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Halo Campaign Evolved Plate Tectonics Achievement Guide

A step-by-step walkthrough for earning the Plate Tectonics achievement in Halo Campaign Evolved.

Everything needed for normal use is written and illustrated below. The source video is optional verification, not a prerequisite.

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Quick answer

Complete the 'Reach the control center to disable the security system' mission by following the beach path, locating the hidden security structure, and activating the override sequence at the central console.

Guide briefing

Halo Campaign Evolved Plate Tectonics Achievement Guide

Complete the 'Reach the control center to disable the security system' mission by following the beach path, locating the hidden security structure, and activating the override sequence at the central console.

Applies to

  • Halo Campaign Evolved
  • Plate Tectonics achievement
  • Mission: Reach the control center to disable the security system
Beach path leading to interior of the island
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Target

Disable the installation security system

Checkpoint
Inside the facility, near the control center entrance
Landmark
Beach path leading to interior of the island

Do this

  1. 1Follow the beach path as indicated by Cortana's navigation guidance.
  2. 2Locate and enter the interior of the island through the visible path.

Confirmation

Disable the installation security system is available as described. The mission objective is to reach the control center and disable the security system. The achievement requires completing this sequence without failing the mission.

Unusual structures along the beach path
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Target

Locate the security system within the facility

Checkpoint
Near the entrance to the main facility area
Landmark
Unusual structures along the beach path

Do this

  1. 1Move down the beach while scanning for unusual structures that could house the security system.
  2. 2Enter the identified structure once located, following the path into the facility interior.

Confirmation

Locate the security system within the facility is available as described. The security system is housed in a structure not immediately obvious—look for architectural anomalies on the beach.

Control center console with multiple access terminals
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Target

Activate the override sequence to disable the security system

Checkpoint
At the control panel inside the security system room
Landmark
Control center console with multiple access terminals

Do this

  1. 1Approach the central console in the control room.
  2. 2Interact with the terminal to initiate the disable sequence.

Confirmation

Activate the override sequence to disable the security system is available as described. The disable command must be executed after reaching the control center; this is the final step before unlocking the Plate Tectonics achievement.

Optional source verification

The written guide is complete on its own. Open the original moving source only when you want to compare timing or motion.

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