What happened to despondent pyre?

What Happened to Despondent Pyre?

The Fate of Installation 07’s Monitor

In the vast universe of Halo, the Forerunners left behind many structures, including the massive Ringworlds known as Halos. One such structure was Installation 07, which was monitored by Despondent Pyre, a powerful and intelligent entity. But what happened to Despondent Pyre, and how did she meet her fate?

Initial Conflicts

As the Forerunners prepared to destroy all sentient life in the universe to prevent the spread of the Flood, Despondent Pyre was assigned to monitor Installation 07. She was tasked with carrying out the Forerunner’s plan, which would ultimately lead to the extinction of humanity. However, the installation’s inhabitants, including humanity, refused to surrender without a fight.

The Banished Invasion

In late 2559, the Banished, a group of Jiralhanae warriors led by Atriox, invaded Installation 07 in an attempt to take control of the structure and use its powerful technology to further their own interests. Despondent Pyre, seeing this as a threat to the Forerunner’s plans, ambushed the Banished forces, hoping to prevent them from succeeding. Unfortunately, she was defeated, and her skimmers were destroyed in the battle.

The Grand Edict’s Order

After the Forerunner’s demise, the Grand Edict, a powerful Forerunner who survived the wars, ordered Despondent Pyre to imprison the Xalanyn within Zeta Halo. The Grand Edict’s true motives behind this order are unknown, but it’s likely that he wanted to contain the Xalanyn and prevent them from escaping or being used by other entities.

Zeta Halo and the Flood

As a result of the Grand Edict’s order, Zeta Halo was destroyed, killing everyone on the installation and the surrounding areas. However, the Flood, the parasitic organisms created by the Forerunners, survived the destruction and went into deep hibernation. The Flood would later awaken and spread to other parts of the galaxy, leading to catastrophic consequences for the universe.

Halo Infinite and the Current State of Installation 07

Fast-forward to Halo Infinite, where humanity is trying to rebuild and stop the Banished’s ongoing threat. Installation 07 is still operational, albeit heavily damaged, and remains a key location for human and Banished forces alike. The current state of Despondent Pyre’s fate is unknown, as she is no longer the monitor of Installation 07.

Conclusion

Despondent Pyre, once a powerful monitor of Installation 07, was defeated by the Banished and her skimmers destroyed. Her subsequent fate remains a mystery, as the Grand Edict’s orders led to the imprisonment of the Xalanyn and the destruction of Zeta Halo. The consequences of her actions and the resulting destruction of Installation 07 will have far-reaching impacts on the Halo universe and the fate of humanity.

Key Points

• Despondent Pyre was the monitor of Installation 07, tasked with carrying out the Forerunner’s plan to destroy all sentient life in the universe.
• She ambushed the Banished invasion forces, but was defeated and her skimmers destroyed.
• The Grand Edict ordered Despondent Pyre to imprison the Xalanyn within Zeta Halo, which ultimately led to the destruction of the installation and the Flood’s survival.
• Installation 07 is still operational, and remains a key location in the Halo universe.
• Despondent Pyre’s current fate is unknown.

Timeline of Events

References

1. "Halo Infinite" by 343 Industries
2. "Halo Wars 2" by 343 Industries
3. "Halo: The Fall of Reach" by Eric Nylund
4. "Halo: Glasslands" by Karen Traviss
5. "Halo: The Art of Halo Infinite" by Frank O’Connor