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===Early life and military career=== | ===Early life and military career=== | ||
{{Quote|Prior to the Great Schism, others sought to punish me and even take my life, but they would not succeed. My actions in combat, in the war and against my enemies, silenced all those who would contend with my standing.|Usze 'Taham, reflecting on his declination of the title of Honor Guard<ref>'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''page 88'' (Google Play edition)</ref>}} | {{Quote|Prior to the Great Schism, others sought to punish me and even take my life, but they would not succeed. My actions in combat, in the war and against my enemies, silenced all those who would contend with my standing.|Usze 'Taham, reflecting on his declination of the title of Honor Guard<ref>'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''page 88'' (Google Play edition)</ref>}} | ||
Usze 'Taham was born on [[2519#October|October 31, 2519]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P251}} into a respected merchant family in [[Sumai keep]] in the state of [[Bothaes]] on [[Sanghelios]].{{Ref/Reuse|hitd87}} He was fathered by [[Toha 'Sumai]], one of the most prominent [[Aristocrat|swordfighters]] of this age.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P251}} Toha mated with Usze's mother, a privilege granted by being a swordsman, and Usze was raised by his mother and her husband, Usze did not know that Toha was his father.{{Ref/Reuse|Coop}} Instead, Usze believed that Toha was an uncle and was trained by him in swordsmanship. When he was of age, Usze traveled to the top war college in the [[Iruiru]] region of [[Yermo]] on Sanghelios and graduated with honors,{{Ref/Reuse|hitd87}} a distinction he shares with [[Rtas 'Vadum]].{{Ref/Reuse|Coop}} Upon graduating, Usze's skills attracted the attention of influential individuals and he was posted on the [[Fleet of Faithful Ardor]].{{Ref/Reuse|hitd87}} | Usze 'Taham was born on [[2519#October|October 31, 2519]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P251}} into a respected merchant family in [[Sumai keep]] in the state of [[Bothaes]] on [[Sanghelios]].{{Ref/Reuse|hitd87}} He was fathered by [[Toha 'Sumai]], one of the most prominent [[Aristocrat|swordfighters]] of this age.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P251}} Toha mated with Usze's mother, a privilege granted by being a swordsman, and Usze was raised by his mother and her husband. Per Sangheili custom, Usze did not know that Toha was his father.{{Ref/Reuse|Coop}} Instead, Usze believed that Toha was an uncle and was trained by him in swordsmanship. When he was of age, Usze traveled to the top war college in the [[Iruiru]] region of [[Yermo]] on Sanghelios and graduated with honors,{{Ref/Reuse|hitd87}} a distinction he shares with [[Rtas 'Vadum]].{{Ref/Reuse|Coop}} Upon graduating, Usze's skills attracted the attention of influential individuals and he was posted on the [[Fleet of Faithful Ardor]].{{Ref/Reuse|hitd87}} | ||
After only serving a single tour in the [[Human-Covenant War]] with the Fleet of Faithful Ardor,{{Ref/Reuse|hitd87}} several politicians offered Usze a place in the [[Covenant Honor Guard]],{{Ref/Reuse|Coop}} putting him in service of the [[High Council]].{{Ref/Reuse|hitd87}} He declined, despite warnings against his decision, citing "lack of practical experience". In truth, he had no desire to be part of a largely ceremonial unit. At the end of his third tour, Usze 'Taham again refused the post, even though his superiors warned him such behavior could be misinterpreted as [[Wikipedia:Apostasy|apostasy]]. Ultimately, no charges were ever filed or pursued against him.{{Ref/Reuse|Coop}} Some Sangheili believed that superiors of Usze who felt "protective" towards him were responsible for the lack of punitive actions taken against Usze. He became respected by certain circles for dismissing the Honor Guard's offer in favor of pursuing combat.<ref name="hitd46">'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 46-50'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Since that time, Usze evaded countless punitive actions, as well as at least two assassination attempts, and served with distinction for two additional tours before the [[Great Schism]].{{Ref/Reuse|Coop}} Usze's actions in the aforementioned combat tours against [[human]]ity eventually led his superiors to resign to his decision. Usze came into service of the [[Ascetics]] as a liaison for the Covenant.{{Ref/Reuse|hitd87}} Prior to the Great Schism, 'Taham served under [[Special Operations Commander]] Rtas 'Vadumee.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | After only serving a single tour in the [[Human-Covenant War]] with the Fleet of Faithful Ardor,{{Ref/Reuse|hitd87}} several politicians offered Usze a place in the [[Covenant Honor Guard]],{{Ref/Reuse|Coop}} putting him in service of the [[High Council]].{{Ref/Reuse|hitd87}} He declined, despite warnings against his decision, citing "lack of practical experience". In truth, he had no desire to be part of a largely ceremonial unit. At the end of his third tour, Usze 'Taham again refused the post, even though his superiors warned him such behavior could be misinterpreted as [[Wikipedia:Apostasy|apostasy]]. Ultimately, no charges were ever filed or pursued against him.{{Ref/Reuse|Coop}} Some Sangheili believed that superiors of Usze who felt "protective" towards him were responsible for the lack of punitive actions taken against Usze. He became respected by certain circles for dismissing the Honor Guard's offer in favor of pursuing combat.<ref name="hitd46">'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 46-50'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Since that time, Usze evaded countless punitive actions, as well as at least two assassination attempts, and served with distinction for two additional tours before the [[Great Schism]].{{Ref/Reuse|Coop}} Usze's actions in the aforementioned combat tours against [[human]]ity eventually led his superiors to resign to his decision. Usze came into service of the [[Ascetics]] as a liaison for the Covenant.{{Ref/Reuse|hitd87}} Prior to the Great Schism, 'Taham served under [[Special Operations Commander]] Rtas 'Vadumee.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||