Fractures

Fractures

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 This article contains information about Fractures content, and is not a part of the established Halo canon.
This article is about the non-canon spinoff universes known as "Fractures". For the short story anthology, see Halo: Fractures.
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Fractures logo.

Fractures are reinterpretations of the Halo universe, akin to alternate universes, that exist separately to the core canon of the franchise. They are designed to maintain the main elements and themes of the Halo universe, but are markedly divergent due to either fundamental differences in the nature of the setting, or the way certain events play out. Fractures are designed to give fans a unique and fresh take on the Halo universe, while leaving the existing lore untouched.[1][2]

Fractures universes are used to lend background lore to otherwise non-canonical in-game elements, such as the Yoroi and Eaglestrike core in Halo Infinite or Belos, Blackguard, and Drengr armors in Halo: The Master Chief Collection. As such, they are often linked to in-game events, such as MCC's Series 8: Mythic or Infinite's Fractures: Tenrai event.[1][2]

Fractures universes[edit]

Belos[edit]

The Belos universe is inspired by classical Greek and Roman culture. In this universe, the Chosen are humans who have been selected to undergo augmentations, making them almost demigods among their people. As such, Chosen serve as commanders and bodyguards within the armies that are sworn to defend the realm of Lacedaemon. The Chosen are equipped with Belos armor.[2]

Bioroid[edit]

In the Bioroid universe, the Forerunners created weapon-parasites called Bioroids, infecting beings with the Reclaimer spark within them and convert them into killing machines. The Bioroid are forced to fight against an enemy called the Thinking Death. These infected beings are equipped with the Bioroid armor.

Blackguard[edit]

The Blackguard universe is inspired by feudalism and Medieval European culture. In this universe, the Blackguard are knights, protectors, and thieves from many kingdoms who are equipped with sets of specialized armor and powerful weapons. Each kingdom produces its own armor design, but in general the armor is known simply as Blackguard armor.[2]

Drengr[edit]

The Drengr universe is inspired by Norse culture. In this universe, the Skalds are matchless warriors and clever storytellers who collect many tales of epic feats as they fight against the Shapeless Horrors. The Skalds gird themselves for battle with runeplate, also called Drengr armor.[2]

Entrenched[edit]

Main article: Fractures: Entrenched

The Entrenched universe is dieselpunk-themed. In this universe, the soldiers fight using 'ruinously' expensive and tough armor paid for by the working populace to fuel the final fight against the Covenant Invasion. The armor used is Eaglestrike.[3][4]

Appearances[edit]

Characters[edit]
Species[edit]
Organizations[edit]
  • Covenant
    • Kig-Yar Thalassocracy
  • Unified Nations Security Confederation
    • 11th Strikewing Squadron[5]
    • 23rd Armored Lancers
    • 52nd Destroyer Battalion[6]
    • 902nd Reconnaissance Cluster[7]
    • Air Transport Group Apple[8]
    • Astro-rangers
    • Capital Military Authority
    • Cloudjumpers
    • First Mobile Infantry Division[9]
    • Hefley Radiator Company
    • Hyperion Test Group[10]
    • Meridian Light Horse[11]
    • Misriah Bathworks
    • Northam Volunteers
    • Ordnance Committee
    • Ridgeback Cantonment Patrol
    • Section Three
    • Seongnam Special Task Group Two[12]
    • Ultramarine Corps
Locations[edit]
  • Earth
    • Abandoned cosmodrome
    • Northam
      • Northam Central Command
    • Seattle
  • Europa
  • Luna
    • Project: PERPETUA factory complex
Events[edit]
Vehicles[edit]
  • Frigate-class zeppelin
    • SCS Brísingamen
  • SCS Perpetua
Technology and equipment[edit]
  • Aether-bomb
  • Arcanoblade
  • Archaeotech
  • CX-12 explosive
  • Cosmocom
  • Covenant arcanotech
    • Archon sky-striker battery
    • Plasmatron weaponry
  • Deathblossom missile
  • Eaglestrike energized plate armor
    • Brodie variant
    • Kerberos variant
    • Leadbelcher variant
    • M199X variant
    • Sky Marshal variant
  • Gummytube Filter
  • Halo Array
  • Hydra
  • Kythera Battlepad
  • Nocturne Goggles
  • Pelican

Firewall[edit]

Main article: Fractures: Firewall

Whereas other Fractures take place in alternate universes, Firewall is set in the canon Halo universe and provides a glimpse of events inside Created-controlled territory in the aftermath of Cortana's defeat at Installation 07 in late 2559. High Auxiliary Sloan set in motion a contingency plan known as the FIREWALL agendum to create the Executors, cybernetically-augmented humans clad in Chimera armor that would allow artificial intelligences, or "infomorphs" to enact their wills in the corporeal universe. Currently, only one Executor exists as a proof of concept, but Sloan plans to build an army.

Appearances[edit]

Species[edit]
Organizations[edit]
  • Biologic-directed power blocs
  • Infolife assemblies
Technology and equipment[edit]
  • Augmentor
  • Basilisk hack
  • BRINK Plugin
  • Chimera armor
    • Abatur variant
    • Flenser variant
    • Grendel variant
    • Merrow variant
    • Peaceweaver variant
  • Cooperative autonomous munition swarm
  • Crysknife
  • Essence compilation
  • Executor
  • Flexcomposite
  • Hyperlink network
  • Orbital glimmerlance
  • PostAmp
  • Sub-tactical thermonuclear self-destruct device
  • TAG Plugin

Megaframe[edit]

The Megaframe universe is inspired in the Japanese Tokusatsu series Super Sentai, also known in the west as Power Rangers. In the Megaframe universe, a being named Halzon gave morphonic keys named "Dynam Rings" to humanity, becoming the Sierra Troopers, with the task of protecting the Sol system from the Auspex Empire, who also seeks to claim the Dynam Rings. Each Sierra Trooper uses the Trooper armor, and when the Sierra Troopers combine their morphonic energies, they can use the Megaframe armor.

Panzerdoll[edit]

Like the Megaframe universe, the Panzerdoll universe is inspired by the Japanese anime franchise Mobile Suit Gundam. In the Panzerdoll universe, the Covenant and the Union Naval Space Combine fight each other using mechatronian technology. The UNSC forces uses the Panzerdoll armor.

Tenrai[edit]

Main article: Fractures: Tenrai

The Tenrai universe is inspired by Japanese culture. In this universe, the 343 clans of the Imperial Court once feuded with each other for generations, but united in the face of an invasion by the Covenant. To defeat the invaders, the clans pooled their knowledge and crafted a new type of armor for their samurai warriors: Yoroi.[1]

Appearances[edit]

Species[edit]
  • Asura
  • Human
  • Kappa
  • Kitsune
  • Tengu
Organizations[edit]
  • Covenant
  • Imperial Court
    • 343 clans
    • Imperial household
    • Shogunate
  • Northern Priesthood
Events[edit]
  • Covenant invasion
    • Arrival of the strange samurai
Technology and equipment[edit]
  • Aiki weave
  • Glass dragon
  • Grass-blade
  • Domination spires
  • Dragonbark
  • Jadeiron
  • Tanto blade
  • Yoroi armor
    • Azechi variant
    • Chonmage variant
    • Hakushika variant
    • Hatamoto variant
    • Hikeshi variant
    • Ikari variant
    • Kabuto variant
    • Kawari variant
    • Kendo variant
    • Otomosho variant
    • Yokai variant

Fractures-themed events[edit]

The following is a list of in-game events that are themed around Fractures universes.

Halo: The Master Chief Collection[edit]

Main article: Halo: The Master Chief Collection

Halo: MCC has only featured one Fractures-themed event:

  • Series 8: Mythic - Includes the Belos, Blackguard, and Drengr armors from their respective Fractures universes.
  • Series 9 - Includes the Bioroid, Megaframe, Panzerdoll, and Trooper armors from their respective Fracture universes, with the exception of the Trooper armors, being part of the Megaframe universe.

Halo Infinite[edit]

Main article: Halo Infinite

Halo Infinite was the game for which the concept of Fractures was first introduced, as a way to expand the cosmetic customisation options beyond those that would exist within the main Halo universe. Thus, it is expected to feature many Fractures-themed events:

Production notes[edit]

Fracture are used as events in Halo Infinite and Halo: The Master Chief Collection to explain the existence of certain armor models, such as Yoroi and specific Series 8: Mythic items, in their relevant games.[2][13]

Gallery[edit]

  • Keyart for MCC's Season 8: Mythic.

    Keyart for MCC's Season 8: Mythic.

  • MCC's Series 9 Bioroid armor sets.

    MCC's Series 9 Bioroid armor sets.

  • MCC's Series 9 Megaframe armor set.

    MCC's Series 9 Megaframe armor set.

  • MCC's Series 9 Trooper armor sets.

    MCC's Series 9 Trooper armor sets.

  • MCC's Series 9 Panzerdoll armor sets.

    MCC's Series 9 Panzerdoll armor sets.

  • Infinite's Fractures: Tenrai event banner.

    Infinite's Fractures: Tenrai event banner.

  • Keyart for the Fractures: Tenrai.

    Keyart for the Fractures: Tenrai.

  • Keyart for the Fractures: Tenrai II.

    Keyart for the Fractures: Tenrai II.

  • Keyart for the Fractures: Tenrai III.

    Keyart for the Fractures: Tenrai III.

  • Keyart for the Fractures: Entrenched.

    Keyart for the Fractures: Entrenched.

  • Keyart for the Fractures: Firewall.

    Keyart for the Fractures: Firewall.

  • Keyart for the Cyber Showdown III operation within Fractures: Firewall.

    Keyart for the Cyber Showdown III operation within Fractures: Firewall.

  • The Fractures: Tenrai event logo.

    The Fractures: Tenrai event logo.

  • Fractures: Tenrai logo.

    Fractures: Tenrai logo.

  • General Fractures symbol.

    General Fractures symbol.

  • Alternate general Fractures symbol.

    Alternate general Fractures symbol.

  • The Fractures: Entrenched event logo.

    The Fractures: Entrenched event logo.

  • The Fractures: Firewall event logo.

    The Fractures: Firewall event logo.

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Halo Waypoint, FRACTURE: TENRAI EVENT LAUNCH (Retrieved on Nov 23, 2021) [archive]
  2. ^ a b c d e f Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Myths & Mysteries (Retrieved on Sep 2, 2021) [archive]
  3. ^ Halo Waypoint, Season 2 Map Previews: Catalyst and Breaker (Retrieved on Apr 15, 2022) [archive]
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint, Season 2: Modes Preview (Retrieved on Apr 21, 2022) [archive]
  5. ^ Halo Infinite, Buzzy emblem description
  6. ^ Halo Infinite, Shadow Scorpion emblem description
  7. ^ Halo Infinite, Wyld Hogs emblem description
  8. ^ Halo Infinite, Peter the Pelican emblem description
  9. ^ Halo Infinite, Red One emblem description
  10. ^ Halo Infinite, Hyperion Test Group emblem description
  11. ^ Halo Infinite, Meridian Light Horse emblem description
  12. ^ Halo Infinite, Seongnam Special Task Group Two emblem description
  13. ^ Halo Waypoint, Inside Infinite - June 2021 (Retrieved on Jun 25, 2021) [archive]
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