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Halo Legends: Concept Art

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A look at some amazing concept art from Halo Legends.

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Featuring the best anime studios in the world, Halo Legends tells seven unique stories across the enormous breadth of the Halo universe. With these images, Waypoint gives you a look behind the scenes with a gallery from the earliest stages of the development of Halo Legends. Renowned anime designer and director Shinji Aramaki's concept art presents some of the initial inspiration behind this effective and visceral melding of anime and Halo goodness.

Halo Legends: Concept 1

Focused
Barrage
Boot
Frantic
Laser
Falling
From All Angles

Source: N/A only available on Halo Waypoint 360

Halo Legends: Concept 2

Under Fire
Lone Warrior
Poised
Scarab Approaches
The Assault
The Chief
Deadly

Source: Halo Waypoint: Halo Legends: Concepts 2 (defunct, backup on Archive.org)

Halo Legends: "Homecoming"

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A look at the Halo Legends episode "Homecoming."

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From visionary anime studio Production I.G, Halo Legends brings us the story of "Homecoming." Here we discover the dark origins of the SPARTAN-II project and the fateful events which forever changed the lives of 75 chuldren-eventually transforming them into battle-hardened warriors and the last hope for humanity.

Get a sneak peek at this episode from the talented artists at Production I.G. Halo Legends will be available in February 2010; please visit halolegendsdvd.com for more information.

"Homecoming" Art 1"

Sniper Rifle
Fuel Rod Gun
Shotgun
Magnum
Pelican
Hornet
Assault Rifle
Warthog
Plasma Rifle
Plasma Pistol

Source: Halo Waypoint: "Homecoming" Art 1 (defunct, backup on Archive.org)

"Homecoming" Art 2"

City
The Battlefield
City in Ruin
Campsite
What Remains
The Bridge
Extraction
Homecoming

Source: Halo Waypoint: "Homecoming" Art 2 (defunct, backup on Archive.org)

"Homecoming" Art 3"

Elite
SPARTAN-023
Conscripts
Master Chief
Daisy
Marine
ONI Agent
Memories
Jackal Sniper
Drone
Clone

Source: Halo Waypoint: "Homecoming" Art 3 (defunct, backup on Archive.org)

Halo Legends: "Odd One Out"

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A look at the Halo Legends episode "Odd One Out."

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From renowned anime studio Toei Animation, Halo Legends brings us the non-canonical tale of SPARTAN-1337-the 26th century super-soldier whose destiny brings him to a remote platet with a old secret and a new Covenant threat.

Get a sneak peek at this episode from Toei Animation, Halo Legends will be available in February 2010; please visit halolegendsdvd.com for more information.

"Odd One Out" Art 1"

Hull Breach
High Charity
Surface
Crash Site
Cortana
Big Brother

Source: Halo Waypoint: "Odd One Out" Art 1 (defunct, backup on Archive.org)

"Odd One Out" Art 2"

SPARTAN-1337
Big Brother
Big Sister
Pluton
A Covenant Experiment
Canyon Floor

Source: Halo Waypoint: "Odd One Out" Art 2 (defunct, backup on Archive.org)

Halo Legends: "Prototype"

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A look at the Halo Legends episode "Prototype."

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When a UNSC Marine is sent to destroy a prototype weapon on a remove colony world, he's forced to use it against the Covenant in defense of the planet's population. From the famed anime studio Bones, Halo Legends brings us the story of "Prototype."

Get a sneak peek at this episode from the talented artists at Bones. Halo Legends will be available in February 2010; please visit halolegendsdvd.com for more information.

"Prototype" Sketchbook 1

Nighttime
Facility
Base
Distant
Hangar
Power Lines
Remote World
Ledge
Departure

Source: Halo Waypoint: "Prototype" Sketchbook 1 (defunct, backup on Archive.org)

"Prototype" Sketchbook 2

Carbine and 'nades
Entrenched
Fuel Rod Cannon
Banshee
Battle Rifle
Plasma Pistol
Plasma Rifle
Assault Rifle
Submachine Gun
Sniper Rifle
Base
Warthog
Wraith

Source: Halo Waypoint: "Prototype" Sketchbook 2 (defunct, backup on Archive.org)

"Prototype" Sketchbook 3

Prototype
Versatile
Early Design
Evacuation Craft
Phantom
Facility
Be Human
Alone
Pelican
Chin Gun
Plasma Turret

Source: Halo Waypoint: "Prototype" Sketchbook 3 (defunct, backup on Archive.org)

Halo Legends: Sketchbook Redux

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Artwork originating from "The Babysitter," "The Duel," and "The Package."

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Source: Halo Waypoint: Halo Legends: Sketchbook Redux (defunct, backup on Archive.org)

"The Babysitter" Art

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Concept art from the Halo Legends episode "The Babysitter."

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An impressive gallery of concept art culled from the development of STUDIO4°C's "The Babysitter."

STUDIO4°C's "The Babysiter" tells the story of four Helljumpers sent on a mission to eliminate a key Covenant Prophet on a distant planet. Their biggest pre-mission concern: the Spartan who has been assigned to accompany them.

In this episode, director Toshiyuki Kanno gives us a glimpse into the tense relationship between the tough, battle-hardened ODSTs and the SPARTAN-II super-soldiers.

Squad - ODST squad in uniform
Cortez - A look at the character design of Cortez
Cortez's Face - Cortez-up close and personal
Dutch - A look at the character design of Dutch
Dutch's Face - Dutch-up close and personal
O'Brian - A look at the character design of O'Brian
O'Brian's Face - O'Brian-up close and personal
Checkman - A look at the character design of Checkman
Helmet - The basic design of the ODST's helmet
Grunt - A look at the character design of a Grunt
Grunt's Face - A Grunt-up close and personal
Prophet - A major Covenant Prophet
Marine - A look at the character design of a Marine
Marine's Face - A Marine-up close and personal
Asteroids - Asteroids around the planet's gravity well
Forest - The verdant floor of a remote planet's forest
Mess - Mess hall of a UNSC warship
O'Brian Sketch - A sketch of O'Brian
O'Brian Helmet Sketch - A sketch of O'Brian in helmet
O'Brian Face Sketch - A sketch of O'Brian's face
Cortez Sketch - A sketch of Cortez
Cortez Helmet Sketch - A sketch of Cortez in helmet
Cortez Face Sketch - A sketch of Cortez's face
Checkman Sketch - A sketch of Checkman
Dutch Face Sketch - A sketch of Dutch's face
Dutch Helmet Sketch - A sketch of Dutch in helmet

Source: N/A only available on Halo Waypoint 360

"The Duel" Art

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Concept art from the Halo Legends episode "The Duel."

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A look at he innovative concept art behind Production I.G's "The Duel" from Halo Legends.

Director Hiroshi Yamazaki, visionary creative director Mamoru Oshii (Ghost in the Shell), and Prodoction I.G bring this moving story to life with a unique visual style developed specifically for this feature. "The Duel" provides a rare glimpse into the Elite culture, a militaristic feudal society driven by honor and shrouded in mystery.

Fal - A design of Fal as the Arbiter
Hunter - An early concept of the Hunter
Kimono - An artistic take on the Elite
Boatman - Early concepts of the Boatman
Elite - A design for the Elite soldier
Haka - A look at the Prophet's right hand

Source: N/A only available on Halo Waypoint 360

"The Package" Art 1

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Concept art from the Halo Legends episode "The Package."

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A look at the iconic and stunning concept art behind Casio Entertainment's "The Package" from Halo Legends.

In "The Package," renowned anime director Shinji Aramaki and Casio Entertainment present an action-packed adventure as the Master Chief and an elite squad of SPARTAN-II super-soldiers perform a top secret mission to retrieve a highly valuable UNSC asset. Failure is not an option-even in the face of a seemingly endless Covenant fleet.

John-117 - Early designs of the iconic protagonist
Humans - The UNSC Players in this space operation
Flight - The easy contours of the Flight Elite armor
Brute - The Brute's massive and barbaric frame
Jackal - The Jackal's gaunt and frightening visage
Elites - The cunning and legendary Elites
MJOLNIR - Spartans utilize specialized MJONIR armor
Corridor - One of the many corridors of a Covenant ship

Source: N/A only available on Halo Waypoint 360

"The Package" Art 2

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Concept art from the Halo Legends episode "The Package."

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A look at the iconic and stunning concept art behind Casio Entertainment's "The Package" from Halo Legends.

In "The Package," renowned anime director Shinji Aramaki and Casio Entertainment present an action-packed adventure as the Master Chief and an elite squad of SPARTAN-II super-soldiers perform a top secret mission to retrieve a highly valuable UNSC asset. Failure is not an option-even in the face of a seemingly endless Covenant fleet.

The Chief - Casio Entertainment's take on the Master Chief
Kelly - Kelly-087, the fastest of the Spartans
Frederic - Frederic-104 is skilled with the combat blade
Solomon - Soloman-060, an aggressive and headstrong Spartan
Arthur - Arthur-079, yet another legendary Spartan
Heroes - Spartans wear iconic and revolutionary armor
Booster Frame - Designed specifically to disrupt/overwhelm/adapt
Captain - The commanding officer on this top secret mission
Battlecruiser - Concept of the Covenant's standard battlecruiser
Confrontation - The site of a critical battle

Source: N/A only available on Halo Waypoint 360

"The Babysitter" Guide

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A guide to the Halo Legends episode "The Babysitter."

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STUDIO4°C's "The Babysitter" tells the story of four Helljumpers, members of the infamous 105th division of ODSTs, sent on a mission to eliminate a key Covenant Prophet on a distant planet. The catch is that they are accompanied by SPARTAN Cal-141, who is assigned as the ranking officer for the mission. To add to their frustration, the Spartan is also carrying out the actual assassination, relegating the squad's own skilled sniper to backup.

In this episode Toshiyuki Kanno peers into the tense relationship between the tough, battle-hardened ODSTs and the SPARTAN-II super-soldier, leaving the audience to wonder who is babysitting whom.

Source: N/A only available on Halo Waypoint 360

"The Duel" Guide

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A closer look at the Halo Legends episode "The Duel."

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Director Hiroshi Yamazaki, visionary creative director Mamoru Oshii (Ghost in the Shell), and Prodoction I.G bring the moving story of Fal 'Chavamee to life with a unique visual style developed specifically for this feature.

"The Duel" provides a rare glimpse into the Elite culture, a militaristic feudal society driven by honor and shrouded by mystery. Set during the maturation of the alliance between the Sangheili (Elites) and the San 'Shyuum (Prophets), the episode focuses on the doubts of one warrior, Fal, about the true nature of the Covenant. Fal's skepticism about the Great Journey and the purpose of the alliance puts his exalted status and his family at risk. But his sense of honor prevents hum from blindly following the new world order.

Source: N/A only available on Halo Waypoint 360

"The Package" Episode Guide

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A guide to the Halo Legends episode "The Package."

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In "The Package," renowned anime director Shinji Aramaki and Casio Entertainment present an action-packed adventure as the Master Chief and an elite squad of SPARTAN-II super-soldiers perform a top secret mission to retrieve a highly valuable UNSC asset. Failure is not an option-even in the face of an endless Covenant fleet.

Using specialized EVA Booster Frames, strength, speed and a little bit of luck, the team must penetrate the enemy's defenses and recover the package before the Covenant realize exactly what they've got. This fast-paced episode combines CG with more traditional anime techniques as well as Aramaki's signature design aesthetic to create a style unique in the Halo Universe.

Source: N/A only available on Halo Waypoint 360

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-|Cortez - A look at the character design of Cortez
+File:TheBabysitter_Cortez_Concept.png|Cortez - A look at the character design of Cortez
-|Cortez's Face - Cortez-up close and personal
+File:TheBabysitter_CortezFace_Concept.png|Cortez's Face - Cortez-up close and personal
-|Dutch - A look at the character design of Dutch
+File:TheBabysitter_Dutch_Concept.png|Dutch - A look at the character design of Dutch
-|Dutch's Face - Dutch-up close and personal
+File:TheBabysitter_DutchFace_Concept.png|Dutch's Face - Dutch-up close and personal
-|O'Brian - A look at the character design of O'Brian
+File:TheBabysitter_OBrian_Concept.png|O'Brian - A look at the character design of O'Brian
-|O'Brian's Face - O'Brian-up close and personal
+File:TheBabysitter_OBrianFace_Concept.png|O'Brian's Face - O'Brian-up close and personal
-|Checkman - A look at the character design of Checkman
+File:TheBabysitter_Checkman_Concept.png|Checkman - A look at the character design of Checkman
-|Checkman's Face - Checkman-up close and personal
+File:TheBabysitter_Helmet_Concept.png|Helmet - The basic design of the ODST's helmet
-|Helmet - The basic design of the ODST's helmet
+File:TheBabysitter_Grunt_Concept.png|Grunt - A look at the character design of a Grunt
-|Grunt - A look at the character design of a Grunt
+File:TheBabysitter_GruntFace_Concept.png|Grunt's Face - A Grunt-up close and personal
-|Grunt's Face - A Grunt-up close and personal
+File:TheBabysitter_Prophet_Concept.png|Prophet - A major Covenant Prophet
-|Prophet - A major Covenant Prophet
+File:TheBabysitter_Marine_Concept.png|Marine - A look at the character design of a Marine
-|Marine - A look at the character design of a Marine
+File:TheBabysitter_MarineFace_Concept.png|Marine's Face - A Marine-up close and personal
-|Marine's Face - A Marine-up close and personal
+File:TheBabysitter_Asteroids_Concept.png|Asteroids - Asteroids around the planet's gravity well
-|Asteroids - Asteroids around the planet's gravity well
+File:TheBabysitter_Forest_Concept.png|Forest - The verdant floor of a remote planet's forest
-|Forest - The verdant floor of a remote planet's forest
+File:TheBabysitter_Mess_Concept.png|Mess - Mess hall of a UNSC warship
-|Mess - Mess hall of a UNSC warship
+File:TheBabysitter_OBrianSketch_Concept.png|O'Brian Sketch - A sketch of O'Brian
-|O'Brian Sketch - A sketch of O'Brian
+File:TheBabysitter_OBrianHelmet_Concept.png|O'Brian Helmet Sketch - A sketch of O'Brian in helmet
-|O'Brian Helmet Sketch - A sketch of O'Brian in helmet
+File:TheBabysitter_OBrianFace_Concept_2.png|O'Brian Face Sketch - A sketch of O'Brian's face
-|O'Brian Face Sketch - A sketch of O'Brian's face
+File:TheBabysitter_CortezSketch_Concept.png|Cortez Sketch - A sketch of Cortez
-|Cortez Sketch - A sketch of Cortez
+File:TheBabysitter_CortezHelmet_Concept.png|Cortez Helmet Sketch - A sketch of Cortez in helmet
-|Cortez Helmet Sketch - A sketch of Cortez in helmet
+File:TheBabysitter_CortezFace_Concept_2.png|Cortez Face Sketch - A sketch of Cortez's face
-|Cortez Face Sketch - A sketch of Cortez's face
+File:TheBabysitter_CheckmanSketch_Concept.png|Checkman Sketch - A sketch of Checkman
-|Checkman Sketch - A sketch of Checkman
+File:TheBabysitter_DutchFace_Concept_2.png|Dutch Face Sketch - A sketch of Dutch's face
-|Dutch Face Sketch - A sketch of Dutch's face
+File:TheBabysitter_DutchHelmet_Concept.png|Dutch Helmet Sketch - A sketch of Dutch in helmet
-|Dutch Helmet Sketch - A sketch of Dutch in helmet
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-|Fal - A design of Fal as the Arbiter
+File:TheDuel_Fal_Concept.png|Fal - A design of Fal as the Arbiter
-|Hunter - An early concept of the Hunter
+File:TheDuel_Hunter_Concept.png|Hunter - An early concept of the Hunter
-|Kimono - An artistic take on the Elite
+File:TheDuel_Kimono_Concept.png|Kimono - An artistic take on the Elite
-|Boatman - Early concepts of the Boatman
+File:TheDuel_Boatman_Concept.png|Boatman - Early concepts of the Boatman
-|Elite - A design for the Elite soldier
+File:TheDuel_Elite_Concept.png|Elite - A design for the Elite soldier
-|Haka - A look at the Prophet's right hand
+File:TheDuel_Haka_Concept.png|Haka - A look at the Prophet's right hand
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 <gallery>
-|John-117 - Early designs of the iconic protagonist
+File:ThePackage_John117_Concept_2.png|John-117 - Early designs of the iconic protagonist
-|Humans - The UNSC Players in this space operation
+File:ThePackage_Humans_Concept.png|Humans - The UNSC Players in this space operation
-|Flight - The easy contours of the Flight Elite armor
+File:ThePackage_Flight_Concept.png|Flight - The easy contours of the Flight Elite armor
 File:ThePackage Brute Render.png|Brute - The Brute's massive and barbaric frame
 File:ThePackage Jackal Render.png|Jackal - The Jackal's gaunt and frightening visage
-|Elites - The cunning and legendary Elites
+File:ThePackage_Elites_Concept.png|Elites - The cunning and legendary Elites
-|MJOLNIR - Spartans utilize specialized MJONIR armor
+File:ThePackage_MJOLNIR_Concept.png|MJOLNIR - Spartans utilize specialized MJONIR armor
-|Corridor - One of the many corridors of a Covenant ship
+File:ThePackage_Corridor_Concept.png|Corridor - One of the many corridors of a Covenant ship
 </gallery>
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 File:ThePackage_Solomon069_Concept.png|Solomon - Soloman-060, an aggressive and headstrong Spartan
 File:ThePackage_Arthur079_Concept.png|Arthur - Arthur-079, yet another legendary Spartan
-File:HL - Concept - Kelly and John.png|Heroes - Spartans wear iconic and revolutionary armor
+File:ThePackage_Heroes_Concept.png|Heroes - Spartans wear iconic and revolutionary armor
 File:ThePackage_BoosterFrame_Concept.png|Booster Frame - Designed specifically to disrupt/overwhelm/adapt
 File:ThePackage_LuciusJiron_Concept.png|Captain - The commanding officer on this top secret mission
-|Battlecruiser - Concept of the Covenant's standard battlecruiser
+File:ThePackage_Battlecruiser_Concept.png|Battlecruiser - Concept of the Covenant's standard battlecruiser
-|Confrontation - The site of a critical battle
+File:ThePackage_Confrontation_Concept.png|Confrontation - The site of a critical battle
 </gallery>