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{{Title|''Halo: Venezian Sonata''}} | {{Title|''Halo: Venezian Sonata''}} | ||
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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]]. The story was released to celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of the release of ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', and as such focuses on some of the characters of [[Alpha-Nine]] featured in that game.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFDecennial|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-decennial-delights|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Decennial Delights|D=17|M=09|Y=2024}} | '''''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]]. The story was released to celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of the release of ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', and as such focuses on some of the characters of [[Alpha-Nine]] featured in that game.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFDecennial|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-decennial-delights|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Decennial Delights|D=17|M=09|Y=2024}} | ||
==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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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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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H5G Infinity AnlaceHangar Concept.jpg|''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' concept art used in the story to depict Dare's preparations to depart ''Infinity''. | File:H5G Infinity AnlaceHangar Concept.jpg|''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' concept art used in the story to depict Dare's preparations to depart ''Infinity''. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Sources== | |||
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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]] |