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===Castle=== | ===Castle=== | ||
*In the third-season episode "Last Call", Castle ([[Nathan Fillion]] - [[Reynolds]] & [[Edward Buck]]) and Beckett interview an internet millionaire at his apartment. In the background several guests are playing ''Halo: Reach''. The screen is briefly viewed, and in-game sound effects can be heard throughout the scene. Careful listeners can discern the sounds of [[armor lock]], [[M9 fragmentation grenade|M9 frag grenades]], [[MA37 assault rifle]]s, [[M395 DMR]]s and | *In the third-season episode "Last Call", Castle ([[Nathan Fillion]] - [[Reynolds]] & [[Edward Buck]]) and Beckett interview an internet millionaire at his apartment. In the background several guests are playing ''Halo: Reach''. The screen is briefly viewed, and in-game sound effects can be heard throughout the scene. Careful listeners can discern the sounds of [[armor lock]], [[M9 fragmentation grenade|M9 frag grenades]], [[MA37 assault rifle]]s, [[M395 DMR]]s and [[Type-52 focus rifle]]s. | ||
*In the sixth-season opener, "Valkyrie", Detective Esposito (Jon Huertas - Trooper 1 in ''Halo: Reach'') hassles Castle for being away, saying he's missed "three ''Halo'' nights." | *In the sixth-season opener, "Valkyrie", Detective Esposito (Jon Huertas - Trooper 1 in ''Halo: Reach'') hassles Castle for being away, saying he's missed "three ''Halo'' nights." | ||
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===The Expanse=== | ===The Expanse=== | ||
In the finale of Season 6, titled ''Babylon's Ashes'', a joint force of [[United Nations]] and [[Mars|Martian]] Marines are deployed into a battle. During the sequence, a readout listing all of the Marines' names can be seen, with almost all of the names consisting of references to famous characters from many other science fiction franchises including ''Mass Effect'', ''Alien'', ''Starship Troopers'', ''Titanfall'', ''Bladerunner'' and several others. Included in the list is a Marine who goes by the name of "E. Buck" - a reference to [[Edward Buck]]. | In the finale of Season 6, titled ''Babylon's Ashes'', a joint force of [[United Nations]] and [[Mars|Martian]] Marines are deployed into a battle. During the sequence, a readout listing all of the Marines' names can be seen, with almost all of the names consisting of references to famous characters from many other science fiction franchises including ''Mass Effect'', ''Alien'', ''Starship Troopers'', ''Titanfall'', ''Bladerunner'' and several others. Included in the list is a Marine who goes by the name of "E. Buck" - a reference to [[Edward Buck]]. | ||
===Glee=== | ===Glee=== | ||
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===Among Us=== | ===Among Us=== | ||
The Airship map in ''Among Us'' features an energy sword on display,{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.reddit.com/r/halo/comments/mhcjm0/the_new_among_us_map_has_an_energy_sword_in_it/|Site=Reddit|Page=r/halo - The new among us map has an energy sword in it!|D=10|M=4|Y=2022}} though it was removed in a later update.{{Citation needed}} | |||
The Airship map in ''Among Us'' features an | |||
On March 31, 2022, an official collaboration saw the addition of three exclusive cosmetic options in the Xbox version of the ''Among Us'', including the Spartan Helmet, Spartan Armor, and the Guilty Spark Pet.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.innersloth.com/announcing-among-us-x-halo-cosmetics/|Site=Innersloth|Page=Announcing: Among Us x Halo Cosmetics!|D=10|M=4|Y=2022}} | On March 31, 2022, an official collaboration saw the addition of three exclusive cosmetic options in the Xbox version of the ''Among Us'', including the Spartan Helmet, Spartan Armor, and the Guilty Spark Pet.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.innersloth.com/announcing-among-us-x-halo-cosmetics/|Site=Innersloth|Page=Announcing: Among Us x Halo Cosmetics!|D=10|M=4|Y=2022}} | ||
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===Crysis 3=== | ===Crysis 3=== | ||
The downloadable content ''The Lost Island'' adds a new weapon, a Gravity Hammer that works similarly to [[ | The downloadable content ''The Lost Island'' adds a new weapon, a Gravity Hammer that works similarly to [[Type-2 Energy Weapon/Hammer|the one featured in ''Halo'']].<ref>[http://www.gamingnexus.com/FullNews/Crysis-3-now-with-10025-more-grav-hammers/Item30007.aspx '''Crysis 3''' The Lost Island]</ref> | ||
===Dead or Alive 4=== | ===Dead or Alive 4=== | ||
{{Main|Nicole-458}} | {{Main|Nicole-458}} | ||
After beating every other character's Story Mode, players unlock [[Nicole-458]] and the ''[[Nassau Station]]'' level. | After beating every other character's Story Mode, players unlock [[Nicole-458]] and the ''[[Nassau Station]]'' level. | ||
===Destroy All Humans! Path of the Furon=== | ===Destroy All Humans! Path of the Furon=== | ||
*During a mission, Crypto and Pox begin to discuss good ideas for video games. Crypto suggests three ideas for some successful video games. His first and second idea have the same premise as the ''Mario'' and ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' games. His final idea involves a "[[John-117|futuristic space marine]]" surviving the dangers of a "[[Installation 04|ring shaped world]]". This is both a reference to [[John | *During a mission, Crypto and Pox begin to discuss good ideas for video games. Crypto suggests three ideas for some successful video games. His first and second idea have the same premise as the ''Mario'' and ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' games. His final idea involves a "[[John-117|futuristic space marine]]" surviving the dangers of a "[[Installation 04|ring shaped world]]". This is both a reference to [[John 117]] and "[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]". | ||
*While fighting soldiers there is a chance that Crypto will state, "Maybe you boys should have brought the Master Chief along." | *While fighting soldiers there is a chance that Crypto will state, "Maybe you boys should have brought the Master Chief along." | ||
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===Fortnite=== | ===Fortnite=== | ||
Two Master Chief skins, in his ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' appearance, Legendary symbol as back bling, D77-TC Pelican glider, Banished gravity hammer pickaxe, miniature Warthog, and the map [[Blood Gulch]] were added to ''Fortnite'' on December 10, 2020.<ref>[https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/12/10/join-the-hunt-as-master-chief-in-fortnite/ '''Xbox News''' - ''Join the Master Chief in Fornite'']</ref> | Two Master Chief skins, in his ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' appearance, Legendary symbol as back bling, D77-TC Pelican glider, Banished gravity hammer pickaxe, miniature Warthog, and the map [[Blood Gulch]] were added to ''Fortnite'' on December 10, 2020.<ref>[https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/12/10/join-the-hunt-as-master-chief-in-fortnite/ '''Xbox News''' - ''Join the Master Chief in Fornite''']</ref> | ||
===Forza Horizon=== | ===Forza Horizon=== | ||
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===Grand Theft Auto IV / Grand Theft Auto V=== | ===Grand Theft Auto IV / Grand Theft Auto V=== | ||
In the in-game television program, ''Republican Space Rangers'', the three soldiers wear armor similiar to MJOLNIR Armor, although with less detail and clear visors. A ringworld resembling a Halo Installation is also featured several times.<ref>[http://youtu.be/8STcBRTssTA '''YouTube:''' ''Republican Space Rangers (Grand Theft Auto IV)'']</ref> This reference also appears in ''Grand Theft Auto V''.<ref>[http://youtu.be/hMciN2o-NDk '''YouTube:''' ''GTA V - Master Chief Easter Egg! (Republican Space Rangers)'']</ref> | In the in-game television program, ''Republican Space Rangers'', the three soldiers wear armor similiar to MJOLNIR Armor, although with less detail and clear visors. A ringworld resembling a Halo Installation is also featured several times.<ref>[http://youtu.be/8STcBRTssTA '''YouTube:''' ''Republican Space Rangers (Grand Theft Auto IV)'']</ref> This reference also appears in ''Grand Theft Auto V''.<ref>[http://youtu.be/hMciN2o-NDk '''YouTube:''' ''GTA V - Master Chief Easter Egg! (Republican Space Rangers)'']</ref> | ||
===Hyperdimension Neptunia=== | ===Hyperdimension Neptunia=== | ||
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===Killer Instinct (2013)=== | ===Killer Instinct (2013)=== | ||
{{Main|Arbiter (Killer Instinct)|Fractured Ward}} | {{Main|Arbiter (Killer Instinct)|Fractured Ward}} | ||
A Sangheili known simply as "[[Arbiter (Killer Instinct)|The Arbiter]]" appears as a playable character in the third season of ''[[Wikipedia:Killer Instinct (2013 video game)|Killer Instinct]]''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIxkQLaW0Ao '''Youtube''' - ''Killer Instinct Arbiter Trailer'']</ref> The character is personalized as an amalgamation of several [[Arbiter]]s, and can wear [[Kaidon]] armor similar to [[Thel 'Vadam]]'s post-war armor, [[Arbiter body armor]], [[Combat harness|Sangheili combat harness]], [[Sangheili Storm]], [[Sangheili Ranger]], [[Sangheili Zealot]], or [[Ascetic harness]]. The Sangheili holds either the [[Prophets' Bane]] (if wearing the Kaidon armor) or a standard [[Type-1 energy sword]], paired with a | A Sangheili known simply as "[[Arbiter (Killer Instinct)|The Arbiter]]" appears as a playable character in the third season of ''[[Wikipedia:Killer Instinct (2013 video game)|Killer Instinct]]''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIxkQLaW0Ao '''Youtube''' - ''Killer Instinct Arbiter Trailer'']</ref> The character is personalized as an amalgamation of several [[Arbiter]]s, and can wear [[Kaidon]] armor similar to [[Thel 'Vadam]]'s post-war armor, [[Arbiter body armor]], [[Combat harness|Sangheili combat harness]], [[Sangheili Storm]], [[Sangheili Ranger]], [[Sangheili Zealot]], or [[Ascetic harness]]. The Sangheili holds either the [[Prophets' Bane]] (if wearing the Kaidon armor) or a standard [[Type-1 energy sword]], paired with a [[Type-51 carbine]]. The Sangheili also holds three [[Type-1 plasma grenade|plasma grenades]]. | ||
There is also a stage in the game based in the [[Arena of Judgment]], a location set in the ruins of [[Nuusra]] on [[Sanghelios]], which were also the setting of three of the Sanghelios campaign levels in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-fighting-words 2/27/2016: Fighting Words]</ref> The [[monitor]] [[Fractured Ward]], created specifically for ''Killer Instinct'', serves as a "Guardian" in the Shadow Lords gamemode.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/comic-con-preview '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Comic-Con Preview'']</ref> | There is also a stage in the game based in the [[Arena of Judgment]], a location set in the ruins of [[Nuusra]] on [[Sanghelios]], which were also the setting of three of the Sanghelios campaign levels in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-fighting-words 2/27/2016: Fighting Words]</ref> The [[monitor]] [[Fractured Ward]], created specifically for ''Killer Instinct'', serves as a "Guardian" in the Shadow Lords gamemode.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/comic-con-preview '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Comic-Con Preview'']</ref> | ||
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===Perfect Dark Zero=== | ===Perfect Dark Zero=== | ||
* ''Perfect Dark Zero'' has a bolt-action sniper rifle named the Jackal, whose power and name reference the [[Kig-Yar Sniper|Kig-Yar/Jackal Snipers]] from the ''Halo'' franchise. | * ''Perfect Dark Zero'' has a bolt-action sniper rifle named the Jackal, whose power and name reference the [[Kig-Yar Sniper|Kig-Yar/Jackal Snipers]] from the ''Halo'' franchise. | ||
* The Shockwave is an energy sniper rifle in ''Perfect Dark Zero'' that functions similarly to the | * The Shockwave is an energy sniper rifle in ''Perfect Dark Zero'' that functions similarly to the [[Type-50 particle beam rifle]] and [[Type-27 beam rifle]], both of which are long-range weapons commonly seen in the hands of Jackal Snipers. | ||
** In addition, the Shockwave's appearance is somewhat inspired by the [[SRS99C-S2 AM sniper rifle]] from ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. | ** In addition, the Shockwave's appearance is somewhat inspired by the [[SRS99C-S2 AM sniper rifle]] from ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. | ||
* The armor worn by some of the Carrington Institute members bears a resemblance to the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|MJOLNIR Mark V]]. | * The armor worn by some of the Carrington Institute members bears a resemblance to the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|MJOLNIR Mark V]]. | ||
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===Serious Sam 2=== | ===Serious Sam 2=== | ||
The 2005 first-person shooter video game ''Serious Sam 2'' features a usable weapon called the Zap Gun, which is a chargeable energy pistol that is similar to the [[Type-25 plasma pistol]] and {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}} in both design and behavior, including the plasma pistol's homing behavior for charged shots. It is usable by various NPCs and protagonist Sam "Serious" Stone throughout the game. | |||
===Star Wars: The Old Republic=== | ===Star Wars: The Old Republic=== | ||
While in [[starwars:Talloran village|Talloran Village]], within the first hut on the right is an NPC inside for the quest "Scavenger Hunt". He is standing next to a table looking at a poster of what resembles a [[SPARTAN-II | While in [[starwars:Talloran village|Talloran Village]], within the first hut on the right is an NPC inside for the quest "Scavenger Hunt". He is standing next to a table looking at a poster of what looks resembles a [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN-II]] wearing [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR]] armor.<ref>[http://uk.ign.com/wikis/star-wars-the-old-republic/Easter_Eggs '''IGN.com:''' ''Easter Eggs'']</ref> | ||
===SteamWorld Dig=== | ===SteamWorld Dig=== | ||
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===Dane Cook ISolated INcident=== | ===Dane Cook ISolated INcident=== | ||
Dane makes a joke about a girl being raped by a [[ | Dane makes a joke about a girl being raped by a [[gravity hammer]] wielded by a camper. | ||
===Dead and Deader=== | ===Dead and Deader=== | ||
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===Spy Kids 3: Game Over === | ===Spy Kids 3: Game Over === | ||
While attempting to reach the Toy Maker's headquarters, Juni complains that every video game features lava. In response, another character points out that there's no lava in ''Halo''. (''Halo 4'', released nine years later, has since had lava in some of the [[Spartan Ops]] missions, as well as ''Halo 5'' having some around the Guardian under Meridian.) | While attempting to reach the Toy Maker's headquarters, Juni complains that every video game features lava. In response, another character points out that there's no lava in ''Halo''. (''Halo 4'', released nine years later, has since had lava in some of the [[Spartan Ops]] missions, as well as ''Halo 5'' having some around the Guardian under Meridian.) | ||
===The 40-Year-Old Virgin=== | ===The 40-Year-Old Virgin=== | ||
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===Death Battle=== | ===Death Battle=== | ||
In the 18th episode of Death Battle, John-117 is pit against Doomguy from Doom in a fight to the death. John wins the battle, with the announcers stating that | In the 18th episode of Death Battle, John-117 is pit against Doomguy from Doom in a fight to the death. John wins the battle, with the announcers stating that Johns more diverse arsenal and toughness allowed for his victory.<ref>[http://www.screwattack.com/shows/originals/death-battle/death-battle-master-chief-vs-doomguy Death Battle! Master Chief vs Doomguy]</ref> | ||
===Cyanide & Happiness=== | ===Cyanide & Happiness=== | ||
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====Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers (Boom! Studios)==== | ====Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers (Boom! Studios)==== | ||
In Issue 28, Ranger reinforcements during a battle jump out of ships which are clearly modeled on the [[D77-TC Pelican]].<ref>''Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (Boom! Studios) Issue 28''</ref> | In Issue 28, Ranger reinforcements during a battle jump out of ships which are clearly modeled on the [[D77-TC Pelican]].<ref>''Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (Boom! Studios) Issue 28''</ref> | ||
====StarCraft: Soldiers==== | ====StarCraft: Soldiers==== | ||
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This [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deathcore deathcore] band can be described as a Halo tribute band. Some fans of the band jokingly describe them as ''halocore'', ''Halo Metal'', or ''[[Sangheili]] Core''.<br> | This [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deathcore deathcore] band can be described as a Halo tribute band. Some fans of the band jokingly describe them as ''halocore'', ''Halo Metal'', or ''[[Sangheili]] Core''.<br> | ||
Their first album, [https://shadowofintent7.bandcamp.com/album/primordial ''Primordial (2016)''] is an open reference to the ''[[Primordial]]'' (The Timeless One) from the ''[[Forerunner-Flood war]]''.<br> | Their first album, [https://shadowofintent7.bandcamp.com/album/primordial ''Primordial (2016)''] is an open reference to the ''[[Primordial]]'' (The Timeless One) from the ''[[Forerunner-Flood war]]''.<br> | ||
Nearly every one of their songs is about the ''[[Halo series]]'' in some way | Nearly every one of their songs is about the ''[[Halo series]]'' in some way <ref>[https://genius.com/artists/Shadow-of-intent '''Genius Lyrics:''' ''Shadow Of Intent'' lyrics]</ref> | ||
==Books== | ==Books== | ||
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File:Stellaris Eld.png|The Eld-like flag in the empire creation menu of ''Stellaris''. | File:Stellaris Eld.png|The Eld-like flag in the empire creation menu of ''Stellaris''. | ||
File:Fortnite-Stuff.jpg|''Halo'' customization items in ''Fortnite''. | File:Fortnite-Stuff.jpg|''Halo'' customization items in ''Fortnite''. | ||
File: | File:AmongUs.png|''Halo'' Energy Sword on the Airship map in ''Among us''. | ||
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File:Anthan Prime Orbital Dockyard.jpg|A Star Wars orbital dockyard modelled on an Orbital Defense Platform. | File:Anthan Prime Orbital Dockyard.jpg|A Star Wars orbital dockyard modelled on an Orbital Defense Platform. | ||
File:LOOR High School Inari Tamamo-chan Halo Reference.jpg|High School Inari Tamamo-chan using the ''Halo 4'' cover art for a movie based on Toy Story. | File:LOOR High School Inari Tamamo-chan Halo Reference.jpg|High School Inari Tamamo-chan using the ''Halo 4'' cover art for a movie based on Toy Story. | ||
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