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[[File:PL - HoldFast 1080p.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Although officially, the Banished aim to provide a better society for all of their constituent species', Jiralhanae within the ranks still frequently abuse lower-caste soldiers such as Unggoy.]] | [[File:PL - HoldFast 1080p.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Although officially, the Banished aim to provide a better society for all of their constituent species', Jiralhanae within the ranks still frequently abuse lower-caste soldiers such as Unggoy.]] | ||
Atriox harbors no animosity towards [[human]]ity,<ref>[https://www.previewsworld.com/Article/195788-Angry-Atriox-Brings-Hell-To-Halo Angry Atriox Brings Hell To Halo] - "He would tell the soldiers that they, too, are nothing but expendable. They are nothing more than cannon fodder to be thrown at their enemies. He would tell them that he doesn’t blame them for what they are. He bears them no malice. But he would also tell them that he offers no mercy. They have a role to play, just as he does, and that means that he must kill them all." Cullen Bunn</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|Id=ROA2}} and has recruited humans into the Banished.{{Ref/Reuse|DW5}} For the Banished, the inclusion of humans within their ranks allows the faction to more easily utilize Forerunner technology due to the species' status as [[Reclaimer]]s.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFStrike|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-ship-strike|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Ship Strike|D=22|M=04|Y=2023}} From the humans' perspective, many human criminal enterprises and mercenary groups see mutual benefit in alliances forged with Jiralhanae chieftains who have spread beyond Jiralhanae colonies and into human territory,{{Ref/Reuse|CFStrike}}{{Ref/Book|Id=H:OSFM2|OSFM|Page=156}} providing greater access to scraps of UNSC hardware and advanced alien technology, | Atriox harbors no animosity towards [[human]]ity,<ref>[https://www.previewsworld.com/Article/195788-Angry-Atriox-Brings-Hell-To-Halo Angry Atriox Brings Hell To Halo] - "He would tell the soldiers that they, too, are nothing but expendable. They are nothing more than cannon fodder to be thrown at their enemies. He would tell them that he doesn’t blame them for what they are. He bears them no malice. But he would also tell them that he offers no mercy. They have a role to play, just as he does, and that means that he must kill them all." Cullen Bunn</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|Id=ROA2}} and has recruited humans into the Banished.{{Ref/Reuse|DW5}} For the Banished, the inclusion of humans within their ranks allows the faction to more easily utilize Forerunner technology due to the species' status as [[Reclaimer]]s.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFStrike|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-ship-strike|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Ship Strike|D=22|M=04|Y=2023}} From the humans' perspective, many human criminal enterprises and mercenary groups see mutual benefit in alliances forged with Jiralhanae chieftains who have spread beyond Jiralhanae colonies and into human territory,{{Ref/Reuse|CFStrike}}{{Ref/Book|Id=H:OSFM2|OSFM|Page=156}} providing greater access to scraps of UNSC hardware and advanced alien technology. Some anti-[[Unified Earth Government|UEG]] [[Insurrectionist|rebel]] perceive an advantage in allying a with powerful alien force, much the [[United Rebel Front]]'s similar attempts at peace with the Covenant in [[2526#March|March 2526]]. Other humans simply find the sheer pragmatism of the Banished greatly appealing.{{Ref/Reuse|CFStrike}} However, the Banished's violent culture and conditions of service continue to make the faction unattractive to many humans.{{Ref/Book|Id=H:OSFM1|OSFM|Page=161}} Humans who earned enough respect were able to attain positions of prestige such as a certain [[Unidentified Banished human inspector|Banished inspector]].{{Ref/Reuse|Id=TRP20}} Entirely human-led clans would also join the Banished, such as the [[Order of Harmony]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22p449}} The Banished have also looked through the [[black market]]s on the colony of [[Venezia]] to trade with humans and sought Forerunner technology, which their [[Banished shield generator|shield generator]]s utilized, as well as purchase [[nuclear weapon]]s.<ref name="shieldgen">''[[Halo Wars 2]]'', ''[[Phoenix Logs]]'' - [[Phoenix Logs/Banished Buildings/Shield Generator|Shield Generator]]</ref>{{Ref/Book|Id=nukes|[[Halo: Retribution]]}} While battling with the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} during the [[Second Ark Conflict]], Atriox utilized Banished humans in his forces and also admitted respect for his UNSC enemies' tenacity to the point of offering them a chance to leave peacefully without being hunted down, [[Captain]] [[James Cutter]] refused the offer however.{{Ref/Level|Id=The Halo|HW2|[[The Halo]]}} Despite [[Escharum]]'s personal hatred for humanity,{{Ref/Novel|SoR}} he showed respect for [[Spartan-II|Spartan]] [[John-117]] as a warrior due to his legendary reputation, to which the Chief would return by listening to and holding him in his dying moments.{{Ref/Reuse|Hi}} | ||
This willingness to work with criminal elements extends to pirate and mercenary organizations of the [[Kig-Yar]]. During the early months of their [[Second Ark Conflict|campaign on the Ark]], the Banished did not employ [[Kig-Yar]] mercenaries. However, [[Chieftain]] [[Minas]] led a strike force that included Kig-Yar on [[Raid on Anodyne Spirit|a mission]] to the abandoned [[Anodyne Spirit|Forerunner Dreadnought]] in the summer of 2559.{{Ref/Novel|Id=Sacrifice|SoR|Detail= Adjunct - [[Sacrifice]]}} The group has also hired Kig-Yar pirates dubbed "[[Kig-Yar Freebooter|Freebooters]]" and [[Skirmishers]] during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]].<ref name="MEGA-WR"/> | This willingness to work with criminal elements extends to pirate and mercenary organizations of the [[Kig-Yar]]. During the early months of their [[Second Ark Conflict|campaign on the Ark]], the Banished did not employ [[Kig-Yar]] mercenaries. However, [[Chieftain]] [[Minas]] led a strike force that included Kig-Yar on [[Raid on Anodyne Spirit|a mission]] to the abandoned [[Anodyne Spirit|Forerunner Dreadnought]] in the summer of 2559.{{Ref/Novel|Id=Sacrifice|SoR|Detail= Adjunct - [[Sacrifice]]}} The group has also hired Kig-Yar pirates dubbed "[[Kig-Yar Freebooter|Freebooters]]" and [[Skirmishers]] during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]].<ref name="MEGA-WR"/> | ||
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*'''Mercenary''': Several standard human forces exist in some clans of the Banished.{{Ref/Reuse|DW5}}{{Ref/Reuse|Id=DW7B}} | *'''Mercenary''': Several standard human forces exist in some clans of the Banished.{{Ref/Reuse|DW5}}{{Ref/Reuse|Id=DW7B}} | ||
*'''Inspector''': A position held by those with respect in the Banished hierarchy that oversees prisoners.{{Ref/Novel|Id=TRP20|TRP|Chapter=20}} | *'''Inspector''': A position held by those with respect in the Banished hierarchy that oversees prisoners.{{Ref/Novel|Id=TRP20|TRP|Chapter=20}} | ||
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|[[Sangheili Enforcer|Enforcer]]<br> | |[[Sangheili Enforcer|Enforcer]]<br> | ||
[[Sangheili Ultra|Ultra]] | [[Sangheili Ultra|Ultra]] | ||
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|[[Unggoy Ultra|Ultra]]<br> | |[[Unggoy Ultra|Ultra]]<br> | ||
[[Unggoy thrall-taskmaster|Thrall-taskmaster]] | [[Unggoy thrall-taskmaster|Thrall-taskmaster]] |