SynopsisThe planet Reach is the last line of defense against the encroaching Covenant's ultimate goal of destroying Earth. Sacrifice and courage are the traits that make you and your Spartan brothers part of an elite group of soldiers known as Noble Team. In this tragic and heroic story that sets the stage for the Halo saga, you are faced with impossible odds to save countless lives and defend Reach from annihilation. If your mission fails — then humanity faces an inevitable demise.This prequel to the Halo saga sends you to the planet Reach and immerses you in the heroic, yet ominous story. Halo: Reach places you in the role of a member of the elite Noble Team engaging in battle against the Covenant. It is your mission to defend Reach against the invading forces to protect the fate of humanity from devastation. Your weapons, armor and deadly skills are as unique as each of the Spartan soldiers' personalities. Prepare for this epic storyline alone or team up with up to three friends and launch a co-op assault against the incredibly cunning AI which adds a level of complexity to each encounter and battle. The multiplayer action that Halo fans have come to expect delivers once again by setting a new standard of competitive online gameplay, customization, matchmaking and community integration. With this special limited edition, you can immerse yourself in the world of Halo: Reach with a game case modeled after a recovered ONI data module, a custom in-game Elite armor set for use in multiplayer modes, an embroidered Spartan II patch and a loaded artifact bag. Explore the mind of Dr. Halsey through classified documents, effects, and her personal journal, all found in the artifact bag. Experience the adventure and excitement never before encountered in the ground-breaking Halo saga in this paramount prequel.