Quick answer
Complete all 10 mission targets in The Pillar of Autumn on Legendary by thawing Master Chief, reaching the bridge, executing Cole Protocol with Cortana, evacuating via lifeboat, landing on the ring, and securing key locations.
Guide briefing
Halo Campaign Evolved: Pillar of Autumn Legendary Walkthrough
Complete all 10 mission targets in The Pillar of Autumn on Legendary by thawing Master Chief, reaching the bridge, executing Cole Protocol with Cortana, evacuating via lifeboat, landing on the ring, and securing key locations.
Applies to
- — Halo Campaign Evolved on Legendary difficulty
- — The Pillar of Autumn mission (Mission 1)
- — First-time completion of the campaign's opening sequence
Target
Initiate mission sequence and reach bridge
- Checkpoint
- Bridge access
- Landmark
- Cryo chamber
Do this
- 1Activate cryo chamber to thaw Master Chief.
- 2Follow the crewman to the bridge after thawing.
Confirmation
Initiate mission sequence and reach bridge is available as described. Captain Keyes orders the Master Chief to the bridge immediately after the cryo chamber is activated.
Target
Thaw and awaken Master Chief
- Checkpoint
- Cryo chamber activation
- Landmark
- Cryo chamber
Do this
- 1Locate the cryo chamber where Master Chief is frozen.
- 2Initiate the thaw sequence and confirm vitals are stable.
Confirmation
Thaw and awaken Master Chief is available as described. Master Chief’s vitals are normal; no freezer burn detected.
Target
Receive orders from Captain Keyes and prepare for evacuation
- Checkpoint
- Bridge briefing
- Landmark
- Bridge
Do this
- 1Listen to Captain Keyes' report on Covenant forces.
- 2Accept the order to evacuate the ship and secure Cortana.
Confirmation
Receive orders from Captain Keyes and prepare for evacuation is available as described. Captain Keyes initiates Cole Protocol, ordering the evacuation of the ship and Cortana's transfer.
Target
Initiate Cole Protocol and evacuate the ship
- Checkpoint
- Cole Protocol execution
- Landmark
- Bridge
Do this
- 1Receive orders from Captain Keyes to initiate Cole Protocol.
- 2Escort Cortana to safety and prepare for ship abandonment.
Confirmation
Initiate Cole Protocol and evacuate the ship is available as described. Cole Protocol mandates destruction or capture of shipboard AI—Cortana must be saved.
Target
Reach the command deck
- Checkpoint
- Command deck
- Landmark
- Command deck
Do this
- 1Advance through the ship’s corridors toward the command deck.
- 2Engage enemies and clear the path to the bridge.
Confirmation
Reach the command deck is available as described. The command deck is a high-priority objective for securing the ship.
Target
Navigate maintenance accessways
- Checkpoint
- Maintenance accessway
- Landmark
- Ship accessway
Do this
- 1Enter the maintenance accessway using the navpoint.
- 2Use the device to augment shields and neutralize enemies from behind.
Confirmation
Navigate maintenance accessways is available as described. The interface patch allows shield augmentation for combat advantage.
Target
Secure the tower entrance
- Checkpoint
- Tower entrance
- Landmark
- Tower base
Do this
- 1Move toward the tower while avoiding enemy fire.
- 2Use cover and engage enemies near the tower entrance.
Confirmation
Secure the tower entrance is available as described. The tower is a key location for the next mission segment.
Target
Evacuate the ship via lifeboat
- Checkpoint
- Lifeboat launch
- Landmark
- Lifeboat bay
Do this
- 1Navigate through damaged corridors to the lifeboat bay.
- 2Board the last lifeboat before it launches.
Confirmation
Evacuate the ship via lifeboat is available as described. The lifeboats are being destroyed by Covenant fire; urgency is critical.
Target
Survive the final battle and escape the ship
- Checkpoint
- Final escape
- Landmark
- Escape pod
Do this
- 1Fight through enemy boarding parties in the corridor.
- 2Enter the escape pod and initiate launch.
Confirmation
Survive the final battle and escape the ship is available as described. The Master Chief must fight off multiple enemies to reach the escape pod.
Target
Land on the ring and begin exploration
- Checkpoint
- Ring surface landing
- Landmark
- Ring surface
Do this
- 1Guide the ship to land on the ring surface.
- 2Exit the ship and proceed toward the tower.
Confirmation
Land on the ring and begin exploration is available as described. The Autumn lands on the ring, initiating the next phase of the mission.