Halo Wars

Halo Wars is a real-time strategy computer and video game. Collaboratively designed by Ensemble Studios and Bungie Studios, the game is set for release on the Xbox 360. Announced during Microsoft's X06 media briefing on September 27, 2006, details of the game first appeared on 1UP.com. A pre-rendered trailer for the game was shown at X06. The trailer can be downloaded from the official website. Alternatively, it can be viewed at You Tube Trailer.

The Halo Wars official FAQ states that the game will take place prior to the events of Halo: Combat Evolved, allowing the player to control the crew of the UNSC ship CSV-88 Spirit of Fire in the first battles against the Covenant. Bungie Studios has reported that the game is already in playable form, stating that it is "going to be awesome".

Confirmed Elements
The following are known elements within the game that have been shown in concept art and pre-rendered trailers for Halo Wars.

UNSC Covenant
 * Infantry
 * UNSC Marines
 * Spartan-IIs
 * Spartan Group Omega
 * Vehicles
 * Scorpion
 * Warthog
 * Pelican
 * Longsword
 * Unidentified UNSC dropship
 * Unidentified UNSC fighter
 * Infantry
 * Covenant Elite (with energy swords)
 * Covenant Hunter
 * Covenant Grunt
 * Vehicles
 * Banshee
 * Ghost
 * Scarab