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The '''heretic faction''' led by [[Sesa 'Refumee]] was an assortment of Covenant forces that broke away from the [[Covenant]] shortly after the [[Battle of Installation 04]]. They were considered to be a threat to the [[Covenant religion]], and an [[Thel 'Vadam|Arbiter]] was sent by the Hierarchs to silence them.<ref name="arbiter">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Arbiter]]''</ref>
A '''faction''' led by [[Sesa 'Refumee]] broke away from the [[Covenant]] shortly after the [[Battle of Installation 04]]. Denouncing the [[Covenant religion|Prophets' religion]], they came to be regarded as heretics and were considered a substantial threat to the Covenant. The [[Hierarchs]] sent [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee to eliminate the secessionists before their message could spread and undermine public's faith in the [[Covenant religion#Great Journey|Great Journey]].<ref name="arbiter">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Arbiter]]''</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
===Origins===
===Origins===
The faction was originally a Covenant artifact retrieval team attached to the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]] and led by [[Sesa 'Refumee]] and [[Loka 'Bandolee]]. They were investigating a [[Threshold gas mine|gas mine]] above the planet [[Threshold]] when the {{UNSCship|Pillar of Autumn}} crashed on [[Installation 04|Halo]]. When the [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN-II]] [[John-117]] destroyed Halo, the team was spared from death, unlike their compatriots on the ring.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood|Halo: The Flood (2010)]]''', ''Adjunct''</ref>
The faction was originally an artifact retrieval team attached to the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]]. Led by [[Sesa 'Refumee]] and [[Loka 'Bandolee]], they were investigating a [[Threshold gas mine|gas mine]] above the planet [[Threshold]] when the {{UNSCship|Pillar of Autumn}} crashed on [[Halo Array|Halo]] [[Installation 04]]. The team survived Halo's destruction at the hands of [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] [[John-117]], unlike the majority of the Covenant forces who had failed to evacuate the system.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood|Halo: The Flood (2010)]]''', ''Adjunct''</ref>


Shortly afterwards, the retrieval team came into contact with the [[monitor]] of Installation 04, [[343 Guilty Spark]], who had traveled to the gas mining facility. After a brief confrontation with several [[Unggoy]] and [[Kig-Yar]], their [[Sangheili]] leader recognized the monitor as an "Oracle" and took him to the group's leader as per the monitor's request. Spark cheerfully informed 'Refumee of the ''true'' purpose of the [[Halo Array]], utterly destroying his and his team's faith in the promised "[[Covenant_religion#The_Great_Journey|Great Journey]]." 'Refumee then proceeded to cut off all communications to the fleet until the "Oracle" could fully explain the matter.<ref name="terminal">'''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''', ''[[Terminal/Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary|Terminal 11]]''</ref>
Shortly afterwards, the retrieval team came into contact with the [[monitor]] of Installation 04, [[343 Guilty Spark]], who had traveled to the gas mining facility. After a brief confrontation with several [[Unggoy]] and [[Kig-Yar]], their [[Sangheili]] leader recognized the monitor as an "Oracle" and took him to the group's leader per the monitor's request. Guilty Spark cheerfully informed 'Refumee of the true purpose of the Halo Array, utterly destroying his and his team's faith in the promised "Great Journey". 'Refumee then ordered all communications with the fleet to be severed until the Oracle could fully explain the matter.<ref name="terminal">'''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''', ''[[Terminal/Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary|Terminal 11]]''</ref>


Disillusioned with the lies of the [[Hierarchs|Prophets]] and their Great Journey, 'Refumee initiated an open rebellion against the Covenant's San'Shyuum leadership. In secret, he sent holographic recordings to other [[Sangheili]] about the true purpose of the [[Halo Array|Halos]]. In the meantime, he strengthened the defenses of the gas mine, fortifying it with [[Type-27 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun|plasma cannons]] and a large complement of [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshee]] fighter craft in anticipation of the Covenant's retribution for his heresy. He also had at least one [[Type-31 Exoatmospheric Multi-role Fighter|Seraph]] fighter in the mine's docking bay. In addition, the group was supported by the [[Sentinel]]s based in the gas mine, under the command of 343 Guilty Spark.<ref name="arbiter"/>
Disillusioned with the lies of the [[Hierarchs]] and their Great Journey, 'Refumee initiated an open rebellion against the Covenant's San'Shyuum leadership. He secretly dispatched holographic recordings to other Sangheili about the true purpose of the Halos. In the meantime he strengthened the defenses of the gas mine, fortifying it with [[Type-27 Shade|plasma cannons]] and a large complement of [[Type-26 Banshee|Banshee attack craft]] in anticipation of the Covenant's retribution for his heresy. He also had at least one [[Type-31 Seraph|Seraph starfighter]] in the mine's docking bay. In addition, the group was supported by the [[Sentinel]]s based in the gas mine, under the command of 343 Guilty Spark.<ref name="arbiter"/>


===Raid on the Threshold gas mine===
===Raid on the Threshold gas mine===
{{Main|Raid on the Threshold gas mine}}
{{Main|Raid on the Threshold gas mine}}
It is unclear how many more Covenant members 'Refumee was able to sway to his cause. Eventually, 'Refumee's activities were discovered by the [[Hierarchs]], who decided to put the "heretics" down with two other former commanders of the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]]: the disgraced [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee, now the [[Arbiter]] of the Covenant, and [[Special Operations Commander]] [[Rtas 'Vadum]]ee.<ref name="arbiter"/>
It is unclear how many more Covenant members 'Refumee was able to sway to his cause. Eventually, 'Refumee's activities were discovered by the [[Hierarchs]], who decided to quell the heresy using two former commanders of the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]]: the disgraced [[Supreme Commander]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee, now the [[Arbiter]], and [[Special Operations Commander]] [[Rtas 'Vadum]]ee.<ref name="arbiter"/>


Whilst inhabiting the mine, the faction discovered that the facility had a secondary purpose: a [[Flood research facility]] was built into the mine as part of the Forerunners' attempt to find a way to destroy the Flood. The Arbiter and 'Vadumee arrived at the facility with orders to annihilate all Heretics. Accompanying them were three [[Type-52 Phantom|Phantoms]] full of [[Special Operations Sangheili]] and [[Special Operations Unggoy|Unggoy]], fighting through a large contingent of Heretic soldiers whilst chasing 'Refumee throughout the facility.<ref name="arbiter"/><ref name="oracle">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Oracle]]''</ref>
Whilst inhabiting the mine, the faction discovered that the facility had a secondary purpose: a [[Flood research facility]] was built into the mine as part of the Forerunners' attempt to find a way to destroy the Flood. The Arbiter and 'Vadumee arrived at the facility with orders to annihilate all Heretics. Accompanying them were three [[Type-52 Phantom|Phantoms]] full of [[Special Operations Sangheili]] and [[Special Operations Unggoy|Unggoy]], fighting through a large contingent of Heretic soldiers whilst chasing 'Refumee throughout the facility.<ref name="arbiter"/><ref name="oracle">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Oracle]]''</ref>


Whether by accident or design, the heretics released [[the Flood]] upon themselves shortly before or during the Arbiter's arrival - creating a deadly triangle of conflict as all sides attempted to destroy the others. Despite heavy resistance from the Sesa 'Refumee's faction and the Flood, the Arbiter was able to assassinate 'Refumee and destroy the gas mine completely by severing the support cables maintaining the facility's position.<ref name="oracle"/>
Whether by accident or design, the heretics released the [[Flood]] upon themselves shortly before or during the Arbiter's arrival, creating a deadly triangle of conflict as all sides attempted to destroy the others. Despite heavy resistance from the Sesa 'Refumee's faction and the Flood, the Arbiter was able to assassinate 'Refumee and destroy the gas mine completely by severing the support cables maintaining the facility's position.<ref name="oracle"/>


This was a crippling blow to the faction. It is possible, though unlikely, that some survived, as they operated [[Burial Mounds|a makeshift base]] on [[Basis]] as well.<ref>'''Halo 2''', multiplayer map ''[[Burial Mounds]]'' description</ref>
This was a crippling blow to the faction. It is possible, though unlikely, that some survived, as they operated [[Burial Mounds|a makeshift compound]] on Threshold's moon, [[Basis]].<ref>'''Halo 2''', multiplayer map ''[[Burial Mounds]]'' description</ref>


== Members ==
== Members ==
[[File:Heretic_Elite.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Heretic Sangheili with an [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|Energy Sword]].]]
[[File:Heretic_Elite.jpg|right|thumb|250px|A Sangheili heretic with an [[energy sword]]]]
*[[Sesa 'Refumee]]
*[[Sesa 'Refumee]] - The faction's leader
*[[Heretic Unggoy]]
*Dozens of [[Heretic Sangheili|Sangheili]] - The commanders of 'Refumee's forces
*[[Heretic Sangheili]]
*Numerous [[Heretic Unggoy|Unggoy]] - Comprised the majority of 'Refumee's forces
*Unknown number of [[Kig-Yar]] - May have been killed prior to secession due to attacking 343 Guilty Spark<ref name="terminal"/>


==Equipment==
==Equipment==
Sesa 'Refumee's group was equipped with non-standard armor, colored golden-beige and differing in design from normal Covenant armor. The Sangheili did not wear helmets, but were instead equipped with respirators and goggles to help them survive in the [[hydrogen]]-[[helium]] atmosphere of Threshold. Their armor was more ornate than the typical glossy armor worn by most Covenant forces, and their harnesses had four distinctive "fins" on the back. The [[methane tank]]s used by the Unggoy consisted of two translucent tubes.
Sesa 'Refumee's group was equipped with non-standard armor, colored golden-beige and differing in design from normal Covenant armor. The Sangheili did not wear helmets, but were instead equipped with respirators and goggles to help them survive in the [[hydrogen]]-[[helium]] atmosphere of Threshold. Their armor was more ornate than the typical glossy armor worn by most Covenant forces, and their harnesses had four distinctive fins on the back. The [[methane tank]]s used by the Unggoy consisted of two translucent tubes. The [[Kig-Yar]] assigned to 'Refumee's artifact retrieval team wore similar harnesses.<ref name="terminal"/>


It is known that the group used this type of armor already before turning against the Covenant, so they may have been dedicated environmental suits specifically designed for conditions such as those of the gas giant, or simply designs specific to expeditionary groups such as theirs.<ref name="terminal"/> Interestingly, it appears that the armor used by the Sangheili in the group greatly resembles [[:File:Sangheili Clan Leader.jpg|the ceremonial armor]] known to be worn by the [[Ripa 'Moramee|'Moram]] clan of the Sangheili, apart from having more technical detail.<ref>''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]''</ref>
The vehicles used by 'Refumee's group also had a nonstandard appearance: the cowlings on their Banshees were much more detailed and covered less of the craft's inner workings. Like their suits, these may have been a variant adapted to operation within the environment of a gas giant.
 
The vehicles used by 'Refumee's group also had a nonstandard appearance: the cowlings on their Banshees were much more detailed and covered less of the workings within the craft. Like their suits, these may have been a variant adapted to operation within the environments of a gas giant.
 
Apart from their different armor and banner, the faction seldom used the standard Covenant weapons. The [[Heretic Sangheili|Sangheili]] are equipped with [[Type-51 Carbine|Carbines]], sometimes [[Sentinel Beam]]s, and [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|Energy Swords]], instead of [[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle|Plasma Rifles]] ([[Sesa 'Refumee]] not included), and the [[Heretic Unggoy|Unggoy]] are equipped with [[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher|Needlers]] instead of the [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|Plasma Pistols]] they were given by loyalists, as well as [[Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon|Fuel Rod Guns]] for anti-vehicular purposes.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The faction only appears in two of ''[[Halo 2]]'''s levels, ''[[The Arbiter]]'' and ''[[The Oracle]]''. Different [[Heretic|heretical]] characters have appeared throughout canon however, though not of this group.
Early concepts for the faction consisted solely of [[Mgalekgolo]].<ref>'''The Art of Halo'''</ref>
*Originally the faction was going to be made up of only [[Mgalekgolo]].<ref>'''The Art of Halo'''</ref>
*The later breakaway Covenant faction, the [[Thel 'Vadam's Covenant faction|separatists]], are also referred to as heretics by the Covenant.
*The Heretic Elites will sometimes say "By the Rings..." even though they no longer believe in the Covenant religion. This is likely due to habit. From a development point, this is a common example of saving resources by making character bipeds to use recycled dialogs.
*Heretic Grunts will often say, "Always hated you Elites!". This is slightly odd, because they are still led by Elites. Covenant [[Special Operations Unggoy|SpecOps Grunts]] will also say this.
*Although this faction of heretics does not appear in the [[Firefight]] mode of ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', Elites using human weapons are referred to as heretics.
*Although Jackal marksmen were also a part of the scouts originally sent to the gas mine, none were seen by Thel 'Vadamee during his raid on the heretics. One possibility is that they were all killed, since a Sangheili officer tells Guilty Spark that "I shall cast them all into the mists below" for attacking him, though Spark tells him no more deaths are required. It's also possible that the Kig-Yar did not defect with the heretics, being mercenaries who viewed the Covenant as more profitable.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Heretic_grunt.jpg|A Heretic Unggoy.
File:Heretic_grunt.jpg|A Heretic Unggoy
File:HereticEliteCarbine03.jpg|A Heretic Major Sangheili.
File:HereticEliteCarbine03.jpg|A Heretic Major Sangheili
File:Heretic_Seraph.png|A Seraph fighter in the Heretics' hangar in the gas mine.
File:Heretic_Seraph.png|A Seraph fighter in the Heretics' hangar in the gas mine
File:H2 - Heretic Banshee.jpg|The group's [[Type-26 Banshee|Banshee]] variant.
File:H2 - Heretic Banshee.jpg|The group's [[Type-26 Banshee|Banshee]] variant
File:H2A Heretic Banshee.png|The heretic Banshee in ''Halo 2 Anniversary''.
File:H2A Heretic Banshee.png|The heretic Banshee in ''Halo 2 Anniversary''
</gallery>
</gallery>


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Societal overview

Formed on:

Threshold

Official language(s):

Sangheili language serves as lingua franca; various languages spoken by different races[1]

Historical overview

Formation:

Dissolution:

October 20, 2552: Raid on the Threshold gas mine

Affiliation:

343 Guilty Spark

 

"Our Prophets are false! Open your eyes, my brothers! They would use the faith of our forefathers to bring ruin to us all!"
— Sesa 'Refumee

A faction led by Sesa 'Refumee broke away from the Covenant shortly after the Battle of Installation 04. Denouncing the Prophets' religion, they came to be regarded as heretics and were considered a substantial threat to the Covenant. The Hierarchs sent Arbiter Thel 'Vadamee to eliminate the secessionists before their message could spread and undermine public's faith in the Great Journey.[2]

History

Origins

The faction was originally an artifact retrieval team attached to the Fleet of Particular Justice. Led by Sesa 'Refumee and Loka 'Bandolee, they were investigating a gas mine above the planet Threshold when the Template:UNSCship crashed on Halo Installation 04. The team survived Halo's destruction at the hands of Spartan John-117, unlike the majority of the Covenant forces who had failed to evacuate the system.[3]

Shortly afterwards, the retrieval team came into contact with the monitor of Installation 04, 343 Guilty Spark, who had traveled to the gas mining facility. After a brief confrontation with several Unggoy and Kig-Yar, their Sangheili leader recognized the monitor as an "Oracle" and took him to the group's leader per the monitor's request. Guilty Spark cheerfully informed 'Refumee of the true purpose of the Halo Array, utterly destroying his and his team's faith in the promised "Great Journey". 'Refumee then ordered all communications with the fleet to be severed until the Oracle could fully explain the matter.[4]

Disillusioned with the lies of the Hierarchs and their Great Journey, 'Refumee initiated an open rebellion against the Covenant's San'Shyuum leadership. He secretly dispatched holographic recordings to other Sangheili about the true purpose of the Halos. In the meantime he strengthened the defenses of the gas mine, fortifying it with plasma cannons and a large complement of Banshee attack craft in anticipation of the Covenant's retribution for his heresy. He also had at least one Seraph starfighter in the mine's docking bay. In addition, the group was supported by the Sentinels based in the gas mine, under the command of 343 Guilty Spark.[2]

Raid on the Threshold gas mine

Main article: Raid on the Threshold gas mine

It is unclear how many more Covenant members 'Refumee was able to sway to his cause. Eventually, 'Refumee's activities were discovered by the Hierarchs, who decided to quell the heresy using two former commanders of the Fleet of Particular Justice: the disgraced Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee, now the Arbiter, and Special Operations Commander Rtas 'Vadumee.[2]

Whilst inhabiting the mine, the faction discovered that the facility had a secondary purpose: a Flood research facility was built into the mine as part of the Forerunners' attempt to find a way to destroy the Flood. The Arbiter and 'Vadumee arrived at the facility with orders to annihilate all Heretics. Accompanying them were three Phantoms full of Special Operations Sangheili and Unggoy, fighting through a large contingent of Heretic soldiers whilst chasing 'Refumee throughout the facility.[2][5]

Whether by accident or design, the heretics released the Flood upon themselves shortly before or during the Arbiter's arrival, creating a deadly triangle of conflict as all sides attempted to destroy the others. Despite heavy resistance from the Sesa 'Refumee's faction and the Flood, the Arbiter was able to assassinate 'Refumee and destroy the gas mine completely by severing the support cables maintaining the facility's position.[5]

This was a crippling blow to the faction. It is possible, though unlikely, that some survived, as they operated a makeshift compound on Threshold's moon, Basis.[6]

Members

A Sangheili heretic with an energy sword
  • Sesa 'Refumee - The faction's leader
  • Dozens of Sangheili - The commanders of 'Refumee's forces
  • Numerous Unggoy - Comprised the majority of 'Refumee's forces
  • Unknown number of Kig-Yar - May have been killed prior to secession due to attacking 343 Guilty Spark[4]

Equipment

Sesa 'Refumee's group was equipped with non-standard armor, colored golden-beige and differing in design from normal Covenant armor. The Sangheili did not wear helmets, but were instead equipped with respirators and goggles to help them survive in the hydrogen-helium atmosphere of Threshold. Their armor was more ornate than the typical glossy armor worn by most Covenant forces, and their harnesses had four distinctive fins on the back. The methane tanks used by the Unggoy consisted of two translucent tubes. The Kig-Yar assigned to 'Refumee's artifact retrieval team wore similar harnesses.[4]

The vehicles used by 'Refumee's group also had a nonstandard appearance: the cowlings on their Banshees were much more detailed and covered less of the craft's inner workings. Like their suits, these may have been a variant adapted to operation within the environment of a gas giant.

Trivia

Early concepts for the faction consisted solely of Mgalekgolo.[7]

Gallery

  • A Heretic Unggoy

    A Heretic Unggoy

  • A Heretic Major Sangheili

    A Heretic Major Sangheili

  • A Seraph fighter in the Heretics' hangar in the gas mine

    A Seraph fighter in the Heretics' hangar in the gas mine

  • The group's Banshee variant

    The group's Banshee variant

  • H2A Heretic Banshee.png

    The heretic Banshee in Halo 2 Anniversary

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx
  2. ^ a b c d Halo 2, campaign level The Arbiter
  3. ^ Halo: The Flood (2010), Adjunct
  4. ^ a b c Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Terminal 11
  5. ^ a b Halo 2, campaign level The Oracle
  6. ^ Halo 2, multiplayer map Burial Mounds description
  7. ^ The Art of Halo

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