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===Battle of Installation 00=== | ===Battle of Installation 00=== | ||
[[File:HTMCC-H3 Thel&N'tho&Usze.png|thumb|300px|Usze 'Taham fighting alongside Thel 'Vadam and N'tho 'Sraom in the Installation 00 citadel.]] | |||
{{Main|Battle of Installation 00}} | {{Main|Battle of Installation 00}} | ||
On November 17, 2552, the [[Forerunner Dreadnought]] activated the [[Portal at Voi]]. Soon after, the Fleet of Retribution traveled through the portal and arrived at [[Installation 00]] where they started their naval attack on Covenant loyalist ships. Usze was sent to the surface with a squad of Sangheili soldiers commanded by [[Thel 'Vadam]] to assist [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] forces with [[Battle of the Citadel|deactivating the three shield generators]] protecting the [[Installation 00 Citadel|Citadel]]. Usze and the rest of the squad succeeded in deactivating one of the generators while [[John-117]] deactivated another, however the UNSC forces in the third generator were overrun and were forced to retreat. Usze left the generator building with the squad and linked up with the other UNSC forces and they managed to deactivate the final generator, causing a section of the shield to fall.<ref name="Cov">'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign level ''[[The Covenant (level)|The Covenant]]''</ref> Usze and the rest of the UNSC and Sangheili forces fought their way to the Citadel and eventually reached the [[light bridge]] leading to the entrance. Usze, accompanied by the [[Arbiter]], John-117 and a few [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] and Sangheili fought their way through the Citadel,<ref>'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''page 252''</ref> allowing John-117 to deactivate the [[Halo Array]] and the Arbiter to kill the [[Prophet of Truth]].{{Ref/Reuse|Cov}} | On November 17, 2552, the [[Forerunner Dreadnought]] activated the [[Portal at Voi]]. Soon after, the Fleet of Retribution traveled through the portal and arrived at [[Installation 00]] where they started their naval attack on Covenant loyalist ships. Usze was sent to the surface with a squad of Sangheili soldiers commanded by [[Thel 'Vadam]] to assist [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] forces with [[Battle of the Citadel|deactivating the three shield generators]] protecting the [[Installation 00 Citadel|Citadel]]. Usze and the rest of the squad succeeded in deactivating one of the generators while [[John-117]] deactivated another, however the UNSC forces in the third generator were overrun and were forced to retreat. Usze left the generator building with the squad and linked up with the other UNSC forces and they managed to deactivate the final generator, causing a section of the shield to fall.<ref name="Cov">'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign level ''[[The Covenant (level)|The Covenant]]''</ref> Usze and the rest of the UNSC and Sangheili forces fought their way to the Citadel and eventually reached the [[light bridge]] leading to the entrance. Usze, accompanied by the [[Arbiter]], John-117 and a few [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] and Sangheili fought their way through the Citadel,<ref>'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''page 252''</ref> allowing John-117 to deactivate the [[Halo Array]] and the Arbiter to kill the [[Prophet of Truth]].{{Ref/Reuse|Cov}} | ||
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===Operation: FAR STORM=== | ===Operation: FAR STORM=== | ||
{{Main|Operation: FAR STORM}} | {{Main|Operation: FAR STORM}} | ||
Usze traveled to Earth aboard the [[Covenant corvette|corvette]] ''[[Mayhem]]''. Upon arriving, he descended to the surface in a [[ | Usze traveled to Earth aboard the [[Covenant corvette|corvette]] ''[[Mayhem]]''. Upon arriving, he descended to the surface in a [[Kez'katu-pattern Phantom|Phantom]] at [[Research Center Alpha|the site]] of the deactivated [[Portal at Voi|portal]] in [[Kenya]], [[Africa]] that led to the Ark. Along with N'tho and [[Huragok]] [[Drifts Randomly]], he greeted the humans and began working to reactivate the portal.<ref name="hitd64">'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 64-68'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Two days after their arrival, Usze was watching Drifts work, alongside [[Olympia Vale]]. When the Huragok successfully managed to activate the portal, the three returned to the surface to witness its activation. Shortly after, Usze noticed a [[Retriever]] exiting the portal. As the massive construct began collecting resources from Earth's surface nearby, Usze grabbed Vale and escaped Retriever's path of destruction, with Drifts Randomly following closely behind them.<ref name="hitd98">'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 98-105'' (Google Play edition)</ref> After the Retriever was destroyed by UNSC forces, all members of the expedition team met aboard ''Mayhem'', at N'tho's request.<ref>'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''page 110'' (Google Play edition)</ref> When Captain [[Annabelle Richards]] insisted that they required [[Serin Osman|her superior]]'s permission before entering the portal, N'tho regardless moved the corvette towards the portal as he and Usze felt that they could not waste time waiting for administrative consent. As they prepared to enter, ''Mayhem'' was attacked by another Retriever. The corvette managed to destroy the [[Sentinel]] and continued through the [[slipspace portal]].<ref>'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 113-118'' (Google Play edition)</ref> The trip only took several hours rather than several weeks, as expected<ref>'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''page 120'' (Google Play edition)</ref>—due to an increase in the portal's power by [[monitor]] [[000 Tragic Solitude]].<ref name="hitd256">'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 256-260'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Upon exiting slipspace, ''Mayhem'' was attacked by dozens of heavily armed Retrievers and the corvette ultimately crash landed on the surface of the Ark.<ref>'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 123-129'' (Google Play edition)</ref> | ||
[[File:UszeArk.png|thumb|250px|left|Usze prepares to do battle with a [[chaefka]].]] | [[File:UszeArk.png|thumb|250px|left|Usze prepares to do battle with a [[chaefka]].]] | ||
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Eventually, both groups met up at the entrance of the Citadel and continued on together. Inside the structure, Mann shut down the firing sequence, but the team was promptly attacked by armigers. As the constructs arrived at their position in waves, Usze, Mann, Lamb, Drifts, and Kola retreated down an elevator shaft, while the rest of the team escaped through a portal created by an Armiger.<ref>'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 218-225'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Finding themselves within the Citadel's inner tunnels, the group discovered its damaged, central power station. While Drifts worked on repairing the station, Lamb was killed by a Sentinel, which was immediately destroyed by Usze. Utilizing a local map, Drifts discovered the Citadel's exit. However, the group came across a heavy, locked door blocking their path, with the [[Foundry (location)|Foundry]]'s control suite on the other side, followed by the Citadel's exit. Usze and Kola managed to lift the door, which allowed Mann and Drifts to slide through.<ref name="hitd236">'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 236-247'' (Google Play edition)</ref> While waiting for Drifts to gain access to the controls and open the door, the two Sangheili were ambushed and attacked by dozens of armigers. Meanwhile, Drifts infiltrated the Ark's systems and took control of the installation from the [[Rampancy|rampant]] Tragic Solitude. By the time Drifts managed to open the door, Usze and Kola had defeated the armigers, though they were moderately wounded.<ref name="hitd263">'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 263-267'' (Google Play edition)</ref> While Drifts maintained control of the Ark's systems, the Spartans, N'tho, and Zon located Vale and engaged the monitor. After they managed to destroy Tragic Solitude, Usze, Kola, Mann, and Drifts arrived and regrouped with the rest of the team.<ref>'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''page 289'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Afterwards, the team returned to ''Mayhem'', only being threatened by a small pack of blind wolves along the way.<ref>'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''page 295'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Shortly afterwards, {{UNSCShip|Witness}} entered Earth's slipspace portal and arrived at the Ark. ''Mayhem'' and its crew were brought aboard the [[UNSC carrier]] and returned to Earth.{{Ref/Reuse|hitd298}} | Eventually, both groups met up at the entrance of the Citadel and continued on together. Inside the structure, Mann shut down the firing sequence, but the team was promptly attacked by armigers. As the constructs arrived at their position in waves, Usze, Mann, Lamb, Drifts, and Kola retreated down an elevator shaft, while the rest of the team escaped through a portal created by an Armiger.<ref>'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 218-225'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Finding themselves within the Citadel's inner tunnels, the group discovered its damaged, central power station. While Drifts worked on repairing the station, Lamb was killed by a Sentinel, which was immediately destroyed by Usze. Utilizing a local map, Drifts discovered the Citadel's exit. However, the group came across a heavy, locked door blocking their path, with the [[Foundry (location)|Foundry]]'s control suite on the other side, followed by the Citadel's exit. Usze and Kola managed to lift the door, which allowed Mann and Drifts to slide through.<ref name="hitd236">'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 236-247'' (Google Play edition)</ref> While waiting for Drifts to gain access to the controls and open the door, the two Sangheili were ambushed and attacked by dozens of armigers. Meanwhile, Drifts infiltrated the Ark's systems and took control of the installation from the [[Rampancy|rampant]] Tragic Solitude. By the time Drifts managed to open the door, Usze and Kola had defeated the armigers, though they were moderately wounded.<ref name="hitd263">'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 263-267'' (Google Play edition)</ref> While Drifts maintained control of the Ark's systems, the Spartans, N'tho, and Zon located Vale and engaged the monitor. After they managed to destroy Tragic Solitude, Usze, Kola, Mann, and Drifts arrived and regrouped with the rest of the team.<ref>'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''page 289'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Afterwards, the team returned to ''Mayhem'', only being threatened by a small pack of blind wolves along the way.<ref>'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''page 295'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Shortly afterwards, {{UNSCShip|Witness}} entered Earth's slipspace portal and arrived at the Ark. ''Mayhem'' and its crew were brought aboard the [[UNSC carrier]] and returned to Earth.{{Ref/Reuse|hitd298}} | ||
===Rise of the Created=== | |||
In late [[2559]], three days after [[Cortana]] had [[Razing of Oth Sonin|obliterated]] the Jiralhanae homeworld of [[Doisac]], Arbiter Thel 'Vadam held a [[High Gathering|meeting]] with the [[kaidon|high kaidon]]s of several [[Sangheili colonies]] to propose a [[Concert of Worlds]], wanting to further unify the Sangheili and take their fate into their own hands rather than submitting to the rule of Cortana's [[Created]]. Usze 'Taham, N'tho 'Sraom, and Kola 'Baoth served as escorts to and from the meeting, which had concluded with little progress made. The four Sangheili returned to Vadam Keep in a [[Crav]] operated by N'tho while Usze and Kola kept watch on their surroundings. As they passed through the [[Old Borough]] of [[Vadam Valley]], the Crav was stopped by a patrol of Created [[armiger]]s looking for participants of a recent altercation. Although his associates were reluctant, Thel consented to a search of the Crav. During the search, the group's weapons were confiscated, to the outrage of Usze and the others. Understanding that striking down the armigers would surely result in a chain of events ending with the arrival of a [[Guardian Custode]], Thel had his men back down.{{Ref/Novel|Id=Out1|Out|Chapter=1}} | |||
After returning to Vadam Keep, the Arbiter was informed that [[Oath Warden]] [[Crei 'Ayomuu]] had come to see him. Once Thel was ready to receive the visitor, Usze and Kola escorted Crei into the keep's Grand Gallery and remained in the chamber as he spoke with the Arbiter. They listened as Crei informed Thel that the destruction had been caused by armiger forces searching for his own target, a [[human]] [[Xenoarchaeology|xenoarchaeologist]] by the name of [[Keely Iyuska]], who believed to have discovered the existence of something on the world of [[Netherop]] that could pose a threat to the Created's Guardians.{{Ref/Novel|Id=Out2|Out|Chapter=2}} | |||
==Personality and traits== | ==Personality and traits== | ||
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Usze 'Taham is an incredibly skilled Sangheili, famed as one of the deadliest [[Covenant Special Operations|Special Operations]] commandos alive. His skill in combat and war has proved invaluable in his service with the [[Swords of Sanghelios]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} Trained aggressively in his youth by [[Toha 'Sumai]], Usze 'Taham is a skilled combatant. He significantly refined his capabilities with an [[Type-1 energy sword|energy sword]] and other weaponry at [[Yermo]]'s war college and ultimately graduated with top honors. Having proven his skills at the war college, Usze attracted the attention of several individuals "in high places".{{Ref/Reuse|hitd87}} As a warrior of [[Sumai keep]], Usze was trained to recognize and counter [['Anyame technique]]. During his duel with [[Otar 'Bemet]], Usze was able to recognize his opponent's use of the method and counter it by feigning incompetence and hiding his true skills.{{Ref/Reuse|hitd46}} Even at a young age, 'Taham proved to be a prodigy in combat.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | Usze 'Taham is an incredibly skilled Sangheili, famed as one of the deadliest [[Covenant Special Operations|Special Operations]] commandos alive. His skill in combat and war has proved invaluable in his service with the [[Swords of Sanghelios]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} Trained aggressively in his youth by [[Toha 'Sumai]], Usze 'Taham is a skilled combatant. He significantly refined his capabilities with an [[Type-1 energy sword|energy sword]] and other weaponry at [[Yermo]]'s war college and ultimately graduated with top honors. Having proven his skills at the war college, Usze attracted the attention of several individuals "in high places".{{Ref/Reuse|hitd87}} As a warrior of [[Sumai keep]], Usze was trained to recognize and counter [['Anyame technique]]. During his duel with [[Otar 'Bemet]], Usze was able to recognize his opponent's use of the method and counter it by feigning incompetence and hiding his true skills.{{Ref/Reuse|hitd46}} Even at a young age, 'Taham proved to be a prodigy in combat.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
'Taham is renowned for displaying incredible prowess with the energy sword and {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}}.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} Known to deftly wield an energy sword, Usze operates the weapon with remarkable speed and power.{{Ref/Reuse|hitd152}} Usze is able to use the blade of his energy sword to block shots from energy rifles. During [[Operation: FAR STORM]], Usze engaged numerous [[armiger]]s head-to-head and succeeded in destroying the constructs, despite the size, swiftness, and dexterity of the armigers.{{Ref/Reuse|hitd176}} His skill against the constructs proved useful when Usze, along with | 'Taham is renowned for displaying incredible prowess with the energy sword and {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}}.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} Known to deftly wield an energy sword, Usze operates the weapon with remarkable speed and power.{{Ref/Reuse|hitd152}} Usze is able to use the blade of his energy sword to block shots from energy rifles. During [[Operation: FAR STORM]], Usze engaged numerous [[armiger]]s head-to-head and succeeded in destroying the constructs, despite the size, swiftness, and dexterity of the armigers.{{Ref/Reuse|hitd176}} His skill against the constructs proved useful when Usze, along with Kola 'Baoth, were forced to defeat dozens of armigers in a small room, with only his energy sword.{{Ref/Reuse|hitd263}} | ||
==Equipment== | ==Equipment== | ||
During the [[Fall of High Charity|initial]] outbreak of the [[Great Schism]] in late [[2552]], Usze wore a custom [[assault harness]] with a distinctive claret color.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} Having trained extensively in swordsmanship, Usze prefers to fight with his [[Type-1 energy sword]] whenever possible. Following the dissolution of the [[Covenant]], Usze began using some weapons of pre-Covenant design, which were considered to invoke ancient [[Sangheili]] heritage.<ref>'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''page 91'' (Google Play edition)</ref> His energy sword has a traditional, pre-Covenant design that displays intriguing ridges with an upper blade significantly longer than the lower blade.{{Ref/Reuse|hitd46}} Usze armed himself with an old, modified design {{Pattern|Vostu|carbine}}.<ref>'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''page 149'' (Google Play edition)</ref> As of [[2555]], Usze began to don a [[combat harness]] with crimson and ivory coloring. Polished, though battle-scarred, Usze's armor was similar to the combat harness worn by [[N'tho 'Sraom]].{{Ref/Reuse|hitd64}} | During the [[Fall of High Charity|initial]] outbreak of the [[Great Schism]] in late [[2552]], Usze wore a custom [[assault harness]] with a distinctive claret color.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} Having trained extensively in swordsmanship, Usze prefers to fight with his [[Type-1 energy sword]] whenever possible. Following the dissolution of the [[Covenant]], Usze began using some weapons of pre-Covenant design, which were considered to invoke ancient [[Sangheili]] heritage.<ref>'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''page 91'' (Google Play edition)</ref> His energy sword has a traditional, pre-Covenant design that displays intriguing ridges with an upper blade significantly longer than the lower blade.{{Ref/Reuse|hitd46}} Usze armed himself with an old, modified design {{Pattern|Vostu|carbine}}.<ref>'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''page 149'' (Google Play edition)</ref> As of [[2555]], Usze began to don a [[combat harness]] with crimson and ivory coloring. Polished, though battle-scarred, Usze's armor was similar to the combat harness worn by [[N'tho 'Sraom]].{{Ref/Reuse|hitd64}} As a member of the Ascetcs, 'Taham has also been observed wearing the [[Ascetic harness]].{{Ref/Book|HM}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P251}} While escorting Arbiter Thel 'Vadam at a meeting of several kaidons in late 2559, Usze wore red-orange armor signifying his allegiance to the Swords of Sanghelios. He also wielded a {{Pattern|Nakata'vho|plasma repeater}} and kept his energy sword on his hip.{{Ref/Reuse|Out1}} | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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*Usze 'Taham is the fourth playable character in ''Halo 3'' [[Cooperative play|co-operative]] Campaign. However, neither Usze nor [[N'tho 'Sraom]], the third playable character in co-op, are seen in cutscenes. | *Usze 'Taham is the fourth playable character in ''Halo 3'' [[Cooperative play|co-operative]] Campaign. However, neither Usze nor [[N'tho 'Sraom]], the third playable character in co-op, are seen in cutscenes. | ||
*Claret, the color of Usze's armor, is not available to players. The color looks remarkably similar to that of the paint scheme on a [[Wuzum-pattern Spectre|Spectre]]. He is also the only known Sangheili to have claret colored armour. | *Claret, the color of Usze's armor, is not available to players. The color looks remarkably similar to that of the paint scheme on a [[Wuzum-pattern Spectre|Spectre]]. He is also the only known Sangheili to have claret colored armour. | ||
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File:Halo 3 - Cooperative.jpg|From the left, Usze 'Taham, Thel 'Vadam, John-117 and N'tho 'Sraom in ''Halo 3''. | File:Halo 3 - Cooperative.jpg|From the left, Usze 'Taham, Thel 'Vadam, John-117 and N'tho 'Sraom in ''Halo 3''. | ||
File:Three Elites.jpg|'Taham and his comrades on the offensive. | File:Three Elites.jpg|'Taham and his comrades on the offensive. | ||
File:Usze ‘Taham and N’tho ‘Sraom.jpg|'Taham | File:Usze ‘Taham and N’tho ‘Sraom.jpg|'Taham, along with 'Sraom on Earth. | ||
File:MCC-H3UszeNtho.png|'Taham and 'Sraom about to be deployed via Pelican on Installation 00. | |||
File:HTMCC-H3 Usze&ODSTs.jpg|'Taham alongside [[ODST]]s on Installation 00. | |||
File:HTMCC-H3 N'tho&Usze1.jpg|'Sraom and 'Taham on Installation 00. | |||
File:HTMCC-H3 N'tho&Usze2.jpg|'Taham and 'Sraom on Installation 00. | |||
File:HTMCC-H3 Thel&Usze.jpg|'Taham and 'Vadam on Installation 00. | |||
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*''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]'' | *''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Mythos]]'' | *''[[Halo Mythos]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Outcasts]]'' | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||