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Chapter 1: Prologue
It began five years after the destruction of the first Halo ring. The effectiveness of Chiefs armor was well known and became slandered issue for all UNSC Marines. At the same time, two separate groups began to form from the once unified soldiers. One trying to be more politic, one being gung ho. They became known as the reds and the blues, with their armor being painted likewise. They stayed in their separate divisions even when stationed on different outposts.
The greatest known outpost was Blood Glutch. The two teams soon reached an peace agreement. A television network found the ongoing conflict to be a hot topic, and started a reality based show, focusing more on comedy then action. The Blood Glutch Chronicles so far has made the network $200 million dollars richer and has made many people loyal fans. It is currently entering its third season.
However, there is a lesser known outpost that didn't start with a peace agreement. It didn't end in a successful reality show. Save the Human/Covenant/Flood war, this calm mission, meant to protect the human outpost, turned into the bloodiest war in recent history. Once again, the political blues and gung ho reds divided into separate groups. They got along fine until one night.
Sidewinder Area. Division Alpha. Time and date unknown. File Declassified.
The red team had deployed two Warthog patrol units after suspicious activity in the Alpha division of Sidewinder. Captain Adam Knowles led the small convoy around the section of the barren wasteland.
"Why are we even out here," the captain said. "The reds probably caused a disturbance on the radar. Damn them."
The Capitan was addressing a Colonel riding shotgun with him. He had experience in these matters. He had previously been stationed in Blood Glutch. Otherwise known as Colonel Tucker.
"Well, you never know. This could be a prank, or we could all be screwed."
"Too tru... oh what in hell is wrong with this thing now..."
Smash.
The captain's Warthog stalled and the following hog slammed into him.
"Good God. Why does this always happen?"
It was very quiet, the captain surveying the damage silently. It was then Tucker heard a slight beeping noise.
"Umm... sir?"
"What now?"
"Do you hear something?"
Knowles nodded and simultaneously checked his gun. He cleared the area while Tucker surveyed the underside of the car. What he saw made him freeze, and start backing away.
"Tucker, what's wrong?"
"Run!"
"What?"
"BOMB!" Tucker yelled and ran.
The captain now froze.
"Oh Fu..."
BOOM!!
The two bombs on the underside of the Warthogs went off together and killed five soldiers, leaving only one survivor. Having run Tucker flew 20 feet in the air and landed on his head, unconsciousness closing in and only left him enough time to press the distress button hidden on his Battle Rifle.
"Please, help me."
Then, nothing.