* 16 January 2498 o Complete a game on the Docks * 2506 o Unlocked at the start * 17 August 2517 o Unlocked at the start * 23 September 2517 o Unlocked at the start * 20 July 2520 o Collect Black Box, Mission 4 * 1 September 2520 o Collect Black Box, Mission 5 * Edict of the Office of the High Prophet of Restraint o Complete a game on Pirth Outskirts * Edict of the Office of the High Prophet of Tolerance o Collect Black Box, Mission 11 * Excerpt from The Punished Deeds, Vol. III o Complete a game with the Prophet as leader * Edict of the Offices of the High Prophet of Truth o Complete a game on Chasms * 3 February 2525 o Unlocked at the start * Excerpt from The Punished Deeds, Vol. III o Complete a game with the Arbiter as leader * 20 April 2525 o Unlocked at the start * Excerpt from The Punished Deeds, Vol. III o Complete a game with the Arbiter as leader * 7 October 2525 o Unlocked at the start * 1 November 2525 o Complete a game on Frozen Valley * 27 November 2525 o Complete a game on Tundra * Edict of the Office of the High Prophet of Regret o Complete a game with the Prophet as leader * 2526 o Unlocked at the start * Edict of the Office of the High Prophet of Regret o Complete a game on Terminal Moraine * 30 January 2528 o Complete a game with Cutter as leader * Incident Report 16-196901 o Complete a game with the Brute Chieftain as leader * 17 August 2530 o Complete a game with Forge as leader * Professor Anders' Log, 30 January 2531 o Complete a game with Anders as leader * Message from the Office of the High Prophet of Regret o Collect Black Box, Mission 3 * 4 February 2531 o Collect Black Box, Mission 1 * 6 February 2531 o Collect Black Box, Mission 9 * 7 February 2531 o Collect Black Box, Mission 2 * 9 February 2531 o Collect Black Box, Mission 7 * Message from the Office of the High Prophet of Regret - CLASSIFIED o Collect Black Box, Mission 6 * 10 February 2531 o Collect Black Box, Mission 8 * 11 February 2531 o Complete a game with Forge as leader * 14 February 2531 o Collect Black Box, Mission 10 * Excerpt from The Punished Deeds, Vol. III o Collect Black Box, Mission 12 * 23 February 2531 o Collect Black Box, Mission 13 * Cutter's Log, 25 February 2531 o Complete a game on Exile * 25 February 2531 o Collect Black Box, Mission 15 * Chief Medical Officer O'Neil's Log, 26 February o Complete a game on Release * 1 March 2531 o Collect Black Box, Mission 14 * Cutter's Log, 3 March 2531 o Complete a game with Anders as leader * Professor Anders' Log, 4 March 2531 o Complete a game on Labyrinth * 12 March 2531 o Complete a game with Cutter as your leader * 10 February 2534 o Complete a game on Repository * 1 June 2536 o Unlocked at the start * 9 September 2549 - Black Tuesday o Complete a game on Beasely's Plateau * Edict of the Office of the High Prophet of Truth o Complete a game on Fort Deen * 27 August 2552 o Complete a game on Blood Gulch * 30 August 2552 - 0400 hours o Unlocked at the start * 30 August 2552 - 0500 hours o Unlocked at the start * Edict of the Offices of the High Prophets of Regret, Truth, and Mercy o Complete a game on Crevice * Edict of the Office of the High Prophet of Truth o Complete a game with the Brute Chieftain as leader
Successfully complete the indicated task to unlock the corresponding Skull at the listed location:
Look Daddy!: Kill 100 Grunts. In Mission 1 (Alpha Base), the Skull can be found on the left side of the last battle area before you go into Alpha Base. When Grunts die, their methane tank will always shoot off.
Grunt Birthday Party: Kill 20 Jackals. In Mission 2 (Relic Approach), the Skull can be found on the south edge of Alpha Base, just inside the walls of the base. Grunts explode into confetti when killed.
Cowbell: Kill 45 Hunters. In Mission 3 (Relic Interior), the Skull can be found at the very back in a circular platform where you have to save Forge/Anders. Destruction physics are increased.
Wuv Woo: Kill 50 Elites. In Mission 4 (Arcadia City), the Skull can be found on the right side of the map just below the Covenant base. It is just past the top of the stairs. Scarabs shoot rainbows.
Fog: Kill 5 Wraiths. In Mission 5 (Arcadia Outskirts), the Skull can be found on the left side of the map, at the top left corner. The mini-map is disabled, and your final score will increase.
Sickness: Kill 50 Banshees. In Mission 6 (Dome Of Light), the Skull can be found just inside the big hangar behind your base. All player units have 50% fewer hit points, and your final score will increase.
Rebel Sympathizer: Kill 10 Locusts. In Mission 7 (Scarab), the Skull can be found on the left side of the map at the very edge of the battlefield area. There is a ledge that projects over the canyon, next to a Power Node. Non-player units get 25% more hit points, and your final score will increase.
Rebel Supporter: Kill 750 Infection Forms. In Mission 8 (Anders' Signal), the Skull can be found to the far right of where Echo gets taken over by Flood on the ridge. Non-player units do 50% more damage, and your final score will increase.
Rebel Leader: Kill 20 Flood Stalks. In Mission 9 (The Flood), the Skull can be found very close to the base on top of a plateau (near the burning Covenant ship). Non-player units start with extra veterancy, and your final score will increase.
Catch: Kill 350 Swarms. In Mission 10 (Shield World), the Skull can be found on an island located to the southeast. A flying unit is required to retrieve it. All player units recharge unit abilities in half the usual time, and your final score will be decreased.
Sugar Cookies: Kill 100 Sentinels. In Mission 11 (Cleansing), the Skull can be found floating in front of the ship. A flying unit is required to retrieve it. All player units have 50% more hit points, and final sore will be decreased.
Boomstick: Kill 12 Spirit Transports. In Mission 12 (Repairs), the Skull can be found on the super structure on the Spirit of Fire at the far end from the Power Core. A flying unit is required to get above the main deck on a platform in order to retrieve it. There will be a 5% chance any non-player unit blows up upon death, with explosive area of effect damage, and your final score will decrease.
Pain Train: Kill 10 Bomber Forms. In Mission 13 (Beachhead), the Skull can be found on a Flood vent, where the Flood appear from as you try to enter the Pelican. All player units train 50% faster, and your final score will decreased.
Bountiful Harvest: Kill 20 Vampires. In Mission 14 (Reactor), the Skull can be found just behind and to the left of the second Covenant base. Supplies come in 25% faster, and your final score will be decreased.
Emperor: Kill 3 Scarabs. In Mission 15 (Escape), the Skull can be found directly behind the Flood base, at the very rear of the map. It is pinpointed to the northeast when looking at the mini-map. All player powers recharge in half the time, and your final score will be decreased.
# Black Box locations
Search the indicated locations to find the hidden Black Boxes. Each Black Box will unlock new Halo History entries. There are also other Black Boxes that are unlocked by winning on each Skirmish map and winning a Skirmish with each leader.
Mission 1 (Alpha Base): Just under the last bridge before you enter the rear gates of Alpha Base. Mission 2 (Relic Approach): Enter the area through the Covenant shield with the supply crates. It can be found at the top left of the map. Mission 3 (Relic Interior): The left side of the starting point, close to the Pelican crash site. This is just outside the Relic itself. Mission 4 (Arcadia City): At the base of the elevator tower near the controls where you save Adam. Mission 5 (Arcadia Outskirts): Just off the main road behind a destroyed Pelican, down the first ramp. Mission 6 (Dome of Light): At the far side of the map, where you transported the third Rhino by Pelican. Mission 7 (Scarab): On the right side of the map, just inside a cave-like alcove that contains some supply crates. Mission 8 (Anders' Signal): On a ridge located to the right, close to the big Brute fire line at the start. Mission 9 (The Flood): Go straight out from the base ramp towards the map's opposite side. Mission 10 (Shield World): With Bravo platoon, in the middle of the platoon you pick up. Mission 11 (Cleansing): Towards the left-rear of the ship, on the sloped wings. A flying unit is required to retrieve it. Mission 12 (Repairs): Close to the left side of the Power Core building, just on the left edge of the Spirit of Fire. Mission 13 (Beachhead): On a ledge near the second set of teleporters that are behind the Covenant base. Mission 14 (Reactor): Up and to the left at the peak of first ramp. It is on the edge of the ramp. Mission 15 (Escape): Between the Covenant base and Flood area in the northern part of the map. It can be found directly across from your starting point.
# "Gold" rank requirements
Earn the indicated amount of points within the listed time limit to get a "Gold" rank in the corresponding mission:
Mission 1 (Alpha Base): Over 27,000 points within 5 to 12 minutes. Mission 2 (Relic Approach): Over 70,000 points within 15 to 30 minutes. Mission 3 (Relic Interior): Over 45,000 points within 8 to 18 minutes. Mission 4 (Arcadia City): Over 50,000 points within 21 to 23 minutes. Mission 5 (Arcadia Outskirts): Over 40,000 points within 21 to 23 minutes. Mission 6 (Dome of Light): Over 45,000 points within 15 to 30 minutes. Mission 7 (Scarab): Over 32,000 points within 12 to 24 minutes. Mission 8 (Anders' Signal): Over 30,000 points within 18 to 30 minutes. Mission 9 (The Flood): Over 35,000 points within 18 to 30 minutes. Mission 10 (Shield World): Over 55,000 points within 23 to 32 minutes. Mission 11 (Cleansing): Over 30,000 points within 23 to 30minutes. Mission 12 (Repairs): Over 32,000 points within 10 to 20 minutes. Mission 13 (Beachhead): Over 40,000 points within 20 to 60 minutes. Mission 14 (Reactor): Over 30,000 points within 15 to 30 minutes. Mission 15 (Escape): Over 30,000 points within 20 to 33 minutes.
# Achievements
Accomplish the indicated achievement to get the corresponding number of Gamerscore points:
Adjudicate the Arbiter (30 points): Complete the Campaign on Heroic Difficulty. Detour the Great Journey (50 points): Complete the Campaign on Legendary Difficulty. Momma's Boy (5 points): Get a Gold Medal on any mission. Crushed Colors (10 points): Improve your Score in any Campaign Mission. Mr. Punctual (15 points): Finish all missions under Par Time on Heroic difficulty . Own Worst Enemy (20 points): Get a Gold Medal with all Debuff Skulls Active. Wall of Recognition (30 points): Get a Gold Medal on every Campaign Mission . Epic Grinder (40 points): Obtain a Lifetime Campaign Score over 1,000,000. Everything's Better with Bacon (5 points): Mission 1: Ram 50 Grunts with Warthogs. Endless Fun (5 points): Mission 2: Destroy every Methane Tank. Covenant "Hot Drop" (5 points): Mission 3: Kill at least 5 Covenant Units with the Bridge. The Real Winner (5 points): Mission 4: Save Adam. He's Got The Jack (5 points): Mission 5: Jack 6 Covenant Vehicles. Rhino Hugger (5 points): Mission 6: Successfully protect every Rhino. Micro Manager (5 points): Mission 7: Do not destroy any Power Node. Ramblin' Man (5 points): Mission 8: Use Elephants to train 100 Infantry. Sweet Naptime (5 points): Mission 9: Put every Colony in Hibernation Mode at the same time. The Procrastinator (5 points): Mission 10: Disrupt all Tractor Beams. Battened Down the Hatches (5 points): Mission 11: Save all the Airlocks. Handy with Tools (5 points): Mission 12: Repair the Power Core in less than 4 minutes. Beaming with Pride (5 points): Mission 13: Destroy 25 units with the Scarab. Didn't Get To Second Base (5 points): Mission 14: Don't claim an extra base. Thinkin' about My Doorbell (5 points): Mission 15: Open the Doors in order. Backscratcher (10 points): Complete any Campaign Mission in Co-op Mode. OMG BFF FTW (40 points): Complete entire Campaign in Co-op Mode. Playin' the Field (15 points): Win a Skirmish Game with every Leader. Gallivant around the Galaxy (25 points): Win a game on every Skirmish Map. Empire Builder (5 points): Win a game in every Skirmish Game Mode. Titan (15 points): Get 20,000 points in any Skirmish Game. Big Al's Scooter (10 points): Win a Heroic Skirmish Game against the AI in under 10 minutes. My Virtual Friends Love Me (10 points): Win a 3v3 Skirmish game with 2 AI Allies. Walk-Off Winner (30 points): Use one of the 6 Major Leader Powers to destroy an enemy's last unit. 2 Bugs are Better Than 1 (10 points): Win a Skirmish Game with Dual Scarabs. Penny Pincher (10 points): Get a winning High Score with 10 or less Squads against the Heroic AI. N00b n0 M0r3 (10 points): Win a Matchmade Skirmish Game on Xbox LIVE. So Lonely at the Top (20 points): Win and have the Highest Score in a Matchmade Skirmish Game on Xbox LIVE. Basically Naive (10 points): Obtain the Recruit Rank on Xbox LIVE. Officer on Deck (30 points): Obtain the Lieutenant Rank on Xbox LIVE. Running the Show (50 points): Obtain the General Rank on Xbox LIVE. Alas, Poor Andrew Thomas (5 points): Collect your first Skull. Graverobber (30 points): Collect all Skulls. Halo Academic (15 points): Unlock 20 Timeline Events. Halo Historian (40 points): Unlock All Timeline Events. Ready for the Sequel (75 points): 100% Completion. 24 Hours of Quality (20 points): Play Halo Wars for at least 24 Total Hours.
Additionally, there are five secret achievements:
Meet Sergeant Forge (10 points): Complete the first mission on any difficulty. Ice Warriors (40 points): Complete Act I on any difficulty. Key to Pirth (50 points): Complete Act II on any difficulty. Ugly is only Skin Deep (70 points): Complete Act III on any difficulty. No Way Home? (70 points): Complete Act IV on any difficulty.
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Skull Name: Look Daddy! (Mission 1: Alpha Base) Kill 100 Grunts - get a Warthog and rush back to the front gate of Alpha base the skull is where the Marines were held up
Skull Name: Grunt Birthday Party (Mission 2: Relic Approach) Kill 20 Jackals - head back to Alpha Base with a Worthog its in the south end of the base
Skull Name: Cowbell (Mission 3: Relic Interior) Kill 45 Hunters - take a Grizzly, Anders, Forge and Your Marines Back to where they were held up on the central pad
Skull Name: Wuv Woo (Mission 4: Arcadia City) Kill 50 Elites - where you Set up Base Two in the Streets there are some stairs Next to it leading to a Bronze Statue Its next to the Statue
Skull Name: Fog (Mission 5: Arcadia Outskirts) Kill 5 Wraiths - get a Warthog and rush back up the Tracks to the left of your Main Base and just keep going straight past the split in the Tracks
Skull Name: Sickness (Mission 6: Dome of Light) Kill 50 Banshees - take a Squad of Marines to the Hanger Behind your Base its right there
Skull Name: Rebel Sympathizer (Mission 7: Scarab ) Kill 10 Locusts - get a Warthog and take it to the Top Left of the Map where there was 2 Locusts and a Power Nod its right there
Skull Name: Rebel Supporter (Mission 8: Anders' Signal) Kill 750 Infection Forms - head to North Side of the Map where you got the Elephant, head east towards a cliff, But you'll see a ridge. Go into ridge
Skull Name: Rebel Leader (Mission 9: The Flood) Kill 20 Flood Stalks - just to the North East of your Main Base is a downed Pelican. Just take a Warthog to claim it fast and easy
Skull Name: Catch (Mission 10: Shield World) Kill 350 Swarms - get at least 2 Hornets and fly East of you base past the First Tower to a Plateau with covered with Flood Eggs it is in the center
Skull Name: Sugar Cookies (Mission 11: Cleansing) Kill 100 Sentinels - take a Hornet to the front end of the Spirit Of Fire and it is right on the nose of the Ship
Skull Name: Boomstick (Mission 12: Repairs) Kill 12 Spirit Transports - take a Hawk to the Lower 2 Airlocks and it its right up the Little ramp in the Air
Skull Name: Pain Train (Mission 13: Beachhead) Kill 10 Bomber Forms - head back to the Beginning of the Map by the First Teleporter and head down the Path to a Flood nest and its right next to it
Skull Name: Bountiful Harvest (Mission 14: Reactor) Kill 20 Vampires - head to the Second Covenant Base and its in the Far corner at the bottom of the next ramp
Skull Name: Emperor (Mission 15: Escape) Kill 3 Scarabs - Head the to Very North of the Map and its dead Center of all the flood
Alas, Poor Andrew Thomas (5) Collect your first Skull
Battened Down the Hatches (5) Mission 11: Save all the Airlocks
Beaming with Pride (5) Mission 13: Destroy 25 units with the Scarab
Covenant "Hot Drop" (5) Mission 3: Kill at least 5 Covenant Units with the Bridge
Didn't Get To Second Base (5) Mission 14: Don't claim an extra base
Empire Builder (5) Win a game in every Skirmish Game Mode
Endless Fun (5) Mission 2: Destroy every Methane Tank
Everything's Better with Bacon (5) Mission 1: Ram 50 Grunts with Warthogs
Handy with Tools (5) Mission 12: Repair the Power Core in less than 4 minutes
He's Got The Jack (5) Mission 5: Jack 6 Covenant Vehicles
Micro Manager (5) Mission 7: Do not destroy any Power Node
Momma's Boy (5) Get a Gold Medal on any mission
Ramblin' Man (5) Mission 8: Use Elephants to train 100 Infantry
Rhino Hugger (5) Mission 6: Successfully protect every Rhino
Sweet Naptime (5) Mission 9: Put every Colony in Hibernation Mode at the same time
The Procrastinator (5) Mission 10: Disrupt all Tractor Beams
The Real Winner (5) Mission 4: Save Adam
Thinkin' about My Doorbell (5) Mission 15: Open the Doors in order
2 Bugs are Better Than 1 (10) Win a Skirmish Game with Dual Scarabs
Backscratcher (10) Complete any Campaign Mission in Co-op Mode
Basically Naive (10) Obtain the Recruit Rank on Xbox LIVE
Big Al's Scooter (10) Win a Heroic Skirmish Game against the AI in under 10 minutes
Crushed Colors (10) Improve your Score in any Campaign Mission
My Virtual Friends Love Me (10) Win a 3v3 Skirmish game with 2 AI Allies
N00b n0 M0r3 (10) Win a Matchmade Skirmish Game on Xbox LIVE
Penny Pincher (10) Get a winning High Score with 10 or less Squads against the Heroic AI
Halo Academic (15) Unlock 20 Timeline Events
Mr. Punctual (15) Finish all missions under Par Time on Heroic difficulty
Playin' the Field (15) Win a Skirmish Game with every Leader
Titan (15) Get 20,000 points in any Skirmish Game
24 Hours of Quality (20) Play Halo Wars for at least 24 Total Hours
Own Worst Enemy (20) Get a Gold Medal with all Debuff Skulls Active
So Lonely at the Top (20) Win and have the Highest Score in a Matchmade Skirmish Game on Xbox LIVE
Gallivant around the Galaxy (25) Win a game on every Skirmish Map
Adjudicate the Arbiter (30) Complete the Campaign on Heroic Difficulty
Graverobber (30) Collect all Skulls
Officer on Deck (30) Obtain the Lieutenant Rank on Xbox LIVE
Walk-Off Winner (30) Use one of the 6 Major Leader Powers to destroy an enemy's last unit
Wall of Recognition (30) Get a Gold Medal on every Campaign Mission
Epic Grinder (40) Obtain a Lifetime Campaign Score over 1,000,000
Halo Historian (40) Unlock All Timeline Events
OMG BFF FTW (40) Complete entire Campaign in Co-op Mode
Detour the Great Journey (50) Complete the Campaign on Legendary Difficulty
Running the Show (50) Obtain the General Rank on Xbox LIVE
