Version 4.2 Written by: Thesomeone Warning: This FAQ contains spoilers. Section I: Characters, Vehicles, Weapons, and Maps Characters Human- Master Chief: The product of the top secret Spartan II super soldier program, the Master Chief is the pinnacle of military evolution, and Humanity's best weapon against the Covenant. Cortana: The Pillar of Autumn's onboard artificial intelligence, she can process unimaginable mathematical functions with the blink of an eye. Captain Jacob Keyes: The commanding officer of the Pillar of Autumn and her crew, Keyes has been in the UNSC for twenty-six years, and has proven himself a hero. UNSC Marines: The lifeblood of the Human military, they are outnumbered and outgunned, but they continue to fight. Covenant- Grunts: Small, bulky creatures that usually fight in packs. Although not very threatening, when led by a more powerful alien they will hold their ground. Jackals: Resembling a reptile or bird, these aliens act as snipers or assassins. They usually have an energy shield mounted on their arm. Hunters: Basically a colony of spineless worms that comes together to form a juggernaut, Hunters are incredibly powerful, and always fight in pairs. Elites: The iron heart of the Covenant military. They are smart, powerful, and fearless. A single Elite can decimate a squad of Human marines. Forerunner- 343 Guilty Spark: The artificial intelligence that monitors Installation 04, known as Alpha Halo. Sentinels: Flying, crablike robots that are designed to protect and quarantine Forerunner facilities in the event of a Flood outbreak. Flood- Infection Forms: The standard form of Flood, these small parasites consumes a victim, taking over the victim's brain and nervous system, and replacing the host's biomass with its own. Elite Combat Form: The form of Flood that evolves after an Elite is infected by an Infection Form and its biomass transformed. Human Combat Form: The form of Flood that is created after a Human is infected and transformed by an Infection Form. Carrier Form: After Combat Forms have been damaged to a certain extent, they convert into Carriers, mobile incubators for Flood Infection Forms. Vehicles Human- M12 Warthog LRV: A light reconnaissance vehicle that functions similar to a Jeep. The Warthog is fast and maneuverable, but prone to rollovers. It sports a light anti-aircraft gun and has room for three occupants. M808B Scorpion MBT: A slow, bulky, but still incredibly powerful vehicle. The Scorpion is the strongest land-based vehicle in the UNSC, featuring a 90mm cannon and an armor piercing tracer gun. D77-TC Pelican: The UNSC's primary means of transportation. Pelicans can fly troops, supplies, and even vehicles into or out of a combat zone quickly. This vehicle is not usable by the player. Covenant- Ghost: The Covenant's main ground attack vehicle, the Ghost sits a single occupant and has twin plasma cannons mounted on its front. Banshee: A small assault aircraft capable of hovering in midair. It is armed with twin plasma cannons and a fuel rod gun. Wraith: The Covenant main battle tank, Wraiths can lob huge balls of plasma over incredibly long distances, but they move slowly. This vehicle is not useable by the player. Dropship: An unnamed Covenant craft, the dropship consists of a cockpit and two pods, each capable of carrying several armed aliens. The ship is shaped like a U. Weapons Human- M6D Personal Defense Weapon System: The standard sidearm of the Autumn's crew, it packs a powerful punch, and is outfitted with a 2X scope. MA5B Individual Combat Weapon System: Better known as the Assault Rifle, this weapon has a high rate of fire, but lacks accuracy and powerful rounds. S2 AM Sniper Rifle: A very strong rifle capable of a 5X and 10X zoom. However, it has some recoil and leaves a contrail after each shot. M19 SSM Rocket Launcher: Known as the Jackhammer or SPNKr, this weapon has a 2X scope and can fire two rockets before reloading. M90 Close Assault Weapon System: A powerful close range weapon, and although almost always fatal to the enemy, this weapon has recoil and a long reload time. M9 HE-DP Grenade: The standard hand grenade for UNSC personnel. Covenant- Plasma Pistol: Commonly used by lower classes of Covenant, this weapon is capable of continuous plasma fire or an overcharged burst. Plasma Rifle: Similar to the plasma pistol, but with a higher rate of fire, and unable to fire overcharged bursts. This weapon will temporarily stun its enemies. Needler: Unlike other Covenant weaponry, this gun fires shards of glass that will track a target before exploding. Plasma Grenade: The standard grenade of Covenant forces. It will stick to some surfaces and will dispense plasma throughout its blast radius after detonating. Multiplayer Maps Battle Creek: Splash Splash Bang Bang Sidewinder: Red Blood White Snow Damnation: Covenant Hydro-Processing Center Rat Race: Up the Ramps, Down the Tubes Prisoner: Get on Top Hang 'Em High: Tombstones for Everybody Chill Out: Dude, you really need to.. Derelict: Deep-Space Anomaly #0198 Boarding Action: Ship-to-Ship Combat Blood Gulch: The Quick and the Dead Wizard: Round and Round and Round Chiron TL34: Spartan Clone Training Complex Longest: A long walk down a short hall.. Campaign Levels The Pillar of Autumn: Escape intact as Covenant forces board your ship. Halo: Seek out surviving Marines and help them fight the Covenant. Truth and Reconciliation: Board a Covenant ship in an attempt to rescue Captain Keyes. The Silent Cartographer: Search for the map room that will lead you to the secrets of Halo. Assault on the Control Room: Defend the Control Room against wave after wave of Covenant troops. 343 Guilty Spark: Creep through a swamp to meet the only enemy the Covenant fear. The Library: Fight your way through an ancient security facility in search of the Index. Two Betrayals: Reactivate the weapon at the heart of Halo..and learn the truth. Keyes: Stage a one-cyborg assault on a Covenant ship and bring back the Captain. The Maw: Destroy Halo before Halo destroys all life in the galaxy. Section II: Frequently Asked Questions Are there any cheats for Halo? No, there are no actual button Cheats for Halo. There are, however, easter eggs, glitches, and tricks. Look here for some fun tricks, easter eggs and glitches to perform. Some of those glitches can get you special abilities such as unlimited health or ammunition, but they were unintentionally put into the game, and cannot be considered cheats. Anyone who claims to have found a cheat is lying. How do people hack Halo? Halo is hacked by using a mod chip or action replay. However, mod chips void the Xbox's warranty, and can cause problems for the console. Use of a mod chip can result in a banning from Xbox Live or the forums. Talks of mod chips are not tolerated on the Xbox.com Forums. Do I receive anything for finishing the game on Legendary? If The Maw, the last level of Halo, is finished on Legendary, you can view an alternate ending video to the game. It is just a small video, showing a SpecOps Elite and Sergeant Johnson fighting over an Assault Rifle, then as the Pillar of Autumn begins to explode, they hug. Keep in mind though, the clip is just meant to be humorous, and has no relevance to the plot. Is Halo playable on Xbox Live? No. Halo was released a full year before Xbox Live, and is not compatible with the network. However, Halo can be played through the Xbox Connect tunnel, which is a third party internet gaming network. Halo is also playable through the Gamespy tunnel. Will Bungie make an update to make Halo Live enabled? No. The software Bungie used to create Halo does not have the necessary "hooks" to look for game updates. So, even if a Live update was made, there is no way to get it onto the game. Bungie has said in the past that an update to Halo will never be developed. I am having trouble with the Flood. How do I kill them effectively? First, you are going to need an assault rifle, shotgun and grenades. When you see a big wave of flood coming find a corner or spot with you're back against the wall. Then make sure your shotgun is fully loaded. When they begin to attack open fire. Reload your shotgun after three or four shots so you won't have a longer reload time later on. The Flood carries an immense amount of ammo. Go grab as much as possible, but throw some grenades first to clear the area of any remaining parasites. Use the Assault Rifle on any Infection Forms that jump up at you, as they well pop with one shot. Each time you see one of the Carriers open fire on them with the Assault Rifle before they get too close. They will explode, possibly taking out Where can I find walkthroughs of Halo? Bungie's Dave Candland wrote an excellent Legendary Walkthrough some time ago. It explains exactly how to get through each level, and even lists some fun stuff to do along the way. You can view it here. Where can I find multiplayer guides? There is a great multiplayer guide written by the Bungie staff at their Halo page. It lists information about weapons, vehicles, power ups, game types, levels, and more. You can read it here. Is there such a thing as Halo 1.5? Well, yes and no. Halo 1.5 was rumored to be an update for the Xbox version of Halo, with lots of new content. However, that was completely false. The software in which Bungie used to make Halo makes it impossible to create updates for the game, so there will never be an addition to Xbox's Halo. The "real" Halo 1.5 was the code name for one of the Halo PC beta tests. Can I carry more then two weapons in Halo? Yes, but only on one level, the Pillar of Autumn. It is a glitch that lets you pick up two weapons, in addition to the pistol given to you by the Captain. You can view the video showing how to complete the glitch here. What is new on Halo PC? There are six new multiplayer maps: Timberland, a forest setting, Infinity, a desert canyon, Death Island, a multiplayer version of the Silent Cartographer, Gephyrophobia, a humongous bridge, Danger Canyon, another canyon-based map, and Ice Fields, which is self explanatory. There are also two new weapons, the Fuel Rod Gun, which the Hunters use in the campaign, and the Flamethrower. There are also three new multiplayer vehicles: the Shade stationary gun, the Banshee, and a Warthog modified with a rocket launcher. Check out Microsoft's Halo PC site for more info. I heard there are novels about Halo. Is that true? Yes. Three novels that take place in the "Haloverse" have been released. The first, titled The Fall of Reach explains what happened to the Master Chief and his fellow Spartans prior to Halo. The second book, The Flood, is based on the game itself, but it goes into more detail, and explains what happens from the perspectives of the marines and Covenant. The third book, First Strike, explains the story between the games of Halo and Halo 2. The Fall of Reach and First Strike were both written by Eric Nylund, and The Flood was written by William Dietz. You can buy the novels at every major bookseller. Will there be a movie made about Halo? Yes, it has been announced that a Halo movie will be produced. Alex Garland wrote the script, and the producers will include Mary Parent, Peter Schlessel, and Scott Stuber. Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh, both of Lord of the Rings fame, have signed on as executive producers. WETA Workshop and WETA Digital, Peter Jackson's studios, will provide the special effects for the film. Universal Studios and 20th Century Fox will distribute the film, with Universial handling distribution in the United States, and Fox taking care of international distribution. The movie will be filmed entirely in Wellington, New Zealand, and will be live-action. However, it is unknown what the plot of the film will be, who the director will be, and who the cast will consist of. Last Updated: 10/28/05
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Halo 2 FAQ
Version 9.1
Written by: Thesomeone
Warning: this FAQ contains some spoilers.
Section I: Characters, Vehicles, Weapons, and Maps
Characters
Human-
Master Chief: The product of the top secret Spartan II super soldier program, Spartan 117 is the pinnacle of military evolution. Genetically modified and equipped with MJOLNIR Mark VI armor, he is Humanity’s best weapon against the Covenant.
Cortana: An incredibly smart artificial intelligence, Cortana can process unimaginable functions with the blink of an eye, and she is never far from the Chief.
Sergeant Major Avery Johnson: The only other Human to survive the incident on Halo, Johnson has been in the marines for most of his adult life, and is one of the toughest men in the Corps.
Commander Miranda Keyes: The daughter of the legendary Captain Jacob Keyes, and commanding officer of the UNSC frigate, In Amber Clad.
Lord Hood: The commander of Earth Orbital Defense Platform Cairo, and one of the highest ranking men in the UNSC.
UNSC Marines: The lifeblood of the Human military, the marines have been fighting the Covenant for decades, buying Earth as much time as they can.
Orbital Drop Shock Troopers: The men of NSWG2-ODST Team 5, the Helljumpers, drop into enemy-held territory in small pods that are launched from planetary orbit. Next to the Spartans, they are the toughest troops in the UNSC.
Covenant-
Grunts: Relatively small, weak creatures that tend to fight in packs. When their leader is killed, they scatter.
Jackals: Bird-like creatures that serve as the Covenant’s snipers and reconnaissance teams. They often use an energy shield mounted on their arm.
Drones: Small aliens that can cling to walls and fly for short distances. They are a good shot, but quite weak.
Elites: The iron heart of the Covenant military. They are smart, powerful, and fearless. A single Elite can decimate a squad of Human marines.
Hunters: Even more powerful then Elites, Hunters are slow, but effective. They are always found in pairs, and are often used in defensive situations.
Brutes: A new edition to the Covenant, but just as deadly as Elites. Brutes fight in groups and will charge at an enemy when not wielding a weapon.
Prophets: The Covenant spiritual and political leadership. Many are in the High Council and three Prophets- Truth, Mercy, and Regret, make up the Covenant hierarchy.
Forerunner-
343 Guilty Spark: The artificial intelligence that monitored Installation 04, known as Alpha Halo, before it was destroyed.
2401 Penitent Tangent: The artificial intelligence that monitors Installation 05, known as Delta Halo.
Sentinels: Crablike machines that are designed to protect and quarantine Forerunner facilities in the event of a Flood outbreak. They are armed with a small but powerful laser.
Enforcers: A larger and more powerful variation of the sentinels that are fitted with an energy shield, and armed with mortars and pulse lasers.
Flood-
Infection Forms: The standard form of Flood, these small parasites consumes a victim, taking over the victim’s brain and nervous system, and replacing the host’s biomass with its own.
Elite Combat Form: The form of Flood that evolves after an Elite is infected by an Infection Form and its biomass transformed.
Human Combat Form: The form of Flood that is created after a Human is infected and transformed by an Infection Form.
Carrier Form: After Combat Forms have been damaged to a certain extent, they convert into Carriers, mobile incubators for Flood Infection Forms.
Gravemind: A Flood “overmind”, Gravemind is a highly evolved and intelligent form of the parasite, made up of an enormous amount of bio-matter.
Vehicles
M12 Warthog LRV: A light reconnaissance vehicle that functions similar to a Jeep. The Warthog is fast and maneuverable, but prone to rollovers. It sports a light anti-aircraft gun and has room for three occupants.
M12G1 Warthog LAAV: This vehicle is nearly identical to the M12 LRV, the only difference being a gauss cannon mounted where the anti-aircraft gun should be.
M808B Scorpion MBT: A slow, bulky, but still incredibly powerful vehicle. The Scorpion is the strongest land-based vehicle in the UNSC, featuring a 90mm cannon and an armor piercing tracer gun.
D77-TC Pelican: The UNSC’s primary means of transportation. Pelicans can fly troops, supplies, and even vehicles into or out of a combat zone quickly. This vehicle is not usable by the player.
Single Occupant Exo-atmospheric Insertion Vehicle: Better known as a SOEIV, this vehicle is a one-man pod used to insert ODSTs to their drop zone from planetary orbit. It is not usable by the player.
Albatross Transport: A large and heavily-armored troop transport used when a payload is too large for a Pelican to handle. It is not usable by the player and is only seen in multiplayer.
Ghost: The Covenant’s main ground attack vehicle, the Ghost sits a single occupant and has twin plasma cannons mounted on its front.
Banshee: A small assault aircraft capable of performing maneuvers impossible with conventional aerodynamics. It is armed with twin plasma cannons and a fuel rod gun.
Wraith: A main battle tank, Wraiths can lob huge balls of plasma over incredibly long distances. However, the vehicle is quite slow.
Spectre: The Covenant equivalent to the Warthog, it has room for a driver, two passengers, and a gunner. The rear-mounted plasma turret fires extremely fast and makes it a very dangerous vehicle.
Shadow: Functioning as a troop transport, the Shadow can move up to ten Covenant soldiers onto the battlefield. Only its plasma turret is usable by the player, though.
Scarab: An enormous spider-like vehicle that can inflict catastrophic damage on enemy positions. It features a primary plasma cannon, and two secondary turrets. It is not usable by the player.
Phantom: The Covenant dropship, Phantoms can drop off vehicles and troops when in mid air, all while firing its three plasma turrets. It is not usable by the player.
Weapons
M6C Pistol: The standard sidearm for all UNSC personnel, this weapon is a weaker version of the M6D, used by the Pillar of Autumn’s crew. It is not equipped with a scope, and is also known as the magnum.
BR55 Rifle: More commonly known as the Battle Rifle, this weapon fires in three-shot bursts and is equipped with a 2X scope for long range shots.
M7/Caseless SMG: Although somewhat weak, this submachine gun has a high rate of fire and can inflict some damage on enemy troops.
SRS99C-S2 AM Sniper Rifle: A very strong rifle capable of a 5X and 10X zoom. It has some recoil and leaves a contrail after each shot.
M19 SSM Rocket Launcher: Also known as the SPNKr, or the Jackhammer, this weapon has a 2X scope and can fire two rockets before reloading. It can also lock onto vehicles, turrets, and other large targets.
M90 Close Assault Weapon System: The shotgun is a powerful close range weapon, and although almost always fatal to the enemy, it has recoil and a long reload time.
M9 HE-DP Fragmentation Grenade: The standard hand grenade for UNSC personnel.
Plasma Pistol: Commonly used by lower classes of Covenant, this weapon is capable of continuous plasma fire or an overcharged burst.
Plasma Rifle: Similar to the plasma pistol, but with a higher rate of fire, and unable to fire overcharged bursts.
Brute Plasma Rifle: A variant of the Plasma Rifle, but with a higher rate of fire and faster overheat. This weapon can be identified by its red color.
Needler: Unlike other Covenant weaponry, this gun fires shards of glass that will track a target before exploding.
Covenant Carbine: A magazine fed weapon that functions similar to the Human Battle Rifle, this gun fires beams of energy and has a 2X scope.
Particle Beam Rifle: A unique weapon that uses particle acceleration to fire a beam of energy that is both accurate and deadly. It has a 5X and 10X scope.
Brute Shot: A grenade launcher, this weapon fires explosives that bounce off the first surface they hit and explode on the second.
Energy Sword: A weapon carried only by Elites, it is made up of plasma fused into a certain shape, and almost guarantees death to whoever gets too close to its holder.
Fuel Rod Gun: A weapon that fires explosive and radioactive fuel rods. Although the blast radius is not that large, it is very deadly to whoever is hit by it directly.
Plasma Grenade: The standard grenade of Covenant forces. It will stick to some surfaces and will dispense plasma throughout its blast radius after detonating.
Sentinel Beam: A weapon used by the ancient robotic guardians of Halo, it fires a laser that will cut into its enemies. There are two versions of the Sentinel Beam, one that fires a blue laser that is powerful but overheats quickly, and one that emits a weaker orange laser.
Multiplayer Maps
Lockout: Some believe this remote facility was once used to study the Flood. But few clues remain among the snow and ice.
Ascension: This relay station is part of a network that has kept Delta Halo functioning smoothly for untold centuries.
Midship: Don’t let its luxury fool you – the Pious Inquisitor is one of the fastest ships in the Covenant fleet.
Ivory Tower: Once home to famous socialite Lance O’Donnell, the top floor of this building is now a public park.
Beaver Creek: These forgotten structures were once the site of many bitter battles but have since been reclaimed by nature.
Burial Mounds: This makeshift Heretic camp on Basis is littered with wreckage from the destruction of Installation 04.
Colossus: Numerous scientific expeditions have failed to reveal what the Forerunners intended with all this gas.
Zanzibar: Wind Power Station 7 sits as a mute reminder of the EAP’s late 25th-century attempt at re-nationalization.
Coagulation: Recent excavations have failed to shed light on the true purpose of the outposts in this bloody gulch.
Headlong: Although during the day Section 14 monitors almost all harbor traffic, at night its one of the city’s most notorious hangouts.
Waterworks: While the Forerunners excelled at mimicking natural beauty, the machinery in this cavern exemplifies their true genius.
Foundation: Deep in Chicago Industrial Zone 08 lies the decommissioned Tactical Autonomous Robotic Defense System testing facility.
Containment: Fighting for a patch of dirt abutting a wall containing a galaxy-devouring parasite may seem pointless to some, but ... um ...
Warlock: Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary some stubbornly maintain that this structure was once a Forerunner arena.
Sanctuary: Though its original purpose has been lost to the march of aeons this structure is now a cemetery to countless brave warriors.
Turf: Though they dominate on open terrain many Scarabs have fallen victim to the narrow streets of Earth’s cities.
Backwash: There are strong indications that beneath the shroud of mist drowning this swamp on Delta Halo lies a powerful intelligence.
Elongation: A well placed bribe can speed a cargo ship through what are surely some of the longest inspections in the galaxy.
Gemini: This sanctuary now rings with the sound of combat – the end of the ancient duality of the Covenant is truly at hand.
Relic: Covenant scripture dictates that structures of this type are memorials to Forerunners who fell in battle against the Flood.
Terminal: The CTMS made New Mombasa’s rail system one of the safest on Earth; unfortunately it was one of the Covenant’s first targets.
Campaign Levels
The Heretic: For failure such as this, no punishment is too great.
Armory: Suit up, prepare for battle.
Cairo Station: Defend the station’s MAC-gun from Covenant boarders.
Outskirts: Rally scattered Marines, clear hostile contacts from the old-city.
Metropolis: Take the bridge, break the Covenant’s grip on the city-center.
The Arbiter: Infiltrate a Forerunner facility, quell the heresy therein.
Oracle: Kill the Heretic leader. The Prophets’ will be done.
Delta Halo: A Covenant army stands between you and the Prophet of Regret. Get to work.
Regret: You heard the lady. Locate the Prophet, take him down.
Sacred Icon: Succeed where others have failed. Lower the shield protecting the Sacred Icon.
Quarantine Zone: Parasites, humans- no matter. The Icon must be found.
Gravemind: The Prophets have the Index and plan to use it? Over your dead body.
Uprising: This is certain: The Brutes shall pay for the blood they have spilled.
High Charity: Cortana can handle the Index- stopping Truth is up to you.
The Great Journey: Form an unexpected alliance, keep Tartarus from activating the ring.
Section II: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play cooperative mode over Xbox Live?
No. Halo 2’s co-op mode is limited to a single console. It cannot be played over Xbox Live or system link.
Does Halo 2 have downloadable content?
Yes! Nine multiplayer maps have been released as downloadable content (DLC) via Xbox Live. The first four maps were released on April 25th, 2005. Two of them (Containment and Warlock) were titled the Bonus Pack, and released for free, while the other two (Turf and Sanctuary) were known as the Killtacular Pack and had a total cost of $5.99 USD. As of June 28th 2005, the Killtacular Pack was available for free over Live. Five more maps (Relic, Backwash, Terminal, Elongation, and Gemini) were then released as DLC on July 5th, 2005, for a total cost of $11.99 USD. Bungie has implied that they do not intend to create any further downloads.
What is the Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack?
The Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack is an expansion pack to Halo 2 (and the first true expansion for an Xbox game), in the form of a retail disc, including all nine multiplayer maps that were released over Xbox Live between April and July 2005. The Map Pack also includes several bonuses that were not available over Live, such as a video documentary discussing the process of creating multiplayer maps, and a cinematic side story focusing on some marines in Old Mombasa, titled Another Day at the Beach. Lastly, the Map Pack includes all of the updates and patches for Halo 2 that were released over Xbox Live. The Multiplayer Map Pack was released on July 5th 2005, and should retail for $19.99 USD.
I heard there is a multiplayer map that can be unlocked. Is this true?
Yes, you heard correct. Soon after Halo 2 was released, people discovered a multiplayer map, titled Foundation, could be unlocked. To receive the map, players had to complete the game’s campaign and activate a training program with the Banshee on the final level. However, it appears that a bug in the game prevented some players from receiving the map, even after completing all of the necessary steps. To resolve the situation, Bungie decided to release the map to all Xbox Live owners via an auto update. Gamers without Live can get the map by buying the Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack. Foundation is a tribute to an old map from Marathon, known as Thunderdome.
How can I report people who cheated on Xbox Live?
To report cheaters, please send an e-mail to h2cheats@microsoft.com. The e-mail should include your Xbox Live gamertag, the cheater’s gamertag, a description of what happened, and a link to the game from Bungie.net’s statistics page. For more detailed information, visit Bungie’s Cheating FAQ.
Is the level from E3 2003 in Halo 2?
No, the level that Bungie showed off in 2003 was created simply for demonstration purposes, and is not in the game. However, elements from that demo can be found in two levels in the final version of Halo 2: Outskirts and Metropolis.
Who are the Forerunners?
The Forerunners were the ancient race that built the Halos, and left numerous artifacts and facilities scattered throughout the galaxy. They are seen as gods by the Covenant, and had a long relationship with the Flood. However, they are extinct by the time Halo 2’s events take place.
What is boarding?
Boarding is basically the hijacking of another vehicle. In multiplayer and campaign, the player can jump onto an enemy vehicle by pressing X. Some vehicles, such as the Ghost, Banshee, and Warthog are simple to take over, and by pressing X again, they will just kick out the occupant. Other vehicles however, require more work to take over. To successfully hijack the Scorpion and Wraith, the player must board the vehicle, then press B to attack the occupant. Sometimes that will kill or force the other player out of the vehicle, but on some occasions, the player must throw a grenade into the tank by pressing the left trigger. A player can also board a vehicle with more then one enemy, such as the Warthog.
How does dual wielding work?
Dual wielding is quite simple, but first the player must know what weapons can be doubled. The SMG, Magnum, Needler, Plasma Rifle, Brute Plasma Rifle, and Plasma Pistol can be dual wielded, and the player can mix and match any of them. To dual wield a weapon, the player just needs to walk over to it, and press Y. To fire each gun, use the corresponding trigger, meaning the left trigger will fire the weapon in the player’s left hand, and the right trigger will control the gun in the right hand. This means that grenades are not usable while dual wielding. If the player wants to perform a melee attack, get inside a vehicle or turret, or switch to another weapon, they will drop the gun in their left hand. For a more in-depth article about dual wielding, look here.
Is the ATV, and are Warthog variants in Halo 2?
The ATV, or Mongoose, as it was known inside Bungie Studios, was cut out of the final game. Bungie has stated that it did not contribute to the flow of the game, and ultimately did not serve much of a purpose. Several variants of the Warthog, such as the troop carrier, camouflaged ‘hog, snow equipped ‘hog, and rocket launcher Warthog were also removed by Bungie. However, the variant of the Warthog with the magnetically-accelerated Gauss Cannon is in the game.
What is the Limited Collector’s Edition of Halo 2?
The Limited Collector’s Edition of Halo 2 was a special version of the game that was made in limited quantities when Halo 2 launched. It came packaged in a silver tin case and included a bonus DVD and a game manual from the Covenant’s perspective. The bonus DVD included several making of Halo 2 documentaries, deleted characters and scenes, and more. Although most of the Limited Collector’s Edition copies were reserved for preorders, it is possible, though unlikely, that a copy could still be found on the shelves.
Are multiplayer bots in Halo 2?
No. Halo 2 does not support bots online or over split screen. Multiplayer is limited to player verses player combat.
Why is Sergeant Johnson back in Halo 2? Wasn’t he killed by the Flood?
No, Sergeant Johnson did not die in Halo. Although many would argue that players can see him perish in the legendary ending scene of Halo, it was simply a little treat for completing the game. That video had no impact on the plot. In the game’s real storyline, Johnson survived the incident on Halo, and was the only other Human to make it back to Earth alive. To figure out the whole backstory behind it, read the 3rd book in the series of official Halo novels, Halo: First Strike.
Will there be a Halo 3?
There have been conflicting reports regarding Halo 3. Bill Gates told Time Magazine in May 2005 that Halo 3 will be released in 2006, near the release of Sony’s PlayStation 3. However, Robbie Bach, president of Microsoft's Xbox entertainment and devices division, said in October 2005 that Gates' comments were "philosophical", and not to be taken literally. As of the writing of this FAQ, Bungie has not confirmed that Halo 3 will be developed, and has been careful to avoid any mention of a possible third game. It seems that anything can happen.
Section III: Helpful Links
Xbox Live
Xbox.com
Bungie.net
Xbox.com’s Halo 2 Page
Bungie.net’s Halo 2 Page
Bungie.net’s Statistics Page
Last Updated: 10/28/05