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The comic series ''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' picks up where the events of ''Spartan Ops'' left off, continuing the story of the ''Infinity'' crew and further exploring the galactic status quo. After several missions unrelated to the preceding events, ''Infinity'' is lured into a trap by Jul 'Mdama and Dr. Halsey, resulting in [[Battle of Aktis IV|a battle]] over the Janus Key. 'Mdama and Halsey eventually gain both halves of the artifact, revealing them the location of a critical Forerunner site known as the [[Absolute Record]]. 'Mdama's Covenant and Halsey eventually reach the Record, trailed by a UNSC strike team. Due to interference from the Forerunner site's [[Custodian]], neither side manages to unlock the facility, while the AI confiscates the Janus Key. Both sides flee the Record, with 'Mdama's Covenant forces suffering heavy losses and [[Sali 'Nyon's Covenant|fracturing]].