The Mantle and the Machine A Forbidden History of the Halo Universe

The Mantle and the Machine: A Forbidden History of the Halo Universe
Long before Master Chief, before the Covenant War, and before the firing of the first Halo ring... a far older story was unfolding.
The Halo universe is vast - filled with ancient civilizations, lost technologies, and forgotten truths. The Mantle and the Machine dives deep into the untold history that shaped it all.
From the rise and fall of the Forerunners to the origins of the Flood, from the mystery of the Precursors to the emergence of powerful artificial intelligence, this book uncovers the events that set the stage for everything we know - and everything we were never meant to.
Explore the questions buried beneath the surface:Who truly created the Halo rings - and why?What is the Mantle of Responsibility... and who was supposed to inherit it?Were the Flood simply a parasite - or something far more intelligent?How do humanity, AI, and ancient alien races all connect in one massive, repeating cycle?Perfect for fans of deep lore, sci-fi worldbuilding, and the philosophical side of the Halo series, The Mantle and the Machine is your guide to the hidden threads that hold the Halo universe together.