Guide to Mission 5: Citizens in Halo Wars. Learn how to defend civilians, establish bases, and destroy the Covenant stronghold to achieve high scores and par times.
Walkthrough
- 1You begin on the battlefield with Forge and 6 Hornets. Your initial task is to protect citizens heading to launch pads. Eliminate all enemies in the courtyard to allow them to move towards evacuation stations.
- 2Within the first minute of the 20-minute EVAC countdown, a third location will signal distress and be destroyed as part of the plot. Do not attempt to save it.
- 3Red Team and Forge will request additional bases to secure their location. You can build bases at your starting point and opposite the Covenant base. Begin manufacturing troops and defending against enemy forces.
- 4The best strategy is to focus on airborne troops. Do not assault the Covenant base early, as you will lack the time and resources. This guide assumes you are playing without skulls.
- 5Prioritize defending civilians. Sacrifices may be necessary for the greater good.
- 6Mass units around transport 1, as attacks come in sequence. Use healing and repair powers to defend your position. Avoid unnecessary risks.
- 7There is a mention of saving someone named Andy, but their significance is unclear.
- 8Mission 5: Citizens
- 9Objectives:
- 10Retreat to Southern Crater (Required)
- 11Secure Area by Killing all Covenant (Required)
- 12Defend Crater and Await Omega Team (Required)
- 13Destroy The Covenant Base (Required)
- 14Construct Second Base (Optional)
- 15Kill 5 wraiths (Optional)
- 16Walkthrough:
- 17You start by retreating. Do not engage enemies; instead, move south to the designated base site.
- 18Once at the site, fortify your position and defend against enemy forces while the base is built. You are crucial for evacuating UNSC troops.
- 19After the base is operational, you'll learn the Covenant are building bases and a large mega turret.
- 20To construct a secondary objective base, you must destroy the mega turret. Build a sufficient force to take back your land and destroy the Covenant stronghold. The turret is a significant threat. Use Cobra anti-building units and heavy infantry to destroy it.
- 21A simple strategy is to line the road with soldiers. ODST troops among the evacuating squads are valuable. Prepare a heavily armored assault, especially on higher difficulties.
- 22There are two routes to the Covenant base: directly up the middle or via a destroyed highway to the back. The highway route is slower but leads to the Skull location. You can attempt to flank from both sides.
- 23If you encounter too much difficulty during the base assault, Serina will send reinforcements: a squad of Spartans.
- 24Destroy the Covenant base. Captain Cutter will then contact you about a new problem and instruct you to get to the ship.
- 25Mission 6: (Partial Information)
- 26Forces Available: Sgt. Forge, Spartans, Rhinos
- 27Black Box Location: South of the 3rd Rhino placement.
- 28Skull Requirement: Kill 50 Banshees.
- 29Skull Location: East of your base in a hangar.
Tips
- Focus on building an effective defensive line and using airborne units.
- Prioritize destroying the Mega Turret to enable secondary base construction.
- Utilize healing and repair power-ups strategically.
- Consider the optional objectives for bonus score and to locate the Skull.
Awards:
- Par Time: 21:00 - 35:00
- Score for Gold Medal: 40000+
- Score for Silver Medal: 25000-39999
- Score for Bronze Medal: 15000-24999
- Score for Tin Medal: 0 - 14999
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