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==Contents==

*The very first piece of art shown is a colored sketch of a redux [[MJOLNIR Mark V]]. However, comparing certain elements from the sketch to the final cover art of [[Halo: The Cole Protocol]], it can be assumed that, for the most part, the sketch seen at the beginning is the general look of the [[MJOLNIR Mark IV]].

*The very first piece of art shown is a colored sketch of a redux [[MJOLNIR Mark V]]. However, comparing certain elements from the sketch to the final cover art of ''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'', it can be assumed that, for the most part, the sketch seen at the beginning is the general look of the [[MJOLNIR Mark IV]].

*The book reveals how a [[Halo Array|Halo]] is built and terraformed.

*The ordinance for each [[UNSC]] weapon is shown.

*It is ~~revealed~~ that the D77-TC [[Pelican]] troop bay is large enough to fit a modern day Abrams M1A1 Tank in it.

*It is stated, likely inaccurately, that the D77-TC [[Pelican]] troop bay is large enough to fit a modern day Abrams M1A1 Tank in it.

*Several other Flood ~~pure forms~~ were designed, including a Stealth form, and a concept of a Flood transport vehicle/creature was also created.

*Several other Flood [[Pure Form]]s were designed, including a Stealth form, and a concept of a Flood transport vehicle/creature was also created.

*The [[Guardian Sentinel]]s are revealed and have a ~~surprising~~ resemblance to the Compilers from Marathon.

*The [[Guardian Sentinel]]s are revealed and have a strong resemblance to the Compilers from Marathon.

*The [[Strato-Sentinel]] is revealed and explained.

*A seaborne [[UNSC Navy]] is revealed as well, including a concept of a 26th century aircraft carrier.

*Along with the cover art for [[Ghosts of Onyx]], a full sketch of the [[SPI Armor]] is included.

*Along with the cover art for ''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'', a full sketch of the [[SPI Armor]] is included.

*The book reveals [[7]] ~~armor~~ permutations that didn't make it past the conceptual art stage. This includes a desert camo version, ~~and~~ what appears to be an Orbital Drop version, and a variation of the [[Scout]], [[Rogue]], and [[Hayabusa]].

*The book reveals [[7]] armour permutations that didn't make it past the conceptual art stage. This includes a desert camo version, what appears to be an Orbital Drop version, and a variation of the [[Scout]], [[Rogue]], and [[Hayabusa]] armours.

*The book also includes a collection of environment concepts for the campaign and multiplayer levels of Halo 3.

==Trivia==

*In late 2008 or 2009, ''The Art of Halo 3'' unknowingly went out of print making it an extremely rare collector's item. Online stores have an average low price of just over $200 with prices known to go well over $1000.

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 ==Contents==
-*The very first piece of art shown is a colored sketch of a redux [[MJOLNIR Mark V]]. However, comparing certain elements from the sketch to the final cover art of [[Halo: The Cole Protocol]], it can be assumed that, for the most part, the sketch seen at the beginning is the general look of the [[MJOLNIR Mark IV]].
+*The very first piece of art shown is a colored sketch of a redux [[MJOLNIR Mark V]]. However, comparing certain elements from the sketch to the final cover art of ''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'', it can be assumed that, for the most part, the sketch seen at the beginning is the general look of the [[MJOLNIR Mark IV]].
 *The book reveals how a [[Halo Array|Halo]] is built and terraformed.
 *The ordinance for each [[UNSC]] weapon is shown.
-*It is revealed that the D77-TC [[Pelican]] troop bay is large enough to fit a modern day Abrams M1A1 Tank in it.
+*It is stated, likely inaccurately, that the D77-TC [[Pelican]] troop bay is large enough to fit a modern day Abrams M1A1 Tank in it.
-*Several other Flood pure forms were designed, including a Stealth form, and a concept of a Flood transport vehicle/creature was also created.
+*Several other Flood [[Pure Form]]s were designed, including a Stealth form, and a concept of a Flood transport vehicle/creature was also created.
-*The [[Guardian Sentinel]]s are revealed and have a surprising resemblance to the Compilers from Marathon.
+*The [[Guardian Sentinel]]s are revealed and have a strong resemblance to the Compilers from Marathon.
 *The [[Strato-Sentinel]] is revealed and explained.
 *A seaborne [[UNSC Navy]] is revealed as well, including a concept of a 26th century aircraft carrier.
-*Along with the cover art for [[Ghosts of Onyx]], a full sketch of the [[SPI Armor]] is included.
+*Along with the cover art for ''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'', a full sketch of the [[SPI Armor]] is included.
-*The book reveals [[7]] armor permutations that didn't make it past the conceptual art stage. This includes a desert camo version, and what appears to be an Orbital Drop version, and a variation of the [[Scout]], [[Rogue]], and [[Hayabusa]].
+*The book reveals [[7]] armour permutations that didn't make it past the conceptual art stage. This includes a desert camo version, what appears to be an Orbital Drop version, and a variation of the [[Scout]], [[Rogue]], and [[Hayabusa]] armours.
 *The book also includes a collection of environment concepts for the campaign and multiplayer levels of Halo 3.
 ==Trivia==
 *In late 2008 or 2009, ''The Art of Halo 3'' unknowingly went out of print making it an extremely rare collector's item. Online stores have an average low price of just over $200 with prices known to go well over $1000.