Forerunner Saga

The Forerunner Saga is a trilogy of Halo novels focusing on Forerunner life 100,000 years before the Human-Covenant war, being written by Greg Bear and published by Tor Books.HBO Forums: Greg Bear writing Halo novels about Forerunner The first novel, titled Halo: Cryptum, was released on January 4, 2011.Halo Waypoint: Science fiction legend Greg Bear set to explore the time of the Forerunners The second novel, titled Halo: Primordium, was released on January 3, 2012.Halo Waypoint - Tor Books Reveals Title, Cover Art, and Release Date of Second Halo Novel by Greg Bear'' The third novel, titled Halo: Silentium, was released on March 19, 2013. An audio epilogue to Halo: Silentium, titled Halo: Rebirth, is accessible on Halo Waypoint using the codes at the beginning of each chapter of Silentium.
==Background==
Originally known only as the "Forerunner Trilogy," the series was officially announced at the Emerald City ComiCon in Seattle, Washington, where its author, Greg Bear, made a guest appearance.EmeraldCity ComiCon 2009 schedule The first book's working title was "Antediluvian."YouTube.com — Emerald City ComiCon 2010 The word "antediluvian" means: "of or belonging to the period before a flood," hinting that the novel takes place prior to the Forerunner-Flood war. The series reveals a great deal of new information about the Forerunner-human interactions in ancient history.Tor.com — Halo: Cryptum chapter one excerptYouTube: SDCC: Halo Universe Panel Part 4 On October 11, 2010, the official name of the book was revealed to be Halo: Cryptum.Joystiq: Halo: Cryptum novel by Greg Bear launching in Jan. 2011
During the writing process artists such as Sparth of 343 Industries created several illustrations for Halo: Cryptum. Frank O'Connor has mentioned that these illustrations will eventually be released in an art book.Halo Waypoint: Greg Bear talks Halo: Cryptum
==Synopsis==
Set during the golden age of the Forerunners, the series touches on the origins of humanity and the contacts with Forerunners and humans, as well as explaining the connection between the two and humanity's status as "Reclaimers." Forerunner technologies are explored in detail, and many new elements about the Forerunners are introduced, such as their political system and social structure. The characters of the Ur-Didact and The Librarian, introduced in the Terminals in Halo 4, are featured as central characters in the series.343 Sparkast #1
===Cryptum===
Released January 4, 2011,Amazon.com: Untitled Forerunner Novel #1 Cryptum focuses on a young Forerunner known as Bornstellar-Makes-Eternal-Lasting, a rebellious Manipular from a family of Builders, the highest and most politically powerful rate of the Forerunner. However, instead of following in his father's footsteps and becoming a Builder, Bornstellar is obsessed with exploring artifacts left behind by the Precursors, an enigmatic galactic civilization that preceded the Forerunner. His father sends him to the planet Edom in a distant system known as Sol to work with the Miners to come to terms with his duty as a Builder. Eventually, Bornstellar crosses paths with two humans on Earth, forever changing the fate of the galaxy.Halo: Cryptum, forward jacket description
===Primordium===
Announced alongside the official press release of Halo: Glasslands,Halo Official Site: Tor Books reveals title, cover art of first Halo novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Traviss the sequel to Cryptum was released on January 3, 2012. Primordium is centered around Chakas and Riser, the two humans who accompanied Bornstellar in the first novel as they traverse an embattled Halo installation, facing a multitude of hurdles on their way and discovering the ancient plan of vengeance devised by the Precursors against the Forerunners. According to Greg Bear, Mendicant Bias will play a prominent role in the novel.Greg Bear - Discussion Board - Halo Cryptum question
===Silentium===
The third and maybe the final book in the Forerunner Saga. Halo: Silentium is said to cover the links between the Primordial and the Gravemind. It was released on March 19, 2013.
===Rebirth===
Halo: Rebirth is an audio epilogue to Halo: Silentium accessible on Halo Waypoint using the codes at the beginning of each chapter of Silentium.
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===External===
*Greg Bear Press Release and Announcement on a Forerunner Trilogy
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