Warzone Firefight is out, and the future of Halo 5: Guardian’s free content is uncertain. We know 343i has more updates in the works; they are other armor skins being teased in Warzone Firefight screenshots (including a variant of the Wrath armor set with flames painted on), as well as an unfinished Plasma Launcher from Halo: Reach that has been seen in the hands of Grunts in Warzone Firefight. There’s also a ton of classic armors, weapons, and vehicles that many are hoping 343i will bring to Halo 5: Guardians.
Here’s an idea of how they could deliver. I present to you, my dream update, which for now I’m calling the “Colonial Defender” update:
Colonial Defender (Halo 5: Guardians Content Update)
-Colonies across UNSC space and beyond are under threat of the Created as well as remnants of the Covenant. In an effort to turn the tide and better protect the frontier from threats both new and old, the UNSC commissioned new weapons and vehicles from Hannibal Weapon Systems and begun distributing previously decommissioned MJILONIR variants to bolster morale, including the famous Mark V armor variant worn by the original Spartans and Master Chief himself.
Complete Item List:
Geothermal*(New Arena Map Variant)*
Strike at the Domain*(New Warzone Map)*
GEN-2 Bodysuit Color*(New Armor Customization Option)*
Mark V/GEN-2*(Legendary/Mythic Armor & Helmet)*
EOD*(Uncommon Armor and Helmet)*
Mark V/GEN-2 "Glassed"(Legendary/Mythic Armor & Helmet Skin)
EOD "Hannibal"(Uncommon Armor & Helmet Skin)
Pro Pipe (Rare Stance)
I Need A Weapon (Mythic/Legendary Stance)
Finishing This Fight (Mythic/Legendary Stance)
Halo 2 SMG*(Legendary/Mythic Loadout Weapon - REQ Level 4)*
Dual Halo 2 SMGs*(Legendary/Mythic Loadout Weapon - REQ Level 4)*
Halo: Reach Grenade Launcher*(Rare Power Weapon - REQ Level 6)*
Corporate Wasp*(Rare Vehicle - REQ Level 3)*
Woodland Wasp*(Ultra-Rare Vehicle - REQ Level 3)*
Tundra Wasp*(Ultra-Rare Vehicle - REQ Level 3)*
Urban Wasp*(Ultra-Rare Vehicle - REQ Level 3)*
ONI Wasp*(Legendary Vehicle - REQ Level 4)*
Hannibal Wasp (Legendary Vehicle - REQ Level 4)
Hannibal Warthog*(Legendary Vehicle - REQ Level 3)*
Hannibal Gungoose*(Legendary Vehicle - REQ Level 3)*
Hannibal Assault Rifle*(Ultra-Rare Weapon Skin)*
Hannibal Battle Rifle*(Ultra-Rare Weapon Skin)*
Hannibal DMR*(Ultra-Rare Weapon Skin)*
Hannibal SMG*(Ultra-Rare Weapon Skin)*
Hannibal Magnum*(Ultra-Rare Weapon Skin)*
New Features:
-Bodysuit Color: Further customize your SPARTAN-IV with the ability to change the color of your Spartan’s bodysuit; or even toggle the color off complete for an entirely matte-black suit.
New Armor:
-Mark V/GEN-2: The Mark V armor inspired by the Master Chief’s armor in Halo: CE Anniversary, first featured in Halo 4’s Infinity Armor Pack DLC, returns as a Mythic unlock. Suit up. We’re just getting started…
-EOD: Another classic armor variant returns from Halo 4- with it’s original armor skin intact- as an Uncommon unlock. Armor specially customized to reduce the likelihood of dismemberment when handling explosive ordnance.
New Weapons:
-Halo 2 SMG: For those who love classic weapons, upgrade your arsenal with the classic M7 Caseless Submachine Gun from Halo 2, complete with aesthetics and sound effects from Halo 2: Anniversary’s multiplayer.
-Dual Halo 2 SMGs: Though you may give up the ability to throw grenades or melee when equipping the dual-wielded variant, the paired Halo 2 SMGs more than make up for it with the ability to provide withering fire in close-quarters combat.
-Grenade Launcher: The popular “Pro Pipe” from Halo: Reach returns. With the ability to either detonate on impact or on a delay that causes an EMP burst, this weapon can be equally effective against both enemy vehicles and infantry in skilled hands.
New Vehicles:
-AV49 Wasp Variants: Command the skies with new and upgraded variants of the AV-49 Wasp VTOL featuring Corporate colors and markings as well as Urban, Woodland, and Tundra camo. Should you require more firepower as well as sturdier armor, ONI and Hannibal variants have also been made available.
-Hannibal Warthog & Gungoose: Hannibal Weapon Systems has put their own spin on the Warthog and Gungoose, outfitting the standard chaingun Warthog with the same gauss-chaingun tech as the Hannibal Mantis, and the Gungoose with powerful new magnetic grenade launchers that lock on to targets and reload faster.
New Maps:
-Geothermal: A symmetrical take on Molten optimized for team-base objective games including Assault, Capture the Flag, and more. Like other Arena map variants, this map has a more run-down, abandoned look to it.
-Strike at the Domain: A new Warzone map set on the Forerunner shield world of Genesis. Spartans must train to retake the Domain from the Created. During simulations, SPARTAN-IVs may find themselves pitted against the likes of the legendary Didact himself.
Notes:
*The Halo 2 SMG is identical in almost every aspect to Halo 5 SMG, gameplay wise. Like the Halo 2 Battle Rifle, it features increased bullet magnetism over the base model, and has a simple zoom-in function like the Brute Plasma Rifle when Smart Scope is activated.
*The “Glassed” armor skin for Mark V/GEN-2 gives the armor a charred, blackened look as well as a cracked visor similar to the Mark VI/GEN-1 “Scarred” variant. EOD uses the LG-50 Bulk legs and Mark VI forearms from Halo 4. The base variant uses the exact same armor skin as in Halo 4, while the “Hannibal” skin applies the same markings and patterns seen on Hannibal vehicles.
*The new Bodysuit Color option appears under Customization under the color tab. The player can either choose a color independent of Primary Color or toggled Bodysuit Color “Off” to make the bodysuit all-black, like the Spartans in the Campaign.
*There are 3 new Stances; “Pro Pipe” depicts your Spartan taking aim with the Grenade Launcher. “I Need A Weapon” depicts your Spartan cradling the Halo 2 SMG. “Finishing This Fight” mirrors the Master Chief’s stance from the Halo 2 box art, crouching and holding the Dual Halo 2 SMGs pointed at the sky.
EDIT: Added ideas for the 3 new Stances to go with the new weapons. Also changed EOD alternate skin to Hannibal.
