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[[File:The Cole Protocol.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The original version of the cover, with a scopeless [[BR55 Battle Rifle]] and a second SPARTAN in the background. There is also a combat knife on the chest, while on the printed cover it is over the shoulder.]] | [[File:The Cole Protocol.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The original version of the cover, with a scopeless [[BR55 Battle Rifle]] and a second SPARTAN in the background. There is also a combat knife on the chest, while on the printed cover it is over the shoulder.]] | ||
*''The Cole Protocol'' is the only ''Halo'' novel, aside from ''[[Halo: Cryptum]]'', that does not give the current military time at the start of every chapter. This makes it somewhat difficult to keep track of time when the setting shifts radically. | *''The Cole Protocol'' is the only ''Halo'' novel, aside from ''[[Halo: Cryptum]]'',that does not give the current military time at the start of every chapter. This makes it somewhat difficult to keep track of time when the setting shifts radically. | ||
*This book is the only novel that does not feature an assault rifle from the [[MA5 Series]]. The BR55 Battle Rifle is is almost exclusively used by UNSC forces in the book. | *This book is the only novel that does not feature an assault rifle from the [[MA5 Series]]. The BR55 Battle Rifle is is almost exclusively used by UNSC forces in the book. | ||
*Amazon.co.uk released ''Halo: The Cole Protocol'' several days earlier than the official release date.{{Citation needed}} | *Amazon.co.uk released ''Halo: The Cole Protocol'' several days earlier than the official release date.{{Citation needed}} | ||
*Before the space battle of Charybdis IX, it is stated that Cole's fleet is still near Harvest, but at the end of the book, he is back inside the Inner Colonies. Due to the absence of dates at the start of chapters, it is difficult to confirm whether a great deal of time has passed, or this is just an oversight by the author. | *Before the space battle of Charybdis IX, it is stated that Cole's fleet is still near Harvest, but at the end of the book, he is back inside the Inner Colonies. Due to the absence of dates at the start of chapters, it is difficult to confirm whether a great deal of time has passed, or this is just an oversight by the author. | ||
*On page 281, Zhar uses the term "years" rather than "[[unit]]s" or "[[cycle]]s", though this is likely a transliteration of Sangheili speech. UNSC personnel use American measurements throughout the book, while the UNSC typically uses the metric system. | *On page 281,Zhar uses the term "years" rather than "[[unit]]s" or "[[cycle]]s", though this is likely a transliteration of Sangheili speech. UNSC personnel use American measurements throughout the book, while the UNSC typically uses the metric system. | ||
*The novel is the first canon source to call a [[Type-1 Antipersonnel Grenade|plasma grenade]] a "sticky grenade", which is a common nickname for the weapon in multiplayer. | *The novel is the first canon source to call a [[Type-1 Antipersonnel Grenade|plasma grenade]] a "sticky grenade", which is a common nickname for the weapon in multiplayer. | ||
*In ''[[Halo: The Flood]]'', according to one of his memories while being consumed by [[the Flood]], Keyes first killed a human with a pistol. This was retconned in ''Halo: The Cole Protocol'', as it is revealed that he first killed a human with a modified plasma rifle. | *In ''[[Halo: The Flood]]'', according to one of his memories while being consumed by [[the Flood]], Keyes first killed a human with a pistol. This was retconned in ''Halo: The Cole Protocol'', as it is revealed that he first killed a human with a modified plasma rifle. | ||
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*The MJOLNIR Mark IV armor depicted on the cover strongly resembles the MJOLNIR Mark V "redux" seen in ''[[The Art of Halo 3]]'', as both were created by the same artist, [[Isaac Hannaford]]. | *The MJOLNIR Mark IV armor depicted on the cover strongly resembles the MJOLNIR Mark V "redux" seen in ''[[The Art of Halo 3]]'', as both were created by the same artist, [[Isaac Hannaford]]. | ||
*The differences in design between the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|MJOLNIR Mark IV suit]] on the cover of ''Halo: The Cole Protocol'' and the version seen in ''[[Halo Wars]]'', ''[[Halo Legends]]'', ''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Covenant]]'', and the cover of the re-release of ''The Fall of Reach'' have led to bitter controversy among fans, as the version featured in ''The Cole Protocol'' was created by Bungie, rather than by a third party. It has since been confirmed that both models are canon.<ref>[http://forums.bungie.org/halo/archive32.pl?read=971433|Forum post regarding the Mark IV]</ref> | *The differences in design between the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|MJOLNIR Mark IV suit]] on the cover of ''Halo: The Cole Protocol'' and the version seen in ''[[Halo Wars]]'', ''[[Halo Legends]]'', ''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Covenant]]'', and the cover of the re-release of ''The Fall of Reach'' have led to bitter controversy among fans, as the version featured in ''The Cole Protocol'' was created by Bungie, rather than by a third party. It has since been confirmed that both models are canon.<ref>[http://forums.bungie.org/halo/archive32.pl?read=971433|Forum post regarding the Mark IV]</ref> | ||
*The mark IV helmet on the cover reminds of the Mark v (B) Helmet in | *The mark IV helmet on the cover reminds of the Mark v (B) Helmet in Halo:Reach | ||
*This book, along with ''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'' and ''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'', is in the [[Halo Boxed Set]]. | *This book, along with ''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'' and ''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'', is in the [[Halo Boxed Set]]. | ||