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{{Title|''Halo: Escalation Issue 14''}} | {{Title|''Halo: Escalation Issue 14''}} | ||
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{{Comics infobox | {{Comics infobox | ||
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|writer=[[Duffy Boudreau]] | |writer=[[Duffy Boudreau]] | ||
|artist=*Sergio Ariño (penciller)<br> | |artist=*Sergio Ariño (penciller)<br> | ||
*Juan Castro (inker) | *Juan Castro (inker) | ||
*Michael Atiyeh (colorist) | *Michael Atiyeh (colorist) | ||
*Jean-Sébastien Rossbach (cover artist) | *Jean-Sébastien Rossbach (cover artist) | ||
|publisher= [[Dark Horse Comics]] | |publisher= [[Dark Horse Comics]] | ||
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==Official summary== | ==Official summary== | ||
{{Article | {{Article quote|The brilliant but obsessed Dr. Catherine Halsey has allied herself with fanatical Covenant commander Jul 'Mdama... and now a deadly reckoning awaits the UNSC Infinity. The thrilling sequel to Halo 4's Spartan Ops continues in this four-part story by Duffy Boudreau (BlackAcre, Bloodshot), and Sergio Ariño (Ms. Marvel)!}} | ||
==Plot synopsis== | ==Plot synopsis== | ||
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On the planet, Glassman requests to have lab equipment brought to the Forerunner site along with the UNSC's half of the Janus Key in order to analyze the artifact; Palmer reluctantly agrees and contacts Lasky. Although 'Mdama has troops standing at the ready, waiting for the signal to ambush the UNSC forces and take the Key, Halsey reminds Jul to exercise extreme care to avoid damaging the Key until it is safely in their possession. While the Janus Key is being prepared for transport, [[Roland]] questions the decision to move the artifact to the surface as it may distract Glassman from his task of ascertain the origin of the interference keeping ''Infinity'' stranded. However, Lasky is confident Palmer is able to keep Glassman focused and believes taking the Key to the surface will not cost them anything either way. | On the planet, Glassman requests to have lab equipment brought to the Forerunner site along with the UNSC's half of the Janus Key in order to analyze the artifact; Palmer reluctantly agrees and contacts Lasky. Although 'Mdama has troops standing at the ready, waiting for the signal to ambush the UNSC forces and take the Key, Halsey reminds Jul to exercise extreme care to avoid damaging the Key until it is safely in their possession. While the Janus Key is being prepared for transport, [[Roland]] questions the decision to move the artifact to the surface as it may distract Glassman from his task of ascertain the origin of the interference keeping ''Infinity'' stranded. However, Lasky is confident Palmer is able to keep Glassman focused and believes taking the Key to the surface will not cost them anything either way. | ||
As the Pelican carrying the Key approaches the Forerunner site accompanied by a [[F-41 Broadsword|Broadsword]] escort, Commander Palmer charges [[Gabriel Thorne]] with moving the materials to the Forerunner structure. However, the incoming UNSC craft are suddenly struck by Covenant anti-air artillery, but Jul 'Mdama and Halsey are as surprised as the UNSC as 'Mdama gave no order to fire, nor does he have forces deployed in the area. Meanwhile, the [[shipmaster]] of ''[[Breath of Annihilation]]'', one of 'Mdama's {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}s, receives word on the unauthorized attack. Assuming he would be blamed for the incident since the unit responsible is likely one under his direct command, the shipmaster chooses not to wait for 'Mdama's signal and orders his fleet to proceed with their planned attack against the UNSC forces. The ''Breath of Annihilation'', another assault carrier, and a {{ | As the Pelican carrying the Key approaches the Forerunner site accompanied by a [[F-41 Broadsword|Broadsword]] escort, Commander Palmer charges [[Gabriel Thorne]] with moving the materials to the Forerunner structure. However, the incoming UNSC craft are suddenly struck by Covenant anti-air artillery, but Jul 'Mdama and Halsey are as surprised as the UNSC as 'Mdama gave no order to fire, nor does he have forces deployed in the area. Meanwhile, the [[shipmaster]] of ''[[Breath of Annihilation]]'', one of 'Mdama's {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}s, receives word on the unauthorized attack. Assuming he would be blamed for the incident since the unit responsible is likely one under his direct command, the shipmaster chooses not to wait for 'Mdama's signal and orders his fleet to proceed with their planned attack against the UNSC forces. The ''Breath of Annihilation'', another assault carrier, and a {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}} then emerge from the foam ocean, having remained concealed underneath. As the Covenant begin their onslaught the Spartans on the island are quickly forced to pull back into the Forerunner structure while ''Infinity'' prepares to deploy reinforcements. | ||
On the ''Song of Retribution'', Halsey and 'Mdama argue about their next course of action. Halsey urges 'Mdama to reposition his fleet to draw the UNSC's attention away from the Pelican's crash site, but Jul is confident they will be able to take the Janus Key via a full-on assault despite the unexpected complication. Halsey then requests 'Mdama to scour the Pelican's crash site herself, but Jul has her remain on the ship while he intends to personally land on the surface, acquire the artifact, and punish those responsible for compromising the plan. Back on Aktis IV, the rebel Sali 'Nyon and his followers are revealed to have orchestrated the premature strike and now search the Pelican's crash site. After discovering the half of the Janus Key, 'Nyon proclaims his goal to expose 'Mdama as a fraud and assume leadership of the new Covenant, declaring himself "the one true prophet". | On the ''Song of Retribution'', Halsey and 'Mdama argue about their next course of action. Halsey urges 'Mdama to reposition his fleet to draw the UNSC's attention away from the Pelican's crash site, but Jul is confident they will be able to take the Janus Key via a full-on assault despite the unexpected complication. Halsey then requests 'Mdama to scour the Pelican's crash site herself, but Jul has her remain on the ship while he intends to personally land on the surface, acquire the artifact, and punish those responsible for compromising the plan. Back on Aktis IV, the rebel Sali 'Nyon and his followers are revealed to have orchestrated the premature strike and now search the Pelican's crash site. After discovering the half of the Janus Key, 'Nyon proclaims his goal to expose 'Mdama as a fraud and assume leadership of the new Covenant, declaring himself "the one true prophet". | ||
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===Mistakes=== | ===Mistakes=== | ||
*During the initial skirmish on Aktis IV, Commander Palmer tells [[Naiya Ray|Spartan Ray]] to shoot a [[Jackal]] moving toward a plasma cannon, yet the art depicts a pair of Jackals attempting to man a [[ | *During the initial skirmish on Aktis IV, Commander Palmer tells [[Naiya Ray|Spartan Ray]] to shoot a [[Jackal]] moving toward a plasma cannon, yet the art depicts a pair of Jackals attempting to man a [[Zurdo-pattern Wraith|Wraith]] tank. While Palmer may be referring to the Wraith's pintle-mounted plasma cannon, the tank (and consequently the cannon) are facing away from the Spartans. This also understates the much greater threat presented by the Wraith itself. | ||
*A few pages in on the first panel depicting Captain Lasky, a graphic artifact of a piece of a speech balloon is on his head. | *A few pages in on the first panel depicting Captain Lasky, a graphic artifact of a piece of a speech balloon is on his head. | ||
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File:HE14 EarlyPage WIP 1.jpg|Early version of one of the pages in the comic. | File:HE14 EarlyPage WIP 1.jpg|Early version of one of the pages in the comic. | ||
File:HE14 EarlyPage WIP 2.jpg|Early version of one of the pages in the comic. | File:HE14 EarlyPage WIP 2.jpg|Early version of one of the pages in the comic. | ||
File:HE Issues8&14 EarlyCovers.jpg|Early cover art (right) for Issue #14, alongside early cover art for [[Halo: Escalation Issue 8|Issue 8]] (left). | |||
File:Halo Escalation 14.jpg|Full cover art. | File:Halo Escalation 14.jpg|Full cover art. | ||
File:HE14 Atkis IV.jpg|The ''Infinity'' looms over Aktis IV. | File:HE14 Atkis IV.jpg|The ''Infinity'' looms over Aktis IV. | ||
File:HE14 Taskforce.jpg|A UNSC taskforce is sent to the planet. | File:HE14 Taskforce.jpg|A UNSC taskforce is sent to the planet. | ||
File:HE14 Attack.jpg|Palmer and Majestic attack Jul's forces. | File:HE14 Attack.jpg|Palmer and Majestic attack Jul's forces. | ||
File:HE14 Palmer Ray.jpg|Palmer and Ray converse after the Wraith's destruction. | File:HE14 Palmer Ray.jpg|Palmer and Ray converse after the Wraith's destruction. | ||
File:HE14 Forerunner Base 1. | File:HE14 Forerunner Base 1.jpg|Palmer discovers the Forerunner structure. | ||
File:HE14 Traitor 1.jpg|A traitor is discovered among the ranks. | File:HE14 Traitor 1.jpg|A traitor is discovered among the ranks. | ||
File:HE14 Traitor 2.jpg|Jul and the traitor converse. | File:HE14 Traitor 2.jpg|Jul and the traitor converse. | ||
File:HE14 Traitor 4. | File:HE14 Traitor 4.jpg|Jul impales the traitor with his energy sword. | ||
File:HE14 Forerunner Base 2.jpg|Palmer and company enter the Forerunner structure. | File:HE14 Forerunner Base 2.jpg|Palmer and company enter the Forerunner structure. | ||
File:HE14 Decoy 2.jpg|Glassman finds an artifact. | File:HE14 Decoy 2.jpg|Glassman finds an artifact. | ||
File:HE14 Plan.jpg|Jul and Halsey reveal their plan. | |||
File:HE14 Janus Offload.jpg|The Janus Key is loaded onto a Pelican. | File:HE14 Janus Offload.jpg|The Janus Key is loaded onto a Pelican. | ||
File:HE14 Pelican Escort.jpg|The Janus Key carrying Pelican with a Broadsword escort arrive. | |||
File:HE14 Destruction.jpg|The Pelican along with escorting Broadsword is destroyed. | File:HE14 Destruction.jpg|The Pelican along with escorting Broadsword is destroyed. | ||
File:HE14 Suprise.jpg|Jul and Halsey are taken off guard. | File:HE14 Suprise.jpg|Jul and Halsey are taken off guard. | ||
File:HE14 Foam Rise.jpg|Covenant ships rise from under the foam. | |||
File:HE14 Pinned.jpg|Palmer and Thorne are pinned down by gunfire. | File:HE14 Pinned.jpg|Palmer and Thorne are pinned down by gunfire. | ||
File:HE14 Sali Faction.jpg|Sali's forces retrieve the UNSC's half of the Janus Key. | File:HE14 Sali Faction.jpg|Sali's forces retrieve the UNSC's half of the Janus Key. | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||