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'''Halo Legendary Crate''' is a series of ''[[Halo universe|Halo]]''-themed mystery boxes produced by [[Wikipedia:Loot Crate|Loot Crate]].<ref name="Crate">[http://news.xbox.com/2016/06/02/join-the-spartan-program-the-halo-legendary-crate-is-coming/ Join the Spartan Program: The Halo Legendary Crate is Coming!]</ref>
'''Halo Legendary Crate''' is a series of ''[[Halo universe|Halo]]''-themed mystery boxes produced by [[Wikipedia:Loot Crate|Loot Crate]].<ref name="Crate">[http://news.xbox.com/2016/06/02/join-the-spartan-program-the-halo-legendary-crate-is-coming/ Join the Spartan Program: The Halo Legendary Crate is Coming!]</ref>


==Features==
==Features==
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The Halo Legendary Crate is a subscription-based service in which subscribers receive a crate of ''Halo''-related items every two months. Each Crate includes exclusive figures, apparel, collectibles, ancillary fiction,<ref name="Apollo"/> in-game items, as well as other ''Halo'' merchandise.<ref name="Crate"/> In addition, each Crate is based around a certain theme from the [[Halo universe|''Halo'' universe]], the first being "Spartan-IV Initiation".<ref name="Apollo"/>
The Halo Legendary Crate is a subscription-based service in which subscribers receive a crate of ''Halo''-related items every two months. Each Crate includes exclusive figures, apparel, collectibles, ancillary fiction,{{Ref/Reuse|Apollo}} in-game items, as well as other ''Halo'' merchandise.{{Ref/Reuse|Crate}} In addition, each Crate is based around a certain theme from the [[Halo universe|''Halo'' universe]], the first being "Spartan-IV Initiation".{{Ref/Reuse|Apollo}}


Linking a [[Microsoft]] [[Xbox LIVE]] account to the Loot Crate site grants subscribers an exclusive medal on the [[Halo Waypoint]] forums.<ref name="Apollo">[http://news.xbox.com/2016/06/28/halo-legendary-crate-available-order-become-member-fireteam-apollo/ Halo Legendary Crate Available for Order; Become a Member of Fireteam Apollo]</ref> Those who opt for the 12-month plan subscription will receive an exclusive legendary pin in their first crate.<ref name="Apollo"/>
Linking a [[Microsoft]] [[Xbox LIVE]] account to the Loot Crate site grants subscribers an exclusive medal on the [[Halo Waypoint]] forums.<ref name="Apollo">[http://news.xbox.com/2016/06/28/halo-legendary-crate-available-order-become-member-fireteam-apollo/ Halo Legendary Crate Available for Order; Become a Member of Fireteam Apollo]</ref> Those who opt for the 12-month plan subscription will receive an exclusive legendary pin in their first crate.{{Ref/Reuse|Apollo}}


Additionally, every month, one random subscriber will win the special Halo Mythic Crate, a "Mega Crate" packed with extra exclusive items and content. The winner of the first Mythic Crate would receive [[Jameson Locke]]'s ONI helmet, the authentic prop helmet worn by actor [[Wikipedia:Mike Colter|Mike Colter]] in the [[2014]] live-action webseries ''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/the-calm-before-the-gamescom/ Halo Waypoint - The Calm Before The Gamescom]</ref>
Additionally, every month, one random subscriber will win the special Halo Mythic Crate, a "Mega Crate" packed with extra exclusive items and content. The winner of the first Mythic Crate would receive [[Jameson Locke]]'s ONI helmet, the authentic prop helmet worn by actor [[Wikipedia:Mike Colter|Mike Colter]] in the [[2014]] live-action webseries ''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/the-calm-before-the-gamescom/ Halo Waypoint - The Calm Before The Gamescom]</ref>


==Background==
==Background==
On June 2, [[2016]] it was announced that Loot Crate and [[343 Industries]] were partnering up to sell loot crates based around the ''Halo'' universe.<ref name="Crate"/> It was later revealed that those who subscribed to the crate would become "members" of [[Fireteam Apollo]] ([[Spartan-IV]]s assigned to the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}) receiving exclusive in-game and [[Halo Waypoint]] content.<ref name="Apollo"/>
On June 2, [[2016]] it was announced that Loot Crate and [[343 Industries]] were partnering up to sell loot crates based around the ''Halo'' universe.{{Ref/Reuse|Crate}} It was later revealed that those who subscribed to the crate would become "members" of [[Fireteam Apollo]] ([[Spartan-IV]]s assigned to the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}) receiving exclusive in-game and [[Halo Waypoint]] content.{{Ref/Reuse|Apollo}} The featured original artwork produced for each of the twelve Legendary Crates was produced by former-[[Bungie]] concept artist [[Isaac Hannaford]], with the six images of series 3 joining to form one large banner illustration.


The first Halo Legendary Crate was released in August 2016.<ref name="Apollo"/> The Noble Six crate, released in mid-July 2019, was announced to be the final Halo Legendary Crate.<ref>[https://twitter.com/MonkeysxMoo35/status/1150265348186365952?s=19 Twitter]</ref>
The first Halo Legendary Crate was released in August 2016.{{Ref/Reuse|Apollo}} The Noble Six crate, released in mid-November 2019, was announced to be the final Halo Legendary Crate.<ref>[https://twitter.com/MonkeysxMoo35/status/1150265348186365952?s=19 Twitter]</ref>


==Box Contents==
==Box Contents==
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* Light Up [[Type-1 energy sword|Energy Sword]] letter opener (Not available to Germany or Australia)
* Light Up [[Type-1 energy sword|Energy Sword]] letter opener (Not available to Germany or Australia)
* UNSC slim aluminum card wallet (Available to Germany and Australia)
* UNSC slim aluminum card wallet (Available to Germany and Australia)
* White Captain [[Jacob Keyes]]' [[Hellomyname Keyes|nametag]] T-Shirt
* White Captain [[Jacob Keyes]]' [[Hellomyname Keyes|nametag]] T-shirt
* [[Type-1 plasma grenade|Plasma grenade]] designed mug
* [[Type-1 Anskum-pattern Anskum-pattern plasma grenade|Plasma grenade]] designed mug
* [[Installation 04]] public library card
* [[Installation 04]] public library card
* Legendary [[Requisition system|REQ Pack]] and Sticker shock set
* Legendary [[Requisition system|REQ Pack]] and Sticker shock set
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* [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]] Halo Icons statue
* [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]] Halo Icons statue
* [[Great Schism]] boxing poster T-shirt
* [[Great Schism]] boxing poster T-shirt
* [[Halo 2]] [[Bonecracker (achievement)|Bonecracker]] achievement pin
* [[Halo 2]] [[Bonecracker]] achievement pin
* [[Avery Johnson|Sgt. Johnson]] replica hat
* [[Avery Johnson|Sgt. Johnson]] replica hat
* [[Type-2 gravity hammer|Gravity hammer]] bottle opener
* [[Gravity hammer (fiction)|Gravity hammer]] bottle opener
* UNSC data drop pertaining to the [[Battle of Installation 00]] and [[Hekabe]] of [[Maardoth]]
* UNSC data drop pertaining to the [[Battle of Installation 00]] and [[Hekabe]] of [[Maardoth]]


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'''Halo Mythic Crate #5''':
'''Halo Mythic Crate #5''':
*Project Triforce [[Halo 2: Anniversary]] [[Type-25 Brute plasma rifle|Brute Plasma Rifle]] Replica.
*Project Triforce [[Halo 2: Anniversary]] [[Kewu R'shi'k-pattern plasma rifle|Brute Plasma Rifle]] Replica.
*Jinx [[Plasma Grenade]] Plush.
*Jinx {{Pattern|Anskum|plasma grenade}} Plush.
*Mattel Halo [[Energy Sword]].
*Mattel Halo [[Energy Sword]].
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<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HLC Awakening Concept.jpg|An early version of the theme's artwork, featuring a more classic depiction of the Mark VI armor.
File:HLC Awakening.png|The Awakening theme artwork.
File:HLC Awakening.png|The Awakening theme artwork.
File:HLC Icons 7.jpg|The seventh Halo Icons figure.
File:HLC Icons 7.jpg|The seventh Halo Icons figure.
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<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HLC ArbyNChief.png|An early version of the theme's artwork.
File:HLC The Great Journey.png|The Great Journey theme artwork.
File:HLC The Great Journey.png|The Great Journey theme artwork.
File:HLC Icons 9.jpg|The ninth Halo Icons figure.
File:HLC Icons 9.jpg|The ninth Halo Icons figure.
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* [[Prophet of Truth]] Icons statue
* [[Prophet of Truth]] Icons statue
* [[Wraith]] schematic T-shirt
* [[Wraith]] schematic T-shirt
* [[Plasma rifle]] pin
* {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}} pin
* Plasma grenade ice ball mold
* Plasma grenade ice ball mold
* [[Covenant supply case|Covenant crate]] cooler bag
* [[Covenant supply case|Covenant crate]] cooler bag
* UNSC data drop pertaining to [[Catherine Halsey]]'s interview regarding [[Cortana]]'s creation and goals.
* UNSC data drop pertaining to [[Catherine Halsey]]'s interview regarding [[Cortana]]'s creation and goals.
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HLC Truth Foretold.jpg|Truth Foretold theme artwork.
File:HLC Crate12 Poster.png|Truth Foretold theme artwork.
File:HLC- Icons 12.jpg|The twelfth Halo Icons figure.
File:HLC- Icons 12.jpg|The twelfth Halo Icons figure.
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</gallery>
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'''Halo Mythic Crate #13''':
'''Halo Mythic Crate #13''':
*Xbox One X
*Xbox One X
*Digital copy of [[Halo: Reach]]
*Digital copy of ''[[Halo: Reach]]''
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<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HLC - Support 1.jpg|Support theme artwork.
File:HLC Support.jpg|Support theme artwork.
File:HLC - Support 2.jpg|Full Support theme artwork.
File:HLC Icons 15.jpg|The fifteenth Halo Icons figure.
File:HLC Icons 15.jpg|The fifteenth Halo Icons figure.
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''Crate Theme: '''TECH'''''
''Crate Theme: '''TECH'''''
* Tech theme poster
* Tech theme poster
* [[Kat-B320]] Icons statue
* [[Catherine-B320]] Icons statue
* Spartan-IV Program T-shirt
* Spartan-IV Program T-shirt
* Kat-themed Baseball cap
* Kat-themed Baseball cap
* [[Data crystal chip]] USB drive
* [[Data crystal chip]] USB drive
* Ghost pin
* Ghost pin
* UNSC data drop pertaining to the [[Type-32 Ghost]]
* UNSC data drop pertaining to the {{Pattern|Karo'etba|Ghost}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HLC - Tech.jpg|Tech theme artwork.
File:HLC Tech.jpg|Tech theme artwork.
File:HLC Tech WIP.jpg|An early version of the tech theme artwork.
</gallery>
</gallery>
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<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HLC - Renegade.jpg|Renegade theme artwork.
File:HLC Renegade.jpg|Renegade theme artwork.
</gallery>
</gallery>
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<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HLC - Noble.jpg|Noble theme artwork.
File:HLC Noble.jpg|Noble theme artwork.
</gallery>
</gallery>
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File:Halo Icons merciless variant.jpg|Merciless Atriox Halo Icons variant.
File:Halo Icons merciless variant.jpg|Merciless Atriox Halo Icons variant.
File:Loot Crate Gaming crate Limited edition.jpg|Spartan-IV Limited Edition variant.
File:Loot Crate Gaming crate Limited edition.jpg|Spartan-IV Limited Edition variant.
File:HLC BattleOfEarthWIP1.jpg|Very early artwork for Crate #2.
File:HLC BattleOfEarthWIP2.jpg|Early artwork for Crate #2.
File:HLC BattleOfEarthWIP3.jpg|More early artwork for Crate #2.
File:HLC BattleOfEarthWIP4.jpg|Nealy finished artwork for Crate #2.
File:HLC NobleConcept1.jpg|Very early concept of the six members of NOBLE Team featured in Series 3.
File:HLC NobleConcept2.jpg|Early concept art.
File:HLC NobleConcept3.jpg|Nearly finalized concept art.
File:HLC NobleConcept4.jpg|Nearly finalized concept art.
File:HLC Noble Team.jpg|All six NOBLE Team images of Series 3, stitched together into one massive wallpaper.
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</gallery>


==Sources==
==Sources==
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{{Ref/Sources}}


==External links==
==External links==