The following is a list of
quotes from Citizens in the Half-Life 2 Canals.
After the City 17 Trainstation
Location: sound/vo/canals
When Gordon approaches the couple:
| Filename(s) | Quote |
arrest_helpme | Help me! |
arrest_stop | Stop! We didn't do anything! |
After the player kills the Metrocops:
| Filename(s) | Quote |
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 |
arrest_getgoing | Get going! |
BoxCar Joe
Locations: sound/vo/canals;
sound/vo/npc/male01
When Joe notices Gordon:
| Filename(s) | Quote |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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
When Gordon approaches Station 1:
| Filename(s) | Quote |
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 |
overhere01 | Hey, over here! |
help01 | Help! |
The radio transmission:
| Filename(s) | Quote |
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
| Filename(s) | Quote |
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 |
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 |
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 |
matt_goodluck | Good luck out there! |
If Gordon refuses to proceed further:
| Filename(s) | Quote |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
stn6_incoming | Incoming! |
Male
Location: sound/vo/canals/male01
| Filename(s) | Quote |
stn6_shellingus | They're shelling us! |
Arlene
Location: sound/vo/canals
When Arlene notices Gordon:
| Filename(s) | Quote |
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 |
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 |
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 |
cit_dropper01 | Hey down there! Supplies! |
cit_dropper04 | Look out below! |
Airboat gun camp
Locations: sound/vo/canals;
sound/vo/canals/female01 ;
sound/vo/canals/male01
When the Rebels notice Gordon:
| Filename(s) | Quote |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
gunboat_giveemhell | Give 'em hell, Doc. |
Male
Location: sound/vo/canals/male01
If Gordon refuses to proceed further:
| Filename(s) | Quote |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
stn6_go_nag02 | Go on! |
stn6_shellingus | They're shelling us! |
Male
Location: sound/vo/canals/male01
| Filename(s) | Quote |
stn6_go_nag02 | Go on! |
stn6_incoming | Incoming! |
Airboat gun camp
Female
Location: sound/vo/canals/female01
| Filename(s) | Quote |
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 |
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. |
