ANCIENT BEGINNINGS
After a long war between the San'Shyuum and the Sangheili, the two species finally formed an alliance, creating the Covenant. A group of Sangheili, however, did not agree with this alliance and fled to a hidden Forerunner shield world known as the Refuge to continue their community outside of Covenant influence. Their newfound peace did not last long, however, as Covenant forces followed them and forced the new colony into isolation.
MODERN CONCLUSIONS
Thousands of years later, following the end of the Human-Covenant War and dissolution of the Covenant, a San'Shyuum and his ship returned to find the lost colony and discover it still existed, though in dire straits.
At the start of the Covenant in 851 BCE, a group of Sangheili who did not agree with the peace being formed with the San'Shyuum, formed around their leader Ussa 'Xellus and escaped to a previously unknown Forerunner construct known as Shield World 0673.
VISITED WORLDS
Aside from the Refuge, High Charity and Janjur Qom serve as the settings for Broken Circle.
FEATURED CHARACTERS
Broken Circle follows the first and final days of the Covenant, including the actions of the Prophet of Truth and Tartarus.
FEATURED WARSHIPS
Broken Circle takes place partially on High Charity, including the Forerunner keyship at its heart, Anodyne Spirit.