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When the war ended in [[852 BCE]], Ussa was opposed to the unification of the Sangheili and San'Shyuum to form the [[Covenant]], believing that the Sangheili were surrendering themselves to the San'Shyuum. In [[851 BCE]], 'Xellus warned the residents of Xellus to not trust the Covenant or the San'Shyuum. Some of the keep's residents did not agree with Ussa and reported his heresy to Covenant authorities. In response, attack fighters were sent by the Covenant to fire upon [[Xellus keep]]. The fighters dropped explosive charges on the keep's plaza, instantly killing numerous Sangheili. During the assault, Ussa succeeded in destroying one of the crafts. Ultimately, the keep was destroyed and hundreds of the keep's inhabitants were killed. However, the survivors were led by Ussa and they fled to the region of [[Nwari]] at Sanghelios' southern pole. Ussa and his followers hid within a dormant volcano in the region and used their clan's funds to purchase vehicles for the rebellion. Meanwhile, the [[Sangheili treaty commission]] sent out assassins to locate Ussa.<ref name="hbc c1"/> | When the war ended in [[852 BCE]], Ussa was opposed to the unification of the Sangheili and San'Shyuum to form the [[Covenant]], believing that the Sangheili were surrendering themselves to the San'Shyuum. In [[851 BCE]], 'Xellus warned the residents of Xellus to not trust the Covenant or the San'Shyuum. Some of the keep's residents did not agree with Ussa and reported his heresy to Covenant authorities. In response, attack fighters were sent by the Covenant to fire upon [[Xellus keep]]. The fighters dropped explosive charges on the keep's plaza, instantly killing numerous Sangheili. During the assault, Ussa succeeded in destroying one of the crafts. Ultimately, the keep was destroyed and hundreds of the keep's inhabitants were killed. However, the survivors were led by Ussa and they fled to the region of [[Nwari]] at Sanghelios' southern pole. Ussa and his followers hid within a dormant volcano in the region and used their clan's funds to purchase vehicles for the rebellion. Meanwhile, the [[Sangheili treaty commission]] sent out assassins to locate Ussa.<ref name="hbc c1"/> | ||
Ussa and his mate, [[Sooln 'Xellus|Sooln]], travelled to the Sangheili mining colony of [[Creck]] on Ussa's personal vessel, ''[[Clan's Blade]]'', to recruit followers into their insurgency, disguised as engineers. Ussa's informant on Creck, [[Muskem]], died after he allegedly fell into a boiling pit of magma by accident. After several failed recruitment attempts at the planet's mines, Ussa and Sooln encountered the elderly [['Crecka]] waiting for them at their ship at a [[spaceport]]. Although he was initially reluctant to trust 'Crecka, the Sangheili revealed that he knew of a Forerunner world, [[The Refuge|Shield World 0673]], that Ussa and his insurgents could use as refuge. Intrigued, Ussa had 'Crecka lead them to the [[shield world]], where the three Sangheili entered its interior. After landing, they explored the world's artificial ecosystem until they encountered the shield world's [[monitor]], [[Enduring Bias]]. The monitor allowed the Sangheili to live on the world in refuge, as long as they informed it of their intentions. The Sangheili were able to convince the monitor and Ussa returned to Nwari, Sanghelios to transport the rest of his allies to the shield world. Back in Nwari, Ussa's allies eagerly awaited his return. As Covenant assassins began to close in on Ussa's camp, he realized that there was likely a spy among his group. Without informing anyone else of his plan to detect the spy, Ussa delivered a speech to his followers informing them to prepare to leave for a new home of refuge. As the group began to pack up, [[Vertikus]] asked where they were going. Ussa avoided directly answering his question; he only told Vertikus that their new home was far from Sanghelios. Frustrated, Vertikus revealed himself as the spy and charged at Ussa with a [[burnblade]]. Ernicka defended Ussa and disarmed the spy. Although Ussa attempted to order his followers to capture Vertikus for interrogation, the spy was ripped apart by a mob of ten angry Sangheili before Ussa could finish giving out the command. Eventually, the Sangheili finished packing up and departed for the shield world.<ref name="hbc c1"/> | Ussa and his mate, [[Sooln 'Xellus|Sooln]], travelled to the Sangheili mining colony of [[Creck]] on Ussa's personal vessel, ''[[Clan's Blade]]'', to recruit followers into their insurgency, disguised as engineers. Ussa's informant on Creck, [[Muskem]], died after he allegedly fell into a boiling pit of magma by accident. After several failed recruitment attempts at the planet's mines, Ussa and Sooln encountered the elderly [['Crecka]] waiting for them at their ship at a [[spaceport]]. Although he was initially reluctant to trust 'Crecka, the Sangheili revealed that he knew of a Forerunner world, [[The Refuge|Shield World 0673]], that Ussa and his insurgents could use as refuge. Intrigued, Ussa had 'Crecka lead them to the [[shield world]], where the three Sangheili entered its interior. After landing, they explored the world's artificial ecosystem until they encountered the shield world's [[monitor]], [[Enduring Bias]]. The monitor allowed the Sangheili to live on the world in refuge, as long as they informed it of their intentions. The Sangheili were able to convince the monitor and Ussa returned to Nwari, Sanghelios to transport the rest of his allies to the shield world. | ||
Back in Nwari, Ussa's allies eagerly awaited his return. As Covenant assassins began to close in on Ussa's camp, he realized that there was likely a spy among his group. Without informing anyone else of his plan to detect the spy, Ussa delivered a speech to his followers informing them to prepare to leave for a new home of refuge. As the group began to pack up, [[Vertikus]] asked where they were going. Ussa avoided directly answering his question; he only told Vertikus that their new home was far from Sanghelios. Frustrated, Vertikus revealed himself as the spy and charged at Ussa with a [[burnblade]]. Ernicka defended Ussa and disarmed the spy. Although Ussa attempted to order his followers to capture Vertikus for interrogation, the spy was ripped apart by a mob of ten angry Sangheili before Ussa could finish giving out the command. Eventually, the Sangheili finished packing up and departed for the shield world.<ref name="hbc c1"/> | |||
===Life on the Refuge=== | ===Life on the Refuge=== | ||
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===Legacy=== | ===Legacy=== | ||
Before his death, Ussa documented the history of the Refuge and the Disassembler process. However, by [[2552]], the documents had become difficult to read due to the evolution of the Ussan language.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 204''</ref> At some point, statues of Ussa with Sooln were erected within the [[Hall of the Godminds]] in [[Section Five]] of the Refuge. A sculptural garden featured three-dimensional images of Ussa, including one that portrayed | Before his death, Ussa documented the history of the Refuge and the Disassembler process. However, by [[2552]], the documents had become difficult to read due to the evolution of the Ussan language.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 204''</ref> At some point, statues of Ussa with Sooln were erected within the [[Hall of the Godminds]] in [[Section Five]] of the Refuge. A sculptural garden featured three-dimensional images of Ussa, including one that portrayed him protectively holding [[Sanghelios]]. Sculptures of Ussa's son and grandson, and Ussa's closest allies, were placed nearby.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 225''</ref> The Refuge, occasionally referred to as the Ussan colony, continued to be the home of the Ussans for over three thousand years. After the Rending, the Refuge's system was named the "[[Ussan system]]" by the Covenant and marked with a scarlet border—meaning forbidden by all. Ussa's rebellion was noted in the ''[[Notes on the History of the Covenant]]'', written by [[Zo Resken]]—a descendant of Mken 'Scre'ah'ben.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 185''</ref> Resken learned of Ussa and his history by the writings of Mken, who wrote of Ussa's possible survival and the Forerunner shield world that may be within the system.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 257''</ref> | ||
Ussa's descendants continued to hold the title of [[kaidon]] within the colony. By [[2553]], the colony was ruled by Kaidon [[Bal'Tol 'Xellus]], who made contact with members of the recently dissolved Covenant-mainly Zo Resken and an accompanying group of survivors from the [[Battle of High Charity]]. The Ussans were allowed to return to Sanghelios if they pleased, while [[Sluggish Drifter]] repaired Enduring Bias. The monitor, believing it to be Ussa's intent, reconnected the surviving portions of the shield world and formed a small ringworld.<ref name="bc284">'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''pages 284-286''</ref> | |||
==Personality and traits== | ==Personality and traits== | ||
{{Quote|You have always found your own path, following your own heartfelt beliefs. You have fought bravely; you have evaded us with cunning, with forethought and wisdom. You have greatness! I wish we could have that same greatness within the Covenant. You are greater in your way, than any San'Shyuum I know.|The Prophet of Inner Conviction, to Ussa<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 175''</ref>}} | {{Quote|You have always found your own path, following your own heartfelt beliefs. You have fought bravely; you have evaded us with cunning, with forethought and wisdom. You have greatness! I wish we could have that same greatness within the Covenant. You are greater in your way, than any San'Shyuum I know.|The Prophet of Inner Conviction, to Ussa<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 175''</ref>}} | ||
Ussa was an intelligent and highly | Ussa was an intelligent and highly innovative individual. In battle, he was considered strong, quick, and very experienced. [[Mken 'Scre'ah'ben|High Lord Mken 'Scre'ah'ben]], a [[San'Shyuum]], believed that Ussa cast an aura of authority and sharp awareness on subordinates.<ref name="bc7"/> Ussa did not believe in the [[Covenant religion]] or the Great Journey; he noted that [[Enduring Bias]] spoke without dignity and never acted "divine", which contrasted with the Covenant's religious views on [[Forerunner]] [[ancilla]].<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 69''</ref> Ussa was widely respected by his followers, and even those that opposed him. He cared greatly for the individuals among his clan and for those that served under him. After addressing his followers, he would sometimes descend and walk among them, symbolically aiding them in their work—such as helping females care for eggs—a sign of a great leader among Sangheili.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 43''</ref> Ussa was noted to be unusually merciful for a Sangheili. He tolerated [[Salus 'Crolon]], despite his near-treasonous behavior, and Ussa later warned Mken to evacuate all of his troops off the shield world before he "destroyed" the planet.<ref name="bc178"/> | ||
Ussa cared deeply for his mate, [[Sooln 'Xellus]]. He enjoyed the way she expressed herself, stating that it was one of her qualities that he found endearing. Whenever Ussa had to go into battle, he would still often be thinking of Sooln.<ref name="bc68"/> Ussa had great trust in [[Ernicka the Scar-Maker]], his close friend and second-in-command.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 45''</ref> Ussa even allowed [[Vertikus|a Covenant spy]] to charge directly at him, knowing Ernicka would act and defend Ussa.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 44''</ref> Ussa and Ernicka were reluctant to trust Enduring Bias,<ref name="bc171"/> but they knew it was necessary to survive on the Refuge and to remain hidden from the Covenant.<ref name="bc183"/> Over time, Ussa and the [[monitor]] formed a rapport of sorts, as Bias began to adhere to Sangheili culture and customs.<ref name="bc284"/> | Ussa cared deeply for his mate, [[Sooln 'Xellus]]. He enjoyed the way she expressed herself, stating that it was one of her qualities that he found endearing. Whenever Ussa had to go into battle, he would still often be thinking of Sooln.<ref name="bc68"/> Ussa had great trust in [[Ernicka the Scar-Maker]], his close friend and second-in-command.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 45''</ref> Ussa even allowed [[Vertikus|a Covenant spy]] to charge directly at him, knowing Ernicka would act and defend Ussa.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 44''</ref> Ussa and Ernicka were reluctant to trust Enduring Bias,<ref name="bc171"/> but they knew it was necessary to survive on the Refuge and to remain hidden from the Covenant.<ref name="bc183"/> Over time, Ussa and the [[monitor]] formed a rapport of sorts, as Bias began to adhere to Sangheili culture and customs.<ref name="bc284"/> | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||