FOREWORD

By

MaxRealflugel

It is said that imitation is the finest form of flattery. And that's certainly true. But with Halo things are different. No one else has ever managed to reproduce the unique success of the FPS that changed it all. So if the gods allow, a few loyal fans have come together to emulate, in their own way, the wonder that is Halo.

Halo is a remarkable game, in any guise. It goes beyond the conventional with a crisp perspective on xenophobic attitudes to the archetype of humanity and its last stand. Some might disagree, but all I can say is this: "They obviously haven't played it yet".

Halo exhibits all the usual hallmarks of any great title: superb graphics, amazing game play, envious multiplayer arenas and an engrossing storyline. But it's mainly the latter that entices me to return again and again. But as most of us have discovered, the games only scratch the surface of a much bigger plot.

Eric Nylund was the first to explore this surreptitious realm of back-story with The Fall of Reach and he did so with a grace that few can rival, which is probably why he's the main literary outlet for Bungie's golden egg. It paved the way for the trilogy by filling us in on the arduous selection process and training that each Spartan-II went through. He provided the required background for some of the greatest heroes ever known and how most of them, ultimately, made the ultimate sacrifice in the defence of humanity. Then Reach fell under the might of the Covenant war machine and we embarked upon a journey that would change the gaming industry, as we know it. Afterwards, when the dust had apparently settled, Nylund gave us First Strike and The Ghosts of Onyx. But that wasn't the end of it. More novels followed, filling us in on the exploits of the much-loved Sgt Johnson and the whereabouts of the mysterious Grey Team and the events on Halo itself, and the terrifying nightmare that is the Flood.

Our last serving of Halo fiction was Halo: Evolutions, a tantalising snippet of what else has happened in the universe that we have come to love.

But we want more, don't we?

7In a collaborative effort between three of the most popular and influential Fanfiction groups on , we have managed to produce a document written by some of the best Fanfiction authors around. It features completely new stories to entice every reader, and accompanying them are some of the best unofficial pieces of Halo related artwork around.

So stop what you're doing, pull up a chair and turn the page, or scroll down. Enjoy.

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Halo: Revolutions is the end result of ten months of work done by some of the most renowned authors and artists of the Halo universe in order to create a fanfiction experience unlike any other for the Halo community-a series of epic, tragic, heart-wrenching and empowering short stories, with the addition of mind-blowing masterpieces by some of 's finest artists.

Thus far, VOLUME ONE has gone live on , HBO and . Access the link above for the official Halo: Revolutions Volume One PDF (art included) and enjoy!

VOLUME ONE STORIES AND AUTHORS

Absconditus-ajw34304/Ar7emis

The year is 2559, dormant secrets from the dawn of time are stirring beneath the Earth. An ancient plan of the Forerunners has fallen into motion, the Cryptum has opened, and Earth will never be the same again.

Miss Isabella-Deception Cobra

Witness the gruesome horror of a battle from the Human-Covenant War told through the eyes of a small child.

Incursio-Skulblaka

The story of a Longsword pilot during the battle of Reach. Shane and his squadron fight the Covenant in the hope of stopping their invasion of Reach and their goal to destroy mankind.

Three Betrayals-Mr. Evil 37

After contact is suddenly reestablished with an old friend, 343 Guilty Spark soon realizes all is not as it seems. His friend has been tainted - and will the same happen to him?

Grey-Arthur Wellesey

Do No Harm-MaxRealFlugel

After tending to the many injured during the siege of Harmony, a UNSC surgeon is instructed by a Sangheili Special Ops Team to save life of the only remaining survivor. But he encounters a dilemma-should he save the man and doom humanity or try something different altogether?

STORIES WILL BE RELEASED ONCE A WEEK IN THE ABOVE ORDER, SO CONTINUE TO CHECK THIS PAGE, AND ENJOY!

Be on the lookout for Halo: Revolutions Volume Two, including even more short stories from critically acclaimed fanfiction authors, COMING NEXT FALL...