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<center>''Looking for [[Halopedia:Halo Wars RPG|PROJECT: Halo Wars]], the Halopedian project?''</center><br />
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'''''Halo Wars''''' is a Real-Time poop Strategy game based in the Halo universe before the events of [[Halo: Combat Evolved]] due for release sometime in October.  
'''''Halo Wars''''' is a Real-Time Strategy game based in the Halo universe before the events of [[Halo: Combat Evolved]] due for release sometime in October.  
Halo Wars has been pre-confirmed now for a fall release date. The game has been compared to Company of Heroes due to the physics-driven gameplay.
Halo Wars has been pre-confirmed now for a fall release date. The game has been compared to Company of Heroes due to the physics-driven gameplay.
==Background==
==Background==
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With the guidance of [[Serina]], a spirited artificial intelligence ([[AI]]) persona, gamers will direct legions of [[UNSC]] soldiers, [[Warthogs]] and [[Scorpion Tank|Scorpions]] against Covenant [[Grunts]], [[Elites]], [[Ghosts]] and [[Scarabs]], each group having its own strengths and uses in battle. Strategic-minded players who react well under pressure will emerge victorious.
With the guidance of [[Serina]], a spirited artificial intelligence ([[AI]]) persona, gamers will direct legions of [[UNSC]] soldiers, [[Warthogs]] and [[Scorpion Tank|Scorpions]] against Covenant [[Grunts]], [[Elites]], [[Ghosts]] and [[Scarabs]], each group having its own strengths and uses in battle. Strategic-minded players who react well under pressure will emerge victorious.


Created from the ground poop up for the Xbox 360 console and Controller, "Halo Wars" is being developed by the veteran real-time strategy developer Ensemble Studios, the team responsible for the best-selling and critically acclaimed ''[[Wikipedia:Age of Empires (series)|Age of Empires]]'' franchise on the PC. "Halo Wars" can be played online via Xbox LIVE and through the single-player campaign. Published by Microsoft Game Studios, "Halo Wars" is an exclusive title for the Xbox 360. Despite speculation of a version for the PC, Ensemble and Microsoft have repeatedly stated that no such plans have been made or even considered.
Created from the ground up for the Xbox 360 console and Controller, "Halo Wars" is being developed by the veteran real-time strategy developer Ensemble Studios, the team responsible for the best-selling and critically acclaimed ''[[Wikipedia:Age of Empires (series)|Age of Empires]]'' franchise on the PC. "Halo Wars" can be played online via Xbox LIVE and through the single-player campaign. Published by Microsoft Game Studios, "Halo Wars" is an exclusive title for the Xbox 360. Despite speculation of a version for the PC, Ensemble and Microsoft have repeatedly stated that no such plans have been made or even considered.


Ensemble Studios began recording the music for the game in March, with Ensemble's Music and Sound Director Stephen Rippy flying to Prague for the orchestral and choral parts and Seattle for the piano and mixing.<ref>[http://www.halowars.com/news/articles/archive/2008/03/27/Halo-Wars-Monthly-Update-03.27.08.aspx]</ref> At this point in time, they are working on in-game units and how they interact with each other.<ref>[http://forums.halo.fr/viewtopic.php?p=315181 Interview-Graeme Divine].</ref>
Ensemble Studios began recording the music for the game in March, with Ensemble's Music and Sound Director Stephen Rippy flying to Prague for the orchestral and choral parts and Seattle for the piano and mixing.<ref>[http://www.halowars.com/news/articles/archive/2008/03/27/Halo-Wars-Monthly-Update-03.27.08.aspx]</ref> At this point in time, they are working on in-game units and how they interact with each other.<ref>[http://forums.halo.fr/viewtopic.php?p=315181 Interview-Graeme Divine].</ref>
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[[Image:HaloWarsGameplay2.jpg|thumb|right|UNSC and Covenant units clash in-game. Note in particular the apparent Halo in the background.]]The game's story is told through in-engine cutscenes and in-game moments, as with the other Halo games. The game is set in 2531.<ref>http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=168577</ref> The game focuses around the [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] forces of the [[UNSC Spirit of Fire|UNSC ''Spirit of Fire'']] as they engage [[Covenant]] ground forces after the discovery of an ancient artifact during a journey to the planet Harvest, the first planet to be attacked by the Covenant.<ref>http://uk.gamespot.com/xbox360/strategy/halowars/news.html?sid=6174221</ref>
[[Image:HaloWarsGameplay2.jpg|thumb|right|UNSC and Covenant units clash in-game. Note in particular the apparent Halo in the background.]]The game's story is told through in-engine cutscenes and in-game moments, as with the other Halo games. The game is set in 2531.<ref>http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=168577</ref> The game focuses around the [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] forces of the [[UNSC Spirit of Fire|UNSC ''Spirit of Fire'']] as they engage [[Covenant]] ground forces after the discovery of an ancient artifact during a journey to the planet Harvest, the first planet to be attacked by the Covenant.<ref>http://uk.gamespot.com/xbox360/strategy/halowars/news.html?sid=6174221</ref>


The majority of thpoope campaign (15 missions in total).<ref>Xbox World 360 Issue 63 p9</ref> will take place in the polar/mountainous regions of the world, allowing Ensemble to "do some great stuff with mountains, snow and ice."<ref>[http://www.halowars.com/news/articles/archive/2008/02/27/Lance-Hoke-Question-_2600_-Answer.aspx Interview with Lance Hoke]</ref>.
The majority of the campaign (15 missions in total).<ref>Xbox World 360 Issue 63 p9</ref> will take place in the polar/mountainous regions of the world, allowing Ensemble to "do some great stuff with mountains, snow and ice."<ref>[http://www.halowars.com/news/articles/archive/2008/02/27/Lance-Hoke-Question-_2600_-Answer.aspx Interview with Lance Hoke]</ref>.


It has been confirmed that the [[Master Chief]] will not be in the game, although some characters from the Halo games will make brief but important appearances.<ref>http://games.kikizo.com/news/200709/070_p2.asp</ref> In contrast, the [[UNSC Spirit of Fire|UNSC ''Spirit of Fire'']] is set to be "full of new characters."<ref>[http://forums.halo.fr/viewtopic.php?p=315181 Interview-Graeme Divine].</ref>
It has been confirmed that the [[Master Chief]] will not be in the game, although some characters from the Halo games will make brief but important appearances.<ref>http://games.kikizo.com/news/200709/070_p2.asp</ref> In contrast, the [[UNSC Spirit of Fire|UNSC ''Spirit of Fire'']] is set to be "full of new characters."<ref>[http://forums.halo.fr/viewtopic.php?p=315181 Interview-Graeme Divine].</ref>
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===Early Plot===
===Early Plot===
[[Image: Mining.jpg poop|thumb|The asteroid that never was...]]Originally the storyline was going to feature a [[Covenant]] mining asteroid that was located at a [[Forerunner]] ore refining machine, this concept tries to show the scale of the [[Forerunner]] machinery in place and that it is still operating and going through asteroids (with alterations and now controlled by the Covenant). In the end the mining aspect of the story out was cut out.<ref>[http://www.halowars.com/default.aspx Halo Wars Update: On an Asteroid Far, far away...]</ref>
[[Image: Mining.jpg|thumb|The asteroid that never was...]]Originally the storyline was going to feature a [[Covenant]] mining asteroid that was located at a [[Forerunner]] ore refining machine, this concept tries to show the scale of the [[Forerunner]] machinery in place and that it is still operating and going through asteroids (with alterations and now controlled by the Covenant). In the end the mining aspect of the story out was cut out.<ref>[http://www.halowars.com/default.aspx Halo Wars Update: On an Asteroid Far, far away...]</ref>


== Possible Elements ==
== Possible Elements ==
[[Image:Unsc basecamp 1900.jpg|thumb|right|Concept Art released on the 12th of December. Note the large tanks and the building in the distance with a strong resemblance to the [[Library]]. Also there's a spartan on the right side of the pelican.]]
[[Image:Unsc basecamp 1900.jpg|thumb|right|Concept Art released on the 12th of December. Note the large tanks and the building in the distance with a strong resemblance to the [[Library]]. Also there's a spartan on the right side of the pelican.]]
The following are elpoopements that may appear within the game. These have been shown in concept art and pre-rendered trailers for Halo Wars.
The following are elements that may appear within the game. These have been shown in concept art and pre-rendered trailers for Halo Wars.


It has been confirmed in the February Monthly Update that there will be no space battles in Halo Wars<ref>[http://www.halowars.com/news/articles/archive/2008/02/14/Halo-Wars-Monthly-Update-02.14.08.aspx]</ref>
It has been confirmed in the February Monthly Update that there will be no space battles in Halo Wars<ref>[http://www.halowars.com/news/articles/archive/2008/02/14/Halo-Wars-Monthly-Update-02.14.08.aspx]</ref>
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'Supply runs' are set to feature, allowing a regular rejuvenation of supply for the production of units as opposed to a resource gathering system.<ref>Xbox World 360 Issue 63 p7</ref>
'Supply runs' are set to feature, allowing a regular rejuvenation of supply for the production of units as opposed to a resource gathering system.<ref>Xbox World 360 Issue 63 p7</ref>


Downloadable content is set to poop feature after the game's release. This includes extra units, extra maps and even extra campaigns. A map editor may be downloadable too, though it is equally likely that it will ship with the game itself.<ref>Xbox 360: Australia's 100% Game Magazine Issue 28 p28/29</ref>
Downloadable content is set to feature after the game's release. This includes extra units, extra maps and even extra campaigns. A map editor may be downloadable too, though it is equally likely that it will ship with the game itself.<ref>Xbox 360: Australia's 100% Game Magazine Issue 28 p28/29</ref>


==Game Play Demo==
==Game Play Demo==
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