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[[File:Cryptum - Cover.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The cover of the first novel, ''[[Halo: Cryptum]]''.]] | [[File:Cryptum - Cover.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The cover of the first novel, ''[[Halo: Cryptum]]''.]] | ||
'''''The Forerunner Saga''''' is a trilogy of ''[[Halo]]'' [[Halo novels|novels]] focusing on [[Forerunner]] life 100,000 years before the [[Human-Covenant War]], being written by [[Greg Bear]] and published by [[Tor Books]].<ref>[http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=921153 HBO Forums: Greg Bear writing Halo novels about Forerunner]</ref> The first novel, titled ''[[Halo: Cryptum]]'', was released on [[2011|January 4, 2011]].<ref name="pressrelease">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us#/news/headline/science-fiction-legend-greg-bear-set-to-explore-the-time-of-the-forerunners/5011 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Science fiction legend Greg Bear set to explore the time of the Forerunners'']</ref> The second novel, titled ''[[Halo: Primordium]]'', was released on [[2012|January 3, 2012]] | '''''The Forerunner Saga''''' is a trilogy of ''[[Halo]]'' [[Halo novels|novels]] focusing on [[Forerunner]] life 100,000 years before the [[Human-Covenant War]], being written by [[Greg Bear]] and published by [[Tor Books]].<ref>[http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=921153 HBO Forums: Greg Bear writing Halo novels about Forerunner]</ref> The first novel, titled ''[[Halo: Cryptum]]'', was released on [[2011|January 4, 2011]].<ref name="pressrelease">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us#/news/headline/science-fiction-legend-greg-bear-set-to-explore-the-time-of-the-forerunners/5011 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Science fiction legend Greg Bear set to explore the time of the Forerunners'']</ref> The second novel, titled ''[[Halo: Primordium]]'', was released on [[2012|January 3, 2012]],<ref name="waypoint">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/news/headline/tor-books-reveals-title-cover-art-and-release-date-of-second-halo-novel-by-greg-bear/113219 '''Halo Waypoint''' - Tor Books Reveals Title, Cover Art, and Release Date of Second Halo Novel by Greg Bear]''</ref> and the final book, currently under the working title ''Halo: Silentium'', is aiming for a January 2013 release.<ref name="book">[http://www.gregbear.com/blog/display.cfm?id=6420 '''Greg Bear - Discussion Board''': ''Book'']</ref> | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
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{{quote|It's going to be a trilogy. A connected universe that will remain faithful to the scale and mysteries, while exploring the detail and challenges of a VERY powerful culture. This won't be some skirt-raising exercise in Forerunner populist-ism. Folks know way more about Forerunners than you think, but we're definitely going to respect that strange sense of wonder and awe that Bungie infused from day one. It will be BIG Greg Bear fiction in a faintly familiar place, but one that's full of surprises. Think [[Wikipedia:Eon (novel)|Eon]].|[[Frank O'Connor]]}} | {{quote|It's going to be a trilogy. A connected universe that will remain faithful to the scale and mysteries, while exploring the detail and challenges of a VERY powerful culture. This won't be some skirt-raising exercise in Forerunner populist-ism. Folks know way more about Forerunners than you think, but we're definitely going to respect that strange sense of wonder and awe that Bungie infused from day one. It will be BIG Greg Bear fiction in a faintly familiar place, but one that's full of surprises. Think [[Wikipedia:Eon (novel)|Eon]].|[[Frank O'Connor]]}} | ||
Originally known only as the "Forerunner Trilogy", the series was officially announced at the [http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/index.php Emerald City ComiCon] in [[United States of America|Seattle, Washington]], where its author, Greg Bear, made a guest appearance.<ref>[http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/programming.php#SunB12pm EmeraldCity ComiCon 2009 schedule]</ref> The first book's working title was "''Antediluvian''".<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZyXwZJ-nnE&feature=channel '''YouTube.com''' — Emerald City ComiCon 2010]</ref> The word "antediluvian" means, "of or belonging to the period before a flood," hinting that the novel takes place prior to the [[Forerunner-Flood | Originally known only as the "Forerunner Trilogy", the series was officially announced at the [http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/index.php Emerald City ComiCon] in [[United States of America|Seattle, Washington]], where its author, Greg Bear, made a guest appearance.<ref>[http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/programming.php#SunB12pm EmeraldCity ComiCon 2009 schedule]</ref> The first book's working title was "''Antediluvian''".<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZyXwZJ-nnE&feature=channel '''YouTube.com''' — Emerald City ComiCon 2010]</ref> The word "antediluvian" means, "of or belonging to the period before a flood," hinting that the novel takes place prior to the [[Forerunner-Flood war]]. The series reveals a great deal of new information about the Forerunner-human interactions in ancient history.<ref name="cryptum">[http://www.tor.com/stories/2010/12/excerpt-halo-cryptum-chapter-one-by-greg-bear? '''Tor.com''' — ''Halo: Cryptum'' chapter one excerpt]</ref><ref>[http://www.youtube.com/user/HaloWaypoint?blend=2&ob=1#p/u/7/PZAkTzMzGGk '''YouTube''': ''SDCC: Halo Universe Panel Part 4'']</ref> On October 11, 2010, the official name of the book was revealed to be ''Halo: Cryptum''.<ref>[http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/11/halo-cryptum-novel-by-greg-bear-launching-in-jan-2011/ '''Joystiq''': ''Halo: Cryptum novel by Greg Bear launching in Jan. 2011'']</ref> | ||
During the writing process artists such as [[Sparth]] of [[343 Industries]] created several illustrations for ''Halo: Cryptum''. Frank O'Connor has mentioned that these illustrations will eventually be released in an art book.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us#/intel/featured/complex/greg-bear-talks-halo-cryptum/ba8dd0af-d981-4ac6-8cc1-fd04d5e4895e '''Halo Waypoint''': 'Greg Bear talks Halo: Cryptum''']</ref> | During the writing process artists such as [[Sparth]] of [[343 Industries]] created several illustrations for ''Halo: Cryptum''. Frank O'Connor has mentioned that these illustrations will eventually be released in an art book.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us#/intel/featured/complex/greg-bear-talks-halo-cryptum/ba8dd0af-d981-4ac6-8cc1-fd04d5e4895e '''Halo Waypoint''': 'Greg Bear talks Halo: Cryptum''']</ref> | ||
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===Cryptum=== | ===Cryptum=== | ||
{{Main|Halo: Cryptum}} | {{Main|Halo: Cryptum}} | ||
Released January 4, 2011, | Released January 4, 2011,<ref name="pressrelease"/> ''Cryptum'' focuses on a young Forerunner known as [[Bornstellar Makes Eternal Lasting]], a rebellious [[Manipular]] from a family of [[Builder]]s, the highest and most politically powerful [[rate]] of the Forerunner. [[Bornstellar's father|His father]] sends him to the planet [[Mars|Edom]] in a distant system known as [[Sol system|Sol]] to work with the [[Miner]]s to come to terms with his duty as a Builder. As part of [[the Librarian]]'s far-reaching plans, however, Bornstellar is led to [[Earth]], where he crosses paths with two humans, [[Chakas]] and [[Morning Riser|Riser]]. They soon stumble upon the [[Cryptum]] of the ancient [[Promethean]] military leader known as [[the Didact]], forever changing the fate of the galaxy.<ref>'''[[Halo: Cryptum]]''', [[:File:Cryptum Jacket.png|forward jacket description]]</ref> | ||
===Primordium=== | ===Primordium=== | ||
{{Main|Halo: Primordium}} | {{Main|Halo: Primordium}} | ||
The sequel to ''Halo: Cryptum'' was released on [[2012|January 3, 2012]].<ref name="waypoint"/> ''Primordium'' is centered around [[Chakas]], one of the two humans who accompanied Bornstellar in the first novel. After being captured by the [[Faber|Master Builder]] during the events of ''Cryptum'', Chakas finds himself marooned on an embattled [[Installation 07|Halo installation]], where he is joined by two humans on a quest to find his companion [[Morning Riser|Riser]]. During their journey and its eventual conclusion, revelations are made as to the nature of the Flood, the rampant AI [[05-032 Mendicant Bias|Mendicant Bias]] and the mysterious [[The | The sequel to ''Halo: Cryptum'' was released on [[2012|January 3, 2012]].<ref name="waypoint"/> ''Primordium'' is centered around [[Chakas]], one of the two humans who accompanied Bornstellar in the first novel. After being captured by the [[Faber|Master Builder]] during the events of ''Cryptum'', Chakas finds himself marooned on an embattled [[Installation 07|Halo installation]], where he is joined by two humans on a quest to find his companion [[Morning Riser|Riser]]. During their journey and its eventual conclusion, revelations are made as to the nature of the Flood, the rampant AI [[05-032 Mendicant Bias|Mendicant Bias]] and the mysterious [[The Primordial|Captive]], as well as the far-reaching plans of the Precursors. | ||
===Silentium=== | |||
The working title for the concluding novel in the trilogy is ''Halo: Silentium''. The book is slated for publication in January 2013,<ref name="book"/> and it has been stated that there are "specific strategic reasons" as to why it will be released after ''Halo 4''.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/03/08/The-Halo-Bulletin-30712.aspx '''Halo Official Site''': ''The Halo Bulletin: 3.07.12'']</ref> | |||
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