File:HTCP Pre-release cover 2008 part 1.jpg

Summary
Official novel coverart.

 Things of note:  
 * 1) The Spartan is wearing the Mark IV MJOLNIR armor, due to the fact this novel is set before the introduction of the Mark V in 2552.
 * -Also, the Spartan has a knife and shoulder device (possibly flashlight), this means that the Spartan's choice of equipment was custom.
 * 2) The Spartan is wielding an scopeless BR55 SR, another indication of isolation and customisation, or possibly an example of how the weapon has changed since its introduction.
 * 3) There is a (possible) Forerunner structure in the background among a cliff.
 * 4) What appears to be an explosion is emmiting from the structure, possibly revealing that Gray Team try to destroy this structure, either because the Flood, possible Halo activation, or any other reason.

