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'''''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.
[[File:HaloWaypointChronicles Cover Compilation.jpg|300px|thumb|The cover art pieces done for the first nine Waypoint Chronicles.]]
'''''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 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 Shard]]s which are similar in premise.
All currently-released Waypoint Chronicles are fully-canon within the ''Halo'' universe; the alternate-universe [[Fracture]] events within ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' have their own [[Story Shard]]s which are similar in premise.
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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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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heeAkDRuf5g Halo: Sunrise on Sanghelios | Audiobook] - The audiobook narrated in the HaloWC 2023 Community Stage.
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heeAkDRuf5g Halo: Sunrise on Sanghelios | Audiobook] - The audiobook narrated in the HaloWC 2023 Community Stage.
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:SunriseOnSanghelios TeaserArt.png|Artwork used to tease ''Sunrise on Sanghelios'' prior to its official debut.
File:SunriseOnSanghelios TeaserArt.png|''Sunrise on Sanghelios'' keyart.
</gallery>
</gallery>


===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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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfRQc8tWw_w Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon | Audiobook] - The audiobook narrated by Alex Wakeford.
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfRQc8tWw_w Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon | Audiobook] - The audiobook narrated by Alex Wakeford.
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HINF CombinedArms KeyArt.jpg|''Battle for the Blood-Moon'' keyart.
File:BattleForTheBloodMoon.jpg|''Battle for the Blood-Moon'' keyart.
File:HINF CombinedArms KeyArtClean.png|Keyart used to tease ''Battle for the Blood-Moon''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Untitled stories===
===Trial of Reckoning===
At the [[Canon Fodder]] Live event on day one of the Halo World Championships 2023, four upcoming Waypoint Chronicles were teased in the form of a composite keyart. The four images include an image depicting John-117, Halsey, and the Arbiter (to tease the aforementioned ''Sunrise on Sanghelios''), a [[Flood]]-infected [[Spartan]] (to tease ''[[Saturn Devouring His Son]]''), the banner art for the [[Combined Arms]] operation (to tease ''[[Battle for the Blood-Moon]]''), and a screenshot of the [[House of Reckoning (location)|House of Reckoning]].{{Ref/YouTube|Id=CFL|6NLZw-BL8hg|Time=27482|Halo|HaloWC 2023 Community Stage – Day 1 (Forge, Steve Downes, Jen Taylor, Keith David, Lore, Digsite +)|Detail=7:38:02|D=14|M=10|Y=2023}}
{{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]].
 
;External links
*[https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halo-trial-of-reckoning Halo: Trial of Reckoning] - The official Waypoint post in which the short story was released for free.
*[https://content.halocdn.com/media/Default/community/2023_1204-waypointchronicles_trialofreckoning-r02-4ee6245cf4dd432cb2c11858b42040bb.pdf Official ''Trial of Reckoning'' PDF] - The PDF of the short story released on Halo Waypoint ([[:File:Trial of Reckoning.pdf|Archived copy]]).
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RE9f-zRLy_o Halo: Trial of Reckoning | Audiobook] - The audiobook narrated by [[Alex Wakeford]].
<gallery>
File:Trial_Of_Reckoning.jpg|Keyart for the story.
File:HINF_HouseOfReckoning.jpg|The [[House of Reckoning (location)|House of Reckoning]] image used to tease the story.
</gallery>
 
===Hippocratica===
{{Main|Halo: Hippocratica}}
''Halo: 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 [[The Real Winner|was]] [[Arcadia City|saved]] by the crew of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}. The story ties with ''[[Halo Wars]]'' and to the [[Team Omega]] armor sets featured in CU29's Store.
 
;External links
*[https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halo-hippocratica Halo: Hippocratica] - The official Waypoint post in which the short story was released for free.
*[https://content.halocdn.com/media/Default/community/2024_0131-waypointchronicles_hippocratica-r02-df9228a17b944e5184b8924a05b89803.pdf Official ''Hippocratica'' PDF] - The PDF of the short story released on Halo Waypoint ([[:File:Hippocratica.pdf|Archived copy]]).
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhgky3gMh1U Halo: Hippocratica | Audiobook] - The audiobook narrated by Alex Wakeford.
<gallery>
File:Hippocratica Cover.jpg|''Hippocratica'' Keyart
</gallery>
 
===Fireside===
{{Main|Halo: Fireside}}
''Halo: Fireside'' was released on the seventh birthday of ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' - February 21, 2024. Appropriately, it depicts a series of micro-snippets looking into the life of {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}'s crew in their [[Second Ark Conflict|ongoing war]] against the Banished on [[Installation 00|the Ark]].
;External links
*[https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halo-fireside Halo: Fireside]- The official Waypoint post in which the short story was released for free.
*[https://content.halocdn.com/media/Default/community/waypoint_chronicle_fireside-988f46fd42e14430a31505e872a6360f.pdf Official ''Halo: Fireside'' PDF] - The PDF of the short story released on Halo Waypoint ([[:File:Fireside.pdf|Archived copy]]).
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWm9Vf7c0X4 Halo: Fireside | Audiobook] - The audiobook narrated by Alex Wakeford.
<gallery>
File:Fireside Cover.jpg|''Fireside'' Keyart
</gallery>
 
===The Third Life===
{{Main|Halo: The Third Life}}
''Halo: The Third Life'' is an Chronicle released on May 8, 2024 to coincide with the launch of the [[Banished Honor]] update for ''Halo Infinite''.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/banished-honor-operation-launch#waypointchronicle|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Banished Honor Launch - Halo Infinite CU32|D=30|M=04|Y=2024}} The story is set in the immediate aftermath of the ''[[Hunt the Truth]]'' audio drama, and focuses on the rogue [[Spartan-IV]] [[Ilsa Zane]].{{Ref/Site|Id=Jiji|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/jilted-jiralhanae|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Community Update: Jilted Jiralhanae|D=02|M=05|Y=2024}}
;External links
*[https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halo-the-third-life Halo: The Third Life]- The official Waypoint post in which the short story was released for free.
*[https://content.halocdn.com/media/Default/community/thethirdlife_pdf-40c2e964e5c1420084175c0636ee79f2.pdf Official ''Halo: The Third Life'' PDF] - The PDF of the short story released on Halo Waypoint ([[:File:The Third Life.pdf|Archived copy]]).
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfWCofw7t4Y Halo: The Third Life | Audiobook] - The audiobook narrated by Alex Wakeford.
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:CFL UpcomingChronicles.png|The original image composite.
File:TheThirdLife Cover.jpg|''The Third Life'' Keyart
File:HINF_CombinedArms_KeyArt.jpg|[[Combined Arms]] banner art.
File:HINF_HouseOfReckoning.jpg|The [[House of Reckoning (location)|House of Reckoning]].
</gallery>
</gallery>



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A cover compilation for the first nine Halo Waypoint Chronicles.
The cover art pieces done for the first nine Waypoint Chronicles.

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 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[edit]

Vertical Umbrage[edit]

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

Winter Contention[edit]

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

Sunrise on Sanghelios[edit]

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]

Saturn Devouring His Son[edit]

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]

Battle for the Blood-Moon[edit]

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]

Trial of Reckoning[edit]

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[edit]

Main article: Halo: Hippocratica

Halo: 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

Fireside[edit]

Main article: Halo: Fireside

Halo: Fireside was released on the seventh birthday of Halo Wars 2 - February 21, 2024. Appropriately, it depicts a series of micro-snippets looking into the life of UNSC Spirit of Fire's crew in their ongoing war against the Banished on the Ark.

External links

The Third Life[edit]

Main article: Halo: The Third Life

Halo: The Third Life is an Chronicle released on May 8, 2024 to coincide with the launch of the Banished Honor update for Halo Infinite.[4] The story is set in the immediate aftermath of the Hunt the Truth audio drama, and focuses on the rogue Spartan-IV Ilsa Zane.[5]

External links

Sources[edit]