Trident
You are coming in hot, as usual.
*NOTE: Ever notice how Master Chief is always this close from death in the
many cutscenes?*
You start out with the Spartan Laser, so switch to a lesser gun for now. Deal
with the immediate enemies, then use the charge-shot on the laser to clear
out both turrets and the AA Wraith on the other isle.
There are more Brutes over there, and the leader has a Fuel Rod Gun. I advise
just running over to that side with your Spike Grenades in hand, using both on
the lesser Brutes, then your Frags on the leader Brute, and then maybe jump
close to him and start hitting him with your melee attack. Take his gun.
When all is cleared, a Pelican drops in and gives you some vehicles. The
Mongoose's gunner won't have a Rocket Launcher, so don't do that. Just opt
to drive the Warthog. Go down the path and around the corner to find a two-
route path that leads up the hill. Engage the Ghosts that appear, and handle
the turret and Grunts at the top. Keep rolling until you find some Grunts and
parked Ghosts. Take out the little guys before they can get mobile.
Shortly down the slope, you should really zoom down and get to that Wraith
across the water before it tears you up. But, this little battle is way too
tough for you to handle, and you actually don't have to. All you need to do
is drive around everyone and go down a tunnel hidden to the right, in the
rock. Just drive around the Wraith and all the enemies and get your Hog down
the ramp. Jump out and run through the door.
*NOTE: If there is a way to defeat all the enemies, it's not worth the effort.
The reason is because with you driving the Hog, the gunner doesn't hit what
you want to hit. And you as the gunner equals the AI driving you right into
Death's arms. The best thing would be to jump out and take them on by foot,
but that's not very safe either.*
Inside will be a larger-than-usual group of enemies. It's best you clear them
out, starting with the little guys. Any equipment will help, so will that
Fuel Rod Gun. Be sure to pick up a Carbine before you leave through the door
at the other side. More enemies in the next area, so do your thing. Swing
around and up to the bridge above the first room and use the elevator.
But first jump across to the area on the left for some ammo, and there is
another access terminal if you wish. Then take the elevator.
At the top some Brutes will greet you, but you should be able to stay around
the elevator. Use grenades on the ones that get close, and then zoom in to
shoot the ones farther down the way. With enough ammo, you can clear the whole
room from without moving very far at all. Collect the supplies, the hammer,
and then press the button they were guarding. Scene.
Take the elevator back down and head back outside; what would Halo be without
backtracking? A few small fries in your way, but nothing to worry about. Jump
back in your steed outside, load up the pals, and head back. Thankfully, there
will be no enemies outside, or anywhere along your backtracking. Drive all the
way back to the beach area. You'll see some Hornets land and that's your cue
to jump out and take one.
If You Want It Done Right...
This part is fun. The steering is not too bad, similar to the other vehicles.
Get airbourne and head toward the tower that has a big beam of light shooting
into the sky. Of course, along the way will be a legion of Banshees. But soon
into your flight you should look down and go for the AA Wraith on an island.
Then start picking off the other enemies. Keep moving and keep fighting your
way to the tower. When you get there, it's a mess. You have a Phantom and
Banshees in the sky, AA Wraiths on the ground, countless enemies, and normal
Wraith. Go for the AA Wraiths first, then the air threats (which you only need
to target the Phantom's gun), and then clear the LZ as the Elites drop into
the tower, so don't harm the Elites, but make sure you cut down a bunch of the
Brutes, and there are a lot.
Land when you can't shoot at anybody from the sky and join the group. Get to
the door leading to the tower and use your hammer to cut down the group of
Brutes that come out, but don't use the hammer with friends nearby. Clear the
enemies and load up on supplies.
Enter the tower, which is a similar setup as the other one. When you move into
the main area you run into two Hunters and a swarm of Drones. But you take the
path on the right and take care of the Drones that meet you. When they are
gone you should locate the nearest Hunter, pull out your hammer, and get
behind him to deliver the death blow (it usually takes two hits). Then find the
other one and help your team kill it.
Move through the door and into the next room for more Brutes. Use grenades and
whatever to take them out and clear the path to another room. Up here will
be more Brutes and then another batch of Drones, and also a gun called a
Mauler (not a great gun though). Get on the elevator and you will have to go
up alone, but again, you can jump across a gap to find another access terminal
before you go up.
It would be wise to have two Spike Grenades and some juice left in the old
Gravity Hammer. There will be four Brutes cloaked in the control room, and one
bigger Brute with a Plasma Cannon. There will also be two Plasma Grenades near
the elevator. The plan is to use all four grenades on the regular Brutes, then
dodge the fire as you go in for two hammer strikes on the leader. Do so, take
his turret, and press the button. Scene, and more bad news.
You may want to drop the turret and run to the elevator and get going down, or
you can try to mow a path to the elevator control. Either way, get to the panel
and head back ASAP. Back downstairs will be just a few Flood fighting your
friends, so use up what remains of your cannon. Swap out your hammer for some
lesser gun. When you approach the exit doors you run into two Flood and then
more outside. There will also be a pregnant one, so be sure to handle the
parasites that bust out of it, and try to kill them before they get some dead
bodies.
Make your way to the waiting allies near the water, fighting what is left of
the Flood along the way. You got some choices of rides, but I'll only let you
choose the Scorpion. Move through the tunnel ahead.
Journey's End
Move down the snow-covered path and take out the enemies along the way. It
will be tough to avoid hitting your faster allies. When you get into the cliff
area, wind your way down the mountain side as you dispatch the enemies in your
way. There will be a rough spot with two turrets, and then there will be a
Wraith. And always shoot down entire hover pads with one bullet, don't even
aim for an enemy or wait to see if an enemy is inside.
Shortly after you will see two Hornets land. Relinquish your tank and get
airbourne. Move forward to find not one but two Scarabs appear on the snow!
Your guns will tear through their legs quickly, and it works best if you aim
to the lower parts of the legs. Be sure to pop some shots into the Banshees
when you can. When a Scarab falls down, just get to their backside and aim
low into the buttocks area, or the spot where the power core sits. If you're
lucky you can get low and shoot the core from your ship, but don't be afraid
to jump out of your jet and get your hands dirty. Remember, when the back turns
from blue to red, the thing will blow. Then repeat for the other one.
Once both are down, head toward the center structure and wait for the Oracle to
extend the bridge. Follow the Arbiter and get inside that big building. Another
Cortana moment as you move inside and then a scene. Ah, too bad, and then the
weirdness. Huh?
Revelation
Team up with these new allies and let them go ahead of you. Sit back and assume
a sniping role, and then proceed. The Flood will clear most of the way for you
and all you have to do is clean up the survivors. It might take some getting
use to, but try to restrain yourself from killing the Flood. Move through
the door at the other end and through the short hallway.
The next section will be essentially more of the same. Kill one enemy Brute
and the Flood will make him an ally. Repeat this and keep your weapons fresh as
you move down the way. The Brutes at the door on the other end will put up a
fight, but they really stand no chance. Take them out, bring fresh guns, and
move through the next set of doors.
The next area will be cleared for you. All you have to do is make it to the
other side and extend the bridge. Scene. But you're not done yet.
After the movie, don't even bother fighting, just run. Run back the way you
came, again. You should be fine until you make it to the door, but if you toss
a grenade before you reach the door you should clear the Flood that come out.
Catch your breath in this room and then run out when you're ready, and you
don't have to wait for your friend, or keep up with him.
In the next area you get some help by the bots in the air. It might be best to
clear out the enemies here, and then get fresh weapons. Again, a grenade at
the other door will get the Flood that come out. A Cortana moment as you
pass through this last set of doors.
On the other side just make a mad dash for the elevator. Run past all the
Flood in your way and jump down the blue hole at the back. Scene and end level,
finally.
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