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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)
Actions
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
Secret Transmission ........................................................................................... 2
Master Chief .......................................................................................................... 3
Breakdown of 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 ............................................................................................. 23
Games for Windows LIVE ............................................................................. 26
Gaming with Friends ........................................................................................ 28
Multiplayer Strategy ......................................................................................... 29
Credits ................................................................................................................... 30
Bungie.net ............................................................................................................ 32
Technical Support ............................................................................................. 33
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To: Ofce of Naval Intelligence (ONI)
From: Cortana, UNSC Pillar of Autumn shipboard AI
Re: SPARTAN-117 and the Destruction of Halo
Sir. As the rich data-bursts attached in this transmission make clear, we have been
to hell and back. Ill be brief.
After Reach fell, I followed Cole protocol and slipped the Pillar of Autumn. Using
astronomical symbols Spartan-117 captured from a Covenant vessel, I chose an
exit-vector that would place us in an uncharted system near a late-life gas giant
planet (new classifcation, Threshold). To my considerable surprise, in orbit
around the planet was an artifcial ring construct, 10,000 kilometers in diameter.
Initially, I feared the ring was a Covenant installation. It was not. But the enemy
had 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 the Autumn on the ring, saving the
lives of many of the crew.
SECRET TRANSMISSION
<construct coordinates and schematics encrypted/enclosed#####>
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 artifcial intelligence, designation 343 Guilty Spark.
This AI claimed its primary purpose was tactical containment of a
virulent, parasitic life form called The Flood.
<information on Flood parasite morph/biology encrypted/
enclosed#####>
Through a connection to Halos deep data cores, I ascertained
that 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.
<information on Forerunner artifacts, structures, symbols
encrypted/enclosed#####>
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 fred, it would destroy every thinking
being in the galaxy. Human, Covenant, everything.
MASTER CHIEF
When we realized that Halo could destroy all life, Spartan-117 and I decided our
only choice was to destroy Halostop 343 Guilty Spark from completing his
assigned task, and deny the Covenant a weapon of unthinkable power. We used
the Pillar of Autumns fusion reactors to start a chain reaction that utterly destroyed
the ring. Im sorry to report that Captain Keyes was lost to the Flood.
With respect to our ongoing fght against the Covenant, our time on Halo was well
spent. I have gathered a wealth of new information for our database of Covenant
weapons, technology, tactics, and society. Additionally, Spartan-117s profcient
use of arms, and the destruction of the ring,
resulted in a signifcant loss of enemy personnel
and materiel.
That being said, I fear that the Covenant will not
take kindly to our obliteration of their holy relic.
Having thus struck the hornets nest, we are
now heading home with all speed.
<known casualties, incurred
losses, unaccounted records
encrypted/enclosed#####>
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 fghting unit,
standing seven feet tall and weighing
half a ton in his armor.
His refexes 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 profcient
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 of a confederation of races.
While an overall socio-political review is important for understanding the nuances
of Covenant society, including the role of Prophets, the key for combating our
enemy is to review the Covenant fghting classes which are comprised of Grunts,
Jackals, Hunters, Elites, Brutes, Drones, and Prophets.
Elites
Elites are the core of the Covenant military. Excellent
soldiers, brilliant tacticians, and disciplined,
aggressive fghters, they are the primary strength
of the Covenant force. Faster, stronger, and tougher
than Humans, they fght in relatively small numbers
but often lead squads of Grunts. Armor color seems
to indicate rank, and we believe Elites are promoted
based on numbers of casualties they infict.
BREAKDOWN OF KNOWN
COVENANT UNITS
Grunts
The basic infantry unit of the Covenant, Grunts
are dangerous in groups but present little threat
individually. Short, stocky, and relatively slow, they
will often panic when faced with superior forces.
However, if they are being led by an Elite, they will
stand and fght.
Jackals
Excellent shots, Jackals seem to be higher in status
if not necessarily rankthan Grunts. They often will
be found in defensive positions, fghting from behind
their distinctive energy shields. A well-used shield
makes a Jackal a difcult target, but the notch they
use to return fre provides a weak spot that can be
exploited.
Hunters
Hunters are incredibly dangerous foes, deployed
more like equipment than soldiers. They are brought
in for demolition or heavy defense, and always
work in pairs. These massive creatures appear to be
composed of multiple organisms that exist within the
Hunter armor, creating a bipedal hive creature. Near-
impenetrable armor and a devastating hand-held fuel
rod weapon make Hunter pairs very problematic.
Brutes
Not as readily understood as Elites, Brutes fght
together in a pack and are physically stronger. Brutes
demonstrate similar battlefeld abilities to Elites, and
their numbers have demonstrably increased since
the confict began. They carry a ballistic explosive
weapon with an attached bayonet device.
Drones
Like Brutes, Drones appear to be new additions to
Covenant fghting forces and are being deployed
en masse. Apparently insectoid in origin, in addition
to maintaining Covenant spaceships, they have
a limited ability to fy and are excellent shots.
Highly intelligent, their mastery of antigravity
fight assistance has given them an almost
insurmountable strategic advantage in combat.
Prophets
Little intel is available on these creatures. We
know that they are administrative or religious in
nature and have little to do with actual battlefeld
circumstances. None has ever been killed or
captured, and they appear to be few in number.
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CONTROLS
Fire Weapon
Reload
Switch Weapons
Melee Attack
Jump
Zoom View
Move Forward
Strafe
Left/Right
Move Backward
Aim Up
Rotate
Left/Right
Aim Down
Xbox 3GO ControIIer for WIndows
DUAL WIELDING
Fire Left
Weapon
Fire Right
Weapon
Dual
Wield
THUMBSTICKS
Single player only
Multiplayer only
Combat
Swap Grenades
Pause Game Multiplayer Score
Crouch
Flashlight/Chat
Throw Grenade
Ebrake (Warthog)
Boost (Vehicles)
Access LIVE
G 7
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)
Pause
Game
Press and hold to:
Exchange Weapon
Pick Up Weapon (Single)
Throw
Grenade
(Single)
Switch
Weapons
Forward
Reload
Use Device
Enter
Vehicle
Switch
Grenade
Strafe
Left
Backward Strafe
Right
Melee
Crouch Zoom Flashlight
Multi-
player
Score
Text Chat
Toggle
Jump
Vehicles: Ebrake (Warthog)
Boost
Strafe
Left
Move
Forward
Move
Back
Strafe
Right
SINGLE WIELDING
Fire Primary
Weapon
Scroll or Click: Zoom
Throw Grenades
DUAL WIELDING
Fire
Left-handed
(Secondary)
Weapon
Zoom (scroll or click)
Fire Right-handed
(Primary) Weapon
Look Up
Look Right
Look Down
Look Left
SINGLE WIELDING
Single player only
Multiplayer only
Combat
B
The Mjolnir Mark VI armor features an upgraded HUD system tied directly to
armor sensors and integrated fully with the neural interface. The HUD tracks
ammunition status on all UNSC weapons and now cross-references temperature
readings to track charge depletion of Covenant weapons, should they be used.
Installation
Place the Halo 2 for Windows Vista DVD into your DVD drive and follow 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 technical
support. If you choose to install the map editor and/or dedicated server, visit
bungie.net for additional information.
Getting Started
Your player profle defnes your control settings, your characters appearance, and
some Games for Windows LIVE settings. You can alter your settings at any time
by selecting Settings on the Main Menu and then selecting Player Profle.
To create a new player profle, press the ENTER key, or press START, on the Start
screen, and log onto LIVE with a LIVE or local profle. When you return to the
game, select Create New Player. Type a player name, and then press the ENTER
key, or press START, again.
To create a new profle on LIVE, press the HOME key at any time and select
Create New Profle. If you are using a local profle to play, achievements will be
unavailable.
Main Menu
On the Main Menu, select Campaign to begin a single-player game. Select LIVE
to play a multiplayer game on LIVE. Select Network to play a multiplayer game
over a local area network. To customize player profles or modify game types,
select Settings.
Note: Halo 2 for Windows Vista players cannot play against Halo 2 for Xbox
players.
Campaign
You can play a campaign as a single player in a solo game. A campaign is
associated with a player profle. 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 then
select New Campaign.
Saving Progress and Loading a Level
Your progress in a campaign is saved automatically at specifc checkpoints
throughout a game level. To continue a campaign from your last saved
checkpoint, select Campaign on the Main Menu, and then select Resume.
To load a specifc 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 of two weapons simultaneously.
A left-wielded weapon and ammo appear on the left of the HUD, while right-hand
or single-use weapons appear on the far-right portion of the HUD. When a single
weapon is wielded, status on your grenade types appears on the left side. Because
Spartan-117 can keep a weapon in reserve, it is indicated on the right side.
Motion Tracker
Located on the lower-left portion of the HUD, this tracker indicates the relative
whereabouts of allies and hostile combatants. It can detect aggressive or obvious
motion and cannot show the location of 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 information.
MJOLNIR BATTLE SUIT HUD GETTING STARTED
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 difcult
circumstances, we are issuing you a refresher on the currently available UNSC
arsenal. If you have not used any of these weapons in the feld or in practice,
you would do well to familiarize yourself with them before entering a combat
zone. Some of these weapons you can dual-wield, enabling you to fre them
simultaneously. To dual-wield, press and hold the Q key, or press and hold Y, to
pick up the secondary weapon. Click the left and right mouse buttons, or pull the
Left and Right triggers, to fre.
S2 AM Sniper Rife
Gas-operated, magazine-fed weapon utilizes
smart-linked scope with two levels of
magnifcation (5X and 10X). Firing 14.5mm
armor-piercing, fn-stabilized, discarding-sabot
rounds makes it very powerful. Sheer size
and limited magazine capacity dictate strategic
use. Devastating from secured position;
has clearly limited use as close-range
weapon.
M6C Pistol (Dual Wield)
Standard UNSC sidearm. Recoil-operated
handgun, fring magazine of six 12.7mm
semi-armor piercing rounds. Fired accurately
in semi-automatic mode, can be powerful
anti-personnel weapon. This stripped-down C
variant does not feature scope.
BR55 Rife
Fires 9.5mm rounds from 36-round magazine.
Mounted with a 2X optical scope for targeting.
Fires in short, automatic bursts of 3 rounds. Very
accurate, relatively high rate of fre makes it a
useful all-around infantry weapon.
M7/Caseless Sub Machine Gun
(SMG) (Dual Wield)
Bullet hose fres sustained burst of 5mm fre
from 60-round magazine. SMGs, while not
accurate over long distances, can provide
withering fre at close quarters. Tends to walk
upward as compounding momentum from recoil
takes hold. Therefore, careful moderation of aim
required to maintain accuracy.
M41 SSR MAV/AW Rocket Launcher
Most commonly used light anti-vehicle weapon
in UNSC arsenal. Man-portable, shoulder-fred,
with single 2X level of magnifcation. Fires
102mm shaped-charge, high-explosive tracking
rockets. Reticle indicator denotes when launcher
has achieved lock on target.
M90 Shotgun
Powerful, loud, pump-action, magazine-fed,
fring 8-gauge magnum (3.5) rounds with
strong recoil. Devastating at close range and in
confned quartersshould be used with caution.
Inefective damage ratios at long range mean it
should be used appropriately.
CURRENT UNSC WEAPONRY
Ammo Capacity:
12 rounds per magazine.
Ammo Capacity:
36 rounds per magazine.
Ammo Capacity:
60 rounds per magazine.
Ammo Capacity:
4 rounds per magazine.
Ammo Capacity:
2 102mm shaped-charged
rockets.
Ammo Capacity:
12 8-gauge shotgun shells.
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M41 LAAG (Vehicle Mounted)
Three-barreled, electric-powered, linkless drum-
fed, vehicle-mounted light anti-aircraft gun.
Standard armament on Warthog. Fires 450550
rounds per minute. Excellent armor penetration
capability.
Recent events have exposed us to yet more Covenant military technology, much
of it more powerful than previously encountered and used in widely difering
combat situations. Following is a rough feld guide to currently known Covenant
armaments.
Plasma Pistol (Dual Wield)
Understood better than most Covenant
weapons, semi-automatic, directed-energy
weapon. Fires rapid bursts of superheated
plasma, but holding trigger for extended period
can build powerful overcharged plasma bolt.
Becomes temporarily unusable as it discharges
excess heat. Both Plasma Pistol and Rife use
power core we dont fully understand.
Plasma Rife (Dual Wield)
Favored by Elites, but used by many Covenant
troops, is a directed energy weapon and
capable of both automatic and semi-automatic
fre. Extended bursts of automatic fre cause
weapon to overheat, temporarily disabling gun
and depleting energy core. Once energy core
has completely discharged, it is useless.
Needler (Dual Wield)
Unusual magazine-fed weapon fres
razor-sharp crystalline projectiles, using
unexplained homing ability to center on soft
organic targets, to pierce fesh no matter
angle of impact. Energy shields defect them
successfully, and they ricochet from other hard
surfaces. Ammunition explodes after it impacts
fesh, causing further damage.
M68 Gauss Cannon
(Vehicle Mounted)
Asynchronous linear-induction motor produces
bipolar magnetic feld to fre 25mm projectile
at hyper-sonic velocity. Excellent armor
penetration capability, but not as efective
against multiple infantry.
COVENANT WEAPONS
Ammo Capacity:
Unlimited.
Ammo Capacity:
Unlimited.
Core Power Output:
100150 kV : 23 dA.
Rate of Fire:
420600 rounds per
minute.
Ammo Capacity:
30 rounds per magazine.
M9 HE-DP Fragmentation Grenade
Basic explosive device has changed little thanks
to excellent design and fexibility. Well-thrown
grenade will kill or stun most opponents. Fuse
activates half second after striking surface or
object to avoid accidental detonation. Also allows
combatants to bounce grenade into difcult-to-
reach targets.
Radius: 1530 feet.
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Covenant Carbine
Rare Covenant projectile-fring rife, a powerful,
stocky weapon, and ftted with magnifying scope.
Fires single rounds with high degree of accuracy
and power. In some ways its technology mimics
Covenant Fuel Rod Gun, although obviously on
smaller scale, but ofers similar penetration to
UNSC Battle Rife.
Covenant Energy Sword
Initially thought purely ceremonial. Few have
been seen in combat, but they are invariably
carried by high-ranking Elites. Do not
understand how it functions but cuts through
any armor with ease. Click, or press B, for
regular melee attack and click right mouse
button, or pull Right trigger, for basic undercut
attack. Or wait until reticle turns red to lock on
enemy, then click right mouse button, or pull
Right trigger, to perform fatal lunge attack.
Particle Beam Rife
Very precise, powerful weapon, uses relatively
familiar particle beam acceleration method
to fre devastating beam of energy. Limited
battery capacity means weapon can fre
only 18 bursts before depleting charge.
Integrated scope enables two levels of zoom,
approximately 5X and 10X. Makes excellent
sniper weapon.
Brute Shot
Type of grenade launcher used, as far as we can
tell, exclusively by Brutes. Grenades it fres from
4-round belt can be defected deliberately for
tactical reasons, such as fring around corners.
One of the least precise Covenant weapons
yet encountered, limited ammunition capacity
is made up for by huge, razor-sharp bayonet
attachment.
Fuel Rod Gun
Launching highly radioactive fuel rod
projectiles, weapon is efective against both
vehicles and personnel. Weapon is bulky, heavy
and carries 5 fuel rods per clip. Single 2X level
of magnifcation.
Plasma Grenade
Using unknown technology that can
apparently diferentiate between strategic
targets and nonthreatening surfaces, this
grenade, when thrown accurately, adheres to
combatant or vehicle, but not to wall. Three-
second fuse activated as soon as grenade
comes to rest either on ground or stuck to
intended target.
Ammo Capacity:
36 rounds per magazine.
Output Capacity:
18 bursts per charge.
Ammo Capacity:
4 rounds per belt.
Length: 3 feet.
Ammo Capacity:
5 rounds per clip.
Radius: 30 feet.
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UNSC GROUND TRANSPORT
M808B Scorpion MBT
CREW: 1 Human (neural interface
required) or single cyborg pilot
Weight: 66 tons
Main gun: 90mm high-velocity
shell
Secondary/coaxial gun: 7.62mm
AP-T (Armor Piercing Tracer)
Although much of our spaceborne weaponry has been eliminated or disabled,
the Covenant has ignored most of our land-based moveable systems. We believe
this to be a tactical mistake on their part. Because their intention seems to be the
capture, rather than the destruction, of Earth, they will have to fght on our terms
at 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 unofcially known as Warthog, LRV is equipped with powerful machine
gun. Maneuverable and excellent in any terrain, Warthog relies on superb
traction and updated braking system. To power-slide, press the left mouse button,
or pull the Left trigger, for E-brake.
Light anti-armor vehicle (LAAV) identical in every respect to other Warthog
variants, except for turret-mounted Gauss Cannon.
Although Scorpion Main Battle Tanks primary role is as anti-vehicle platform, its
efectiveness against Covenant infantry makes it a useful anti-personnel weapon,
too. Ceramic-titanium armor makes it almost invulnerable to small-arms fre. Has
single-pilot cockpit, but in emergencies can transport four additional infantrymen
on jumpseat platforms.
Boarding
If 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 from the front, rear,
and side of a vehicleand from above one if you jump carefully. Boarding allows
you to overtake the driver, passenger, and even gunner seat of most vehicles.
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INTEL ON COVENANT VEHICLES
Wraith
CREW: 1
Propulsion: Boosted Gravity
Propulsion Drive
Armament: Plasma Mortar &
2 Auto-fring Plasma Cannons
The Covenant has deployed a huge ground feet, presumably with the intention
of speeding its incursion into populated Human areas. Until we know more about
their intentions, we must assume that this is an occupying force, although they
will kill any Humancivilian or militarythey encounter.
Ghost
CREW: 1
Propulsion: Boosted Gravity
Propulsion Drive
Armament: Twin Plasma Cannons
(100250-kW range)
Banshee
CREW: 1
Propulsion: Boosted Gravity
Propulsion Drive
Armament: Two Plasma Cannons
Secondary Weapon System:
Fuel Rod Cannon
Spectre
CREW: 1+1 gunner (plus 2 riders)
Propulsion: Boosted Gravity
Propulsion Drive
Armament: Plasma Cannon
Standard reconnaissance and rapid-attack vehicle, deployed by Covenant in all
ground combat. Usually, but not always, piloted by Elites, is highly maneuverable,
and fres twin bolts of superheated plasma in 100250-kW range. Also capable
of sustained bursts of speed, although cannot fre and appears to be less
maneuverable at such speeds. Hold right mouse button, or pull Left trigger,
to boost speed. Possibly uses energy from weapons systems to achieve speed
increase.
Fast and maneuverable, formidable aerial assault vehicle. Well shielded against
small-arms fre, can be crippled or destroyed by heavier weapons. Fuel rod
cannon makes it dangerous bomber as well as fast fghter. Has been observed
barrel-rolling and looping in turns and arcs that would be impossible with
conventional aerodynamics.
Slow, bulky, and presenting huge target, is nonetheless Covenants most
destructive mobile armor. Huge bulk is well shielded; covering fre it provides
from massive Plasma Mortar makes it inestimably dangerous foe. Piloted by single
occupant, who controls all vehicle and weapons systems, also features limited
boost system for enhanced maneuverability.
Multitroop armored transport is small and maneuverable and, while slow, can
move with ease in confned spaces. Main weaknesses are lack of speed and
acceleration and that occupants are fairly exposed. Rear-mounted plasma cannon
is dangerous, and vehicle provides multiple fring positions.
Shadow
CREW: 2+8
Propulsion: Boosted Gravity
Propulsion Drive
Armament: Plasma Cannon
Covenants main mode of moving large numbers of troops around on land. Can
hold driver, gunner, and up to 8 occupants, depending on species of Covenant.
Seems to be outftted to carry Elites, Brutes, Grunts, and Jackals. Equipped with
plasma cannon, but main purpose is to deploy infantry.
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To customize a player or create a set of rules for a multiplayer game type, use the
Settings menu.
Player Profles
You can have a number of diferent customizable players, as well as change a
players name, modify the control settings, edit the multiplayer characteristics, or
delete 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 for 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 Right
thumbstick forward you look down and when you pull it back you look up.
Experiment to fnd which combination works best for you.
To change the control layout, select Controller or Keyboard/Mouse on the Edit
Player screen. You can also modify 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 of Your Multiplayer Character
To customize the appearance of your character in multiplayer games, select
Appearance on the Edit Profle menu. You can choose either a Spartan or
a Covenant Elite, set primary and secondary colors, and design a custom
player emblem.
Halo 2 multiplayer enables friends to fnd one another, to game together, and to
move throughout the Halo 2 world as a group. You can play multiplayer games
with your friends via a local area network (LAN) or the Games for Windows LIVE
service.
LIVE
With the LIVE service, you can play a multiplayer game with people from all over
the world, and you can download new Halo 2 maps. To play a LIVE multiplayer
game, select LIVE on the Main Menu (for details, see page 24).
LIVE Accounts
There are three types of LIVE accounts: Local, Silver, and Gold. Local accounts
allow access to the game if you do not have an internet connection. You can also
access network multiplayer games across a LAN but you are required to log into
LIVE as a local account.
To create a friends list, send messages, and see the LIVE game browser, you need
a Silver account. Silver accounts can also earn achievements in the single-player
campaign.
Gold accounts are paid LIVE accounts and ofer all the options of Silver accounts
and multiplayer achievements,
LIVE game hosting, and in-game
chat.
Game Browser
Multiplayer games are listed in
the Game Browser. There is a
browser for LIVE games as well
as LAN games. Selecting a game
in the browser allows you to see
the details for that game. You can
choose to connect to the game if
your account level allows it and
the game is not private.
Game Lobby
Before a multiplayer game starts,
you congregate in a game lobby.
Its a gathering place to chat,
text to friends, vote on games, or
switch teams (if its a team game).
If youre the host of the game, you
can change the map and rules or
set quick options.
SETTINGS MULTIPLAYER BASICS
Game Variants
Every type of multiplayer game has a set of rules called a variant. You can
modify the rules for a game youve created by creating a custom game variant.
To customize a game variant, select Game Variants on the Settings Menu. To use
a variant youve created, go to Game Setup in the Game Lobby, and then select
Change Rules.
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Game Types
There are seven multiplayer game types. Each game type has a number of built-in
variants that create diferent rules for a game. The Slayer game type has a regular
variation called Slayer, Team Slayer, Rockets, and so forth. You also can create a
custom variant for a game type to create your own rules for a game.
Slayer: Kill the most opponents.
Capture the Flag: Score the most points by capturing the other teams fag
and bringing it back to your teams base.
Assault: Score the most points by carrying, arming, and dropping your teams
bomb in the other teams base.
King of the Hill: Control the hill for the longest time.
Oddball: Find the ball and hold on to it for the longest time.
Juggernaut: Only the Juggernaut can winand if you are the Juggernaut,
everyone is out to get you.
Territories: Earn the most time by fnding and controlling territories on
the map.
Maps
A map is a self-contained game level designed specifcally for multiplayer games.
Most maps are based on variations of specifc campaign levels in Halo 2. Maps
come in diferent sizes and have diferent types of buildings, scenery, and so forth.
Large maps work well when you have a lot of people. Some maps have objects
with which you can interact. Press and hold the E key, or press X, to interact with
an object. You can use any game type with any map.
Voice Proximity
When playing LIVE games, you can hear other players voices. You can hear your
teammates talking wherever they are on the map. Be careful thoughnearby
enemies can hear you talking if they are close enough, as well.
If 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 front
left bumper, to speak to everyone in the game. The radio will remain open until
you stop talking.
Text Chat
You can also send text messages to other players. Press the CTRL key to activate
text 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 HUD
The multiplayer HUD includes the Multiplayer Scoreboard, which shows the score
of the leading player or team above your own score. If you are the leader, the
score of the second-place team or player is shown underneath. It is located on the
lower-right side of 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 multiplayer
gamesthese are valuable.
Waypoints
Waypoints are HUD elements used to indicate the status of objects in your feld of
view. 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 Flag Has Bomb Has Oddball
Taking Fire Killed Talking
Territories King of the Hill Assault Oddball
Dropped Flag Dropped Oddball Dropped Bomb Objective
Bomb Dropped Enemy Has Flag Enemy Has Bomb Flag Dropped
Objective Waypoints
Friends Waypoints
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Taking Halo 2 beyond the Box
LIVE is a high-speed Internet gaming community where you can create a
permanent gamer identity, set up a friends list with other players, see when
theyre online, and receive invitations to play games. For games in multiplayer
mode, invite your friends to play and talk to them in real time while you play. For
games with downloadable content, download new items such as levels, missions,
weapons, vehicles, and more.
Connecting
Before you can use the LIVE service, you need to connect your computer to a
high-speed or broadband Internet connection and sign up for the LIVE service.
To determine whether or not LIVE is available in your region and for information
about connecting, go to www.live.com/connect/.
Creating a New Game
With a LIVE Gold account, you can host a new game and invite your friends 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 confgure the
game. You can invite your friends (for details, see page 26). When everyone in the
party is ready, select Start Game.
When you are the party leader, you can select Find Games to search for a game to
move your entire party to.
Voice Chat
Taunt 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 that
is compatible with Windows Vista. You can also use the Xbox 360 Communicator
(for more information, see the instructions that came with your Xbox 360
Communicator).
Text Chat Commands
Use the following chat commands to communicate with other players.
/team <message> Text chat to team
/name <message> Text chat to specifc player
/all <message> Text chat to all players
/propose skip Go to next match (vote)
/propose rematch Replay match (vote)
/propose boot <name> Remove player from match (vote)
/propose match <map> <variant> Choose new match (vote)
/vote <yes/no> Vote on proposal
GAMES FOR WINDOWS LIVE
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There are several ways to fnd and play Halo 2 multiplayer games with friends and
people you meet online. With a LIVE account, you can access your LIVE friends list
to play Halo 2 multiplayer games. You can also create a party, which is a temporary
group of friends that follows the party leader from game to game.
Friends List
When you sign into your LIVE account, the friends list is available in Halo 2. You
can press the HOME key, in a campaign or multiplayer game, to access the friends
list. Use the friends list to see friends, clan information, and a list of players youve
recently played against.
Friends
You can add up to 100 other gamers to your friends list. You can also send a text
or voice message to a friend, send a party invite, or remove a friend from your list.
The Status column shows you who is online, who is in your party, and the current
party leader.
Players List
The players list displays all current players and up to 100 of the most recent
players youve competed with or against. You can view player profles, send text
or voice messages, provide feedback about what kind of players they are, or invite
them to be friends.
Party
A party is a temporary group of friends, or other players youve just met, who are
playing on LIVE. Its like being on a virtual couch with people from all over the
world.
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 friends. Click Friends, or press
Y, in the Pregame Lobby to bring up your friends list, highlight the friend you
want to invite, and then click Invite, or press A, to send a party invite. Friends
who 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 between
games, you bring your party with you.
Note: Parties are session-based, so when everyone logs out, the party comes to
an end.
MULTIPLAYER STRATEGY GAMING WITH FRIENDS
Individual Strategy
When 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 Rife) and short-
range (such as a Shotgun) weapon. Make sure youve always got a few grenades.
Running backward and throwing grenades is a great defensive 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. A
successful boarding ejects another player from his seat. Move slowly by crouch-
walking if you want to stay invisible on other players motion trackers. Also, dont
charge through the front door. Use a little stealth and planning.
Team Strategy
Successful 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 careful thoughnearby
enemies can hear you talking as well.
Manage your teams weapon selection. In Team Slayer, put someone on a
Rocket and someone on a Sniper Rife.
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 yourself unless there is a tactical
reason 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 be
doing the same thing. They need to take on diferent tactical roles. Someone
needs to stay on defense in Capture the Flagif everyone is on ofense, you
wont 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 of
Cinematics
Joseph Staten
Composer, Audio
Director
Marty ODonnell
Multiplayer &
User-Interface Lead
Max Hoberman
Producers
Michel Bastien
Hamilton Chu
Curtis Creamer
Test Manager,
Producer Bungie.net
Harold Ryan
Engineering
Hao Chen
Bernie Freidin
Bart House
Damian Isla
Jason Major
Eamon McKenzie
Mat Noguchi
Adrian Perez
Stefan Sinclair
Greg Snook
Luke Timmins
Additional
Engineering
Damien Nef
Mission Designers
Tyson Green
Rob Stokes
Additional Mission
Design
Hardy 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
Multiplayer
Environment Artist
Steve Cotton
User Interface
David Candland
Art Production
Paul Clift
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 Wolfson
Software 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
Christopher
Barney
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 Recording
Engineer
Dawn Hershey,
C.S.A.
Casting Director
Jim & Esmerelda
McQuillan,
Making of Halo 2
Documentary
ReelFX, Creative
Studios, Inc
Additional
Cinematic
Animation
Michael Salvatori
Additional
Music & Audio
Production
Steve Vai
Appears courtesy
of Epic Records
Lee Wilson
Storyboard Artist
Cinematic Cast
(in alphabetical
order)
Dee Baker
Gravemind
Julie Benz
Miranda Keyes
Hamilton Camp
Prophet of Mercy
Tim Dadabo
343 Guilty Spark
Art Source Corestaf Excel Data Corporartion
Robert Davi
SpecOps Leader
Keith David
Arbiter
Steve Downes
Master Chief
Robin Atkin
Downes
Prophet of
Regret
Miguel Ferrer
Heretic Leader
John Michael
Higgins
2401 Penitent
Tangent
Ron Perlman
Lord Hood
Kevin Michael
Richardson
Tartarus
David Scully
Sergeant
Johnson
Jen Taylor
Cortana
Michael Wincott
Prophet of Truth
Artifcial 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
Genevieve
Waldman
Orlena Yeung
Localization
Peter Fitzpatrick
Kyoung Ho Han
Mitsuru Kitamura
Robert Shih-Wei Lin
Victoria Olson
Jason Shirley
Xbox Platform
& Xbox Live
Mei-Mei Bong
Michal Bortnik
Sam Charchian
Tony Chen
Michael Courage
Brent E. Curtis
Tristan Jackson
Daniel McGillicuddy
Boyd Multerer
Anthony Smith
Jason Strayer
Van 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 2 for
Windows 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 Vandewark
Wes Walker
Kevin Weston
Product
Management
Shogo Ishii
Dave Templin
Art & Design Lead
Matt Van Gorder
Artist
Colin Riley
Control & UI Design
Deunan Berkeley
Test Lead
Evan Brandt
Domenic Koeplin
Test
Tara Brannigan
Nathan Clemens
Christopher
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
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Bungie.net is the gaming center of the universe for the Halo 2 community. Bungie.
net is the place to get the latest Halo 2 information, to interact with the Bungie
team, and to buy cool Halo 2 merchandise at the Bungie Store. Bungie.net is your
resource to learn how to be
a better Halo 2 player.
The 7th Column
Discover the 7th Column, Bungies ofcial fan club and underground army, and
help us take over the world. Members can create their own groups with their
friends on Bungie.net complete with personal forums, news, and more.
Delve deeper into the world of Bungie and Halo 2here are just a few of the
many great community sites on the net (in alphabetical order):
Halo Planet (www.haloplanet.com)
HBO (halo.bungie.org)
Rampancy.net (www.rampancy.net)
Red vs Blue (www.redvsblue.com)
Subnova (www.subnova.com)
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