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|game=''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' (<small>''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary|Anniversary]]''</small>)

|image=[[File:TwoBetrayalsAchievementArt.jpeg|300px]]

|player=[[John-117]]

|place= On the surface of [[Installation 04]], in and around the control room.

|enemies=

**[[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|T-26 GSA "Banshee"]]

**[[Type-29 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun|T-29 ASG "Shade"]]

|weapons=*Human

**[[Sniper Rifle System 99C-S2 Anti-Matériel|SRS99C-S2 AM Sniper Rifle]]

{{Article Quote|Re-activate the weapon at the heart of [[Installation 04|Halo]]... and learn the truth.}}

'''Two Betrayals''' is the eighth [[campaign]] level in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''. This is the last level in which [[Kig-Yar|Jackals]] are fought.

In ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'', upon completion of this level on any difficulty rewards the player the [[achievement]] "[[Two Betrayals (achievement)|Two Betrayals]]" and 25 [[Gamerpoint|Gamerscore points]]. On [[Heroic]] or higher difficulties, if the player doesn't kill any [[Unggoy]] in the course of the level, they are awarded by the "[[Look Out for the Little Guys]]" achievement, worth 10 Gamerscore points. On [[Legendary]] difficulty, players who don't pick up any weapons on the ground are rewarded by the "[[Leave It Where It Lay]]" achievement, which is worth 25 Gamerscore points.

The Master Chief, after teleporting back to the [[Control Room]], proceeds to activate [[Installation 04]]. However, [[Cortana]], who after spending twelve hours in the control room has discovered Halo’s true purpose, stops him just in time. After stealing the [[Activation Index]], she tells the Chief that Halo will wipe out all life in the galaxy, and turns the Chief against the [[343 Guilty Spark|Monitor]]. Spark sends [[Sentinel]]s to take the Spartan's head, and the [[Artificial intelligence|AI]] inside his helmet. After destroying the Sentinels in the Control Room, Cortana tells the Chief to destroy three Phase Pulse Generators to buy some time, in case the Monitor finds a way to activate Halo without the index. While Cortana tries to locate the {{UNSCship|Pillar of Autumn}}'s crash site, the Master Chief must hijack a [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshee]] and set out to destroy the generators. After destroying the third pulse generator, Cortana teleports the Master Chief to a Covenant cruiser: the ''[[Truth and Reconciliation]]''.

*'''Cortana''': "Oh! I didn't realize. He's your ''pal'', is he? Your ''chum''? ''(angrily) ''Do you have any idea what that ''bastard'' almost made you do?!"

*'''John-117''': "Yes... Activate [[Installation 04|Halo]]'s defenses and destroy [[the Flood]], which is why we brought the Index to the Control Center."

*'''343 Guilty Spark''': "How... how... how ''dare'' you! I'll-"

*'''Cortana''': "Do what? I have the Index! You can just float and sputter!"

*'''Cortana''': "You have no idea how this ring works, do you? Why the [[Forerunner]]s built it? Halo doesn't kill Flood, it kills their ''food''. [[Human]]s, [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]], whatever. We're ''all'' equally edible! The only way to stop the Flood is to starve them to death. And that's exactly what Halo is designed to do: Wipe the galaxy clean of all sentient life. You don't believe me? Ask ''him''!"  

[[File:GuiltySparkAnniversary.png|thumb|right|300px|343 Guilty Spark threatens the Chief with his Sentinels.]]

*'''Cortana''': "We can't let the [[Monitor]] activate Halo. We have to stop him - we have to ''destroy'' Halo. According to my analysis of the available data, I believe the best course of action is somewhat... risky. An explosion of sufficient size will help destabilize the ring, and will cut through a number of primary systems. We need to trigger a detonation on a large scale, however. A star ship's fusion reactors going critical would do the job. I'm going to search what's left of the Covenant [[Covenant Battle Network|battlenet]], and see if I can locate the ''[[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|Pillar of Autumn]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s crash site. If the ship's [[fusion reactor]]s are still relatively intact, we can use them to destroy Halo."

*'''Cortana''': "I haven't located the crash site yet but we need to buy some time, in case the Monitor or his Sentinels find a way to activate Halo's final weapon, without the Index. The machinery in these canyons are Halo's primary firing mechanisms. They consist of three phase pulse generators that amplify Halo's signal, and allow it to fire deep into space. The power levels are enormous. I can't even begin to calculate the pulse's range. So, if we damage or destroy these generators, the Monitor will need to repair them before Halo can be used. That should buy us some time. I'm marking the location of the nearest pulse generator with a [[Navigation point|nav point]]. We need to move in and neutralize the device."

*'''Cortana''': "Wait. We should commandeer one of those [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshees]]; we'll need it to reach the pulse generator in time."

''A [[Sangheili]] enters a [[Type-26 Assault Gun Carriage|Wraith]] and bombards the Chief's position. The Chief destroys the armor and the troops in the area. He commandeers the Banshee fighter.''

*'''Cortana''': "That's the pulse generator. The center core is the signal amplifier. That's what we need to shut down. We need to interrupt the pulse generator's energy stream. I've adjusted your shield system so that it will deliver an [[Electromagnetic pulse|EMP]] burst to disrupt the generator, but you'll need to walk into the beam to trigger it. The EMP blast should neutralize the generator. But it will also drain your shields and leave you vulnerable until they recharge."

''The Chief steps into the generator. The ground shakes rapidly as a small explosion drains the Chief's [[Energy shielding|energy shields]].''

''After fighting through Covenant troops, the Chief sees a few Flood combat forms attacking more Covenant patrols. The Spartan fights his way across several bridges that he [[Assault on the Control Room|previously traversed]] on his way to the Control Room. Various Covenant soldiers including a [[Sangheili Zealot]] attempt to repulse overwhelming numbers of Flood. The Chief kills them all and eventually makes his way to the bottom of the canyon.

''A large Covenant force defends the area, including a Wraith tank, several [[Type-29 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun|Shades]] and numerous infantry.  The Chief manages to kill them all and leaves the area.  Proceeding past the area where a [[M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle|Warthog]] lies overturned, the Spartan continues to the next area where he fights through another large contingent of Covenant forces, including another Wraith and two [[Mgalekgolo]]. Eventually the Chief is able to defeat all hostiles present, allowing him to commandeer a Banshee.  The Chief uses the fighter to wipe out several [[Unggoy]] operated Shade turrets as well as several [[Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon|fuel rod gun]] wielders and their Sangheili Zealot commander.''

''If the player continues on to toward the third canyon, before disabling the second pulse generator:''

''The Chief witnesses a group of Covenant led by a Sangheili Zealot making a stand on a hill against hugely overwhelming numbers of Flood. Eliminating the survivors, the Chief exits into another valley where yet another battle is taking place.  A nearby cave opening hosts a large supply of abandoned UNSC weapons and ammunition, allowing the Spartan the opportunity to resupply. Eventually the Chief enters a final valley where a group of Flood throw themselves at a mass of Covenant defenses, including two Wraith tanks, several Shade turrets and a large number of assorted infantry being commanded by a Sangheili Zealot. Later in the battle, a squad of [[Stealth Sangheili]] as well as another Zealot, a [[Mgalekgolo]] pair and more infantry emerge. After a protracted battle, the Chief is able to kill all foes in the area and enter a Banshee fighter. He flies to the platform that leads to the third generator. Sentinel Aggressors appear and fire at him. As he arrives at the room containing the third generator, Aggressors with energy shielding appear. He eliminates the Aggressors and disables the final generator.''

[[File:PhasePulseAnniversary.png|right|thumb|300px|John-117 after disabling the last phase pulse generator.]]

*About halfway through the level, one will come across a room where when one first opens the door and a dead Sangheili Ultra and a dead Minor Unggoy with Infection forms on them can be seen. If the player fires his/her weapon near them, they will jump from the bodies and start attacking the player.

===Easter Eggs===

*In ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'', the eighth [[Terminal/Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary|terminal]] can be found in the Control Room, directly across from the central console.



*The [[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Skulls#Piñata skull|Piñata skull]] in ''Anniversary'' can be found over the tunnel's entrance, which is directly opposite of the platform that leads to the third generator.

*There is a way to squeeze a ghost through the broken blast door.

*In the beginning of cutscene, Master Chief is holding an MA5B Assault Rifle, but when the gameplay begins, the player doesn't wield it instead the player will start with an M90 shotgun and a Plasma Pistol.

*One can snipe the [[Type-25 Assault Gun Carriage|Wraith]] driver at the beginning of the level. When the [[Rock Anthem for Saving the World|soundtrack]] starts, aim at the Wraith and one will see a Sangheili. The player still can't drive the Wraith, but this trick can help favourably in Legendary.

*This level is similar to the ''[[Halo 2]]'' level, ''[[Quarantine Zone (level)|Quarantine Zone]]'' as they take place at night in a snowy place, has the player fighting the Flood and Sentinels, involves the Index being stolen, and involves betrayals at the beginning or end of the level with someone who helps guide the player to the Index.

*Guilty Spark' statement "''Last time you asked me if it were my choice, would I do it?''" was a mystery for 12 years until the release of ''[[Halo: Silentium]]'', which reveals that Guilty Spark was referring to a question asked by the [[IsoDidact]] before Guilty Spark was assigned to Installation 04, which was: "''Tell me [[Chakas]], if it was your choice, after all we have seen and survived... would you fire the rings?''"<ref>'''Halo: Silentium''', ''page 314''</ref> This revelation provides context for many of Guilty Spark's cryptic comments to John-117, in which he addresses the Master Chief as if they had met before and presumes the Spartan to be fully aware of protocol; it can be inferred that Spark somehow believed John to be the IsoDidact.

*There are a few upturned vehicles scattered around that have dead Flood combat forms beside them, implying that they drove them, even though they cannot drive vehicles in ''[[Halo Combat Evolved]]''.

<GALLERY>

File:Sparkandpals.jpg|343 Guilty Spark and Sentinels as featured with ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.  

File:BansheeTwoBetrayals.jpg|[[John-117]] commandeering a Banshee.  

File:TMCC - Before and After achievement.jpg|Concept art of the level for ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''.

</GALLERY>

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{{succession box | before = ''[[The Library]]'' <br />| title = [[Halo: Combat Evolved#Campaign|''Halo'' Campaign Missions]] | years = '''''Two Betrayals''''' |after = ''[[Keyes]]''}}