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*During the prologue set in the Human-Covenant war era, Spartan-IIs are depicted wearing post-war era MJOLNIR armor rather than war-era MJOLNIR armor. The Halo 4: Essential Visual Guide allegedly claims that it's an older variant that acts as a precursor to Mark VI Gen 2, however former Creative Director, [[Josh Holmes]], concurrently stated [https://twitter.com/JoshingtonState/status/474224115608731650 "We didn't have time to build S-II armor just for intro so we used the S-IV armor in its place. Canonically incorrect I know. :("] and [https://twitter.com/JoshingtonState/status/475323428430696449 "the story is canon, the specific armor representing that story is not. Does that make sense?"], creating a [[Halopedia:Canon policy|major contradiction]]. | *During the prologue set in the Human-Covenant war era, Spartan-IIs are depicted wearing post-war era MJOLNIR armor rather than war-era MJOLNIR armor. The Halo 4: Essential Visual Guide allegedly claims that it's an older variant that acts as a precursor to Mark VI Gen 2, however former Creative Director, [[Josh Holmes]], concurrently stated [https://twitter.com/JoshingtonState/status/474224115608731650 "We didn't have time to build S-II armor just for intro so we used the S-IV armor in its place. Canonically incorrect I know. :("] and [https://twitter.com/JoshingtonState/status/475323428430696449 "the story is canon, the specific armor representing that story is not. Does that make sense?"], creating a [[Halopedia:Canon policy|major contradiction]]. | ||
*The {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}} had a {{Class|Charon|light frigate}} design where ''[[Halo 3]]'' left of, while ''Halo 4'' picks ups with it suddenly changing to a {{Class|Strident|heavy frigate}} design. | *The {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}} had a {{Class|Charon|light frigate}} design where ''[[Halo 3]]'' left of, while ''Halo 4'' picks ups with it suddenly changing to a {{Class|Strident|heavy frigate}} design. | ||
**This has since been clarified as merely an artistic interpretation due to behind-the-scenes developmental reasons; the ''Halo 3'' design for the ''Dawn'' is still considered the canonical design by 343 Industries.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/ | **This has since been clarified as merely an artistic interpretation due to behind-the-scenes developmental reasons; the ''Halo 3'' design for the ''Dawn'' is still considered the canonical design by 343 Industries.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-have-s-moa ''Halo Waypoint'': Canon Fodder - Have S'moa]</ref> | ||
*In John-117's accessible service record in the level "[[Dawn]]", ''Pillar of Autumn'' (a ''Halcyon''-class cruiser) is misidentified as a frigate. | *In John-117's accessible service record in the level "[[Dawn]]", ''Pillar of Autumn'' (a ''Halcyon''-class cruiser) is misidentified as a frigate. | ||
*The [[Cryptum]] that preserved the [[Ur-Didact|Didact]] on Erde-Tyrene in ''[[Halo: Cryptum]]'' left him very weak, and he had to be reinvigorated through a nutrient bath to regain his strength, a process that took several days. In ''Halo 4'', the Didact's Cryptum has preserved him perfectly for over a hundred millennia and he has not suffered any kind of muscle loss. | *The [[Cryptum]] that preserved the [[Ur-Didact|Didact]] on Erde-Tyrene in ''[[Halo: Cryptum]]'' left him very weak, and he had to be reinvigorated through a nutrient bath to regain his strength, a process that took several days. In ''Halo 4'', the Didact's Cryptum has preserved him perfectly for over a hundred millennia and he has not suffered any kind of muscle loss. | ||
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**Individuals traveling interstellar distances instantaneously via portals are later featured in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s ''"The Next 72 Hours"'' story arc and ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'', suggesting that this may represent a universal retcon regarding the Forerunners' translocation capabilities. Alternatively, it is possible that interstellar teleportation was possible only to a limited extent or under specific circumstances, but not regularly practiced due to possible issues with safety or reliability. Notably, all known instances of individual portal transit are based on Forerunner military installations; [[shield world]]s and [[Halo]]s, while the portals in ''Spartan Strike'' are related to the special artifact known as the [[Conduit]]. | **Individuals traveling interstellar distances instantaneously via portals are later featured in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s ''"The Next 72 Hours"'' story arc and ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'', suggesting that this may represent a universal retcon regarding the Forerunners' translocation capabilities. Alternatively, it is possible that interstellar teleportation was possible only to a limited extent or under specific circumstances, but not regularly practiced due to possible issues with safety or reliability. Notably, all known instances of individual portal transit are based on Forerunner military installations; [[shield world]]s and [[Halo]]s, while the portals in ''Spartan Strike'' are related to the special artifact known as the [[Conduit]]. | ||
*In ''The Package'' and ''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn'', Kelly-087 speaks with a General American accent. In ''Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series'' and ''Halo 5: Guardians'', she speaks with a British accent. According to 343 Industries, the latter should be considered the definitive portrayal of the character, with the prior ones regarded as artistic license.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/ | *In ''The Package'' and ''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn'', Kelly-087 speaks with a General American accent. In ''Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series'' and ''Halo 5: Guardians'', she speaks with a British accent. According to 343 Industries, the latter should be considered the definitive portrayal of the character, with the prior ones regarded as artistic license.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-know-for-an-answer '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Know for an Answer'']</ref> | ||
*In [[Halo: First Strike]],<ref>Halo First Strike, page 240</ref> it is clearly stated that [[Eridanus II]] was a colony destroyed by the Covenant on 2530, and this fact is referenced various times in the novel. In [[Halo: Warfleet]], however, it is stated that "The planet's urban areas were destroyed at the end of the Covenant War, but enough population and infrastructure survived to ensure Eridanus II was selected for priority redevelopment".<ref>Halo Warfleet, page 22</ref> Even though it's possible that the Covenant gave back the colony at some point, just to return at a later date and glass it a second time, this is probably just a mistake. | *In [[Halo: First Strike]],<ref>Halo First Strike, page 240</ref> it is clearly stated that [[Eridanus II]] was a colony destroyed by the Covenant on 2530, and this fact is referenced various times in the novel. In [[Halo: Warfleet]], however, it is stated that "The planet's urban areas were destroyed at the end of the Covenant War, but enough population and infrastructure survived to ensure Eridanus II was selected for priority redevelopment".<ref>Halo Warfleet, page 22</ref> Even though it's possible that the Covenant gave back the colony at some point, just to return at a later date and glass it a second time, this is probably just a mistake. | ||