Lore & History
16 entries in the Halo compendium.
The Forerunners and the Halo ArrayThey built the galaxy's greatest weapon and sacrificed everything to save it.The Covenant EmpireA galactic empire united by faith, doomed by schism, and shattered by war.The Flood ParasiteA ravenous hive-mind that consumes all life to achieve a twisted form of immortality.Master Chief (John-117)The silent guardian of humanity, forged in war and clad in green steel.The UNSC and SpartansThe UNSC stands as humanity's shield, while Spartans are its unstoppable spear.The Arbiter's RedemptionA heretic turned savior, the Arbiter redeems his blood-soaked past by saving those he onceInstallation 04's DestructionThe first ring to fall, shattering the gods' faith forever.Halo ArrayThe ultimate failsafe designed to save the galaxy by destroying all life within it.Great JourneyA holy lie that united an empire only to shatter it when the truth was revealed.PrecursorsThe galaxy's forgotten architects who built the rings and seeded all life before vanishingInstallation 00The silent forge where new worlds are born from the dust of dead stars.Ur-DidactA fallen god of war who sought to cleanse the galaxy through fire and absolute order.LibrarianShe saved humanity from the dark, hiding them in silence until they were ready to inherit Mantle of ResponsibilityA sacred burden to protect lesser races, shouldered by gods and men alike.Installation 07The Delta Ring that nearly ended all life in the galaxy.Shield WorldsMassive Forerunner fortresses built to withstand the galaxy's deadliest threat.
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