Editing The Storm/Walkthrough

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||era=[[Halo 3]]

|prev=[[Tsavo Highway/Walkthrough|Tsavo Highway]]

|starting weapons=[[MA5C assault rifle|Assault rifle]] <br> [[Magnum#Halo_3|Magnum]]

|colspan=1| [[Magnum#Halo_3|M6G Magnum]]

|colspan=1| {{Pattern|Pez'tk|fuel rod gun}}

|colspan=1| {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}}

|colspan=1| 2 {{Pattern|Anskum|plasma grenade}}s

You can simply open the next gate and follow the Warthog, but there's generally no cover at all if you do so. The recommended technique is pressing the button and them immediately running onto the walkway to your right. From this position, you can ambush Covenant troops with grenades and your Battle Rifle. The majority will be too distracted by your Warthog turret to worry much about you. There are two {{Pattern|Karo'etba|Ghost}}s at the far end of the corridor. Any surviving enemy infantry may or may not use them against you. The sound of one accelerating or firing is a signal to get out the way immediately. Use [[Plasma Grenades]] against these if your ally on the turret is too slow to deal with the threat. Note that a charged Plasma Pistol shot and a hijack also works well. But disabling one and running out into the open to hijack gives the other Ghost a chance to either shoot or splatter you to death.

The Warthog will rarely survive this full head-on encounter, so the safest way to keep it intact is to head through the passageway and launch an initial solo attack with your Battle Rifle. Pick up a [[Plasma Pistol]] to duel wield with your [[Magnum#Halo_3|Magnum]] to dispatch any aggressive Brutes. Then aim to thin their numbers by killing Grunts, Jackals and any adventurous Brutes. When only a few enemies remain at the end of the corridor, let your Warthog roll in and finish them off.

Follow the Walkthrough above until you reach the second gate. Open it and board the Warthog. Spaltter the Grunts and Jackals while avoiding the plasma grenades. Since the vehicle cannot be destroyed while you are alive, so just focus on ramming enemies and keeping yourself alive.  

Open the gate, jump into the Warthog's driving seat, and cruise along the side of the dry lake bed, mowing down any [[Brutes]] and Grunts in your path. Stop at the start of the boardwalk leading to the little building. Exit the Warthog as your gunner lays waste to the [[Covenant]] on the roof. Make sure you clear this area quickly, a [[Phantom]] will deploy a {{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}} outside the far exit at this point., and the Ghosts circulating the lake bed will already be converging on your position.

Get on top of the small building, and collect the [[Sniper_Rifle#Halo_3_and_Halo_3:_ODST|Sniper Rifle]] and the [[Missile Pod]]. Use your Sniper Rifle to dispatch the gunner of the ordinary Wraith (not the Anti-Air one, leave that alone for now). Deal with the reinforcements the Phantom sends down. The Missile Pod will enable you to destroy some (though probably not all) of the Ghosts below. They can be a big nuisance and so should be neutralized as soon as possible. Drop the Missile pod as you near the ordinary Wraith. Hijacking it successfully will make the rest of the battle a lot easier. It is better on the Phantom dropping the Wraith, as it cannot move or attack if the Phantom is destroyed.

With all the Ghosts out of commission, snipe the gunner of the {{Pattern|Ogab'd|anti-aircraft Wraith}}, then grab yourself a Ghost. Drive over to the Wraith, approach it from behind and pummel it with melee attacks. Don't even bother trying to destroy it using your Ghost's plasma cannons, that will take an absolute eternity. Jump off and hop back into the Ghost. Two [[Banshees]] will fly in the attack you. A friendly Hornet will then engage and destroy them on your behalf. Although it is wise to boost into cover with the {{Pattern|Karo'etba|Ghost}} before any of them open fire. If you are on the Wraith, blow the Banshees up to get more points for the achievement on this mission.

The [[Chieftain]] generally won't come downstairs to attack you, but you can lure other Brutes to your location. Try lobbing grenades upstairs if you've got a good supply. Pick off any wandering Brutes with your [[Pek-pattern plasma cannon|Plasma Turret]], but be careful to dodge the Chieftain's shots. This one also wields a Plasma Turret, so you'll have to be quick. Once the bodyguards are dead, switch to your [[Battle Rifle]] and wear the Chieftain down with several headshots. Be patient, as this process might take some time. Use any Sniper Rifle bullets if you still have some. Collect the Chieftain's turret and make your way to open the gate.

There are two recommended ways of destroying the Scarab. One way is to use the elevator to travel up when the Scarab moves underneath one of the two cranes. If you desire to snipe first, go to the one near the door, for there is a dead Marine with a Sniper Rifle over there. Run over and jump onto its deck. From there, it's a short journey to the engine core at the rear of the vehicle. Be careful however, marines on the missile turrets can accidentally hit while you are on or near the Scarab, which is a one-hit kill on Legendary. Also, the height is high, and a mistake will be fatal. You can grab one of the Plasma Turrets to dispatch any surviving infantry, and then finish off the walking tank with ease. The missiles that you used to bombard the deck should have left only a small handful of enemies left. Otherwise, use the Sniper Rifle at the top of the crane nearest the exit to eliminate the most dangerous targets from afar before launching a direct assault. The other way is to not leave the Missile Pod turret. When its rear is faced towards you, fire at the engine core simultaneously. Some of the missiles are bound to hit it and end the Scarab with a bang. It makes it safe because the Scarab will not go to the Missile Pods, and you don't have to knock it down.

Once the second Lake bed is cleared of all enemies, Thel 'Vadam will arrive in a Pelican. Enter the room to the left of the Missile Pods and pass through them. Ensure you have a full supply of Battle Rifle ammunition before you head into the warehouse area. Head up the crane elevator and grab the sniper rifle, it can come in handy later. Carry a missile pod with you, but don't drop it until the Cortana moment. Otherwise, it will disappear. The missile pod can be used to destroy the Hunters that appear later.

When you've cleared the whole open area between the machine gun and the AA Gun, use your Sniper Rifle or [[Carbine]] to finish off the Brutes. After that, rip off the machine gun. Sprint at your fastest speed to the Plasma Turret. Be careful, you don't want to be sen by the [[Brutes]] and [[Grunts]] left. Arbiter will charged at his enemies, and keeping them busy. Turn right. You will see a narrow path leading to the back of the AA Gun. Keep walking stealthily until you reach to the site where you can clearly see the vent opening. Wait for the next shot.

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