Editing Halo: Reach manual

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{{Title|''Halo: Reach'' manual}}
[[File:Halo Reach Manual Cover.png|250px|thumb|The manual cover.]]

The '''''Halo: Reach'' manual''' is a game manual included in physical copies of ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. The manual is presented as the in-universe [[MIL-FBS-295937(1)B Field Manual]] on the outside, and a condensed version of [[FM 7-28]] on the inside.
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==Sections==
===Welcome to Noble Team===
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|<div style='text-align: right;'>23.07.2552</div><br><br>
::Subject: Reassignment<br><br>To: [CLASSIFIED] [[SPARTAN-B312|S-312]]
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#I commend you for the exemplary manner in which you’ve conducted your duties while serving with [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]]/[[ONI Section Three|SectionTHREE]]/[[Beta-5 Division|Beta-5]].
#You were chosen not only because of your initiative, discipline, and ingenuity, but also for your skill as a [[pilot]]. All of these were demonstrated admirably during your [[Mamore insurrections|counter-insurgency operations]] on [[Mamore]] [13.04 - 10.05.[[2552]]].
#I'm glad to have NOBLE's action element back up to full strength and look forward to having you on the team.
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:::[[Urban Holland]]<br>[[Colonel]], [[Unified Special Warfare Command|USW]]<br>NOBLE, [[Commanding officer|Commanding Officer]]
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===Ordnance===
====Weapons====
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! Image !! Weapons - UNSC !! Close !! Med !! Long !! Support !! Grenade
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| [[File:ReachSchematic - Magnum.png|150px|center]] || '''[[M6G magnum|M6G-Magnum]]'''<br>2x zoom - AM rated{{Ref/Note|Id=AM|Anti-materiel rated; particularly useful against delicate equipment—like brains.}} || O || ⬤ || O || || 
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| [[File:ReachSchematic_-_AR.png|75px|center]] || '''[[MA37 assault rifle|MA37-Assault Rifle]]'''<br>Short, controlled bursts are most effective; high ROF.{{Ref/Note|Id=ROF|Rate of fire.}} || ⬤ || O || || || 
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| [[File:ReachSchematic_-_DMR.png|75px|center]] || '''[[M392 DMR|M392 DMR—Designated Marksman Rifle]]'''<br>3x zoom. AM rated.{{Ref/NoteReuse|AM}} || || O || ⬤ || || 
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| [[File:ReachSchematic_-_Shotgun.png|75px|center]] ||| '''[[M45E shotgun|M45 TS-Shotgun]]'''<br>Most effective at close range; small magazine. || ⬤ || O || || || 
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| [[File:ReachSchematic_-_Sniper.png|75px|center]] || '''[[SRS99-AM sniper rifle|SRS99-Sniper Rifle]]'''<br>5x, 10x zoom; small magazine; AM rated.{{Ref/NoteReuse|AM}} || || ⬤ || O || || 
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| [[File:ReachSchematic_-_Rocket.png|75px|center]] || '''[[M41 SPNKr|M41SSR MAV/AW-Rocket Launcher]]'''<br>1.8x zoom; tracks flying targets;AOE.{{Ref/Note|Id=AOE|Area of effect.}} || || ⬤ || O || ▲ || 
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| [[File:Spartanlaser.png|75px|center]] || '''[[M6/V Spartan Laser|M6 G/GNR-Spartan Laser]]'''<br>2.5x zoom;2.5 sec. charge up. || || O || ⬤ || ▲ || 
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| [[File:ReachSchematic_-_GL.png|75px|center]] || '''[[M319 grenade launcher|M319 GL-Grenade Launcher]]'''<br>Hold trigger for alt. fuse: manual detonate/EMP{{Ref/Note|Id=EMP|[[Electromagnetic pulse]].}}; knocks out shields; temporarily disables most vehicles; projectile is bounceable; AOE.{{Ref/NoteReuse|AOE}} || || ⬤ || O || ▲ || ▲
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| [[File:ReachSchematic_-_HMG.png|75px|center]] || '''[[M247H machine gun|M247H HMG-Machine Gun]]'''<br>Heavy; limited ammo.|| O || ⬤ ||  || ▲ || 
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| [[File:ReachSchematic_-_FG.png|75px|center]] || '''[[M9 fragmentation grenade|M9 HE/DP-Frag Grenade]]'''<br>Bounceable; deflected by [[Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet|Jackal shield]]; AOE.{{Ref/NoteReuse|AOE}}|| || ⬤ ||  || || ▲
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| [[File:ReachSchematic_-_TargetLocator.png|75px|center]] || '''[[H-165 target locator|H-165 FOM-Target Locator]]'''<br>2x, 4x zoom; very low ROF.{{Ref/NoteReuse|ROF}}|| || O|| ⬤ || ▲ || 
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{| class="wikitable"
! Image !! Weapons - Covenant !! Close !! Med !! Long !! Support !! Grenade
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| [[File:ReachSchematic - PlasmaPistol.png|150px|center]] || '''[[Type-25 plasma pistol|T25 DEP-Plasma Pistol]]'''<br>Hold trigger for alt. fire: overcharge; semiguided; knocks out shields; temporarily disables most vehicles; overheats; AOE.{{Ref/NoteReuse|AOE}} || ⬤ || O || || || 
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| [[File:ReachSchematic - PlasmaRifle.png|150px|center]] || '''[[Okarda'phaa-pattern plasma rifle|T25 DER-Plasma Rifle]]'''<br>Very effective against shields; overheats; high ROF.{{Ref/NoteReuse|ROF}} || ⬤ || O || || || 
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| [[File:Plasma repeater.png|150px|center]] || '''[[Nakata'vho-pattern plasma repeater|T51 DER/1-Plasma Repeater]]'''<br>Very effective against shields; hold X to vent waste heat (can be interrupted). || ⬤ || O || || || 
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| [[File:ReachSchematic - Spiker.png|150px|center]] || '''[[Paegaas Workshop Spiker|T25 C-Spike Rifle]]'''<br>Short, controlled bursts are most effective; only issued to [[Jiralhanae|Brute]] shock troopers; high ROF.{{Ref/NoteReuse|ROF}} || ⬤ || O || || || 
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| [[File:ReachSchematic - Needler.png|150px|center]] || '''[[Nahle'hax-pattern needler|T33 GML-Needler]]'''<br>Six projectiles to cause S-C{{Ref/Note|Id=SC|Super-combine: [[Subanese crystal|projectiles]] react explosively in unshielded targets.}}; semi-guided; projectiles deflected by Jackal shield; high ROF.{{Ref/NoteReuse|ROF}} || ⬤ || O || || || 
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| [[File:ReachSchematic - NeedleRifle.png|150px|center]] || '''[[Gadulo-pattern needle rifle|T31 R-Needle Rifle]]'''<br>2x zoom; three projectiles to cause S-C{{Ref/NoteReuse|SC}}; semi-guided; projectiles deflected by Jackal shield; AM rated.{{Ref/NoteReuse|AM}} || || ⬤ || O || || 
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| [[File:ReachSchematic - ConcussionRifle.png|150px|center]] || '''[[Elo'Nakada-pattern concussion rifle|T50 DER/H-Concussion Rifle]]'''<br>Small magazine; AOE{{Ref/NoteReuse|AOE}} || O || ⬤ || || || 
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| [[File:ReachSchematic - Sword.png|150px|center]] || '''[[Unidentified energy sword pattern|T1 EW/S-Energy Sword]]'''<br>Melee weapon. || ⬤ || || || || 
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| [[File:ReachSchematic - Hammer.png|150px|center]] || '''[[Paegaas Workshop gravity hammer|T2 EW/H-Gravity Hammer]]'''<br>Melee weapon; AOE.{{Ref/NoteReuse|AOE}} || ⬤ || || || || 
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| [[File:ReachSchematic - FuelRodCannon.png|150px|center]] || '''[[Korva-pattern fuel rod gun|T33 LAAW-Fuel Rod Gun]]'''<br>2.5x zoom; AOE.{{Ref/NoteReuse|AOE}} || || ⬤ || O || ▲ || 
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| [[File:ReachSchematic - PlasmaGL.png|150px|center]] || '''[[Kopasa'mada-pattern plasma launcher|T52 GML/E-Plasma Launcher]]'''<br>2.5x zoom; very effective against shields; tracks targets; hold trigger to increase number of projectiles (max. 4); AOE.{{Ref/NoteReuse|AOE}} || || ⬤ || O || ▲ || 
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| [[File:Focusrifle.png|150px|center]] || '''[[M'tara-pattern focus rifle|T52 SAR-Focus Rifle]]'''<br>3.5x, 9.5x zoom; overheats. || || O || ⬤ || || 
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| [[File:ReachSchematic - PlasmaCannon.png|150px|center]] || '''[[Pek-pattern plasma cannon|T52 DESW-Plasma Cannon]]'''<br>Very effective against shields; heavy; limited ammo. || O || ⬤ || || ▲ || 
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| [[File:ReachSchematic - PG.png|150px|center]] || '''[[Anskum-pattern plasma grenade|T1 APG-Plasma Grenade]]'''<br>Sticks to target; deflected by Jackal shield; AOE.{{Ref/NoteReuse|AOE}} || || || || || ▲
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{{Ref/Notes}}
:⬤ optimal range
:O effective range

====Vehicles====
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! Vehicle !! Stats
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| '''[[M274R Mongoose|M274 ULATV-Mongoose]]'''<br>Unarmored vehicle used primarily by couriers.|| '''Crew''' 1+1 (1 driver, 1 passenger)
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| '''[[M12 Warthog|M12 FAV-Warthog]]'''<br>Lightly armored force application vehicle; highly maneuverable, extremely versatile platform.|| '''Crew''' 2+1 (1 driver, 1 gunner, 1 passenger)<br><br>'''Armament''' [[M12 Chaingun Warthog|LRV]]: [[M41 Vulcan|M41 12.7mm LAAG]] (vulcan machine gun); [[M12G1 Gauss Warthog|LAAV-G]]: [[M68B Gauss cannon|M68 25mm ALIM]] (gauss cannon); [[M12R Rocket Warthog|LAAV-R]]: [[M79 rocket launcher|M79 65mm MLRS]] (rocket launcher)
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| '''[[M808C Scorpion|M808 MBT-Scorpion]]'''<br>Primary armored fighting vehicle; requires support on today's high-speed battlefield. || '''Crew''' 1+1 (1 commander, 1 machine gunner)-can accommodate up to 4 riders<br><br>'''Armament''' [[M512 smooth-bore high-velocity cannon|M512 90mm SBHV]] (smooth bore, high velocity) cannon; [[M247T machine gun|M247 7.62mm MMG]] (medium machine gun)
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| '''[[UH-144 Falcon|UH-144-Falcon]]'''<br>Primary air-to-ground support/transport VTOL. || '''Crew''' 3 (1 [[pilot]], 2 gunners)-can accommodate up to 3 riders<br><br>'''Armament''' [[UH-144A Falcon|UH-144A]]: [[M638 autocannon|M638 20mm auto-cannon]], 2 x [[M460 automatic grenade launcher|M460 40mm AGL]]; [[UH-144S Falcon|UH-144S]]: M638 20mm auto-cannon, 2x M247H 12.7mm HMG
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| '''[[D77-TC Pelican|D77-TC-Pelican]]'''<br>Primary space-to-ground support/transport VTOL; extremely versatile platform. || '''Crew''' 3 (1 pilot, 1 co-pilot, 1 crew chief)-can accommodate up to 10 passengers and 1 vehicle
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| '''[[FSS-1000 Sabre|YSS-1000-Sabre]]'''<br>Primary planetary defense [[Space fighter|fighter]] for the [[Inner Colonies]]. || '''Crew''' 1+1 (1 pilot, 1 [[radar]] intercept officer)<br><br>'''Armament''' 2x [[Machine-linked autocannon|M1024 ASW/AC 30mm MLA]]; 2x [[ST/Medusa missile|ST/Medusa missile pod]]
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| '''[[GA-TL1 Longsword|GA-TL1-Longsword]]'''<br>Primary A/X strike fighter; extremely versatile platform. || '''Crew''' 4 (1 pilot, 1 co-pilot, 1 navigator, 1 systems technician)<br><br>'''Armament''' 2x [[Machine-linked autocannon|M9109 ASW/AC 50mm MLA]]; 4x [[ASGM-10 missile|ASGM-10]]
|}

{| class="wikitable"
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! Vehicle !! Stats
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| '''[[Karo'etba-pattern Ghost|T-32 RAV-Ghost]]'''<br>Primary reconnaissance/rapid attack vehicle; very little protection for pilot. || '''Crew''' 1 (1 pilot)<br>'''Armament''' 2x [[Class-2 directed energy cannon|plasma cannons]] (linked)
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| '''[[Rizvum-pattern Revenant|T-48 LAGC-Revenant]]'''<br>Lightly armored mobile artillery; open vehicle affords very little protection to crew. || '''Crew''' 1+1 (1 pilot, 1 plasma passenger)<br><br>'''Armament''' [[Class-2 medium plasma mortar|Plasma mortar]]
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| '''[[Zurdo-pattern Wraith|T-26 AGC-Wraith]]'''<br>Primary armored fighting vehicle for ground forces; blind spot/relatively weak rear armor. || '''Crew''' 1+1 (1 pilot, 1 [[plasma cannon]] gunner<br><br>'''Armament'''[[Plasma mortar|Heavy plasma mortar]]; plasma cannon
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| '''[[Deutoros-pattern Scarab|T-47 UHAP-Scarab]]'''<br>Recent intelligence suggests this is not a fighting vehicle, but an ultra-heavy infantry unit. || '''Crew''' 1+5 (1 pilot, 5 defenders)-can accommodate 12 defenders<br><br>'''Armament''' [[Focus cannon|Ultra-heavy focus cannon]]; [[ultra-heavy plasma cannon]], 3x T-52 DESW
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| '''[[Dextro Xur-pattern Spirit|T-28 TC-Spirit]]'''<br>Primary troop carrier, heavy armor is virtually immune to damage. || '''Crew''' 1 (1 pilot) - can accomodate up to 30 passengers and 2 vehicles<br><br>'''Armament''' [[Heavy plasma cannon]]
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| '''[[Ru'swum-pattern Phantom|T-52 TC-Phantom]]'''<br>Primary ground support/troop carrier; heavy armor is virtually immune to damage. || '''Crew''' 4 (1 pilot, 1 weapon officer, 2 plasma cannon gunners)-can accommodate up to 30 passengers and 2 vehicles<br><br>'''Armament''' Heavy plasma cannon, 2x T-52 DESW
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| '''[[Is'belox-pattern Banshee|T-26 GSA-Banshee]]'''<br>Primary ground support, lightly armored, but extremely maneuverable. || '''Crew''' 1 (1 pilot)<br><br>'''Armament''' 2x heavy plasma cannon; [[Fuel rod cannon|FRC-G]]
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| '''[[Elsedda-pattern Banshee|T-27 XMF-Space Banshee]]'''<br>Most common interceptor/escort spacecraft; unshielded, but extremely maneuverable. || '''Crew''' 1 (1 pilot) <br><br>'''Armament''' 2x heavy plasma cannon; FRC-G
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| '''[[Morsam-pattern Seraph|T-31 XMF-Seraph]]'''<br>superiority fighter; heavy shields, but extremely maneuverable. || '''Crew''' 1 (1 pilot)<br><br>'''Armament''' 2x heavy plasma cannon
|}

====Armor abilities====
;[[Armor abilities]]
Information regarding armor abilities may also be accessed by pressing BACK while in the field.
{| class="wikitable"
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| [[File:ReachAA_-_Jetpack.png|150px]] || '''[[Series 8 jetpack|Jet Pack]]'''<br>'''FIELD DATA''' This [[Series 8 jetpack|newest model]] portable [[Jetpack|jump jet]] finally has the power to lift a Spartan in the latest-generation MJOLNIR armor.
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| [[File:ReachAA_-_Sprint.png|150px]] || '''[[Sprint]]'''<br>'''FIELD DATA''' [[Catherine-B320|S-320]] is largely responsible for this plug. While not quite a hack, it does temporarily override the safety limiters on actuators and “muscles”—cheating the system regulators to keep the operator cool as well.
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| [[File:ReachAA_-_Hologram.png|150px]]|| '''[[Type-27 hologram|Holographic decoy]]'''<br>'''FIELD DATA''' This gives the operator the ability to create a virtual, holographic projection, which can be used as a decoy to draw enemy fire. The decoy has a regular lifespan of 10 seconds, but may be canceled at any time.
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| [[File:ReachAA_-_Camouflage.png|150px]]|| '''[[Type-3 active camouflage|Active Camouflage]]'''<br>'''FIELD DATA''' Renders the operator virtually invisible. Overall effectiveness is dependent on operator discipline—rapid or sudden movement tends to overtax the system.
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| [[File:ReachAA_-_Shield.png|150px]]|| '''[[Drop shield|Drop Shield]]'''<br>'''FIELD DATA''' An evolution of the [[Z-4190 bubble shield|bubble shield]] employed by [[Beta-5 Division|β5 Strike Teams]], it creates a temporary, semi-spherical protective shield that also provides a curious restorative effect (still under investigation).
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| [[File:ReachAA_-_ArmorLock.png|150px]] || '''[[Armor lock|Armor Lock]]'''<br>'''FIELD DATA''' Fairly effective even in this early prototype stage, it has internal components nearly identical to the Covenant gear that spawned it. The biggest drawback is that the local [[Gravitics|gravitic]] effect essentially immobilizes the operator.
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| [[File:ReachAA_-_Evade.png|150px]]|| '''[[Evade]]''' [RESTRICTED - COVENANT MATERIEL]<br>'''FIELD DATA''' This appears to be a [[Actuator plug|dummy module]] or terminator plug. While it is critical for operating the Elites' armor, its precise function is unknown. Spartans are encouraged to acquire it in the field if possible.
|}

====Covenant Species====
;[[Sangheili|Elites]]
The leadership in any given group. In most cases, neutralizing Elites will cause the rest of the unit to lose cohesion.

;[[Mgalekgolo|Hunters]]
Heavily armed and armored infantry who are always deployed in pairs, compensating for their relative lack of agility.

;[[Jiralhanae|Brutes]]
Aggressive and prone to shocking acts of violence, these creatures are
easily provoked into foolhardy acts of bravado.

;[[Skirmisher]]s
Although of the same species as Jackals and similarly deployed, Skirmishers are quicker and more agile than their smaller cousins.

;[[Kig-Yar|Jackals]]
Jackals employ energy shields that are considerably stronger than any other known personal shield system, thanks to their linear configuration.

;[[Yanme'e|Drones]]
Also known as "Buggers," they are essentially flying insects with guns. Where one appears, there are bound to be many more.

;[[Unggoy|Grunts]]
While lacking in intelligence and discipline, they are ferocious in large packs, but rapidly devolve into disarray when their leadership is neutralized.

;[[Huragok|Engineers]]
These units are noncombatant support "personnel," but they still represent a significant threat and should be dealt with appropriately.

==Alternative language versions==
The following links are all to Archive.org:
*English (US) - [https://web.archive.org/web/20130920143406/http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/9/9/F99AB8F0-5191-4EDD-B312-7A9B9E4784FA/HaloReach_MNL_EN-US.pdf Archive.org]
*English (AU) - [https://web.archive.org/web/20171010132850/http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/9/9/F99AB8F0-5191-4EDD-B312-7A9B9E4784FA/HaloReach_MNL_EN-AU.pdf Archive.org]
*English (PEGI) - [https://web.archive.org/web/20240729132440/http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/9/9/F99AB8F0-5191-4EDD-B312-7A9B9E4784FA/HaloReach_MNL_EN-PEGI.pdf Archive.org]
*English (PEGI NonLive) - [https://web.archive.org/web/20240729120911/http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/9/9/F99AB8F0-5191-4EDD-B312-7A9B9E4784FA/HaloReach_MNL_EN-PEGI_NonLIVE.pdf Archive.org]
*Eastern Europe (Czech) - [https://web.archive.org/web/20150711013842/http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/9/9/F99AB8F0-5191-4EDD-B312-7A9B9E4784FA/HaloReach_MNL_EE.pdf Archive.org]
*German - [https://web.archive.org/web/20240729131028/http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/9/9/F99AB8F0-5191-4EDD-B312-7A9B9E4784FA/HaloReach_MNL_DE-USK.pdf Archive.org]
*French - [https://web.archive.org/web/20140316110413/http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/9/9/F99AB8F0-5191-4EDD-B312-7A9B9E4784FA/HaloReach_MNL_FR.pdf Archive.org]
*Italian - [https://web.archive.org/web/20150425051856/http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/9/9/F99AB8F0-5191-4EDD-B312-7A9B9E4784FA/HaloReach_MNL_IT.pdf Archive.org]
*Japanese - [https://web.archive.org/web/20130703041045/http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/9/9/F99AB8F0-5191-4EDD-B312-7A9B9E4784FA/HaloReach_MNL_JA.pdf Archive.org]
*Russian - [https://web.archive.org/web/20240729135520/http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/9/9/F99AB8F0-5191-4EDD-B312-7A9B9E4784FA/HaloReach_MNL_RUPL.pdf Archive.org]
*Portuguese - [https://web.archive.org/web/20160603092609/http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/9/9/F99AB8F0-5191-4EDD-B312-7A9B9E4784FA/HaloReach_MNL_XC.pdf Archive.org]
*Simplified Chinese - [https://web.archive.org/web/20130413000324/http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/9/9/F99AB8F0-5191-4EDD-B312-7A9B9E4784FA/HaloReach_MNL_ZH.pdf Archive.org]
*Spanish - [https://web.archive.org/web/20160317061530/http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/9/9/F99AB8F0-5191-4EDD-B312-7A9B9E4784FA/HaloReach_MNL_ES.pdf Archive.org]

==See also==
[http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/9/9/F99AB8F0-5191-4EDD-B312-7A9B9E4784FA/HaloReach_MNL_EN-US.pdf Download the PDF version from Xbox.com] (Internal backup {{file link|HR Manual.pdf|here}})

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