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'''Vanguard''' is an [[achievement]] in ''[[Halo 3]]'' and ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''. It is unlocked by beating the par score on the level [[The Covenant (level)|The Covenant]]. The achievement is worth 10 [[Gamerscore]]. It is represented by a blue circle with a coiling dragon, the symbol for a canceled [[Bungie]] product, [http://phoenix.bungie.org/ Phoenix], in the original game and a screenshot of [[Last Resort]] in the collection.
'''Vanguard''' is a ''[[Halo 3]]'' [[meta-game|Meta-Game]] [[Achievement]]. It is unlocked when the player earns 50,000 points while playing the [[meta-game]] on [[The Covenant (level)|The Covenant]]. This Achievement awards the player 10 [[Gamerpoints]].


The par score for The Covenant is 50,000 points in ''Halo 3'' and 25,000 points in ''The Master Chief Collection''; the difference is due to the fact that the two games feature different [[campaign scoring]] formulae. Though the achievement can theoretically be unlocked on any difficulty, more points are awarded in campaign scoring when playing on higher difficulties.
It is represented by a blue circle with a coiling dragon, the symbol for a canceled [[Bungie]] product, [http://phoenix.bungie.org/ Phoenix]. A vanguard is the foremost section in an army.


In the original game, players must achieve the par score individually, even when playing [[Cooperative play|cooperatively]]; in ''The Master Chief Collection'' cooperative players share a single score, potentially making the achievement much easier.
It is relatively easy to earn this achievement, due to the length of the mission, which is, according to Bungie, the longest in the entire [[Halo Trilogy]].{{Verify source}}


==Methods==
==Methods==
*On Normal, activate the Tough Luck, Famine, and Thunderstorm [[Halo 3 skulls|skulls]]. Also, try to complete the mission in as little time as you can, as it is possible to gain a point multiplier at the end of the mission based on how much time you take to complete it.
On Normal, activate the [[Tough Luck (Achievement)|Tough Luck]], [[Famine]] and [[Thunderstorm]] skulls. Also, try to complete the mission in as little time as you can, as it is possible to gain a point multiplier at the end of the mission based on how much time you take to complete it.
*Alternatively, if you have all the skulls you might want to try it on Heroic, with every skull but Blind, Iron, Fog, and Black Eye. Only try this if you're an experienced Halo player.
 
*In ''The Master Chief Collection'' players can earn significant points by destroying unoccupied Covenant vehicles as the game does not differentiate between piloted and empty vehicles; ''Halo 3'' is the only game in the collection with this campaign scoring quirk.
Or if you have all the skulls you might want to try it on Heroic, with every skull but [[Blind]], [[Iron]], [[Fog]], and [[Black Eye]]. Only try this if you're an experienced Halo player.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*This could also be an indirect allusion and reference to another designation for the [[Thel 'Vadam|Arbiter]], entitled by the [[San'Shyuum|Prophets]], “Vanguards of the Great Journey”; easily the most important aspect of this level in terms of storytelling is the [[Prophet of Truth]]'s death at the Arbiter's hands.
*This could also be an indirect allusion and reference to another designation for the [[Arbiter (Character)|Arbiter]], entitled by the [[San'Shyuum|Prophets]], "Vanguards of the Great Journey"; easily the most important aspect of this level in terms of storytelling is the [[Prophet of Truth]]'s death at the Arbiter's hands.
*In the ''Halo 3'' Ultimate Guide Magazine, it is erroneously stated that the achievement requires 15,000 points, rather than 50,000 points.
*A vanguard, by definition, is a heavy battle unit, usually carrying a large sickle, scythe, or blade during battle.
*A vanguard is the lead group in a battle unit, battalion, or strike force. The term is from the Medieval times, when it referred to the lead advancing unit, or “guard”, in one's military. It is a small and elite unit, meant to strike fear into enemies, and to destroy everything in its path, leaving nothing unscathed. To be in the Vanguard was the highest honor, as it required extreme bravery and skill.
*In the ''Halo 3'' Ultimate Guide Magazine, it is stated that you only need to earn 15,000 points to unlock this achievement, which is untrue, as you actually need 50,000 points.
*A Vanguard is the lead group in a battle unit, battalion or strike force. The term is from the Medieval times, when it referred to the lead advancing unit, or "guard", in one's military. It is a small and elite unit, meant to strike fear into enemies, and to destroy everything in its path, leaving nothing unscathed. To be in the Vanguard was the highest honor, as it required extreme bravery and skill.


==See also==
==Related Pages==
*[[Achievements (Halo 3)]]
*[[Halo 3 Achievements]]
*[[The Covenant (Level)]]
*[[The Covenant (Level)]]


{{Halo 3 Achievements}}
{{Halo 3 Achievements|Vanguard achievement.gif|30}}
{{Master Chief Collection Achievements|H3}}
[[Category: Halo 3 Achievements]]
[[Category:Achievements]]

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