Editing Sins of the Prophets

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[[File:RW-SotP-Logo-2019.jpg|thumb|The current logo for SotP.]]
'''Sins of the Prophets''' ('''SotP''') is a fan-made total conversion mod created for the 4X real-time strategy game [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sins_of_a_Solar_Empire ''Sins of a Solar Empire''], most prominently its ''Rebellion'' expansion. Developed by [https://www.moddb.com/company/chokepoint-games Chokepoint Games],{{Ref/Reuse|CPGA}} SotP combines space battles that involve dozens if not hundreds of ships with the fast-paced action seen in the official games. Set during the late [[Human-Covenant War]], players are able to play as either the [[UNSC]] or the [[Covenant]], with an asymmetrical balance to ensure that neither faction plays the same way.

== History ==
[[File:SoTP_PointBlank_Concept.jpg|250px|thumb|D4rkst0rm99's original concept art for the ''Point Blank''-class, used by ''Sins of the Prophets'' for the 3D depiction of the ship featured in the ''Halo Encyclopedia''.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.deviantart.com/d4rkst0rm99/art/Oni-Fleet-447026858|Site=DeviantArt|Page=Oni Fleet|D=11|M=04|Y=2022}}]]
SotP was originally founded at some point in [[2008]].<ref name="humble">[https://www.moddb.com/mods/halo-sins-of-the-prophets/images/unsc-frigate ''ModDB update: "UNSC Frigate (Humble Beginnings)"'']</ref> They released their first beta for the ''Entrenchment'' expansion on Jan 17th, [[2013]], which consisted of only the UNSC faction.<ref name="UnscBeta">[https://www.moddb.com/mods/halo-sins-of-the-prophets/images/unsc-beta-release ''ModDB update: "UNSC Beta Release"'']</ref> On July 22, [[2014]], they released a second beta ported over to the newer ''Rebellion'' expansion, which added the Covenant Empire as a playable faction.<ref>[https://www.moddb.com/mods/halo-sins-of-the-prophets/images/sotp-v05341800-for-rebellion-is-live ''ModDB update: "SotP v0.53.41800 for Rebellion is live!"'']</ref>

In a [[Canon Fodder]] post from [[2016]], [[Jeff Easterling]] published an interview with Slugfest Studios in regards to their mod.<ref name="CFStand">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-stand-your-ground ''Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder: Stand Your Ground''].</ref>

In a ModDB news announcement by Matt Idios on April 20th, 2021, they announced the sequel, Sins Of The Prophets: 2. Since then, they have shared glimpses into what the game looks like. 
Some improvements include an overhauled UI, a new/revised OST, a completely remastered sound design, new mechanics that allow for better boarding actions and planetary invasions, and much higher-quality models and textures.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.moddb.com/mods/halo-sins-of-the-prophets/news/sins-of-the-prophets-21|Site=ModDB update: "SotP 2 Announcement"|Page=sins-of-the-prophets-21|D=23|M=11|Y=2022}}

The Sins of the Prophets' rendition of the [[CAS-class assault carrier]] created by artist [[:Category:Images by Jared Harris|Jared Harris]] has also been featured in the skybox of the ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' multiplayer map [[Highpower]], used to depict the ''[[Purveyor of Virtue]]''.{{Ref/Twitter|SinsOfProphets|1467270350983548933|Sins of the Prophets|Quote=After a conversation with @Halo, [Jared Harris] will be getting credit for his contribution to the map Highpower. SotP & Jared are happy with this solution and we're thankful for 343's willingness to investigate and sort this out.|D=05|M=12|Y=2021}} The [[2022]] reference book ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]]'' also featured some imagery created by the ''Sins of the Prophets'' team in an official collaboration, including their renditions of the several ships from across the ''Halo'' series.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFMasterClass|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/master-class|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Master Class|D=12|M=7|Y=2021}} 

Artwork featured included 3D models and renders created by [[:Category:Images by Jared Harris|Jared Harris]] and [[:Category:Images by Jamie Marriot|Jamie Marriot]]. In addition to the many recreations of ships from official ''Halo'' media, two of ''Sins of the Prophets''{{'}} original fan designs were officially canonised by 343 Industries. The two ships in question include the {{Class|Point Blank|prowler}}, originally concepted by D4rkst0rm99 before being adapted into 3D by Jared Harris based on descriptions provided in ''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' and ''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'', while the latter was an original design by the ''Sins of the Prophets'' team for the never-before visualised Covenant frigates from the ''Halo'' novels. All three artists were officially credited in the encyclopedia's credits.

In mid-[[2023]], another ''Sins of the Prophets'' original design intended to represent {{UNSCShip|Gorgon}} was canonised as the {{Class|Able|heavy destroyer}} in another official collaboration with 343 Industries.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFDigsite|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-digsite-dissection|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Digsite Dissection|D=28|M=07|Y=2023}}
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File:Enc22_SoTP_C709Longsword.png|[[C709 Longsword]].
File:Enc22_SoTP_Epoch.png|{{Class|Epoch|heavy carrier}}.
File:Enc22_SoTP_Gladius.png|{{Class|Gladius|heavy corvette}}.
File:Enc22_SoTP_Halberd.png|{{Class|Halberd|light destroyer}}.
File:Enc22 SoTP Hillsborough.png|{{Class|Hillsborough|heavy destroyer}}.
File:Enc22_SoTP_Marathon.png|{{Class|Marathon|heavy cruiser}}.
File:Enc22_SoTP_PointBlank.png|{{Class|Point Blank|prowler}}.
File:Enc22_SoTP_Punic.png|{{Class|Punic|supercarrier}}.
File:Enc22_SoTP_Valiant.png|{{Class|Valiant|super-heavy cruiser}}.
File:Enc22_SoTP_CAR.png|{{Pattern|Ester|armored frigate}}.
File:Enc22_SoTP_CPV.png|{{Pattern|Sinaris|heavy destroyer}}.
File:Enc22_Varric-pattern_heavy_cruiser.png|{{Pattern|Varric|heavy cruiser}}.
File:SoTP_AbleDestroyer_Render.png|{{Class|Able|heavy destroyer}}.
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==Chokepoint Games==
In December 28, 2019, Slugfest Studios announced that it had merged with two other modding teams - Broken Line Studios and 363 Productions - to create [https://www.moddb.com/company/chokepoint-games Chokepoint Games]. This decision was made because all three teams were sharing resources and personnel, as well as to avoid potential legal issues. They also announced the development of a new mod for ''[[Wikipedia:Arma 3|Arma 3]]'', which was later revealed to be [https://www.moddb.com/mods/halo-far-isle ''Far Isle''].<ref name="CPGA">[https://www.moddb.com/mods/halo-sins-of-the-prophets/news/slugfest-studios-has-become-chokepoint-games ''ModDB: "Slugfest Studios Has Become Chokepoint Games"'']</ref>

==Gallery==
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File:RW-SotP-Logo.jpg|The original logo used for Sins of the Prophets, used until 2019.
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== Sources ==
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==External links==
*[https://www.moddb.com/mods/halo-sins-of-the-prophets SotP ModDB page]
*[https://twitter.com/sinsofprophets SotP Official Twitter Account]
*[https://sotp.wikia.com/wiki/Sins_of_the_Prophets_Wiki SotP Wiki]

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