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It expands on the game by detailing the actions of the [[Helljumpers]] and the [[Covenant]], introducing the SpecOps Elite [[Zuka 'Zamamee]] who attempted various ploys to stop the [[Master Chief]], but in vain, and had Jenkins aid the Helljumpers even after his conversion to a Flood Combat Form by persuading a Helljumper leader to destroy the [[Truth and Reconciliation]] in order to prevent the [[Flood]] from reaching Earth. | It expands on the game by detailing the actions of the [[Helljumpers]] and the [[Covenant]], introducing the SpecOps Elite [[Zuka 'Zamamee]] who attempted various ploys to stop the [[Master Chief]], but in vain, and had Jenkins aid the Helljumpers even after his conversion to a Flood Combat Form by persuading a Helljumper leader to destroy the [[Truth and Reconciliation]] in order to prevent the [[Flood]] from reaching Earth. | ||
==Criticism== | |||
There have been many criticisms of the book, many times ultimantely due to the fact that William Dietz did not incorperate ideas into his story that were developed by [[Eric Nylund]] in [[Halo: The Fall of Reach]] and continued in [[Halo: First Strike]]. | |||
Some fans generally have a strong dislike for this particular novel stating that the Dietz's characterization of the Master Chief was too drastically changed from Eric Nylund's written portrayal of the character. The Chief, previously portrayed as a carefully guarded person, smiles freely and generally acts less like the Spartans did in the first book. In addition, many of the futuristic elements of Halo seemed watered down, with the mentioning of [[MRE]]s, [[Dog Tag]]s, and the Marine motto, ''semper fi'', Dietz's portrayal of the UNSC marines makes them appear to be [[Wikipedia: USMC|US Marines]], only trapped in the 26th century. | |||
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Revision as of 20:18, September 28, 2006
Summary
Halo: The Flood is the novelization of Halo: Combat Evolved written by William C. Dietz, following the book Halo: The Fall of Reach.
DATE: September 19, 2552-September 23, 2552
Plot
It expands on the game by detailing the actions of the Helljumpers and the Covenant, introducing the SpecOps Elite Zuka 'Zamamee who attempted various ploys to stop the Master Chief, but in vain, and had Jenkins aid the Helljumpers even after his conversion to a Flood Combat Form by persuading a Helljumper leader to destroy the Truth and Reconciliation in order to prevent the Flood from reaching Earth.
Criticism
There have been many criticisms of the book, many times ultimantely due to the fact that William Dietz did not incorperate ideas into his story that were developed by Eric Nylund in Halo: The Fall of Reach and continued in Halo: First Strike.
Some fans generally have a strong dislike for this particular novel stating that the Dietz's characterization of the Master Chief was too drastically changed from Eric Nylund's written portrayal of the character. The Chief, previously portrayed as a carefully guarded person, smiles freely and generally acts less like the Spartans did in the first book. In addition, many of the futuristic elements of Halo seemed watered down, with the mentioning of MREs, Dog Tags, and the Marine motto, semper fi, Dietz's portrayal of the UNSC marines makes them appear to be US Marines, only trapped in the 26th century.
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