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|homeworld=[[Doisac]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|homeworld=[[Doisac]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|birth=[[2471|July 1, 2471]]{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=454}}
|birth=[[2471|July 1, 2471]]{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=454}}
|death=c. [[2560#May|May 28, 2560]]{{Ref/Reuse|House of Reckoning}}
|death=c. [[2560#May|May 28, 2560]]{{Ref/Reuse|House of Reckoning}} (age 88)
|causeofdeath=Mortally wounded in battle by [[John-117]]{{Ref/Reuse|House of Reckoning}}
|causeofdeath=Mortally wounded in battle by [[John-117]]{{Ref/Reuse|House of Reckoning}}
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==Biography==
==Biography==
===Mentor to Atriox===
===Mentor to Atriox===
During the [[Human-Covenant War]] Escharum served as [[Atriox]]'s ''[[daskalo]]'', or mentor.{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR3|HSoR|Chapter=3}}{{Ref/Reuse|DW6}} Escharum described Atriox as his finest "recruit". While they were both in the Covenant, Escharum advised Atriox to rebel when he sought counsel.{{Ref/Level|Hi|Warship Gbraakon}}
During the [[Human-Covenant War]] Escharum served as [[Atriox]]'s ''[[daskalo]]'', or mentor.{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR3|HSoR|Chapter=3}}{{Ref/Reuse|Id=DW6B}} Escharum described Atriox as his finest "recruit". While they were both in the Covenant, Escharum advised Atriox to rebel when he sought counsel.{{Ref/Level|Hi|Warship Gbraakon}}


===Leading the Banished===
===Leading the Banished===
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In [[2559#December|December 2559]], Atriox led the Banished to victory against the UNSC in an [[Battle over Installation 07|opening battle]] at [[Installation 07]]. The conflict resulted in heavy UNSC casualties, especially among personnel attached to the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}. Escharum maintained control over the installation in the months that followed as Atriox was believed to have perished when a part of the Halo installation was destroyed by [[Cortana]], leading the Banished in the [[Battle for Zeta Halo|large-scale conflict]].
In [[2559#December|December 2559]], Atriox led the Banished to victory against the UNSC in an [[Battle over Installation 07|opening battle]] at [[Installation 07]]. The conflict resulted in heavy UNSC casualties, especially among personnel attached to the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}. Escharum maintained control over the installation in the months that followed as Atriox was believed to have perished when a part of the Halo installation was destroyed by [[Cortana]], leading the Banished in the [[Battle for Zeta Halo|large-scale conflict]].


Despite the fact that [[Atriox]] valued the [[humans]] in the Banished{{Ref/Novel|Id=DW6|HDW|Chapter=6}} and that his denouncement of genocide as "barbarism" with "no reward" allowed the Banished to incorporate [[Jiralhanae|feuding]] [[Sangheili|species]] in the first place,{{Ref/Comic|Id=ROA4|RoA|Issue=4}}{{Ref/Comic|Id=HuntingParty|TFS|Story=Hunting Party}}{{Ref/Comic|Id=ROA2|RoA|Issue=2}} Escharum decided to go against Atriox's core principles that tied the Banished together and allowed his Jiralhanae to kill off many humans in the faction not responsible for the [[Razing of Oth Sonin]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=TRP20|TRP|Chapter=20}} While Escharum declared the destruction of humanity,{{Ref/YouTube|Id=RiseOfBanished|hXrMkGXtk0c|Halo|Halo Infinite The Banished Rise}} he still allowed for some Banished humans to remain, notably [[Unidentified Banished human inspector|those]] who had earned enough respect.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=TRP20}} For the UNSC ''Infinity'' human survivors, this included placement within the [[House of Reckoning (location)|House of Reckoning]]'s combat arena, where they would be forced to content against waves of Banished soldiers for Escharum's amusement.{{Ref/Novel|Id=ToR|Halo: Trial of Reckoning}}
Despite the fact that [[Atriox]] valued the [[humans]] in the Banished{{Ref/Novel|Id=DW6B|HDW|Chapter=6}} and that his denouncement of genocide as "barbarism" with "no reward" allowed the Banished to incorporate [[Jiralhanae|feuding]] [[Sangheili|species]] in the first place,{{Ref/Comic|Id=ROA4|RoA|Issue=4}}{{Ref/Comic|Id=HuntingParty|TFS|Story=Hunting Party}}{{Ref/Comic|Id=ROA2|RoA|Issue=2}} Escharum decided to go against Atriox's core principles that tied the Banished together and allowed his Jiralhanae to kill off many humans in the faction not responsible for the [[Razing of Oth Sonin]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=TRP20|TRP|Chapter=20}} While Escharum declared the destruction of humanity,{{Ref/YouTube|Id=RiseOfBanished|hXrMkGXtk0c|Halo|Halo Infinite The Banished Rise}} he still allowed for some Banished humans to remain, notably [[Unidentified Banished human inspector|those]] who had earned enough respect.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=TRP20}} For the UNSC ''Infinity'' human survivors, this included placement within the [[House of Reckoning (location)|House of Reckoning]]'s combat arena, where they would be forced to content against waves of Banished soldiers for Escharum's amusement.{{Ref/Novel|Id=ToR|Halo: Trial of Reckoning}}


When [[Master Chief Petty Officer]] [[John-117]] returned after six months being stranded in space vacuum. Escharum sent the Master Chief several transmissions during the course of his journey, taunting him and introducing himself. As the Master Chief destroyed a [[Kywasky Workshop Gorespike cannon|Banished AA gun]], Escharum sent a hologram transmission to the legendary [[Spartan-II|Spartan]] to challenge him to a battle, describing it as "a true test of legends." As the Master Chief took down the second of three AA guns, Escharum sent [[Tovarus]] and [[Hyperius]] after the Master Chief, informing the Spartan of the two's role in the [[Hand of Atriox]], but they also fell to the Master Chief. Following the fight, Escharum briefly argued with The [[Harbinger]] and directed more Banished forces to protect the [[Command Spire]] controlling the ring's repairs. Once the Harbinger was gone, Escharum, who was revealed to be dying of a worsening terminal illness, ordered [[Blademaster]] [[Jega 'Rdomnai]] to bring him the Master Chief alive. Although concerned for Escharum's worsening condition, 'Rdomnai complied with his wishes.{{Ref/Level|Id=Pelican Down|Hi|Pelican Down (Halo Infinite level)|Pelican Down}}
When [[Master Chief Petty Officer]] [[John-117]] returned after six months being stranded in space vacuum. Escharum sent the Master Chief several transmissions during the course of his journey, taunting him and introducing himself. As the Master Chief destroyed a [[Kywasky Workshop Gorespike cannon|Banished AA gun]], Escharum sent a hologram transmission to the legendary [[Spartan-II|Spartan]] to challenge him to a battle, describing it as "a true test of legends." As the Master Chief took down the second of three AA guns, Escharum sent [[Tovarus]] and [[Hyperius]] after the Master Chief, informing the Spartan of the two's role in the [[Hand of Atriox]], but they also fell to the Master Chief. Following the fight, Escharum briefly argued with The [[Harbinger]] and directed more Banished forces to protect the [[Command Spire]] controlling the ring's repairs. Once the Harbinger was gone, Escharum, who was revealed to be dying of a worsening terminal illness, ordered [[Blademaster]] [[Jega 'Rdomnai]] to bring him the Master Chief alive. Although concerned for Escharum's worsening condition, 'Rdomnai complied with his wishes.{{Ref/Level|Id=Pelican Down|Hi|Pelican Down (Halo Infinite level)|Pelican Down}}
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==Personality and traits==
==Personality and traits==
[[File: HINF EscharumCannon1.png |thumb|250px| Escharum in his full body armor, armed with a [[Grenflekt Workshop Scrap Cannon]] and the [[Diminisher of Hope]] mounted on his back.]]
[[File: HINF EscharumCannon1.png |thumb|250px| Escharum in his full body armor, armed with a [[Grenflekt Workshop Scrap Cannon]] and the [[Diminisher of Hope]] mounted on his back.]]
Although Atriox welcomes [[human]]s to join and serve in the Banished due to the utility they offer,{{Ref/Reuse|DW6}} Escharum maintained a fierce dislike of them for reasons unknown and considered them to be vermin.{{Ref/Reuse|DW6}} While Escharum detested the sight of them, he still allowed [[Unidentified Banished human inspector|some]] Banished humans to remain in his forces if they had earned enough respect.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=TRP20}} In the case of the [[New Colonial Alliance]], he was the one to personally oversee their induction into the Banished, and [[Ilsa Zane]]'s oath of allegiance.{{Ref/Reuse|T3L}} Despite the [[Sangheili]] having abused Escharum and his kind in the Covenant and genocidally killed Banished Jiralhanae following the [[Great Schism]],{{Ref/Site|Id=GSInterview|URL=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-wars-2-new-character-images-and-details-revea/1100-6442098/|Site=Gamespot|Page=Halo Wars 2: New Character Images and Details Revealed|D=22|M=06|Y=2016}}{{Ref/Reuse|HuntingParty}} Escharum oddly did not appear to hate the Sangheili as he did humans.{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR3B|HSOR|Chapter=3}} He considered [[Jega 'Rdomnai]] to be his most respected soldier and developed a comradery with him,{{Ref/Site|Id=ign|URL=https://www.ign.com/articles/halo-infinite-campaign-get-to-know-jega-spartan-killer-ign-first|Site=IGN|Page=Halo Infinite Campaign: Get to Know Jega, a ‘Spartan Killer’ – IGN First|D=9|M=11|Y=2021}} which was very rare between their species. Escharum also hated the [[San'Shyuum]] for their lies and deception.{{Ref/Marketing|Id=SignalDetected|HI|Signal Detected. Tag Designation: Foe|Quote=No more Prophets, no more lies!}}
Although Atriox welcomes [[human]]s to join and serve in the Banished due to the utility they offer,{{Ref/Reuse|Id=DW6B}} Escharum maintained a fierce dislike of them for reasons unknown and considered them to be vermin.{{Ref/Novel|Id=DW6|HDW|Chapter=6}} While Escharum detested the sight of them, he still allowed [[Unidentified Banished human inspector|some]] Banished humans to remain in his forces if they had earned enough respect.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=TRP20}} In the case of the [[New Colonial Alliance]], he was the one to personally oversee their induction into the Banished, and [[Ilsa Zane]]'s oath of allegiance.{{Ref/Reuse|T3L}} Despite the [[Sangheili]] having abused Escharum and his kind in the Covenant and genocidally killed Banished Jiralhanae following the [[Great Schism]],{{Ref/Site|Id=GSInterview|URL=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-wars-2-new-character-images-and-details-revea/1100-6442098/|Site=Gamespot|Page=Halo Wars 2: New Character Images and Details Revealed|D=22|M=06|Y=2016}}{{Ref/Reuse|HuntingParty}} Escharum oddly did not appear to hate the Sangheili as he did humans.{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR3B|HSOR|Chapter=3}} He considered [[Jega 'Rdomnai]] to be his most respected soldier and developed a comradery with him,{{Ref/Site|Id=ign|URL=https://www.ign.com/articles/halo-infinite-campaign-get-to-know-jega-spartan-killer-ign-first|Site=IGN|Page=Halo Infinite Campaign: Get to Know Jega, a ‘Spartan Killer’ – IGN First|D=9|M=11|Y=2021}} which was very rare between their species. Escharum also hated the [[San'Shyuum]] for their lies and deception.{{Ref/Marketing|Id=SignalDetected|HI|Signal Detected. Tag Designation: Foe|Quote=No more Prophets, no more lies!}}


Escharum reveled in combat and enjoyed the challenge certain [[Spartan]]s could offer him; he encouraged the Master Chief to "fight hard" and "die well", sometimes appearing in holograms after [[the Weapon]] completes a task for [[John-117]]. Without battle, he somberly described himself to be lost and alone.{{Ref/Reuse|HIDemo}} Despite his hatred towards humanity, Escharum displayed a respect for the Master Chief as a fellow warrior and was invigorated by the revelation of his survival. He cared deeply about having a legacy to be remembered by and told the Master Chief to spread his legend in his dying breath. Despite being enemies, the Master Chief respected Escharum as well, telling [[Fernando Esparza]] that while Escharum was a monster, he was also a soldier - one rare compliment for his enemies.{{Ref/Reuse|House of Reckoning}} Part of Escharum's joy at having a final battle against such a legend may have come from his being terminally ill, fueling his desire for a worthy last opponent to die in battle against rather than succumb to his illness.{{Ref/Reuse|Pelican Down}}
Escharum reveled in combat and enjoyed the challenge certain [[Spartan]]s could offer him; he encouraged the Master Chief to "fight hard" and "die well", sometimes appearing in holograms after [[the Weapon]] completes a task for [[John-117]]. Without battle, he somberly described himself to be lost and alone.{{Ref/Reuse|HIDemo}} Despite his hatred towards humanity, Escharum displayed a respect for the Master Chief as a fellow warrior and was invigorated by the revelation of his survival. He cared deeply about having a legacy to be remembered by and told the Master Chief to spread his legend in his dying breath. Despite being enemies, the Master Chief respected Escharum as well, telling [[Fernando Esparza]] that while Escharum was a monster, he was also a soldier - one rare compliment for his enemies.{{Ref/Reuse|House of Reckoning}} Part of Escharum's joy at having a final battle against such a legend may have come from his being terminally ill, fueling his desire for a worthy last opponent to die in battle against rather than succumb to his illness.{{Ref/Reuse|Pelican Down}}
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==Equipment==
==Equipment==
Escharum wears a distinctive V-plated chest plate and wields his personal [[gravity axe]] ''[[Diminisher of Hope]]'',{{Ref/Reuse|SOR17}} as well as a [[Grenflekt Workshop Scrap Cannon]].{{Ref/Marketing|Id=HICLT|HINF|Halo Infinite Campaign Launch Trailer}}{{Ref/Reuse|House of Reckoning}}
Escharum wears a distinctive V-plated chest plate and wields his personal [[gravity axe]] ''[[Diminisher of Hope]]'',{{Ref/Reuse|SOR17}} as well as a [[Grenflekt Workshop Scrap Cannon]].{{Ref/Marketing|Id=HICLT|HINF|Halo Infinite Campaign Launch Trailer}}{{Ref/Reuse|House of Reckoning}}
 
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The name ''Diminisher of Hope'' is derived from Escharum's belief that materiel losses are easy for an enemy to recoup; what matters is the ability to sap their morale and reduce their will to fight.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=485}}


==Production notes==
==Production notes==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
The name "Escharum" may derive from the [[Latin]] word ''Eschara'' meaning "scar, scab". This would be fitting as early concept art shows Escharum with prominent facial disfigurement, and his present model shows scars across his blinded eye and on the right side of his lip.
*The name "Escharum" may derive from the [[Latin]] word ''Eschara'' meaning "scar, scab". This would be fitting as early concept art shows Escharum with prominent facial disfigurement, and his present model shows scars across his blinded eye and on the right side of his lip.
*In ''[[Pelican Down (Halo Infinite level)|Pelican Down]]'', it's revealed that Escharum is suffering from an unidentified terminal illness, one that [[Jega 'Rdomnai]] can smell is getting worse.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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===Concept art and illustrations===
===Development images===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HINF Concept EarlyEscharum.jpg|Early concept art exploration of Escharum for ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
File:HINF Concept EarlyEscharum.jpg|Early concept art exploration of Escharum for ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
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File:HINF Concept EscharumArmorDetails.jpg|Concept art of Escharum's ornate shoulder pauldrons and chest armor.
File:HINF Concept EscharumArmorDetails.jpg|Concept art of Escharum's ornate shoulder pauldrons and chest armor.
File:HINF-Escharumaxe&helmet.jpg|Concept art of Escharum's gravity axe and helmet.
File:HINF-Escharumaxe&helmet.jpg|Concept art of Escharum's gravity axe and helmet.
File:HINF GI AltCoverClear.jpg|Escharum on the cover of Game Informer.
File:Trial_Of_Reckoning.jpg|Escharum on the cover for ''[[Halo: Trial of Reckoning]]''.
File:TheThirdLife_Cover.jpg|Escharum on the cover for ''[[Halo: The Third Life]]''.
</gallery>
===Development images===
<gallery>
File:HI Screenshot Escharum.png|A pre-release screenshot of Escharum.
File:HI Screenshot Escharum.png|A pre-release screenshot of Escharum.
File:HINF XGS2020 CGT Escharum.png|Escharum in the ''[[Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Trailer]]''.
File:HINF XGS2020 CGT Escharum.png|Escharum in the ''[[Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Trailer]]''.
File:HINF Escharum-HoloRed.jpg|Escharum as he is holographically seen throughout the campaign.
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Screenshots===
===Screenshots and promotional art===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HINF NewEscharum.png|A portrait of Escharum.
File:HINF NewEscharum.png|An up-close view of Escharum's face.
File:HINF Warship Gbraakon.png|Escharum looking at the destruction of ''[[Ghost of Gbraakon]]''.
File:HINF GI AltCoverClear.jpg|Escharum on the cover of Game Informer.
File:HINF EscharumInvigorated.png|Escharum expresses excitement over John-117's survival.
File:HINF Escharum-HoloRed.jpg|Escharum as he is holographically seen throughout the campaign.
File:HINF BestBuddies.png|Escharum looking on as Jega 'Rdomnai threatens [[Tremonius]].
File:HINF BestBuddies.png|Escharum looking on as Jega 'Rdomnai threatens [[Tremonius]].
File:HINF-E&J.png|Escharum orders Jega 'Rdomnai to observe John-117 from a distance.
File:HINF-E&J.jpg|Escharum orders Jega to observe John-117 from a distance.
File:HINF Pelican Down Escharum Jega.png|Escharum speaking to Jega 'Rdomnai.
File:HINF Pelican Down Escharum hologram.png|Escharum speaking to John-117 via hologram.
File:HINF PelicanDown Escharum&Harbinger.png|Escharum speaking to the Harbinger.
File:HINF Escharum&Harbinger.png|Escharum, displeased with the Harbinger.
File:HINF Escharum&Pilot.png|Escharum smiling down at [[Fernando Esparza]].
File:HINF Repository Chief Escharum.png|A massive hologram of Escharum speaking to John-117.
File:HINF BearWitness.png|Escharum wearing his helmet while confronting John-117.
File:HINF BearWitness.png|Escharum wearing his helmet while confronting John-117.
File:HINF EscharumCannon.jpg|Escharum wielding a Scrap Cannon.
File:HINF EscharumCannon.jpg|Escharum wielding a Scrap Cannon.
File:HINF Escharum Shield.png|Escharum's shield, during his final fight with John-117.
File:HINF Escharum Shield.png|Escharum's shield, during his final fight with John-117.
File:HINF HopeDiminished.jpg|Escharum swinging the ''Diminisher of Hope''.
File:HINF-Escharumdiedwell.jpg|Escharum dies in his enemy's hands.
File:HINF EscharumDiminisher.png| A cut-out of Escharum wielding ''[[Diminisher of Hope]]''.
File:HINF EscharumDiminisher.png| A cut-out of Escharum wielding ''[[Diminisher of Hope]]''.
File:HINF HopeDiminished.jpg|Escharum carrying the ''Diminisher of Hope''.
File:Trial_Of_Reckoning.jpg|Escharum on the cover for ''[[Halo: Trial of Reckoning]]''.
File:HINF Escharum Swing.png|Escharum attacking with the ''Diminisher of Hope''.
File:TheThirdLife_Cover.jpg|Escharum on the cover for ''[[Halo: The Third Life]]''.
File:HINF-Escharumdiedwell.jpg|Escharum dies in his enemy's hands.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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*''[[Halo: Trial of Reckoning]]''
*''[[Halo: Trial of Reckoning]]''
*''[[Halo: The Third Life]]''
*''[[Halo: The Third Life]]''
*''[[Halo: Whispers from the Pyre]]'' {{Mo}}


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