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==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 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 | 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 who 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"/> | ||