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|game = ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' | |game = ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' | ||
|name = '''''A New Enemy''''' | |name = '''''A New Enemy''''' | ||
|image = [[File:HW2 A New Enemy. | |image = [[File:HW2 A New Enemy.png|300px]] | ||
|player = [[James Cutter]]<ref name= "HW2GP">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sphveQodNCU HALO WARS 2 CAMPAIGN GAMEPLAY | EXCLUSIVE BEHIND CLOSED DOORS MISSION]</ref> | |player = [[James Cutter]]<ref name= "HW2GP">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sphveQodNCU HALO WARS 2 CAMPAIGN GAMEPLAY | EXCLUSIVE BEHIND CLOSED DOORS MISSION]</ref> | ||
|date = [[2559|March 28, 2559]]<ref>'''Halo Wars 2''', ''[[Phoenix Logs]]''</ref> | |date = [[2559|March 28, 2559]]<ref>'''Halo Wars 2''', ''[[Phoenix Logs]]''</ref> | ||
|place = [[Installation 00]]<ref name= "HW2GP" /> | |place = [[Installation 00]]<ref name= "HW2GP"></ref> | ||
|objective= | |objective= Strike back at [[Decimus]]<ref name= "HW2GP"></ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Article | {{Article Quote|Captain Cutter dispatches a strike team to launch an attack against Atriox's lieutenant, Decimus.}} | ||
'''A New Enemy''' is the second [[campaign]] level in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''. | '''A New Enemy''' is the second [[campaign]] level in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''. | ||
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'''{''Cinematic Cutscene''}''' | '''{''Cinematic Cutscene''}''' | ||
''The Pelican carrying Jerome and Douglas returns to | ''The Pelican carrying Jerome and Douglas returns to Spirit of Fire.'' | ||
*'''Jerome-092 | *'''Jerome-092''': "Alice is MIA. She'll stay silent down there until she has a good shot at getting back to us." | ||
''Jerome arrives on the bridge and places a data chip on the bridge's holotable.'' | ''Jerome arrives on the bridge and places a data chip on the bridge's holotable.'' | ||
*'''Jerome-092''': "Sir." | *'''Jerome-092''': "Sir." | ||
''Isabel's avatar appears, sitting on the holotable | ''Isabel's avatar appears, sitting on the holotable.'' | ||
*'''Jerome-092''': "Isabel, this is Captain Cutter." | *'''Jerome-092''': "Isabel, this is Captain Cutter." | ||
*'''Isabel''': "I know who you are. James Cutter. Captain of the | *'''Isabel''': "I know who you are. James Cutter. Captain of the Spirit of Fire. You're supposed to be lost with all hands." | ||
*'''Cutter''': "Not so lost, it seems. What happened down there? I need to know what we're up against." | *'''Cutter''': "Not so lost, it seems. What happened down there? I need to know what we're up against." | ||
''Isabel | ''Isabel stays silent, refusing to answer.'' | ||
*'''Cutter''': "Isabel." | *'''Cutter''': "Isabel." | ||
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''Isabel disappears momentarily, and reappears standing.'' | ''Isabel disappears momentarily, and reappears standing.'' | ||
*'''Isabel''': "Sir. Five months ago | *'''Isabel''': "Sir. Five months ago the portal from the Ark to Earth [[Subjugation of Earth|shut down without warning]]. A month later, he arrived." | ||
*'''Cutter''': "He?" | *'''Cutter''': "He?" | ||
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''Atriox's past begins to be revealed through flashbacks.'' | ''Atriox's past begins to be revealed through flashbacks.'' | ||
*'''Isabel''': "During the [[Human-Covenant War|war]], [[The Covenant|the Covenant]] used his clans as expendable muscle. Told them dying in battle would "speed their holy journey"." | |||
*'''Isabel''': "During the [[Human-Covenant War|war]], | |||
''A silhouette appears and the sound of a Gravity Hammer being dragged can be heard.'' | ''A silhouette appears and the sound of a Gravity Hammer being dragged can be heard.'' | ||
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''Atriox, alone, reaches a Covenant outpost.'' | ''Atriox, alone, reaches a Covenant outpost.'' | ||
*'''Isabel''': "And so, battle by battle.. war by war | *'''Isabel''': "And so, battle by battle..war by war..thirty-nine brothers at a time..." | ||
''His fellow Brutes start to stand up, watching him. Ahead are three [[Sangheili]] awaiting Atriox.'' | ''His fellow Brutes start to stand up, watching him. Ahead are three [[Sangheili]] awaiting Atriox.'' | ||
*'''Isabel''': "...Atriox was born." | *'''Isabel''': "...Atriox was born." | ||
''Atriox tosses his Gravity Hammer away.'' | ''Atriox tosses his Gravity Hammer away.'' | ||
*'''Isabel''': "With every victory his legend | *'''Isabel''': "With every victory his legend--and his hatred of the Covenant--grew." | ||
''Atriox kneels in front of the Sangheili.'' | ''Atriox kneels in front of the Sangheili.'' | ||
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''Atriox suddenly grabs the grip to defend himself from execution.'' | ''Atriox suddenly grabs the grip to defend himself from execution.'' | ||
*'''Isabel''': "...Atriox was the first to defy the Covenant | *'''Isabel''': "...Atriox was the first to defy the Covenant and survive." | ||
''The Sangheili executioner collapses to the floor. Atriox holds the helmet in his right hand and the red Energy Sword in his left hand. Other Sangheili draw their swords in an attempt to kill him.'' | ''The Sangheili executioner collapses to the floor. Atriox holds the helmet in his right hand and the red Energy Sword in his left hand. Other Sangheili draw their swords in an attempt to kill him.'' | ||
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''The other Brutes in the outpost start fighting the Sangheili, while Atriox remains standing still silently. His fellow Brutes kill every one of the Sangheili in the outpost.'' | ''The other Brutes in the outpost start fighting the Sangheili, while Atriox remains standing still silently. His fellow Brutes kill every one of the Sangheili in the outpost.'' | ||
''The scene changes to Atriox and his Brutes opening | ''The scene changes to Atriox and his Brutes opening the vehicle bay, full of [[Banished Wraith|Wraiths]]''. | ||
*'''Isabel''': "Atriox and his | *'''Isabel''': "Atriox and his Banished raided Covenant resources, cutting a swath across the galaxy; growing in strength with each attack." | ||
*'''Isabel''': "Gathering killers and mercenaries to his side. The Covenant had two targets in those years. Humanity and Atriox. They | ''A group of Sangheili mercenaries pledge their allegiance to Atriox.'' [[Enduring Conviction]]'' 's fleet can be seen.'' | ||
*'''Isabel''': "Gathering killers and mercenaries to his side. The Covenant had two targets in those years. Humanity and Atriox. They almost got us. But Atriox? They never came close." | |||
''The Banished | ''The Banished Army is seen, with hordes of various vehicles, aircraft and infantry units gathering at one location.'' | ||
*'''Isabel''': "The whole damn Covenant couldn't contain him at the height of their power." | *'''Isabel''': "The whole damn Covenant couldn't contain him at the height of their power." | ||
''The | ''The flashback ends. The scene returns to the bridge of the'' Spirit of Fire. | ||
*'''Isabel''': "That's what you're up against. And all you've got is one old ship and half of crew to staff her. We need to run. As far and as fast as we can." | *'''Isabel''': "That's what you're up against. And all you've got is one old ship and half of crew to staff her. We need to run. As far and as fast as we can." | ||
*'''Cutter''': "We are just one ship. And an old one at that. But here we are.. thirty years past what anyone could ask of us." | *'''Cutter''': "We are just one ship. And an old one at that. But here we are.. thirty years past what anyone could ask of us." | ||
'' | ''One crew member starts to stand up.'' | ||
*'''Cutter''': "Our war is gone." | *'''Cutter''': "Our war is gone." | ||
''All the crew stand, listening to his speech." | |||
''All the crew stand, listening to his speech. | *'''Cutter''': "The lives we had are gone. The worlds we knew.. have moved on. And now all that we may have left are those standing beside us... And the DUTY that defines us battle after battle, fighting side by side--" | ||
*'''Cutter''': "The lives we had are gone. The worlds we knew | |||
''Cutter looks at Isabel with a commanding gaze.'' | ''Cutter looks at Isabel with a commanding gaze.'' | ||
*'''Cutter''': "Together. Where you see half of a crew, Isabel... I see family, courage. And a thousand heroes who swore to fight their way through hell before they'd ever... EVER turn their backs and run. And where you see one old ship, I see home. And that is always worth fighting for." | *'''Cutter''': "Together. Where you see half of a crew, Isabel... I see family, courage. And a thousand heroes who swore to fight their way through hell before they'd ever...EVER turn their backs and run. And where you see one old ship, I see home. And that is always worth fighting for." | ||
''Cutter smacks the table. The ship is brought up to Red Alert status.'' | ''Cutter smacks the table. The ship is brought up to Red Alert status.'' | ||
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''The crew starts working again and a siren can be heard. Isabel looks around the bridge, stunned to see the crew is fully prepared for battle.'' | ''The crew starts working again and a siren can be heard. Isabel looks around the bridge, stunned to see the crew is fully prepared for battle.'' | ||
''Cutter opens an inventory hologram on the holotable. It displays | ''Cutter opens an inventory hologram on the holotable. It displays several units, including [[M850 Grizzly|Grizzlies]] and [[Red Team|Spartans]].'' | ||
*'''Cutter''': "If we don't stop Atriox now, we leave | *'''Cutter''': "If we don't stop Atriox now, we leave galaxy at the mercy of a monster." | ||
''Cutter nods to Jerome, who immediately leaves the bridge.'' | ''Cutter nods to Jerome, who immediately leaves the bridge.'' | ||
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*'''Isabel''': "Captain, I appreciate a good rousing speech as much as the next AI, but Atriox has had months to set up his forces on the Ark. Even if we could find him, attacking him head on would be suicide." | *'''Isabel''': "Captain, I appreciate a good rousing speech as much as the next AI, but Atriox has had months to set up his forces on the Ark. Even if we could find him, attacking him head on would be suicide." | ||
*'''Captain Cutter''': "That's why we have to fight smart by hitting Atriox's chain of command first. Isabel, you know the Banished and their operations here. Where do we start?" | *'''Captain Cutter''': "That's why we have to fight smart by hitting Atriox's chain of command first. Isabel, you know the Banished and their operations here. Where do we start?" | ||
*'''Isabel''': " | *'''Isabel''': "Decimus, he's one of Atriox's chief lieutenants and the one who led the attack on my outpost. He oversees a Banished salvage operation near the outpost. | ||
*'''Captain Cutter''': "We need to hit the Banished with a surprise attack to put them on the back foot, then move south and establish an HQ. Once we have a base, we can begin our attack on Decimus." | *'''Captain Cutter''': "We need to hit the Banished with a surprise attack to put them on the back foot, then move south and establish an HQ. Once we have a base, we can begin our attack on Decimus." | ||
*'''Anders''': "Captain, Isabel said the portal her outpost was using to contact Earth closed without warning. Once we start this fight, we have no way of calling help if we need it." | *'''Anders''': "Captain, Isabel said the portal her outpost was using to contact Earth closed without warning. Once we start this fight, we have no way of calling help if we need it." | ||
*'''Captain Cutter''': "That's what you'll be working on, Professor. I need you to find us a way to get word back home. In the meantime, it is up to us to hold the line here. Let's show them what the | *'''Captain Cutter''': "That's what you'll be working on, Professor. I need you to find us a way to get word back home. In the meantime, it is up to us to hold the line here. Let's show them what the Spirit of Fire can do." | ||
'''Mission Summary''' | '''Mission Summary''' | ||
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'''''Gameplay''''' | '''''Gameplay''''' | ||
''Jerome leads the Strike One squad to the Banished camp.'' | ''Jerome leads the Strike One squad to the Banished camp.'' | ||
*'''Jerome-092''': " | *'''Jerome-092''': "Spirit of Fire Actual, we have eyes on the Banished camp, over." | ||
*'''Cutter''': "Roger that, Strike One. Take them out.'' | *'''Cutter''': "Roger that, Strike One. Take them out.'' | ||
''Jerome and the Marines assault the camp. Six Hornets arrive on the scene, assisting them in destroying the | ''Jerome and the Marines assault the camp. Six Hornets arrive on the scene, assisting them in destroying the Camp along with the units stationed there.'' | ||
*'''Jerome-092''': "Camp is clear, area secure." | *'''Jerome-092''': "Camp is clear, area secure." | ||
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*'''Cutter''': "Jerome, the enemy has troops garrisoned up ahead. I'm dropping in support to help you clear them out.'' | *'''Cutter''': "Jerome, the enemy has troops garrisoned up ahead. I'm dropping in support to help you clear them out.'' | ||
'' | ''Jerome and the Marines continue until they find a garrisoned area ahead.'' | ||
*'''Jerome-092''': "Burn them out, Hellbringers!" | *'''Jerome-092''': "Burn them out, Hellbringers!" | ||
''After the Banished inside the Garrison have been cleared out, Anders speaks over the comm, having spotted a Forerunner | ''After the Banished inside the Garrison have been cleared out, Anders speaks over the comm, having spotted a Forerunner Power Node ahead.'' | ||
*'''Anders''': "The Forerunner Tower up ahead is generating an incredible energy signature. If you can secure it, we might be able to tap into their power." | *'''Anders''': "The Forerunner Tower up ahead is generating an incredible energy signature. If you can secure it, we might be able to tap into their power." | ||
*'''Jerome-092''': "Got it, Professor. Capture that power node, team!" | *'''Jerome-092''': "Got it, Professor. Capture that power node, team!" | ||
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*'''Jerome-092''': "Thanks, Professor. I'll keep an eye out for more. Now let's find a way to get across that canyon." | *'''Jerome-092''': "Thanks, Professor. I'll keep an eye out for more. Now let's find a way to get across that canyon." | ||
''Four Pelicans arrive. One drops two Hellbringer squads, while the other three drop a Kodiak each. The Kodiaks soon move into position and start firing. Jerome then activates the light bridge ahead.'' | ''Four Pelicans arrive. One drops two Hellbringer squads, while the other three drop a Kodiak each. The Kodiaks soon move into position and start firing. Jerome then activates the light bridge ahead.'' | ||
*'''Jerome-092''': "Bridge is up, let's go." | *'''Jerome-092''': "Bridge is up, let's go." | ||
*'''Isabel''': "Jerome, the captain is deploying heavy forces across the target area, keep an eye out for opportunities to coordinate fire." | *'''Isabel''': "Jerome, the captain is deploying heavy forces across the target area, keep an eye out for opportunities to coordinate fire." | ||
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''The UNSC forces take some damage, but they are be able to clear the camp and destroy the structures.'' | ''The UNSC forces take some damage, but they are be able to clear the camp and destroy the structures.'' | ||
*'''Cutter''': "Strike One, you're closing in on Decimus' salvage operations so I'm sending in some Warthogs to help you scout ahead." | *'''Cutter''': "Strike One, you're closing in on Decimus' salvage operations, so I'm sending in some Warthogs to help you scout ahead." | ||
''The Pelican lands and drops off two Warthogs before it flies away. Anders notices some of the troops have taken some damage.'' | ''The Pelican lands and drops off two Warthogs before it flies away. Anders notices some of the troops have taken some damage.'' | ||
*'''Anders''': "Jerome, it looks like some of your troops have taken damage. I've made the | *'''Anders''': "Jerome, it looks like some of your troops have taken damage. I've made the Spirit of Fire's restoration drones available so you can call them in for help." | ||
''The Warthogs scout ahead while Jerome and his | ''The Warthogs scout ahead while Jerome and his units recuperate from damage using Restoration Drones. The Warthogs find a large group of Banished forces near the bridge.'' | ||
*'''Cutter''': "Jerome, we're detecting a high number of hostiles beyond that wreck. Use your Warthogs to scout out a flanking path." | *'''Cutter''': "Jerome, we're detecting a high number of hostiles beyond that wreck. Use your Warthogs to scout out a flanking path." | ||
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*'''Isabel''': "Those wrecks are from the last days of the Covenant. The Banished are repurposing what's left to build new weapons. Scavengers picking from the bones of the dead." | *'''Isabel''': "Those wrecks are from the last days of the Covenant. The Banished are repurposing what's left to build new weapons. Scavengers picking from the bones of the dead." | ||
''The Warthogs flank them and with the support of the Kodiaks, the area is cleared of Banished. They | ''The Warthogs flank them and with the support of the Kodiaks, the area is cleared of Banished. They advanced ahead until they find Decimus' base.'' | ||
*'''Cutter''': "Strike One, Decimus' salvage operation is just up ahead." | *'''Cutter''': "Strike One, Decimus' salvage operation is just up ahead." | ||
*'''Jerome-092''': "Spirit incoming, get ready!" | *'''Jerome-092''': "Spirit incoming, get ready!" | ||
*'''Cutter''': "Move some troops into those empty garrisons, Jerome. They'll be better protected against the Banished base there." | *'''Cutter''': "Move some troops into those empty garrisons, Jerome. They'll be better protected against the Banished base there." | ||
''UNSC forces | ''UNSC forces and Banished clash around the base.'' | ||
*'''Cutter''': "Jerome, use your Hellbringers' flamethrowers to burn down that base." | *'''Cutter''': "Jerome, use your Hellbringers' flamethrowers to burn down that base." | ||
*'''Jerome-092''': "Watch out, team. Enemy reinforcements incoming!" | *'''Jerome-092''': "Watch out, team. Enemy reinforcements incoming!" | ||
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*'''Jerome-092''': "There's another dropship on its way!" | *'''Jerome-092''': "There's another dropship on its way!" | ||
''Six Hornets arrive to assist the UNSC ground units. The base is eventually destroyed | ''Six Hornets arrive to assist the UNSC ground units. The base is eventually destroyed.'' | ||
*'''Jerome-092''': " | *'''Jerome-092''': "Spirit of Fire Actual, we've destroyed the base. Awaiting new orders." | ||
*'''Cutter''': "This is a good location to establish a base of our own. It's the heart of your operation and once it's constructed you can call in more structures to build an army." | *'''Cutter''': "This is a good location to establish a base of our own. It's the heart of your operation and once it's constructed you can call in more structures to build an army." | ||
''Jerome starts calling in the | ''Jerome starts calling in the Condor Dropships to transport the Firebase.'' | ||
*'''Isabel''': "Captain, I'm picking up a broadcast to local Banished channels." | *'''Isabel''': "Captain, I'm picking up a broadcast to local Banished channels." | ||
*'''Cutter''': "Can you intercept, Isabel?" | *'''Cutter''': "Can you intercept, Isabel?" | ||
*'''Isabel''': "Routing to you now." | *'''Isabel''': "Routing to you now." | ||
*'''Decimus''': "Salvage teams, this is Decimus! Why have you ceased production? Explain yourselves!" | *'''Decimus (VOICE COM)''': "Salvage teams, this is Decimus! Why have you ceased production? Explain yourselves!" | ||
*'''Jerome-092''': "Sounds like we got his attention." | *'''Jerome-092''': "Sounds like we got his attention." | ||
*'''Cutter''': "We won't have long before he realizes what's happened. Isabel, keep intercepting those transmissions and sending them through. Jerome, get that base up and running." | *'''Cutter''': "We won't have long before he realizes what's happened. Isabel, keep intercepting those transmissions and sending them through. Jerome, get that base up and running." | ||
''The Condor arrives and drops the Firebase. The structure is completed with five sockets available.'' | ''The Condor arrives and drops the Firebase. The structure is completed with five sockets available.'' | ||
*'''Cutter''': "Now that the base is constructed, Supply Pads are online. Build one now." | *'''Cutter''': "Now that the base is constructed, Supply Pads are online. Build one now." | ||
''The player | ''The player calls the Supply Pad for construction.'' | ||
*'''Cutter''': "Supply Pads will bring in a steady stream of supplies to help you build your army." | *'''Cutter''': "Supply Pads will bring in a steady stream of supplies to help you build your army." | ||
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*'''Cutter''': "Now call in a Generator so you can start producing power." | *'''Cutter''': "Now call in a Generator so you can start producing power." | ||
''The player | ''The player calls the Generator.'' | ||
*'''Cutter''': "You'll need power as well as supplies to build more specialized units." | *'''Cutter''': "You'll need power as well as supplies to build more specialized units." | ||
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*'''Cutter''': "Now that we've got resources coming in, build a Barracks to field advanced infantry squads." | *'''Cutter''': "Now that we've got resources coming in, build a Barracks to field advanced infantry squads." | ||
''The player | ''The player orders the Barracks.'' | ||
*'''Cutter''': "Infantry are your frontline in battle and one of your most adaptable units on the field." | *'''Cutter''': "Infantry are your frontline in battle and one of your most adaptable units on the field." | ||
*'''Isabel''': "Marine infantry squads now available from your main HQ building. Marines are solid all-purpose combat units which can capture objectives and gather resources on the field." | *'''Isabel''': "Marine infantry squads now available from your main HQ building. Marines are solid all-purpose combat units which can capture objectives and gather resources on the field." | ||
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*'''Jerome-092''': "Thanks, Captain. It's about time we did some damage of our own." | *'''Jerome-092''': "Thanks, Captain. It's about time we did some damage of our own." | ||
''The | ''The Player starts building a force.'' | ||
*'''Isabel''': "Captain, I'm detecting a significant energy build up in orbit above our base!" | *'''Isabel''': "Captain, I'm detecting a significant energy build up in orbit above our base!" | ||
*'''Cutter''': "Plasma bombardment on the way! Take cover Strike One!" | *'''Cutter''': "Plasma bombardment on the way! Take cover Strike One!" | ||
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*'''Cutter''': "Not to mention bolstering our own income. Secure as many as you can find." | *'''Cutter''': "Not to mention bolstering our own income. Secure as many as you can find." | ||
''The UNSC forces find several pieces of wreckage while capturing Power Nodes.'' | '''The UNSC forces find several pieces of wreckage while capturing Power Nodes.'' | ||
*'''Jerome-092''': "Isabel, where did all this wreckage come from?" | *'''Jerome-092''': "Isabel, where did all this wreckage come from?" | ||
*'''Isabel''': "There was a [[Battle of Installation 00|battle]] here near the [[Battle of the Citadel|end of the war]]. The Master Chief saved us all." | *'''Isabel''': "There was a [[Battle of Installation 00|battle]] here near the [[Battle of the Citadel|end of the war]]. The [[Master Chief]] saved us all." | ||
*'''Jerome-092''': "It's good to know [[John-117|John's]] still out there." | *'''Jerome-092''': "It's good to know [[John-117|John's]] still out there." | ||
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''The battle begins between the UNSC and Decimus.'' | ''The battle begins between the UNSC and Decimus.'' | ||
*'''Decimus''': "I will hollow out your skulls and let the short | *'''Decimus''': "I will hollow out your skulls and let the short one use them as toys!" | ||
''The UNSC keeps fighting regardless.'' | ''The UNSC keeps fighting regardless.'' | ||
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*'''Cutter''': "Watch out, you've got incoming!" | *'''Cutter''': "Watch out, you've got incoming!" | ||
''A Plasma Bombardment | ''A Plasma Bombardment destroys a Grizzly as Decimus make his escape through the portal.'' | ||
*'''Decimus''': "I'm impressed, humans..but we'll meet again." | *'''Decimus''': "I'm impressed, humans..but we'll meet again." | ||
''He disappears through the portal while the Plasma Bombardment eliminates | ''He disappears through the portal while the Plasma Bombardment eliminates units around him and the portal.'' | ||
*'''Jerome-092''': "Now he's bombing his own base?" | *'''Jerome-092''': "Now he's bombing his own base?" | ||
''The Plasma Bombardment | ''The Plasma Bombardment destroys not only the UNSC, but also fellow Banished on the battlefield.'' | ||
*'''Isabel''': "Monster. Killing his own as casually as he kills us." | *'''Isabel''': "Monster. Killing his own as casually as he kills us." | ||
*'''Cutter''': "Decimus must be trying to hide something. Search what's left." | *'''Cutter''': "Decimus must be trying to hide something. Search what's left." | ||
''After the Bombardment ends, a Nightingale arrives to | ''After the Bombardment ends, a Nightingale arrives to evacuate the casualties while the Marines search the remains of Decimus' base.'' | ||
*'''Jerome-092''': "We've found something, Captain. Uploading now. Isabel, can you decrypt this for us?" | *'''Jerome-092''': "We've found something, Captain. Uploading now. Isabel, can you decrypt this for us?" | ||
*'''Isabel''': "Oh, this isn't good. I'm only recovering bits and pieces of data, but it all points to a | *'''Isabel''': "Oh, this isn't good. I'm only recovering bits and pieces of data, but it all points to a Cartographer." | ||
*'''Jerome-092''': "The Cartographer? Who's that?" | *'''Jerome-092''': "The Cartographer? Who's that?" | ||
*'''Isabel''': "Not ' | *'''Isabel''': "Not 'Who'. 'What'. I'll debrief you when you're back on the ship. This is going to take a lot of explaining." | ||
''A Warthog arrives while | ''A Warthog arrives while Nightingale leaves.'' | ||
'''''{Level ends}''''' | '''''{Level ends}''''' | ||
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*2 Marines | *2 Marines | ||
== | ==Trivia== | ||
=== | *When Decimus issues Orbital Strike for the first time, the UNSC base's health is capped at half regardless of any remaining health points on the UNSC base. | ||
*Players can found another base if they go southwest from Decimus' base. This can be utilized as a Battle Base for faster reinforcements. | |||
===Strategies=== | |||
*Capture all Power Nodes to save some building sockets for Supply Pads. | *Capture all Power Nodes to save some building sockets for Supply Pads. | ||
*Bring some Marines to deal with light armor units but keep the main force as Hellbringers since you will encounter more infantry than armor. | *Bring some Marines to deal with light armor units but keep the main force as Hellbringers since you will encounter more infantry than armor. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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{{succession box | before = ''[[The Signal]]'' <br />| title = [[Halo Wars 2|''Halo Wars 2'' campaign levels]] | years = '''''A New Enemy''''' |after = ''[[Ascension (Halo Wars 2 level)|Ascension]]''}} | {{succession box | before = ''[[The Signal]]'' <br />| title = [[Halo Wars 2|''Halo Wars 2'' campaign levels]] | years = '''''A New Enemy''''' |after = ''[[Ascension (Halo Wars 2 level)|Ascension]]''}} | ||
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