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0207 Part No. X13-xxxxx-01

Single wield

Dual wield

KEYBOARD CONTROLS

Movement

Forward W

Backward S

StrafeRight D

StrafeLeft A

Combat

FirePrimaryWeapon Leftmousebutton

Fireleftweapon Leftmousebutton

Firerightweapon Rightmousebutton

ThrowGrenade TABorrightmousebutton

SwitchGrenade CAPSLOCK

MeleeAttack F

Reload E

PickUpWeapon E(pressandhold)

PickUpWeapon Q(pressandhold) ExchangeWeapon E(pressandhold)

Actons

Jump SPACEBAR

Crouch LeftShift

UseDevice E(pressandhold)

Flashlight X

Zoom Zormiddlemousebutton

MultiplayerScore C

For more details, see pg 69.

MuLTipLAYER COMMuNiCATiON(dafault chat is to team only)

Teamtextchattoggle CTRL

Globaltextchat B

Globalvoicechat N

Sendmessage ENTER


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Secret Transmission ...........................................................................................2

Master Chie ..........................................................................................................3

Breakdown o Known Covenant Units ........................................................4

Controls ..................................................................................................................6

Keyboard and Mouse ......................................................................................... 8

Mjolnir Mark VI Battle Suit HUD ...................................................................10

Getting Started ..................................................................................................11

Current UNSC Weaponry ................................................................................12

Covenant Weapons ..........................................................................................15

UNSC Ground Transport .................................................................................18

Intel on Covenant Vehicles ............................................................................20

Settings .................................................................................................................22

Multiplayer Basics .............................................................................................23Games or Windows LIVE .............................................................................26

Gaming with Friends ........................................................................................28

Multiplayer Strategy .........................................................................................29

Credits ...................................................................................................................30

Bungie.net ............................................................................................................32

Technical Support .............................................................................................33

Choose Your Weapon, Find Your Friends, Save the Earth!Dont miss the top-selling novel series rom Del Rey (www.delreydigital.com),

based on the hit Xbox and PC Halo games. Halo: The Fall o the Reach, byEric Nylund, explores the history o the heroic super-soldier, the MasterChie. Halo: The Flood, by William C. Dietz, continues the story as the Master

Chie struggles to unlock Halos secrets. The HumanCovenant war rageson as the alien juggernaut sweeps inexorably toward its nal goalthe

destruction o all human liein Halo: First Strike, by Eric Nylund. And now,the New York Times Best Seller, Ghosts o Onyx, also by Eric Nylund, opens upentirely unexplored territory as the Covenant continues its crusade against

humanity while the ONI devises a plan that reawakens an ancient orce.

Go beyond the game with action gures rom JoyRide Studios(www.joyridestudios.com) and the ocial game soundtrack rom

Sumthing Else MusicWorks, Inc. (www.sumthing.com)or look or emat www.bungiestore.com.

Table of ConTenTs

Important Health Warning About Playing Video Games

Photosensitive Seizures

A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure whenexposed to certain visual images, including fashing lights or patternsthat may appear in video games. Even people who have no history ofseizures or epilepsy may have an undiagnosed condition that can causethese photosensitive epileptic seizures while watching video games.

These seizures may have a variety of symptoms, includinglightheadedness, altered vision, eye or face twitching, jerking orshaking of arms or legs, disorientation, confusion, or momentary lossof awareness. Seizures may also cause loss of consciousness orconvulsions that can lead to injury from falling down or striking nearbyobjects.

Immediately stop playing and consult a doctor if you experience any ofthese symptoms. Parents should watch for or ask their children about theabove symptomschildren and teenagers are more likely than adults toexperience these seizures. The risk of photosensitive epileptic seizuresmay be reduced by taking the following precautions: sit farther from thescreen; use a smaller screen; play in a well-lit room; and do not playwhen you are drowsy or fatigued.

If you or any of your relatives have a history of seizures or epilepsy,consult a doctor before playing.


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To: Oce o Naval Intelligence (ONI)

From: Cortana, UNSC Pillar o Autumn shipboard AI

Re: SPARTAN-117 and the Destruction o Halo

Sir. As the rich data-bursts attached in this transmission make clear, we have been

to hell and back. Ill be brie.

Ater Reach ell, I ollowed Cole protocol and slipped the Pillar o Autumn. Usingastronomical symbols Spartan-117 captured rom a Covenant vessel, I chose an

exit-vector that would place us in an uncharted system near a late-lie gas giantplanet (new classication, Threshold). To my considerable surprise, in orbitaround the planet was an articial ring construct, 10,000 kilometers in diameter.

Initially, I eared the ring was a Covenant installation. It was not. But the enemyhad tracked us and was lying in wait around the ring. Rather than risk capture,Captain Keyes ordered my upload into Spartan-117s neural network. While we

abandoned ship, the Captain managed to land theAutumn on the ring, saving thelives o many o the crew.

seCreT Transmission

The Covenant referred to the ring as Halo. It seems a prophecy

about Halos existence is central to our enemys religion, and its

discovery was cause for much celebratory chatter on the Covenant

battle-network.

During our initial operations on the surface of Halo, we encountered

an alien articial intelligence, designation 343 Guilty Spark.

This AI claimed its primary purpose was tactical containment of a

virulent, parasitic life form called The Flood.

Through a connection to Halos deep data cores, I ascertainedthat the ring was built by an ancient race of beings (referred to

by the Covenant as the Forerunners) as a weapon of last resort

against the Flood. A sizable population of Flood was in stasis on

the ring, and the Covenant, either by accident or design, released

the parasite. Not their most brilliant maneuver.

343 Guilty Spark convinced Spartan-117 to activate Halos primary

weapon system and eliminate the Flood. The AI neglected to tell

him however, that because the Flood consumes any suitable sentient

host, Halo would make no distinction between the Flood and other

life forms. In short: if Halo red, it would destroy every thinking

being in the galaxy. Human, Covenant, everything.

masTer Chief

When we realized that Halo could destroy all lie, Spartan-117 and I decided our

only choice was to destroy Halostop 343 Guilty Spark rom completing hisassigned task, and deny the Covenant a weapon o unthinkable power. We used

the Pillar o Autumns usion reactors to start a chain reaction that utterly destroyedthe ring. Im sorry to report that Captain Keyes was lost to the Flood.

With respect to our ongoing ght against the Covenant, our time on Halo was well

spent. I have gathered a wealth o new inormation or our database o Covenantweapons, technology, tactics, and society. Additionally, Spartan-117s procientuse o arms, and the destruction o the ring,

resulted in a signicant loss o enemy personneland materiel.

That being said, I ear that the Covenant will not

take kindly to our obliteration o their holy relic.Having thus struck the hornets nest, we arenow heading home with all speed.

Re: SPARTAN-117

MASTER CHIEF

Spartan-117, the Master Chief, is a

member of the SPARTAN-II project. He

is a genetically, biologically, and

technically enhanced ghting unit,

standing seven feet tall and weighing

half a ton in his armor.

His reexes are unmatched, his

strength and endurance quite unlike any

other human, and his tenacity molded

by a lifetime of conscripted military

training. The Master Chief is procient

in all current ballistic weapons and

tactics, incursion, and unarmed combat

and has extensive experience with

Covenant military tech.


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Covenant society is highly segmented, consisting o a conederation o races.

While an overall socio-political review is important or understanding the nuanceso Covenant society, including the role o Prophets, the key or combating our

enemy is to review the Covenant ghting classes which are comprised o Grunts,Jackals, Hunters, Elites, Brutes, Drones, and Prophets.

Elites

Elites are the core o the Covenant military. Excellentsoldiers, brilliant tacticians, and disciplined,

aggressive ghters, they are the primary strengtho the Covenant orce. Faster, stronger, and tougherthan Humans, they ght in relatively small numbers

but oten lead squads o Grunts. Armor color seems

to indicate rank, and we believe Elites are promotedbased on numbers o casualties they inict.

breakdown of known

CovenanT UniTs

Grunts

The basic inantry unit o the Covenant, Gruntsare dangerous in groups but present little threat

individually. Short, stocky, and relatively slow, theywill oten panic when aced with superior orces.

However, i they are being led by an Elite, they willstand and ght.

Jackals

Excellent shots, Jackals seem to be higher in status

i not necessarily rankthan Grunts. They oten willbe ound in deensive positions, ghting rom behindtheir distinctive energy shields. A well-used shield

makes a Jackal a dicult target, but the notch theyuse to return re provides a weak spot that can be

exploited.

Hunters

Hunters are incredibly dangerous oes, deployed

more like equipment than soldiers. They are broughtin or demolition or heavy deense, and always

work in pairs. These massive creatures appear to becomposed o multiple organisms that exist within theHunter armor, creating a bipedal hive creature. Near-

impenetrable armor and a devastating hand-held uelrod weapon make Hunter pairs very problematic.

Brutes

Not as readily understood as Elites, Brutes ghttogether in a pack and are physically stronger. Brutes

demonstrate similar battleeld abilities to Elites, andtheir numbers have demonstrably increased sincethe conict began. They carry a ballistic explosive

weapon with an attached bayonet device.

Drones

Like Brutes, Drones appear to be new additions to

Covenant ghting orces and are being deployeden masse. Apparently insectoid in origin, in addition

to maintaining Covenant spaceships, they havea limited ability to y and are excellent shots.Highly intelligent, their mastery o antigravity

ight assistance has given them an almost

insurmountable strategic advantage in combat.

Prophets

Little intel is available on these creatures. Weknow that they are administrative or religious innature and have little to do with actual battleeld

circumstances. None has ever been killed orcaptured, and they appear to be ew in number.


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ConTrols

Fire Weapon

Reload

Switch Weapons

Melee Attack

Jump

Zoom View

Move Forward

StraeLet/Right

Move Backward

Aim Up

RotateLet/Right

Aim Down

Xx 60 Ct w

dUal wieldinG

Fire Let

Weapon

Fire Right

Weapon

DualWield

ThUmbsTiCks

Single player only

Multiplayer only

Combat

Swap Grenades

Pause GameMultiplayer Score

Crouch

Flashlight/Chat

Throw GrenadeEbrake (Warthog)

Boost (Vehicles)

Access LIVE

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ESC

TAB Q W E R

CAPS LOCK A S D F

SHIFT Z X C V

CTRL START ALT SPACEBAR

keyboard and moUse

defaUlTs

Press and hold to:Drop Weapon (Dual)Pick Up Weapon (Dual)

PauseGame

Press and hold to:Exchange WeaponPick Up Weapon (Single)

ThrowGrenade(Single)

SwitchWeapons

Forward

ReloadUse Device

EnterVehicle

SwitchGrenade

StraeLet

Backward StraeRight

Melee

Crouch Zoom Flashlight

Multi-

playerScore

Text ChatToggle

Jump

Vehicles: Ebrake (Warthog)Boost

Strae

Let

MoveForward

Move

Back

Strae

Right

sinGle wieldinG

Fire PrimaryWeapon

Scroll or Click: Zoom

Throw Grenades

dUal wieldinG

FireLet-handed(Secondary)

Weapon

Zoom (scroll or click)

Fire Right-handed(Primary) Weapon

Look Up

Look Right

Look Down

Look Let

sinGle wieldinG

Single player only

Multiplayer only

Combat


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The Mjolnir Mark VI armor eatures an upgraded HUD system tied directly to

armor sensors and integrated ully with the neural interace. The HUD tracksammunition status on all UNSC weapons and now cross-reerences temperature

readings to track charge depletion o Covenant weapons, should they be used.

InstallationPlace the Halo 2 or Windows Vista DVD into your DVD drive and ollow the on-screen prompts. With tray and play, you can begin playing Halo 2 right away while

installation continues in the background.

Note: The Halo 2 map editor and dedicated server are ofered without technicalsupport. I you choose to install the map editor and/or dedicated server, visit

bungie.net or additional inormation.

Getting Started

Your player prole denes your control settings, your characters appearance, andsome Games or Windows LIVE settings. You can alter your settings at any time

by selecting Settings on the Main Menu and then selecting Player Prole.

To create a new player prole, press the ENTER key, or press START,on the Startscreen, and log onto LIVE with a LIVE or local prole. When you return to the

game, select Create New Player. Type a player name, and then press the ENTERkey, or press START, again.

To create a new prole on LIVE, press the HOME key at any time and select

Create New Prole. I you are using a local prole to play, achievements will beunavailable.

Main Menu

On the Main Menu, select Campaign to begin a single-player game. Select LIVE

to play a multiplayer game on LIVE. Select Networkto play a multiplayer gameover a local area network. To customize player proles or modiy game types,

select Settings.

Note:Halo 2 or Windows Vista players cannot play against Halo 2 or Xboxplayers.

CampaignYou can play a campaign as a single player in a solo game. A campaign isassociated with a player prole. To start a new campaign, you need to create a

new player.

To start a single-player campaign, select Campaign on the Main Menu, and thenselect New Campaign.

Saving Progress and Loading a LevelYour progress in a campaign is saved automatically at specic checkpointsthroughout a game level. To continue a campaign rom your last saved

checkpoint, select Campaign on the Main Menu, and then select Resume.To load a specic level, select Campaign, and then select Select Level. You

can only select levels youve already conquered.

Weapon Indicators

Mjolnir Mark VI armor monitors the status o two weapons simultaneously.A let-wielded weapon and ammo appear on the let o the HUD, while right-hand

or single-use weapons appear on the ar-right portion o the HUD. When a singleweapon is wielded, status on your grenade types appears on the let side. BecauseSpartan-117 can keep a weapon in reserve, it is indicated on the right side.

Motion Tracker

Located on the lower-let portion o the HUD, this tracker indicates the relative

whereabouts o allies and hostile combatants. It can detect aggressive or obviousmotion and cannot show the location o stationary or slow-moving hostiles.

Shield Indicator

This bar above the motion tracker indicates an optimal state when solid blue.

Warning Indicators

These indicators below your reticle provide critical inormation.

mJolnirbaTTlesUiThUd GeTTinGsTarTed

End transmission.

Reload Low Ammo Low Battery No Ammo No Battery No Grenades

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Because you all will be required to use nonspecialist equipment in these dicultcircumstances, we are issuing you a reresher on the currently available UNSC

arsenal. I you have not used any o these weapons in the eld or in practice,you would do well to amiliarize yoursel with them beore entering a combat

zone. Some o these weapons you can dual-wield, enabling you to re themsimultaneously. To dual-wield, press and hold the Q key, or press and hold Y, to

pick up the secondary weapon. Click the let and right mouse buttons, or pull theLet and Right triggers, to re.

S2 AM Sniper Rie

Gas-operated, magazine-ed weapon utilizes

smart-linked scope with two levels omagnication (5X and 10X). Firing 14.5mm

armor-piercing, n-stabilized, discarding-sabotrounds makes it very powerul. Sheer sizeand limited magazine capacity dictate strategic

use. Devastating rom secured position;has clearly limited use as close-range

weapon.

M6C Pistol (Dual Wield)

Standard UNSC sidearm. Recoil-operatedhandgun, ring magazine o six 12.7mmsemi-armor piercing rounds. Fired accurately

in semi-automatic mode, can be powerulanti-personnel weapon. This stripped-down C

variant does not eature scope.

BR55 Rie

Fires 9.5mm rounds rom 36-round magazine.

Mounted with a 2X optical scope or targeting.Fires in short, automatic bursts o 3 rounds. Veryaccurate, relatively high rate o re makes it a

useul all-around inantry weapon.

M7/Caseless Sub Machine Gun(SMG) (Dual Wield)

Bullet hose res sustained burst o 5mm re

rom 60-round magazine. SMGs, while notaccurate over long distances, can provide

withering re at close quarters. Tends to walkupward as compounding momentum rom recoil

takes hold. Thereore, careul moderation o aimrequired to maintain accuracy.

M41 SSR MAV/AW Rocket Launcher

Most commonly used light anti-vehicle weaponin UNSC arsenal. Man-portable, shoulder-red,

with single 2X level o magnication. Fires102mm shaped-charge, high-explosive trackingrockets. Reticle indicator denotes when launcher

has achieved lock on target.

M90 Shotgun

Powerul, loud, pump-action, magazine-ed,

ring 8-gauge magnum (3.5) rounds withstrong recoil. Devastating at close range and in

conned quartersshould be used with caution.Inefective damage ratios at long range mean itshould be used appropriately.

CUrrenT UnsC weaponry

Ammo Capacity:12 rounds per magazine.




Ammo Capacity:2 102mm shaped-chargedrockets.

Ammo Capacity:12 8-gauge shotgun shells.


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M41 LAAG (Vehicle Mounted)

Three-barreled, electric-powered, linkless drum-

ed, vehicle-mounted light anti-aircrat gun.Standard armament on Warthog. Fires 450550

rounds per minute. Excellent armor penetrationcapability.

Recent events have exposed us to yet more Covenant military technology, much

o it more powerul than previously encountered and used in widely diferingcombat situations. Following is a rough eld guide to currently known Covenant

armaments.

Plasma Pistol (Dual Wield)

Understood better than most Covenantweapons, semi-automatic, directed-energy

weapon. Fires rapid bursts o superheatedplasma, but holding trigger or extended periodcan build powerul overcharged plasma bolt.

Becomes temporarily unusable as it dischargesexcess heat. Both Plasma Pistol and Rie use

power core we dont ully understand.

Plasma Rie (Dual Wield)

Favored by Elites, but used by many Covenant

troops, is a directed energy weapon andcapable o both automatic and semi-automaticre. Extended bursts o automatic re cause

weapon to overheat, temporarily disabling gunand depleting energy core. Once energy core

has completely discharged, it is useless.

Needler (Dual Wield)

Unusual magazine-ed weapon resrazor-sharp crystalline projectiles, using

unexplained homing ability to center on sotorganic targets, to pierce esh no matter

angle o impact. Energy shields deect themsuccessully, and they ricochet rom other hard

suraces. Ammunition explodes ater it impactsesh, causing urther damage.

M68 Gauss Cannon(Vehicle Mounted)

Asynchronous linear-induction motor produces

bipolar magnetic eld to re 25mm projectileat hyper-sonic velocity. Excellent armorpenetration capability, but not as efective

against multiple inantry.

CovenanT weapons

Ammo Capacity:Unlimited.

Ammo Capacity:Unlimited.

Core Power Output:100150 kV : 23 dA.

Rate o Fire:420600 rounds perminute.


M9 HE-DP Fragmentation Grenade

Basic explosive device has changed little thanks

to excellent design and exibility. Well-throwngrenade will kill or stun most opponents. Fuseactivates hal second ater striking surace or

object to avoid accidental detonation. Also allows

combatants to bounce grenade into dicult-to-reach targets.

Radius: 1530 eet.


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Covenant Carbine

Rare Covenant projectile-ring rie, a powerul,stocky weapon, and tted with magniying scope.Fires single rounds with high degree o accuracy

and power. In some ways its technology mimics

Covenant Fuel Rod Gun, although obviously onsmaller scale, but ofers similar penetration toUNSC Battle Rie.

Covenant Energy Sword

Initially thought purely ceremonial. Few havebeen seen in combat, but they are invariably

carried by high-ranking Elites. Do notunderstand how it unctions but cuts throughany armor with ease. Click, or pressB, or

regular melee attack and click right mousebutton, or pull Right trigger, or basic undercut

attack. Or wait until reticle turns red to lock onenemy, then click right mouse button, or pullRight trigger, to perorm atal lunge attack.

Particle Beam Rie

Very precise, powerul weapon, uses relatively

amiliar particle beam acceleration methodto re devastating beam o energy. Limitedbattery capacity means weapon can reonly 18 bursts beore depleting charge.

Integrated scope enables two levels o zoom,approximately 5X and 10X. Makes excellent

sniper weapon.

Brute Shot

Type o grenade launcher used, as ar as we cantell, exclusively by Brutes. Grenades it res rom4-round belt can be deected deliberately or

tactical reasons, such as ring around corners.One o the least precise Covenant weapons

yet encountered, limited ammunition capacityis made up or by huge, razor-sharp bayonetattachment.

Fuel Rod Gun

Launching highly radioactive uel rod

projectiles, weapon is efective against bothvehicles and personnel. Weapon is bulky, heavy

and carries 5 uel rods per clip. Single 2X levelo magnication.

Plasma Grenade

Using unknown technology that canapparently diferentiate between strategic

targets and nonthreatening suraces, thisgrenade, when thrown accurately, adheres to

combatant or vehicle, but not to wall. Three-second use activated as soon as grenadecomes to rest either on ground or stuck to

intended target.


Output Capacity:18 bursts per charge.

Ammo Capacity:4 rounds per belt.

Length: 3 eet.

Ammo Capacity:5 rounds per clip.

Radius: 30 eet.

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UnsC GroUnd TransporT

M808B Scorpion MBT

CREW: 1 Human (neural interacerequired) or single cyborg pilot

Weight: 66 tons

Main gun: 90mm high-velocityshell

Secondary/coaxial gun: 7.62mmAP-T (Armor Piercing Tracer)

Although much o our spaceborne weaponry has been eliminated or disabled,

the Covenant has ignored most o our land-based moveable systems. We believethis to be a tactical mistake on their part. Because their intention seems to be the

capture, rather than the destruction, o Earth, they will have to ght on our termsat ground level.

M12 Warthog LRV

CREW: 1+1 (plus 1 more in rear)

Weight:3.25 tons

Armament: 12.7mm 3-barreled

machine gun

M12G1 Warthog LAAV

CREW: 1+1 (plus 1 more in rear)

Weight: 3.5 tons

Armament: 25mm Gauss Cannon

Light reconnaissance vehicle (LRV), a proven and reliable standard UNSC vehicle.Also unocially known as Warthog, LRV is equipped with powerul machine

gun. Maneuverable and excellent in any terrain, Warthog relies on superbtraction and updated braking system. To power-slide, press the let mouse button,

or pull the Let trigger, or E-brake.

Light anti-armor vehicle (LAAV) identical in every respect to other Warthog

variants, except or turret-mounted Gauss Cannon.

Although Scorpion Main Battle Tanks primary role is as anti-vehicle platorm, itsefectiveness against Covenant inantry makes it a useul anti-personnel weapon,

too. Ceramic-titanium armor makes it almost invulnerable to small-arms re. Hassingle-pilot cockpit, but in emergencies can transport our additional inantrymen

on jumpseat platorms.

BoardingI youre close to a slow-moving or stationary vehicle, press and hold the E key, or

press and hold X, to board that vehicle. Its possible to board rom the ront, rear,and side o a vehicleand rom above one i you jump careully. Boarding allows

you to overtake the driver, passenger, and even gunner seat o most vehicles.


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inTel on CovenanT vehiClesWraith

CREW: 1

Propulsion: Boosted Gravity

Propulsion Drive

Armament: Plasma Mortar &

2 Auto-ring Plasma Cannons

The Covenant has deployed a huge ground eet, presumably with the intentiono speeding its incursion into populated Human areas. Until we know more abouttheir intentions, we must assume that this is an occupying orce, although they

will kill any Humancivilian or militarythey encounter.

Ghost

CREW: 1

Propulsion: Boosted GravityPropulsion Drive

Armament:Twin Plasma Cannons(100250-kW range)

Banshee

CREW: 1


Propulsion Drive

Armament: Two Plasma Cannons

Secondary Weapon System:Fuel Rod Cannon

Spectre

CREW: 1+1 gunner (plus 2 riders)


Propulsion Drive

Armament: Plasma Cannon

Standard reconnaissance and rapid-attack vehicle, deployed by Covenant in allground combat. Usually, but not always, piloted by Elites, is highly maneuverable,

and res twin bolts o superheated plasma in 100250-kW range. Also capableo sustained bursts o speed, although cannot re and appears to be less

maneuverable at such speeds. Hold right mouse button, or pull Let trigger,to boost speed. Possibly uses energy rom weapons systems to achieve speed

increase.

Fast and maneuverable, ormidable aerial assault vehicle. Well shielded against

small-arms re, can be crippled or destroyed by heavier weapons. Fuel rodcannon makes it dangerous bomber as well as ast ghter. Has been observedbarrel-rolling and looping in turns and arcs that would be impossible with

conventional aerodynamics.

Slow, bulky, and presenting huge target, is nonetheless Covenants mostdestructive mobile armor. Huge bulk is well shielded; covering re it providesrom massive Plasma Mortar makes it inestimably dangerous oe. Piloted by single

occupant, who controls all vehicle and weapons systems, also eatures limitedboost system or enhanced maneuverability.

Multitroop armored transport is small and maneuverable and, while slow, canmove with ease in conned spaces. Main weaknesses are lack o speed and

acceleration and that occupants are airly exposed. Rear-mounted plasma cannonis dangerous, and vehicle provides multiple ring positions.

Shadow

CREW: 2+8


Propulsion Drive

Armament: Plasma Cannon

Covenants main mode o moving large numbers o troops around on land. Canhold driver, gunner, and up to 8 occupants, depending on species o Covenant.Seems to be outtted to carry Elites, Brutes, Grunts, and Jackals. Equipped with

plasma cannon, but main purpose is to deploy inantry.

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To customize a player or create a set o rules or a multiplayer game type, use the

Settings menu.

Player ProflesYou can have a number o diferent customizable players, as well as change aplayers name, modiy the control settings, edit the multiplayer characteristics, ordelete a player. To create or edit a player, select Settings on the Main Menu, and

then select Player.

Changing the Control Layout

You can change the control layout or each player to better suit your style,including the button scheme and the speed at which you look around. Many

people choose to invert their controls. This means that when you push the Rightthumbstick orward you look down and when you pull it back you look up.

Experiment to nd which combination works best or you.

To change the control layout, select Controller or Keyboard/Mouse on the EditPlayer screen. You can also modiy your layout in a campaign or a multiplayer

game by pressing the ESC key, or pressing START, to display the Pause Menu.

Changing the Appearance o Your Multiplayer Character

To customize the appearance o your character in multiplayer games, selectAppearance on the Edit Prole menu. You can choose either a Spartan or

a Covenant Elite, set primary and secondary colors, and design a customplayer emblem.

Halo 2 multiplayer enables riends to nd one another, to game together, and tomove throughout the Halo 2 world as a group. You can play multiplayer games

with your riends via a local area network (LAN) or the Games or Windows LIVEservice.

LIVE

With the LIVE service, you can play a multiplayer game with people rom all over

the world, and you can download new Halo 2 maps. To play a LIVE multiplayergame, select LIVE on the Main Menu (or details, see page 24).

LIVE Accounts

There are three types o LIVE accounts: Local, Silver, and Gold. Local accounts

allow access to the game i you do not have an internet connection. You can alsoaccess network multiplayer games across a LAN but you are required to log into

LIVE as a local account.

To create a riends list, send messages, and see the LIVE game browser, you needa Silver account. Silver accounts can also earn achievements in the single-player

campaign.

Gold accounts are paid LIVE accounts and ofer all the options o Silver accountsand multiplayer achievements,LIVE game hosting, and in-game

chat.

Game BrowserMultiplayer games are listed inthe Game Browser. There is abrowser or LIVE games as well

as LAN games. Selecting a gamein the browser allows you to see

the details or that game. You canchoose to connect to the game iyour account level allows it and

the game is not private.

Game LobbyBeore a multiplayer game starts,

you congregate in a game lobby.Its a gathering place to chat,

text to riends, vote on games, orswitch teams (i its a team game).

I youre the host o the game, youcan change the map and rules orset quick options.

seTTinGs mUlTiplayerbasiCs

Game VariantsEvery type o multiplayer game has a set o rules called a variant. You canmodiy the rules or a game youve created by creating a custom game variant.

To customize a game variant, select Game Variants on the Settings Menu. To usea variant youve created, go to Game Setup in the Game Lobby,and then select

Change Rules.


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Game TypesThere are seven multiplayer game types. Each game type has a number o built-invariants that create diferent rules or a game. The Slayer game type has a regularvariation called Slayer, Team Slayer, Rockets, and so orth. You also can create a

custom variant or a game type to create your own rules or a game.

Slayer: Kill the most opponents.

Capture the Flag: Score the most points by capturing the other teams ag

and bringing it back to your teams base. Assault: Score the most points by carry ing, arming, and dropping your teams

bomb in the other teams base.

King o the Hill: Control the hill or the longest time.

Oddball: Find the ball and hold on to it or the longest time.

Juggernaut:Only the Juggernaut can winand i you are the Juggernaut,

everyone is out to get you.

Territories: Earn the most time by nding and controlling territories on

the map.

Maps

A map is a sel-contained game level designed specically or multiplayer games.Most maps are based on variations o specic campaign levels in Halo 2. Mapscome in diferent sizes and have diferent types o buildings, scenery, and so orth.

Large maps work well when you have a lot o people. Some maps have objectswith which you can interact. Press and hold the E key, or pressX, to interact with

an object. You can use any game type with any map.

Voice ProximityWhen playing LIVE games, you can hear other players voices. You can hear your

teammates talking wherever they are on the map. Be careul thoughnearbyenemies can hear you talking i they are close enough, as well.

I you have a headset and a Gold account, you can use voice to direct your team.

Speaking into the headset broadcasts to your team. Press the N key, or the rontlet bumper, to speak to everyone in the game. The radio will remain open untilyou stop talking.

Text ChatYou can also send text messages to other players. Press the CTRL key to activatetext chat, type your message, and then press the ENTER key to send the text.

Press the B key to send a global text message to all players.

Multiplayer HUDThe multiplayer HUD includes the Multiplayer Scoreboard, which shows the score

o the leading player or team above your own score. I you are the leader, thescore o the second-place team or player is shown underneath. It is located on thelower-right side o the the screen. To see more extensive scores, press the C key, or

press and hold the BACK button.

Multiplayer Warning Indicators

Several additional warning indicators show up below your reticle in multiplayergamesthese are valuable.

Waypoints

Waypoints are HUD elements used to indicate the status o objects in your eld oview. Pay attention to the waypoints in team games and in objective-based game

types like Capture the Flag and Assault.

Capture the Flag

Friend Firing

Has FlagHas BombHas Oddball

Taking Fire Killed Talking

TerritoriesKing o the HillAssaultOddball

Dropped Flag Dropped Oddball Dropped BombObjective

Bomb Dropped Enemy Has FlagEnemy Has BombFlag Dropped

Objective Waypoints

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Taking Halo 2 beyond the BoxLIVE is a high-speed Internet gaming community where you can create a

permanent gamer identity, set up a riends list with other players, see whentheyre online, and receive invitations to play games. For games in multiplayer

mode, invite your riends to play and talk to them in real time while you play. Forgames with downloadable content, download new items such as levels, missions,

weapons, vehicles, and more.

ConnectingBeore you can use the LIVEservice, you need to connect your computer to a

high-speed or broadband Internet connection and sign up or the LIVE service.To determine whether or not LIVE is available in your region and or inormationabout connecting, go to www.live.com/connect/.

Creating a New GameWith a LIVE Gold account, you can host a new game and invite your riends to join

your game. A private game can be started by selecting LIVE on the Main Menu,selecting Create New Game, and then selecting Game Setup to congure the

game. You can invite your r iends (or details, see page 26). When everyone in theparty is ready, select Start Game.

When you are the party leader, you can select Find Games to search or a game tomove your entire party to.

Voice ChatTaunt your opponents, or yell at your buddy who doesnt have a clue what stay

put means, by adding a headset to your hardware. You can use any headset thatis compatible with Windows Vista. You can also use the Xbox 360 Communicator(or more inormation, see the instructions that came with your Xbox 360

Communicator).

Text Chat CommandsUse the ollowing chat commands to communicate with other players.

/team Text chat to team

/name Text chat to specic player

/all Text chat to all players

/propose skip Go to next match (vote)

/propose rematch Replay match (vote)

/propose boot Remove player rom match (vote)

/propose match Choose new match (vote)

/vote Vote on proposal

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There are several ways to nd and play Halo 2 multiplayer games with riends andpeople you meet online. With a LIVE account, you can access your LIVE riends listto play Halo 2 multiplayer games. You can also create a party, which is a temporary

group o riends that ollows the party leader rom game to game.

Friends List

When you sign into your LIVE account, the riends list is available in Halo 2. Youcan press the HOME key, in a campaign or multiplayer game, to access the riendslist. Use the riends list to see riends, clan inormation, and a list o players youve

recently played against.

Friends

You can add up to 100 other gamers to your riends list. You can also send a textor voice message to a riend, send a party invite, or remove a riend rom your list.

The Status column shows you who is online, who is in your party, and the currentparty leader.

Players List

The players list displays all current players and up to 100 o the most recentplayers youve competed with or against. You can view player proles, send textor voice messages, provide eedback about what kind o players they are, or invite

them to be riends.

PartyA party is a temporary group o riends, or other players youve just met, who are

playing on LIVE. Its like being on a virtual couch with people rom all over theworld.

Create a Party

To create a party, you must have a Gold account. Select Create Party on the LIVE

screen, and then send out game invitations to your riends. ClickFriends, or pressY, in the Pregame Lobby to bring up your riends list, highlight the riend you

want to invite, and then clickInvite, or pressA, to send a party invite. Friendswho join your party appear in the Pregame Lobby.

As the party leader, its up to you where you take your party. To see available

games, select Find Games in the Pregame Lobby. When you move betweengames, you bring your party with you.

Note: Parties are session-based, so when everyone logs out, the party comes to

an end.

mUlTiplayer sTraTeGyGaminG wiTh friends

Individual StrategyWhen you play as an individual player, its important to manage your two diferent

weapons correctly. Try to carry a long-range (such as a Battle Rie) and short-range (such as a Shotgun) weapon. Make sure youve always got a ew grenades.Running backward and throwing grenades is a great deensive move when

another player surprises you on a map. Use dual wielding in tight spaces at short

range and in vehicles when outdoors. Try boarding another players vehicle. Asuccessul boarding ejects another player rom his seat. Move slowly by crouch-walking i you want to stay invisible on other players motion trackers. Also, dontcharge through the ront door. Use a little stealth and planning.

Team StrategySuccessul teams coordinateand communicatewell among members.

Use voice to direct your team. You can access your radio and talk to your team

members no matter where they are on the map. Be careul thoughnearbyenemies can hear you talking as well.

Manage your teams weapon selection. In Team Slayer, put someone on a

Rocket and someone on a Sniper Rie.

Find out what your teammates are good at and let them do it. Who are the best

long-range shooters? Put them on sniping duty.

Stick to your teammates. Dont go of by yoursel unless there is a tacticalreason to do so. Note that there is a marker above your teammates heads to

tell you whether or not theyre on your team.

Know what game type youre playing. Not everyone on your team can bedoing the same thing. They need to take on diferent tactical roles. Someone

needs to stay on deense in Capture the Flagi everyone is on ofense, youwont win.

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CrediTs

Bungie

Project Lead

Jason Jones

Executive Producer

Pete Parsons

Engineering Leads

Charlie Gough

Chris Butcher

Michael Evans

Ben Wallace

Design Leads

Paul Bertone

Jaime Griesemer

Art Director

Marcus Lehto

Writer, Director o

Cinematics

Joseph Staten

Composer, Audio

DirectorMarty ODonnell

Multiplayer &

User-Interace Lead

Max Hoberman

Producers

Michel Bastien

Hamilton Chu

Curtis Creamer

Test Manager,

Producer Bungie.net

Harold Ryan

Engineering

Hao ChenBernie Freidin

Bart House

Damian Isla

Jason Major

Eamon McKenzie

Mat Noguchi

Adrian Perez

Stean Sinclair

Greg Snook

Luke Timmins

Additional

Engineering

Damien Nef

Mission Designers

Tyson Green

Rob Stokes

Additional Mission

DesignHardy LeBel

Stephen Okasaki

Cinematic Designer

CJ Cowan

Lead 3D & Efects

Artist

Shi Kai Wang

3D Artists

Eric Arroyo

Travis Brady

Robt McLees

Juan Ramirez

Additional 3D Art

Kelly Rains Animators, Game

& Cinematic

Bill OBrien

Mike Budd

John Butkus

Nathan Walpole

Additional

Animation

Jeremy Fones

Stacey Moore

Lead Environment

Artists

David Dunn

Christopher Barrett

Single-Player

Environment Artists

Frank Capezzuto

Vic DeLeon

Tom Doyle

Justin Hayward

Paul Russell

Michael Wu

Mike Zak

Additional Single-

Player Environment

Art

Chris Lee

Lead Multiplayer

Environment Artist

Chris Carney

MultiplayerEnvironment Artist

Steve Cotton

User Interace

David Candland

Art Production

Paul Clit

Efects

Steve Scott

Matte Painting

Eddie Smith

Audio Lead

Jay Weinland

Sound Designer

C Paul Johnson

Test Leads

Doug Boyce

Jamie Evans

Zach Russell

Test Tools

Engineering

Aaron Lieberman

Luis Villegas

Roger Wolson

Sotware Test

Engineers

Mike Cody

Ryan Hylland

Travis Chen, intern

Bungie.net Lead

Brian Jarrard

Bungie.net Team

Tom Gioconda

Lorraine McLees

Frank OConnor

Bungie Webmaster

Additional

Bungie.net Support

ChristopherBarney

Zo Brawley Claire Jennings

Matt Soell

Bungie Princesses

Alta Hartmann

Amanda Anderson Additional Support

Steve Abeyta

The Ant Farm

Titles & Trailers

J. David Atherton

Digital RecordingEngineer

Dawn Hershey,

C.S.A.

Casting Director

Jim & Esmerelda

McQuillan,

Making o Halo 2Documentary

ReelFX, Creative

Studios, Inc

AdditionalCinematic

Animation

Michael Salvatori

AdditionalMusic & AudioProduction

Steve Vai

Appears courtesyo Epic Records

Lee Wilson

Storyboard Artist

Cinematic Cast

(in alphabetical

order)

Dee Baker

Gravemind

Julie Benz

Miranda Keyes

Hamilton Camp

Prophet o Mercy

Tim Dadabo

343 Guilty Spark

Art Source Corestaf Excel Data Corporartion

Robert Davi

SpecOps Leader

Keith David

Arbiter

Steve Downes

Master Chie

Robin Atkin

Downes

Prophet oRegret

Miguel Ferrer

Heretic Leader

John Michael

Higgins

2401 PenitentTangent

Ron Perlman

Lord Hood

Kevin Michael

Richardson

Tartarus

David Scully

SergeantJohnson

Jen Taylor

Cortana

Michael Wincott

Prophet o Truth

Articial Intelligence

Cast

Ken Boynton

Brute

David Cross Marine

Tim Dadabo

Marine

Chris Edgerly

Brute

Orlando Jones

Marine Sergeant

John Kassir

Marine

Andy McKage

Marine

Marty ODonnell

Jackals, Hunters,& Flood

Brian Posehn

Grunt

Laura Prepon

Marine

Michelle Rodriguez

Marine

David Scully

Elite

Pete Stacker

Marine Sergeant

Joseph Staten

Grunt

Norm Woodel

Elite

Additional Voices by

The Bungie

Auxiliary Players

Casting & Voice-Over

Production Services

Blindlight

Microsoft

User Testing

John Hopson

Randy Pagulayan

Xbox Marketing & PR

Chuck Blevens

Jen Martin

Cameron Payne

GenevieveWaldman

Orlena Yeung

Localization

Peter Fitzpatrick

Kyoung Ho Han

Mitsuru Kitamura

Robert Shih-Wei Lin

Victoria Olson

Jason Shirley

Xbox Platorm

& Xbox Live

Mei-Mei Bong

Michal BortnikSam Charchian

Tony Chen

Michael Courage

Brent E. Curtis

Tristan Jackson

Daniel McGillicuddy

Boyd Multerer

Anthony Smith

Jason StrayerVan Van

Additional Test

Adrian Brown

Jeremy Fischer

Domenic Koeplin

Matt Shimabuku

Justin Jones

Manual Design

Jeannie Voirin

User Experience

Caitlin Sullivan

Matt Whiting

Special thanks:

Robbie Bach,

Matt Case, Lev

Chapelski, FASA

Studios, Ed Fries,

Nick Gray, Shane

Kim, Peter Moore,

Stuart Moulder,

Alex Seropian.

Halo 2forWindows Vista

Project Lead

Jo Clowes

Engineering Lead

Jim Geist

Engineering

Paris Chavez Limin Gu

John Ketchpaw

Hiroki Kobayashi

Mike Scavezze

Clint Levijoki Dan Longley

Mark Mihelich Eric Roberts

Benjamin

Steenbock

Jay VandewarkWes Walker

Kevin Weston

Product

Management

Shogo Ishii Dave TemplinArt & Design Lead

Matt Van Gorder

Artist

Colin Riley Control & UI Design

Deunan Berkeley Test Lead

Evan Brandt

Domenic Koeplin

Test

Tara Brannigan

Nathan ClemensChristopher

Gafney Paul Gradwohl

Isaac Hunt

Doug Jelen

Ferdinand Schober

Mike Yurka

Jaydeep Mehta

Producer

Matthew Priestley

Map Editor & New

Maps

Emory Au

Steve Barnes

Chuck Carson

Christian Easterly

Robert Erwin

John Faulkenbury

Dana Fos

Adriel Goddard

Kenn Hoekstra

Ally Kates

Cameron

Lamprecht

David Mertz

H. William Roeske III

Jeremy Statz

FILTER Net Objectives Volt0

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