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===Weaponry===
===Weaponry===
Weapons used by the organization include the [[Type-1 energy sword]], [[Type-2 gravity hammer]], [[Type-25 Spiker]], [[Type-51 Carbine]], [[Type-25 Brute shot]], [[Type-25 plasma pistol]]<ref name="HW2">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]'''</ref> and a mace-like weapon called [[Chainbreaker]] used by Atriox.<ref name="Teaser">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMiiffLQcvE '''YouTube''': ''Halo Wars 2: Announce Teaser'']</ref>
Weapons used by the organization include the [[Type-1 energy sword]], [[Type-2 gravity hammer]], [[Type-25 Spiker]], [[Type-51 Carbine]], [[Type-25 Brute shot]],  [[Type-25 Brute plasma rifle]], [[Type-25 plasma pistol]]<ref name="HW2">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]'''</ref> and a mace-like weapon called [[Chainbreaker]] used by Atriox.<ref name="Teaser">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMiiffLQcvE '''YouTube''': ''Halo Wars 2: Announce Teaser'']</ref>


===Vehicles===
===Vehicles===

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The Banished
File:Banished Logo.jpg
Government overview

Type:

Mercenary organization[1]

Founder(s):

Atriox[2]

Head of state:

Atriox[1]

Societal overview

Notable event(s):

Battle of Installation 00 (2559)

Historical overview

Formation:

Before the Great Schism[3]

 

"I've gathered this crew and they're loyal, because I am loyal... and because we share a vision. One where the blood we spill and the treasures we plunder are in the name of our own free will and nothing more."
— Atriox to his would-be assassins.[4]

The Banished is a mercenary organization and splinter faction of the former Covenant Empire that rose to power after the conclusion of the Human-Covenant War. The organization is led by the Jiralhanae warlord Atriox.[5]

History

"In the shadows of the Ark lurked a banished legacy of the shattered Covenant: a new opponent fueled not by religious fervor, but by raw lust for power."
— Curator on the Banished[6]

Being a splinter group of the former Covenant, the Banished fought against the hegemony while it was at war with humanity. Unimpeded by the Covenant's devastating Great Schism, the Banished managed to salvage much of the empire's power after its eventual fall.[5] At some point before 2559, the Banished also came into conflict with humanity.[7]

In 2559, 28 years after the UNSC Spirit of Fire lost contact with the rest of the United Nations Space Command, the vessel arrived at the extra-galactic Forerunner structure known as the Ark, only to find that a UNSC research facility on its surface had been attacked by the Banished, leaving no survivors but Isabel, a smart AI. Soon afterward, the crew of the Spirit of Fire engaged the Banished in combat.[8]

Members

Atriox stands before the Banished.

Most of the former client species of the Covenant are represented in the ranks of the Banished, though the bulk of them are Jiralhanae. Unlike most Jiralhanae, Atriox does not care for the greater Sangheili-Jiralhanae feud, viewing it as petty.[9] As such, he has welcomed many Sangheili into the Banished as warriors.[10] However, the Sangheili under Decimus' command are treated with resentment and often sadistically sent on suicide missions.[11] The Sangheili crew of the CAS-class assault carrier Enduring Conviction joined the Banished since its shipmaster reluctantly aligned himself with Atriox.[12] Besides them there are three Special Operations Sangheili from the Silent Shadow, a former Covenant Special Operations unit.[4] Some Mgalekgolo and Unggoy have joined the Banished ranks as well,[1] with many of the latter drafted from the Banished's thrall colonies.[13] They even have a small complement of Huragok.[14] However, during their campaign on the Ark, the Banished did not employ Kig-Yar mercenaries.[13]

Notable members

Ranks and roles

Jiralhanae

  • Warlord: Jiralhanae Chieftains loyal to Atriox, tasked to intercede on the Banished leader's behalf to subdue uncooperative packs and direct critical operations within the organization.
  • Atriox's Chosen: Jiralhanae warriors promoted by Atriox to be his personal enforcers.
  • Jiralhanae Jumper: These warriors wield gravity hammers and use jump packs.

Unggoy

  • Thrall-taskmaster: A role for Unggoy, some of whom serve under the command of Decimus.
  • Suicide Unggoy: Drawn from the Banished's thrall colonies, Unggoy in this role are selected for their aggressive and violent tendencies and indoctrinated by the Banished to serve in dedicated suicide squads.

Sangheili

  • Shipmaster: This rank is held by Let ‘Volir, commander of the Enduring Conviction.
  • Honor Guard: Skilled mercenary swordsmasters who evoke the traditions of the old Covenant Honor Guard in the service of shipmaster Let ‘Volir.

Equipment

Enduring Conviction, a CAS-class assault carrier under the Banished control.

Having salvaged and repurposed a great deal of Covenant matériel,[5] the Banished are well equipped with a wide range of military technology.

Armor

Most of the infantry personnel of the Banished are equipped with crimson armor, including Jiralhanae power armor, Sangheili combat harnesses and Unggoy combat harnesses.[15] Additionally, the Banished employ specialist Jiralhanae soldiers known as Jump-pack Jiralhanae, who are equipped with jump pack propulsion systems.[16]

Weaponry

Weapons used by the organization include the Type-1 energy sword, Type-2 gravity hammer, Type-25 Spiker, Type-51 Carbine, Type-25 Brute shot, Type-25 Brute plasma rifle, Type-25 plasma pistol[16] and a mace-like weapon called Chainbreaker used by Atriox.[17]

Vehicles

The vehicles at their disposal include the Blisterback mobile missile battery, Shroud aerial stealth vehicle, Marauder, and Reaver. The spike turret is used for static defense. They also field the Type-25 Chopper, Type-25 Spirit, Type-26 Banshee, Type-26 Wraith, Type-30 Locust, Type-32 Ghost, Type-47 Scarab and Type-56 Lich all of which depart from typical Covenant aesthetics. They also have at least one CAS-class assault carrier, the Enduring Conviction, at least five CCS-class battlecruisers,[18] and at one point captured the SDV-class heavy corvette Elegy's Lament.[19]

Gallery

  • An earlier iteration of the Banished emblem.

    An earlier iteration of the Banished emblem.

  • A Jiralhanae Warlord battling UNSC Marines.

    A Jiralhanae Warlord battling UNSC Marines.

  • Atriox, the chief of the Banished.

    Atriox, the chief of the Banished.

  • Banished and UNSC forces clashing.

    Banished and UNSC forces clashing.

  • Atriox and the Banished onboard the Elegy's Lament in Hunting Party.

    Atriox and the Banished onboard the Elegy's Lament in Hunting Party.

  • Concept art of the Banished for Halo Wars 2.

    Concept art of the Banished for Halo Wars 2.

  • The Banished face off against the crew of the UNSC Spirit of Fire on the cover of Halo Wars 2.

    The Banished face off against the crew of the UNSC Spirit of Fire on the cover of Halo Wars 2.

  • Promotional image of Atriox with the symbol of the Banished in the background.

    Promotional image of Atriox with the symbol of the Banished in the background.

  • The Banished and the UNSC fighting for a Domination Point on Ricochet in the Halo Wars 2 Open Beta.

    The Banished and the UNSC fighting for a Domination Point on Ricochet in the Halo Wars 2 Open Beta.

  • Jiralhanae within the Banished on Installation 00.

    Jiralhanae within the Banished on Installation 00.

  • A Banished Sangheili commands T-32 Ghosts.

    A Banished Sangheili commands T-32 Ghosts.

  • The leaders of the Banished.

    The leaders of the Banished.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c Halo Waypoint: Halo Wars 2
  2. ^ Gamestop: Halo Wars 2: New Character Images and Details Revealed
  3. ^ YouTube: Halo Wars 2 E3 Trailer BTS
  4. ^ a b Halo: Tales from Slipspace, Hunting Party
  5. ^ a b c Halo Wars 2 New Story Details and Images Revealed
  6. ^ Halo Mythos, page 200
  7. ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Surface Features
  8. ^ Halo Waypoint: The Finals Countdown
  9. ^ Halo: Tales from Slipspace, Hunting Party - "So, you've simply traded one leash for another. Vengance is petty. Vengance has no reward."
  10. ^ Halo: Tales from Slipspace, Hunting Party - "I see you for what you are and what you could be. We can do great things together. Not as master and slaves, but as the warriors you truly are."
  11. ^ GameSpot - Halo Wars 2: New Character Images and Details Revealed-"Decimus still harbors some resentment against the Elites under Atriox's banner due to how Elites treated the Brutes during the time of the Covenant, and as one of Atriox’s generals Decimus now takes a sadistic joy in ordering those Elites on the most dangerous, even suicidal, missions."
  12. ^ a b c GameSpot: Halo Wars 2: New Character Images and Details Revealed
  13. ^ a b c Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder Issue 96 - THE ART OF WAR(S)
  14. ^ HALO WARS 2 CAMPAIGN GAMEPLAY | EXCLUSIVE BEHIND CLOSED DOORS MISSION
  15. ^ a b YouTube: Halo Wars 2 Official E3 Trailer
  16. ^ a b Halo Wars 2
  17. ^ YouTube: Halo Wars 2: Announce Teaser
  18. ^ Halo Wars 2 campaign level A New Enemy
  19. ^ Halo: Tales from Slipspace, Hunting Party
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