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[[File:CFL UpcomingChronicles.png|300px|thumb|An image composite used to tease the subjects of the then-unannounced ''[[Sunrise on Sanghelios]]'', ''[[Saturn Devouring His Son]]'', ''[[Battle for the Blood-Moon]]'', and ''[[Trial of Reckoning]]''.]]
[[File:CFL UpcomingChronicles.png|300px|thumb|An image composite used to tease the subjects of the then-unannounced ''[[Halo: Sunrise on Sanghelios]]'', ''[[Halo: Saturn Devouring His Son]]'', ''[[Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon]]'', and ''[[Halo: Trial of Reckoning]]''.]]
'''''Halo Waypoint Chronicles''''' are a series of short stories published by [[343 Industries]] on the eponymous [[Halo Waypoint]] website, beginning in late [[2022]]. They are generally short fiction designed to feature small glimpses into aspects of the ''[[Halo]]'' universe that may not otherwise be suitable for a feature-length [[Halo novels|novel]] or game. Due to their smaller scope and nature, Waypoint Chronicles frequently feature or flesh out aspects of other ''Halo'' media, and feature increased use of weapons, vehicles, locations, and characters from the series' expanded universe. The Chronicles are written by [[Alex Wakeford]] and other members of the 343 Industries franchise writing team, and are generally released for free on Halo Waypoint alongside an audiobook usually narrated by Wakeford on YouTube.
'''''Halo Waypoint Chronicles''''' are a series of short stories published by [[343 Industries]] on the eponymous [[Halo Waypoint]] website, beginning in late [[2022]]. They are generally short fiction designed to feature small glimpses into aspects of the ''[[Halo]]'' universe that may not otherwise be suitable for a feature-length [[Halo novels|novel]] or game. Due to their smaller scope and nature, Waypoint Chronicles frequently feature or flesh out aspects of other ''Halo'' media, and feature increased use of weapons, vehicles, locations, and characters from the series' expanded universe. The Chronicles are written by [[Alex Wakeford]] and other members of the 343 Industries franchise writing team, and are generally released for free on Halo Waypoint alongside an audiobook usually narrated by Wakeford on YouTube.


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==List of Halo Waypoint Chronicles==
==List of Halo Waypoint Chronicles==
===Vertical Umbrage===
===Vertical Umbrage===
{{Main|Vertical Umbrage}}
{{Main|Halo: Vertical Umbrage}}
''Vertical Umbrage'' was the first Waypoint Chronicle, released in late 2022 to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the release of ''[[Halo 4]]''. It depicts an operation by [[Fireteam Shadow]] to board and disable a {{Pattern|Zanar|light cruiser}} ''[[Panom's Canticle]]'', as first-depicted offscreen via radio chatter in the [[Spartan Ops]] level [[Memento Mori/Everything Has Gone Wrong|Everything Has Gone Wrong]].
''Vertical Umbrage'' was the first Waypoint Chronicle, released in late 2022 to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the release of ''[[Halo 4]]''. It depicts an operation by [[Fireteam Shadow]] to board and disable a {{Pattern|Zanar|light cruiser}} ''[[Panom's Canticle]]'', as first-depicted offscreen via radio chatter in the [[Spartan Ops]] level [[Memento Mori/Everything Has Gone Wrong|Everything Has Gone Wrong]].
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===Winter Contention===
===Winter Contention===
{{Main|Winter Contention}}
{{Main|Halo: Winter Contention}}
''Winter Contention'' was the second Waypoint Chronicle released in early [[2023]] to coincide with the [[Noble Intention]] in-game event within ''Halo Infinite''. The piece depicts an operation by [[NOBLE Team]] late in the [[Human-Covenant War]] to fend off a [[Covenant]] attack on the [[Human colonies|colony world]] of [[Concord]]. The story notably features the inclusion of [[Rosenda-A344]] and [[Thom-A293]], two previously mentioned-only characters cut from the [[Development of Halo: Reach|production]] of ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', alongside the [[Zashk-pattern Draugr|Draugr]] - a [[Cut Halo: Reach vehicles|vehicle also cut]] from the game's development.
''Winter Contention'' was the second Waypoint Chronicle released in early [[2023]] to coincide with the [[Noble Intention]] in-game event within ''Halo Infinite''. The piece depicts an operation by [[NOBLE Team]] late in the [[Human-Covenant War]] to fend off a [[Covenant]] attack on the [[Human colonies|colony world]] of [[Concord]]. The story notably features the inclusion of [[Rosenda-A344]] and [[Thom-A293]], two previously mentioned-only characters cut from the [[Development of Halo: Reach|production]] of ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', alongside the [[Zashk-pattern Draugr|Draugr]] - a [[Cut Halo: Reach vehicles|vehicle also cut]] from the game's development.
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===Sunrise on Sanghelios===
===Sunrise on Sanghelios===
{{Main|Sunrise on Sanghelios}}
{{Main|Halo: Sunrise on Sanghelios}}
''Sunrise on Sanghelios'' was the third chronicle to be released, debuted on Day 2 of the Halo World Championships 2023. Unlike prior stories, ''Sunrise on Sanghelios'' was debuted with a live reading from ''Halo'' voice actors [[Steve Downes]], [[Keith David]], and [[Jen Taylor]], who all reprised their roles of [[John-117]], [[Thel 'Vadam]], and [[Catherine Halsey]]/[[Cortana]], respectively. The story depicts a conversation between John, Thel, and Halsey first hinted at in ''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''{{'}}s first chapter, both of which coincide with the final non-legendary cutscene of ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.{{Ref/YouTube|Id=Live|AVbqwUVGJ6g|Time=13190|Halo|HaloWC 2023 Community Stage – Day 2 (Season 5, Steve Downes, Jen Taylor, Keith David, Cosplay +)|Detail=3:39:50|D=14|M=10|Y=2023}}
''Sunrise on Sanghelios'' was the third chronicle to be released, debuted on Day 2 of the Halo World Championships 2023. Unlike prior stories, ''Sunrise on Sanghelios'' was debuted with a live reading from ''Halo'' voice actors [[Steve Downes]], [[Keith David]], and [[Jen Taylor]], who all reprised their roles of [[John-117]], [[Thel 'Vadam]], and [[Catherine Halsey]]/[[Cortana]], respectively. The story depicts a conversation between John, Thel, and Halsey first hinted at in ''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''{{'}}s first chapter, both of which coincide with the final non-legendary cutscene of ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.{{Ref/YouTube|Id=Live|AVbqwUVGJ6g|Time=13190|Halo|HaloWC 2023 Community Stage – Day 2 (Season 5, Steve Downes, Jen Taylor, Keith David, Cosplay +)|Detail=3:39:50|D=14|M=10|Y=2023}}
*[https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halo-sunrise-on-sanghelios Halo: Sunrise on Sanghelios] - The official Waypoint post in which the short story was released for free.
*[https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halo-sunrise-on-sanghelios Halo: Sunrise on Sanghelios] - The official Waypoint post in which the short story was released for free.
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===Saturn Devouring His Son===
===Saturn Devouring His Son===
{{Main|Saturn Devouring His Son}}
{{Main|Halo: Saturn Devouring His Son}}
''Saturn Devouring His Son'' is a short story released on Halloween, October 31, 2023. The story (named after the famous painting) depicts a [[Flood containment Fireteam]] deployment, first hinted at in [[Season 04: Infection]]'s final [[Halo Infinite Story & Intel|intel drop]] and to tie in with the Flood armor of [[Season 05: Reckoning]].{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-championship-chronicles|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Championship Chronicles|D=24|M=10|Y=2023}}
''Saturn Devouring His Son'' is a short story released on Halloween, October 31, 2023. The story (named after the famous painting) depicts a [[Flood containment Fireteam]] deployment, first hinted at in [[Season 04: Infection]]'s final [[Halo Infinite Story & Intel|intel drop]] and to tie in with the Flood armor of [[Season 05: Reckoning]].{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-championship-chronicles|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Championship Chronicles|D=24|M=10|Y=2023}}
*[https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halo-saturn-devouring-his-son Halo: Saturn Devouring His Son] - The official Waypoint post in which the short story was released for free.
*[https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halo-saturn-devouring-his-son Halo: Saturn Devouring His Son] - The official Waypoint post in which the short story was released for free.
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===Battle for the Blood-Moon===
===Battle for the Blood-Moon===
{{Main|Battle for the Blood-Moon}}
{{Main|Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon}}
''Battle for the Blood-Moon'' released on November 27, 2023, and concerns the [[Banished]] [[Battle of Suban|attack]] on [[Suban]], as depicted on the ''Halo Infinite'' map [[Prism]] and the keyart for the [[Combined Arms]] event.{{Ref/Site|Id=Launch|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/combined-arms-operation-launch|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Combined Arms Operation Launch|D=14|M=11|Y=2023}}
''Battle for the Blood-Moon'' released on November 27, 2023, and concerns the [[Banished]] [[Battle of Suban|attack]] on [[Suban]], as depicted on the ''Halo Infinite'' map [[Prism]] and the keyart for the [[Combined Arms]] event.{{Ref/Site|Id=Launch|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/combined-arms-operation-launch|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Combined Arms Operation Launch|D=14|M=11|Y=2023}}
*[https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halo-battle-for-the-blood-moon Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon] - The official Waypoint post in which the short story was released for free.
*[https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halo-battle-for-the-blood-moon Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon] - The official Waypoint post in which the short story was released for free.
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===Trial of Reckoning===
===Trial of Reckoning===
{{Main|Trial of Reckoning}}
{{Main|Halo: Trial of Reckoning}}
''Trial of Reckoning'' was the final of the four chronicles released during Season 05: Reckoning. It depicts a number of survivors of {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}'s [[Battle over Installation 07|destruction]] over [[Installation 07]] at the start of ''[[Halo Infinite]]''{{'}}s campaign, and their experiences having been captured by the [[Banished]]. The story ties in with the [[Firefight]] mode released in Season 05's mid-season update, depicting some of the prisoners' attempts to survive the arena of the titular [[House of Reckoning (location)|House of Reckoning]].
''Trial of Reckoning'' was the final of the four chronicles released during Season 05: Reckoning. It depicts a number of survivors of {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}'s [[Battle over Installation 07|destruction]] over [[Installation 07]] at the start of ''[[Halo Infinite]]''{{'}}s campaign, and their experiences having been captured by the [[Banished]]. The story ties in with the [[Firefight]] mode released in Season 05's mid-season update, depicting some of the prisoners' attempts to survive the arena of the titular [[House of Reckoning (location)|House of Reckoning]].


Revision as of 16:12, February 5, 2024

File:CFL UpcomingChronicles.png
An image composite used to tease the subjects of the then-unannounced Halo: Sunrise on Sanghelios, Halo: Saturn Devouring His Son, Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon, and Halo: Trial of Reckoning.

Halo Waypoint Chronicles are a series of short stories published by 343 Industries on the eponymous Halo Waypoint website, beginning in late 2022. They are generally short fiction designed to feature small glimpses into aspects of the Halo universe that may not otherwise be suitable for a feature-length novel or game. Due to their smaller scope and nature, Waypoint Chronicles frequently feature or flesh out aspects of other Halo media, and feature increased use of weapons, vehicles, locations, and characters from the series' expanded universe. The Chronicles are written by Alex Wakeford and other members of the 343 Industries franchise writing team, and are generally released for free on Halo Waypoint alongside an audiobook usually narrated by Wakeford on YouTube.

All currently-released Waypoint Chronicles are fully-canon within the Halo universe; the alternate-universe Fracture events within Halo Infinite have their own Story Shards which are similar in premise.

List of Halo Waypoint Chronicles

Vertical Umbrage

Main article: Halo: Vertical Umbrage

Vertical Umbrage was the first Waypoint Chronicle, released in late 2022 to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the release of Halo 4. It depicts an operation by Fireteam Shadow to board and disable a Zanar-pattern light cruiser Panom's Canticle, as first-depicted offscreen via radio chatter in the Spartan Ops level Everything Has Gone Wrong.

External links
  • Vertical Umbrage keyart.

    Vertical Umbrage keyart.

Winter Contention

Main article: Halo: Winter Contention

Winter Contention was the second Waypoint Chronicle released in early 2023 to coincide with the Noble Intention in-game event within Halo Infinite. The piece depicts an operation by NOBLE Team late in the Human-Covenant War to fend off a Covenant attack on the colony world of Concord. The story notably features the inclusion of Rosenda-A344 and Thom-A293, two previously mentioned-only characters cut from the production of Halo: Reach, alongside the Draugr - a vehicle also cut from the game's development.

External links
  • Winter Contention keyart.

    Winter Contention keyart.

Sunrise on Sanghelios

Main article: Halo: Sunrise on Sanghelios

Sunrise on Sanghelios was the third chronicle to be released, debuted on Day 2 of the Halo World Championships 2023. Unlike prior stories, Sunrise on Sanghelios was debuted with a live reading from Halo voice actors Steve Downes, Keith David, and Jen Taylor, who all reprised their roles of John-117, Thel 'Vadam, and Catherine Halsey/Cortana, respectively. The story depicts a conversation between John, Thel, and Halsey first hinted at in Halo: Bad Blood's first chapter, both of which coincide with the final non-legendary cutscene of Halo 5: Guardians.[1]

  • Sunrise on Sanghelios keyart.

    Sunrise on Sanghelios keyart.

Saturn Devouring His Son

Main article: Halo: Saturn Devouring His Son

Saturn Devouring His Son is a short story released on Halloween, October 31, 2023. The story (named after the famous painting) depicts a Flood containment Fireteam deployment, first hinted at in Season 04: Infection's final intel drop and to tie in with the Flood armor of Season 05: Reckoning.[2]

  • Saturn Devouring His Son keyart.

    Saturn Devouring His Son keyart.

Battle for the Blood-Moon

Main article: Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon

Battle for the Blood-Moon released on November 27, 2023, and concerns the Banished attack on Suban, as depicted on the Halo Infinite map Prism and the keyart for the Combined Arms event.[3]

  • Battle for the Blood-Moon keyart.

    Battle for the Blood-Moon keyart.

  • Keyart used to tease Battle for the Blood-Moon.

    Keyart used to tease Battle for the Blood-Moon.

Trial of Reckoning

Main article: Halo: Trial of Reckoning

Trial of Reckoning was the final of the four chronicles released during Season 05: Reckoning. It depicts a number of survivors of UNSC Infinity's destruction over Installation 07 at the start of Halo Infinite's campaign, and their experiences having been captured by the Banished. The story ties in with the Firefight mode released in Season 05's mid-season update, depicting some of the prisoners' attempts to survive the arena of the titular House of Reckoning.

External links

Hippocratica

Main article: Hippocratica

Hippocratica is the first chronicle released during Content Update 29. It depicts Adam Andrews reflecting on his memories about the Battle for Arcadia in 2531 and how he was saved by the crew of the UNSC Spirit of Fire. The story ties with Halo Wars and to the Team Omega armor sets featured in CU29's Store.

External links
  • Hippocratica Keyart

    Hippocratica Keyart

Sources

  1. ^ YouTube - Halo, HaloWC 2023 Community Stage – Day 2 (Season 5, Steve Downes, Jen Taylor, Keith David, Cosplay +): 3:39:50 (Retrieved on Oct 14, 2023)
  2. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Championship Chronicles (Retrieved on Oct 24, 2023) [archive]
  3. ^ Halo Waypoint, Combined Arms Operation Launch (Retrieved on Nov 14, 2023) [archive]

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