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{{Title|''Halo: Vertical Umbrage''}} | {{Title|''Halo: Vertical Umbrage''}} | ||
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'''''Halo: Vertical Umbrage''''' was the first short story in the [[Halo Waypoint Chronicle]]s series written by [[343 Industries]] and released on [[2022#November|November 7, 2022]], to celebrate the ten-year anniversary of the release of ''[[Halo 4]]''. The story is set in early [[2558]] during the [[Requiem Campaign]], concurrently with the [[Spartan Ops]] mission [[Memento Mori/Everything Has Gone Wrong|Everything Has Gone Wrong]]. The story follows the [[SPARTAN-IV program|SPARTAN-IV]] soldiers of [[Fireteam Shadow]] as they board the {{Pattern|Zanar|light cruiser}} ''[[Panom's Canticle]]'' - a series of events overheard in the Spartan Ops level but not visualised.{{Ref/Site|Id=Waypoint|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halo-4-vertical-umbrage|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 - Vertical Umbrage|D=07|M=11|Y=2022}} | '''''Halo: Vertical Umbrage''''' was the first short story in the [[Halo Waypoint Chronicle]]s series written by [[343 Industries]] and released on [[2022#November|November 7, 2022]], to celebrate the ten-year anniversary of the release of ''[[Halo 4]]''. The story is set in early [[2558]] during the [[Requiem Campaign]], concurrently with the [[Spartan Ops]] mission [[Memento Mori/Everything Has Gone Wrong|Everything Has Gone Wrong]]. The story follows the [[SPARTAN-IV program|SPARTAN-IV]] soldiers of [[Fireteam Shadow]] as they board the {{Pattern|Zanar|light cruiser}} ''[[Panom's Canticle]]'' - a series of events overheard in the Spartan Ops level but not visualised.{{Ref/Site|Id=Waypoint|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halo-4-vertical-umbrage|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 - Vertical Umbrage|D=07|M=11|Y=2022}} | ||
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==Summary== | ==Summary== | ||
On | On February 14, 2558, Fireteam Shadow prepares to execute a critical mission against [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]. Leader [[Horatio Fry]] casually checks in with his team, knowing that [[Nina Kovan]], the group's sharp-eyed designated marksman, already has eyes on their target. Kovan, equipped with advanced optics in her [[GUNGNIR-class Mjolnir]], surveys a [[Covenant Citadel]] recently established to mass-produce fighter craft. Stopping this production could cripple the Covenant's sectoral air superiority. | ||
[[Bonita Stone]], with her active camo module, is ready to breach the inner perimeter patrols, while [[Jason Kidman]] (Shadow Four) prepares a group of [[TQ-8 seeker drone]]s fitted with high-yield explosives. The plan calls for the drones to breach the doors, allowing Stone and Fry to infiltrate and strike the heart of the Covenant base. Fry assigns Kovan to overwatch, ensuring her new weapon is ready to engage any threats or finish the mission if needed. Kovan assures Fry that she will handle any trouble they encounter. | [[Bonita Stone]], with her active camo module, is ready to breach the inner perimeter patrols, while [[Jason Kidman]] (Shadow Four) prepares a group of [[TQ-8 seeker drone]]s fitted with high-yield explosives. The plan calls for the drones to breach the doors, allowing Stone and Fry to infiltrate and strike the heart of the Covenant base. Fry assigns Kovan to overwatch, ensuring her new weapon is ready to engage any threats or finish the mission if needed. Kovan assures Fry that she will handle any trouble they encounter. | ||
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Sangheili [[Shipmaster]] [[Ryn 'Alun]] stands aboard the ''Panom's Canticle'' above "[[The Refuge (Requiem location)|Refuge]]" and reflects on his brief lapse in composure. He mentally scolds himself for rubbing his wrist - a small, but telling gesture of his nervous anticipation. As Shipmaster, he must always appear in control, embodying the ancient Sangheili teaching that mastering oneself is essential to mastering external foes. Requiem, a world that now represents the revitalized Covenant's successes, is under assault. Once home to the Forerunner gods and now shared with the worthy, it has become a symbol of their newfound strength and purpose. | Sangheili [[Shipmaster]] [[Ryn 'Alun]] stands aboard the ''Panom's Canticle'' above "[[The Refuge (Requiem location)|Refuge]]" and reflects on his brief lapse in composure. He mentally scolds himself for rubbing his wrist - a small, but telling gesture of his nervous anticipation. As Shipmaster, he must always appear in control, embodying the ancient Sangheili teaching that mastering oneself is essential to mastering external foes. Requiem, a world that now represents the revitalized Covenant's successes, is under assault. Once home to the Forerunner gods and now shared with the worthy, it has become a symbol of their newfound strength and purpose. | ||
Ryn's special operations unit, the [[Silent Blade]], has been dispatched to Refuge, where they are engaged in combat against [[United Nations Space Command]] forces including the infamous [[Fireteam Crimson]] - "Nalsaban" in the Sangheili tongue. This battle marks | Ryn's special operations unit, the [[Silent Blade]], has been dispatched to Refuge, where they are engaged in combat against [[United Nations Space Command]] forces including the infamous [[Fireteam Crimson]] - "Nalsaban" in the Sangheili tongue. This battle marks over three years since Jul ‘Mdama first led his fleet to Requiem, seeking to awaken the [[Ur-Didact|Didact]], a [[Forerunner]] god, to aid in the war against [[human]]s. [[2557#July|Six months ago]], they gained access to the [[shield world]]'s wonders, an achievement linked to the arrival of a [[UNSC Forward Unto Dawn|human vessel]], which seemed to intrigue the Didact. The arrival of humans, led by the Demon, presented a [[Battle of Requiem|perfect opportunity]] to prove the Covenant's might and earn the Didact's favor. The Didact had since left Requiem to the Covenant, and over the past six months, they had begun to transform the hollow sphere into their new home. The Refuge, discovered early in their efforts to penetrate the shield world, is where the Didact was awakened by a [[John-117|lone human]]. After [[Forerunner (level)|delivering his judgment and declaring the Forerunners' return]], the Didact transported the worthy warriors to this sanctum. Here, 'Mdama was named the Hand of the Didact, and the Covenant fleet, ''Panom’s Canticle'' included, was stationed to protect this sacred site. | ||
As Ryn anticipates an outcome, a bridge officer informs him that one of their [[Phantom]]s is approaching, but without hail response and is rapidly picking up speed. Ryn orders the hangar shields to be raised, but it's too late; a slight rumble indicates that the ship has already been breached. Igniting his [[energy sword]], Ryn leads two guards, fully aware that the Demons have targeted a critical area of the ship. The Silent Blade is now faced with their true test of worthiness as they prepare to defend their gods. | As Ryn anticipates an outcome, a bridge officer informs him that one of their [[Phantom]]s is approaching, but without hail response and is rapidly picking up speed. Ryn orders the hangar shields to be raised, but it's too late; a slight rumble indicates that the ship has already been breached. Igniting his [[energy sword]], Ryn leads two guards, fully aware that the Demons have targeted a critical area of the ship. The Silent Blade is now faced with their true test of worthiness as they prepare to defend their gods. | ||
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*[[Human-Covenant War]] {{Im}} | *[[Human-Covenant War]] {{Im}} | ||
*[[Battle of Requiem]] {{Mo}} | *[[Battle of Requiem]] {{Mo}} | ||
*[[Requiem Campaign]] | *[[Requiem Campaign]] | ||
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|title-8=Technology and equipment| | |title-8=Technology and equipment| | ||
*[[ | *[[Summit (building)|Summit]] | ||
*[[Covenant Citadel]] {{Mo}} | *[[Covenant Citadel]] {{Mo}} | ||
*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)]] | *[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)]] | ||
**[[GOBLIN-class Mjolnir]] | **[[GOBLIN-class Mjolnir]] | ||
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**[[OPERATOR-class Mjolnir]] | **[[OPERATOR-class Mjolnir]] | ||
*[[Pinch fusion reactor]] | *[[Pinch fusion reactor]] | ||
*[[TQ-8 seeker drone]] | *[[TQ-8 seeker drone]] | ||
*[[Type-3 active camouflage]] | |||
*[[Visual Intelligence System, Reconnaissance]] | *[[Visual Intelligence System, Reconnaissance]] | ||
*[[Wyrd optics suite|Wyrd III optics suite]] {{Im}} | *[[Wyrd optics suite|Wyrd III optics suite]] {{Im}} | ||
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[[Category:Canon]] | [[Category:Canon]] | ||
