Imagine a shooting range. A shooting range where the targets are thrown on a particular trajectory. A... trajectory range, if you will. Now imagine that the targets are shooting back at you. OK, now that we have all that, let's find some way to involve unnecessary explosives. Sounds like a mini game, right? Not so fast. This is a finely-tuned game of skill, not some silly affair of random luck and kindergarten tactics.

Trajectory Range is an adaptation of a Halo 3 map I made back in the day. I think it translated very well to Reach, and may be even more fun that before. The premise is really simple and intuitive. The offense is in the skybase, trying to arm the bomb as many times as possible within the time limit. The defense is stuck on the ground, and must prevent the other team from scoring by shooting them out of the sky.

DEFENSE

The defense has a tough job. Armor abilities have very little to offer to their repertoire. The main task is to identify and kill the bomb carrier.

OFFENSE

Offense starts in the sky base. One member finds the bomb, and everyone is then cordially invited to jump through the drop hole right next to it.

Then the sniper battle begins. Non-bomb-carrying members need to provide suppressive fire for the bomb carrier. This is important for ensuring as many bomb plants as possible, especially if the teams are large and/or the sniper skill level of the players is high.

PRO TIP: In any given attack wave, the shooters should go BEFORE the bomb carrier to maximize protection. This is also where sending holograms through the drop hole is especially awesome.

Don't worry about using the jet pack, you can't land outside the teleporter range unless you really try (which you'll be quickly killed by the guardians for doing). The antennas mark the safe landing zone. Jet packs on offense are good for adding unpredictability to your flight path, and also give you a moment of steady aim if you're having trouble picking off targets.

Respect my gangster!!

That about wraps it up. Thanks one more time, Forge Hub, for indulging in my antics. Also thanks to all my testers, including but not limited to, members of the Tester's Guild and the Ghosts of Onyx. Sayonara!!