Editing Pavium

{{Status|Canon}}
{{Outdated|[[Halo: Divine Wind]]}}
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|name=Pavium
|image=[[File:HW2-Pavium.png|300px]]
|homeworld=[[Doisac]]{{Ref/Book|Id=EN|Enc22|Page=457}}
|birth=[[2526#March|March 26, 2526]]{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
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|siblings=[[Voridus]] {{c|Younger brother}}{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
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|hair=Bald
|eyes=Red
|affiliation=*[[Banished]]
**[[Clan of the Long Shields]]
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{{Quote|[[Voridus]], listen. You fail [[Atriox|him]] one more time trying to prove yourself and I will not be able to save you. And it will be both our skulls beneath his [[Chainbreaker|mace]].|Pavium to Voridus.{{Ref/Level|Id=Wrong|HW2|Section=Halo Wars 2: Awakening the Nightmare|SectionLinkText=Awakening the Nightmare|What Could Go Wrong?}}}}
'''Pavium''', nicknamed '''the Unbreakable''',{{Ref/Novel|Id=HDW3|DW|Chapter=3}} is a [[Jiralhanae]] [[Jiralhanae Warlord|Warlord]] within the [[Banished]] who fought against the [[Flood]] during the [[Second Ark Conflict]].{{Ref/Reuse|Retreat}}{{Ref/Reuse|back}}

==Biography==
===Joining the Banished===
Both Pavium and [[Voridus]] joined the Banished in the post-Covenant War era. Both brothers were present during a [[Battle of Karava|conflict]] with [[Jovus]]' pack.{{Ref/Comic|RoA|Issue=5}} During his time in the Banished, Pavium served as a Warlord under [[Decimus]], with Decimus serving as Pavium's ''[[daskalo]]'' - or mentor.{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} Pavium became known for his skill as a [[combat engineer]], using his mastery of architecture and siege warfare to create and destroy fortifications in combat - earning the title of "the Unbreakable" for his discipline and prowess. Despite this, Pavium's conflicting ties of loyalty to the his [[clan]] - the [[Clan of the Long Shields|Long Shields]] - and his brother [[Voridus]] slowed his advancement in the Banished.{{Ref/Reuse|back}} Following the assassination of Decimus and the Banished loss on [[Installation 09]], Pavium redoubled the efforts of the clan, eager to prove his worth.{{Ref/Game|HW2|Phoenix Logs|Detail=Pavium}}{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}{{Ref/Reuse|back}}

===Outbreak on Installation 00===
{{Main|Outbreak on Installation 00}}
[[File:HW2-Light the Fuse.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Pavium leading his troops against the Flood.]]
Months after [[Installation 09]] left the Ark, Atriox tasked Pavium and his brother with a mission to salvage starships near the remains of ''[[High Charity]]'' to judge their worthiness as members of his inner circle.{{Ref/Reuse|Wrong}}{{Ref/Reuse|back}} While Voridus scouted ahead near ''High Charity'', Pavium established an outpost near a Forerunner defense station which contained the [[Archive]].{{Ref/Reuse|Wrong}} As Pavium and his forces began establishing a salvage path towards ''High Charity'', they were attacked by the Flood, which had been inadvertently released by Voridus when he breached the containment shield around ''High Charity'' in an attempt to salvage its interior. Unable to contact Voridus but unwilling to abandon his brother, Pavium led his troops in a staggered retreat. He reunited the scattered salvage crew, and together they fought off waves of Flood before Voridus re-established contact.{{Ref/Level|Id=Retreat|HW2|Section=Halo Wars 2: Awakening the Nightmare|SectionLinkText=Awakening the Nightmare|Fighting Retreat}} 

The two regrouped outside the [[Archive]], but Voridus' base soon became under siege by the Flood. The Flood blocked off the entrance to the station using massive tentacles and bursters. While Voridus monitored the nearby Flood activity, Pavium operated a trio of [[salvage drill]]s to destabilize the chemicals in the ground underneath and destroyed the Flood growth at the entrance.{{Ref/Level|HW2|Section=Halo Wars 2: Awakening the Nightmare|SectionLinkText=Awakening the Nightmare|Light the Fuse}} Having been rescued by Pavium, Voridus led a small party into the Archive to reactivate the Forerunner defense network, while Pavium defended the surrounding area. As the Flood's assault forced Pavium to retreat to the entrance, Pavium managed to reactivate teleporters into the Archive, and sent reinforcements to support Voridus.{{Ref/Level|HW2|Section=Halo Wars 2: Awakening the Nightmare|SectionLinkText=Awakening the Nightmare|The Archive}}

Although Voridus had reactivated the Sentinel defense network, a massive [[Proto-Gravemind]] had taken form outside ''High Charity'', and began commanding the Flood. Pavium and Voridus regrouped at a Banished outpost nearby, and, fighting through the Flood defenses while assisted by Forerunner Sentinels, the two built up a network of [[Eklon'Dal Workshop Antlion]]s in the area to destroy the Proto-Gravemind. The two succeeded in destroying the Proto-Gravemind, just before Atriox arrived personally. Pavium, along with Voridus, was tasked by Atriox to secure the breach in the containment shield.{{Ref/Level|HW2|Section=Halo Wars 2: Awakening the Nightmare|SectionLinkText=Awakening the Nightmare|Manifestation}}

After their calamity in dealing with the Flood, the Clan of the Long Shields lost the confidence of Atriox and the other warlords, resulting in their demotion from front-line assault units to serving in rear-guard reserves with few opportunities to obtain glory in battle. This continued once Atriox left Shipmaster [[Let 'Volir]] in charge of the Banished force on the Ark, though of the two brothers 'Volir trusted Pavium with command of the clan most. The demotion of the clan also caused dissatisfaction among the various [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|chieftains]] under Pavium, who soon began chafing and positioning themselves to usurp him. In response, Pavium carefully and diplomatically manoeuvred against them until one challenger became evident; [[Thalazan]]. To ensure he did not lose credibility, Pavium actively worked with Thalazan and made efforts to agree with his rival's statements, forcing Thalazan to take ever-more extreme positions to try and challenge Pavium's authority. By doing this, Pavium hoped to back his would-be usurper into a corner where he would either be able to kill him, or Thalazan would lose the support of his own backers.{{Ref/Novel|Id=DW3|HDW|Chapter=3}}

===Stopping the Great Journey===
{{Main|Battle of Epsilon Clarion}}

Pavium and [[Voridus]] obtained a memo from the covert [[Ferret]]s in the [[Keepers of the One Freedom]], warning that they and [[Dhas Bhasvod]]'s [[Dhas Bhasvod's Covenant|Covenant]] sought to activate all the rings on the Ark. Leading their [[Banished]] [[Clan of the Long Shields]], Pavium pursued the religious factions to stop them. During the pursuit, Pavium was faced with internal rivalry by [[Thalazan]] who sought to succeed Pavium as warlord. Pavium's forces and the Keepers along with Bhasvod's Covenant ultimately clashed at [[Epsilon Clarion]], resulting in the most of the Long Shield's forces lost. Pavium and Voridus were knocked off a bridge in the conflict, but survived.{{Ref/Novel|DW}}
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==Personality and traits==
{{Quote|A dead Jiralhanae wins no battles.|Pavium during the Second Ark Conflict.{{Ref/Game|Id=HW2|HW2|Gameplay}}}}
A gigantic Jiralhanae,{{Ref/Site|Id=nightmare|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/the-nightmare-has-awoken|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=The Nightmare Has Awoken|D=22|M=8|Y=2021}} Pavium is an intelligent individual with a strong tactical mind.{{Ref/Game|HW2|Pheonix Logs|Detail=Tread Carefully}} Pavium has shown great care for those under his command, as seen when Pavium refused to abandon Voridus and seeing to the wounded during the Flood outbreak on the Ark.{{Ref/Reuse|Retreat}} The suffix "-um", on the end of Pavium's name, suggests he is likely of the [[Rh'tol]] [[skein]].{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/possible-catalog-jiralhanae--us-suffix-question/c7324d4c-3aab-4a41-bfb5-208df1163974/posts?page=1|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=(Possible Catalog) Jiralhanae -us suffix question|Quote=Detailed information on Jiralhanae personal naming practices is currently held in inaccessible cores. However, the suffix "-um" is only recorded for those personnel affiliated with the Rh'tol skein.|LocalArchive=Catalog/Archive/2014#(Possible Catalog) Jiralhanae -us suffix question|D=19|M=05|Y=2021}}

==Equipment==
{{Quote|They will not break us, they will break upon us.|Pavium during the Second Ark Conflict.{{Ref/Reuse|HW2}}}}
Pavium's panoply of war always includes his custom warplate and a relic tower shield gifted to him by [[Decimus]]. For offensive purposes Pavium uses a [[Heavy Mortar System|heavy mortar system]] for direct bombardment and a [[Target designator|target designator]] for calling out high-value targets for combined fire from [[Eklon'Dal Workshop Antlion]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|HW2}}{{Ref/Reuse|back}}

==Production notes==
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*Pavium is voiced by {{Plain|[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0832622/ T.J. Storm]}}.
*His name may be derived from the [[Wikipedia:Pavise|pavise]], a large shield used by archers and crossbowmen, similar to the one Pavium uses.
*Pavium's target designator is similar to the British Captain's [http://companyofheroes.wikia.com/wiki/Captain#Victor_Target Victor Target] ability from ''[[Wikipedia:Company of Heroes|Company of Heroes]]'', which is used to designate targets for combined artillery fire.

==Gallery==
===Concept art and illustrations===
<gallery>
File:HW2-ImperviousWarlord Concept.png|Concept art of the Impervious Warlord, a unit that would later become Pavium, for ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
File:HW2-pavium 01.png|More concept art of Pavium.
File:HW2_Nightmare_Loadscreen.jpg|Concept art of Pavium fighting Flood.
File:HW2 ATN art.jpg|Pavium with Voridus and Atriox in promotional art for ''[[Awakening the Nightmare]]''.
File:HW2-BlitzPavium.jpg|[[Blitz]] card of Pavium.
File:HW2-Manifestation.png|Pavium, Voridus, and some Unggoy approach a Proto-Gravemind's tentacle.
File:PL - BrothersInArms1&2.jpg|Pavium and Voridus in the [[Phoenix Logs]].
File:HLC Flood Warning.png|Pavium fighting the Flood.
File:HROA-Pavium.png|Pavium in ''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]''.
</gallery>

===Screenshots===
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File:HW2-MenuPavium.png|Pavium in the main menu of ''Halo Wars 2''.
File:HW2 - Pavium 3D model.jpg|Model of Pavium.
File:HW2-Voridus&Pavium.jpg|Pavium and Voridus receive their orders from Atriox.
File:HW2-Brofist.gif|Pavium and Voridus forearm bump each other.
File:HW2-Paviumface.png|Pavium shows concern for Voridus.
File:HW2-DirtyPavium.png|Pavium covered in Flood biomass.
File:HW2-Victoryscreech.png|Pavium and Voridus roar in victory after killing the Proto-Gravemind.
File:HW2-Paviumattention.png|Pavium stands at attention for Atriox.
File:HW2-Tres.png|Pavium and Voridus go to contain the Flood.
File:HW2-Paviumkicking.png|Pavium kicking Flood infection forms.
File:HW2-Paviumshield.png|Pavium firing his mortar.
File:Enc22-Pavium.png|Pavium in the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]]''.
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' 
**''[[Halo Wars 2: Awakening the Nightmare]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]''
*''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]''

==Sources==
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