History Characters / HaloTheBanished

** Finally, both have [[OmnicidalManiac omnicidal ambitions]] with the Halo Array; whereas Truth played with the Covenant's beliefs so he could satisfy his AGodIAm delusions under the pretense of completing the Great Journey, Escharum is honest with his beliefs of weaponizing the Halos to wipe out all of their enemies, especially [[PunyEarthlings mankind]], that stand before them and not at all clouded by any sense of grandeur beyond that goal, neither is he worried if he himself dies in the process given how he wants to go out in a LastDance regardless of what actually happens.

* RedAndBlackAndEvilAllOver: He's armoured in red and black.\

** He detests racism, and the concept of [[FinalSolution genocide]] enrages and disgusts him. When he hears that some of his warbands are mistreating and even killing some of their human HiredGuns, Atriox is deeply upset.

* RedAndBlackAndEvilAllOver: He's armoured in red and black.

* BadassArmy: The Banished war-machine is feared for a reason, they may field a much smaller force then the original Covenant, but ''engaged'' them in a brutal conflict with guriella tactics too a stalemate, and their soldiers, most seasoned ex-Covenant mercenaries, are pound for pound of higher skill and discpline then their counterparts, supported by powerful contraptions and vehicle support. [[spoiler: They manage to pull off what even the Forerunners failed to do; ''beat the Flood in a conventional ground war.'']]

** Truth and Escharum are both aware of the truth behind their respective faction's beliefs and propagate a CultOfPersonality to ensure order is maintained within their society; but whereas Truth went MadFromTheRevelation as his faith conflicted with the reality of his religion's AwfulTruth which inevitably led to the Great Schism, Escharum is fully aware the kind of belief he's building behind Atriox as a MessanicArchetype and sees it as a means to an end to keep the Banished in line and from breaking apart without his presence [[spoiler:following his disappearance after taking the Infinity]].
** Finally, both have [[OmnicidalManiac omnicidal ambitions]] with the Halo Array; whereas Truth played with the Covenant's beliefs so he could satisfy his AGodIAm delusions under the pretense of completing the Great Journey, Escharum is honest with his beliefs of weaponizing the Halos to wipe out all of their enemies, especially [[PunyEarthlings mankind]], that stand before them and not at all clouded by any sense of grandeur beyond that, and is not at all worried if he himself dies in the process given how he wants to go out in a LastDance regardless of what happens.

* HeroKiller: Atriox made his name as a Stalker "hunting demons". He has no confirmed Spartan kills, but he's butchered countless [[BadassNormal ODST]] units. [[spoiler: He showcases his ability to kill Spartans by beating the entirity of Red Team to an inch of their lives.]]

* SurpassedTheTeacher: Though Atriox isn't dead, he's stranded on the Ark, so his mentor, Escharum, has assumed command over the rest of the Banished in his stead.

** However, revelations in ''Halo: Divine Wind'' show that his initial catastrophic failure had presented an [[AchievementsInIgnorance unexpected boon]] by acquiring the lost Forerunner shards from within High Charity that were the {{MacGuffin}} in ''First Strike'' that presented Atriox a means to reconnect with his main force in the Milky Way, allowing potentially a chance for greater reinforcements he previously was unable to acquire as well as a means for Atriox to reconvene with said forces in person; all of this have [[SubvertedTrope seemingly spared]] Voridus him from his fate, seeing as he's now back in some measure of good graces with Atriox to be allowed a measure of command over the Banished forces stationed on the Ark alongside his brother after Atriox's departure.

* EvilCounterpart: To the Arbiter. Instead of "taking the high road" and becoming TheAtoner with a focus on progression, 'Rdomani has given into his lust for battle and accepted mechanical prosthectics.

* BadassArmy: The Banished war-machine is feared for a reason, they may field a much smaller force then the original Covenant, but ''engaged'' them in a brutal conflict with guriella tactics too a stalemate, and their soldiers, most seasoned ex-Covenant mercenaries, are pound for pound of higher skill and discpline then their counterparts, who field powerful warmachines. [[spoiler: They manage to pull off what even the Forerunners failed to do; ''beat the Flood in a conventional ground engagement.]]

* DragonAscendant: With Atriox stranded on the Ark, Escharum has assumed command over the Banished, directing their forces on Zeta Halo against the remnants of humanity.

** However, revelations in ''Halo: Divine Wind'' show that his initial catastrophic failure had presented an [[AchievementsInIgnorance unexpected boon]] by acquiring the lost Forerunner shards from within High Charity that were the {{MacGuffin}} in ''First Strike'' that presented Atriox a means to reconnect with his main force in the Milky Way, allowing potentially a chance for greater reinforcements he previously was unable to acquire as well as a means for Atriox to reconvene with said forces in person; all of this have [[SubvertedTrope seemingly spared]] Voridus him from his fate, seeing as he's now back in some measure of good graces with Atriox to be allowed a measure of command over the Banished forces stationed on the Ark after his departure with his brother.

[[folder:Shipmaster Let 'Volir]]
!!'''Shipmaster Let 'Volir'''
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->'''Debuted in: ''VideoGame/HaloWars2'''''

Shipmaster of the assault carrier ''Enduring Conviction'', Let found himself with no clear path forward after the fall of the Covenant and its beliefs. Eventually, he and his crew were noticed by Atriox, who offered them fuel and supplies in exchange for their unquestioning service. Now serving as a mercenary commander for the Banished, Let cared only about one thing; keeping his crew alive and well, no matter the cost.

* TheCaptain: Of the ''Enduring Conviction''. And a highly capable one too, having earned great infamy among the UNSC for single-handedly destroying many human warships during the war.
* CoolHelmet: One not before seen in ''Halo'' media.
* DefectorFromDecadence: The Phoenix Logs imply that [[spoiler:Let and his crew were so incredibly disillusioned with their previous fleet that it only took Atriox half a day to convince them to defect to the Banished, despite Atriox technically being their ''prisoner'']].
* FantasticRacism: It's never stated how he feels about the Humans, but 'Volir clearly did not agree with the Sangheili's official peace treaty with them.
* AFatherToHisMen: His only priority is the well-being of his crew, who reciprocate with their UndyingLoyalty.
* IronicName: Atriox likes to tease that ''Enduring Conviction'' is an ill-suited name for the ship of a sellsword captain.
* MyGreatestFailure: After his ship is destroyed, Let 'Volir failed his main priority as a captain to keep his crew safe, and even failed to [[GoingDownwiththeShip Go Down with the Ship]]. Though a number of his crew survived.
* OrbitalBombardment: Besides commanding his Elite troops, his main role within the Banished is providing orbital firepower from aboard his ship.
* PunchClockVillain: Just a mercenary with no real interest in the Banished's goals.
* PrivateMilitaryContractors: What he and his crew have been reduced to.
* TheUnfettered: Is more than willing to stain his honor if it'll keep his crew and ship intact.
* YouHaveFailedMe: After his ship is destroyed, 'Volir appears to be on thin ice having to prove to Atriox he is still [[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness worth his price]].

[[folder:Colony]]
!!'''Colony'''
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->'''Debuted in: ''VideoGame/HaloWars2'''''
->'''Voiced by: Dave White'''

The being known as "Colony" is actually two Mgalekgolo bond brothers in charge of all Banished Lekgolo activity on the Ark, including the creation of specialized Lekgolo gestalts. They answer only to Atriox himself, and their true motivations are a mystery even to the rest of the Banished.

* ArcVillain: They serve as the main antagonist of the ''Operation: SUNBREAKER'' expansion.
* AscendedExtra: For the Hunters as a whole. For a long time, the Mgalekgolo have been nothing more than silent [[MiniBoss Mini Bosses]]. With the debut of Colony, we now have a unique character of the species with a variety of new Hunter units.
* BadBoss: The Phoenix Log descriptions for the Goliath and Living Barrier imply that Colony has been forcing subordinate Lekgolo to form gestalts which adversely affect the physical and psychological well-being of their members.
* DontMakeMeDestroyYou: They give Boomerang Company this ultimatum... which is ignored.
* DragonWithAnAgenda: Whatever their true agenda is, it seems clear that they have their own plans for the Ark.
* EnigmaticMinion: Atriox seems to be the only one who knows their true motivation; all that's known is that the pair have shown particular interest in the resting place of the Forerunner keyships, to the point of undertaking missions there without the knowledge of the rest of the Banished.
* GeniusBruiser: Besides being big hulking masses of worm-muscle, they're also responsible for creating and refining many of the Lekgolo gestalts and devices used by the Banished, and have a surprising rapport with the Banished's Huragok.
* IAmLegion: Despite being two entities, the brothers both identify themselves as Colony, as they were once a single entity (like all Hunter pairs).
* MadScientist: They have some shades of this, indicated by their willingness to genetically alter their species to create gestalts like the Goliaths with little regard for how this adversely affects their mental state.
* MookLieutenant: Colony oversees the Lekgolo units of the Banished, and is responsible for the creation of specialized units like the Goliaths and Hunter Captains.
* SpeakInUnison: The bond brothers tend to literally speak as one.
* TerseTalker: Speak only in short sentences and fragments.

[[folder:Yapyap]]
!!'''Yapyap THE DESTROYER'''
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->'''Voiced by: Nick Ardizzon'''

A former (sub-sub-)sub-Deacon in the Covenant Ministry of Sanitation who was captured by the Banished, Yapyap has since abandoned his Jiralhanae masters in order to seek out the fabled Golden Methane Hydrate Mines of Sabator hidden somewhere on the Ark (as told to him by a random Kig-Yar fortune-teller). Leading his hordes of Unggoy rebels from atop his Throne of Woe, Yapyap THE DESTROYER may not be the once-in-a-thousand-generations prophesied hero, but he's got more than enough ego, CannonFodder, and well-timed bouts of cowardice to compensate.

* AintTooProudToBeg: ''Weaponized''. His "Please Don't Shoot Me!" ability (which literally is him just begging for mercy) forces a map-wide ceasefire that stops ''all'' combat.
* CapsLock: Why Yapyap THE DESTROYER and not Yayap the Destroyer? Well, he likes to shout that last part.
* {{Cloudcuckoolander}}: Many of his announcements have him going off on tangents:
-->Harvester constructed: Why do we call it a "Harvester"? How 'bout we call it something nice like "Tickler"!
-->Power Extractor constructed: We followed the instructions to assemble a Power Extractor, but why do we have parts leftover?
-->Upgrade complete: Mwahahahaha! We're invincible! Huh? We just upgraded?!
-->Minibase constructed: What is this, a base for ants?!
* ConsultingMisterPuppet: His most trusted confidant and advisor seems to be his [[CompanionCube Throne of Woe]].
* CoolCrown: Well, "cool" might be stretching it, but he wears what looks to be a looted San'Shyuum crown with a crude model of the Ark literally strapped to it.
* EvilLaugh: Does this whenever a Leader Point is spent.
* LethalJokeCharacter: He's a gullible doofus whose army revolves around literal CannonFodder, excessive use of methane for both offensive and recreational purposes, and being too pitiful to kill. And yet his endless cheap hordes and ability to stack multiple buffs (including an invincibility one) makes him a perfectly viable commander to play as. Also, he's got [[MiniMecha Grunt Goblins]].
* OrcusOnHisThrone: Parodied. He claims to be more of an "idea Grunt" whose managerial expertise would be wasted on the front lines.
* SmallNameBigEgo: For Forerunners' sake, his own armor has a crude carving of him sitting on a throne while surrounded by sycophants and kowtowers.
* WeHaveReserves: Somehow, Yapyap has gone through more Unggoy than were ever brought to the Ark in the first place. Don't ask him where all the extra ones came from (it somehow involves arguing with his Throne of Woe).
* ZergRush: For Yapyap THE DESTROYER, there's no such thing as a problem that can't be solved by throwing more Unggoy at it. Even if those Unggoy are completely unarmed (hey, they've still got their fists and teeth, and there's plenty of throwing rocks to be found on the Ark).

[[folder:Escharum]]
!!'''Escharum'''

->'''Debuted in: ''Literature/HaloShadowsOfReach'''''
->'''Voiced by: Creator/DarinDePaul'''
The Jiralhanae commander of the Banished forces on Zeta Halo.

* BadBoss: Orders Inslaan 'Gadodgai to kill [[spoiler: Castor]] even when it's obviously a suicide mission.
* BaldOfEvil: Unlike most Brutes, there's not a hair on his scalp.
* BeardOfEvil: Sports a tuft of grey hair on his chin.
* BloodKnight: Loves fighting and grows weary without a proper challenge.
* CurbStompBattle: Claims his destruction of the UNSC fleet was this.
* DeathSeeker: Makes no qualms about Zeta Halo being his last battle and doesn't seem to care much about his own survival.
* DragonAscendant: With Atriox stranded on the Ark, Escharum has assumed command over the Banished, directing their forces on Zeta Halo against the remnants of humanity.
* EnemyMine: Accepts the Keepers of the One Freedom into the Banished.
* FantasticRacism: Unlike Atriox, Escharum is more traditional and despises humans, and considers them no more than "vermin". The premise of ''Halo Infinite'' is his endeavor to wipe out humanity.
* GloryHound: Cares more about being a legend than his own life.
* IShallTauntYou: Mixed with BringIt and LastDance.
-->'''Escharum:''' The UNSC lost this war months ago. Your people are broken. Scattered. Hunted. Defeated... by ''me''. I wish I could tell you it was difficult, but it wasn't. We are one step ahead, ''always''. The ring is already under our control, soon the Auditorium as well. The Harbinger and the Banished share the same goal -- we fight ''together'' to honor the will of Atriox, but... without challenge, I grew... weary. Lost. Alone. But... here you now stand. This is my last fight, a true test of ''legends'', OUR story that will outlive us both. '''SET A FIRE IN YOUR HEART, SPARTAN! BARE YOUR FANGS! FIGHT HARD!''' ''(grinning)'' Die well.
* OddFriendship: With Jega 'Rdomnai, his closest friend and most respected soldier.
* RedRightHand: His right eye is pale and blinded with a scar across it.
* RedEyesTakeWarning: His working eye is a deep red.
* ThisMeansWarpaint: Escharum has a white Banished symbol painted on his forehead.
* UndyingLoyalty: Proclaims this towards Atriox.
* WorthyOpponent: Views the Master Chief as this, claiming him a legend equal to his own.

[[folder:Jega 'Rdomnai]]
!!'''Jega 'Rdomnai'''

A Sangheili "Spartan Killer" encountered by the Master Chief on Zeta Halo.

* ArtificialLimbs: His left arm is cybernetic and equipped with built-in energy blades. He also has two artificial mandibles.
* TheDragon: To Escharum, in addition to having an OddFriendship with him. The developers described him as a "subtle sidekick" to Escharum.
* EvilCounterpart: To the Arbiter. Instead of "taking the high road" and becoming TheAtoner with a focus on progression, 'Rdomani has given into his lust for battle and accepted mechanical prosthectics.
* LaserBlade: He carries a red-bladed energy sword, but also has these built into his artificial arm.
* OddFriendship: He has one with Escharum, given they're an Elite and a Brute.
* QuirkyMiniBossSquad: He's part of the "Spartan Killers", who function as minibosses in ''Halo Infinite''.
* RedAndBlackAndEvilAllOver: He's armoured in black with red highlights, and also carries red-bladed energy weapons.

[[folder:Tremonius]]
!!'''Tremonius'''

->'''Debuted in: ''Videogame/HaloInfinite'''''
->'''Voiced by: '''

A Jiralhanae miniboss encountered by the Master Chief on a Banished vessel.

* FlunkyBoss: Has a couple of Jackals backing him up.
* JetPack: He's shown using a jump pack in campaign trailers, both for flight and evasion.
* MadeOfIron: He takes a ridiculous amount of punishment even for a Brute, and he has energy shields as well as his armour.
* QuirkyMiniBossSquad: He appears to be part of the "Spartan Killers", who function as minibosses in ''Halo Infinite''.
* RedAndBlackAndEvilAllOver: He's armoured in red and black.
* WakeUpCallBoss: He's not your typical Brute, and if the player isn't taking the fight seriously or using the newly acquired Grappleshot properly, they might find themselves dying pretty quickly.

[[folder:Chak 'Lok]]
||'''Chak 'Lok'''

->'''Debuted in: ''Videogame/HaloInfinite'''''
->'''Voiced by: '''

A Sangheli mini boss encountered by the Master Chief on Zeta Halo. He runs an interrogation tower.

* AffablyEvil: He decloaks and greets the Chief rather than simply stab him, though he does taunt him during their fight.
* GoldColoredSuperiority: DownplayedTrope. 'Lok wears gold armour and is clearly tougher than an ordinary Elite, but he's only the second boss in the campaign and thus not the strongest Elite in the game.
* InvisibilityCloak: He uses Active Camouflage throughout his battle with the Master Chief.
* LaserBlade: Carries an Energy Sword, though it's not his only form of offense.
* WorthyOpponent: He decloaks and greets the Master Chief when he arrives, and even calls him "Master Chief" rather than "Demon".

'''SUBJECT: The Banished'''\\

** The Covenant held the Forerunners to such a zealous degree of worship, that interactions with their technology were heavily restricted and subject to layers of religious bureaucracy; a fatal flaw that stymied technological advancement within the empire and was frequently leveraged by the opposition. The Banished bear so little reverence for the Forerunners that they gladly use/abuse their technology in ways that the old Covenant would have deemed heretical, ultimately affording them increased flexibility when dealing with foes.

* DitzyGenius: Despite being a brilliant inventor with an instinctive understanding of Forerunner systems, he lacks the common sense needed to be a good military commander.

* LeeroyJenkins: Voridus is highly impulsive and even disobeys orders in his zeal to prove himself, [[spoiler:which ends up releasing the Flood from High Charity]].
* LethallyStupid: Dismisses the Flood as Covenant propaganda and sees no problem with tearing open the obvious Sentinel quarantine around High Charity. While Voridus himself survives, his actions unleash the Flood, nearly resulting in the extinction of all life [[spoiler:and the return of the Gravemind]].

A Brute-dominated faction which originated as an anti-Covenant rebellion, having split from the Covenant ''before'' the Great Schism. In the aftermath of the Human-Covenant War, the Banished have not only been able to salvage much of the Covenant's former power, but have even managed to overrun the Ark by the start of ''VideoGame/HaloWars2''. As of ''VideoGame/HaloInfinite'', they have taken over Zeta Halo and crushed the ''UNSC'' fleet.

A Jiralhanae miniboss encountered by the Master Chief on Zeta Halo.

* MadeOfIron: The trailer depicts him as taking a ridiculous amount of punishment even for a Brute, and he has energy shields as well as his armour.

* WakeUpCallBoss: He's not your typical Brute, and if the player isn't taking the fight seriously they might find themselves dying pretty quickly.

* [[Characters/HaloTheBanished The Banished]]

* UNSC

!!The Banished

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