Halo Wars is a new strategy title that expands on the universe that has made the Halo franchise so beloved and provide gamers with an unparalleled strategy experience. Set in the Halo universe, Halo Wars predates the original first-person shooter Halo, giving fans the opportunity to experience the early battles between the UNSC and Covenant, as they follow the UNSC ship Spirit of Fire's discovery of an ancient artifact during a journey to the planet "Harvest," the first planet to be attacked by the Covenant.