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==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
===Early career=== | ===Early career=== | ||
Zo Resken was born a descendant of [[Mken 'Scre'ah'ben]], the Prophet of Inner Conviction in the early years of the Covenant. Resken began his career in the Covenant as a communications officer, and during this time he acquired numerous technological skills, many of which he would continue to employ long after leaving the post. At some point prior to the [[Human-Covenant War]], Resken encountered the future [[Prophet of Regret|High Prophet of Regret]] while the latter was the [[Ministry of Tranquility|Vice Minister of Tranquility]], and he had treated Resken well. Resken, unlike most of his kind, enjoyed the company of the [[Sangheili]] outside of his work, and would befriend many of them, notably [[ | Zo Resken was born a descendant of [[Mken 'Scre'ah'ben]], the Prophet of Inner Conviction in the early years of the Covenant. Resken began his career in the Covenant as a communications officer, and during this time he acquired numerous technological skills, many of which he would continue to employ long after leaving the post. At some point prior to the [[Human-Covenant War]], Resken encountered the future [[Prophet of Regret|High Prophet of Regret]] while the latter was the [[Ministry of Tranquility|Vice Minister of Tranquility]], and he had treated Resken well. Resken, unlike most of his kind, enjoyed the company of the [[Sangheili]] outside of his work, and would befriend many of them, notably [[Commander (Covenant)|Commander]] [[G'torik 'Klemmee]] and his uncle, [[Sangheili High Councilor|High Councilor]] [[Torg 'Gransamee]], of whom Resken believed was in fact G'torik's father. He also served within the [[Palace of the Hierarchs]] as a buffer between the [[Prophet of Truth|High Prophet of Truth]] and the [[Prophet of Stewardship]], prior to the latter being given control of the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]]'s military assets.<ref name="bc15">''Halo: Broken Circle'', Chapter 15</ref> | ||
Zo Resken had been present in the Fleet of Particular Justice when it had arrived in the [[Soell System]] in [[2552#September|September, 2552]], after pursuing the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} from [[Reach]]. Resken suspected that the Prophet of Truth wanted him to serve as a buffer between the Hierarch and the [[Sangheili]] within the fleet, due to his affinity with the species. During the [[Battle of Installation 04|battle]] on the surface of the newly-discovered [[Installation 04]], Resken oversaw Sangheili combat units that fought against the human forces. Towards the end of the battle, Resken only just managed to withdraw his troops from the ring before it was destroyed by [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] [[John-117]]. At some point following the destruction of Installation 04, Resken wrote a secret document, the ''[[Notes on the History of the Covenant]]'', in which he briefly recounted the history of the Covenant, the integration of its multiple client species, as well as his own personal opinions including his distrust of the [[Jiralhanae]] and private disagreements regarding the Hierarch's genocidal campaign on the human race. Knowing that the opinions detailed in the document would be considered [[List of known Covenant heretics|heretical]] by the Covenant, Resken kept it hidden safely locked away, only to be revealed to the public after his death. Resken wrote the original document in the [[San'Shyuum language]]. Shortly after the Halo ring's destruction, Resken found himself appointed as the Secondary Administrator to the Prophet of Truth on [[High Charity]], a position in which he was secretly embittered with. The discovery of a [[Installation 05|second]] ring [[2552#November|less than two months later]] led to newfound elation within Resken, who had been despondent after the destruction of Installation 04. This happiness would be short-lived, however; moments after High Charity had arrived at the installation, Resken received news of the Prophet of Regret's [[Assassination of the Prophet of Regret|assassination]] at the hands of the same "[[Covenant religion#Demons|Demon]]" that had destroyed Alpha Halo.{{Ref/Reuse|bc15}} | Zo Resken had been present in the Fleet of Particular Justice when it had arrived in the [[Soell System]] in [[2552#September|September, 2552]], after pursuing the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} from [[Reach]]. Resken suspected that the Prophet of Truth wanted him to serve as a buffer between the Hierarch and the [[Sangheili]] within the fleet, due to his affinity with the species. During the [[Battle of Installation 04|battle]] on the surface of the newly-discovered [[Installation 04]], Resken oversaw Sangheili combat units that fought against the human forces. Towards the end of the battle, Resken only just managed to withdraw his troops from the ring before it was destroyed by [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] [[John-117]]. At some point following the destruction of Installation 04, Resken wrote a secret document, the ''[[Notes on the History of the Covenant]]'', in which he briefly recounted the history of the Covenant, the integration of its multiple client species, as well as his own personal opinions including his distrust of the [[Jiralhanae]] and private disagreements regarding the Hierarch's genocidal campaign on the human race. Knowing that the opinions detailed in the document would be considered [[List of known Covenant heretics|heretical]] by the Covenant, Resken kept it hidden safely locked away, only to be revealed to the public after his death. Resken wrote the original document in the [[San'Shyuum language]]. Shortly after the Halo ring's destruction, Resken found himself appointed as the Secondary Administrator to the Prophet of Truth on [[High Charity]], a position in which he was secretly embittered with. The discovery of a [[Installation 05|second]] ring [[2552#November|less than two months later]] led to newfound elation within Resken, who had been despondent after the destruction of Installation 04. This happiness would be short-lived, however; moments after High Charity had arrived at the installation, Resken received news of the Prophet of Regret's [[Assassination of the Prophet of Regret|assassination]] at the hands of the same "[[Covenant religion#Demons|Demon]]" that had destroyed Alpha Halo.{{Ref/Reuse|bc15}} | ||
===Installation 05=== | ===Installation 05=== | ||
Shortly after Regret's death, Resken met with G'torik 'Klemmee and Torg 'Gransamee in one of High Charity's [[Hanging Gardens]]. While listening for potential eavesdroppers, the three discussed recent events. Resken considered the possibility that the loss of Installation 04 was perhaps indicative of the fact that the Covenant was unfit to undertake the [[Covenant religion#The Great Journey|Great Journey]] at that time due to a lack of spiritual unworthiness, citing an [[Mission to Janjur Qom|event]] during the early days of the Covenant where they had lost a unique [[Luminary]] that may have propelled the Covenant on its path and its loss had been similarly mourned. When Torg blamed the loss of the Halo ring on a military failure, and G'torik subtly reminded him to be cautious of how he spoke to the Prophet, Resken told them to speak freely with him, as he sought to strengthen his allegiance with the Sangheili. While viewing sensor footage of the debris field of Installation 04, as well as the newfound Installation 05, the three conversed about Regret's assassination. While Resken had great respect for the Prophet of Regret, he could not help but be angry about his [[Battle of Earth|reckless attack]] on the previously-unknown [[human]] [[Earth|homeworld]]. G'torik informed Resken that a massive force of [[ | Shortly after Regret's death, Resken met with G'torik 'Klemmee and Torg 'Gransamee in one of High Charity's [[Hanging Gardens]]. While listening for potential eavesdroppers, the three discussed recent events. Resken considered the possibility that the loss of Installation 04 was perhaps indicative of the fact that the Covenant was unfit to undertake the [[Covenant religion#The Great Journey|Great Journey]] at that time due to a lack of spiritual unworthiness, citing an [[Mission to Janjur Qom|event]] during the early days of the Covenant where they had lost a unique [[Luminary]] that may have propelled the Covenant on its path and its loss had been similarly mourned. When Torg blamed the loss of the Halo ring on a military failure, and G'torik subtly reminded him to be cautious of how he spoke to the Prophet, Resken told them to speak freely with him, as he sought to strengthen his allegiance with the Sangheili. While viewing sensor footage of the debris field of Installation 04, as well as the newfound Installation 05, the three conversed about Regret's assassination. While Resken had great respect for the Prophet of Regret, he could not help but be angry about his [[Battle of Earth|reckless attack]] on the previously-unknown [[human]] [[Earth|homeworld]]. G'torik informed Resken that a massive force of [[Kez'katu-pattern Phantom|Phantoms]] had been sent to protect Regret, but had been withdrawn before reaching him, seemingly on the orders of the High Prophet of Truth. While the three speculated on the reasons Truth had pulled the Phantoms back, Resken was summoned to the [[Palace of the Hierarchs]] by the Prophet of Truth. Before leaving, Resken told the two Sangheili that he would try to tell them of anything he learned.{{Ref/Reuse|bc15}} | ||
Resken had installed a share-input directive into the Prophet of Truth's chair that morning, using his knowledge from his previous position as a communications officer, and his own resentment of his job post and a desire to advance his own agenda. While waiting for the [[Chieftain of the Jiralhanae]], [[Tartarus]], to arrive, Resken was approached by Truth. The Prophet ensured that Resken had not told any within the Covenant of his secret meetings with Tartarus, including his fellow Hierarch, the [[Prophet of Mercy]], before informing Resken that the [[Prophet of Exquisite Devotion]] would be joining them, a San'Shyuum that Resken truly disliked. Making sure that refreshments were on hand for the visitors, Truth subtly warned Resken to treat Exquisite Devotion with the utmost respect, as Resken was to be transferred to Exquisite Devotion's authority. Exquisite Devotion was to oversee High Charity's governance as the Hierarchs, along with the [[High Council]], would be leaving to commence the Great Journey following the discovery of the [[Installation 00|Ark]]. After Truth withdrew into the reception chamber, Resken briefly considered what he saw as a demotion before Tartarus and Exquisite Devotion arrived. As Resken served the two visitors with their refreshments, Truth arrived and promptly dismissed Resken from the room. After briefly considering whether he should switch the listening device on, due to the disastrous consequences should it be discovered, Resken decided to activate it. While eavesdropping, Resken heard the trio discussing the impending [[Changing of the Guard|replacement]] of the [[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|Sangheili Honor Guard]] with the [[Jiralhanae Honor Guardsman|Jiralhanae]], as well as the replacement of the Sangheili with Jiralhanae in the fleets over [[Earth]]. Resken was shaken by what he had heard, as well as the uncertainty about whether his device had been discovered.{{Ref/Reuse|bc15}} | Resken had installed a share-input directive into the Prophet of Truth's chair that morning, using his knowledge from his previous position as a communications officer, and his own resentment of his job post and a desire to advance his own agenda. While waiting for the [[Chieftain of the Jiralhanae]], [[Tartarus]], to arrive, Resken was approached by Truth. The Prophet ensured that Resken had not told any within the Covenant of his secret meetings with Tartarus, including his fellow Hierarch, the [[Prophet of Mercy]], before informing Resken that the [[Prophet of Exquisite Devotion]] would be joining them, a San'Shyuum that Resken truly disliked. Making sure that refreshments were on hand for the visitors, Truth subtly warned Resken to treat Exquisite Devotion with the utmost respect, as Resken was to be transferred to Exquisite Devotion's authority. Exquisite Devotion was to oversee High Charity's governance as the Hierarchs, along with the [[High Council]], would be leaving to commence the Great Journey following the discovery of the [[Installation 00|Ark]]. After Truth withdrew into the reception chamber, Resken briefly considered what he saw as a demotion before Tartarus and Exquisite Devotion arrived. As Resken served the two visitors with their refreshments, Truth arrived and promptly dismissed Resken from the room. After briefly considering whether he should switch the listening device on, due to the disastrous consequences should it be discovered, Resken decided to activate it. While eavesdropping, Resken heard the trio discussing the impending [[Changing of the Guard|replacement]] of the [[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|Sangheili Honor Guard]] with the [[Jiralhanae Honor Guardsman|Jiralhanae]], as well as the replacement of the Sangheili with Jiralhanae in the fleets over [[Earth]]. Resken was shaken by what he had heard, as well as the uncertainty about whether his device had been discovered.{{Ref/Reuse|bc15}} | ||
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==Personality and traits== | ==Personality and traits== | ||
Unlike most San'Shyuum, Zo Resken enjoyed the company of Sangheili outside of his work and managed to befriend some of them, similar to the [[High Prophet of Regret]] in this regard. He also had a sense of honor, and was unwilling to torture Sangheili prisoners, preferring to die instead.{{Ref/Reuse|bc17}} Unlike many members of his species, Resken's title was not ironic: prior to the Great Schism, he had began to see the numerous faults in both the Covenant religion and | Unlike most San'Shyuum, Zo Resken enjoyed the company of Sangheili outside of his work and managed to befriend some of them, similar to the [[High Prophet of Regret]] in this regard. He also had a sense of honor, and was unwilling to torture Sangheili prisoners, preferring to die instead.{{Ref/Reuse|bc17}} Unlike many members of his species, Resken's title was not ironic: prior to the Great Schism, he had began to see the numerous faults in both the Covenant religion and its leading members. He realised that if the Prophet of Truth would carry out his schemes to replace the Sangheili, one of the core founding species of the Covenant, and incite civil war in the very presence of a Halo ring, itself central to the Covenant's religion, then other parts of the Covenant's origin might be false.{{Ref/Reuse|bc16}} | ||
Resken was also very determined, scouring the Ussan system for the Refuge for much of a solar cycle after the [[Fall of High Charity|fall]] of High Charity, even as the rest of his crew grew weary from the search.{{Ref/Reuse|bc20}} At his heart, Resken was a true historian, expressing wonder at the Forerunner designs of [[the Refuge]] as well as the additional Ussan innovations to the existing Forerunner technology. This was ultimately his primary reason for remaining on the Refuge after its reassembly process had been completed, wishing to commit the rest of his lifetime to studying the vast array of Forerunner history on the shield world.{{Ref/Reuse|bc22}} | Resken was also very determined, scouring the Ussan system for the Refuge for much of a solar cycle after the [[Fall of High Charity|fall]] of High Charity, even as the rest of his crew grew weary from the search.{{Ref/Reuse|bc20}} At his heart, Resken was a true historian, expressing wonder at the Forerunner designs of [[the Refuge]] as well as the additional Ussan innovations to the existing Forerunner technology. This was ultimately his primary reason for remaining on the Refuge after its reassembly process had been completed, wishing to commit the rest of his lifetime to studying the vast array of Forerunner history on the shield world.{{Ref/Reuse|bc22}} | ||