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[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6531221/1/The_Price_of_Unity]] by Lord Caelum
* Recommended by @/{{Caelum}}
* ''Synopsis'': A logical analysis on a Halo-SW crossover. Technically a multi-crossover, since the bioshock verse is also included in this. Includes technical data on the applications of Forerunner tech on the UNSC war effort, what had happened to the post-covenant species, and others.
* ''Comments'': Yes, I am recommending myself. Yes, I am ashamed. Note that most characters are OC, since nearly all the characters from the original are dead or missing, this was a necessity. Also, ONI are assholes in this fic, so don't read this if you're expecting a 'heartwarming' story. Lastly, since this is my first story, there may be typographical errors and nonsensical paragraphs, and the nature of the fic requires a heavy halo focus on the beginning. An actual SW point of view wouldn't occur until Chapter 11.
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*''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3449202/1/Institution Institution]]'' by CaptainRaspberry
* Recommended by @/{{Kebab}}
*''Synopsis'': An account of the life of a Sangheilli warrior, from his rite of passage through his transition to training at the titular Institution, to the war against the humans and beyond. Expands greatly on Elite and Covenant culture, society and customs.
*''Comments'': A well-written and engaging piece told through the eyes of one of the anonymous {{Mooks}} killed in scores over the course of the games. With solid, convincing characterisation, a gripping plot and a fascinating insight into Covenant life, I read this lengthy fic in one sitting when I first came across it four years ago. Stumbling upon it again was a pleasant surprise and, despite my now-lacking interest in the Halo franchise, I was more than happy to do it again. -- @/{{Kebab}}
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* Recommended by [=DKN117=], @/GentlemensDame883, Medicus, {{@/Jonn}}

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* ''Comments'': Reclaimer's immersive and plot-twisty story make it prime WildMassGuessing fuel. The comic's BigBad, Ferial, is a XanatosGambit master of the highest level.

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* ''Comments'': Reclaimer's immersive and plot-twisty story make it prime WildMassGuessing fuel. The comic's BigBad, Ferial, is a XanatosGambit master {{Chessmaster}} of the highest level.

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** {{@/Jonn}}: It's a good fic, but the writer tends to be a bit {{Anvilicous}} at times. The explanation of minor flaws in the games come off as TakeThat[=s=] more than patching small plot holes, and on at least one occasion, a character [[WriterOnBoard jarringly compares an event to a video game]]. Yes, we get it, "Gritty Realism, Lol".

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** {{@/Jonn}}: It's a good fic, but the writer tends to be a bit {{Anvilicous}} {{Anvilicious}} at times. The explanation of minor flaws in the games come off as TakeThat[=s=] more than patching small plot holes, and on at least one occasion, a character [[WriterOnBoard jarringly compares an event to a video game]]. Yes, we get it, "Gritty Realism, Lol".
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** {{@/Jonn}}: It's a good fic, but the writer tends to be a bit {{Anvilicous}} at times. The explanation of minor flaws in the games come off as TakeThat[=s=] more than patching small plot holes, and on at least one occasion, a character [[WriterOnBoard jarringly compares an event to a video game]]. Yes, we get it, "Gritty Realism, Lol".
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6367978/1/bHalo_b_the_bArt_b_of_bWar_b Halo: the Art of War]]'' by Havoc-legionnaire (AU)

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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6367978/1/bHalo_b_the_bArt_b_of_bWar_b Halo: the Art of War]]'' by Havoc-legionnaire (AU)(AU) ([[Fanfic/HaloTheArtOfWar TV Tropes page]])
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** Ugolino: I remember this one from when I read the first few chapters a few years ago, and subsequently spent some time trying to find it again. Worth the read for the novelization of the last Halo 3 levels in those chapters alone, and very well-written overall. [[YMMV]] on the semi-crossover and later developments, but I found the continuation plot to be of fairly good quality. The references to Bungie's previous games and expanded materials are the cherry on the cake.

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** Ugolino: I remember this one from when I read the first few chapters a few years ago, and subsequently spent some time trying to find it again. Worth the read for the novelization of the last Halo 3 levels in those chapters alone, and very well-written overall. [[YMMV]] {{YMMV}} on the semi-crossover and later developments, but I found the continuation plot to be of fairly good quality. The references to Bungie's previous games and expanded materials are the cherry on the cake.


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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6367978/1/bHalo_b_the_bArt_b_of_bWar_b Halo: the Art of War]]'' by Havoc-legionnaire (AU)
* Recommended by @/GentlemensDame883
* ''Synopsis'': The probe attached to the ''Iroquois'' failed, setting back the battle for Reach. Now the SPARTAN-[=IIs=], aided by two more SPARTAN teams and the ''Autumn'', set out to conduct Operation Red Flag: Capture a Prophet.
* ''Comments'': The author has definitely improved since his previous work, with more character development time and less dry technical stuff.
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* ''Comments'': It's a {{crossover}} with ''BattlestarGalactica'' -- the 2003 version.

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version. Occasionally, Some pretty glaring spelling errors pop-up, usually involving homophones (the author mistook "metal" for "mettle" in the second chapter) and missing or switched out letters. This can snap you out of some otherwise good writing.
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** @/USABobcat: (Ah, good to see this up here. I've been reviewing and reading this story for a long time, before the team got off the Autumn. Due to constant reviewing, have inadvertently acted as an editor, but not a beta reader. Also: in a review response to me a while ago, Quirel explained a RetCon in the story, saying, "I later learned this is called LampshadeHanging. I promptly linked him to this site, gave him a general explanation, and sent him off. Anyone who wants to complain about the slow update time, blame me.) To say a few things about the story... it is very well written, and just when it seems [[ShoutOut Gui Montag]] is about to finally become accepted as one of the [[TheSquad Squad]], he does something or something is revealed about him that either shows his HeroicSociopathy, or his [[ShellShockedVeteran previous battles]]. Gui Montag is just trying to survive, and his attitude sums up that of Humanities quite well. As much as the idealistic citizens dream of peace, Gui Montag (and one of his former units) understand exactly what they have to pay to see that future.

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** @/USABobcat: (Ah, good to see this up here. I've been reviewing and reading this story for a long time, before the team got off the Autumn. Due to constant reviewing, have inadvertently acted as an editor, but not a beta reader. Also: in a review response to me a while ago, Quirel explained a RetCon in the story, saying, "I later learned this is called LampshadeHanging. I promptly linked him to this site, gave him a general explanation, and sent him off. Anyone who wants to complain about the slow update time, blame me.) To say a few things about the story... it is very well written, and just when it seems [[ShoutOut Gui Montag]] is about to finally become accepted as one of the [[TheSquad Squad]], he does something or something is revealed about him that either shows his HeroicSociopathy, how much of a HeroicSociopath he is, or his [[ShellShockedVeteran previous battles]]. Gui Montag is just trying to survive, and his attitude sums up that of Humanities quite well. As much as the idealistic citizens dream of peace, Gui Montag (and one of his former units) understand exactly what they have to pay to see that future.
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** @/USABobcat: (Ah, good to see this up here. I've been reviewing and reading this story for a long time, before the team got off the Autumn. Due to constant reviewing, have inadvertently acted as an editor, but not a beta reader. Also: in a review response to me a while ago, Quirel explained a RetCon in the story, saying, "I later learned this is called LampshadeHanging. I promptly linked him to this site, gave him a general explanation, and sent him off. Anyone who wants to complain about the slow update time, blame me.) To say a few things about the story... it is very well written, and just when it seems [[ShoutOut Gui Montag]] is about to finally become accepted as one of the [[TheSquad Squad]], he does something or something is revealed about him that either shows his HeroicSociopathy, or his [[ShellShockedVeteran previous battles]]. Gui Montag is just trying to survive, and his attitude sums up that of Humanities quite well. As much as the idealistic citizens dream of peace, Gui Montag (and one of his former units) understand exactly what they have to pay to see that future.
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** Thirded. Easily one of the most engrossing Fic's I've ever read. I honestly can't begin to guess at just how many hours i've spent reading this thing...

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* ''Comments'': What can I say? Well, I can always say that this story is truely worth to read. This story foucus heavly on the relationship between Cheif and Cortana and how they react to it, and it's very developed, specially how Cortana's rampage begins to take over and how it affect her and Cheif. The OCs appears as well and develop too on the psychological levels, especially the Covenant one, which include a Brute Cheiftain and his Grunt bodyguard. The titles on the chapters is on French and it helps the story to become more exciting each chapter, but the best part is that [[{{Twenty-Four}} Jack Bauer]] appear as a SPARTAN-II turned a ONI agent, ready to find Cheif and Cortana on the Ark and take them with him. Read it, it won't disappoint yo.

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* ''Comments'': What can I say? Well, I can always say that this story is truely truly worth to read. This story foucus heavly focuses heavily on the relationship between Cheif Chief and Cortana and how they react to it, and it's very developed, specially how Cortana's rampage begins to take over and how it affect her and Cheif. Chief. The OCs [=OCs=] appears as well and develop too on the psychological levels, especially the Covenant one, which include a Brute Cheiftain Chieftain and his Grunt bodyguard. The titles on the chapters is on French and it helps the story to become more exciting each chapter, but the best part is that [[{{Twenty-Four}} [[TwentyFour Jack Bauer]] appear as a SPARTAN-II turned a ONI agent, ready to find Cheif Chief and Cortana on the Ark and take them with him. Read it, it won't disappoint yo.
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* Recommended by @/{{SAMAS}}, Psalm of Fire, Silverwind91, @/{{Comartemis}}

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** Thirded. Easily one of the most engrossing Fic's I've ever read. I honestly can't begin to guess at just how many hours i've spent reading this thing...
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* ''Comments'': Interesting and a promising story. Its take place some months after ''Halo 3'', there the Covenant Civil War is still ongoing. The Elites had pushed the Brutes back to their homeworld, which now is under siege, but their new chieftain ain't just gonna give up. The Arbiter must assassinate him first before the main attack, and I tell you, this story makes us all intreseted about how it'll end. Unfortunately, it's a short story, but yet an action filled one.

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* ''Comments'': Interesting and a promising story. Its take place some months after ''Halo 3'', there the Covenant Civil War is still ongoing. The Elites had pushed the Brutes back to their homeworld, which now is under siege, but their new chieftain ain't just gonna give up. The Arbiter must assassinate him first before the main attack, and I tell you, this story makes us all intreseted interested about how it'll end. Unfortunately, it's a short story, but yet an action filled one.
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* ''Comments'': What can I say? Well, I can always say that this story is truely worth to read. This story foucus heavly on the relationship between Cheif and Cortana and how they react to it, and it's very developed, specially how Cortana's rampage begins to take over and how it affect her and Cheif. The OC appears as well and develop too on the psychological levels, specially the Covenant one, which include a Brute Cheiftain and his Grunt bodyguard. The titles on the chapters is on French and it help the story to become more exciting each chapter, but the best part is that [[{{24}} Jack Bauer]] appear as a SPARTAN-II turned a ONI agent, ready to find Cheif and Cortana on the Ark and take them with him. Read it, it won't disappoint yo.

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* ''Comments'': What can I say? Well, I can always say that this story is truely worth to read. This story foucus heavly on the relationship between Cheif and Cortana and how they react to it, and it's very developed, specially how Cortana's rampage begins to take over and how it affect her and Cheif. The OC OCs appears as well and develop too on the psychological levels, specially especially the Covenant one, which include a Brute Cheiftain and his Grunt bodyguard. The titles on the chapters is on French and it help helps the story to become more exciting each chapter, but the best part is that [[{{24}} [[{{Twenty-Four}} Jack Bauer]] appear as a SPARTAN-II turned a ONI agent, ready to find Cheif and Cortana on the Ark and take them with him. Read it, it won't disappoint yo.
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* ''Synopsis'': A ''Halo 3'' screenshot-based graphic novel set in an alternate ''Halo'' universe in which Humanity made peace with the Covenant long before the Halo array was discovered, but are now losing a gruelling war against the Flood. The comic follows the story of the Reclaimer, a Spartan-like super-soldier cut loose by the UNSC, as he tracks down a squad of rogue Spartans called Viper. However, it soon becomes apparent that Viper is just the pawn of a much more dangerous enemy, whose plans for the galaxy stretch back millennia.

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* ''Synopsis'': A ''Halo 3'' screenshot-based graphic novel set in an alternate ''Halo'' universe in which Humanity made peace with the Covenant long before the Halo array was discovered, but are now losing a gruelling grueling war against the Flood. The comic follows the story of the Reclaimer, a Spartan-like super-soldier cut loose by the UNSC, as he tracks down a squad of rogue Spartans called Viper. However, it soon becomes apparent that Viper is just the pawn of a much more dangerous enemy, whose plans for the galaxy stretch back millennia.



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* ''Synopsis'': A trilogy of stories that cover the adventures of Palab, the Grunt Chosen One, and of the S-I Black Ops, as they fight to save the galaxy from the Covenant and the Flood, alongside a group of Sangheili Secret Service agents / apex warriors called the Mirratord. (MUCH better than my description; I simply can't do it justice). The first and second "books" - ''Stand, Five Feet High'' and ''If I Were Your Hero'' - were made before ''Halo 3'' or ''Ghosts of Onyx'' came out, so there are some discrepencies [sic] that the author does a superb job of fixing with Book 3 - ''The Path of Reclamation''. However, the releases of Contact Harvest & Cole Protocol have since revealed facts that place this trilogy into AU status (in particular, Soulguard's Elites have a friendlier society than the canon one).

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* ''Synopsis'': A trilogy of stories that cover the adventures of Palab, the Grunt Chosen One, and of the S-I Black Ops, as they fight to save the galaxy from the Covenant and the Flood, alongside a group of Sangheili Secret Service agents / apex warriors called the Mirratord. (MUCH better than my description; I simply can't do it justice). The first and second "books" - ''Stand, Five Feet High'' and ''If I Were Your Hero'' - were made before ''Halo 3'' or ''Ghosts of Onyx'' came out, so there are some discrepencies discrepancies [sic] that the author does a superb job of fixing with Book 3 - ''The Path of Reclamation''. However, the releases of Contact Harvest & Cole Protocol have since revealed facts that place this trilogy into AU status (in particular, Soulguard's Elites have a friendlier society than the canon one).



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** Comartemis: Seconded. As far as I care, this is ''Halo 3'''s canon ending.

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* ''Synopsis'': The [[YourMileageMayVary the good]] ship BattlestarGalactica encounters the derelict, but still [[YourMileageMayVary the good]], ''Forward Unto Dawn'' and its Spartan cargo. A brief encounter with leftover Flood is but the start of trouble for both sides, however, who can barely trust the other.

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* ''Synopsis'': The [[YourMileageMayVary the good]] ship BattlestarGalactica encounters the derelict, but still [[YourMileageMayVary the good]], ''Forward Unto Dawn'' and its Spartan cargo. A brief encounter with leftover Flood is but the start of trouble for both sides, however, who can barely trust the other.



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New Mombasa: The Soldier's War ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5570560/1/New_Mombasa_The_Soldiers_War]]''

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* ''Synopsis'': Zeke, Samuel, Victoria... Just a few of the Spartans III's from Zulu Company. They are the last hope for a Earth overrun by Covenant and Flood.
* ''Comments:'' A interesting excursion with memorable action scenes. Writer is working on revamping his older chapters. Part of a trilogy, which is halfway through the second installment: ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5103157/1/Zulu_Company_Hell_On_Earth Hell On Earth]]''

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* ''Synopsis'': Zeke, Samuel, Victoria...Victoria, Blaine... Just a few of the Spartans III's from Zulu Company. They are the last hope for a Earth overrun by Covenant and Flood.earth after Master Chief went through the portal. They've trained for years, now it's time to see if they live up to the Spartan name.
* ''Comments:'' A action-filled story with quality writing and interesting excursion with memorable action scenes. Writer is working on revamping his older chapters. Part of characters. Set as a trilogy, which is halfway part-way through the second installment: ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5103157/1/Zulu_Company_Hell_On_Earth Hell On Earth]]''
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** Seconded. ''Kyle-091'' reads like a PeggySue fanfic rather than a SelfInsertFic, albeit one where [[YouCantFightFate You Can't Fight Fate]]; Kyle quickly learns that history has a way of repairing itself. There are a number of punctuation errors, but they don't affect the enjoyment of the story. And there's a minor moment of FridgeBrilliance when it comes to the romance and the Westermarck effect: [[spoiler:basically, sexual relationships with people that were raised together for years at a young age almost never happen. This includes non-blood relations, and explains why none of the Spartans ever get it on. It also explains why Kyle and Kelly get together; they meet as virtual adults, and it's probable for them to develop romantic feelings when they've spent almost all their time with each other for decades.]] It's also just the right length for a fanfic. Slow opening, but worth a look. - Medicus
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* ''Synopsis'': I am Private Icharus of the UNSC Army. I must find my commander and retrieve important defensive data regarding humanity's last line of defense, assuming I survive.
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**Ugolino: YourMileageMayVary is in full effect here, with most commenters on the previous version of this recommendation having serious doubts about this fic's quality. It stumbles into many if not all of the standard self-insert pitfalls, including but not limited to character bashing, implausible abilities for the protagonist, and awkwardly written love affairs. Good points include it's sheer length relatively decent spacing and capital letter usage, and some genuinely interesting plot points and ideas. Whether these negate the many flaws is up for debate.

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**Ugolino: YourMileageMayVary is in full effect here, with most commenters on the previous version of this recommendation having serious doubts about this fic's quality. It stumbles into many if not all of the standard self-insert pitfalls, including but not limited to character bashing, implausible abilities for the protagonist, and awkwardly written love affairs. Good points include it's sheer length relatively decent spacing and capital letter usage, and some genuinely interesting plot points and ideas. Whether these negate the many flaws is up for debate.

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