Prologue

The year is 2552. Alpha Halo lay in ruins as the Covenant's political hierarchy grows more and more unstable. Kusan 'Sunamee is an Elite Minor, just drafted into the war against Humanity. But as he seeks to prove his honor and increase his rank, and, most of all, survive, the Sangheili realizes this war isn't all the Prophets claim--and combat is anything but glorious.