Find the Missing Marines
Ah, it's good to be back in the sunny South Pacific. Or not. A blast of frigid air is expelled from the alien structure as Nomad crawls out, knocking his rescue VTOL out of the sky and turning this tropical paradise into instant Eskimo Pie. Major Strickland radios you asking for a situation report and to inform you that an evacuation order has been given. Man, about freaking time.
Of course, instead of just getting the hell off of Arctic Isle, you have to look for some missing marines. To begin this rescue mission, head down the mountain via the path on the right. Take a moment to enjoy this sudden winter wonderland. Just a moment, though, as you're being tracked by robotic bug-like creatures with flat, almost Kabuki-mask faces and the ability to shoot what seems to be some sort of ice daggers. Don't stand and fight them; you don't have the weapons or the ammo to take them on at this point. (If you do decide on a scrap, take note that all alien machines self-destruct after you've shot them down. Keep clear of their carcasses or you might get blown up with them.)
Instead, race down the mountain using max speed as often as possible. Take a second to observe how the flying robotic octopi (you'll now get a better look at these guys for the first time, and immediately recognize them from the snatch-and-grab moments from the beginning of the game) occasionally throw some of the smaller bug mechanisms into your path. Stop near the burning car and snag the shotgun ammo. It's still not enough to let you play Rambo, though, so keep moving.Defend Prophet
Drop into a clearing at the bottom to discover that the missing marines have been turned into tastee pops. Just as a cutscene starts revealing how you're going to join them in the frozen treat aisle, Prophet jumps in out of nowhere and saves your ass with an alien weapon called a MOAC. He doesn't have time for long-winded explanations about how he survived his alien abduction, so you need to get to work right away blasting a few waves of robot bugs.
To survive this onslaught, duck into the nearby trailer for shotgun and SCAR ammo. Then move outside, keeping your back against the trailer doorway so you can't be easily flanked. Open up on the alien mechanisms. Prophet goes down with a suit malfunction before the battle ends, though, so he gives you the alien rifle during a brief respite. You now have to take out the last waves of aliens mostly by yourself, and do it quickly so that Prophet doesn't freeze to death in the cold weather. It's not wildly difficult with the MOAC, although this energy weapon doesn't pack much of a punch in comparison with the minigun or shotgun.Escort Prophet Out of the Sphere
Even though the attack soon ends, Prophet isn't out of danger. You have to get him out of the alien sphere of frigid weather around the mountain. Lead your commander to the point marked on your map, making stops at various hunks of burning wreckage so he can warm up. His status is shown by a meter now located in the lower center of your suit HUD.
Robot octopi regularly swoop down from above, which can cause some trouble during this escort mission. At least you can leave Prophet in front of a cozy burning truck while you take cover elsewhere and destroy the aliens with the MOAC. The only iffy moment occurs when you're attacked by a trio of robot bugs in a narrow gully, but flaming helicopter wreckage is still close enough that you can get your pal warmed up in a hurry.
After destroying the spiders, cross into the small valley and you’re your way under the ruined bridge. Climb the hill on the left side and pause to let Prophet warm up again. Proceed to the top and watch in amazement as the alien ship that was apparently buried under that mountain for millions of years shakes off the last of its rocky covering and flies slowly away. Cross over the bridge to end the level.
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