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‘Two Betrayals’ skulls and terminal locations in Halo Campaign Evolved
This Polygon guide details how to locate all collectible skulls and the terminal in the "Two Betrayals" mission of Halo: Campaign Evolved, the remastered version of Halo: Combat Evolved. The mission follows "The Library" and marks a turning point in the story, as the AI companion Guilty Spark turns hostile, sending players outside the control centre to destroy pulse generators while dodging a three-way battle between Covenant, Flood and Sentinel forces.
The guide identifies four collectibles: the "Alone" terminal, found after defeating four sentinels near the mission's start; the "Tough Luck" skull, reached by commandeering a banshee to fly to a Forerunner structure marked by a vertical blue light beam; the "Black Eye" skull, hidden among Flood growths near the first pulse generator; and the "Mythic" skull, found by flying a banshee to a platform and using consoles to unlock a further area. Each skull alters gameplay when active, such as making enemies more aggressive or boosting their health.
In short
- Guide maps all skull and terminal locations in Halo's "Two Betrayals" mission.
- Players must fly banshees and fight through Covenant-Flood battles to find them.
- Four collectibles total: one terminal and three gameplay-altering skulls.
Explained simply
Halo is a science fiction combat game released in 2001 that became one of gaming's most celebrated franchises. Campaign Evolved is the remastered version of the original game, released for modern platforms with enhanced graphics while preserving the classic story and gameplay.
Halo games contain hidden collectible items such as skulls and terminals that players search for throughout missions. These collectibles unlock special gameplay effects, reveal additional story details, and contribute towards achieving full completion, giving players reasons to explore thoroughly.
"Two Betrayals" is a mission that occurs midway through the campaign and marks a significant turning point in the story. The mission is particularly challenging because players must navigate expansive environments while managing multiple enemy factions, making the hunt for hidden collectibles an additional test of player skill.