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{{Status|RealWorld}}
{{Era|HW}}
'''Supplies''' are the primary [[resource]]s used in ''[[Halo Wars]]'' and act as the basis of the game's economy. Supplies in ''Halo Wars'' are similar to resources in the [[wikipedia:Age of Empires|Age of Empires titles]] which [[Ensemble Studios]] also produced.  
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==Description==
'''Supplies''' are the primary resources used in [[Halo Wars]] and act as the basis of the game's economy. Supplies in Halo Wars are similar to resources in the Age of Empire games which Ensemble Studios also produced.  


== Acquiring supplies ==
==Acquiring Supplies==
In order to acquire resources, supplies must be ferried via [[D82-EST Darter|supply ships]] to [[UNSC Supply Pad|UNSC supply pad]]s or through the use of [[gravity lift]]s to [[Covenant warehouse]]s. Additionally, supplies may have been dropped on the battlefield or left from a previous engagement.
In order to acquire resources, supplies must be ferried via [[Human Supply Ship]]s to [[UNSC Supply Pad|UNSC Supply Pads]] or through the use of [[Gravity Lift|Gravity Lifts]] to [[Covenant Warehouse|Covenant Warehouses]]. Additionally, supplies may have been dropped on the battlefield or left from a previous engagement. To collect these resources, select an infantry or scout unit, and then move them to the supply crates. Supplies may also be gathered through the use of a [[Forerunner Supply Elevator]] which will help a player acquire resources at a steady rate as long as they are controlled and defended.


To collect these resources, select an infantry or scout unit, and then move them to the supply crates. Supplies may also be gathered through the use of a [[Forerunner Supply Elevator]] which will help a player acquire resources at a steady rate as long as they are controlled and defended.
==Supply Tactics==
 
== Tactics ==
There are a variety of tactics for gaining supplies:
There are a variety of tactics for gaining supplies:
*Forerunner supply elevators have the same production rate as 3 Supply Pads or Warehouses. Controlling one thus frees up a base slot for another building.
*Forerunner supply elevators have the same production rate as 3 Supply Pads or Warehouses. Controlling one thus frees up a base slot for another building.
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*An extra Covenant base, upgraded to a Citadel, can be converted entirely to resource production, with one shield generator and turrets for defense. The main base can produce any special troops for defense, if necessary.
*An extra Covenant base, upgraded to a Citadel, can be converted entirely to resource production, with one shield generator and turrets for defense. The main base can produce any special troops for defense, if necessary.


'''Notes:'''
Notes:
*Covenant leader powers drain supplies quickly - make sure to back them up with significant production. Otherwise, your leader becomes much less powerful.
*Covenant leader powers drain supplies quickly - make sure to back them up with significant production. Otherwise, your leader becomes much less powerful.
*Try to avoid using Covenant leader powers early in a game - their supply usage can ruin sound strategies.
*Try to avoid using Covenant leader powers early in a game - their supply usage can ruin sound strategies.


== Supplies in Multiplayer ==
==Supplies in Multiplayer==
Supplies may be shared with allies in a multiplayer game. Players may request supplies by pinging an ally's supply pad or warehouse by means of clicking the left analog stick. A player may send supplies to an ally by using the circle menu on their own supply pads or warehouses. Note that it costs 300 supplies to send an ally 200 supplies.
Supplies may be shared with allies in a multiplayer game. Players may request supplies by pinging an ally's supply pad or warehouse by means of clicking the left analog stick. A player may send supplies to an ally by using the circle menu on their own supply pads or warehouses. Note that it costs 300 supplies to send an ally 200 supplies.


In multiplayer, due to the ability to share supplies with allies some players will focus almost entirely on building an economic advantage by building large numbers of supply pads and using them to help their allies upgrade and build units faster. Just remember to defend one's base!
In multiplayer, due to the ability to share supplies with allies some players will focus almost entirely on building an economic advantage by building large numbers of supply pads and using them to help their allies upgrade and build units faster. Just remember to defend your base!


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
While the supply counter will stop at 99,999, the player will continue to gather supplies beyond this level.
*While the supply counter will stop at 99,999, you will continue to gather supplies beyond this level.


==See also==
==Related Links==
*[[Resources]]
*[[Resources]]
[[Category:Halo Wars]]
[[Category:Halo Wars]]

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