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'''''Homecoming''''' is one of the [[seven]] short films comprising the anime adaptation of the ''[[Halo]]'' universe, ''[[Halo Legends]]''.<ref>[http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=933040 '''Halo.bungie.org''' - ''Halo Legends: Polite Questions Answered Here'']</ref><ref>[http://xboxlive.ign.com/articles/100/1007244p1.html '''IGN.com''' - ''SDCC 09: Halo Legends In-Depth'']</ref> ''Homecoming'' focuses on the tragedies involving the [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN-II]] conscription in [[2517]], and the supersoldiers coming to terms with their origins. | '''''Homecoming''''' is one of the [[list of "seven" references in Halo|seven]] short films comprising the anime adaptation of the ''[[Halo]]'' universe, ''[[Halo Legends]]''.<ref>[http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=933040 '''Halo.bungie.org''' - ''Halo Legends: Polite Questions Answered Here'']</ref><ref>[http://xboxlive.ign.com/articles/100/1007244p1.html '''IGN.com''' - ''SDCC 09: Halo Legends In-Depth'']</ref> ''Homecoming'' focuses on the tragedies involving the [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN-II]] conscription in [[2517]], and the supersoldiers coming to terms with their origins. | ||
==Plot Summary== | ==Plot Summary== | ||
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''Homecoming'' follows [[Daisy-023]] who, after years of manipulation, escapes the Spartan training facility on [[Reach]]. The story is told in a non-linear fashion, jumping back and forth between Daisy's past escape from the facility and her present involvement in a battle against the [[Covenant]]. | ''Homecoming'' follows [[Daisy-023]] who, after years of manipulation, escapes the Spartan training facility on [[Reach]]. The story is told in a non-linear fashion, jumping back and forth between Daisy's past escape from the facility and her present involvement in a battle against the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]]. | ||
Like all Spartan-IIs, Daisy is abducted as a child and placed into the training and augmentation program. A few weeks after the augmentations, she | Like all Spartan-IIs, Daisy is abducted as a child and placed into the training and augmentation program. A few weeks after the augmentations, she and four other Spartans hold their trainers at gunpoint, before being granted permission to leave by [[Catherine Elizabeth Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]], the creator of the Spartan-II project. The Spartans escape Reach and go their separate ways, with Daisy returning to her home planet of [[Sargasso]]. | ||
Upon arrival, she finds that the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] is already searching for her. She eludes their patrols and finds her home, where she encounters a wheelchair-bound girl whose appearance is nearly identical to hers. It is then that a [[AV-14 Hornet|Hornet]] approaches, with Halsey on board. Halsey explains via COM that the abducted Spartans were replaced with [[flash cloning|flash-clones]], to cover up the kidnappings. Halsey unsuccessfully attempts to convince Daisy to return to the training program; instead, the confused Spartan draws her weapon and aims it at the clone. She hesitates for a while, and lowers the weapon. As she begins to leave, the clone calls out to her, and gives her a small teddy bear on a chain that Daisy lost when ONI | Upon arrival, she finds that the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] is already searching for her. She eludes their patrols and finds her home, where she encounters a wheelchair-bound girl whose appearance is nearly identical to hers. It is then that a [[AV-14 Hornet|Hornet]] approaches, with Halsey on board. Halsey explains via COM that the abducted Spartans were replaced with [[flash cloning|flash-clones]], to cover up the kidnappings. Halsey unsuccessfully attempts to convince Daisy to return to the training program; instead, the confused Spartan draws her weapon and aims it at the clone. She hesitates for a while, and lowers the weapon. As she begins to leave, the clone calls out to her, and gives her a small teddy bear on a chain that Daisy lost when ONI Agents abducted her. Daisy returns to UNSC custody, and the clone dies soon after. | ||
Later, during | Later, during the [[Harvest Campaign]] in the [[Human-Covenant War]], Daisy-023 assists several [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] that had been pinned down by enemy fire. As she assists the Marines in reaching an evacuation point, she encounters [[Ralph-303]], a fellow escapee who is now working as a Marine. As the evacuation [[Pelican]] dropship lands and the Marines board the vessel, Daisy is impaled by [[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher|Needler]] rounds. She unsuccessfully attempts to provide covering fire using a [[M6 Series|pistol]]; the Pelican is completely destroyed with [[Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon|Fuel Rod Gun]] fire, killing everyone aboard. Daisy dies soon after from the Needler rounds. | ||
Her body is later found by [[John-117]], | Her body is later found by [[John-117]],<ref name="dvd-commentary"/> who places Daisy's teddy bear chain in her hands and closes her eyes. | ||
==Development== | ==Development== | ||
Joseph Chou was inspired by [[Eric Nylund]]'s novel ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]] ''which detailed the background of the Spartans. After discussing story ideas with Shinji Aramaki they decided to create a story about a group of Spartans that escape and ultimately one who faces their self. The story was taken to Production I.G for development where it was presented to director Koji Sawai who had worked for Production I.G in the past including work with Mamoru Oshii. I.G President Mitsuhisa Ishikawa chose Sawai for his known ability to portray females in a very strong way with both affection and beauty. | Joseph Chou was inspired by [[Eric Nylund]]'s novel''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach| Halo: The Fall of Reach]] ''which detailed the background of the Spartans. After discussing story ideas with Shinji Aramaki they decided to create a story about a group of Spartans that escape and ultimately one who faces their self. The story was taken to Production I.G for development where it was presented to director Koji Sawai who had worked for Production I.G in the past including work with Mamoru Oshii. I.G President Mitsuhisa Ishikawa chose Sawai for his known ability to portray females in a very strong way with both affection and beauty. | ||
Sawai, who is presently a director for Bee Train Productions Inc., (a former | Sawai, who is presently a director for Bee Train Productions Inc., (a former subsidary company of I.G) along with his friend Koichi Mashimo brought in their own team of artists and animators including long time writing collaborator Hiroyuki Kawasaki. Sawai's objective was to bring the studio’s own unique style and flavor with their best staff to the episode and the entire Halo Universe in the time allowed. | ||
While all promotional materials cited Production I.G as the producer of Homecoming, the official video release credits Bee Train to the principal animation work, with studio head Mashimo acting as the executive producer. He was also given credit as being the director in the promotional materials and by the website. | While all promotional materials cited Production I.G as the producer of Homecoming, the official video release credits Bee Train to the principal animation work, with studio head Mashimo acting as the executive producer. He was also given credit as being the director in the promotional materials and by the website. | ||
In their audio commentary [[Frank O'Connor]] and Joseph Chou mentioned the anime style is strikingly contrast to the story. While the story is quite dark the color pallet is very bright and traditional anime style. Chou also expressed interest in making a story similar to ''Homecoming'', but focusing more on the broader SPARTAN-II Program itself, more faithful to the depiction in ''The Fall of Reach'', rather than the individual characters that were only a side part of it in ''Homecoming''. | In their audio commentary [[Frank O'Connor]] and Joseph Chou mentioned the anime style is strikingly contrast to the story. While the story is quite dark the color pallet is very bright and traditional anime style. Chou also expressed interest in making a story similar to ''Homecoming'', but focusing more on the broader SPARTAN-II Program itself, more faithful to the depiction in ''The Fall of Reach'', rather than the individual characters that were only a side part of it in ''Homecoming''.<ref name="dvd-commentary"/> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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===Characters=== | |||
*[[Daisy-023]] | *[[Daisy-023]] | ||
*[[John-117]]<ref name="dvd-commentary">'''[[Halo Legends]]''': ''Homecoming'' DVD Commentary</ref> | *[[John-117]]<ref name="dvd-commentary">'''[[Halo Legends]]''': ''Homecoming'' DVD Commentary</ref> | ||
*[[Joseph-122]] | *[[Joseph-122]] | ||
*[[Ralph-303]] | |||
*[[Catherine Elizabeth Halsey|Catherine Halsey]] | |||
*[[Hauser|Sergeant Hauser]] | *[[Hauser|Sergeant Hauser]] | ||
*[[Mac (Homecoming)|Mac]] | *[[Mac (Homecoming)|Mac]] | ||
===Organizations=== | |||
*[[Covenant Empire]] | |||
*[[Office of Naval Intelligence]] | |||
*[[SPARTAN-II Program]] | |||
*[[United Nations Space Command]] | |||
*[[UNSC Marine Corps]] | |||
===Species=== | |||
*[[Human]] | *[[Human]] | ||
*[[Sangheili]] | *[[Sangheili]] | ||
*[[Unggoy]] | *[[Unggoy]] | ||
*[[Yanme'e]] | *[[Yanme'e]] | ||
*[[Kig-yar|Kig-Yar]] | |||
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*[[ | ===Locations=== | ||
*[[Reach]] | |||
*[[Sargasso]] | *[[Sargasso]] | ||
*[[Harvest]] | |||
===Vehicles=== | |||
*[[AV-14 Hornet|AV-14 Attack VTOL]] | |||
*[[D77-TC Pelican|Dropship 77-Troop Carrier]] | |||
*[[AV-14 Hornet]] | |||
*[[D77-TC Pelican]] | |||
*[[M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle]] | *[[M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle]] | ||
===Weapons=== | |||
'''[[United Nations Space Command]]''' | '''[[United Nations Space Command]]''' | ||
*[[Combat | *[[BR55 Service Rifle]] | ||
*[[MA5B Individual Combat Weapon System]] | |||
*[[M370 autocannon]] | *[[M370 autocannon]] | ||
*[[M41 Light Anti-Aircraft Gun]] | *[[M41 Light Anti-Aircraft Gun|M41 Vulcan Light Anti-Aircraft Gun]] | ||
*[[M6C Personal Defense Weapon System]] | *[[M6C Personal Defense Weapon System]] | ||
*[[M90 Close Assault Weapon System]] | *[[M90 Close Assault Weapon System]] | ||
*[[Sniper Rifle System 99C-S2 Anti-Matériel]] | *[[Sniper Rifle System 99C-S2 Anti-Matériel]] | ||
'''[[Covenant]]''' | '''[[Covenant Empire]]''' | ||
*[[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol]] | *[[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol]] | ||
* | *[[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle]] | ||
*[[Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon]] | |||
*[[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher]] | *[[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher]] | ||
*[[Type-1 Antipersonnel Grenade]] | |||
*[[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword]] | |||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The introductory narration states that humanity had established the Inner Colonies in the "heart of the Milky Way" | *The introductory narration states that, by approximately [[2310]], humanity had established the Inner Colonies in the "heart of the Milky Way". This is physically and technologically impossible, as the [[Wikipedia:Galactic Center|galactic core]] is extremely dense and is theorized to contain a [[Wikipedia:Sagittarius A*#Central black hole|supermassive black hole]]. The narration is probably meant to refer to the "heart of the [[Orion Arm]]". | ||
*The manner in which Daisy's M6 sidearm is holstered is physically impossible, since the handle and trigger guard occupy the center portion of the weapon, yet the holster appears rectangular, with no slit at the back for the handle. The fact that the rear iron sights are visible prove that the handle was not exposed at the opening. The holster itself appears to be suited for pistols with a design similar to those of modern pistols, with the handle closer to the hammer. | *The manner in which Daisy's M6 sidearm is holstered is physically impossible, since the handle and trigger guard occupy the center portion of the weapon, yet the holster appears rectangular, with no slit at the back for the handle. The fact that the rear iron sights are visible prove that the handle was not exposed at the opening. The holster itself appears to be suited for pistols with a design similar to those of modern pistols, with the handle closer to the hammer. | ||
*In the episode, Dr. Halsey calls Daisy by her SPARTAN tag number, | *In the episode, Dr. Halsey calls Daisy by her SPARTAN tag number, ''-023''. Typically, Dr. Halsey calls the Spartans by their real names, though she criticizes herself for doing so as she believes that she can not become too attached to the subjects. | ||
*During Daisy-023's first flashback, a [[Halo Array|Halo]] can be seen in the sky, despite the scene taking place on | *The various skies depicted in ''Homecoming'' bear strong artistic licence. During Daisy-023's first flashback, a [[Halo Array|Halo]] can be seen in the sky, despite the scene actually taking place on [[Reach]]. On [[Harvest]], during John-117's appearance, approximately four [[Natural satellite|moons]] can be seen, although the planet does not have any natural satellite. The Halo installation is likely an easter egg, but Harvest's moons are presumably an oversight. | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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