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'''''Halo Online''''' was to be a multiplayer-focused ''Halo'' game developed by [[Saber Interactive]] and Innova Systems in collaboration with [[343 Industries]].<ref name="waypoint">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/halo-online-closed-beta-launching-in-russia '''Halo Waypoint''': '' Halo Online Closed Beta Launching in Russia'']</ref> It was officially announced on [[2015|March 25, 2015]], with a closed Alpha test that started on [[2015|April 21, 2015]] in Russia only.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}} On [[2015|December 28, 2015]], a closed Beta test was suspended and on [[2016|August 24, 2016]], cancellation of the game in its current form was announced.
'''''Halo Online''''' was to be a multiplayer-focused ''Halo'' game developed by [[Saber Interactive]] and Innova Systems in collaboration with [[343 Industries]].<ref name="waypoint">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/halo-online-closed-beta-launching-in-russia '''Halo Waypoint''': '' Halo Online Closed Beta Launching in Russia'']</ref> It was officially announced in [[2015|March 25, 2015]], with a closed Alpha test that started on [[2015|April 21, 2015]] in Russia only.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}} On [[2015|December 28, 2015]], a closed Beta test was suspended and on [[2016|August 24, 2016]], cancellation of the game in its current form was announced.


==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
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******[[Precinct 13]] {{1st}}
******[[Precinct 13]] {{1st}}
|title-5=Events|
|title-5=Events|
*[[Human-Covenant War]]
*[[Human-Covenant war]]
**[[Defense of Concord]] {{C|Indirect mention}}
**[[Defense of Concord]] {{C|Indirect mention}}
*[[Treaty of 2552]]
*[[Treaty of 2552]]
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===Human===
===Human===
*[[AV-14 Hornet]]
*[[AV-14 Hornet]]
 
*{{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}}
*{{Class|Charon|light frigate}}
*{{Class|Charon|light frigate}}
**{{UNSCShip|Aegis Fate}}
**{{UNSCShip|Aegis Fate}}
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===Covenant===
===Covenant===
*{{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}}
*[[Barukaza Workshop Chopper]]
*[[Barukaza Workshop Chopper]]
*[[Type-26 Banshee|Type-26B Banshee]]
*[[Type-26 Banshee|Type-26B Banshee]]
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*[[M395 DMR]]
*[[M395 DMR]]
*[[M41 rocket launcher]]
*[[M41 rocket launcher]]
*[[M45D shotgun]]
*[[M45 shotgun#M45D Tactical Shotgun|M45D shotgun]]
*[[M6 Spartan Laser]]
*[[M6 Spartan Laser]]
*[[M6C/SOCOM]]
*[[M6C/SOCOM]]
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*[[Type-1 energy sword]]
*[[Type-1 energy sword]]
*{{Pattern|Anskum|plasma grenade}}
*{{Pattern|Anskum|plasma grenade}}
*[[Gravity hammer (fiction)|gravity hammer]]
*[[Type-2 gravity hammer]]
*[[Type-2 spike grenade]]
*[[Type-2 spike grenade]]
*[[Orgudam Workshop firebomb]]
*[[Orgudam Workshop firebomb]]
*{{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}}
*{{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}}
*{{Pattern|Kewu R'shi'k|plasma rifle}}
*[[Type-25 Brute plasma rifle]]
*[[Type-25 Brute Shot]]
*[[Type-25 Brute Shot]]
*[[Paegaas Workshop Spiker]]
*[[Paegaas Workshop Spiker]]
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*{{Pattern|Zubo|beam rifle}}
*{{Pattern|Zubo|beam rifle}}
*[[Type-33 Needler]]
*[[Type-33 Needler]]
*{{Pattern|Mosa|carbine}}
*{{Pattern|Vostu|carbine}}
*[[Type-52 Mauler]]
*[[Type-52 Mauler]]


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===Professions===
===Professions===
In ''Halo Online'' three professions were available to the player: Assault, Sharpshooter, and Tactical. These professions dictated the player's starting equipment, such as primary weapon and armor.<ref name="How to play">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3VMtDpW89Y '''YouTube''': ''Halo Online Tutorial'']</ref>
In ''Halo Online'' three professions were available to the player: Assault, Sharpshooter, and Tactical. These professions dictated the player's starting equipment, such as primary weapon and armor<ref name="How to play">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3VMtDpW89Y '''YouTube''': ''Halo Online Tutorial'']</ref>


===Multiplayer maps===
===Multiplayer maps===
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====Original Maps====
====Original Maps====
*[[Diamondback]] - a desert-themed remake of ''[[Halo 3]]''{{'}}s [[Avalanche]].
*[[Diamondback]] - a desert-themed remake of ''[[Halo 3]]''{{'}}s [[Avalanche]].
*[[Edge]] - a forerunner-themed original map to ''Halo Online'' later ported into ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''.
*[[Edge]] - a small-team original map to ''Halo Online'' later ported into ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''.
*[[Icebox]] - an ice-themed remake of ''[[Halo 2]]''{{'}}s [[Turf]] later ported into ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''.
*[[Icebox]] - an ice-themed remake of ''[[Halo 2]]''{{'}}s [[Turf]] later ported into ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''.
*[[Reactor (Halo Online map)|Reactor]] - A big-team map original to ''Halo Online''.
*[[Reactor (Halo Online map)|Reactor]] - A big-team original map to ''Halo Online''.
*[[Sky bridge]] - an original map design for ''Halo Online'' that never made its way into public builds of the game.
*[[Sky bridge]] - an original map design for ''Halo Online'' that never made its way into public builds of the game.
*[[Waterfall]] - an original map design later ported into ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''.
*[[Waterfall]] - an original map design later ported into ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''.


====Halo 3 Maps====
====Halo 3 Maps====
These maps were direct ports of ''Halo 3'' multiplayer maps, some of which were renamed.
These maps were direct ports of ''Halo 3'' multiplayer maps, albeit renamed.
*[[Narrows|Bridge]]
*[[Narrows|Bridge]]
*[[Standoff|Closed Area]]
*[[Standoff|Closed Area]]
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</gallery>
</gallery>


===Concept art===
===Normal Gallery===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HO CovenantHangar Menu Concept.jpg|Concept art for a Covenant-themed hangar bay serving as a backdrop for the main menu.
File:HO CovenantHangar Menu Concept.jpg|Concept art for a Covenant-themed hangar bay serving as a backdrop for the main menu.
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File:HO_Mushroom_Concept.jpg|Concept art for mushrooms.
File:HO_Mushroom_Concept.jpg|Concept art for mushrooms.
File:Halo Online.jpg|Concept art of ''Halo Online''.
File:Halo Online.jpg|Concept art of ''Halo Online''.
</gallery>
===Promotional images===
<gallery>
File:Halo Online Armors.png|SPARTAN-IVs on the game's website.
File:Halo Online Armors.png|SPARTAN-IVs on the game's website.
File:Halo_Online_Site_Air_Assault.png|Landing armor that was originally on the ''Halo Online'' site.
File:Halo_Online_Site_Air_Assault.png|Landing armor that was originally on the ''Halo Online'' site.

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