Halo Wars

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Halo Wars is a real-time strategy computer and video game. Collaboratively designed by Ensemble Studios and Bungie Studios, the game is set for release on the Xbox 360 [1]. Announced during Microsoft's X06 media briefing on September 27, 2006, details of the game first appeared on 1UP.com.[2] A pre-rendered[3] trailer for the game was shown at X06. [4] The trailer can be downloaded from the official website. Alternatively, it can be viewed at http://youtube.com/watch?v=9D8Nugm2vpo.

The Halo Wars official FAQ states that the game will take place prior to the events of Halo: Combat Evolved, allowing the player to control the crew of the UNSC ship CSV-88 Spirit of Fire in the first battles against the Covenant. Bungie Studios has reported that the game is already in playable form, stating that it is "going to be awesome".[5]

Confirmed Elements

The following are known elements within the game that have been shown in concept art and pre-rendered trailers for Halo Wars.

UNSC

  • Infantry
    • UNSC Marines
    • Spartan-IIs
      • Spartan Group Omega
  • Vehicles
    • Scorpion
    • Warthog
    • Pelican
    • Longsword
    • Unidentified UNSC dropship
    • Unidentified UNSC fighter
File:Halowars elites.jpg
The Elites as depicted in Halo Wars.

Covenant

  • Infantry
    • Covenant Elite (with energy swords)
    • Covenant Hunter
    • Covenant Grunt
  • Vehicles
    • Banshee
    • Ghost
    • Scarab

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