- Vincent K
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- Exalted Heroic Member
Posted by: Scapegoat413
Ok. Three times back to back, I made it to the Scarab. Things just seem to go wrong for me. Firstly, my *insert expletives here* marines kept manning the missile pods. This caused the Scarab to not spin around helplessly like I planned. Instead, it kept shooting at the marines, who as soon as I kicked off the pod, instantly jumped back on. Anyone else have trouble with this, and if so, is there a way to "convince" the marines to leave this to me? At this point, I may as well rush the Scarab, since I've nailed the first half of the level. I can't stomach more then one try per sitting since I always get to the Scarab now.
In other news, all three times I've run to where I left the warthog, after killing the AA wraith, the next room is always empty. I do give it a minute or two, so its only use is if you don't want to chance getting grenade spammed. I can guarantee one level I won't be playing for a long time after beating it. :(
In regards to the marines on the missile pods, I figured out their behavior at one point. Two marines will come out of the doorway you go through later and move to use the Missile Pods prior to the Scarab's arrival. Just walk over to the Marine when he gets on it, kick him off, and walk away and none of the other Marines should make a move for it.
I'd say wait about...two to three seconds before making a run to the Missile Pod and unleashing hell on the back armor plating. Don't start firing immediately when you get on it, give yourself a second to focus your aim on the back so the Missile Pod will lock on to it instead of a leg or something. Try and have a Bubble Shield with you so if you see the Scarab turning toward you you can get off of it and drop the Bubble.