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'''''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.
'''''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.


==Plot Summary==
==Plot Summary==
{{Spoiler/begin}}
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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 Empire|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]].


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]].
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, [[Ralph-103]], [[Joseph-122]], [[Oscar-129]] and another unnamed Spartan hold their trainers at gunpoint, before being granted permission to leave by 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 Agents abducted her. Daisy returns to UNSC custody, and the clone dies soon after.
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 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.
Later, during a battle on a war-torn world 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-103]], 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 [[Pez'tk-pattern fuel rod gun|Fuel Rod Gun]] fire, killing everyone aboard. Daisy dies soon after from the Needler rounds.


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.
Her body is later found by [[John-117]],{{Ref/Reuse|dvd-commentary}} who places Daisy's teddy bear chain in her hands and closes her eyes.
{{Spoiler/end}}


==Development==
==Development==
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.
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.


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.
Sawai, who is presently a director for Bee Train Productions Inc., (a former subsidiary 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''.<ref name="dvd-commentary"/>
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/Reuse|dvd-commentary}}


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
{{col-begin}}
{{Featurelist|secondcolumn=title-5|title-1=Characters|
{{col-2}}
*[[Catherine Halsey]]
===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]] {{Mo}}
*[[Ralph-303]]
*[[Catherine Elizabeth Halsey|Catherine Halsey]]
*[[Hauser|Sergeant Hauser]]
*[[Hauser|Sergeant Hauser]]
*[[Mac (Homecoming)|Mac]]
*[[Mac (Homecoming)|Mac]]
*[[Oscar-129]]
*[[Ralph-103]]


===Organizations===
|title-2=Species|
*[[Covenant Empire]]
*[[Office of Naval Intelligence]]
*[[SPARTAN-II Program]]
*[[United Nations Space Command]]
*[[UNSC Marine Corps]]
 
===Species===
*[[Human]]
*[[Human]]
*[[Kig-Yar]]
*[[Sangheili]]
*[[Sangheili]]
*[[Unggoy]]
*[[Unggoy]]
*[[Yanme'e]]
*[[Yanme'e]]
*[[Kig-yar|Kig-Yar]]
 
{{col-2}}
|title-3=Organizations|
===Locations===
*[[Covenant]]
*[[Reach]]
*[[United Nations Space Command]]
**[[UNSC Marine Corps]]
**[[UNSC Navy]]
***[[UNSC Special Forces|Naval Special Warfare Command]]
****[[SPARTAN-II program]]
***[[Office of Naval Intelligence]]
 
|title-4=Locations|
*[[Epsilon Eridani system]]
**[[Reach]]
***[[Unidentified ONI medical facility]]
*[[Sargasso]]
*[[Sargasso]]
*[[Harvest]]


===Vehicles===
|title-5=Events|
*[[AV-14 Hornet|AV-14 Attack VTOL]]
*[[SPARTAN-II augmentation procedures]] {{Mo}}
*[[D77-TC Pelican|Dropship 77-Troop Carrier]]
*[[Human-Covenant War]]
 
|title-6=Vehicles|
*[[AV-14 Hornet]]
*[[D77-TC Pelican]]
*[[M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle]]
*[[M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle]]


===Weapons===
|title-7=Weapons|
'''[[United Nations Space Command]]'''
'''[[United Nations Space Command]]'''
*[[BR55 Service Rifle]]
*[[Combat knife]]
*[[MA5B Individual Combat Weapon System]]
*[[M370 autocannon]]
*[[M370 autocannon]]
*[[M41 Light Anti-Aircraft Gun|M41 Vulcan Light Anti-Aircraft Gun]]
*[[M41 Light Anti-Aircraft Gun]]
*[[M6C Personal Defense Weapon System]]
*[[M6C Personal Defense Weapon System]]
*[[M90 Close Assault Weapon System]]
*[[M90 Close Assault Weapon System]]
*[[MA5B Individual Combat Weapon System]]
*[[BR55 Service Rifle]]
*[[Sniper Rifle System 99C-S2 Anti-Matériel]]
*[[Sniper Rifle System 99C-S2 Anti-Matériel]]


'''[[Covenant Empire]]'''
'''[[Covenant]]'''
*{{Pattern|Anskum|plasma grenade}}
*[[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword]]
*[[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol]]
*[[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol]]
*[[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle]]
*{{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}}
*[[Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon]]
*[[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher]]
*[[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher]]
*[[Type-1 Antipersonnel Grenade]]
*{{Pattern|Pez'tk|fuel rod gun}}
*[[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword]]
 
{{col-end}}
|title-8=Other|
*[[Binoculars]]
*[[Blamite]]
*[[Flash cloning]]
*[[Combat harness|Sangheili combat harness]]
*[[Unggoy combat harness]]
**[[Methane tank]]
*[[UNSC Marine Corps Battle Dress Uniform]]
**[[CH252 helmet]]
**[[M52B body armor]]
*[[Weapon attachment]]
**[[Flashlight]]
**[[Muzzle brake]]
**[[Telescopic sight]]
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*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 introductory narration states that humanity had established the Inner Colonies in the "heart of the Milky Way" by approximately [[2310]]. 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]]. In actuality, the entire [[human sphere]] is contained within a relatively small volume inside 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, ''-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.
*In the episode, Dr. Halsey calls Daisy by her SPARTAN tag number, "Twenty-Three". 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.
*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.
*During Daisy-023's first flashback, a [[Halo Array|Halo]] can be seen in the sky, despite the scene taking place on Reach.
*According to a series of "trading cards" posted on Facebook as part of a promotional campaign for ''Halo Legends'', the battle in ''Homecoming'' takes place on Harvest. However, the same cards also erroneously claim Harvest is Daisy's homeworld, and have other mistakes, such as spelling Sergeant Hauser's name as "Howser". In addition, the planet is shown to have moons in ''Homecoming'', whereas Harvest has no natural satellites. The site of the battle in the episode also has a number of visual allusions to Daisy's flashbacks of her homeworld, which could imply the scene takes place on Sargasso and would thus date the battle as late as [[2546]]. This is supported by the opening narration, which states that the [[Outer Colonies]] are already gone at the time, implying the episode takes place after 2535. Whatever the case, [[Jeff Easterling]] has stated that [[343 Industries]] have chosen to leave the setting vague for the time being.<ref>[https://twitter.com/GrimBrotherOne/status/1038898982880047104?s=19 ''Twitter: Reply by GrimBrotherOne'']</ref>
*Interestingly, the team assigned to Daisy-023 was Delta Team in the original Japanese dub, however it was changed to Gamma Team in the English dub.
 
==Gallery==
===Concept art===
<gallery>
File:Homecoming_SniperRifle_Concept.png|Sniper Rifle
File:Homecoming FuelRod Concept.png|Fuel Rod Gun
File:Homecoming Shotgun Concept.png|Shotgun
File:Homecoming M6CMagnum Concept.png|Magnum
File:Homecoming Pelican Concept.png|Pelican
File:Homecoming Hornet Concept.png|Hornet
File:Homecoming AssaultRifle Concept.png|Assault Rifle
File:Homecoming Warthog Concept.png|Warthog
File:Homecoming PlasmaRifle Concept.png|Plasma Rifle
File:Homecoming PlasmaPistol Concept.png|Plasma Pistol
File:Homecoming_City_Concept.png|City
File:Homecoming_TheBattlefield_Concept.png|The Battlefield
File:Homecoming_CityInRuin_Concept.png|City in Ruin
File:Homecoming_Campsite_Concept.png|Campsite
File:Homecoming_WhatRemains_Concept.png|What Remains
File:Homecoming_TheBridge_Concept.png|The Bridge
File:Homecoming_Extraction_Concept.png|Extraction
File:Homecoming_Homecoming_Concept.png|Homecoming
File:Homecoming_Ultra_Concept.png|Elite
File:Homecoming_DaisyCQB_Concept.png|SPARTAN-023
File:Homecoming Conscripts Concept.png|Conscripts
File:Homecoming_John117_Concept.png|Master Chief
File:Homecoming_DaisyFace_Concept.png|Daisy
File:Homecoming_Marine_Concept.png|Marine
File:Homecoming_Agent_Concept.png|ONI Agent
File:Homecoming_DaisyTrinket_Concept.png|Memories
File:Homecoming_JackalSniper_Concept.png|Jackal Sniper
File:Homecoming_Drone_Concept.png|Drone
File:Homecoming_DaisyClone_Concept.png|Clone
</gallery>


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


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Homecoming
Homecoming poster.jpg

Directed by:

Koichi Mashimo
Koji Sawai

Produced by:

Koichi Mashimo
Hideaki Muraoka
Mituhisa Ishikawa

Studio:

Bee Train

Written by:

Hiroyuki Kawasaki

Starring:

(English) Carli Mosier
(Japanese) Houko Kuwashima

Distributed by:

Warner Bros.

Release date(s):

February 16, 2010

Running time:

16 minutes

Available in:

English and Japanese

 

Homecoming is one of the seven short films comprising the anime adaptation of the Halo universe, Halo Legends.[1][2] Homecoming focuses on the tragedies involving the SPARTAN-II conscription in 2517, and the supersoldiers coming to terms with their origins.

Plot Summary[edit]

Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.

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.

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, Ralph-103, Joseph-122, Oscar-129 and another unnamed Spartan hold their trainers at gunpoint, before being granted permission to leave by 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 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 Hornet approaches, with Halsey on board. Halsey explains via COM that the abducted Spartans were replaced with 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 a battle on a war-torn world in the Human-Covenant War, Daisy-023 assists several Marines that had been pinned down by enemy fire. As she assists the Marines in reaching an evacuation point, she encounters Ralph-103, 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 Needler rounds. She unsuccessfully attempts to provide covering fire using a pistol; the Pelican is completely destroyed with Fuel Rod Gun fire, killing everyone aboard. Daisy dies soon after from the Needler rounds.

Her body is later found by John-117,[3] who places Daisy's teddy bear chain in her hands and closes her eyes.

Spoilers end here.

Development[edit]

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.

Sawai, who is presently a director for Bee Train Productions Inc., (a former subsidiary 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.

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.[3]

Appearances[edit]

Characters

Species

Organizations

Locations

Events

Vehicles

Weapons

United Nations Space Command

Covenant

Other



Trivia[edit]

  • The introductory narration states that humanity had established the Inner Colonies in the "heart of the Milky Way" by approximately 2310. This is physically and technologically impossible, as the galactic core is extremely dense and is theorized to contain a supermassive black hole. In actuality, the entire human sphere is contained within a relatively small volume inside 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.
  • In the episode, Dr. Halsey calls Daisy by her SPARTAN tag number, "Twenty-Three". 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 can be seen in the sky, despite the scene taking place on Reach.
  • According to a series of "trading cards" posted on Facebook as part of a promotional campaign for Halo Legends, the battle in Homecoming takes place on Harvest. However, the same cards also erroneously claim Harvest is Daisy's homeworld, and have other mistakes, such as spelling Sergeant Hauser's name as "Howser". In addition, the planet is shown to have moons in Homecoming, whereas Harvest has no natural satellites. The site of the battle in the episode also has a number of visual allusions to Daisy's flashbacks of her homeworld, which could imply the scene takes place on Sargasso and would thus date the battle as late as 2546. This is supported by the opening narration, which states that the Outer Colonies are already gone at the time, implying the episode takes place after 2535. Whatever the case, Jeff Easterling has stated that 343 Industries have chosen to leave the setting vague for the time being.[4]
  • Interestingly, the team assigned to Daisy-023 was Delta Team in the original Japanese dub, however it was changed to Gamma Team in the English dub.

Gallery[edit]

Concept art[edit]

  • Sniper Rifle

    Sniper Rifle

  • Fuel Rod Gun

    Fuel Rod Gun

  • Shotgun

    Shotgun

  • Magnum

    Magnum

  • Pelican

    Pelican

  • Hornet

    Hornet

  • Assault Rifle

    Assault Rifle

  • Warthog

    Warthog

  • Plasma Rifle

    Plasma Rifle

  • Plasma Pistol

    Plasma Pistol

  • City

    City

  • The Battlefield

    The Battlefield

  • City in Ruin

    City in Ruin

  • Campsite

    Campsite

  • What Remains

    What Remains

  • The Bridge

    The Bridge

  • Extraction

    Extraction

  • Homecoming

    Homecoming

  • Elite

    Elite

  • SPARTAN-023

    SPARTAN-023

  • Conscripts

    Conscripts

  • Master Chief

    Master Chief

  • Daisy

    Daisy

  • Marine

    Marine

  • ONI Agent

    ONI Agent

  • Memories

    Memories

  • Jackal Sniper

    Jackal Sniper

  • Drone

    Drone

  • Clone

    Clone

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo.bungie.org - Halo Legends: Polite Questions Answered Here
  2. ^ IGN.com - SDCC 09: Halo Legends In-Depth
  3. ^ a b c Halo Legends: Homecoming DVD Commentary
  4. ^ Twitter: Reply by GrimBrotherOne

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