Introduction

The Spirit of Fire enters a strange world, inhabited by odd and twisted entities. Only after two recon teams are swamped and infected is the true horror of the Flood revealed. Once the UNSC’s forces regroup, Anders’ signal is detected, and a group of Spartans are sent to investigate. Revealing monstrosities are torn apart, and a Shield World is discovered. Despite valiant attempts to prevent it, the Spirit of Fire is dragged by tractor beam into a tunnel, deep in the shell of the Shield World, where the true majesty of Forerunner science is unveiled.