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[[File:Cgw oct coverscan.jpg|thumb|right|Cover of CGW magazine 1999, featuring the Pre-Xbox ''Halo'' Game.]]
[[File:Cgw oct coverscan.jpg|thumb|right|Cover of CGW magazine 1999, featuring the Pre-Xbox ''Halo'' Game.]]
 
'''Before [[Xbox]]''', and before the release of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', there was a game that was originally announced for the [[Wikipedia:Macintosh|Mac]] and the [[Wikipedia:Personal Computer|PC]] as a 3rd-person shooter.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RfXCY8UMYk '''Youtube''': ''Bungie PAX Panel 2009'']</ref> The game development time was from around 1998 to the release of ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', originating as a [[Wikipedia:Myth (computer game)|Myth-style]] strategy game before turning into a third person shooter, and finally being retooled as a straight-up FPS for the Xbox console. As the game evolved, several vehicles and weapons were cut and others had complete overhauls. Below are some examples of lost or heavily modified game play items.
Before [[Xbox]], and before the release of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', there was a game that was originally announced for the [[Wikipedia:Macintosh|Mac]] and the [[Wikipedia:Personal Computer|PC]] as a 3rd-person shooter.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RfXCY8UMYk '''Youtube''': ''Bungie PAX Panel 2009'']</ref> The game development time was from around 1998 to the release of ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', originating as a [[Wikipedia:Myth (computer game)|Myth-style]] strategy game before turning into a third person shooter, and finally being retooled as a straight-up FPS for the Xbox console. As the game evolved, several vehicles and weapons were cut and others had complete overhauls. Below are some examples of lost or heavily modified game play items.


==RTS Stage==
==RTS Stage==
Originally, Halo was going to be made an RTS for the Mac. Bungie employees had considered this version of Halo to be a clone of [[Myth]] with a Sci-Fi skin over it.<ref>'''[[Bungie]] [[ViDoc]]''': ''[[Bungie ViDoc: O Brave New World|O Brave New World]]''</ref>  
Originally, Halo was going to be made an RTS for the Mac. Bungie employees had considered this version of Halo to be a clone of [[Myth]] with a Sci-Fi skin over it.<ref>'''[[Bungie]] [[ViDoc]]''': ''[[Bungie ViDoc: O Brave New World|O Brave New World]]''</ref> At some point, the entire game was redesigned, but was still an RTS.


===Units===
*'''Heavy Trooper''' - Infantry units and early iteration of the SPARTAN-IIs.
*'''Heavy Trooper''' - Infantry units and early iteration of the SPARTAN-IIs.
*'''Toolbar''' - Used to select, command, etc.
*'''Toolbar''' - Used to select, command, etc.
*'''Groundblast''' - (unknown, most likely scenery.)
*'''Groundblast''' - (unknown, possibly a precursor to the leader powers.)
*'''Zedsu''' - A tank.
*'''Zedsu''' - A tank.
*'''Stalker''' - A camouflaged tank.
*'''Bunker''' - A structure.
*'''Bunker''' - A structure.
*'''Scoutcar A.K.A Hummer''' - Early Version of the Warthog.
*'''Scoutcar A.K.A Hummer''' - [[Hummer|An early version]] of the [[Warthog]].
*'''Horseshoecrab tank''' - A Tank. Its design was later reused for the [[Seraph]].
*'''Alien Tank A.K.A Horseshoe crab tank''' - A Tank. Its design was possibly later used as inspiration for the [[Seraph]].
*'''Alien Tank''' - Tank of the opposing forces and early iteration of the Wraith.
*'''Mowitser''' - Probable howitzer cannon due to the name.
*'''Mowitser''' - Probable howitzer cannon due to the name.
*'''Aliens''' - The precursors to the Covenant in the final game.
*'''Aliens''' - The precursors to the [[Covenant]] in the final game.
*'''Starfighter''' - An aerial vehicle.
*'''Starfighter''' - An aerial vehicle.
*'''Propane or Gas Tanks''' - Scenery.
*'''Propane or Gas Tanks''' - Scenery.
*'''Ghost''' - Early iteration of the Ghost RAV.
*'''Ghost''' - Early iteration of the Ghost RAV.
*'''Other Vehicles''' - Vehicles similar in appearance to Halo Wars Wolverine, Rhino and the cut Cougar.
*'''Unidentified APC'''
* '''Other unidentified vehicles''' - Vehicles similar in appearance to Halo Wars vehicles, such as the Wolverine, Rhino and the cut Cougar.
*'''Elephant Precursor''' - The precursor to the Elephant.
*'''Elephant Precursor''' - The precursor to the Elephant.
*'''[[Sharquoi]]''' - Possibly as a Covenant or wildlife unit.<ref>[https://twitter.com/game_fabricator/status/277820832221380608 '''Twitter''': ''I animated the only existing one...'']</ref>
*'''[[Sharquoi]]''' - Possibly as a Covenant or wildlife unit.<ref>[https://twitter.com/game_fabricator/status/277820832221380608 '''Twitter''': ''I animated the only existing one...'']</ref>
===Gallery===
<gallery>
File:Oldhalo rts testing.png|The game being tested.
File:Oldhalo rts 1.png|The Zedsu tank with some heavy troopers (Note that "Groundblast" is selected).
File:Oldhalo rts 2.png|Heavy troopers
File:Oldhalo rts 3.png|Scout cars, the stalker tank, an APC, horseshoe crab tanks, the Mowitser, and heavy troopers.
File:Oldhalo rts longsword topright.png|Scout cars, a stalker tank, horseshoe crab tanks, heavy troopers, the Mowitser, the starfighter, and some propane tanks.
File:Oldhalo rts 5.png|A heavy trooper (left) and a destroyed scout car (right).
File:Rts Stalker tank.png|The Stalker Tank is selected by the player.
File:Rts Mowitser.png|The Mowitser is selected (Notice the Starfighter in the top left).
File:Oldhalo rts 6.png|The redesigned UI.
File:Rts redone.png|Multiple units lined up (Notice how most of the models are untextured)
File:Rts redone 2.png|Another image of the vehicles (Notice the propane tanks on the bottom right)
File:Rts firebase.png|A base of some sort
</Gallery>
==RPG Stage==
At some point during development, Halo was to be a continuous RPG.<ref>'''[[Bungie]] [[ViDoc]]''': ''[[Bungie ViDoc: O Brave New World|O Brave New World]]''</ref>


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==Action-Adventure Game Stage==
==3rd Person Action Game Stage==
Eventually, Halo became a 3rd person action game. These builds of the game are much more similar to the final product than previous builds. Very early versions of the 3rd person version of Halo used many assets from the RTS version.


===Gatling Gun===
===Weapons===
The Gatling Gun was a weapon originally designed for the Pre-Xbox Halo Combat Evolved. It seemed to be a hand-held version of the [[M41 LAAG]]. It would appear that the weapon has finally come to light in the form of [[Halo 3|Halo 3's]] [[AIE-486H_Heavy_Machinegun|AIE-486H]].
* '''MA-5 ICW/30mm COL''' - An assault rifle with a grenade launcher attachment
* '''TOZT-21 Defoliant Projector''' - A flamethrower
* '''60 Magnum Mega Class M4a''' - An early version of the M6 Series pistol
* '''An SMG''' - A Human Sub-Machine Gun
* '''A Sniper Rifle''' - A Human Sniper Rifle
* '''A Shotgun''' - An early version of the shotgun
* '''Unnamed Gatling Gun''' - Essentially a hand-held version of the [[M41 LAAG]]
* '''A Spear Gun''' - A harpoon gun that would've been used against underwater enemies
* '''Anti-Aircraft Missile Launcher''' - It's design and concept is similar to that of the [[G4H-DuSH]].
* '''Anti-Armor Rocket Launcher''' - An early version of the [[SPNKR|SPNKR Rocket Launcher]].
* '''Pattern-2 Composite Sword''' - A machete.
* '''Covenant Sniper''' - A Covenant Sniper rifle that vaguely resembles the [[Beam Rifle]], its spiritual successor.
* '''Another Covenant Sniper''' - A Covenant Sniper rifle that resembles the [[Plasma Rifle]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Tqrfy4SR7I '''Unseen4's Youtube Channel''' - ''Evolution Of HALO [Beta Pre-XBOX] 1999 version & 2000 Demo'']</ref>
* '''Excavator''' - A weapon that resembles the [[Mauler]], but functions like a grenade launcher.
* '''Unidentified Covenant Grenade Launcher'''
* '''Gravity Wrench''' - A Covenant Weapon that required a charge-up.
* '''Gravity Rifle''' - A Covenant Rifle
* '''Fuel Rod Cannon''' - A Covenant Rocket Launcher resembling the Fuel Rod Cannon from Halo 2.
* '''Another Fuel Rod Cannon''' - This one resembles the Fuel Rod Cannon found in Halo: Combat Evolved.
* '''Needler''' - The Needler
* '''Plasma Rifle''' - The Plasma Rifle
* '''Energy Sword''' - The Energy Sword


There have been several mods, using Halo Custom Edition, that have integrated the Gatling Gun into the game. Most if not all of these mods use the Warthog's turret model, separated from the base and the main vehicle.
===Vehicles===
 
* '''Warthog''' - Early versions of the [[Warthog]]
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* '''Rocket Warthog''' - A warthog that fires anti-armor missiles (resembles the [[M12G1_Gauss_Warthog|Gauss Hog]]
* '''Scorpion''' - An early [[Scorpion|Scorpion Tank]] that has a missile launcher on the side instead of machine gun turret.
* '''Stealth Tank''' - A tank with a low profile and counter vented fire stabilization.
* '''Heavy APC''' - A heavy APC similar to the [[Elephant]].
* '''Helicopter''' - A Helicopter that was present in very early builds.
* '''Pelican''' - The standard [[Pelican]].
* '''Boat''' - A boat that was referred to as the "Dual Carrot Craft" by Bungie Employees.
* '''Ghost''' -The [[Ghost]].
* '''Shadow''' - An early version of the [[Spectre]], that had a [[Shade Turret]] on the back instead of a [[Plasma Cannon]]
* '''Wraith''' - The [[Wraith|Wraith Mortar Tank]]
* '''Banshee''' - Early versions of the [[Banshee]]
* '''Covenant Bomber''' - A cut [[Covenant bomber|Covenant Bomber]]


==Production Notes==
===Production Notes===
* An Assault Rifle, called '''MA-5 ICW/30mm COL''' existed in the game and had a grenade launcher attachment (which was replaced with the flashlight in the final build)
* In Pre-Xbox Halo, a Flamethrower called the '''TOZT-21 Defoliant Projector''' existed. The flamethrower would eventually become a weapon included in PC edition of Combat Evolved and Halo 3.
* The early version of the M6 series pistol, was called the '''60 Magnum Mega Class M4a'''.<ref>'''[[Bungie]] [[ViDoc]]''': ''[[Bungie ViDoc: O Brave New World|O Brave New World]]''</ref>
* In the early versions of ''Halo'', the secondary weapon the player obtained would be placed on their back, though this feature was not present in the final release of [[Halo: Combat Evolved]] and [[Halo 2]]. This concept was finally introduced officially in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
* In the early versions of ''Halo'', the secondary weapon the player obtained would be placed on their back, though this feature was not present in the final release of [[Halo: Combat Evolved]] and [[Halo 2]]. This concept was finally introduced officially in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
* At some point during development, Blind Wolves were intended to be rideable.
* At some point during development, Blind Wolves were intended to be rideable.
* It would seem that at some point the development team intended underwater enemies to be present in the game, as a harpoon gun existed in early builds of the game.
* It would seem that at some point the development team intended underwater enemies to be present in the game, as a harpoon gun existed in these early builds of the game
* The [[Elites]] originally lacked the style of armor present in the actual games, with some form of Exo-Skeleton or Tech-Suit instead. They also possessed mandibles that are "more dinosaur-like", rather than having a four-pronged jaw.
* In the Evolution of Halo Part 1, there is a [[Warthog]] and an ATV that both lack mounted armaments for defense. Both were later planned to be introduced to Halo 2 but dropped and finally added into Halo 3.
* Both an Anti-Aircraft Missile Launcher and an Anti-Armour Rocket Launcher existed in these early versions of Halo.
* Though the Gatling Gun is not in Halo: Combat Evolved, there have been several mods, using Halo Custom Edition, that have integrated the Gatling Gun into the game. Most if not all of these mods use the Warthog's turret model, separated from the base and the main vehicle.
* In the Evolution of Halo Part 1, there is a [[Warthog]] and an ATV that both lack mounted armaments for defense. Both later were planned to be introduced to Halo 2 but dropped and finally added into Halo 3.
* [[Engineers]] were originally going to be introduced in this game but, like most of this material, was ultimately absent from [[Halo: Combat Evolved|the final product]].  
* According to one Wiki-Contributor, the [[Submachine Gun]], which was introduced later into [[Halo 2]], was to replace the [[assault rifle]].
* Though closer to the final product, the e3 2000 build is actually still a pre-xbox Halo build <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Tqrfy4SR7I '''Unseen4's Youtube Channel''' - ''Evolution Of HALO [Beta Pre-XBOX] 1999 version & 2000 Demo'']</ref>
* A large vehicle with a crane designed to be more like a huge Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC). This vehicle is apparently a predecessor of the Elephant which was introduced in Halo 3, a varaint of the Elephant also exists in Halo Wars.
* In the early renditions of Halo, there was apparently a helicopter present within the game.
* Supposedly there is a video showcasing a Pre-Xbox Halo build in which a Spartan is shown holding a Covenant weapon that seems to have been inspiration for the [[Mauler]].
* A watercraft known as the "Dual-carrot craft" or Regular inflated raft, it was cut from the pre-production of the game.


==Trivia==
===Trivia===
* The [[Marathon]] logo was incorporated into the old [[Heads Up Display]].
* The [[Marathon]] logo was incorporated into the old [[Heads Up Display]].
* An exit game screen existed that asked the player whether or not they wanted to "Retreat from Chucky's Love".<ref>[https://twitter.com/game_fabricator/status/700789830993596416 '''Marcus Letho's Twitter''' - ''My favorite UI screen to exit the game!'']</ref>
* An exit game screen existed that asked the player whether or not they wanted to "Retreat from Chucky's Love".<ref>[https://twitter.com/game_fabricator/status/700789830993596416 '''Marcus Letho's Twitter''' - ''My favorite UI screen to exit the game!'']</ref>
* In the early stages of the game, the [[Halo Installation|Halo Ring]] was designed to be in broken or incomplete in appearance, only attached by strands of skeletal supports in some areas, not unlike [[Installation 04B]]'s appearance in [[Halo 3]]
* In the early stages of the game, the [[Halo Installation|Halo Ring]] was designed to be in broken or incomplete in appearance, only attached by strands of skeletal supports in some areas, not unlike [[Installation 04B]]'s appearance in [[Halo 3]]
* [[Engineers]] were originally going to be implemented into the game but, like most of this material, was ultimately absent in [[Halo: Combat Evolved|the final product]].  
* The [[Elites]] originally lacked the style of armor present in the actual games, with some form of Exo-Skeleton or Tech-Suit instead. They also possessed mandibles that are "more dinosaur-like", rather than having a four-pronged jaw.  
* There was originally a 'Covenant Sniper Rifle' that was deleted from ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', that vaguely resembles ''[[Halo 2]]'''s [[Beam Rifle]], its spiritual successor. It was supposedly cut, for balance issues.
* The word "husk" would randomly appear on screen when looking at a vehicle or entity.
* The inclusion of a [[machete]] was proposed in the pre-production of ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', but the concept was later disposed.
* The Spectre (then called the Shadow) was originally designed to be in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', but it was eventually included in Halo 2. The mounted [[Shade]] turret, however made it into the final build.


==Gallery==
===Gallery===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Cgw Cover.jpg|Image sent to CGW magazine 1999.
File:Cgw Cover.jpg|Image sent to CGW magazine 1999.
File:Halo_072199.jpg|The first ever official Halo screen 1999.
File:Halo_072199.jpg|The first ever official Halo screen 1999.
File:1212344025_Spartan_machete_ingame.jpg|A [[machete]] and an [[Energy Sword]]
File:1212344025_Spartan_machete_ingame.jpg|A [[machete]] and an [[Energy Sword]]
File:Early 3rd person.png|A very early build of this version of Halo.
File:Oldhalo.jpg|{{quote|It's a little prelude to what happens in the future.|Bungie employee}}
File:Oldhalo.jpg|{{quote|It's a little prelude to what happens in the future.|Bungie employee}}
File:Prexbox exit screen chucky's love.png|{{quote|My favorite UI screen to exit the game!|Marcus Letho}}
File:Prexbox exit screen chucky's love.png|{{quote|My favorite UI screen to exit the game!|Marcus Letho}}
</Gallery>
</Gallery>
===Human===
====Human====
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Halo original 4.jpg|The original Gattling Gun
File:Halo original 4.jpg|The original Gattling Gun
File:Halo chief 1099.jpg|Another picture of the Pre Halo Minigun.
File:Halo chief 1099.jpg|Another picture of the Pre Halo Minigun.
File:Pre_Halo_MC_with_MA5.jpg|MA5B Assault Rifle with a grenade launcher attached.
File:Early 3rd person 2.png|Two Spartans from the early builds.
File:Pre_Halo_MC_with_MA5.jpg|Assault Rifle with a grenade launcher attached.
File:Prexbox MC.png|The Assault Rifle
File:Prexbox ar.png|Yet another picture showcasing the Assault Rifle
File:Speargun.jpg|Spear Gun.
File:Speargun.jpg|Spear Gun.
File:Prexbox harpoon gun.png|Another picture of the spear gun
File:Launcher2.jpg|Surface to Air Missile Launcher.
File:Launcher2.jpg|Surface to Air Missile Launcher.
File:Shotgun2.jpg|The original Shotgun.
File:Prexbox surface to air rocket.png|Another picture of the Surface to Air Missile Launcher.
File:Prexbox spnkr.png|Anti-Armor Rocket Launcher
File:Prexbox snipe.png|The original Sniper Rifle
File:Prexbox shotty.png|The original Shotgun.
File:Prexbox smg.png|The SMG
File:Pre xbox magnum.png|The original magnum
File:Prexbox flame.png|The Flamethrower
File:Prexbox flamethrower.png|The TOZT-21 Defoliant Projector
File:Prexbox flamethrower 2.png|The flamethrower being fired
File:Prexbox machete.png|The weapon labeled "Pattern-2 Composite Sword".
File:Pre_Halo_Machette.jpg|Pre Halo [[Machete]].
File:Pre_Halo_Machette.jpg|Pre Halo [[Machete]].
File:EarlyHalo.png|A weapon labeled "Pattern-2 Composite Sword".
File:EarlyHalo.png|Another picture of the Pattern-2
File:Shotgun2.jpg|A later version of the Shotgun.
File:Carrotboat.png|The "Dual-carrot" watercraft was cut from the pre-production of the game.
File:Prexbox chopper.png|The Helicopter as seen in the very early build.
File:Heavy apc.png|A screenshot of the early build (Notice the Heavy APC on the top right)
File:Hog.jpg|The Pre-Halo Warthog
File:Hog.jpg|The Pre-Halo Warthog
File:Prexbox warthog.png|The Warthog being driven by the player
File:Prexbox warthog.png|The Warthog being driven by the player
File:Prexbox rocket hog.png|The original rocket hog as seen in the E3 2000 Trailer
File:Prexbox warthog 2.png|The turret's reticle
File:Prexbox warthog 3.png|While driving, the player had the ability to control both the warthog and the turret
File:PreH1-Scorpion.jpg|The Scorpion
File:PreH1-Scorpion.jpg|The Scorpion
File:Prexbox Husk.png|The Stealth Tank (referred to as the "Husk" in-game).<ref name="stealth">[https://twitter.com/game_fabricator/status/706167778101714944 '''Marcus Letho's Twitter''' - ''Stealth Tank'']</ref>
File:Prexbox Husk.png|The Stealth Tank.<ref name="stealth">[https://twitter.com/game_fabricator/status/706167778101714944 '''Marcus Letho's Twitter''' - ''Stealth Tank'']</ref>
File:Stealth tank.png|The Stealth Tank was described as having a low profile with counter vented fire stabilization.<ref name="stealth">[https://twitter.com/game_fabricator/status/706167778101714944 '''Marcus Letho's Twitter''' - ''Stealth Tank'']</ref>
File:Stealth tank.png|The Stealth Tank being driven by the player.<ref name="stealth">[https://twitter.com/game_fabricator/status/706167778101714944 '''Marcus Letho's Twitter''' - ''Stealth Tank'']</ref>
File:Stealth tank + hog.png|A Stealth Tank and a Warthog as seen in the early build.
File:E3 2000 pelican.png|The Pelican as seen in the E3 2000 Trailer
</Gallery>
</Gallery>
===Covenant===
====Covenant====
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Early Elite.jpg|An Elite model circa 1999. Note the [[Elite]] in the background, seems to be holding an old [[Fuel Rod Gun]] model.
File:Early Elite.jpg|An Elite model circa 1999. Note the [[Elite]] in the background, seems to be holding an old [[Fuel Rod Gun]] model.
File:Early Render Of Engineers.jpg|Early render of an Engineer and a more up-to-date render of Master Chief
File:Early Render Of Engineers.jpg|Early render of an Engineer and a more up-to-date render of Master Chief
File:Shieldandswordeq0.png|An elite from the E3 2000 build wielding both an energy sword and an unidentified energy shield
File:Sniper.png|A Cut Covenant Enemy
File:Sniper.png|A Cut Covenant Enemy
File:Tankbeast.png|Another (presumably Covenant) Enemy
File:Tankbeast.png|Another (presumably Covenant) Enemy
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File:Halo edge 3.jpg|The Covenant Sniper Rifle
File:Halo edge 3.jpg|The Covenant Sniper Rifle
File:Gravity Wrench.png|The Gravity Wrench
File:Gravity Wrench.png|The Gravity Wrench
File:Prexbox covenant snipe1.png|Another Covenant Sniper Rifle
File:Prexbox covie grenade launcher.png|An unidentified Covenant grenade launcher
File:Prexbox excavator.png|The excavator grenade launcher
File:Prexbox fuel rod.png|The original Fuel Rod Cannon
File:Pre_Halo_Needler.jpg|The original Needler.
File:Pre_Halo_Needler.jpg|The original Needler.
File:Halo Spectre Concept.jpg|An early version of the [[Spectre]], then called the Shadow.
File:Halo Spectre Concept.jpg|An early version of the [[Spectre]], then called the Shadow.
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File:Covenant bomber (aft view).png|The same bomber as viewed from the back
File:Covenant bomber (aft view).png|The same bomber as viewed from the back
</Gallery>
</Gallery>
===Wildlife===
====Wildlife====
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Blind wolf - deletemat (textured).jpg|A [[Blind Wolf]]
File:Blind wolf - deletemat (textured).jpg|A [[Blind Wolf]]
File:Blind Wolves.jpg|Marines in a warthog encountering a pack of Blind Wolves
File:Blind Wolves.jpg|Marines in a warthog encountering a pack of Blind Wolves
File:Blindwolf ride.png|A player riding a Blind Wolf
File:Pre-Xbox Halo Thorn beast 1.png|A [[Thorn Beast]]
File:Pre-Xbox Halo Thorn beast 1.png|A [[Thorn Beast]]
File:Dinosaurs.jpg|Marines encountering Thorn Beasts
File:Dinosaurs.jpg|Marines encountering Thorn Beasts

Revision as of 14:07, August 25, 2017

Cover of CGW magazine 1999, featuring the Pre-Xbox Halo Game.

Before Xbox, and before the release of Halo: Combat Evolved, there was a game that was originally announced for the Mac and the PC as a 3rd-person shooter.[1] The game development time was from around 1998 to the release of Halo: Combat Evolved, originating as a Myth-style strategy game before turning into a third person shooter, and finally being retooled as a straight-up FPS for the Xbox console. As the game evolved, several vehicles and weapons were cut and others had complete overhauls. Below are some examples of lost or heavily modified game play items.

RTS Stage

Originally, Halo was going to be made an RTS for the Mac. Bungie employees had considered this version of Halo to be a clone of Myth with a Sci-Fi skin over it.[2] At some point, the entire game was redesigned, but was still an RTS.

Units

  • Heavy Trooper - Infantry units and early iteration of the SPARTAN-IIs.
  • Toolbar - Used to select, command, etc.
  • Groundblast - (unknown, possibly a precursor to the leader powers.)
  • Zedsu - A tank.
  • Stalker - A camouflaged tank.
  • Bunker - A structure.
  • Scoutcar A.K.A Hummer - An early version of the Warthog.
  • Alien Tank A.K.A Horseshoe crab tank - A Tank. Its design was possibly later used as inspiration for the Seraph.
  • Mowitser - Probable howitzer cannon due to the name.
  • Aliens - The precursors to the Covenant in the final game.
  • Starfighter - An aerial vehicle.
  • Propane or Gas Tanks - Scenery.
  • Ghost - Early iteration of the Ghost RAV.
  • Unidentified APC
  • Other unidentified vehicles - Vehicles similar in appearance to Halo Wars vehicles, such as the Wolverine, Rhino and the cut Cougar.
  • Elephant Precursor - The precursor to the Elephant.
  • Sharquoi - Possibly as a Covenant or wildlife unit.[3]

Gallery

  • The game being tested.

    The game being tested.

  • The Zedsu tank with some heavy troopers (Note that "Groundblast" is selected).

    The Zedsu tank with some heavy troopers (Note that "Groundblast" is selected).

  • Heavy troopers

    Heavy troopers

  • Scout cars, the stalker tank, an APC, horseshoe crab tanks, the Mowitser, and heavy troopers.

    Scout cars, the stalker tank, an APC, horseshoe crab tanks, the Mowitser, and heavy troopers.

  • Scout cars, a stalker tank, horseshoe crab tanks, heavy troopers, the Mowitser, the starfighter, and some propane tanks.

    Scout cars, a stalker tank, horseshoe crab tanks, heavy troopers, the Mowitser, the starfighter, and some propane tanks.

  • A heavy trooper (left) and a destroyed scout car (right).

    A heavy trooper (left) and a destroyed scout car (right).

  • The Stalker Tank is selected by the player.

    The Stalker Tank is selected by the player.

  • The Mowitser is selected (Notice the Starfighter in the top left).

    The Mowitser is selected (Notice the Starfighter in the top left).

  • The redesigned UI.

    The redesigned UI.

  • Multiple units lined up (Notice how most of the models are untextured)

    Multiple units lined up (Notice how most of the models are untextured)

  • Another image of the vehicles (Notice the propane tanks on the bottom right)

    Another image of the vehicles (Notice the propane tanks on the bottom right)

  • A base of some sort

    A base of some sort

RPG Stage

At some point during development, Halo was to be a continuous RPG.[4]

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3rd Person Action Game Stage

Eventually, Halo became a 3rd person action game. These builds of the game are much more similar to the final product than previous builds. Very early versions of the 3rd person version of Halo used many assets from the RTS version.

Weapons

  • MA-5 ICW/30mm COL - An assault rifle with a grenade launcher attachment
  • TOZT-21 Defoliant Projector - A flamethrower
  • 60 Magnum Mega Class M4a - An early version of the M6 Series pistol
  • An SMG - A Human Sub-Machine Gun
  • A Sniper Rifle - A Human Sniper Rifle
  • A Shotgun - An early version of the shotgun
  • Unnamed Gatling Gun - Essentially a hand-held version of the M41 LAAG
  • A Spear Gun - A harpoon gun that would've been used against underwater enemies
  • Anti-Aircraft Missile Launcher - It's design and concept is similar to that of the G4H-DuSH.
  • Anti-Armor Rocket Launcher - An early version of the SPNKR Rocket Launcher.
  • Pattern-2 Composite Sword - A machete.
  • Covenant Sniper - A Covenant Sniper rifle that vaguely resembles the Beam Rifle, its spiritual successor.
  • Another Covenant Sniper - A Covenant Sniper rifle that resembles the Plasma Rifle.[5]
  • Excavator - A weapon that resembles the Mauler, but functions like a grenade launcher.
  • Unidentified Covenant Grenade Launcher
  • Gravity Wrench - A Covenant Weapon that required a charge-up.
  • Gravity Rifle - A Covenant Rifle
  • Fuel Rod Cannon - A Covenant Rocket Launcher resembling the Fuel Rod Cannon from Halo 2.
  • Another Fuel Rod Cannon - This one resembles the Fuel Rod Cannon found in Halo: Combat Evolved.
  • Needler - The Needler
  • Plasma Rifle - The Plasma Rifle
  • Energy Sword - The Energy Sword

Vehicles

  • Warthog - Early versions of the Warthog
  • Rocket Warthog - A warthog that fires anti-armor missiles (resembles the Gauss Hog
  • Scorpion - An early Scorpion Tank that has a missile launcher on the side instead of machine gun turret.
  • Stealth Tank - A tank with a low profile and counter vented fire stabilization.
  • Heavy APC - A heavy APC similar to the Elephant.
  • Helicopter - A Helicopter that was present in very early builds.
  • Pelican - The standard Pelican.
  • Boat - A boat that was referred to as the "Dual Carrot Craft" by Bungie Employees.
  • Ghost -The Ghost.
  • Shadow - An early version of the Spectre, that had a Shade Turret on the back instead of a Plasma Cannon
  • Wraith - The Wraith Mortar Tank
  • Banshee - Early versions of the Banshee
  • Covenant Bomber - A cut Covenant Bomber

Production Notes

  • In the early versions of Halo, the secondary weapon the player obtained would be placed on their back, though this feature was not present in the final release of Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 2. This concept was finally introduced officially in Halo 3.
  • At some point during development, Blind Wolves were intended to be rideable.
  • It would seem that at some point the development team intended underwater enemies to be present in the game, as a harpoon gun existed in these early builds of the game
  • In the Evolution of Halo Part 1, there is a Warthog and an ATV that both lack mounted armaments for defense. Both were later planned to be introduced to Halo 2 but dropped and finally added into Halo 3.
  • Though the Gatling Gun is not in Halo: Combat Evolved, there have been several mods, using Halo Custom Edition, that have integrated the Gatling Gun into the game. Most if not all of these mods use the Warthog's turret model, separated from the base and the main vehicle.
  • Engineers were originally going to be introduced in this game but, like most of this material, was ultimately absent from the final product.
  • Though closer to the final product, the e3 2000 build is actually still a pre-xbox Halo build [6]

Trivia

  • The Marathon logo was incorporated into the old Heads Up Display.
  • An exit game screen existed that asked the player whether or not they wanted to "Retreat from Chucky's Love".[7]
  • In the early stages of the game, the Halo Ring was designed to be in broken or incomplete in appearance, only attached by strands of skeletal supports in some areas, not unlike Installation 04B's appearance in Halo 3
  • The Elites originally lacked the style of armor present in the actual games, with some form of Exo-Skeleton or Tech-Suit instead. They also possessed mandibles that are "more dinosaur-like", rather than having a four-pronged jaw.
  • The word "husk" would randomly appear on screen when looking at a vehicle or entity.

Gallery

  • Cgw Cover.jpg

    Image sent to CGW magazine 1999.

  • Halo 072199.jpg

    The first ever official Halo screen 1999.

  • 1212344025 Spartan machete ingame.jpg

    A machete and an Energy Sword

  • A very early build of this version of Halo.

    A very early build of this version of Halo.

  • Oldhalo.jpg

    "It's a little prelude to what happens in the future."
    — Bungie employee
  • :"My favorite UI screen to exit the game!" :— Marcus Letho

    "My favorite UI screen to exit the game!"
    — Marcus Letho

Human

  • Halo original 4.jpg

    The original Gattling Gun

  • Halo chief 1099.jpg

    Another picture of the Pre Halo Minigun.

  • Two Spartans from the early builds.

    Two Spartans from the early builds.

  • Pre Halo MC with MA5.jpg

    Assault Rifle with a grenade launcher attached.

  • The Assault Rifle

    The Assault Rifle

  • Yet another picture showcasing the Assault Rifle

    Yet another picture showcasing the Assault Rifle

  • Speargun.jpg

    Spear Gun.

  • Another picture of the spear gun

    Another picture of the spear gun

  • Launcher2.jpg

    Surface to Air Missile Launcher.

  • Prexbox surface to air rocket.png

    Another picture of the Surface to Air Missile Launcher.

  • Anti-Armor Rocket Launcher

    Anti-Armor Rocket Launcher

  • Prexbox snipe.png

    The original Sniper Rifle

  • The original Shotgun.

    The original Shotgun.

  • Prexbox smg.png

    The SMG

  • The original magnum

    The original magnum

  • The Flamethrower

    The Flamethrower

  • The TOZT-21 Defoliant Projector

    The TOZT-21 Defoliant Projector

  • The flamethrower being fired

    The flamethrower being fired

  • Prexbox machete.png

    The weapon labeled "Pattern-2 Composite Sword".

  • Pre Halo Machette.jpg

    Pre Halo Machete.

  • EarlyHalo.png

    Another picture of the Pattern-2

  • A later version of the Shotgun.

    A later version of the Shotgun.

  • The "Dual-carrot" watercraft was cut from the pre-production of the game.

    The "Dual-carrot" watercraft was cut from the pre-production of the game.

  • The Helicopter as seen in the very early build.

    The Helicopter as seen in the very early build.

  • A screenshot of the early build (Notice the Heavy APC on the top right)

    A screenshot of the early build (Notice the Heavy APC on the top right)

  • The Pre-Halo Warthog

    The Pre-Halo Warthog

  • The Warthog being driven by the player

    The Warthog being driven by the player

  • The original rocket hog as seen in the E3 2000 Trailer

    The original rocket hog as seen in the E3 2000 Trailer

  • The turret's reticle

    The turret's reticle

  • While driving, the player had the ability to control both the warthog and the turret

    While driving, the player had the ability to control both the warthog and the turret

  • The Scorpion

    The Scorpion

  • The Stealth Tank.[8]

    The Stealth Tank.[8]

  • The Stealth Tank being driven by the player.[8]

    The Stealth Tank being driven by the player.[8]

  • A Stealth Tank and a Warthog as seen in the early build.

    A Stealth Tank and a Warthog as seen in the early build.

  • The Pelican as seen in the E3 2000 Trailer

    The Pelican as seen in the E3 2000 Trailer

Covenant

  • Early Elite.jpg

    An Elite model circa 1999. Note the Elite in the background, seems to be holding an old Fuel Rod Gun model.

  • Early Render Of Engineers.jpg

    Early render of an Engineer and a more up-to-date render of Master Chief

  • An elite from the E3 2000 build wielding both an energy sword and an unidentified energy shield

    An elite from the E3 2000 build wielding both an energy sword and an unidentified energy shield

  • A Cut Covenant Enemy

    A Cut Covenant Enemy

  • Tankbeast.png

    Another (presumably Covenant) Enemy

  • RusselDrinol.png

    The Covenant Drinol, now known as the Sharquoi

  • The player encounters a Drinol

    The player encounters a Drinol

  • The player fights a Drinol

    The player fights a Drinol

  • Halo edge 3.jpg

    The Covenant Sniper Rifle

  • Gravity Wrench.png

    The Gravity Wrench

  • Prexbox covenant snipe1.png

    Another Covenant Sniper Rifle

  • Prexbox covie grenade launcher.png

    An unidentified Covenant grenade launcher

  • Prexbox excavator.png

    The excavator grenade launcher

  • The original Fuel Rod Cannon

    The original Fuel Rod Cannon

  • The original Needler.

    The original Needler.

  • An early version of the Spectre, then called the Shadow.

    An early version of the Spectre, then called the Shadow.

  • A cut Covenant Bomber as viewed from the front

    A cut Covenant Bomber as viewed from the front

  • Covenant bomber (aft view).png

    The same bomber as viewed from the back

Wildlife

  • Marines in a warthog encountering a pack of Blind Wolves

    Marines in a warthog encountering a pack of Blind Wolves

  • A player riding a Blind Wolf

    A player riding a Blind Wolf

  • Marines encountering Thorn Beasts

    Marines encountering Thorn Beasts

  • Threeleg.png

    A "Threeleg"

  • Vulpard.png

    A Vulpard

  • Thorax.png

    A Thorax

  • Rock worm.png

    A worm creature with an appendage like a rock in the head.[9]

Sources

  1. ^ Youtube: Bungie PAX Panel 2009
  2. ^ Bungie ViDoc: O Brave New World
  3. ^ Twitter: I animated the only existing one...
  4. ^ Bungie ViDoc: O Brave New World
  5. ^ Unseen4's Youtube Channel - Evolution Of HALO [Beta Pre-XBOX 1999 version & 2000 Demo]
  6. ^ Unseen4's Youtube Channel - Evolution Of HALO [Beta Pre-XBOX 1999 version & 2000 Demo]
  7. ^ Marcus Letho's Twitter - My favorite UI screen to exit the game!
  8. ^ a b Marcus Letho's Twitter - Stealth Tank
  9. ^ Marcus Letho's Twitter - Worm Rock

External links

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