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==Cards== | ==Cards== | ||
===Card 1 - [[Master Chief]]=== | ====Card 1 - [[Master Chief]]==== | ||
Master Chief Petty Officer "John" SPARTAN-117 has been trained since childhood to be an expertwith any weapon, the master of any vehicle-yhe has been quite literally transformed into a living weapon (weather encasedin MJOLNIR powered assault armor or not.) He has fought in over 200 ground engagments agenst the Covenant forces and has been awarded every major service medal (except the prisoner of war medallian). When paired with the A.I. Cortana he has proven to be unstoppable. | Master Chief Petty Officer "John" SPARTAN-117 has been trained since childhood to be an expertwith any weapon, the master of any vehicle-yhe has been quite literally transformed into a living weapon (weather encasedin MJOLNIR powered assault armor or not.) He has fought in over 200 ground engagments agenst the Covenant forces and has been awarded every major service medal (except the prisoner of war medallian). When paired with the A.I. Cortana he has proven to be unstoppable. | ||
===Card 2 - [[Cortana]]=== | ====Card 2 - [[Cortana]]==== | ||
Cortana's self-determined persona is female, with a dry sense of humor and even elements of a hot temper. ''She'' is the most avanced "smart" A.I. in the UNSC's arsenal-a master of system infltration, intelligence gathering, and counter-intelligence operations. ''She'' is probally the best source intelligence on the Covenant in human hands. ''She'' is aware that her own capabilities are far beyond the average A.I. and says so often. | Cortana's self-determined persona is female, with a dry sense of humor and even elements of a hot temper. ''She'' is the most avanced "smart" A.I. in the UNSC's arsenal-a master of system infltration, intelligence gathering, and counter-intelligence operations. ''She'' is probally the best source intelligence on the Covenant in human hands. ''She'' is aware that her own capabilities are far beyond the average A.I. and says so often. | ||
===Card 3 - [[Captain Keyes]]=== | ====Card 3 - [[Captain Keyes]]==== | ||
Captain Jacob Keyes had a Naval career spanning more than twenty-five years at the time of his death. He was chosen to command the ''[[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|Pillar of Autumn]]'' during a mission that would hopefully force the [[Covenant]] to the bargaining table. Unfortunately, the Covenant attack on [[Reach]] derailed - the ''Autumn'' was one of very few ships to survive the battle. They subsequently crash landed on the ancient construct now known as [[Installation 04|Halo]]. He led the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] forces on the ring, but fell to [[Flood]] - looking for a weapon that would turn the tide of the war. | Captain Jacob Keyes had a Naval career spanning more than twenty-five years at the time of his death. He was chosen to command the ''[[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|Pillar of Autumn]]'' during a mission that would hopefully force the [[Covenant]] to the bargaining table. Unfortunately, the Covenant attack on [[Reach]] derailed - the ''Autumn'' was one of very few ships to survive the battle. They subsequently crash landed on the ancient construct now known as [[Installation 04|Halo]]. He led the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] forces on the ring, but fell to [[Flood]] - looking for a weapon that would turn the tide of the war. | ||
===Card 4 - [[UNSC Marine Corps]]=== | ====Card 4 - [[UNSC Marine Corps]]==== | ||
The Marines are the United Nations Space Command's primary expeditionary ground forces. Each and every one of them is trained in weaponry and vehicles. Using the ubiquitious Pelican dropships they are capable of deploying troops andmaterial as a moment's notice. Theese are the rough men (and women) who stand ready to do violence on humanity's behalf-born under the shadow of a genocidal war now in it's tewenty-seventh year. | The Marines are the United Nations Space Command's primary expeditionary ground forces. Each and every one of them is trained in weaponry and vehicles. Using the ubiquitious Pelican dropships they are capable of deploying troops andmaterial as a moment's notice. Theese are the rough men (and women) who stand ready to do violence on humanity's behalf-born under the shadow of a genocidal war now in it's tewenty-seventh year. | ||
===Card 6 - [[343 Guilty Spark (Monitor)|343 Guilty Spark]]=== | ====Card 6 - [[343 Guilty Spark (Monitor)|343 Guilty Spark]]==== | ||
The [[Monitor]] of Installation 04 (or what humanity knows as the first Halo artifact) is an artificial intelligence, a being of inscrutable purpose and one of the only surviving links to the long-vanished [[Forerunner]] civilization. Guilty Spark's dedication to the safety and operation of the Halo weapon makes him a dangerously unpredictable entity - a friend one moment and a deadly foe the next. 343 Guilty Spark was recovered from the wreckage of the destroyed Halo by Covenant forces, who regard him as an [[Monitor|Oracle]] of their religion. They are wrong. | The [[Monitor]] of Installation 04 (or what humanity knows as the first Halo artifact) is an artificial intelligence, a being of inscrutable purpose and one of the only surviving links to the long-vanished [[Forerunner]] civilization. Guilty Spark's dedication to the safety and operation of the Halo weapon makes him a dangerously unpredictable entity - a friend one moment and a deadly foe the next. 343 Guilty Spark was recovered from the wreckage of the destroyed Halo by Covenant forces, who regard him as an [[Monitor|Oracle]] of their religion. They are wrong. | ||
===Card 21 - [[M808 Scorpion MBT|M808B MBT Scorpion]]=== | ====Card 21 - [[M808 Scorpion MBT|M808B MBT Scorpion]]==== | ||
===Card 24 - [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshee]]=== | ====Card 24 - [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshee]]==== | ||
===Card 37 - Crouching [[Kig-yar|Jackal]]=== | ====Card 37 - Crouching [[Kig-yar|Jackal]]==== | ||
===Card 40 - Armed and Dangerous=== | ====Card 40 - Armed and Dangerous==== | ||
===Card 51 - Charging the [[Type-47 Ultra Heavy Assault Platform|Scarab]]=== | ====Card 51 - Charging the [[Type-47 Ultra Heavy Assault Platform|Scarab]]==== | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
Revision as of 15:41, February 28, 2008
Halo Trading Cards will be a must-have for gamers. Awesome Character Cards and Bios of all the major Halo heroes and villains. Stunning artwork showcasing the intricacies of the Halo universe, starting at Halo 3's very first sneak peek. Groundbreaking visuals from the games that will have your pulse pounding with anticipation for the next Halo installment. New Visions subset showcasing brand new art commissioned from Topps -- not seen anywhere else. Multiple levels of collectible inserts including Foil Cards and Embossed Foil Cards.
Cards
Card 1 - Master Chief
Master Chief Petty Officer "John" SPARTAN-117 has been trained since childhood to be an expertwith any weapon, the master of any vehicle-yhe has been quite literally transformed into a living weapon (weather encasedin MJOLNIR powered assault armor or not.) He has fought in over 200 ground engagments agenst the Covenant forces and has been awarded every major service medal (except the prisoner of war medallian). When paired with the A.I. Cortana he has proven to be unstoppable.
Card 2 - Cortana
Cortana's self-determined persona is female, with a dry sense of humor and even elements of a hot temper. She is the most avanced "smart" A.I. in the UNSC's arsenal-a master of system infltration, intelligence gathering, and counter-intelligence operations. She is probally the best source intelligence on the Covenant in human hands. She is aware that her own capabilities are far beyond the average A.I. and says so often.
Card 3 - Captain Keyes
Captain Jacob Keyes had a Naval career spanning more than twenty-five years at the time of his death. He was chosen to command the Pillar of Autumn during a mission that would hopefully force the Covenant to the bargaining table. Unfortunately, the Covenant attack on Reach derailed - the Autumn was one of very few ships to survive the battle. They subsequently crash landed on the ancient construct now known as Halo. He led the UNSC forces on the ring, but fell to Flood - looking for a weapon that would turn the tide of the war.
Card 4 - UNSC Marine Corps
The Marines are the United Nations Space Command's primary expeditionary ground forces. Each and every one of them is trained in weaponry and vehicles. Using the ubiquitious Pelican dropships they are capable of deploying troops andmaterial as a moment's notice. Theese are the rough men (and women) who stand ready to do violence on humanity's behalf-born under the shadow of a genocidal war now in it's tewenty-seventh year.
Card 6 - 343 Guilty Spark
The Monitor of Installation 04 (or what humanity knows as the first Halo artifact) is an artificial intelligence, a being of inscrutable purpose and one of the only surviving links to the long-vanished Forerunner civilization. Guilty Spark's dedication to the safety and operation of the Halo weapon makes him a dangerously unpredictable entity - a friend one moment and a deadly foe the next. 343 Guilty Spark was recovered from the wreckage of the destroyed Halo by Covenant forces, who regard him as an Oracle of their religion. They are wrong.
