I finished reading Halo: Broken Circle

Assassin 11D7 · November 03, 2014, 10:30:58 PM

How many circs did 343i break?

Sandtrap · November 03, 2014, 10:32:12 PM

How much glorious pre-Covenant Sangheili society were we shown?

Saleem · November 03, 2014, 10:32:33 PM

I've only read Fall of Reach, Flood, First Strike, and Cryptum. Are any of the other books worth it?

Mr. Admirals · November 03, 2014, 10:34:29 PM

Quote from: Assassin 11D7 on November 03, 2014, 10:30:58 PM

How many circs did 343i break?

Uh...

Technically one. But it's K cuz they fixed it in the end.

Assassin 11D7 · November 03, 2014, 10:35:32 PM

Quote from: Mr. Admirals on November 03, 2014, 10:34:29 PM

Quote from: Assassin 11D7 on November 03, 2014, 10:30:58 PM
How many circs did 343i break?
Uh...

Technically one. But it's K cuz they fixed it in the end.

Is evil circ back, at least?

Mr. Admirals · November 03, 2014, 10:36:05 PM

Quote from: Sandtrap on November 03, 2014, 10:32:12 PM

How much glorious pre-Covenant Sangheili society were we shown?

Quite a bit.

It's also rather nice, in the end, the Sangheili spirit was never broken by the Covenant as a small group of free Sangheili survived until 2553 before rejoining the modern Sangheili.

Jocephalopod · November 03, 2014, 10:36:25 PM

What retard broke the circle?

Mr. Admirals · November 03, 2014, 10:37:02 PM

Quote from: Nuka on November 03, 2014, 10:35:53 PM

Quote from: Mr. Admirals on November 03, 2014, 10:34:29 PM
Quote from: Assassin 11D7 on November 03, 2014, 10:30:58 PM
How many circs did 343i break?
Uh...

Technically one. But it's K cuz they fixed it in the end.
Is the circle a Halo, or...?

Nah, Shield World. But it was reassembled in the shape of a Halo interestingly enough.

Sandtrap · November 03, 2014, 10:37:16 PM

Quote from: Mr. Admirals on November 03, 2014, 10:36:05 PM

Quote from: Sandtrap on November 03, 2014, 10:32:12 PM
How much glorious pre-Covenant Sangheili society were we shown?
Quite a bit.

It's also rather nice, in the end, the Sangheili spirit was never broken by the Covenant as a small group of free Sangheili survived until 2553 before rejoining the modern Sangheili.

FUCK YEAH SON.

Knew they had something grand before the Covenant mulched it. Gonna read that shit up as soon as I can.

Mr. Admirals · November 03, 2014, 10:37:34 PM

Quote from: Jocephalopod on November 03, 2014, 10:36:25 PM

What retard broke the circle?

Ussa 'Xellus and Enduring Bias

Camnator · November 03, 2014, 10:38:40 PM

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Mr. Admirals · November 03, 2014, 10:40:23 PM

Quote from: Sandtrap on November 03, 2014, 10:37:16 PM

Quote from: Mr. Admirals on November 03, 2014, 10:36:05 PM
Quote from: Sandtrap on November 03, 2014, 10:32:12 PM
How much glorious pre-Covenant Sangheili society were we shown?
Quite a bit.

It's also rather nice, in the end, the Sangheili spirit was never broken by the Covenant as a small group of free Sangheili survived until 2553 before rejoining the modern Sangheili.

FUCK YEAH SON.

Knew they had something grand before the Covenant mulched it. Gonna read that shit up as soon as I can.

Two favorite parts of the book.

1. They go back to Janjur Qom, and classic San 'Shyuum culture is delved into.

2. In Halo 2 we heard about how the Elite High Council was slaughtered. What they neglected to tell us, is that it was this huge badass standoff between hundreds of Elites and Brutes in Delta Halo's control room.

The final battle was between this one Elite with dual energy swords going at this BAMF of a Brute with a hammer who was Tartarus' right hand man.

Mr. Admirals · November 03, 2014, 10:41:18 PM

Quote from: Camnator on November 03, 2014, 10:38:40 PM

How did you get it early?

Coordinated with my mom to get it to me. Went to pre-order it on Saturday, they let her by it, but she couldn't get it to me until today.

Camnator · November 03, 2014, 10:43:15 PM

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Mr. Admirals · November 03, 2014, 10:44:52 PM

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Quote from: Mr. Admirals on November 03, 2014, 10:41:18 PM
Quote from: Camnator on November 03, 2014, 10:38:40 PM
How did you get it early?
Coordinated with my mom to get it to me. Went to pre-order it on Saturday, they let her by it, but she couldn't get it to me until today.

Was she involved with the book or something, or did the store screw up? I'm surprised they even had copies that early.

The store near my hometown is weird with book releases. They let me buy Silentium early.

Also, stores receive shipments of new products a week or two before they launch. Stores should already have copies of the MCC in the back.

Sandtrap · November 03, 2014, 10:45:50 PM

Quote from: Mr. Admirals on November 03, 2014, 10:40:23 PM

Quote from: Sandtrap on November 03, 2014, 10:37:16 PM
Quote from: Mr. Admirals on November 03, 2014, 10:36:05 PM
Quote from: Sandtrap on November 03, 2014, 10:32:12 PM
How much glorious pre-Covenant Sangheili society were we shown?
Quite a bit.

It's also rather nice, in the end, the Sangheili spirit was never broken by the Covenant as a small group of free Sangheili survived until 2553 before rejoining the modern Sangheili.

FUCK YEAH SON.

Knew they had something grand before the Covenant mulched it. Gonna read that shit up as soon as I can.
Two favorite parts of the book.

1. They go back to Janjur Qom, and classic San 'Shyuum culture is delved into.

2. In Halo 2 we heard about how the Elite High Council was slaughtered. What they neglected to tell us, is that it was this huge badass standoff between hundreds of Elites and Brutes in Delta Halo's control room.

The final battle was between this one Elite with dual energy swords going at this BAMF of a Brute with a hammer who was Tartarus' right hand man.

Colour me fucking impressed. A Halo novel I've actually wanted to read in a long while.

Camnator · November 03, 2014, 10:46:48 PM

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Mr. Admirals · November 03, 2014, 10:47:46 PM

Quote from: Sandtrap on November 03, 2014, 10:45:50 PM

Quote from: Mr. Admirals on November 03, 2014, 10:40:23 PM
Quote from: Sandtrap on November 03, 2014, 10:37:16 PM
Quote from: Mr. Admirals on November 03, 2014, 10:36:05 PM
Quote from: Sandtrap on November 03, 2014, 10:32:12 PM
How much glorious pre-Covenant Sangheili society were we shown?
Quite a bit.

It's also rather nice, in the end, the Sangheili spirit was never broken by the Covenant as a small group of free Sangheili survived until 2553 before rejoining the modern Sangheili.

FUCK YEAH SON.

Knew they had something grand before the Covenant mulched it. Gonna read that shit up as soon as I can.
Two favorite parts of the book.

1. They go back to Janjur Qom, and classic San 'Shyuum culture is delved into.

2. In Halo 2 we heard about how the Elite High Council was slaughtered. What they neglected to tell us, is that it was this huge badass standoff between hundreds of Elites and Brutes in Delta Halo's control room.

The final battle was between this one Elite with dual energy swords going at this BAMF of a Brute with a hammer who was Tartarus' right hand man.

Colour me fucking impressed. A Halo novel I've actually wanted to read in a long while.

Also, Tartarus (and other Brutes) like this red drink that's so toxic, it will kill any other species that drinks it.

Sandtrap · November 03, 2014, 10:49:40 PM

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Quote from: Mr. Admirals on November 03, 2014, 10:40:23 PM
Quote from: Sandtrap on November 03, 2014, 10:37:16 PM
Quote from: Mr. Admirals on November 03, 2014, 10:36:05 PM
Quote from: Sandtrap on November 03, 2014, 10:32:12 PM
How much glorious pre-Covenant Sangheili society were we shown?
Quite a bit.

It's also rather nice, in the end, the Sangheili spirit was never broken by the Covenant as a small group of free Sangheili survived until 2553 before rejoining the modern Sangheili.

FUCK YEAH SON.

Knew they had something grand before the Covenant mulched it. Gonna read that shit up as soon as I can.
Two favorite parts of the book.

1. They go back to Janjur Qom, and classic San 'Shyuum culture is delved into.

2. In Halo 2 we heard about how the Elite High Council was slaughtered. What they neglected to tell us, is that it was this huge badass standoff between hundreds of Elites and Brutes in Delta Halo's control room.

The final battle was between this one Elite with dual energy swords going at this BAMF of a Brute with a hammer who was Tartarus' right hand man.

Colour me fucking impressed. A Halo novel I've actually wanted to read in a long while.
Also, Tartarus (and other Brutes) like this red drink that's so toxic, it will kill any other species that drinks it.

Well, the Moonbabies technically do have a slightly irridiated planet correct? The nuked themselves back to the stoneage. In a sense, Moonbabies are like the Krogan of the Haloverse.

Mr. Admirals · November 03, 2014, 10:52:05 PM

Quote from: Sandtrap on November 03, 2014, 10:49:40 PM

Quote from: Mr. Admirals on November 03, 2014, 10:47:46 PM
Quote from: Sandtrap on November 03, 2014, 10:45:50 PM
Quote from: Mr. Admirals on November 03, 2014, 10:40:23 PM
Quote from: Sandtrap on November 03, 2014, 10:37:16 PM
Quote from: Mr. Admirals on November 03, 2014, 10:36:05 PM
Quote from: Sandtrap on November 03, 2014, 10:32:12 PM
How much glorious pre-Covenant Sangheili society were we shown?
Quite a bit.

It's also rather nice, in the end, the Sangheili spirit was never broken by the Covenant as a small group of free Sangheili survived until 2553 before rejoining the modern Sangheili.

FUCK YEAH SON.

Knew they had something grand before the Covenant mulched it. Gonna read that shit up as soon as I can.
Two favorite parts of the book.

1. They go back to Janjur Qom, and classic San 'Shyuum culture is delved into.

2. In Halo 2 we heard about how the Elite High Council was slaughtered. What they neglected to tell us, is that it was this huge badass standoff between hundreds of Elites and Brutes in Delta Halo's control room.

The final battle was between this one Elite with dual energy swords going at this BAMF of a Brute with a hammer who was Tartarus' right hand man.

Colour me fucking impressed. A Halo novel I've actually wanted to read in a long while.
Also, Tartarus (and other Brutes) like this red drink that's so toxic, it will kill any other species that drinks it.

Well, the Moonbabies technically do have a slightly irridiated planet correct? The nuked themselves back to the stoneage. In a sense, Moonbabies are like the Krogan of the Haloverse.

Not just that but Doisac is host to large jungles. Chances are they have some exotic wildlife and plants. Evolution would make them immune to quite a bit there.

Sandtrap · November 03, 2014, 10:54:12 PM

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Quote from: Mr. Admirals on November 03, 2014, 10:47:46 PM
Quote from: Sandtrap on November 03, 2014, 10:45:50 PM
Quote from: Mr. Admirals on November 03, 2014, 10:40:23 PM
Quote from: Sandtrap on November 03, 2014, 10:37:16 PM
Quote from: Mr. Admirals on November 03, 2014, 10:36:05 PM
Quote from: Sandtrap on November 03, 2014, 10:32:12 PM
How much glorious pre-Covenant Sangheili society were we shown?
Quite a bit.

It's also rather nice, in the end, the Sangheili spirit was never broken by the Covenant as a small group of free Sangheili survived until 2553 before rejoining the modern Sangheili.

FUCK YEAH SON.

Knew they had something grand before the Covenant mulched it. Gonna read that shit up as soon as I can.
Two favorite parts of the book.

1. They go back to Janjur Qom, and classic San 'Shyuum culture is delved into.

2. In Halo 2 we heard about how the Elite High Council was slaughtered. What they neglected to tell us, is that it was this huge badass standoff between hundreds of Elites and Brutes in Delta Halo's control room.

The final battle was between this one Elite with dual energy swords going at this BAMF of a Brute with a hammer who was Tartarus' right hand man.

Colour me fucking impressed. A Halo novel I've actually wanted to read in a long while.
Also, Tartarus (and other Brutes) like this red drink that's so toxic, it will kill any other species that drinks it.

Well, the Moonbabies technically do have a slightly irridiated planet correct? The nuked themselves back to the stoneage. In a sense, Moonbabies are like the Krogan of the Haloverse.
Not just that but Doisac is host to large jungles. Chances are they have some exotic wildlife and plants. Evolution would make them immune to quite a bit there.

Doisac's a heavy G world. Can't picture Moonbabies swinging through trees. Volcanic plains too. It's gotta fucking suck to fall anywhere on that world.

Mr. Admirals · November 03, 2014, 11:04:08 PM

Quote from: Sandtrap on November 03, 2014, 10:54:12 PM

Quote from: Mr. Admirals on November 03, 2014, 10:52:05 PM
Quote from: Sandtrap on November 03, 2014, 10:49:40 PM
Quote from: Mr. Admirals on November 03, 2014, 10:47:46 PM
Quote from: Sandtrap on November 03, 2014, 10:45:50 PM
Quote from: Mr. Admirals on November 03, 2014, 10:40:23 PM
Quote from: Sandtrap on November 03, 2014, 10:37:16 PM
Quote from: Mr. Admirals on November 03, 2014, 10:36:05 PM
Quote from: Sandtrap on November 03, 2014, 10:32:12 PM
How much glorious pre-Covenant Sangheili society were we shown?
Quite a bit.

It's also rather nice, in the end, the Sangheili spirit was never broken by the Covenant as a small group of free Sangheili survived until 2553 before rejoining the modern Sangheili.

FUCK YEAH SON.

Knew they had something grand before the Covenant mulched it. Gonna read that shit up as soon as I can.
Two favorite parts of the book.

1. They go back to Janjur Qom, and classic San 'Shyuum culture is delved into.

2. In Halo 2 we heard about how the Elite High Council was slaughtered. What they neglected to tell us, is that it was this huge badass standoff between hundreds of Elites and Brutes in Delta Halo's control room.

The final battle was between this one Elite with dual energy swords going at this BAMF of a Brute with a hammer who was Tartarus' right hand man.

Colour me fucking impressed. A Halo novel I've actually wanted to read in a long while.
Also, Tartarus (and other Brutes) like this red drink that's so toxic, it will kill any other species that drinks it.

Well, the Moonbabies technically do have a slightly irridiated planet correct? The nuked themselves back to the stoneage. In a sense, Moonbabies are like the Krogan of the Haloverse.
Not just that but Doisac is host to large jungles. Chances are they have some exotic wildlife and plants. Evolution would make them immune to quite a bit there.

Doisac's a heavy G world. Can't picture Moonbabies swinging through trees. Volcanic plains too. It's gotta fucking suck to fall anywhere on that world.

Not saying they're swinging through trees, but it does have vast jungles.

Nick McIntyre · November 03, 2014, 11:04:58 PM

*Didn't bother looking at other posts*

Did Guilty Spark appear again, or was hinted at?

November 03, 2014, 11:05:15 PM

Quote from: Mr. Admirals on November 03, 2014, 10:37:02 PM

Nah, Shield World. But it was reassembled in the shape of a Halo interestingly enough.

That sounds like Halo's original idea amidst all of the planning, when it was still called "Red Shift".

randomrosso · November 03, 2014, 11:06:31 PM

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Mr. Admirals · November 03, 2014, 11:21:08 PM

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*Didn't bother looking at other posts*

Did Guilty Spark appear again, or was hinted at?

He's not in the book. The book takes place in a few distinct years.

Mainly 850 BCE and 2552 CE.

Camnator · November 03, 2014, 11:22:10 PM

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Mr. Admirals · November 03, 2014, 11:22:14 PM

Quote from: randomrosso on November 03, 2014, 11:06:31 PM

Completely forgot about this book.

Worth buying? I enjoyed Greg Bear's books a hell of a lot. Traviss', not so much.

I'd recommend it. If you didn't like what Traviss did with the Sangheili, you'll like this book a lot. And it also helps explain why the Sangheili act the way they do in K5.