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{{Disambig header|the Halo Wars 2 mission|the [[Halo 3]] achievement|Last Stand (achievement)}} | |||
{{Disambig header|the Halo Wars 2 | {{Under Construction}} | ||
{{Level infobox | {{Level infobox | ||
|prev = [[The Halo]] | |prev = [[The Halo]] | ||
|next = [[Halo Wars 2 credits]] | |next = [[Halo Wars 2 credits]] | ||
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|player = [[James Cutter]] | |player = [[James Cutter]] | ||
|date = [[2559|April 2, 2559]]<ref>'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', ''[[Phoenix Logs#Beyond the Edge|Phoenix Logs - Beyond the Edge]]''</ref> | |date = [[2559|April 2, 2559]]<ref>'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', ''[[Phoenix Logs#Beyond the Edge|Phoenix Logs - Beyond the Edge]]''</ref> | ||
|place = [[Installation | |place = [[Installation 04C]] | ||
|objective= | |objective= | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Article | {{Article Quote|Cutter and his crew must fend off the Banished in a final defense of Anders as she prepares the Halo for its voyage.}} | ||
'''Last Stand''' is the twelfth and final [[campaign]] level in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''. | '''Last Stand''' is the twelfth and final [[campaign]] level in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''. | ||
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'''''Mission Briefing''''' | '''''Mission Briefing''''' | ||
*'''[[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[James Cutter]]''': "Professor, what's the update at the [[ | *'''[[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[James Cutter]]''': "Professor, what's the update at the [[Control Room]]?" | ||
*'''[[Ellen Anders|Professor Ellen Anders]]''': "I'm in, and I think I've found | *'''[[Ellen Anders|Professor Ellen Anders]]''': "I'm in, and I think I've found the Halo's weapon systems. Once I've deactivated them, then I'll place the [[Distress beacon|comms beacon]]." | ||
*'''Cutter''': "Keep us updated. Jerome, [[Atriox]] will be sending everything to stop us. You need to hold the line and protect the Professor in the Control Room until she's finished her work." | *'''Cutter''': "Keep us updated. Jerome, [[Atriox]] will be sending everything to stop us. You need to hold the line and protect the Professor in the Control Room until she's finished her work." | ||
*'''[[Jerome-092]]''': "Won't let you down, sir." | *'''[[Jerome-092]]''': "Won't let you down, sir." | ||
*'''Cutter''': "The clock's ticking and we don't have time to drop a base and build it up. You're going to have to rely on turret defenses, so keep them up and running." | *'''Cutter''': "The clock's ticking and we don't have time to drop a base and build it up. You're going to have to rely on turret defenses, so keep them up and running." | ||
*'''[[Isabel]]''': "Fresh troops will be sent in directly from the ''Spirit of Fire'' as soon as they are ready to deploy. And I've got all the ship's weapons systems primed and ready, so we'll help as much as we can from up here." | *'''[[Isabel]]''': "Fresh troops will be sent in directly from the ''[[Spirit of Fire]]'' as soon as they are ready to deploy. And I've got all the ship's weapons systems primed and ready, so we'll help as much as we can from up here." | ||
*'''Cutter''': "Okay everyone, let's get to work. Good luck" | *'''Cutter''': "Okay everyone, let's get to work. Good luck" | ||
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'''SCOUTING REPORT''' | '''SCOUTING REPORT''' | ||
''Make sure you use the | ''Make sure you use the Spirit of Fire's full arsenal to support your troops, we won't have access to a firebase.'' | ||
''''' | '''{''In-game cutscene}''' | ||
''Two Pelicans land at the LZ south of the Control Room and drop squads of Marines.'' | ''Two Pelicans land at the LZ south of the Control Room and drop squads of Marines.'' | ||
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*'''Anders''': "This Control Room has a defensive shield, but it won't last long. You just keep the wolves at bay." | *'''Anders''': "This Control Room has a defensive shield, but it won't last long. You just keep the wolves at bay." | ||
''''' | '''{''Gameplay''}''' | ||
* | *Isabel: "The Spirit of Fire's weapons are at your disposal, Spartans. Get this ship in the fight. Turrets and Restoration Drones are online, call in support when you need it." | ||
* | *Isabel: "The Spirit of Fire is standing by to assist, Jerome. Use everything you can, we have to keep the professor safe!" | ||
''Cutter informs the player that the Banished are approaching.'' | ''Cutter informs the player that the Banished are approaching.'' | ||
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''Red Team and the Marines hold off the Banished assault from all directions.'' | ''Red Team and the Marines hold off the Banished assault from all directions.'' | ||
* | *Cutter: "Red Team, the Banished have Warlords on the field overseeing their troops. Eliminating them will disrupt the Banished chain of command." | ||
*'''Jerome-092''': "Roger, sir" | *'''Jerome-092''': "Roger, sir" | ||
*'''[[Alice-130]]''': "Nothing like sowing a little chaos." | *'''[[Alice-130]]''': "Nothing like sowing a little chaos." | ||
*'''Isabel''': "We'll be sending the reinforcements directly from the ship just as soon as they're ready to deploy." | *'''Isabel''': "We'll be sending the reinforcements directly from the ship just as soon as they're ready to deploy." | ||
''Red Team and | ''Red Team and UNSC forces start splitting up in two to defeat Warlords while defending the Control Room. Meanwhile, new reinforcements of Marines and Cyclops arrive.'' | ||
*'''Cutter''': "Red Team, reinforcements are ready for you at the LZ." | *'''Cutter''': "Red Team, reinforcements are ready for you at the LZ." | ||
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''New reinforcements of Nightingales, Gauss Warthogs and Scorpions arrive from the ship at the LZ as the UNSC continues to hold the line.'' | ''New reinforcements of Nightingales, Gauss Warthogs and Scorpions arrive from the ship at the LZ as the UNSC continues to hold the line.'' | ||
*'''Cutter''': "We've got | *'''Cutter''': "We've got reinforcement for you now, Red Team" | ||
''The Banished keep coming from every direction, but Red Team and | ''The Banished keep coming from every direction, but Red Team and UNSC forces continue to deny their access to the Control Room.'' | ||
*'''Cutter''': "What's the status, Professor?" | *'''Cutter''': "What's the status, Professor?" | ||
*'''Anders''': "It's...complicated. So many protocols. I'm probably halfway there, I need more time." | *'''Anders''': "It's...complicated. So many protocols. I'm probably halfway there, I need more time." | ||
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*'''Jerome-092''': "We'll buy her time, sir." | *'''Jerome-092''': "We'll buy her time, sir." | ||
''If the Banished | ''If the Banished attacked Control Room.'' | ||
*'''Anders''': "The Banished are attacking the Control Room, it's a little distracting!" | *'''Anders''': "The Banished are attacking the Control Room, it's a little distracting!" | ||
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*'''Anders''': "It sounds like the Banished are trying to punch through the shield! I need some help here!" | *'''Anders''': "It sounds like the Banished are trying to punch through the shield! I need some help here!" | ||
''The Banished continue to attack from all directions and new UNSC reinforcements of Grizzlies arrive.'' | ''The Banished continue to attack from all directions and new UNSC reinforcements of Grizzlies arrive.'' | ||
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''The Banished start sending Sangheili Rangers and Reavers to the battlefield while UNSC Hornets and Nightingales arrive.'' | ''The Banished start sending Sangheili Rangers and Reavers to the battlefield while UNSC Hornets and Nightingales arrive.'' | ||
*'''Cutter''': " | *'''Cutter''': "Reinforcement ready for your command, Red Team." | ||
''Locusts and Hunters start attacking the Marines and later, new reinforcements of Wolverines and Kodiaks | ''Locusts and Hunters start attacking the Marines and later, new reinforcements of Wolverines and Kodiaks arrived at the LZ.'' | ||
*'''Cutter''': "Red Team, reinforcements are ready for you at the LZ." | *'''Cutter''': "Red Team, reinforcements are ready for you at the LZ." | ||
''After succeeding in repelling the wave of Locusts and Hunters, a | ''After succeeding in repelling the wave of Locusts and Hunters, a Scarab appears and the screen moves to show incoming Scarab from the north.'' | ||
*'''[[Douglas-042]]''': "We've got an incoming [[ | *'''[[Douglas-042]]''': "We've got an incoming [[Type-47 Scarab|Scarab]], people!" | ||
*'''Anders''': "What?" | *'''Anders''': "What?" | ||
*'''[[Alice-130]]''': "Stay on target, Professor. This is what we're here for." | *'''[[Alice-130]]''': "Stay on target, Professor. This is what we're here for." | ||
*'''Cutter''': "Isabel! What's the status of that new gunship? We need it now!" | *'''Cutter''': "Isabel! What's the status of that new gunship? We need it now!" | ||
*'''Isabel''': "The Condor is on the way, Captain. Nothing like live combat to test a new design." | *'''Isabel''': "The Condor is on the way, Captain. Nothing like live combat to test a new design." | ||
''Screen moves to the Condor Gunship that has just arrived from the south.'' | ''Screen moves to the Condor Gunship that has just arrived from the south.'' | ||
*'''Condor''': "My crew is ready for action, sir." | *'''Condor''': "My crew is ready for action, sir." | ||
*'''Condor''': "Where do you need us, sir?" | *'''Condor''': "Where do you need us, sir?" | ||
*'''Cutter''': "Target that Scarab, we can't let it reach the | *'''Cutter''': "Target that Scarab, we can't let it reach the control room." | ||
*'''Condor''': "Payback time. Make it hurt, guys." | *'''Condor''': "Payback time. Make it hurt, guys." | ||
''UNSC forces quickly assemble the units and eventually defeat the Scarab with the help of the Condor.'' | ''UNSC forces quickly assemble the units and eventually defeat the Scarab with the help of the Condor Gunship.'' | ||
*'''Jerome-092''': "Scarab is down. Professor, how are we doing?" | *'''Jerome-092''': "Scarab is down. Professor, how are we doing?" | ||
*'''Anders''': "Just finishing it up, hang on...okay, I've done it! The ring's disarmed and | *'''Anders''': "Just finishing it up, hang on...okay, I've done it! The ring's disarmed and communications relay is in place!" | ||
''Anders finishes the first stage of her work. The control platform she is standing on descends into the ground.'' | ''Anders finishes the first stage of her work. The control platform she is standing on descends into the ground.'' | ||
*'''Anders''': "Well, that's a little more complicated. I'm going to have to go down | *'''Anders''': "Well, that's a little more complicated. I'm going to have to go down to the ring to set up the beacon. I'm going to need a little more time." | ||
*'''Cutter''': "We're counting on you, Professor. Jerome, hold the Control Room at all costs so the Professor can get back to us when she's done. I'm not leaving anybody behind." | *'''Cutter''': "We're counting on you, Professor. Jerome, hold the Control Room at all costs so the Professor can get back to us when she's done. I'm not leaving anybody behind." | ||
*'''Jerome-092''': "Copy that, sir. Game faces, team!" | *'''Jerome-092''': "Copy that, sir. Game faces, team!" | ||
''More Banished units are incoming, including Banshees. | ''More Banished units are incoming, including Banshees. UNSC forces quickly repel them and Spirit of Fire dispatched Two Vultures, some Hornet and Nightingale to the Control Room.'' | ||
*'''Cutter''': "We've got reinforcements for you now, Red Team." | *'''Cutter''': "We've got reinforcements for you now, Red Team." | ||
''Later, the Banished | ''Later, the Banished has started sending in artillery units.'' | ||
*'''Cutter''': "Watch out, team. The Banished have sent in artillery." | *'''Cutter''': "Watch out, team. The Banished have sent in artillery." | ||
''A [[ | ''A [[Blisterback]] arrives through the air and starts attacking UNSC forces as soon as they land.'' | ||
*'''Jerome-092''': "Sir, we won't be able to hold them off indefinitely!" | *'''Jerome-092''': "Sir, we won't be able to hold them off indefinitely!" | ||
*'''Cutter''': "Professor? Time is running out!" | *'''Cutter''': "Professor? Time is running out!" | ||
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*'''Cutter''': "Whatever it is, it better work, Professor." | *'''Cutter''': "Whatever it is, it better work, Professor." | ||
''More Banished units enter the battlefield, including | ''More Banished units enter the battlefield, including a Wraith. UNSC forces defeat them before they reach Control Room.'' | ||
*'''Isabel''': "Captain, he's back..." | *'''Isabel''': "Captain, he's back..." | ||
*'''Cutter''': "Put him through." | *'''Cutter''': "Put him through." | ||
*''' | *'''Atriox (COM)''': "You think you can stand against me? I, who defied the Covenant itself!" | ||
*'''Cutter''': "Here's your notice, Atriox. The Ark is our home now and it's under our protection. Cut it, Isabel. I've heard enough." | *'''Cutter''': "Here's your notice, Atriox. The Ark is our home now and it's under our protection. Cut it, Isabel. I've heard enough." | ||
*'''Isabel''': "Captain, I didn't think you could make him any madder, but..." | *'''Isabel''': "Captain, I didn't think you could make him any madder, but..." | ||
''In response | ''In response of Cutter's notice, Atriox sends three Scarabs from the north.'' | ||
*'''Jerome-092''': "We've got them on the ropes. Captain, but it's only a matter of time before they send more." | *'''Jerome-092''': "We've got them on the ropes. Captain, but it's only a matter of time before they send more." | ||
*'''Cutter''': "Professor? What's the plan?" | *'''Cutter''': "Professor? What's the plan?" | ||
*'''Anders''': "I've gained control of the Halo's [[gravity anchor]] | *'''Anders''': "I've gained control of the Halo's [[gravity anchor|gravity anchors]], Captain. Get our troops clear and get ready." | ||
''The timer starts to count down from two minutes.'' | ''The timer starts to count down from two minutes.'' | ||
'' | ''UNSC forces quickly muster their forces and defeat three Scarabs that enter the battlefield from the north. The timer finally reaches 0.'' | ||
*'''Cutter''': "Our troops are clear, Professor. Whatever you're going to do, do it now." | *'''Cutter''': "Our troops are clear, Professor. Whatever you're going to do, do it now." | ||
''''' | '''{''Cinematic Cutscene''}''' | ||
''Cut to an orbital view of the | ''Cut to an orbital view of the Spirit of Fire hovering near Halo, overseeing it floating high above the Ark's surface. The view slowly zooms to one of the landmasses upon the ring.'' | ||
''Cut to a forest on the surface of the Halo. A Jiralhanae trooper, wielding a Brute Shot, pants and sprints to a tree for cover while some are | ''Cut to a forest on the surface of the Halo. A Jiralhanae trooper, wielding a Brute Shot, pants and sprints to a tree for cover while some are hitted by UNSC gunfire. Gunfire is heard around it. As other Brutes around it defend the position and fires back, Blisterback reinforcements land.'' | ||
''Cut to a panning shot of the human side of the battlefield. UNSC troopers fire from emplacements as they fill the emplacements one after another | ''Cut to a panning shot of the human side of the battlefield. As UNSC troopers fire from emplacements as they fill the emplacements one after another and firing to suppress the Banished, a Warthog skids up to support them.'' | ||
*'''Marine Lieutenant (COM)''': "West flank, we have them in position." | *'''Marine Lieutenant (COM)''': "West flank, we have them in position." | ||
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*'''Jerome''': "Professor! It's now or never!" | *'''Jerome''': "Professor! It's now or never!" | ||
''Cut to inside the Halo's | ''Cut to inside the Halo's control room. Anders stands by a hologram of the Ark and the Halo above it.'' | ||
*'''Jerome (COM)''': "Show us what you've got." | *'''Jerome (COM)''': "Show us what you've got." | ||
''At the control terminal, Anders pulls forward a section of the Halo, magnifying it. Banished forces are marked in red | ''At the control terminal, Anders pulls forward a section of the Halo, magnifying it. Banished forces are marked in red dot while UNSC are marked in blue dot on its surface. Anders reaches forward and draws a circle around the Banished, and the hologram adjusts its borders to contain the entire army. The control room begins to shake.'' | ||
''Cut to the surface. A shield wall | ''Cut to the surface. A shield wall appears around the Jiralhanae troops, trapping them inside. They look around in confusion, and a Blisterback fires its missiles, but the shield is unscathed.'' | ||
''Cut to Anders, who puts her hand under the marked subsection. She slowly lifts her hand to push it upward.'' | ''Cut to Anders, who puts her hand under the marked subsection. She slowly lifts her hand to push it upward.'' | ||
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*'''Anders''': "I hope this works." | *'''Anders''': "I hope this works." | ||
''She pushes up, and the landmass is flung into space. The shield dissipates, and the Marines watch the landmass fly high into space. Cut to an orbital view of the ring, where the ejected landmass crumbles from air pressure.'' | ''She pushes up, and the landmass is flung into space. The shield dissipates, and the Marines watch the landmass fly high into the space. Cut to an orbital view of the ring, where the ejected landmass crumbles from air pressure.'' | ||
''Cut to an interior view of a Pelican's open troop bay. The Marines and Jerome walk inside. Jerome stands by the door, watching the enormous hole in the ground left from the ejection. The Pelican's bay door closes.'' | ''Cut to an interior view of a Pelican's open troop bay. The Marines and Jerome walk inside. Jerome stands by the door, watching the enormous hole in the ground left from the ejection. The Pelican's bay door closes.'' | ||
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*'''Anders''': "With all due respect, Spartan..." | *'''Anders''': "With all due respect, Spartan..." | ||
''The hologram depicts an enormous | ''The hologram depicts an enormous slipspace portal opening above the ring. | ||
*'''Anders''': "I don't believe that's an option any longer." | *'''Anders''': "I don't believe that's an option any longer." | ||
''Cut to in orbit above the Ark. The Halo is being pulled towards the slipspace portal, as the | ''Cut to in orbit above the Ark. The Halo is being pulled towards the slipspace portal, as the Spirit of Fire watches nearby. Cut to the ship's bridge, as Captain Cutter watches the ring pass.'' | ||
*'''Cutter''': "Professor Anders, there must be some way to..." | *'''Cutter''': "Professor Anders, there must be some way to..." | ||
*'''Anders (COM)''': "Don't worry, Captain. As soon as I'm back to the | *'''Anders (COM)''': "Don't worry, Captain. As soon as I'm back to the Soell system, I'll get that beacon out. It should only be a few weeks-" | ||
*'''Cutter''': "Professor!" | *'''Cutter''': "Professor!" | ||
*'''Anders (COM) | *'''Anders (COM): "-until I can figure out how to get back to you." | ||
''The ring is swallowed and the portal closes up. Cutter and Isabel watch as the ''Spirit | ''The ring is swallowed and the portal closes up. Cutter and Isabel watch as the ''Spirit'' floats alone over the Ark.'' | ||
*'''Isabel''': "Captain..." | *'''Isabel''': "Captain..." | ||
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''Cut to within slipspace, as Anders' ring speeds through the galaxy. Stars streak by over the ring's trees.'' | ''Cut to within slipspace, as Anders' ring speeds through the galaxy. Stars streak by over the ring's trees.'' | ||
[[File:HW2-Anders meets a Guardian.png|thumb|300px|Anders meeting a | [[File:HW2-Anders meets a Guardian.png|thumb|300px|right|Anders meeting a Guardian.]] | ||
''Cut to the Control Room. The hologram of the slipspace transit shrinks and slow. A [[Forerunner symbols|Forerunner symbol]] appears in the hologram near the ring.'' | ''Cut to the Control Room. The hologram of the slipspace transit shrinks and slow. A [[Forerunner symbols|Forerunner symbol]] appears in the hologram near the ring.'' | ||
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==Leader Powers available== | ==Leader Powers available== | ||
(Note that in this level, all leader powers were already maximized and you do not need to spend leader points anymore). | |||
*Restoration Drones I, II and III | *Restoration Drones I, II and III | ||
*Archer Missiles I, II and III | *Archer Missiles I, II and III | ||
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*First Reinforcements | *First Reinforcements | ||
**8 Marines | **8 Marines | ||
**8 | **8 Cyclops | ||
*Second Reinforcements | *Second Reinforcements | ||
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*Fourth Reinforcements | *Fourth Reinforcements | ||
**2 Nightingales | **2 Nightingales | ||
**4 | **4 Hornet | ||
*Fifth Reinforcements | *Fifth Reinforcements | ||
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**2 Hornets | **2 Hornets | ||
**2 Nightingales | **2 Nightingales | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
===Miscellaneous=== | ===Miscellaneous=== | ||
*This is the only level where the [[G81 Condor|G81 Condor Gunship]] appears in the Campaign. | *This is the only level where the [[G81 Condor|G81 Condor Gunship]] appears in the Campaign. | ||
*This is the only level where the player gets infinite resources | *This level is similar to [[From the Deep]], where [[Alice-130]]'s base is also surrounded by the Banished. | ||
*This is the only level where the player | *This is the only level where the player gets infinite population and resources, as units will be keep being reinforced through LZs and the player cannot establish a Firebase on this level. | ||
*All units are fully upgraded in this level. | *This is the only level where the player has to deal with multiple Banished [[Type-47 Scarab|Super Units]]. | ||
*All leader powers are unlocked and has been maximized, the cooldown also has been reduced by around 50% on this level. | |||
**All units are also fully upgraded in this level. | |||
*It is unknown what happened to the UNSC base south of this level that player previously completed level [[The Halo]] but it is most likely the base has been overrun and taken by The Banished. | |||
===Strategies=== | |||
*There will be no troops replacement on this level, conserve your units and your defenses will be very airtight once you have many units stationed around the Control Room. | |||
*It is recommended to eliminate Jiralhanae Warlords immediately once the first batch of reinforcements (8 Marines and 8 Cyclops) arrive before things get worse on the battlefield. | |||
**Atriox's Chosen lies on the West while Jiralhanae Warlord lies at the East. | |||
**Unless the player chooses to make Condor single-handedly handle the Jiralhanae Warlord and his guards, one should take a Nightingale and Hornets for escort and support. | |||
*Utilize Garrison to strengthen defenses. Upgrade turrets to close the gap that the Garrison needs. | |||
**Once again, Turret and Garrison will not be enough to slow them down. | |||
*Keep Nightingales alive as they are a key part of strengthening the defenses on this level. You will get total of 8 Nightingales in this level. | |||
*You will get endless resources and population for this mission and the cooldown of Leader Power has been reduced. It is recommended to immediately make ODST Drop on the battlefield to strengthen the garrison with Infantry. | |||
**You can drop as many ODST as you want on this level and it's better to immediately drop it as soon as the ODST drop is ready which is also reccomended for Lotus Mine as well to shore up defenses. | |||
===Mistakes=== | ===Mistakes=== | ||
*Sometimes | *This mission was supposed to be a defensive mission but in the final cutscene, UNSC appears to be on the offensive against the Banished and even surround them. | ||
*Sometimes some of our units can be seen on the south of the map that was impassable by level barrier and unable to do anything. | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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{{succession box | before = ''[[The Halo]]'' <br />| title = [[Halo Wars 2|''Halo Wars 2'' campaign levels]] | years = '''''Last Stand''''' |after = ''[[Halo Wars 2 credits]]''}} | {{succession box | before = ''[[The Halo]]'' <br />| title = [[Halo Wars 2|''Halo Wars 2'' campaign levels]] | years = '''''Last Stand''''' |after = ''[[Halo Wars 2 credits]]''}} | ||
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