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'''''Halo: Fractures: Extraordinary Tales from the Halo Canon''''' is a collection of short stories released on [[2016|September 20, 2016]], serving as the spiritual sequel to ''[[Halo: Evolutions]]''. The stories within the anthology range from the [[Forerunner]] era, to the aftermath of the [[Human-Covenant War]], to the events of ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. [[Joseph Staten]]'s ''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'' and [[Frank O'Connor]]'s ''[[Halo: Saint's Testimony]]'' are also included in ''Fractures''.<ref name="write stuff"/ | '''''Halo: Fractures: Extraordinary Tales from the Halo Canon''''' is a collection of short stories released on [[2016|September 20, 2016]], serving as the spiritual sequel to ''[[Halo: Evolutions]]''. The stories within the anthology range from the [[Forerunner]] era, to the aftermath of the [[Human-Covenant War]], to the events of ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. [[Joseph Staten]]'s ''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'' and [[Frank O'Connor]]'s ''[[Halo: Saint's Testimony]]'' are also included in ''Fractures''.<ref name="write stuff"/> | ||
==Official summary== | ==Official summary== | ||
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===''Lessons Learned''=== | ===''Lessons Learned''=== | ||
{{Main|Lessons Learned}} | {{Main|Lessons Learned}} | ||
Follows the activities of [[Spartan-III]]s [[Lucy-B091]] and [[Tom-B292]] after their service with [[Blue Team]]. Written by [[Matt Forbeck]], the story also contains significant narrative connections to Forbeck's ''[[Halo: New Blood]]'' and the upcoming ''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]''. | Follows the activities of [[Spartan-III]]s [[Lucy-B091]] and [[Tom-B292]] after their service with [[Blue Team]]. Written by [[Matt Forbeck]], the story also contains significant narrative connections to Forbeck's ''[[Halo: New Blood]]'' and the upcoming ''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]''. A preview for ''Lessons Learned'' was included with the first [[Halo Legendary Crate|''Halo'' Legendary Crate]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-crown-jul '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Crown Jul'']</ref> | ||
===''What Remains''=== | ===''What Remains''=== | ||
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===''Breaking Strain''=== | ===''Breaking Strain''=== | ||
{{Main|Breaking Strain}} | {{Main|Breaking Strain}} | ||
Tells the story of the tensions between the crew of the shipwrecked {{UNSCShip|Dark Was the Night}} and the independence-minded colonists of [[Losing Hand]] in the aftermath of the [[Human-Covenant War]] in [[2553]]. It was written by [[James Swallow]]. | |||
===''Promises to Keep''=== | ===''Promises to Keep''=== | ||
{{Main|Promises to Keep}} | {{Main|Promises to Keep}} | ||
Chronicling the final days of the [[Forerunner]]s' recorded history following the [[Great Purification|activation]] of the [[Halo Array]], ''Promises to Keep'' contains several revelations as to resurgence of the [[Domain]] as well as the fates of several characters from ''[[The Forerunner Saga]]''. It was written by [[Christie Golden]]. | |||
===''Shadow of Intent''=== | ===''Shadow of Intent''=== | ||
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===''Defender of the Storm''=== | ===''Defender of the Storm''=== | ||
{{Main|Defender of the Storm}} | {{Main|Defender of the Storm}} | ||
Tells the story of [[Adequate-Observer]], a low-ranked [[Forerunner]] [[Warrior-Servant]] stationed aboard a [[Seclusion Spiral|remote gas mining platform]] in the later years of the [[Forerunner-Flood war]]. It was written by [[John Jackson Miller]]. | |||
===''A Necessary Truth''=== | ===''A Necessary Truth''=== | ||
{{Main|A Necessary Truth}} | {{Main|A Necessary Truth}} | ||
Follows [[Veta Lopis]] and her [[Ferret]] | Follows [[Veta Lopis]] and her [[Ferret|Ferret Team]]—comprised of Spartan-IIIs [[Ash-G099]], [[Olivia-G291]], and [[Mark-G313]]—during a training exercise gone awry three months after the [[Operation: JOVIAN WHISTLE|events]] of ''[[Halo: Last Light]]''. It was written by [[Troy Denning]], who also wrote ''Last Light''. | ||
===''Into the Fire''=== | ===''Into the Fire''=== | ||
{{Main|Into the Fire}} | {{Main|Into the Fire}} | ||
Focuses on a salvager named [[Rion Forge|Rion]] and her crew operating off [[Venezia]] in [[2557|January 2557]]. It was written by [[Kelly Gay]] and contains narrative connections to her upcoming story ''[[Halo: Smoke and Shadow]]''. | |||
===''Saint's Testimony''=== | ===''Saint's Testimony''=== | ||
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===''Rossbach's World''=== | ===''Rossbach's World''=== | ||
{{Main|Rossbach's World}} | {{Main|Rossbach's World}} | ||
Follows the activities of [[Serin Osman]], [[Black-Box]] and [[Terrence Hood]] during and after the events of ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. It was written by ''Halo 5'' lead writer [[Brian Reed]]. | |||
===''Oasis''=== | ===''Oasis''=== | ||
{{Main|Oasis}} | {{Main|Oasis}} | ||
Taking place in a [[Joint Occupation Zone]] in [[2558#July|July 2558]], the story follows a young woman named [[Dahlia]] as she attempts to retrieve medical supplies for her ill parents from a nearby [[Sangheili]] settlement. Written by [[Tobias Buckell]], it contains connections to Buckell's upcoming novel ''[[Halo: Envoy]]''. | |||
===''Anarosa''=== | ===''Anarosa''=== | ||
{{Main|Anarosa}} | {{Main|Anarosa}} | ||
Takes place in [[2556|March 2556]] and | Takes place in [[2556|March 2556]] and follows ONI agent [[Prauss]] and his AI companion [[Leo]] as they attempt to convince [[Michael Carmelo|the brother]] of the recently deceased [[Anarosa Carmelo]] to donate her brain for [[smart AI]] [[Cognitive Impression Modeling|creation]]. | ||
===Untitled story=== | |||
An untitled and uncredited short story at the end of the collection reveals the ultimate fates of the [[IsoDidact]] and [[Chant-to-Green]]. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Halo: Fractures: Extraordinary Tales from the Halo Canon is a collection of short stories released on September 20, 2016, serving as the spiritual sequel to Halo: Evolutions. The stories within the anthology range from the Forerunner era, to the aftermath of the Human-Covenant War, to the events of Halo 5: Guardians. Joseph Staten's Halo: Shadow of Intent and Frank O'Connor's Halo: Saint's Testimony are also included in Fractures.[1]
Official summary
Content
Lessons Learned
- Main article: Lessons Learned
Follows the activities of Spartan-IIIs Lucy-B091 and Tom-B292 after their service with Blue Team. Written by Matt Forbeck, the story also contains significant narrative connections to Forbeck's Halo: New Blood and the upcoming Halo: Legacy of Onyx. A preview for Lessons Learned was included with the first Halo Legendary Crate.[3]
What Remains
- Main article: What Remains
Follows Evelyn Collins and a group of survivors on Meridian after the Guardian's activation during the events of Halo 5: Guardians. It was written by Morgan Lockhart.
Breaking Strain
- Main article: Breaking Strain
Tells the story of the tensions between the crew of the shipwrecked UNSC Dark Was the Night and the independence-minded colonists of Losing Hand in the aftermath of the Human-Covenant War in 2553. It was written by James Swallow.
Promises to Keep
- Main article: Promises to Keep
Chronicling the final days of the Forerunners' recorded history following the activation of the Halo Array, Promises to Keep contains several revelations as to resurgence of the Domain as well as the fates of several characters from The Forerunner Saga. It was written by Christie Golden.
Shadow of Intent
- Main article: Halo: Shadow of Intent
Focuses on a conflict between Tem'Bhetek, a vengeful San'Shyuum Prelate, and Shipmaster Rtas 'Vadum several months after the Covenant War. It was written by Joseph Staten and was previously released as a standalone work.
The Ballad of Hamish Beamish
- Main article: The Ballad of Hamish Beamish
A poem detailing the tragic life of Corbulo Academy janitor Hamish Beamish. It was written by Frank O'Connor, who portrayed Beamish in Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn and his other appearances.
Defender of the Storm
- Main article: Defender of the Storm
Tells the story of Adequate-Observer, a low-ranked Forerunner Warrior-Servant stationed aboard a remote gas mining platform in the later years of the Forerunner-Flood war. It was written by John Jackson Miller.
A Necessary Truth
- Main article: A Necessary Truth
Follows Veta Lopis and her Ferret Team—comprised of Spartan-IIIs Ash-G099, Olivia-G291, and Mark-G313—during a training exercise gone awry three months after the events of Halo: Last Light. It was written by Troy Denning, who also wrote Last Light.
Into the Fire
- Main article: Into the Fire
Focuses on a salvager named Rion and her crew operating off Venezia in January 2557. It was written by Kelly Gay and contains narrative connections to her upcoming story Halo: Smoke and Shadow.
Saint's Testimony
- Main article: Halo: Saint's Testimony
Explores the world of smart AIs through the eyes of Iona as she attempts to prevent her own decommissioning. Previously published as an individual novella, it was written by Frank O'Connor.
Rossbach's World
- Main article: Rossbach's World
Follows the activities of Serin Osman, Black-Box and Terrence Hood during and after the events of Halo 5: Guardians. It was written by Halo 5 lead writer Brian Reed.
Oasis
- Main article: Oasis
Taking place in a Joint Occupation Zone in July 2558, the story follows a young woman named Dahlia as she attempts to retrieve medical supplies for her ill parents from a nearby Sangheili settlement. Written by Tobias Buckell, it contains connections to Buckell's upcoming novel Halo: Envoy.
Anarosa
- Main article: Anarosa
Takes place in March 2556 and follows ONI agent Prauss and his AI companion Leo as they attempt to convince the brother of the recently deceased Anarosa Carmelo to donate her brain for smart AI creation.
Untitled story
An untitled and uncredited short story at the end of the collection reveals the ultimate fates of the IsoDidact and Chant-to-Green.
Gallery
Cover art.
