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==Videos== | ==Videos== | ||
===Noble Endeavors=== | ===Noble Endeavors=== | ||
{{Main| | {{Main|Noble Endeavors}} | ||
''Noble Endeavours'' was the first video produced in the series, launched to celebrate the release of ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' within ''The Master Chief Collection'' on [[Xbox]] and PC platforms. The video centers around [[NOBLE Team]] and the [[Battle of Fumirole]], leading into the [[Fall of Reach]]. | ''Noble Endeavours'' was the first video produced in the series, launched to celebrate the release of ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' within ''The Master Chief Collection'' on [[Xbox]] and PC platforms. The video centers around [[NOBLE Team]] and the [[Battle of Fumirole]], leading into the [[Fall of Reach]]. | ||
===Conflict Evolved=== | ===Conflict Evolved=== | ||
{{Main| | {{Main|Conflict Evolved}} | ||
''Conflict Evolved'' was the second video in the series, launched to celebrate the release of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' as part of the collection for PC. The video centers on the actions of [[John-117]] and the [[Battle of Installation 04]]. | ''Conflict Evolved'' was the second video in the series, launched to celebrate the release of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' as part of the collection for PC. The video centers on the actions of [[John-117]] and the [[Battle of Installation 04]]. | ||
===Changing Tides=== | ===Changing Tides=== | ||
{{Main| | {{Main|Changing Tides}} | ||
''Changing Tides'' was the third video produced in the series, launched to celebrate the release of ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' on PC. This video discusses John-117 and the [[Battle for Earth]], though mentions little of [[Thel 'Vadam|The Arbiter]] and the later events of the game. | ''Changing Tides'' was the third video produced in the series, launched to celebrate the release of ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' on PC. This video discusses John-117 and the [[Battle for Earth]], though mentions little of [[Thel 'Vadam|The Arbiter]] and the later events of the game. | ||
===Allied Forces=== | ===Allied Forces=== | ||
{{Main| | {{Main|Allied Forces}} | ||
''Allied Forces'' is the fourth video in the series, released to celebrate the launch of ''[[Halo 3]]'' on PC. This video discusses the [[Battle of Installation 05]] and the [[Great Schism]], leading into the events of ''Halo 3''. | ''Allied Forces'' is the fourth video in the series, released to celebrate the launch of ''[[Halo 3]]'' on PC. This video discusses the [[Battle of Installation 05]] and the [[Great Schism]], leading into the events of ''Halo 3''. | ||
===Helljumpers=== | ===Helljumpers=== | ||
{{Main|ONI Archive | {{Main|Helljumpers (ONI Archive)}} | ||
''Helljumpers'' looks at the actions of [[Alpha-Nine]] during the [[Battle of Mombasa]], released for the launch of ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' on PC. | ''Helljumpers'' looks at the actions of [[Alpha-Nine]] during the [[Battle of Mombasa]], released for the launch of ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' on PC. | ||
===Reclaiming Our Place=== | ===Reclaiming Our Place=== | ||
{{Main| | {{Main|Reclaiming Our Place}} | ||
''Reclaiming Our Place'' is the final video in the series, released for the launch of ''[[Halo 4]]'' as the final game in being added to the ''Master Chief Collection'' on PC. The video focus over the UNSC actions on the battles on [[Battle of Installation 00|Installation 00]] and [[Raid on Installation 08|Installation 08]], the post-war era, and the start of the [[Battle of Requiem]]. | ''Reclaiming Our Place'' is the final video in the series, released for the launch of ''[[Halo 4]]'' as the final game in being added to the ''Master Chief Collection'' on PC. The video focus over the UNSC actions on the battles on [[Battle of Installation 00|Installation 00]] and [[Raid on Installation 08|Installation 08]], the post-war era, and the start of the [[Battle of Requiem]]. | ||
==Meta-narrative== | ==Meta-narrative== | ||
{{Quote|So why should you care about some random ONI Section III comms officer and their co-workers? Well, I suppose that is indeed the question isn’t it?|[[Jeff Easterling]] on the ongoing narrative.{{Ref/Site|https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/pen-umbra|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Pen Umbra}}}} | {{Quote|So why should you care about some random ONI Section III comms officer and their co-workers? Well, I suppose that is indeed the question isn’t it?|[[Jeff Easterling]] on the ongoing narrative.{{Ref/Site|https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/pen-umbra|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Pen Umbra|D=8|M=10|Y=2021}}}} | ||
In keeping with the in-universe framing of the video series, the videos contain their own narrative audio drama. At the end of each video, starting with ''Conflict Evolved'', the final part of the trailer is cut off with a "Transmission Interrupted" notice, and a short audio snippet is heard. The audio drama centres around Director [[Schaefer]] and a unnamed Comms Officer working within ONI, and features numerous nods to other pieces of fiction with the mention of characters like [[Michael Sullivan]]. In ''Allied Forces'' and ''Helljumpers'', the Comms Officer comes across upon some new - presently undisclosed - information, which is soon followed up by [[Codename: FIXER]]. This meta-narrative presumably ties into the upcoming ''[[Halo Infinite]]''. | In keeping with the in-universe framing of the video series, the videos contain their own narrative audio drama. At the end of each video, starting with ''Conflict Evolved'', the final part of the trailer is cut off with a "Transmission Interrupted" notice, and a short audio snippet is heard. The audio drama centres around Director [[Schaefer]] and a unnamed Comms Officer working within ONI, and features numerous nods to other pieces of fiction with the mention of characters like [[Michael Sullivan]]. In ''Allied Forces'' and ''Helljumpers'', the Comms Officer comes across upon some new - presently undisclosed - information, which is soon followed up by [[Codename: FIXER]]. This meta-narrative presumably ties into the upcoming ''[[Halo Infinite]]''. | ||