Halo 4 Walkthrough
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Mission 1: Dawn
Look up to pull the emergency release and exit the cryo-tube, then move forward through the corridor ahead to reach the orange-lit room at the end and use the console to review the weapons system.
Continue holding the indicated button down to review the gravity controls, the ship’s propulsion, the hull integrity and the life support.
Exit the room through the open doorway on the right and make your next available left to climb the steps at the end, then turn around at the top and enter the next room across from you.
Make a left into the next room beside you and approach the hologram at its center to witness the orange wave of energy pass through, then exit through the open doorway behind the hologram and turn right into the corridor below.
Use the corridor to reach the indicated set of doors at the end, then tap the indicated button to pry them open and allow the air pressure to suck you into the next room.
Follow the on-screen prompts to climb upwards along the elevator shaft and jump to the left side of the area, when you see the tumbling debris coming your way, then leap forward again and to the right after that.
Jump forward again and onto the wall directly beside you, then continue climbing forward and drop back to the surface on your left to avoid the next cluster of oncoming debris.
Crawl up onto the ledge above to encounter the Elite and press the indicated button to eliminate this enemy, then move through the next open doorway on your left to enter the flight deck and climb the stairs across from you.
Sneak up behind the elite across from you at the top of the steps and strike the enemy in the back of the head with a melee strike, then turn around and open fire on the hostiles below to your left or right.
Drop onto the floor below to collect new weapons and ammunition, then move in a circle around the area to finish clearing the room of all remaining enemies and climb back up the previous staircase.
Approach the consoles across the platform at the top and press the indicated button to override the blast shield controls, then drop down to look through the large window that’s been uncovered and wait for the elite to spot you.
Retreat to the back of the room, before the elite ships pass through the surrounding windows, and turn around to start opening fire or throwing grenades at the enemies that drop into the area next.
Take cover in the area beneath the platform at the center of the room and continue eliminating the enemies that appear on both sides of this area, then exit the flight deck through the open doorway across from the steps and turn left.
Move through the set of doors that open for you to enter the elevator and ride it to the next area, then exit the car and make a left into the adjacent corridor.
Enter the next room that opens for you in the left corner ahead and eliminate the enemies inside, then continue moving forward around the corridor to take out another hostile and activate the door at the end.
Back up to use the corner behind you as cover and eliminate the enemies in the area ahead, then move forward to descend the next staircase on the right and take out the hostiles below.
Take cover behind the wall on the right at the bottom of the staircase and eliminate the enemies ahead, then fight your way forward through the next few corridors and use grenades to quickly eliminate the shielded hostiles on the left.
Move through the open door that was being guarded by the shielded enemies and make a left to enter the next open area, then make your way into the rounded room ahead and clear it of enemies.
Continue into the orange-lit back area to eliminate the elites and exit using the rear open doorway, then make a left through the next two corridors to reach the outside area and turn right to take out the hostiles that are dropped off by the ship.
Take cover and use your rifle to zoom in on the enemies scattered across the area below, then pick them off until you can safely drop off the edge and turn left to eliminate the shielded hostiles by aiming for their exposed body parts.
Use the surrounding obstacles as cover to peek out and snipe the enemies blocking your path to the next objective marker, then cross to the opposite side of the area and make a right up the nearby ramp to ascend onto the level above.
Turn left at the top of the ramp to eliminate the nearby enemies and make your way around the ledge to collect additional ammo or weaponry, then turn around to continue towards the objective marker and enter the yellow-lit corridor above.
Fight your way past the next group of hostiles ahead and approach the indicated console on the right to initiate manual launch, then move back through the yellow-lit corridor and turn left to start sniping the enemies that have appeared on the level below.
Clear the area below until it is safe for you to drop off the edge and make your way forward to approach the next objective marker, then move between cover to continue picking off the hostiles ahead and reach the malfunctioning missile door.
Approach the indicated device to trigger the magnetic accelerator and activate a cut scene, then turn around to sprint back across the area and climb the ramp ahead to re-enter the ship.
Make your way through the door that opens at the end to navigate the orange-lit corridors ahead and drop through the floor in the rounded area you enter next, then climb the nearby set of steps to reach the room collapsing in on itself and avoid the numerous explosions.
Cross to the other side of the collapsing room to jump over the next hole in the floor ahead and make a right to push past another group of enemies blocking your path, then take your next available left to approach the doors at the end and activate a short cut scene to complete this mission.
Mission 2: Requiem
Make your way forward through the wreckage to reach the area below and turn left to search the surrounding debris for supplies, then continue around behind the structure lit up by orange flames and follow the path ahead to see the blue exhaust engines in the distance above.
Jump over the pieces of wreckage ahead to land in the trench below and make a left to enter rock tunnel in the corner, then continue following the path through the narrow canyon and exit into the daylight above at the end.
Move left along the dirt trail that overlooks the massive structure in the distance below and approach the Warthog ahead to flip it back on its wheels, then enter the driver’s seat and accelerate down the path in front of you.
Take your next available left to enter the tunnel of wreckage and continue driving the reach the narrow canyon ahead, then navigate the dirt trail that eventually becomes a grassy one and make a right upon exiting the enclosure.
Drive downhill to encounter the group of enemies below and enter your vehicle’s turret to start opening fire on them, then pick off the surrounding hostiles and remove them from the Ghosts without destroying the craft.
Commandeer one of the abandoned Ghosts to finish off the remaining enemies in the area and collect the supplies left behind, then continue down the hill to take out another group of hostiles and use the surrounding rock formation as cover.
Use the Warthog if necessary to approach the enemy on the elevated platform and enter the vehicle’s turret to finish clearing the area, then collect supplies from atop the ridge in the back right corner and make your way up rocky path ahead by staying to the left.
Eliminate the enemies in your path to navigate the path through the narrow canyon and exit out the other side to continue approaching the structure in the distance, then take cover to snipe the next group of hostiles that appear in the grassy area and atop the ledges ahead.
Climb atop one of the larger rock formation ahead to snipe or grenade the remaining enemies below and on the ridges to your right, then drop back to the ground and make a left in front of the large metallic structure.
Move to the left around the metal structure and eliminate the enemies blocking your path, then head up the next ramp you see on the right and turn at the top to clear out the hostiles in the nearby enclosure.
Make a right around the front of the structure and climb the next ramp on your left to eliminate the enemies at the top, then move forward to finish clearing the area with the help of grenades and approach the rear door to wait for it to open.
Enter the structure through the large doors that open for you ahead and climb the next ramp to encounter the swarm of enemy aircraft, then jump down into the area below and make your way across to the opposite side of the room.
Head diagonally towards the left to reach the next area and climb the second ramp on your right, then approach the objective marker at the top to access the cartographer and activate a cut scene.
Afterwards, make your way forward up the ramps in the left corner ahead to approach the console around the corner and activate the light bridge.
Cross the light bridge to reach the next ledge and drop into the area below, then use a sword if possible to clear out the surrounding enemies and climb the ramps on the other side to make a left at the top.
Approach the indicated console around the corner to activate another light bridge and cross it to press the button in front of the orange energy beam, then turn left to reach the next ledge and open fire on the enemies in the area below.
Move along the left side of the room to collect additional ammunition and climb the next ramp on the right to clear out the enemies at the top, then move forward to eliminate another group of hostiles in the brightly-lit area below.
Turn left to climb another ramp and eliminate the group of enemies on the next level above, then finish clearing the area and approach the indicated console to access the cartographer again.
Following the next cut scene, approach the triangle of laser beams in front of you to pick up a shield and exit the room through the door that opens ahead.
Activate your shield as you descend on the elevator platform to protect yourself from oncoming fire and take cover on the left side of the bridge, then peek out to snipe the wave of enemies ahead and continue moving forward.
As you cross the bridge, jump to see above the obstacles in your path and open fire or throw grenades to continue clearing out the enemies ahead.
Approach the edge of the bridge section ahead and snipe all the enemies below, then drop down to continue moving forward up the ramps on the other side and turn around to commandeer the Banshee aircraft.
Turn the Banshee around to continue across the bridge and execute a barrel roll to dodge any incoming fire, then keep a constant distance from the other enemy aircraft to shoot them out of the sky.
Fly back and forth across the second half of the bridge to mow down the wave of enemies below, then land the Banshee at the opposite end to move through the door that opens and make your way along the next corridor ahead.
Move through the next door with your shield up to approach the group of enemies ahead and eliminate them with melee strikes or a scoped weapon, then approach the left side of the area to collect new weaponry and use it to pick off one of the Ghost drivers.
Commandeer a Ghost and use it to clear the surrounding area of all enemies, then continue driving it forward to reach the next structure ahead and navigate the vehicle through the front entrance.
Dismount from the Ghost to climb one of the next narrow ramps in the corners ahead and turn around to make your way up onto the level above, then clear out the enemies in front of you and move right around the balcony at the end.
Fight past the group of enemies ahead, using explosive rounds and grenades, then turn the corner at the end to continue eliminating hostiles at climb the next ramp in front of you to make a right at the top.
Snipe the enemies in the distance ahead to continue moving forward and climb one of the next ramps you see on the left, then use the surrounding obstacles to keep a safe distance from the larger hostile above and move around behind the enemy to kill it with a sword strike to the back.
Repeat the previous tactic to eliminate the second larger enemy that appears and approach the indicated door to enter the next structure, then continue moving forward across an orange-lit walkway and climb the ramp at the end.
Move around the circular walkway to jump onto the platform that descend from above and ride it upwards to complete this mission.
Mission 3: Forerunner
Make your way forward through the next door to cross the bridge ahead and insert Cortana into the console at the end to activate a cut scene, then enter the portal that has appeared below on the left and teleport to the First Pylon.
Move through the tunnel ahead and follow the canyon path around at the end, then use grenades to clear out the enemies crawling down the surrounding walls and activate the next light bridge.
Cross the light bridge to continue along the canyon path and encounter the new breed of enemy that drops from above, then make a left around the next corner and clear out another group of smaller hostiles by throwing grenades.
Take cover behind the nearby rock formations to eliminate the larger flying enemies that appear in front of you by scoring headshots, then approach the blue objective marker to pass through the doors that open next and move forward down the corridor.
Collect supplies along the way as you continue down the corridor and move through the next door that opens at the end, then eliminate the enemies on the other side and travel along the path leading towards the right.
Fight through another wave of enemies to turn the next corner in the path and reach the glowing platform at the end, then climb the small ramp on the left and turn around to start eliminating the hostiles that descend.
Collect whatever ammo or weaponry you can and move back down the ramp to turn left at the bottom, then snipe the enemies that occupy the surrounding canyon walls and the ground below.
Drop to the canyon floor below and make a right up the rock ledge above, then enter the cave at the top to move through the next door ahead and follow the corridor in front of you.
Make your next left to collect supplies and return to the previous corridor to exit through the door at the end, then snipe the enemies on the ground below and on the structure across from you.
Move down into the structure below and approach the on-screen objective marker to find the first power core, then destroy the ball of energy with a few quick shots and continue fighting your way forward across this facility by using your shield effectively.
Approach the back right corner of this structure to locate the next power core and destroy it, then fight your way over to the opposite corner of the facility and destroy the final power core.
Head towards the blue on-screen objective marker near the center of this facility and climb the ramps within the small structure to reach the ledges above, then continue moving up the outer ramps to cross the light bridge at the top and press the button on the other side to activate the elevator.
Ride the elevator upwards to reach the top of the beam and use the indicated control panel to shut it down, then move forward into the portal that appears ahead and teleport to the next pylon.
Move through the door ahead to cross the bridge and enter the next portal you see below on the right, then collect supplies from the surrounding walls and make your way forward into the tunnel.
Make a left along the canyon trail to fall through the next opening in the ground and exit the enclosure to encounter the drop pods, then move right to fight across the battlefield using your shield and an automatic weapon.
Continue across the canyon battlefield and climb onto the upper rock ledges to the left, then fight your way back towards the opposite end of this area and follow the path around to the right.
Clear out the enemies around the corner to commandeer a Ghost and drive it forward across the next canyon area ahead, then mow down the hostiles blocking the path to enter the yellow-lit cave tunnel at the end.
Navigate the Ghost around the cave tunnel ahead to exit out the other side and clear out another group of enemies, then drive through the front entrance of the next structure and make your way up the inclines to reach the door at the top.
Exit the structure to destroy the Banshee on the other side and make a right to approach the next on-screen objective marker, then clear out the enemies guarding this area and use your Ghost to destroy the first power core.
Continue driving across to the rear end of the facility and approach the next on-screen objective marker to destroy the second power core, then navigate over to the opposite side of the area and destroy the final core.
Look towards the light bridge above and enter the structure at the center of this facility that leads up to it, then fight past another wave of enemies and dismount from the Ghost to continue climbing the inclines.
Cross the light bridge above to activate the elevator on the other side, then ride it upwards to reach the top of the beam and use the indicated console to shut it down.
Enter the portal that appears in front of you to teleport and move through the door ahead, then cross the bridge to enter another portal and continue making your way forward to encounter the next wave of enemies.
Use grenades to quickly eliminate the hostiles in front of you and continue moving towards the massive sphere ahead, then turn left to open the next door and make your way up the incline on the other side.
Climb the ramp in the left corner at the top and eliminate the hostile ahead by striking him from behind with a melee assault, then continue moving forward around the walkway and open fire on the enemies below to clear the area.
Continue around the upper ledge to eliminate the next wave of enemies and make a right up the incline to approach the massive sphere, then use the console at the top to open communications and activate a cut scene.
Afterwards, sprint forward across the canyon to commandeer a Ghost and continue driving it towards the beacon of light in the distance ahead.
Boost the Ghost consistently to clear gaps in the road and navigate around the rock formations that continually burst from the ground, then ignore the enemies scurrying across your path and don’t stop until you reach the portal at the end to complete this mission.
Mission 4: Infinity
Move left along the jungle path and continue in the direction of the next objective marker, then check the dead bodies to review their tags and head down the trail to your left.
Eliminate the creatures in the next clearing below and turn down the path leading towards the left, then take out the next wave of hostiles on the ground and in the trees above.
Continue fighting your way forward through the jungle and destroy the flying hostiles first to prevent them from forming shields, then move towards the next objective marker to pick up the Promethean Vision off the ground and turn it on to see through the fog ahead.
Snipe the enemies hiding across the area covered in fog below to safely drop into the next clearing and continue moving forward along the jungle path, then fight your way past the numerous waves of hostiles by climbing into the trees above to use them as cover and by tossing grenades at the larger groups.
Climb higher into the trees on the right at the end of the path and make your way around the branches to reach the next objective marker on the metallic crash site above, then collect the surrounding munitions and review the IFF tag to activate a cut scene.
Afterwards, move through the next door ahead to exit the ship and take cover immediately to start clearing out the enemies that surround the area.
Stay close to your teammates and focus on eliminating the hostiles one-by-one as they approach, then toss grenades to take out the ones clustered together and collect supplies from the crates around you.
Use a sniper rifle to keep the enemies in the distance at bay for as long as you can, then switch over to a shotgun if they get too close.
Activate Promethean Vision to hunt down and eliminate the remaining enemies ahead, then collect the autosentry and move left to climb the inclined path against the dirt wall.
Turn around at the top to continue following the path through the jungle and use grenades to eliminate the enemies around the next corner, then head forward along the trail and take cover with the soldiers pinned down in the area ahead.
Move behind the sandbags on the left to pick up the railgun and start taking down the group of enemies ahead, then deploy the autosentry to continue clearing out the hostiles and advance up the path in front of you on the left.
Take cover behind the next stack of sandbags ahead and eliminate the flying machines to prevent them from regenerating the other enemies, then fall back to evade the laser turrets that appear and snipe them from a distance.
Fight your way forward to reach the metallic structure ahead and detach one of the nearby turrets to carry it as a weapon, then approach the next objective marker to insert Cortana into the device and turn around to start defending the area.
Set up another autosentry and use the detached turret to fend off the approaching wave of enemies coming from below until you run out of ammo, then move along the ridge to your right and commandeer another turret to continue the assault.
Continue defending the area until all of the enemies have been cleared out, then detach the turret and approach the objective marker to retrieve Cortana.
Move through the door that opens in front of you to enter the cavern and continue forward to encounter the enemies at the next fork in the path, then toss a grenade into this group of hostiles and exit the tunnel into the open cave area ahead.
Pick up the railgun on the right to continue sniping the enemies ahead in the distance and on the ridge above to your right, then open fire on another group of hostiles that are dropped off by a transport ship and finish clearing the area.
Approach the Pelican that arrives to travel to the next area and drop into the Scorpion tank below, then move back and forth between the cover of the surrounding rock formations to evade enemy fire while eliminating the hostiles ahead.
Drive forward through the cavern and use the Scorpion’s cannon to clear out the Ghosts and ground enemies that block your path, then continue following the path around to take down the next series of guard towers ahead on the left and right.
Open fire on the next Wraith tank you see ahead before it can score a hit on your Scorpion, then continue firing the cannon into the enemy vehicle until it explodes.
Continue using the Scorpion to blast your way along the path ahead to reach the next objective marker and clear out the wave of enemies that surround it, then drop into the indicated tunnel and drive onto the elevator platform at the end.
Ascend on the elevator platform to reach the level above and use the cannon to clear out the nearby groups of hostiles, then drive forward through the metallic structure to destroy the tower ahead and wait for the next objective to appear.
Exit the tank to move through the indicated doorway and use the console above on the right to raise the Mantis, then enter the mech that ascends to take control of it and use the machine guns to blast a hole through the door in front of you.
Walk forward through the corridor ahead and use the Mantis’ weaponry to clear out the wave of enemies in front of you, then make your next right to destroy the turrets above and proceed forward into the next open area.
Fight your way up the next incline to clear out the surrounding enemies and make a left at the top, then continue eliminating the hostiles that block the path ahead to enter the elevator at the end and ride it to the level above.
Turn around to exit the elevator and move through the doors that open in front of you, then use the Mantis’ weaponry to destroy the three indicated jammers and the surrounding hostiles.
Move to the rear end of the platform you’re on and turn around to defend the pair of mounted missile launchers, then alternate between looking upwards to destroy the incoming Banshees or transports ships and looking down to clear out the ground forces.
Walk back and forth across the platform to defend the two missile launchers until the area is completely cleared, then approach the next objective marker and exit the Mantis to use the indicated console.
After activating the Mac network, re-enter the Mantis to continue fighting off the Banshees and activate the next cut scene to complete this mission.
Mission 5: Reclaimer
Move through the cave tunnel ahead and enter the massive vehicle on the other side, then climb the stairs within and turn around at the top to make your way up the next set of steps on the left.
Climb the outside steps to reach the top of the massive vehicle and approach the indicated objective marker to speak with Lasky, then drop back to the level below and collect the jetpack off the wall.
Ride atop the Mammoth as it drives forward around the mountain path ahead and watch as the Pelicans in front of you are blown out of the sky, then take control of the turret on the left and use it to clear out the wave of enemies on the ground below.
Continue using the turret to eliminate the hostile enemies and vehicle after the Mammoth comes to a stop, then drop to the ground below and make your way towards the next objective marker ahead.
Commandeer a Ghost and use it to clear the surrounding area of the enemy vehicles that remain, then approach the next objective marker on foot to equip the Target Designator and point it towards the transport ship flying above to have the Mammoth destroy it.
Get a line of sight on the Phantom orb in the distance past the edge of the cliff and use the target designator to have it destroyed as well, then re-enter the Mammoth to collect more ammunition and have back onto the top of this massive vehicle.
Ride the Mammoth along the mountain path and use the target designator to clear out the enemy ships ahead, then move under the overhangs that surround the top of the massive vehicle to fire at the Banshees from the safety of cover.
After the Mammoth comes to a stop again, equip a sniper rifle and drop to ground below to pick off the enemies guarding the three generators ahead.
Commandeer a Ghost and use it to destroy the three shield generators, then re-enter the Mammoth to continue riding it along the path ahead and target the hostile orb in the distance to have it destroyed by railgun.
Use the mounted turrets on the Mammoth or a sniper rifle to eliminate the next wave of enemies on the right, then drop to the ground below and commandeer a Ghost to continue protecting the massive vehicle.
Use the Ghost to fight off the continuous assault of enemy vehicles or return to the turrets on top of the Mammoth, then ride the enormous vehicle through the canyon and jump onto the mountainside above to approach the next objective marker.
Enter the green tractor beam to ascend into the covenant ship above and immediately open fire to clear the enemies from the surrounding area, then climb the nearby incline to eliminate another group of hostiles at the top.
Approach the indicated purple button and change it to green with a melee strike, then open fire to destroy the entire device and jump out the open window ahead on the right to land on top of the Mammoth below using your jetpack.
Ride the Mammoth along the mountain path ahead to experience Cortana malfunctioning and wait for the vehicle to be stopped by an obstruction in the road, then equip a sniper rifle and drop to the ground below.
Make your way towards the next objective marker to enter the rock maze and pick off the enemies you see standing on top of the surrounding boulders or approaching from down the path ahead.
Move back and forth behind the rock formations or energy shields within the maze to evade taking enemy fire, then continue fighting your way forward by using the jetpack to get on top of the walls and jump between them while sniping.
Zoom in on the enemies perched on the highest cliffs above and approach the metal structure at the end of the path ahead, then take out the hostiles on the next series of ledges in front of you and climb the ramp on the left.
Take cover at the top to fight your way forward and use the jetpack to land on the bridge high above, then eliminate the enemy that’s perched her and snipe the rest of the hostiles that appear beneath you.
Drop back to the ground below and continue moving towards the next objective marker, then climb the ramp ahead to eliminate the enemies at the top and fight your way through the indicated door that opens in the left corner above.
Wait for the second door in front of you to open and navigate the next green-lit corridor ahead to enter the elongated chamber at the end, then destroy the robot that appears and make a left across the room.
Move through the next two doorway that are opened for you to approach the objective marker ahead and descend on the elevator platform, then exit into the corridor at the bottom and navigate around it to reach the room at the end.
Make your way through the door that is opened directly across from you and take the right turn ahead to enter the room with the Particle Cannon Network inside of it, then continue moving forward to approach the next objective marker and transfer Cortana to the indicated console.
After Cortana vanishes, turn around to head back the way you came and cross the next light bridge that suddenly appears on your right to move through the door at the opposite end.
Move through the narrow corridor to make an immediate left turn ahead and the next right turn following that, then drop down onto the bridge below and approach the large door on your right to enter the room with blue energy beam at its center.
Enter the blue energy beam to activate a cut scene, then move forward across the bridge ahead and eliminate the next wave of enemies using your grenades to clear a path.
Use an automatic weapon to eliminate the enemies on the platform ahead and turn around the climb the ramps leading to the next objective marker above, then collect Cortana from the device and return to the previous platform below.
Cross the platform to move through the doorway at the opposite end and hit the button on the right to download the terminal, then turn around to enter the next room beside you and ride the elevator down.
Exit the elevator at the bottom to turn right and enter the portal ahead to teleport to the next area, then enter the Scorpion tank in front of you and use it to start clearing out enemy vehicles from the surrounding area.
Follow the path that wraps around the corner of the rock formations ahead on the right and continue using the tank to clear enemies from your path, then aim left to take out the ground troops and drive uphill.
Make a right to approach the opening in the rock wall and turn left through it, then destroy the Wraith tanks in front of you and drive up the path ahead in the left corner.
Destroy the two shield generators above by driving inside the forcefields around them and turn back down the path to move into the area previously blocked off to you, then exit the Scorpion to approach the next objective marker on foot and collect the target designator.
Use the target designator to have the ball of orange energy in the distance destroyed and complete this mission.
Mission 6: Shutdown
Move forward around the walkway ahead to drop into the hangar on the left and climb the ramp towards the back right corner, then collect the indicated weaponry and approach the open cockpit to enter the Pelican.
After the Pelican descends into the launch area below, press the indicated button to boost forward and exit the Infinity to continue learning the flight controls.
Fly towards the rightmost tower marked with an objective icon and circle around slowly to land on the indicated platform below, then exit the Pelican to climb the nearby ramp and move through the door at the top.
Make your way forward through the corridor to enter the next room and cross to the opposite side of it, then exit this small area using the door that opens in front of you and continue ahead to experience Cortana malfunctioning again.
Move through the next door that opens ahead and shoot down the enemies in front of you, then jump onto the platform above to activate the cores and drop back down to make your way over to the area in the right corner occupied by multiple hostiles.
Take out the flying machines first and use grenades to help you finish clearing this area, then approach the next objective marker above on the right and open fire on the ball of energy to destroy it.
Turn around to drop back onto the platform below and eliminate the next enemy that appears in front of you, then continue moving forward between cover points to clear out the next wave of hostiles ahead.
Jump up onto objects or stay at the top of inclines to keep the high ground in the battles that follow and use grenades to remove the larger group of hostiles, then equip an automatic weapon for ground enemies and use a scoped rifle to target the flying machines.
Make your way forward up the next incline and approach the objective marker above to destroy another ball of white energy, then turn around to drop back onto the platform and move right to start clearing out another wave of enemies.
Pick up an autosentry at the top of the next incline and place it nearby to continue mowing down the enemies in your path, then approach the next objective marker around the corner ahead and destroy the third ball of white energy.
Fight your way back across to opposite side of this area and use the jetpack to reach the bridge above, then approach the next objective marker to move through the door that opens and take cover behind one of the surrounding pillars to eliminate the enemy ahead with the help of a scoped weapon.
Collect the Incineration Cannon that was dropped by the last hostile you eliminated and continue forward into the next room ahead, then move through the next two doorways to reach the outside again and re-enter your Pelican.
Fly in the direction of the next objective marker and clear out the Banshees blocking your path, then land on the indicated platform below and exit the Pelican to move through the door at the top of the nearby incline.
Continue through the next pair of doorways to reach the open area at the end and make a left down the inclines to cross the light bridge at the bottom, then climb the ramp on the right to approach the next objective marker and activate the gondola.
Ride the gondola across the gap and use a scoped rifle to pick off the snipers on the ledges above your right, then cross to the middle of the next light bridge that appears and use the jetpack to reach the uppermost landing above.
Take cover to eliminate the enemies surrounding the next objective marker ahead with the help of grenades and approach the indicated console to reset the gondola override, then defeat another group of hostiles around the corner to your right.
Fight your way back onto the gondola to clear out the enemies that now occupy it and the ones clinging the walls on the left as well, then activate the indicated console to continue riding across the gap and defeat the hostiles that appear around you.
Snipe the enemies on the ledges above to your left and cross to the middle of the next light bridge that appears, then use the jetpack to ascend onto the uppermost landing above and clear out the hostiles guarding the objective marker by first destroying the flying machines.
Use the indicated console to reset the gondola control and return to the transport waiting for you below, then take cover in the lower level and eliminate the surrounding enemies to safely approach the next objective marker ahead.
Enter the orange beam of light above and turn around to destroy the next wave of flying enemies that appears, then return to the gondola and use the indicated console to put the transport in reverse.
Eliminate the flying enemies above as you travel back across the gap on the gondola and use the next light bridge that appears to approach the objective marker above, then move through the previous series of doors to exit the tower and re-enter the Pelican’s cockpit outside.
Fly in the direction of the next objective marker and land on the platform that emerges from the side of the tower ahead, then exit the Pelican and move through the door at the top of the adjacent incline.
Move through the next two doorway ahead to enter the blue gravity beam and ascend into the area above, then proceed forward to witness the tower alteration and make a right to jump across the gap that suddenly appears in front of you.
Clear out the enemies on the next platform to your left and continue in the direction of the objective marker in the distance to cross a light bridge on the right, then detach the nearby plasma cannon and use it to eliminate the surrounding wave of hostiles.
Cross the light bridge in the back left corner of the platform and continue using the detached plasma cannon to mow down the enemies blocking your path, then cross a second and third light bridge on the right to approach the next objective marker.
Retreat from the larger enemies that appear next and collect a Fuel Rod Cannon from the previous platform to clear them out, then enter the next blue gravity beam to ascend into the area above and cross the light bridge in front of you.
Enter the Banshee on your right and boost towards the next objective marker at the opposite end of this area, then exit the ship to land on the platform below and quickly sprint through the doors that open ahead to escape the turret fire behind you.
Move through the doorway at the top of the next incline to approach the indicated console and insert Cortana into it, then wait for the plan to fail and retrieve her to receive the next objective.
Jump forward out of the control booth to sprint towards the edge of the platform ahead and leap off the edge to complete this mission.
Mission 7: Composer
Move forward across the damaged hallway to reach the room at the end and make a left through the next door, then navigate the corridor on the other side to reach an open hangar area at the end and take cover to eliminate the enemies on your right.
Pass through the orange-lit doorway in the corner above to eliminate the enemies within and exit out the other side to defeat another wave of hostiles on the ledges to your left, then use the crate in the corner to jump onto the upper balconies and continue clearing the area.
Clear the gap around the corner to enter the next corridor above and pick up a scoped weapon, then move through the open doorway on the left to eliminate the next wave of enemies below with grenades and sniper shots.
Continue clearing the area below and drop down to finish off any remaining enemies until the next objective marker appears, then approach the right side of the hangar and detach a turret to help you fight your way over towards the indicated area.
Use the console to raise the barricade and turn around to approach the next objective marker, then eliminate the enemies waiting behind that door that opens and move through it to continue mowing down the hostiles on your left,
Take out the enemy in control of the plasma cannon first, then finish clearing the area and climb the next set of steps in the corner to make a right at the top.
Detach the plasma cannon and turn around to eliminate the enemies through the opening in the floor below, then drop down into the next level beneath you and make your way up the nearby ramp to enter the room at the top.
Eliminate the enemies coming down the stairs ahead, then climb the steps yourself to defeat the remaining hostiles at the top and continue up the next staircase to continue using the plasma cannon for maximum kill efficiency.
Approach the objective marker to move through the door that opens on the left and navigate the corridor on the other side to collect a thruster pack from one of the scientists, then enter the next room behind her and turn right to encounter the large Hunter enemies.
Keep your distance from the larger enemies and use the thruster pack to jump away from their fire, then shoot them continuously with a scoped weapon until they are both defeated.
Make your way over towards the next objective marker to open the door and exit the room to activate a cut scene, then make a right through the corridor to reach the outside area at the end and wait for instructions to follow.
Cross the open area by moving in the direction of the next objective marker and climb the ramp on the other side to enter the doorway that opens at the top, then wait for the soldier to activate the nearby console and turn left to exit the current room.
Move up the next ramp to turn right at the top and mow down another wave of enemies, then continue towards the door ahead to witness the lockdown and exit the area through the open passageway on your right.
Follow the corridor around to eliminate more enemies and continue through the door that opens in the corner, then fight your way across the hall on the left to detach the plasma cannon at the end and use it to clear the room behind you of all hostiles.
Approach the next objective marker to exit the room and descend the stairs to reach the corridor below, then make a right to eliminate the enemies ahead and turn left at the end of the hall to clear out more hostiles at the top of the ramp above.
Turn back down the hall to enter the room on the right occupied by multiple scientists and approach the objective marker in the next area to collect an autosentry, then climb the previous ramp at the end of the corridor and enter the room at the top filled with enemies.
Set down the autosentry and use grenades to help you clear the room of all surrounding enemies, then pick up an energy sword and take out the smaller hostiles that arrive from the doors on the right that line the area.
Jump onto the obstacles to reach the ledge above on the left and move through the next indicated door ahead, then continue forward to reach the room lined with windows and eliminate the enemies that approach from the left.
Approach the indicated console to reactivate the defenses and wait for Cortana to complete her mission, then retrieve her from the device and move left through the next open doorway in the corner.
Continue through the door at the end of the corridor and fight past the next group of enemies you see ahead, then enter the room that opens on the left and eliminate the surrounding hostiles to climb the steps on the right.
Enter the corridor at the top to use grenades and sniper shots that help you clear it of all enemies, then continue moving forward to pass through the pair of doorways ahead and make a left in front of the windows to pick up the nearby Spartan Laser.
Move through the open doorway in the corner to reach the outer area again and take control of the Mantis in front of you, then walk forward to start clearing out the waves of enemies below and on the ridges above.
Make your way up onto the dirt ridges leading to the right and destroy the Ghosts you encounter around the corner, then continue taking out the ground forces below to the left and approach the enemy transport ships that arrive to eliminate the enemies within them before they can enter the battle.
Keep your distance from the Wraiths and move in a circle around them to destroy these enemy tanks without taking too much damage, then use the surrounding rock formations as cover to repair your Mantis in between each conflict.
Stay on the move and keep your guns pointed in the air to shoot down the wave of Banshees that fly above you, then commandeer a new mantis whenever necessary and continue fending off the various waves of enemy forces until the you receive the next objective.
Make your way over to the next objective marker and exit the Mantis to pass through the indicated door on foot, then move through the corridor ahead to reach a control room on the left and use the console to activate the elevator.
Ride the elevator upwards to witness the devastating attack on the station, then approach the next objective marker to exit the room and complete this mission.
Mission 8: Midnight
Follow the on-screen prompts to learn the flight controls and navigate the Broadsword through the trench ahead, then destroy the next turret in front of you and steer around the moving walls in the next tunnel below.
Continue flying through the openings, navigating around the moving walls and destroying the turrets ahead, then open fire on the orange energy shields to remove them from your path.
Travel through the structure without crashing to reach the bowl-shaped area at the end with the Didact at its center and circle around to approach the indicated structures guarded by red forcefield, then fly towards their exposed sides from a distance to destroy the energy cores within.
Fly in a continuous circle around the outer edge of the bowl to approach all four energy cores from the side and destroy them on-by-one to activate the next cut scene, then proceed around the corridor in front of you on foot and pass through the two doorways ahead.
Fight your way forward across the room by starting with the flying machines and make a left to move through the next door, then clear the area ahead and turn right to continue towards the current objective.
Eliminate the flying enemies on the right and exit through the open doorway behind them, then use grenades and sniper shots to help you clear the next area ahead.
Move through the next doorway on your left to drop down through the shaft below and proceed forward down the corridor ahead to enter the open area at the end, then insert Cortana into the console beside you and wait for a portal to appear.
Enter the portal to teleport to the next area and eliminate the enemies at the top of the incline ahead, then fight your way forward to pass through another portal and take cover to pick off the hostiles above.
Climb the ramp ahead to continue clearing out the enemies and move left to pass through the next portal above, then pick up the Gravity Hammer in front of you and enter another portal that appears ahead.
Eliminate the enemies in the next area with your gravity hammer and approach the objective marker to pass through another portal, then move forward to clear the room ahead and take cover.
Use your map to anticipate the arrival of the oncoming enemies and remove them quickly with the help of the gravity hammer to defend this area, then retrieve Cortana from the indicated console and move to the left from it drop to onto the bridge below.
Cross the bridge that is protected by the surrounding turrets that Cortana has activated and fight past the next wave of enemies to enter the portal on the other side, then move through the door ahead and ride the blue gravity beam upwards.
Approach the objective marker in front of you to enter the Conveyor Lift and launch yourself towards the Composer in the distance ahead, then land on the next ledge and move forward to pass through the door at the top of the incline.
Make your way down to the objective marker below and insert Cortana into the device at the bottom, then watch her multiply before she disappears and locate the nearest launching device.
Enter the blue launching beam to launch yourself towards the next objective marker and fight past the enemies on the next platform you land on, then climb up through the structure to reach the indicated console at the top and activate the light bridge.
Cross the light bridge beside you to continue fighting through the wave of enemies ahead and make a right towards the orange forcefield, then insert Cortana into the next console ahead and turn left to drop down to the level below.
Use the indicated launcher to reach the next platform across the gap and fight your way up through the structure to destroy the turret at the top, then drop down to the level below on the left and use another launcher on the ledge below.
Land on the next platform across the gap and fight your way up through the structure ahead to reach the objective marker at the top, then activate the light bridge beside you to cross it and insert Cortana into the indicated console to activate a cut scene.
Afterwards, drop of the edge on your left to use the launcher below and fly across the gap to land on the next platform ahead.
Fight your way up through the structure to reach the next objective marker above and enter the gravity launcher that appears to land on the light bridge, then move forward across it to activate another cut scene.
Follow the on-screen prompt to climb back onto the light bridge and plant the grenade in Didact’s back, then crawl towards the nuclear device in front of you and press the indicated button to complete the game.