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===American Dad!=== | ===American Dad!=== | ||
In the tenth | In the tenth season episode "I Ain't No Holodeck Boy", Stan and Steve Smith enter a virtual environment and Steve is subsequently equipped with body armor which is clearly inspired by both [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]] and the [[UNSC Marine Corps Battle Dress Uniform|UNSC Marine BDU]]. Steve is then armed with a rifle, the icon for which is identical to an [[MA5 series]] assault rifle. | ||
===Castle=== | ===Castle=== | ||
*In the third | *In the third season episode "Last Call", Castle ([[Nathan Fillion]] - [[Reynolds]] & [[Edward Buck]]) and Beckett interview a 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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===Dexter=== | ===Dexter=== | ||
*In the third | *In the third season episode ''Go Your Own Way'', while camping out in Miguel's office, Dexter entertains himself playing ''Halo 3''. This is a joke where he narrates about setting up to kill people, something we imagine he's preparing for Miguel, but it turns out to be a game. Oddly, the game is played on the computer, which while not impossible, is unlikely to have been set up in such a way as the game itself has no computer port. In addition the sound effects are different. Oddly enough the stats were actually recorded on [[Bungie.net]]. The game was played [[Rat's Nest]], with Dexter playing as someone called Badpunisher33, against someone called nmagoose.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/Stats/GameStatsHalo3.aspx?gameid=748234214&player=BadPunisher33 '''Bungie.Net Halo 3 Game Stats''' ''- Dexter game'']</ref> | ||
*In the fifth | *In the fifth season episode ''First Blood'', Detective Debra Morgan and Office Cira Manzon stop their vehicle by a wall containing numerous posters, many featuring the cover art for ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''. Later, it's found that underneath some of these posters are signs relating to the Venezuelan gang. | ||
===Doctor Who=== | ===Doctor Who=== | ||
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*The following episode, ''[[Wikipedia:The Waters of Mars|The Waters of Mars]]'', features a highly infectious alien virus called "[[tardis:The Flood (The Waters of Mars)|the Flood]]". The parasite is suggested to be highly intelligent and results in gruesome physical transformations. Unlike [[Flood|its ''Halo'' counterpart]], however, it transmits itself through water, from which it supposedly gets it name. | *The following episode, ''[[Wikipedia:The Waters of Mars|The Waters of Mars]]'', features a highly infectious alien virus called "[[tardis:The Flood (The Waters of Mars)|the Flood]]". The parasite is suggested to be highly intelligent and results in gruesome physical transformations. Unlike [[Flood|its ''Halo'' counterpart]], however, it transmits itself through water, from which it supposedly gets it name. | ||
*In ''The Waters of Wars'', a human settler on Mars conjectures that the Philippines would likely be the next country to colonize Mars. Perhaps coincidentally, several locations on Mars in the ''Halo'' universe are named after places in the Philippines. | *In ''The Waters of Wars'', a human settler on Mars conjectures that the Philippines would likely be the next country to colonize Mars. Perhaps coincidentally, several locations on Mars in the ''Halo'' universe are named after places in the Philippines. | ||
===Glee=== | ===Glee=== | ||
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===Scrubs=== | ===Scrubs=== | ||
In the second episode of season seven, Turk and Carla are attempting to complete a video game at the hospital. Carla refers to Warthogs and Jackals while playing, but when the screen is shown, it is clearly not Halo. In fact, it is ''Enemy Territory: Quake Wars''. You can clearly see for a few seconds when Carla pauses the game, the logo of one of the factions | In the second episode of season seven, Turk and Carla are attempting to complete a video game at the hospital. Carla refers to Warthogs and Jackals while playing, but when the screen is shown, it is clearly not Halo. In fact, it is ''Enemy Territory: Quake Wars''. You can clearly see for a few seconds when Carla pauses the game, the logo of one of the factions along side the avatar on the right. | ||
===South Park=== | ===South Park=== | ||
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===Supernatural=== | ===Supernatural=== | ||
In the episode "Swap Meat", Gary in Sam's body enjoys wielding a shotgun and says, "Booyah! Master Chief is in the house bizatches!" | In the episode "Swap Meat", Gary in Sam's body enjoys wielding a shotgun and says, "Booyah! Master Chief is in the house bizatches!" | ||
===Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles === | ===Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles === | ||
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=== The Big Bang Theory === | === The Big Bang Theory === | ||
*As revealed in the first | *As revealed in the first season episode ''The Dumpling Paradox'' and frequently referenced in subsequent episodes, the nerds have a ''Halo 3'' match every Wednesday night. Aside from the MJOLNIR shield depletion and recharge sounds, all the sound effects are very generic and are not from the game. | ||
**Leonard, trying to romance Penny, suggests that they play at a ''Halo'' competition together. She declines, saying that ''"...unlike him, she has a life"''. | **Leonard, trying to romance Penny, suggests that they play at a ''Halo'' competition together. She declines, saying that ''"...unlike him, she has a life"''. | ||
**Later, when Leonard mentions that the nerds are going to play ''Halo'', Sheldon corrects him, stating, ''"No. We're going to play ''Halo <u>3</u>.''"'' Sheldon then lists the improvements ''Halo 3'' makes upon its predecessors. | **Later, when Leonard mentions that the nerds are going to play ''Halo'', Sheldon corrects him, stating, ''"No. We're going to play ''Halo <u>3</u>.''"'' Sheldon then lists the improvements ''Halo 3'' makes upon its predecessors. | ||
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**At the end of the episode, Sheldon is stuck by a plasma grenade. Howard yells, ''"He's cloaking!"'' and ''"He's charging his plasma rifle!"'', the latter of which is not possible. | **At the end of the episode, Sheldon is stuck by a plasma grenade. Howard yells, ''"He's cloaking!"'' and ''"He's charging his plasma rifle!"'', the latter of which is not possible. | ||
**At the end of the episode Penny returns to the apartment with three friends, declaring that they came back to have sex with the nerds. The nerds are so engrossed in their ''Halo'' match that they fail to notice. | **At the end of the episode Penny returns to the apartment with three friends, declaring that they came back to have sex with the nerds. The nerds are so engrossed in their ''Halo'' match that they fail to notice. | ||
*In the first | *In the first season episode ''The Peanut Reaction'' Leonard is engaged in "the ''Halo'' match of his life" against a bubble-boy who does nothing but play ''Halo''. Wolowitz is only able to pull him away by faking a life-threatening allergic reaction. | ||
*Throughout the second and subsequent seasons, the ''Halo 3'' Legendary Edition replica of the MJOLNIR Mark VI helmet can be seen in the background in Sheldon and Leonard's living room. | *Throughout the second and subsequent seasons, the ''Halo 3'' Legendary Edition replica of the MJOLNIR Mark VI helmet can be seen in the background in Sheldon and Leonard's living room. | ||
*In the third | *In the third season episode ''The Bozeman Reaction'' after their apartment is robbed, Sheldon notes that the thieves took their copies of "''Halo 1'', ''Halo 2'', [and] ''Halo 3''." Interestingly, he does not refer the first game by its proper title, ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', (calling it "Halo 1"), which does not seem to suit his character, though he subsequently identifies several games by their full titles. | ||
*In the season six episode ''The Tangible Affection Proof'', Howard can be seen wearing a {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} [[ship emblem]] belt buckle. | *In the season six episode ''The Tangible Affection Proof'', Howard can be seen wearing a {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} [[ship emblem]] belt buckle. | ||
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===Two and A Half Men === | ===Two and A Half Men === | ||
*In the second episode of the first season "Big Flapping Bastards", near the end Charlie buys Jake an Xbox and behind them is a ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' cardboard cut-out with Master Chief holding an Assault Rifle. | *In the second episode of the first season "Big Flapping Bastards", near the end Charlie buys Jake an Xbox and behind them is a ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' cardboard cut-out with Master Chief holding an Assault Rifle. | ||
*In the later episodes, a Halo 3 Legendary edition replica of the MJOLNIR Mark VI helmet can be seen in Jake's room. | *In the later episodes, a Halo 3 Legendary edition replica of the MJOLNIR Mark VI helmet can be seen in Jake's room. | ||
===Veronica Mars=== | ===Veronica Mars=== | ||
*The eighteenth episode of the second season, "I Am God", contains a flashback in which Logan scornfully suggests that Lucky and Dick plan to spend their time smoking pot and playing ''Halo''. Lucky informs him that the plan is to prank back their rival high school. Dick then asks if afterward they plan to smoke pot and play ''Halo''. Lucky ignores him. | *The eighteenth episode of the second season, "I Am God", contains a flashback in which Logan scornfully suggests that Lucky and Dick plan to spend their time smoking pot and playing ''Halo''. Lucky informs him that the plan is to prank back their rival high school. Dick then asks if afterward they plan to smoke pot and play ''Halo''. Lucky ignores him. | ||
*A deleted scene from the third episode of season one, "Meet John Smith", has Wallace telling Veronica that he's playing ''Halo'' as he chats with her on the phone. | *A deleted scene from the third episode of season one, "Meet John Smith", has Wallace telling Veronica that he's playing ''Halo'' as he chats with her on the phone. | ||
===We Are Men=== | ===We Are Men=== | ||
In the series pilot two characters are seen playing ''Halo 3'' multiplayer. Stuart (Jerry O'Connell) asks Frank (Tony Shalhoub) how he got so good at the game, to which Frank replies that it is a result of his dating younger women with whom he has nothing to talk about. | In the series pilot two characters are seen playing ''Halo 3'' multiplayer. Stuart (Jerry O'Connell) asks Frank (Tony Shalhoub) how he got so good at the game, to which Frank replies that it is a result of his dating younger women with whom he has nothing to talk about. | ||
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===#IDARB=== | ===#IDARB=== | ||
The game has a pre-made Halo team consisting of character sprites for [[Mister Chief]], [[John-117]], a Blue Spartan, a Red Spartan, a Cobalt Spartan, [[Catherine Halsey]], a [[Unggoy Minor|Grunt Minor]], and [[Hamish Beamish]]. The sprites were "hand made" by [[Frank O'Connor]].<ref>https://twitter.com/franklez/status/1077768583973728256</ref> | The game has a pre-made Halo team consisting of character sprites for [[Mister Chief]], [[John-117]], a Blue Spartan, a Red Spartan, a Cobalt Spartan, [[Catherine Halsey]], a [[Unggoy Minor|Grunt Minor]], and [[Hamish Beamish]]. The sprites were "hand made" by [[Frank O'Connor]].<ref>https://twitter.com/franklez/status/1077768583973728256</ref> | ||
===Bayonetta=== | ===Bayonetta=== | ||
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===Counter Strike: Global Offensive=== | ===Counter Strike: Global Offensive=== | ||
*On [[2019|November 26, 2019]], a "Halo Sticker Capsule" with several ''Halo'' themed weapon stickers (such as [[Mister Chief]], [[John-117]]'s [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI [GEN 2] helmet]], and [[NOBLE Team]]'s insignia) was made available for purchase in ''Counter-Strike: Global Offensive''. The stickers held secrets when scratched off. | *On [[2019|November 26, 2019]], a "Halo Sticker Capsule" with several ''Halo'' themed weapon stickers (such as [[Mister Chief]], [[John-117]]'s [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI [GEN 2] helmet]], and [[NOBLE Team]]'s insignia) was made available for purchase in ''Counter-Strike: Global Offensive''. The stickers held secrets when scratched off.<ref name="csblog"/> | ||
*Also starting on November 26, 2019, the "Master Chief Collection Music Kit" was added for players who played ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' on Steam for 5 hours.<ref name="csblog">[https://blog.counter-strike.net/index.php/2019/11/26458/ ''Counter-strike.net'', Blog, New Missions – Secret Agent Man]</ref> The music kit replaces the default ''Counter-Strike: Global Offensive'' music with ''Halo'' music from the games including but not limited to: | *Also starting on November 26, 2019, the "Master Chief Collection Music Kit" was added for players who played ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' on Steam for 5 hours.<ref name="csblog">[https://blog.counter-strike.net/index.php/2019/11/26458/ ''Counter-strike.net'', Blog, New Missions – Secret Agent Man]</ref> The music kit replaces the default ''Counter-Strike: Global Offensive'' music with ''Halo'' music from the games including but not limited to: | ||
**''[[Earth City]]'' | **''[[Earth City]]'' | ||
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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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===Forza Horizon 4=== | ===Forza Horizon 4=== | ||
{{Main|The Halo Experience Showcase}} | {{Main|The Halo Experience Showcase}} | ||
* | * The M12S Warthog CST from ''Forza Horizon 3'' reappears in its sequel, ''Forza Horizon 4''.<ref name="fh4 carlist">[https://www.forzamotorsport.net/en-us/news/wir_9_7_18 '''Forza Motorsport''' - ''Forza Week in Review 9-7-18'']</ref> | ||
* The Halo-themed Showcase Event in the game, named ''[[The Halo Experience Showcase]]'', involves [[John-117]] in an M12S Warthog CST and takes some inspiration from the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' mission [[The Silent Cartographer]]. For more information, see its respective page. | * The Halo-themed Showcase Event in the game, named ''[[The Halo Experience Showcase]]'', involves [[John-117]] in an M12S Warthog CST and takes some inspiration from the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' mission [[The Silent Cartographer]]. For more information, see its respective page. | ||
* ''The Trials'', which had previously been featured in ''Forza Horizon 3'', is again featured in ''Forza Horizon 4'', as part of the radio station "Timeless FM". | * ''The Trials'', which had previously been featured in ''Forza Horizon 3'', is again featured in ''Forza Horizon 4'', as part of the radio station "Timeless FM".<ref name="fh4 carlist"/> | ||
* "The Noisy Cartographer" achievement, which involves driving down every road in the game, is another reference to The Silent Cartographer.<ref name="noisy">[https://www.trueachievements.com/n34274/exclusive-forza-horizon-4-achievement-list-revealed '''TrueAchievements''' - ''Exclusive: Forza Horizon 4 Achievement List Revealed'']</ref> | * "The Noisy Cartographer" achievement, which involves driving down every road in the game, is another reference to The Silent Cartographer.<ref name="noisy">[https://www.trueachievements.com/n34274/exclusive-forza-horizon-4-achievement-list-revealed '''TrueAchievements''' - ''Exclusive: Forza Horizon 4 Achievement List Revealed'']</ref> | ||
* In addition to the "Master Chief", "Chief", and "Spartan" in-game name options, "[[Arbiter]]" can also be used as an in-game name.<ref>'''Forza Horizon 4''', Settings → Name Select → Nickname</ref> | * In addition to the "Master Chief", "Chief", and "Spartan" in-game name options, "[[Arbiter]]" can also be used as an in-game name.<ref>'''Forza Horizon 4''', Settings → Name Select → Nickname</ref> | ||
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* The Pelican Tee and Pelican Sweater, which are top body customization items with a D79-TC Pelican on them, are unlockable customization items for the player's character. | * The Pelican Tee and Pelican Sweater, which are top body customization items with a D79-TC Pelican on them, are unlockable customization items for the player's character. | ||
* In the Winter Season of Series 6 (January 31, 2019 - February 7, 2019), The Trial (Co-op Championship) was named "Hoo-rah!", which is a reference to a catchphrase commonly said by Marines in the ''Halo'' series. Fittingly, this Seasonal Event had the M12S Warthog CST as the required vehicle.<ref name="FH4 S5 Winter">[https://www.forzamotorsport.net/en-us/news/fh4_sc_1_31_19 '''Forza Motorsport''' - ''FH4 Season Update | Series 5 – Winter'']</ref> | * In the Winter Season of Series 6 (January 31, 2019 - February 7, 2019), The Trial (Co-op Championship) was named "Hoo-rah!", which is a reference to a catchphrase commonly said by Marines in the ''Halo'' series. Fittingly, this Seasonal Event had the M12S Warthog CST as the required vehicle.<ref name="FH4 S5 Winter">[https://www.forzamotorsport.net/en-us/news/fh4_sc_1_31_19 '''Forza Motorsport''' - ''FH4 Season Update | Series 5 – Winter'']</ref> | ||
** The Quick Chat Phrase "Somebody ordered a Warthog?", which is a reference to a line said by [[Echo 419]] pilot [[Carol Rawley]] in the ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' mission ''The Silent Cartographer'', was unlockable by placing first as a team against Unbeatable Drivatars in this event. | ** The Quick Chat Phrase "Somebody ordered a Warthog?", which is a reference to a line said by [[Echo 419]] pilot [[Carol Rawley]] in the ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' mission ''The Silent Cartographer'', was unlockable by placing first as a team against Unbeatable Drivatars in this event.<ref name="FH4 S5 Winter"/> | ||
===Forza Motorsport 4=== | ===Forza Motorsport 4=== | ||
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===Gears 5=== | ===Gears 5=== | ||
[[Emile-A239]] and [[ | [[Emile-A239]] and [[Kat-B320]] are available as skins in the Ultimate Edition for multiplayer mode. | ||
During the Christmas period in 2019, all Gears 5 characters wore Christmas hats in Horde mode. | During the Christmas period in 2019, all Gears 5 characters wore Christmas hats in Horde mode. | ||
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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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On March 13, 2013, Mojang released ''Skin Pack 4'' another skin pack downloadable via the Xbox Marketplace, for ''Minecraft''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Xbox 360 Edition. It featured a Red Spartan, and a Blue Spartan.<ref>[https://twitter.com/4JStudios/status/306267022013108225 ''Twitter'', 4J Studios "Yes, a few do have capes. Expect to start seeing shots from Skin Pack 4 towards the end of this week."]</ref> | On March 13, 2013, Mojang released ''Skin Pack 4'' another skin pack downloadable via the Xbox Marketplace, for ''Minecraft''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Xbox 360 Edition. It featured a Red Spartan, and a Blue Spartan.<ref>[https://twitter.com/4JStudios/status/306267022013108225 ''Twitter'', 4J Studios "Yes, a few do have capes. Expect to start seeing shots from Skin Pack 4 towards the end of this week."]</ref> | ||
Between May 9 to May 18, 2014 | Between May 9 to May 18, 2014 the ''Minecraft 2nd Birthday'' skin pack was released for free for ''Minecraft''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Xbox 360 Edition. It featured a "Party Red Spartan - Halo" skin, a "Party Blue Spartan - Halo" skin, and a "Party Grunt - Halo" skin. The Red Spartan got a Blue party hat, while the Blue Spartan got a red party hat. This skin is currently unavailable. | ||
On May 28, 2014, the [[Halo Mash-Up: Minecraft Evolved]] was released. | On May 28, 2014, the [[Halo Mash-Up: Minecraft Evolved]] was released. | ||
===Perfect Dark=== | ===Perfect Dark=== | ||
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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]]. | ||
===Red Dead Redemption=== | ===Red Dead Redemption=== | ||
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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 [[Type-25 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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==Movies== | ==Movies== | ||
===Accepted=== | ===Accepted=== | ||
Two characters are seen playing ''Halo 2''. They are playing the level Cairo Station, on co-op. However, it was never stated by the characters they were playing ''Halo 2''. Also, no NPCs are seen. It can only be determined that they are playing ''Halo'' by the [[heads-up display]], and they are using SMGs, single wielded. | Two characters are seen playing ''Halo 2''. They are playing the level Cairo Station, on co-op. However, it was never stated by the characters they were playing ''Halo 2''. Also, no NPCs are seen. It can only be determined that they are playing ''Halo'' by the [[heads-up display]], and they are using SMGs, single wielded. | ||
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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=== | ||
While the main character begins to access a computer, one of his companions questions if he is playing 'Ever-Quest' he replies with his reason for using the machine but afterward states "Besides, I'm more of a ''[[Halo]]'' guy" | While the main character begins to access a computer, one of his companions questions if he is playing 'Ever-Quest' he replies with his reason for using the machine but afterward states "Besides, I'm more of a ''[[Halo]]'' guy" | ||
===Gamebox 1.0=== | ===Gamebox 1.0=== | ||
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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 Longest Yard (2005)=== | ===The Longest Yard (2005)=== | ||
''[[Halo 2]]'' is played by the guards. However, if looked at closely, the game is only the gameplay footage released for the game. The player had no HUD and they were watching as the Artillery Cannon destroyed a building. One character remarks, "You guys have ''Halo 2''! I didn't think it was out yet!" | ''[[Halo 2]]'' is played by the guards. However, if looked at closely, the game is only the gameplay footage released for the game. The player had no HUD and they were watching as the Artillery Cannon destroyed a building. One character remarks, "You guys have ''Halo 2''! I didn't think it was out yet!" | ||
===17 Again=== | |||
At one point in the movie, Mike's friend Ned is playing several video games at once, one of them being ''Halo 3''. | |||
===The Prince & Me=== | ===The Prince & Me=== | ||
In the movie, the Crown Prince of Denmark comes to Wisconsin to go to a college and take a detour from his destiny as king. With him is his companion and assistant. They get an apartment which they share with a roommate that owns an Xbox and ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. While the Prince, at one point, goes off to another state for a short vacation, the assistant starts playing ''Halo''. The Prince comes back to find his companion sleep deprived and his eyes glued to the TV screen, playing ''Halo''. When the owner of the Xbox tries to take the controller, the assistant viciously yells "GET AWAY" and scares him back, all the while staring at the screen and playing the game. | In the movie, the Crown Prince of Denmark comes to Wisconsin to go to a college and take a detour from his destiny as king. With him is his companion and assistant. They get an apartment which they share with a roommate that owns an Xbox and ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. While the Prince, at one point, goes off to another state for a short vacation, the assistant starts playing ''Halo''. The Prince comes back to find his companion sleep deprived and his eyes glued to the TV screen, playing ''Halo''. When the owner of the Xbox tries to take the controller, the assistant viciously yells "GET AWAY" and scares him back, all the while staring at the screen and playing the game. | ||
===40 Year Old Virgin=== | |||
Andy is seen playing ''[[Halo 2]]'' during one scene. When he is interrupted the game is not paused, but an image on the TV of a [[BR55 Battle Rifle]] being zoomed in on two [[Brute]]s. The image is from the Halo 2 E3 demo. | |||
==Webseries and videos== | ==Webseries and videos== | ||
===Will It Blend?=== | ===Will It Blend?=== | ||
In episode 62, Tom Dickson states he gets mad at the fact that his 4 and 5 year old grandchildren beat him at ''Halo 3'', so he takes away the game from the standard edition case and blends the game disc telling he will press the "Master Chief" button in the blender.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIakPZ0DJjg episode 62: Will It Blend? - Halo 3]</ref> | In episode 62, Tom Dickson states he gets mad at the fact that his 4 and 5 year old grandchildren beat him at ''Halo 3'', so he takes away the game from the standard edition case and blends the game disc telling he will press the "Master Chief" button in the blender.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIakPZ0DJjg episode 62: Will It Blend? - Halo 3]</ref> | ||
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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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=== [[wikipedia:VG Cats|VG Cats]] === | === [[wikipedia:VG Cats|VG Cats]] === | ||
*''The Blue Grenades Stick'' makes fun of anti-Xbox users in a ''Halo'' environment. The title refers to [[Plasma Grenades]].<ref>[http://www.vgcats.com/comics/?strip_id=36 '''VGcats.com''' ''#36 The Blue Grenades Stick'']</ref> | *''The Blue Grenades Stick'' makes fun of anti-Xbox users in a ''Halo'' environment. The title refers to [[Plasma Grenades]].<ref>[http://www.vgcats.com/comics/?strip_id=36 '''VGcats.com''' ''#36 The Blue Grenades Stick'']</ref> | ||
*''Alien Abductions'' makes fun of ''[[Halo 2]]'' matchmaking.<ref>[http://www.vgcats.com/comics/?strip_id=123 '''VGcats.com''' #123 ''Alien Abductions'']</ref> | *''Alien Abductions'' makes fun of ''[[Halo 2]]'' matchmaking.<ref>[http://www.vgcats.com/comics/?strip_id=123 '''VGcats.com''' #123 ''Alien Abductions'']</ref> | ||
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=== Fabolous === | === Fabolous === | ||
In the Music Video for the song "Baby Don't Go", the singer "Fabolous" (John David Jackson), is seen playing ''[[Halo 3]]''. The video was created before ''Halo 3'' was released, so the video features the Starry Night Trailer instead of actual gameplay.<ref>[http://youtu.be/oqpx_QiycvI '''YouTube:''' ''Fabolous - Baby Don't Go ft. Jermaine Dupri'']</ref> | In the Music Video for the song "Baby Don't Go", the singer "Fabolous" (John David Jackson), is seen playing ''[[Halo 3]]''. The video was created before ''Halo 3'' was released, so the video features the Starry Night Trailer instead of actual gameplay.<ref>[http://youtu.be/oqpx_QiycvI '''YouTube:''' ''Fabolous - Baby Don't Go ft. Jermaine Dupri'']</ref> | ||
===Madcon=== | ===Madcon=== | ||
''Halo 3'' gameplay can be seen throughout the Music Video for Madcon's version of the song "Beggin".<ref>[http://youtu.be/8YVrnLa8V8M YouTube@Madcon - '''Beggin:''' ''Madcon - Beggin'']</ref> | ''Halo 3'' gameplay can be seen throughout the Music Video for Madcon's version of the song "Beggin".<ref>[http://youtu.be/8YVrnLa8V8M YouTube@Madcon - '''Beggin:''' ''Madcon - Beggin'']</ref> | ||
===Weird Al=== | ===Weird Al=== | ||
The song "You're Pitiful", has a direct reference to playing ''[[Halo 2]]'': ''"You're half undressed / Eatin' chips off your chest / While you're playin' ''Halo 2'' / No one's classier than you."''<ref>[http://youtu.be/NgfpJWUYgbg '''YouTube:''' ''You're Pitiful - "Weird Al" Yankovic'']</ref> | The song "You're Pitiful", has a direct reference to playing ''[[Halo 2]]'': ''"You're half undressed / Eatin' chips off your chest / While you're playin' ''Halo 2'' / No one's classier than you."''<ref>[http://youtu.be/NgfpJWUYgbg '''YouTube:''' ''You're Pitiful - "Weird Al" Yankovic'']</ref> | ||
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===Fragment=== | ===Fragment=== | ||
In the book Fragment, by Warren Fahy, page 164 (425 some editions) has the character, Peach, playing a game called "''Halo 5''" on the 26th level. | In the book Fragment, by Warren Fahy, page 164 (425 some editions) has the character, Peach, playing a game called "''Halo 5''" on the 26th level. | ||
==Anime== | ==Anime== | ||
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==Government== | ==Government== | ||
*On January | *On January 11, 2020, the official Twitter of the real-world US Space Command made a joke tweet referencing ''Halo'';<ref>[https://twitter.com/US_SpaceCom/status/1214608273967595526?s=19 ''U.S. Space Command on Twitter'']</ref> | ||
<code>Please direct all [[ODST]] inquiries to [[United Nations Space Command]] Public Affairs.</code> | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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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''. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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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. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||