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Atriox had also learned of the [[Harbinger]] during his time on the Ark,{{Ref/Game|HINF|Id=Harbinger|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Escharum's Testimony 03|Banished Audio logs|Detail=Escharum's Testimony 03: Harbinger}} and sought to free her species, the [[Xalanyn]], to aid him. Upon the warmaster's return, the rogue [[AI]] leader [[Cortana]] ordered him and the Banished to surrender, and [[Razing of Oth Sonin|destroyed]] Doisac in response to his refusal by firing beams at it with several [[Guardian]]s. | Atriox had also learned of the [[Harbinger]] during his time on the Ark,{{Ref/Game|HINF|Id=Harbinger|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Escharum's Testimony 03|Banished Audio logs|Detail=Escharum's Testimony 03: Harbinger}} and sought to free her species, the [[Xalanyn]], to aid him. Upon the warmaster's return, the rogue [[AI]] leader [[Cortana]] ordered him and the Banished to surrender, and [[Razing of Oth Sonin|destroyed]] Doisac in response to his refusal by firing beams at it with several [[Guardian]]s. | ||
Following the loss of their home planet, Atriox and his Banished arrived at Installation 07 where the Xalanyn species were secretly hidden.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=aud}} In [[2559#December|December 2559]], the Banished [[Battle over Installation 07|ambushed]] the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} above [[Installation 07]] to retrieve [[CTN 0453-0]] in order to defeat the rogue Cortana and her Created empire as well.{{Ref/Level|Game=HI|Level=The Sequence|Quote=Atriox came for you. He attacked the Infinity. We fought. He won.|Quotee=Master Chief}} | Following the loss of their home planet, Atriox and his Banished arrived at Installation 07 where the Xalanyn species were secretly hidden.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=aud}} In [[2559#December|December 2559]], the Banished [[Battle over Installation 07|ambushed]] the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} above [[Halo Array|Halo]] [[Installation 07]] to retrieve [[CTN 0453-0]] in order to defeat the rogue Cortana and her Created empire as well.{{Ref/Level|Game=HI|Level=The Sequence|Quote=Atriox came for you. He attacked the Infinity. We fought. He won.|Quotee=Master Chief}} | ||
=====Opening engagements===== | =====Opening engagements===== | ||
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=====Escharum's Banished===== | =====Escharum's Banished===== | ||
[[File:HINF-Ruleof2.jpg|thumb|left|War Chief Escharum fighting John-117 in the [[House of Reckoning (location)|House of Reckoning]].|250px]] | [[File:HINF-Ruleof2.jpg|thumb|left|War Chief Escharum fighting John-117 in the [[House of Reckoning (location)|House of Reckoning]].|250px]] | ||
Despite the fact that [[Atriox]] valued Banished [[humans]]{{Ref/Novel|Id=DW6|HDW|Chapter=6}} and made statements denouncing genocide as "barbarism" with "no reward" which allowed the Banished to incorporate [[Jiralhanae|feuding]] [[Sangheili|species]] in the first place,{{Ref/Reuse|Id=ROA4}}{{Ref/Reuse|Id=HuntingParty1}}{{Ref/Reuse|Id=ROA2}} [[Escharum]] decided to go against Atriox's core beliefs that tied the Banished together and | Despite the fact that [[Atriox]] valued Banished [[humans]]{{Ref/Novel|Id=DW6|HDW|Chapter=6}} and made statements denouncing genocide as "barbarism" with "no reward" which allowed the Banished to incorporate [[Jiralhanae|feuding]] [[Sangheili|species]] in the first place,{{Ref/Reuse|Id=ROA4}}{{Ref/Reuse|Id=HuntingParty1}}{{Ref/Reuse|Id=ROA2}} [[Escharum]] decided to go against Atriox's core beliefs that tied the Banished together and allowed his Jiralhanae to kill off many humans in the faction not responsible for the [[Razing of Oth Sonin]].{{Ref/Reuse|Id=TRP20}} While Escharum declared the destruction of humanity,{{Ref/YouTube|Id=RiseOfBanished|hXrMkGXtk0c|Halo|Halo Infinite The Banished Rise}} he still allowed for some Banished humans to remain, notably [[Unidentified Banished human inspector|those]] who had earned enough respect.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=TRP20}} Radically altered, the Banished under Escharum's leadership would expend valuable resources on revenge and his desire for a glorious battle,{{Ref/Level|Hi|Foundation}}{{Ref/Game|HINF|Id=Demon|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Escharum's Testimony 04|Banished Audio logs|Detail=Escharum's Testimony 04: Demon}} opposed to pragmatism,{{Ref/Reuse|Id=HuntingParty1}} a decision which would ultimately lead his forces stationed around the [[Silent Auditorium (location)|shattered islands]] to ruin with many [[Bloodstars#Banished|high value]] [[Hand of Atriox|leaders]] dead in the ensuing conflict.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=Hi}} | ||
Seeking to fulfill part of Atriox's will, Escharum established the ring as the Banished's new home and also sought to free a Xalanyn known as the [[Harbinger]]. A [[Spartan-IV]] team led by [[Hudson Griffin]] attempted to assassinate Escharum, but were ambushed and killed with only Griffin being taken prisoner. Escharum concurrently sent [[Tremonius]] to lead an assault on the crashed [[Mulsanne-class light frigate]] [[UNSC Mortal Reverie]] acting as the humans' base, both as a means of retaliation and to uncover to Harbinger resting beneath its crash site. The Banished forces quickly overwhelmed the frigate killing and scattering the UNSC forces stationed around it, and began to excavate the Harbinger's [[cylix]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=TRP17|TRP|Chapter=17}} | |||
Using a human [[Prisoner of war|prisoner]] named [[Lucas Browning]], Escharum awakened the Harbinger, and forged a begrudging alliance with her for the reformation of Installation 07. The Banished were complimented with the Harbinger's [[Gasgira]] troops known as ''Skimmers'',{{Ref/Game|HINF|Id=Gasgira|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Outpost Intel 05|Banished Audio logs|Detail=Outpost Intel #05 - RE: Damnable Eyes (log description)|Quote=RE: THE GASGIRA}} who were initially hostile upon release.{{Ref/Novel|Id=TRPp285|TRP|Chapter=32|Page=285}} | |||
During [[2560#May|May 2560]], the Banished ship ''[[Ghost of Gbraakon]]'' was destroyed by [[John-117]], who had survived in space and been rescued by ''[[Echo 216]]''. Escharum was invigorated by his survival and welcomed him to a battle on his ring world. The Banished bases [[Outpost Tremonius (location)|Outpost Tremonius]], [[Tower]], [[Annex Ridge (location)|Annex Ridge]], [[Armory of Reckoning (location)|Armory of Reckoning]], [[Forge of Teash (location)|Forge of Teash]], [[Horn of Abolition (location)|Horn of Abolition]], [[Ransom Keep (location)|Ransom Keep]], [[Redoubt of Sundering (location)|Redoubt of Sundering]] and [[Riven Gate (location)|Riven Gate]] all fell to John-117 and the [[Marine]]s he freed during the conflict. All high value members situated around the floating islands, many of which served as [[Bloodstars#Banished|Bloodstars]], were assassinated by the Spartan-II, along with the [[Hand of Atriox]] who were sent to kill him. | During [[2560#May|May 2560]], the Banished ship ''[[Ghost of Gbraakon]]'' was destroyed by [[John-117]], who had survived in space and been rescued by ''[[Echo 216]]''. Escharum was invigorated by his survival and welcomed him to a battle on his ring world. The Banished bases [[Outpost Tremonius (location)|Outpost Tremonius]], [[Tower]], [[Annex Ridge (location)|Annex Ridge]], [[Armory of Reckoning (location)|Armory of Reckoning]], [[Forge of Teash (location)|Forge of Teash]], [[Horn of Abolition (location)|Horn of Abolition]], [[Ransom Keep (location)|Ransom Keep]], [[Redoubt of Sundering (location)|Redoubt of Sundering]] and [[Riven Gate (location)|Riven Gate]] all fell to John-117 and the [[Marine]]s he freed during the conflict. All high value members situated around the floating islands, many of which served as [[Bloodstars#Banished|Bloodstars]], were assassinated by the Spartan-II, along with the [[Hand of Atriox]] who were sent to kill him. | ||
Seeking a legendary battle or a glorious death with his illness progressing, Escharum sent [[Blademaster]] [[Jega 'Rdomnai]] to kidnap Echo 216 to lure out the Spartan. Taking the bait, John-117 arrived for [[Battle of the House of Reckoning|the final showdown]] at the [[House of Reckoning (location)|House of Reckoning]]. Waves of Banished fought against John-117, only to be struck down. Jega 'Rdomnai fought him as well and was defeated | Seeking a legendary battle or a glorious death with his illness progressing, Escharum sent [[Blademaster]] [[Jega 'Rdomnai]] to kidnap Echo 216 to lure out the Spartan. Taking the bait, John-117 arrived for [[Battle of the House of Reckoning|the final showdown]] at the [[House of Reckoning (location)|House of Reckoning]]. Waves of Banished fought against John-117, only to be struck down. Jega 'Rdomnai fought him as well and was defeated with his body mysteriously cloaking away. Escharum revealed himself to the Spartan in the room where Echo 216 was being held and a duel took place. Escharum and John-117 took shots at each other until the War Chief resorted to using the room to power a dome-shaped shield to protect himself. The Spartan deactivated the shield and continued to attack, resulting in Escharum pulling out his [[gravity axe]] for an even closer battle. After sustaining enough damage Escharum collapsed and told the Spartan that his death would inspire others before dying in his enemy's arms. | ||
The Harbinger would continue leading the remnants of Escharum's local forces, some Banished Jiralhanae saw his death as martyrdom and proclaimed to fight in his name. In a last ditcheeffort to protect the Harbinger in the [[Silent Auditorium (location)|Silent Auditorium]]'s central chamber, they attempted to [[Battle of the Silent Auditorium|defend her]] against John-117 where they were all killed along with her. After the Harbinger's defeat, other Banished forces remained in control of different parts of the ring.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=aud}}{{clear}} | The Harbinger would continue leading the remnants of Escharum's local forces, some Banished Jiralhanae saw his death as martyrdom and proclaimed to fight in his name. In a last ditcheeffort to protect the Harbinger in the [[Silent Auditorium (location)|Silent Auditorium]]'s central chamber, they attempted to [[Battle of the Silent Auditorium|defend her]] against John-117 where they were all killed along with her. After the Harbinger's defeat, other Banished forces remained in control of different parts of the ring.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=aud}}{{clear}} | ||
=====Atriox's return===== | =====Atriox's return===== | ||
Unbeknownst to both the Banished and the UNSC, Atriox had survived his apparent destruction by Cortana, and had discovered the location of the [[cylix]]es in which the Forerunners had imprisoned the [[Xalanyn]].{{Ref/Game|Id=Hi|Hi}} Several Banished affiliated human mercenary groups continued to operate in the [[Streets|crime-ridden streets]] of [[New Mombasa]] on [[Earth]], capitalizing on the city's proximity to Forerunner secrets for Atriox and the Banished.{{Ref/Site|Id=Legendary|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-legendary-endings|SiteName=Canon Fodder: Legendary Ending}} | Unbeknownst to both the Banished and the UNSC, Atriox had survived his apparent destruction by Cortana, and had discovered the location of the [[cylix]]es in which the Forerunners had imprisoned the [[Xalanyn]].{{Ref/Game|Id=Hi|Hi}} Atriox reestablished contact with the Banished, resulting in a newfound resolve and confidence amongst the Banished with his reemergence.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22p453|Enc22|Page=423}} Several Banished affiliated human mercenary groups continued to operate in the [[Streets|crime-ridden streets]] of [[New Mombasa]] on [[Earth]], capitalizing on the city's proximity to Forerunner secrets for Atriox and the Banished.{{Ref/Site|Id=Legendary|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-legendary-endings|SiteName=Canon Fodder: Legendary Ending}} | ||
==Governance and society== | ==Governance and society== | ||
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Atriox did not care for the greater [[Sangheili-Jiralhanae war|Sangheili-Jiralhanae feud]],{{Ref/Comic|Id=ROA4|[[Halo: Rise of Atriox Issue 4|Rise of Atriox Issue 4]]}} As such, he has welcomed some [[Sangheili]] to join the Banished as mercenaries. Because Atriox and the Jiralhanae in the Banished claim to not have been involved in the [[Great Schism|betrayal and massacre]] of the Sangheili, some Sangheili have willingly accepted the offer, and joined viewing the Banished as "other".<ref name="HuntingParty1">''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]'', ''[[Hunting Party]]''</ref> Three [[Special Operations Sangheili]] from the [[Silent Shadow]], a former [[Covenant Special Operations]] unit, were successfully convinced by Atriox to join the ranks of the Banished.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=HuntingParty1}} Additionally, the Sangheili crew of the {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} ''[[Enduring Conviction]]'' joined the Banished since its [[shipmaster]], [[Let 'Volir]], reluctantly aligned himself with Atriox.<ref name="gamespot characters">[http://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-wars-2-new-character-images-and-details-revea/1100-6442098/?ftag=GSS-05-10aaa0b '''GameSpot''': ''Halo Wars 2: New Character Images and Details Revealed'']</ref> These forces were among the first of many [[Sangheili Mercenary]] groups recruited into the Banished. Several of these individuals attained positions of prestige within the Banished, with Let 'Volir even being granted command of all Banished forces on the Ark by Atriox following his departure, much to the dismay of other Banished Jiralhanae.{{Ref/Novel|Id=DWGuskarit|HDW|Chapter=2|Page=47}} Atriox's charismatic leadership allows for both Jiralhanae and Sangheili to be deployed simultaneously, whereas other leaders would struggle to get such bitter rivals to coopererate.{{Ref/Game|[[Halo Wars 2]] [[Phoenix Logs]] - Atriox}} Despite this coexistence, hatred between the two species still manifests.{{Ref/Game|Hi|Part=[[Chak 'Lok/Quotes|Chak 'Lok Boss Fight]]}} The Sangheili under Decimus' command were treated with resentment and often sadistically sent on suicide missions.<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-wars-2-new-character-images-and-details-revea/1100-6442098/ '''GameSpot''' - ''Halo Wars 2: New Character Images and Details Revealed''] "...and as one of Atriox’s generals Decimus now takes a sadistic joy in ordering those Elites on the most dangerous, even suicidal, missions."</ref> This is due to some Jiralhanae (including Decimus and [[Teranus]]) still holding a grudge against the Sangheili for treating the Jiralhanae as inferiors during the time of the Covenant.<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-wars-2-new-character-images-and-details-revea/1100-6442098/ '''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..."</ref> Concurrently, Let 'Volir's Sangheili crew feel a strong hatred toward [[Atriox's Chosen]] Jiralhanae.<ref name="PLH">'''Halo Wars 2''': [[Phoenix Logs#Banished Units|Phoenix Logs -Atriox's Chosen]]</ref> | Atriox did not care for the greater [[Sangheili-Jiralhanae war|Sangheili-Jiralhanae feud]],{{Ref/Comic|Id=ROA4|[[Halo: Rise of Atriox Issue 4|Rise of Atriox Issue 4]]}} As such, he has welcomed some [[Sangheili]] to join the Banished as mercenaries. Because Atriox and the Jiralhanae in the Banished claim to not have been involved in the [[Great Schism|betrayal and massacre]] of the Sangheili, some Sangheili have willingly accepted the offer, and joined viewing the Banished as "other".<ref name="HuntingParty1">''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]'', ''[[Hunting Party]]''</ref> Three [[Special Operations Sangheili]] from the [[Silent Shadow]], a former [[Covenant Special Operations]] unit, were successfully convinced by Atriox to join the ranks of the Banished.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=HuntingParty1}} Additionally, the Sangheili crew of the {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} ''[[Enduring Conviction]]'' joined the Banished since its [[shipmaster]], [[Let 'Volir]], reluctantly aligned himself with Atriox.<ref name="gamespot characters">[http://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-wars-2-new-character-images-and-details-revea/1100-6442098/?ftag=GSS-05-10aaa0b '''GameSpot''': ''Halo Wars 2: New Character Images and Details Revealed'']</ref> These forces were among the first of many [[Sangheili Mercenary]] groups recruited into the Banished. Several of these individuals attained positions of prestige within the Banished, with Let 'Volir even being granted command of all Banished forces on the Ark by Atriox following his departure, much to the dismay of other Banished Jiralhanae.{{Ref/Novel|Id=DWGuskarit|HDW|Chapter=2|Page=47}} Atriox's charismatic leadership allows for both Jiralhanae and Sangheili to be deployed simultaneously, whereas other leaders would struggle to get such bitter rivals to coopererate.{{Ref/Game|[[Halo Wars 2]] [[Phoenix Logs]] - Atriox}} Despite this coexistence, hatred between the two species still manifests.{{Ref/Game|Hi|Part=[[Chak 'Lok/Quotes|Chak 'Lok Boss Fight]]}} The Sangheili under Decimus' command were treated with resentment and often sadistically sent on suicide missions.<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-wars-2-new-character-images-and-details-revea/1100-6442098/ '''GameSpot''' - ''Halo Wars 2: New Character Images and Details Revealed''] "...and as one of Atriox’s generals Decimus now takes a sadistic joy in ordering those Elites on the most dangerous, even suicidal, missions."</ref> This is due to some Jiralhanae (including Decimus and [[Teranus]]) still holding a grudge against the Sangheili for treating the Jiralhanae as inferiors during the time of the Covenant.<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-wars-2-new-character-images-and-details-revea/1100-6442098/ '''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..."</ref> Concurrently, Let 'Volir's Sangheili crew feel a strong hatred toward [[Atriox's Chosen]] Jiralhanae.<ref name="PLH">'''Halo Wars 2''': [[Phoenix Logs#Banished Units|Phoenix Logs -Atriox's Chosen]]</ref> | ||
Atriox harbors no animosity towards [[human]]ity,<ref>[https://www.previewsworld.com/Article/195788-Angry-Atriox-Brings-Hell-To-Halo Angry Atriox Brings Hell To Halo] - "He would tell the soldiers that they, too, are nothing but expendable. They are nothing more than cannon fodder to be thrown at their enemies. He would tell them that he doesn’t blame them for what they are. He bears them no malice. But he would also tell them that he offers no mercy. They have a role to play, just as he does, and that means that he must kill them all." Cullen Bunn</ref>{{Ref/Comic|Id=ROA2|[[Halo: Rise of Atriox Issue 2|Rise of Atriox Issue 2]]}} and has recruited humans into the Banished.{{Ref/Reuse|DW5}} While some humans have joined, the Banished's violent culture and conditions of service make them unattractive to many.{{Ref/Book|Id=H:OSFM1|OSFM|Page=161}} As Banished chieftains have spread their power beyond Jiralhanae colonies and into human territory, human criminal enterprises across the [[Orion Arm]] have been influenced. {{Ref/Book|Id=H:OSFM2|OSFM|Page=156}} Entirely human-led clans would also join the Banished, such as the [[Order of Harmony]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22p449}} The Banished have also looked through the [[black market]]s on the colony of [[Venezia]] to trade with humans and sought Forerunner technology, which their [[Banished shield generator|shield generator]]s utilized, as well as purchase [[nuclear weapon]]s.<ref name="shieldgen">''[[Halo Wars 2]]'', ''[[Phoenix Logs]]'' - [[Phoenix Logs/Banished Buildings/Shield Generator|Shield Generator]]</ref>{{Ref/Book|Id=nukes|[[Halo: Retribution]]}} While battling with the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} during the [[Second Ark Conflict]], Atriox utilized Banished humans in his forces and also admitted respect for his UNSC enemies' tenacity to the point of offering them a chance to leave peacefully without being hunted down, [[Captain]] [[James Cutter]] refused the offer however.{{Ref/Level|Id=The Halo|HW2|[[The Halo]]}} Despite [[Escharum]]'s personal hatred for humanity,{{Ref/Novel|SoR}} he showed respect for [[Spartan-II|Spartan]] [[John-117]] as a warrior due to his legendary reputation, to which the Chief would return by listening to and holding him in his dying moments.{{Ref/Reuse|Hi}} | Atriox harbors no animosity towards [[human]]ity,<ref>[https://www.previewsworld.com/Article/195788-Angry-Atriox-Brings-Hell-To-Halo Angry Atriox Brings Hell To Halo] - "He would tell the soldiers that they, too, are nothing but expendable. They are nothing more than cannon fodder to be thrown at their enemies. He would tell them that he doesn’t blame them for what they are. He bears them no malice. But he would also tell them that he offers no mercy. They have a role to play, just as he does, and that means that he must kill them all." Cullen Bunn</ref>{{Ref/Comic|Id=ROA2|[[Halo: Rise of Atriox Issue 2|Rise of Atriox Issue 2]]}} and has recruited humans into the Banished.{{Ref/Reuse|DW5}} While some humans have joined, the Banished's violent culture and conditions of service make them unattractive to many.{{Ref/Book|Id=H:OSFM1|OSFM|Page=161}} Humans who earned enough respect were able to attain positions of prestige such as a certain [[Unidentified Banished human inspector|Banished inspector]].{{Ref/Reuse|Id=TRP20}} As Banished chieftains have spread their power beyond Jiralhanae colonies and into human territory, human criminal enterprises across the [[Orion Arm]] have been influenced. {{Ref/Book|Id=H:OSFM2|OSFM|Page=156}} Entirely human-led clans would also join the Banished, such as the [[Order of Harmony]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22p449}} The Banished have also looked through the [[black market]]s on the colony of [[Venezia]] to trade with humans and sought Forerunner technology, which their [[Banished shield generator|shield generator]]s utilized, as well as purchase [[nuclear weapon]]s.<ref name="shieldgen">''[[Halo Wars 2]]'', ''[[Phoenix Logs]]'' - [[Phoenix Logs/Banished Buildings/Shield Generator|Shield Generator]]</ref>{{Ref/Book|Id=nukes|[[Halo: Retribution]]}} While battling with the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} during the [[Second Ark Conflict]], Atriox utilized Banished humans in his forces and also admitted respect for his UNSC enemies' tenacity to the point of offering them a chance to leave peacefully without being hunted down, [[Captain]] [[James Cutter]] refused the offer however.{{Ref/Level|Id=The Halo|HW2|[[The Halo]]}} Despite [[Escharum]]'s personal hatred for humanity,{{Ref/Novel|SoR}} he showed respect for [[Spartan-II|Spartan]] [[John-117]] as a warrior due to his legendary reputation, to which the Chief would return by listening to and holding him in his dying moments.{{Ref/Reuse|Hi}} | ||
This willingness to work with criminal elements extends to pirate and mercenary organizations of the [[Kig-Yar]]. During the early months of their [[Second Ark Conflict|campaign on the Ark]], the Banished did not employ [[Kig-Yar]] mercenaries. However, [[Chieftain]] [[Minas]] led a strike force that included Kig-Yar on [[Raid on Anodyne Spirit|a mission]] to the abandoned [[Anodyne Spirit|Forerunner Dreadnought]] in the summer of 2559.{{Ref/Novel|Id=Sacrifice|SoR|Detail= Adjunct - [[Sacrifice]]}} The group has also hired Kig-Yar pirates dubbed "[[Kig-Yar Freebooter|Freebooters]]" and [[Skirmishers]] during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]].<ref name="MEGA-WR"/> | This willingness to work with criminal elements extends to pirate and mercenary organizations of the [[Kig-Yar]]. During the early months of their [[Second Ark Conflict|campaign on the Ark]], the Banished did not employ [[Kig-Yar]] mercenaries. However, [[Chieftain]] [[Minas]] led a strike force that included Kig-Yar on [[Raid on Anodyne Spirit|a mission]] to the abandoned [[Anodyne Spirit|Forerunner Dreadnought]] in the summer of 2559.{{Ref/Novel|Id=Sacrifice|SoR|Detail= Adjunct - [[Sacrifice]]}} The group has also hired Kig-Yar pirates dubbed "[[Kig-Yar Freebooter|Freebooters]]" and [[Skirmishers]] during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]].<ref name="MEGA-WR"/> | ||