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*[[TR/9 trip mine|Trip mine]]s are near impossible to spot in the orange sand color. Try throwing one in the center, near the [[sniper]] spawn for best results. | *[[TR/9 trip mine|Trip mine]]s are near impossible to spot in the orange sand color. Try throwing one in the center, near the [[sniper]] spawn for best results. | ||
*The [[Chopper]] is valuable on this map, it is a great secondary option to eliminate enemy Warthogs, and sometimes you can splatter a [[Banshee]] with it. | *The [[Chopper]] is valuable on this map, it is a great secondary option to eliminate enemy Warthogs, and sometimes you can splatter a [[Banshee]] with it. | ||
*On several dunes to the side of the map where the sun is, you can easily see the whole area of the map. Set up here and you can dominate. A common tactic is to take the sniper and use a Mongoose to drive over to the area and snipe. Good secondary weapons are [[MA5C assault rifle|assault rifles]] to dispatch enemies that attack you at close range and [[Spartan Laser]]s so any incoming [[vehicle]]s can be eliminated, and the sniper can continue wreaking havoc from afar. | *On several dunes to the side of the map where the sun is, you can easily see the whole area of the map. Set up here and you can dominate. A common tactic is to take the sniper and use a Mongoose to drive over to the area and snipe. Good secondary weapons are [[MA5C assault rifle|assault rifles]] to dispatch enemies that attack you at close range and [[Spartan Laser]]s, so any incoming [[vehicle]]s can be eliminated, and the sniper can continue wreaking havoc from afar. | ||
*In CTF games, try to sneak up on the flag with a partner. Take the flag from the Elephant and steal the enemy's Mongoose that spawns on the Elephant's lower level. Your opponents will think that when you steal a flag, you will be easy to kill. But you will be long gone by then. | *In CTF games, try to sneak up on the flag with a partner. Take the flag from the Elephant and steal the enemy's Mongoose that spawns on the Elephant's lower level. Your opponents will think that when you steal a flag, you will be easy to kill. But you will be long gone by then. | ||
*You don't always have to run through the map with the flag, if you are in a Mongoose, you can drive through the minefield with ease. | *You don't always have to run through the map with the flag, if you are in a Mongoose, you can drive through the minefield with ease. | ||
*If you eliminate the enemy wielding the Spartan Laser, your team can temporarily claim it taking the biggest threat to your team's vehicles | *If you eliminate the enemy wielding the Spartan Laser, your team can temporarily claim it taking the biggest threat to your team's vehicles | ||
*Upon picking up the Spartan Laser at the beginning of the match, be ready to destroy the opposing Banshee, Chopper, Warthog or Mongoose, because more often than not, the enemy will most likely get it ahead of your teammates, and you can eliminate the threat immediately. | *Upon picking up the Spartan Laser at the beginning of the match, be ready to destroy the opposing Banshee, Chopper, Warthog or Mongoose, because more often than not, the enemy will most likely get it ahead of your teammates, and you can eliminate the threat immediately. | ||
*If you are good at sniping, get the [[sniper rifle]] and kill any enemy player that goes near the Banshee until one of your teammates gets it or it is destroyed. | *If you are good at sniping, get the [[sniper rifle]] and kill any enemy player that goes near the Banshee until one of your teammates gets it, or it is destroyed. | ||
*If you start at the Albatross end of the map, and if you are going for the sniper rifle, then always keep an eye out for enemies camping up high on the other side, although a [[Z-4190 bubble shield|bubble shield]] is an easy way to get past this problem. | *If you start at the Albatross end of the map, and if you are going for the sniper rifle, then always keep an eye out for enemies camping up high on the other side, although a [[Z-4190 bubble shield|bubble shield]] is an easy way to get past this problem. | ||
*Unless the enemy vehicles are seldom in movement, the Rocket Launcher is better off destroying vehicles up close or when you have an element of surprise. | *Unless the enemy vehicles are seldom in movement, the Rocket Launcher is better off destroying vehicles up close or when you have an element of surprise. | ||
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*Slip a trip mine under enemy vehicles. | *Slip a trip mine under enemy vehicles. | ||
*You can jump on the treads of the Elephant, allowing a fast and surprising attack on your opponent's base. | *You can jump on the treads of the Elephant, allowing a fast and surprising attack on your opponent's base. | ||
*On the Phantom side, you can jump over the center dune with a Warthog and wipe out the enemy's Warthog station as well as steal the Spartan Laser. | *On the Phantom side, you can jump over the center dune with a Warthog and wipe out the enemy's Warthog station, as well as steal the Spartan Laser. | ||
*Have your VIP jump on top of your Banshee, then gently ease up to the large towers, by crouching and on the far side of the map, it is difficult for enemies to kill the VIP, the biggest threats are the Banshee, Laser, rockets, sniper rifle and occasionally, [[Type-1 plasma grenade|plasma grenades]] thrown long distances | *Have your VIP jump on top of your Banshee, then gently ease up to the large towers, by crouching and on the far side of the map, it is difficult for enemies to kill the VIP, the biggest threats are the Banshee, Laser, rockets, sniper rifle and occasionally, [[Type-1 plasma grenade|plasma grenades]] thrown long distances | ||
*When playing [[Slayer]] gametypes, the Warthog is undoubtedly one of the most important things to get kills with. Have a driver drive the gunner along the paths of the map and eliminate any foot soldiers. Beware of the Chopper, Spartan Laser, and other Warthogs, as they are the biggest threat to your Warthog. | *When playing [[Slayer]] gametypes, the Warthog is undoubtedly one of the most important things to get kills with. Have a driver drive the gunner along the paths of the map and eliminate any foot soldiers. Beware of the Chopper, Spartan Laser, and other Warthogs, as they are the biggest threat to your Warthog. | ||
*The Mongoose is a great vehicle for getting to the combat zone fast. Coupled with a passenger on the back and the ability to drive in the | *The Mongoose is a great vehicle for getting to the combat zone fast. Coupled with a passenger on the back and the ability to drive in the minefield, it can be a fast moving offensive weapon. | ||
*If you can't get the Spartan Laser before a teammate, try going for the missile pod. | *If you can't get the Spartan Laser before a teammate, try going for the missile pod. | ||
*The [[Type-2 gravity hammer|gravity hammer]] can easily send enemy Warthogs and Mongoose flying into the air, which allows teammates to easily pick them off. | *The [[Type-2 gravity hammer|gravity hammer]] can easily send enemy Warthogs and Mongoose flying into the air, which allows teammates to easily pick them off. | ||
*On Sandtrap heavy tanks are strong weapons and should be used. Tanks will usually survive a Spartan Laser hit so you are relatively safe inside. Just keep driving around the bases do not go into the middle of the map because A: mines are usually planted there and B: enemies could jump on the tank and easily hijack it or plant grenades on it. | *On Sandtrap heavy tanks are strong weapons and should be used. Tanks will usually survive a Spartan Laser hit, so you are relatively safe inside. Just keep driving around the bases, do not go into the middle of the map because A: mines are usually planted there and B: enemies could jump on the tank and easily hijack it or plant grenades on it. | ||
*An effective position for enemy snipers is at the top of the tall towers (Phantom End). They get there by ditching a Banshee aircraft just above the tower tops, landing safely on top. The enemy will have prepared by gathering weapons and equipment such as bubble shields, [[flare]]s, Spartan Lasers and of course the sniper rifle. There is a 360 degree view of Sandtrap from the top of the towers and ground forces won't be looking up A good way to determine whether there is an enemy situated at the top of the towers is to look for an abandoned Banshee near the Elephant or in the vicinity of the towers. A wise enemy will, however, always destroy the Banshee once it has done | *An effective position for enemy snipers is at the top of the tall towers (Phantom End). They get there by ditching a Banshee aircraft just above the tower tops, landing safely on top. The enemy will have prepared by gathering weapons and equipment such as bubble shields, [[flare]]s, Spartan Lasers and of course the sniper rifle. There is a 360 degree view of Sandtrap from the top of the towers and ground forces won't be looking up A good way to determine whether there is an enemy situated at the top of the towers is to look for an abandoned Banshee near the Elephant or in the vicinity of the towers. A wise enemy will, however, always destroy the Banshee once it has done its job. | ||
*Have your allies man the turrets inside the elephant while you drive so you'll have a basically indestructible mobile fortress. If an opposing player tries to kill the driver the other players manning the turrets can take them out and the driver can continue driving. | *Have your allies man the turrets inside the elephant while you drive, so you'll have a basically indestructible mobile fortress. If an opposing player tries to kill the driver, the other players manning the turrets can take them out and the driver can continue driving. | ||
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