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{{Title|''Halo: The Cole Protocol}}''
{{Title|''Halo: The Cole Protocol}}''
{{Status|RealWorld}}
{{Era|RW}}
{{Center|''Looking for the [[Cole Protocol]], a military law of the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]?''}}
{{Center|''Looking for the [[Cole Protocol]], a military law of the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]?''}}
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<div class="tabbox"><div class="tab">2019 Edition</div>
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|author=[[Tobias Buckell|Tobias S. Buckell]]
|author=[[Tobias Buckell|Tobias S. Buckell]]
|cover artist=[[Isaac Hannaford]]
|illustrator=
|editor=
|audio=Jonathon Davis
|publisher=[[Tor Books]] (original)<br>[[Gallery Books]] (2019 edition)
|publisher=[[Tor Books]] (original)<br>[[Gallery Books]] (2019 edition)
|publication=[[2008|November 25, 2008]] (original)<br>April 16, 2019 (2019 edition)
|publication=[[2008|November 25, 2008]] (original)<br>April 16, 2019 (2019 edition)
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|length=358 pages (original)<br>368 pages (2019 edition)
|length=358 pages (original)<br>368 pages (2019 edition)
|ISBN=[[Special:BookSources/076531570X|076531570X]], [[Special:BookSources/978-0765315700|978-0765315700]], [[Special:BookSources/978-1982111717|978-1982111717]]
|ISBN=[[Special:BookSources/076531570X|076531570X]], [[Special:BookSources/978-0765315700|978-0765315700]], [[Special:BookSources/978-1982111717|978-1982111717]]
|series=[[Gray Team series]]
|preceded=
|followed=''[[Halo: Envoy]]''
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'''''Halo: The Cole Protocol''''' is the sixth [[Halo novels|novel]] based on the [[Halo universe|''Halo'' universe]]. It is written by [[Tobias Buckell|Tobias S. Buckell]] and was released on November 25, 2008.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=14284 The announcement of ''Halo: The Cole Protocol'']</ref>
'''''Halo: The Cole Protocol''''' is the sixth [[Halo novels|novel]] based on the [[Halo universe|''Halo'' universe]]. It is written by [[Tobias Buckell|Tobias S. Buckell]] and was released on November 25, 2008.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=14284 The announcement of ''Halo: The Cole Protocol'']</ref>
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==Plot synopsis==
==Plot synopsis==
{{Spoiler/begin}}
{{Spoiler}}
The book opens with an attack by Kig-Yar in [[the Rubble]], an [[Insurrectionist]] asteroid base which was constructed as a refugee base during the Covenant siege of Madrigal. The Jackals are attempting to steal navigation data from [[Ignatio Delgado]] and his friend [[Melko Hollister]]. The Jackals want the data because it would lead the Covenant to humanity's homeworld, [[Earth]]. Melko manages to escape the fighting at Delgado's insistence that the last remaining navigation data leading to Earth must be kept safe. Unfortunately, Melko is shot and later dies of his wounds.
The book opens with an attack by Kig-Yar in [[the Rubble]], an [[Insurrectionist]] asteroid base which was constructed as a refugee base during the Covenant siege of Madrigal. The Jackals are attempting to steal navigation data from [[Ignatio Delgado]] and his friend [[Melko Hollister]]. The Jackals want the data because it would lead the Covenant to humanity's homeworld, [[Earth]]. Melko manages to escape the fighting at Delgado's insistence that the last remaining navigation data leading to Earth must be kept safe. Unfortunately, Melko is shot and later dies of his wounds.


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On [[Sanghelios]], the recently appointed [[Sangheili]] [[kaidon]] of clan [[Vadam]], [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee lies in wait for the inevitable attack by someone with doubts as to his capability as kaidon. He soon gets what he is waiting for as three assassins attempt to dispatch him; however, he quickly slays all three of the assassins. He then orders an assembly with all of his clan's [[elder]]s. He first shows the elders that the attack clearly failed as he had no scratch on his body. He then explains that he killed the first two assassins with relative ease, but lies and claims that he let the third assassin live in order to learn who sent the attack. He almost immediately noticed the stirring of one of the elders, [[Koida 'Vadam]]. Knowing the person responsible he calms down and explains his supremacy to all the elders. He then confronts Koida who foolishly tells Thel that he has sent the assassins. Thel then kills him and banishes his lineage from the [[Vadam keep]]. Thel then tells the elders that he is to be sent to a human colony, [[Charybdis IX]], by the [[Hierarchs]].
On [[Sanghelios]], the recently appointed [[Sangheili]] [[kaidon]] of clan [[Vadam]], [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee lies in wait for the inevitable attack by someone with doubts as to his capability as kaidon. He soon gets what he is waiting for as three assassins attempt to dispatch him; however, he quickly slays all three of the assassins. He then orders an assembly with all of his clan's [[elder]]s. He first shows the elders that the attack clearly failed as he had no scratch on his body. He then explains that he killed the first two assassins with relative ease, but lies and claims that he let the third assassin live in order to learn who sent the attack. He almost immediately noticed the stirring of one of the elders, [[Koida 'Vadam]]. Knowing the person responsible he calms down and explains his supremacy to all the elders. He then confronts Koida who foolishly tells Thel that he has sent the assassins. Thel then kills him and banishes his lineage from the [[Vadam keep]]. Thel then tells the elders that he is to be sent to a human colony, [[Charybdis IX]], by the [[Hierarchs]].


The ''Midsummer Night'' arrives at Charybdis in order to prevent a group of Insurrectionists from gaining a shipment of [[Okarda'phaa-pattern plasma rifle|plasma rifles]] and [[Type-25 plasma pistol|plasma pistols]]. Lieutenant Keyes and Major Watanabe go planetside to meet with an ONI group in order to complete their mission. However, the mission goes bad as the UNSC group gets attacked by Insurrectionists and rioters. Major Watanabe is killed, and Keyes barely escapes the planet. As they escape the system, a [[Covenant fleet]] led by the [[Prophet of Regret|High Prophet of Regret]] eliminates the three destroyers defending the planet and starts to glass the surface.
The ''Midsummer Night'' arrives at Charybdis in order to prevent a group of Insurrectionists from gaining a shipment of [[Type-25 plasma rifle|plasma rifles]] and [[Type-25 plasma pistol|plasma pistols]]. Lieutenant Keyes and Major Watanabe go planetside to meet with an ONI group in order to complete their mission. However, the mission goes bad as the UNSC group gets attacked by Insurrectionists and rioters. Major Watanabe is killed, and Keyes barely escapes the planet. As they escape the system, a [[Covenant fleet]] led by the [[Prophet of Regret|High Prophet of Regret]] eliminates the three destroyers defending the planet and starts to glass the surface.


Meanwhile, the future Arbiter is called to meet with the High Prophet of Regret, who was traveling with the fleet to witness the burning of another human world. Regret shows 'Vadamee a modified plasma rifle and says that such modifications of Covenant weaponry by any other than the Prophets is heresy. He orders 'Vadamee to track down the weapons, which he believes originated in the [[23 Librae]] system from Jackals that may be trading with humans. He also tells 'Vadamee that the Jackal ship ''[[A Psalm Every Day]]'', along with a contingent of Brutes, will go with him on the mission. 'Vadamee is not happy about the Brute involvement but is happy that he has received the promotion and may be on the way to becoming a [[Fleet Master]]. After 'Vadamee leaves, the Prophet states that the Hierarchs did not expect that the humans would be spread out on so many worlds. This may be the reason why the Covenant lingered so long around Harvest instead of trying to find other human worlds.
Meanwhile, the future Arbiter is called to meet with the High Prophet of Regret, who was traveling with the fleet to witness the burning of another human world. Regret shows 'Vadamee a modified plasma rifle and says that such modifications of Covenant weaponry by any other than the Prophets is heresy. He orders 'Vadamee to track down the weapons, which he believes originated in the [[23 Librae]] system from Jackals that may be trading with humans. He also tells 'Vadamee that the Jackal ship ''[[A Psalm Every Day]]'', along with a contingent of Brutes, will go with him on the mission. 'Vadamee is not happy about the Brute involvement but is happy that he has received the promotion and may be on the way to becoming a [[Fleet Master]]. After 'Vadamee leaves, the Prophet states that the Hierarchs did not expect that the humans would be spread out on so many worlds. This may be the reason why the Covenant lingered so long around Harvest instead of trying to find other human worlds.
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Keyes and his crew are taken aboard the Rubble and are permitted to join the population. Keyes gives a short speech urging them not to, and some stay with him, including Faison, Kirtley, and Li. Many others join the population. Keyes asks Faison why a number of ODSTs are joining, too, and Faison reminds him that ODSTs are first in everything, implying that they're going to be undercover in support of them.
Keyes and his crew are taken aboard the Rubble and are permitted to join the population. Keyes gives a short speech urging them not to, and some stay with him, including Faison, Kirtley, and Li. Many others join the population. Keyes asks Faison why a number of ODSTs are joining, too, and Faison reminds him that ODSTs are first in everything, implying that they're going to be undercover in support of them.


Meanwhile, upon Delgado's return to the Rubble, he is detained by Bonifacio's private forces. The Council suspects him for dealing with the Kig-Yar for the NAV data, since he was the only one apart from them who knew its location. While conversing with a guard, Delgado learns that Bonifacio's smuggling ship, the Kestrel, was sabotaged by the SPARTANs and its NAV data was destroyed; as a result, Bonifacio needs Delgado's data in order to continue his smuggling operations back to the [[Inner Colonies]]. Delgado is subsequently taken to meet with the Security Council, where he learns of the existence of the [[Exodus Project]]. While the Council refuses to tell Delgado what the Exodus Project is, [[Diego Esquival]] reassures Delgado that it is for the good of the Rubble and requires NAV data. This convinces Delgado to retrieve the data for the council. Diego and Bonifacio decide to accompany him to retrieve the data from Delgado's ship, ''[[Distancia]]''.
Meanwhile, upon Delgado's return to the Rubble, he is detained by Bonifacio's private forces. The Council suspects him for dealing with the Kig-Yar for the NAV data, since he was the only one apart from them who knew its location. While conversing with a guard, Delgado learns that Bonifacio's smuggling ship, the Kestrel, was sabotaged by the SPARTANs and its NAV data was destroyed; as a result, Bonifacio needs Delgado's data in order to continue his smuggling operations back to the [[Inner Colonies]]. Delgado is subsequently taken to meet with the Security Council, where he learns of the existence of the [[Exodus Project]]. While the Council refuses to tell Delgado what the Exodus Project is, [[Diego Esquival]] reassures Delgado that it is for the good of the Rubble and requires NAV data. This convinces Delgado to retrieve the data for the Council. Diego and Bonifacio decide to accompany him to retrieve the data from Delgado's ship, ''[[Distancia]]''.


However, on the ship Bonifacio betrays Diego and Delgado. He forces Delgado to hand over the NAV data so that he can give it to the Kig-Yar, and when Delgado resists he shoots Diego. Bonifacio then makes off with the data and sabotages the ship's airlock, so that Delgado cannot inform the Rubble of Bonifacio's treachery. As his ship runs out of air, Delgado sets off the SPARTANs' beacon.
However, on the ship Bonifacio betrays Diego and Delgado. He forces Delgado to hand over the NAV data so that he can give it to the Kig-Yar, and when Delgado resists he shoots Diego. Bonifacio then makes off with the data and sabotages the ship's airlock, so that Delgado cannot inform the Rubble of Bonifacio's treachery. As his ship runs out of air, Delgado sets off the SPARTANs' beacon.
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*[[Dobey]] {{Fm}}
*[[Dobey]] {{Fm}}
*[[Hadley]] {{1st}}
*[[Hadley]] {{1st}}
*[[H. T. Ward]] {{Mo}}
*[[H.T. Ward]] {{Mo}}
*[[Magnus]] {{1st}}
*[[Magnus]] {{1st}}
*[[Jeremy]] {{1st}}
*[[Jeremy]] {{1st}}
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**[[Battle of Metisette]] {{1st}}
**[[Battle of Metisette]] {{1st}}
**[[Battle of the Rubble]] {{1st}}
**[[Battle of the Rubble]] {{1st}}
**[[Fall of Madrigal]] {{Fm}}
**Fall of Madrigal {{Fm}}
**[[Harvest campaign]] {{Mo}}
**[[Harvest campaign]] {{Mo}}
*[[Insurrection]]
*[[Insurrection]]
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*[[M274 Mongoose]]
*[[M274 Mongoose]]
*[[M808B Scorpion]]
*[[M808B Scorpion]]
*{{Pattern|Wik|light destroyer}} {{Mo}}
*{{Class|RPV|light destroyer}} {{Mo}}
*[[Drop pod]]
*[[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle]]
*{{Class|Stalwart|light frigate}}
*{{Class|Stalwart|light frigate}}
**{{UNSCShip|Meriwether Lewis}} {{Mo}}
**{{UNSCShip|Meriwether Lewis}} {{Mo}}
**{{UNSCShip|Midsummer Night}} {{1st}}
**{{UNSCShip|Midsummer Night}} {{1st}}
*{{Pattern|Dextro Xur|Spirit}}
*[[Type-25 Spirit]]
*[[UNSC destroyer]]
*[[UNSC destroyer]]
**{{UNSCShip|Armageddon's Edge}} {{1st}}
**{{UNSCShip|Armageddon's Edge}} {{1st}}
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*[[Type-1 energy sword]]
*[[Type-1 energy sword]]
*[[Type-25 plasma pistol]]
*[[Type-25 plasma pistol]]
*{{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}}
*[[Type-25 plasma rifle]]
|title-8=Technology and equipment|
|title-8=Technology and equipment|
*[[Artificial intelligence]]
*[[Artificial intelligence]]
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:The Cole Protocol.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The original version of the cover, with a scopeless [[BR55 Service Rifle]] and a second SPARTAN in the background. There is also a combat knife on the chest, while on the printed cover it is over the shoulder.]]
*''The Cole Protocol'' is the only ''Halo'' novel, aside from ''[[Halo: Cryptum]]'', that does not give the current military time at the start of every chapter. This makes it somewhat difficult to keep track of time when the setting shifts radically.
*''The Cole Protocol'' is the only ''Halo'' novel, aside from ''[[Halo: Cryptum]]'', that does not give the current military time at the start of every chapter. This makes it somewhat difficult to keep track of time when the setting shifts radically.
*This book is the only novel that does not feature an assault rifle from the [[MA5 series]]. The BR55 Battle Rifle is almost exclusively used by UNSC forces in the book.
*This book is the only novel that does not feature an assault rifle from the [[MA5 series]]. The BR55 Battle Rifle is almost exclusively used by UNSC forces in the book.
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*Before the space battle of Charybdis IX, it is stated that Cole's fleet is still near Harvest, but at the end of the book, he is back inside the Inner Colonies. Due to the absence of dates at the start of chapters, it is difficult to confirm whether a great deal of time has passed, or this is just an oversight by the author.
*Before the space battle of Charybdis IX, it is stated that Cole's fleet is still near Harvest, but at the end of the book, he is back inside the Inner Colonies. Due to the absence of dates at the start of chapters, it is difficult to confirm whether a great deal of time has passed, or this is just an oversight by the author.
*On page 281, Zhar uses the term "years" rather than "[[unit]]s" or "[[cycle]]s", though this is likely a transliteration of Sangheili speech. UNSC personnel use American measurements throughout the book, while the UNSC typically uses the metric system.
*On page 281, Zhar uses the term "years" rather than "[[unit]]s" or "[[cycle]]s", though this is likely a transliteration of Sangheili speech. UNSC personnel use American measurements throughout the book, while the UNSC typically uses the metric system.
*The novel is the first canon source to call a [[Anskum-pattern plasma grenade|plasma grenade]] a "sticky grenade", which is a common nickname for the weapon in multiplayer.
*The novel is the first canon source to call a [[Type-1 Antipersonnel Grenade|plasma grenade]] a "sticky grenade", which is a common nickname for the weapon in multiplayer.
*In ''[[Halo: The Flood]]'', according to one of his memories while being consumed by [[the Flood]], Keyes first killed a human with a pistol. This was retconned in ''Halo: The Cole Protocol'', as it is revealed that he first killed a human with a modified plasma rifle.
*In ''[[Halo: The Flood]]'', according to one of his memories while being consumed by [[the Flood]], Keyes first killed a human with a pistol. This was retconned in ''Halo: The Cole Protocol'', as it is revealed that he first killed a human with a modified plasma rifle.
*Throughout the book, rather than saying "ooh-rah", Marines use the interjection "hoo-ah", which is an equivalent term used by the [[UNSC Army|Army]]. Marines in all other ''Halo'' media use the term "ooh-rah".
*Throughout the book, rather than saying "ooh-rah", Marines use the interjection "hoo-ah", which is an equivalent term used by the [[UNSC Army|Army]]. Marines in all other ''Halo'' media use the term "ooh-rah".
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Cover art artwork===
<gallery>
File:Cole Protocol Cover Clean.jpg|2008 cover art of the novel.
File:Cole Protocol Cover alt.jpg|Alternate cover art.
</gallery>
===Edition covers===
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File:HTCP Pre-release cover 2008.jpg|Pre-release cover.
File:Halocole.png|2008 edition.
File:TCP cover 2019.jpg|2019 edition.
</gallery>
===Other===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Cole Protocol Cover Clean.jpg|Clean version of the cover art.
File:TCP cover back 2019.jpg|Cover back of 2019 edition.
File:TCP cover back 2019.jpg|Cover back of 2019 edition.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Sources==
==Sources==
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