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{{disambig header|the second phase of the Halo series|articles of the same name|Reclaimer (disambiguation)}}
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[[File:Newreclaimertrilogylogo.png|thumb|right|300px|A promotional image for the original ''Reclaimer Trilogy''.]]
[[File:Newreclaimertrilogylogo.png|thumb|right|300px|A promotional image for the original ''Reclaimer Trilogy'']]
The '''''Reclaimer Saga''''',<ref name="Saga">[http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/06/21/halo-reclaimer-trilogy-expanded-to-saga '''IGN:''' ''Halo Reclaimer Trilogy Expanded to 'Saga''']</ref> originally the '''''Reclaimer Trilogy''''',<ref name="xbox">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/related/video/halo-4-panel-opening-video/98674976-d76d-4c91-8048-084c9cf7982b '''Halo Official Site''': ''Halo 4 Panel Opening Video'']</ref> is the ongoing second phase<!--That's probably not the best way to phrase it.--> of the ''[[Halo]]'' video game franchise. The first installment of the then-trilogy, ''[[Halo 4]]'', was announced on [[2011|June 6th, 2011]] with a [[Awakening|teaser trailer]] presented at [[Microsoft]]'s [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3 Media Briefing]].<ref name="E3">[[wikipedia:Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3 2011]]</ref> The subseries was first identified as the ''Reclaimer Trilogy'' during Halo Fest at [[Wikipedia: Penny Arcade Expo|PAX Prime 2011]].<ref name="xbox"/><ref name="h4panel">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JD429ZWcQ_w '''YouTube''': ''Halo Fest: Halo 4 Panel'']</ref> The series launched with ''Halo 4''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s release on [[2012|November 6, 2012]],<ref name="Waypoint 4172012">[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/04/17/The-Halo-Bulletin-41712.aspx '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''The Halo Bulletin 4.17.2012'']</ref><ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=py2wB8GPygk&feature=related '''YouTube''': ''Halo Fest 2011 - Halo 4 Discussion! PART 3'']</ref> and will continue with the release of ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' in the fall of [[2015]].<ref name="H5">[http://news.xbox.com/2014/05/games-halo-journey-announcement '''Xbox Wire''': ''The Halo Journey'']</ref>
The '''''Reclaimer Saga''''',<ref name="Saga">[http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/06/21/halo-reclaimer-trilogy-expanded-to-saga '''IGN:''' ''Halo Reclaimer Trilogy Expanded to 'Saga''']</ref> originally the '''''Reclaimer Trilogy''''',<ref name="xbox">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/related/video/halo-4-panel-opening-video/98674976-d76d-4c91-8048-084c9cf7982b '''Halo Official Site''': ''Halo 4 Panel Opening Video'']</ref> is the ongoing second phase<!--That's probably not the best way to phrase it.--> of the ''[[Halo]]'' video game franchise. The first installment of the then-trilogy, ''[[Halo 4]]'', was announced on [[2011|June 6th, 2011]] with a [[Awakening|teaser trailer]] presented at [[Microsoft]]'s [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3 Media Briefing]].<ref name="E3">[[wikipedia:Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3 2011]]</ref> The subseries was first identified as the ''Reclaimer Trilogy'' during Halo Fest at [[Wikipedia: Penny Arcade Expo|PAX Prime 2011]].<ref name="xbox"/><ref name="h4panel">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JD429ZWcQ_w '''YouTube''': ''Halo Fest: Halo 4 Panel'']</ref> The series launched with ''Halo 4''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s release on [[2012|November 6, 2012]],<ref name="Waypoint 4172012">[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/04/17/The-Halo-Bulletin-41712.aspx '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''The Halo Bulletin 4.17.2012'']</ref><ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=py2wB8GPygk&feature=related '''YouTube''': ''Halo Fest 2011 - Halo 4 Discussion! PART 3'']</ref> and will continue with the release of ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' in the fall of [[2015]].<ref name="H5">[http://news.xbox.com/2014/05/games-halo-journey-announcement '''Xbox Wire''': ''The Halo Journey'']</ref>


On June 21, [[2013]], Microsoft announced that the ''Reclaimer Trilogy'' will be expanded into the ''Reclaimer Saga'', which will not be limited to a trilogy format.<ref name="Saga"/><ref>[http://www.computerandvideogames.com/415889/halo-reclaimer-trilogy-expanded-to-a-saga-says-ms-exec/ '''Computer and Videogames.com''' - ''Halo Reclaimer Trilogy expanded to a 'saga', says MS exec'']</ref>
On June 21, [[2013]], Microsoft announced that the ''Reclaimer Trilogy'' will be expanded into the ''Reclaimer Saga'', which will not be limited to a trilogy format.<ref name="Saga"/><ref>[http://www.computerandvideogames.com/415889/halo-reclaimer-trilogy-expanded-to-a-saga-says-ms-exec/ '''Computer and Videogames.com''' - ''Halo Reclaimer Trilogy expanded to a 'saga', says MS exec'']</ref>


==Halo 4==
==''Halo 4''==
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{{Main|Halo 4}}
{{Quote|Set in the aftermath of Halo 3, Master Chief returns to confront his own destiny and face an ancient evil that threatens the fate of the entire universe. Halo 4 marks the start of a new trilogy that begins with its release in 2012.|Official summary<ref name="xbox"/>}}
{{Quote|Set in the aftermath of Halo 3, Master Chief returns to confront his own destiny and face an ancient evil that threatens the fate of the entire universe. Halo 4 marks the start of a new trilogy that begins with its release in 2012.|Official summary<ref name="xbox"/>}}
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''Halo 4'' marks the return of [[John-117]] as a playable protagonist after three ''Halo'' games focusing on different sets of characters. Having been lost in space in the finale of ''Halo 3'', John-117 and [[Cortana]] are adrift aboard the wreckage of the [[Charon-class light frigate|frigate]] ''[[UNSC Forward Unto Dawn|Forward Unto Dawn]]''. They find themselves being drawn into [[Requiem]], a [[Forerunner]] [[Shield World]] first seen in the [[Legendary]] ending of ''Halo 3''.<ref>'''[[Awakening]]'''</ref>
''Halo 4'' marks the return of [[John-117]] as a playable protagonist after three ''Halo'' games focusing on different sets of characters. Having been lost in space in the finale of ''Halo 3'', John-117 and [[Cortana]] are adrift aboard the wreckage of the [[Charon-class light frigate|frigate]] ''[[UNSC Forward Unto Dawn|Forward Unto Dawn]]''. They find themselves being drawn into [[Requiem]], a [[Forerunner]] [[Shield World]] first seen in the [[Legendary]] ending of ''Halo 3''.<ref>'''[[Awakening]]'''</ref>


==Halo 5: Guardians==
==''Halo 5: Guardians''==
{{Main|Halo 5: Guardians}}
{{Main|Halo 5: Guardians}}
''Halo 5: Guardians'' is the second game in the ''Reclaimer Saga''. It is set to be released in Fall [[2015]].<ref name="trailer">[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/detail/111609fe-d53c-4400-b4d6-44ae3629dda3/halo-xbox-one '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''Halo Xbox One'']</ref><ref name="H5"/>
''Halo 5: Guardians'' will be the second game in the ''Reclaimer Saga''. It is set to be released in Fall [[2015]].<ref name="trailer">[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/detail/111609fe-d53c-4400-b4d6-44ae3629dda3/halo-xbox-one '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''Halo Xbox One'']</ref><ref name="H5"/>


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This article is about the second phase of the Halo series. For articles of the same name, see Reclaimer (disambiguation).
A promotional image for the original Reclaimer Trilogy

The Reclaimer Saga,[1] originally the Reclaimer Trilogy,[2] is the ongoing second phase of the Halo video game franchise. The first installment of the then-trilogy, Halo 4, was announced on June 6th, 2011 with a teaser trailer presented at Microsoft's E3 Media Briefing.[3] The subseries was first identified as the Reclaimer Trilogy during Halo Fest at PAX Prime 2011.[2][4] The series launched with Halo 4's release on November 6, 2012,[5][6] and will continue with the release of Halo 5: Guardians in the fall of 2015.[7]

On June 21, 2013, Microsoft announced that the Reclaimer Trilogy will be expanded into the Reclaimer Saga, which will not be limited to a trilogy format.[1][8]

Halo 4

Main article: Halo 4

"Set in the aftermath of Halo 3, Master Chief returns to confront his own destiny and face an ancient evil that threatens the fate of the entire universe. Halo 4 marks the start of a new trilogy that begins with its release in 2012."
— Official summary[2]

Halo 4 marks the return of John-117 as a playable protagonist after three Halo games focusing on different sets of characters. Having been lost in space in the finale of Halo 3, John-117 and Cortana are adrift aboard the wreckage of the frigate Forward Unto Dawn. They find themselves being drawn into Requiem, a Forerunner Shield World first seen in the Legendary ending of Halo 3.[9]

Halo 5: Guardians

Main article: Halo 5: Guardians

Halo 5: Guardians will be the second game in the Reclaimer Saga. It is set to be released in Fall 2015.[10][7]

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