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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Firewall[edit]
- Main article: Fractures: Firewall
Whereas other Fractures take place in alternate universes, Firewall is set in the canon Halo universe and provides a glimpse of events inside Created-controlled territory in the aftermath of Cortana's defeat at Installation 07 in late 2559. High Auxiliary Sloan set in motion a contingency plan known as the FIREWALL agendum to create the Executors, cybernetically-augmented humans clad in Chimera armor that would allow artificial intelligences, or "infomorphs" to enact their wills in the corporeal universe. Currently, only one Executor exists as a proof of concept, but Sloan plans to build an army.
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Species[edit]
Organizations[edit]
- Biologic-directed power blocs
- Infolife assemblies
Technology and equipment[edit]
- Augmentor
- Basilisk hack
- BRINK Plugin
- Chimera armor
- Abatur variant
- Deltajock variant
- Flenser variant
- Fomorian variant
- Geist variant
- Grendel variant
- Grimghast variant
- Merrow variant
- Mimir variant
- Peaceweaver variant
- Strigoi variant
- Thresher variant
- Cooperative autonomous munition swarm
- Crysknife
- Essence compilation
- Executor
- Flexcomposite
- Hyperlink network
- Orbital glimmerlance
- PostAmp
- Sub-tactical thermonuclear self-destruct device
- TAG Plugin
- Wendigo units
Megaframe[edit]
The Megaframe universe is inspired in the Japanese Tokusatsu series Super Sentai, which was adapted in west as Power Rangers. In the Megaframe universe, a being named Halzon gave morphonic keys named "Dynam Rings" to humanity, becoming the Sierra Troopers, with the task of protecting the Sol system from the Auspex Empire, who also seeks to claim the Dynam Rings. Each Sierra Trooper uses the Trooper armor, and when the Sierra Troopers combine their morphonic energies, they can use the Megaframe armor.[citation needed]
Panzerdoll[edit]
Like the Megaframe universe, the Panzerdoll universe is inspired by the Japanese anime franchise Mobile Suit Gundam. In the Panzerdoll universe, the Covenant and the Union Naval Space Combine fight each other using mechatronian technology. The UNSC forces uses the Panzerdoll armor.[citation needed]
Tenrai[edit]
- Main article: Fractures: Tenrai
The Tenrai universe is inspired by Japanese culture. In this universe, the 343 clans of the Imperial Court once feuded with each other for generations, but united in the face of an invasion by the Covenant. To defeat the invaders, the clans pooled their knowledge and crafted a new type of armor for their samurai warriors: Yoroi.[1]
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Species[edit]
- Asura
- Human
- Kappa
- Kitsune
- Tengu
Organizations[edit]
- Covenant
- Imperial Court
- 343 clans
- Imperial household
- Shogunate
- Northern Priesthood
Events[edit]
- Covenant invasion
- Arrival of the strange samurai
Technology and equipment[edit]
- Aiki weave
- Glass dragon
- Grass-blade
- Domination spires
- Dragonbark
- Jadeiron
- Tanto blade
- Yoroi armor
- Azechi variant
- Chonmage variant
- Hakushika variant
- Hatamoto variant
- Hikeshi variant
- Ikari variant
- Kabuto variant
- Kawari variant
- Kendo variant
- Otomosho variant
- Yokai variant
In-game information[edit]
The following is a list of in-game seasons and events that are themed around Fractures universes.
Halo: The Master Chief Collection[edit]
- Main article: Halo: The Master Chief Collection
Halo: The Master Chief Collection featured two Series involving Fractures content which released during 2021 and 2022. Armor from these Fractures would be limited to the Halo: Reach, Halo 2: Anniversary and Halo 3 components of the collection.
- Series 8: Mythic - Includes the Belos, Blackguard, and Drengr armor from their respective Fractures universe. All armor within Series 8: Mythic would be exclusive to Halo: Reach and Halo 3.
- Series 9 - Includes the Bioroid, Megaframe, Panzerdoll, and Trooper armor from their respective Fracture universe, with the exception of the Trooper armor, being part of the Megaframe universe. All armor within Series 9 would be exclusive to Halo 2: Anniversary.
Halo Infinite[edit]
- Main article: Halo Infinite
Halo Infinite involved Fractures in a much larger way. With every season starting from Season 01: Heroes of Reach up to Season 03: Echoes Within, a Fractures-themed armor core would be introduced for players to use. Smaller events within the season would yield additional cosmetic rewards and purchasable items for the armor core. As of the release of Season 04: Infection, sequel events would occur, with Tenrai receiving three and Firewall receiving one through Cyber Showdown III.
- Tenrai - Debuted the Yoroi armor core, featured in the Tenrai universe, and ran during Season 01: Heroes of Reach.
- Tenrai II - Successor to Tenrai, ran during Season 04: Infection.
- Tenrai III - Companion to Tenrai II, ran during Season 04: Infection.
- Tenrai IV - Successor to Tenrai III, ran during Content Update 32.
- Fractures: Entrenched - Debuted the Eaglestrike armor core, featured in the Entrenched universe, and ran during Season 02: Lone Wolves.
- Fractures: Firewall - Debuted the Chimera armor core, featured in the Firewall universe, and ran during Season 03: Echoes Within.
- Cyber Showdown III - Successor to Firewall, ran during Content Update 29.
Gallery[edit]
Halo: The Master Chief Collection[edit]
Keyart for Series 8: Mythic within The Master Chief Collection.
The Master Chief Collection's Series 9 Bioroid armor sets.
The Master Chief Collection's Series 9 Megaframe armor set.
The Master Chief Collection's Series 9 Trooper armor sets.
The Master Chief Collection's Series 9 Panzerdoll armor sets.
Halo Infinite[edit]
Infinite's Tenrai event banner.
Keyart for Tenrai.
Keyart for Tenrai II.
Keyart for Tenrai III.
Keyart for Tenrai IV.
Keyart for Entrenched.
Keyart for Firewall.
Keyart for the Cyber Showdown III Operation within the Firewall Fracture.
Logos[edit]
The Tenrai Fracture logo.
The Tenrai Fracture logo.
The Entrenched Fracture logo.
The Firewall Fracture logo.
General Fractures icon.
Alternate general Fractures icon.
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b c d Halo Waypoint, FRACTURE: TENRAI EVENT LAUNCH (Retrieved on Nov 23, 2021) [archive]
- ^ a b c d e Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Myths & Mysteries (Retrieved on Sep 2, 2021) [archive]
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Inside Infinite - June 2021 (Retrieved on Jun 25, 2021) [archive]
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Season 2 Map Previews: Catalyst and Breaker (Retrieved on Apr 15, 2022) [archive]
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Season 2: Modes Preview (Retrieved on Apr 21, 2022) [archive]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Halo Waypoint, STORY SHARD: THE LAST SKY MARSHAL (Retrieved on Jun 15, 2022) [archive]
- ^ a b Halo Infinite, M199X Helmet description: "The iconic M199X helmet was produced by the Hefley Radiator Company and Misriah Bathworks to outfit troops sent to overthrow the Kig-Yar Thalassocracy."
- ^ Halo Infinite, Buzzy Emblem description: "The ornithopter gunship crews of the 11th Strikewing Squadron were as vicious and merciless as their insect insignia boasted."
- ^ Halo Infinite, Razorbacks Emblem description: "There were no better drivers and mechanics in the entire UNSC than those of the 23rd Armored Lancers, and their innovations in up-armored transports remain in active use to the present day."
- ^ Halo Infinite, Shadow Scorpion emblem description: "The 52nd Destroyer Battalion were experts in striking from ambush, and adept at preserving their fighting strength under even the most austere conditions imaginable."
- ^ Halo Infinite, Wyld Hogs Emblem description: "The 902nd Reconnaissance Cluster played fast and loose with UNSC military regulations and protocol, but never shirked their duty."
- ^ Halo Infinite, Peter the Pelican Emblem description: "We deliver. When special assets needed transport to the darkest lands under Covenant occupation, the Pelicans of Air Transport Group Apple were on-call."
- ^ a b Halo Infinite, Cosmocom attatchment description: "Nothing has been heard on the Cosmocom from off-world astro-rangers in years, but hopes remains undimmed."
- ^ a b Halo Infinite, KERBEROS helmet description: "KERBEROS helmets were first used by the notorious Capital Military Authority in their suppression of "defeatist" anti-war protesters in the years before the Carver Riots."
- ^ Halo Infinite, Red One Emblem description: ""Sacrifice and duty." The motto by which the First Mobile Infantry Division lived and died."
- ^ Halo Infinite, Hyperion Test Group Emblem description
- ^ Halo Infinite, Meridian Light Horse Emblem description
- ^ Halo Infinite, MA35 BAR description: "The Misriah Bathworks Automatic Rifle was the standard UNSC infantry rifle throughout the Final War."
- ^ a b c d Halo Infinite, BRODIE Helmet description: "Most famously used by the Northam Volunteers, the BRODIE became synonymous with brave UNSC defenders who fought and died on the chem-scarred battlefields of eastern Europa."
- ^ a b Halo Infinite, Ridgeback Cantonment Patrol Emblem description: ""Sniffing out trouble, dealing it back double" was the motto of volunteers who kept the peace long after the rubble of Seattle stopped smoldering."
- ^ Halo Infinite, Seongnam Special Task Group Two Emblem description
- ^ Halo Infinite, Ultramarine Corps Coating
- ^ a b Halo Infinite, Carbon Tundra Coating: "The scouts did not - or could not - speak of what they saw in the ruins of Northam Central Command."
- ^ Halo Infinite, LEADBELCHER Helmet description: "Produced from scrap and leftover mechatronics, the LEADBELCHER helmet was beloved by UNSC tunnel rats tasked with investigating Covenant "root-gnawer" archaeotech digger teams."
- ^ Halo Infinite, Gummytube Filter description
