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[[File:Heretic_Elite.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Heretic Sangheili with an [[Energy Sword]].]] | [[File:Heretic_Elite.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Heretic Sangheili with an [[Energy Sword]].]] | ||
The '''Heretics''' were a faction of [[Sangheili]] and [[Heretic | The '''Heretics''' were a faction of [[Sangheili]] and [[Heretic Unggoy|Unggoy]] that broke away from the [[Covenant]] after the [[Battle of Installation 04]]. They had been considered to be a threat to the Covenant religion at that time. | ||
== Origins == | == Origins == | ||
[[File:Heretic grunts.jpg|thumb|[[Heretic Grunt]]s in battle.]] | [[File:Heretic grunts.jpg|thumb|[[Heretic Grunt]]s in battle.]] | ||
Originally, the Heretics were a Covenant artifact retrieval team attached to the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]] and led by [[Sesa 'Refumee]]. They were investigating a [[Gas Mine]] on the planet [[Threshold]] when the | Originally, the Heretics were a Covenant artifact retrieval team attached to the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]] and led by [[Sesa 'Refumee]]. They were investigating a [[Gas Mine]] on the planet [[Threshold]] when the [[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|UNSC ''Pillar of Autumn'']] crashed on [[Installation 04|Halo]]. When the [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN-II]] [[John-117]] destroyed Halo, the team was spared from death, unlike their compatriots on the ring. | ||
A few days later, the retrieval team located the [[Monitor]] of Installation 04, [[343 Guilty Spark]], floating adrift in the wreckage of Halo. Spark promptly took command of the [[Sentinels]] running the gas mine and cheerfully informed the artifact retrieval team of the ''true'' purpose of the [[Halo Array]], utterly destroying their faith in the promised "[[Great Journey]]." | A few days later, the retrieval team located the [[Monitor]] of Installation 04, [[343 Guilty Spark]], floating adrift in the wreckage of Halo. Spark promptly took command of the [[Sentinels]] running the gas mine and cheerfully informed the artifact retrieval team of the ''true'' purpose of the [[Halo Array]], utterly destroying their faith in the promised "[[Great Journey]]." | ||
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Whether by accident or design, the Heretics released the [[Flood]] upon themselves shortly before the Arbiter's arrival - creating a deadly triangle of conflict as all sides attempted to destroy the others. Despite heavy resistance from the Heretics and the Flood, the Arbiter was able to kill Sesa 'Refumee and destroy the gas mine completely by severing the support cables maintaining the facility's position. | Whether by accident or design, the Heretics released the [[Flood]] upon themselves shortly before the Arbiter's arrival - creating a deadly triangle of conflict as all sides attempted to destroy the others. Despite heavy resistance from the Heretics and the Flood, the Arbiter was able to kill Sesa 'Refumee and destroy the gas mine completely by severing the support cables maintaining the facility's position. | ||
This was a crippling blow to the Heretics as a faction. It is possible, though unlikely, that some survived, as | This was a crippling blow to the Heretics as a faction. It is possible, though unlikely, that some survived, as they operated a base on [[Basis]] as well. In addition, it is not unfeasible that some of the remnants joined the Elites during the [[Great Schism]]. | ||
== Appearance == | == Appearance == | ||
[[File:HereticArmor.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Clan armor | [[File:HereticArmor.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Clan armor that the Heretic armor resembles.]] | ||
Having abandoned the inclusive culture and ideals of the Covenant entirely, [[Sesa 'Refumee]] decided to carry a new banner for his troops: the beige and gold colors of the original [[Sangheili]] homeworld. The Elites and [[Grunts]] donned new armor of these colors as well as outfittings to help them survive in the | Having abandoned the inclusive culture and ideals of the Covenant entirely, [[Sesa 'Refumee]] decided to carry a new banner for his troops: the beige and gold colors of the original [[Sangheili]] homeworld. The Elites and [[Grunts]] donned new armor of these colors as well as outfittings to help them survive in the hydrogen atmosphere of the [[Threshold]] [[Gas Mine]]. The armor, although protective, appears to be much more ornate and ceremonial than the Covenant standard issue armor, although the armor also may be re-painted and stripped down from the original Covenant armor. It appears, however, that the armor resembles greatly that worn by some Sangheili clans.<ref>''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]''</ref> It is plausible that the "Heretic armor" is in fact a clan-based armor that the Elites use outside of the Covenant military structure. | ||
[[File:HereticBanshee.jpg|left|thumb|150px|The Heretic's [[Heretic Banshee|Banshee]] with removed cowling.]] | [[File:HereticBanshee.jpg|left|thumb|150px|The Heretic's [[Heretic Banshee|Banshee]] with removed cowling.]] | ||
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The Heretics also changed the appearance of their vehicles: the Heretic Banshees had much of their external plating ripped off, revealing the [[Forerunner]] based workings within. They were also repainted to bear the colors of the Heretics and the Sangheili world. | The Heretics also changed the appearance of their vehicles: the Heretic Banshees had much of their external plating ripped off, revealing the [[Forerunner]] based workings within. They were also repainted to bear the colors of the Heretics and the Sangheili world. | ||
[[File:Heretic_Seraph.png|thumb|The Heretics' hangar in the Gas Mine. The aircraft in the center is a Seraph.]] | |||
[[File:Heretic_Seraph.png|thumb|The Heretics' hangar in the | |||
==Members== | ==Members== | ||
===Heretic Grunts=== | ===Heretic Grunts=== | ||
{{Main|Heretic | {{Main|Heretic Unggoy}} | ||
[[File:Heretic_grunt.jpg|thumb|170px|A [[Heretic Grunt]].]] | [[File:Heretic_grunt.jpg|thumb|170px|A [[Heretic Grunt]].]] | ||
Heretic [[Grunts]] wield [[Needlers]], [[Fuel Rod Cannon]]s, and they can also man [[Plasma Cannon]]s. They have never been seen using [[Plasma Pistol]]s, the weapon more commonly used by their regular, non-Heretical counterparts, although a fair amount of Plasma Pistols are scattered throughout their base of operations. The most common weapon used by them is the [[Needler]]. They are also not as suicidally stupid as their [[Covenant]] counterparts, and they never panic or run away (despite that, they still could say ''He dead? Me run!'', when a Heretic Elite is killed). They are also noticeably tougher and harder to melee due to their reduced armored re-breathers. Their masks do not cover their entire mouths as those of Covenant [[Grunts]] do. | Heretic [[Grunts]] wield [[Needlers]], [[Fuel Rod Cannon]]s, and they can also man [[Plasma Cannon]]s. They have never been seen using [[Plasma Pistol]]s, the weapon more commonly used by their regular, non-Heretical counterparts, although a fair amount of Plasma Pistols are scattered throughout their base of operations. The most common weapon used by them is the [[Needler]]. They are also not as suicidally stupid as their [[Covenant]] counterparts, and they never panic or run away (despite that, they still could say ''He dead? Me run!'', when a Heretic Elite is killed). They are also noticeably tougher and harder to melee due to their reduced armored re-breathers. Their masks do not cover their entire mouths as those of Covenant [[Grunts]] do. | ||
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{{Main|Heretic Elites}} | {{Main|Heretic Elites}} | ||
[[File:HereticEliteCarbine03.jpg|thumb|170px|A Heretic Major [[Elite]].]] | [[File:HereticEliteCarbine03.jpg|thumb|170px|A Heretic Major [[Elite]].]] | ||
[[Heretic Elites]] seem to use either [[Covenant Carbine]]s or [[Sentinel Beam]]s and occasionally the [[Energy Sword]]. This probably means they use reloadable weapons instead of making multiple weapons. Apart from the [[Heretic Leader]] himself, they never use the [[Plasma Rifle]]s wielded more often by their regular counterparts, although if you board a Banshee piloted by one, the pilot will be wielding one. Heretic Elites have three ranks. Brown Elites are the equivalent of a Loyalist [[Sangheili Minor]] and the gold is the equivalent of a [[Sangheili Major]]. The red armor is only worn by the [[Sesa 'Refumee | Heretic leader]]. | [[Heretic Elites]] seem to use either [[Covenant Carbine]]s or [[Sentinel Beam]]s and occasionally the [[Energy Sword]]. This probably means they use reloadable weapons instead of making multiple weapons. Apart from the [[Heretic Leader]] himself, they never use the [[Plasma Rifle]]s wielded more often by their regular counterparts, although if you board a Banshee piloted by one, the pilot will be wielding one. Heretic Elites have three ranks. Brown Elites are the equivalent of a Loyalist [[Sangheili Minor]] and the gold is the equivalent of a [[Sangheili Major]]. The red armor is only worn by the [[Sesa 'Refumee |Heretic leader]]. | ||
==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*There are 1-2 Heretic Banshees on the last level of ''Halo 2'', [[The Great Journey (Level)|The Great Journey]]. You can find them at the bottom of the cliff near the Scarab through a glitch. | |||
*There are only two species within the Heretics. Originally the Heretics were going to be made up of only [[Hunter]]s. <ref>'''The Art of Halo'''</ref> | *There are only two species within the Heretics. Originally the Heretics were going to be made up of only [[Hunter]]s. <ref>'''The Art of Halo'''</ref> | ||
*The later Breakaway [[Covenant]] faction, the [[Separatists]], are also referred to as Heretics. | *The later Breakaway [[Covenant]] faction, the [[Separatists]], are also referred to as Heretics. | ||
*Oddly enough, [[Heretic Elite]]s will sometimes say "By the Rings...". This is unusual because they, technically, have lost all faith in the [[Halos]] as something good, yet they use the saying when surprised or scared, likely out of habit. Another (and a bit more likely explanation) is that the game's developers forgot to make sure that the Heretic Elites wouldn't say something that glorifies the Halos. It could also just be a phrase they grew up with similar to how many atheists and agnostic still use the term "Oh my God..." despite not believing in God. | *Oddly enough, [[Heretic Elite]]s will sometimes say "By the Rings...". This is unusual because they, technically, have lost all faith in the [[Halos]] as something good, yet they use the saying when surprised or scared, likely out of habit. Another (and a bit more likely explanation) is that the game's developers forgot to make sure that the Heretic Elites wouldn't say something that glorifies the Halos. It could also just be a phrase they grew up with similar to how many atheists and agnostic still use the term "Oh my God..." despite not believing in God. | ||
*The Heretics only appear in two of ''[[Halo 2]]'''s levels, [[The Arbiter (Level)|the Arbiter]] and [[The Oracle (Level)|the Oracle]]. | *The Heretics only appear in two of ''[[Halo 2]]'''s levels, [[The Arbiter (Level)|the Arbiter]] and [[The Oracle (Level)|the Oracle]]. Different [[Kig-yar Pirate Prince|heretical]] characters have appeared throughout canon however, though not of this group. | ||
*The Heretic [[Grunt]]s do not run from a fight even though their superiors are dead. There is possibly a connection between this and the later remark made by a [[Marine]] in ''[[Halo 3]]'', "These Grunts ain't no slouches either." Perhaps a similar gas or drug was used on these Grunts, or perhaps they weren't oppressed and used as simple cannon fodder like they were under the Covenant, giving them better motivation to fight, supported by how better equipped they are than standard Grunts due to the fact they use Needlers. It's quite possible they received better combat training because they choose not to burst fire Needlers, it shows they have greater understanding of the weapon. | *The Heretic [[Grunt]]s do not run from a fight even though their superiors are dead. There is possibly a connection between this and the later remark made by a [[Marine]] in ''[[Halo 3]]'', "These Grunts ain't no slouches either." Perhaps a similar gas or drug was used on these Grunts, or perhaps they weren't oppressed and used as simple cannon fodder like they were under the Covenant, giving them better motivation to fight, supported by how better equipped they are than standard Grunts due to the fact they use Needlers. It's quite possible they received better combat training because they choose not to burst fire Needlers, it shows they have greater understanding of the weapon. | ||
*If any of the Heretics survived through the [[Battle of the Gas Mine]], it is possible and likely that they joined the [[Covenant Separatists]] during the [[Covenant Civil War]]. | *If any of the Heretics survived through the [[Battle of the Gas Mine]], it is possible and likely that they joined the [[Covenant Separatists]] during the [[Covenant Civil War]]. | ||