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Set in the expansive Halo universe, Ghosts of Onyx chronicles a daring covert operation by the UNSC Ghosts unit. The squad—comprising chief, Kurt, Kelly, Olivia, Dante, Fred, and Will—must infiltrate a Covenant stronghold and neutralize the alien threat. While the mission takes them deep into hostile alien territory, the narrative also examines the toll of warfare, the complexities of human-alien interaction, and the implications of genetic engineering and artificial intelligence on the battlefield. Fictional action and scientific speculation combine to deliver a tense, action‑driven saga that expands the Halo mythos.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Science Fiction/Military Science Fiction
Authors: Eric S. Nylund
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