Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual

Now Halo fans of all ages can join the ranks of the most powerful super-soldiers in the galaxy with this in-world military handbook based on the bestselling video game series!

Spartans. Humanity’s first—and last—line of defense in a hostile 26th-century galaxy. You have been selected to join their ranks.

The Official Spartan Field Manual is a guide to every element of the United Nations Space Command (UNSC) SPARTAN-IV program, disseminated to all newly augmented Spartans. Inside these pages is the guidance you’ll need to put your enhanced strength, speed, and skills to use in both War Games training simulations and, ultimately, joint combat operations. This manual is essential for getting to know the weapons and vehicles you will be using on the battlefield, as well as the allies and enemies you can expect to encounter.

Kenneth Peters is a senior franchise writer at 343 Industries particularly known for his work on the technical aspects of the Halo universe, such as starships and armor. He is one of three authors of Halo Mythos and the Halo Encyclopedia (2022), and was the lead writer for Halo: Warfleet—An Illustrated Guide to the Spacecraft of Halo. He works closely with partners to develop Halo lore and was the lead franchise consultant for the Halo television series on Paramount+. 

Kiel Phegley is a writer of comics and books for young readers. In 2022, he published Strikers with artist Jacques Khouri. His other titles feature popular characters like Sonic the Hedgehog and The Amazing World of Gumball. A graduate of Hamline University’s MFA in Writing for Children, Kiel also teaches courses in children’s literature at Eastern Michigan University.