Halo: Primordium

"A long time ago, I was a living, breathing human being. I went mad. I served my enemies. They became my only friends..."

- Narration by an unknown character

Halo: Primordium is the second Halo novel in The Forerunner Saga by Greg Bear, and a sequel to Halo: Cryptum. It is set to be released on January 3, 2012 with a simultaneous audio edition.

Plot
"I’m having great fun working through the action and growing mysteries in Halo: Primordium, as humans engage in an epic odyssey across a damaged, war-torn Halo, facing the Flood, rogue AIs, and the stunning testament of the last Precursor..."

- Greg Bear

Set primarily on the "rogue" Halo ring used by Mendicant Bias during the events of Halo: Cryptum, the novel follows the journey of the humans Chakas and Morning Riser, former companions of Bornstellar Makes Eternal Lasting, as they are forced to make their way through the embattled Halo installation, facing the Flood and rogue AI constructs on the way, while the Precursors' ancient plan of vengeance against the Forerunners is revealed. Mendicant Bias will also play a major role in the story.

Frank O'Connor has mentioned that the story is "closer to the ground" than that of Cryptum. Greg Bear has hinted at a connection between John-117 and one of his human characters. He also confirmed that the novel will explore the Precursors' plan, and may cover events that occurred up to three million years before the events of Halo: Combat Evolved.

Characters

 * Chakas
 * Morning Riser
 * The Timeless One

Organizations

 * Ecumene