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|name=''Halo Wars 2'' | |name=''Halo Wars 2'' | ||
|image=[[File:HW2 cover.png|300px]] | |image=[[File:HW2 cover.png|300px]] | ||
| | |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 | [[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 | [[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 | [[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 | [[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 [[Barukaza Workshop Scarab]] for the Banished. For neutrals, | ''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. | ||
*[[ | *[[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 | ||
* | *[[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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*[[M88 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. | *[[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. | ||
*[[ | *[[Zaagokelu Workshop Ghost|Ghost]] - General scout/attack vehicle. Only exclusive for Sangheili Leaders. | ||
*[[ | *[[Barug'qel Workshop Chopper|Chopper]] - Scout/anti-infantry vehicle. | ||
*[[Eklon'Dal Workshop Marauder]] - Fast, medium tank. | *[[Eklon'Dal Workshop Marauder|Marauder]] - Fast, medium tank. | ||
*[[ | *[[Eklon'Dal Workshop Wraith|Wraith]] - Heavy mortar tank. | ||
*[[Reaver]] - Anti-aircraft walker. | *[[Reaver]] - Anti-aircraft walker. | ||
*[[Barukaza Workshop Locust]] - Siege walker. | *[[Barukaza Workshop Locust|Locust]] - Siege walker. | ||
*[[Gydrozka Workshop Blisterback]] - Heavy air and artillery unit. | *[[Gydrozka Workshop Blisterback|Blisterback]] - Heavy air and artillery unit. | ||
*[[Barukaza Workshop 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. | ||
*[[ | *[['Ahtulai Workshop Banshee|Banshee]] - Multirole attack flier. | ||
*[[Banished Spirit]] - General purpose dropship. | *[[Eklon'Dal Workshop Spirit|Banished Spirit]] - General purpose dropship. | ||
*[[Eklon'Dal Workshop 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. | ||
*[[Klavrig Workshop 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. | ||
*[[ | *[[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 | ||
*[[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 | *[[James Cutter/Gameplay|Captain Cutter]]: Infantry and Bombardment | ||
*[[Isabel/Gameplay|Isabel]]: | *[[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; | *[[John Forge/Gameplay|Sergeant Forge]]: Hero unit; Armored Warfare | ||
*[[Morgan Kinsano/Gameplay|Morgan Kinsano]]: Hero unit; | *[[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; | *[[Jerome-092/Gameplay|Jerome-092]]: Hero unit; Morale Booster | ||
*[[Serina/Gameplay|Serina]]: Cryo | *[[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]]: | *[[Let 'Volir/Gameplay|Let 'Volir]]: Guerrilla Warfare | ||
*[[Atriox/Gameplay|Atriox]]: | *[[Atriox/Gameplay|Atriox]]: Defensive Warfare | ||
*[[Decimus/Gameplay|Decimus]]: Hero unit; | *[[Decimus/Gameplay|Decimus]]: Hero unit; Shock Assault Warfare | ||
*[[Colony/Gameplay|Colony]]: Front-line | *[[Colony/Gameplay|Colony]]: Front-line Warfare | ||
*[[Ripa 'Moramee/Gameplay|Ripa 'Moramee]]: Hero unit; | *[[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; | *[[Pavium/Gameplay|Pavium]]: Hero unit; Siege Warfare | ||
*[[Voridus/Gameplay|Voridus]]: Hero unit; | *[[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 | [[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 | ||
*[[ | *[[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}} | ||
***[[ | ***[[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 | **[[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 | **[[AV-14B Hornet]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[D20 Heron]] | *[[D20 Heron]] | ||
*[[D77-TC Pelican]] | *[[D77-TC Pelican]] | ||
*[[D81-LRT Condor]] | *[[D81-LRT Condor]] | ||
*[[D82-EST Darter]] | *[[D82-EST Darter]] | ||
*{{ | *''[[Eden Rising]]'' {{Fm}} | ||
*[[EV-44 Nightingale]] {{1st}} | *[[EV-44 Nightingale]] {{1st}} | ||
**[[ZAV-48 Frostraven]] {{1st}} | **[[ZAV-48 Frostraven]] {{1st}} | ||
* | **[[G77S Pelican]] gunship {{1st}} | ||
*[[ | **[[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]] | ||
* | *[[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]] | ||
*{{Class|Phoenix|colony ship}} | *{{Class|Phoenix|colony ship}} | ||
**{{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} | **{{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} | ||
*[[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle]] | *[[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle]] | ||
|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]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Gravity hammer (fiction)|gravity hammer]] | ||
*[[Type-25 Brute Shot]] | *[[Type-25 Brute Shot]] | ||
* | *{{Pattern|Kewu R'shi'k|plasma rifle}} | ||
*[[Type-25 plasma pistol]] | *[[Type-25 plasma pistol]] | ||
*{{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}} | *{{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}} | ||
*[[ | *[[Grenflekt Workshop Spiker]] | ||
* | *{{Pattern|Pez'tk|fuel rod gun}} | ||
* | *{{Pattern|Sulok|beam rifle}} | ||
* | *{{Pattern|Mosa|carbine}} | ||
* | *{{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 | ||
*[[ | *[[Beacon tower]] | ||
*[[Blast door]] | *[[Blast door]] | ||
*[[Combat harness]] | *[[Combat harness]] | ||
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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 [[ | 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'', | 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> | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
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: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:HW2-concept-battle.jpg|UNSC and Banished forces in battle. | File:HW2-concept-battle.jpg|UNSC and Banished forces in battle. | ||
File:HW2 HammerBruteConcept.jpg|A Banished Jiralhanae attacking UNSC Marines with a [[ | File:HW2 HammerBruteConcept.jpg|A Banished Jiralhanae attacking UNSC Marines with a [[Gravity hammer (fiction)|gravity hammer]]. | ||
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. |
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