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'''''The Day Before''''' is a flash-fiction story included in the ''[[Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide]]''. The story depicts the [[Prophet of Regret]] as he watches over a forerunner [[Shield 0459|shield world]] that has been dormant for many years, but now the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] has been in need of it’s treasures inside.<ref>''[[Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide]]'', p.50</ref>
'''''The Day Before''''' is a flash-fiction story included in the ''[[Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide]]''. The story depicts the [[Prophet of Regret]] as he watches over a [[Forerunner]] [[Trove|shield world]] that has been dormant for many years, but now, the [[Covenant]] has been in need of its treasures inside.<ref>''[[Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide]]'', p.50</ref>


==Story==
==Plot synopsis==
Regret looked out over the world rolling before him. His plans, his dreams, and his secrets were all tied to this place. This world had been found many years earlier but lay dormant and still, its treasures locked in place and unreachable with Covenant technology. But now the need for a fleet to battle the humans and find a way to unlock the world had taken precedence over all other tasks, even the search for the rings....
Regret stands overlooking the world before him, a place deeply intertwined with his ambitions, secrets, and plans. The world was discovered many years ago, but remained dormant, its treasures locked away and inaccessible with Covenant technology. Now, the urgency of assembling a fleet to battle the humans and unlock the planet's secrets has taken precedence over all other tasks including the ongoing [[Halo Array|Sacred Rings]] search.


“This world, it is secure from the infection?”
Regret inquires about the planet's security from the [[Flood]]. [[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]] confirms that the interior is sealed, but the surface remains vulnerable, acknowledging the parasite's relentless persistence. As he speaks, the Arbiter, who is wary and observant of Regret, slightly bows his head. His newly fitted armor feels uncomfortable, a harsh reminder of the [[Weeping Shadows of Sorrow|prison]] that weakened his body before he was anointed as Arbiter.


“Yes, Hierarch, the interior is sealed. The surface outside, though, is another matter, and the Flood are nothing if not persistent.” The Arbiter bowed his head slightly toward the Prophet as he talked, but he watched him carefully, like prey. His armor had been fitted properly, but it still did not feel comfortable. The prison he had been sentenced to before being anointed to Arbiter had not been kind to his body, and the armor was sharp and unforgiving.
Regret emphasizes the significance of the planet's treasures and the larger plan they are part of, urging the Arbiter not to waver. He nervously manipulates the control panel in front of him, avoiding the Arbiter's scrutiny of his knowledge's limits.


“The treasures here and the bounty they will bring are part of a larger plan. We must not waiver.”
When the Arbiter mentions receiving word about a [[Harvest Forerunner relic|hidden temple]] on a [[Harvest|human planet]] set ablaze, Regret criticizes and yells at him for not personally investigating such an important discovery, questioning whether the Arbiter fears the humans and the very thought of battle with them. Challenged by Regret's accusations, the Arbiter clenches his fists and instinctively reaches for his weapon, but restrains himself. He firmly states his intention to leave immediately, determined to fulfill his duty and bring Regret the key he desires.


The Prophet watched for a moment, his hand clawing at the control panel in front of him, the controls snarled reddish and faded as his hand swept over them. He quickly moved away, not wanting the Arbiter to question the limit of his knowledge. “And what of your search for the key?”
==Appearances==
{{Featurelist|secondcolumn=title-6|title-1=Characters|
====San'Shyuum====
*[[Prophet of Regret]]
====Sangheili====
*[[Ripa 'Moramee]]


“Hierarch, we scour tirelessly. Just today I have heard word that the human planet we set ablaze has a [[Relic|temple]] hidden under the ice. I have dis—”
|title-2=Events|
*[[Harvest campaign]] {{Im}}


“You have not deemed such a find important enough for your own eyes to see? Do you fear the humans? Do you tremble at the very thought of battle with them?”
|title-3=Locations|
*[[Korinth Prior system]]
**[[Trove]]
*[[Epsilon Indi system]]
**[[Harvest]] {{Im}}
***[[Relic (location)|Relic]] {{Mo}}
*[[Greaw-Jomel system]]
**[[Malurok]]
***[[Weeping Shadows of Sorrow]] {{Mo}}


“No, Hierarch. It did not seem necess—”
|title-4=Organizations|
*[[Covenant]]
**[[Hierarchs]]
**[[Arbiter]]


“Not necessary? NOT NECESSARY?! You bask in the glow of the ancients and yet you do not understand where and what you are! You are the Arbiter. Go to the temple; bring me my key. Do our bidding!”
|title-5=Species|
*[[Human]] {{Mo}}
*[[San'Shyuum]]
*[[Sangheili]]
*[[Flood]] {{Mo}}
*[[Forerunner]] {{c|Technology only}}


The Arbiter clenched his fists and reached down for his weapon but pulled back. “I will leave at once.”
|title-6=Technology and equipment|
*[[Halo Array]] {{Mo}}


==Characters==
|title-7=Vehicles|
*[[Prophet of Regret]]
*{{Class|Sojourner|dreadnought}} {{Im}}
*[[Ripa 'Moramee]]
 
}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
{{Reflist|1}}
{{Ref/Sources|1}}
{{HWSG}}
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[[Category:Halo Wars]]
[[Category:Short stories]]
[[Category:Short stories]]
[[Category:Canon]]
[[Category:Canon]]

Latest revision as of 09:16, August 21, 2024

The Day Before is a flash-fiction story included in the Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide. The story depicts the Prophet of Regret as he watches over a Forerunner shield world that has been dormant for many years, but now, the Covenant has been in need of its treasures inside.[1]

Plot synopsisEdit

Regret stands overlooking the world before him, a place deeply intertwined with his ambitions, secrets, and plans. The world was discovered many years ago, but remained dormant, its treasures locked away and inaccessible with Covenant technology. Now, the urgency of assembling a fleet to battle the humans and unlock the planet's secrets has taken precedence over all other tasks including the ongoing Sacred Rings search.

Regret inquires about the planet's security from the Flood. Arbiter Ripa 'Moramee confirms that the interior is sealed, but the surface remains vulnerable, acknowledging the parasite's relentless persistence. As he speaks, the Arbiter, who is wary and observant of Regret, slightly bows his head. His newly fitted armor feels uncomfortable, a harsh reminder of the prison that weakened his body before he was anointed as Arbiter.

Regret emphasizes the significance of the planet's treasures and the larger plan they are part of, urging the Arbiter not to waver. He nervously manipulates the control panel in front of him, avoiding the Arbiter's scrutiny of his knowledge's limits.

When the Arbiter mentions receiving word about a hidden temple on a human planet set ablaze, Regret criticizes and yells at him for not personally investigating such an important discovery, questioning whether the Arbiter fears the humans and the very thought of battle with them. Challenged by Regret's accusations, the Arbiter clenches his fists and instinctively reaches for his weapon, but restrains himself. He firmly states his intention to leave immediately, determined to fulfill his duty and bring Regret the key he desires.

AppearancesEdit

Characters

San'Shyuum

Sangheili

Events

Locations

Organizations

Species

Technology and equipment

Vehicles



SourcesEdit

  1. ^ Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide, p.50

Halo Wars Official Strategy Guide short stories

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