Hack 16. Change the Laws of Physics


Change the physics of Halo 2 with the most dramatic Easter egg in the game.

The Sputnik skull hides within the Quarantine Zone level. You don't have to worry about looking for the correct mission objective it is the first one for the level: "Push through the Quarantine-Zone toward the Library." To activate this skull, you will have to play the level on the Legendary difficulty setting. When activated, the notification text "Sputnik" appears onscreen.

This one is fun probably the most humorous of the Easter eggs. The skull changes the physics of the game by lowering the mass of some objects. Consequently, they fly much farther when hit or propelled by an explosion. This is extremely useful when it comes to grenade jumping [Hack #2] you can get much more air with the Sputnik skull active. Of course, if you just want to see some dramatic explosions, then this skull is for you (see Figure 2-33).

Figure 2-33. Once the Ghost was in the air, another Scorpion shell sent it into space


At the start of Quarantine Zone (see Figure 2-34), turn directly around, and you should see a tunnel. Finding this narrow tunnel is the key to finding the path to the skull. Head into the tunnel and go straight through to the other side.

Figure 2-34. The Sputnik skull spawns at the beginning of the Quarantine Zone level


Once you have gone through the tunnel, make your way straight across the open area, and you'll come across a broken pipe on your right. Straight in front of you, you should see a small ledge running across the wall, above the green pit. Carefully get onto that small ledge and walk all the way to the end of the ledge to find the Sputnik skull (see Figures 2-35 and 2-36). Activate the skull, and watch the pieces of your foes fly a little higher.

Figure 2-35. The text "Sputnik" shows that the skull is active


Figure 2-36. Looking back at the skull's spawn spot




Halo2 Hacks
Halo 2 Hacks: Tips & Tools for Finishing the Fight
ISBN: 0596100590
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2004
Pages: 166

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