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Halo Warfleet
Warfleet is the official, authoritative guide to spacecraft in the Halo universe, featuring ten intricately detailed full-color cross-sections of the franchise's most renowned ships--including the Pillar of Autumn , Truth and Reconciliation , Infinity , and Shadow of Intent. D iscover encyclopedic information which reveals the secrets of Covenant, UNSC, and Forerunner weapons, sensors, fighters, planets, and more!
Illustrated by renowned artists Hans Jenssen, John R. Mullaney, Isaac Hannaford, Darren Bacon, Shi Kai Wang, Glenn Israel, and Jay Prochaska.
Additional artwork by Carlos Naranjo and Tyler Jeffers.
Foreword by Frank O'Connor, Halo Franchise Creative Director.
Cover art by Sparth, Art Director for Halo 5: Guardians.
Written by Kenneth Peters, Halo Franchise Writer.
Illustrated by renowned artists Hans Jenssen, John R. Mullaney, Isaac Hannaford, Darren Bacon, Shi Kai Wang, Glenn Israel, and Jay Prochaska.
Additional artwork by Carlos Naranjo and Tyler Jeffers.
Foreword by Frank O'Connor, Halo Franchise Creative Director.
Cover art by Sparth, Art Director for Halo 5: Guardians.
Written by Kenneth Peters, Halo Franchise Writer.
96 pages, Hardcover
Published September 5, 2017
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January 29, 2018
This book is in the spirit of the Star Wars "Incredible Cross-Sections" books, but it focuses just on the starships and small craft of the Halo universe.
There is some sparse information on the history of the universe and some of the more important planets, but this could have used some expansion and included synopses of the games. The first one came out in 2001 and even though I played several of them, I had to go look up wiki articles to refresh my memory so I would have adequate context to appreciate the contents of this book.
The majority of the book can be divided into three sections. The first, and largest, covers the ships of the UNSC. The second one the ships of the Covenant, and its successors. The third, and smallest, covers the ships of the Forerunners. All three give special attention to the named ships featured in the games. Those ships get the cross-section treatment, while the rest get simple and clear CGI models. Those CGI models are fine, but it would have been nice to have supplemented them with more art showing the ships in universe.
Overall, I enjoyed this book despite the issues, and I think most fans of the Halo universe will enjoy it too.
There is some sparse information on the history of the universe and some of the more important planets, but this could have used some expansion and included synopses of the games. The first one came out in 2001 and even though I played several of them, I had to go look up wiki articles to refresh my memory so I would have adequate context to appreciate the contents of this book.
The majority of the book can be divided into three sections. The first, and largest, covers the ships of the UNSC. The second one the ships of the Covenant, and its successors. The third, and smallest, covers the ships of the Forerunners. All three give special attention to the named ships featured in the games. Those ships get the cross-section treatment, while the rest get simple and clear CGI models. Those CGI models are fine, but it would have been nice to have supplemented them with more art showing the ships in universe.
Overall, I enjoyed this book despite the issues, and I think most fans of the Halo universe will enjoy it too.
March 5, 2021
Aside from reading and cooking, I am a gamer. I am so old, that I remember “Pong”. I also remember Halo when it was on the original XBOX. Now, there have been several sequels and expansions to the original, and the graphics have been give a next generation update.
Halo Warfleet is the book that Halo fans will enjoy over and over. It is 90 pages of illustrations and information on the warships and vehicles that make up the Halo universe. The illustrations by Hans Jenssen and John R Mullaney jump off of the page and several are ten of which are intricately depicted cross-sections of the Halo Universes’ well-known ships including Pillar of Autumn, Truth and Reconciliation, Infinity, and Shadow of Intent. The UNSC, Covenant, and Forerunner ships and weapons are all represented here.
You do not have to be a fan of Halo to appreciate the artwork and intricacy represented here. If you are a fan of the franchise, then this book is a must read/must own for you!
Halo Warfleet is the book that Halo fans will enjoy over and over. It is 90 pages of illustrations and information on the warships and vehicles that make up the Halo universe. The illustrations by Hans Jenssen and John R Mullaney jump off of the page and several are ten of which are intricately depicted cross-sections of the Halo Universes’ well-known ships including Pillar of Autumn, Truth and Reconciliation, Infinity, and Shadow of Intent. The UNSC, Covenant, and Forerunner ships and weapons are all represented here.
You do not have to be a fan of Halo to appreciate the artwork and intricacy represented here. If you are a fan of the franchise, then this book is a must read/must own for you!
November 21, 2025
A nicely illustrated book featuring the various classes of spaceships in the Halo universe. Just enough background information to give the ships context. The biggest downside is that once again the designers have put most of the pictures across two pages, so that information is lost in the gutter between pages. Looks good on a monitor, not so much in physical form.
It’s oversized, though, so that’s a bonus. Here it is with a Chihuahua for scale.
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It’s oversized, though, so that’s a bonus. Here it is with a Chihuahua for scale.
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December 29, 2018
A brilliantly illustrated book. Perfectly blends together all the disparate Halo lore on ships and the different designs across all the games and media into something more coherent. I highly recommend it for any fan.
November 16, 2017
this book has many amazing illustrations and cool cross sections. but this book is mostly just that it's pictures so if you are buying this book for a story i would not.
January 26, 2018
Like a Christmas catalog for nerds!
April 6, 2018
Great book, very descriptive. Lotso Pictures.
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November 5, 2019Honestly its really cool to see in detail what the ships of halo look like!
July 7, 2024
SPACESHIP! SPACESHIP!
July 11, 2024
Average...
While the premise of the book was good, of course, it's execution left me a bit flat.
While the premise of the book was good, of course, it's execution left me a bit flat.
June 2, 2020
Totally Epic
what an amazing book, as soon as i heard this book was coming out out could not wait. This book is totally amazing with full pages of in-depth Ships of Human, Covenant and Forerunner. it even shows you what the planets look like with a brief description.
This book is like having a Car Manual but for the different types of ships with extensive details on them.
for example this book has "The Pillar or Autumn, In Amber Clad, Infinity and Spirit Of Fire for Human, Shadow of Intent, High Charity, Truth and Reconciliation for Covenant, Dragoons, Dreadnoughts, Phaeton, Keyships, Mantel's Approach and Guardians (Peacekeepers) for Forerunners.
This book is highly recommended for any Halo fan and any Sci Fi fan.
Totally amazing and i was blown out of my mind.
what an amazing book, as soon as i heard this book was coming out out could not wait. This book is totally amazing with full pages of in-depth Ships of Human, Covenant and Forerunner. it even shows you what the planets look like with a brief description.
This book is like having a Car Manual but for the different types of ships with extensive details on them.
for example this book has "The Pillar or Autumn, In Amber Clad, Infinity and Spirit Of Fire for Human, Shadow of Intent, High Charity, Truth and Reconciliation for Covenant, Dragoons, Dreadnoughts, Phaeton, Keyships, Mantel's Approach and Guardians (Peacekeepers) for Forerunners.
This book is highly recommended for any Halo fan and any Sci Fi fan.
Totally amazing and i was blown out of my mind.
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