Quick answer
Complete all four terminals and skulls in the second level of Halo Campaign Evolved: first terminal just outside the underground lip; Give and Take skull under the structure near green fireflies; second skull via grenade jump using human grenades on the central pillar; final skull during the defense objective near sniper jackals.
Guide briefing
Halo Campaign Evolved Successful Search Achievement Guide
Complete all four terminals and skulls in the second level of Halo Campaign Evolved: first terminal just outside the underground lip; Give and Take skull under the structure near green fireflies; second skull via grenade jump using human grenades on the central pillar; final skull during the defense objective near sniper jackals.
Applies to
- — Halo Campaign Evolved - Second Level (underground area)
- — Halo Campaign Evolved - The Pillar of Autumn mission
- — Halo Campaign Evolved - All terminals and skulls collection
Target
First terminal
- Checkpoint
- Just outside the underground area's lip after descending
- Landmark
- The first terminal located just outside the lip of the underground area
Do this
- 1Drive the Warthog over the lip to reach the first terminal, though falling down the ramp is common
- 2Alternatively, jump over the lip on foot to access the terminal without vehicle mishap
Confirmation
First terminal is available as described. The first terminal is accessible shortly after entering the underground area. The guide also notes that swapping between gunner and driver seats is possible via circle/B button depending on console.
Target
Successful Search achievement
- Checkpoint
- After clearing enemies under the structure
- Landmark
- Pillar in the middle of the structure
Do this
- 1Climb up the pillar in the middle of the structure after clearing all enemies.
- 2Perform a grenade jump using human grenades to reach the floating skull on the rock across the river.
Confirmation
Successful Search achievement is available as described. The green firefly particles are visible under the structure and help locate the area. The skull floats on a rock to the left after exiting the vehicle.
Target
Successful Search achievement
- Checkpoint
- Final skull location
- Landmark
- Area with rocks during the defense of marines, where sniper jackals are present
Do this
- 1Run around the area with rocks while defending marines and locate the sniper jackals on the rocks.
- 2Jump up onto one of the rocks—specifically the left-hand side—to reach the final skull position.
Confirmation
Successful Search achievement is available as described. This skull appears during the last objectives of the mission, specifically when defending marines near the rocks with sniper jackals. The sprint mechanic aids in reaching the jump point quickly.
Target
Successful Search achievement
- Checkpoint
- Terminal location near jackals
- Landmark
- Rock with different texture on the left side of the grassy area
Do this
- 1Run up the rock to reach the grassy area, then turn right.
- 2Look over to the left to locate the terminal on a rock with a distinct texture in the bottom corner.
Confirmation
Successful Search achievement is available as described. Sprinting is useful for reaching the elevated terrain quickly; the terminal is quite easy to see due to its unique texture.