Halo: Fractures
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Tobias Buckell, Troy Denning, Matt Forbeck, Kelly Gay, Christie Golden, Kevin Grace, Morgan Lockhart, John Jackson Miller, Frank O'Connor, Brian Reed, James Swallow, Joseph Staten[1] |
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Halo: Fractures: Extraordinary Tales from the Halo Canon is an upcoming collection of short stories set for release on September 20, 2016, serving as the spiritual sequel to Halo: Evolutions. The stories within the anthology will range from the Forerunner era, to the aftermath of the Human-Covenant War, to the events of Halo 5: Guardians. Joseph Staten's Halo: Shadow of Intent and Frank O'Connor's Halo: Saint's Testimony will also be included in Fractures.[1] A preview for one of the stories in Fractures, Lessons Learned, was included with the first Halo Legendary Crate.[3]
Official summary
Content
Lessons Learned
- Main article: Lessons Learned
Follows the activities of Spartan-IIIs Lucy-B091 and Tom-B292 after their service with Blue Team. Written by Matt Forbeck, the story also contains significant narrative connections to Forbeck's Halo: New Blood and the upcoming Halo: Legacy of Onyx.
What Remains
- Main article: What Remains
Breaking Strain
- Main article: Breaking Strain
Promises to Keep
- Main article: Promises to Keep
Shadow of Intent
- Main article: Halo: Shadow of Intent
Focuses on a conflict between Tem'Bhetek, a vengeful San'Shyuum Prelate, and Shipmaster Rtas 'Vadum several months after the Covenant War. It was written by Joseph Staten and was previously released as a standalone work.
The Ballad of Hamish Beamish
- Main article: The Ballad of Hamish Beamish
A poem detailing the tragic life of Corbulo Academy janitor Hamish Beamish. It was written by Frank O'Connor, who portrayed Beamish in Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn and his other appearances.
Defender of the Storm
- Main article: Defender of the Storm
A Necessary Truth
- Main article: A Necessary Truth
Into the Fire
- Main article: Into the Fire
Saint's Testimony
- Main article: Halo: Saint's Testimony
Explores the world of smart AIs through the eyes of Iona as she attempts to prevent her own decommissioning. Previously published as an individual novella, it was written by Frank O'Connor.
Rossbach's World
- Main article: Rossbach's World
Oasis
- Main article: Oasis
Anarosa
- Main article: Anarosa
Gallery
Cover art.
