Halo is a pioneering military science fiction first-person shooter franchise that launched in 2001 and helped redefine console gaming. At its heart is the legendary Master Chief, a super-soldier whose story unfolds across an epic universe of humanity, alien civilisations and the mysterious Halo ringworlds. Over 25 years, Halo has grown far beyond gaming through novels, comics, television and an expansive universe of storytelling, establishing one of the richest and most recognisable worlds in science fiction entertainment. With its unmistakable characters, armour, vehicles and iconography, Halo combines deep fan loyalty and gaming heritage with a visual identity that has become embedded in popular culture.