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[[ | [[File:Evo Blunt Casey.jpg|150px|thumb|The cover of ''Blunt Instruments'' as illustrated by Bryn Casey.]] | ||
'''Blunt Instruments''' is the sixth short story in ''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''. Written by [[Fred Van Lente]], the story shows [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN]] [[Team Black]] when the demolition of a [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[Beacon]] on [[Verge]] goes terribly awry. | '''Blunt Instruments''' is the sixth short story in ''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''. Written by [[Fred Van Lente]], the story shows [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN]] [[Team Black]] when the demolition of a [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[Beacon]] on [[Verge]] goes terribly awry. | ||
== Plot synopsis == | == Plot synopsis == | ||
During the [[Human-Covenant War]], Team Black is sent to eliminate a heavily-fortified Covenant Beacon within the ruins of [[Ciudad de Arias]] on the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] Colony world, Verge, in order to cut off the supply of [[Helium|Helium-3]] to Covenant ships [[Battle of Tribute|blockading]] [[Tribute]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', ''page 194''</ref> While finding a safe room for Team Black to sleep in before the Op, [[Black-Two]] discovers a mutilated [[Yanme'e]], nicknamed [[Hopalong]], lying on its back and struggling to help itself up. When Black-Two decides to flip the Yanme'e over to gain intelligence, Hopalong upgrades her translation systems so that they could communicate.<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', ''pages 197-198''</ref> Because Hopalong was a prisoner to the Covenant overseers, it decides to cooperate with Team Black so that it can free its fellow inmates. Although Team Black is uneasy with Hopalong's presence, Black-Two convinces her squadmates that they can trust the alien.<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', ''pages 199-200''</ref> | |||
The next morning, Team Black proceeds with their mission in destroying the Beacon with a [[C-12 shaped charge|C-12 "blow-pack"]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', ''page 202''</ref> Hopalong guides the Spartan [[Fireteam|Fire Team]] through a wrecked apartment complex's basement, where a tunnel has been hollowed out by | The next morning, Team Black proceeds with their mission in destroying the Beacon with a [[C-12 shaped charge|C-12 "blow-pack"]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', ''page 202''</ref> Hopalong guides the Spartan [[Fireteam|Fire Team]] through a wrecked apartment complex's basement, where a tunnel has been hollowed out by Yanme'e inmates.<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', ''page 203''</ref> Thought to be uninhabited, the team soon discovers hundreds of sleeping Yanme'e nesting throughout the tunnel.<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', ''page 204''</ref> After making it through the tunnel unscathed, they engage the Covenant forces.<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', ''pages 207-210''</ref> Hopalong then uses this chance to free the Yanme'e inmates, and Team Black then realizes that the Yanme'e used for excavation were not actually [[Slavery|slaves]], but [[Unmutuals|hostile prisoners]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', ''page 212''</ref> | ||
When Team Black is assaulted by a swarm of Yanme'e, they lose contact with [[Black-Three]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', ''page 215''</ref> While [[Black-One]] and [[Victor-101|Black-Four]] make their way to a train to evacuate the area, Black-Two goes to find Black-Three who is struggling with the | When Team Black is assaulted by a swarm of Yanme'e, they lose contact with [[Black-Three]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', ''page 215''</ref> While [[Black-One]] and [[Victor-101|Black-Four]] make their way to a train to evacuate the area, Black-Two goes to find Black-Three who is struggling with the Yanme'e.<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', ''page 219''</ref> She manages to save Black-Three, and she tells Black-One to start the train while being attacked by Yanme'e with grappling devices. Black-Two and Black-Three make it aboard the train after using the detonation device as a distraction to the swarm.<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', ''page 220''</ref> Team Black then rides the train to be picked up by a [[D77-TC Pelican|Pelican dropship]] in a safe landing zone.<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', ''pages 221-222''</ref> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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;Human | ;Human | ||
*[[ | *[[Margaret-053]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[ | *[[Otto-031]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[ | *[[Roma-143]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Victor-101]] {{1st}} | *[[Victor-101]] {{1st}} | ||
;Yanme'e | ;Yanme'e | ||
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*[[Kig-Yar]] | *[[Kig-Yar]] | ||
*[[Mgalekgolo]] | *[[Mgalekgolo]] | ||
*[[San 'Shyuum]] {{Mo}} | *[[San'Shyuum]] {{Mo}} | ||
*[[Sangheili]] {{Mo}} | *[[Sangheili]] {{Mo}} | ||
*[[Yanme'e]] | *[[Yanme'e]] | ||
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**[[United Nations Space Command]] | **[[United Nations Space Command]] | ||
***[[UNSC Navy]] | ***[[UNSC Navy]] | ||
****[[UNSC Special Forces|Naval Special Warfare Command]] | ****[[UNSC Naval Command]] | ||
*****[[SPARTAN-II Program]] | *****[[UNSC Special Forces|Naval Special Warfare Command]] | ||
******[[SPARTAN-II Program]] | |||
*****[[UNSC Fleet Command]] {{Mo}} | |||
****[[Office of Naval Intelligence]] | ****[[Office of Naval Intelligence]] | ||
*****[[Team Black]] {{1st}} | *****[[Team Black]] {{1st}} | ||
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*[[Type-25 plasma pistol]] | *[[Type-25 plasma pistol]] | ||
|title-8=Technology| | |title-8=Technology| | ||
*[[ | *[[Grappler]] | ||
*[[Beacon]] {{1st}} | *[[Beacon]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Binoculars]] | *[[Binoculars]] | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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{{Evolutions}} | {{Evolutions}} | ||
[[Category:Halo: Evolutions]] | [[Category:Halo: Evolutions]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:31, April 12, 2023
Blunt Instruments is the sixth short story in Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe. Written by Fred Van Lente, the story shows SPARTAN Team Black when the demolition of a Covenant Beacon on Verge goes terribly awry.
Plot synopsis[edit]
During the Human-Covenant War, Team Black is sent to eliminate a heavily-fortified Covenant Beacon within the ruins of Ciudad de Arias on the UNSC Colony world, Verge, in order to cut off the supply of Helium-3 to Covenant ships blockading Tribute.[1] While finding a safe room for Team Black to sleep in before the Op, Black-Two discovers a mutilated Yanme'e, nicknamed Hopalong, lying on its back and struggling to help itself up. When Black-Two decides to flip the Yanme'e over to gain intelligence, Hopalong upgrades her translation systems so that they could communicate.[2] Because Hopalong was a prisoner to the Covenant overseers, it decides to cooperate with Team Black so that it can free its fellow inmates. Although Team Black is uneasy with Hopalong's presence, Black-Two convinces her squadmates that they can trust the alien.[3]
The next morning, Team Black proceeds with their mission in destroying the Beacon with a C-12 "blow-pack".[4] Hopalong guides the Spartan Fire Team through a wrecked apartment complex's basement, where a tunnel has been hollowed out by Yanme'e inmates.[5] Thought to be uninhabited, the team soon discovers hundreds of sleeping Yanme'e nesting throughout the tunnel.[6] After making it through the tunnel unscathed, they engage the Covenant forces.[7] Hopalong then uses this chance to free the Yanme'e inmates, and Team Black then realizes that the Yanme'e used for excavation were not actually slaves, but hostile prisoners.[8]
When Team Black is assaulted by a swarm of Yanme'e, they lose contact with Black-Three.[9] While Black-One and Black-Four make their way to a train to evacuate the area, Black-Two goes to find Black-Three who is struggling with the Yanme'e.[10] She manages to save Black-Three, and she tells Black-One to start the train while being attacked by Yanme'e with grappling devices. Black-Two and Black-Three make it aboard the train after using the detonation device as a distraction to the swarm.[11] Team Black then rides the train to be picked up by a Pelican dropship in a safe landing zone.[12]
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Sources[edit]
- ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, page 194
- ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, pages 197-198
- ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, pages 199-200
- ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, page 202
- ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, page 203
- ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, page 204
- ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, pages 207-210
- ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, page 212
- ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, page 215
- ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, page 219
- ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, page 220
- ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, pages 221-222
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