Halo: Empty Throne
Halo: Empty Throne by Jeremy Patenaude is an original novel set in the Halo universe, published by Simon and Schuster on February 18, 2025. This edition spans 512 pages and is presented in English. The story unfolds in the year 2559, a year after the rogue artificial intelligence Cortana has taken control of the Domain, an expansive information network. As the United Nations Space Command flagship Infinity prepares to confront Cortana at Zeta Halo, a parallel plan emerges involving an ancient access point on a seemingly insignificant human colony.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines action and adventure within a military science fiction framework. The plot centers on the UNSC’s need for a key to unlock the Domain’s vast capabilities, leading to the rise of a new generation of heroes. As Cortana’s authoritarian grip tightens, a cunning warrior from the Banished steps into the fray, determined to seize the power vacuum. This novel explores themes of conflict and ambition against the backdrop of a richly developed universe, appealing to fans of the Halo franchise and newcomers alike.
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An original novel set in the Halo universe—based on the New York Times bestselling video game series!
2559. It has been a year since the rogue artificial intelligence Cortana seized control of the Domain, an otherworldly dimension housing a vast information network. With an array of Forerunner weapons at her disposal, Cortana set out to enforce an authoritarian peace on the civilizations of the galaxy. But as the United Nations Space Command flagship Infinity prepares to strike against Cortana at Zeta Halo, another plan has also been set in motion.
An ancient access point hidden on a seemingly insignificant human colony has become the focus of a parallel effort to claim the Domain and its immeasurable capabilities. The UNSC, however, needs a key: a living, forsaken product of an old war. As a new generation of heroes rise to meet this challenge, and Cortana’s pursuit of control reaches a desperate and sudden crescendo, a cunning, ruthless warrior emerges from the shadows of the Banished, who has vowed to fill the new power vacuum by any means necessary…
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