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[[File:HW_Rebels.png|250px|thumb|Rebel infantry in ''Halo Wars''.]]
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[[File:HW Rebels.png|300px]]<br>Rebel infantry in ''Halo Wars''.
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This '''rebel group''' was an anti-[[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[Insurrectionist]] organization, based on the colony worlds of [[Harvest]]<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]''', multiplayer level, ''[[Chasm]]''</ref> and [[Arcadia]].<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]''', multiplayer level, ''[[Pirth Outskirts]]''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]''', multiplayer level, ''[[The Docks]]''</ref>
This '''rebel group''' was an anti-[[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[Insurrectionist]] organization, based on the colony worlds of [[Harvest]]<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]''', multiplayer level, ''[[Chasms]]''</ref> and [[Arcadia]].<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]''', multiplayer level, ''[[Pirth Outskirts]]''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]''', multiplayer level, ''[[The Docks]]''</ref>


==Description==
==Description==
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==Military assets==
==Military assets==
The rebels employed several bases across both Harvest and Arcadia, though made much use of stolen UNSC equipment. Rebels have only ever been seen to deploy infantry forces, primarily squads of light infantry typically wearing red garments, grey hoods and minimal armor and armed with [[MA5B assault rifle]]s and [[M41 rocket launcher]]s . Their bases and sites, however, are additionally garrisoned by [[sniper]] teams wielding [[SRS99-AM sniper rifle]] variants. Rebel bases range from small outposts and camps to fortified campuses with fencing and concrete structures. These bases are protected by [[Base turret#variants|repurposed turrets]] and [[Rebel watch tower|watch towers]], all of which painted in the same crimson, white and grey colour scheme.
The rebels employed several bases across both Harvest and Arcadia, though made much use of stolen UNSC equipment and civilian buildings.<ref>''[[Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide]]'', p.198</ref> Rebels have only ever been seen to deploy infantry forces, primarily squads of light infantry typically wearing red garments, grey hoods and minimal armor and armed with [[MA5B assault rifle]]s and [[M41 rocket launcher]]s . Their bases and sites, however, are additionally garrisoned by [[Rebel sniper|sniper teams]] wielding [[unidentified sniper rifle]] variants. Rebel bases range from small outposts and camps to fortified campuses with fencing and concrete structures. These bases are protected by [[Base turret#variants|repurposed turrets]] and [[Rebel watch tower|watch towers]], all of which painted in the same crimson, white and grey colour scheme.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
Rebels appear in ''Halo Wars'' as a third party hostile to both teams in the multiplayer mode, and do not appear in the campaign. The rebels occupy base sites on maps set on Harvest and Arcadia, fulfilling the role occupied by the [[Sentinel]]s and [[Flood]] in maps set on the [[Etran Harborage|shield world]]. On these maps, rebel bases spawn at various points around the map, defended by turrets, watchtowers, [[Rebel Infantry|infantry]] and [[Rebel sniper|snipers]]. These bases - once destroyed - can be claimed by the player for construction of a [[Firebase]] or [[Citadel]]. They additionally appear on some maps such as [[Blood Gulch (Halo Wars level)|Blood Gulch]], defending neutral [[Forerunner secondary reactor|reactor]] and [[Forerunner supply elevator|supply elevator]] buildings on the map.
Rebels appear in ''Halo Wars'' as a third party hostile to both teams in the multiplayer mode, and do not appear in the campaign. The rebels occupy base sites on maps set on Harvest and Arcadia, fulfilling the role occupied by the [[Sentinel]]s and [[Flood]] in maps set on the [[Trove|shield world]]. On these maps, rebel bases spawn at various points around the map, defended by turrets, watchtowers, [[Rebel Infantry|infantry]] and [[Rebel sniper|snipers]]. These bases - once destroyed - can be claimed by the player for construction of a [[Firebase]] or [[Covenant citadel]]. They additionally appear on some maps such as [[Blood Gulch (Halo Wars level)|Blood Gulch]], defending neutral [[Forerunner secondary reactor|reactor]] and [[Forerunner supply elevator|supply elevator]] buildings on the map.


==Trivia==
==Production notes==
*Many units, such as infantry called the SCI trooper and a repurposed [[Warthog]], were concepted by Ensemble for inclusion in ''Halo Wars'' but never made it into the final game. The SCI trooper was designed to use a salvaged and modified EMP gun powered by a static dish.
This insurrectionist faction are one of several factions of ambient AI (also referred to as "creep") found within the multiplayer of ''[[Halo Wars]]'' - alongside the [[Flood]] and [[Sentinel]]s. The rebels can be found on maps set on [[Harvest]] and [[Arcadia]], and are hostile to all players. The rebels were given a great deal of concept treatment, and several [[Cut Halo Wars units#Rebels|units were cut]] including a rebel "sci trooper" armed with an [[Electromagnetic pulse|EMP]] rifle, and a modified insurrectionist [[M12G1 Gauss Warthog|Gauss Warthog]].


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HW_Rebel_Icon_1.png|An alternate logo design used by this group.
File:HW_SciTrooper_Rebel_Concept.jpg|Concept art of an Insurrectionist Sci trooper.
File:HW_SciTrooper_Rebel_Concept.jpg|Concept art of an Insurrectionist Sci trooper.
File:HW RebelSniper Warthog Concept.png|Concept art for Insurrectionist snipers and a Warthog.
File:HW_Rebel_Camp_Concept.jpg|Concept art of insurrectionist troops in a camp.
File:HW_Rebel_Camp_Concept.jpg|Concept art of insurrectionist troops in a camp.
File:HW rebelinfantry.jpg|Insurrectionist infantry
File:HW rebelinfantry.jpg|Insurrectionist infantry
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File:HW-Rebel Bases.jpg|Rebel camps on Harvest and Arcadia.
File:HW-Rebel Bases.jpg|Rebel camps on Harvest and Arcadia.
File:HW-Rebel watch tower.jpg|The rebel Watch Tower.
File:HW-Rebel watch tower.jpg|The rebel Watch Tower.
File:HM-Innies.png|Insurrectionists in ''Halo Mythos'' bearing a similar emblem to that of the Harvest/ Arcadia group.
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==Sources==
==Sources==
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{{Ref/Sources}}


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Latest revision as of 15:29, February 24, 2023

Unidentified insurrectionist group
Alternate rebel fist icon from Halo Wars.

This group's insignia. Unnamed Harvest Rebels
Rebel infantry in Halo Wars.

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This rebel group was an anti-UNSC Insurrectionist organization, based on the colony worlds of Harvest[1] and Arcadia.[2][3]

Description[edit]

This group operated on Harvest and Arcadia in 2531. The seal of this organization is of a stylized white fist on a red circle, and is found on nearly all of their units.

Military assets[edit]

The rebels employed several bases across both Harvest and Arcadia, though made much use of stolen UNSC equipment and civilian buildings.[4] Rebels have only ever been seen to deploy infantry forces, primarily squads of light infantry typically wearing red garments, grey hoods and minimal armor and armed with MA5B assault rifles and M41 rocket launchers . Their bases and sites, however, are additionally garrisoned by sniper teams wielding unidentified sniper rifle variants. Rebel bases range from small outposts and camps to fortified campuses with fencing and concrete structures. These bases are protected by repurposed turrets and watch towers, all of which painted in the same crimson, white and grey colour scheme.

Gameplay[edit]

Rebels appear in Halo Wars as a third party hostile to both teams in the multiplayer mode, and do not appear in the campaign. The rebels occupy base sites on maps set on Harvest and Arcadia, fulfilling the role occupied by the Sentinels and Flood in maps set on the shield world. On these maps, rebel bases spawn at various points around the map, defended by turrets, watchtowers, infantry and snipers. These bases - once destroyed - can be claimed by the player for construction of a Firebase or Covenant citadel. They additionally appear on some maps such as Blood Gulch, defending neutral reactor and supply elevator buildings on the map.

Production notes[edit]

This insurrectionist faction are one of several factions of ambient AI (also referred to as "creep") found within the multiplayer of Halo Wars - alongside the Flood and Sentinels. The rebels can be found on maps set on Harvest and Arcadia, and are hostile to all players. The rebels were given a great deal of concept treatment, and several units were cut including a rebel "sci trooper" armed with an EMP rifle, and a modified insurrectionist Gauss Warthog.

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo Wars, multiplayer level, Chasms
  2. ^ Halo Wars, multiplayer level, Pirth Outskirts
  3. ^ Halo Wars, multiplayer level, The Docks
  4. ^ Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide, p.198