Editing Halo: Escalation Issue 15

From Halopedia, the Halo wiki

You are not logged in. Your IP address will be publicly visible if you make any edits. If you log in or create an account, your edits will be attributed to your username, along with other benefits.

The edit can be undone. Please check the comparison below to verify that this is what you want to do, and then publish the changes below to finish undoing the edit.

Latest revision Your text
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Title|''Halo: Escalation Issue 15''}}
{{Title|''Halo: Escalation Issue 15''}}
{{Status|RealWorld}}
{{Era|RW}}
{{Comics infobox
{{Comics infobox
|prev=Halo: Escalation Issue 14
|prev=Halo: Escalation Issue 14
Line 8: Line 8:
|writer=[[Duffy Boudreau]]
|writer=[[Duffy Boudreau]]
|artist=*Sergio Ariño (penciller)<br>
|artist=*Sergio Ariño (penciller)<br>
*Juan Castro (inker)
*Juan Castro (inker)<br>
*Michael Atiyeh (colorist)
*Michael Atiyeh (colorist)<br>
*Jean-Sébastien Rossbach (cover artist)
*Jean-Sébastien Rossbach (cover artist)
|publisher= [[Dark Horse Comics]]
|publisher= [[Dark Horse Comics]]
Line 20: Line 20:


==Official summary==
==Official summary==
{{Article quote|On a treacherous planet, the [[UNSC Infinity]] battles the bloodthirsty [[Covenant]] for control of the [[Janus Key]] — and the [[Forerunner]] [[Ecumene|empire's]] secrets... The action-packed sequel to Halo 4's Spartan Ops continues! Story by Duffy Boudreau (BlackAcre, Bloodshot), art by Sergio Ariño (Ms. Marvel)!}}
{{Article Quote|On a treacherous planet, the [[UNSC Infinity]] battles the bloodthirsty [[Covenant]] for control of the [[Janus Key]] — and the [[Forerunner]] [[Ecumene|empire's]] secrets... The action-packed sequel to Halo 4's Spartan Ops continues! Story by Duffy Boudreau (BlackAcre, Bloodshot), art by Sergio Ariño (Ms. Marvel)!}}


==Plot synopsis==
==Plot synopsis==
After seven hours of [[Battle of Aktis IV|conflict]], [[Roland]] makes a report about the situation on [[Aktis IV]]: [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|fleet]] has been attacking the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} and preventing the ship from moving. On the ground, Commander [[Sarah Palmer|Palmer]] has established a defensive position in the [[Forerunner]] structure and is under attack by hordes of Covenant forces while the ''Infinity'' cannot establish contact with them. Inside the structure, Palmer, [[Fireteam Majestic|Majestic]] and [[Henry Glassman|Dr. Glassman]] are trapped, and [[Gabriel Thorne|Thorne]] informs Palmer that [[Carlo Hoya|Hoya]] has disappeared. Palmer orders Glassman to get the structure's [[teleportation grid]] online before the Covenant breach their defenses. Glassman informs her that the grid is online but he needs to decode the coordinates to the exit portals and there is no chance to successfully escape to a safer location.
After seven hours of [[Battle of Aktis IV|conflict]], [[Roland]] makes a report about the situation on [[Aktis IV]]: [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|fleet]] has been attacking the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} and preventing the ship from moving. On the ground, Commander [[Sarah Palmer|Palmer]] has established a defensive position in the [[Forerunner]] structure and is under attack by hordes of Covenant forces while the ''Infinity'' cannot establish contact with them. Inside the structure, Palmer, [[Fireteam Majestic|Majestic]] and [[Henry Glassman|Dr. Glassman]] are trapped, and [[Gabriel Thorne|Thorne]] informs Palmer that [[Carlo Hoya|Hoya]] has disappeared. Palmer orders Glassman to get the structure's [[teleportation grid]] online before the Covenant breach their defenses. Glassman informs her that the grid is online but he needs to decode the coordinates to the exit portals and there is no chance to successfully escape to a safer location.


On the planet, Jul 'Mdama and his forces find one of [[Sali 'Nyon]]'s [[Sali 'Nyon's Covenant|followers]]. A [[Sangheili Zealot]] advises him to return to the ''[[Song of Retribution]]'' for his safety, but 'Mdama declines. The Zealot informs him that 'Nyon has broadcast a transmission to incite Jul's forces to join his faction and rebel against 'Mdama. Another Zealot informs 'Mdama that his forces are about to enter the structure where the UNSC forces remain barricaded. 'Mdama orders his forces to kill all the humans when they enter the site, except Glassman as he has a special punishment for him.
On the planet, Jul 'Mdama and his forces find one of [[Sali 'Nyon]]'s [[Sali 'Nyon's Covenant faction|followers]]. A [[Sangheili Zealot]] advises him to return to the ''[[Song of Retribution]]'' for his safety, but 'Mdama declines. The Zealot informs him that 'Nyon has broadcast a transmission to incite Jul's forces to join his faction and rebel against 'Mdama. Another Zealot informs 'Mdama that his forces are about to enter the structure where the UNSC forces remain barricaded. 'Mdama orders his forces to kill all the humans when they enter the site, except Glassman as he has a special punishment for him.


After they enter a Phantom, Jul is contacted by [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Halsey]], who tells him that she heard Sali 'Nyon's fleet-wide message and stresses the importance of recovering the [[Janus Key]] over 'Nyon's rebellion. 'Mdama reveals he has changed his opinion about keeping Halsey onboard the ''Song of Retribution''. In the jungle Hoya is, unknowingly, facing 'Nyon's forces. A Zealot is about to kill him when a Promethean Knight kicks the Zealot, saving Hoya in the process. Hoya falls off a cliff and spots a Phantom with Dr. Halsey inside. Meanwhile, the Covenant breach the Forerunner structure where the Spartans have taken shelter and attack them. Ray informs Palmer that Hoya has spotted Dr. Halsey being escorted by Jul's forces.
After they enter a Phantom, Jul is contacted by [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Halsey]], who tells him that she heard Sali 'Nyon's fleet-wide message and stresses the importance of recovering the [[Janus Key]] over 'Nyon's rebellion. 'Mdama reveals he has changed his opinion about keeping Halsey onboard the ''Song of Retribution''. In the jungle Hoya is, unknowingly, facing 'Nyon's forces. A Zealot is about to kill him when a Promethean Knight kicks the Zealot, saving Hoya in the process. Hoya falls off a cliff and spots a Phantom with Dr. Halsey inside. Meanwhile, the Covenant breach the Forerunner structure where the Spartans have taken shelter and attack them. Ray informs Palmer that Hoya has spotted Dr. Halsey being escorted by Jul's forces.
Line 31: Line 31:
In Sali 'Nyon's hideout on the planet, a Zealot asks 'Nyon about the feasibility of continuing the rebellion. 'Nyon tells him the rebellion will continue and reassures his followers that the [[Forerunner]]s have blessed them, of which his acquisition of the half of the Janus Key is proof. A [[Sangheili Minor]] then tells him there is evidence to the contrary: the [[Promethean]]s' allegiance to Jul 'Mdama, to which Sali responds the answers will be revealed soon. As 'Nyon goes to heal the wounded, the Minor stays behind. Inside the Forerunner structure, Glassman has opened the teleportation grid. He tells Palmer he can open a portal to the other end of the island, but Palmer asks him if one of the portals can be opened inside the jungle. Glassman affirms this is possible and Palmer orders him to open both portals, then orders [[Tedra Grant|Grant]], Glassman and three other Spartans to take one portal while Palmer, Ray and Thorne take the other. On the other end of the island, two [[Mark IX Mantis ADS|Mantises]] are fighting against Covenant forces. Grant's team arrives through the portal and are almost killed by friendly fire from the Mantises.
In Sali 'Nyon's hideout on the planet, a Zealot asks 'Nyon about the feasibility of continuing the rebellion. 'Nyon tells him the rebellion will continue and reassures his followers that the [[Forerunner]]s have blessed them, of which his acquisition of the half of the Janus Key is proof. A [[Sangheili Minor]] then tells him there is evidence to the contrary: the [[Promethean]]s' allegiance to Jul 'Mdama, to which Sali responds the answers will be revealed soon. As 'Nyon goes to heal the wounded, the Minor stays behind. Inside the Forerunner structure, Glassman has opened the teleportation grid. He tells Palmer he can open a portal to the other end of the island, but Palmer asks him if one of the portals can be opened inside the jungle. Glassman affirms this is possible and Palmer orders him to open both portals, then orders [[Tedra Grant|Grant]], Glassman and three other Spartans to take one portal while Palmer, Ray and Thorne take the other. On the other end of the island, two [[Mark IX Mantis ADS|Mantises]] are fighting against Covenant forces. Grant's team arrives through the portal and are almost killed by friendly fire from the Mantises.


Palmer, Ray and Thorne scout the jungle when they spot a Sangheili Minor in a [[Karo'etba-pattern Ghost|Ghost]]. The Minor contacts a Zealot of Jul's Covenant and tells him he wants to rejoin 'Mdama, having reached the conclusion that Jul is the true Didact's Hand because the Prometheans would never obey an impostor. He then reveals he has the half of the Janus Key stolen by 'Nyon, and he will lead them to 'Nyon's hideout. The Zealot orders him to conceal himself until they arrive and establish a rendezvous point. Thorne and Ray prepare to ambush the Minor but Palmer orders them to stop. Both Spartans question her order, pointing out that they could easily take the Janus Key from the Sangheili before Halsey arrives with a greater force. However, Palmer states that the Minor will lead them to Halsey and that it is time the Doctor gets caught in her own trap.
Palmer, Ray and Thorne scout the jungle when they spot a Sangheili Minor in a [[Type-32 Ghost|Ghost]]. The Minor contacts a Zealot of Jul's Covenant and tells him he wants to rejoin 'Mdama, having reached the conclusion that Jul is the true Didact's Hand because the Prometheans would never obey an impostor. He then reveals he has the half of the Janus Key stolen by 'Nyon, and he will lead them to 'Nyon's hideout. The Zealot orders him to conceal himself until they arrive and establish a rendezvous point. Thorne and Ray prepare to ambush the Minor but Palmer orders them to stop. Both Spartans question her order, pointing out that they could easily take the Janus Key from the Sangheili before Halsey arrives with a greater force. However, Palmer states that the Minor will lead them to Halsey and that it is time the Doctor gets caught in her own trap.


==Production notes==
==Production notes==
During production of the cover for the comic, it was decided to remove the sensor radome on the lead Mantis to help enhance the visual's flow. It was later stated that the canon reason for this change is that the component was shot off.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/y7-yVrBq4h/ ''hmcc_print on Instagram''] - ''The final version of the cover, with additions to the scene's intensity. Fans may notice the sensor radome on the lead Mantis vanished. This was an intentional concession to enhance the flow of the image. Canon reason: the sensor was shot off.''</ref>
===Mistakes===
===Mistakes===
*The zealot that is conversing with Jul' Mdama in the beginning of the issue changes armor styles and colors between panels. Initially it wears white armor in the likeness of ''Halo: Reach''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Zealots, then on the following page has red armor in the likeness of ''Halo 4''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Zealots.
*The zealot that is conversing with Jul' Mdama in the beginning of the issue changes armor styles and colors between panels.
*Despite Dr. Catherine Halsey standing inside the Phantom's entrance, her appearance through Hoya's scope makes it appear as though she's standing outside. Also the DMR's scope zoom magnification is greatly exaggerated considering Hoya's distance from Halsey.
*Despite Dr. Catherine Halsey standing inside the Phantom's entrance, her appearance through Hoya's scope makes it appear as though she's standing outside. Also the DMR's scope zoom magnification is greatly exaggerated considering Hoya's distance from Halsey.
*The Janus Key half formerly in the UNSC's possession is now red, despite the UNSC originally obtaining the blue half in ''[[Spartan Ops]]''; the artifact's color was depicted correctly in the [[Halo: Escalation Issue 14|previous issue]] of ''Escalation''. However, the mistake is carried over to the [[Halo: Escalation Issue 16|following issue]].
*The Janus Key half formerly in the UNSC's possession is now red, despite the UNSC originally obtaining the blue half in ''[[Spartan Ops]]''; the artifact's color was depicted correctly in the [[Halo: Escalation Issue 14|previous issue]] of ''Escalation''. However, the mistake is carried over to the [[Halo: Escalation Issue 16|following issue]].
*Spartan Ray's armor is inexplicably purple rather than blue, an error which is carried into the next issue.
*Spartan Ray's armor is inexplicably purple rather than blue, an error which is carried into the next issue.
*[[:File:HE15 Mantis Battle.jpg|The Mantises]] are mirrored. The machine gun is in the left hand and the missile launcher in the right hand, while it should be the opposite. The primary optics appear on the vehicle's top right, instead of top left.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HE15_Cover_WIP_1.jpg|Initial layout sketch for the cover art.
File:Halo Escalation 15.jpg|Full cover art.
File:HE15_Cover_WIP_2.jpg|Final layout sketch for the cover art.
File:HE15_Cover_WIP_3.jpg|Paintover of the prior sketch.
File:Halo Escalation 15.jpg|Full final cover art.
File:HE15 Infinity Attacked.jpg|The UNSC ''Infinity'' is attacked by Jul' Mdama's fleet.
File:HE15 Infinity Attacked.jpg|The UNSC ''Infinity'' is attacked by Jul' Mdama's fleet.
File:HE15 Barricaded.jpg|Jul's forces attempt to breach the barricade.
File:HE15 Barricaded.jpg|Jul's forces attempt to breach the barricade.
Line 60: Line 55:
File:HE15 Sali Throne.jpg|Sali converses with an unconvinced Minor.
File:HE15 Sali Throne.jpg|Sali converses with an unconvinced Minor.
File:HE15 Control Pnl.jpg|Glassman activates two portals.  
File:HE15 Control Pnl.jpg|Glassman activates two portals.  
File:HE15 Split.jpg|Palmer splits the group.
File:HE15 Split.jpg|Palmer splits the group.‎
File:HE15 Mantis Battle.jpg|Mantis' battle Jul's forces.
File:HE15 Mantis Battle.jpg|Mantis' battle Jul's forces.
File:HE15 Misfire.jpg|The second Spartan group is nearly hit by friendly fire.
File:HE15 Misfire.jpg|The second Spartan group is nearly hit by friendly fire.
File:HE15 Search.jpg|The first Spartan group searches the jungle.
File:HE15 Search.jpg|The first Spartan group searches the jungle.
File:HE15 Second Thought.jpg|A turn-coat among Sali's followers steals the Janus Key.
File:HE15 Second Thought.jpg|A turn-coat among Sali's followers steals the Janus Key.
File:HE15 Wait.jpg|Palmer changes the plan.
‎File:HE15 Wait.jpg|Palmer changes the plan.
File:HE15 Determined.jpg|A determined Palmer awaits Halsey.  
File:HE15 Determined.jpg|A determined Palmer awaits Halsey. ‎
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Sources==
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
<references/>


==See also==
==See also==
Line 77: Line 72:
{{succession box|before=''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 14|Issue 14]]''|title=''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' comic series|years='''''Issue 15'''''|after=''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 16|Issue 16]]''}}
{{succession box|before=''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 14|Issue 14]]''|title=''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' comic series|years='''''Issue 15'''''|after=''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 16|Issue 16]]''}}


{{Comics|HE}}
{{Comics}}


[[Category:Comics|Escalation Issue 15]]
[[Category:Comics|Escalation Issue 15]]
[[Category:Canon]]
[[Category:Canon]]

Please note that all contributions to Halopedia are considered to be released under the Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license (see Halopedia:Copyrights for details). If you don't want your writing to be edited mercilessly and redistributed at will, then don't submit it here. You are also promising us that you wrote this yourself, or copied it from a public domain or similar free resource. Do not submit copyrighted work without permission!

Cancel Editing help (opens in new window)

To view or search uploaded images go to the list of images. Uploads and deletions are also logged in the upload log. For help including images on a page see Help:Images. For a sound file, use this code: [[Media:File.ogg]].

Do not copy text from other websites without permission. It will be deleted.

Templates used on this page:

Retrieved from "https://www.halopedia.org/Halo:_Escalation_Issue_15"