Halo Legends Heroes Journey Sweepstakes

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Halo Legends Heroes Journey Sweepstakes was a marketing competition in 2010 between the January 30 and March 2 for Halo Legends. It had players enter codes from Twitter and Facebook, onto a Facebook application that gave them cards that told them about the then upcoming Halo Legends and related media.

Prizes

The prizes in this competition included a chance to go to 343 Industries, an Xbox 360 Elite, Halo Legends on DVD and more.

Cards

Halo Legends Set

Card	Description
	Standard DVD Halo Legends Standard Edition DVD SPECIAL FEATURES: - Commentary by Directors Frank O'Connor and Joseph Chou - Halo Reach Videogame Trailer PRE-ORDER NOW
	Two Disc DVD Halo Legends 2 Disc Special Edition DVD SPECIAL FEATURES: - The Making of Halo Legends - An Introduction to Halo Legends followed by a Making of Segment for Each Episode - Halo: The Story So Far - Overview of Halo Universe Up Until the End of Halo 3 (narrated by Frank O'Connor) - Commentary by Directors Frank O'Connor and Joseph Chou PRE-ORDER NOW
	Blu-ray Halo Legends Special Edition Blu-ray™ SPECIAL FEATURE EXCLUSIVE TO BLU-RAY™ - Halo®: Gaming Evolved - Explaining the Halo Phenomenon From Its Inception as an Xbox Video Game to a Present Day Entertainment Franchise ADDITIONAL SPECIAL FEATURES: - The Making of Halo Legends - An Introduction to Halo Legends followed by a Making of Segment for Each Episode - Halo: The Story So Far - Overview of Halo Universe Up Until the End of Halo 3 (narrated by Frank O'Connor) - Commentary by Directors Frank O'Connor and Joseph Chou PRE-ORDER NOW
	Origins Origins Part 1 & 2 Origins is a two part story detailing the history of the Halo universe. The episode reveals many important moments from the Halo timeline, including the Forerunner battles with the Flood and construction of the Halo array, as well as the "present-day" ending of the Halo trilogy. Origins has something for everyone, from the inexperienced Halo "Recruit" to the seasoned "General."
	The Duel A long time ago, at a turning point for the Covenant's role in the Galaxy, a shamed Elite defies his role as "Arbiter" in order to take a path of revenge against those that stole the only thing that mattered to him. This ancient Arbiter must fight his way through ever-advancing groups of his former allies until he finally stands face-to-face with the one who betrayed him. This innovative and artistic episode takes viewers on a surreal journey behind enemy lines and into the heart of Sangheili society.
	Homecoming Homecoming focuses on one of Master Chief's fellow Spartan-IIs as she assists UNSC forces in battle against the Covenant. During the firefight, she experiences a number of flashbacks to when she was a young girl growing up within the top-secret and morally questionable Spartan program. Throughout the story there are two forces at work against the Spartan, and the mental struggle with these memories ends up being just as dangerous as the physical forces that surround her.
	Odd One Out In this non-canonical satire based on the Halo universe, we find hapless Spartan 1337 getting himself into another "situation", as he accidentally slips out of his transport ship while flying over a primitive planet. After climbing out of his crater, 1337 meets a few young inhabitants of this very unusual place, and finds that they aren?t terribly impressed by his repeated attempts to convince them that he is the "most powerful soldier in the galaxy." Meanwhile, a Covenant Prophet has created a fearsome (if not terribly clever) new warrior and has sent it on a seek-and-destroy mission to the same primitive locale, mistaking 1337 for the Master Chief in the process. Our hero's only hope lies in acquiring the aid of the strange inhabitants of this planet, if he is to have any chance at all in defeating this hairy Covenant super-soldier.
	Prototype On a war-torn battlefield, UNSC Marines struggle to defend a secret weapons research facility from invading Covenant forces. As they realize their cause is nearly lost, the Cole Protocol is put into effect and they are ordered to destroy everything, rather than let the weapons and valuable navigational data fall into the hands of the enemy. This episode reveals how the bravery of one soldier can change the course of a battle, and demonstrates an awesome new technology from the Halo universe in action.
	The Babysitter In this episode, a group of Orbital Drop Shock Troopers (ODSTs) are given a difficult task: assassinate a high-ranking Covenant Prophet on a hostile planet. However, right before the mission the strike team is informed that they will be accompanied by an unwelcome companion, a Spartan sniper. For this near-impossible mission to succeed, both the Spartan and the ODSTs will have to reexamine their bitter and long-held rivalries.
	The Package In The Package, Master Chief and four specially selected Spartans are launched from a stealth cruiser and into the heart of a giant Covenant fleet, in a desperate bid to recover a valuable intelligence asset. Once Chief locates their target, he and the other Spartans must fight their way on board a Covenant ship in order to recover one of the most important resources the UNSC has ever known...

Origins Set

Card	Description
	The Forerunners An ancient race of otherworldly beings, the Forerunners were an advanced technological society that may have once spanned the entire known galaxy. Though seemingly wiped out long ago by the Flood, signs of the true expanse of this ancient empire is spread throughout the Milky Way. This is most evident in the massive Halo Rings, a triumph of design even by Forerunner standards. Not much remains of these mysterious beings, only the indelible footprints left across known space.
	The Flood Quite possibly the most dangerous threat any sentient life-form can come across, the Flood is a highly virulent, extra galactic, parasitic force whose sole purpose is the consumption of all living beings in order to sustain its constant expansion. Thought destroyed or contained by the Forerunners, the Flood has reemerged time and time again in small pockets of the galaxy, and has united even sworn enemies in the face of its awesome destructive power.
	Halo Array Originally built by the Forerunners, these magnificent ring world structures are deceptively beautiful. Originally built as the last resort weapon against the rampaging Flood, the Halos hold within them the power, when activated, to send out a destructive harmonic frequency that destroys the nervous system of any sentient life form.
	The Covenant Formally created in 852 BCE by Earth's reckoning, the Covenant is a grouping of diverse species spread throughout the galaxy. Though originally comprised of just the Sangheili (Elites) and the San 'Shyuum (Prophets), this collective has grown into a hegemony of races who share a single goal: the destruction of all Humanity.
	The UNSC The United Nations Space Command, or UNSC, is humankind's last hope for survival. It is the military, exploratory, and scientific agency of the United Earth Government (UEG). It is the UNSC that commands the fate of the human race in their everyday struggles against threats to humanity, including the likes of the mighty Covenant and the all-devouring Flood.

The Duel Set

Card	Description
	Fal Fal 'Chavamee holds the title Arbiter, a position of the greatest honor in Covenant Sangheili culture. Though his respect and honor has no peer, Fal has refused to blindly accept the Covenant Religion, and in doing so has begun down a path that will bring him nothing but pain and betrayal.
	Han Han is the wife to Fal 'Chavamee, and is loyal to him beyond all others. When Fal loses favor with the High Prophet and asks her to leave, she refuses and remains by his side.
	Roh A close friend and advisor to Fal 'Chavamee, Roh tries to convince him that he must accept The Great Journey. When Fal refuses, Roh is torn between his allegiance to the High Prophet, and his loyalty to his friend.
	Haka A loyal military assistant to the High Prophet, Haka resents Fal'Chavamee and wishes for nothing more than to replace Fal as Arbiter. Large even among the Sangheili, armored in solid black, and wielding a conventional metal blade, Haka is a ferocious and intimidating warrior on the battlefield.
	Fal Fal 'Chavamee is the leader of his people, and this means two things: he is willing to die for honor, and he has few peers in battle. When he is betrayed and his honor is tarnished, Fal fights as a demon possessed, and carves his legend out in the blood of his enemies.

Homecoming Set

Card	Description
	Daisy 023 Hailing from the Colony world known as "Harvest", Daisy-023 is a Spartan II still coming to terms with the brutal realities of the program that created her. Like the Master Chief and by extension all the other Spartan II super soldiers, she was kidnapped by the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) at a young age and placed in the program, subjected to surgeries and genetic modifications and kept from her home and family. Though deadly as they come, Daisy is plagued with flashbacks of a life lost and the horrible aspects of her transformation into a Spartan.
	Sgt. Howser USNC Sergeant Howser may not wear the armor of a Spartan or aspire to join the ranks of the ODSTs, but this brave soldier has shown time and again that character, grit, and determination can be found throughout all the ranks and file of humanity's defense forces. Armed with an assault rifle and a quick tongue, Sergeant Howser helps lead the forces of the Harvest colony in their fight against the Covenant.
	Drones Also known as the Yanme'e, Drones are a race of insect-like creatures incorporated into the vast hegemony of the Covenant. They use their aerial dexterity to carry out aerial assaults on their enemies, attacking with speed and overcoming barricades through their mobility.
	Jackals The Kig-Yar, hailing from the planet of Eayn and known by humans as Jackals, are used by the Covenant primarily as scouts, assassins, and reconnaissance experts. They use their exceptional stealth skills and great natural agility to benefit the Covenant, though they rank barely above the Unggoy (Grunts) in terms of hierarchy.
	Elites A Sangheili, or Elite, is one of the most dangerous Covenant species that Humans ever have the misfortune to go to battle against. Equally skilled at range and in close combat, these warriors adhere to a strict code of honor and study their enemies with great respect. This only adds to their cunning and skill, and as such the Sangheili hold many positions of honor within the Covenant hierarchy.

Odd One Out Set

Card	Description
	Spartan 1337 Some might say he is cursed, but a simple curse would be trivializing the true extent of Spartan-1337's woes. However, as many times as fate gives him a swift kick to the MJOLNIR, Spartan-1337 always rises again, dusts himself off, and launches himself towards dire peril in truly elite fashion.
	Pluton Though his weapons are still in an "experimental stage", this hairy bio-warrior has been specially trained to give even an elite super soldier like Spartan-1337 more than he can handle.
	Loo, Sap & Pom Loo, Sap and Pom are inhabitants of Kronky, the Fourth Planet of the Unicorn System. They are proud owners of a fully grown dinosaur, so it is understandable that they seem unfazed by the sudden appearance of Spartan-1337 on their mysterious planet.
	May & Guy May and Guy are known simply as "Big Brother" and "Big Sister" to their younger siblings Sap, Pom, and Loo. Though they don't look like much, they help Spartan-1337 during his mission on Kronky.
	Cortana Cortana is one of the most advanced Artificial Intelligences in all the Halo universe. Serving as Master Chief's sidekick isn't the easiest job in the world, so Cortana has developed a wry sense of humor to balance out her companion's more "spartan" nature. As she witnesses the rapid and accidental descent of 1337 from a Pelican dropship in Odd One Out, she realized that there are more challenging Spartans to be working with then Master Chief. Much, much more challenging!

Prototype Set

Card	Description
	Prototype Created at the Research Facility T12A on the planet Algolis, this suit of powered armor is still in its experimental stage when a Covenant attack begins. Its use may be risky, but it also may be the only way to ensure the successful evacuation of the facility.
	Prototype The Prototype Suit visually resembles a modification of the MJOLNIR armor worn by Spartans in combat. Armed with a virtual armada of weapons, a Heads Up Display (HUD) and an advanced propulsion system, this powered armor suit can more than hold its own against anything the Covenant has to offer on the battlefield.
	Sgt. Ghost A UNSC Sergeant in the Hades Corp of Engineers, Ghost has a reputation for being cold and emotionless, especially after his last assignment left his entire platoon destroyed. However, now facing a Covenant onslaught, Ghost may just have his chance at redemption.
	Banshee The Banshee is used mostly by the Covenant as air support during ground assaults. Fast, maneuverable and extremely deadly, most ground units have no choice but to take cover when a Banshee attacks.
	Wraith The Wraith is the main heavy assault vehicle for the Covenant, and utilizes hover technology and a plasma mortar for combat operations.

The Babysitter Set

Card	Description
	O'Brien As a sniper from the 105th Orbital Drop Shock Troopers (ODSTs) squad, O'Brien is a crack shot and no slouch in battle. But even his considerable ego takes a hit upon hearing that he has been relegated to a backup role in one of the most important missions of his career: the elimination of a Covenant Prophet.
	Cal 141 Known simply as Cal-141, this elite warrior is not unlike the other SPARTAN II s: calm, quiet, and extremely deadly. Originally thought Missing in Action, Cal-141 joins a group of surprised ODSTs on a top secret mission to the planet Heian.
	ODST The Orbital Drop Shock Troopers (ODSTs) are an elite military unit typically selected for extremely dangerous, reconnaissance-type missions. These soldiers have earned the nickname "Helljumpers" due to their brash tactics and deployment style, as they are typically dropped into combat zones in small, one-man Human Entry Vehicles (HEVs) from ships in the upper atmosphere.
	Brute These warriors of the Jiralhanae race have earned a fierce reputation in combat due to their large size and a dangerous combination of brute force and savage cunning. They wield many weapons in battle, but most notorious among these is the Gravity Hammer, a massive two-handed tool of destruction that, as the name implies, can produce a powerful gravity shockwave when it slams into its unfortunate target.
	Prophet The Prophets, or San'Shyuum are the spiritual leaders of the Covenant, and are the architects of the holy war against the Human race. They worship the long-vanished Forerunners as deities, and seek to locate, study, and incorporate Forerunner technology in order to achieve transcendence in what they mysteriously refer to as 'The Great Journey'.

The Package Set

Card	Description
	Booster Frame Developed by the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI), the OF92/EVA, or 'Booster Frame', is a heavily-armed, open-cockpit vehicle designed for use by SPARTAN-II squads, and features a payload that includes 2 80mm Ball-Mounted Rotary Cannons, 1 M41 Anti-Aircraft Gun, 12 MITV missile launching pods, and an M92 Principle Gauss Cannon.
	Master Chief One of the most legendary defenders of all humankind, The Spartan-II known as John-117 has routinely saved humanity against the many threats of the Covenant and the many dangers of the Flood. Known to his enemies simply as "The Demon" and to his allies as a savior, the Master Chief fights tirelessly to protect Humanity from the terrors of a dangerous galaxy.
	ONI Commander ONI, otherwise known as the Office of Naval Intelligence, is quite literally the brain center of the UNSC. Its commanders excel at achieving objectives at any cost, and they utilize the most cutting-edge technology available in order to do so. An ONI stealth ship, loaded with an arsenal of experimental and extremely deadly weaponry, is truly as dangerous a foe as any in the galaxy.
	Fred 104 A Spartan-II commando and veteran of over 120 campaigns, Lieutenant Junior Grade Frederic-104, or simply Fred-104, is one of the highest ranking Spartan-IIs currently serving the USNC. Similar in many ways to the Master Chief, Fred is a warrior who lets his actions speak louder than words, and he is deeply affected whenever his allies are wounded or fall in battle.
	Kelly 087 Petty Officer Second Class Kelly-087 is a Spartan II super soldier and close friend to the Master Chief. She is notoriously fast, and has been clocked sprinting at speeds as high as 38 MPH. This has earned her the moniker "Rabbit", as she often uses her speed to act as bait, luring enemies into traps laid by other Spartans.

Halo Franchise Set

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	Halo Waypoint Halo Waypoint is a new destination on Xbox LIVE for Halo fans around the world. It informs fans of the latest Halo news and activities, and grants access to content ranging from interviews, trailers and screenshots, to exclusive video footage and community content that you won?t find anywhere else. It also provides a new challenge for Halo gamers with a career system tied to in-game accomplishments across multiple Halo games. Halo Waypoint provides a dynamic experience that continues to grow and expand with new content updated regularly. GET HALO WAYPOINT TODAY
	Halo Encyclopedia Halo Encyclopedia (Hardcover) FOREWORD BY GAME DEVELOPER FRANK O CONNOR! A comprehensive guide to one of the most successful video game franchises in history, the Halo Encyclopedia details the origins of the game along with the characters, weapons, vehicles, equipment and locations from Halo, Halo 2, Halo 3, Halo 3 ODST and Halo Wars. Created in full collaboration with Microsoft, Halo Encyclopedia is packed with hundreds of images, illustrations, and technical drawings that highlight all the information fans and newcomers to the game need to know. BUY IT TODAY
	Halo Evolutions Halo: Evolutions: Essential Tales of the Halo Universe (Paperback) When humanity expanded beyond the safety of Earth to new stars and horizons, they never dreamed what dangers they would encounter there. When the alien juggernaut known as the Covenant declared holy war upon the fragile human empire, millions of lives were lost?but, millions of heroes rose to the challenge. In such a far-reaching conflict, not many of the stories of these heroes, both human and alien, have a chance to become legend. This collection holds eleven stories that dive into the depths of the vast Halo universe, not only from the perspective of those who fought and died to save humanity, but also those who vowed to wipe humanity out of existence. BUY IT TODAY
	Mongoose & Spartan McFarlane Toys Halo Deluxe Box Set - Mongoose Vehicle with Spartan Soldier EOD Cyan McFarlane Toys' first in-scale vehicle and figure box sets contain the popular Mongoose all-terain assault vehicle and unique 5" Halo Spartan Action Figure. Your figures need a great ride! The Mongoose is built to scale with the standard 5-inch Halo figures, and this set even includes one! This amazing vehicle comes with a nifty Spartan EOD Soldier expertly trained in the skills of a pilot. Together, they're going to smash some Flood forces and probably have a good time doing it. BUY IT TODAY
	Legends Soundtrack Halo Legends [Soundtrack] Halo Legends Original Soundtrack featuring the original music from the anime series Halo Legends composed by Tetsuya Takahashi (Sonic: Night of the Werehog, Resident Evil: Degeneration) and Yasuharu Takanashi (Genji: Dawn of the Samurai). Presented by 343 Industries Halo Legends is an unprecedented gathering of the finest talent in Japanese animation that have drawn together to explore the mystery and action of the Halo universe. PRE-ORDER TODAY

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