Halo: Rise of Atriox
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Halo: Rise of Atriox is a comic book anthology produced by Dark Horse Comics. A tie-in to the Halo Wars 2 video game, Rise of Atriox is a five-chapter mini-series that delves into the past of the Jiralhanae warlord Atriox, exploring his rise from Covenant soldier to ruthless Chieftain of the Banished faction.[2] Thematically, the stories continue on from the Hunting Party short featured in 2016's Halo: Tales from Slipspace graphic novel, which also explores some of the early rise of the Banished.
Plot synopsis[edit]
Halo: Rise of Atriox chronicles the brutal ascent of Atriox, a Jiralhanae warrior who defied the Covenant and forged a new path. Once a loyal soldier sent on suicidal missions during the Covenant's War of Annihilation, Atriox awakens to the manipulation and expendability imposed by the Prophets' Great Journey and dares to rebel. His defiance, once thought impossible, becomes legend in the eyes of the disillusioned. As the leader of the Banished gathers followers and seeks new potential allies, his faction's reputation grows, earning them both fear and respect across the galaxy. Through cunning, strength, and unshakable resolve, Atriox builds an empire that challenges the very foundations of Covenant control.
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 Issue #1 |
August 30, 2017 | Cullen Bunn |
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Atriox, the legendary Brute under the command of the alien collective known as the Covenant, leads a Brute assault against a UNSC military outpost. Wave after wave of Brutes are lost attacking the human outpost defended by a group of UNSC marines, the ruthless Atriox soldiers on. As his comrades fall, Atriox's hatred for the Covenant grows.[3] |
 Issue #2 |
September 20, 2017 | Jody Houser |
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Atriox, a valuable asset to the Covenant army, is slowly growing more aggressive and powerful among the Brute ranks—becoming a danger to the Covenant itself. Seeing this, the Executioner must end Atriox before Atriox ends him![4] |
 Issue #3 |
October 18, 2017 | John Jackson Miller |
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Atriox looks to Decimus to find others who can help the Banished expand their tech and maintain their fleet as the number of Banished continues to grow. Decimus recalls a Kig-Yar scientist named Sig Raan who resides in a secret Covenant facility on the planet Otraak. Is Sig Raan still loyal to the Covenant or will Decimus be able to convince her to help the Banished?[5] |
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December 13, 2017 | Alex Irvine |
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Atriox and his Banished forces are seemingly interrupted while assaulting a UNSC forward base by a Covenant warship led by the Shipmaster Let 'Volir. With the Banished forces pushed back, Let 'Volir is able to capture Atriox. But before the Shipmaster can claim victory, Atriox presents him with an offer and reveals that he has other plans for 'Volir, his ship, and its crew.[6] |
 Issue #5 |
February 7, 2018 | John Jackson Miller |
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Brute chief, Jovus, believes himself the most dangerous brute in the galaxy. But Atriox’s fearsome legend has reached even the most distant UNSC outpost. When the two brutes come face to face, their clash shapes the future of the Banished.[7] |
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Gallery[edit]
Issue #1 cover art by Aleksi Briclot.
Issue #2 cover art by Aleksi Briclot.
Issue #3 cover art by Aleksi Briclot.
Issue #4 cover art by Aleksi Briclot.
Issue #5 cover art by Aleksi Briclot.
Cover for the hardcover edition of Halo: Rise of Atriox.
Sources[edit]
- ^ Amazon: Halo: Rise of Atriox Hardcover
- ^ Halo Waypoint: Community Update - Rockin' & Railin'
- ^ Dark Horse Comics: Halo: Rise of Atriox #1
- ^ Dark Horse Comics: Halo: Rise of Atriox #2
- ^ Dark Horse Comics: Halo: Rise of Atriox #3
- ^ Dark Horse Comics: Halo: Rise of Atriox #4
- ^ Dark Horse Comics: Halo: Rise of Atriox #5
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