A strategy game based on the Halo universe, Halo Wars immerses you in an early period of the storied Halo universe, allowing you to experience events leading up to the first Halo title. With the guidance of Serina, a spirited artificial intelligence (A.I.) persona, direct legions of UNSC soldiers, Warthogs, Scorpions, and more, each group having its own strengths and uses in battle. Adventurous commanders can also call upon ancient Forerunner technology, if they are fortunate enough to find it hidden throughout the battlefield. In campaign mode, command the armies of the UNSC warship Spirit of Fire, with familiar and new UNSC units in its initial encounters against the Covenant, an alien coalition threatening to obliterate mankind. Unique In-game Vehicle - ?Honor Guard Wraith. Six Leader Cards - Leaders possess elite skills that can turn the tides of battle. Spirit of Fire Patch - Start the journey as an official Spirit of Fire crewmember.

Control armies in a whole new way as strategy gaming meets the epic Halo universe