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[[File:Carbine on Screen.jpg| | [[File:Carbine on Screen.jpg|thumb|180px|The [[Carbine]] displayed on the Covenant computer]] | ||
'''Halo2.com''' was a website part of ''[[Halo 2]]''<nowiki />'s marketing campaign. | '''Halo2.com''' was a website part of ''[[Halo 2]]''<nowiki />'s marketing campaign.{{Ref/Site|Id=H2DotCom|URL=halo2.com|Site=Halo2.com|Detail=(Defunct)|D=25|M=5|Y=2004}} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
[[File:Alphabetcovenantsy1.jpg|180px|thumb|A guide to the cipher]] | [[File:Alphabetcovenantsy1.jpg|180px|thumb|A guide to the cipher]] | ||
Prior to the release of ''[[Halo 2]]'', its official website, Halo2.com, was made over to appear as though it were a series of screens at the helm of a [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] ship during the [[Battle of Earth]]. The site made use of a substitution cipher to depict the [[ | Prior to the release of ''[[Halo 2]]'', its official website, Halo2.com, was made over to appear as though it were a series of screens at the helm of a [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] ship during the [[Battle of Earth]]. The site made use of a substitution cipher to depict the [[Sangheili (language)|Sangheili language]] with characters composed of triangle groups in a way easily understood by determined ''Halo'' fans. The content of the text was mostly in character but tended to stray into humor, some of which breaking the fourth wall. | ||
==Site navigation== | ==Site navigation== | ||
===Front page=== | ===Front page=== | ||
Before the launch of the site in its Covenant theme, the front page featured a link to the ''Halo 2'' trailer in addition to a message in the Covenant language. This message read: ''"ALL YOUR BASE ARE BELONG TO US AND WE LOVE BEES"'', referencing a popular Internet [[wikipedia: | Before the launch of the site in its Covenant theme, the front page featured a link to the ''Halo 2'' trailer in addition to a message in the Covenant language. This message read: ''"ALL YOUR BASE ARE BELONG TO US AND WE LOVE BEES"'', referencing a popular Internet [[wikipedia:All your base are belong to us|meme]] as well as the [[i love bees]] [[Alternate reality game|Alternate Reality Game]], which was running at the time to promote ''Halo 2''. After the site's launch, the front page was replaced with a video depicting the control panels of a Covenant ship loading the program that made up the site's content. | ||
===Profiles=== | ===Profiles=== | ||
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File:Shadowed Prophet.jpg|A shadowed image of the [[Prophet of Truth]] | File:Shadowed Prophet.jpg|A shadowed image of the [[Prophet of Truth]] | ||
File:Elite Special Op.jpg|A profile of the [[Special Operations Sangheili]] | File:Elite Special Op.jpg|A profile of the [[Special Operations Sangheili]] | ||
File:Prophet Profile.jpg|A profile of the [[San 'Shyuum]] | File:Prophet Profile.jpg|A profile of the [[San'Shyuum]] | ||
File:Elite Minor.jpg|A profile of the [[Sangheili Minor]] | File:Elite Minor.jpg|A profile of the [[Sangheili Minor]] | ||
File:Brute Profile.jpg|A profile of the [[Jiralhanae]] | File:Brute Profile.jpg|A profile of the [[Jiralhanae]] | ||
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File:Needler profile.jpg|A profile of the [[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher|Needler]] | File:Needler profile.jpg|A profile of the [[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher|Needler]] | ||
File:PPistol profile.jpg|A profile of the [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|Plasma Pistol]] | File:PPistol profile.jpg|A profile of the [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|Plasma Pistol]] | ||
File:PGrenade profile.jpg|A profile of the [[ | File:PGrenade profile.jpg|A profile of the [[Anskum-pattern plasma grenade|Plasma Grenade]] | ||
File:It Is Big.jpg|A profile of the [[Type-25 Grenade Launcher|Brute Shot]] | File:It Is Big.jpg|A profile of the [[Type-25 Grenade Launcher|Brute Shot]] | ||
File:Instant Death.jpg|A profile of the [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|Energy Sword]] | File:Instant Death.jpg|A profile of the [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|Energy Sword]] | ||
File:Plasma Rifle profile.jpg|A profile of the | File:Plasma Rifle profile.jpg|A profile of the {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}} | ||
File:Ownage Turret.jpg|A profile of the [[ | File:Ownage Turret.jpg|A profile of the [[Rizsheda-pattern Shade|Plasma Turret]] | ||
File:Galaxy map.jpg|A map of [[milky Way|the galaxy]] | File:Galaxy map.jpg|A map of [[milky Way|the galaxy]] | ||
File:Earth2552 Map.jpg|A map of Earth in 2552 | File:Earth2552 Map.jpg|A map of Earth in 2552 | ||
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File:Magnum profile.jpg|A profile of the [[M6C Personal Defense Weapon System|Magnum]] | File:Magnum profile.jpg|A profile of the [[M6C Personal Defense Weapon System|Magnum]] | ||
File:FGrenade profile.jpg|A profile of the [[M9 High-Explosive Dual-Purpose Grenade|Fragmentation Grenade]] | File:FGrenade profile.jpg|A profile of the [[M9 High-Explosive Dual-Purpose Grenade|Fragmentation Grenade]] | ||
File:H2 Promo image.jpg|A wallpaper from the site. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Sources== | |||
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[[Category:Promotional material]] | |||
[[Category:Websites]] | [[Category:Websites]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:17, April 29, 2023
Halo2.com was a website part of Halo 2's marketing campaign.[1]
Description[edit]
Prior to the release of Halo 2, its official website, Halo2.com, was made over to appear as though it were a series of screens at the helm of a Covenant ship during the Battle of Earth. The site made use of a substitution cipher to depict the Sangheili language with characters composed of triangle groups in a way easily understood by determined Halo fans. The content of the text was mostly in character but tended to stray into humor, some of which breaking the fourth wall.
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Front page[edit]
Before the launch of the site in its Covenant theme, the front page featured a link to the Halo 2 trailer in addition to a message in the Covenant language. This message read: "ALL YOUR BASE ARE BELONG TO US AND WE LOVE BEES", referencing a popular Internet meme as well as the i love bees Alternate Reality Game, which was running at the time to promote Halo 2. After the site's launch, the front page was replaced with a video depicting the control panels of a Covenant ship loading the program that made up the site's content.
Profiles[edit]
There were sections depicting various elements from the game, including Covenant characters and weapons of both the Covenant and the UNSC. In addition, the feature of dual-wielding was highlighted. The text displayed the name of the item, usually along with some element of comedy.
Downloads[edit]
Initially, some sections were inaccessible. If the user attempted to access them, they would be greeted with a demand for a password. Though many Halo fans tried, none were able to come up with a password to satisfy the site. Eventually, when the game's release date neared, the sections became unlocked. These sections contained downloadable content such as wallpaper and trailers.
Gallery[edit]
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The front page with "All your base" message
A message to hunt down the Master Chief
A rotating model of the Chief as he appears in Halo 2, along with cipher alphabet
Stats on the Chief
The Chief stats take a sillier turn
A profile on Cortana noting her physical attractiveness
A profile on the Sangheili race, "natural born killers"
A profile on the human race, using Avery Johnson
A shadowed image of the Prophet of Truth
A profile of the Special Operations Sangheili
A profile of the San'Shyuum
A profile of the Sangheili Minor
A profile of the Jiralhanae
A profile of a Special Operations Sangheili with a layer of red armor, holding a Carbine
A profile of the Kig-yar, making the glaring typo of "Jackel" in place of "Jackal"
Another shot of the dual-wielding Sangheili with SMG
A profile of the unmasked Unggoy
A profile of the Sangheili Major
A profile of the Needler
A profile of the Plasma Pistol
A profile of the Plasma Grenade
A profile of the Brute Shot
A profile of the Energy Sword
A profile of the Okarda'phaa-pattern plasma rifle
A profile of the Plasma Turret
A map of the galaxy
A map of Earth in 2552
A profile of the Gun Turret
A profile of the Battle Rifle
A profile of the Shotgun
A profile of the Sniper Rifle
A profile of the Rocket Launcher, which is misnamed as the "Grenade Launcher"
A profile of the SMG
A profile of the Magnum
A profile of the Fragmentation Grenade
A wallpaper from the site.
