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This is a reblog from Halo Waypoint:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

BY\u00a0GRIMBROTHER ONE<\/p>\n

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ISSUE 40<\/h4>\n

Greetings my fellow fictionistas!\u00a0Last week we shared with you\u00a0a beloved community corner for Halo fans. The community connection seemed apt, as this past weekend also saw the arrival of PAX Prime, spawning yet another annual pilgrimage for many a fan to Halo\u2019s home turf in the Emerald City. As always, it was an incredible weekend for us to share with so many of you. Toasts were proposed, chocolate was shared, Spartans were suited, games were played, and memories were made. If you\u2019ve never been out to PAX before, you should definitely add it to your bucketlist. Even yours truly was seen in the wild stealing moments with fellow Halo-lovers, basking in the glow of a shared passion that keeps us coming back for more. This week we\u2019ve got a few cool items on the docket certain to be of interest to many of you, especially for the story lovers. At least that’s certainly our… intent.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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OUT OF THE SHADOWS<\/h2>\n

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Since we\u00a0first announced our 2015 print lineup<\/a>\u00a0earlier this year, many of you have been waiting very specifically for more details on Joseph Staten\u2019s return to Halo. Staten was one of Halo\u2019s lore leaders for many a moon, and from his knowledgeable noggin has sprung forth several of our franchise\u2019s most memorable moments and mysteries. With that in mind, we are incredibly pleased to share with you the premier reveal of the cover art and story description for\u00a0Halo: Shadow of Intent,\u00a0<\/em>coming to you December 7, 2015<\/strong> in partnership with our friends at Simon & Schuster.<\/p>\n

After decades of grim combat against the humans and then the traitorous Covenant Prophets, the Sangheili warrior Rtas \u2018Vadum\u2014the Half-Jaw\u2014has earned a long rest. But not all of the Prophets perished in their holy city, High Charity, and now one of their fearsome Prelates has sworn his vengeance. This powerful threat has set a cataclysmic plan in motion\u2014a plan to lure the Half-Jaw into a trap that will herald the utter destruction of the entire Sangheili race\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n

Needless to say, we\u2019re pretty stoked for fans to get their hands on this addition to the Halo universe this holiday season. Trust me, it\u2019s gonna be good. Stay tuned and keep your eyes peeled to these very pages for more info as we get closer to release, but for now, enjoy the awesome cover by talented artist David Bolton. The cover showcases everyone\u2019s favorite shipmaster, Rtas \u2018Vadum, as well as another mysterious Sangheili warrior, though you\u2019ll have to wait a bit longer to learn more about\u00a0her<\/em>\u2026<\/p>\n

While the highly anticipated digital novella won’t be out until December,\u00a0you can preorder it\u00a0right here, right now<\/a><\/strong>. Go do it and let us know how excited you are! And in the meantime, click the image on the right to put an even bigger smile on your face.<\/p>\n

HFFL:<\/strong> HER!!! Did you read that right? HER! Yes, a female Sangheli warrior!!! It’s about time. Really glad to see this happen in Halo.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

HALO JUMP<\/h2>\n