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'''Defend This''' is a ''[[Halo 3]]'' [[Achievement]], worth 50 [[Gamerpoint]]s, where the player has to get a flag melee kill during any ranked or social game on a [[Legendary Map Pack|Legendary]] or Mythic map.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=15422 Bungie Weekly Update 9/5/2008]</ref>
'''Defend This''' is a ''[[Halo 3]]'' [[achievement]], worth 50 [[Gamerscore]], which was unlocked by earning a [[Flag Kill|flag melee kill]] in any ranked or social match on a [[Legendary Map Pack|Legendary map]].<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=15422 Bungie Weekly Update 9/5/2008]</ref>
 
Following the shutdown of [[Xbox 360]] ''Halo'' online services on January 13, [[2022]], this achievement is no longer attainable.{{Ref/Site|Id=shutdown2|D=23|M=1|Y=2022|URL=https://www.windowscentral.com/halo-xbox-360-servers-have-been-shut-down2021|Site=Windows Central|Page=Halo Xbox 360 servers have been shut down, ending an era}}{{Ref/Site|Id=shutdown1|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/sunsetting-halo-xbox-360-game-services-in-2021|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Sunsetting Halo Xbox 360 Game Services in 2021}}


==Tips==
==Tips==
To get this [[Achievement]], go into the Legendary playlist called DLC Big Team. Wait until you get a match on [[Avalanche]] with [[Capture the Flag]]. An easy way to do this is to drive into the Giant [[Man Cannon]] at the enemy base and fly into their base with a vehicle. Then pick up the flag and wait for someone to come running. Melee them with the Flag and you will get the [[Achievement]]. (Flag kills are instant death for the enemies, unless they have [[Overshield]]s.) A better variation on this is to move down the ramp once on the top level of their base with the [[flag]], and crouch near the opening where the ramp changes direction, as people will come running to defend the [[flag]], and in this position you can beat them down as soon as they come round the corner, lessening the gap for them to shoot at you. In this way you will also avoid being sniped which is a risk when camping at the top of their base.
*One way to get the achievement was in a Legendary playlist called DLC Big Team during a [[Capture the Flag]] match on [[Avalanche]]. An easy way to do this was to drive into the Giant [[Man Cannon]] at the enemy base and fly into the base with a vehicle, then pick up the flag and wait for someone to come running. Flag melees are instant death for the enemies, unless they have [[Overshield]]s. Another variation on this was to move down the ramp once on the top level of their base with the [[flag]], and crouch near the opening where the ramp changes direction, as people would come running to defend the [[flag]], and in this position could be beat down soon as they came round the corner, lessening the distance between them and the player. In this way the player could also avoid being sniped which was a risk when camping at the top of their base.
 
*An easier but less common way on the map Avalanche is to grab the [[flag]] then head down the ramp and take the portal, which would teleport the player to where the turrets are. A lucky player could fine a helpless enemy using the turret, allowing them to assassinate them with the flag. Crouching would help to avoid showing up on their radar. Another option was to wait near the teleporter exit to melee any enemy players the moment they exited the teleporter chasing after them.
An easier but less common way on the map Avalanche is to grab the [[flag]] then head down the ramp and take the portal, which will teleport you to where the turrets are. If you are lucky then a helpless enemy will be using the turret, allowing you to assassinate them with the flag. Crouching may help to avoid showing up on their radar.
 
Luckily, there are other ways to do this achievements, because DLC Big Team isn't the only playlist that includes [[Capture the Flag|CTF]] and [[Legendary]] Maps. For example, Team Doubles is fine to do this. There is also a DoubleEXP weekend entitled Team Flag, which requires [[Heroic Map Pack|Heroic]] and [[Legendary Map Pack]]s. If you get the chance, wait for a few matches to get [[Legendary]] Map and wait for a good moment to melee someone with the flag..


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
*This achievement could have been named after a level in [[Marathon]], "'''Defend THIS'''"!
*This achievement could have been named after a level in [[Marathon]], "'''Defend THIS'''"!
*You will get this [[Achievement]] if you stick a player on the opposing team and pick up the enemy flag before the grenade detonates, proving that you don't necessarily have to kill them with a flag melee, but just get a kill while holding the flag, although this is hard to do without using the flag's insta-kill melee.
*Some players were able to get the achievement by sticking a player on the opposing team and picking up the enemy flag before the grenade detonated, demonstrating that it wasn't necessary to kill with a flag melee, but just get a kill while holding the flag.
*You can also get this achievement while playing a CTF match on any of the Mythic maps. It is unknown if this is a glitch or if Bungie intended to make this achievement unlockable via the Mythic Map Pack.
*Some players were able to unlock this achievement while playing a CTF match on a [[Mythic Map Pack|Mythic map]]. It is unknown if this is a glitch or if Bungie intended to make this achievement unlockable via the Mythic Map Pack.


==Sources==
==Sources==
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Latest revision as of 22:55, March 18, 2022

Defend This
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50 Gamerscore icon taken from Xbox.com. Originally a single block colour (with the two circles both being white and the 'G' a transparent cutout), but modified by myself to display nicely on dark *and* light themes, and to be reminiscent of the pre-Xbox One gamerscore icon.

Defend This is a Halo 3 achievement, worth 50 Gamerscore, which was unlocked by earning a flag melee kill in any ranked or social match on a Legendary map.[1]

Following the shutdown of Xbox 360 Halo online services on January 13, 2022, this achievement is no longer attainable.[2][3]

Tips[edit]

  • One way to get the achievement was in a Legendary playlist called DLC Big Team during a Capture the Flag match on Avalanche. An easy way to do this was to drive into the Giant Man Cannon at the enemy base and fly into the base with a vehicle, then pick up the flag and wait for someone to come running. Flag melees are instant death for the enemies, unless they have Overshields. Another variation on this was to move down the ramp once on the top level of their base with the flag, and crouch near the opening where the ramp changes direction, as people would come running to defend the flag, and in this position could be beat down soon as they came round the corner, lessening the distance between them and the player. In this way the player could also avoid being sniped which was a risk when camping at the top of their base.
  • An easier but less common way on the map Avalanche is to grab the flag then head down the ramp and take the portal, which would teleport the player to where the turrets are. A lucky player could fine a helpless enemy using the turret, allowing them to assassinate them with the flag. Crouching would help to avoid showing up on their radar. Another option was to wait near the teleporter exit to melee any enemy players the moment they exited the teleporter chasing after them.

Trivia[edit]

  • This achievement could have been named after a level in Marathon, "Defend THIS"!
  • Some players were able to get the achievement by sticking a player on the opposing team and picking up the enemy flag before the grenade detonated, demonstrating that it wasn't necessary to kill with a flag melee, but just get a kill while holding the flag.
  • Some players were able to unlock this achievement while playing a CTF match on a Mythic map. It is unknown if this is a glitch or if Bungie intended to make this achievement unlockable via the Mythic Map Pack.

Sources[edit]