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{{Article quote|In celebration of ''Halo 2''{{'}}s 20th birthday this November, we follow a group of [[Sangheili]] as the [[Great Schism]] changes the [[Covenant]] forever.{{Ref/Reuse|CFL}}}} | {{Article quote|In celebration of ''Halo 2''{{'}}s 20th birthday this November, we follow a group of [[Sangheili]] as the [[Great Schism]] changes the [[Covenant]] forever.{{Ref/Reuse|CFL}}}} | ||
'''''Halo: Age of Retribution''''' is an entry in the [[Halo Waypoint Chronicle]] series of short stories published by [[ | '''''Halo: Age of Retribution''''' is an entry in the [[Halo Waypoint Chronicle]] series of short stories published by [[343 Industries]], released on [[2024#November|November 8, 2024]].{{Ref/Site|Id=Name|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/great-journey-operation-launch|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Great Journey Operation Launch|D=05|M=11|Y=2024}} It was announced at the [[Canon Fodder]] Live panel at the Halo World Championships 2024 alongside a [[Untitled Halo novel|new novel]] by [[Kelly Gay]], and was released to celebrate the 20th anniversary of ''[[Halo 2]]''{{'}}s release alongside the ''[[Great Journey (Operation)|Great Journey]]'' multiplayer event in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.{{Ref/YouTube|Id=CFL|jLgH0jgAhB4|HALO|Community Stage at Halo World Championship 2024 – Day 1|D=04|M=10|Y=2024}} | ||
==Official synopsis== | ==Official synopsis== | ||
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In the ensuing battle, 'Valonro fights valiantly, but the Jiralhanae's tactics prove effective. The honor guard engages Avitus directly, but the Councilor is captured amidst the chaos, leaving the remaining Sangheili to fend for themselves. As the Jiralhanae press their attack, 'Valonro is overwhelmed by a wounded Jiralhanae, who drags him toward the edge of a cliff. In a desperate struggle, both tumble over the side, leaving the remaining Sangheili to face the Jiralhanae alone. | In the ensuing battle, 'Valonro fights valiantly, but the Jiralhanae's tactics prove effective. The honor guard engages Avitus directly, but the Councilor is captured amidst the chaos, leaving the remaining Sangheili to fend for themselves. As the Jiralhanae press their attack, 'Valonro is overwhelmed by a wounded Jiralhanae, who drags him toward the edge of a cliff. In a desperate struggle, both tumble over the side, leaving the remaining Sangheili to face the Jiralhanae alone. | ||
With the odds stacked against them, the surviving Sangheili attempt to regroup and escape, but they are met with relentless fire from the Jiralhanae. As the battle rages, [[Unidentified Sangheili Minor|one Sangheili]] picks up 'Valonro's energy sword, determined to hold off their attackers. However, he is quickly overpowered and mortally wounded. As he collapses, he witnesses the beauty of the sacred ring Halo and prepares to accept his fate. In his final moments, a figure appears: A Sangheili warrior clad in [[Arbiter body armor|silver armor]]—[[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee. He retrieves the plasma rifle and 'Valonro's energy sword, ready to avenge the fallen. The wounded Sangheili, fading into darkness, reflects on the [[Psalm of Repose]], finding solace in the memory of his uncle's voice. As the Arbiter prepares for battle, the last vestiges of hope flicker in the face of overwhelming betrayal and chaos. | With the odds stacked against them, the surviving Sangheili attempt to regroup and escape, but they are met with relentless fire from the Jiralhanae. As the battle rages, [[Unidentified Sangheili Minor (Installation 05)|one Sangheili]] picks up 'Valonro's energy sword, determined to hold off their attackers. However, he is quickly overpowered and mortally wounded. As he collapses, he witnesses the beauty of the sacred ring Halo and prepares to accept his fate. In his final moments, a figure appears: A Sangheili warrior clad in [[Arbiter body armor|silver armor]]—[[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee. He retrieves the plasma rifle and 'Valonro's energy sword, ready to avenge the fallen. The wounded Sangheili, fading into darkness, reflects on the [[Psalm of Repose]], finding solace in the memory of his uncle's voice. As the Arbiter prepares for battle, the last vestiges of hope flicker in the face of overwhelming betrayal and chaos. | ||
'Yajadai regains consciousness, finding himself in the [[Bastion of the Brutes]] and trapped between two Jiralhanae warriors. As they drag him across an ornate floor, he reflects on his decades of service to the Covenant, feeling a profound sense of doubt and confusion at his current predicament. He has fought for the Covenant's ideals, yet now at this pivotal moment, he is being led by the very beings he once considered inferior. Avitus commands the others to take 'Yajadai to the upper level, further intensifying his peril. | 'Yajadai regains consciousness, finding himself in the [[Bastion of the Brutes]] and trapped between two Jiralhanae warriors. As they drag him across an ornate floor, he reflects on his decades of service to the Covenant, feeling a profound sense of doubt and confusion at his current predicament. He has fought for the Covenant's ideals, yet now at this pivotal moment, he is being led by the very beings he once considered inferior. Avitus commands the others to take 'Yajadai to the upper level, further intensifying his peril. | ||
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*[[Onsu 'Valonro]] {{1st}} | *[[Onsu 'Valonro]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Raas 'Yajadai]] | *[[Raas 'Yajadai]] | ||
*[[Unidentified Sangheili Minor]] | *[[Unidentified Sangheili Minor (Installation 05)]] | ||
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==Production notes== | ==Production notes== | ||
The story is primarily set from the point-of-view of [[Unidentified Sangheili Minor|the Sangheili Minor]] who can be found at the beginning of the ''[[Halo 2]]'' level [[Uprising]]. The story depicts the fate of the dead Brutes and Elites that can be seen scattered around the early part of the level. Likewise, the inclusion of councilor 'Yajadai is based on the Sangheili councilors that can be found in (and freed from) captivity later in the level [[The Great Journey]], with a bonus reference given to the two [[Mgalekgolo]] who can be found imprisoned in the same room. | The story is primarily set from the point-of-view of [[Unidentified Sangheili Minor (Installation 05)|the Sangheili Minor]] who can be found at the beginning of the ''[[Halo 2]]'' level [[Uprising]]. The story depicts the fate of the dead Brutes and Elites that can be seen scattered around the early part of the level. Likewise, the inclusion of councilor 'Yajadai is based on the Sangheili councilors that can be found in (and freed from) captivity later in the level [[The Great Journey]], with a bonus reference given to the two [[Mgalekgolo]] who can be found imprisoned in the same room. | ||
The inclusion of [[Avitus]] — the [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Chieftain]] featured in ''[[Halo Wars]]'' — is based on an illustration found in [[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal #12]] of ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''. In the terminal, a Jiralhanae with an identical appearance to Avitus can be seen slaughtering the councilors — though the two remained unconfirmed to be the same character until this story.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/great-journey-operation-launch|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Great Journey Operation Launch|Detail=Image alt text|Quote=Halo 2: Anniversary Terminal screenshot of the Thrallslayer and a group of Jiralhanae standing over the corpses of Sangheili Councilors.|D=5|M=11|Y=2024}} | The inclusion of [[Avitus]] — the [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Chieftain]] featured in ''[[Halo Wars]]'' — is based on an illustration found in [[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal #12]] of ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''. In the terminal, a Jiralhanae with an identical appearance to Avitus can be seen slaughtering the councilors — though the two remained unconfirmed to be the same character until this story.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/great-journey-operation-launch|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Great Journey Operation Launch|Detail=Image alt text|Quote=Halo 2: Anniversary Terminal screenshot of the Thrallslayer and a group of Jiralhanae standing over the corpses of Sangheili Councilors.|D=5|M=11|Y=2024}} | ||
