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{{Center|''This is a word-by-word replication of the original collectibles found in [[Halo Wars 2]]. As such, any errors or irregularities are simply carried over from the original game.''}} | {{Center|''This is a word-by-word replication of the original collectibles found in [[Halo Wars 2]]. As such, any errors or irregularities are simply carried over from the original game.''}} | ||
[[File:Phoenix log.png|thumb | [[File:Phoenix log.png|thumb|300px|A log found in the game's campaign.]] | ||
[[File: | [[File:HW2 PhoenixLog Images.jpg|thumb|300px|A variety of images created for the Phoenix Logs.]] | ||
[[File:HW2 ATN PhoenixLogs Concept.jpg|thumb|300px|A variety of images created for the Phoenix Logs in ''Awakening the Nightmare''.]] | |||
In ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'', '''Phoenix Logs''' are a collection of codex entries that provide background information on units, characters, and other events of the [[Halo universe|''Halo'' universe]]. Much like its [[Halo Wars|predecessor’s]] collectible [[Black Boxes]], which unlocked [[Halo Wars Timeline Events|Timeline entries]] in the game, the Phoenix Logs can be unlocked by both feats of completion and collection and be accessed from the game’s campaign menu.<ref name="HW2">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]'''</ref> | |||
In '' | In February 2023, to celebrate the sixth anniversary of ''Halo Wars 2'', an [[#Waypoint logs|additional Phoenix Log]] was released in the aptly-titled "Phoenix Blog" issue of [[Canon Fodder]] on [[Halo Waypoint]].{{Ref/Site|Id=CFPhoenixBlog|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-phoenix-blog|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Phoenix Blog|D=24|M=02|Y=2023}} | ||
==Locations== | ==Locations== | ||
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===Awakening the Nightmare=== | ===Awakening the Nightmare=== | ||
{{Main|Halo Wars 2: Awakening the Nightmare|l1=Awakening the Nightmare}} | {{Main|Halo Wars 2: Awakening the Nightmare|l1=Awakening the Nightmare}} | ||
{{ | There is a total of 10 Logs, with 2 on each mission. | ||
====What Could Go Wrong?==== | |||
{{Main|What Could Go Wrong?}} | |||
*'''Pandora's Box I''': At the end of the path diverging from the main path, after a Locust and a Grunt Squad joins the main force. | |||
*'''Pandora's Box II''': On a plateau east of the UNSC base. | |||
====Fighting Retreat==== | |||
{{Main|Fighting Retreat}} | |||
*'''Brothers in Arms I''': At the first defensive line, at the northern end of the lower ridge. | |||
*'''Brothers in Arms II''': South of the westernmost Blisterback crew. | |||
====Light the Fuse==== | |||
{{Main|Light the Fuse}} | |||
*'''Warped Reflections''': East of the northeast Flood base. | |||
*'''Tread Carefully''': West of the southwest Flood base. | |||
====The Archive==== | |||
{{Main|The Archive}} | |||
*'''Idle Hands I''': In the first supply cache area blocked off by Flood biomass, near the first teleporter. | |||
*'''Idle Hands II''': In the center platform at the quarantine area where lasers activate. The platform can only be reached by Jump Pack Brutes. You have to defeat all the flood before the quarantine ends for the platform to unlock. | |||
====Manifestation==== | |||
{{Main|Manifestation}} | |||
*'''An Uncomfortable Truth I''': At the northern side of the map, immediately west of the canyon which contains Power and Supplies. | |||
*'''An Uncomfortable Truth II''': On the path leading to the Sentinel launching bay at the northwest side of the map. | |||
==Transcripts== | ==Transcripts== | ||
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{{/Leaders}} | {{/Leaders}} | ||
===Banished Buildings=== | ===Buildings=== | ||
====Banished Buildings==== | |||
{{/Banished Buildings}} | {{/Banished Buildings}} | ||
===UNSC Buildings=== | ====UNSC Buildings==== | ||
{{/UNSC Buildings}} | {{/UNSC Buildings}} | ||
===Banished Units=== | ===Units=== | ||
====Banished Units==== | |||
{{/Banished Units}} | {{/Banished Units}} | ||
===UNSC Units=== | ====UNSC Units==== | ||
{{/UNSC Units}} | {{/UNSC Units}} | ||
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===Flood Lore=== | ===Flood Lore=== | ||
{{/Flood Lore}} | {{/Flood Lore}} | ||
==Waypoint logs== | |||
The following Phoenix Log was an additional entry released on Halo Waypoint in 2023.{{Ref/Reuse|CFPhoenixBlog}} | |||
{{/Waypoint Logs}} | |||
==Unused Phoenix Log artwork== | |||
Within the game files of ''Halo Wars 2'' are a number of pieces of unused artwork intended for the Phoenix Logs. They are as follows: | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:HW2 PhoenixLog The Control Room Unused.png|Unused artwork for the Control Room log - an alternate version of the same art was used for Rise of Atriox II. | |||
File:HW2 PhoenixLog Garrison Unused.png|Unused artwork for the Forerunner [[garrison]]s. | |||
File:HW2 PhoenixLog InfantrySpikeTurret Unused.png|Unused artwork for the anti-infantry upgrade of the spike turret. | |||
File:HW2 PhoenixLog VehicleSpikeTurret Unused.png|Unused artwork for the anti-vehicle upgrade of the spike turret. | |||
File:HW2 PhoenixLog AirSpikeTurret Unused.png|Unused artwork for the anti-air upgrade of the spike turret. | |||
File:HW2 PhoenixLog EnergyPoint Unused.png|Unused artwork for the Power Node. | |||
File:HW2 PhoenixLog InfantryTurret Unused.png|Unused artwork for the anti-infantry upgrade of the [[M5 Talos]] base turret. | |||
File:HW2 PhoenixLog VehicleTurret Unused.png|Unused artwork for the anti-vehicle upgrade of the base turret. | |||
File:HW2 PhoenixLog AirTurret Unused.png|Unused artwork for the anti-air upgrade of the base turret. | |||
File:HW2 PhoenixLog Watchtower Unused.png|Unused artwork for the anti-air upgrade of the [[Watchtower]]. This image variant is named in the files as "watchtower", with the final revison being flipped and internally named "radar". | |||
File:HW2 PhoenixLog Decimus Unused.png|Unused artwork for [[Decimus' exoskeleton]]. | |||
File:HW2 PhoenixLog Operative Unused.png|Unused artwork for the [[Cut Halo Wars 2 units|cut unit]], the UNSC Operative. | |||
File:HW2 PhoenixLog Spartan Unused.png|Unused artwork for a generic Spartan. | |||
File:HW2 PhoenixLog Brute Unused.png|Unused artwork for a generic Brute. | |||
File:HW2 PhoenixLog BruteHonourGuard Unused.png|Unused artwork for a Brute Honour Guard. | |||
File:HW2 PhoenixLog BruteSiphon Unused.png|Unused artwork for a Siphon Brute. | |||
File:HW2 PhoenixLog August Unused.png|Unused artwork for [[August-099]]. | |||
File:HW2 PhoenixLog Leon Unused.png|Unused artwork for [[Leon-011]]. | |||
File:HW2 PhoenixLog Robert Unused.png|Unused artwork for [[Robert-025]]. | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | {{Ref/Sources}} | ||
[[Category:Halo Wars 2]] | [[Category:Halo Wars 2]] | ||
[[Category:Collectibles]] | [[Category:Collectibles]] | ||
[[Category:Phoenix Logs]] | [[Category:Phoenix Logs]] | ||