As the bloody Human-Covenant War rages on Halo, the fate of humankind may rest with one warrior, the lone SPARTAN survivor of another legendary battle . . . the desperate, take-no-prisoners struggle that led humanity to Halo--the fall of the planet Reach. Now, brought to life for the first time, here is the full story of that glorious, doomed conflict. While the brutal Covenant juggernaut sweeps inexorably through space, intent on wiping out humankind, only one stronghold remains--the planet Reach. Practically on Earth's doorstep, it is the last military fortress to defy the onslaught. But the personnel here have another, higher priority: to prevent the Covenant from discovering the location of Earth. Outnumbered and outgunned, the soldiers seem to have little chance against the Covenant,... Less

A first installment in a planned trilogy set in the universe of the best-selling series by the Hugo Award and Nebula Award-winning author of Mariposa focuses on the ancient engineering race of the Forerunners to reveal the sources of their technological mastery and elevation to god status by the Covenant.

With its smooth lines and modern appeal, this stovetop teakettle quickly boils up to 1-1/2 quarts of water--perfect for making tea when visiting with a friend or curling up on the couch with a book. Measuring approximately 7 by 9 by 10 inches, the unit's generously sized, wide, flat base allows for greater contact with a heating element for fast results, and its fixed whistle on the pour spout communicates with a high-pitched tone when the water has reached its boiling point. A thumb press flips open the pour-spout lid for graceful serving. As part of Le Creuset's Enamel-on-Steel collection, the superiorly crafted kettle features heavy-gauge steel construction for fast heating and even heat distribution, along with a hard, glossy enamel glaze for both durability and eye-catching beauty... Less

Fully 100,000 years ago, the galaxy was populated by a great variety of beings. But one species - eons beyond all others in both technology and knowledge - achieved dominance....

This auction is for the Halo Wars: Genesis Graphic Novel. This 48 page graphic novel is hardcover and in full color. It tells the story of the Halo universe before the events that occured in the popular XBox series. The book is brand new and has never been read.This book is a great gift for any Halo fan! It was previously only available in the Halo Wars Limited Edition game, which was discontinued months ago. inkfrog terapeak i000000

In the wake of apparent self-destruction of the Forerunner empire, two humans - Chakas and Riser - are like flotsam washed up on very strange shores indeed....

REACH HAS FALLEN.THE COVENANT WAR MACHINE RAGES ON.HUMANITY’S LAST HOPE LIES WITH THE CREW OF THE PILLAR OF AUTUMN—THE INDOMITABLE CAPTAIN JACOB KEYES, STAFF SERGEANT AVERY JOHNSON, THE AI CORTANA, HUNDREDS OF FEARLESS MARINES . . . AND SPARTAN 117, THE MASTER CHIEF. Having barely escaped the battle for Reach, the crew of the Pillar of Autumn is forced to make a jump into Slipspace in hopes of evading the vast alien alliance hell-bent on wiping out humanity.  But their destination brings them to an ancient mystery and an even greater struggle.In this far-flung corner of the universe floats a magnificently massive artificial ring world . . . a construct from a long lost race. The humans’ only hope of survival is to crash land on its surface and take the battle against the Covenant to the... Less

This listing includes the Halo: Reach Limited/Legendary Edition "Dr. Halsey's Personal Journal " hardcover book with magnetic closure. BOOK ONLY, GAME NOT INCLUDED .These exclusive journals are no longer in print, so once they're gone, they're gone. This is the perfect collector's item for any fan of the Halo franchise. Don't miss out on this opportunity!Pl ease note: I will combine shipping for all items that include shipping costs. Each additional item will cost only $1.00 to ship, so please

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