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Section 02: Courtyard
Gears of War: Judgment

Section 02: Courtyard

Complete the Courtyard section in Gears of War: Judgment. Includes Declassified Mission 10 time limits and COG Tag location.

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Complete the Courtyard section in Gears of War: Judgment. Includes Declassified Mission 10 time limits and COG Tag location.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Exit the first room and follow the hallway to a larger room with weapons and ammo, including a Scorcher/Boomshot, Retro Lancer, Gnasher, and Frag Grenades.
  2. 2
    Locate the DECLASSIFIED MISSION marker on the wall.
  3. 3
    Activate Declassified Mission 10 if desired. The time limits are: Casual (5 minutes, 20 seconds), Normal (4 minutes), Hardcore (3 minutes, 30 seconds), and Insane (5 minutes).
  4. 4
    Proceed through the door into the Courtyard.
  5. 5
    Immediately engage 6-7 Boomers/Maulers and 5-6 Drones/Theron Guards. Prioritize eliminating the heavy enemies away from the Troika and other infantry.
  6. 6
    Use the side paths to flank the Troika and eliminate the remaining Drones/Theron Guards.
  7. 7
    After clearing the Courtyard, a cutscene (a non-interactive cinematic the game plays automatically) will play.
  8. 8
    Kill the Rager that charges at you, focusing on its head, before entering the now-open door.
  9. 9
    Eliminate the 2-3 Ragers that appear in the next room.
  10. 10
    Find the COG TAG (11/48) by ducking into the office on the far left of this room.
  11. 11
    Return to the main room and go through the door opposite the entrance.
  12. 12
    Defeat the additional 2-3 Ragers and a small group of Wretches in this room.
  13. 13
    Exit through the door at the far end. If Declassified Mission 10 is active, green gas will appear, hindering vision.
  14. 14
    Enter the room and clear out the 3-4 Drones/Theron Guards, 3-4 Wretches, and a couple of Ragers. Stay in cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects) and deal with melee enemies first.
  15. 15
    Once all enemies are defeated, the objective marker will appear.
  16. 16
    Run to the objective marker and enter the area to end the chapter.
Tips
  • Playing the mission once before attempting Declassified Mission 10 helps you prepare for enemy encounters and approach combat with more confidence.
  • Focus on eliminating heavy enemies like Boomers/Maulers first, ideally out of the line of sight of the Troika and other infantry.
  • Use side tunnels to flank the Troika and finish off Drones/Theron Guards.
  • When facing Ragers, focus on their heads.
  • In rooms with mixed enemy types, use cover and prioritize dealing with melee threats before ranged enemies.

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