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{{Title|Beachhead}}
{{Era|HW}}
{{Status|Gameplay}}
{{Ratings}}
{{disambig header|the Halo Wars campaign level|the [[Firefight]] map in [[Halo: Reach]]|Beachhead}}
{{Level infobox
{{Level infobox
|pagegamelabel=HW
|prev=''{{Levelname|Repairs}}''
|prev=''[[Repairs]]''
|next=''{{Levelname|Reactor}}''
|next=''[[Reactor (Halo Wars level)|Reactor]]''
|name='''''Beachhead'''''
|image=[[File:HW-13 Beachhead.jpg|300px]]
|game=''[[Halo Wars]]''
|game=''[[Halo Wars]]''
|player=[[Player_character#Real-Time_Strategy|UNSC ''Spirit of Fire'']]
|name=''Beachhead''
|date=[[2531|February 25, 2531]]
|image=[[Image:BeachheadOpening.png|300px]]
|place=[[Trove]]
|player=
|objective=*Protect Anders and escort her to the LZ
|date=[[2531|February 2531]]
|place= [[Shield World (Halo Wars)|Unnamed Shield World]]
|Objective=*Protect Anders and escort her to the LZ
*Find a new LZ
*Find a new LZ
*Capture and hold 4 Bases
*Capture and hold 4 Bases
'''Optional''':
'''Optional''':
* Kill 10 [[Flood bomber form|Bomber Forms]]
* Kill 10 [[Flood Bomber Form|Bomber Forms]] (This will unlock the level's skull).
* Take control of the Scarab.}}
* Take control of the Scarab.
{{Article quote|Protect Anders and escort her to the LZ.}}
|enemies=
 
*Flood
'''Beachhead''' is the thirteenth level of ''[[Halo Wars]]''.
**[[Flood Swarms]]
 
**Flood vent
==Summary==
*Covenant
At [[the Apex]], [[Ripa 'Moramee|the Arbiter]] releases Professor [[Ellen Anders]] from her restraints and forces her hand onto the Apex console. The console reacts to the touch of a [[Reclaimer]], activating the nearby [[Forerunner]] {{Class|Sojourner|dreadnought}}s docked in the structures around the Apex. The Arbiter triumphantly announces that the fleet will be the destruction of humanity and Anders takes advantage of the Arbiter and his [[Sangheili Honor Guard]]'s distraction by the fleet to activate a [[slipspace translocation|teleporter]] in the Apex platform with an order to take her to the surface.
**[[Sangheili]]
**[[Unggoy]]
**[[Kig-yar]]
**[[Type-25 Assault Gun Carriage]]
**[[Type 25 Rapid Assault Vehicle]]
**[[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft]]
}}


Anders is teleported to the inner surface of the [[shield world]] where she is attacked by three [[pod infector]]s. Suddenly, the infection forms are killed by Sergeant [[John Forge]] who has arrived to rescue Anders. Anders quickly warns Forge that the Covenant are assembling a huge fleet. Forge escorts Anders to a nearby [[Pelican]], but the Pelican is destroyed by the Flood. Accompanied by other ground forces, Forge leads Anders to another LZ at a lower level that the UNSC forces defend against [[Covenant]] attack for a minute and a half. Finally, a Pelican arrives to extract Anders who reveals that she needs to get back to her lab as she has a possible solution for the problem of the Forerunner fleet.
'''Beachhead''' is the thirteenth level of the real-time strategy game, ''[[Halo Wars]]''.


With Anders rescued and safely aboard the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}, Captain [[James Cutter]] orders Forge to secure a beachhead for the ''Spirit of Fire's'' forces. Forge begins a ground assault to eliminate four [[Covenant citadel]]s in the area. He is aided by [[Red Team]] and a [[Scarab]] that can be captured by the UNSC forces if they free it from the Flood. Finally, after eliminating the citadels and their defenses, including multiple {{Pattern|Emp'seam|Antlion}}s and another Scarab, Forge secures the area with the creation of UNSC [[firebase]]s on the site of each destroyed citadel. Having been informed of the situation by Anders, Cutter congratulates Forge and orders him to stand by for a mission briefing.
== Description ==
After [[Ellen Anders|Prof. Anders]] escapes from the top of [[the Apex]], Sergeant [[John Forge]] rescues her from three [[Flood]] [[Infection Form]]s. They, escorted by a couple of [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] squads, head off to a nearby LZ where a [[Pelican]] arrives to pick up Anders and bring her to safety. Sergeant Forge is then tasked to capture and take control of 4 other nearby Covenant bases. Due to the difficulty of this task, [[Red Team]] arrives via [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle|HEVs]] to assist the Sergeant. With the help of a newly built UNSC [[firebase]], they complete their task with difficulty and success. While Banshees fly over your bases often, the Covenant have abandoned a Scarab because it was contaminated by the Flood. The Scarab can be hijacked and be used against the Covenant to great effect


==Transcript==
==Transcript==  
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9Hk1Y91mXo '''{''Judgment Day''}''']
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9Hk1Y91mXo '''{''Judgment Day''}''']


''Scene fades in on [[Ellen Anders]], who is awaking still in a Forerunner [[containment field device]] on the Apex. In the background, [[Ripa 'Moramee|the]] [[Arbiter]], flanked by two [[Sangheili Zealot|Zealot]] Elites, approaches her. The Arbiter is dragging one of his [[Type-1 energy sword|energy swords]] along the floor.''
''Scene fades in on Anders, who is awaking still in her [[Containment Field Device]] on the Apex. In the background, the Arbiter, flanked by two [[Zealot]] Elites, approaches her. The Arbiter is dragging one of his [[Energy Sword]]s along the floor.''


*'''[[Ripa 'Moramee]]''': "Restraints, off!"
*'''[[Ripa 'Moramee]]''': Restraints, off!


''Stasis beam deactivates, Anders collapses, the Arbiter picks her up by the neck with one hand, and holds the human up to his eyes.''
''Stasis beam deactivates, Anders collapses, the Arbiter picks her up by the neck with one hand, and holds the human up to his eyes.''


*'''Ripa 'Moramee''': "Your judgment has waited long enough."
*'''Ripa 'Moramee''': "Your judgment has waited long enough."  


''The Arbiter drags the struggling human over to the control console, and throws her on the floor in front of it.''
''The Arbiter drags the struggling human over to the control console, and throws her on the floor in front of it.''


*'''Professor Ellen Anders''': "Just... get it over with!"
*'''Anders''': "Just... get it over with!"
 
''The Arbiter lifts her hand above the holographic, spherical console, which reacts by spinning, and then stopping to reveal five highlighted hexagonal "buttons", upon which the Arbiter places Anders' hand.  In response to human touch, the control console begins to emit a steady beam, which terminates in a flash as the once dormant structures surrounding the Apex platform begin to slowly unfold and awaken from their millennia of inactivity, revealing themselves to be [[Unnamed Forerunner Starship|advanced Forerunner starships]]. Staring up at the unraveling fleet in awe, the Arbiter releases his grip on Anders.  The two other Elites which had accompanied him share the same reaction.  The several honor guards leave their posts, to better behold the spectacle of the unfolding fleet. The Arbiter lifts his fists into the air, and begins to preach charismatically.''


''The Arbiter lifts her hand above the holographic, spherical console, which reacts by spinning, and then stopping to reveal five highlighted hexagonal "buttons", upon which the Arbiter places Anders' hand. In response to human touch, the control console begins to emit a steady beam, which terminates in a flash as the once dormant structures surrounding the Apex platform begin to slowly unfold and awaken from their millennia of inactivity, revealing themselves to be Forerunner {{Class|Sojourner|dreadnought}}s. Staring up at the unraveling fleet in awe, the Arbiter releases his grip on Anders. The two other Elites which had accompanied him share the same reaction. The several honor guards leave their posts to better behold the spectacle of the unfolding fleet. The Arbiter lifts his fists into the air, and begins to preach charismatically.''
[[File:HW12.png|thumb|300px|A beam projects from the console.]]
*'''Ripa 'Moramee''': "The ancients have granted us the power to doom your race. Let the deconstruction of our gifts begin! The majesty of our new fleet will be unparalleled!"
*'''Ripa 'Moramee''': "The ancients have granted us the power to doom your race. Let the deconstruction of our gifts begin! The majesty of our new fleet will be unparalleled!"


''The ships continue to move, taking form. Anders, while the Elites are distracted by the event, moves to the platform where the stasis beam was, which reacts by lighting up.''
''The ships continue to move, taking form. Anders, while the Elites are distracted by the event, moves to the platform where the stasis beam was, which reacts by lighting up.''


*'''Anders''': ''(looking up at the [[shield world]]'s shell)'' "Nothing ventured..."
*'''Anders''': ''(looking up at the Shield World's shell)'' Nothing ventured...


*'''Anders''': ''(suddenly looking at the platform, as if expecting a response)'' "Surface!"
*'''Anders''': ''(suddenly looking at the platform, as if expecting a response)'' "Surface!"


''The platform responds by teleporting Anders to a seemingly calm, lightly forested area on the surface of the shield world.''
''The platform responds by teleporting Anders to a seemingly calm, lightly forested area on the surface of the Shield World.''


*'''Anders''': "Hmm... that worked out pretty well."
*'''Anders''': "Hmm... that worked out pretty well."


''A short distance away three [[Flood infection form]]s drop from cover and they quickly approach her. She slowly backs up.''
''A short distance away three Infection Forms drop from cover, and they quickly approach her. she slowly backs up.''


*'''Anders''': "Or maybe not."
*'''Anders''': "Or maybe not."


''The infection forms continue to advance. The lead one leaps at her and suddenly explodes. The other two soon explode as well; it is revealed that Sergeant [[John Forge]] has shot them.''
''The Infection Forms continue to advance. The lead one leaps at her and suddenly explodes. The other two soon explode as well; it is revealed that Forge has shot them.''


*'''Sergeant [[John Forge]]''': "Lady, I haven't got all day. You want to be rescued or not?"
*'''Forge''': "Lady, I haven't got all day. You want to be rescued or not?"


'''{''Gameplay''}'''
'''{''Gameplay''}'''
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''When Forge and Anders get across through the teleporter:''
''When Forge and Anders get across through the teleporter:''


*'''Forge''': "''Spirit of Fire'', we are ready for transport, Anders stay by that beacon."
*'''Forge''': ''Spirit of Fire'', we are ready for transport, Anders stay by that beacon.


*'''Anders''': "John, I... I think I know how to stop the Covenant, I need to get to my lab."
*'''Anders''': "John, I... I think I know how to stop the Covenant, I need to get to my lab."
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''A Pelican arrives soon after.''
''A Pelican arrives soon after.''


*'''Anders''': "Finally, Sergeant. I need you to stay down here and get this area locked down."
'''Anders''': "Finally, Sergeant. I need you to stay down here and get this area locked down."


*'''Forge''': "Well, whattaya know, lockdown is my specialty."
*'''Forge''': "Well, whattaya know, lock-down is my specialty."


''[[Red Team]] arrives via HEVs.''
''Red Team arrives via HEVs.''


*'''Red Team''': "Need a hand?"
*'''Red Team''': "Need a hand?"
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''Forge and his troops soon engage another Scarab guarding a bridge with some Honor Guards, but with help from the captured Scarab the enemy is soon defeated.''
''Forge and his troops soon engage another Scarab guarding a bridge with some Honor Guards, but with help from the captured Scarab the enemy is soon defeated.''


*'''Forge''': "Captain, the area is locked down. Anders done with her skull session?"
'''Forge''': "Captain, the area is locked down. Anders done with her skull session?"


'''{''In-game Cutscene''}'''
'''{''In-game Cutscene''}'''


*'''Cutter''': "The Professor has filled me in, good work Sergeant. Stand by for mission briefing."
'''Cutter''': "The Professor has filled me in, good work Sergeant. Stand by for mission briefing."


''Level ends.''
''Level ends.''


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
===Easter eggs===
===Hints===
* The [[Halo Wars skulls#Pain Train|Pain Train skull]] accessible after killing 10 [[Flood bomber form]]s. It is located at the Flood-infested region near the beginning of the level.
*To be able to get the [[Beaming with Pride]] achievement, you will have to get an unoccupied Scarab to the west of the map which was abandoned because of the Flood. You are able to occupy it with a Spartan and it will also be very useful on the assault on other Covenant bases.
* The [[Black Boxes|Black Box]] in this level is located on a cliff next to the teleporter that transport units to the ramp depicted in the ending cutscene. It is only reachable by air units.


===Miscellaneous===
===Miscellaneous===
*Unlike most levels, it is possible for a Spartan to board a specific unmanned Scarab in this level. Killing 25 enemy units with this Scarab will unlock the [[Beaming With Pride|Beaming with Pride]] achievement. Strangely, said Scarab is labelled a "Super" Scarab like the one that is destroyed in the seventh level. Unlike other Scarabs, this Scarab cannot climb over impassible terrain.
*Unlike most levels, it is possible for a Spartan to board a specific unmanned [[Scarab]] in this level. It was captured by the [[Flood]], and as [[Sergeant Forge]] said, "The [[Covenant]] left the keys in it". Killing 25 enemy units with this Scarab will unlock the [[Beaming with Pride]] Achievement. Strangely enough, said Scarab is also labeled a "Super" Scarab, like the one that was destroyed in the Seventh level. This was made to create a new unit to prevent the heavy "20" population count. Also note that this scarab can't climb over impassible terrain, a trait shared by other Scarabs.
*After Anders teleports away from the Apex in the cutscene, Flood swarms can be seen in the background before the infection forms appear.
*After Anders teleports away from [[The Apex|the Apex]] in the cutscene, [[Flood Swarms]] can be seen in the background before the [[Infection Form]]s appear.
*A deleted in-game cutscene shows Ripa 'Moramee exiting a teleporter in this level, likely in pursuit of Anders, suggesting that [[Ensemble Studios]] had plans for the unique Arbiter unit to appear in this level rather than being a unit exclusive to Skirmish games.<ref>[https://vimeo.com/218601405 '''Vimeo''': ''Halo Wars Campaign Deleted Cutscene'']</ref>
*It is impossible to save the Pelican at the beginning of the level. Even if the player manages to kill the Flood Swarms attacking it, it will take scripted damage and be destroyed.
*It is possible to keep Anders for the entire mission. Simply keep her away from the rescue beacon. The timer will sit at 00:00 for the duration of the level. Red team will not spawn and the Scarab cutscene will not play and it will sit inert at it's starting position, however the Flood tentacles will not spawn. Upon capturing the fourth base the mission will end as usual despite Anders still being in the field. She can repair any ground vehicles in gameplay and will use an M6 sidearm to attack.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Beachhead map.png|A map of the level.
Image:Beachhead_map.png|A map of the level.
File:HW14.png|A view of a dormant {{Class|Sojourner|dreadnought}}.
File:BeachheadOpening.png|Anders teleported to a jungle.
File:Anders Flood.png|Three pod infectors approach Anders.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Sources==
{{Levels}}
{{Ref/Sources}}
[[Category:Halo Wars Campaign]]
 
{{Succession box
|before = ''[[Repairs]]''
|title = ''Halo Wars'' campaign missions
|years = '''''Beachhead'''''
|after = ''[[Reactor (Halo Wars level)|Reactor]]''
}}
 
{{Levels|HW}}

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