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[[Image:HalogenSkyhawk.jpg|thumb|The Skyhawk as viewed by the Halogen moders]]'''Halogen''' was a complete conversion mod of [[Wikipedia:Command and Conquer: Generals|''Command and Conquer: Generals'']] being created by [http://forums.slipstreamproductions.net Slipstream Productions] in an attempt to create a Real-Time Strategy version of Halo. Microsoft had given the cease and desist order to Slipstream Productions, and has since been cancelled. Many fans were disappointed, especially after learning the progress was as far as a Beta.
{{Fan made}}
'''''Halogen''''' was a complete conversion mod of ''[[Wikipedia:Command and Conquer: Generals|Command and Conquer: Generals]]''. Developed by Slipstream Productions, the mod was an attempt to create a [[wikipedia:real-time strategy|real-time strategy]] version of ''Halo'' but was subsequently cancelled following a [[wikipedia:Cease and desist|cease and desist]] order obtained by Microsoft.


== Background ==
== Asylum ==  
=== Development ===
The mod was developed over three years prior to the cancellation. Powered by ''CnC: Generals''<nowiki />'s [[wikipedia:SAGE (game engine)|SAGE]], the mod featured traditional assets such as base-building utilities, resource gathering, and unit-management system.


=== Cease and desist order ===
After Halogen was shut down, with less than 20% of work remaining, rather than abandon the work, Slipstream Productions has decided to modify some of the content in Halogen to fit a new original sci-fi universe "Asylum" created by one of their own. Work has already begun, and it is being based on Command & Conquer 3's SAGE engine.
Microsoft took notice of the mod's development and obtained a cease and desist order against the production group. On September 9th, 2006, the production group made an official announcement confirming the cancellation of development.<ref name="hbo1">[http://forums.bungie.org/halo/archive25.pl?read=741190 '''halo.bungie.org''': ''Just awful, Halogen'']</ref><ref name="ars">[http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2006/09/5243/ '''ArsTechnica''': ''Microsoft shuts down Halo mod'']</ref>


Following the closing of Halogen, the production group recycled the developed assets for a different project titled "Asylum" (later retitled to "Signal").<ref name="moddb">[http://www.moddb.com/mods/signal '''ModDB''': ''Signal'']</ref>
==Known Units==


== ''Halogen'' and ''Halo Wars'' ==
===Human Units===
''Halogen'' was cancelled in September of [[2006]], following a request by [[Bungie]]'s community manager to the ''Halogen'' team sent on September 8. Although [[Microsoft]] had wanted to send an official cease and desist, no legal action was taken due to Bungie stepping in and asking Microsoft not to use legal action.{{Ref/Site|URL=http://www.gamesetwatch.com/2006/09/gamesetinterview_slipstream_pr.php|Site=GameSetWatch|Page=GameSetInterview: Slipstream Production's Dispraiser on Halogen cancellation|D=22|M=9|Y=2021}} The team had heard rumours as early as mid-August that they may need to halt production, and rumours circulated at the time that Bungie was preparing to announce their own RTS ''Halo'' game.{{Ref/Site|URL=http://halowarscentral.com/articles.php|Site=Halo Wars Central|Page=The Dispraiser Interview|D=27|M=02|Y=2007}}


On September 27, 2006, the official ''Halo'' RTS ''[[Halo Wars]]'' was announced by Microsoft at the X06 media briefing event, showcasing a new [[Halo Wars announcement trailer|animated trailer]] for the property, all-but-confirming that the cancellation of ''HaloGen'' was due to the imminent announcement of an official Microsoft competitor.
[[Image:Halogen2.JPG|thumb|right|Halogen LAAG [[Warthog]] model]]


== Gallery ==
*Rifle [[Marine]]
<gallery>
*Demolition Marine
File:Halogen2.JPG|Warthog model
*ODST [[Helljumper]]
File:Halogen6.JPG|Cobra model
*ODST Recon
File:Halogen8.JPG|Hammerhead model
*[[SPARTAN]]
File:HalogenSkyhawk.jpg|Skyhawk model
'''Vehicles'''
File:Halogencovenant1.JPG|Elite and Grunt model
*"ATV" ([[Mongoose]])
File:Halogencovenant7.JPG|Shadow model
*LAAG [[Warthog]]
File:Halogencovenant4.JPG|"Harbinger" Spirit model
*Rocket Warthog
</gallery>
*Medic Warthog
*Transport Warthog
*[[Scorpion Tank|Scorpion]]
[[Image:Halogen6.JPG|thumb|right|Halogen Cobra model]]
*Cobra
*Firefly
'''Aircraft'''
*[[Pelican]]
[[Image:Halogen8.JPG|thumb|right|Halogen Hammerhead model]]
*Hammerhead
*[[Skyhawk]]
*[[Longsword]]
'''Buildings/Others'''
*[[HEV]] Pods
*Command Center
*Power Plant
*Barracks
*Supply center
*Research weapons
*Light War factory
*Heavy War factory
*Radar
*Airfield
*Manticore Turret
*Research Center
*Nuclear Silo[http://s67.photobucket.com/albums/h295/Novarius_Arteron/Halogen/The%20Two%20Races/UNSC/?action=view&current=Nukesilo.jpg]


== Sources ==
===Covenant Units===
{{Ref/Sources}}
[[Image:Halogencovenant1.JPG|thumb|right|Halogen [[Elite]] and [[Grunt]] model]]
*[[Elite]]
*[[Grunt]]
*[[Jackal]]
*[[Brute]]
*[[Hunter]]
'''Vehicles'''
*[[Ghost (Vehicle)|Ghost]]
*[[Specter]]
*[[Wraith]]
[[Image:Halogencovenant7.JPG|thumb|right|Halogen [[Shadow]] model]]
*[[Shadow]]
'''Aircraft'''
*[[Phantom]]
[[Image:Halogencovenant4.JPG|thumb|right|Halogen "Harbringer" [[Spirit]] model]]
*"Harbringer" ([[Spirit]])
*[[Banshee]]
*[[Seraph]]
'''Buildings'''
*Command center
*Power Plant
*Barracks[http://s67.photobucket.com/albums/h295/Novarius_Arteron/Halogen/?action=view&current=coviebarracks.jpg]
*Airfield
*Methane Plant
*War factory
*[[Shade]]
*Heavy Turret
*Orbital Bombardment Relay Station[http://public.slipstreamproductions.net/sc4/video/]


== External links ==
==Halogen and Halo Wars==
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12AmXp_bc-k Halogen Trailer 1]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cynj9EZybCQ Halogen Trailer 2]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ms8BPkuU3IY Halogen Covenant Video]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2DwbexQU2M Halogen Space Combat Video]
* [http://s67.photobucket.com/albums/h295/Novarius_Arteron/Halogen/ Halogen art]


{{Fan Works}}
Rumor has it that [[Halo Wars]] was directly produced because of fans' extremely positive reactions to Halogen and the stopping of the project was very disappointing to most avid fans. Halo Wars was announced shortly after Halogen was canceled, it is speculated that Halo Wars will develop the momentum of anticipation Halogen carried. Halogen was shut down due to the fact of Halo Wars being made. In the email to SSP from Microsoft, they warned that a similar game would be revealed at X06 and that this was the explaination as to why they shut the modification down.


[[Category:Fan made]]
==Asylum==
 
Asylum is the version of the game after it was shut down by Microsoft. Instead of taking place within the Halo universe, it creates a completely new and original science fiction universe.
 
See: http://www.asylum.slipstreamproductions.net
[[Category:Fan-Made Games]]

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