diff --git a/man/halt.xml b/man/halt.xml
index 0abcdb475c..78860d94dd 100644
--- a/man/halt.xml
+++ b/man/halt.xml
@@ -166,8 +166,12 @@
   <refsect1>
     <title>Notes</title>
 
-    <para>These are legacy commands available for compatibility
-    only.</para>
+    <para>These commands are implemented in a way that preserves compatiblity with
+    the original SysV commands.
+    <citerefentry><refentrytitle>systemctl</refentrytitle><manvolnum>1</manvolnum></citerefentry>
+    verbs <command>halt</command>, <command>poweroff</command>,
+    <command>reboot</command> provide the same functionality with some additional
+    features.</para>
   </refsect1>
 
   <refsect1>