All my life, I've known what I am. A Spartan, protector of Earth and all her colonies. But sometimes I doubt myself. I am more than just a soldier. I'm not arrogant. I just feel- I know- that I should fight for something else. For the peace in all things.

Every Spartan is special, but a handful of them are more special than their fellow supersoldiers. HaloXAC oneshot.

The war may be over, but the Covenant aren't much for surrender. A cruiser makes one last attempt at escaping but ends up stranded on a human colonized world. Now, with the colony being held ransom for safe passage, humanity requires a subtle approach.