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'''Leaders''' are characters in the [[Real-time Strategy|real-time strategy]] (RTS) games ''[[Halo Wars]]'' and ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' who can be played as in [[Multiplayer]], [[Skirmish]] and [[Blitz]]. Leaders offer a varied experience in Halo Wars' multiplayer aspects, bringing leader specific powers and units into the fray. In ''Halo Wars'', the Covenant each leader has its own hero unit, while the UNSC leaders each get unique ''[[UNSC Spirit of Fire|Spirit of Fire]]'' abilities such as [[Ellen Anders|Anders]]' [[GBU-1105 Cryo Bomb|Cryo Bomb]]. A player's choice of leader typically impacts on their playstyle. For instance, Cutter is more measured while Forge's playstyle is quite aggressive.<ref>[http://www.gamerzines.com/360zine/halo-wars.html Free Halo Wars Magazine]. ''Gamerzines''. Accessed on 2009-02-17</ref>
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'''Hero Units''' are [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] and [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] Combat Personnel in the Real Time Strategy (RTS) game ''[[Halo Wars]]'' who are suited to lead [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] and Covenant ground forces along with air units such as [[D77H-TCI Pelican|Dropships]], [[AV-14 Attack VTOL|Hornets]], [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshees]], etc.
  
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==Overview==
  
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Hero Units offer a varied experience in Halo Wars' multiplayer aspects, bringing leader specific powers into the fray. The Covenant have a leader for each faction (Prophet, Arbiter and Brute) while the UNSC leaders function differently. The powers of the UNSC vary greatly and are numerous as opposed to Covenant leader units.
  
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In campaign, they also can be revived if they are killed in action, as long as the life bar is halfway full. The life bar automatically regenerates while the leader is knocked down. However, in [[Skirmish]] or [[multiplayer]] if they die they die for good and will have to be purchased again to be on the battlefield, though only Covenant Hero Units are present on the battlefield in Skirmish and multiplayer.
  
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In the [[Halo Wars Demo]], Captain Cutter is the only available hero unit for the UNSC and the Prophet of Regret is the only available hero unit for the Covenant.<ref>[http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/857436/halo-wars/videos/ces2009sync_halowars_com_0108.html See at about 2:54 of the Video]</ref>
  
   
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==List of Leaders==
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===''Halo Wars''===
 
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===UNSC===
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*[[James Gregory Cutter|Captain James Gregory Cutter]]
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*[[James Cutter|Captain James Gregory Cutter]]
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**Cutter's unique unit is the [[M312 Heavy Recovery Vehicle|Elephant mobile base]], and his unique upgrade transforms Marine squads into teams of [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s. Once this upgrade has been researched, he gains the Hero Ability to hot-drop ODSTs from [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle|HEV]]'s anywhere on the map for the cost of training one squad. His personal weapon is the ''Spirit of Fire''{{'}}s [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]], fired directly into the surface of the planet. Also, all bases receive free upgrades; newly built bases are [[Station]]s, not [[Firebase]]s, and the initial home base which would usually be a [[Station]] is a [[Fortress]].
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**Also, all bases receive free upgrades; newly built bases are [[Station]]s, not [[Firebase]]s, and the initial home base which would usually be a [[Station]] is a [[Fortress]].
 
*[[John Forge|Sergeant John Forge]]
  
*[[John Forge|Sergeant John Forge]]
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**In addition, all [[UNSC Supply Pad]]s start out as Heavy Supply pads, saving the 100 resources used to build normal supply pads.
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**Forge's personal attack calls in a {{Class|Shortsword|Bomber}} to [[Carpet Bomb]] an area of his choosing, and his unique unit is the [[HRUNTING Mark III (B) Exoskeleton|Cyclops]] exoskeleton. His unique upgrade changes [[M808B Main Battle Tank|Scorpion Tanks]] into [[M850 Main Battle Tank|Grizzly]] Battle tanks. In addition, all [[UNSC Supply Pad]]s start out as Heavy Supply pads, saving the 100 resources used to build normal supply pads. In campaign mode, Forge is available as a unit, initially riding in a [[M12G1 Light Anti-Armor Vehicle|Gauss Warthog]], and continuing on foot armed with an [[M90 Close Assault Weapon System|M90 shotgun]] if his ride is destroyed.
  
 
*[[Ellen Anders|Professor Ellen Anders]]
  
*[[Ellen Anders|Professor Ellen Anders]]
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**Anders' unique unit is the [[XRP12 Combat Support Vehicle|Gremlin]], and her unique upgrade replaces [[AV-14 Attack VTOL|Hornets]] with [[AV-22 Sparrowhawk|Hawk]] . In addition, all upgrades are 50% cheaper and require 25% less research time, apart from Cryo Bomb and Hawks which are 25% cheaper and require 25% less research time. Her personal weapon calls in a Shortsword bomber to drop a [[Cryo bomb|Cryo Bomb]] on her enemies, which does no damage but literally freezes units solid, preventing them from taking any action. In the campaign, Anders is available as a unit, primarily useful due to her Active Ability to repair vehicles, though in emergencies she is able to protect herself with an [[M6D Personal Defense Weapon System|M6D pistol]].
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**In addition, all upgrades are 50% cheaper and require 25% less research time, apart from Cryo Bomb and Hawks which are 25% cheaper and require 25% less research time.
 
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===Covenant===
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====Covenant====
 
*The [[Prophet of Regret]]
  
*The [[Prophet of Regret]]
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*[[Ripa 'Moramee]], the Arbiter
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**Regret can bring down a Cleansing Beam from his ship in orbit to cause massive damage to enemy structures and units, his special forces units are [[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|Elite Honor Guard]], and he personally enters the battlefield on on his hover chair, which could be upgraded to have sentinel protectors and to truly fly.
  
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*[[Ripa 'Moramee]], the Arbiter of the Sangheili
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*[[Thrallslayer]], the Brute Chieftain
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**The Arbiter has the advantage of his devastatingly powerful Rage attack, and can train [[Unggoy#Suicide_Grunts|Suicide Grunts]] using his zeal to complete his mission. His personal upgrades increases his damage, reflect incoming damage back to his attackers, and even give him a permanent [[Active camouflage]] field.
  
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*[[Jiralhanae Army Commander (Halo Wars)|Brute Chieftain]]
  
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**The Brute Chieftain wields a mighty [[type-2 Energy Weapon/Hammer|gravity hammer]] in battle, and his Vortex ability can tear units to shreds. His special forces units are [[Jiralhanae|Brutes]], who can be equipped with jump packs, and his army uses [[Type-25 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Brute Choppers]] instead of [[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Ghosts]].
  
 
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===''Halo Wars 2''===
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Being that they are 'hero units', they are more adept to fighting and have more armor for protection against the enemy fighting units. Along with that, they probably have more unique weaponry and have "special abilities" such as "Rage mode" for the [[Ripa 'Moramee|Arbiter]]. Also, the UNSC Hero Units have a special upgrade, like the ODSTs with Cutter.
  
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*[[James Cutter|Captain Cutter]]
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*[[Isabel]]
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*[[Ellen Anders|Professor Anders]]
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*[[John Forge|Sergeant Forge]] {{C|Free [[Downloadable Content|DLC]]}}
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*[[Morgan Kinsano|Kinsano]] {{C|DLC}}
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*[[Avery Johnson|Sergeant Johnson]] {{C|DLC}}
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*[[Jerome-092]] {{C|DLC}}
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*[[Serina]] {{C|DLC}}
   
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Against the AI on skirmish, their hero unit of choice impacts on their playstyle. For instance, Cutter is more "measured" while Forge's playstyle is quite aggressive.<ref>[http://www.gamerzines.com/360zine/halo-wars.html Free Halo Wars Magazine]. ''Gamerzines''. Accessed on 2009-02-17</ref>
  
   
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However, Cutter is by far the most dangerous AI opponent to face in skirmish. The computer Cutter uses extraordinarily accurate MAC rounds that somehow are able to track your units. Also, Elephants are sent in waves usually with a massive amount of infantry and/or Spartan escort.
  
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*[[Decimus]]
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*[[Atriox]]
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*[[Let 'Volir|Shipmaster]]
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*[[Colony]] {{C|DLC}}
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*[[Ripa 'Moramee|Arbiter]] {{C|DLC}}
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*[[Yapyap|Yapyap the Destroyer]] {{C|DLC}}
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*[[Voridus]] {{C|DLC}}
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*[[Pavium]] {{C|DLC}}
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==Hero Units==
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Hero units are strong units that have a large amount of health and usually a powerful weapon. They appear in both [[campaign]] and [[multiplayer]], but are limited to one per player in the latter. In multiplayer, most leaders have their own unique hero unit, which can be purchased at an Armory (UNSC) in ''Halo Wars 2'', Temple (Covenant) or War Council (Banished). The exception is the UNSC leaders in ''Halo Wars'', who get unique leader powers and 3 SPARTAN-II supersoldiers from the [[UNSC Barracks|Barracks]].
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In campaign, hero units can be revived if they are "killed", once their health has regenerated to half its maximum value. Their health will automatically regenerate if they are "killed". To revive a hero unit, move other units to their vicinity. However, in [[Skirmish]] or [[multiplayer]] if a hero unit dies, they will have to be purchased again if the player wants to continue using them.
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===List of Hero Units===
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*[[Alice-130]] {{C|Campaign only}}
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*[[Ellen Anders]] {{C|Campaign only}}
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**In the campaign, Anders is available as a unit, primarily useful due to her Active Ability to repair vehicles, though in emergencies she is able to protect herself with an [[M6D Personal Defense Weapon System|M6D pistol]].
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*[[Douglas-042]] {{C|Campaign only}}
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*[[Jerome-092]] {{C|Campaign only}}
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*[[John Forge]] {{C|Campaign only}}
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**In campaign mode, Forge is available as a unit, initially riding in a [[M12G1 Light Anti-Armor Vehicle|Gauss Warthog]], and continuing on foot armed with an [[M90 Close Assault Weapon System|M90 shotgun]] if his ride is destroyed.
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*[[Team Omega]] {{C|Campaign only}}
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*[[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN-II]] {{C|Multiplayer only}}
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*[[Prophet of Regret]]
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**Regret can bring down a Cleansing Beam from his ship in orbit to cause massive damage to enemy structures and units. He personally enters the battlefield on on his hover chair, which could be upgraded to have sentinel protectors and to truly fly.
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*[[Ripa 'Moramee]]
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**The Arbiter has the advantage of his devastatingly powerful Rage attack. His upgrades increase his damage, reflect incoming damage back to his attackers, and even give him a permanent [[Active camouflage]] field.
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**The Brute Chieftain wields a mighty [[type-2 Energy Weapon/Hammer|gravity hammer]] in battle, and his Vortex ability can tear units to shreds.
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*[[Alice-130]]
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*[[Douglas-042]]
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*[[Kinsano's Cyclops]] {{C|Multiplayer only}}
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*[[Jerome-092]]
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*[[John Forge]] {{C|Multiplayer only}}
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*[[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I(J) Armor Defense System|Green Machine]] {{C|Multiplayer only}}
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*[[Spartan Warthog]] {{C|Campaign only}}
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*[[Spearbreaker]] {{C|Campaign only}} {{C|The yapping}}
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*[[Atriox's Chosen]] {{C|Multiplayer only}}
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*[[Sangheili Honor Guardsman]]
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*[[Jiralhanae Warlord]]
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*[[Mgalekgolo Captain]] {{C|Multiplayer only}}
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*[[Pavium]]
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*[[Voridus]]
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==Special Units==
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Each leader gets unique unit types that have different purposes and related strategies to each other and the more general units. In ''Halo Wars 2'', some units must be unlocked through Leader Points.
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===List of Special Units===
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*[[HRUNTING Mark III (B) Exoskeleton|Cyclops]] {{C|Forge}}
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*[[XRP12 Combat Support Vehicle|Gremlin]] {{C|Anders}}
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*[[M312 Heavy Recovery Vehicle|Elephant]] {{C|Cutter}}
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*[[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|Elite Honor Guard]] {{C|Regret}}
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*[[Unggoy#Suicide Grunts|Suicide Grunts]] {{C|Arbiter}}
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*[[Jump Pack Jiralhanae]] {{C|Chieftain}}
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=====UNSC=====
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*[[Protector Sentinel]] {{C|Anders}}
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*[[Retriever]] {{C|Anders}}
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*[[M850 Main Battle Tank|Grizzly]] {{C|Forge}}
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*[[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper|ODST]] {{C|Cutter}}
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*[[Flame Warthog]] {{C|Kinsano}}
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*[[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Armor Defense System|Mantis]] {{C|Johnson}}
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*[[Colossus (vehicle)|Colossus]] {{C|Johnson}}
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*[[Jump Pack Jiralhanae]] {{C|Decimus}}
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*[[Goliath]] {{C|Colony}}
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==Unit Upgrades and Changes==
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In ''Halo Wars'', the UNSC leaders each get to upgrade one unit to become another. The Chieftain has a few unit changes to suit the fact that he leads [[Jiralhanae|Brutes]]. The [[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Ghost]] is replaced by the [[Type-25 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Chopper]] and the Grunt Squads are lead by Brutes instead of Elites.
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===List of Upgrades===
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*[[AV-22 Sparrowhawk|Hawk]] - Upgrades Hornets {{C|Anders}}
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*[[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper|ODST]] - Upgrades Marines {{C|Cutter}}
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*[[M850 Main Battle Tank|Grizzly]] - Upgrades Scorpion {{C|Forge}}
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==Leader Abilities==
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Each leader gets unique abilities. In ''Halo Wars'', only the UNSC gets these special abilite. In ''Halo Wars 2'', every leader gets multiple leader abilities that are unlocked by "Leader Points".
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===List of Leader Abilities===
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*Cutter
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**Once Marines are replaced by ODSTs, he gains the Hero Ability to hot-drop ODSTs from [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle|HEV]]'s anywhere on the map for the cost of training one squad. His personal weapon is the ''Spirit of Fire''{{'}}s [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]], fired directly into the surface of the planet.
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*Forge
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**Forge's personal attack calls in a [[B-65 Suborbital Long-Range Bomber|Shortsword Bomber]] to [[Carpet Bomb]] an area of his choosing.
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*Anders
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**Her ability calls in a Shortsword bomber to drop a [[Cryo bomb|Cryo Bomb]] on her enemies, which does no damage but literally freezes units solid, preventing them from taking any action.
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==Trivia==
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Leaders are characters in the real-time strategy (RTS) games Halo Wars and Halo Wars 2 who can be played as in Multiplayer, Skirmish and Blitz. Leaders offer a varied experience in Halo Wars' multiplayer aspects, bringing leader specific powers and units into the fray. In Halo Wars, the Covenant each leader has its own hero unit, while the UNSC leaders each get unique Spirit of Fire abilities such as Anders' Cryo Bomb. A player's choice of leader typically impacts on their playstyle. For instance, Cutter is more measured while Forge's playstyle is quite aggressive.[1]

List of Leaders

Halo Wars

UNSC

Covenant

Halo Wars 2

UNSC

Banished

Hero Units

Hero units are strong units that have a large amount of health and usually a powerful weapon. They appear in both campaign and multiplayer, but are limited to one per player in the latter. In multiplayer, most leaders have their own unique hero unit, which can be purchased at an Armory (UNSC) in Halo Wars 2, Temple (Covenant) or War Council (Banished). The exception is the UNSC leaders in Halo Wars, who get unique leader powers and 3 SPARTAN-II supersoldiers from the Barracks.

In campaign, hero units can be revived if they are "killed", once their health has regenerated to half its maximum value. Their health will automatically regenerate if they are "killed". To revive a hero unit, move other units to their vicinity. However, in Skirmish or multiplayer if a hero unit dies, they will have to be purchased again if the player wants to continue using them.

List of Hero Units

Halo Wars

UNSC
  • Alice-130 (Campaign only)
  • Ellen Anders (Campaign only)
    • In the campaign, Anders is available as a unit, primarily useful due to her Active Ability to repair vehicles, though in emergencies she is able to protect herself with an M6D pistol.
  • Douglas-042 (Campaign only)
  • Jerome-092 (Campaign only)
  • John Forge (Campaign only)
    • In campaign mode, Forge is available as a unit, initially riding in a Gauss Warthog, and continuing on foot armed with an M90 shotgun if his ride is destroyed.
  • Team Omega (Campaign only)
  • SPARTAN-II (Multiplayer only)
Covenant
  • Prophet of Regret
    • Regret can bring down a Cleansing Beam from his ship in orbit to cause massive damage to enemy structures and units. He personally enters the battlefield on on his hover chair, which could be upgraded to have sentinel protectors and to truly fly.
  • Ripa 'Moramee
    • The Arbiter has the advantage of his devastatingly powerful Rage attack. His upgrades increase his damage, reflect incoming damage back to his attackers, and even give him a permanent Active camouflage field.
  • Thrallslayer
    • The Brute Chieftain wields a mighty gravity hammer in battle, and his Vortex ability can tear units to shreds.

Halo Wars 2

UNSC
Banished

Special Units

Each leader gets unique unit types that have different purposes and related strategies to each other and the more general units. In Halo Wars 2, some units must be unlocked through Leader Points.

List of Special Units

Halo Wars

UNSC
Covenant

Halo Wars 2

UNSC
Banished

Unit Upgrades and Changes

In Halo Wars, the UNSC leaders each get to upgrade one unit to become another. The Chieftain has a few unit changes to suit the fact that he leads Brutes. The Ghost is replaced by the Chopper and the Grunt Squads are lead by Brutes instead of Elites.

List of Upgrades

Halo Wars

UNSC
  • Hawk - Upgrades Hornets (Anders)
  • ODST - Upgrades Marines (Cutter)
  • Grizzly - Upgrades Scorpion (Forge)

Leader Abilities

Each leader gets unique abilities. In Halo Wars, only the UNSC gets these special abilite. In Halo Wars 2, every leader gets multiple leader abilities that are unlocked by "Leader Points".

List of Leader Abilities

Halo Wars

UNSC
  • Cutter
    • Once Marines are replaced by ODSTs, he gains the Hero Ability to hot-drop ODSTs from HEV's anywhere on the map for the cost of training one squad. His personal weapon is the Spirit of Fire's Magnetic Accelerator Cannon, fired directly into the surface of the planet.
  • Forge
  • Anders
    • Her ability calls in a Shortsword bomber to drop a Cryo Bomb on her enemies, which does no damage but literally freezes units solid, preventing them from taking any action.

Halo Wars 2

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UNSC
Banished

Trivia

  • In the Halo Wars Demo, the only leaders available were Captain Cutter for the UNSC and the Prophet of Regret for the Covenant.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Free Halo Wars Magazine. Gamerzines. Accessed on 2009-02-17
  2. ↑ See at about 2:54 of the Video
 
List of leaders in the Halo real-time strategy games
UNSC
Captain Cutter • Isabel • Professor Anders • Sergeant Forge (Free DLC) • Kinsano (DLC) • Sergeant Johnson (DLC) • Commander Jerome (DLC) • Serina (DLC)
Banished
Decimus • Atriox • Shipmaster • Colony (DLC) • The Arbiter (DLC) • Yayap the Destroyer (DLC) • Pavium (DLC) • Voridus (DLC)


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