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{{Title|''Halo: Venezian Sonata''}} | {{Title|''Halo: Venezian Sonata''}} | ||
{{Status|RealWorld}} | {{Status|RealWorld}} | ||
[[File:VenezianSonata_Cover.jpg|thumb|300px|Cover art for the story.]] | |||
'''''Halo: Venezian Sonata''''' is a short story in the [[Halo Waypoint Chronicle]] series, released on [[2024#September|September 23, 2024]]. The story focuses on an operation led by [[Veronica Dare]] on [[Venezia]]. | |||
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'''''Halo: Venezian Sonata''''' is a short story in the [[Halo Waypoint Chronicle]] series, released on [[2024#September|September 23, 2024]]. The story focuses on an operation led by [[Veronica Dare]] on [[Venezia]]. | |||
==Official summary== | ==Official summary== | ||
{{Article quote|September [[2559]]. Captain [[Veronica Dare]] is deployed to [[Venezia]] on a | {{Article quote|September [[2559]]. Captain [[Veronica Dare]] is deployed to [[Venezia]] on a reconnaissance mission to investigate the emergence of a potential new threat.}} | ||
==Plot summary== | ==Plot summary== | ||
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Eight hours later, Dare navigates precarious skyscraper heights in New Tyne despite her fear of heights. Reaching a level under construction, Dare takes in the unfinished tower's split structure. The bare skeleton disappears into the stormy clouds above as rain and thunder envelop the city. Her helmet's [[Visual Intelligence System, Reconnaissance|VISR]] outlines the surrounding structures, offering some comfort as she maneuvers across scaffolding and unstable boards connecting the super rungs. The airspace around her is mostly clear, save for a [[Phantom]] dropship circling nearby. Though she remains uncertain whether the vessel poses a threat, the proximity of its whine unnerves her. | Eight hours later, Dare navigates precarious skyscraper heights in New Tyne despite her fear of heights. Reaching a level under construction, Dare takes in the unfinished tower's split structure. The bare skeleton disappears into the stormy clouds above as rain and thunder envelop the city. Her helmet's [[Visual Intelligence System, Reconnaissance|VISR]] outlines the surrounding structures, offering some comfort as she maneuvers across scaffolding and unstable boards connecting the super rungs. The airspace around her is mostly clear, save for a [[Phantom]] dropship circling nearby. Though she remains uncertain whether the vessel poses a threat, the proximity of its whine unnerves her. | ||
The metropolis, a melting pot of humans and former [[Covenant]] species like the [[Sangheili]], [[Jiralhanae]], and [[Kig-Yar]], lies 2,000 feet below her, obscured by torrential rain. Though New Tyne resembles [[New Mombasa]] or [[Noctus]], its unique position as an independent colony—inhabited by those who rejected the [[United Nations Space Command]]—creates a fragile peace. The colony is dominated by a militia loyal to the | The metropolis, a melting pot of humans and former [[Covenant]] species like the [[Sangheili]], [[Jiralhanae]], and [[Kig-Yar]], lies 2,000 feet below her, obscured by torrential rain. Though New Tyne resembles [[New Mombasa]] or [[Noctus]], its unique position as an independent colony—inhabited by those who rejected the [[United Nations Space Command]]—creates a fragile peace. The colony is dominated by a militia loyal to the Keepers of the One Freedom, a Covenant remnant group now allied with the Banished. The complex web of alliances and grudges means the line between "friend" and "foe" is perpetually blurred, yet life continues undisturbed. | ||
Venezia's relative peace, free from [[Cortana]]'s [[Created]] regime, allows its criminal underworld to thrive. As these factions grow bolder, the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]'s attention falls on them, leading Dare to her current mission. Earlier, she met with Zef's contact, an eccentric Kig-Yar named [[Ke'jah]], who runs a colonywide transport business. Using a [[Ren]] shuttlecraft, once used by Covenant Ministers, she easily identified the tower, its design reminiscent of a vertical {{Class|Halberd|destroyer}}. Ke'jah, creating a diversion at the entrance by pretending to misplace construction workers, provides Dare the distraction she needs to slip inside and use a [[grappleshot]] to ascend the tower. | Venezia's relative peace, free from [[Cortana]]'s [[Created]] regime, allows its criminal underworld to thrive. As these factions grow bolder, the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]'s attention falls on them, leading Dare to her current mission. Earlier, she met with Zef's contact, an eccentric Kig-Yar named [[Ke'jah]], who runs a colonywide transport business. Using a [[Ren]] shuttlecraft, once used by Covenant Ministers, she easily identified the tower, its design reminiscent of a vertical {{Class|Halberd|destroyer}}. Ke'jah, creating a diversion at the entrance by pretending to misplace construction workers, provides Dare the distraction she needs to slip inside and use a [[grappleshot]] to ascend the tower. | ||
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Dare, on the unfinished rooftop, navigates a precarious situation, trying to determine if she’s been compromised; a glitch in her drone’s control caused it to bump into a pipe wall, and Dare decides it's time to exfiltrate. Climbing back up the scaffolding, she considers the consequences of her mission and the fate of the children she observed, knowing the UNSC’s focus is on stopping Cortana. ''Infinity'''s upcoming [[Operation: WOLFE]] leaves no room for intervention for her, especially since a conflict with Venezia would be an undesirable outcome. | Dare, on the unfinished rooftop, navigates a precarious situation, trying to determine if she’s been compromised; a glitch in her drone’s control caused it to bump into a pipe wall, and Dare decides it's time to exfiltrate. Climbing back up the scaffolding, she considers the consequences of her mission and the fate of the children she observed, knowing the UNSC’s focus is on stopping Cortana. ''Infinity'''s upcoming [[Operation: WOLFE]] leaves no room for intervention for her, especially since a conflict with Venezia would be an undesirable outcome. | ||
Dare moves to the building's edge, readying her grappleshot to find an escape route. However, she’s interrupted by a voice addressing her as "Captain Dare." She spins and aims her | Dare moves to the building's edge, readying her grappleshot to find an escape route. However, she’s interrupted by a voice addressing her as "Captain Dare." She spins and aims her Mk50 at a [[Yonhet]] named [[M'raad]], whose rasping voice and appearance confirm he's the one who had been speaking at the amphitheater. M'raad, with his pale skin and sharp teeth, comments on the opportunities created by the Covenant's fragmentation and the war between factions. He casually refers to the "merchandise" Dare is investigating—the children being conscripted as mercenaries to pay off family debts. | ||
M'raad's confidence grows as his guards surround Dare, but she remains unfazed, hinting at the UNSC's potential response to his activities. M'raad mocks the UNSC's current state, likening them to the fallen Covenant, with resources stretched thin and protection failing. A Phantom dropship suddenly appears behind Dare, and the Yonhet sees it as his opportunity to capture her. However, the arrival of two Spartans—[[Taylor Miles|Dutch]] and [[Gretchen Ketola]]—changes the balance of power. Armed and ready, they tip the odds in Dare’s favor. | M'raad's confidence grows as his guards surround Dare, but she remains unfazed, hinting at the UNSC's potential response to his activities. M'raad mocks the UNSC's current state, likening them to the fallen Covenant, with resources stretched thin and protection failing. A Phantom dropship suddenly appears behind Dare, and the Yonhet sees it as his opportunity to capture her. However, the arrival of two Spartans—[[Taylor Miles|Dutch]] and [[Gretchen Ketola]]—changes the balance of power. Armed and ready, they tip the odds in Dare’s favor. | ||
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*[[Veronica Dare]] | *[[Veronica Dare]] | ||
;Kig-Yar | ;Kig-Yar | ||
*[[Ke' | *[[Ke'jal]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Nor Fel]] {{Mo}} | *[[Nor Fel]] {{Mo}} | ||
;Sangheili | ;Sangheili | ||
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**[[Operation: WOLFE]] {{Mo}} | **[[Operation: WOLFE]] {{Mo}} | ||
|title-6=Weapons| | |title-6=Weapons| | ||
*[[Mk50 Sidekick]] | *[[Mk50 Sidekick]] | ||
*[[VK78 Commando]] | *[[VK78 Commando]] | ||
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*[[Phantom]] | *[[Phantom]] | ||
;Human | ;Human | ||
*{{Class|Halberd|light destroyer}} {{Mo}} | *{{Class|Halberd|light destroyer}} {{Mo}} | ||
*{{UNSCShip|Infinity}} {{Mo}} | *{{UNSCShip|Infinity}} {{Mo}} | ||
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*[[Errant Vee]] {{Mo}} | *[[Errant Vee]] {{Mo}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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*[https://content.halocdn.com/media/Default/community/wc_veneziansonata_pdf-b33b239eca8c42e487da54e21a51cf5a.pdf Official ''Halo: Venezian Sonata'' PDF] - The PDF of the short story released on Halo Waypoint ({{file link|Venezian Sonata.pdf|Archived copy}}). | *[https://content.halocdn.com/media/Default/community/wc_veneziansonata_pdf-b33b239eca8c42e487da54e21a51cf5a.pdf Official ''Halo: Venezian Sonata'' PDF] - The PDF of the short story released on Halo Waypoint ({{file link|Venezian Sonata.pdf|Archived copy}}). | ||
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIZm3xkTcp4 Halo: Venezian Sonata | Audiobook] - The audiobook narrated by Alex Wakeford. | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIZm3xkTcp4 Halo: Venezian Sonata | Audiobook] - The audiobook narrated by Alex Wakeford. | ||
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[[Category: | [[Category:Short stories]] | ||
[[Category:Canon]] | [[Category:Canon]] | ||
