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Subject: Halo 4...some revelations.

(NOTE: A lot of this stuff is from Halopedia, at least where I originally discovered it. This is all my personal opinion on the canon and stuff. Also, just to be clear, I absolutely LOVE the Halo canon)

All right. So Halo 4 is coming out in 2012. Frank O'Connor stated that in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, there would be terminals, which connect to the story of Halo 4.

Apparently, Karen Traviss is writing a new trilogy. The first book drops October 25th. The book is called Glasslands, and it deals with a squad of ODSTs. Characters from Ghosts of Onyx will return, as well as actual survivors from the Battle of Onyx. It will take place on the Sangheili homeworld. It will have things that tie into Halo 4.

Cryptum is the first book in the Forerunner Saga. In it, some SHOCKING details were revealed. Humans and Forerunners fought? Humanity was the first to encounter, and actually DEFEAT the Flood? And the Timeless One? It's actually the last Precursor. We found out what happened to the Precursors-the Forerunners rose up and destroyed them. We also found out that the Precursors actually MADE the Forerunners, as well as possibly making Humans. We also found out that the Precursors "answer" was at hand. What could that possibly be?

Primordium, the second book in the Forerunner saga is due in 2012. Halopedia has a small page on it, with some information about the book. The Palace of Pain? Mendicant Bias? And it's supposedly going to reveal more of the Precursor plan?




What does this all mean? A lot of people are skeptical about Halo 4 and this new trilogy, but if there is this much build up to the story(the use of a remake of a game, and TWO different book series') of Halo 4, then it's gonna be one hell of a game. I am really, really, REALLY excited and curious to see what the story turns out to be. Who will the bad guys be? What IS the Precursors true plan?

It looks like 343i and Frank O'Connor are really pulling out all the stops for this. They know they have to make a good impression with this new trilogy or people will lose faith in Halo. But if this much effort is being put into crafting this new story, then it has to be something epic that they're crafting up.

I know, I know. This is just a thread where I'm kinda sharing my excitement. But seriously. Is ANYBODY as excited for this as me? I love Halo, especially the story. It's really, really cool to see that the story is one of the most important things for 343i. I honestly want to see MORE of the story. I want massive, detailed, epic campaigns. If this truly turns out to be a fight against an evil that threatens not just the galaxy but the Universe, as stated in that small biography about H4, then when Chief comes back to "Finish the Fight" for real, it's gonna be a really, really big fight.

Tell me what YOU think of this new information.

[Edited on 08.01.2011 1:24 PM PDT]

  • 08.01.2011 1:19 PM PDT

@accordingto343

Your one stop shop for all of 343's fabulous errors and ridiculous notions in the Halo lore.

It's not new information, but since you use Halopedia, it isn't surprising.

  • 08.01.2011 1:20 PM PDT

I hate to be the nit-picky a**hole here, but the book is called gLasslands, with an L. You'll probably get some rage reactions from some of the others who are tired of pointing that out to everyone; just warning you.

  • 08.01.2011 1:21 PM PDT

Good catch, I musta misspelled that XD

  • 08.01.2011 1:24 PM PDT
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Posted by: DecepticonCobra

We are all going to get banned aren't we?

*Sigh* if you really love canon why are you going off halopedia and not the books themselves?

  • 08.01.2011 1:26 PM PDT

I know. I'm not trying to pass it off like I made some discovery. I'll fully admit I used Halopedia. Big. -blam!-. Deal.

The point of this article is to hear peoples opinions on the upcoming story and all of this stuff tying into it.

  • 08.01.2011 1:26 PM PDT

I own, and have read, all of the Halo books.

  • 08.01.2011 1:26 PM PDT

@accordingto343

Your one stop shop for all of 343's fabulous errors and ridiculous notions in the Halo lore.

We've all discussed that days and weeks ago. This isn't news.

  • 08.01.2011 1:27 PM PDT


Posted by: Three00Jews
It will take place on the Sangheili homeworld. It will have things that tie into Halo 4.


Wait, is this suggesting the return of the Elites in Halo 4?

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Posted by: DecepticonCobra

We are all going to get banned aren't we?


Posted by: Three00Jews
I own, and have read, all of the Halo books.


then why are you using halopedia and why are you surprised the forerunners fought if you have cryptum?

  • 08.01.2011 1:29 PM PDT
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Posted by: DecepticonCobra

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Posted by: Three00Jews
It will take place on the Sangheili homeworld. It will have things that tie into Halo 4.


Wait, is this suggesting the return of the Elites in Halo 4?


I don't see how elites on sanghelios is even close to that.

  • 08.01.2011 1:30 PM PDT

I was more commenting on how it was revealed that they fought. I was surprised to see a once mythical race shown in a much grittier light. I was surprised because I'm curious how it'll all tie in.

  • 08.01.2011 1:32 PM PDT
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As has been stated before, this is old news, but I don't believe that the purpose of this post was to inform us of a recent discovery, so that can be ignored. At any rate, I'm right there with you. I love how Halo seems to be entering a new era, one that will seamlessly bind toghether contemporary halo, and the more cryptic ancient halo. Yes, 343i and Frankie in particular seem to have big plans for the Halo universe, I must say, I love how it seems to be taking much greater depth and scale than ever before.

  • 08.01.2011 1:35 PM PDT

@accordingto343

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Why were you surprised the Forerunners were total dicks?

  • 08.01.2011 1:36 PM PDT

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Posted by: Three00Jews
It will take place on the Sangheili homeworld. It will have things that tie into Halo 4.


Wait, is this suggesting the return of the Elites in Halo 4?


I don't see how elites on sanghelios is even close to that.


Humans and Elites are allied, and the Battle for Onyx happened just before the Great Schism.

It's possible that the sequel take place after the alliance is formed, and that they are on the Elite home world in relation to this.

  • 08.01.2011 1:37 PM PDT

I'm not. I'm surprised YOU'RE a total dick. The least you could do was indulge me.

*runs off and cries in the corner*

  • 08.01.2011 1:38 PM PDT

@accordingto343

Your one stop shop for all of 343's fabulous errors and ridiculous notions in the Halo lore.

Posted by: Three00Jews
I'm not. I'm surprised YOU'RE a total dick. The least you could do was indulge me.

*runs off and cries in the corner*

I don't get that pass, I have to find things out for myself. You're a big boy, or girl.

  • 08.01.2011 1:39 PM PDT

*sniffs*
yeah...

  • 08.01.2011 1:43 PM PDT
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Posted by: Three00Jews
I'm not. I'm surprised YOU'RE a total dick. The least you could do was indulge me.

*runs off and cries in the corner*
What? I thought you said you read all the books. Stop being so childish.

  • 08.01.2011 1:48 PM PDT