While I reported on this when we first heard about it a couple of months ago, there has been yet more information that has been revealed. I’m happy to share that with you.
Halo Fleet Battles is a ‘minis’ game. If you’re unfamiliar with what that is, basically its a game in which you have battles between miniature versions of character5s or ships or both. I used to collect Star Wars ones years ago and have played minis for a LONG time. Like back in the Battletech days of the mid ’80s…
Anyway, these were revealed at the Salute Con in England. As you can see by the graphic above, the first batch will release this summer, with more to follow next summer.
Coming this summer is the ‘The Fall of Reach’ set. It has 49 mini plastic models, a guide, dice, rulebook and even some scenery. The set will cost you $140 US (price may vary per country.)
Here’s the official blurb about this set:
The Halo: Fleet Battles, The Fall of Reach two player battle box is the ultimate way for fans of the Halo Universe to recreate pivotal space battles between the stalwart forces of the United Nations Space Command (UNSC) and the relentless Covenant armada. Developed in close cooperation with 343 Industries, The Fall of Reach puts you at the centre of the most pivotal naval conflict of the long Human-Covenant War, commanding massive fleets of deadly warships as they clash above the fortified human colony of Reach. Take humanity?s last stand to the gaming table!
The Fall of Reach box contents include:
- A full colour 100-page rulebook packed full of images and examples
- Fall of Reach campaign guide
- 49 highly-detailed plastic ship models
- 25 custom Halo Dice ? Fleet Commander Data Sheets
- Flight Stands and Overlay Cards
- Punch-out Scenery and Token sheets
- Quick Guide reference sheets
Halo: Fleet Battles delivers an easy to learn, lore-infused, tactically-rich gaming experience that appeals both to experienced wargamers and fans of the Halo Universe.
Additionally, my friends at thessmotion passed along the following pics from the convention in England, via their friend Steve Thomas. Thank fellas!
Oh, before I forget to mention, the actual pieces are unpainted/unassembled, so you’re going to have to do that yourselves, should you get the set.
Look at the gorgeous detail of these new Covie ships!
Not to be outdone, the detail on the UNSC ship is fantastic!
I have to say, those ships look fantastic! The only issue is that ours won’t look like that. But I have some ideas for this set if I’m ever lucky enough to get it.
Next summer, Spartan Games (convenient coincidence, huh) will follow up this summer’s space set with a ground forces set. Below are some shots of that.
Now I’m unclear about these next two. I think they were something special for the Con only, but don’t quote me on that as I’m not sure. When I get the true word on this, I”ll post it here in the article.
Lovin’ that Elite!
So what say you? Will you folks get the set?
Were I able to get this set, I’d need people to play the game with me. I wouldn’t want to just have it sitting on a shelf collecting dust. (Hey local friends and readers, that’s a hint….)
-Sal
Those ships are so cool! That sangheili shipmaster bust is freaking terrific looking!
But, alas, I don’t have that kind of money. Oh well, maybe it will go on sale sometime………
They mentioned booster packs. I’m sure you could get a few of those.
Maybe, but would they include all of the ships from the main set? And usually booster packs in the long run become more expensive than the initial set.
Yeah I don’t have the money or the people needed to play this.
It sure does look neat, albeit a little complicated.