Fractures
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| “ | Each particular Fracture can share a variety of elements in common with core canon, but recast in a different light or interpreted in a new way. It was important to maintain key touchstones so that they all remain authentic to Halo, whether the Fracture happened to have dragons or was simply a twisted timeline that saw a markedly different outcome.[1] | ” |
Fractures are divergent Halo timelines or universes that exist separately to the core canon of the franchise. They are designed to maintain the main elements and themes of the Halo universe, but are markedly distinct due to either fundamental differences in the nature of the setting, or the way certain events play out. Fractures are designed to give fans a unique and fresh take on the Halo universe, while leaving the existing lore untouched.[1][2]
Fractures universes are used to lend background lore and context to otherwise fantastical or usually non-canonical in-game elements, such as the Yoroi and Eaglestrike armor in Halo Infinite or Belos, Blackguard, and Drengr armor in Halo: The Master Chief Collection. As such, they are often linked to in-game seasons and events, including Series 8: Mythic within The Master Chief Collection or Infinite's Tenrai events.[1][2][3]
Fractures universes[edit]
Belos[edit]
The Belos universe is inspired by classical Greek and Roman culture. In this universe, the Chosen are humans who have been selected to undergo augmentations, making them almost demigods among their people. As such, Chosen serve as commanders and bodyguards within the armies that are sworn to defend the realm of Lacedaemon. The Chosen are equipped with Belos armor.[2]
Bioroid[edit]
In the Bioroid universe, the Forerunners created weapon-parasites called Bioroids, infecting beings with the Reclaimer spark within them and convert them into killing machines. The Bioroid are forced to fight against an enemy called the Thinking Death. These infected beings are equipped with the Bioroid armor.
Blackguard[edit]
The Blackguard universe is inspired by feudalism and Medieval European culture. In this universe, the Blackguard are knights, protectors, and thieves from many kingdoms who are equipped with sets of specialized armor and powerful weapons. Each kingdom produces its own armor design, but in general the armor is known simply as Blackguard armor.[2]
Drengr[edit]
The Drengr universe is inspired by Norse culture. In this universe, the Skalds are matchless warriors and clever storytellers who collect many tales of epic feats as they fight against the Shapeless Horrors. The Skalds gird themselves for battle with runeplate, also called Drengr armor.[2]
Entrenched[edit]
- Main article: Fractures: Entrenched
The Entrenched universe is dieselpunk-themed. In this universe, the soldiers fight using 'ruinously' expensive and tough armor paid for by the working populace to fuel the final fight against the Covenant Invasion. The armor used is Eaglestrike.[4][5]
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