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‘Assault on the Control Room’ skulls and terminal locations in Halo Campaign Evolved
Halo: Campaign Evolved's "Assault on the Control Room" mission includes three collectible skulls and one terminal for players to find, continuing the pattern set by other levels in this remake of the original Halo game. The mission is notable as the first time in the series that players get to drive a Scorpion tank, which is also required to reach one of the hidden skulls, adding an extra layer of exploration to the combat-heavy level.
Polygon's guide details each collectible's exact location: the "IWHBYD" skull sits inside an icy wall reachable via the Scorpion's cannon; the "Tangent I" terminal is found on a balcony inside a rock formation after clearing enemies including a cloaked elite; the "Angry" skull rests atop the third of three bridges crossing a valley; and the "Cowbell" skull is tucked beneath a bridge, accessible via a support beam, near an optional achievement for killing an elite before it steals a Banshee.
In short
- Guide lists all skulls and terminals in a Halo remake mission.
- Mission marks the series' first drivable Scorpion tank.
- One skull requires the tank; another unlocks a bonus achievement.
Explained simply
Halo: Campaign Evolved is a recently released remake of the original Halo game from 2001, one of the most influential first-person shooters of its time. The remake updates the campaign missions with modern graphics whilst preserving the gameplay that made the original popular.
The "Assault on the Control Room" is a mission within the campaign set in a frozen facility. Like other levels in Halo: Campaign Evolved, it contains hidden collectibles known as skulls and terminals that players can find whilst exploring.
Players seek these collectibles because they unlock bonuses, achievements, and special gameplay effects. The mission is notably the first time in the Halo series where players can drive a Scorpion tank, a heavily armoured vehicle that serves both as a combat tool and helps reach some of the hidden items.