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{{Disambig header|the Banished enforcers in [[Halo Wars 2]]|similarly-named group of bosses in [[Halo Infinite]]|Hand of Atriox}}
|name=Atriox's Chosen
[[File:Halo Wars 2 Blitz Card Atriox Enforcer.png|300px|thumb|One of Atriox's Chosen.]]
|image=[[File:Halo Wars 2 Blitz Card Atriox Enforcer.png|300px]]
{{Quote|I will lay down my life for [[Atriox]].|An Atriox's Chosen.{{Ref/Game|Id=HW2|HW2|Atriox's Chosen in-game unit}}}}
|species=[[Jiralhanae]]
'''Atriox's Chosen''' are an order of [[Jiralhanae]] warriors within the [[Banished]], who serve as enforcers for the will of [[Atriox]]. They are typically drawn from the ranks of the [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Chieftains]],{{Ref/Game|Id=PL|HW2|Phoenix Logs|Detail=Atriox's Chosen}} though the title is primarily bestowed upon those who demonstrated unalienable loyalty for the [[warmaster]] and skill in combat.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=449}}
|equipment=[[Jiralhanae power armor]]
 
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==Overview==
|role=
===Role and responsibilities===
|notable=
The Chosen act as enforcers of Atriox's will within the Banished, and permeate the organisation's structure at every level.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} They work as agents in charge of keeping uncooperative [[pack]]s in line and ensuring their loyalty to Atriox's will. They additionally work to direct the forces they are attached to, and their presence on the battlefield invokes a sense of awe and fear in those they encounter - particularly the lesser-ranked Jiralhanae within the Banished. The [[Sangheili]] mercenaries serving within the Banished, such as those under [[Shipmaster]] [[Let 'Volir]]'s command, have an active hostility to the Chosen.{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}
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Over time, many prideful would-be challenger Chieftains to Atriox's rule have been dealt with by the Chosen, ensuring Atriox's stable leadership over the Banished as a whole.{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}
{{Quote|I will lay down my life for Atriox.|An Atriox's Chosen.<ref name="HW2">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]'''</ref>}}
 
'''Atriox's Chosen''' are Jiralhanae warriors promoted by [[Atriox]] to be his personal enforcers. They are only made up of the most cunning and loyal Jiralhanae warriors, with their unquestioning devotion to Atriox making them a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield, and personal energy shields make them even harder to kill for any UNSC soldiers unlucky enough to cross their path. Answerable only to Atriox, these Jiralhanae are feared by many lower-ranking Jiralhanae and hated by [[Let 'Volir]]’s [[Sangheili]] troops. Many prideful Chieftains who dared question Atriox's command were taken care of by Atriox's inner circle. Each Chosen is typically armed with a [[Type-25 Brute Shot]].<ref name="PLH">'''Halo Wars 2''': [[Phoenix Logs#Banished Units|Phoenix Logs -Atriox's Chosen]]</ref>
Atriox's Chosen are primarily drawn from the ranks of the Jiralhanae, with no active examples of any Chosen selected from any of the other constituent species within the Banished. Whether this status is inherently exclusive to the Jiralhanae is unknown.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFFood|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-food-for-thought|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Food for Thought|D=07|M=10|Y=2022|Quote=The current members who hold the title of “Atriox’s Chosen” seem to be primarily from the Jiralhanae ranks, but it is currently unknown whether that is a widely exclusive appointment.}} The warriors selected to be inducted into the Chosen consist of those who demonstrate complete loyalty to Atriox, and great skill in battle{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} - usually consisting of higher-ranked and more experienced Chieftains.{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}
 
===Equipment===
Atriox's Chosen are outfitted with full-body armour and [[energy shielding]]. They are typically seen utilising [[Type-25 Brute Shot]]s in combat.{{Ref/Reuse|HW2}}{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}
 
==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
===''Halo Wars 2''===
===''Halo Wars 2''===
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*'''Info:''' Ranged hero, Versatile spike ammo, One active hero limit.
*'''Info:''' Ranged hero, Versatile spike ammo, One active hero limit.
*'''Tier:''' 1
*'''Tier:''' 1
*'''Cost:''' Population 0, Supplies 300, Power 275
*'''Cost:''' {{HW2Pop|0}}, {{HW2Supplies|300}}, {{HW2Power|275}}
*'''Atriox's Chosen upgrade: Plasma Round'''
*'''Atriox's Chosen upgrade: Plasma Round'''
**'''Info:''' Increases damage, adds area of effect
**'''Info:''' Increases damage, adds area of effect
**'''Tier:''' 1
**'''Tier:''' 1
**'''Cost:''' Supplies 0, Power 300
**'''Cost:''' {{HW2Supplies|0}}, {{HW2Power|300}}
*'''Atriox's Chosen upgrade: Scorch Rounds'''
*'''Atriox's Chosen upgrade: Scorch Rounds'''
**'''Info:''' Increases damage, Damage over time
**'''Info:''' Increases damage, Damage over time
**'''Tier:''' 2
**'''Tier:''' 2
**'''Cost:''' Supplies 0, Power 450
**'''Cost:''' {{HW2Supplies|0}}, {{HW2Power|450}}
*'''Atriox's Chosen upgrade: Rifled Barrel'''
*'''Atriox's Chosen upgrade: Rifled Barrel'''
**'''Info:''' Increases damage, Greatly increases range
**'''Info:''' Increases damage, Greatly increases range
**'''Tier:''' 3
**'''Tier:''' 3
**'''Cost:''' Supplies 0, Power 600
**'''Cost:''' {{HW2Supplies|0}}, {{HW2Power|600}}
Atriox's Chosen are exclusive to Atriox and can be built at the [[War Council]]. Atriox's Chosen are great against infantry, vehicles, and aircraft, while being okay against structures. In Blitz, an Atriox's Chosen costs 200 energy and features the Shock ability that reduces enemy units' armor.
Atriox's Chosen are exclusive to Atriox and can be built at the [[War Council]]. Atriox's Chosen are great against infantry, vehicles, and aircraft, while being okay against structures. In [[Blitz]], an Atriox's Chosen costs {{HW2BlitzEnergy|200}} and features the Shock ability that reduces enemy units' armor.


====Blitz====
====Blitz====
The Chosen is a [[List of Blitz cards/Vehicle|Blitz card]] available for use by players playing as [[Atriox]] in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'', particularly in the [[Blitz]] and [[Blitz Firefight]] modes. The Lockdown Scorpion has the following attributes;
[[File:Blitz Atriox's Chosen.png|thumb|Atriox's Chosen Blitz card.]]
The Chosen is a [[List of Blitz cards|Blitz card]] available for use by players playing as [[Atriox]] in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'', particularly in the [[Blitz]] and [[Blitz Firefight]] modes. The Chosen has the following attributes;
*'''Rarity:''' Legendary
*'''Rarity:''' Legendary
*'''Cost to deploy:''' 180
*'''Cost to deploy:''' {{HW2BlitzEnergy|180}}
*'''Shield:''' This unit has energy shield protection that absorbs damage and regenerates when out of combat.
*'''Shield:''' This unit has energy shield protection that absorbs damage and regenerates when out of combat.
*'''Shock:''' This unit intimidates nearby enemy troops, significantly reducing their armor.
*'''Shock:''' This unit intimidates nearby enemy troops, significantly reducing their armor.
====Phoenix log====
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|+ '''[[Phoenix Logs|Phoenix Log]] - Atriox's Chosen'''
|-
|{{:Phoenix Logs/Banished Units/Atriox's Chosen}}
|}
==Production notes==
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In the ''[[Halo Wars 2 Open Beta]]'' and ''[[Halo Wars 2 - Blitz Beta|Blitz Beta]]'', [[Jiralhanae Warlord]]s used the same armour model as Atriox's Chosen.{{Ref/Game|Halo Wars 2 Open Beta|Detail=[[:File:HW2B Banished Warlord.png|Brute Warlord 3D model]]}} Several Brutes were also shown in Blitz to wear Atriox's Chosen [[Jiralhanae power armor|power armor]], but were armed with [[Gravity hammer (fiction)|gravity hammer]]s, as opposed to the Brute Shot shown in the final game.


==Gallery==
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==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{Mo}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
{{Ref/Sources}}


{{Jiralhanae Ranks}}
{{Jiralhanae Ranks/Banished}}

Latest revision as of 14:06, November 8, 2022

This article is about the Banished enforcers in Halo Wars 2. For similarly-named group of bosses in Halo Infinite, see Hand of Atriox.
One of Atriox's Chosen.

"I will lay down my life for Atriox."
— An Atriox's Chosen.[1]

Atriox's Chosen are an order of Jiralhanae warriors within the Banished, who serve as enforcers for the will of Atriox. They are typically drawn from the ranks of the Chieftains,[2] though the title is primarily bestowed upon those who demonstrated unalienable loyalty for the warmaster and skill in combat.[3]

Overview[edit]

Role and responsibilities[edit]

The Chosen act as enforcers of Atriox's will within the Banished, and permeate the organisation's structure at every level.[3] They work as agents in charge of keeping uncooperative packs in line and ensuring their loyalty to Atriox's will. They additionally work to direct the forces they are attached to, and their presence on the battlefield invokes a sense of awe and fear in those they encounter - particularly the lesser-ranked Jiralhanae within the Banished. The Sangheili mercenaries serving within the Banished, such as those under Shipmaster Let 'Volir's command, have an active hostility to the Chosen.[2]

Over time, many prideful would-be challenger Chieftains to Atriox's rule have been dealt with by the Chosen, ensuring Atriox's stable leadership over the Banished as a whole.[2]

Atriox's Chosen are primarily drawn from the ranks of the Jiralhanae, with no active examples of any Chosen selected from any of the other constituent species within the Banished. Whether this status is inherently exclusive to the Jiralhanae is unknown.[4] The warriors selected to be inducted into the Chosen consist of those who demonstrate complete loyalty to Atriox, and great skill in battle[3] - usually consisting of higher-ranked and more experienced Chieftains.[2]

Equipment[edit]

Atriox's Chosen are outfitted with full-body armour and energy shielding. They are typically seen utilising Type-25 Brute Shots in combat.[1][2]

Gameplay[edit]

Halo Wars 2[edit]

Multiplayer[edit]

  • Info: Ranged hero, Versatile spike ammo, One active hero limit.
  • Tier: 1
  • Cost: Population 0, Supplies 300, Power 275
  • Atriox's Chosen upgrade: Plasma Round
    • Info: Increases damage, adds area of effect
    • Tier: 1
    • Cost: Supplies 0, Power 300
  • Atriox's Chosen upgrade: Scorch Rounds
    • Info: Increases damage, Damage over time
    • Tier: 2
    • Cost: Supplies 0, Power 450
  • Atriox's Chosen upgrade: Rifled Barrel
    • Info: Increases damage, Greatly increases range
    • Tier: 3
    • Cost: Supplies 0, Power 600

Atriox's Chosen are exclusive to Atriox and can be built at the War Council. Atriox's Chosen are great against infantry, vehicles, and aircraft, while being okay against structures. In Blitz, an Atriox's Chosen costs Blitz Energy 200 and features the Shock ability that reduces enemy units' armor.

Blitz[edit]

Atriox's Chosen Blitz card.

The Chosen is a Blitz card available for use by players playing as Atriox in Halo Wars 2, particularly in the Blitz and Blitz Firefight modes. The Chosen has the following attributes;

  • Rarity: Legendary
  • Cost to deploy: Blitz Energy 180
  • Shield: This unit has energy shield protection that absorbs damage and regenerates when out of combat.
  • Shock: This unit intimidates nearby enemy troops, significantly reducing their armor.

Phoenix log[edit]

Phoenix Log - Atriox's Chosen
Phoenix log artwork

Atriox's enforcers.

Only the most cunning and loyal Brutes are chosen as Atriox's personal enforcers. Their unquestioning devotion to Atriox makes them a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield and personal energy shields make them even harder to kill. Each Chosen is armed with the explosive grenade launcher commonly known as a Brute Shot, which can be upgraded to increase both damage and range.

Favored Chieftains in Atriox's retinue may be promoted to Atriox's Chosen, agents that intercede on his behalf to bring recalcitrant packs to heel and direct critical Banished operations. Answerable only to Atriox , these warriors are feared by lesser Brutes and hated by the Shipmaster’s troops, but none can deny their loyalty or ability to detect and destroy weak links in Banished operations. Many a prideful Chieftain who dared question Atriox's command have ended up as a problem ‘fixed' by of one of Atriox's inner circle.

Production notes[edit]

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In the Halo Wars 2 Open Beta and Blitz Beta, Jiralhanae Warlords used the same armour model as Atriox's Chosen.[5] Several Brutes were also shown in Blitz to wear Atriox's Chosen power armor, but were armed with gravity hammers, as opposed to the Brute Shot shown in the final game.

Gallery[edit]

  • An Atriox's Chosen capturing a point while Atriox's Bulwark heals him.

    An Atriox's Chosen capturing a point while Atriox's Bulwark heals him.

  • A full view of the Chosen

    A full view of the Chosen

  • Under "Guard" effect.

    Under "Guard" effect.

  • Chosen attacking Bloodfuel Grunt Squads while the Elite support them.

    Chosen attacking Bloodfuel Grunt Squads while the Elite support them.

  • Chosen guarded by a Ironclad Hunter.

    Chosen guarded by a Ironclad Hunter.

  • A full view of the Chosen in Blitz.

    A full view of the Chosen in Blitz.

  • The Chosen collecting power.

    The Chosen collecting power.

  • Dying Breath in effect.

    Dying Breath in effect.

  • The Chosen in-game.

    The Chosen in-game.

  • A close look.

    A close look.

  • Unbreakable effect.

    Unbreakable effect.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b Halo Wars 2, Atriox's Chosen in-game unit
  2. ^ a b c d e Halo Wars 2, Phoenix Logs: Atriox's Chosen
  3. ^ a b c Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 449
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Food for Thought: "The current members who hold the title of “Atriox’s Chosen” seem to be primarily from the Jiralhanae ranks, but it is currently unknown whether that is a widely exclusive appointment." (Retrieved on Oct 7, 2022) [archive]
  5. ^ Halo Wars 2 Open Beta: Brute Warlord 3D model

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