COMBAT TIPS

> | Pay close attention to your Commander.
| Your Commander will provide essential information during each mission and will guide you to areas where you are needed most. Also watch out for location markers on your radar (see The Havoc – HUD), these often represent areas that require urgent attention.

> | Remember you are vulnerable in jet mode.
| Take advantage of the suit’s shields wherever possible – particularly when energy is low.

> | Look out for re-energizers.
| Many missions include re-energizers and when used wisely they can make life a lot easier. Remember that you can only draw energy when standing nearby.

> | Use ammo pickups wisely.
| Maximize the value of ammo pickups by using them only when your ammo is low.

> | Use both supplies of auto-lock missiles.
| Remember that when the auto-lock missile supply in one mode is depleted you’ll have to transform mode to take advantage of the other. Your auto-lock missile stocks are increased throughout the game. Don’t forget to ‘let loose’ when your back’s against the wall.

> | Make each auto-lock missile count.
| Try not to waste your auto-lock missiles by launching them when only one or two weak targets are selected.

> | Protect your allies.
| Success often depends on the survival of your weaker allies. If they’re under attack and looking critical then there’s only one thing to do – plant yourself between them and the enemy!

> | Fools rush in…
| Don’t always run in with your guns blazing. If time is not pressured and your allies are safe then try to avoid a situation where the enemy has you surrounded.

> | Use the right tool for the job.
| Take time to familiarize yourself with the pros and cons of each of the weapons in your arsenal. Don’t waste powerful (and thus valuable) weaponry on weaker and less aggressive enemies.

> | Go after the source.
| Smaller enemies are often released in waves from carrier vehicles; go after the source whenever you can.

> | Dodge missiles.
| You don't have to get down on the ground to evade the enemy's homing missiles. A homing missile can be located on your radar (see The Havoc – HUD) and a warning will sound when it is within critical range. When you hear this warning you should perform a barrel roll or quick turn to break the lock-on.

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