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{{Era|RW}}

Upon following the Covenant to Arcadia, ''Spirit of Fire''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s crew find that most of the orbital defense ships have been either destroyed or damaged in battle with the Covenant. Sergeant Forge and his forces are deployed on the ground in order to assist the [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartans]] of [[Red Team]] in the effort to evacuate civilians from [[Pirth City]].<ref>'''Halo Wars''', campaign level ''[[Arcadia City]]''</ref> Afterward, the UNSC forces withdraw to a defensible area on the city outskirts, holding off Covenant attacks long enough for Spartan [[Team Omega]] to arrive and assist in the destruction of local Covenant forces.<ref>'''Halo Wars''', campaign level ''[[Arcadia Outskirts]]''</ref> At the same time, the Covenant have erected a large energy shield generator around a site of importance, with [[Arcadia Forerunner ruins|undiscovered ruins]] surrounding the area, forcing the UNSC to deploy prototype [[Rhino]] plasma artillery to penetrate it.<ref>'''Halo Wars''', campaign level ''[[Dome of Light]]''</ref> Moving in to examine what was of such interest to the Covenant, they come under attack from a [[Type-29 Scarab|Scarab]], only partially complete though capable of destroying any UNSC forces in its line of sight. After the Scarab's destruction, Anders and Forge begin documenting the area, only for [[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]] to arrive, taking Anders prisoner and wounding Forge, with Red Team arriving too late to assist.<ref>'''Halo Wars''', campaign level ''[[Scarab (level)|Scarab]]''</ref> Rapidly heading out of the system aboard a starship, the ''Spirit of Fire'' follows, eventually emerging in orbit over a [[Etran Harborage|mysterious planet]].<ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 180''</ref>

[[File:HWSPARTAN.PNG|thumb|right|A Spartan from [[Team Omega|SPARTAN Group Omega]] sporting an early concept design of the Mark IV armor in the ''Halo Wars'' announcement trailer.]]

[[File:HW Screenshots 003.jpg|thumb|200px|right|[[Covenant]] forces engage humans on the level ''Chasms''.]]

Veterancy points increases a unit's statistics, including attack, attack speed, defense, and hitpoints. A unit's veterancy point is indicated by the number of stars the unit has above its health bar. The stars, or ''Veterancy Points'', are acquired only after a unit or a group of units have defeated enemy structures, units, vehicles, or other combat related situations. They are also gained by upgrading the unit. A mist effect appears briefly over a unit when it gains a veterancy point.  

 

 

 

 

 

Certain characters belonging to both the Covenant and the UNSC are [[leader]]s, which are sub-factions with unique units and bonuses. All of the Covenant leaders appear on the battlefield and have unique in-game abilities. The UNSC leaders on the other hand do not appear on the battlefield, unless on certain campaign missions. They instead have economic bonuses and "super units" (upgrades of normal units). Leaders include [[James Gregory Cutter|Captain James Cutter]], [[John Forge|Sergeant John Forge]], [[Ellen Anders|Professor Ellen Anders]], [[Ripa 'Moramee]], an unknown [[Jiralhanae Army Commander]] and the [[Prophet of Regret]].  

The Covenant on the other hand have a unique unit (two for the Jiralhanae Commander) and a "hero unit" (their leader) with their leader power attached to the "hero unit". The Prophet of Regret's ability is to glass enemy forces (known as the "Cleansing Beam" in ''Halo Wars''), which causes significant damage to both structures and units, however it also drains resources while active. His unique units are Sangheili [[Honor Guard]]s. Ripa Moramee can go into a rage mode and wield two energy swords and can upgrade to infinitely cloak himself, but at the cost of draining resources for every second these modes are active.<ref>OXM January 2009 article</ref> Ripa Moramee will also have the ability to train [[Unggoy|Suicidal Grunts]]. The Brute Chieftain can use his [[Type-2 Energy Weapon/Hammer|Gravity Hammer]] to create a vortex which sucks in infantry, then the player can press the A button to create a massive explosion. The Brute Chieftain's unique units are a pair of [[Type-25 Grenade Launcher|Brute Shot]] wielding Brutes (which can be upgraded to have jump packs) and the [[Type-25 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Chopper]].

;UNSC

*[[Adam (civilian)|Adam]] {{1st}}

;Covenant

*[[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]] {{1st}}

;Forerunner

*[[Unidentified ancilla (Shield 0459)|Unidentified ancilla]] {{1st}}

*****[[SPARTAN Program]]

********[[Team Omega|Omega Team]] {{1st}}

**[[Etran Harborage]] {{1st}}

**[[Battle of the Etran Harborage]] {{1st}}

*[[Zeus 320mm plasma cannon|''Zeus'' 320mm plasma cannon]] {{1st}}

*[[Heavy needle cannon]] {{1st}}

*[[Type-1 plasma grenade]]

*[[Type-1 energy sword]]

*[[Type-2 gravity hammer]]

*[[Type-25 plasma pistol]]

*[[Type-25 plasma rifle]]

*[[Type-25 Brute Shot]]

*[[Type-33 Needler]]

*[[Type-50 particle beam rifle]]

*[[35mm autocannon]]

*{{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}} {{Mo}}

**[[CCS-U321]] {{Fm}}

**[[CCS-U624]] {{Fm}}

*{{Class|CPV|heavy destroyer}}

**’’[[Proclamation's Tithe]]’’ {{1st}}

*[[Type-25 Chopper]]

*[[Type-25 Spirit]]

*[[Type-26 Wraith]]  

*[[Type-26 Banshee]]  

*[[Type-29 Shade]]

*[[Type-29 Scarab]] {{1st}}

*[[Type-29 Vampire]] {{1st}}

*[[Type-30 Locust]] {{1st}}

*[[Type-32 Ghost]]

**[[Base turret]]

**[[Covenant automated plasma turret|Plasma Turret]] {{1st}}

*[[Deployable lookout tower]]

*[[Mega Turret]] {{1st}}

[[File:Marines.PNG|right|thumb|140px|[[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marines]].]]

*[[M9 Wolverine]]: The Wolverine is a specialized anti-aircraft vehicle that uses guided missiles to shoot down enemy aircraft, such as [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshees]] or [[Vampire]]s. While powerful in this aspect, it is especially weak against infantry and anti-armor vehicles, and must be heavily protected. It can be upgraded with a volley ability to unleash a fusillade against buildings. It can also be upgraded to use Dual Launchers, increasing the number of missiles it fires, increasing its damage.

**[[Base turret]]: Initially armed with an [[M202 XP Machine Gun]]. The turret may be outfitted with a rail cannon for use against vehicles, a flame mortar for use against infantry, or a missile launcher for use against aircraft. Only available on "Station/Fortress" Command bases.<ref>[http://www.halowars.com/GameInfo/firebase.aspx#Turret]</ref> They can be upgraded to Medium Turrets and Large Turrets at the [[UNSC Field Armory|Field Armory]].

[[File:OMG Duel Energy Swords!.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Concept art for the [[Elite]] grasping two [[type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|energy swords]].]]

*[[Jiralhanae|Brutes]]: In battle the Brutes wield Brute shots, which are devastating against infantry and effective against light vehicles. Due to their limited battlefield use prior to the events of ''[[Halo 2]]'', they are apparently leader-specific units belonging to the unknown [[Jiralhanae Army Commander|Chieftain]]. They can be upgraded to have [[Jump Pack Jiralhanae|Jump packs]] and install EMP grenades in their brute shots.<ref name="xbox.com">http://www.xbox.com/NR/rdonlyres/31804095-7B32-4CE2-A17E-3CB54A3692EF/0/HaloWars_MNL_EN.PDF</ref>

*[[Type-32 Ghost]]: The Ghost is a light attack vehicle that excels against infantry but not other vehicles. It can be upgraded with a ramming boost ability (similar to the [[Warthog]]'s Ram ability), the ability to strafe to avoid incoming grenades and rockets, and to have a light energy shield.

*[[Type-25 Chopper]]: The Chopper is a scout-class vehicle available only to the [[Brute Chieftain]] leader. It starts without any guns and is only able to ram hostile ground targets. The Chopper can then be upgraded to include dual cannons on its sides to give the Chopper higher combat capabilities and an additional ramming targe to increase ramming damage and decrease feedback damage (the damage the Chopper takes after ramming an enemy). The autocannons can also be upgraded with stabilizers, improving autocannon accuracy and damage.<ref>http://au.xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/857436/halo-wars/images/halo-wars-20081113023451375.html</ref>

*[[Type-26 Wraith]]: The Wraith is the main battle tank of the Covenant and is armed with a plasma mortar and a plasma turret capable of decimating enemy infantry and vehicles. It can also be upgraded to allow for the "Scorch" special ability, as well as to have an energy shield. The mortar can also be upgraded to increase overall damage.

*[[Type-25 Spirit]]: The Spirit is the Covenant counterpart to the UNSC Pelican, capable of carrying vehicles and infantry in addition to giving them fire support. The screen for the UNSC ''Spirit of Fire'' is not available for the Covenant Leaders and therefore these cannot be called upon to transport troops or vehicles in skirmish or multiplayer modes.

*[[Type-29 Vampire]]: A potent Covenant aircraft fitted to fight against hostile air vehicles. It can be upgraded to have a stasis beam that drains enemy aircraft's health and replenishes its own, and later they can create an explosion after stasis wears off if fully upgraded. It should be accompanied by Banshees to defend itself from ground units.

**[[Covenant automated plasma turret|Plasma Turret]]: The main defenses of a Covenant base, the Turret first starts with Plasma Turrets, but can be upgraded with a Plasma Mortar, [[Class-2 Projectile cannon|Fuel Rod Cannon]], or a [[Heavy Needler]].

*[[Anti-vehicle barrier]]: Same device used to block tunnels on the level [[Tsavo Highway]] in ''Halo 3'', most likely used for defense. To be used, infantry needs to go on it like a [[Deployable lookout tower|Lookout Tower]]. It is both available in campaign and certain maps in multiplayer<ref>http://xbox360.gamespy.com/dor/objects/857436/halo-wars/images/halo-wars-20081009024128843.html</ref>

*[[Type-26 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun|Shade]]: The ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' variant of the Shade is featured as a defensive Structure. This is only available in Campaign.<ref>http://www.mondoxbox.com/immagini.php?game=1128&view=1&start=9#topnav</ref>

*[[Deployable lookout tower]]: Can be used to garrison infantry units from both players (in co-op), increasing their combat capabilities.

*[[Mega Turret]]: A massive turret featured in campaign where the Mega Turret looks like a upgraded version for the Heavy Turret. It's power is very high and it is advisable to take it out with the MAC Blast. It is also featured as a neutral garrison able structure on [[Tundra]]. Here it fires in barrages and takes time to recharge. It is indestructible (but as always, the garrisoned troops can be killed).

*'''[[Adam (civilian)|Adam]]''' - Adam is a male civilian, possibly a child due to the fact of a mother heard asking where her son Adam is. He is near a terminal. He is only seen when the player activates a control panel that opens up a door to a tower. He runs out and goes toward Cargo Ship Two. If the player can manage to escort him to the ship without him dying, they will unlock the "[[The Real Winner]]" Achievement. This is difficult as if he gets shot once, he dies.

[[File:ThornBeastHW.png|thumb|right|180px|[[Thorn Beast]] seen in the middle of a battle.]]

[[File:HW-Pre-Halo Wars Human Air Carrier.jpg|thumb|right|Concept art of an "air carrier" from ''Phoenix''.]]

[[File:1211353155 Halowarsalpha.jpg|thumb|right|A screenshot taken of an Alpha playtester.]]

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*The [[Wikipedia:Doritos|Doritos]] snack food held a sweepstakes where the winner got a voice role in the game.<ref>'''Official Xbox Magazine''', ''"Issue 74"'', ''page 32''</ref> Unfortunately, it is not known who won the contest or which character they play.

File:HarvestT-1-.jpg|An early cutscene from ''Halo Wars''.

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File:Scarab and wraiths.jpg|A Scarab wiping out UNSC infantry along with two Wraiths.

File:Flood Barracks.jpg|The Covenant attacking a flood biomass.