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Issue #3: April 11, 2012<ref>[http://marvel.com/comic_books/issue/33857/halo_fall_of_reach_-_invasion_2010_3 '''Marvel.com''': ''Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion (2010) #3'']</ref><br> | Issue #3: April 11, 2012<ref>[http://marvel.com/comic_books/issue/33857/halo_fall_of_reach_-_invasion_2010_3 '''Marvel.com''': ''Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion (2010) #3'']</ref><br> | ||
Issue #4: June 13, 2012<ref>[http://marvel.com/comic_books/issue/33813/halo_fall_of_reach_-_invasion_2010_4 '''Marvel.com''': ''Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion (2010) #4'']</ref><br> | Issue #4: June 13, 2012<ref>[http://marvel.com/comic_books/issue/33813/halo_fall_of_reach_-_invasion_2010_4 '''Marvel.com''': ''Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion (2010) #4'']</ref><br> | ||
Hardcover collection: July 18, 2012<ref>[http://www.amazon.com/Halo-Reach-Invasion-Brian-Reed/dp/0785151508 '''Amazon.com''': ''Halo: Fall of Reach: Invasion (Hardcover)'']</ref> | Hardcover collection: July 18, 2012<ref name="Amazon">[http://www.amazon.com/Halo-Reach-Invasion-Brian-Reed/dp/0785151508 '''Amazon.com''': ''Halo: Fall of Reach: Invasion (Hardcover)'']</ref> | ||
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''Invasion'' follows the second story arc, ''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Covenant|Covenant]]'', and covers the time period of the [[Fall of Reach]] and the events leading up to ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.<ref name="original"/> | ''Invasion'' follows the second story arc, ''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Covenant|Covenant]]'', and covers the time period of the [[Fall of Reach]] and the events leading up to ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.<ref name="original"/> | ||
==Official summary== | |||
{{Article Quote|The relentless Covenant has begun the invasion of the planet Reach! As their forces begin to overwhelm the UNSC, it becomes apparent that it is not a question of IF the Covenant will destroy Reach ... but WHEN. | |||
Brian Reed and Felix Ruiz begin the final chapter of the Halo: Fall of Reach comic series! <ref name="Amazon"/>}} | |||
==Plot synopsis== | |||
The series follows the plot of the novel, though some events have been omitted. | |||
===Issue #1=== | |||
Issue #1 begins following the weeks after the [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]]. Captain [[Jacob Keyes|Keyes]] is debriefed at [[Camp Hathcock]] about the intercepted Covenant transmission and is assigned command of the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}. [[John-117|John]] receives upgrades to his [[Neural interface]] and is introduced to the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|MJOLNIR Mark V armor]] and the suit's [[Artificial intelligence|AI]] companion, [[Cortana]]. Together, they partake in a field test to ring a bell by going through an obstacle course involving [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]], a minefield with [[Lotus anti-tank mine|Lotus anti-tank mines]], automated chain guns, and an unexpected [[SkyHawk]]. Meanwhile, out on the edge of the [[Epsilon Eridani system]], [[Remote Scanning Outpost]] ''[[Fermion]]'' receives data from one of its returning [[Slipstream space]] [[Probe|probes]] indicating that a [[Fleet of Particular Justice|fleet]] of Covenant ships have arrived in system. Unable to erase vital information, the ''Fermion'' self-destructs in accordance with [[United Nations Space Command Emergency Priority Order 098831A-1|Cole Protocol]]. | |||
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Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion,[1] originally titled Pillar of Autumn,[2] is the third and final story arc in Halo: Fall of Reach, a series of comic book adaptations of the novel Halo: The Fall of Reach. This series was published by Marvel Comics in conjunction with 343 Industries, and written by Brian Reed with art by Felix Ruiz.
Invasion follows the second story arc, Covenant, and covers the time period of the Fall of Reach and the events leading up to Halo: Combat Evolved.[2]
Official summary
Plot synopsis
The series follows the plot of the novel, though some events have been omitted.
Issue #1
Issue #1 begins following the weeks after the Battle of Sigma Octanus IV. Captain Keyes is debriefed at Camp Hathcock about the intercepted Covenant transmission and is assigned command of the UNSC Pillar of Autumn. John receives upgrades to his Neural interface and is introduced to the MJOLNIR Mark V armor and the suit's AI companion, Cortana. Together, they partake in a field test to ring a bell by going through an obstacle course involving Orbital Drop Shock Troopers, a minefield with Lotus anti-tank mines, automated chain guns, and an unexpected SkyHawk. Meanwhile, out on the edge of the Epsilon Eridani system, Remote Scanning Outpost Fermion receives data from one of its returning Slipstream space probes indicating that a fleet of Covenant ships have arrived in system. Unable to erase vital information, the Fermion self-destructs in accordance with Cole Protocol.
Appearances
Gallery
Text-free version of the cover art for Issue #1.
The cover of Issue #2.
The cover of Issue #3.
The cover of Issue #4.
Sources
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Halo: Fall of Reach comic series Invasion |
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