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'''''The Forerunner Saga''''' is a trilogy of ''[[Halo]]'' [[Halo novels|novels]] focusing on [[Forerunner]] life 100,000 years before the [[Human-Covenant War]], written by [[Greg Bear]] and published by [[Tor Books]].<ref>[http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=921153 HBO Forums: Greg Bear writing Halo novels about Forerunner]</ref> The series reveals a great deal of new information about the Forerunner-human interactions in ancient history,<ref name="cryptum">[http://www.tor.com/stories/2010/12/excerpt-halo-cryptum-chapter-one-by-greg-bear? '''Tor.com''' — ''Halo: Cryptum'' chapter one excerpt]</ref> as well as providing additional background for the events in ''[[Halo 4]]'' and subsequent media.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNDQN7nwZlw&feature=related '''YouTube''': ''SDCC 2011: Halo Universe Panel Part 1'']</ref> | |||
The first novel in the series, titled ''[[Halo: Cryptum]]'', was released on [[2011|January 4, 2011]].<ref name="pressrelease">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us#/news/headline/science-fiction-legend-greg-bear-set-to-explore-the-time-of-the-forerunners/5011 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Science fiction legend Greg Bear set to explore the time of the Forerunners'']</ref> The second novel, titled ''[[Halo: Primordium]]'', was released on [[2012|January 3, 2012]],<ref name="waypoint">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/news/headline/tor-books-reveals-title-cover-art-and-release-date-of-second-halo-novel-by-greg-bear/113219 '''Halo Waypoint''' - Tor Books Reveals Title, Cover Art, and Release Date of Second Halo Novel by Greg Bear]''</ref> and the final book, ''[[Halo: Silentium]]'', was released on March 19, 2013.<ref name="Greg Bear Forum 532012">[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2012/10/release-date-for-halo-silentium-updated '''Tor.com''': ''Release Date for Halo: Silentium Updated'']</ref> | |||
==Background== | |||
{{quote|A science fiction icon and winner of the field’s highest awards, Greg Bear has signed on to write three Halo novels set in the time of the Forerunners, the creators and builders of the Halos. Almost nothing is known for sure about this ancient race. Worshiped by the Covenant as gods, their engineering relics pepper the galaxy, and their connections to humanity remains unanswered. Devoted fans of both the books and games will finally get to delve deep into the era of these enigmatic beings, and discover for themselves the epic story behind one of the great mysteries of the Halo universe: the complete disappearance of the Forerunners from existence. World publication rights to Tor Books.|[[Tor Books]]}} | |||
{{quote|It's going to be a trilogy. A connected universe that will remain faithful to the scale and mysteries, while exploring the detail and challenges of a VERY powerful culture. This won't be some skirt-raising exercise in Forerunner populist-ism. Folks know way more about Forerunners than you think, but we're definitely going to respect that strange sense of wonder and awe that Bungie infused from day one. It will be BIG Greg Bear fiction in a faintly familiar place, but one that's full of surprises. Think [[Wikipedia:Eon (novel)|Eon]].|[[Frank O'Connor]]}} | {{quote|It's going to be a trilogy. A connected universe that will remain faithful to the scale and mysteries, while exploring the detail and challenges of a VERY powerful culture. This won't be some skirt-raising exercise in Forerunner populist-ism. Folks know way more about Forerunners than you think, but we're definitely going to respect that strange sense of wonder and awe that Bungie infused from day one. It will be BIG Greg Bear fiction in a faintly familiar place, but one that's full of surprises. Think [[Wikipedia:Eon (novel)|Eon]].|[[Frank O'Connor]]}} | ||
Originally known only as the "Forerunner Trilogy", the series was officially announced at the [http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/index.php Emerald City ComiCon] in [[United States of America|Seattle, Washington]], where its author, Greg Bear, made a guest appearance.<ref>[http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/programming.php#SunB12pm EmeraldCity ComiCon 2009 schedule]</ref> The first book's working title was "''Antediluvian''".<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZyXwZJ-nnE&feature=channel '''YouTube.com''' — Emerald City ComiCon 2010]</ref> The word "antediluvian" means, "of or belonging to the period before a flood," hinting that the novel would take place prior to the [[Forerunner-Flood war]].<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/user/HaloWaypoint?blend=2&ob=1#p/u/7/PZAkTzMzGGk '''YouTube''': ''SDCC: Halo Universe Panel Part 4'']</ref> On October 11, 2010, the official name of the book was revealed to be ''Halo: Cryptum''.<ref>[http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/11/halo-cryptum-novel-by-greg-bear-launching-in-jan-2011/ '''Joystiq''': ''Halo: Cryptum novel by Greg Bear launching in Jan. 2011'']</ref> | Originally known only as the "Forerunner Trilogy", the series was officially announced at the [http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/index.php Emerald City ComiCon] in [[United States of America|Seattle, Washington]], where its author, Greg Bear, made a guest appearance.<ref>[http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/programming.php#SunB12pm EmeraldCity ComiCon 2009 schedule]</ref> The first book's working title was "''Antediluvian''".<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZyXwZJ-nnE&feature=channel '''YouTube.com''' — Emerald City ComiCon 2010]</ref> The word "antediluvian" means, "of or belonging to the period before a flood," hinting that the novel would take place prior to the [[Forerunner-Flood war]].<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/user/HaloWaypoint?blend=2&ob=1#p/u/7/PZAkTzMzGGk '''YouTube''': ''SDCC: Halo Universe Panel Part 4'']</ref> On October 11, 2010, the official name of the book was revealed to be ''Halo: Cryptum''.<ref>[http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/11/halo-cryptum-novel-by-greg-bear-launching-in-jan-2011/ '''Joystiq''': ''Halo: Cryptum novel by Greg Bear launching in Jan. 2011'']</ref> | ||
As the series was written back-to-back with the production of ''Halo 4'' and shares many of the elements seen in the game, [[343 Industries]] artists created a number of illustrations which tie in directly with the ''Forerunner Saga''. For example, the covers of the first two novels are taken from pieces of ''Halo 4'' concept art. Frank O'Connor has mentioned that these illustrations would eventually be released in an art book.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us#/intel/featured/complex/greg-bear-talks-halo-cryptum/ba8dd0af-d981-4ac6-8cc1-fd04d5e4895e '''Halo Waypoint''': 'Greg Bear talks Halo: Cryptum''']</ref> A large number of the game's concept art was released in the form of ''[[Awakening: The Art of Halo 4]]'' on November 2, 2012.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/05/08/Titan-Books-Signs-Up-Lavish-Art-Book-of-Halo-4.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Titan Books Signs Up Lavish Art Book for Halo 4'']</ref> | As the series was written back-to-back with the production of ''[[Halo 4]]'' and shares many of the elements seen in the game, [[343 Industries]] artists created a number of illustrations which tie in directly with the ''Forerunner Saga''. For example, the covers of the first two novels are taken from pieces of ''Halo 4'' concept art. Frank O'Connor has mentioned that these illustrations would eventually be released in an art book.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us#/intel/featured/complex/greg-bear-talks-halo-cryptum/ba8dd0af-d981-4ac6-8cc1-fd04d5e4895e '''Halo Waypoint''': 'Greg Bear talks Halo: Cryptum''']</ref> A large number of the game's concept art was released in the form of ''[[Awakening: The Art of Halo 4]]'' on November 2, 2012.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/05/08/Titan-Books-Signs-Up-Lavish-Art-Book-of-Halo-4.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Titan Books Signs Up Lavish Art Book for Halo 4'']</ref> | ||
==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
Set before the Forerunners' end at the hands of the [[Flood]], the series touches on the origins of humanity and the contacts with Forerunners and humans, as well as explaining the connection between the two and humanity's status as "[[Reclaimer]]s". Forerunner technologies are explored in detail, and many new elements about the Forerunners are introduced, such as their political system and social structure. The characters of the [[Ur-Didact|Didact]] and the [[Librarian]], introduced in the [[Terminal/Halo 3|Terminal]]s in ''[[Halo 3]]'', are featured as central characters in the series.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/Content/assets/en-us/Podcast/343Sparkast_001.mp3 '''343 Sparkast #1''']</ref><ref name="cryptum"/> | |||
===Cryptum=== | |||
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{{Main|Halo: Cryptum}} | {{Main|Halo: Cryptum}} | ||
Released January 4, 2011, | Released January 4, 2011,<ref name="pressrelease"/> ''Cryptum'' focuses on a young Forerunner known as [[Bornstellar Makes Eternal Lasting]], a rebellious [[Manipular]] from a family of [[Builder]]s, the highest and most politically powerful [[rate]] of the Forerunner. [[Bornstellar's father|His father]] sends him to the planet [[Mars|Edom]] in a distant system known as [[Sol system|Sol]] to work with the [[Miner]]s to come to terms with his duty as a Builder. As part of the [[Librarian]]'s far-reaching plans, however, Bornstellar is led to [[Earth]], where he crosses paths with two humans, [[Chakas]] and [[Riser]]. They soon stumble upon the [[Cryptum]] of the ancient [[Promethean]] military leader known as the [[Ur-Didact|Didact]], forever changing the fate of the galaxy.<ref>'''[[Halo: Cryptum]]''', [[:File:Cryptum Jacket.png|forward jacket description]]</ref> | ||
=== | ===Primordium=== | ||
{{Main|Halo: Primordium}} | {{Main|Halo: Primordium}} | ||
The sequel to ''Halo: Cryptum'' was released on [[2012|January 3, 2012]]. | The sequel to ''Halo: Cryptum'' was released on [[2012|January 3, 2012]].<ref name="waypoint"/> ''Primordium'' is centered around [[Chakas]], one of the two humans who accompanied Bornstellar in the first novel. After being captured by the [[Faber|Master Builder]] during the events of ''Cryptum'', Chakas finds himself marooned on an embattled [[Installation 07|Halo installation]], where he is joined by two humans on a quest to find his companion [[Riser]]. During their journey and its eventual conclusion, revelations are made as to the nature of the Flood, the rampant AI [[05-032 Mendicant Bias|Mendicant Bias]] and the mysterious [[Primordial]], as well as the far-reaching plans of the Precursors. | ||
=== | ===Silentium=== | ||
{{Main|Halo: Silentium}} | {{Main|Halo: Silentium}} | ||
''Halo: Silentium'' is the third and last book of The Forerunner Saga. Released on March | ''Halo: Silentium'' is the third and last book of The Forerunner Saga. Released on March 19th, 2013,<ref name="delay">[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/10/22/Tor-Books-Updates-Release-Date-of-the-Third-Halo-Novel-by-Legendary-Science-Fiction-Author-Greg-Bear.aspx '''Tor Books updates release date of the third Halo novel by legendary science fiction author Greg Bear''']</ref> ''Silentium'' ties in directly with ''[[Halo 4]]'', elaborating on the stories of the [[Ur-Didact]], [[IsoDidact]], the [[Librarian]] and the end of the Forerunner civilization as the [[Forerunner-Flood war]] draws to a close. Mythology concerning the Precursors and the origins of the Flood is expanded upon and clarified, along with a number of elements and locales touched on in the previous Forerunner Saga novels. | ||
Prior to the release of the novel, it was stated that there were "specific strategic reasons" as to why it would be released after ''Halo 4'';<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/03/08/The-Halo-Bulletin-30712.aspx '''Halo Official Site''': ''The Halo Bulletin: 3.07.12'']</ref> namely, story elements that tie in heavily with the game. As part of 343 Industries' decision not to reveal the appearance of the Forerunners until ''Halo 4'', ''Silentium'''s full cover - depicting the Ur-Didact and the Librarian - was not shown until after the game's release.<ref>[http://sparth.tumblr.com/post/37282071285/greg-bear-silentium-book-covers-we-actually-had '''SPARTH''']</ref> | Prior to the release of the novel, it was stated that there were "specific strategic reasons" as to why it would be released after ''Halo 4'';<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/03/08/The-Halo-Bulletin-30712.aspx '''Halo Official Site''': ''The Halo Bulletin: 3.07.12'']</ref> namely, story elements that tie in heavily with the game. As part of 343 Industries' decision not to reveal the appearance of the Forerunners until ''Halo 4'', ''Silentium'''s full cover - depicting the Ur-Didact and the Librarian - was not shown until after the game's release.<ref>[http://sparth.tumblr.com/post/37282071285/greg-bear-silentium-book-covers-we-actually-had '''SPARTH''']</ref> | ||
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*[http://www.curtisagency.com/news.php Greg Bear Press Release and Announcement on a ''Forerunner Trilogy''] | *[http://www.curtisagency.com/news.php Greg Bear Press Release and Announcement on a ''Forerunner Trilogy''] | ||
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