With Noble Teams gathered intel, the UNSC mount a huge assault on the Covenant landing zone. While the UNSC engages the bulk of the Covenant army, Noble 2 and 6 head to the surrounding cliffs to take out two heavy AA canons, to allow frigates passage to the area. They then head to a large spire, which the UNSC deem a valuable target. However, the Falcon that Jorge and Six are in crashes due to the protective shield. The 2 spartans head towards the spire, take out the Covenants guards and deactivate the tower. But when the spire is finally destroyed, something even more sinister is revealed…

Halo Reach: Tip of the Spear