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Prepare to Drop
Halo 3: ODST

Prepare to Drop

Complete the Prepare to Drop mission in Halo 3: ODST, learn controls, and find the ODST helmet in Tayari Plaza.

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Complete the Prepare to Drop mission in Halo 3: ODST, learn controls, and find the ODST helmet in Tayari Plaza.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    You gain control of your character in a crashed pod above the city streets. Look around the pod to set your controller settings (inverted/un-inverted).
  2. 2
    When satisfied with your settings, press the RB button while looking at each of the four lights to open the pod and drop to the street.
  3. 3
    Eliminate all enemies in this initial segment of New Mombasa.
  4. 4
    Once all enemies are dead, you will be prompted to get a copy of the city map.
  5. 5
    Press up or down on the d-pad (directional pad) to place waypoints to your destination.
  6. 6
    Use the console to connect to the superintendent.
  7. 7
    Complete your VISR (Visual Reconnaissance) training.
  8. 8
    Follow the waypoint (a marker on your map you've manually placed as a destination) to the first point of interest in Tayari Plaza.
  9. 9
    Enter the building and head upstairs to find an ODST helmet stuck in a television.
  10. 10
    Interact with the helmet to complete the training and start the Tayari Plaza mission.
Tips
  • This mission serves as a tutorial for Halo 3: ODST.
  • The area you are in is a small segment of New Mombasa; the rest of the city becomes accessible after this mission.
  • Pay attention to your radar (a small display on your HUD (heads-up display — the on-screen icons showing health, ammo and the minimap), or Heads-Up Display, showing nearby enemies and your location) to locate all enemies.
  • Use the waypoint system to navigate to your objectives.

Upon reaching this point, you will earn the achievement 'Tourist'. Upon interacting with the ODST helmet, you will earn the achievement 'Junior Detective'.

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