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<center>''Looking for [[The Heretic (Machinima Series)|The Heretic]], the machinima series, or the [[Halo 2]] level, [[The Heretic (Level)|The Heretic]]?''</center>
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{{Quote|The Elites are blind, [[Thel 'Vadam|Arbiter]], but I will make them see.|Sesa 'Refumee}}


{{quote|The Elites are blind, [[Arbiter]], but I will make them see.|Sesa 'Refumee}}
'''Sesa 'Refumee''' was the leader of [[Sesa 'Refumee's heretic faction|a group of heretics]] who had defected from the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] and taken control of a [[Forerunner]] [[Threshold gas mine|gas mine]] over [[Threshold]] and a small [[Burial Mounds|outpost]] on [[Basis]], the gas giant's moon which [[Installation 04]] rested between.<ref name="arbiter">'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[The Arbiter]]''</ref><ref name="oracle">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Oracle]]''</ref>
 
 
'''Sesa 'Refumee''', refered to in Halo 2 as simply the [[heretic]] leader who, had taken control of the [[Gas Mine]] on [[Threshold]] and a small [[Burial Mounds|base]] on [[Basis]], the gas giant's moon which [[Installation 04]] rests between.  
 
== Summary ==
{{quote|I wondered who the Prophets would send to silence me. An Arbiter? I'm flattered.|The Heretic Leader to [[The Arbiter]].}}
 
The Heretic Leader commanded an Artifact Retrieval Group attached to the [[Covenant]] [[Fleet of Particular Justice|fleet]] at the first [[Halo]] ring, [[Installation 04]]. Busy investigating a [[Forerunner]] mining facility in the upper atmosphere of the Gas-giant, [[Threshold]], 'Refumee was fortunate enough not to be on the [[Halo|Ringworld]], when [[Master Chief]] destroyed it. Sesa 'Refumee first encountered [[Halo]]'s monitor, [[343 Guilty Spark]], a few days after Halo’s destruction. The Monitor "edified" him about the true nature of [[Halo]], the fate of the [[Forerunners]] and the origins of the [[Flood]]. This knowledge inspired 'Refumee and his [[Elites]] to revolt against the [[Prophets]], a decision that led to outright civil war amongst them.
 
The Heretic Leader was branded as a traitor and Heretic by the [[High Prophet of Truth]], and for that reason, sent the [[Arbiter (character)|Arbiter]] to [[Battle of the Gas Mine|execute]] 'Refumee. First, he tried to hide and therefore protect himself in the Gas Station, as a perilous Storm that would kill everyone outside the station raged. The arbiter cut the cable that prevented the station from falling into the Gas-Giant, to force him out. As he attempted to make his escape in a [[Seraph]] Starfighter, the [[Arbiter (character)|Arbiter]] finds him and engages him in combat. Despite his clever use of [[Holo-Drone]]s, the [[Arbiter (character)|Arbiter]] successfully murders 'Refumee and purges the expendable Heretic uprising. Any [[Heretics]] that were not killed by [[Rtas 'Vadumee]]'s strike team were killed by the [[Flood]], or plunged to their deaths by the [[Arbiter (character)|Arbiter]] that slashed the cables that held up the [[Gas Mine]] station.
 
Ironically, when the [[Arbiter (character)|Arbiter]] kills [[Tartarus]] and joins the [[Covenant Separatists|Sanghelli Separatists]], he becomes a traitor too, similar to the assassinated 'Refumee.
 
[[Image:Holodrones.jpg|thumb|right|210px|Refumee' with 2 Holodrones]]
With the Heretic Leader’s death at the hands of the [[Arbiter (character)|Arbiter]] and the [[343 Guilty Spark (Monitor)|Guilty Spark]]'s destruction by the [[Master Chief]], the specifics of the [[Monitor]]’s revelations may be lost forever.
 
== Combat ==
For all intents and purposes, the Heretic Leader, on his own, is just a [[Ranger Elite]] (he changed his color of armor as a sign of rebellion, you will also notice that the Elites and [[Grunts]] in the Heretic faction have also changed armor as well) with differently-colored armor and shields that can withstand two [[Energy Sword]] lunges, making him accurately comparable to an [[Ultra Elite]].
 
However, what makes the fight with him difficult is that he does not fight alone. As seen in the pre-battle cutscene, he creates two [[Holodrone|holographic clones]] to fight alongside him. While these doubles are holographic images, their damage is real, and will present as much as a threat as the Heretic leader himself. When you "kill" the holo-drones, the 3-D image of the Heretic leader vanishes and the basic drone falls to the floor.
 
On [[Easy]] and [[Normal]] difficulties it is enough just to ignore the drones on the floor and kill him when he takes off from the top of the fighter, but on [[Heroic]] and [[Legendary]], you have to pay attention.
 
On [[Heroic]] difficulty, the easiest option is to just wipe out each Heretic Leader individually, using the [[Energy Sword]] and [[Active Camouflage|Active Camo]] to sneak up on them, taking cover when you need to. ''Note: You can find an [[Energy Sword]] off to the right at the side of the hangar if you haven't got one already''. An interesting point of note is that the Heretic Leader is invincible when he is escaping from the player using the top  ducts located throughout the room; his shield can be taken down, but no amount of blasting with any weapon can kill him.
[[Image:GS-Heretic.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Alongside 'Refumee, 343 Guilty Spark preaches.]]
On [[Legendary]], there is no easy option, as only a few plasma bolts will kill you, sometimes in a second or so. Dual [[Needlers]] are very effective at long ranges, and watching the motion sensor and spraying the holos and the Heretic Leader as they spill out of the ducts near the ceiling are the best ways. It only takes a few needles to destroy the holo drones and/or hurt the boss. The [[Energy Sword]] can work with only a few holos, but as time goes as many as 4+ holograms can attack you. [[Active Camouflage]] and hiding at the bottom of the level are key. Without cover, you are a sitting duck. Even running is not enough to escape the plasma bolts of the Heretic Leader and his clones.
 
Another, easier way to kill the Heretic Leader on [[Legendary]] is to use the glitch giving you unlimited sword battery life in conjunction with a [[Fuel Rod Cannon]]. Simply collect a [[Fuel Rod Cannon]] and [[Energy Sword]] in the level '[[The Arbiter (level)|The Arbiter]]', use up the entire battery of the [[Sword]], and then proceed through the level '[[The Oracle (level)|The Oracle]]' using only the [[Energy Sword]]. This feat is possible, even on [[Legendary]]. When you come up against the Heretic Leader, you should still have an [[Energy Sword]] with unlimited ammo and a [[Fuel Rod Cannon]] with (hopefully) 25 shots. Then you simply empty your clip whenever you see the Heretic Leader emerge from the ducts on the ceiling.


==Quotes==
==Biography==
*"Our [[Prophets]] are false! Open your eyes, [[Elites|my brothers]]! They would use the faith of our [[Forerunners|Forefathers]] to bring ruin to us all! [[The Great Journey]] is a-"- Sesa 'Refumee's hologram being cut off by the prophet of Truth.  
===Heretic uprising===
*Deal with [[Arbiter (character)|him]], [[Heretic Elites|my brothers]]! I will defend the [[343 Guilty Spark (Monitor)|Oracle]]."- In the level [[The Arbiter (Level)|The Arbiter]].
{{Quote|I wondered who the Prophets would send to silence me. An [[Arbiter]]? I'm flattered.|'Refumee to [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadamee]].}}
*"I wondered who the [[Prophets]] would send to silence me. An [[Arbiter (rank)|Arbiter]]?... I'm flattered."- Sesa 'Refumee's hologram in the level [[The Oracle (Level)|The Oracle]].
[[File:Refumee & Spark.png|thumb|left|250px|Sesa 'Refumee meets [[04-343 Guilty Spark|343 Guilty Spark]].]]
*"Hahaha... Get in line."
In [[2552#September|September 2552]], Sesa 'Refumee led an artifact retrieval group serving the [[Ministry of Tranquility]] within the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]] alongside [[Loka 'Bandolee]]. After the fleet arrived at [[Installation 04]] in pursuit of the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}, 'Refumee's expeditionary group was sent to study a [[Forerunner]] [[Threshold gas mine|gas mine]] above [[Threshold]] at the behest of the [[Prophet of Stewardship]]. [[Supreme Commander]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee disapproved of the mission, believing that all military forces needed to be concentrated on the human forces on the installation.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]] (2010)''', ''[[Priority Broadcast Log/Eleventh Cycle, Third Unit]]''</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} As such, 'Refumee was not on Installation 04 when [[John-117]] detonated the ''Pillar of Autumn''{{'}}s [[Fusion drive|engines]], destroying the ring. However, when most of the Fleet of Particular Justice had been destroyed or left the system, Sesa 'Refumee and his forces were left stranded on the gas mine facility.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 243''</ref>
*"This will save me from the storm, but you will be consumed."- To the [[Arbiter (character)|Arbiter]], behind the shielded door.
[[File:H2Aterm-Sesa and GS 3.jpg|thumb|250px|Sesa 'Refumee and 343 Guilty Spark converse.]]
*"[[Arbiter (character)|Arbiter]]. I would rather die by your hands than let the [[Prophets]] lead me to slaughter."- In a hangar.
After Alpha Halo's destruction, Installation 04's [[monitor]], [[343 Guilty Spark]], travelled to Threshold's gas mine shortly after the Halo's destruction. The monitor encountered initially hostile [[Kig-Yar]] soldiers that were a part of 'Refumee's unit. However, a [[Sangheili]] soldier found the monitor and brought Guilty Spark to 'Refumee. The monitor "edified" him about the true nature of the [[Halo Array]], the fate of the Forerunners, and the origins of the [[Flood]]. Realizing that the [[San'Shyuum]]'s teachings were false, 'Refumee cut off communications to the remainder of the fleet.<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''', ''[[Terminal (Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary)|Terminal 11]]''</ref> 'Refumee and Guilty Spark had a lengthy conversation over the [[history of the Covenant]] and the Sangheili. He initially considered conveying these revelations to his commander, Thel 'Vadamee, the only individual that he felt he could trust with 343 Guilty Spark's revelations. However, Thel's disgrace and appointment as [[Arbiter]] prevented any detailed conversations.<ref name="h2aterm">'''Halo 2: Anniversary''', ''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminals]]''</ref> 'Refumee subsequently led the Sangheili, Kig-Yar, and [[Unggoy]] under his command to revolt against the Prophets. 'Refumee then proceeded to fortify the gas mine with defenses, anticipating a response from the Prophets. He attempted to spread the truth to the rest of the Covenant in hopes that others would rally to his cause, which infuriated the [[Hierarchs|High Prophets]] of [[Prophet of Truth|Truth]] and [[Prophet of Mercy|Mercy]].{{Ref/Reuse|arbiter}}
*"Ask the [[343 Guilty Spark (Monitor)|Oracle]] about [[Halo]]. How [[Prophets|they]] would sacrifice us all for nothing!"- To the [[Arbiter (character)|Arbiter]].
*"The [[Elites]] are blind, [[Arbiter (character)|Arbiter]]! But I, will make them see..."- Activating two [[holo-drones]].
*"How did the [[Prophets]] buy your loyalty, [[Arbiter (character)|Arbiter]]? With a new command, a new fleet, ...or was it the promise ... their "[[Great Journey]]"?
*"Look around you, [[Arbiter (character)|Arbiter]]. This facility and dozens like it resulted in the study of the [[Parasite]], but where are the weapons, [[Arbiter (character)|Arbiter]]?!! What was the result?!! All that time and effort and the best the [[Forerunners]] could do was put these foul creatures on ice."
*"And now where are these "gods" the [[Prophets]] would have us worship! Transcended? Haha! Hardly. Come, [[Arbiter (character)|Arbiter]], let me show you where they went."
*"I see the [[Prophets]] have chosen poorly, [[Arbiter (character)|Arbiter]]!"- If you missed him with your shot.
*"Damn your stubborn ears!"
*"[[Arbiter (character)|Arbiter]]! Show yourself."
*"Come on, [[Arbiter (character)|Arbiter]], let us finish it!"- When heavily wounded.
*"I will give you a moment to rest, then we begin again."- If the [[Arbiter (character)|Arbiter]] takes cover after his shields are drained for the first time in combat.
*"Come, [[343 Guilty Spark (Monitor)|Oracle]], we have much work to do."- If he kills the [[Arbiter (character)|Arbiter]].
*"I take no pleasure in spilling a [[Elite|brother's]] blood."- If he kills the [[Arbiter (character)|Arbiter]], or during combat.
*"That will send a message to the [[Prophets]]."- If he kills the [[Arbiter (character)|Arbiter]].


== Production Notes ==
Sesa was branded a [[Treason|traitor]] and a [[List of known Covenant heretics|heretic]] by Truth, who sent Thel 'Vadamee, the newly appointed [[Arbiter]], to [[Raid on the Threshold gas mine|execute]] 'Refumee and to quell his heretical movement. At first, 'Refumee tried to protect himself by releasing the Flood in specific areas to kill the Arbiter and his [[Covenant Special Operations|strike team]], but this backfired and 'Refumee's followers were forced into a two-sided war. In the meantime, a perilous and lethal storm raged outside. Hoping the storm would kill his pursuers, 'Refumee sealed himself within an impenetrable protected zone of the station. To force 'Refumee out of hiding, 'Vadamee cut the cable that prevented the station from falling into the gas giant.{{Ref/Reuse|arbiter}} As 'Refumee attempted to make his escape in a {{Pattern|Kai|Seraph}} fighter, the Arbiter found him and demanded to know the source of 'Refumee's heretical beliefs, causing 343 Guilty Spark to show himself. Though the Monitor began attempting to edify the Arbiter, 'Refumee decided to attack him rather than attempt to convert the Arbiter to his side. Despite 'Refumee's clever use of [[holo-drone]]s, 'Vadamee soon killed him and retrieved 343 Guilty Spark from the station.{{Ref/Reuse|oracle}}
Sesa 'Refumee was voiced by [[Miguel Ferrer]] in ''[[Halo 2]]''.


He appeared in the following ''[[Halo 2]]'' levels:
===Legacy===
*[[Halo 2]]
With the death of 'Refumee and most of his followers at the hands of the Arbiter, and with 343 Guilty Spark in the hands of [[Tartarus]] and the Hierarchs, the heresy was quelled. However, 'Refumee's words had planted a seed of doubt into 'Vadamee's mind.{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} After the Arbiter was presented the same message by the [[Gravemind]], John-117, and 343 Guilty Spark, he slowly came to believe 'Refumee's words.<ref name="gravemind">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]''</ref> Ultimately, the ideals that Sesa 'Refumee's faction promoted were later revived during the [[Great Schism]] by the [[Covenant separatists]]. In the years following the war, Arbiter Thel 'Vadamee sought to recognize 'Refumee's efforts in changing the course of their species for the better, granting special dispensation to the members of 'Refum keep in the [[Swords of Sanghelios]].{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
**[[The Arbiter (Level)|The Arbiter]]
**[[The Oracle (Level)|The Oracle]]


[[Joyride Studios]] released a Heretic Leader [[Action Figures|Action Figure]] in series 8 of their ''Halo 2'' 8 inch action figure collection, and also released the hologram version of the heretic leader which is rear to find.
==Gameplay==
For all intents and purposes, Sesa 'Refumee, on his own, is just a [[Sangheili]] [[Sangheili Ranger|Ranger]] with differently-colored armor and shields that could withstand up to two [[Type-1 energy sword|energy sword]] lunges, making him accurately comparable to a [[Sangheili Ultra]]. During his [[boss|boss fight]] he utilizes two [[holo-drone]]s to assist him in a fight and as a method to stay away from harm's reach. These holo-drones, when projected, create two identical models—albeit a darker armor tint—of himself, which deal real damage upon the player. When a holo-drone is "killed", the model will dissipate and the holo-drone ball will simply drop to the floor. On higher levels, defeating the first drones will make the real Sesa fly into one of the pipes and several more drones will appear. However, the real Sesa will often hide in one of the pipes on the top of the room. He will not respond to damage and can be easily killed with a [[Vostu-pattern carbine|Covenant carbine]] or [[Type-33 Needler|Needler]].


[[WizKids]] produced a miniature figure of Sesa 'Refumee in their first set of [[Halo ActionClix]] products wielding dual [[Plasma Rifles]]. 'Refumee is one of the most powerful units in the initial release, being worth 200 points.
==Production note==
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Sesa 'Refumee is voiced by [[Miguel Ferrer]] in ''[[Halo 2]]'' and by [[John DiMaggio]] in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s terminals.<ref>'''Halo 2''', ''[[Halo 2 credits|credits]]''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''', ''[[Remaking the Legend]]''</ref> His voice actor in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s terminals is uncredited.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Sesa 'Refumee is the leader of the Heretics, as he left the [[Covenant]] and started a rebellion.
*Even though 'Refumee left the [[Covenant]], he did not remove the "-ee" suffix from his name, which denotes service in the Covenant military. Out of universe, this is most likely a result of his name having been given before ''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'' established the meaning of the "-ee" suffix.
*Even though he left the Covenant he didn't remove the "ee" suffix from his name.
*Despite considering [[Thel 'Vadamee]] the one person he could trust with [[343 Guilty Spark]]'s revelations,{{Ref/Reuse|h2aterm}} when granted the opportunity during his final confrontation with Thel, he instead used Spark's appearance as a distraction rather than trying to use the "Oracle" to convince Thel of the truth.{{Ref/Reuse|oracle}}
*The Heretic Leader's favored weapons are dual-wielded [[Plasma Rifle]]s, even though his Heretic warriors wield [[Covenant Carbine]]s not Plasma Rifles.
*His homeworld is erroneously listed as Sanghelios in his Waypoint profile.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20211105095037/https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/sesa-refumee Halo Waypoint]</ref>
*He can only use four weapons: [[Plasma Rifle]], [[Energy Sword]], [[Covenant Carbine]], and the [[Sentinel Beam]], however, he is not scripted with any but the first in game, and modding is necessary to see the other animations.
*Despite the fact Sesa was only in Halo 2, he was released with the Halo Action Clix which were made to promote Halo 3. The figure is "Super Rare" according to the series key.
*There is a glitch where if you keep lunging at Sesa through the window on '[[The Arbiter (level)|The Arbiter]]', where he escapes on a [[Banshee]] you will go through, and then you should throw a plasma grenade at the [[Banshee]], so he can't get in it, if you push him off he will die (if you push him off with a [[Banshee]], he won't die, even if you attack him or if he falls out of the map). Also, you can watch the [[Elites]] and the [[Phantom]] shoot at him, as he is a enemy, but they don't know he's invincible.
*The Sesa 'Refumee action figure and High Prophet Of Regret's have been known to be the only action figures to have holographic versions.


== Related Links ==
==Gallery==
*[[Heretic Elite]]
<gallery>
*[[Heretic Grunt]]
Image:HereticLeaderPlasmaRifle08.jpg|Sesa 'Refumee in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
*[[Heretic Banshee]]
File:Holodrones.jpg|'Refumee with two holo-drones.
*[[Heretics]]
File:GS-Heretic.jpg|Alongside 'Refumee, [[343 Guilty Spark]] discusses the Halo Array.
*[[Elites]]
File:Sesa_Firing.png|'Refumee firing his plasma rifles.
File:CEA - Sesa Terminal.jpg|Sesa 'Refumee in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s terminals.
File:CEA - Sesa Terminal 2.jpg|'Refumee learning of the Prophets' lies.
File:H2A - Sesa model.jpg|An early model of 'Refumee for ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
File:H2A-RefumeeRises.jpg|'Refumee engages the Arbiter in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2A-SesaRefumee.jpg|An up-close shot of 'Refumee's face in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2Aterm-SesaPlasmaRifle.jpg|Sesa 'Refumee examines a plasma rifle in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''{{'}}s [[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|terminals]].
</gallery>


== Sources ==
==List of appearances==
<references/>
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]''
**''[[Halo: The Flood#2010 bonus content|Adjunct]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
**''[[Terminal (Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary)|Terminals]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
**''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminals]]''


{{Elites}}
==Sources==
{{Hranks}}
{{Ref/Sources}}


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[[Category:Bosses]]

Latest revision as of 19:26, December 25, 2023

Sesa 'Refumee
Sesa 'Refumee in the Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)
Biographical information

Homeworld:

Feldokra[1]

Born:

July 11, 2499[1]

Died:

October 20, 2552 (age 53)

Cause of death:

Killed by the Arbiter Thel 'Vadam

Personal details

Species:

Sangheili

Gender:

Male

Height:

221 centimeters (7 ft 3 in)[1]

Weight:

142 kilograms (310 lb)[1]

Political and military information

Affiliation:

Rank:

Third Commander[1]

 

"The Elites are blind, Arbiter, but I will make them see."
— Sesa 'Refumee

Sesa 'Refumee was the leader of a group of heretics who had defected from the Covenant and taken control of a Forerunner gas mine over Threshold and a small outpost on Basis, the gas giant's moon which Installation 04 rested between.[2][3]

Biography[edit]

Heretic uprising[edit]

"I wondered who the Prophets would send to silence me. An Arbiter? I'm flattered."
— 'Refumee to Arbiter Thel 'Vadamee.
Sesa 'Refumee meets 343 Guilty Spark.

In September 2552, Sesa 'Refumee led an artifact retrieval group serving the Ministry of Tranquility within the Fleet of Particular Justice alongside Loka 'Bandolee. After the fleet arrived at Installation 04 in pursuit of the UNSC Pillar of Autumn, 'Refumee's expeditionary group was sent to study a Forerunner gas mine above Threshold at the behest of the Prophet of Stewardship. Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee disapproved of the mission, believing that all military forces needed to be concentrated on the human forces on the installation.[4][1] As such, 'Refumee was not on Installation 04 when John-117 detonated the Pillar of Autumn's engines, destroying the ring. However, when most of the Fleet of Particular Justice had been destroyed or left the system, Sesa 'Refumee and his forces were left stranded on the gas mine facility.[5]

Sesa 'Refumee and 343 Guilty Spark converse.

After Alpha Halo's destruction, Installation 04's monitor, 343 Guilty Spark, travelled to Threshold's gas mine shortly after the Halo's destruction. The monitor encountered initially hostile Kig-Yar soldiers that were a part of 'Refumee's unit. However, a Sangheili soldier found the monitor and brought Guilty Spark to 'Refumee. The monitor "edified" him about the true nature of the Halo Array, the fate of the Forerunners, and the origins of the Flood. Realizing that the San'Shyuum's teachings were false, 'Refumee cut off communications to the remainder of the fleet.[6] 'Refumee and Guilty Spark had a lengthy conversation over the history of the Covenant and the Sangheili. He initially considered conveying these revelations to his commander, Thel 'Vadamee, the only individual that he felt he could trust with 343 Guilty Spark's revelations. However, Thel's disgrace and appointment as Arbiter prevented any detailed conversations.[7] 'Refumee subsequently led the Sangheili, Kig-Yar, and Unggoy under his command to revolt against the Prophets. 'Refumee then proceeded to fortify the gas mine with defenses, anticipating a response from the Prophets. He attempted to spread the truth to the rest of the Covenant in hopes that others would rally to his cause, which infuriated the High Prophets of Truth and Mercy.[2]

Sesa was branded a traitor and a heretic by Truth, who sent Thel 'Vadamee, the newly appointed Arbiter, to execute 'Refumee and to quell his heretical movement. At first, 'Refumee tried to protect himself by releasing the Flood in specific areas to kill the Arbiter and his strike team, but this backfired and 'Refumee's followers were forced into a two-sided war. In the meantime, a perilous and lethal storm raged outside. Hoping the storm would kill his pursuers, 'Refumee sealed himself within an impenetrable protected zone of the station. To force 'Refumee out of hiding, 'Vadamee cut the cable that prevented the station from falling into the gas giant.[2] As 'Refumee attempted to make his escape in a Kai-pattern Seraph fighter, the Arbiter found him and demanded to know the source of 'Refumee's heretical beliefs, causing 343 Guilty Spark to show himself. Though the Monitor began attempting to edify the Arbiter, 'Refumee decided to attack him rather than attempt to convert the Arbiter to his side. Despite 'Refumee's clever use of holo-drones, 'Vadamee soon killed him and retrieved 343 Guilty Spark from the station.[3]

Legacy[edit]

With the death of 'Refumee and most of his followers at the hands of the Arbiter, and with 343 Guilty Spark in the hands of Tartarus and the Hierarchs, the heresy was quelled. However, 'Refumee's words had planted a seed of doubt into 'Vadamee's mind.[1] After the Arbiter was presented the same message by the Gravemind, John-117, and 343 Guilty Spark, he slowly came to believe 'Refumee's words.[8] Ultimately, the ideals that Sesa 'Refumee's faction promoted were later revived during the Great Schism by the Covenant separatists. In the years following the war, Arbiter Thel 'Vadamee sought to recognize 'Refumee's efforts in changing the course of their species for the better, granting special dispensation to the members of 'Refum keep in the Swords of Sanghelios.[1]

Gameplay[edit]

For all intents and purposes, Sesa 'Refumee, on his own, is just a Sangheili Ranger with differently-colored armor and shields that could withstand up to two energy sword lunges, making him accurately comparable to a Sangheili Ultra. During his boss fight he utilizes two holo-drones to assist him in a fight and as a method to stay away from harm's reach. These holo-drones, when projected, create two identical models—albeit a darker armor tint—of himself, which deal real damage upon the player. When a holo-drone is "killed", the model will dissipate and the holo-drone ball will simply drop to the floor. On higher levels, defeating the first drones will make the real Sesa fly into one of the pipes and several more drones will appear. However, the real Sesa will often hide in one of the pipes on the top of the room. He will not respond to damage and can be easily killed with a Covenant carbine or Needler.

Production note[edit]

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Sesa 'Refumee is voiced by Miguel Ferrer in Halo 2 and by John DiMaggio in Halo 2: Anniversary's terminals.[9][10] His voice actor in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary's terminals is uncredited.

Trivia[edit]

  • Even though 'Refumee left the Covenant, he did not remove the "-ee" suffix from his name, which denotes service in the Covenant military. Out of universe, this is most likely a result of his name having been given before Halo: The Cole Protocol established the meaning of the "-ee" suffix.
  • Despite considering Thel 'Vadamee the one person he could trust with 343 Guilty Spark's revelations,[7] when granted the opportunity during his final confrontation with Thel, he instead used Spark's appearance as a distraction rather than trying to use the "Oracle" to convince Thel of the truth.[3]
  • His homeworld is erroneously listed as Sanghelios in his Waypoint profile.[11]

Gallery[edit]

  • Sesa 'Refumee in Halo 2.

    Sesa 'Refumee in Halo 2.

  • 'Refumee with two holo-drones.

    'Refumee with two holo-drones.

  • Alongside 'Refumee, 343 Guilty Spark discusses the Halo Array.

    Alongside 'Refumee, 343 Guilty Spark discusses the Halo Array.

  • 'Refumee firing his plasma rifles.

    'Refumee firing his plasma rifles.

  • Sesa 'Refumee in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary's terminals.

    Sesa 'Refumee in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary's terminals.

  • 'Refumee learning of the Prophets' lies.

    'Refumee learning of the Prophets' lies.

  • An early model of 'Refumee for Halo 2: Anniversary.

    An early model of 'Refumee for Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • 'Refumee engages the Arbiter in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    'Refumee engages the Arbiter in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • An up-close shot of 'Refumee's face in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    An up-close shot of 'Refumee's face in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • Sesa 'Refumee examines a plasma rifle in Halo 2: Anniversary's terminals.

    Sesa 'Refumee examines a plasma rifle in Halo 2: Anniversary's terminals.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 253
  2. ^ a b c Halo 2, campaign level The Arbiter
  3. ^ a b c Halo 2, campaign level The Oracle
  4. ^ Halo: The Flood (2010), Priority Broadcast Log/Eleventh Cycle, Third Unit
  5. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 243
  6. ^ Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Terminal 11
  7. ^ a b Halo 2: Anniversary, Terminals
  8. ^ Halo 2, campaign level Gravemind
  9. ^ Halo 2, credits
  10. ^ Halo 2: Anniversary, Remaking the Legend
  11. ^ Halo Waypoint
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