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|formed=Between [[2548]]<ref>[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]] - [[Halo: Rise of Atriox Issue 2|Issue 2]]</ref><ref group="notes">As seen in the [[Halo: Rise of Atriox Issue 2|second issue]] of ''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]'', Atriox still served in the Covenant at the time of the [[Battle of Algolis]], which took place in or after 2548.</ref> and [[2549]]<ref name="log outpost">'''Halo Wars 2''', ''[[Phoenix Logs]] - Outpost'' - "The Banished have perfected their strip—mining and rapid assault and extraction efforts '''over a decade''' of raiding Covenant and other targets."</ref><ref group="notes">Given that they are said to have had '''over a decade''''s worth of experience raiding "the Covenant and other targets", the Banished had to have been formed '''at least a decade''' before the events of [[Halo Wars 2]]. Doing simple math, a decade prior to 2559 would be 2549.</ref> | |formed=Between [[2548]]<ref>[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]] - [[Halo: Rise of Atriox Issue 2|Issue 2]]</ref><ref group="notes">As seen in the [[Halo: Rise of Atriox Issue 2|second issue]] of ''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]'', Atriox still served in the Covenant at the time of the [[Battle of Algolis]], which took place in or after 2548.</ref> and [[2549]]:<ref name="log outpost">'''Halo Wars 2''', ''[[Phoenix Logs]] - Outpost'' - "The Banished have perfected their strip—mining and rapid assault and extraction efforts '''over a decade''' of raiding Covenant and other targets."</ref><ref group="notes">Given that they are said to have had '''over a decade''''s worth of experience raiding "the Covenant and other targets", the Banished had to have been formed '''at least a decade''' before the events of [[Halo Wars 2]]. Doing simple math, a decade prior to 2559 would be 2549.</ref> Before the [[Great Schism]] | ||
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Following the [[Great Schism]], some [[Sangheili]] continued their genocidal campaign against the [[Jiralhanae]] out of hatred. One such group was [[Resa 'Azavayl]]'s Elite squad of the [[Silent Shadow]]. After slaughtering various Jiralhanae [[packs]] across various solar systems, the Silent Shadow boarded Atriox's [[SDV-class heavy corvette]] ''[[Elegy's Lament]]''. The Silent Shadow slaughtered several of the Jiralhanae crewmen aboard, until they encountered Atriox who talked them down. Atriox stated that he and the Banished were different from the Jiralhanae led by [[Tartarus]] and the [[High Prophet of Truth]], who had betrayed and massacred the Sangheili. 'Azavayl's squad began to see the Banished as "other". Atriox then told them that they should rejoice that the traitorous Covenant was no more and invited them to join the Banished, to which the 'Azavayl's squad expressed they were open to. 'Azavayl himself continued to harbor hatred toward Atriox for being a Jiralhanae, to which Atriox dismissed that vengeance was petty. 'Azavayl attacked Atriox but was killed by his Silent Shadow brethren who wanted to join the Banished. Atriox happily recruited them.<ref>[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]] [[Hunting Party]]</ref> | Following the [[Great Schism]], some [[Sangheili]] continued their genocidal campaign against the [[Jiralhanae]] out of hatred. One such group was [[Resa 'Azavayl]]'s Elite squad of the [[Silent Shadow]]. After slaughtering various Jiralhanae [[packs]] across various solar systems, the Silent Shadow boarded Atriox's [[SDV-class heavy corvette]] ''[[Elegy's Lament]]''. The Silent Shadow slaughtered several of the Jiralhanae crewmen aboard, until they encountered Atriox who talked them down. Atriox stated that he and the Banished were different from the Jiralhanae led by [[Tartarus]] and the [[High Prophet of Truth]], who had betrayed and massacred the Sangheili. 'Azavayl's squad began to see the Banished as "other". Atriox then told them that they should rejoice that the traitorous Covenant was no more and invited them to join the Banished, to which the 'Azavayl's squad expressed they were open to. 'Azavayl himself continued to harbor hatred toward Atriox for being a Jiralhanae, to which Atriox dismissed that vengeance was petty. 'Azavayl attacked Atriox but was killed by his Silent Shadow brethren who wanted to join the Banished. Atriox happily recruited them.<ref>[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]] [[Hunting Party]]</ref> | ||
[[File:HW2-Banishedfleet.png|thumb|300px|[[Atriox]] and his Banished being knelt to by [[Let 'Volir]] and his crew, overshadowed by [[Enduring Conviction]] in the background.]] After successfully persuading even the most xenophobic of the Sangheili to join, Atriox confidently sought out the powerful [[ CAS-class assault carrier]] ''[[Enduring Conviction]]'' and its Sangheili crew. He devised a plan to meet with its Sangheili [[Shipmaster]], [[Let 'Volir]]. Atriox and his Banished attacked a Sangheili-led base resulting in 'Volir and his forces deploying to the base to defend it. This left ''Enduring Conviction'' vulnerable for a separate Banished strike force to raid and capture the mostly vacant ship. Back on the ground, Atriox surrendered himself to 'Volir after seemingly losing the skirmish at the base, and was brought back up to the bridge of ''Enduring Conviction'' as a prisoner. On the bridge Atriox had his second team of Banished revealed themselves, ambushing 'Volir and turning the tables. Now as prisoner of Atriox, 'Volir was offered a chance to join the Banished and allow his crew to live a new life as mercenaries and be provided with resources, rather than be used as canon fodder for the Sangheili-Jiralhanae conflict. After being persuaded, 'Volir had ''Enduring Conviction'' abandon their Sangheili-led fleet. 'Volir and his crew would later pledge their allegiance to the Banished, in return the Banished supplied their ship with fuel.<ref>[[Halo: Rise of Atriox Issue 4]]</ref> | [[File:HW2-Banishedfleet.png|thumb|300px|[[Atriox]] and his Banished being knelt to by [[Let 'Volir]] and his crew, overshadowed by [[Enduring Conviction]] in the background.]] After successfully persuading even the most xenophobic of the Sangheili to join, Atriox confidently sought out the powerful [[CAS-class assault carrier]] ''[[Enduring Conviction]]'' and its Sangheili crew. He devised a plan to meet with its Sangheili [[Shipmaster]], [[Let 'Volir]]. Atriox and his Banished attacked a Sangheili-led base resulting in 'Volir and his forces deploying to the base to defend it. This left ''Enduring Conviction'' vulnerable for a separate Banished strike force to raid and capture the mostly vacant ship. Back on the ground, Atriox surrendered himself to 'Volir after seemingly losing the skirmish at the base, and was brought back up to the bridge of ''Enduring Conviction'' as a prisoner. On the bridge Atriox had his second team of Banished revealed themselves, ambushing 'Volir and turning the tables. Now as prisoner of Atriox, 'Volir was offered a chance to join the Banished and allow his crew to live a new life as mercenaries and be provided with resources, rather than be used as canon fodder for the Sangheili-Jiralhanae conflict. After being persuaded, 'Volir had ''Enduring Conviction'' abandon their Sangheili-led fleet. 'Volir and his crew would later pledge their allegiance to the Banished, in return the Banished supplied their ship with fuel.<ref>[[Halo: Rise of Atriox Issue 4]]</ref> | ||
Atriox's [[Chieftain]]s led divisions of Banished into Jiralhanae colonies and [[human]] criminal enterprises to build connections and spread their influence.<ref name="H:OSFM2"/> Atriox was open to recruiting capable assets of any species and the human criminals were welcome to join if they desired.<ref name="H:OSFM1"/> | Atriox's [[Chieftain]]s led divisions of Banished into Jiralhanae colonies and [[human]] criminal enterprises to build connections and spread their influence.<ref name="H:OSFM2"/> Atriox was open to recruiting capable assets of any species and the human criminals were welcome to join if they desired.<ref name="H:OSFM1"/> | ||
A veteran Jiralhanae Chieftain known as [[Jovus]] had made a name for himself as a warlord after the Covenant's fall, which drew Atriox's attention. The Banished sought to recruit him along with his pack, thus Shipmaster Let 'Volir invited him via video transmission to meet Atriox. Like many Jiralhanae, Jovus was confounded that Sangheili and Jiralhanae would overlook their fued and band together but he accepted the offer to meet Atriox regardless. After a tense meeting, Jovus was killed when he tried to attack Atriox.<ref>[[Halo: Rise of Atriox Issue 5]</ref> | A veteran Jiralhanae Chieftain known as [[Jovus]] had made a name for himself as a warlord after the Covenant's fall, which drew Atriox's attention. The Banished sought to recruit him along with his pack, thus Shipmaster Let 'Volir invited him via video transmission to meet Atriox. Like many Jiralhanae, Jovus was confounded that Sangheili and Jiralhanae would overlook their fued and band together but he accepted the offer to meet Atriox regardless. After a tense meeting, Jovus was killed when he tried to attack Atriox.<ref>[[Halo: Rise of Atriox Issue 5]]</ref> | ||
In [[2558]], a Jiralhanae in [[Hekabe|Hekabe's]] clan suggested hiring the Banished after gaining control of the [[Sharquoi]], to move their new weapons as they needed [[slipspace]]-capable vessels and their own had been destroyed. However, Hekabe refused the suggestion, unwilling to share power with Atriox and the Banished when he wanted it all for himself.<ref>'''[[Halo: Envoy]]'''</ref> | In [[2558]], a Jiralhanae in [[Hekabe|Hekabe's]] clan suggested hiring the Banished after gaining control of the [[Sharquoi]], to move their new weapons as they needed [[slipspace]]-capable vessels and their own had been destroyed. However, Hekabe refused the suggestion, unwilling to share power with Atriox and the Banished when he wanted it all for himself.<ref>'''[[Halo: Envoy]]'''</ref> | ||
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=====Opening engagements===== | =====Opening engagements===== | ||
[[UNSC rank structure|Captain]] [[James Cutter]] and Isabel decided to strike at the Banished by attacking a salvage operation, in which the Banished searched for supplies among the wreckage left from the [[Battle of Installation 00|battle]] nearly seven years earlier, led by [[Decimus]], Atriox's right-hand man. The UNSC forces managed to destroy the operation despite orbital support from the [[CAS-class assault carrier|''CAS''-class assault carrier]] ''[[Enduring Conviction]]'', the Banished flagship, although Decimus escaped.<ref name="a new enemy" | [[UNSC rank structure|Captain]] [[James Cutter]] and Isabel decided to strike at the Banished by attacking a salvage operation, in which the Banished searched for supplies among the wreckage left from the [[Battle of Installation 00|battle]] nearly seven years earlier, led by [[Decimus]], Atriox's right-hand man. The UNSC forces managed to destroy the operation despite orbital support from the [[CAS-class assault carrier|''CAS''-class assault carrier]] ''[[Enduring Conviction]]'', the Banished flagship, although Decimus escaped.<ref name="a new enemy"/> | ||
From the wreckage of the fight, the UNSC discovered evidence of a [[Cartographer]], a repository of data about the Ark's systems. As the ''Spirit of Fire'' sent [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] led by [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] [[Jerome-092]] to secure an elevator leading to the Cartographer, the Banished troops in the area were attacked by [[Sentinel | From the wreckage of the fight, the UNSC discovered evidence of a [[Cartographer]], a repository of data about the Ark's systems. As the ''Spirit of Fire'' sent [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] led by [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] [[Jerome-092]] to secure an elevator leading to the Cartographer, the Banished troops in the area were attacked by [[Sentinel]]s. The survivors were unable to stop the UNSC forces from gaining access to the Cartographer. | ||
Meanwhile, the Banished fell victim to a series of hit-and-run operations conducted by Spartan [[Alice-130]], who was trapped behind enemy lines at the start of the battle, and liberated many captured UNSC troops. | Meanwhile, the Banished fell victim to a series of hit-and-run operations conducted by Spartan [[Alice-130]], who was trapped behind enemy lines at the start of the battle, and liberated many captured UNSC troops. | ||
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[[File:HW2-Trailer-Banished vs UNSC.png|300px|thumb|left|Banished and UNSC forces [[Second Ark Conflict|clashing]] at the wreckage of [[Enduring Conviction]].]] | [[File:HW2-Trailer-Banished vs UNSC.png|300px|thumb|left|Banished and UNSC forces [[Second Ark Conflict|clashing]] at the wreckage of [[Enduring Conviction]].]] | ||
The Banished then went on the offensive, launching an all-out ground assault on Alice's forces and sending several waves of [[Type-26 Banshee|Banshees]] from the ''[[Enduring Conviction]]'' at the ''Spirit of Fire.'' Alice managed to survive, but the ''Spirit of Fire'' was seriously threatened, as several of its deck turrets had been destroyed. Several Banished troops were diverted from the carrier's [[ | The Banished then went on the offensive, launching an all-out ground assault on Alice's forces and sending several waves of [[Type-26 Banshee|Banshees]] from the ''[[Enduring Conviction]]'' at the ''Spirit of Fire.'' Alice managed to survive, but the ''Spirit of Fire'' was seriously threatened, as several of its deck turrets had been destroyed. Several Banished troops were diverted from the carrier's [[gravity lift]] in an attempt to stop UNSC forces led by Douglas from using a Forerunner [[particle cannon]] to disable the carrier's energy shields. The UNSC was ultimately successful, however, and Jerome and Isabel approached the ship's grav lift, intending to board the vessel and destroy it from the inside out. Their dropship was shot down by Banished anti-aircraft turrets as it approached, but they survived and Alice managed to use [[M400 Kodiak|Kodiak]] artillery vehicles to destroy the Banished defenses to clear a path for them to board. On the ship, Isabel managed to fire the carrier's [[energy projector]] at the Ark's surface. The resulting damage caused swarms of Sentinels to crash themselves into the carrier, bisecting it. Jerome and Isabel were able to land safely on the Ark. | ||
=====A new Halo ring===== | =====A new Halo ring===== | ||
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Atriox contacted Capt. Cutter and offered him a deal: the Banished would allow the ''Spirit of Fire'' to leave the area unharmed if the UNSC surrendered the Halo ring to him. He was refused, with Cutter reminding him that he did not make the same offer to the scientists at the [[Henry Lamb Research Outpost]]. The Banished troops on the ring were unable to stop Professor Anders hijacking a [[Retriever Sentinel]] in order to destroy a shield which the Banished had erected around the installation's [[Control Room]]. | Atriox contacted Capt. Cutter and offered him a deal: the Banished would allow the ''Spirit of Fire'' to leave the area unharmed if the UNSC surrendered the Halo ring to him. He was refused, with Cutter reminding him that he did not make the same offer to the scientists at the [[Henry Lamb Research Outpost]]. The Banished troops on the ring were unable to stop Professor Anders hijacking a [[Retriever Sentinel]] in order to destroy a shield which the Banished had erected around the installation's [[Control Room]]. | ||
The Banished launched a last-ditch assault to stop Anders from disabling the ring's firing systems and planting a distress beacon. However, a stiff UNSC defense did not break, allowing Anders to finish her work. Once this was done, Anders accessed the ring's [[ | The Banished launched a last-ditch assault to stop Anders from disabling the ring's firing systems and planting a distress beacon. However, a stiff UNSC defense did not break, allowing Anders to finish her work. Once this was done, Anders accessed the ring's [[gravity anchor]]s and ejected a portion of the landmass, which was occupied by the Banished, into space. The Halo ring then entered Slipspace after all of the UNSC troops were evacuated. However, Professor Anders was stuck on the ring. Cutter resolved to continue fighting the Banished on the Ark until Anders returned. Meanwhile, although Atriox's forces had been devastated by the combined losses of Decimus, the ''Enduring Conviction'', and the Halo ring, the warlord still commanded an impressive army with which to fight the UNSC. | ||
=====Operation: SPEARBREAKER===== | =====Operation: SPEARBREAKER===== | ||
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===Occupying a Halo Ring=== | ===Occupying a Halo Ring=== | ||
At some point, the Banished would come to occupy a [[Halo]] installation and transmit a message claiming to be “within hours” of taking control of the ring, as well as their intent to use it on [[human | At some point, the Banished would come to occupy a [[Halo]] installation and transmit a message claiming to be “within hours” of taking control of the ring, as well as their intent to use it on [[human]]ity.<ref name="Signal Detected">[[Signal Detected. Tag Designation: Foe]]</ref> | ||
==Governance and society== | ==Governance and society== | ||
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As a mercenary organization, the Banished are essentially a military hierarchy led by [[Atriox]]. Their prevailing philosophy is one of ruthless pragmatism, with their operations focusing solely on accruing useful resources for their war machine. Their overall goals ostensibly center around increasing their power through raiding and conquest,<ref name="log outpost"/> with Atriox having laid plans for dominance across the [[Orion Arm]].<ref>'''Halo Wars 2''', ''Phoenix Logs - Harvester''</ref> During the Covenant's reign, the Banished mostly laid low and kept on the move, never claiming territory; Atriox only attacked targets he had something to gain from, largely in the form of supplies and materiel. However, the Covenant does not seem to have been Atriox's ultimate target, instead only being leveraged as a source of supplies. [[ONI]] operative [['D']] speculated that Atriox was planning to stabilize the Jiralhanae on their homeworld [[Doisac]] under his leadership, though his colleague [['S']] suspected that Atriox's long-term goals were even more ambitious.<ref name="log rise iv">'''Halo Wars 2''', ''Phoenix Logs - Rise of Atriox IV''</ref> | As a mercenary organization, the Banished are essentially a military hierarchy led by [[Atriox]]. Their prevailing philosophy is one of ruthless pragmatism, with their operations focusing solely on accruing useful resources for their war machine. Their overall goals ostensibly center around increasing their power through raiding and conquest,<ref name="log outpost"/> with Atriox having laid plans for dominance across the [[Orion Arm]].<ref>'''Halo Wars 2''', ''Phoenix Logs - Harvester''</ref> During the Covenant's reign, the Banished mostly laid low and kept on the move, never claiming territory; Atriox only attacked targets he had something to gain from, largely in the form of supplies and materiel. However, the Covenant does not seem to have been Atriox's ultimate target, instead only being leveraged as a source of supplies. [[ONI]] operative [['D']] speculated that Atriox was planning to stabilize the Jiralhanae on their homeworld [[Doisac]] under his leadership, though his colleague [['S']] suspected that Atriox's long-term goals were even more ambitious.<ref name="log rise iv">'''Halo Wars 2''', ''Phoenix Logs - Rise of Atriox IV''</ref> | ||
Societal conditions within the Banished reflect their harsh values, and most of the organization's members are mercenaries and killers.<ref name="a new enemy"/> Most of the former client species of the Covenant are represented in their ranks, though the bulk of them are [[Jiralhanae]], most of them being veterans of the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref name="surface features">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-surface-features '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Surface Features'']</ref> Their chain of command, predominantly composed of Jiralhanae, is a "twisted meritocracy" in which Atriox's subordinates constantly compete for influence and favor in their warmaster's eyes, in hopes of increasing their own status.<ref>'''Halo Wars 2''', ''Phoenix Logs - War Council''</ref> Atriox has spies across his command hierarchy to snuff out signs of disloyalty,<ref>'''Halo Wars 2''', ''Phoenix Logs - Sensor Tower''</ref> and his inner circle of loyal [[chieftain]]s, known as [[Atriox's Chosen]], are used to enforce compliance among the higher ranks.<ref>'''Halo Wars 2''', ''Phoenix Logs - Atriox's Chosen''</ref> The Banished are thoroughly irreligious, and lack taboos regarding the treatment of [[Forerunner]] technology, for example;<ref>'''Halo Wars 2''', ''Phoenix Logs - Shield Generator''</ref> despite this, some individuals (namely [[Decimus]]) secretly harbor a [[Covenant religion|reverence]] for the Forerunners.<ref name="log decimus">'''Halo Wars 2''', ''[[Phoenix Logs]] - Decimus''</ref> | Societal conditions within the Banished reflect their harsh values, and most of the organization's members are mercenaries and killers.<ref name="a new enemy"/> Most of the former client species of the Covenant are represented in their ranks, though the bulk of them are [[Jiralhanae]], most of them being veterans of the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref name="surface features">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-surface-features '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Surface Features'']</ref> Their chain of command, predominantly composed of Jiralhanae, is a "twisted meritocracy" in which Atriox's subordinates constantly compete for influence and favor in their warmaster's eyes, in hopes of increasing their own status.<ref>'''Halo Wars 2''', ''Phoenix Logs - War Council''</ref> Atriox has spies across his command hierarchy to snuff out signs of disloyalty,<ref>'''Halo Wars 2''', ''Phoenix Logs - Sensor Tower''</ref> and his inner circle of loyal [[chieftain]]s, known as [[Atriox's Chosen]], are used to enforce compliance among the higher ranks.<ref>'''Halo Wars 2''', ''Phoenix Logs - Atriox's Chosen''</ref> The Banished are thoroughly irreligious, and lack taboos regarding the treatment of [[Forerunner]] technology, for example;<ref name="ReferenceA">'''Halo Wars 2''', ''Phoenix Logs - Shield Generator''</ref> despite this, some individuals (namely [[Decimus]]) secretly harbor a [[Covenant religion|reverence]] for the Forerunners.<ref name="log decimus">'''Halo Wars 2''', ''[[Phoenix Logs]] - Decimus''</ref> | ||
Atriox does not care for the greater [[Sangheili-Jiralhanae war|Sangheili-Jiralhanae feud]], viewing it as petty.<ref>''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]'', ''[[Hunting Party]]'' - "So, you've simply traded one leash for another. Vengeance is petty. Vengeance has no reward."</ref> As such, he has welcomed many [[Sangheili]] to join the Banished as warriors.<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> Because Atriox and the Jiralhanae in the Banished claim to not have been involved in the [[Great Schism|betrayal and massacre]] of the Sangheili,<ref>''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]'', ''[[Hunting Party]] - | Atriox does not care for the greater [[Sangheili-Jiralhanae war|Sangheili-Jiralhanae feud]], viewing it as petty.<ref>''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]'', ''[[Hunting Party]]'' - "So, you've simply traded one leash for another. Vengeance is petty. Vengeance has no reward."</ref> As such, he has welcomed many [[Sangheili]] to join the Banished as warriors.<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> Because Atriox and the Jiralhanae in the Banished claim to not have been involved in the [[Great Schism|betrayal and massacre]] of the Sangheili,<ref>''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]'', ''[[Hunting Party]] - | ||
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"Agreed. Atriox is of a kind with our enemies, but he is OTHER, and an ally worth considering."''</ref> The Sangheili crew of the {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} ''[[Enduring Conviction]]'' joined the Banished since its [[shipmaster]], [[Let 'Volir]], reluctantly aligned himself with Atriox.<ref name="gamespot characters">[http://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-wars-2-new-character-images-and-details-revea/1100-6442098/?ftag=GSS-05-10aaa0b '''GameSpot''': ''Halo Wars 2: New Character Images and Details Revealed'']</ref> Additionally, three [[Special Operations Sangheili]] from the [[Silent Shadow]], a former [[Covenant Special Operations]] unit, were successfully convinced by Atriox to join the ranks of the Banished.<ref name="HP">''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]'', ''[[Hunting Party]]''</ref> Despite this coexistence, rivalry between the two species still manifests. The Sangheili under Decimus' command were treated with resentment and often sadistically sent on suicide missions.<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-wars-2-new-character-images-and-details-revea/1100-6442098/ '''GameSpot''' - ''Halo Wars 2: New Character Images and Details Revealed'']-"...and as one of Atriox’s generals Decimus now takes a sadistic joy in ordering those Elites on the most dangerous, even suicidal, missions."</ref> This is due to some Jiralhanae (Decimus and [[Teranus]] in particular) still holding a grudge against the Sangheili for treating the Jiralhanae as inferiors during the time of the Covenant.<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-wars-2-new-character-images-and-details-revea/1100-6442098/ '''GameSpot''' - ''Halo Wars 2: New Character Images and Details Revealed'']-"Decimus still harbors some resentment against the Elites under Atriox's banner due to how Elites treated the Brutes during the time of the Covenant..."</ref> Concurrently, Let 'Volir's Sangheili crew feel a strong hatred toward [[Atriox's Chosen]] Jiralhanae.<ref name="PLH">'''Halo Wars 2''': [[Phoenix Logs#Banished Units|Phoenix Logs -Atriox's Chosen]]</ref> | "Agreed. Atriox is of a kind with our enemies, but he is OTHER, and an ally worth considering."''</ref> The Sangheili crew of the {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} ''[[Enduring Conviction]]'' joined the Banished since its [[shipmaster]], [[Let 'Volir]], reluctantly aligned himself with Atriox.<ref name="gamespot characters">[http://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-wars-2-new-character-images-and-details-revea/1100-6442098/?ftag=GSS-05-10aaa0b '''GameSpot''': ''Halo Wars 2: New Character Images and Details Revealed'']</ref> Additionally, three [[Special Operations Sangheili]] from the [[Silent Shadow]], a former [[Covenant Special Operations]] unit, were successfully convinced by Atriox to join the ranks of the Banished.<ref name="HP">''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]'', ''[[Hunting Party]]''</ref> Despite this coexistence, rivalry between the two species still manifests. The Sangheili under Decimus' command were treated with resentment and often sadistically sent on suicide missions.<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-wars-2-new-character-images-and-details-revea/1100-6442098/ '''GameSpot''' - ''Halo Wars 2: New Character Images and Details Revealed'']-"...and as one of Atriox’s generals Decimus now takes a sadistic joy in ordering those Elites on the most dangerous, even suicidal, missions."</ref> This is due to some Jiralhanae (Decimus and [[Teranus]] in particular) still holding a grudge against the Sangheili for treating the Jiralhanae as inferiors during the time of the Covenant.<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-wars-2-new-character-images-and-details-revea/1100-6442098/ '''GameSpot''' - ''Halo Wars 2: New Character Images and Details Revealed'']-"Decimus still harbors some resentment against the Elites under Atriox's banner due to how Elites treated the Brutes during the time of the Covenant..."</ref> Concurrently, Let 'Volir's Sangheili crew feel a strong hatred toward [[Atriox's Chosen]] Jiralhanae.<ref name="PLH">'''Halo Wars 2''': [[Phoenix Logs#Banished Units|Phoenix Logs -Atriox's Chosen]]</ref> | ||
Atriox has no animosity towards [[human | Atriox has no animosity towards [[human]]ity,<ref>[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.", Cullen Bunn</ref> and is technically open to recruiting them, though the Banished's violent culture and conditions of service make them unattractive to many humans.<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> Banished chieftains have spread their power beyond Jiralhanae colonies and into human territory, an unknown number of human criminals have been influenced and may have joined the Banished.<ref name="H:OSFM2">[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]], page 156 - "Atriox is reported to have led a fleet of Banished to an unknown destination, but the chieftains he has organized and controlled continue to spread their influence and power throughout Brute colonies and even into human criminal enterprises."</ref> While [[Second Ark Conflict|battling]] with the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}, Atriox admitted respect for his enemies tenacity and the fact that they were both survivors to the point that he offered the humans a chance to leave and in return, they would not be hunted down. However, [[Captain]] [[James Cutter]] refused the offer.<ref name="The Halo">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', campaign level ''[[The Halo]]''</ref> | ||
The Banished have numerous [[Unggoy]] in their service. They are generally regarded as mere cannon fodder and are often abused for sport by their Jiralhanae superiors.<ref>'''Halo Wars 2''', ''Phoenix Logs - Raid Camp''</ref> A number of "thrall colonies" exist where Unggoy are [[Reproduction|bred]], only to be indoctrinated into the service of the Banished; the most violent individuals are set apart and formed into [[Suicide Unggoy|suicide squads]].<ref>'''Halo Wars 2''', ''Phoenix Logs - Suicide Grunts''</ref> The Banished have amassed a small complement of [[Huragok]]; those serving on the Ark are imprisoned in harnesses equipped with control yokes keeping them in constant agony to keep them compliant, lest they be distracted by their innate need to repair damaged Forerunner technology.<ref>'''Halo Wars 2''', ''Phoenix Logs - Engineers''</ref> The Banished also field [[Mgalekgolo]] troops, many of whom are unusually violent for their kind, and may have been forced into service as well,<ref name="log hunters">'''Halo Wars 2''', ''Phoenix Logs - Hunters''</ref> while [[Banished Scarab]]s use unstable plasma generators that quickly kill the [[Lekgolo]] comprising their control systems.<ref>'''Halo Wars 2''', ''Phoenix Logs - Scarab''</ref> During their [[Second Ark Conflict|campaign on the Ark]], the Banished did not employ [[Kig-Yar]] mercenaries,<ref name="CFI96"/> though the group has hired Kig-Yar pirates dubbed [[Freebooters]] during another point in time.{{fact}} | The Banished have numerous [[Unggoy]] in their service. They are generally regarded as mere cannon fodder and are often abused for sport by their Jiralhanae superiors.<ref>'''Halo Wars 2''', ''Phoenix Logs - Raid Camp''</ref> A number of "thrall colonies" exist where Unggoy are [[Reproduction|bred]], only to be indoctrinated into the service of the Banished; the most violent individuals are set apart and formed into [[Suicide Unggoy|suicide squads]].<ref>'''Halo Wars 2''', ''Phoenix Logs - Suicide Grunts''</ref> The Banished have amassed a small complement of [[Huragok]]; those serving on the Ark are imprisoned in harnesses equipped with control yokes keeping them in constant agony to keep them compliant, lest they be distracted by their innate need to repair damaged Forerunner technology.<ref>'''Halo Wars 2''', ''Phoenix Logs - Engineers''</ref> The Banished also field [[Mgalekgolo]] troops, many of whom are unusually violent for their kind, and may have been forced into service as well,<ref name="log hunters">'''Halo Wars 2''', ''Phoenix Logs - Hunters''</ref> while [[Banished Scarab]]s use unstable plasma generators that quickly kill the [[Lekgolo]] comprising their control systems.<ref>'''Halo Wars 2''', ''Phoenix Logs - Scarab''</ref> During their [[Second Ark Conflict|campaign on the Ark]], the Banished did not employ [[Kig-Yar]] mercenaries,<ref name="CFI96"/> though the group has hired Kig-Yar pirates dubbed [[Freebooters]] during another point in time.{{fact}} | ||
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*[[Let 'Volir]]: A Sangheili shipmaster reluctantly serving the Banished in exchange for supplies for his ship and crew.<ref name="gamespot characters"/> | *[[Let 'Volir]]: A Sangheili shipmaster reluctantly serving the Banished in exchange for supplies for his ship and crew.<ref name="gamespot characters"/> | ||
*[[Jato 'Ratum]]: A Sangheili who served in a mining expedition for the Banished.<ref>'''Halo Wars 2''', ''Phoenix Logs - Sentry''</ref> | *[[Jato 'Ratum]]: A Sangheili who served in a mining expedition for the Banished.<ref>'''Halo Wars 2''', ''Phoenix Logs - Sentry''</ref> | ||
*[[Orda Val 'Saham]]: A Sangheili Guard in service to Let 'Volir, and Atriox by extension.<ref>'''Halo Wars 2''', ''Phoenix Logs - The Blinded''</ref> Killed by [[Douglas-042]] and [[Alice-130]] on Installation 00. <ref>'''Halo Wars 2''', campaign level ''[[The Foundry]]''</ref> | *[[Orda Val 'Saham]]: A Sangheili Guard in service to Let 'Volir, and Atriox by extension.<ref>'''Halo Wars 2''', ''Phoenix Logs - The Blinded''</ref> Killed by [[Douglas-042]] and [[Alice-130]] on Installation 00.<ref>'''Halo Wars 2''', campaign level ''[[The Foundry]]''</ref> | ||
*[[Val 'Telram]]: A Sangheili Guard and Huragok translator.<ref name="FLBS">'''Halo Wars 2''', ''Phoenix Logs - Floats Low But Steady''</ref> | *[[Val 'Telram]]: A Sangheili Guard and Huragok translator.<ref name="FLBS">'''Halo Wars 2''', ''Phoenix Logs - Floats Low But Steady''</ref> | ||
*[[Suta 'Noram]]: A Sangheili Guard.<ref>'''Halo Wars 2''', ''Phoenix Logs - Tread Carefully''</ref> | *[[Suta 'Noram]]: A Sangheili Guard.<ref>'''Halo Wars 2''', ''Phoenix Logs - Tread Carefully''</ref> | ||
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==Ranks and roles== | ==Ranks and roles== | ||
[[File:LC 004 banished.jpg|thumb|250px|Various Banished infantry classes and vehicles.]] | [[File:LC 004 banished.jpg|thumb|250px|Various Banished infantry classes and vehicles.]] | ||
The Banished make use of several mercenaries and criminals. These fill the ranks and roles of the Banished.<ref name="H:OSFM2" | The Banished make use of several mercenaries and criminals. These fill the ranks and roles of the Banished.<ref name="H:OSFM2"/> | ||
===Jiralhanae=== | ===Jiralhanae=== | ||
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===Ships=== | ===Ships=== | ||
They have at least one {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}, the ''[[Enduring Conviction]]'', at least five {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}}s,<ref name="ANE">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''' campaign level ''[[A New Enemy]]''</ref> and at one point captured the [[SDV-class heavy corvette]] ''[[Elegy's Lament]]''.<ref | They have at least one {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}, the ''[[Enduring Conviction]]'', at least five {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}}s,<ref name="ANE">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''' campaign level ''[[A New Enemy]]''</ref> and at one point captured the [[SDV-class heavy corvette]] ''[[Elegy's Lament]]''.<ref name="HP"/> | ||
The Banished during their operations on the Ark also used salvaged wreckage from [[Truth's fleet]] that was left on the Ark. | The Banished during their operations on the Ark also used salvaged wreckage from [[Truth's fleet]] that was left on the Ark. | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||