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{{Title|Ascension}}
{{Title|Ascension (''Halo Wars 2'' level)}}
{{Era|RW}}
{{Status|Gameplay}}
{{Under Construction}}
{{disambig header|the Halo Wars 2 campaign level|the Halo 2 multiplayer map|Ascension}}
{{Level infobox
{{Level infobox
|pagegamelabel=HW2
|pagegamelabel=HW2
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|name = '''''Ascension'''''
|name = '''''Ascension'''''
|image = [[File:HW2-Jerome vs Wraith.jpg|300px]]
|image = [[File:HW2-Jerome vs Wraith.jpg|300px]]
|player =
|player = [[James Cutter]]
|date = [[2559|March 28, 2559]]
|date = [[2559|March 28, 2559]]
|place = [[Installation 00]]
|place = [[Installation 00]]
|objective=  
|objective=
*Gain access to the Cartographer
*Reactivate the lightbridge
*Hijack the Wraith
*Clear the area of Banished troops
*Establish a forward base
*Build a Supply Pad and Generator (2)
*Build an Airpad
*Capture the Control Towers (3)
*Secure the elevator entrance
;Optional:
*Destroy the Banished base
*Destroy the hidden facility (4)
*Destroy the Banished's vehicle Foundries (3)
;Bonus:
*Kill squads with a hijacked vehicle (20)
*Destroy vehicles with a Cyclops (20)
*Destroy vehicles using Hornets (20)
*User the Archer Missile leader power (3)
}}
}}


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*'''Jerome-092''': "Understood, sir. Let's take those towers, troops."
*'''Jerome-092''': "Understood, sir. Let's take those towers, troops."


''When a Hornet spot a hidden Banished base on a small island.''
''A Hornet spots the hidden Banished facility on a small island in the east.''
*'''Isabel''': "Well, well. What do we have here?"
*'''Isabel''': "Well, well. What do we have here?"
*'''Jerome-092''': "Looks like they were trying to keep this facility hush-hush. Let's make a mess of it."
*'''Jerome-092''': "Looks like they were trying to keep this facility hush-hush. Let's make a mess of it."
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''After assembling forces, Jerome leads the UNSC and advances to capture each of the Forerunner Control Towers while also searching for another Foundry. The UNSC then finds another Foundry and destroys it.''
''After assembling forces, Jerome leads the UNSC and advances to capture each of the Forerunner Control Towers while also searching for another Foundry. The UNSC then finds another Foundry and destroys it.''
*'''Jerome-092''': "That's another Foundry out of action."
*'''Jerome-092''': "That's another Foundry out of action."
''The UNSC finds the last Foundry and destroys it.''
*'''Isabel''': "Yes! That was the last one. That'll put in serious dent in Wraith production."


''The UNSC captures one of the Control Towers.''
''The UNSC captures one of the Control Towers.''
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''The progress starts, but it is still slow as the UNSC tries to capture more of the Control Towers. The Banished also fight to capture them.''
''The progress starts, but it is still slow as the UNSC tries to capture more of the Control Towers. The Banished also fight to capture them.''
*'''Anders''': "Jerome, I'm starting to make a progress on the elevator, but if you captured the other control towers. I'd be able to work faster."
*'''Anders''': "Jerome, I'm starting to make a progress on the elevator, but if you captured the other control towers. I'd be able to work faster."
''The UNSC finds the last Foundry and destroys it.''
*'''Isabel''': "Yes! That was the last one. That'll put in serious dent in Wraith production."


''UNSC and Banished forces fight for the control towers.''
''UNSC and Banished forces fight for the control towers.''


''If the UNSC captures Control Tower A.''
''If the UNSC captures Control Tower A.''
*'''Anders''': "We've Captured Control Tower A!"
*'''Anders''': "We've captured Control Tower A!"


''If the UNSC captures Control Tower B.''
''If the UNSC captures Control Tower B.''
*'''Anders''': "We've Captured Control Tower B!"
*'''Anders''': "We've captured Control Tower B!"


''If the UNSC captures Control Tower C.''
''If the UNSC captures Control Tower C.''
*'''Anders''': "We've Captured Control Tower C!"
*'''Anders''': "We've captured Control Tower C!"


''If Banished captures Control Tower A.''
''If Banished captures Control Tower A.''
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*'''Anders''': "The enemy has captured Control Tower C!"
*'''Anders''': "The enemy has captured Control Tower C!"


''When the UNSC reaches 1500/3000 points.''
''When the UNSC reaches 1500 out of 3000 points.''
*'''Anders''': "Keep going, we're halfway there!"
*'''Anders''': "Keep going, we're halfway there!"


''When the UNSC reaches 2400/3000 points.''
''When the Banished reaches 1500 out of 3000 points.''
*'''Anders''': "I'm losing control, Jerome! We need to stop the Banished from holding those Towers!"
 
''If the UNSC and Banished reaches the same number of points:''
*'''Anders''': "We're tied! There's still everything to fight for!"
 
''When the UNSC reaches 2400 out of 3000 points.''
*'''Captain Cutter''': "We're almost there, team. Stay strong."
*'''Captain Cutter''': "We're almost there, team. Stay strong."
''When the Banished reaches 2400 out of 3000 points.''
*'''Cutter''': "We're close to losing to the enemy, pick it up!"


''The UNSC continue to defend the Control Towers while the Banished keep trying to retake them from UNSC.''
''The UNSC continue to defend the Control Towers while the Banished keep trying to retake them from UNSC.''
*'''Captain Cutter''': "Just hold on a little longer, we're nearly there."
*'''Captain Cutter''': "Just hold on a little longer, we're nearly there."


''When the UNSC reaches 2700/3000.''
''When the UNSC reaches 2700 out of 3000 points.''
*'''Anders''': "We're close to winning the battle!"
*'''Anders''': "We're close to winning the battle!"


''The point reaches 3000 for UNSC and the Elevator is unlocked.''
''When the Banished reaches 2700 out of 3000 points.''
*'''Anders''': "We're close to losing the battle!"
 
''The point reaches 3000 for UNSC and the elevator is unlocked.''
*'''Anders''': "That's it! I've unlocked the elevator!"
*'''Anders''': "That's it! I've unlocked the elevator!"


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*'''Captain Cutter''': "Good work, team. We've got a clear route to the Cartographer now."
*'''Captain Cutter''': "Good work, team. We've got a clear route to the Cartographer now."


''or if player succeeded in destroying all the Foundry's.''
''Alternatively, if the player succeeded in destroying all the Foundries:''


*'''Captain Cutter''': "Good work, team. We've got a clear route to the Cartographer now and you hurt the Banished's Wraith production at the same time.''
*'''Captain Cutter''': "Good work, team. We've got a clear route to the Cartographer now and you hurt the Banished's Wraith production at the same time."
*'''Jerome-092''': "Feels good to have a win, sir."
*'''Jerome-092''': "Feels good to have a win, sir."
*'''Captain Cutter''': "It may a bit early for celebrations, Jerome. Let's wait until we find out what Atriox has been planning at the Cartographer."
*'''Captain Cutter''': "It may a bit early for celebrations, Jerome. Let's wait until we find out what Atriox has been planning at the Cartographer."
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'''''Level ends'''''
'''''Level ends'''''
{{Expand-section}}


==Leader powers==
==Leader powers==
*Restoration Drones I
*Restoration Drones I (Automatically upgraded)
*Archer Missiles I
*Archer Missiles I
*Battle Hardened I
*Battle Hardened I
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
===Miscellaneous===
*The [[Halo Wars 2 skulls#Paintball|Paintball skull]] is awarded after destroying the Banished base in the northwest. The [[Halo Wars 2 skulls#Pain Train|Pain Train skull]] is awarded after destroying the hidden facility in the east.
 
*The contest for the points will not trigger until the player captures their first Control Tower.
===Strategies===
==Strategies==
====General====
====General====
*Try to split your forces to destroy every Foundry and Banished base to smooth the operation, but don't forget to capture the control points and defend them as well.
*Try to split your forces to destroy every Foundry and Banished base to smooth the operation, but don't forget to capture the control towers ''and'' defend them as well.
*Hornets can be used to scout ahead to measure the enemy's manpower.
*Hornets can be used to scout ahead to measure the enemy's manpower.
*Destroy the main Banished base, this will eliminate all Banished resistance in the area.
*A second base can be constructed west of Control Tower Alpha. This base can act as forward base to reinforce Control Tower Bravo.
**It is recommended to clear all the Banished forces before capturing Control Points.
*Destroy the main Banished base, as this will eliminate all Banished resistance in the area.
**It is possible to clear all the Banished forces ''before'' capturing Control Points. If there are no Banished left in the area, the player will be able to complete the objective unopposed.
**Alternatively, keep a large force at Control Tower Bravo to both intercept incoming Banished forces and maintain control over the tower.


====Bonus and Optional Objectives====
====Bonus and Optional Objectives====
*Finding a hidden base at a small island and destroy it will earn you a skull.
*The Banished's base at the north is heavily fortified.
*Don't destroy all the Foundries if player wants to earn a bonus objective by destroying 25 Wraiths with Hornets.
**Bring a mixture of Hellbringers and Cyclops to counter both infantry and vehicles.
**Use the Archer Missiles leader power to destroy the base turrets during the assault.
*The hidden facility is located on a small island east of your base. Guarded by a small infantry force, it serves as the main source for the Banished's Power resource.
*Do NOT destroy all the Foundries if you want to complete the bonus objectives for destroying vehicles using Hornets or Cyclopes. Destroy two Foundries, ''then'' leave your Hornets or Cyclopes near the third to destroy Wraiths as they leave the Foundry.
*Keep Jerome's Wraith alive, as its superior firepower would help with earning 20 squad kills. If it is destroyed, you can find another Wraith to hijack.
**Wraiths can ''only'' be built from a Foundry, so destroying all of the Foundries for one of the Optional Objectives would make it more difficult to earn 20 squad kills with a hijacked vehicle.


==Sources==
==Gallery==
{{Ref/Sources}}
===Concept art===
<gallery>
File:HW2_Ascension_Concept_1.jpg|Early concept art for the level layout.
File:HW2_Ascension_Concept_2.jpg|More finalised concept art for the level layout.
</gallery>


{{succession box | before = ''[[A New Enemy]]'' <br />| title = [[Halo Wars 2|''Halo Wars 2'' campaign levels]] | years = '''''Ascension''''' |after = ''[[One Three Zero]]''}}
{{succession box | before = ''[[A New Enemy]]'' <br />| title = [[Halo Wars 2|''Halo Wars 2'' campaign levels]] | years = '''''Ascension''''' |after = ''[[One Three Zero]]''}}
{{Levels|HW2}}
{{Levels|HW2}}
[[Category:Halo Wars 2 Campaign]]
[[Category:Halo Wars 2 campaign]]
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