Editing Fractures

{{Status|Fracture}}
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{{Disambig header|the divergent spinoff universes known as "Fractures"|the short story anthology|Halo: Fractures}}
[[File:HInf-Fracture logo.png|class=blackbg|thumb|300px|Fractures logo.]]
[[File:HTMCC NewArmorsIcebox.png|thumb|300px|Fractures content within the ''Halo 3'' component of ''The Master Chief Collection''.]]
[[File:HINF - Event - Tenrai - 00002.png|thumb|300px|Content from the Tenrai Fracture seen alongside a [[FIREFALL-class Mjolnir|Firefall-clad]] Spartan-IV.]]
{{Article quote|Each particular Fracture can share a variety of elements in common with core canon, but recast in a different light or interpreted in a new way. It was important to maintain key touchstones so that they all remain authentic to Halo, whether the Fracture happened to have dragons or was simply a twisted timeline that saw a markedly different outcome.{{Ref/Site|Id=TenraiLaunch|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/fracture-tenrai-event-launch|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=FRACTURE: TENRAI EVENT LAUNCH|D=23|M=11|Y=2021}}}}
'''Fractures''' are divergent [[Halo universe|''Halo'']] timelines or 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 distinct 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.{{Ref/Reuse|TenraiLaunch}}{{Ref/Site|Id=CF118|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/myths-mysteries|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Myths & Mysteries|D=02|M=09|Y=2021}}

Fractures universes are used to lend background lore and context to otherwise fantastical or usually non-canonical in-game elements, such as the [[Yoroi]] and [[Eaglestrike]] armor in ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' or [[Belos armor|Belos]], [[Blackguard armor|Blackguard]], and [[Drengr armor|Drengr]] armor in ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''. As such, they are often linked to in-game [[Season|seasons]] and [[event]]s, including [[Series 8: Mythic]] within ''The Master Chief Collection'' or ''Infinite's'' [[Fractures: Tenrai|Tenrai]] events.{{Ref/Reuse|TenraiLaunch}}{{Ref/Reuse|CF118}}{{Ref/Site|Id=InsideJune|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/inside-infinite-june-2021|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Inside Infinite - June 2021|D=25|M=6|Y=2021}}

==Fractures universes==
===Belos===
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]].{{Ref/Reuse|CF118}}

===Bioroid===
In the Bioroid universe, the [[Forerunner]]s 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===
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]].{{Ref/Reuse|CF118}}

===Drengr===
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]].{{Ref/Reuse|CF118}}

===Entrenched===
{{Main|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]].{{Ref/Site|Id=April22|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/season-2-map-previews-catalyst-and-breaker|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Season 2 Map Previews: Catalyst and Breaker|D=15|M=4|Y=2022}}{{Ref/Site|Id=modepreview|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/season-2-modes-preview|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Season 2: Modes Preview|D=21|M=4|Y=2022}}
====Appearances====
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=====Characters=====
*[[Aiken]]
*[[Hugo Barton|Barton]]
*[[Chen]]
*[[Dubbo]]
*[[Endesha]]
*[[Kolby]]
*[[Henrik Gläsmann]]
*Magnussen
*[[Tchakova]]
*[[Vickers]]

=====Species=====
*[[Human]]
**[[Kig-Yar]]
**[[San'Shyuum]]
**[[Sharquoi]]
**[[Unggoy]]
*"[[Flood|Old Ones]]"

=====Organizations=====
*[[Covenant]]
**Kig-Yar Thalassocracy
*Unified Nations Security Confederation
**11th Strikewing Squadron{{Ref/Game|HINF|[[:File:HINF Buzzy Emblem.png|Buzzy emblem description]]}}
**23rd Armored Lancers
**52nd Destroyer Battalion{{Ref/Game|HINF|[[:File:HINF Shadow Scorpion Emblem.png|Shadow Scorpion emblem description]]}}
**902nd Reconnaissance Cluster{{Ref/Game|HINF|[[:File:HINF Wyld Hogs Emblem.png|Wyld Hogs emblem description]]}}
**Air Transport Group Apple{{Ref/Game|HINF|[[:File:HINF Peter the Pelican Emblem.png|Peter the Pelican emblem description]]}}
**Astro-rangers
**Capital Military Authority
**Cloudjumpers
**First Mobile Infantry Division{{Ref/Game|HINF|[[:File:HINF Red One Emblem.png|Red One emblem description]]}}
**Hefley Radiator Company
**Hyperion Test Group{{Ref/Game|HINF|[[:File:HINF Hyperion Test Group Emblem Icon.png|Hyperion Test Group emblem description]]}}
**Meridian Light Horse{{Ref/Game|HINF|[[:File:HINF Meridian Light Horse Emblem.png|Meridian Light Horse emblem description]]}}
**Misriah Bathworks
**Northam Volunteers
**Ordnance Committee
**Ridgeback Cantonment Patrol
**Section Three
**Seongnam Special Task Group Two{{Ref/Game|HINF|[[:File:HINF Seognam STG2 Emblem Icon.png|Seongnam Special Task Group Two emblem description]]}}
**Ultramarine Corps

=====Locations=====
*[[Earth]]
**Abandoned cosmodrome
**Northam
***Northam Central Command
**Seattle
*[[Europa]]
*[[Luna]]
**Project: PERPETUA factory complex
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=====Events=====
*Final War
**Carver Riots
**Destruction of Northam Central Command
**Eastern Europa campaign
**[[Kolby's assault on the Moon]]
=====Vehicles=====
*''Frigate''-class zeppelin
**SCS ''Brísingamen''
*SCS ''Perpetua''
=====Technology and equipment=====
*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
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===Firewall===
{{Main|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 [[Executor]]s, cybernetically-augmented humans clad in [[Chimera (armor)|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====
=====Species=====
*[[Human]]
*[[Artificial intelligence|Infomorph]]
=====Organizations=====
*Biologic-directed power blocs
*Infolife assemblies
=====Technology and equipment=====
*Augmentor
*Basilisk hack
*BRINK Plugin
*Chimera armor
**Abatur variant
**Deltajock variant
**Flenser variant
**Fomorian variant
**Geist variant
**Grendel variant
**Grimghast variant
**Merrow variant
**Mimir variant
**Peaceweaver variant
**Strigoi variant
**Thresher variant
*Cooperative autonomous munition swarm
*Crysknife
*[[Mind transfer|Essence compilation]]
*Executor
*Flexcomposite
*Hyperlink network
*Orbital glimmerlance
*PostAmp
*Sub-tactical thermonuclear self-destruct device
*TAG Plugin
*Wendigo units
===Megaframe===
The Megaframe universe is inspired in Japanese Tokusatsu series. 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===
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===
{{Main|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.{{Ref/Reuse|TenraiLaunch}}
====Appearances====
=====Species=====
*Asura
*Human
*Kappa
*Kitsune
*Tengu

=====Organizations=====
*Covenant
*Imperial Court
**343 clans
**Imperial household
**Shogunate
*Northern Priesthood

=====Events=====
*Covenant invasion
**Arrival of the strange samurai

=====Technology and equipment=====
*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

==In-game information==
The following is a list of in-game seasons and events that are themed around Fractures universes.

===''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''===
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''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'' featured two Series involving Fractures content which released during [[2021]] and [[2022]]. Armor from these Fractures would be limited to the ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' and ''[[Halo 3]]'' components of the collection.

*[[Series 8: Mythic]] - Includes the Belos, Blackguard, and Drengr armor from their respective Fractures universe. All armor within Series 8: Mythic would be exclusive to ''Halo: Reach'' and ''Halo 3''.
*[[Series 9]] - Includes the Bioroid, Megaframe, Panzerdoll, and Trooper armor from their respective Fracture universe, with the exception of the Trooper armor, being part of the Megaframe universe. All armor within Series 9 would be exclusive to ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.

===''Halo Infinite''===
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''Halo Infinite'' involved Fractures in a much larger way. With every season starting from [[Season 01: Heroes of Reach]] up to [[Season 03: Echoes Within]], a Fractures-themed armor core would be introduced for players to use. Smaller events within the season would yield additional cosmetic rewards and purchasable items for the armor core. As of the release of [[Season 04: Infection]], sequel events would occur, with Tenrai receiving three and Firewall receiving one through [[Cyber Showdown III]].

*[[Fractures: Tenrai|Tenrai]] - Debuted the [[Yoroi]] armor core, featured in the Tenrai universe, and ran during Season 01: Heroes of Reach.
**[[Tenrai II]] - Successor to Tenrai, ran during Season 04: Infection.
**[[Tenrai III]] - Companion to Tenrai II, ran during Season 04: Infection.
**[[Tenrai IV]] - Successor to Tenrai III, ran during [[Content Update 32]].
*[[Fractures: Entrenched]] - Debuted the [[Eaglestrike]] armor core, featured in the Entrenched universe, and ran during [[Season 02: Lone Wolves]].
*[[Fractures: Firewall]] - Debuted the [[Chimera (armor)|Chimera]] armor core, featured in the Firewall universe, and ran during Season 03: Echoes Within.
**[[Cyber Showdown III]] - Successor to Firewall, ran during [[Content Update 29]].
==Gallery==
===''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''===
<gallery>
File:HTMCC S8 Keyart Logoless.png|Keyart for Series 8: Mythic within ''The Master Chief Collection''.
File:HTMCC-H2A-BioroidArmor2.jpg|''The Master Chief Collection's'' Series 9 Bioroid armor sets.
File:HTMCC-H2A-MegaframeArmor.jpg|''The Master Chief Collection's'' Series 9 Megaframe armor set.
File:H2A Trooper armor first look.png|''The Master Chief Collection's'' Series 9 Trooper armor sets.
File:HTMCC-H2A-Toast.jpg|''The Master Chief Collection's'' Series 9 Panzerdoll armor sets.
</gallery>
===''Halo Infinite''===
<gallery>
File:HINF FracturesYoroi.png|''Infinite's'' [[Fractures: Tenrai|Tenrai]] event banner.
File:HINF EventFracture Tenrai banner.jpg|Keyart for Tenrai.
File:HINF TenraiII KeyArtClean.jpg|Keyart for Tenrai II.
File:HINF TenraiIII KeyArt Clean 02.jpg|Keyart for Tenrai III.
File:HINF - Tenrai IV-KeyArt Clean.jpg|Keyart for Tenrai IV.
File:HINF-S2EntrenchedKeyArtCLEAN.jpg|Keyart for Entrenched.
File:HINF - Fractures Firewall banner - Without logo.jpg|Keyart for Firewall.
File:HINF CyberIIIKeyArt Clean.jpg|Keyart for the Cyber Showdown III Operation within the Firewall Fracture.
</gallery>

===Logos===
<gallery>
File:HInf-Fracture-Tenrai logo.png|The Tenrai Fracture logo.
File:HINF FractureTenraiLogo.png|The Tenrai Fracture logo.
File:HINF Fracture Entrenched Symbol.png|The Entrenched Fracture logo.
File:HINF Firewall Icon.png|The Firewall Fracture logo.
File:HInf-Fractures-Symbol.png|General Fractures icon.
File:HINF-Alt-Fractures-Symbol.png|Alternate general Fractures icon.
</gallery>

==Sources==
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