Mark of Shame

Summary
The Mark of Shame is given to those who have either disgraced or turned away from the Covenant Empire (in other words, Heresy). After being branded with it, the person is often executed right after. The only exception was the Commander in charge of the destruction of Installation 04. He became the Arbiter in order to settle the act of Heresy on Basis. The Mark of Shame is imprinted on the body of the person by method of heat (namely branding) and is a permanent mark that they carry to their deaths, which usually come immediately after being branded.