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Decimus was described as a typical [[Sangheili]]-hating “Brute’s Brute”,{{Ref/Reuse|gamestop}}{{Ref/Reuse|finals countdown}} he was ruthless and extremely bloodthirsty while boasting an almost unparalleled raw physical strength. Fighting for the glory to kill, Decimus was considered to be the embodiment of every horror story that has been passed around through the [[UNSC Marine Corps]] about battling [[Jiralhanae]]. When he served the [[Covenant]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]], he took particular delight in hand-to-hand combat with the outmatched soldiers of the [[United Nations Space Command]]. Decimus respected strength above all else and held the traditional Jiralhanae belief that "might makes right"; [[Atriox]] gained Decimus' absolute loyalty after they successfully rebelled against the Covenant,{{Ref/Reuse|gamestop}} becoming known as his right hand. As befitting his rank, Decimus had his own personal Jiralhanae Warlord lieutenants but he also relished the chance to make a personal appearance on the field against particularly stubborn enemies. Decimus' bloodlust often whipped troops under his command into a frenzied rampage. While the Jiralhanae who make up [[Atriox's Chosen]] share their leader's cunning, Decimus encouraged more base traits in his warriors, chief among which was the unquenchable thirst for blood. Decimus showed little care for the troops under his care, ordering an [[orbital bombardment]] from the ''[[Enduring Conviction]]'' on his salvage base to cover up his operations while Decimus himself escaped through one of the Ark's portals. The bombardment killed many of his own troops, disgusting [[Isabel]] who called Decimus a monster for his heartless actions.{{Ref/Reuse|ANE}} | Decimus was described as a typical [[Sangheili]]-hating “Brute’s Brute”,{{Ref/Reuse|gamestop}}{{Ref/Reuse|finals countdown}} he was ruthless and extremely bloodthirsty while boasting an almost unparalleled raw physical strength. Fighting for the glory to kill, Decimus was considered to be the embodiment of every horror story that has been passed around through the [[UNSC Marine Corps]] about battling [[Jiralhanae]]. When he served the [[Covenant]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]], he took particular delight in hand-to-hand combat with the outmatched soldiers of the [[United Nations Space Command]]. Decimus respected strength above all else and held the traditional Jiralhanae belief that "might makes right"; [[Atriox]] gained Decimus' absolute loyalty after they successfully rebelled against the Covenant,{{Ref/Reuse|gamestop}} becoming known as his right hand. As befitting his rank, Decimus had his own personal Jiralhanae Warlord lieutenants but he also relished the chance to make a personal appearance on the field against particularly stubborn enemies. Decimus' bloodlust often whipped troops under his command into a frenzied rampage. While the Jiralhanae who make up [[Atriox's Chosen]] share their leader's cunning, Decimus encouraged more base traits in his warriors, chief among which was the unquenchable thirst for blood. Decimus showed little care for the troops under his care, ordering an [[orbital bombardment]] from the ''[[Enduring Conviction]]'' on his salvage base to cover up his operations while Decimus himself escaped through one of the Ark's portals. The bombardment killed many of his own troops, disgusting [[Isabel]] who called Decimus a monster for his heartless actions.{{Ref/Reuse|ANE}} | ||
Decimus still harbored resentment against the [[Sangheili]] that serve the Banished due to how they treated the Jiralhanae in the Covenant. As such, Decimus took a sadistic joy in ordering the Sangheili of the Banished on dangerous, and often suicidal, missions.{{Ref/Reuse|gamestop}} Like Atriox, Decimus despises the Covenant and [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|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''] | Decimus still harbored resentment against the [[Sangheili]] that serve the Banished due to how they treated the Jiralhanae in the Covenant. As such, Decimus took a sadistic joy in ordering the Sangheili of the Banished on dangerous, and often suicidal, missions.{{Ref/Reuse|gamestop}} Like Atriox, Decimus despises the Covenant and [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|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> Like [[Escharum]], Decimus typically disliked [[human]]s while still working with Banished human mercenaries under his and Atriox's command,{{Ref/Novel|Id=DW7B|Halo: Divine Wind|Chapter=7|Page=117|Quote=Castor noted carefully. 'The Banished have brought humans here, and they have been present for over twenty cycles.'}} viewing their kind as insects and arrogant vermin.{{Ref/Game|HW2|Light Out|Quote=Your arrogant species WILL be humbled! The only thing you are destined for is to be meat on my table!|Quotee=Decimus}}{{Ref/Game|HW2|Light Out|Quote=Vermin! How many of you must I exterminate before you learn your place?|Quotee=Decimus}}{{Ref/Game|HW2|Light Out|Quote=Protect the portal! Crush the humans like the insects they are!|Quotee=Decimus}} On occasion, he would sometimes show respect for them as well.{{Ref/Game|HW2|Light Out|Quote=I'm impressed, humans, but Atriox will ensure you will never leave the Ark. We will control this place and then the Banished will take all of your [[human colonies|worlds]].|Quotee=Decimus}} Unlike many in the Banished, Decimus secretly continued to harbor a belief in the divinity of the Forerunners right up until his death. Orda Val 'Saham, a Sangheili guard who reported to him, noted that he regarded the Forerunner architecture on the Ark with reverence and awe. In his eyes, 'Saham saw what he regarded as a fatal longing and a tragic need to be struck dumb and blind by the promise of a wondrous destiny.<ref name="logs">'''Halo Wars 2''', ''[[Phoenix Logs]]''</ref> | ||
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