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Halo: Rise of Atriox
Author(s):	Cullen Bunn, Jody Houser, John Jackson Miller, Alex Irvine, Claire Roe, Josan Gonzalez, Jonathan Wayshak, and Tristan Jones
Publisher:	Dark Horse Comics
Publication date:	Issue 1: August 2, 2017 Issue 2: September 6, 2017 Issue 3: October 4, 2017 Issue 4: November 1, 2017 Issue 5: December 6, 2017

Halo: Rise of Atriox is an upcoming 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 will delve into the past of the Jiralhanae warlord Atriox, exploring his rise from Covenant soldier to ruthless Chieftain of the Banished faction.

Issues

Issue 1

Main article: Halo: Rise of Atriox Issue 1

Official summary

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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.

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Issue 2

Main article: Halo: Rise of Atriox Issue 2

Official summary

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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!

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Issue 3

Main article: Halo: Rise of Atriox Issue 3

Official summary

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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?

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Issue 4

Main article: Halo: Rise of Atriox Issue 4

Official summary

Issue 5

Main article: Halo: Rise of Atriox Issue 5

Official summary

Appearances

Characters Atriox Decimus Executioner Sig Raan (First appearance) Species Human Jiralhanae Kig Yar Sangheili Organizations Banished Covenant United Nations Space Command UNSC Armed Forces UNSC Marine Corps Locations Otraak (First appearance)

Events Human-Covenant War Weapons Type-1 energy sword Type-2 gravity hammer MA5B assault rifle Technology and equipment Jiralhanae power armor Sangheili combat harness UNSC Marine Corps Battle Dress Uniform

Gallery

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  Issue #1 cover art by Aleksi Briclot.

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  Issue #2 cover art by Aleksi Briclot.