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{{Title|''Halo Wars 2''}}
{{Title|''Halo Wars 2''}}
{{Era|RW}}
{{Status|RealWorld}}
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{{Game infobox
{{Game infobox
|name=''Halo Wars 2''
|name=''Halo Wars 2''
|image=[[File:HW2 cover.png|300px]]
|image=[[File:HW2 cover.png|300px]]
|developer=[[343 Industries]]<ref name="waypoint hw2">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/games/halo-wars-2 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Halo Wars 2'']</ref> <br>
|primary-dev=[[343 Industries]]{{Ref/Site|Id=waypoint hw2|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/games/halo-wars-2|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo Wars 2|D=21|M=2|Y=2017}}<br>
[[Creative Assembly]]<ref name="waypoint hw2"/>
[[Creative Assembly]]{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint hw2}}
|support-dev=[[Sprung Studios]]{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.sprungstudios.com/halo-wars-2/|Site=Sprung Studios|Page=Halo Wars 2|D=5|M=1|Y=2024}}
|writer=[[Kevin Grace]]
|writer=[[Kevin Grace]]
|publisher=[[Microsoft Studios]]<ref name="waypoint hw2"/>
|composer=[[Gordy Haab]]<br>[[Brian Lee White]]<br>[[Brian Trifon]]
|platform=*[[Xbox One]]<ref name="waypoint hw2"/><ref name="Teaser">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMiiffLQcvE '''YouTube''': ''Halo Wars 2: Announce Teaser'']</ref><br>
|publisher=[[Microsoft Studios]]{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint hw2}}
|engine=[[Phoenix engine]]
|platform=*[[Xbox One]]{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint hw2}}<ref name="Teaser">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMiiffLQcvE '''YouTube''': ''Halo Wars 2: Announce Teaser'']</ref><br>
**[[Xbox One X]]
**[[Xbox One X]]
*[[PC]]
*[[PC]]
**[[Wikipedia:Windows 10|Windows 10]]<ref name="waypoint hw2"/><ref name="Teaser"/>
*[[Xbox Cloud Gaming]]
|releasedate=[[2017|February 21, 2017]]<ref name="waypoint hw2"/>
**[[Wikipedia:Windows 10|Windows 10]]{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint hw2}}{{Ref/Reuse|Teaser}}
|genre=[[Real-time strategy]]<ref name="waypoint hw2"/>
|releasedate=[[2017|February 21, 2017]]{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint hw2}}
|genre=[[Real-time strategy]]{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint hw2}}
|modes=
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|rating=  
|rating=[[Wikipedia:Entertainment Software Ratings Board|ESRB]]: Teen (T) for Mild Blood, Mild Language, Violence
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{{Quote|Know your enemy.|Official tagline<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjN1eWhzPeA '''YouTube''': ''Halo Wars 2 Official E3 Trailer'']</ref>}}
{{Quote|Know your enemy.|Official tagline<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjN1eWhzPeA '''YouTube''': ''Halo Wars 2 Official E3 Trailer'']</ref>}}
'''''Halo Wars 2''''' is a 2017 [[real-time strategy]] video game which serves as a direct sequel to ''[[Halo Wars]]'', developed by [[Creative Assembly]] and [[343 Industries]] and published by [[Microsoft Studios]].<ref name="waypoint hw2"/> Set in the year [[2559]], the game focuses on a [[Second Ark Conflict|conflict]] for control of [[Installation 00|the Ark]] between the [[UNSC]] and the [[Banished]]. It was first revealed at Gamescom [[2015]] with a [[Halo Wars 2: Announce Teaser|teaser trailer]] and was playable at [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3 2016]].<ref name="hogs">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/the-hog-wild-req-drop '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Hog Wild Req Drop'']</ref> The game was released simultaneously on [[Wikipedia:Windows 10|Windows 10]] and [[Xbox One]] on [[2017|February 21, 2017]].<ref name="waypoint hw2"/>
'''''Halo Wars 2''''' is a 2017 [[real-time strategy]] video game which serves as a direct sequel to ''[[Halo Wars]]'', developed by [[Creative Assembly]] and [[343 Industries]] and published by [[Microsoft Studios]].{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint hw2}} Set in the year [[2559]], the game focuses on a [[Second Ark Conflict|conflict]] for control of [[Installation 00|the Ark]] between the [[UNSC]] and the [[Banished]]. It was first revealed at Gamescom [[2015]] with a [[Halo Wars 2: Announce Teaser|teaser trailer]] and was playable at [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3 2016]].<ref name="hogs">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/the-hog-wild-req-drop '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Hog Wild Req Drop'']</ref> The game was released simultaneously on [[Wikipedia:Windows 10|Windows 10]] and [[Xbox One]] on [[2017|February 21, 2017]].{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint hw2}}


==Plot==
==Plot==
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{{Quote|There's a sense of scale and scale that I think was maybe missing from Halo Wars.|Frank O'Connor<ref name="gamespot">[http://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-wars-2-new-story-details-and-images-revealed/1100-6440811/ '''GameSpot''': ''Halo Wars 2 New Story Details and Images Revealed'']</ref>}}
{{Quote|There's a sense of scale and scale that I think was maybe missing from Halo Wars.|Frank O'Connor<ref name="gamespot">[http://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-wars-2-new-story-details-and-images-revealed/1100-6440811/ '''GameSpot''': ''Halo Wars 2 New Story Details and Images Revealed'']</ref>}}
[[File:HW2 Atriox Trailer Concept.jpg|thumb|250px|Concept art of Atriox and the Banished.]]
[[File:HW2 Atriox Trailer Concept.jpg|thumb|250px|Concept art of Atriox and the Banished.]]
''Halo Wars 2'' takes place 28 years after the events of ''[[Halo Wars]]'' in [[2531]],<ref name="gamespot"/> after {{Class|Phoenix|colony ship}} ''{{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}'' had floated adrift in space for decades and declared by the rest of the [[United Nations Space Command]] as "lost with all hands".<ref>[[Halo Wars Timeline Events|''Halo Wars'' Timeline Events]]</ref> The remaining crew of the ''Spirit of Fire'' are awoken from [[Cryo chamber|cryo-sleep]] above the [[Forerunner]]s' [[Installation 00]], previously the setting for ''[[Halo 3]]''. Led by [[Captain]] [[James Cutter]], the crew of ''Spirit of Fire'' encounter the mercenary faction known as the [[Banished]], led by the cunning [[Jiralhanae]] warlord [[Atriox]].<ref name="waypoint hw2"/> Having previously battled the [[Covenant]], the Banished rose to power in wake of the empire's fall in [[2552]] by gaining control of numerous assets from the Covenant.<ref name="E32">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhCnA4bH84g '''YouTube''': ''Halo Wars 2: Behind the Scenes'']</ref>
''Halo Wars 2'' takes place 28 years after the events of ''[[Halo Wars]]'' in [[2531]],{{Ref/Reuse|gamespot}} after {{Class|Phoenix|colony ship}} ''{{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}'' had floated adrift in space for decades and declared by the rest of the [[United Nations Space Command]] as "lost with all hands".<ref>[[Halo Wars Timeline Events|''Halo Wars'' Timeline Events]]</ref> The remaining crew of the ''Spirit of Fire'' are awoken from [[Cryo chamber|cryo-sleep]] above the [[Forerunner]]s' [[Installation 00]], previously the setting for ''[[Halo 3]]''. Led by [[Captain]] [[James Cutter]], the crew of ''Spirit of Fire'' encounter the mercenary faction known as the [[Banished]], led by the cunning [[Jiralhanae]] warlord [[Atriox]].{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint hw2}} Having previously battled the [[Covenant]], the Banished rose to power in wake of the empire's fall in [[2552]] by gaining control of numerous assets from the Covenant.<ref name="E32">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhCnA4bH84g '''YouTube''': ''Halo Wars 2: Behind the Scenes'']</ref>


According to franchise director [[Frank O'Connor]], a primary theme of the game is two commanders from two very different backgrounds facing off against each other in an attempt to gain control of Installation 00. The crew of the ''Spirit of Fire'', having been in cryo-sleep since 2531, are unaware of the nature of the installation, nor do they know the result of the [[Human-Covenant War]]. In an effort to return home, [[James Cutter|Captain James Cutter]] leads the ship's crew to the surface of Installation 00 to search for a way to reconnect with the rest of the UNSC. It is at this time that the crew encounter Atriox and the Banished. While ''Halo Wars 2'' is tonally designed to feel like a direct continuation of ''Halo Wars'', managing director [[Kevin Grace]] stated that the game would have a similar tone to ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', as the game's setting is primarily contained within one location.<ref name="gamespot"/>
According to franchise director [[Frank O'Connor]], a primary theme of the game is two commanders from two very different backgrounds facing off against each other in an attempt to gain control of Installation 00. The crew of the ''Spirit of Fire'', having been in cryo-sleep since 2531, are unaware of the nature of the installation, nor do they know the result of the [[Human-Covenant War]]. In an effort to return home, [[James Cutter|Captain James Cutter]] leads the ship's crew to the surface of Installation 00 to search for a way to reconnect with the rest of the UNSC. It is at this time that the crew encounter Atriox and the Banished. While ''Halo Wars 2'' is tonally designed to feel like a direct continuation of ''Halo Wars'', managing director [[Kevin Grace]] stated that the game would have a similar tone to ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', as the game's setting is primarily contained within one location.{{Ref/Reuse|gamespot}}


===Plot synopsis===
===Plot synopsis===
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===Tutorial===
===Tutorial===
[[File:HW2_BasicTraining_Concept_3.jpg|thumb|right|Basic tutorial menu art.]]
[[File:HW2 BasicTraining Concept 3.jpg|thumb|Basic tutorial menu art.]]
''Halo Wars 2'' comes with three tutorial missions to allow new players to get to grips with the controls and gameplay of the game.
''Halo Wars 2'' comes with three tutorial missions to allow new players to get to grips with the controls and gameplay of the game.
*"[[Basic (Halo Wars 2 tutorial)|Basic]]" - ''"Learn basic training and get combat-ready for Halo Wars 2."''
*"[[Basic (Halo Wars 2 tutorial)|Basic]]" - ''"Learn basic training and get combat-ready for Halo Wars 2."''
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===Campaign===
===Campaign===
[[File:HW2 Campaign Loadscreen.jpg|right|thumb|Campaign menu art.]]
[[File:HW2 Campaign Loadscreen.jpg|thumb|Campaign menu art.]]
The ''Halo Wars 2'' [[campaign]] consists of twelve missions.<ref name="campaignvid">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0KlMmIyefo '''YouTube''': ''Halo Wars 2 All Cutscenes (Game Movie) 1080p HD'']</ref>
The ''Halo Wars 2'' [[campaign]] consists of twelve missions.<ref name="campaignvid">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0KlMmIyefo '''YouTube''': ''Halo Wars 2 All Cutscenes (Game Movie) 1080p HD'']</ref>


#"[[The Signal]]" - ''"Spartan Jerome and Red Team investigate the source of a UNSC emergency signal."''
#"[[The Signal]]" - ''"Spartan Jerome and Red Team investigate the source of a UNSC emergency signal."''
#"[[A New Enemy]]" - ''"Captain Cutter dispatches a strike team to launch an attack against [[Atriox]]'s lieutenant, [[Decimus]]."''<ref name= "HW2GP">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sphveQodNCU HALO WARS 2 CAMPAIGN GAMEPLAY | EXCLUSIVE BEHIND CLOSED DOORS MISSION]</ref>
#"[[A New Enemy]]" - ''"Captain Cutter dispatches a strike team to launch an attack against [[Atriox]]'s lieutenant, [[Decimus]]."''<ref name= "HW2GP">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sphveQodNCU HALO WARS 2 CAMPAIGN GAMEPLAY | EXCLUSIVE BEHIND CLOSED DOORS MISSION]</ref>
#"[[Ascension (Halo Wars 2 level)|Ascension]]" - ''"Spartan Jerome and his forces fight through Banished fortifications on the way to the [[Cartographer#Installation 00|Cartographer]]."''<ref name="campaignvid"/>
#"[[Ascension (Halo Wars 2 level)|Ascension]]" - ''"Spartan Jerome and his forces fight through Banished fortifications on the way to the [[Cartographer#Installation 00|Cartographer]]."''{{Ref/Reuse|campaignvid}}
#"[[One Three Zero]]" - ''"Fighting behind enemy lines, Spartan Alice must rescue UNSC prisoners to open up a second front in the war against the Banished."''<ref name="campaignvid"/>
#"[[One Three Zero]]" - ''"Fighting behind enemy lines, Spartan Alice must rescue UNSC prisoners to open up a second front in the war against the Banished."''{{Ref/Reuse|campaignvid}}
#"[[The Cartographer]]" - ''"Professor Anders and Jerome arrive at the Cartographer to discover the secret of Atriox's command over the Ark."''<ref name="campaignvid"/>
#"[[The Cartographer]]" - ''"Professor Anders and Jerome arrive at the Cartographer to discover the secret of Atriox's command over the Ark."''{{Ref/Reuse|campaignvid}}
#"[[Lights Out]]" - ''"Jerome must destroy The Banished's [[Teleportation grid|portal network]] controls and cripple Atriox's transport capabilities across the Ark."''<ref name="campaignvid"/>
#"[[Lights Out]]" - ''"Jerome must destroy The Banished's [[Teleportation grid|portal network]] controls and cripple Atriox's transport capabilities across the Ark."''{{Ref/Reuse|campaignvid}}
#"[[From the Deep]]" - ''"Alice must defend against the Banished as they assault her rag-tag band of survivors."''<ref name="campaignvid"/>
#"[[From the Deep]]" - ''"Alice must defend against the Banished as they assault her rag-tag band of survivors."''{{Ref/Reuse|campaignvid}}
#"[[Hold the Line]]" - ''"In part one of Isabel's plan, the UNSC must defend a Forerunner cannon as it immobilizes the Banished's carrier and breaks through its shields."''<ref name="campaignvid"/>
#"[[Hold the Line]]" - ''"In part one of Isabel's plan, the UNSC must defend a Forerunner cannon as it immobilizes the Banished's carrier and breaks through its shields."''{{Ref/Reuse|campaignvid}}
#"[[Under The Dark]]" - ''"In part two of Isabel's plan, Jerome and Isabel infiltrate a Banished compound and prepare to enter the belly of the beast."''<ref name="campaignvid"/>
#"[[Under The Dark]]" - ''"In part two of Isabel's plan, Jerome and Isabel infiltrate a Banished compound and prepare to enter the belly of the beast."''{{Ref/Reuse|campaignvid}}
#"[[The Foundry]]" - ''"Alice and Douglas lead an assault to cut off the wave of Banished boarding the [[Installation 09|Halo]]."''<ref name="campaignvid"/>
#"[[The Foundry]]" - ''"Alice and Douglas lead an assault to cut off the wave of Banished boarding the [[Installation 09|Halo]]."''{{Ref/Reuse|campaignvid}}
#"[[The Halo]]" - ''"A reunited Red Team must push back the Banished invasion of the Halo so Anders can reach the [[Control Room]]."''<ref name="campaignvid"/>
#"[[The Halo]]" - ''"A reunited Red Team must push back the Banished invasion of the Halo so Anders can reach the [[Control Room]]."''{{Ref/Reuse|campaignvid}}
#"[[Last Stand (Halo Wars 2 level)|Last Stand]]" - ''"Cutter and his crew must fend off the Banished in a final defense of Anders as she prepares the Halo for its voyage."''<ref name="campaignvid"/>
#"[[Last Stand (Halo Wars 2 level)|Last Stand]]" - ''"Cutter and his crew must fend off the Banished in a final defense of Anders as she prepares the Halo for its voyage."''{{Ref/Reuse|campaignvid}}


====Extra Campaign====
====Extra Campaign====
[[File:HW2 Spearbreaker Loadscreen.jpg|right|thumb|''Operation: SPEARBREAKER'' menu art.]]
[[File:HW2 Spearbreaker Loadscreen.jpg|thumb|''Operation: SPEARBREAKER'' menu art.]]
Campaign DLC released after the original game.
Campaign DLC released after the original game.
;'''Operation: SPEARBREAKER'''
;'''Operation: SPEARBREAKER'''
{{Main|Halo Wars 2: Operation: SPEARBREAKER}}
{{Main|Halo Wars 2: Operation: SPEARBREAKER}}
#"[[Gatecrashers]]" - ''"Major [[Vaughan]] leads his [[Boomerang Company]] ODSTs to a Banished operation site."''
#"[[Gatecrashers]]" - ''"Major [[Elijah Vaughan]] leads his [[Boomerang Company]] ODSTs to a Banished operation site."''
#"[[Not on My Watch]]" - ''"Major Vaughan and his ODST team battle to stop the Banished from launching a Forerunner [[Despair-class fighter|ship]]."''
#"[[Not on My Watch]]" - ''"Major Vaughan and his ODST team battle to stop the Banished from launching a Forerunner [[Despair-class fighter|ship]]."''
;'''Awakening the Nightmare'''
;'''Awakening the Nightmare'''
[[File:HW2 Nightmare Loadscreen.jpg|right|thumb|''Awakening the Nightmare'' menu art.]]
[[File:HW2 Nightmare Loadscreen.jpg|thumb|''Awakening the Nightmare'' menu art.]]
{{Main|Halo Wars 2: Awakening the Nightmare}}
{{Main|Halo Wars 2: Awakening the Nightmare}}
#"[[What Could Go Wrong?]]" - ''"Voridus launches a Scarab assault through Sentinel-heavy territory to break into High Charity."''
#"[[What Could Go Wrong?]]" - ''"Voridus launches a Scarab assault through Sentinel-heavy territory to break into High Charity."''
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===Multiplayer===
===Multiplayer===
The [[multiplayer]] mode of ''Halo Wars 2'' features a number of gamemodes and supports up to six players.<ref name="eurogamer"/>
The [[multiplayer]] mode of ''Halo Wars 2'' features a number of gamemodes and supports up to six players.{{Ref/Reuse|eurogamer}}


====Skirmish====
====Skirmish====
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====Blitz====
====Blitz====
{{Main|Blitz}}  
{{Main|Blitz}}  
Blitz is a new gamemode with a unique approach to RTS gameplay.<ref name="waypoint hw2"/> In Blitz, players contest control points by positioning their forces over particular areas of the map. When one team holds more control points than the other, they start accumulating points until the balance is redressed. The first team to hit 200 points, or the highest scoring team after 12 minutes wins the game.
Blitz is a new gamemode with a unique approach to RTS gameplay.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint hw2}} In Blitz, players contest control points by positioning their forces over particular areas of the map. When one team holds more control points than the other, they start accumulating points until the balance is redressed. The first team to hit 200 points, or the highest scoring team after 12 minutes wins the game.


;Maps
;Maps
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''Halo Wars 2'' uses a [[Socket Base|socket base]] system similar to the original ''Halo Wars'', with some differences. ''Halo Wars 2'' introduces Minibases as a new feature allowing the player to build subsidiary "Battle Bases" or "Supply Bases". Visually, the various base structures are no longer constructed from the base hub and are instead delivered by dropships.
''Halo Wars 2'' uses a [[Socket Base|socket base]] system similar to the original ''Halo Wars'', with some differences. ''Halo Wars 2'' introduces Minibases as a new feature allowing the player to build subsidiary "Battle Bases" or "Supply Bases". Visually, the various base structures are no longer constructed from the base hub and are instead delivered by dropships.


{{HW buildings|HW2|midpage=1}}
{{HW buildings|HW2}}


===Units===
===Units===
''Halo Wars 2'' features a number of units carried over from the previous ''Halo Wars'', as well as several all-new ones. Unlike ''Halo Wars'' in which each Hero Unit is given unique abilities and Super Units, each faction now has only one type of Super Unit: the [[G81 Condor|G81 Condor Gunship]] for the UNSC and the [[Banished Scarab]] for the Banished. For neutrals, Sentinals have the [[Retriever Sentinel]] as Super Unit and the Flood has the [[Abomination]] as Super Unit.
''Halo Wars 2'' features a number of units carried over from the previous ''Halo Wars'', as well as several all-new ones. Unlike ''Halo Wars'' in which each Hero Unit is given unique abilities and Super Units, each faction now has only one type of Super Unit: the [[G81 Condor|G81 Condor Gunship]] for the UNSC and the [[Barukaza Workshop Scarab]] for the Banished. For neutrals, Sentinels have the [[Retriever Sentinel]] as Super Unit and the Flood has the [[Abomination]] as Super Unit.


Unlike ''Halo Wars'', units are no longer listed by role such as Building Killer, Infantry Killer or even Vehicle Killer. They are now listed as their role in their unit such as Reconnaissance, Sniper, Anti-Air Walker, etc.
Unlike ''Halo Wars'', units are no longer listed by role such as Building Killer, Infantry Killer or even Vehicle Killer. They are now listed as their role in their unit such as Reconnaissance, Sniper, Anti-Air Walker, etc.
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A units' strength against enemies, however, does not determine its capabilities to deal with them; sometimes numbers can close the gap or maintain it. Cannon Fodder, for example, does poorly against all units but will deal considerable damage if engaged with large numbers and buffed with Methane Wagon and Goblins.
A units' strength against enemies, however, does not determine its capabilities to deal with them; sometimes numbers can close the gap or maintain it. Cannon Fodder, for example, does poorly against all units but will deal considerable damage if engaged with large numbers and buffed with Methane Wagon and Goblins.


Veterancy is now limited to three ranks unlike ''Halo Wars'' where there are five. Each veterancy rank increases one's units' attack and defense capabilities.
Veterancy is now limited to three ranks unlike ''Halo Wars'' where there are five, with exception of Spartans that can cap to Veterancy 6 inside hijacked vehicles, and Blitz gameplay which is based on card level. Each veterancy rank increases one's units' attack and defense capabilities.


Super Units are labelled with a special icon on the minimap, while Hero Units are commonly labelled with a star.
Super Units are labelled with a special icon on the minimap, while Hero Units are commonly labelled with a star.
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*[[Hellbringers]] - Flamethrower-equipped Marines.
*[[Hellbringers]] - Flamethrower-equipped Marines.
*[[Sniper]]s - Stealthy reconnaissance and marksman unit.
*[[Sniper]]s - Stealthy reconnaissance and marksman unit.
*[[Cyclops]] - Anti-tank powered exoskeleton.
*[[HRUNTING Mark III (S) Cyclops|Cyclops]] - Anti-tank powered exoskeleton.
*[[Douglas-042]] - Spartan-II; hero unit.
*[[Douglas-042]] - Spartan-II; hero unit.
*[[Jerome-092]] - Spartan-II; hero unit.
*[[Jerome-092]] - Spartan-II; hero unit.
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*[[Jackrabbit]] - Fast reconnaissance vehicle.
*[[Jackrabbit]] - Fast reconnaissance vehicle.
*[[Warthog]] - Light reconnaissance and attack vehicle.
*[[Warthog]] - Light reconnaissance and attack vehicle.
*[[John Forge's Warthog|Forge's Warthog]] - Hero unit.
*[[Scorpion]] - Main battle tank.
*[[Scorpion]] - Main battle tank.
*[[Grizzly]] - Superheavy tank.
*[[Grizzly]] - Superheavy tank.
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*[[Nightingale]] - Heal and repair support aircraft.
*[[Nightingale]] - Heal and repair support aircraft.
*[[Vulture]] - Superheavy ground-attack gunship.
*[[Vulture]] - Superheavy ground-attack gunship.
*[[Morgan Kinsano|Kinsano]]'s Cyclops - Hellbringer officer, hero unit.
*[[Kinsano's Cyclops]] - Hellbringer officer, hero unit.
*[[Flame Warthog]] - Warthog with powerful flamer.
*[[M12F Flame Warthog]] - Warthog with powerful flamer.
*[[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Mantis|Mantis]] - Core mech
*[[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Mantis|Mantis]] - Core mech
*[[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II (J) Colossus]] - Heavy Mech
*[[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II (J) Colossus|Colossus]] - Heavy Mech
*[[Avery Johnson|Johnson]]'s [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I (J) Green Machine|Green Machine]] - Mech hero, hero unit.
*[[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I (J) Green Machine|Green Machine]] - Mech hero, hero unit.
*[[Jerome-092|Commander Jerome]] - Hero unit.
*[[Jerome-092|Commander Jerome]] - Hero unit.
*[[Command Mantis]] - Hero unit. Summoned by Commander Jerome. Only available via unit upgrades.
*[[August-099]] - Omega Team Hero unit. Only available via leader power.
*[[August-099]] - Omega Team Hero unit. Only available via leader power.
*[[Leon-011]] - Omega Team Hero unit. Only available via leader power.
*[[Leon-011]] - Omega Team Hero unit. Only available via leader power.
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*[[Cryo Troopers]] - Cryoweapon-equipped Marines. Can be upgraded via leader power upgrades.
*[[Cryo Troopers]] - Cryoweapon-equipped Marines. Can be upgraded via leader power upgrades.
*[[ZAV-48 Frostraven|Frostraven]] - Cryo aircraft. Only available via leader power upgrades.
*[[ZAV-48 Frostraven|Frostraven]] - Cryo aircraft. Only available via leader power upgrades.
*[[Bison]] - Hero Unit, Cryo APC.
*[[M88 Bison]] - Hero Unit, Cryo APC.
*[[Sunray 1-1]] - Hero ODST squad. Only available in [[Operation: SPEARBREAKER]]
*[[Sunray 1-1]] - Hero ODST squad. Only available in [[Operation: SPEARBREAKER]]
*[[Frost Hog]] - based on the Flame Warthog but instead sprays super cooled freezing fluids.https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/the-yappening
*[[Frost Hog]] - based on the Flame Warthog but instead sprays super cooled freezing fluids.
{{Col-3}}
{{Col-3}}
;Banished
;Banished
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*[[Huragok|Engineers]] - Heal and repair specialists.
*[[Huragok|Engineers]] - Heal and repair specialists.
*[[Mgalekgolo|Hunters]] - Superheavy infantry.
*[[Mgalekgolo|Hunters]] - Superheavy infantry.
*[[Banished Ghost|Ghost]] - General scout/attack vehicle.
*[[Zaagokelu Workshop Ghost|Ghost]] - General scout/attack vehicle. Only exclusive for Sangheili Leaders.
*[[Banished Chopper|Chopper]] - Scout/anti-infantry vehicle.
*[[Barug'qel Workshop Chopper|Chopper]] - Scout/anti-infantry vehicle.  
*[[Marauder]] - Fast, medium tank.
*[[Eklon'Dal Workshop Marauder|Marauder]] - Fast, medium tank.
*[[Banished Wraith]] - Heavy mortar tank.
*[[Eklon'Dal Workshop Wraith|Wraith]] - Heavy mortar tank.
*[[Reaver]] - Anti-aircraft walker.
*[[Reaver]] - Anti-aircraft walker.
*[[Banished Locust]] - Siege walker.
*[[Barukaza Workshop Locust|Locust]] - Siege walker.
*[[Blisterback]] - Heavy air and artillery unit.
*[[Gydrozka Workshop Blisterback|Blisterback]] - Heavy air and artillery unit.
*[[Banished Scarab]] - Super Unit.
*[[Barukaza Workshop Scarab|Scarab]] - Super Unit.
*[[Shroud]] - Support vehicle able to cloak nearby units.
*[[Klavbrig Workshop Shroud|Shroud]] - Support vehicle able to cloak nearby units.
*[[Banished Banshee]] - Multirole attack flier.
*[['Ahtulai Workshop Banshee|Banshee]] - Multirole attack flier.
*[[Banished Spirit]] - General purpose dropship.
*[[Eklon'Dal Workshop Spirit|Banished Spirit]] - General purpose dropship.
*[[Banished Lich]] - Superheavy deployment dropship.
*[[Eklon'Dal Workshop Lich|Lich]] - Superheavy deployment dropship.
*[[Decimus]] - Brute officer, ultimate hero unit. Only available via leader power.
*[[Decimus]] - Brute officer, ultimate hero unit. Only available via leader power.
*[[Mgalekgolo Captain|Hunter Captain]] - Hunter Officer, ranged hero unit.
*[[Mgalekgolo Captain|Hunter Captain]] - Hunter Officer, ranged hero unit.
*[[Goliath]]s - Melee-focused hunters.
*[[Goliath]]s - Melee-focused hunters.
*[[Skitterer]] - Lekgolo controlled scout vehicle. Only available via leader power upgrades.
*[[Klavrig Workshop Skitterer|Skitterer]] - Lekgolo controlled scout vehicle. Only available via leader power upgrades.
*[[Banished Phantom]] - Mobile Air Support. Only available via leader power upgrades.
*[[Eklon'Dal Workshop Phantom|Banished Phantom]] - Mobile Air Support. Only available via leader power upgrades.
*[[Sangheili Enforcer]]s - Shielded, fast moving anti-building unit. Can uses stasis grenades.
*[[Sangheili Enforcer]]s - Shielded, fast-moving anti-building unit. Can use stasis grenades.
*[[Ripa 'Moramee]] - Hero Unit.
*[[Ripa 'Moramee]] - Hero Unit.
*[[Unggoy Rider|Grunt Rider]] - Powerful melee unit.
*[[Unggoy Rider|Grunt Rider]] - Powerful melee unit.
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*[[Cannon Fodder]] - Grunt light infantry.
*[[Cannon Fodder]] - Grunt light infantry.
*[[Methane Wagon]] - Methane Support Vehicle. Only available via leader power upgrades.
*[[Methane Wagon]] - Methane Support Vehicle. Only available via leader power upgrades.
*[[Banished Goblin|Grunt Goblin]] - Grunt Mech Hero Unit.
*[[Eklon'Dal Workshop Goblin|Grunt Goblin]] - Grunt Mech Hero Unit.
*[[Jiralhanae Grenadier|Brute Grenadiers]] - Armored Brutes with Grenade Launchers.
*[[Jiralhanae Grenadier|Brute Grenadiers]] - Armored Brutes with Grenade Launchers.
*[[Huragok|Infused Engineer]] - Heal and repair specialist, fires infusion gel
*[[Huragok|Infused Engineer]] - Heal and repair specialist, fires infusion gel
*[[Banished Scarab#Volatile Scarab|Volatile Scarab]] - Super Unit, fires infusion gel. Exclusive to Voridus.
*[[Volatile Scarab]] - Super Unit, fires infusion gel. Exclusive to Voridus.
*[[Voridus]] - Melee-focused Brute hero unit
*[[Voridus]] - Melee-focused Brute hero unit
*[[Wraith Invader]] - APC capable Wraith. Only available via leader power upgrades.
*[[Eklon'Dal Workshop Wraith Invader|Wraith Invader]] - APC capable Wraith. Only available via leader power upgrades.
*[[Pavium]] - Ranged Brute hero unit, repairs buildings.
*[[Pavium]] - Ranged Brute hero unit, repairs buildings.
{{Col-3}}
{{Col-3}}
;Neutrals
;Neutrals
*[[Aggressor Sentinel]] - Sentinel Basic Unit.
*[[Aggressor Sentinel]] - Sentinel Basic Unit.
*[[Protector Sentinel]] - Offense Sentinel. Unique Unit to Professor Anders as Leader.
*[[Protector Sentinel]] - Offense Sentinel. Unique Unit to Professor Anders through leader power upgrades.
*[[Controller Sentinel]] - Sentinel Hero Unit.
*[[Controller Sentinel]] - Sentinel Hero Unit.
*[[Retriever Sentinel]] - Sentinel Super Unit. Exclusive to Professor Anders through leader power.
*[[Retriever Sentinel]] - Sentinel Super Unit. Exclusive to Professor Anders through leader power.
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Like in ''Halo Wars'', players in multiplayer pick a leader to play as, each of whom have a set of unique "Leader Powers" and units. Leaders for the UNSC include [[James Cutter/Gameplay|Captain Cutter]], [[Ellen Anders/Gameplay|Professor Anders]], [[Isabel/Gameplay|Isabel]], and [[John Forge/Gameplay|Sergeant Forge]], with four characters, [[Morgan Kinsano]], [[Avery Johnson/Gameplay|Sergeant Johnson]], [[Jerome-092/Gameplay|Jerome-092]] and [[Serina/Gameplay|Serina]], added post-launch as [[downloadable content]]. [[Atriox/Gameplay|Atriox]], [[Decimus/Gameplay|Decimus]], and [[Let 'Volir/Gameplay|Let' Volir]] serve as the leaders for the Banished faction, with five new characters, [[Colony/Gameplay|Colony]], [[Ripa 'Moramee/Gameplay|Ripa 'Moramee]], [[Yapyap/Gameplay|Yapyap]] the Destroyer, [[Pavium]], and [[Voridus]], added post-launch as DLC. However each of the leaders is now able to use the same super units, unlike ''Halo Wars'' where each leader had their own super unit unique to them. Each leader has their own privileges; for example, Professor Anders can deploy two types of super unit at one time (G81 Condor Gunship and Retriever Sentinel) or Yapyap, who can recruit Cannon Fodder without using any resources.
Like in ''Halo Wars'', players in multiplayer pick a leader to play as, each of whom have a set of unique "Leader Powers" and units. Leaders for the UNSC include [[James Cutter/Gameplay|Captain Cutter]], [[Ellen Anders/Gameplay|Professor Anders]], [[Isabel/Gameplay|Isabel]], and [[John Forge/Gameplay|Sergeant Forge]], with four characters, [[Morgan Kinsano]], [[Avery Johnson/Gameplay|Sergeant Johnson]], [[Jerome-092/Gameplay|Jerome-092]] and [[Serina/Gameplay|Serina]], added post-launch as [[downloadable content]]. [[Atriox/Gameplay|Atriox]], [[Decimus/Gameplay|Decimus]], and [[Let 'Volir/Gameplay|Let' Volir]] serve as the leaders for the Banished faction, with five new characters, [[Colony/Gameplay|Colony]], [[Ripa 'Moramee/Gameplay|Ripa 'Moramee]], [[Yapyap/Gameplay|Yapyap]] the Destroyer, [[Pavium]], and [[Voridus]], added post-launch as DLC. However each of the leaders is now able to use the same super units, unlike ''Halo Wars'' where each leader had their own super unit unique to them. Each leader has their own privileges; for example, Professor Anders can deploy two types of super unit at one time (G81 Condor Gunship and Retriever Sentinel) or Yapyap, who can recruit Cannon Fodder without using any resources.


Unlike ''Halo Wars'', where each leader had only one leader power, each leader on ''Halo Wars 2'' now has a set of 10 unique leader powers split into 5 tiers, either passive or active. Player must assign leader points to unlocked leader powers in order to unlock the next tier of leader powers. This gives the player a new challenge, as leader powers now no longer can be upgraded from the war council / armory and player have to assign leader points wisely to gain the advantage and win the battle-or, in terminus firefight, survive more waves.
Unlike ''Halo Wars'', where each leader had only one leader power, each leader on ''Halo Wars 2'' now has a set of 10 unique leader powers split into 5 tiers, either passive or active. Player must assign leader points to unlocked leader powers in order to unlock the next tier of leader powers. This gives the player a new challenge, as leader powers now no longer can be upgraded from the war council / armory and player have to assign leader points wisely to gain the advantage and win the battle-or, in terminus firefight, survive more waves. Leader points are obtained by scavenging resources, building and upgrading your base(s), killing enemy units and capturing power nodes.


This includes a hero unit as well where their abilities can be upgraded but with more balanced build due to compensated by sets of Leader Powers. Each upgrade now increases damage and health while under some circumstances, some ability may improved as long as it was related to the ability the Hero possess. Hero Unit now must be purchased instead of acquiring it for free for the first time. Hero unit also will display what they are good, okay, and poor unit to deal with so player can form strategy more efficiently to compensate hero's lacking.
This includes a hero unit as well where their abilities can be upgraded but with more balanced build due to compensated by sets of Leader Powers. Each upgrade now increases damage and health while under some circumstances, some ability may improved as long as it was related to the ability the Hero possess. Hero Unit now must be purchased instead of acquiring it for free for the first time. Hero unit also will display what they are good, okay, and poor unit to deal with so player can form strategy more efficiently to compensate hero's lacking.
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;UNSC
;UNSC
*[[James Cutter/Gameplay|Captain Cutter]]: Infantry and bombardment
*[[James Cutter/Gameplay|Captain Cutter]]: Infantry and Bombardment
*[[Isabel/Gameplay|Isabel]]: Advanced UNSC technology and hacking abilities
*[[Isabel/Gameplay|Isabel]]: Technological Warfare
*[[Ellen Anders/Gameplay|Professor Anders]]: Forerunner technology
*[[Ellen Anders/Gameplay|Professor Anders]]: Forerunner technology
*[[John Forge/Gameplay|Sergeant Forge]]: Hero unit; heavy tanks
*[[John Forge/Gameplay|Sergeant Forge]]: Hero unit; Armored Warfare
*[[Morgan Kinsano/Gameplay|Morgan Kinsano]]: Hero unit; flame-based weaponry
*[[Morgan Kinsano/Gameplay|Morgan Kinsano]]: Hero unit; Flame Warfare
*[[Avery Johnson/Gameplay|Sergeant Johnson]]: Hero unit; mechs and bunkers
*[[Avery Johnson/Gameplay|Sergeant Johnson]]: Hero unit; mechs and bunkers
*[[Jerome-092/Gameplay|Jerome-092]]: Hero unit; inspires allies
*[[Jerome-092/Gameplay|Jerome-092]]: Hero unit; Morale Booster
*[[Serina/Gameplay|Serina]]: Cryo-based weaponry
*[[Serina/Gameplay|Serina]]: Cryo Warfare
*[[Vaughan/Gameplay|Major Vaughan]]: Hero unit; Special Operations; Operation: SPEARBREAKER Campaign only.
*[[Vaughan/Gameplay|Major Vaughan]]: Hero unit; Special Operations; Operation: SPEARBREAKER Campaign only.


;Banished
;Banished
*[[Let 'Volir/Gameplay|Let 'Volir]]: Stealth and surprise attacks
*[[Let 'Volir/Gameplay|Let 'Volir]]: Guerrilla Warfare
*[[Atriox/Gameplay|Atriox]]: Defense-based gameplay
*[[Atriox/Gameplay|Atriox]]: Defensive Warfare
*[[Decimus/Gameplay|Decimus]]: Hero unit; head-on attack, health siphoning
*[[Decimus/Gameplay|Decimus]]: Hero unit; Shock Assault Warfare
*[[Colony/Gameplay|Colony]]: Front-line units and healing
*[[Colony/Gameplay|Colony]]: Front-line Warfare
*[[Ripa 'Moramee/Gameplay|Ripa 'Moramee]]: Hero unit; stasis fields
*[[Ripa 'Moramee/Gameplay|Ripa 'Moramee]]: Hero unit; Crowd Control
*[[Yapyap/Gameplay|Yapyap The Destroyer]]: Advanced Grunt unit
*[[Yapyap/Gameplay|Yapyap The Destroyer]]: Advanced Grunt unit
*[[Pavium/Gameplay|Pavium]]: Hero unit; defensive and economic tactics
*[[Pavium/Gameplay|Pavium]]: Hero unit; Siege Warfare
*[[Voridus/Gameplay|Voridus]]: Hero unit; blitz attack with incendiary arsenals
*[[Voridus/Gameplay|Voridus]]: Hero unit; Blitzkrieg Warfare


;Leader Points and Leader Powers
;Leader Points and Leader Powers
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===Skulls===
===Skulls===
{{Main|Halo Wars 2 Skulls}}
{{Main|Halo Wars 2 skulls}}
Skulls can be obtained through completing various optional missions, like killing specific enemies and keeping allies alive.  
Skulls can be obtained through completing various optional missions, like killing specific enemies and keeping allies alive.  


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====Phoenix Logs====
====Phoenix Logs====
[[File:HW2_PhoenixLog_Images.jpg|thumb|right|Imagery created for the Phoenix Logs.]]
[[File:HW2 PhoenixLog Images.jpg|thumb|Imagery created for the Phoenix Logs.]]
{{Main|Phoenix Logs}}
{{Main|Phoenix Logs}}
Similar to the [[Black Boxes]] of the original ''Halo Wars'', collectibles known as Phoenix Logs found throughout the campaign unlock codex entries featuring background information for various characters, events and locations in the story.
Similar to the [[Black Boxes]] of the original ''Halo Wars'', collectibles known as Phoenix Logs found throughout the campaign unlock codex entries featuring background information for various characters, events and locations in the story.
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==Appearances==
==Appearances==
{{Featurelist|secondcolumn=title-5|title-1=Characters|
{{Featurelist|secondcolumn=title-5|title-1=Characters|
;Banished
*[[Atriox]]
*[[Balkarus]] {{1st}}
*[[Colony]] {{1st}}
*[[Decimus]] {{1st}}
*[[Jato 'Ratum]] {{Fm}}
*[[Let 'Volir]] {{1st}}
*[[Orda Val 'Saham]] {{1st}}
*[[Pavium]] {{1st}}
*[[Teranus]] {{Fm}}
*[[Voridus]] {{1st}}
*[[Yapyap]] {{1st}}
;Covenant
*[[Itho 'Hesiikee]] {{1st}}
*[[Ripa 'Moramee]] {{C|Non-canonical appearance}}
*[[Thel 'Vadam]] {{C|Hologram only}}
;Forerunner
*[[000 Tragic Solitude]]
*[[000 Tragic Solitude]]
*[[Librarian]] {{Mo}}
;Flood
*[[Gravemind]] {{Mo}}
;UNSC
*[[Allieri]] {{1st}}
*[[Allieri]] {{1st}}
*[[Alice-130]]
*[[Alice-130]]
*[[Atriox]]
*[[August-099]] {{C|Non-canonical appearance}}
*[[August-099]] {{C|Non-canonical appearance}}
*[[Avery Johnson]] {{C|Non-canonical appearance}}
*[[Avery Johnson]] {{C|Non-canonical appearance}}
*[[B. Wright]] {{Fm}}
*[[B. Wright]] {{Fm}}
*[[Balkarus]] {{1st}}
*[[Brewer]] {{Fm}}
*[[Brewer]] {{Fm}}
*[[Catherine Halsey]] {{Mo}}
*[[Catherine Halsey]] {{Mo}}
*[[Colony]] {{1st}}
*[[D. Wood]] {{1st}}
*[[D. Wood]] {{1st}}
*[[Decimus]] {{1st}}
*[[Dimitri]] {{1st}}
*[[Dimitri]] {{1st}}
*[[Douglas-042]]
*[[Douglas-042]]
*[[Ellen Anders]]
*[[Ellen Anders]]
*[[Executioner]] {{1st}}
*[[Floyd]] {{1st}}
*[[Floyd]] {{1st}}
*[[G. R. Scott]] {{1st}}
*[[G. R. Scott]] {{1st}}
*[[Gravemind]] {{Mo}}
*[[Helena Gruss]] {{1st}}
*[[Gruss]] {{1st}}
*[[Henry Lamb]] {{Mo}}
*[[Henry Lamb]] {{Mo}}
*[[Isabel]] {{1st}}
*[[Isabel]] {{1st}}
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*[[James (Spirit of Fire)|James]] {{1st}}
*[[James (Spirit of Fire)|James]] {{1st}}
*[[James Cutter]]
*[[James Cutter]]
*[[Jato 'Ratum]] {{Fm}}
*[[Jerome-092]]
*[[Jerome-092]]
*[[John-117]] {{Mo}}
*[[John-117]] {{Mo}}
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*[[Kyla Emmett]] {{1st}}
*[[Kyla Emmett]] {{1st}}
*[[Leon-011]] {{C|Non-canonical appearance}}
*[[Leon-011]] {{C|Non-canonical appearance}}
*[[Let 'Volir]] {{1st}}
*[[Librarian]] {{Mo}}
*[[Mary]] {{1st}}
*[[Mary]] {{1st}}
*[[Morgan Kinsano]] {{1st}}
*[[Morgan Kinsano]] {{1st}}
*[[Nathaniel Palmer]] {{Fm}}
*[[Nathaniel Palmer]] {{Fm}}
*[[Orda Val 'Saham]] {{1st}}
*[[Alannah Quinn]] {{1st}}
*[[Pavium]] {{1st}}
*[[Quinn]] {{1st}}
*[[Ripa 'Moramee]] {{C|Non-canonical appearance}}
*[[Robert-025]] {{C|Non-canonical appearance}}
*[[Robert-025]] {{C|Non-canonical appearance}}
*[[Serina]] {{C|Voice only}}
*[[Serina]] {{C|Voice only}}
*[[Sparks]] {{1st}}
*[[Devon Sparks]] {{1st}}
*[[Teranus]] {{Fm}}
*[[Chloe Turpin]] {{1st}}
*[[Thel 'Vadam‎]] {{C|Hologram only}}
*[[Elijah Vaughan]] {{1st}}
*[[Turpin]] {{1st}}
*[[Vaughan]] {{1st}}
*[[Voridus]] {{1st}}
*[[Yapyap]] {{1st}}
*[[Yvain]] {{1st}}
*[[Yvain]] {{1st}}


|title-2=Species|
|title-2=Species|
*[[Flood]]<ref name="HW AtN">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/introducing-halo-wars-2-awakening-the-nightmare '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Introducing Halo Wars 2: Awakening the Nightmare'']</ref>
*[[Flood]]<ref name="HW AtN">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/introducing-halo-wars-2-awakening-the-nightmare '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Introducing Halo Wars 2: Awakening the Nightmare'']</ref>
**[[Abomination]] {{1st}}<ref name="HW AtN" />
**[[Abomination]] {{1st}}{{Ref/Reuse|HW AtN}}
**[[Flood combat form]]<ref name="HW AtN" />
**[[Flood combat form]]{{Ref/Reuse|HW AtN}}
**[[Pod infector]]<ref name="HW AtN" />
**[[Pod infector]]{{Ref/Reuse|HW AtN}}
*[[Forerunner constructs]]  
*[[Forerunner constructs]]  
*[[Human]]
*[[Human]]
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***[[Reach]] {{Mo}}
***[[Reach]] {{Mo}}
**[[Korinth Prior system]] {{Mo}}
**[[Korinth Prior system]] {{Mo}}
***[[Etran Harborage]] {{Mo}}
***[[Trove]] {{Mo}}
**[[Minister (planet)|Minister]] {{Mo}}
**[[Minister (planet)|Minister]] {{Mo}}
***[[Palaikos borderlands]] {{Fm}}
***[[Palaikos borderlands]] {{Fm}}
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**[[Battle of Installation 04]] {{Mo}}
**[[Battle of Installation 04]] {{Mo}}
**[[Battle of Arcadia]] {{Mo}}
**[[Battle of Arcadia]] {{Mo}}
**[[Battle of the Etran Harborage]] {{Mo}}
**[[Battle of Trove]] {{Mo}}
**[[Operation: SLOW DIVE]] {{Fm}}
**[[Operation: SLOW DIVE]] {{Fm}}
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
**[[Operation: FAR STORM‎]] {{Mo}}
**[[Operation: FAR STORM]] {{Mo}}
**[[Subjugation of Earth]] {{Mo}}
**[[Subjugation of Earth]] {{Mo}}
**[[Second Ark Conflict]] {{1st}}
**[[Second Ark Conflict]] {{1st}}
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|title-6=Vehicles|
|title-6=Vehicles|
;Banished
*[['Ahtulai Workshop Banshee]] {{1st}}
*[[Barug'qel Workshop Chopper]] {{1st}}
*[[Barukaza Workshop Locust]] {{1st}}
*[[Barukaza Workshop Scarab]] {{1st}}
*{{Pattern|Syfon|assault carrier}}
**''[[Enduring Conviction]]'' {{1st}}
*[[Eklon'Dal Workshop Goblin]] {{1st}}
*[[Eklon'Dal Workshop Lich]] {{1st}}
*[[Eklon'Dal Workshop Marauder]] {{1st}}
*[[Eklon'Dal Workshop Phantom]] {{1st}}
*[[Eklon'Dal Workshop Spirit]] {{1st}}
*[[Eklon'Dal Workshop Wraith]] {{1st}}
**[[Eklon'Dal Workshop Wraith Invader|Wraith Invader]] {{1st}}
*[[Gydrozka Workshop Blisterback]] {{1st}}
*[[Klavbrig Workshop Shroud]] {{1st}}
*[[Klavrig Workshop Skitterer]] {{1st}}
*[[Methane Wagon]] {{1st}}
*{{Pattern|Ogab'd|anti-aircraft Wraith}} {{Mo}}
*[[Reaver]] {{1st}}
*[[Zaagokelu Workshop Ghost]] {{1st}}
;Covenant
*''[[High Charity]]''
*{{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}}
*{{Pattern|Muz|Wraith}}
;Forerunner
*{{Class|Despair|fighter}}
;UNSC
*[[AC-220 Vulture]]
*[[AC-220 Vulture]]
*[[AV-14 Hornet]]
*[[AV-14 Hornet]]
**AV-14B Hornet {{1st}}
**[[AV-14B Hornet]] {{1st}}
*[[Bison]] {{1st}}
*[[Blisterback]] {{1st}}
*{{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}
**''[[Enduring Conviction]]'' {{1st}}
*{{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}}
*[[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II (J) Colossus]] {{1st}}
*[[D20 Heron]]
*[[D20 Heron]]
*[[D77-TC Pelican]]
*[[D77-TC Pelican]]
**G77S Pelican gunship {{1st}}
*[[D81-LRT Condor]]
*[[D81-LRT Condor]]
**G81 Condor gunship {{1st}}
*[[D82-EST Darter]]
*[[D82-EST Darter]]
*{{Class|Despair|fighter}}
*''[[Eden Rising]]'' {{Fm}}
*[[EV-44 Nightingale]] {{1st}}
*[[EV-44 Nightingale]] {{1st}}
**[[ZAV-48 Frostraven]] {{1st}}
**[[ZAV-48 Frostraven]] {{1st}}
*''[[Eden Rising]]'' {{Fm}}
**[[G77S Pelican]] gunship {{1st}}
*[[Banished Goblin|Goblin]]
**[[G81 Condor]] gunship {{1st}}
*[[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I ADS]]
*[[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I ADS]]
*[[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II (J) Colossus]] {{1st}}
**[[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I (J) Green Machine]] {{1st}}
**[[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I (J) Green Machine]] {{1st}}
*[[HRUNTING Mark III Cyclops]]
*[[HRUNTING Mark III (B) Cyclops]]
*[[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Mantis]]
*[[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Mantis]]
*''[[High Charity]]''
*[[M9 Wolverine]]
*[[M12 Warthog]]
*[[M12 Warthog]]
**[[M12 Chaingun Warthog]]
**[[M12 Chaingun Warthog]]
**[[M12G1 Gauss Warthog]]
**[[M12G1 Gauss Warthog]]
*[[M88 Bison]] {{1st}}
*[[M121 Jackrabbit]] {{1st}}
*[[M121 Jackrabbit]] {{1st}}
*[[M400 Kodiak]] {{1st}}
*[[M400 Kodiak]] {{1st}}
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*[[M808S Scorpion]] {{1st}}
*[[M808S Scorpion]] {{1st}}
*[[M850 Grizzly]]
*[[M850 Grizzly]]
*[[M9 Wolverine]]
*[[Marauder]] {{1st}}
*[[Phantom]]
*{{Class|Phoenix|colony ship}}
*{{Class|Phoenix|colony ship}}
**{{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}
**{{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}
*[[Reaver]] {{1st}}
*[[Shroud]] {{1st}}
*[[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle]]
*[[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle]]
*[[Banished Goblin|Goblin]]
*[[Skitterer]] {{1st}}
*[[Tram]]
*[[Banished Chopper]]
*[[Type-25 Spirit]]
*[[Type-26 Banshee]]
*[[Type-26 Wraith]]
**[[Wraith Invader]] {{1st}}
*[[Type-29 Shadow]]
**[[Methane Wagon]] {{1st}}
*[[Banished Locust]]
*[[Banished Ghost]]
*[[Banished Scarab]]
*[[Type-52 Anti-Aircraft Wraith]] {{Mo}}
*[[Type-56 Lich]]


|title-7=Weapons|
|title-7=Weapons|
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*[[Gravity mace]] {{1st}}
*[[Gravity mace]] {{1st}}
**[[Chainbreaker]] {{1st}}
**[[Chainbreaker]] {{1st}}
*[[Hydra MLRS]]
*[[MLRS-1 Hydra]]
*[[Lotus anti-tank mine]]
*[[Lotus anti-tank mine]]
*[[M247H machine gun]]
*[[M247H machine gun]]
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*[[Signature-suppressed anti-materiel rifle]] {{1st}}
*[[Signature-suppressed anti-materiel rifle]] {{1st}}
*[[Type-1 energy sword]]
*[[Type-1 energy sword]]
*[[Type-2 gravity hammer]]
*[[Gravity hammer (fiction)|gravity hammer]]
*[[Type-25 Brute Shot]]
*[[Type-25 Brute Shot]]
*[[Type-25 Brute plasma rifle]]
*{{Pattern|Kewu R'shi'k|plasma rifle}}
*[[Type-25 plasma pistol]]
*[[Type-25 plasma pistol]]
*[[Type-25 plasma rifle]]
*{{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}}
*[[Type-25 Spiker]]
*[[Grenflekt Workshop Spiker]]
*[[Type-33 fuel rod gun]]
*{{Pattern|Pez'tk|fuel rod gun}}
*[[Type-50 particle beam rifle]]
*{{Pattern|Sulok|beam rifle}}
*[[Type-51 carbine]]
*{{Pattern|Mosa|carbine}}
*[[Type-52 plasma cannon]]
*{{Pattern|Pek|plasma cannon}}


|title-8=Technology and equipment|
|title-8=Technology and equipment|
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**[[Smart AI]]
**[[Smart AI]]
*[[Astronavigation]] system
*[[Astronavigation]] system
*[[Beam emitter]]
*[[Beacon tower]]
*[[Blast door]]
*[[Blast door]]
*[[Combat harness]]
*[[Combat harness]]
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After the announcement of ''Halo Wars 2'', Creative Assembly went on to publicly advertise positions working on the game.<ref>[http://creative-assembly.com/jobs/halowars '''Creative Assembly's website''' ''Halo Wars Jobs'']</ref>
After the announcement of ''Halo Wars 2'', Creative Assembly went on to publicly advertise positions working on the game.<ref>[http://creative-assembly.com/jobs/halowars '''Creative Assembly's website''' ''Halo Wars Jobs'']</ref>
343 during development of the game planned out how missions would progress down one of the arms of the Ark. They also made a map coordinate system for the Ark, and Kenneth Peters stated this was done to calculate pelican travel time to each location for the campaign, and note the exact time the mission started. However, this was cut from the game as it was starting to get complicated during development.{{Ref/YouTube|Id=Lorestream|fYaxRoAf96s|HALO|Halo Lore Stream: The Halo Array|Y=2018|M=04|D=06|343 discuss the the Halo Array}}


For the Ark's [[Forerunner]] architecture, Creative Assembly's art team initially explored a direction reminiscent of that in [[Bungie]]'s ''Halo'' games, but they ultimately adopted a more streamlined style based closely on the Forerunner aesthetic in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.<ref>[https://www.artstation.com/artwork/4qDdn '''ArtStation''' - ''Brad Wright (Halo Wars 2 Concept Dump4)'']</ref>
For the Ark's [[Forerunner]] architecture, Creative Assembly's art team initially explored a direction reminiscent of that in [[Bungie]]'s ''Halo'' games, but they ultimately adopted a more streamlined style based closely on the Forerunner aesthetic in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.<ref>[https://www.artstation.com/artwork/4qDdn '''ArtStation''' - ''Brad Wright (Halo Wars 2 Concept Dump4)'']</ref>
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===Halo Wars 2 toys===
===Halo Wars 2 toys===
On February 12, 2016, numerous toys were announced with the start of a partnership with [[Mattel]]. Two of which were the MegaBloks [[Jackrabbit]], and the Boomco [[Type-25 Spiker]] set to be featured in ''Halo Wars 2''.<ref>[https://news.xbox.com/2016/02/12/343-industries-and-mattel-sign-master-licensing-agreement-introduce-new-halo-toys/ '''Xbox Wire''' - ''343 Industries and Mattel Sign Master Licensing Agreement, Introduce New Halo Toys'']</ref>
On February 12, 2016, numerous toys were announced with the start of a partnership with [[Mattel]]. Two of which were the MegaBloks [[Jackrabbit]], and the Boomco [[Grenflekt Workshop Spiker]] set to be featured in ''Halo Wars 2''.<ref>[https://news.xbox.com/2016/02/12/343-industries-and-mattel-sign-master-licensing-agreement-introduce-new-halo-toys/ '''Xbox Wire''' - ''343 Industries and Mattel Sign Master Licensing Agreement, Introduce New Halo Toys'']</ref>


===E3 2016===
===E3 2016===
{{Main|Halo Wars 2 Official E3 Trailer|Halo Wars 2: Behind the scenes}}
{{Main|Halo Wars 2 Official E3 Trailer|Halo Wars 2: Behind the scenes}}
At E3 2016, a ''Halo Wars 2'' demo was playable.<ref name="hogs"/> Also at E3 was shown the ''Halo Wars 2'' Official E3 trailer,<ref name="E31">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjN1eWhzPeA '''YouTube:''' ''- Halo Wars 2 Official E3 Trailer'']</ref> and a behind the scenes of that specific trailer.<ref name="E32"/>
At E3 2016, a ''Halo Wars 2'' demo was playable.{{Ref/Reuse|hogs}} Also at E3 was shown the ''Halo Wars 2'' Official E3 trailer,<ref name="E31">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjN1eWhzPeA '''YouTube:''' ''- Halo Wars 2 Official E3 Trailer'']</ref> and a behind the scenes of that specific trailer.{{Ref/Reuse|E32}}


===Halo War 2 Open Beta===
===Halo Wars 2 Open Beta===
{{Main|Halo Wars 2 Open Beta}}
{{Main|Halo Wars 2 Open Beta}}
During E3 2016 it was announced that between June 13 and June 20, [[2016]] an open beta for ''Halo Wars 2'' would be available.<ref name="E31"/> The beta was later extended an additional three days. Another Beta for both Xbox One and Windows 10 will be available closer to the game's full launch.<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/articles/another-halo-wars-2-beta-is-coming-with-a-new-mode/1100-6441223/ '''Gamespot''': ''Another Halo Wars 2 Beta is coming with a new mode'']</ref>
During E3 2016 it was announced that between June 13 and June 20, [[2016]] an open beta for ''Halo Wars 2'' would be available.{{Ref/Reuse|E31}} The beta was later extended an additional three days. Another Beta for both Xbox One and Windows 10 will be available closer to the game's full launch.<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/articles/another-halo-wars-2-beta-is-coming-with-a-new-mode/1100-6441223/ '''Gamespot''': ''Another Halo Wars 2 Beta is coming with a new mode'']</ref>


===RTX 2016===
===RTX 2016===
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===Rise of Atriox comic series===
===Rise of Atriox comic series===
{{Main|Halo: Rise of Atriox}}
{{Main|Halo: Rise of Atriox}}
A tie-in comic book mini-series, ''Halo: Rise of Atriox'', will be launched in the fall of 2017 and will expand on the backstory of the game's antagonist [[Atriox]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/rockin-railin '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Community Update - Rockin' & Railin' '']</ref>
A tie-in comic book mini-series, ''Halo: Rise of Atriox'', was launched in the fall of 2017 and expanded upon the backstory of the game's antagonist [[Atriox]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/rockin-railin '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Community Update - Rockin' & Railin' '']</ref>
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File:Halo Rise of Atriox.png|[[Halo: Rise of Atriox Issue 1|Issue #1]] cover art by Aleksi Briclot.
File:Halo Rise of Atriox.png|[[Halo: Rise of Atriox Issue 1|Issue #1]] cover art by Aleksi Briclot.
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File:HW2C-Scarabs.png|Concept art of the game.
File:HW2C-Scarabs.png|Concept art of the game.
File:HW2 AltCover Exploration.jpg|A sketch exploring an alternate cover art design.
File:HW2 AltCover Exploration.jpg|A sketch exploring an alternate cover art design.
File:HW2C-UNSCResearchBase.jpg|Concept art for a research base
File:HW2-concept-battle.jpg|UNSC and Banished forces in battle.
File:HW2-concept-battle.jpg|UNSC and Banished forces in battle.
File:HW2-concept-Marines.jpg|UNSC Marines.
File:HW2 HammerBruteConcept.jpg|A Banished Jiralhanae attacking UNSC Marines with a [[Gravity hammer (fiction)|gravity hammer]].
File:HW2-concept-BanAssault.jpg|The Banished attacking a UNSC base.
File:HW2 UNSCExplorationConcept 1.jpg|Concept art of UNSC forces in an overgrown area.
File:HW2 UNSCExplorationConcept 2.jpg|Concept art of UNSC forces in a swamp.
File:HW2_BlitzFirefight_Loadscreens.jpg|[[Blitz Firefight]] loading screens.
File:HW2_BlitzFirefight_Loadscreens.jpg|[[Blitz Firefight]] loading screens.
File:PAX-BanishedArtstyleConcept.jpg|A mood board of the Banished's art style.
File:PAX-BanishedArtstyleConcept.jpg|A mood board of the Banished's art style.
File:HW2 - flame spartan.jpg|Concept for a Flame Spartan.
File:HW2 Concept maps.png|Concept art for multiplayer maps.
File:HW2 Concept maps.png|Concept art for multiplayer maps.
File:HW2_ArkLightbridge_Concept.jpg|Concept art of a [[Light bridge]] on the Ark.
File:HW2_ArkLightbridge_Concept.jpg|Concept art of a [[Light bridge]] on the Ark.
File:HW2_CampaignLoadScreens_Concept.jpg|Preliminary concept art of the campaign mission loading screens.
File:HW2_CampaignLoadScreens_Concept.jpg|Preliminary concept art of the campaign mission loading screens.
File:HW2_Installation00_Concept_Causeway_1.jpg|Concept art of Installation 00.
File:HW2_Installation00_Concept_Causeway_2.jpg|Concept art of Installation 00.
File:HW2_Installation00_Concept_Causeway_3.jpg|Concept art of Installation 00.
File:HW2_Installation00_Concept_Causeway_4.jpg|Concept art of Installation 00.
File:HW2_Installation00_Concept_Carved.jpg|Concept art of Installation 00.
File:HW2_Installation00_Concept_AmberLilly.jpg|Concept art of Installation 00.
File:HW2_Installation00_Concept_Fungus.jpg|Concept art of Installation 00.
File:HW2_Installation00_Concept_Ice.jpg|Concept art of Installation 00.
File:HW2_Installation00_Concept_Ice_2.jpg|Concept art of Installation 00.
File:HW2_Installation00_Concept_SillyString.jpg|Concept art of Installation 00.
File:HW2_Installation00_Concept_Swirls.jpg|Concept art of Installation 00.
File:HW2_Installation00_Concept_Various_1.jpg|Concept art of Installation 00.
File:HW2_Installation00_Concept_Various_2.jpg|Concept art of Installation 00.
File:HW2_Installation00_Concept_Various_3.jpg|Concept art of Installation 00.
File:HW2_Installation00_Concept_Columns.jpg|Concept art of Installation 00.
File:HW2_Installation00_Concept_StoneBlocks_1.jpg|Concept art of Installation 00.
File:HW2_Installation00_Concept_StoneBlocks_2.jpg|Concept art of Installation 00.
File:HW2_Installation00_Concept_Ribs.jpg|Concept art of Installation 00.
File:HW2_Installation00_Concept_Ruins.jpg|Concept art of Installation 00.
File:HW2_Installation00_Concept_Jungle.jpg|Concept art of Installation 00.
File:HW2_Installation00_Concept_BanishedDesecration.jpg|Concept art of Installation 00.
File:HW2_Installation00_Concept_Environment_1.jpg|Concept art of Installation 00.
File:HW2_Installation00_Concept_Environment_2.jpg|Concept art of Installation 00.
File:HW2_Installation00_Concept_Environment_3.jpg|Concept art of Installation 00.
File:HW2_Installation00_Concept_Environment_4.jpg|Concept art of Installation 00.
File:HW2_Installation00_Concept_Environment_5.jpg|Concept art of Installation 00.
File:HW2_Installation00_Concept_Environment_6.jpg|Concept art of Installation 00.
File:HW2_Installation00_Concept_Environment_7.jpg|Concept art of Installation 00.
File:HW2_Installation00_Concept_Environment_8.jpg|Concept art of Installation 00.
File:HW2_Installation00_Concept_Environment_9.jpg|Concept art of Installation 00.
File:HW2_Installation00_Concept_Environment_10.jpg|Concept art of Installation 00.
File:HW2_Installation00_Concept_Environment_11.jpg|Concept art of Installation 00.
File:HW2_Installation00_Concept_Environment_12.jpg|Concept art of Installation 00.
File:HW2_Installation00_Concept_Shellfish.jpg|Concept art.
File:HW2 Banished Console.png|Console concept art.
File:HW2 Banished Console.png|Console concept art.
File:HW2 Forerunner constructs.png|Forerunner constructs concept art.
File:HW2 Forerunner constructs.png|Forerunner constructs concept art.
File:HW2 Forerunner Locks.png|Forerunner locks concept art.
File:HW2 Forerunner Locks.png|Forerunner locks concept art.
File:HW2 Level 1 evac zone.png|Concept art for the first level.
File:HW2 Concept ForerunnerWall.jpg|Concept art of a Forerunner wall.
File:HW2 Transit Highway.png|Concept art.
File:HW2 Transit Highway.png|Concept art.
File:HW2_Tornado_Concept.jpg|Tornado concept art.
File:HW2_Tornado_Concept.jpg|Tornado concept art.
File:HW2 HeroRings Concept.jpg|Concept art of UNSC and Banished hero UI indicators.
File:HW2 HeroRings Concept.jpg|Concept art of UNSC and Banished hero UI indicators.
File:HW2 MPLoadingScreen Concept.jpg|Concept art for a multiplayer loading screen.
File:HW2 EnvironmentSet Concept.jpg|Concept art of environments for the game.
File:HW2 ForerunnerExploration Concept.jpg|Early concept for "amber" levels and Forerunner architecture, prior to the switch to a ''Halo 5''-derived aesthetic.
File:HW2 Environments Concept 1.jpg|Concept art of Forerunner environments.
File:HW2 Environments Concept 2.jpg|Concept art of Forerunner environments.
File:HW2 CampaignMapLayouts Concept.jpg|Concept overviews for the campaign map layouts.
File:HW2_Mood_Concept.jpg|Mood illustration concept.
File:HW2 ProtoMaterials Concept.jpg|Materials concept.
File:HW2_ForerunnerStructures_Concept_1.jpg|Concept art for Forerunner structures.
File:HW2_ForerunnerStructures_Concept_2.jpg|Concept art for Forerunner structures.
File:HW2 ForerunnerPrinciples Concept.jpg|Concept art for Forerunner structures.
File:HW2_ForerunnerFacade_Concept_1.jpg|Concept art for Forerunner structures.
File:HW2_ForerunnerFacade_Concept_2.jpg|Concept art for Forerunner structures.
File:HW2_MapsLayout_Concept_2.jpg|Concept art for map layouts.
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