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{{Title|Cut ''Halo Wars'' buildings}} | {{Title|Cut ''Halo Wars'' buildings}} | ||
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[[File:HW Screenshots E07 4.jpg|thumb|300px|An early iteration of the UNSC [[Firebase]] found in the [[Halo Wars E3 2007 Demo|''Halo Wars'' E3 2007]] demo.{{Ref/Generic|Id=E307|[[Halo Wars E3 2007 Demo]]}}]] | [[File:HW Screenshots E07 4.jpg|thumb|300px|An early iteration of the UNSC [[Firebase]] found in the [[Halo Wars E3 2007 Demo|''Halo Wars'' E3 2007]] demo.{{Ref/Generic|Id=E307|[[Halo Wars E3 2007 Demo]]}}]] | ||
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===Barracks=== | ===Barracks=== | ||
{{Main|UNSC Barracks}} | {{Main|UNSC Barracks}} | ||
Another building that survived into the final game, the barracks underwent many design iterations. In the E3 2007 build, the barracks are little more than a fenced-off courtyard, and have [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] doing pushups behind the building.{{Ref/Reuse|E307}} Another iteration of the barracks was intended to be "orbitally deployed", with the building dropping down from orbit and unpacking itself. | Another building that survived into the final game, the barracks underwent many design iterations. In the E3 2007 build, the barracks are little more than a fenced-off courtyard, and have [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] doing pushups behind the building.{{Ref/Reuse|E307}} Another iteration of the barracks was intended to be "orbitally deployed", with the building dropping down from orbit and unpacking itself. | ||
A third design of the barracks has also been shown, much more simplified in form and more closely-resembling the direction of the buildings in the final game. Icons depicting this design remain in the files of the final release. | A third design of the barracks has also been shown, much more simplified in form and more closely-resembling the direction of the buildings in the final game. Icons depicting this design remain in the files of the final release. | ||
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===Command centre=== | ===Command centre=== | ||
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===Landing pad=== | ===Landing pad=== | ||
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===Supply pad=== | ===Supply pad=== | ||
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===Turrets=== | ===Turrets=== | ||
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===Vehicle depot=== | ===Vehicle depot=== | ||
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==Covenant buildings== | ==Covenant buildings== | ||
===Wall generator=== | ===Wall generator=== | ||
Found in the earliest builds of ''Halo Wars'', these structures are descended from mechanics intended for the original ''[[Phoenix (Ensemble pitch)|Phoenix]]'' IP developed by Ensemble prior to adopting the ''Halo'' themeing. As part of this game, the alien enemies were to have the ability to build "fog-of-war killing barriers".{{Ref/Twitter|Id=Fog|zaphodgjd|1355684847033802754|Graeme Devine|Quote=I think they were wall generators? Left over from Phoenix when non-humans could build fog of war killing barriers.|D=21|M=9|Y=2021}} [[Covenant]]-themed models for these structures were created by artist Duane Santos, though the mechanic was ultimately cut.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/405Pn|Site=ArtStation|Page=Halo Wars: Covenant Wraith|D=21|M=9|Y=2021}} | Found in the earliest builds of ''Halo Wars'', these structures are descended from mechanics intended for the original ''[[Phoenix (Ensemble pitch)|Phoenix]]'' IP developed by Ensemble prior to adopting the ''Halo'' themeing. As part of this game, the alien enemies were to have the ability to build "fog-of-war killing barriers".{{Ref/Twitter|Id=Fog|zaphodgjd|1355684847033802754|Graeme Devine|Quote=I think they were wall generators? Left over from Phoenix when non-humans could build fog of war killing barriers.|D=21|M=9|Y=2021}} [[Covenant]]-themed models for these structures were created by artist Duane Santos, though the mechanic was ultimately cut.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/405Pn|Site=ArtStation|Page=Halo Wars: Covenant Wraith|D=21|M=9|Y=2021}} | ||
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File:HW BruteTanks Early.jpg|The wall generators alongside some Banshees and Brute Tanks. | File:HW BruteTanks Early.jpg|The wall generators alongside some Banshees and Brute Tanks. | ||
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===Monument=== | ===Monument=== | ||
Identified only via filenames <code>cov_bdlg_monument</code> and <code>cov_bdlg_upgradedmonument</code> of icons in the released build of ''Halo Wars'', the Covenant monument building was to have five tiers of upgrade, shown below. The monument's intended function is unknown, though the labelling of the [[ | Identified only via filenames <code>cov_bdlg_monument</code> and <code>cov_bdlg_upgradedmonument</code> of icons in the released build of ''Halo Wars'', the Covenant monument building was to have five tiers of upgrade, shown below. The monument's intended function is unknown, though the labelling of the [[Covenant automated plasma turret|base defense turrets]] as <code>cov_nodemonumentupgrade</code> suggests the monument was intended to serve as the base headquarters/ command centre in the original free-placement building system. | ||
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File:HW-CovenantBuilding Concept.jpg|Concept art for an unknown building, possibly intended for the monument. | File:HW-CovenantBuilding Concept.jpg|Concept art for an unknown building, possibly intended for the monument. | ||
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