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In Gears of War: E-Day, “No Gear Left Behind” (Act 2, Chapter 3) follows four objectives: find Charlie Squad, reach and defend the Muster Point, defeat the Seeder, then follow Captain Grey through the courthouse and board the truck. Before leaving, check for the chapter’s six Hard Cases and five standard collectibles—especially Lieutenant Jane Hawkins’s COG Tags, which are reported along Grey’s route before the truck.
What to do, in order
- Find Charlie Squad. Head toward the underpass south of Kalona Hotel. The opening route goes through a tunnel and along rail tracks; check behind the nearby van and around the underpass for Hard Cases before moving on. A cutscene plays in the tunnel, after which the route continues toward the large red hole.
- Reach the Muster Point. Continue south toward the Muster Point near Allfathers Plaza. At Victory Plaza, follow the blue objective marker, use cover during the ambush, then move through the right-side corridor or building toward the gold statue. The plaza’s northern area contains a Supply Cache.
- Defeat the Seeder. Direct fire at its body is ineffective in this encounter. Keep moving between cover and watch for Nemacysts. Throw a Frag Grenade to stagger the Seeder and bring it down, then shoot into its mouth while it is down. Repeat that sequence until it falls, and use cover to deal with any remaining enemies.
- Follow Captain Grey. Go through the courthouse and stay alert for the final Hard Case and Lieutenant Jane Hawkins’s COG Tags along the route. Collect the tags before climbing aboard the truck; boarding completes the chapter and leads into “Flyboys.”
All six Hard Cases and their rewards
Hard Cases are separate from the five standard collectibles. The chapter walkthrough lists six cases with the following contents and landmarks:
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| Case | Reported location | Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South of Kalona Hotel, behind a truck | High Capacity Mag (Gnasher); Ammo Scavenger armor mod |
| 2 | South of Allfathers Plaza, near the underpass | Proximity Regen armor mod; Auto-Canister (Incinerator) mod |
| 3 | Victory Plaza, at a park corner | Springloaded Mag (Lancer Mk1) |
| 4 | Victory Plaza, on a building’s second floor | Best Defense armor mod; Detonator Ammo (Longshot) |
| 5 | Victory Plaza, northern corner | Forged Barrel (Longshot); Concussion Rounds (Gut-Puncher) |
| 6 | Octus Tribunal, left side of the northern hallway | Fortifying Compound (Adrenaline Injector); Concussion Rounds (Gut-Puncher) |
For the plaza cases, circle the statue to find stairs, then go left to reach a container on the second floor. Return to street level to check the park and scaffolding area, as well as the exit gate. The final case is reported on Captain Grey’s route.
The five standard collectibles
Two chapter guides agree on these five names:
- COG Tags of Private Sal Harkniss
- COG Tags of Private Siv Strickland
- Bloodied Spike
- Ink-Covered Wrench
- COG Tags of Lieutenant Jane Hawkins
The first two tags are associated with the opening underpass and tunnel area. The Bloodied Spike is reported around a gated alley or body area, and the wrench near the train rails or statue plaza. The exact early-item landmarks vary among guides, so search the tunnel bodies and plaza edges if one is missing rather than relying on a single precise placement. The Jane Hawkins tags are reported later, on Captain Grey’s route, before the truck.
Quick Recap
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- Enthralling cinematic story. Experience the epic finale to the Gears of War trilogy
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Rank #2
- PREMIUM EDITION — Includes Bravo Squad Signature Weapon Pack, five Seasonal Customization Packs starting with the Emergence Pack, plus 1,000 Iron to unlock additional in‑game content.
- AN ORIGIN STORY BEGINS — Fight alongside Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago in the gripping origin story of Emergence Day, as the Locust Horde erupts from below.
- A DARKER, GRITTIER THREAT — Face reimagined enemies and a terrifying underground invasion that restores the fear, dread, and intensity at the heart of the Gears of War series.
- MULTIPLAYER EVOLVED — Battle in Horde Siege for large‑scale PvE action or prove your skill in refined Versus PvP with greater precision and competitive depth.
- CLASSIC COMBAT, MODERNIZED — Experience signature cover‑based gameplay enhanced with updated movement, traversal, and controls that feel like Gears while playing like something new.
#1 Best Overall
- AN ORIGIN STORY BEGINS — Fight alongside Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago in the gripping origin story of Emergence Day, as the Locust Horde erupts from below.
- A DARKER, GRITTIER THREAT — Face reimagined enemies and a terrifying underground invasion that restores the fear, dread, and intensity at the heart of the Gears of War series.
- MULTIPLAYER EVOLVED — Battle in Horde Siege for large‑scale PvE action or prove your skill in refined Versus PvP with greater precision and competitive depth.
- CLASSIC COMBAT, MODERNIZED — Experience signature cover‑based gameplay enhanced with updated movement, traversal, and controls that feel like Gears while playing like something new.
- CO‑OP YOUR WAY — Play online with up to four players across Campaign, Horde Siege, and Versus, or team up locally with 2‑player split‑screen co‑op on console.
Before you leave the chapter
- Check the War Journal’s chapter count if you are unsure whether a standard collectible registered.
- Search for Lieutenant Jane Hawkins’s tags before boarding the truck; the truck transition ends the chapter.
- Keep Hard Cases and standard collectibles distinct when checking completion: the reported totals are six cases and five standard items.
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