What is considered canon in Halo?

In simple terms, Halopedia follows 343 Industries

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' official stance on canon; which they often call "Core Canon"; that is, all published material covering the Halo universe is equally canon unless expressly stated to be otherwise by the developers.

What Halo games are not canon?

How many Halo games are canon?

Yes. All entries in the Halo extended universe media are officially considered canon, with the one exception of Odd One Out (one of the anime episodes, presented as satire). This includes all Halo novels.

Is Halo The Flood canon?

Once Dietz had finished his draft, Bungie checked it over to make sure it complied with the plot established in the games and novels, as Bungie considers all Halo novels canon.

Is Halo Legends canon?

All stories in Halo Evolutions are canon. You're thinking of "Odd One Out" from Halo Legends (which I personally don't like). The rest of the Halo Legends stories are canon. They take a lot of artistic liberties and there are a lot of inaccuracies when it comes to the lore too.

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Is SPARTAN-1337 canon?

SPARTAN-1337 is the main character of Odd One Out, the non-canon and satirical interpretation of the Halo universe produced by Toei Animation for Halo Legends.

Which Halo game is canonically first?

Halo timeline: 2531

Halo Wars takes place 20 years before the events of Halo: Combat Evolved, the first game released in the series.

Why is Master Chief so heavy?

Through a series of untested surgical operations, those enrolled in the Spartan-II program saw incredible physical enhancements, including a drastic increase in height and weight. Outside of his armor, Halo's iconic Master Chief is nearly seven feet tall and weighs in at a little under 300 pounds of pure muscle.

Who is the Master Chief according to lore?

The Master Chief is a towering supersoldier known as a "Spartan", raised and trained from childhood for combat. He is almost faceless as he is rarely seen without his green-colored armor and helmet. He is commonly referred to by his naval rank rather than his given birth name.

Is Halo Reach or Fall of Reach canon?

Now, a lot of people have said that the game is non-canon as Halo: The Fall of Reach novel came out before. I'd like to point out that Reach (the Game) is actually canon as it is made by Bungie first and foremost. The novel is made by an independent writer and published by Microsoft Studios and 343i.

How old is Master Chief in Halo Infinite?

The community has worked out that Master Chief is biologically 49 years old in 2560, as he was born in 2511. As many fans will know, John was genetically mutated to become a super-soldier by Dr. Halsey.

Is Halo 3 Legendary ending canon?

The CE legendary ending is non canon anyway, so that would completely screw the story up, as Johnson appears in Halo 2. Halo 2 didn't have a legendary ending. Halo 3 had one, but what it contained is easily seen in Halo 4's opening. Halo 4's legendary ending just changed one second of the whole ending.

Is Halo 5 canon in infinite?

Does Halo Infinite take place after Halo 5? Yes, it set in 2560 about 2 years after Cortana's AI uprising.

What are all the Halo games in canon order?

All Halo Games in Chronological Order

Halo Wars. Halo Reach. Halo: Combat Evolved (or Anniversary) Halo: Fireteam Raven (takes place during the events of Combat Evolved)

What is Master Chief's favorite weapon?

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A fan favorite is the assault rifle— while not the most useful weapon, it is a staple of the franchise for various reasons. In the books, it dives into why Master Chief loves to use the assault rifle and other UNSC weapons.

Is Master Chief asexual canon?

In the original Halo games, Master Chief is very much an asexual character. He never shows interest in any other character in such a way, it's just not a part of who he is. But in the most recent episode of the Halo TV show, Master Chief had sex, a surprising moment for many considering his established character.

Who is the strongest Spartan in Halo?

Did Master Chief fall in love?

It should be called Halo: A Love Story. Cortana and Master Chief are in love, and the latest installment in the series — Halo 4 — reinforces that story.

What is Master Chief's weakness?

Weakness: Age. Age is a weakness that nearly everybody tries to hide. People dye their hair, use make-up, or even undergo surgery to try to reverse the effects of aging. Master Chief hides his age quite well.

Does Master Chief ever shower?

He does! In Halo: The Flood, a novel that takes place within Halo: Combat Evolved, there's a section where Master Chief described his two-minute hot shower as “very good.” He wears, essentially, sweats when he's in his room, and immediately grabs for his armor when asked to meet his boss.

Will Halo Infinite be the last Halo?

Despite rumors claiming otherwise, 343 Industries will continue to develop Halo games following Halo Infinite. Microsoft laid off 10,000 people last week amidst the company's ongoing $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

Are all Halo games canon?

In simple terms, Halopedia follows 343 Industries' official stance on canon; which they often call "Core Canon"; that is, all published material covering the Halo universe is equally canon unless expressly stated to be otherwise by the developers.

Where does Halo: Reach fit in timeline?

Setting and characters. Reach takes place in a futuristic science fiction setting; the year is 2552, shortly before the events of the video game Halo: Combat Evolved, and during the events of the novel Halo: The Fall of Reach.