CTR17	Seventeen.
CTR18	Eighteen.
CTR19	Nineteen.
CTR20	Twenty seconds remaining.

Scientist

Unused Generic Dialogue

Sound Clip	File Name	Description
	overhere	Psst, over here.
	protectme	I can get you some valuable supplies, if you'll protect me.
	sorryimleaving	Sorry, I'm leaving now.
	ushouldsee	There's something you should see.
	waithere	Don't you think we should wait here for a while?
	whatissound	That sound... what is it?
	whoareyou	Who are you? I've been waiting here for ages hoping someone would come along.
	yesihope	Yes, I sincerely hope you know what you are doing.
	yesok	Yes, okay.

Unused Anomalous Materials Dialogue

Sound Clip	File Name	Description
	c1a0_sci_dis4a	Tell him to stand back from the focal stage? That suit won't do him any good if he wanders into the beam.
	c1a0_sci_dis17a	He waited too long! We can't contain it!
	c1a0_sci_itsyou	Oh, it's you. I thought it might be another of the Administrator's men. They're everywhere this morning.
	c1a0_sci_scanrpt	You'll need me to activate the retinal scanners.

Unused Unforeseen Consequences Dialogue

Sound Clip	File Name	Description
	c1a1_sci_5scan	Be careful, Gordon.

Unused Office Complex Dialogue

Sound Clip	File Name	Description
	c1a2_sci_1zomb	Get out of there! Run, man, run!
	c1a2_sci_3zomb	Don't be a fool!
	c1a2_sci_5zomb	No!
	c1a2_sci_6zomb	Don't just stand there! Pick up that gun and shoot it!
	c1a2_sci_elevator	If you can make it up the elevator shaft, you should able to get to the surface. Try to send help and let world know what has happened.

Unused We've Got Hostiles! Dialogue

Sound Clip	File Name	Description
	c1a3_sci_atlast	Rescued at last!
	c1a3_sci_thankgod	Thank God you're here!

Unused Blast Pit Dialogue

Sound Clip	File Name	Description
	c1a4_sci_blind	Is someone there? I-I can't see a thing. (This quote is used in the Uplink demo)
	c1a4_sci_trainend	Have you heard? They're killing scientists. Our own race turning against us. I think I'll stay here and take my chances with the creatures.

Unused Questionable Ethics Dialogue

Sound Clip	File Name	Description
	c2a4_sci_alldie	If you let us all die, Freeman, you'll never get out of here!
	c2a4_sci_arg2a	It's not our fault, I tell you.
	c2a4_sci_arg4a	Nature made them. We were only studying them.

Unused Surface Tension Dialogue

Note that the Gargantua on the landing field can be seen in pre-release media, and oddly, the color test image used in the pre-Steam versions of the game.

Sound Clip	File Name	Description
	c2a5_sci_lebuz	Thank you, Mr. Freeman. You are Gordon Freeman, aren't you? The one they're expecting in the Lambda Complex? If you can figure a way past that Gargantua on the landing field and through the bunker door out there, you'll find yourself at the Lambda Lab's doorstep.

Unused Forget About Freeman! Dialogue

All of the unused dialogue in this section seems to be made for an earlier version of Forget About Freeman!, The Communications Center.

Of note is that all of the dialogue in this section was used in the Uplink demo.

Sound Clip	File Name	Description
	c3a1_sci_2sat	I'm sorry, but those doors will not open until we send the "All-Clear".
	c3a1_sci_4sat	I would love to do that, but the area bombardment has made a wreck of my transmitter, the cables are severed, we have to aim it by hand and I'm getting high radiation levels in the transmitter dome. Nobody but a fool would go in there.
	c3a1_sci_6sat	Yes. You could survive in that suit of yours. Very well. I will lower security on the satellite access elevator, and you can go up into the dome. I'll try to help you over the intercom.
	c3a1_sci_dome	Freeman. You want to work quickly. Tune the transmitter to US NRC. I repeat! Tune to the US NRC.
	c3a1_sci_done	Excellent. I'm sending the "All-Clear" and the door should open now. We'll meet you down below.

Unused Lambda Core Dialogue

Sound Clip	File Name	Description
	c3a2_sci_1glu	Psst! Over here.
	c3a2_sci_3glu	I see you found the Gluon Gun. I hope it serves you better than it has me. I built the thing, but I can't bring myself to use it on a living creature. (an alternate version of this is used in-game)
	c3a2_sci_shower	Freeman! What a relief to see you. We've been tracking your progress. I've stayed behind to let you into the Reactor Complex. You'll need me to activate the retinal scanner.

Security Guard