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Set within the expansive Halo saga, First Strike brings together Master Chief, Cortana and a cadre of Spartan II veterans to defend the last remaining survivor of the Spartan program and Dr. Catherine Halsey against relentless Covenant forces. The novel delivers action‑packed space battles, introspection on the cost of war, and the complexity of the Halo systems. Through its focus on military strategy, artificial intelligence and genetic engineering, the book expands the Halo mythos while keeping readers on the edge of their seats.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Eric S. Nylund
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