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{{Era|RW}}
{{Status|Gameplay}}
{{Under Construction}}
{{Level infobox
{{Level infobox
|pagegamelabel=HW2
|prev = [[What Could Go Wrong?]]
|prev = [[What Could Go Wrong?]]
|next = [[Light the Fuse]]
|next = [[Light the Fuse]]
|game = ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
|game = ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
|name = '''''Fighting Retreat'''''
|name = '''''Fighting Retreat'''''
|image = [[File:HW2-Fighting Retreat.png|300px]]
|image = [[File:HW2-Fighting Retreat.jpg|300px]]
|player = [[Pavium]]
|player = [[Pavium]]
|date = [[2559|June 4, 2559]]
|date = [[2559|June 4, 2559]]
|place = ''[[High Charity]]'' crash site, [[Installation 00]]
|place = ''[[High Charity]]'' crash site, [[Installation 00]]
|objective=  
|objective=*Keep Pavium alive
*Hold the line
*Fall back to the first defensive line
*Prepare for the Flood attack
*Hold the first defensive line
*Fall back to the second defensive line
*Hold the second defensive line
*Clear out the Flood from the Banished base
*Defend the main base against the Flood
*Retreat
;Optional:
*Rescue the Blisterback crews (3)
*Rescue the salvage teams (4)
;Bonus
*Recover resources (3000)
*Build defenses (20)
*Kill Flood Pod Infectors (1200)
|partime=43:00
}}
}}
'''Fighting Retreat''' is the sixteenth [[campaign]] level in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'', and the second of the ''[[Awakening the Nightmare]]'' expansion.
'''Fighting Retreat''' is the sixteenth [[campaign]] level in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'', and the second of the ''[[Awakening the Nightmare]]'' expansion.
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*'''Pavium''': "The rumors were true! What has that fool done?"
*'''Pavium''': "The rumors were true! What has that fool done?"


''Three Grunt Infantry Squad are scanning the supplies, and Pod Infectors reach them. One squad rusns away while the other two are infected.''
''Three Grunt Infantry Squads are scanning the supplies, and Pod Infectors reach them. One squad runs away while the other two are infected.''
*'''Grunt 1''': "Run, run!"
*'''Grunt 1''': "Run, run!"
*'''Pavium''': "Coward! We will hold the line until I hear from Voridus and his troops. I will not abandon them!"
*'''Pavium''': "Coward! We will hold the line until I hear from Voridus and his troops. I will not abandon them!"
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*'''Pavium''': "We must hold the line here to give Voridus and his troops time to join in! Dig in!"
*'''Pavium''': "We must hold the line here to give Voridus and his troops time to join in! Dig in!"


''If the defense turret and barricade have not yet established.''
''If the defense turret and barricade have not yet been established.''
*'''Pavium''': "Get the defenses up! We need to stagger the Flood assault with barricades!"
*'''Pavium''': "Get the defenses up! We need to stagger the Flood assault with barricades!"


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*'''Pavium''': "Defend the Goliaths, they must clear both routes or we'll have nowhere to fall back to!"
*'''Pavium''': "Defend the Goliaths, they must clear both routes or we'll have nowhere to fall back to!"


''The countdown start from five minutes as both Goliath Team start to work while an infantry squad is attacked and overrun from the west.''
''The countdown start from five minutes as both Goliath teams start to work, while an infantry squad is attacked and overrun from the west.''
*'''Pavium''': "We must have a staggered retreat. If Voridus is still alive he will need us!"
*'''Pavium''': "We must have a staggered retreat. If Voridus is still alive he will need us!"


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*'''Pavium''': "Flood coming from the east! Watch out!"
*'''Pavium''': "Flood coming from the east! Watch out!"


''They continue to hold the line at the all sides.''
''They continue to hold the line.''
*'''Pavium''': "Fight back! The Banished have not come so far to be devoured by monstrosities!"
*'''Pavium''': "Fight back! The Banished have not come so far to be devoured by monstrosities!"
*'''Pavium''': "Kill the infected where they fall, we cannot risk an acceleration in their numbers!"
*'''Pavium''': "Kill the infected where they fall, we cannot risk an acceleration in their numbers!"
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*'''Pavium''': "Goliaths! Cover us as we fall back!"
*'''Pavium''': "Goliaths! Cover us as we fall back!"


''Retreating to a 3-slot minibase with his units. Three Grunt Infantry Squads are already on patrolling the area.''
''Pavium and his forces retreat to a 3-slot minibase. Three Grunt Infantry Squads are already patrolling the area.''
*'''Pavium''': "Voridus, this is Pavium. Are you alive, brother? We are holding as long as we can!"
*'''Pavium''': "Voridus, this is Pavium. Are you alive, brother? We are holding as long as we can!"


''Reaching 3-slot minibase, they regrouping to prepare for the next defenses.''
''Reaching the minibase, they regroup and prepare for the next wave.''
*'''Pavium''': "The Orbital Designator shows we have a little time before the next Flood surge. Start preparing our defenses!"
*'''Pavium''': "The Orbital Designator shows we have a little time before the next Flood surge. Start preparing our defenses!"


''Countdown start from two minutes.''
''A countdown starts from two minutes.''
*'''Pavium''': "Repair and heal what's needed while we have the time. We must be at full strength.''
*'''Pavium''': "Repair and heal what's needed while we have the time. We must be at full strength."


''The Banished start to break open cases to finance them for defenses.''
''The Banished start to break open cases to finance them for defenses.''
*'''Pavium''': "Keep your eyes out for movement, we must be ready when they attack again!"
*'''Pavium''': "Keep your eyes out for movement, we must be ready when they attack again!"


''Some Pod Infector breakthrough the first defense line as both Goliath team was already killed by the Flood while preparing defenses.''
''Some Pod Infectors break through the first defense line as both Goliath teams are killed.''


''Some Salvage teams are trapped and in need of rescue.''
''If salvage teams are trapped and in need of rescue.''
*'''Brute''': "Pavium. We've been separated from the main force. We need help to rejoin you."
*'''Brute''': "Pavium. We've been separated from the main force. We need help to rejoin you."


''When the time reaches 0, the flood start to launch the assault again and Pavium calls another Goliath.''
''When the timer reaches 0, the Flood resume the assault, and Pavium calls more Goliaths.''
*'''Pavium''': "We need more Goliaths! Send them in now!"
*'''Pavium''': "We need more Goliaths! Send them in now!"


''Spirit Dropship drops a pair of Goliath.''
''A Spirit dropship drops a pair of Goliaths.''
*'''Pavium''': "Smash through those barriers, we need an exit route!"
*'''Pavium''': "Smash through those barriers, we need an exit route!"


''The Goliath start to work once dropped by Spirit.''
''The Goliaths start to work.''
*'''Pavium''': "Keep them back! We'll hold until the next barrier have been breached!"
*'''Pavium''': "Keep them back! We'll hold until the next barrier have been breached! And keep those Goliaths alive!"


''Pavium reminds them to protect Goliath.''
''The health bar of the three teams of Goliaths start to shown on the HUD and countdown start from five minutes.''
*'''Pavium''': "And keep those Goliaths alive!"
*'''Pavium''': "Defend the Goliaths, or we will be overrun by the Flood!"
 
''The health bar of three teams of Goliath start to shown on the HUD and countdown start from five minutes.''
*'''Pavium''': "Defend the Goliaths or we will be overrun by the Flood!"


''If the Brute has yet to be rescued.''
''If the salvage team has yet to be rescued.''
*'''Brute''': "Pavium, our pack is still awaiting assistance. Do you hear us?'
*'''Brute''': "Pavium, our pack is still awaiting assistance. Do you hear us?'


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*'''Pavium''': "Flood threat from the east!"
*'''Pavium''': "Flood threat from the east!"


''While defending the attack from the east. Flood start to coming out from the ground and spawns several Flood Pod Infector and Combat Form.''
''While fending off the attack from the east, Flood start to come out from the ground''
*'''Brute''': "Pavium! They're coming out of the ground now!"
*'''Brute''': "Pavium! They're coming out of the ground now!"


''The horde of flood start attacking Goliath and Pavium redirect some troops to intercept it.''
''The horde of Flood start attacking the Goliaths and Pavium redirects some troops to intercept them.''
*'''Pavium''': "They are spreading beneath the substructures! We must stop this, but first we need to find a safe hold!"
*'''Pavium''': "They are spreading beneath the substructures! We must stop this, but first we need to find a safe hold!"


''The Banished start attacking the Flood that attacks Goliath from behind.''
''The Banished start attacking the Flood attacking Goliath.''
*'''Pavium''': "Flood spews from those eruptions! Destroy the filth pouring from it!"
*'''Pavium''': "Flood spews from those eruptions! Destroy the filth pouring from it!"


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*'''Pavium''': "We have Flood forms incoming from the west!"
*'''Pavium''': "We have Flood forms incoming from the west!"


''Now the Flood has dispatched the vehicle that it manage to infest and commandeer it.''
''The Flood dispatch vehicles that it managed to infect and commandeer.''
*'''Pavium''': "The Flood are sending in infected vehicles now!"
*'''Pavium''': "The Flood are sending in infected vehicles now!"


''An Infected Chopper start attacking the base followed by Pod Infector.''
''An Infected Chopper starts attacking the base, followed by a Pod Infector.''
*'''Pavium''': "Stand fast! Atriox is who you should fear, not them!"
*'''Pavium''': "Stand fast! Atriox is who you should fear, not them!"


''Flood now is coming from all of their previous first defense line.''
''The Flood is now coming from all of their previous first defense line.''
*'''Pavium''': "More Flood incoming!"
*'''Pavium''': "More Flood incoming!"


''While defending from all sides, some flood burst arrived at the back of Goliath.''
''While defending from all sides, a Flood burst arrives.''
*'''Pavium''': "We have a Flood burst in our territory! End the threat now!"
*'''Pavium''': "We have a Flood burst in our territory! End the threat now!"


''Pavium continuously remind them to protect Goliath.''
''Pavium reminds them to protect Goliath.''
*'''Pavium''': "Defend the Goliaths or we will be overrun by the Flood!"
*'''Pavium''': "Defend the Goliaths, or we will be overrun by the Flood!"


''Defeating those at the back, this time they just need to hold the line for another minute.''
''Defeating those at the back, this time they just need to hold the line for another minute.''
*'''Pavium''': "Flood incoming! Destroy them before they reach you!"
*'''Pavium''': "Flood incoming! Destroy them before they reach you!"


''During last minute, more flood bursts emitted from the ground and attack right at the base and Goliaths. To make matter worse, some Flood Pod Infector comes right from the wreckage.''
''During last minute, more Flood bursts emerge from the ground and attack the base and Goliaths. Flood Pod Infectors also attack.''


''The Flood relentlessly attack the base and luckily the time is up and the wreckage is destroyed.''
''When the time is up.''
*'''Pavium''': "The Goliaths have broken through! Retreat back to our base and fortify it!"
*'''Pavium''': "The Goliaths have broken through! Retreat back to our base and fortify it!"


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*'''Pavium''': "The Flood are already at the base! Clear them out!"
*'''Pavium''': "The Flood are already at the base! Clear them out!"


''Some unknown Flood Forms are capturing the Chopper defending the base.''
''The Flood overwhelm a Chopper defending the base.''
*'''Pavium''': "Infected troops are using our vehicles against us! The Flood are adapting new forms to combat us! We must act quickly!"
*'''Pavium''': "Infected troops are using our vehicles against us! The Flood are adapting new forms to combat us! We must act quickly! We must not lose our base to the Infection! Destroy the Flood!"
 
''However they arrive too late at the base as the defenders are already being overwhelmed and Pavium start clearing the Flood out.''
*'''Pavium''': "We must not lose our base to the Infection! Destroy the Flood!"
 
''Once the base cleared out, Pavium start to make the stand while some Flood bursts are coming out from the ground.''
*'''Pavium''': "Attention, pack brothers! We will make our final stand here! I left too many Jiralhanae on the battlefield during the Covenant war. I will not abandon Voridus!"


''A Grunt Infantry Squad is coming out from the base.''
''Once the base is cleared out, Pavium start to make a stand.''
*'''Pavium''': "If Voridus or one of his pack contact us I want to know of it immediately!"
*'''Pavium''': "Attention, pack brothers! We will make our final stand here! I left too many Jiralhanae on the battlefield during the Covenant war. I will not abandon Voridus! If Voridus or one of his pack contact us, I want to know of it immediately!"


''Some unoperated Blisterback lies at the hills.''
''Some empty Blisterbacks are shown in the hills.''
*'''Pavium''': "Recover those Blisterbacks, we will need their power if we are to hold, even briefly!"
*'''Pavium''': "Recover those Blisterbacks, we will need their power if we are to hold, even briefly!"


''The countdown start from 3 minutes and 30 seconds and the Banished start to establish the defenses.''
''The countdown start from 3 minutes and 30 seconds.''
 
''Some surviving pack are still trying to contact Voridus around the base.''
*'''Brute''': "Pavium, we are here to reinforce you but we are under attack by the Flood!"


''The Huragoks reach the Blisterbacks to recover it and becomes operational while Voridus rescue the pack that was trapped by the Flood and the rest capture power nodes.''
''Some surviving packs are still trying to contact Voridus from around the base.''
*'''Brute''': "Pavium, we are here to reinforce you, but we are under attack by the Flood!"


''Rescuing them and capturing power nodes, the Banished regroup back at the base.''
''If all salvage teams are rescued''
*'''Pavium''': "Hurry, we need you at the base."


''Once the timer reaches 0, the ground start to shaking and the Flood start to commence the assault.''
''Once the timer reaches 0, the ground starts to shake, and the Flood commence their assault.''
*'''Pavium''': "The Flood renew their assault! Steel yourselves!"
*'''Pavium''': "The Flood renew their assault! Steel yourselves!"


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*'''Pavium''': "They are attacking from behind us!"
*'''Pavium''': "They are attacking from behind us!"


''When the timer reach 7 minutes, tentacle start to coming out from the ground.''
''When the timer reach 7 minutes, tentacles start coming out of the ground.''
*'''Pavium''': "Watch out, tentacles are bursting from the ground! Cut them down!"
*'''Pavium''': "Watch out, tentacles are bursting from the ground! Cut them down!"


''More tentacles are coming out surrounding the base and the Banished have to split their forces to defend from all sides.''
''More tentacles come out, surrounding the base.''
*'''Pavium''': "We cannot leave until we hear from Voridus! Stem the tide!"
*'''Pavium''': "We cannot leave until we hear from Voridus! Stem the tide!"


''If player have not yet rescued the Brute pack.''
''If the player has not yet rescued the Brute pack.''
*'''Brute''': "Pavium! We can't break through the Flood here, we need assistance!"
*'''Brute''': "Pavium! We can't break through the Flood here, we need assistance!"


''The Flood start to approach Blisterback using Flood burst pod.''
''The Flood start to approach the Blisterbacks.''
*'''Pavium''': "It looks like the Flood are approaching our Blisterbacks! Do not let them reach it!"
*'''Pavium''': "It looks like the Flood are approaching our Blisterbacks! Do not let them reach it!"
''or''
''or''
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*'''Pavium''': "They're creeping up on the Blisterback! Support that artillery!"
*'''Pavium''': "They're creeping up on the Blisterback! Support that artillery!"


''The timer almost reach five minutes and the Flood seems stop attacking.''
''The timer reaches abour five minutes and the Flood seem to stop attacking.''
*'''Pavium''': "They've stopped. Stay alert, it may not be over yet."
*'''Pavium''': "They've stopped. Stay alert, it may not be over yet. Do not let your guard down, they will return. See to the injured while we can! Make sure none are infected!"
 
''Utilizing the pause time from attack, the Banished regroup their ranks and dispatch some to defend Blisterbacks.''
*'''Pavium''': "Do not let your guard down, they will return. See to the injured while we can! Make sure none are infected!"


''Not even less than a minute after the attack stop, the ground shakens and the Flood resumes its attack.''
''Less than a minute after the attack stopped, the ground shakes, and the Flood resumes their attack.''
*'''Pavium''': "They're back! Take them out before they destroy our base!"
*'''Pavium''': "They're back! Take them out before they destroy our base!"


''Floor bursts pod are coming from around the base, spawning more flood.''
''Floor burst pods come from around the base, spawning more Flood.''
*'''Pavium''': "Dig in deep and show them the might of the Banished!"
*'''Pavium''': "Dig in deep and show them the might of the Banished!"
''More Flood are coming out around Blisterbacks and the Banished dispatch Engineers to shore up defenses.''


''Reaching 3 minutes, the Flood try to surround the Banished.''
''Reaching 3 minutes, the Flood try to surround the Banished.''
*'''Pavium''': "They're trying to surround us! Watch your back! Incoming!"
*'''Pavium''': "They're trying to surround us! Watch your back! Incoming!"


''To make matter worse, the Flood also manage to capture the Wraith while the Pod Infector are climbing uphill to destroy the Blisterback.''
''If the Flood approaches the Blisterbacks''
*'''Pavium''': "They're creeping up on the Blisterback! Support that artillery!"
*'''Pavium''': "They're creeping up on the Blisterbacks! Support that artillery!"
 
''The Flood continue to attack more relentlessly and the Banished have tough time to defend the base.''


''The timer reaches 90 seconds as the ground start to shake violently and more tentacles are coming out from the ground while Pod Infector are coming out from the chasm.''
''The timer reaches 90 seconds, and the ground starts to shake violently. More tentacles come out of the ground, while Pod Infectors swarm to the base.''


''When the time reaches 0, Voridus finally makes a contact with Pavium. The Flood attack seems have not ceased yet instead it intensify even more.''
''When the time reaches 0.''
*'''Voridus''': "Pavium, this is Voridus! My pack and I barely escaped High Charity!"
*'''Voridus''': "Pavium, this is Voridus! My pack and I barely escaped High Charity!"
*'''Pavium''': "You live! What madness has been released upon us? Is this your doing?"
*'''Pavium''': "You live! What madness has been released upon us? Is this your doing?"
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*'''Pavium''': "Then get in there and start them up again!"
*'''Pavium''': "Then get in there and start them up again!"
*'''Voridus''': "We cannot break through the Flood to reach it! We are at the power support site you established earlier, but have already lost many to the parasite!"
*'''Voridus''': "We cannot break through the Flood to reach it! We are at the power support site you established earlier, but have already lost many to the parasite!"
*'''Pavium''': "Stand fast, we are on our way to help you break the lines."
*'''Pavium''': "Stand fast, we are on our way to help you break the lines. We cannot hold this sector any longer. Abandon the base!"
 
''The Flood start to overwhelm them and Pavium decide to abandon the base.''
*'''Pavium''': "We cannot hold this sector any longer. Abandon the base!"
 
''Player will have one minute to abandon the base quickly.''


''Abandoning the base while retreating to the south, Pavium took all units that can still fight. The Blisterbacks are also destroyed as they can no longer hold out at their position.''
''The player will have one minute to abandon the base quickly.''


''A massive tentacle suddenly appears and block path from retreat.''
''A massive tentacle suddenly appears and blocks the path of retreat.''
*'''Pavium''': "What?! The size of that thing its..."
*'''Pavium''': "What?! The size of that thing, its..."


''Held by the massive tentacle, some smaller tentacle and the Flood start to ambush them.''
''Smaller tentacle and the Flood start to ambush the Banished.''
*'''Pavium''': "...Voridus! Our way has been blocked, we cannot reach you directly! We will have to find another route!"
*'''Pavium''': "...Voridus! Our way has been blocked, we cannot reach you directly! We will have to find another route!"
*'''Voridus''': "Be quick, Pavium. The Flood are rapidly taking over this sector as well!"
*'''Voridus''': "Be quick, Pavium. The Flood are rapidly taking over this sector as well!"
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*'''Pavium''': "We did not defy the Covenant to be twisted into such foul creatures! The Banished forge our own path! I will not fall to these monstrosities!"
*'''Pavium''': "We did not defy the Covenant to be twisted into such foul creatures! The Banished forge our own path! I will not fall to these monstrosities!"


''Ahead, the Flood Pod Infector are blocking their exit and the Banished punch through them.''
''Ahead, a swarm of Flood Pod Infectors are blocking their exit.''
*'''Pavium''': "Push through them! Do not let them stop you!"
*'''Pavium''': "Push through them! Do not let them stop you!"


''The Banished continue to break their blockade while continue to retreat.''
''The Banished continue to retreat.''
*'''Pavium''': "Keep moving! If we slow down, we will be overwhelmed!"
*'''Pavium''': "Keep moving! If we slow down, we will be overwhelmed!"


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'''Cutscene'''
'''Cutscene'''


''Pavium lead his pack and reach the range of Mega Turret fire but the Pod Infector is closing in on them.''
''Pavium and his pack reach the range of a Mega Turret, but the Pod Infectors are closing in on them.''
*'''Pavium''': "Send in a barrage from our turrets on the perimeter!"
*'''Pavium''': "Send in a barrage from our turrets on the perimeter!"


''A Mega Turret start firing however the turret defenders are all being infected.''
''A Mega Turret start firing.''
*'''Pavium''': "That will hold them long enough, let's move out! Voridus, we have made it out. Hold on."
*'''Pavium''': "That will hold them long enough, let's move out! Voridus, we have made it out. Hold on."


''Leaving behind his units, Pavium continue to retreat while his units are all infected. The Mega Turret continue firing to stall the Flood.''
''The Mega Turret continue firing to stall the Flood.''


'''Mission Complete'''
'''Mission Complete'''
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*Salvage Team
*Salvage Team
**7 Grunt Infantry Squad (2 Infected, 1 joins Pavium)
**11 Grunt Infantry Squads (2 infected, 1 joins Pavium, 4 scattered)
**4 Locusts (Scattered)
 
==Strategy==
===General===
*Pavium can deal a lot of damage and his energy shields can recharge outside of battle. Keep him on the frontline to minimize damage to your other units. However, keep in mind that Pavium must be kept alive. If Pavium loses all his health, the mission ends in failure.
*It's recommended to build at least one Huragok early in the mission in order to sustain losses.
*When holding out the defensive lines, build Marauders, because they can counter infected infantry units. Each only costs 400 supplies, allowing you to save up Power for upgrading units instead.
*Since the Flood units are limited to infected infantry and infected vehicles, the Wraith, which counters both, is one of the best units in this level. Use Wraiths to defend the base and have them lead the final retreat.
*During the preparation phase at the base, send Pavium and infantry units to rescue the remaining salvage teams. They can capture the nearby Power Nodes after rescuing the friendly unit, so you can save a building slot for a Harvester to produce supplies faster.
*[[Suicide Grunt]]s are the best at clearing out large hordes of infection forms. Be sure to train large numbers of them as this will increase your chances of survival.
 
===Bonus and Optional Objectives===
*The 20 defenses must be built over the 23 slots spread throughout the two defense lines and the main base. The first defensive line has five turret slots and a barricade slot. The second defensive line has three turret slots and two barricade slots. Four turrets can be built at the main base. At the front of the base, there is one turret slot. In the back, there are two turret slots and two barricade slots. The final three turrets slots are found at each of the three groups of Blisterbacks.
*The first salvage team is located at the second defensive line, on the right. The remaining three are accessible after clearing out the Banished base.
*2000 kills on Pod Infectors can be very tricky and tough. Instead of retreating, try to hold out as long as you can until the quota is filled.
**During the final retreat, do not go straight to the objective marker. Instead, stay at the narrow path, where the smaller area gives you the opportunity to establish a kill zone against the pursuing Flood units.
*On higher difficulties, send Huragok to assist the salvage teams so they can hold out on their own until Pavium's forces reach them.
*Seek out any salvage to collect 3,000 resources. They can be found in every area, with up to 2670 out of 3000 being available before you reach the Banished base. You do not need to destroy every single salvage, but the resources are invaluable when holding the defensive lines.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
===Miscellaneous===
===Miscellaneous===
*In this mission you have to keep Pavium alive by any means necessary, unlike a common hero unit, which can be revived once downed.
*The Goliath Team Health bar indicates the health of both Goliaths. If one of them dies, then it will display the remaining Goliath's health.
*The Goliath Team Health bar indicates health of both Goliath. If one of it down then it will display the remaining Goliath's healthbar on that team.
*In the starting cutscene, when the pod infectors attack the two Grunt squads, the Grunt Squad that runs off will not appear in gameplay after the cutscene ends.
===Strategy===
*With the Shadow Skull on, the two Grunt Squads in the opening cutscene that get attacked will be ignored by the pod infectors as they are cloaked.
*Do not let Pavium die, no matter what. If he dies, then you will fail the mission.
*When rescuing the Banished units by the lightbridge, some infected [[Sangheili Enforcer]]s will spawn carrying Plasma Casters.
*It's reccomended to have Huragok early on the mission in order to sustain the losses.
*All Huragok immediately disappear once the player abandons the base.
*Wraith is the best unit to deal with the Flood unit at this level. Use it to defend the base and breakthrough their siege when retreating.
*With the After Party skull enabled, the player will earn a new Wraith and an additional Grunt Squad when retreating to the second and third lines. This is because the game considers the bases destroyed.
 
===Mistakes===
*The Brute Chopper in the middle of the level was supposed to be infected by a Pod Infestor when one attacks it as Pavium retreats to the base. It is most likely a scripting error that made the Chopper not turn into an Infected Chopper.
*Pavium uses west and east when calling out the two directions of the Flood's assault, despite both directions being located on the west side of the ridges.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:HW2_ATNMission2Overview_Concept.jpg|Concept overview of the map.
File:HW2_ATNMission1and2Overviews_Concept.jpg|Concept overviews for ''What Could Go Wrong?'' and ''Fighting Retreat''.
</gallery>


==Sources==
==Sources==
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