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'''Hero units''' are [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] and [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] Combat Personnel in the [[wikipedia:real-time strategy|real-time strategy]] game ''[[Halo Wars]]'' who are suited to lead [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] and Covenant ground forces along with air units such as [[D77H-TCI Pelican|Dropships]], [[AV-14 Hornet|Hornets]], [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshees]], etc.
'''Hero units''' are [[UNSC]] and [[Covenant]] combat personnel in the [[wikipedia:real-time strategy|real-time strategy]] game ''[[Halo Wars]]'' who are suited to lead [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] and Covenant ground forces along with air units such as [[D77H-TCI Pelican|Dropships]], [[AV-14 Hornet|Hornets]], [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshees]], etc.


== Overview ==
== Overview ==
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In [[campaign]], they also can be revived if they are killed in action, as long as the life bar is halfway full. The life bar automatically regenerates while the leader is knocked down. However, in [[Skirmish]] or multiplayer if they die they die for good and will have to be purchased again to be on the battlefield, though only Covenant Hero Units are present on the battlefield in Skirmish.
In [[campaign]], they also can be revived if they are killed in action, as long as the life bar is halfway full. The life bar automatically regenerates while the leader is knocked down. However, in [[Skirmish]] or multiplayer if they die they die for good and will have to be purchased again to be on the battlefield, though only Covenant Hero Units are present on the battlefield in Skirmish.


In the ''[[Halo Wars Demo]]'', [[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[James Gregory Cutter|Cutter]] is the only available hero unit for the UNSC and the [[Prophet of Regret]] is the only available hero unit for the Covenant.<ref>[http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/857436/halo-wars/videos/ces2009sync_halowars_com_0108.html See at about 2:54 of the Video]</ref>
== List of available hero units ==
 
== Hero units ==
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=== UNSC ===
=== UNSC ===
*[[James Gregory Cutter|Captain James Gregory Cutter]]
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** Cutter's unique unit is the [[M312 Heavy Recovery Vehicle|Elephant mobile base]], and his unique upgrade transforms Marine squads into teams of [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s. Once this upgrade has been researched, he gains the Hero Ability to hot-drop ODSTs from [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle|HEV]]'s anywhere on the map for the cost of training one squad. His personal weapon is the ''[[UNSC Spirit of Fire|Spirit of Fire]]'''s [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]], fired directly into the surface of the planet. Also, all bases receive free upgrades; newly built bases are [[Firebase]]s, and the initial home base which would usually be a [[Firebase]] is a [[Firebase#Fortress|Fortress]].
File:HWguide Cutter.png|link=Cutter#Production_notes_and_gameplay_information|Overview of Capt. Cutter
*[[John Forge|Sergeant John Forge]]
File:HWguide Forge.png|link=John_Forge#Gameplay|Overview of Sgt. Forge
** Forge's personal attack calls in a [[Shortsword|Shortsword-class Bomber]] to [[Carpet bombing|Carpet Bomb]] an area of his choosing, and his unique unit is the [[Cyclops]] exoskeleton. His unique upgrade changes [[M808B Main Battle Tank|Scorpion Tanks]] into [[Grizzly]] Battle tanks. In addition, all [[UNSC Supply Pad]]s start out as Heavy Supply pads, saving the 100 resources used to build normal supply pads. In campaign mode, Forge is available as a unit, initially riding in a [[M12G1 Light Anti-Armor Vehicle|Gauss Warthog]], and continuing on foot armed with an [[M90 Close Assault Weapon System|M90 shotgun]] if his ride is destroyed.
File:HWguide Anders.png|link=Ellen_Anders#In-game_information|Overview of Prof. Anders
*[[Ellen Anders|Professor Ellen Anders]]
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** Anders' unique unit is the [[Gremlin Combat Support Vehicle]], and her unique upgrade replaces [[AV-14 Hornet|Hornets]] with [[AV-22 Sparrowhawk|Hawks]]. In addition, all upgrades are 50% cheaper and require 25% less research time, apart from Cryo Bomb and Hawks which are 25% cheaper and require 25% less research time. Her personal weapon calls in a Shortsword bomber to drop a [[Cryo bomb|Cryo Bomb]] on her enemies, which does no damage but literally freezes units solid, preventing them from taking any action. In the campaign, Anders is available as a unit, primarily useful due to her Active Ability to repair vehicles, though in emergencies she is able to protect herself with an [[M6D Personal Defense Weapon System|M6D pistol]].
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=== Covenant ===
=== Covenant ===
*The [[Prophet of Regret]]
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**Regret can bring down a [[Glassing|Cleansing Beam]] from his ship in orbit to cause massive damage to enemy structures and units, his special forces units are [[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|Elite Honor Guard]], and he personally enters the battlefield on on his hover chair, which could be upgraded to have Sentinel protectors and to truly fly.
File:HWguide Regret.png|Overview Prophet of Regret
*[[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]]
File:HWguide Arbiter.png|Overview of the Arbiter
**The Arbiter has the advantage of his devastatingly powerful Rage attack, and can train [[Unggoy#Suicide_Grunts|Suicide Grunts]] using his zeal to complete his mission. His personal upgrades increase his damage, reflect incoming damage back to his attackers, and even give him a permanent [[Active camouflage|Active Camouflage]] field.
File:HWguide Chieftain.png|Overview of Brute Chieftain
*[[Jiralhanae Army Commander|Brute Chieftain]]
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**The Brute Chieftain wields a mighty [[Type-2 Energy Weapon/Hammer|gravity hammer]] in battle, and his Vortex ability can tear units to shreds. His special forces units are [[Jiralhanae|Brutes]], who can be equipped with jump packs, and his army uses [[Type-25 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Brute Choppers]] instead of [[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Ghosts]].
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== Combat experience ==
== Combat experience ==
Being that they are 'hero units', they are more adept to fighting and have more armor for protection against the enemy fighting units. Along with that, they probably have more unique weaponry and have "special abilities" such as "Rage mode" for the [[Ripa 'Moramee|Arbiter]]. Also, the UNSC Hero Units have a special upgrade, like the ODSTs with Cutter.
Hero units are more adept to fighting, possessing more armor for protection against the enemy units as well as access to unique weaponry and "special abilities" (such as "Rage mode" for the [[Ripa 'Moramee|the Arbiter]] or special upgrades like the ODSTs for Captain Cutter).


Against the AI on skirmish, their hero unit of choice impacts on their playstyle. For instance, Cutter is more "measured" while Forge's playstyle is quite aggressive.<ref>[http://www.gamerzines.com/360zine/halo-wars.html Free Halo Wars Magazine]. ''Gamerzines''. Accessed on 2009-02-17</ref>
Against the AI on skirmish, their hero unit of choice impacts on their playstyle. For instance, Cutter is more "measured" while Forge's playstyle is quite aggressive.<ref>[http://www.gamerzines.com/360zine/halo-wars.html Free Halo Wars Magazine]. ''Gamerzines''. Accessed on 2009-02-17</ref>


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== Trivia ==
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In the ''[[Halo Wars Demo]]'', [[James Gregory Cutter|Captain Cutter]] is the only available hero unit for the UNSC and the [[Prophet of Regret]] is the only available hero unit for the Covenant.<ref>[http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/857436/halo-wars/videos/ces2009sync_halowars_com_0108.html '''IGN''': ''CES 2009: Developer Commentary''] @2:54 of the video</ref>
File:HWguide Cutter.png|Stat overview of Capt. Cutter
File:HWguide Forge.png|Stat overview of Sgt. Forge
File:HWguide Anders.png|Stat overview of Prof. Anders
File:HWguide Regret.png|Stat overview of Prophet. of Regret
File:HWguide Arbiter.png|Stat overview of the Arbiter
File:HWguide Chieftain.png|Stat overview of Brute Chieftain
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== Sources ==
== Sources ==
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[[Category:Halo Wars]]
[[Category:Halo Wars]]

Revision as of 09:57, June 8, 2014

For more use of "Hero", see the disambiguation of Hero.

Hero units are UNSC and Covenant combat personnel in the real-time strategy game Halo Wars who are suited to lead Marines and Covenant ground forces along with air units such as Dropships, Hornets, Banshees, etc.

Overview

Hero units offer a varied experience in Halo Wars' multiplayer aspects, bringing leader specific powers into the fray. The Covenant have a leader for each faction (Prophet, Arbiter and Brute) while the UNSC leaders function differently. The powers of the UNSC vary greatly and are numerous as opposed to Covenant leader units.

In campaign, they also can be revived if they are killed in action, as long as the life bar is halfway full. The life bar automatically regenerates while the leader is knocked down. However, in Skirmish or multiplayer if they die they die for good and will have to be purchased again to be on the battlefield, though only Covenant Hero Units are present on the battlefield in Skirmish.

List of available hero units

UNSC

  • Overview of Capt. Cutter

    Overview of Capt. Cutter

  • Overview of Sgt. Forge

    Overview of Sgt. Forge

  • Overview of Prof. Anders

    Overview of Prof. Anders

Covenant

  • Overview Prophet of Regret

    Overview Prophet of Regret

  • Overview of the Arbiter

    Overview of the Arbiter

  • Overview of Brute Chieftain

    Overview of Brute Chieftain

Combat experience

Hero units are more adept to fighting, possessing more armor for protection against the enemy units as well as access to unique weaponry and "special abilities" (such as "Rage mode" for the the Arbiter or special upgrades like the ODSTs for Captain Cutter).

Against the AI on skirmish, their hero unit of choice impacts on their playstyle. For instance, Cutter is more "measured" while Forge's playstyle is quite aggressive.[1]

Trivia

In the Halo Wars Demo, Captain Cutter is the only available hero unit for the UNSC and the Prophet of Regret is the only available hero unit for the Covenant.[2]

Sources

  1. ^ Free Halo Wars Magazine. Gamerzines. Accessed on 2009-02-17
  2. ^ IGN: CES 2009: Developer Commentary @2:54 of the video
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