The colony world Benning is in the direct path of the Reaper invasion, yet Cerberus is laying siege to the populace here. At the same time, Cerberus publicly denies they are attacking or abducting any of the civilian populace.
Admiral Hackett believes there’s more going on than meets the eye, and so the Normandy is being sent in to investigate and to help evac the civilians.
SECURE THE UPPER STREETS
As soon as you arrive at the landing pad, Cortez has bad news for you. Civilians are currently engaged with Cerberus troops in the area and are being overrun.
You need to get over to them and provide cover. Failing that, you must at least give Cerberus something else to shoot at. Watch out for turrets laid down by Combat Engineers.
Dog Tag
In the area you’re first directed to, look for this Dog Tag located near a pillar in the outdoors section of the upper streets. It’s incredibly easy to miss.
ESCORT THE CIVILIANS
Once you eliminate the initial Cerberus team, you get word of more civilians on the map’s other side being pinned down by more hostiles.
In your rush to protect the civilians, watch your fire as you engage the enemy. Clear out any nearby enemies, then speak with one of the civilians.
As soon as you talk with the civilians, more Cerberus troops begin to rush into the area. You can make a stand right near your precious cargo, or you can spread your squad out, taking advantage of the nearby elevated building and its clean firing angles at the street below.
Either way, at least one squad member should keep close to them for protection, as many Cerberus troops tend to gather in the building leading to the landing pad.
After a wave has been cleared, the civilians will advance to the next “safe spot.”
Unfortunately, this means they will travel through the lower street, giving Cerberus all manner of sniping positions on them and consequently on any of the squad who are close by defending them.
One stop that the civilians make puts them right next to a ladder Cerberus uses to flank them. Use your squad to keep Cerberus occupied on one front, climb the ladder yourself, and clear out the structure.
From there, you can get a good position on the enemy gathering near the landing pad.
Eventually, you will prove too much for Cerberus to handle, and the civilians will reach the landing pad with no further harassment. Cortez will swoop in to pick up the team, and the mission is all but over. But don’t be so quick to leave!
Make sure you’ve found everything that can be collected on the map, particularly those Dog Tags and the Capacitor Helmet!