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War isn't only fought with bullets. It's fought with ghosts.
And Dal Lockhart carries the heaviest ones.
Daley Lockhart dreamed of the battlefield since he was a child.
While his brother Izhan perfected recipes, Dal dreamed of wielding a rifle.
While the family restaurant simmered with life, he longed for the roar of war.
But when the Covenant laid waste to Minab, he learned being a warrior wasn't what he thought.
Izhan-the peaceful one, the cook, the one who never wanted to lift a weapon-became a hero.
And Dal-the reckless one, the one who swore to protect him-failed when it mattered most.
Now, with his brother's ghost as judge and executioner, Dal is obsessed with a single purpose: becoming a Spartan.
Not for honor. Not for duty.
But because only at the top can he prove his life was worth something.
Disclaimer:
This novel is based on the Halo universe, originally created by Bungie and further developed by 343 Industries. Some events and elements in this story follow canonical aspects of the Halo universe, including battles, locations, and factions such as the Covenant and the UNSC. However, this narrative introduces original characters and includes variations in certain events and narrative details, aiming to expand and reimagine aspects of the world. This is an unofficial work and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft, Bungie, 343 Industries, or any entities associated with the Halo franchise.