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*Volume #3: September 9, 2015 | *Volume #3: September 9, 2015 | ||
*Volume #4: March 22, [[2016]] | *Volume #4: March 22, [[2016]] | ||
*Library Volume #1 | *Library Volume #1: May 11, 2016 | ||
*Library Volume #2 | *Library Volume #2: June 27, [[2017]] | ||
*Omnibus Volume #1 | *Omnibus Volume #1: November 28, [[2018]] | ||
*Omnibus Volume #2 | *Omnibus Volume #2: May 14, [[2019]] | ||
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''Halo: Escalation'' was originally marketed as a limited-run series consisting of 12 issues;<ref>[https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BbYyXWhCAAANIhl.jpg:large '''pbs.twimg.com''' - ''Halo: Escalation Giveaway'']</ref> however, it was later continued with another twelve issues. A paperback edition of ''Halo: Escalation - Volume 1'' (collecting Issues #1-6) was released on October 8, 2014.<ref>[http://www.darkhorse.com/Books/22-713/Halo-Escalation-Volume-1-TPB/ '''Dark Horse Comics:''' ''Halo: Escalation Volume 1'']</ref> ''Halo: Escalation - Volume 2'' (collecting Issues #7-12) was released on April 21, 2015,<ref>[http://www.amazon.com/Halo-2-Escalation-Brian-Reed/dp/1616556285/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1409010431&sr=1-1&keywords=halo+escalation+volume+2/ '''Amazon''': ''Halo: Escalation Volume 2'']</ref> ''Halo: Escalation - Volume 3'' (collecting Issues #13-18) was released on September 22, 2015,<ref>[http://www.amazon.com/Halo-Escalation-Volume-Brian-Reed/dp/1616557591 '''Amazon''': ''Halo: Escalation Volume 3'']</ref> and ''Halo: Escalation - Volume 4'' (collecting Issues #19-24) was released on March 22, 2016.<ref>[http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/532378/halo-escalation-volume-4-by-duffy-boudreau-writer-ian-richardson-penciler-parts-1-3-douglas-franchin-penciler-parts-4-6-michael-atiyeh-colorist/ '''Penguin Random House''' ''Halo: Escalation Volume 4'']</ref> | ''Halo: Escalation'' was originally marketed as a limited-run series consisting of 12 issues;<ref>[https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BbYyXWhCAAANIhl.jpg:large '''pbs.twimg.com''' - ''Halo: Escalation Giveaway'']</ref> however, it was later continued with another twelve issues. A paperback edition of ''Halo: Escalation - Volume 1'' (collecting Issues #1-6) was released on October 8, 2014.<ref>[http://www.darkhorse.com/Books/22-713/Halo-Escalation-Volume-1-TPB/ '''Dark Horse Comics:''' ''Halo: Escalation Volume 1'']</ref> ''Halo: Escalation - Volume 2'' (collecting Issues #7-12) was released on April 21, 2015,<ref>[http://www.amazon.com/Halo-2-Escalation-Brian-Reed/dp/1616556285/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1409010431&sr=1-1&keywords=halo+escalation+volume+2/ '''Amazon''': ''Halo: Escalation Volume 2'']</ref> ''Halo: Escalation - Volume 3'' (collecting Issues #13-18) was released on September 22, 2015,<ref>[http://www.amazon.com/Halo-Escalation-Volume-Brian-Reed/dp/1616557591 '''Amazon''': ''Halo: Escalation Volume 3'']</ref> and ''Halo: Escalation - Volume 4'' (collecting Issues #19-24) was released on March 22, 2016.<ref>[http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/532378/halo-escalation-volume-4-by-duffy-boudreau-writer-ian-richardson-penciler-parts-1-3-douglas-franchin-penciler-parts-4-6-michael-atiyeh-colorist/ '''Penguin Random House''' ''Halo: Escalation Volume 4'']</ref> | ||
The series was later released in two hardcover " | The series was later released in two hardcover "Library Editions" featuring extra content such as developer commentaries. Library Edition Volume #1 (collecting ''Escalation'' Volumes 1 and 2, and the entirety of ''[[Halo: Initiation]]'') was released on May 11, 2016.<ref>[http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/buffy-25-predator-life-and-death-and-more-in-dark-horses-march-2016-solicitations '''Comic Book Resources''': ''Dark Horse Comics March 2016 Solicitations'']</ref> The second and last Library Edition (collecting Volumes 3 and 4), was released on [[2017|June 27, 2017]].<ref>[https://www.amazon.com/Halo-Library-2-Duffy-Boudreau/dp/1506702341'''Amazon.com''' - ''Halo Library Edition Volume 2'']</ref> | ||
==Plot synopsis== | ==Plot synopsis== | ||
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{{Article | {{Article Quote|Halo®, the most celebrated video game series of all time, joins forces with Dark Horse for a thrilling new ongoing series! The UNSC flagship Infinity is assigned escort duty for a diplomatic mission between the Arbiter and a powerful chieftain of the Brute tribes—but when a rogue Covenant group attacks, it’s going to take all the firepower the Spartans have to keep the delegates alive! | ||
* First issue of an all-new ongoing Halo series from Dark Horse! | * First issue of an all-new ongoing Halo series from Dark Horse! | ||
* An essential addition to the Halo canon! | * An essential addition to the Halo canon! | ||
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{{Article | {{Article Quote|As Sarah Palmer fights to get the Arbiter and the Brute Ambassador to safety, Captain Lasky sneaks behind enemy lines to reestablish communications with the UNSC Infinity. Their plans for escape are jeopardized, however, by a turncoat in their midst!<ref>[http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/22-702/Halo-Escalation-2/ '''Dark Horse Comics:''' ''Halo: Escalation #2'']</ref>}} | ||
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{{Article | {{Article Quote|Commander Palmer confronts the [[Treason|traitor]] who has betrayed her team, as the Covenant closes in on their position. With time running out, Lasky is forced to make a costly sacrifice to save the peace delegation from the impending attack.<ref>[http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/22-703/Halo-Escalation-3/ '''Dark Horse Comics:''' ''Halo: Escalation #3'']</ref>}} | ||
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{{Article | {{Article Quote|The UNSC Infinity is ambushed by an unexpected enemy while on a mission to rescue a damaged civilian freighter. Across the galaxy, an undercover Lasky enlists the help of an [[Petra Janecek|old friend]] in rooting out a spy inside the UNSC.<ref>[http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/22-704/Halo-Escalation-4/ '''Dark Horse Comics:''' ''Halo: Escalation #4'']</ref>}} | ||
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{{Article | {{Article Quote|Missing for thirty years, a legendary UNSC warship is discovered deep behind enemy lines. As Infinity plans a rescue mission, however, Admiral Hood’s past with the [[James Cutter|ship’s captain]] threatens to jeopardize the mission. The investigation into the UNSC saboteur continues as the journalist infiltrates an Elite holy land in search of answers.<ref>[http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/22-705/Halo-Escalation-5/ '''Dark Horse Comics:''' ''Halo: Escalation #5'']</ref>}} | ||
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{{Article | {{Article Quote|The saga of [[Halo Wars]] enters the modern age as Infinity struggles to liberate the long-lost Spirit of Fire from the deadly Vata 'Gajat. Meanwhile, Petra's search for the identity of Infinity's spy could result in her death. The Halo universe is on the brink of a new galactic war!<ref>[http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/22-706/Halo-Escalation-6/ '''Dark Horse Comics:''' ''Halo: Escalation #6'']</ref>}} | ||
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{{Article | {{Article Quote|“The Fall of [[New Phoenix]]” — eight months ago, an attack on [[Earth]] left seven million dead, including the family of Spartan Gabriel Thorne. Today the city has been opened from quarantine, and Thorne is going home to see what’s left... and what it has to do with the Master Chief.<ref>[http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/22-707/Halo-Escalation-7/ '''Dark Horse Comics:''' ''Halo: Escalation #7'']</ref>}} | ||
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===Issue 8 - ''"The Next 72 Hours, Part 1"''=== | ===Issue 8 - ''"The Next 72 Hours, Part 1"''=== | ||
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{{Article | {{Article Quote|The Master Chief returns in “The Next 72 Hours: Part 1”! After defeating the Didact, John-117 joined the crew of Infinity... but why did he leave? The mystery begins here. Halo® lead writer Brian Reed (Amazing Spider-Man, Ms. Marvel) reveals the secret events that immediately follow the end of Halo 4.<ref>[http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/22-708/Halo-Escalation-8/ '''Dark Horse Comics:''' ''Halo: Escalation #8'']</ref>}} | ||
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===Issue 9 - ''"The Next 72 Hours, Part 2"''=== | ===Issue 9 - ''"The Next 72 Hours, Part 2"''=== | ||
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{{Article | {{Article Quote|In the days following the events of Halo 4, the Master Chief faced one of his greatest challenges. Halo® lead writer Brian Reed (Amazing Spider-Man, Ms. Marvel) takes the Master Chief from the fires of Halo 4 to the pages of Escalation in “The Next 72 Hours” Part 2!<ref>[http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/22-709/Halo-Escalation-9/ '''Dark Horse Comics:''' ''Halo: Escalation #9'']</ref>}} | ||
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===Issue 10 - ''"The Next 72 Hours, Part 3"''=== | ===Issue 10 - ''"The Next 72 Hours, Part 3"''=== | ||
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{{Article | {{Article Quote|The Master Chief returns in "The Next 72 Hours" Part 3! What happened to the Master Chief immediately following the events of Halo 4, and what do those events mean for the future of the crew on the UNSC Infinity? Halo lead writer Brian Reed (Amazing Spider-Man, Ms. Marvel) and Ricardo Sánchez reveal all in the thrilling conclusion to this Halo event!<ref>[http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/22-710/Halo-Escalation-10/ '''Dark Horse Comics:''' ''Halo: Escalation #10'']</ref>}} | ||
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===Issue 11 - ''"Exposure, Part 1"''=== | ===Issue 11 - ''"Exposure, Part 1"''=== | ||
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{{Article | {{Article Quote|Spartans Ray and Thorne set out on a secret mission to uncover the origin of a monstrous new bioweapon... but is it too late to prevent total catastrophe? Halo lead writer Brian Reed (Amazing Spider-Man, Ms. Marvel), Duffy Boudreau (BlackAcre), and Ricardo Sánchez (Green Arrow) team up to present one of the most dangerous Spartan ops yet!<ref>[http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/22-711/Halo-Escalation-11 '''Dark Horse Comics:''' ''Halo: Escalation #11'']</ref>}} | ||
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===Issue 12 - ''"Exposure, Part 2"''=== | ===Issue 12 - ''"Exposure, Part 2"''=== | ||
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{{Article | {{Article Quote|“Exposure” part 2—Disaster looms as Spartans Ray and Thorne race against time to track down a mysterious new weapon of mass destruction. Duffy Boudreau (BlackAcre, Bloodshot) and Ricardo Sánchez (Green Arrow) bring you the stunning conclusion of another action-packed chapter of the Halo saga!<ref>[http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/22-712/Halo-Escalation-12 '''Dark Horse Comics:''' ''Halo: Escalation #12'']</ref>}} | ||
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===Issue 13 - ''"The Janus Key, Part 1"''=== | ===Issue 13 - ''"The Janus Key, Part 1"''=== | ||
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{{Article | {{Article Quote|Requiem has been destroyed, but the real war between Commander Sarah Palmer’s Spartans and Jul 'Mdama's New Covenant is just beginning... and everything hinges on control of one all-powerful artifact. Duffy Boudreau (BlackAcre, Bloodshot) and Sergio Ariño (Ms. Marvel) team up for an all-new chapter of the Halo saga and a great jumping-on point for new readers!<ref name="HE13">[http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/26-626/Halo-Escalation-13 '''Dark Horse Comics:''' ''Halo: Escalation #13'']</ref>}} | ||
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===Issue 14 - ''"The Janus Key, Part 2"''=== | ===Issue 14 - ''"The Janus Key, Part 2"''=== | ||
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{{Article | {{Article Quote|The brilliant but obsessed Dr. Catherine Halsey has allied herself with fanatical Covenant commander Jul 'Mdama... and now a deadly reckoning awaits the UNSC Infinity. The thrilling sequel to Halo 4's Spartan Ops continues in this four-part story by Duffy Boudreau (BlackAcre, Bloodshot), and Sergio Ariño (Ms. Marvel)!<ref>[http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/26-627/Halo-Escalation-14 '''Dark Horse Comics:''' ''Halo: Escalation #14'']</ref>}} | ||
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===Issue 15 - ''"The Janus Key, Part 3"''=== | ===Issue 15 - ''"The Janus Key, Part 3"''=== | ||
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{{Article | {{Article Quote|On a treacherous planet, the UNSC Infinity battles the bloodthirsty Covenant for control of the [[Janus Key]] — and the Forerunner [[Ecumene|empire]]'s secrets... The action-packed sequel to Halo 4's Spartan Ops continues! Story by Duffy Boudreau (BlackAcre, Bloodshot), art by Sergio Ariño (Ms. Marvel)!<ref>[https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/26-628/Halo-Escalation-15 '''Dark Horse Comics:''' ''Halo: Escalation #15'']</ref>}} | ||
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===Issue 16 - ''"The Janus Key, Part 4"''=== | ===Issue 16 - ''"The Janus Key, Part 4"''=== | ||
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{{Article | {{Article Quote|It's total war as Dr. Catherine Halsey and Covenant Commander Jul 'Mdama launch their final assault to regain control of the all-powerful Forerunner Janus Key. The thrilling Halo saga continues in this ongoing Halo 4 story by Duffy Boudreau (BlackAcre) and Douglas Franchin (Person of Interest).<ref>[http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/26-629/Halo-Escalation-16 '''Dark Horse Comics:''' ''Halo: Escalation #16'']</ref>}} | ||
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===Issue 17 - ''"The Glass Horizon, Part 1"''=== | ===Issue 17 - ''"The Glass Horizon, Part 1"''=== | ||
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{{Article | {{Article Quote|“The Glass Horizon” part 1: An action-packed survival tale on the treacherous and barren glasslands of a Covenant-ravaged colony world... and a Spartan-IV's mysterious origin revealed in this two-part thriller by Duffy Boudreau (BlackAcre) and Douglas Franchin (Person of Interest).<ref>[http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/26-630/Halo-Escalation-17 '''Dark Horse Comics:''' ''Halo: Escalation #17'']</ref>}} | ||
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===Issue 18 - ''"The Glass Horizon, Part 2"''=== | ===Issue 18 - ''"The Glass Horizon, Part 2"''=== | ||
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{{Article | {{Article Quote|“The Glass Horizon” part 2: On a Covenant-ravaged colony world, past and present converge for a tenacious young soldier on a high-risk search-and-rescue mission—the gritty conclusion to another chapter of the Halo saga by Duffy Boudreau (BlackAcre) and Douglas Franchin (Person of Interest).<ref>[http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/26-631/Halo-Escalation-18 '''Dark Horse Comics:''' ''Halo: Escalation #18'']</ref>}} | ||
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===Issue 19 - ''"The Absolute Record, Part 1"''=== | ===Issue 19 - ''"The Absolute Record, Part 1"''=== | ||
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{{Article | {{Article Quote|An unexpected ally joins a team of Spartans for a dangerous operation—a secret mission into a hidden Forerunner world where the mysterious site known as the Absolute Record awaits! The thrilling sequel to Halo® 4's Spartan Ops continues from Duffy Boudreau (BlackAcre) and Ian Richardson (Noble Causes).<ref>[http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/26-632/Halo-Escalation-19 '''Dark Horse Comics:''' ''Halo: Escalation #19'']</ref>}} | ||
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===Issue 20 - ''"The Absolute Record, Part 2"''=== | ===Issue 20 - ''"The Absolute Record, Part 2"''=== | ||
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{{Article | {{Article Quote|“The Absolute Record” part 2 — Operation: ATHENA is underway and there is no turning back. Will Commander Palmer's team survive the treacherous journey into an ancient vault of Forerunner secrets? The thrilling sequel to Halo® 4's Spartan Ops continues from Duffy Boudreau (BlackAcre) and Ian Richardson (Noble Causes).<ref>[http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/26-633/Halo-Escalation-20 '''Dark Horse Comics:''' ''Halo: Escalation #20'']</ref>}} | ||
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{{Article | {{Article Quote|“The Absolute Record” part 3 — As Commander Palmer's Spartan team battles toward the core of the Absolute Record, a powerful new combatant enters the fray! The next chapter of the Halo saga continues here in this epic six-part sequel to Spartan Ops and The Janus Key.<ref name="HE21">[http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/26-634/Halo-Escalation-21 '''Dark Horse Comics:''' ''Halo: Escalation #21'']</ref>}} | ||
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{{Article | {{Article Quote|“The Absolute Record” part 4 — On a hidden world, Spartan Commander Palmer and the fugitive Dr. Catherine Halsey go head to head for control over the ultimate trove of Forerunner secrets. The six-part sequel to Spartan Ops ratchets up to its explosive conclusion in this thrilling issue by Duffy Boudreau (BlackAcre) and Douglas Franchin (Person of Interest).<ref name="HE22">[http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/26-635/Halo-Escalation-22 '''Dark Horse Comics:''' ''Halo: Escalation #22'']</ref>}} | ||
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{{Article | {{Article Quote|“The Absolute Record” part 5 — The penultimate chapter of the battle for the Absolute Record... and the future of mankind! The epic six-part sequel to Spartan Ops continues here in this must-read issue by Duffy Boudreau (BlackAcre) and Douglas Franchin (Person of Interest).<ref name="HE23">[http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/26-636/Halo-Escalation-23 '''Dark Horse Comics:''' ''Halo: Escalation #23'']</ref>}} | ||
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===Issue 24 - ''"The Absolute Record, Part 6"''=== | ===Issue 24 - ''"The Absolute Record, Part 6"''=== | ||
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{{Article | {{Article Quote|"The Absolute Record: Part 6" — The fugitive Dr. Catherine Halsey makes her final, defiant stand against Spartan Commander Palmer in the explosive conclusion of this epic six-part chapter of the Halo® saga by Duffy Boudreau (BlackAcre) and Douglas Franchin (Person of Interest).<ref name="HE24">[http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/call-of-duty-debuts-usagi-yojimbo-hits-150-in-dark-horses-november-2015-solicitations '''Dark Horse Comics:''' ''Dark Horse Comics November 2015 Solicitations'']</ref>}} | ||
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*{{Pattern|Wuzum|Spectre}} | *{{Pattern|Wuzum|Spectre}} | ||
* | *[[Type-52 Phantom]] | ||
*{{Pattern|Kmiro'sish|Lich}} | *{{Pattern|Kmiro'sish|Lich}} | ||
*{{Pattern|Za'zayara|Harvester}} | *{{Pattern|Za'zayara|Harvester}} | ||
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*[[Plasma turret]] | *[[Plasma turret]] | ||
*[[SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle]] | *[[SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle]] | ||
* | *[[Type-1 plasma grenade]] | ||
*[[Type-1 energy sword]] | *[[Type-1 energy sword]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Type-2 gravity hammer]] | ||
*[[Type-25 plasma pistol]] | *[[Type-25 plasma pistol]] | ||
* | *[[Type-25 plasma rifle]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Type-25 Spiker]] | ||
* | *[[Type-27 beam rifle]] | ||
* | *[[Type-31 needle rifle]] | ||
*[[Type-33 Needler]] | *[[Type-33 Needler]] | ||
* | *[[Type-38 Tyrant]] | ||
* | *[[Type-50 concussion rifle]] | ||
* | *[[Type-50 particle beam rifle]] | ||
* | *[[Type-51 carbine]] | ||
* | *[[Type-52 plasma cannon]] | ||
* | *[[Type-55 storm rifle]] | ||
*[[Unidentified shotgun]] {{1st}} | *[[Unidentified shotgun]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Z-110 Boltshot]] | *[[Z-110 Boltshot]] | ||
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**[[Ancilla]] | **[[Ancilla]] | ||
***[[Monitor]] | ***[[Monitor]] | ||
***[[ | ***[[Metarch]] | ||
****[[Contender-class artificial intelligence|''Contender''-class artificial intelligence]] | ****[[Contender-class artificial intelligence|''Contender''-class artificial intelligence]] | ||
**[[Avatar]] | **[[Avatar]] | ||
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**[[Cryo chamber]] | **[[Cryo chamber]] | ||
*[[Data pad]] | *[[Data pad]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Deployable lookout tower]] | ||
*[[Design seed]] | *[[Design seed]] | ||
*[[Durance]] | *[[Durance]] | ||
**[[Didact's Gift]] | **[[Didact's Gift]] | ||
*[[Energy shackle]] | |||
*[[Fiber optic probe]] | *[[Fiber optic probe]] | ||
*[[Forerunner personal armor]] | *[[Forerunner personal armor]] | ||
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**[[Ascetic harness|Ascetic]] variant | **[[Ascetic harness|Ascetic]] variant | ||
**[[Assault harness|Assault]] variant | **[[Assault harness|Assault]] variant | ||
**[[Commander | **[[Sangheili Commander|Commander]] variant | ||
**[[Sangheili Minor|Minor]] variant | **[[Sangheili Minor|Minor]] variant | ||
**[[Sangheili Ranger|Ranger]] variant | **[[Sangheili Ranger|Ranger]] variant | ||
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*[[Spy drone]] {{1st}} | *[[Spy drone]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Telemetry probe]] | *[[Telemetry probe]] | ||
*[[Unggoy combat harness]] | *[[Unggoy combat harness]] | ||
**[[Unggoy Heavy|Heavy]] variant | **[[Unggoy Heavy|Heavy]] variant | ||
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==Production notes== | ==Production notes== | ||
*Though the series primarily uses ''Halo 4''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s designs for the Covenant species and their equipment, the ''[[Halo 3]]'' and ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' incarnations of certain elements appear occasionally throughout the series. Most notably, Lydus resembles the Brutes seen in ''Halo: Reach'', yet his bodyguards are clearly drawn in their ''Halo 3'' likeness. Curiously, despite his recognizable classic appearance, ''Escalation'' [[Thel 'Vadam#Production notes|depicts the Arbiter]] much like the Sangheili in ''Halo 4'' with regard to his skin tone and mouth structure. Vata Gajat's combat harness is based on a piece of concept art for ''[[Halo 4]]'', exploring the possibility that [[hard light]] technology could be incorporated into Sangheili armor.<ref>[[:File: | *Though the series primarily uses ''Halo 4''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s designs for the Covenant species and their equipment, the ''[[Halo 3]]'' and ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' incarnations of certain elements appear occasionally throughout the series. Most notably, Lydus resembles the Brutes seen in ''Halo: Reach'', yet his bodyguards are clearly drawn in their ''Halo 3'' likeness. Curiously, despite his recognizable classic appearance, ''Escalation'' [[Thel 'Vadam#Production notes|depicts the Arbiter]] much like the Sangheili in ''Halo 4'' with regard to his skin tone and mouth structure. Vata Gajat's combat harness is based on a piece of concept art for ''[[Halo 4]]'', exploring the possibility that [[hard light]] technology could be incorporated into Sangheili armor.<ref>[[:File:Halo_4_Sangheili_harness_concept_art.jpg|Sangheili harness concept art for ''Halo 4'']]</ref> | ||
*Throughout the first three issues Banshees are depicted in their unpiloted stance even though they are flying. Similarly, in Issue 1 they are shown firing thin beams at DS-004, rather than the bolts that they canonically fire. This is similar to the ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' box art and very well may be a deliberate homage. | *Throughout the first three issues Banshees are depicted in their unpiloted stance even though they are flying. Similarly, in Issue 1 they are shown firing thin beams at DS-004, rather than the bolts that they canonically fire. This is similar to the ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' box art and very well may be a deliberate homage. | ||
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File:Halo Escalation Library Edition 2.jpg|The cover of the ''Library Edition Volume #2'' | File:Halo Escalation Library Edition 2.jpg|The cover of the ''Library Edition Volume #2'' | ||
File:Halo_Escalation_Library_Edition_Volume_2_full.jpg|Cover of the ''Library Edition Volume #2'' without logos. | File:Halo_Escalation_Library_Edition_Volume_2_full.jpg|Cover of the ''Library Edition Volume #2'' without logos. | ||
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