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{{Title|''Halo: Vertical Umbrage''}}
{{Title|''Halo: Vertical Umbrage''}}
{{Status|RealWorld}}
{{Status|RealWorld}}
{{Novel infobox
[[File:VerticalUmbrage Shadow Cover.jpg|thumb|300px|''Vertical Umbrage'' keyart by [[:Category:Images by William Cameron|William "Pixelflare" Cameron]].{{Ref/Reuse|CFAuditory}}]]
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|variant=Anthology
|image=[[File:VerticalUmbrage Shadow Cover.jpg|300px]]
|author=
*[[Alex Wakeford]]
*[[Jeff Easterling]]
|cover artist=[[:Category:Images by William Cameron|William Cameron]]
|illustrator=
|editor=
|audio=[[Alex Wakeford]]
|publisher=[[343 Industries]]
|publication=[[2022#November|November 7, 2022]]
|media=Short story
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|ISBN=
|series=[[Halo Waypoint Chronicle]]s
|preceded=
|followed=''[[Halo: Winter Contention]]''
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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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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 [[2554|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.
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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