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{{Title|''Halo Wars 2''}}
{{Title|''Halo Wars 2''}}
{{Era|RW}}
{{Status|RealWorld}}
{{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/Reuse|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]]
|composer=[[Gordy Haab]]<br>[[Brian Lee White]]<br>[[Brian Trifon]]
|publisher=[[Microsoft Studios]]{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint hw2}}
|publisher=[[Microsoft Studios]]{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint hw2}}
|engine=[[Phoenix engine]]
|engine=[[Phoenix engine]]
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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>


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====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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===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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*[[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. Only exclusive for Sangheili Leaders.
*[[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 use stasis grenades.
*[[Sangheili Enforcer]]s - Shielded, fast-moving anti-building unit. Can use stasis grenades.
*[[Ripa 'Moramee]] - Hero Unit.
*[[Ripa 'Moramee]] - Hero 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}}
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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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====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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*[[Yapyap]] {{1st}}
*[[Yapyap]] {{1st}}
;Covenant
;Covenant
*[[Executioner]] {{1st}}
*[[Itho 'Hesiikee]] {{1st}}
*[[Ripa 'Moramee]] {{C|Non-canonical appearance}}
*[[Ripa 'Moramee]] {{C|Non-canonical appearance}}
*[[Thel 'Vadam]] {{C|Hologram only}}
*[[Thel 'Vadam]] {{C|Hologram only}}
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*[[Floyd]] {{1st}}
*[[Floyd]] {{1st}}
*[[G. R. Scott]] {{1st}}
*[[G. R. Scott]] {{1st}}
*[[Gruss]] {{1st}}
*[[Helena Gruss]] {{1st}}
*[[Henry Lamb]] {{Mo}}
*[[Henry Lamb]] {{Mo}}
*[[Isabel]] {{1st}}
*[[Isabel]] {{1st}}
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*[[Morgan Kinsano]] {{1st}}
*[[Morgan Kinsano]] {{1st}}
*[[Nathaniel Palmer]] {{Fm}}
*[[Nathaniel Palmer]] {{Fm}}
*[[Quinn]] {{1st}}
*[[Alannah Quinn]] {{1st}}
*[[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}}
*[[Turpin]] {{1st}}
*[[Chloe Turpin]] {{1st}}
*[[Vaughan]] {{1st}}
*[[Elijah Vaughan]] {{1st}}
*[[Yvain]] {{1st}}
*[[Yvain]] {{1st}}


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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]]
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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 (B) 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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*[[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===
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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 HammerBruteConcept.jpg|A Banished Jiralhanae attacking UNSC Marines with a [[Type-2 Gravity Hammer]].
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.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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