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'''Usze ‘Taham''' was a [[Sangheili|Sangheili (Elite)]] assigned to the [[Fleet Security]] of the ''[[Fleet of Retribution]]''‘s [[Special Warfare Group]].<ref>http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=thesoundofsack</ref>
'''Usze ‘Taham''' is a [[Sangheili]] assigned to the [[Fleet Security|Fleet Security Force]] of the ''[[Fleet of Retribution]]''‘s [[Special Warfare Group]].<ref>http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=thesoundofsack</ref>


==Background==
==Background==
Although Usze 'Taham was born into a respected merchant family in the state of Taham, he was fathered by [[Toha 'Sumai]], one of the prominent sword-fighters of this age, meaning that Toha mated with Usze's mother, a privilege granted by being a ''Swordsman'' and Usze was raised by his mother and her husband. Usze graduated with honors from the top war college in the [[Iruiru]] region of [[Yermo]], [[Sanghelios]] (a distinction he shares with [[Rtas 'Vadum]]). Shortly after receiving his first post within the [[Covenant Navy]], he was offered a place on the [[Prophets]]' [[Honor Guard]], but he declined citing “lack of practical experience”. In truth, he had no desire to be part of a largely ceremonial unit, and at the end of his third combat tour, Usze 'Taham again refused the post, even though his superiors warned him such behavior could be misinterpreted as [[wikipedia:Apostasy|apostasy]].
Although Usze 'Taham was born into a respected merchant family in the state of 'Taham, 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. Usze graduated with honors from the top war college in the [[Iruiru]] region of [[Yermo]], [[Sanghelios]], a distinction he shares with [[Rtas 'Vadum]]. Shortly after receiving his first post within the [[Covenant Navy]], he was offered a place on the [[San 'Shyuum|Prophets']] [[Honor Guard of the Covenant|Honor Guard]], but he declined citing “lack of practical experience”. In truth, he had no desire to be part of a largely ceremonial unit, and at the end of his third combat tour, Usze 'Taham again refused the post, even though his superiors warned him such behavior could be misinterpreted as [[wikipedia:Apostasy|apostasy]].


Since that time, Usze has evaded countless punitive actions, at least two assassination attempts, and served with distinction for two additional tours, before the [[Great Schism]]. Following the dissolution of the [[Covenant]], he was approached by the [[Ascetics]] to become one of their liaisons within the [[Covenant Navy|Navy]], and eventually a liaison to the [[UNSC]].
Since that time, Usze has evaded countless punitive actions, as well as at least two assassination attempts, and served with distinction for two additional tours before the [[Great Schism]]. Following the dissolution of the Covenant, he was approached by the [[Ascetics]] to become one of their liaisons within the Covenant Navy. He eventually became a liaison to the [[United Nations Space Command]].


Usze wears an [[Assault Harness]], with a dark crimson color similar to standard [[Special Operations Sangheili]] in ''[[Halo 3]]'', but, rather than being dark purple, it is more similar in shade to the armor of [[Covenant]] vehicles or ships.
Usze wears an [[Assault Harness]], with a dark crimson color similar to standard [[Special Operations Sangheili]] in ''[[Halo 3]]'', but, rather than being dark purple, it is more similar in shade to the armor of Covenant vehicles or ships.
 
Like most other Sangheili in service to the [[Covenant Military]], 'Taham removed the "-ee" suffix from his name following the betrayal of his race.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
 
*Usze 'Taham is a playable campaign character in ''[[Halo 3]]'' as the fourth player character over either [[Xbox Live]] or System Link.
*It should be noted that his name lacks the known "ee" suffix associated with [[Elites]] in the Covenant armed service and Navy. This is because he has split from the [[Covenant]], and the "ee" suffix denotes an [[Elite]] in the [[Covenant]] military.
*Neither Usze, nor [[N'tho 'Sraom]], the third playable character in co-op, is seen in cutscenes
*Usze 'Taham is a playable campaign character in ''[[Halo 3]]'' as the fourth player character over either Xbox Live or System Link.
*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 [[Spectre]].
*Usze is not seen in cut scenes, as well as [[N'tho 'Sraom|N'tho]], his Elite companion.
*It appears that he outranks [[N'tho 'Sraom]] because of his armor color, even though they are both Special Operations soldiers.
*Usze's armor is a color not available to players, this is known as the color ''Claret'', or a combination of violet and crimson; his armor color also looks remarkably similar to that of the paint job on a [[Spectre]].
*When he activates his [[flashlight]], the light is simply projected with no point of origin, as no visible flashlight is on his shoulder. This also applies to the third ''Halo 3'' player character, N’tho ‘Sraom.
*It appears that he outranks [[N'tho 'Sraom]] because of his armor color, even though they are both Spec Ops.
*Both Usze 'Taham and N'tho 'Sroam appear to holster weapons backwards on their legs. This is most apparent with the [[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher|Needler]], with the side that has the protruding needles opposite the direction of other Elite models.
*In Halo 3 Co-op mode, when he activates his [[flashlight]], the light is simply there with no point of origin, no visible flashlight is on his shoulder. This also applies to the third Halo 3 player character, [[N’tho ‘Sraom]].
*Both Usze 'Taham and N'tho 'Sroam have their leg holstered weapons appear backwards. This is most apparent with the [[Needler]], with the side that has the protruding needles opposite the direction of other Elite models.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Image: Three Elites.jpg|'Taham and his Elite comrades on the offensive.
Image: Three Elites.jpg|'Taham and his Elite comrades on the offensive.
Image:Usze ‘Taham and N’tho ‘Sraom.jpg|'Taham (right), along with 'Sraom (left).
Image:Usze ‘Taham and N’tho ‘Sraom.jpg|'Taham (right), along with 'Sraom (left).
Image:Coopelites.jpg|'Taham and 'Sraom preparing to disembark a [[Pelican]].  
Image:Coopelites.jpg|'Taham and 'Sraom preparing to disembark a [[Dropship-77 Heavy Troop Carrier/Infantry|Pelican]].  
Image:1226607196 Picture 026.jpg|'Taham (far left) with the other playable characters of ''Halo 3''.
Image:1226607196 Picture 026.jpg|'Taham (far left) with the other playable characters of ''Halo 3''.
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Revision as of 12:14, June 25, 2010

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Template:Covenant Character Infobox Usze ‘Taham is a Sangheili assigned to the Fleet Security Force of the Fleet of Retribution‘s Special Warfare Group.[1]

Background

Although Usze 'Taham was born into a respected merchant family in the state of 'Taham, he was fathered by Toha 'Sumai, one of the prominent 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. Usze graduated with honors from the top war college in the Iruiru region of Yermo, Sanghelios, a distinction he shares with Rtas 'Vadum. Shortly after receiving his first post within the Covenant Navy, he was offered a place on the Prophets' Honor Guard, but he declined citing “lack of practical experience”. In truth, he had no desire to be part of a largely ceremonial unit, and at the end of his third combat tour, Usze 'Taham again refused the post, even though his superiors warned him such behavior could be misinterpreted as apostasy.

Since that time, Usze has evaded countless punitive actions, as well as at least two assassination attempts, and served with distinction for two additional tours before the Great Schism. Following the dissolution of the Covenant, he was approached by the Ascetics to become one of their liaisons within the Covenant Navy. He eventually became a liaison to the United Nations Space Command.

Usze wears an Assault Harness, with a dark crimson color similar to standard Special Operations Sangheili in Halo 3, but, rather than being dark purple, it is more similar in shade to the armor of Covenant vehicles or ships.

Like most other Sangheili in service to the Covenant Military, 'Taham removed the "-ee" suffix from his name following the betrayal of his race.

Trivia

  • Usze 'Taham is a playable campaign character in Halo 3 as the fourth player character over either Xbox Live or System Link.
  • Neither Usze, nor N'tho 'Sraom, the third playable character in co-op, is 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 Spectre.
  • It appears that he outranks N'tho 'Sraom because of his armor color, even though they are both Special Operations soldiers.
  • When he activates his flashlight, the light is simply projected with no point of origin, as no visible flashlight is on his shoulder. This also applies to the third Halo 3 player character, N’tho ‘Sraom.
  • Both Usze 'Taham and N'tho 'Sroam appear to holster weapons backwards on their legs. This is most apparent with the Needler, with the side that has the protruding needles opposite the direction of other Elite models.

Gallery

Sources

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