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

|player=[[John-117]]

Cortana decides that they must destroy Halo to keep it from being fired and decides that the best course of action is to detonate the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}'s fusion engines which will destabilize the ring and cut through a number of primary systems. To buy them some time in case the Monitor finds another way to activate Halo, Cortana orders the Master Chief to disable the three [[phase pulse generator]]s in the area to force the Monitor to make repairs before Halo can be fired. The Master Chief is forced to fight through a combination of Covenant, Flood and Sentinel forces and use [[Type-26 Banshee|Banshees]] to reach each generator which Cortana uses an [[EMP]] to disable. Cortana is able to use the [[Covenant battle network|Covenant battlenet]] to locate the ''Pillar of Autumn's'' crash site, but requires Captain [[Jacob Keyes]] or his command codes to activate the ship's [[self-destruct]]. After disabling the third pulse generator, Cortana is able to locate Keyes, who is still alive, onboard the Covenant {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}} ''[[Truth and Reconciliation]]''. At Cortana's suggestion, the Master Chief allows the AI to draw power from his suit to use Halo's [[teleportation grid]] to teleport them to the battlecruiser rather than calling for a ride which will take more time that they don't have.

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

*'''Cortana''': "We can't let [[343 Guilty Spark|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 starship'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."

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

''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.]]

! scope="col" style="width:135px;text-align:center;" |'''''Halo: MCC'' (Xbox One)'''

|Find the [[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Skulls#Piñata|Piñata Skull]] on Two Betrayals.

''Two Betrayals'' was primarily designed by [[Bungie]] designer [[Dan Orzulak]] but it was eventually given to fellow designer [[Tyson Green]].{{Ref/YouTube|Id=IGN|9ndZbg8Mr-Q|IGN|Halo: Combat Evolved Devs React to Speedrun (Martin O’Donnell, Marcus Lehto)}} ''Two Betrayals'' shares most of its level geometry with ''[[Assault on the Control Room]]'', albeit adding the phase pulse generator rooms and skipping the opening section of ''Assault on the Control Room'': from where ''[[Echo 419]]'' deploys John-117 to where he first finds members of [[Fireteam Zulu]].

Cortana says British phrases like 'sod off' and 'toady about' in the opening cinematic of the level, because [[Jason Jones]] originally wanted Cortana to have a British accent. Cortana's voice actress [[Jen Taylor]] had already recorded the lines in her natural American accent when [[Joseph Staten]] raised the issue to Audio Director [[Martin O'Donnell]]. The dialogue and American accent were kept in the final release due to time constraints.{{Ref/Film|Id=Commentary|[[Halo 3 Legendary Edition|''Halo 3'' Legendary Edition]], Halo: Combat Evolved developer commentary}} In ''[[Halo: The Flood]]'', Cortana says "piss off" rather than "sod off".

343 Guilty Spark's dialogue "''Last time you asked me if it were my choice, would I do it?''" was a mystery for 12 years until the release of the novel ''[[Halo: Silentium]]'', which reveals that 343 Guilty Spark was referring to a question asked by the [[IsoDidact]] before 343 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/Novel|Halo: Silentium|Page=314}} This revelation provides context for many of 343 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.

The events of this level occurs concurrently with the ''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]'' level ''[[Ice Canyon]]'', which at one point take places at the canyon where John-117 finds the Banshee to reach the final phase pulse generator. John-117 makes a brief cameo on ''Ice Canyon'', in which he uses an M90 shotgun to kill a [[Flood tank form]] that was charging at [[Fireteam Raven]]. He then nods at the ODSTs before leaving them.

===Easter Eggs===

*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.

*One can snipe the [[Type-26 Wraith|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.

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