Halo Wars 2: Defend Citizens Guide

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This guide covers Mission 5, "Defend Citizens," in Halo Wars 2. You begin with Forge and 6 Hornets, tasked with protecting civilians as they evacuate to launch pads. Fight all enemies in the courtyard to allow them to move towards the evac stations. Be swift, as within a minute of the 20-minute EVAC countdown, a third location will radio a distress signal before being destroyed as part of the plot. Do not attempt to save it.

This event prompts Red Team and Forge to request additional bases on the ground. You can build on two platforms: one at the starting point and another opposite the Covenant base. Manufacture troops and defend your position against enemy forces. The best strategy is to focus on airborne troops. Avoid assaulting the Covenant base directly due to time and resource constraints, unless playing with skulls enabled. Your primary objective is to defend civilians at all costs, even if sacrifices are made.

Mass units around transport 1, as attacks occur sequentially. Fortify your position, defend it, and utilize heal and repair powers. Avoid reckless actions, as they are unlikely to succeed. There's also a mention of saving someone named Andy, though their significance is unclear.

Mission 5: Defend Citizens

Objectives:

Retreat to Southern Crater (Required)
Secure Area by Killing all Covenant (Required)
Defend Crater and Await Omega Team (Required)
Destroy The Covenant Base (Required)
Construct Second Base (Optional)
Kill 5 wraiths (Optional)

Walkthrough

1
You start by retreating. Do NOT engage; run south to the base site selected by Serina.
2
Fortify your position once you reach it and defend against enemy forces while the base is built. Clear any enemies around the base, as you will be the primary defense for retreating UNSC troops.
3
After the base is operational, you'll learn the Covenant are building bases and a large mega turret. Destroying this turret is necessary to construct a secondary objective base. Build a sufficient force and attack the Covenant stronghold. Be cautious of the turret, as it can cause significant problems. Using Cobra anti-building units and heavy infantry is advised to take it down.
4
A straightforward strategy is to line the entire road with soldiers. ODST troops, if available from evacuating squads, are highly effective. Prepare a heavily armored assault, especially on harder difficulties.
5
There are two routes to the Covenant base: straight up the middle or following a destroyed highway to the side and around to the back. Flanking both sides is possible but difficult. The highway route also leads to the Skull location.
6
When assaulting the base, if you encounter too much trouble, Serina will send reinforcements: a squad of Spartans.
7
After destroying the base, Captain Cutter will contact you about a new problem and instruct you to get to the ship.