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Simulated training can be watched by via cameras or specialized areas spread out around the fields,{{Ref/Reuse|New Blood}} and some facilities even have an AI, such as [[Jeff Steitzer|one]] that manages the War Games simulator on the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} and acts as the games' announcer. [[Sarah Palmer]], the commander of the ship's Spartan contingent, has a low opinion of the AI.{{Ref/Reuse|HE1}}
Simulated training can be watched by via cameras or specialized areas spread out around the fields,{{Ref/Reuse|New Blood}} and some facilities even have an AI, such as [[Jeff Steitzer|one]] that manages the War Games simulator on the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} and acts as the games' announcer. [[Sarah Palmer]], the commander of the ship's Spartan contingent, has a low opinion of the AI.{{Ref/Reuse|HE1}}


[[File:Infinity Spartan Optic calibration card.png|thumb|left|250px|A Spartan Optic calibration card.]]
[[File:H5G Marketing E32015HE Optic Calibration Card.png|thumb|left|250px|A Spartan Optic calibration card.]]
On the UNSC ''Infinity'', Spartans have to ensure optics are calibrated before they enter War Games simulations, using specialized [[Information card]]s.<ref>[https://www.windowscentral.com/hololens-halo-5-tour-amazing Microsoft used the HoloLens for their Halo 5 tour, and it was pretty amazing]</ref>
On the UNSC ''Infinity'', Spartans have to ensure optics are calibrated before they enter War Games simulations, using specialized [[Information card]]s.<ref>[https://www.windowscentral.com/hololens-halo-5-tour-amazing Microsoft used the HoloLens for their Halo 5 tour, and it was pretty amazing]</ref>


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==Simulated War Game maps==
==Simulated War Game maps==
Most of the Simulated War Games environments are recreated from either detailed scans, partial records or remote survey data of actual locations around the galaxy, although artistic flourishes may be applied at the simulation designers' discretion. Examples of such conceits include the anachronistic use of given starship, vehicle or emblem designs sometimes encountered in War Games simulations.<ref name="Catalog">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/halo-5-truth/7c25c1e2-29a4-4ef9-bf84-f9912215a0a0/posts?page=1#post17 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Halo 5 Truth'']</ref>
Most of the Simulated War Games environments are recreated from either detailed scans, partial records or remote survey data of actual locations around the galaxy, although artistic flourishes may be applied at the simulation designers' discretion. Examples of such conceits include the anachronistic use of given starship, vehicle or emblem designs sometimes encountered in War Games simulations.{{Ref/Site|Id-Catalog|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/halo-5-truth/7c25c1e2-29a4-4ef9-bf84-f9912215a0a0/posts|Site=Halo Waypoint Forums|Page=Halo 5 Truth|D=03|M=08|Y=2020|LocalArchive=Catalog/Archive/2014#Halo 5 Truth}}


Problems arose as many departments were stretched thin due to the UNSC's struggle to maintain a cohesive presence across [[Human colonies|colonized space]]. Because of this, the [[UNSC Armed Forces|military]] began the [[UNSC Cartographer Initiative|Cartographer Initiative]] to recruit much needed War Games map designers to help keep the [[Spartan Operations|Spartan branch]] operating efficiently.<ref name="Close Quarters">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-close-quarters '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Close Quarters'']</ref>
Problems arose as many departments were stretched thin due to the UNSC's struggle to maintain a cohesive presence across [[Human colonies|colonized space]]. Because of this, the [[UNSC Armed Forces|military]] began the [[UNSC Cartographer Initiative|Cartographer Initiative]] to recruit much needed War Games map designers to help keep the [[Spartan Operations|Spartan branch]] operating efficiently.<ref name="Close Quarters">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-close-quarters '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Close Quarters'']</ref>
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*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo: Trial of Reckoning]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Trial of Reckoning]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Anvil Accord]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Flashpoint]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==