Leader
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Leaders, sometimes called hero units, are UNSC/Covenant/Banished player characters in Halo Wars and its sequel, each of whom feature specific units, traits, and abilities in gameplay. Some leaders can also be summoned to the field in-game as special units.
Halo Wars
Leaders offer a varied experience in Halo Wars' multiplayer aspects, bringing unique abilities into the fray. The Covenant have leaders that double as in-game units, while the UNSC leader powers vary greatly and are numerous. Hero units are more adept to fighting, possessing more armor for protection against enemy units, as well as access to unique weaponry and "special abilities" (such as "Rage mode" for the Arbiter or special upgrades like the ODSTs for Captain Cutter).
In campaign, leaders 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 and multiplayer.
Given leaders are typically geared toward specific playstyles. For instance, Cutter is more "measured" while Forge's playstyle is quite aggressive.
UNSC
Overview of Capt. Cutter
Overview of Sgt. Forge
Overview of Prof. Anders
Leader powers
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| Disruption Bomb | N/A |  0 |
 450 |
Disrupts existing Leader Powers and prevents new Leader Powers from being initiated in a small area for 1 minute. |
| Transport | N/A | 0 |
200 |
Call in Pelicans to transport a small group of units from one place to another. |
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| MAC Blast | N/A | 1 |
600 |
Use Spirit of Fire's awesome Mass Accelerated Cannons to incinerate enemy troops. |
| ODST Drop |  1 |
3 |
100 |
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| Sergeant Forge | ||||
| Carpet Bomb | N/A | 1 |
600 |
Use the UNSC Shortsword Bomber to devastate a strip of land with massive bombs. |
| Professor Anders | ||||
| Cryo Bomb | N/A | 1 |
600 |
Use the UNSC Shortsword Bomber to drop Cryo Bombs in an area, freezing all things for a short time. |
Covenant
Overview of the Prophet of Regret
Overview of the Arbiter
Overview of the Brute Chieftain
Halo Wars 2
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UNSC
| Image | Name | Description | Blitz Special Units | Skirmish Special Units | Leader Powers |
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As Captain of the Spirit of Fire, Cutter can send in powerful orbital support, drop in specialized UNSC units, and enhance currently deployed units. |
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Isabel improves the effectiveness of vehicles using her database of the latest UNSC tech, and employs hacking and distraction powers in battle. |
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Anders' scientific expertise allows her to field Sentinel units and makes all of her upgrades faster and cheaper. |
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Forge's strengths lie in an armored and slow-building economy, using heavy vehicles to push through enemies. |
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Kinsano is all about the burn, launching pyrotechnic attacks and covering the battlefield in flames. |
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Sergeant Major Avery Johnson, a hero of the Covenant War, geared up for battle. He's a dangerous adversary due to his powerful mechs and solid command. |
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Omega Team's leader and a veteran Spartan of the Spirit of Fire, Jerome inspires and bolsters troops under his command. |
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Smart AI that ran the Spirit of Fire's systems before being lost with all hands. Serina was an expert in cryo technology. |
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Banished
| Image | Name | Description | Blitz Special Units | Skirmish Special Units | Leader Powers |
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Atriox focuses on a cunning and defensive style, supported by heavy cover and invulnerability powers |
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Decimus is a berserker who relies on hard-hitting rushes while siphoning their health away. |
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The Shipmaster favors stealth, teleportation tactics, and rapid assaults against his foes. |
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A colony of Lekgolo with a focus on tough frontline units and healing. |
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The Arbiter Ripa 'Moramee utilizes special stasis fields to trap enemies and control the battlefield. |
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At last, a Grunt rises to become a mighty leader! Or at least outnumber the enemy with an endless supply of cheap, expendable units! |
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Voridus focuses on aggressive rush tactics and uses his unique incendiary gel weapons to create damaging pools of toxic liquid. |
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Pavium's ephitet of 'The Unbreakable' comes from his mastery of defensive and economic tactics. |
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Trivia
- In the Halo Wars Demo, Captain Cutter was the only available hero unit for the UNSC and the Prophet of Regret was the only available hero unit for the Covenant.[1]
- In the Halo Wars 2 Open Beta, Captain Cutter and Atriox were the only leaders available.
Sources
- ^ IGN: CES 2009: Developer Commentary @2:54 of the video
