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|homeworld=[[Bothaes]], [[Sanghelios]]<ref name="hitd87">'''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]''', ''pages 87-89'' (Google Play edition)</ref> | |homeworld=[[Bothaes]], [[Sanghelios]]<ref name="hitd87">'''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]''', ''pages 87-89'' (Google Play edition)</ref> | ||
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|height={{Convert|241.3|cm|ftin}}<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/usze-taham '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Usze 'Taham'']</ref> | |height={{Convert|241.3|cm|ftin}}<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/usze-taham '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Usze 'Taham'']</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P251}} | ||
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'''Usze 'Taham''' is a [[Sangheili]] of the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] who | '''Usze 'Taham''' is a [[Sangheili]] of the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] who has been famed as one of the deadliest [[Covenant Special Operations|Special Operations]] commandos alive.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
During the final months of the [[Human-Covenant War]], he was assigned to the [[Fleet of Retribution]]'s [[Special Warfare Group]].<ref name="Coop">[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=thesoundofsack '''Bungie.net''': ''The Tru7h About Co-Op in Halo 3''] ([http://web.archive.org/web/20141114012308/http://halo.bungie.net/news/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=thesoundofsack backup link] on Archive.org)</ref> During the [[Great Schism]], he joined [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]'s uprising against the [[Hierarchs]] and took part in the [[Battle of Earth]] and the [[Battle of Installation 00]]. Usze continues to serve as a skilled warrior and valued liaison of the Swords of Sanghelios, as well as the [[Ascetics]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | During the final months of the [[Human-Covenant War]], he was assigned to the [[Fleet of Retribution]]'s [[Special Warfare Group]].<ref name="Coop">[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=thesoundofsack '''Bungie.net''': ''The Tru7h About Co-Op in Halo 3''] ([http://web.archive.org/web/20141114012308/http://halo.bungie.net/news/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=thesoundofsack backup link] on Archive.org)</ref> During the [[Great Schism]], he joined [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]'s uprising against the [[Hierarchs]] and took part in the [[Battle of Earth]] and the [[Battle of Installation 00]]. Usze continues to serve as a skilled warrior and valued liaison of the Swords of Sanghelios, as well as the [[Ascetics]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
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===Early life and military career=== | ===Early life and military career=== | ||
{{Quote|Prior to the Great Schism, others sought to punish me and even take my life, but they would not succeed. My actions in combat, in the war and against my enemies, silenced all those who would contend with my standing.|Usze 'Taham, reflecting on his declination of the title of Honor Guard<ref>'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''page 88'' (Google Play edition)</ref>}} | {{Quote|Prior to the Great Schism, others sought to punish me and even take my life, but they would not succeed. My actions in combat, in the war and against my enemies, silenced all those who would contend with my standing.|Usze 'Taham, reflecting on his declination of the title of Honor Guard<ref>'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''page 88'' (Google Play edition)</ref>}} | ||
Usze 'Taham was born into a respected merchant family in [[Sumai keep]] in the state of [[Bothaes]] on [[Sanghelios]].{{Ref/Reuse|hitd87}} He was fathered by [[Toha 'Sumai]], one of the prominent [[Aristocrat|swordfighters]] of this age. Toha mated with Usze's mother, a privilege granted by being a swordsman, and Usze was raised by his mother and her husband. Per Sangheili custom, Usze did not know that Toha was his father.{{Ref/Reuse|Coop}} Instead, Usze believed that Toha was an uncle and was trained by him in swordsmanship. When he was of age, Usze traveled to the top war college in the [[Iruiru]] region of [[Yermo]] on Sanghelios and graduated with honors,{{Ref/Reuse|hitd87}} a distinction he shares with [[Rtas 'Vadum]].{{Ref/Reuse|Coop}} Upon graduating, Usze's skills attracted the attention of influential individuals and he was posted on the [[Fleet of Faithful Ardor]].{{Ref/Reuse|hitd87}} | Usze 'Taham was born on [[2519#October|October 31, 2519]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P251}} into a respected merchant family in [[Sumai keep]] in the state of [[Bothaes]] on [[Sanghelios]].{{Ref/Reuse|hitd87}} He was fathered by [[Toha 'Sumai]], one of the most prominent [[Aristocrat|swordfighters]] of this age.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P251}} Toha mated with Usze's mother, a privilege granted by being a swordsman, and Usze was raised by his mother and her husband. Per Sangheili custom, Usze did not know that Toha was his father.{{Ref/Reuse|Coop}} Instead, Usze believed that Toha was an uncle and was trained by him in swordsmanship. When he was of age, Usze traveled to the top war college in the [[Iruiru]] region of [[Yermo]] on Sanghelios and graduated with honors,{{Ref/Reuse|hitd87}} a distinction he shares with [[Rtas 'Vadum]].{{Ref/Reuse|Coop}} Upon graduating, Usze's skills attracted the attention of influential individuals and he was posted on the [[Fleet of Faithful Ardor]].{{Ref/Reuse|hitd87}} | ||
After only serving a single tour in the [[Human-Covenant War]] with the Fleet of Faithful Ardor,{{Ref/Reuse|hitd87}} several politicians offered Usze a place in the [[Covenant Honor Guard]],{{Ref/Reuse|Coop}} putting him in service of the [[High Council]].{{Ref/Reuse|hitd87}} He declined, despite warnings against his decision, citing "lack of practical experience". In truth, he had no desire to be part of a largely ceremonial unit. At the end of his third tour, Usze 'Taham again refused the post, even though his superiors warned him such behavior could be misinterpreted as [[Wikipedia:Apostasy|apostasy]]. Ultimately, no charges were ever filed or pursued against him.{{Ref/Reuse|Coop}} Some Sangheili believed that superiors of Usze who felt "protective" towards him were responsible for the lack of punitive actions taken against Usze. He became respected by certain circles for dismissing the Honor Guard's offer in favor of pursuing combat.<ref name="hitd46">'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 46-50'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Since that time, Usze evaded countless punitive actions, as well as at least two assassination attempts, and served with distinction for two additional tours before the [[Great Schism]].{{Ref/Reuse|Coop}} Usze's actions in the aforementioned combat tours against [[human]]ity eventually led his superiors to resign to his decision. Usze came into service of the [[Ascetics]] as a liaison for the Covenant.{{Ref/Reuse|hitd87}} Prior to the Great Schism, 'Taham served under [[Special Operations Commander]] Rtas 'Vadumee.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | After only serving a single tour in the [[Human-Covenant War]] with the Fleet of Faithful Ardor,{{Ref/Reuse|hitd87}} several politicians offered Usze a place in the [[Covenant Honor Guard]],{{Ref/Reuse|Coop}} putting him in service of the [[High Council]].{{Ref/Reuse|hitd87}} He declined, despite warnings against his decision, citing "lack of practical experience". In truth, he had no desire to be part of a largely ceremonial unit. At the end of his third tour, Usze 'Taham again refused the post, even though his superiors warned him such behavior could be misinterpreted as [[Wikipedia:Apostasy|apostasy]]. Ultimately, no charges were ever filed or pursued against him.{{Ref/Reuse|Coop}} Some Sangheili believed that superiors of Usze who felt "protective" towards him were responsible for the lack of punitive actions taken against Usze. He became respected by certain circles for dismissing the Honor Guard's offer in favor of pursuing combat.<ref name="hitd46">'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 46-50'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Since that time, Usze evaded countless punitive actions, as well as at least two assassination attempts, and served with distinction for two additional tours before the [[Great Schism]].{{Ref/Reuse|Coop}} Usze's actions in the aforementioned combat tours against [[human]]ity eventually led his superiors to resign to his decision. Usze came into service of the [[Ascetics]] as a liaison for the Covenant.{{Ref/Reuse|hitd87}} Prior to the Great Schism, 'Taham served under [[Special Operations Commander]] Rtas 'Vadumee.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
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===Post-Covenant War=== | ===Post-Covenant War=== | ||
Following the onset of the [[Great Schism]], he was once again approached by the Ascetics to become one of their emissaries | Following the onset of the [[Great Schism]], he was once again approached by the Ascetics to become one of their emissaries within their naval forces.{{Ref/Reuse|Coop}} He eventually became a liaison to the [[United Nations Space Command]], and remained active following the end of the war.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/n-tho-sraom-and-usze-taham/54170db8-f414-4e5d-a983-4f622bf990d4/posts?page=1#post9 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''N'tho 'Sraom and Usze 'Taham''] ([[Catalog/Archive/2014#N'tho 'Sraom and Usze 'Taham|backup on site]])</ref> He also served as a valued liaison between several Sangheili factions and feuding keeps.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P251}} In addition, 'Taham increasingly diverted his attention to dealings of his families' keep and the legacy of Toha 'Sumai.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} 'Taham was instrumental in the resurrection of the [[Ascetic Guard]],{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} an orthodox order of warrior-priests central to the effort of restoring the pre-Covenant traditions of the Sangheili.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P251}} He worked to allow the members of the guard to do battle with the [[Jiralhanae]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} After joining Arbiter Thel 'Vadam's [[Swords of Sanghelios]], 'Taham helped to establish the [[Riftborn]], a special operations division of the faction that was fully committed to joint military operations with the UNSC. Members of the Riftborn maintain a presence on [[Anvil Station]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P251}} | ||
In [[2555]], | In [[2555]], 'Taham served the Arbiter during the ongoing [[Blooding Years|civil war]] that encroached Sanghelios. Upon learning of a plot to assassinate Thel 'Vadam, Usze helped track down half a dozen conspirators and either killed or interrogated them. The interrogated Sangheili revealed that the plan was engineered by [[Otar 'Bemet]] and Usze traveled to his location in [[Qish'tani]], [[Tolvuus]] aboard a [[Type-26 Banshee|Banshee]]. Otar attempted to convince Usze to join his cause against the Arbiter and humanity, though he refused. A duel began between the two in which Usze feigned incompetence. Otar overestimated his skills and was taken by surprise when Usze avoided his attack, which gave Usze an opening to kill the rebel Sangheili.{{Ref/Reuse|hitd46}} After the mission, though he wished to return to his keep, the Arbiter ordered for Usze to visit [[Vadam keep|his own keep]]. Upon arriving in [[Vadam]], the Arbiter informed Usze that UNSC scientists had discovered that the Halo Array's firing sequence had been activated. Thel assigned him and N'tho to lead the Swords of Sanghelios half of a joint human–Sangheili team tasked with journeying to Installation 00 with the intentions of deactivating the sequence.<ref name="hitd52">'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 52-57'' (Google Play edition)</ref> | ||
===Operation: FAR STORM=== | ===Operation: FAR STORM=== | ||
