A/N: Now you did not really believe that I would leave the story like that, without giving you a hint of what is to come?

Anyway, a friend of mine, have actually started a fic that is based on my own called "HALO: The Chain. If you liked my fic then you will love that one. It is worth checking out!

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( Unknown Location, Milky Way Galaxy )

"So these are the specs that our people were able to obtain before Bonteri and her followers were able to hack Dooku's personal files." General Chernof asked , as the ghostly images of what looked like star ship schematics, floated above the room's only holographic projector.

"Indeed, they are." Lt. Roberts replied, as he stood next to his commander and looked over the "designs" as well. "Apparently they match the ones that were found hiding within the Emperor's computer."

"These also match what our contacts on Geonosis were able to gather for us from that company they worked for." the Russian born head of the CBMI added, as the image in front of them faded out of existence and the lights came back on to reveal the bridge of a ship."That means that this 'vessel' of sorts, was in development long before the war even broke out."

"I still don't see the practical use of a massive vessel." Roberts commented, as the duo began to walk across said bridge and towards a rather large view screen.

"Then again many in the government questioned the practicality of the Infinities and now, the MKII series are starting to come off the line." the general countered. "But I can see just why you can say that. At least the Infinities are more flexible and faster to build, compared to this thing."

"Not to mention that the few Forerunner vessels that we found carried more fire power, and they are relatively smaller."

"None the less, the high brass on Reach and in Sydney have shown interest in this design." Chernof went on to say, "And with the modifications that we have made, it would certainly more practical than what this new empire has under construction. You did good on your assignment."

"Thank you, sir." The spook replied with a hint of pride in his voice, as the two men just stared out into the blackness of space.

Meanwhile just a few hundred kilometers ahead of the CBMI stealth frigate, a large number of transports, tugs and other auxiliary vessels were going about their business. As a rather large, spherical and incomplete craft of some kind floated silently within this confusion. All the while the symbol of the UNSC, an eagle with its wings spread out and its talons gripping a planet with the letters "U.N.S.C." written across it, could clearly be seen on its hull...