Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn Timeline ( Real )

announcement
April 2012

Release Announcement of Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn

Announcement that the live-action web series 'Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn' will be produced to promote the upcoming video game Halo 4.

production
June 2012

Filming of Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn

Principal photography for the Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn web series takes place in Vancouver, Canada.

release
July 26, 2012

Premiere of Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn

Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn premieres at San Diego Comic-Con and is released online as a multi-part web series.

release
December 2012

Release of the DVD and Blu-ray of Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn

The full-length version of Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn is released on DVD and Blu-ray, featuring all episodes combined with added bonus content.

Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn Timeline ( Fictional )

training
2556-03

Thomas Lasky arrives at Corbulo Academy of Military Science

Thomas Lasky, the protagonist, arrives at the Corbulo Academy to undergo rigorous Spartan training alongside fellow cadets.

training
2556-04

Cadets undergo advanced training exercises

The cadets participate in various training drills and exercises, testing their physical and tactical abilities under harsh conditions.

attack
2557-09-12

Attack on Corbulo Academy by Covenant forces

The alien Covenant launch a surprise assault on the military academy, initiating the main conflict of the story.

defense
2557-09-12

Cadets attempt to defend the academy

Despite limited resources and inexperience, the cadets fight to repel the Covenant invasion and survive the attack.

character_development
2557-09-13

Lasky discovers the fate of his mentor and comrades

Thomas Lasky confronts the devastation caused by the Covenant and loses close allies in the struggle.

evacuation
2557-09-13

Evacuation and survival efforts

The remaining cadets and personnel attempt to evacuate and survive the onslaught while maintaining hope for reinforcement.