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*[[:Category:Images by Stanton Feng|Stanton Feng]]{{Ref/Site|Id=CFZeta|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/zeta-testing|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Zeta Testing|D=26|M=10|Y=2021}} | *[[:Category:Images by Stanton Feng|Stanton Feng]]{{Ref/Site|Id=CFZeta|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/zeta-testing|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Zeta Testing|D=26|M=10|Y=2021}} | ||
|publisher=[[Dark Horse Comics|Dark Horse]]{{Ref/Reuse|CFMasterClass}} | |publisher=[[Dark Horse Comics|Dark Horse]]{{Ref/Reuse|CFMasterClass}} | ||
|publication=[[2022#April|April | |publication=[[2022#April|April 13, 2022]]{{Ref/Site|Id=HC|URL=https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/3008-349/Halo-Encyclopedia-HC|Site=Dark Horse|Page=Halo: Encyclopedia HC|D=11|M=2|Y=2022}} | ||
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|length=488 pages{{Ref/Reuse|HC}} | |length=488 pages{{Ref/Reuse|HC}} | ||
|ISBN=978-1-50672-844-5{{Ref/Reuse|HC}} | |ISBN=978-1-50672-844-5{{Ref/Reuse|HC}} | ||
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The '''''Halo Encyclopedia''''' is | The '''''Halo Encyclopedia''''' is an upcoming reference book originally set to be published on [[2022#March|March 29, 2022]] by [[Dark Horse Comics|Dark Horse]] in conjunction with [[343 Industries]], but was later delayed to [[2022#April|April 13, 2022]]. The book is a successor to the previous ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)|Halo Encyclopedia]]'' released in [[2009]], and features numerous custom-made pieces of artwork by both 343 in-house artists and several images and designs created by the fan mod [[Sins of the Prophets]]{{Ref/Site|Id=CFMasterClass|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/master-class|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Master Class|D=12|M=7|Y=2021}} and ''[[Halo: A Fistful of Arrows]]'' creator Levi Hoffmeier.{{Ref/Reuse|Levi}} | ||
The book | The book will include elements from across two decades of ''Halo'' history, including content from ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.{{Ref/Reuse|CFMasterClass}} | ||
An additional deluxe edition variant will be available, containing an exclusive lithograph, a unique cover and slipcase inspired by the [[Forerunner]] [[Cylix]].{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/3009-942/Halo-Encyclopedia-HC-Deluxe-Edition|Page=Halo Encyclopedia HC (Deluxe Edition)|Site=Dark Horse|D=14|M=12|Y=2021}} | |||
==Official summary== | ==Official summary== | ||
{{Article | {{Article Quote|In the 26th century, humanity relentlessly continues their fight for survival, an enduring conflict set against the backdrop of the enigmatic and ancient ringworld known as Halo. | ||
The universe of Halo is remarkably vast in scale and astonishingly elaborate in detail, telling rich stories filled with bold characters, breathtaking worlds, and thrilling conflicts. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Halo, Dark Horse and 343 Industries have teamed up to deliver the most definitive guide to the universe thus far. Spanning over a hundred millennia and encompassing over a hundred thousand light years, the Halo Encyclopedia captures two decades of storytelling with stunning, never-before-seen art and the most detailed exploration of the universe’s many characters, worlds, and technologies to have ever been created.{{Ref/Site|Id=Amazon|URL=https://www.amazon.com/dp/1506728448/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_Z6A8X7WP73Q7Y4CDSST4|Site=Amazon|Page=Halo Encyclopedia|D=20|M=7|Y=2021}}}} | The universe of Halo is remarkably vast in scale and astonishingly elaborate in detail, telling rich stories filled with bold characters, breathtaking worlds, and thrilling conflicts. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Halo, Dark Horse and 343 Industries have teamed up to deliver the most definitive guide to the universe thus far. Spanning over a hundred millennia and encompassing over a hundred thousand light years, the Halo Encyclopedia captures two decades of storytelling with stunning, never-before-seen art and the most detailed exploration of the universe’s many characters, worlds, and technologies to have ever been created.{{Ref/Site|Id=Amazon|URL=https://www.amazon.com/dp/1506728448/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_Z6A8X7WP73Q7Y4CDSST4|Site=Amazon|Page=Halo Encyclopedia|D=20|M=7|Y=2021}}}} | ||
==Content== | ==Content== | ||
The ''Halo Encyclopedia'' begins with a chronology of the events in the Halo universe. The book is divided into five sections: Humanity, Covenant, Forerunners, Flood, and Banished. | The ''Halo Encyclopedia'' begins with a chronology of the events in the Halo universe. The book is divided into five sections: Humanity, Covenant, Forerunners, Flood, and Banished. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The {{Class|Lancer|fast-attack corvette}} and the {{Class|Scholte|missile corvette}} were | *The {{Class|Lancer|fast-attack corvette}} and the {{Class|Scholte|missile corvette}} were to be featured in the ''Halo Encyclopedia'' but were cut due to space constraints.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFFoundations|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-foundations|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Foundations|D=12|M=01|Y=2022}} | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:Halo Encyclopedia (2022) Deluxe Edition.jpg|The deluxe edition of ''Halo Encyclopedia''. | File:Halo Encyclopedia (2022) Deluxe Edition.jpg|The deluxe edition of ''Halo Encyclopedia''. | ||
File:HE2022 Table of Contents.jpg|A preview of the table of contents from the ''Halo Encyclopedia''. | File:HE2022 Table of Contents.jpg|A preview of the table of contents from the ''Halo Encyclopedia''. | ||
File:Enc22 Humanity.jpg|A preview of a page from the ''Halo Encyclopedia'' introducing humanity. | |||
File:Enc22 Humanity.jpg|A preview of page | |||
File:Enc22 Page84.jpg|A preview of page 84 featuring [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3)|GEN3 MJOLNIR]]. | File:Enc22 Page84.jpg|A preview of page 84 featuring [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3)|GEN3 MJOLNIR]]. | ||
File:Enc22 Page85.jpg|A preview of page 85 featuring the [[Grappleshot]]. | File:Enc22 Page85.jpg|A preview of page 85 featuring the [[Grappleshot]]. | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
=== | ===Artwork=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Enc22 Lucy-B091.png|Art of [[SPARTAN-III]] [[Lucy-B091]]. | File:Enc22 Lucy-B091.png|Art of [[SPARTAN-III]] [[Lucy-B091]]. | ||
File:Enc22 Silent Shadow.jpg|Art of a [[Silent Shadow]] [[Sangheili]]. | File:Enc22 Silent Shadow.jpg|Art of a [[Silent Shadow]] [[Sangheili]]. | ||
File:Enc22 Krelis.jpg|Art of [[Krelis]]. | |||
File:Enc22 UssaXellus.png|Art of [[Ussa 'Xellus]]. | File:Enc22 UssaXellus.png|Art of [[Ussa 'Xellus]]. | ||
File:Enc22 Varric-pattern heavy cruiser.png|Render of an {{ | File:Enc22 Varric-pattern heavy cruiser.png|Render of an {{Class|ORS|heavy cruiser}}. | ||
File:Enc22 C718Longsword.jpg|Art of a [[C718 Longsword]]. | File:Enc22 C718Longsword.jpg|Art of a [[C718 Longsword]]. | ||
File:HINF Pre-Release Needler Render.png|Render of a Needler. | File:HINF Pre-Release Needler Render.png|Render of a Needler. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Cut content=== | ===Cut content=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HINF Lancer Concept.png|''Lancer''-class fast-attack corvette. | File:HINF Lancer Concept.png|''Lancer''-class fast-attack corvette. | ||
File:HINF Scholte Concept.png|''Scholte''-class missile corvette. | File:HINF Scholte Concept.png|''Scholte''-class missile corvette. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
