Halo Wars

Halo Wars is a real-time strategy computer and video game. Collaboratively designed by Ensemble Studios and Bungie Studios, the game is set for release on the Xbox 360 [1]. Announced during Microsoft's X06 media briefing on September 27, 2006, details of the game first appeared on 1UP.com.[2] A pre-rendered[3] trailer for the game was shown at X06. [4] The trailer can be downloaded from the official website. Alternatively, it can be viewed at http://youtube.com/watch?v=9D8Nugm2vpo.

The Halo Wars official FAQ states that the game will take place prior to the events of Halo: Combat Evolved, allowing the player to control the crew of the UNSC ship CSV-88 Spirit of Fire in the first battles against the Covenant. Bungie Studios has reported that the game is already in playable form, stating that it is "going to be awesome".[5]

Confirmed Elements

The following are known elements within the game that have been shown in concept art and pre-rendered trailers for Halo Wars.

UNSC

• Infantry
  • UNSC Marines
  • Spartan-IIs
    • Spartan Group Omega
• Vehicles
  • Scorpion
  • Warthog
  • Pelican
  • Longsword
  • Unidentified UNSC dropship
  • Unidentified UNSC fighter

File:Halowars elites.jpg

The Elites as depicted in Halo Wars.

Covenant

• Infantry
  • Covenant Elite (with energy swords)
  • Covenant Hunter
  • Covenant Grunt
• Vehicles
  • Banshee
  • Ghost
  • Scarab

External Links

• Official website
• Halo Wars announcement
• Trailer at youtube.com
• Halopedia - Halo Knowledge center|