Synopsis
December 2559. Humanity has its back against the wall after the United Nations Space Command flagship Infinity drops out of slipspace into a devastating ambush launched by the Banished. As this fierce enemy alliance seeks to claim a mysterious object hidden within the ancient Forerunner construct known as Zeta Halo, the surviving UNSC corps finds itself compromised and its leadership out of reach—with remaining personnel forced to abandon ship and take their chances on the fractured, unpredictable surface of the Halo ring.
Now survival in this strange, alien environment—whether for Spartan super-soldiers or those who never thought they would see the battle up close—is measured day to day against a relentless and brutal adversary that always has the upper hand. Desperation grows, but the will to keep on fighting and enduring no matter the odds is never in doubt…even as the Banished seek to unleash a frightening new enemy that could doom them all…
Review
The Rubicon Protocol is an exhilarating tie-in novel taking place right before the beginning of the video game, Halo Infinite.
Not only is this my first Kelly Gay read, but it’s also the FIRST time I’ve read a Halo book. After reading this story, it will NOT be my last.
Page one of this book immediately drops you straight into the action with an ongoing conflict of the UNSC Infinity being torn apart. We follow multiple storylines of the evacuation process of the thousands of UNSC personnel being dropped into The Banished filled ring of Zeta Halo. From here, it’s a thrilling story of survival, from multiple POVs.
Highlights for me
- Blistering action across iconic & vivid environments.
- Unique POVs that gave a nice peek into the lives of Spartans & UNSC personnel.
- Separate and equally engaging storylines.
- Themes of duty, loss, and hope are beautifully interlaced throughout the story.
There were multiple scenes that really stuck out to me with one of my favorites involving a Spartan working with an unlikely ally.
I also love that this story touches on all the audio logs you find within the game, offering more depth to the established lore.
TIME FOR MORE HALO, PLEASE!
(I’m not including this in my 200-word review… I also wanted to point out that you do not have to play the game first to enjoy this story. There is enough context and info given that will keep you from feeling lost on what’s going on. Playing the game first, however, will expose you to some characters and give you a more complete picture of the surrounding conflict.)
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