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'''''Halo: Fleet Battles''''' is a [[Wikipedia:Miniature wargaming|tabletop]] game developed by [[Spartan Games]]. The first set for ''Halo: Fleet Battles'', called ''The Fall of Reach box'', was released on [[2015|July 20, 2015]].<ref>[http://www.spartangames.co.uk/halo-ships-july-20th '''Spartan Games''': ''Halo Ships July 20th'']</ref> | '''''Halo: Fleet Battles''''' is a [[Wikipedia:Miniature wargaming|tabletop]] game developed by [[Spartan Games]]. The first set for ''Halo: Fleet Battles'', called ''The Fall of Reach box'', was released on [[2015|July 20, 2015]].<ref>[http://www.spartangames.co.uk/halo-ships-july-20th '''Spartan Games''': ''Halo Ships July 20th'']</ref> | ||
==Gameplay== | |||
===Scenarios=== | |||
The campaign guide that came with the ''The Fall of Reach'' set consisted of eight scenarios. The scenarios run parallel to the events of ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' and ending concurrent with the final chapters of ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', detailing the ongoing space campaign between the [[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]] and [[Epsilon Eridani Fleet]], led by [[Rho 'Barutamee]] and [[Michael Stanforth]], respectively. | |||
#[[Scenario One: Flight!]] | |||
#[[Scenario Two: Contact]] | |||
#[[Scenario Three: Evacuate]] | |||
#[[Scenario Four: Run!]] | |||
#[[Scenario Five: Into the fire]] | |||
#[[Scenario Six: Left Jab]] | |||
#[[Scenario Seven: Finishing Blow]] | |||
#[[Scenario Eight: Rally Point Zulu]] | |||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
In [[2015|February 2015]], Spartan Games announced that the company had established a License Agreement with [[Microsoft Studios]] to design and produce tabletop miniatures games for the ''[[Halo universe|Halo]]'' series. Spartan Games worked together with [[343 Industries]] to produce ship designs that had never visually appeared in previous canon, such as the {{ | In [[2015|February 2015]], Spartan Games announced that the company had established a License Agreement with [[Microsoft Studios]] to design and produce tabletop miniatures games for the ''[[Halo universe|Halo]]'' series. Spartan Games worked together with [[343 Industries]] to produce ship designs that had never visually appeared in previous canon, such as the {{Pattern|Varric|heavy cruiser}} and the {{Class|Epoch|heavy carrier}}. Although the company was given considerable freedom in designing the models, 343i's Franchise team ensured that each vessel properly fit their faction, role, and established canonical details.<ref name="canon fodder">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-in-the-loop '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - In the Loop'']</ref> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
{{Featurelist|secondcolumn=title-5|title-1=Characters| | {{Featurelist|secondcolumn=title-5|title-1=Characters| | ||
*[[ | *[[Andrew Del Rio]]<ref name="artstation">[https://www.artstation.com/artwork/K2lZx '''Artstation''' - ''Kameliya Minkova: Sci-Fi Commander Portraits'']</ref> | ||
*[[Cortana]]<ref name="Weekender">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnqvhSVfq5s '''YouTube''': ''Weekender: Halo: Fleet Battles Special!'']</ref> | |||
*[[Daniels]] {{1st}} | *[[Daniels]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[James Cutter]]<ref>[http://community.spartangames.co.uk/index.php?/topic/16805-halo-waypoint-update-with-spartan-new-ships/&do=findComment&comment=298848 '''Spartan Games''': ''Halo Waypoint Update with Spartan - NEW SHIPS!'']</ref> | *[[James Cutter]]<ref>[http://community.spartangames.co.uk/index.php?/topic/16805-halo-waypoint-update-with-spartan-new-ships/&do=findComment&comment=298848 '''Spartan Games''': ''Halo Waypoint Update with Spartan - NEW SHIPS!'']</ref> | ||
*[[John-117]] | *[[John-117]] | ||
*[[Jun-A266]] | *[[Jul 'Mdama]]{{Ref/Reuse|artstation}} | ||
*[[Jun-A266]]{{Ref/Reuse|Weekender}} | |||
*[[Kantar 'Utaralee]] {{Fm}} | *[[Kantar 'Utaralee]] {{Fm}} | ||
*[[Michael Stanforth]] | *[[Michael Stanforth]] | ||
*[[Minister of Etiology]] | *[[Minister of Etiology]]{{Ref/Reuse|wave3}} | ||
*[[Prophet of Stewardship]] | *[[Prophet of Stewardship]] | ||
*[[Rho 'Barutamee]] {{1st}} | *[[Rho 'Barutamee]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Robinson]] {{1st}} | *[[Robinson]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Terrence Hood]] | *[[Terrence Hood]]{{Ref/Reuse|wave3}} | ||
*[[Xytan 'Jar Wattinree]] | *[[Xytan 'Jar Wattinree]]{{Ref/Reuse|wave3}} | ||
|title-2=Species| | |title-2=Species| | ||
*[[Forerunner]] {{Mo}} | *[[Forerunner]] {{Mo}} | ||
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****[[Teller Station]] {{1st}} | ****[[Teller Station]] {{1st}} | ||
**[[Reach]] | **[[Reach]] | ||
***[[Rally Point Zulu]] | |||
***[[Turul]] | ***[[Turul]] | ||
*[[Epsilon Indi system]]<ref name="fb33">'''Halo: Fleet Battles''', ''Core Rulebook - page 33''</ref> | *[[Epsilon Indi system]]<ref name="fb33">'''Halo: Fleet Battles''', ''Core Rulebook - page 33''</ref> | ||
**[[Harvest]] | **[[Harvest]]{{Ref/Reuse|fb33}} | ||
*[[FLEETCOM Sector Three]] {{Mo}} | *[[FLEETCOM Sector Three]] {{Mo}} | ||
**[[Sigma Octanus system]] | **[[Sigma Octanus system]]{{Ref/Reuse|fb33}} | ||
***[[Sigma Octanus IV]] | ***[[Sigma Octanus IV]]{{Ref/Reuse|fb33}} | ||
*[[Mars]] {{Mo}} | *[[Mars]] {{Mo}} | ||
|title-5=Events| | |title-5=Events| | ||
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*[[Human-Covenant War]] | *[[Human-Covenant War]] | ||
**[[Battle of Beta Eridani]] {{1st}} | **[[Battle of Beta Eridani]] {{1st}} | ||
**[[Battle of Harvest]] | **[[Battle of Harvest]]{{Ref/Reuse|fb33}} | ||
**[[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]] | **[[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]]{{Ref/Reuse|fb33}} | ||
**[[Fall of Reach]] | **[[Fall of Reach]] | ||
***[[Operation: LEFT JAB]] {{1st}} | ***[[Operation: LEFT JAB]] {{1st}} | ||
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*[[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]] | *[[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]] | ||
*[[Plasma turret]] | *[[Plasma turret]] | ||
* | *{{Pattern|Elo'Nakada|concussion rifle}} | ||
|title-7=Vehicles| | |title-7=Vehicles| | ||
*{{ | ;Covenant | ||
*[[ | *{{Pattern|Akton|escort}} {{1st}} | ||
* | *{{Pattern|Ceudar|heavy corvette}} | ||
*{{ | **''[[Ardent Prayer]]'' | ||
*[[ | *{{Pattern|Gloto|Breaching Carapace}} | ||
*{{ | *{{Pattern|Hekar Taa|blockade runner}} | ||
*{{ | *{{Pattern|Keljiric|Tarasque}} | ||
*{{ | *{{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}} | ||
*{{Pattern|Lursu|brigantine}} | |||
*{{Pattern|Maugen|armored cruiser}} | |||
*{{Pattern|Mjern|agricultural support ship}} | |||
*{{Pattern|Rwaru|carrack}} | |||
*{{Pattern|R'sikosh|man o' war}} | |||
*{{Pattern|R'sisho|Tick}} | |||
*[[Seraph]] | |||
**{{Pattern|Morsam|Seraph}} | |||
*{{Pattern|Sinaris|heavy destroyer}} | |||
*{{Pattern|Sh'wada|supercarrier}} | |||
*{{Pattern|Syfon|assault carrier}} | |||
**''[[Long Night of Solace]]'' | **''[[Long Night of Solace]]'' | ||
*{{Pattern|Varric|heavy cruiser}} | |||
;Human | |||
*{{Class|Autumn|heavy cruiser}} | |||
*[[D77-TC Pelican]] | *[[D77-TC Pelican]] | ||
*{{Class|Epoch|heavy carrier}} {{1st}} | *{{Class|Epoch|heavy carrier}} {{1st}} | ||
*[[F-41 Broadsword]] | *[[F-41 Broadsword]] | ||
*[[GA-TL1 Longsword]] | *[[GA-TL1 Longsword]] | ||
*{{Class|Halberd|destroyer}} | *{{Class|Halberd|light destroyer}} | ||
*{{Class|Halcyon|light cruiser}} | *{{Class|Halcyon|light cruiser}} | ||
**{{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} | **{{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} | ||
*{{Class|Marathon|heavy cruiser}} | *{{Class|Marathon|heavy cruiser}} | ||
**{{UNSCShip|Leviathan}} | **{{UNSCShip|Leviathan}} | ||
*[[Orbital defense platform]] | *[[Orbital defense platform]] | ||
*{{Class|Orion|assault carrier}} {{1st}} | *{{Class|Orion|assault carrier}} {{1st}} | ||
*{{Class|Paris|heavy frigate}} | *{{Class|Paris|heavy frigate}} | ||
*{{Class|Phoenix|colony ship}} | *{{Class|Phoenix|colony ship}} | ||
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*{{Class|Punic|supercarrier}} | *{{Class|Punic|supercarrier}} | ||
**{{UNSCShip|Trafalgar}} | **{{UNSCShip|Trafalgar}} | ||
*{{Class|Valiant|super-heavy cruiser}} | *{{Class|Valiant|super-heavy cruiser}} | ||
**{{UNSCShip|Valiant}} {{1st}} | **{{UNSCShip|Valiant}} {{1st}} | ||
*{{UNSCShip|Infinity}} | *{{UNSCShip|Infinity}} | ||
*[[ | *[[FSS-1000 Sabre]] | ||
|title-8=Technology and equipment| | |title-8=Technology and equipment| | ||
*[[Artificial intelligence]] | *[[Artificial intelligence]] | ||
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***[[OPERATOR-class Mjolnir]] | ***[[OPERATOR-class Mjolnir]] | ||
***[[SCOUT-class Mjolnir]] | ***[[SCOUT-class Mjolnir]] | ||
*[[Sangheili combat harness]] | *[[Combat harness|Sangheili combat harness]] | ||
**[[Imperial Admiral]] harness | |||
**[[Sangheili Zealot|Zealot]] harness | |||
***[[Hesduros]] [[Sangheili Zealot#Hesduros-inspired design|variant]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
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''The Fall of Reach box'' contents include: | ''The Fall of Reach box'' contents include: | ||
*A full color | *A full color 129-page [[Halo: Fleet Battles core rulebook|core rulebook]] packed full of images and examples | ||
*Fall of Reach campaign guide | *[[Halo: Fleet Battles - The Fall of Reach campaign guide|Fall of Reach campaign guide]] | ||
*49 highly-detailed plastic ship models including: | *49 highly-detailed plastic ship models including: | ||
**32 UNSC ship models | **32 UNSC ship models | ||
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**17 Covenant ship models | **17 Covenant ship models | ||
***1 ORS Class Heavy Cruiser | ***1 ORS Class Heavy Cruiser | ||
***2 CCS Class Battlecruisers | ***2 CCS-Class Battlecruisers | ||
***14 SDV Class Heavy Corvettes | ***14 SDV Class Heavy Corvettes | ||
*25 custom Halo Dice | *25 custom Halo Dice | ||
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===Special GenCon Edition=== | ===Special GenCon Edition=== | ||
Those who attended GenCon in Indianapolis, USA, from July 30 to August 2, 2015, were able to purchase a special edition of the ''Fall of Reach'' box, which included for free alongside the normal contents $40-worth of models: one extra UNSC large sprue (one Epoch-class Heavy Carrier and three Paris-class Frigates), one extra | Those who attended GenCon in Indianapolis, USA, from July 30 to August 2, 2015, were able to purchase a special edition of the ''Fall of Reach'' box, which included for free alongside the normal contents $40-worth of models: one extra UNSC large sprue (one Epoch-class Heavy Carrier and three Paris-class Frigates), one extra large sprue (one ORS Class Heavy Cruiser and two SDV -class Heavy Corvettes), one extra fight stand sprue, and more token sheets; this offer was also available during GenCon on the Spartan Games online store.<ref>[http://www.spartangames.co.uk/halo-fleet-battles-at-gencon '''Spartan Games''' ''Halo: Fleet Battles at GenCon'']</ref> | ||
===UNSC Commander Pack=== | ===UNSC Commander Pack=== | ||
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===UNSC Core Battlegroup Upgrade=== | ===UNSC Core Battlegroup Upgrade=== | ||
Available on August 26, this boxed set can serve either to upgrade a ''Halo: Fleet Battles'' UNSC force with additional medium and small firepower or to act as the foundation for a new UNSC force. The contents consist of twenty eight models (four Marathon | Available on August 26, this boxed set can serve either to upgrade a ''Halo: Fleet Battles'' UNSC force with additional medium and small firepower or to act as the foundation for a new UNSC force. The contents consist of twenty eight models (four Marathon- class Cruisers and twenty four Paris- class Frigates, three Formation Base Sprues (twelve bases in all), four Ship Overlay Sheets (twenty four Ship Overlays), two Token Sheets, two Statistics Sheets, and one Assembly Guide.<ref>[http://shop.spartangames.co.uk/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=HFUN03 '''Spartan Games''' ''UNSC Core Upgrade Box'']</ref> | ||
===Covenant Core Battlegroup Upgrade=== | ===Covenant Core Battlegroup Upgrade=== | ||
Available on August 26, this boxed set can serve either to upgrade a ''Halo: Fleet Battles'' Covenant force with additional medium and small firepower or to act as the foundation for a new Covenant force. The contents consist of fourteen models (two | Available on August 26, this boxed set can serve either to upgrade a ''Halo: Fleet Battles'' Covenant force with additional medium and small firepower or to act as the foundation for a new Covenant force. The contents consist of fourteen models (two ''Ket'' battlecruisers and twelve SDV corvettes), two Base Formation Sprues (eight bases in all), three Ship Overlay Sheets (eighteen Ship Overlays), two Token Sheets, two Statistics Sheets, and one Assembly Guide.<ref>[http://shop.spartangames.co.uk/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=HFCV03 '''Spartan Games''' ''Covenant Core Upgrade Box'']</ref> | ||
===UNSC Large Battlegroup Upgrade=== | ===UNSC Large Battlegroup Upgrade=== | ||
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===Covenant Large Battlegroup Upgrade=== | ===Covenant Large Battlegroup Upgrade=== | ||
Available on August 26, this boxed set can serve either to upgrade a ''Halo: Fleet Battles'' Covenant force with additional large firepower or to act as the foundation for a new Covenant force. The contents consist of six models (ORS crusiers and four SDV corvettes), one Formation Base Sprue (four bases in all), one Ship Overlay Sheet (six Ship Overlays), two Token Sheets, one Statistics Sheet, and one Assembly Guide.<ref>[http://shop.spartangames.co.uk/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=HFCV02 '''Spartan Games''' ''Covenant Large Upgrade Box'']</ref> | Available on August 26, this boxed set can serve either to upgrade a ''Halo: Fleet Battles'' Covenant force with additional large firepower or to act as the foundation for a new Covenant force. The contents consist of six models (two ORS-class crusiers and four SDV-class corvettes), one Formation Base Sprue (four bases in all), one Ship Overlay Sheet (six Ship Overlays), two Token Sheets, one Statistics Sheet, and one Assembly Guide.<ref>[http://shop.spartangames.co.uk/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=HFCV02 '''Spartan Games''' ''Covenant Large Upgrade Box'']</ref> | ||
===UNSC Command Upgrade Set=== | ===UNSC Command Upgrade Set=== | ||
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===Covenant Command Upgrade Set=== | ===Covenant Command Upgrade Set=== | ||
This set contains new leadership cards that | This set contains new leadership cards that enable the use of new formations and new abilities for any Covenant fleet . This set includes two ship overlay sheets (twelve ship overlays), one statistics sheet, five command dice, one Xytan 'Jar Wattinree Commander Card, and one Minister of Etiology Heroic Character Card.<ref>[http://shop.spartangames.co.uk/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=HFCV50 '''Spartan Games''' ''Covenant Command Upgrade Set'']</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
===Concept art=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:HFB CoverSketch Concept 1.jpg|Early concept art for the main cover of the game. | |||
File:HFB CoverSketch Concept 2.jpg|Early concept art for the main cover of the game. | |||
File:HFB CoverSketch Concept 3.jpg|Early concept art for the main cover of the game. | |||
File:HFB CoverSketch Concept 4.jpg|Early concept art for the main cover of the game. | |||
File:HFB CoverSketch Concept 5.jpg|Early concept art for the main cover of the game. | |||
File:HFB-DSChuntingground.jpg|Concept art for the interior of a {{Pattern|Mjern|agricultural support ship}}. | |||
File:HFB HazardSheet Concept 1.jpg|Concept art for a hazard sheet. | |||
File:HFB HazardSheet Concept 2.jpg|Concept art for a hazard sheet. | |||
File:HFB Busts Concept.jpg|Concept art for the busts of Stanforth and Rho 'Barutamee. | |||
File:HFB Table Concept.jpg|A tabletop board for the game. | |||
File:HFB_UNSCDestroyed.jpg|Concept art of various destroyed UNSC ships. | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Images=== | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HFB FrontArt-Website-Background-Edit.jpg|Art for the game featuring UNSC and Covenant cruisers. | |||
File:HFB - CAS carrier top.jpg|Special ''CAS''-class assault carrier made for an event. (not sold) | |||
File:Halo- Fleet Battles The Fall of Reach Contents.jpeg|The contents of the ''Fall of Reach'' box. | File:Halo- Fleet Battles The Fall of Reach Contents.jpeg|The contents of the ''Fall of Reach'' box. | ||
File:UNSC Battlegroup Leviathan.jpg|Some of the UNSC ships in ''Halo: Fleet Battles''. | File:UNSC Battlegroup Leviathan.jpg|Some of the UNSC ships in ''Halo: Fleet Battles''. | ||
File:Spartan Games Covie ships.jpg|Some of the Covenant ships in ''Halo: Fleet Battles''. | File:Spartan Games Covie ships.jpg|Some of the Covenant ships in ''Halo: Fleet Battles''. | ||
File:Tabletopmodels.jpg|Various ship models. | File:Tabletopmodels.jpg|Various ship models. | ||
File: | File:HFB-CAS&others.jpg|A pair of ''Valiant''-class super-heavy cruisers alongside an ''Epoch'', a CAS-class assault carrier, and various other vessels. | ||
File:HFB-PreorderAd.jpg|Pre-order advertisement for the busts. | File:HFB-PreorderAd.jpg|Pre-order advertisement for the busts. | ||
File:Halo Fleet Battles.png|Placeholder image for the game's box. | File:Halo Fleet Battles.png|Placeholder image for the game's box. | ||
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File:HFB Covenant CUS.jpg|The Covenant Command Upgrade Set. | File:HFB Covenant CUS.jpg|The Covenant Command Upgrade Set. | ||
File:Fleet Battles - Covenant busts.jpg|The busts of [[Rho 'Barutamee]], [[Xytan 'Jar Wattinree]] and the [[Minister of Etiology]]. | File:Fleet Battles - Covenant busts.jpg|The busts of [[Rho 'Barutamee]], [[Xytan 'Jar Wattinree]] and the [[Minister of Etiology]]. | ||
File:HFB-Battle.jpg|A game being played. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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- "Halo: Fleet Battles delivers an easy to learn, lore-infused, tactically-rich gaming experience that appeals both to experienced wargamers and fans of the Halo Universe."
- — Spartan Games newsletter
Halo: Fleet Battles is a tabletop game developed by Spartan Games. The first set for Halo: Fleet Battles, called The Fall of Reach box, was released on July 20, 2015.[2]
Gameplay[edit]
Scenarios[edit]
The campaign guide that came with the The Fall of Reach set consisted of eight scenarios. The scenarios run parallel to the events of Halo: Reach and ending concurrent with the final chapters of Halo: The Fall of Reach, detailing the ongoing space campaign between the Fleet of Valiant Prudence and Epsilon Eridani Fleet, led by Rho 'Barutamee and Michael Stanforth, respectively.
- Scenario One: Flight!
- Scenario Two: Contact
- Scenario Three: Evacuate
- Scenario Four: Run!
- Scenario Five: Into the fire
- Scenario Six: Left Jab
- Scenario Seven: Finishing Blow
- Scenario Eight: Rally Point Zulu
Background[edit]
In February 2015, Spartan Games announced that the company had established a License Agreement with Microsoft Studios to design and produce tabletop miniatures games for the Halo series. Spartan Games worked together with 343 Industries to produce ship designs that had never visually appeared in previous canon, such as the Varric-pattern heavy cruiser and the Epoch-class heavy carrier. Although the company was given considerable freedom in designing the models, 343i's Franchise team ensured that each vessel properly fit their faction, role, and established canonical details.[3]
Appearances[edit]
The Fall of Reach box[edit]
The Fall of Reach box contents include:
- A full color 129-page core rulebook packed full of images and examples
- Fall of Reach campaign guide
- 49 highly-detailed plastic ship models including:
- 32 UNSC ship models
- 1 Epoch-class Heavy Carrier
- 4 Marathon-class Heavy Cruisers
- 27 Paris-class Frigates
- 17 Covenant ship models
- 1 ORS Class Heavy Cruiser
- 2 CCS-Class Battlecruisers
- 14 SDV Class Heavy Corvettes
- 32 UNSC ship models
- 25 custom Halo Dice
- Fleet Commander Data Sheets
- Flight Stands and Overlay Cards
- Punch-out Scenery and Token sheets
- Quick Guide reference sheets
Merchandise[edit]
Pre-order bonuses[edit]
Those who pre-ordered at Salute 2015 or the Spartan Games online store on April 25, 2015 received a bust of their choosing between Vice Admiral Michael Stanforth and Supreme Commander Rho 'Barutamee.[8]
Special GenCon Edition[edit]
Those who attended GenCon in Indianapolis, USA, from July 30 to August 2, 2015, were able to purchase a special edition of the Fall of Reach box, which included for free alongside the normal contents $40-worth of models: one extra UNSC large sprue (one Epoch-class Heavy Carrier and three Paris-class Frigates), one extra large sprue (one ORS Class Heavy Cruiser and two SDV -class Heavy Corvettes), one extra fight stand sprue, and more token sheets; this offer was also available during GenCon on the Spartan Games online store.[9]
UNSC Commander Pack[edit]
Available August 26, 2015, this boxed set serves as an introductory set for UNSC commanders. The contents consist of a full color 128-page Core Rulebook, Vice Admiral Michael Stanforth Data Sheet, five UNSC Command Dice, two Six Sided Dice, Token Sheets, a UNSC Statistic Sheet, and a Reference Sheet.[10]
Covenant Commander Pack[edit]
Available on August 26, 2015, this boxed set serves as an introductory set for Covenant commanders. The contents consist of a full color 128-page Core Rulebook, a Supreme Commander Rho 'Barutamee Data Sheet, five Covenant Command Dice, two Six-sided Dice, Token Sheets, a Covenant Statistic Sheet, and a Reference Sheet.[11]
UNSC Core Battlegroup Upgrade[edit]
Available on August 26, this boxed set can serve either to upgrade a Halo: Fleet Battles UNSC force with additional medium and small firepower or to act as the foundation for a new UNSC force. The contents consist of twenty eight models (four Marathon- class Cruisers and twenty four Paris- class Frigates, three Formation Base Sprues (twelve bases in all), four Ship Overlay Sheets (twenty four Ship Overlays), two Token Sheets, two Statistics Sheets, and one Assembly Guide.[12]
Covenant Core Battlegroup Upgrade[edit]
Available on August 26, this boxed set can serve either to upgrade a Halo: Fleet Battles Covenant force with additional medium and small firepower or to act as the foundation for a new Covenant force. The contents consist of fourteen models (two Ket battlecruisers and twelve SDV corvettes), two Base Formation Sprues (eight bases in all), three Ship Overlay Sheets (eighteen Ship Overlays), two Token Sheets, two Statistics Sheets, and one Assembly Guide.[13]
UNSC Large Battlegroup Upgrade[edit]
Available on August 26, this boxed set can serve either to upgrade a Halo: Fleet Battles UNSC force with additional large firepower or to act as the foundation for a new UNSC force. The contents consist of eight models (two Epoch carriers and six Paris frigates), one Formation Base Sprue (four bases in all), one Ship Overlay Sheet, two Token Sheets, one Statistics Sheet, and one Assembly Guide.[14]
Covenant Large Battlegroup Upgrade[edit]
Available on August 26, this boxed set can serve either to upgrade a Halo: Fleet Battles Covenant force with additional large firepower or to act as the foundation for a new Covenant force. The contents consist of six models (two ORS-class crusiers and four SDV-class corvettes), one Formation Base Sprue (four bases in all), one Ship Overlay Sheet (six Ship Overlays), two Token Sheets, one Statistics Sheet, and one Assembly Guide.[15]
UNSC Command Upgrade Set[edit]
This set contains new leadership cards that enable the use of new formations and new abilities for any UNSC fleet. This set includes two ship overlay sheets (twelve ship overlays), one statistics sheet, five command dice, one Fleet Admiral Terrence Hood Commander Card, and one Cortana Heroic Character Card.[16]
Covenant Command Upgrade Set[edit]
This set contains new leadership cards that enable the use of new formations and new abilities for any Covenant fleet . This set includes two ship overlay sheets (twelve ship overlays), one statistics sheet, five command dice, one Xytan 'Jar Wattinree Commander Card, and one Minister of Etiology Heroic Character Card.[17]
Gallery[edit]
Concept art[edit]
Early concept art for the main cover of the game.
Early concept art for the main cover of the game.
Early concept art for the main cover of the game.
Early concept art for the main cover of the game.
Early concept art for the main cover of the game.
Concept art for the interior of a Mjern-pattern agricultural support ship.
Concept art for a hazard sheet.
Concept art for a hazard sheet.
Concept art for the busts of Stanforth and Rho 'Barutamee.
A tabletop board for the game.
Concept art of various destroyed UNSC ships.
Images[edit]
Art for the game featuring UNSC and Covenant cruisers.
Special CAS-class assault carrier made for an event. (not sold)
The contents of the Fall of Reach box.
Some of the UNSC ships in Halo: Fleet Battles.
Some of the Covenant ships in Halo: Fleet Battles.
Various ship models.
A pair of Valiant-class super-heavy cruisers alongside an Epoch, a CAS-class assault carrier, and various other vessels.
Pre-order advertisement for the busts.
Placeholder image for the game's box.
A CAS-class assault carrier leads a Covenant fleet against a UNSC fleet.
An Epoch-class heavy carrier leading the UNSC Pillar of Autumn and Paris-class heavy frigates.
Various figures, cards, tokens, dice, and a bust of Rho 'Barutamee.
A Marathon-class heavy cruiser leading a group of Paris-class heavy frigates.
The Rho 'Barutamee bust with dice.
The Michael Stanforth bust with dice.
The Michael Stanforth card with an Epoch-class heavy carrier.
Orbital defense platforms
A Punic-class supercarrier with several Marathon-class cruisers and Paris-class frigates.
Models for the Valiant and CPV.
A side view of the CSO-class supercarrier.
A front view of the CSO-class supercarrier.
The front of the UNSC Commander Pack.
The back of the UNSC Commander Pack.
The front of the Covenant Commander Pack.
The back of the Covenant Commander Pack.
The front of the UNSC Core Upgrade Box.
The back of the UNSC Core Upgrade Box.
The front of the Covenant Core Upgrade Box.
The back of the Covenant Core Upgrade Box.
The front of the UNSC Large Upgrade Box.
The back of the UNSC Large Upgrade Box.
The front of the Covenant Large Upgrade Box.
The back of the Covenant Large Upgrade Box.
Wave 3 UNSC Set.
Wave 3 Covenant Set.
Various ships in the game.
The UNSC Command Upgrade Set.
The Covenant Command Upgrade Set.
The busts of Rho 'Barutamee, Xytan 'Jar Wattinree and the Minister of Etiology.
A game being played.
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b c d Spartan Games - September 2015 Release
- ^ Spartan Games: Halo Ships July 20th
- ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - In the Loop
- ^ a b Artstation - Kameliya Minkova: Sci-Fi Commander Portraits
- ^ a b YouTube: Weekender: Halo: Fleet Battles Special!
- ^ Spartan Games: Halo Waypoint Update with Spartan - NEW SHIPS!
- ^ a b c d e f Halo: Fleet Battles, Core Rulebook - page 33
- ^ Spartan Games: Halo: Fleet Battles at Salute
- ^ Spartan Games Halo: Fleet Battles at GenCon
- ^ Spartan Games UNSC Commander Pack
- ^ Spartan Games Covenant Commander Pack
- ^ Spartan Games UNSC Core Upgrade Box
- ^ Spartan Games Covenant Core Upgrade Box
- ^ Spartan Games UNSC Large Upgrade Box
- ^ Spartan Games Covenant Large Upgrade Box
- ^ Spartan Games UNSC Command Upgrade Set
- ^ Spartan Games Covenant Command Upgrade Set
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