Halo: After the Fire

Private Tomasz Kowalski, a young and eager UNSC Marine, is thrust into a brewing conflict on the volatile planet of Virek. Attached to the Marine Security Guard, Kowalski and his squad face off against the insidious United Rebel Front (URF)—a dangerous insurgent group determined to dismantle the UNSC from within. As battle lines blur and betrayals threaten to tear the unit apart, Kowalski must navigate the perils of war, internal conspiracies, and the emotional toll of fighting for survival. Along the way, he builds deep bonds with his comrades, struggles with leadership, and finds solace in a budding romance with Emily, a local nurse who helps him rediscover his humanity amidst the carnage. With brutal ambushes, devastating losses, and the looming threat of a URF offensive, Kowalski's journey is one of resilience, love, and the fight to protect a future that seems to slip further away with each battle. But as tensions rise, a looming betrayal could cost him everything—unless he and his squad can stop it first.