Halo Backstory Series: Taming of the Hunters

by FIRECLAW23

Hi guys. This is the first installment about the backstory for several major events that happened during the Covenant Timeline that has been mentioned in the games but not into any detail. This one is based on the Taming of the Hunters. The Rights go to the makers and owners, but i have made up some characters and battles in the story. Like and Favorite if enjoyable. Thank You

1. Chapter 1

Halo: The Taming of the Hunters

Hi everybody, FIRECLAW here, with a brand new story about my idea on what happened during one of the backstories of the HALO: COMBAT EVOLVED timeline. This will hopefully turn out to be a series of stories with each one going for a few chapters. This one is about the Taming of the Hunters by the Covenant. Hope you enjoy. If you did, leave a review and a favourite. Thank You. (I have made up some characters and events, but the name, basic idea, core story, Covenant, planets and Hunters are all owned by the makers and owners of the "Halo" Franchise)

Covenant Capital: High Charity

The council for Military movements had been sitting for several human hours, deciding on how to further their empire, reviewing the information of planets, species. As usual, the Noble Prophets of Truth, Mercy and Regret sat at the head of the council, surveying the other prophets and members of Military Council, both their underlings and equals. At the current moment, there was a great debate on troop movements in what would eventually become FLEETCOM Sector 3, now currently known as sector C-2 to the Covenant. The debate was now one of many too be argued by two of the highest members of the Council and Military, Soha Rolamee and an Elite Councillor named Zula Maneesh.

"I'm telling the council that deciding to send the equivalent of 1 Fleet of Troops to the sector C-2 will severely detract from the defences that we will need when it comes time that our enemies decide to strike back at our capital." Rolamee defiantly roared at the rest of the Military Council.

However, Maneesh was quick to challenge, "Are you telling the Council what to do, Councillor Rolamee." His voice quickly rose up several octaves as he addressed the rest of the Council.

"Are you telling our Noble prophets what to do? Have you overstepped your mark, Councillor?"

Immediately, Rolamee was quick to restore himself. "Of course not, I would never seek to tell our Noble Hierarchs how to place their opinion. I was just advising them that this troop movement would greatly lower our numbers that may be necessary to defend our capital should the time demand it."

Once again, the clamour filled the chamber as all the other members quickly and loudly voiced their opinions. But this time, the deep and demanding voice of the Prophet of Truth rose up above the rest of the chamber and instantly, there was silence. The Prophet of Truth directed his question at Maneesh.

"You have requested the numbers of 1 of our fleet, for use in the Sector C-2."

It was posed as a question, so Maneesh answered quickly.

"Yes"

"But you have not given us the liberty of telling us WHY you have asked for these troops, and Rolamee, quite correctly said that these soldiers might be needed to come to the aid of our city, should the need arise. So now, Councillor Maneesh, would you please grace us with the reasons for your requests."

Councillor Maneesh swallowed quickly and replied.

"My intelligence services have discovered a group of planets that may be inhabited, and they may…"

However, he was quickly cut off by the Prophet of Mercy.

"Have you any information that the aforementioned planet is of a threat to the Covenant?"

"Um, no sir, they seem quite primitive and though inventive, they have no-where near the technology that we possess. They have no idea of our existence and they are oblivious to true military strength."

"This time, the Prophet of Regret practically shouted, they have no way to harm us and from what you have outlined about them, they possess nothing that we need to possess to further our empire except land. I believe that I speak for all of us when we say that the troop movement is pointless and that we deny your operation."

Councillor Maneesh looked incredibly angry and annoyed, but he did not dare voice his anger, such a thing would surely mean death or torture.

His thought process was stopped in a sudden movement as the Prophet of Truth said with authority.

"However, we give you a Battleship and half-a-dozen stealth ships, and 2 information gathering ships to keep surveillance on these planets, as they may become useful to us in the future. Now, let us return to more pressing matters. Councillor Rolamee, how goes the investigation into the planet Te.

Thanks for reading my very first Chapter on The Taming of the Hunters. If you liked it, please favourite and review as it would help me heaps. See you soon.

Peace Out.