Citizen/Quotes/Half-Life 2 - Canals

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The following is a list of quotes from the Citizens, from the Canals area in Half-Life 2.

After the City 17 Trainstation

Location: sound/vo/canals

When Gordon approaches the couple:

Filename(s)	Quote	Play
arrest_helpme	Help me!
arrest_stop	Stop! We didn't do anything!

After the player kills the Metrocops:

Filename(s)	Quote	Play
arrest_lookingforyou	They'll be looking for you now!
arrest_run	You'd better run! There's nothing else you can do here!

If Gordon refuses to proceed further:

Filename(s)	Quote	Play
arrest_getgoing	Get going!

BoxCar Joe

Locations: sound/vo/canals; sound/vo/npc/male01 (startle01, goodgod)

When Joe notices Gordon:

Filename(s)	Quote	Play
startle01, goodgod, boxcar_sirens, boxcar_sirens_b, boxcar_sirens_c	Good god! Guess those sirens are for you, huh? Good thing you found us. You're not the first to come through here by a...

After the Vortigaunt finishes his sentence:

Filename(s)	Quote	Play
boxcar_lookout, boxcar_lookout_b, boxcar_lookout_d, boxcar_jolt	Look, we're just the lookout for the Underground Railroad. Main station is right around the corner. They'll get you started on the right foot. Meanwhile, let my Vortigaunt friend here give you a jolt to get you going.

After the Vortigaunt powers up Gordon's suit:

Filename(s)	Quote	Play
boxcar_becareful, boxcar_becareful_b, boxcar_becareful_c	Be careful now. We really can't afford to get noticed. Civil Protection catches you down here, it's bad news for the whole railroad.

If Gordon refuses to proceed further:

Filename(s)	Quote	Play
boxcar_go_nag01	Get going now.
boxcar_go_nag02	You better get going.
boxcar_go_nag03	Get outta here.
boxcar_go_nag04	Hit the road, Jack!

Station 1

Locations: sound/vo/canals; sound/vo/npc/male01 (overhere01, help01)

When Gordon approaches Station 1:

Filename(s)	Quote	Play
premassacre	We don't...what are you...don't shoot...what are you doing...please, don't hurt me...please don't shoot...Don't shoot! Don't shoot!

A Citizen begging for help:

Filename(s)	Quote	Play
overhere01	Hey, over here!
help01	Help!

The radio transmission:

Filename(s)	Quote	Play
radio_comein12	Station 12, come in. Station 12, do you read?
radio_thisis8	This is Station 8! We heard 12 go down and out. Surgical strike units are targeting railway stations. Repeat, Civil Protection is coming down on underground stations. We're already getting refugees from 9 and outlying! Looks like we're--
radio_doyoucopy8	Station 8, do you copy? Station 8, are you there? We have confirmed reports of Manhacks. Repeat: they're filling the underground with Manhacks.

Mary

Locations: sound/vo/canals; sound/vo/npc/female01 (overhere01)

Filename(s)	Quote	Play
overhere01	Over here!
stn1_cit_keepgoing	Keep going, friend! That station was raided but there's others up ahead.
stn1_cit_illstay	I'm gonna stay here in case any others come through. Gotta keep the railway alive.

Manhack Matt

Location: sound/vo/canals

When Matt notices Gordon:

Filename(s)	Quote	Play
matt_getin	Get in here! Hurry!
matt_tearinguprr, matt_tearinguprr_a, matt_tearinguprr_b	Civil Protection is on to us. We're tearing up the railroad, covering our tracks. Looks like you're gonna be the last one through.
matt_beglad, matt_beglad_b, matt_beglad_c	Be glad you're not the guy they're looking for. Poor bastard doesn't stand a chance. Sounds like they're calling in every CP unit in City 17.
matt_flood, matt_flood_b	They're flooding areas up ahead with Manhacks. You'd better get going before they sweep through here.
matt_toolate	Oh shit! Too late!

After the Manhack fight:

Filename(s)	Quote	Play
matt_closecall	That was a close call. Thanks for your help!
matt_supplies	Look, it isn't safe here. I'll give you some supplies to keep you going, then you really gotta go.

When Gordon leaves Matt:

Filename(s)	Quote	Play
matt_goodluck	Good luck out there!

If Gordon refuses to proceed further:

Filename(s)	Quote	Play
matt_go_nag01	You'd better get going now.
matt_go_nag02	Thanks, but I'll be okay. Got some work to finish up here.
matt_go_nag03	You understand, I've gotta stay and help any stragglers.
matt_go_nag04	Get going!
matt_go_nag05	You go on!

Station 6

Location: sound/vo/canals

When Al notices Gordon:

Filename(s)	Quote	Play
shanty_hey	Hey!
shanty_yourefm	You're Freeman, aren't you?
shanty_gotword	We got word you were coming.
shanty_badtime	You got here at a bad time.

After the radio transmission:

Filename(s)	Quote	Play
shanty_gotsomeammo	We've got some ammo in those crates over there.
shanty_helpyourself	Help yourself to supplies and keep moving.

If Gordon refuses to proceed further:

Filename(s)	Quote	Play
shanty_go_nag01	Get outta here!
shanty_go_nag02	Go on!
shanty_go_nag03	Get going!

Female

Location: sound/vo/canals/female01

Filename(s)	Quote	Play
stn6_incoming	Incoming!

Male

Location: sound/vo/canals/male01

Filename(s)	Quote	Play
stn6_shellingus	They're shelling us!

Arlene

Location: sound/vo/canals

When Arlene notices Gordon:

Filename(s)	Quote	Play
airboat_gassed	Hey, Dr. Freeman, I've been hoping you'd show up. Got this Airboat all gassed up and ready to go.
airboat_drivehard	It's going to be tough dodging Civil Protection out there in the open, but drive hard and you'll make it.
airboat_redbarn	You'll find more help up at Station 7, just a few bends up the river. It's the old red barn.
airboat_nag03	Climb on in and fire her up.

If Gordon refuses to mount the Airboat:

Filename(s)	Quote	Play
airboat_nag01	Go ahead and get in the boat, Dr. Freeman.
airboat_nag03	Climb on in and fire her up.
airboat_nag02	Get in the Airboat, sir. (Upon interacting with Arlene.)

If Gordon refuses to proceed further:

Filename(s)	Quote	Play
airboat_go_nag01	You'd better get going now!
airboat_go_nag02	I've gotta stay here. There could always be more runaways coming along.
airboat_go_nag03	I'm staying put. You go on.

After Station 7

Location: sound/vo/npc/male01

Filename(s)	Quote	Play
cit_dropper01	Hey down there! Supplies!
cit_dropper04	Look out below!

Airboat gun camp

Locations: sound/vo/canals; sound/vo/canals/female01 (gunboat_pullout); sound/vo/canals/male01 (gunboat_owneyes, gunboat_hurry)

When the Rebels notice Gordon:

Filename(s)	Quote	Play
gunboat_heyyourefm	Hey, you're Freeman, aren't you?
gunboat_owneyes	Well, I wouldn't believe it if I couldn't see it with my own eyes. Dr. Gordon Freeman himself.
gunboat_pullout	You're just in time, Doc. We've got to move out before the Combine picks us up. We're just getting ready to pull out.
gunboat_hurry	We'd better hurry. We've got to tear down this camp and get out of here.
gunboat_comein	Come on in. I'll show you what you're up against.

If Gordon refuses to enter the map room:

Filename(s)	Quote	Play
gunboat_getin	Come on, get in here.
gunboat_vort	Don't worry about the Airboat. The Vort's gonna look after it for you.
gunboat_comein	Come on in. I'll show you what you're up against.

In the map room:

Filename(s)	Quote	Play
gunboat_herelook	Here, take a look at this.
gunboat_dam	This here's the dam. It's just up ahead.
gunboat_hideout	Eli's hideout is here, a stone's throw from the apron and nestled in the old hydro plant.
gunboat_impossible	But getting there, with that Hunter-Chopper on your ass, next to impossible.
gunboat_magic	Good news is, the Vortigaunt's working his magic on your Airboat, so you'll have more firepower going forward.
gunboat_finishingup	I think he's just finishing up now.
gunboat_goonout	Go on out.

After the Vortigaunt mounts the gun on the Airboat:

Filename(s)	Quote	Play
gunboat_irony	There we are. That gun came off one of the same Hunter-Choppers you're up against. I always like to bring a little irony to a firefight.
gunboat_takeitdown	Take that Chopper down, and you should be able to tear on through to Eli's place.

Female

Location: sound/vo/canals/female01

Upon interacting with the female Rebel, before stepping into the map room:

Filename(s)	Quote	Play
gunboat_justintime	You made it just in time. We've got to clear out of here before we're discovered.

If Gordon refuses to proceed further:

Filename(s)	Quote	Play
gunboat_eliright	Get going, Dr. Freeman. I can see Eli was right about you.
gunboat_breakcamp	Get going, Doc. We've gotta break camp.

While opening the gate:

Filename(s)	Quote	Play
gunboat_giveemhell	Give 'em hell, Doc.

Male

Location: sound/vo/canals/male01

If Gordon refuses to proceed further:

Filename(s)	Quote	Play
gunboat_moveon	Let's get a move on! We've got to clear out before they target us.
gunboat_breakcamp	Get going, Doc. We've gotta break camp.

When Gordon mounts the Airboat:

Filename(s)	Quote	Play
gunboat_farewell	Farewell, Dr. Freeman.

Chester

Location: sound/vo/eli_lab

Upon interacting with Chester after arriving at Black Mesa East:

Filename(s)	Quote
airlock_cit01	Good to know you.
airlock_cit02	You'd better get going.
airlock_cit03	Doctor Mossman's waiting for you.

Unused quotes

Location: N/A (text only)

Filename(s)	Quote
arrest_helpgod	[no transcript available]
arrest_help	[no transcript available]

Boxcar Joe

Location: sound/vo/canals

Filename(s)	Quote	Play
boxcar_lethimhelp	He'll help you if you let him!
boxcar_vortstop	Hey, stop that. The Vorts are on our side now.

Station 1

Location: N/A (text only) / sound/vo/npc/male01

Filename(s)	Quote	Play
runforyourlife01	Run for your life!

Station 6

Location: N/A (text only)

Filename(s)	Quote
shanty_getitoffhim	Get it off him! Get it off!
shanty_toolate	It's too late! Stand back!
stn6_launch	We've got a launch. We've got a launch!

Manhack Matt

Location: sound/vo/canals

Filename(s)	Quote	Play
matt_thanksbut	Hey, look, thanks for the help, but you'd better get out of here.
matt_whoyou	[no transcript available]
matt_thereyougo	[no transcript available]
matt_helpyourself	[no transcript available]
matt_radiobust01	[no transcript available]
matt_radiobust02	[no transcript available]
matt_radiobust03	[no transcript available]

Station 6

Female

Location: sound/vo/canals/female01

Filename(s)	Quote	Play
stn6_go_nag02	Go on!
stn6_shellingus	They're shelling us!

Male

Location: sound/vo/canals/male01

Filename(s)	Quote	Play
stn6_go_nag02	Go on!
stn6_incoming	Incoming!

Airboat gun camp

Female

Location: sound/vo/canals/female01

Filename(s)	Quote	Play
gunboat_farewell	Farewell, Dr. Freeman.
gunboat_hurry	We'd better hurry. We've got to tear this camp down and get out of here.
gunboat_moveon	Let's get a move on! We've got to clear out before they target us.
gunboat_owneyes	Well, I wouldn't believe it if I couldn't see it with my own eyes. Dr. Gordon Freeman himself.
gunboat_parkboat	You can park the boat. It'll be safe here.

Male

Location: sound/vo/canals/male01

Filename(s)	Quote	Play
gunboat_eliright	Get going, Dr. Freeman. I can see Eli was right about you.
gunboat_giveemhell	Give 'em hell, Doc.
gunboat_justintime	You made it just in time. We've got to clear out of here before we're discovered.
gunboat_parkboat	You can park the boat. It'll be safe here.
gunboat_pullout	You're just in time, Doc. We've got to move out before the Combine picks us up. We're just getting ready to pull out.