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{{Title|''Halo: Fleet Battles''}}
{{Title|''Halo: Fleet Battles''}}
{{Status|RealWorld}}
{{Era|RW}}
{{Game infobox
{{Game Infobox
|name= ''Halo: Fleet Battles''
|name= ''Halo: Fleet Battles''
|image= [[File:Halo Fleet Battles Fall of Reach.jpg|300px]]
|image= [[File:Halo Fleet Battles Fall of Reach.jpg|300px]]
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'''''Halo: Fleet Battles''''' is a [[Wikipedia:Miniature wargaming|tabletop]] game developed by [[Spartan Games]]. The first set for ''Halo: Fleet Battles'', called ''The Fall of Reach box'', was released on [[2015|July 20, 2015]].<ref>[http://www.spartangames.co.uk/halo-ships-july-20th '''Spartan Games''': ''Halo Ships July 20th'']</ref>
'''''Halo: Fleet Battles''''' is a [[Wikipedia:Miniature wargaming|tabletop]] game developed by [[Spartan Games]]. The first set for ''Halo: Fleet Battles'', called ''The Fall of Reach box'', was released on [[2015|July 20, 2015]].<ref>[http://www.spartangames.co.uk/halo-ships-july-20th '''Spartan Games''': ''Halo Ships July 20th'']</ref>
==Gameplay==
===Scenarios===
The campaign guide that came with the ''The Fall of Reach'' set consisted of eight scenarios. The scenarios run parallel to the events of ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' and ending concurrent with the final chapters of ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', detailing the ongoing space campaign between the [[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]] and [[Epsilon Eridani Fleet]], led by [[Rho 'Barutamee]] and [[Michael Stanforth]], respectively.
#[[Scenario One: Flight!]]
#[[Scenario Two: Contact]]
#[[Scenario Three: Evacuate]]
#[[Scenario Four: Run!]]
#[[Scenario Five: Into the fire]]
#[[Scenario Six: Left Jab]]
#[[Scenario Seven: Finishing Blow]]
#[[Scenario Eight: Rally Point Zulu]]


==Background==
==Background==
In [[2015|February 2015]], Spartan Games announced that the company had established a License Agreement with [[Microsoft Studios]] to design and produce tabletop miniatures games for the ''[[Halo universe|Halo]]'' series. Spartan Games worked together with [[343 Industries]] to produce ship designs that had never visually appeared in previous canon, such as the {{Pattern|Varric|heavy cruiser}} and the {{Class|Epoch|heavy carrier}}. Although the company was given considerable freedom in designing the models, 343i's Franchise team ensured that each vessel properly fit their faction, role, and established canonical details.<ref name="canon fodder">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-in-the-loop '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - In the Loop'']</ref>
In [[2015|February 2015]], Spartan Games announced that the company had established a License Agreement with [[Microsoft Studios]] to design and produce tabletop miniatures games for the ''[[Halo universe|Halo]]'' series. Spartan Games worked together with [[343 Industries]] to produce ship designs that had never visually appeared in previous canon, such as the {{Class|ORS|heavy cruiser}} and the {{Class|Epoch|heavy carrier}}. Although the company was given considerable freedom in designing the models, 343i's Franchise team ensured that each vessel properly fit their faction, role, and established canonical details.<ref name="canon fodder">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-in-the-loop '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - In the Loop'']</ref>


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
{{Featurelist|secondcolumn=title-5|title-1=Characters|
{{Featurelist|secondcolumn=title-5|title-1=Characters|
*[[Andrew Del Rio]]<ref name="artstation">[https://www.artstation.com/artwork/K2lZx '''Artstation''' - ''Kameliya Minkova: Sci-Fi Commander Portraits'']</ref>
*[[Andrew Del Rio]]<ref name="artstation>[https://www.artstation.com/artwork/K2lZx '''Artstation''' - ''Kameliya Minkova: Sci-Fi Commander Portraits]</ref>''
*[[Cortana]]<ref name="Weekender">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnqvhSVfq5s '''YouTube''': ''Weekender: Halo: Fleet Battles Special!'']</ref>
*[[Beowulf]]<ref name="Weekender">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnqvhSVfq5s '''YouTube''': ''Weekender: Halo: Fleet Battles Special!'']</ref>
*[[Cortana]]<ref name="Weekender"/>
*[[Daniels]] {{1st}}
*[[Daniels]] {{1st}}
*[[James Cutter]]<ref>[http://community.spartangames.co.uk/index.php?/topic/16805-halo-waypoint-update-with-spartan-new-ships/&do=findComment&comment=298848 '''Spartan Games''': ''Halo Waypoint Update with Spartan - NEW SHIPS!'']</ref>
*[[James Cutter]]<ref>[http://community.spartangames.co.uk/index.php?/topic/16805-halo-waypoint-update-with-spartan-new-ships/&do=findComment&comment=298848 '''Spartan Games''': ''Halo Waypoint Update with Spartan - NEW SHIPS!'']</ref>
*[[John-117]]
*[[John-117]]
*[[Jul 'Mdama]]{{Ref/Reuse|artstation}}
*[[Jul 'Mdama]]<ref name="artstation/>
*[[Jun-A266]]{{Ref/Reuse|Weekender}}
*[[Jun-A266]]<ref name="Weekender"/>
*[[Kantar 'Utaralee]] {{Fm}}
*[[Kantar 'Utaralee]] {{Fm}}
*[[Michael Stanforth]]
*[[Michael Stanforth]]
*[[Minister of Etiology]]{{Ref/Reuse|wave3}}
*[[Minister of Etiology]]<ref name="wave3"/>
*[[Prophet of Stewardship]]
*[[Prophet of Stewardship]]
*[[Rho 'Barutamee]] {{1st}}
*[[Rho 'Barutamee]] {{1st}}
*[[Robinson]] {{1st}}  
*[[Robinson]] {{1st}}  
*[[Terrence Hood]]{{Ref/Reuse|wave3}}
*[[Terrence Hood]]<ref name="wave3"/>
*[[Xytan 'Jar Wattinree]]{{Ref/Reuse|wave3}}
*[[Xytan 'Jar Wattinree]]<ref name="wave3"/>
|title-2=Species|
|title-2=Species|
*[[Forerunner]] {{Mo}}
*[[Forerunner]] {{Mo}}
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****[[Teller Station]] {{1st}}
****[[Teller Station]] {{1st}}
**[[Reach]]
**[[Reach]]
***[[Rally Point Zulu]]
***[[Turul]]
***[[Turul]]
*[[Epsilon Indi system]]<ref name="fb33">'''Halo: Fleet Battles''', ''Core Rulebook - page 33''</ref>
*[[Epsilon Indi system]]<ref name="fb33">'''Halo: Fleet Battles''', ''Core Rulebook - page 33''</ref>
**[[Harvest]]{{Ref/Reuse|fb33}}
**[[Harvest]]<ref name="fb33"/>
*[[FLEETCOM Sector Three]] {{Mo}}
*[[FLEETCOM Sector Three]] {{Mo}}
**[[Sigma Octanus system]]{{Ref/Reuse|fb33}}
**[[Sigma Octanus system]]<ref name="fb33"/>
***[[Sigma Octanus IV]]{{Ref/Reuse|fb33}}
***[[Sigma Octanus IV]]<ref name="fb33"/>
*[[Mars]] {{Mo}}
*[[Mars]] {{Mo}}
|title-5=Events|
|title-5=Events|
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*[[Human-Covenant War]]
*[[Human-Covenant War]]
**[[Battle of Beta Eridani]] {{1st}}
**[[Battle of Beta Eridani]] {{1st}}
**[[Battle of Harvest]]{{Ref/Reuse|fb33}}
**[[Battle of Harvest]]<ref name="fb33"/>
**[[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]]{{Ref/Reuse|fb33}}
**[[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]]<ref name="fb33"/>
**[[Fall of Reach]]
**[[Fall of Reach]]
***[[Operation: LEFT JAB]] {{1st}}
***[[Operation: LEFT JAB]] {{1st}}
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*[[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]]
*[[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]]
*[[Plasma turret]]
*[[Plasma turret]]
*{{Pattern|Elo'Nakada|concussion rifle}}
*[[Type-50 concussion rifle]]
|title-7=Vehicles|
|title-7=Vehicles|
;Covenant
*{{Class|ADP|escort}} {{1st}}
*{{Pattern|Akton|escort}} {{1st}}
*[[Blockade Runner]]
*{{Pattern|Ceudar|heavy corvette}}
*[[Brigantine]]
**''[[Ardent Prayer]]''
*{{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}
*{{Pattern|Gloto|Breaching Carapace}}
*[[Carrack]]
*{{Pattern|Hekar Taa|blockade runner}}
*{{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}}
*{{Pattern|Keljiric|Tarasque}}
*{{Class|CPV|heavy destroyer}}
*{{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}}
*{{Class|CSO|supercarrier}}
*{{Pattern|Lursu|brigantine}}
*{{Pattern|Maugen|armored cruiser}}
*{{Pattern|Mjern|agricultural support ship}}
*{{Pattern|Rwaru|carrack}}
*{{Pattern|R'sikosh|man o' war}}
*{{Pattern|R'sisho|Tick}}
*[[Seraph]]
**{{Pattern|Morsam|Seraph}}
*{{Pattern|Sinaris|heavy destroyer}}
*{{Pattern|Sh'wada|supercarrier}}
*{{Pattern|Syfon|assault carrier}}
**''[[Long Night of Solace]]''
**''[[Long Night of Solace]]''
*{{Pattern|Varric|heavy cruiser}}
;Human
*{{Class|Autumn|heavy cruiser}}
*[[D77-TC Pelican]]
*[[D77-TC Pelican]]
*{{Class|DSC|support ship}}
*{{Class|Epoch|heavy carrier}} {{1st}}
*{{Class|Epoch|heavy carrier}} {{1st}}
*[[F-41 Broadsword]]
*[[F-41 Broadsword]]
*[[GA-TL1 Longsword]]
*[[GA-TL1 Longsword]]
*{{Class|Halberd|light destroyer}}
*{{Class|Halberd|destroyer}}
*{{Class|Halcyon|light cruiser}}
*{{Class|Halcyon|light cruiser}}
**{{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}
**{{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}
*[[Man O' War]]
*{{Class|Marathon|heavy cruiser}}
*{{Class|Marathon|heavy cruiser}}
**{{UNSCShip|Leviathan}}
**{{UNSCShip|Leviathan}}
*[[Orbital defense platform]]
*[[Orbital defense platform]]
*{{Class|Orion|assault carrier}} {{1st}}
*{{Class|Orion|assault carrier}} {{1st}}
*{{Class|ORS|heavy cruiser}}
*{{Class|Paris|heavy frigate}}
*{{Class|Paris|heavy frigate}}
*{{Class|Phoenix|colony ship}}
*{{Class|Phoenix|colony ship}}
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*{{Class|Punic|supercarrier}}
*{{Class|Punic|supercarrier}}
**{{UNSCShip|Trafalgar}}
**{{UNSCShip|Trafalgar}}
*{{Class|RCS|armored cruiser}}
*{{Class|SDV|heavy corvette}}
**''[[Ardent Prayer]]''
*[[Tarasque heavy fighter]]
*[[Type-28 Tick]]
*[[Type-31 Seraph]]
*{{Class|Valiant|super-heavy cruiser}}
*{{Class|Valiant|super-heavy cruiser}}
**{{UNSCShip|Valiant}} {{1st}}
**{{UNSCShip|Valiant}} {{1st}}
*{{UNSCShip|Infinity}}
*{{UNSCShip|Infinity}}
*[[FSS-1000 Sabre]]
*[[YSS-1000 Sabre]]
|title-8=Technology and equipment|
|title-8=Technology and equipment|
*[[Artificial intelligence]]
*[[Artificial intelligence]]
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***[[OPERATOR-class Mjolnir]]
***[[OPERATOR-class Mjolnir]]
***[[SCOUT-class Mjolnir]]
***[[SCOUT-class Mjolnir]]
*[[Combat harness|Sangheili combat harness]]
*[[Sangheili combat harness]]
**[[Imperial Admiral]] harness
**[[Imperial Admiral]] harness
**[[Sangheili Zealot|Zealot]] harness
**[[Sangheili Zealot|Zealot]] harness
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''The Fall of Reach box'' contents include:
''The Fall of Reach box'' contents include:
   
   
*A full color 129-page [[Halo: Fleet Battles core rulebook|core rulebook]] packed full of images and examples
*A full color 100-page rulebook packed full of images and examples
*[[Halo: Fleet Battles - The Fall of Reach campaign guide|Fall of Reach campaign guide]]
*Fall of Reach campaign guide
*49 highly-detailed plastic ship models including:
*49 highly-detailed plastic ship models including:
**32 UNSC ship models
**32 UNSC ship models
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**17 Covenant ship models
**17 Covenant ship models
***1 ORS Class Heavy Cruiser
***1 ORS Class Heavy Cruiser
***2 CCS-Class Battlecruisers
***2 CCS Class Battlecruisers
***14 SDV Class Heavy Corvettes
***14 SDV Class Heavy Corvettes
*25 custom Halo Dice
*25 custom Halo Dice
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===Special GenCon Edition===
===Special GenCon Edition===
Those who attended GenCon in Indianapolis, USA, from July 30 to August 2, 2015, were able to purchase a special edition of the ''Fall of Reach'' box, which included for free alongside the normal contents $40-worth of models: one extra UNSC large sprue (one Epoch-class Heavy Carrier and three Paris-class Frigates), one extra large sprue (one ORS Class Heavy Cruiser and two SDV -class Heavy Corvettes), one extra fight stand sprue, and more token sheets; this offer was also available during GenCon on the Spartan Games online store.<ref>[http://www.spartangames.co.uk/halo-fleet-battles-at-gencon '''Spartan Games''' ''Halo: Fleet Battles at GenCon'']</ref>
Those who attended GenCon in Indianapolis, USA, from July 30 to August 2, 2015, were able to purchase a special edition of the ''Fall of Reach'' box, which included for free alongside the normal contents $40-worth of models: one extra UNSC large sprue (one Epoch-class Heavy Carrier and three Paris-class Frigates), one extra Covenant large sprue (one ORS Class Heavy Cruiser and two SDV Heavy Corvettes), one extra fight stand sprue, and more token sheets; this offer was also available during GenCon on the Spartan Games online store.<ref>[http://www.spartangames.co.uk/halo-fleet-battles-at-gencon '''Spartan Games''' ''Halo: Fleet Battles at GenCon'']</ref>


===UNSC Commander Pack===
===UNSC Commander Pack===
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===UNSC Core Battlegroup Upgrade===
===UNSC Core Battlegroup Upgrade===
Available on August 26, this boxed set can serve either to upgrade a ''Halo: Fleet Battles'' UNSC force with additional medium and small firepower or to act as the foundation for a new UNSC force. The contents consist of twenty eight models (four Marathon- class Cruisers and twenty four Paris- class Frigates, three Formation Base Sprues (twelve bases in all), four Ship Overlay Sheets (twenty four Ship Overlays), two Token Sheets, two Statistics Sheets, and one Assembly Guide.<ref>[http://shop.spartangames.co.uk/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=HFUN03 '''Spartan Games''' ''UNSC Core Upgrade Box'']</ref>
Available on August 26, this boxed set can serve either to upgrade a ''Halo: Fleet Battles'' UNSC force with additional medium and small firepower or to act as the foundation for a new UNSC force. The contents consist of twenty eight models (four Marathon cruisers and twenty four Paris frigates, three Formation Base Sprues (twelve bases in all), four Ship Overlay Sheets (twenty four Ship Overlays), two Token Sheets, two Statistics Sheets, and one Assembly Guide.<ref>[http://shop.spartangames.co.uk/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=HFUN03 '''Spartan Games''' ''UNSC Core Upgrade Box'']</ref>


===Covenant Core Battlegroup Upgrade===
===Covenant Core Battlegroup Upgrade===
Available on August 26, this boxed set can serve either to upgrade a ''Halo: Fleet Battles'' Covenant force with additional medium and small firepower or to act as the foundation for a new Covenant force. The contents consist of fourteen models (two ''Ket'' battlecruisers and twelve SDV corvettes), two Base Formation Sprues (eight bases in all), three Ship Overlay Sheets (eighteen Ship Overlays), two Token Sheets, two Statistics Sheets, and one Assembly Guide.<ref>[http://shop.spartangames.co.uk/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=HFCV03 '''Spartan Games''' ''Covenant Core Upgrade Box'']</ref>
Available on August 26, this boxed set can serve either to upgrade a ''Halo: Fleet Battles'' Covenant force with additional medium and small firepower or to act as the foundation for a new Covenant force. The contents consist of fourteen models (two CCS battlecruisers and twelve SDV corvetts), two Base Formation Sprues (eight bases in all), three Ship Overlay Sheets (eighteen Ship Overlays), two Token Sheets, two Statistics Sheets, and one Assembly Guide.<ref>[http://shop.spartangames.co.uk/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=HFCV03 '''Spartan Games''' ''Covenant Core Upgrade Box'']</ref>


===UNSC Large Battlegroup Upgrade===
===UNSC Large Battlegroup Upgrade===
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===Covenant Large Battlegroup Upgrade===
===Covenant Large Battlegroup Upgrade===
Available on August 26, this boxed set can serve either to upgrade a ''Halo: Fleet Battles'' Covenant force with additional large firepower or to act as the foundation for a new Covenant force. The contents consist of six models (two ORS-class crusiers and four SDV-class corvettes), one Formation Base Sprue (four bases in all), one Ship Overlay Sheet (six Ship Overlays), two Token Sheets, one Statistics Sheet, and one Assembly Guide.<ref>[http://shop.spartangames.co.uk/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=HFCV02 '''Spartan Games''' ''Covenant Large Upgrade Box'']</ref>
Available on August 26, this boxed set can serve either to upgrade a ''Halo: Fleet Battles'' Covenant force with additional large firepower or to act as the foundation for a new Covenant force. The contents consist of six models (ORS crusiers and four SDV corvettes), one Formation Base Sprue (four bases in all), one Ship Overlay Sheet (six Ship Overlays), two Token Sheets, one Statistics Sheet, and one Assembly Guide.<ref>[http://shop.spartangames.co.uk/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=HFCV02 '''Spartan Games''' ''Covenant Large Upgrade Box'']</ref>


===UNSC Command Upgrade Set===
===UNSC Command Upgrade Set===
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===Covenant Command Upgrade Set===
===Covenant Command Upgrade Set===
This set contains new leadership cards that enable the use of new formations and new abilities for any Covenant fleet . This set includes two ship overlay sheets (twelve ship overlays), one statistics sheet, five command dice, one Xytan 'Jar Wattinree Commander Card, and one Minister of Etiology Heroic Character Card.<ref>[http://shop.spartangames.co.uk/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=HFCV50 '''Spartan Games''' ''Covenant Command Upgrade Set'']</ref>
This set contains new leadership cards that enables any Covenant fleet the use of new formations and new abilities. This set includes two ship overlay sheets (twelve ship overlays), one statistics sheet, five command dice, one Xytan 'Jar Wattinree Commander Card, and one Minister of Etiology Heroic Character Card.<ref>[http://shop.spartangames.co.uk/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=HFCV50 '''Spartan Games''' ''Covenant Command Upgrade Set'']</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Concept art===
<gallery>
File:HFB CoverSketch Concept 1.jpg|Early concept art for the main cover of the game.
File:HFB CoverSketch Concept 2.jpg|Early concept art for the main cover of the game.
File:HFB CoverSketch Concept 3.jpg|Early concept art for the main cover of the game.
File:HFB CoverSketch Concept 4.jpg|Early concept art for the main cover of the game.
File:HFB CoverSketch Concept 5.jpg|Early concept art for the main cover of the game.
File:HFB-DSChuntingground.jpg|Concept art for the interior of a {{Pattern|Mjern|agricultural support ship}}.
File:HFB HazardSheet Concept 1.jpg|Concept art for a hazard sheet.
File:HFB HazardSheet Concept 2.jpg|Concept art for a hazard sheet.
File:HFB Busts Concept.jpg|Concept art for the busts of Stanforth and Rho 'Barutamee.
File:HFB Table Concept.jpg|A tabletop board for the game.
File:HFB_UNSCDestroyed.jpg|Concept art of various destroyed UNSC ships.
</gallery>
===Images===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HFB FrontArt-Website-Background-Edit.jpg|Art for the game featuring UNSC and Covenant cruisers.
File:HFB - CAS carrier top.jpg|Special ''CAS''-class assault carrier made for an event. (not sold)
File:Halo- Fleet Battles The Fall of Reach Contents.jpeg|The contents of the ''Fall of Reach'' box.
File:Halo- Fleet Battles The Fall of Reach Contents.jpeg|The contents of the ''Fall of Reach'' box.
File:UNSC Battlegroup Leviathan.jpg|Some of the UNSC ships in ''Halo: Fleet Battles''.
File:UNSC Battlegroup Leviathan.jpg|Some of the UNSC ships in ''Halo: Fleet Battles''.
File:Spartan Games Covie ships.jpg|Some of the Covenant ships in ''Halo: Fleet Battles''.
File:Spartan Games Covie ships.jpg|Some of the Covenant ships in ''Halo: Fleet Battles''.
File:Tabletopmodels.jpg|Various ship models.
File:Tabletopmodels.jpg|Various ship models.
File:HFB-CAS&others.jpg|A pair of ''Valiant''-class super-heavy cruisers alongside an ''Epoch'', a CAS-class assault carrier, and various other vessels.
File:2uzfcpi.jpg|A pair of ''Valiant''-class super-heavy cruisers alongside an ''Epoch'', a CAS-class assault carrier, and various other vessels.
File:HFB-PreorderAd.jpg|Pre-order advertisement for the busts.
File:HFB-PreorderAd.jpg|Pre-order advertisement for the busts.
File:Halo Fleet Battles.png|Placeholder image for the game's box.
File:Halo Fleet Battles.png|Placeholder image for the game's box.
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==Sources==
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
<references/>
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