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{{Title|''Halo 2'' Limited Collector's Edition Manual}}
{{Title|''Halo 2'' Limited Collector's Edition manual}}
[[File:Halo 2 LE Manual.JPG|thumb|The ''Halo 2'' Limited Collector's Edition manual.]]


[[File:Halo 2 LE Manual.JPG|thumb|The ''Halo 2'' Limited Collector's Edition Manual.]]
The '''''Halo 2'' Limited Collector's Edition manual''' was released as part of the [[Halo 2 Limited Collector's Edition|''Halo 2'' Limited Collector's Edition]].  
 
The '''''Halo 2'' Limited Collector's Edition Manual''' was released as part of the [[Halo 2 Limited Collector's Edition|''Halo 2'' Limited Collector's Edition]].  


The manual is written as if it were a report made by the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[Thel 'Vadam|Supreme Commander]] of the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]] to the [[Prophet of Truth]], after the [[Battle of Installation 04]]. The following article is a transcription of the manual's text.
The manual is written as if it were a report made by the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[Thel 'Vadam|Supreme Commander]] of the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]] to the [[Prophet of Truth]], after the [[Battle of Installation 04]]. The following article is a transcription of the manual's text.


==Sections of the Manual==
==Sections of the manual==
===Safety Information===
===Safety Information===
This is the safety information that tells you how to play games safely.
This is the safety information that tells you how to play games safely.
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===Updated Intelligence on Human Weapons and Tactics===
===Updated Intelligence on Human Weapons and Tactics===
A report that tells of the Spartans and their role on Installation 04.
A report that tells of the Spartans and their role on Installation 04.
<pre>Most high and honored [[Council]], according to records gleaned from the conflict  
<pre>Most high and honored Council, according to records gleaned from the conflict  
and subsequent victory at ''[[Reach]]'' and the disaster at [[Halo]], the [[Demon]],  
and subsequent victory at ''Reach'' and the disaster at Halo, the Demon,  
this exceptional [[Human]], is a class of warrior known as a "[[Spartan]]." These  
this exceptional Human, is a class of warrior known as a "Spartan." These  
Spartans were most numerous on ''Reach'' and were more difficult to eradicate than  
Spartans were most numerous on ''Reach'' and were more difficult to eradicate than  
the other Human troops. It appears that the Demon escaped from ''Reach''.
the other Human troops. It appears that the Demon escaped from ''Reach''.


These Spartans may be technologically-enhanced. They are certainly well-versed in  
These Spartans may be technologically-enhanced. They are certainly well-versed in  
armed and unarmed combat, and in many ways they fight more like [[Sangheili]] than  
armed and unarmed combat, and in many ways they fight more like Sangheili than  
[[Unggoy]]. And like the Sangheili, they are able to inspire discipline and tenacity  
Unggoy. And like the Sangheili, they are able to inspire discipline and tenacity  
among their weaker ranks.
among their weaker ranks.


Their primitive [[weapons]] and vehicles rely almost exclusively on projectiles and  
Their primitive weapons and vehicles rely almost exclusively on projectiles and  
explosive chemicals. As ancient as their technology seems, it has occasionally caught  
explosive chemicals. As ancient as their technology seems, it has occasionally caught  
our troops off guard. Casualties caused by unprepared infantry are unacceptable. They  
our troops off guard. Casualties caused by unprepared infantry are unacceptable. They  
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<div class="tab">M9 HE-DP Fragmentation Grenade</div>
<div class="tab">M9 HE-DP Fragmentation Grenade</div>
Radius: 15-30 feet. <br>
Radius: 15–30 feet. <br>
Chemical explosive contained within hard casing. Operates on impact-activated timed fuse. When thrown by Human, fuse activates as it strikes object. However, grenade has no adherence ability and bounces unpredictably. Explosive radius and ability to inflict harm not to be underestimated.
Chemical explosive contained within hard casing. Operates on impact-activated timed fuse. When thrown by Human, fuse activates as it strikes object. However, grenade has no adherence ability and bounces unpredictably. Explosive radius and ability to inflict harm not to be underestimated.
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===Covenant Vehicle Deployment===
===Covenant Vehicle Deployment===
The Covenant vehicle section contains information on the [[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Ghost]], the [[Type-46 Infantry Support Vehicle|Spectre]], the [[Type-26 Assault Gun Carriage|Wraith]], and the [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshee]].
The Covenant vehicle section contains information on the [[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Ghost]], the [[Wuzum-pattern Spectre|Spectre]], the [[Zurdo-pattern Wraith|Wraith]], and the [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshee]].


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CREW: 1<br>
CREW: 1<br>
Propulsion: Boosted Gravity Propulsion Drive<br>
Propulsion: Boosted Gravity Propulsion Drive<br>
Armament: Twin Plasma Cannons(100-250 kW range)<br>
Armament: Twin Plasma Cannons(100-250&nbsp;kW range)<br>
Standard individual battle/transport vehicle, has proven itself in thousands of sorties and functions well in this environment. Boost facility, which temporarily diverts power from twin plasma cannons and steering modifiers, achieves very high speeds on this planet. Pull Left trigger to boost speed.  
Standard individual battle/transport vehicle, has proven itself in thousands of sorties and functions well in this environment. Boost facility, which temporarily diverts power from twin plasma cannons and steering modifiers, achieves very high speeds on this planet. Pull Left trigger to boost speed.  
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In the middle of the physical version of the manual, advertisements for the games ''Conker Live & Reloaded'', ''Forza Motorsport'', ''Jade Empire'', and ''MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf'' are present.
In the middle of the physical version of the manual, advertisements for the games ''Conker Live & Reloaded'', ''Forza Motorsport'', ''Jade Empire'', and ''MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf'' are present.


==Related links==
==See also==
===Internal===
[http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/9/9/F99AB8F0-5191-4EDD-B312-7A9B9E4784FA/Halo2_Covenant_MNL_US-EN.pdf Download the PDF version from Xbox.com] (Internal backup available [[:File:H2 Covenant Manual.pdf|here]])
*[[Halo: Combat Evolved Manual|''Halo: Combat Evolved'' manual]]
*[[Halo 2 Manual|''Halo 2'' manual]]
*[[Halo 2: Multiplayer Map Pack manual|''Halo 2: Multiplayer Map Pack'' manual]]
*[[Halo 3 Instruction Manual|''Halo 3'' Instruction manual]]
*[[Planetary Operations Manual]]
*[[Field Operations Guide FM 90-10-140]]
*[[MIL-FBS-295937(1)B Field Manual]]
*[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary manual|''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'' manual]]
 
===External===
[http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/9/9/F99AB8F0-5191-4EDD-B312-7A9B9E4784FA/Halo2_Covenant_MNL_US-EN.pdf Download the PDF version from Xbox.com]


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