Where to find every piece of intel – Covenant Data Pad, UNSC Data Pad, Argent Moon Computer, Radio, Forerunner Console, Control Console, Ancient Sangheili Sword, and Broken Constructor – in Halo 5: Guardians singleplayer campaign.
Halo 5: Guardians Intel Locations
There are a variety of collectible items that can be found during singleplayer campaign. There are a total of 8 types of collectibles which can be found to acquire bits and pieces of additional information.
This guide contains the location of all pieces of intel in Halo 5: Guardians.
Mission 1: Osiris
Covenant Data Pad #1
You will find this collectible near the very beginning of the mission.
Covenant Data Pad #2
After exiting the ice cave using a Spartan Charge, check the ledge on your left to find the collectible.
Covenant Data Pad #3
You will come across a large rocky formation near the entrance to the Forerunner Security Station. You need to search it to find the collectible.
Covenant Data Pad #4
While inside the cave where the Kraken first appears, check a low-ledge on the right side to find this collectible.
UNSC Data Pad #1
You need to check the ledge on the right side of Forerunner building where Dr. Halsey is being kept.
UNSC Data Pad #2
You need to head inside the building where Dr. Halsey is and search the ground near the window to find the collectible.
UNSC Data Pad #3
This collectible is located on the right platform just before the door where Dr. Halsey is.
Mission 2: Blue Team
Argent Moon Computer #1
You will find this collectible before encountering your first enemies in the mission.
Argent Moon Computer #2
You need to search the area near a weapon rack with a few Elites and Jackals in order to find the collectible.
UNSC Data Pad #4
You need to head to the area where ONI ship is being built and search a high platform at the very end to find the collectible.
UNSC Data Pad #5
You need to head inside the side-room from the room where you encounter the Energy Sword Zealot.
Argent Moon Computer #3
This collectible is located near the corridor where the Covenant fleet appears.
UNSC Data Pad #6
This collectible is located on the floor of the lab where you come across the Hunters.
Argent Moon Computer #4
You will find this collectible at the very start of Reactor Core area.
Argent Moon Computer #5
This collectible can be found near the corridor overlooking the Prowler.
Mission 3: Glassed
UNSC Data Pad #7
This collectible is located inside the Space Elevator Lobby; near some crates right next to the security door.
Radio #1
This collectible is located inside the Space Elevator Outpost – you need to check the stairs on the left side to find it.
UNSC Data Pad #8
You need to head inside the offices on the right side In the Space Elevator Outpost and search the area to find the collectible.
Radio #2
While heading towards the bridge, you need to search the area around the Pelican wreckage to find the collectible.
UNSC Data Pad #9
This collectible is sitting atop a table overlooking the bridge.
UNSC Data Pad #10
You need to head inside and search the garage where the Scorpion Tank is to find the collectible.
Mission 4: Meridian Station
UNSC Data Pad #11
This collectible is located to the right side of the station’s interior gate.
UNSC Data Pad #12
You need to search the area near the vending machine in order to find the collectible.
UNSC Data Pad #13
This collectible is located near a bin near the water tower.
UNSC Data Pad #14
This collectible can be found at the very top of the Medical Unit Building.
UNSC Data Pad #15
This collectible can be found at the very top of the water tower.
UNSC Data Pad #16
This collectible can be found at the very top of the supply shed near the water tower.
UNSC Data Pad #17
You need to head all the way towards the far gate in order to find this collectible.
UNSC Data Pad #18
You need to head all the way towards the Pelican in order to find this collectible.
Mission 5: Unconfirmed
UNSC Data Pad #19
As soon as you come out of the Pelican, check the area on your right to find the collectible.
UNSC Data Pad #20
Before the first fight, you need to check the side-room on the right side and find it on a chair.
UNSC Data Pad #21
After the first battle, you need to head upstairs and check the sidewalk to find the collectible.
UNSC Data Pad #22
To find this collectible, you need to head to the back and check the area atop the Prowler.
UNSC Data Pad #23
While inside the quarry, you need to blast through the ventilation duct using a Spartan Charge and find the collectible inside a small room.
UNSC Data Pad #24
While you are inside the mine, you need to use the pipes in order to reach a ledge on right side to find the collectible.
UNSC Data Pad #25
While you are inside the mine, check the long walkway leading to the Forerunner Facility.
Mission 6: Evacuation
UNSC Data Pad #26
As you approach the bridge, you need to check the platform on right side to find the collectible.
UNSC Data Pad #27
To find this collectible, you need to check the lift on left side after entering the Space Elevator Lobby.
UNSC Data Pad #28
While you are inside the Space Elevator Lobby, check the shelves on your right side to find the collectible.
UNSC Data Pad #29
This collectible is located inside a passenger car on the Space Elevator Platform – you should be able to smash into it using a Spartan Charge.
UNSC Data Pad #30
This collectible is located on a lower area near the spot where fight a few soldiers near the crane.
UNSC Data Pad #31
You need to head downstairs from the Battle Rifles case in order to find this collectible.
Mission 7: Reunion
Covenant Data Pad #5
This collectible is located on an overlook with a dead Grunt – you should be able to access it from a side passage.
Covenant Data Pad #6
This collectible is located near the Phantom wreckage; near the first battle area.
UNSC Data Pad #32
Just before your second battle, you need to check the high cave on your right to find the collectible.
Forerunner Console #1
This collectible can be found under the Shade Turrets defending the second Forerunner Structure.
Forerunner Console #2
This collectible is located near the waterfall where the Prometheans appear – you can use the passage on left side to access the area.
Forerunner Console #3
This collectible is inside a pit near the area where the Prometheans appear.
Forerunner Console #4
You need to head in front of the 3rd Forerunner Structure and you should be able to spot it.
Mission 8: Swords of Sanghelios
Ancient Sangheili Sword #1
Check the ruins on your right as soon you gain control of your character to find the collectible.
Covenant Data Pad #7
Before your first battle, you need to search the ruin near the large statue on left side to find the collectible.
Covenant Data Pad #8
During the first battle, check the area near the right side of Shade Turret to find the collectible.
Ancient Sangheili Sword #2
During the first battle, check the area near the central waterfall to find the collectible.
Covenant Data Pad #9
After the first battle, you need to search the ruin beyond the area and the collectible will be near dead Elite with an Energy Sword.
Ancient Sangheili Sword #3
You need to head to the sinkhole area and check a tall rock spire in the area to find the collectible.
Covenant Data Pad #10
You need to check a low-ledge near the left of sinkhole area to find the collectible.
Covenant Data Pad #11
For this collectible, you need to search the ruin beyond the first battle area and it will be near a dead Elite.
Covenant Data Pad #12
For this collectible, you need to perform a Ground Pound on the broken bridge and access the secret area containing the collectible.
Covenant Data Pad #13
After acquiring Mantises, search the ledge near the base of an Elite statue to find the collectible.
Covenant Data Pad #14
While you are in the large area with Wraiths and Hunters, head inside a chamber using the hole in a wall and find the collectible inside.
Covenant Data Pad #15
This collectible is located inside the water outside the Elder Council Chamber
Mission 9: Alliance
Covenant Data Pad #16
This collectible is located behind the rocks near the start of the mission.
Covenant Data Pad #17
This collectible is located near the medical tent.
Covenant Data Pad #18
You will find this collectible on the path leading to the large Sangheili statue.
Covenant Data Pad #19
You need to find this collectible atop the pillar near the Arbiter.
Covenant Data Pad #20
You need to head inside the cave near Dr. Halsey to find this collectible.
Covenant Data Pad #21
You need to find this collectible atop a pillar near the Pelican.
Covenant Data Pad #22
This collectible is located near the edge of the cliff with some Elites and the Pelican.
UNSC Data Pad #33
You will find this collectible near the Pelican.
Mission 10: Enemy Lines
Ancient Sangheili Sword #4
You will find this collectible at the very end of the river near the start of the mission.
Covenant Data Pad #23
After you head inside the ruin from the river, keep checking the area on your left side.
Covenant Data Pad #24
Before encountering Kraken for the very first time, check the area on your left side to find the collectible.
Covenant Data Pad #25
You need to search a small tower near the area with Covenant Plasma Turrets and a Shield.
Covenant Data Pad #26
You need to search a side tunnel in the area with the Ghosts.
Covenant Data Pad #27
After you leave the area with the Ghosts, check a nearby tall rock formation to find the collectible.
Covenant Data Pad #28
You need to head inside the Temple Grounds and check the ledge overlooking the Ghosts Cave to find the collectible.
Covenant Data Pad #29
While you are inside the Temple Grounds, head inside the secret area under the bridge heading into the temple.
Covenant Data Pad #30
While you are inside the Temple Grounds, check the ledge near the Ghosts Cave.
Forerunner Console #6
This collectible is located on a platform in the area where you fight Kraken.
Mission 11: Before the Storm
Covenant Data Pad #31
This collectible is located on the rocks just behind the starting area.
Covenant Data Pad #32
You need to head straight from the starting area and check top of a pillar on your left side to find this collectible.
Covenant Data Pad #33
You need to search under a tent near the Arbiter.
UNSC Data Pad #34
This collectible is located at the very top of a large statue near the Arbiter.
Covenant Data Pad #34
You will find this collectible on the far end of the medical tents in the area.
Mission 12: Battle of Sunaion
Covenant Data Pad #35
You need to get behind the starting point and check a tall brazier to find the collectible.
Control Console #1
You need to head straight from the second AA turret and check the building on your left side to find the collectible inside.
Covenant Data Pad #36
You will find this collectible inside the undercity; just above the door of a small building.
Covenant Data Pad #37
This collectible is also located in the undercity; near the area where a Spirit deploys Covenant enemies.
Covenant Data Pad #38
This collectible is also located in the undercity; near the area where you fight off the Hunters.
Ancient Sangheili Sword #5
After coming back to surface, you need to search the carnage to find the collectible inside.
Covenant Data Pad #39
You need to head to the second floor of the building you enter after seeing the Guardian.
Ancient Sangheili Sword #6
This collectible is located near the slope which is used to reach the Arbiter.
Mission 13: Genesis
Covenant Data Pad #40
This collectible is located outside the Forerunner Facility where you find the Scorpion.
Covenant Data Pad #41
This collectible can be found at the edge of a cliff near the area where the first battle takes place.
Broken Constructor #1
This collectible is located on top of a cliff overlooking the Fuel Rod Cannons in the area where the first big battle takes place.
UNSC Data Pad #35
This collectible is located near the wreckage of the Pelican near the Forerunner Security Gate.
Forerunner Console #7
This collectible is located on a Forerunner platform on your left side after coming out of the tunnel across the Forerunner Security Gate.
Broken Constructor #2
This collectible is located on top of a tall rock near the second big battle area.
UNSC Data Pad #36
You will find this collectible on the rocks leading towards the Light Bridge.
Covenant Data Pad #42
You will come across dead Elite near the area where you will see the Warden for the first time – this area also contains this collectible.
UNSC Data Pad #37
After the first Warden battle, check the Forerunner Platform on your right side to find the collectible.
Forerunner Console #7
You will find this collectible on the left side of the Forerunner Gateway entrance.
Mission 14: The Breaking
Forerunner Console #8
This collectible can be found behind the starting point.
Forerunner Console #9
This collectible can be found behind the starting point.
Forerunner Console #10
You need to search the area where you first confront Knights.
Forerunner Console #11
This collectible is located on the platform on which the Warden appears for a short while.
Forerunner Console #12
You need to search the area where you confront Knights for the second time.
Mission 15: Guardians
Forerunner Console #13
This collectible is located in the area where with the imprisoned hostiles.
Forerunner Console #14
This collectible is located in the area where with the imprisoned hostiles.
Covenant Data Pad #43
You need to head to the area where the first battle area and check the central platform.
Covenant Data Pad #44
This collectible is located near the wreckage to the side of Alpha Core.
UNSC Data Pad #38
You need to search the high ledge above the Gamma Core.
Covenant Data Pad #45
This collectible is located on a ledge as you move from the Gamma Core to Delta Core.
Covenant Data Pad #46
You will find this collectible in the underground area near Delta Core.
Broken Constructor #3
This collectible is located on a ledge between the Delta and Epsilon Cores.
UNSC Data Pad #39
You need to search the cave with the Mantis near the Epsilon Core.
Broken Constructor #4
The final collectible of the game is located on a ledge near the entrance of the tunnel heading towards the Delta Core.
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