The UNSC Antaeus was a modified heavy-lift dropfreighter that served as an R&D platform for reverse-engineering capital-scale shield generators and integrating alien technology with human power systems and ship architecture. The most significant modifications included the installation of an upgraded fusion power plant and the incorporation of four shield generators recovered from Covenant deployment spires.
Some Halo books focused on Elite characters include "Broken Circle" by John Shirley, "Hunters in the Dark" by Peter David, "Shadow of Intent" by Joseph Staten, and "Outcasts" by Troy Denning. These books provide insight into the Sangheili race and their role in the Halo universe.
The community participates in the Discord "Question of the Month" by joining the official Halo Discord server, locating the designated "Question of the Month" channel, and sharing their responses to the monthly prompt provided by the server's moderators1. Members can engage in discussions and vote for their favorite answers.