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===Return from the Ark=== | ===Return from the Ark=== | ||
In [[2559#October|October 2559]], the [[Keepers of the One Freedom]] activated a [[Slipspace portal]] on [[Reach]] while Atriox used the remnants of the [[Menachite Forerunner crystal]] to link the portals, allowing him to return to the Milky Way on a [[Banished Lich]]. While Castor and his Keepers forces, including an undercover [[Veta Lopis]] and her [[Ferret]]s, traveled through the same portal aiming to activate the Halos and begin the Great Journey, Atriox intended to attend to a greater purpose rather than return to the Ark with reinforcements and Atriox was extracted by [[Escharum]] in an | In [[2559#October|October 2559]], the [[Keepers of the One Freedom]] activated a [[Slipspace portal]] on [[Reach]] while Atriox used the remnants of the [[Menachite Forerunner crystal]] to link the portals, allowing him to return to the Milky Way on a [[Banished Lich]]. While Castor and his Keepers forces, including an undercover [[Veta Lopis]] and her [[Ferret]]s, traveled through the same portal aiming to activate the Halos and begin the Great Journey, Atriox intended to attend to a greater purpose rather than return to the Ark with reinforcements and Atriox was extracted by [[Escharum]] in an [[Intrusion corvette]]. He left behind thousands of Banished troops to hold the Forerunner installation in his absence. [[Fred-104]] and Lopis had sent ONI a message stating that Atriox's return was expected.{{Ref/Novel|Id=Chapter 21|HSoR|Chapter=21}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=Epilogue|HSoR|Chapter=Epilogue}} | ||
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[[File:HINF Atriox.png|300px|thumb|left|A static hologram of Atriox.]] | [[File:HINF Atriox.png|300px|thumb|left|A static hologram of Atriox.]] | ||
In December 2559, during the [[Battle for Installation 07]], Atriox boarded the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} and threw Master Chief Petty Officer [[John-117]] into the vacuum of space after defeating him in a one on one melee.{{Ref/Mag|Game Informer|341|page 43}} [[Installation 07 conflict|Six months later]], a static hologram of Atriox was present on the Banished warship [[Grbaakon]].{{Ref/YouTube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuqAiIwJOrc&ab_channel=IGN|IGN|Halo Infinite Campaign First Look|IGN}} Banished forces described themselves to be fighting for his legacy.{{Ref/Game|Halo Infinite|Section=[[Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Overview]]}}{{expand-section}}{{clear}} | |||
==Personality and traits== | ==Personality and traits== | ||
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Harboring a hatred of the Covenant and its [[Covenant remnants|remnants]],<ref name="finals countdown">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/community-update-the-finals-countdown '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Finals Countdown'']</ref> Atriox followed a philosophy of utter, amoral pragmatism, focusing solely on gathering power for himself and the Banished as a whole and ignoring whatever he cannot leverage as a useful asset. He was apathetic to the brutality and suffering that prevail in the Banished's ranks as long as he gains results,<ref>'''Halo Wars 2''', ''Phoenix Logs — Scarab''</ref> and has no attachment to faith, actively lauding it as outdated and needless. Likewise, Atriox had no animosity towards [[humans]],<ref name=AngryAtriox>[https://www.previewsworld.com/Article/195788-Angry-Atriox-Brings-Hell-To-Halo Angry Atriox Brings Hell To Halo] ''"He would tell the soldiers that they, too, are nothing but expendable. They are nothing more than cannon fodder to be thrown at their enemies. He would tell them that he doesn’t blame them for what they are. He bears them no malice. But he would also tell them that he offers no mercy. They have a role to play, just as he does, and that means that he must kill them all."''</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|ForWhat}} nor did he care for the [[Sangheili-Jiralhanae war|Sangheili-Jiralhanae feud]].{{Ref/Reuse|htfs vengeance}} Atriox viewed both humans and [[Sangheili]] as warriors with potential usefulness to him;<ref name="H:OSFM1">[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]], page 161 - "In theory, all who can aid Atriox's ambition and will bend the knee are welcome, from human to hunter, but their violence and conditions of service limit recruitment opportunities."</ref><ref>'''Halo: Tales from Slipspace''', '''Hunting Party''' - "I see you for what you are and what you could be. We can do great things together. Not as master and slaves, but as the warriors you truly are."</ref> though other leaders would struggle to hold control over bitter rivals on the battlefield, Atriox's charisma and the fervor it inspired in his followers made it possible. His open minded philosophy was also demonstrated by his interactions with the [[UNSC]] crew of the ''[[Spirit of Fire]]''. During the fight at the [[Henry Lamb Research Outpost]], Atriox intentionally let [[Red Team]] escape with his forces in pursuit, both as a show of power and to discover where the Spartans came from. Later, on [[Installation 09]], he offered [[Captain Cutter]] and the UNSC crew of the ''Spirit of Fire'' another chance to walk away peacefully, and was impressed by Cutter's refusal to do so. During the conversation, Atriox compared the ferocity of the ''Spirit of Fire'' crew to himself and [[Atriox's Chosen|his brothers]] and admitted to having respect for his UNSC enemy and the fact that they were survivors like him.<ref>'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', campaign level ''[[The Halo]]''</ref> Upon his [[Operation: WOLFE|return]] to the [[Milky Way]] from the Ark, Atriox suddenly showed animosity toward humans, the allied humans under the [[Keepers of the One Freedom]] were advised to be kept out of his sight and the mere act of them boarding his Lich along with the rest of the Keepers species angered him for reasons unknown,{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Shadows of Reach|Chapter=21}} however he continued to see Banished humans as valuable assets and was upset to hear that the [[Long Shields]] had killed some off.{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Divine Wind|Chapter=6|Page=102|Quote=Atriox and his retinue had been rather unhappy with that decision, considering humans as valuable assets to the Banished as a whole,}} | Harboring a hatred of the Covenant and its [[Covenant remnants|remnants]],<ref name="finals countdown">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/community-update-the-finals-countdown '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Finals Countdown'']</ref> Atriox followed a philosophy of utter, amoral pragmatism, focusing solely on gathering power for himself and the Banished as a whole and ignoring whatever he cannot leverage as a useful asset. He was apathetic to the brutality and suffering that prevail in the Banished's ranks as long as he gains results,<ref>'''Halo Wars 2''', ''Phoenix Logs — Scarab''</ref> and has no attachment to faith, actively lauding it as outdated and needless. Likewise, Atriox had no animosity towards [[humans]],<ref name=AngryAtriox>[https://www.previewsworld.com/Article/195788-Angry-Atriox-Brings-Hell-To-Halo Angry Atriox Brings Hell To Halo] ''"He would tell the soldiers that they, too, are nothing but expendable. They are nothing more than cannon fodder to be thrown at their enemies. He would tell them that he doesn’t blame them for what they are. He bears them no malice. But he would also tell them that he offers no mercy. They have a role to play, just as he does, and that means that he must kill them all."''</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|ForWhat}} nor did he care for the [[Sangheili-Jiralhanae war|Sangheili-Jiralhanae feud]].{{Ref/Reuse|htfs vengeance}} Atriox viewed both humans and [[Sangheili]] as warriors with potential usefulness to him;<ref name="H:OSFM1">[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]], page 161 - "In theory, all who can aid Atriox's ambition and will bend the knee are welcome, from human to hunter, but their violence and conditions of service limit recruitment opportunities."</ref><ref>'''Halo: Tales from Slipspace''', '''Hunting Party''' - "I see you for what you are and what you could be. We can do great things together. Not as master and slaves, but as the warriors you truly are."</ref> though other leaders would struggle to hold control over bitter rivals on the battlefield, Atriox's charisma and the fervor it inspired in his followers made it possible. His open minded philosophy was also demonstrated by his interactions with the [[UNSC]] crew of the ''[[Spirit of Fire]]''. During the fight at the [[Henry Lamb Research Outpost]], Atriox intentionally let [[Red Team]] escape with his forces in pursuit, both as a show of power and to discover where the Spartans came from. Later, on [[Installation 09]], he offered [[Captain Cutter]] and the UNSC crew of the ''Spirit of Fire'' another chance to walk away peacefully, and was impressed by Cutter's refusal to do so. During the conversation, Atriox compared the ferocity of the ''Spirit of Fire'' crew to himself and [[Atriox's Chosen|his brothers]] and admitted to having respect for his UNSC enemy and the fact that they were survivors like him.<ref>'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', campaign level ''[[The Halo]]''</ref> Upon his [[Operation: WOLFE|return]] to the [[Milky Way]] from the Ark, Atriox suddenly showed animosity toward humans, the allied humans under the [[Keepers of the One Freedom]] were advised to be kept out of his sight and the mere act of them boarding his Lich along with the rest of the Keepers species angered him for reasons unknown,{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Shadows of Reach|Chapter=21}} however he continued to see Banished humans as valuable assets and was upset to hear that the [[Long Shields]] had killed some off.{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Divine Wind|Chapter=6|Page=102|Quote=Atriox and his retinue had been rather unhappy with that decision, considering humans as valuable assets to the Banished as a whole,}} | ||
Atriox has war face paint and has uniquely braided his hair and beard.<ref>[[Halo Wars 2: Announce Teaser | Atriox has war face paint and has uniquely braided his hair and beard.<ref>[[Halo Wars 2: Announce Teaser]]</ref> | ||
==Equipment== | ==Equipment== | ||
Atriox wears unique black and white combat armor, which is partially of [[United Nations Space Command]] origin.<ref name="trailer">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjN1eWhzPeA '''YouTube''': ''Halo Wars 2 Official E3 Trailer'']</ref> It is made from various pieces, including an [[ODST armor|ODST chestplate]]. He also dons an augmented power gauntlet which artificially enhances his strength to a significant degree. In battle, he wields a customized energy mace called [[Chainbreaker]], which he created from parts of a [[Type-2 gravity hammer]].<ref>[[:File:HW2 Atriox Concept Sheet.jpg]] Atriox concept sheet for ''Halo Wars 2'' | Atriox wears unique black and white combat armor, which is partially of [[United Nations Space Command]] origin.<ref name="trailer">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjN1eWhzPeA '''YouTube''': ''Halo Wars 2 Official E3 Trailer'']</ref> It is made from various pieces, including an [[ODST armor|ODST chestplate]]. He also dons an augmented power gauntlet which artificially enhances his strength to a significant degree. In battle, he wields a customized energy mace called [[Chainbreaker]], which he created from parts of a [[Type-2 gravity hammer]].<ref>[[:File:HW2 Atriox Concept Sheet.jpg]] Atriox concept sheet for ''Halo Wars 2''</ref> | ||
==Production notes== | ==Production notes== | ||
