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<center>''For other uses of the word'' Heretic'', see [[Heretic]].''</center> | |||
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| | |1 = Our prophets are false! Open your eyes, my brothers! They would use the faith of our forefathers to bring ruin to us all! | ||
|2 = -Sesa 'Refumee (Heretic Leader) | |||
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[[Image:Heretic_Elite.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Heretic Sangheili with an [[Energy Sword]].]] | |||
The '''Heretics''' were a faction of [[Sangheili]] and [[Heretic Grunt|Unggoy]] that broke away from the [[Covenant]] after the [[Battle of Installation 04]]. They and the [[Covenant Separatists]] are not the same group. | |||
The faction | |||
[[ | == Origins == | ||
[[Image:Heretic grunts.jpg|thumb|[[Heretic Grunt]]s in battle.]] | |||
Originally, the Heretics were a Covenant artifact retrieval team attached to the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]] and led by [[Sesa 'Refumee]]. They were investigating a [[Gas Mine]] on the planet [[Threshold]] when the ''[[UNSC Pillar of Autumn]]'' crashed on [[Installation 04|Halo]]. When the [[Master Chief]] destroyed Halo, the team was spared from death. | |||
A few days later, the retrieval team located the [[Monitor]] of Installation 04, [[343 Guilty Spark]], floating adrift in the wreckage of Halo. Spark promptly took command of the [[Sentinels]] running the gas mine and cheerfully informed the artifact retrieval team of the ''true'' purpose of the [[Halo Array]], utterly destroying their faith in the promised "[[Great Journey]]." | |||
Disillusioned with the lies of the [[Prophets]] and their Great Journey, 'Refumee initiated an open rebellion against the Prophet leadership and the basis of the Covenant. In secret, he sent holographic recordings to other [[Sangheili]], hoping to open their eyes as well. In the meantime, he strengthened the defenses of the gas mine, fortifying it with [[Plasma Cannon]]s and a large compliment of [[Banshee]] fighter craft in anticipation of the [[Covenant]]'s retribution for heresy. He also had at least one [[Seraph]] fighter, as seen in the docking bay. | |||
It is unclear how many more Elites 'Refumee was able to sway to his cause, but one of the Sangheili he attempted to bring to his cause instead turned the holo-recording over to the [[High Prophets]], who decided to put the "Heretics" down with two other former commanders of the [[Fleet]] of [[Particular Justice]]: the disgraced [[Thel 'Vadamee]], now the [[Arbiter]] of the Covenant, and [[Special Operations|Spec-Ops]] Commander [[Rtas 'Vadumee]]. | |||
Whilst inhabiting the mine, the Heretics discovered that the facility had a secondary purpose: a [[Flood Research Facilities|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 [[Phantom]]s full of [[Special Ops Elites|Spec-Ops Sangheili]] and [[Special Ops Grunts|Unggoy]], fighting through a large contingent of Heretic soldiers whilst chasing 'Refumee throughout the facility. | |||
Whether by accident or design, the Heretics released the [[Flood]] upon themselves shortly before the Arbiter's arrival - creating a deadly triangle of conflict as all sides attempted to destroy the others. Despite heavy resistance from the Heretics and the Flood, the Arbiter was able to kill Sesa 'Refumee and destroy the gas mine completely by severing the support cables maintaining the facility's position. | |||
This was a crippling blow to the Heretics as a faction. It is possible, though unlikely, that some survived, as ''[[Halo 2]]'' [[Multiplayer]] maps state the Heretics operated a base on [[Basis]] as well. In addition, it is not unfeasible that some of the remnants joined the Elites during the [[Great Schism]]. | |||
== | == Appearance == | ||
[[Image:HereticArmor.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Clan armor seen in [[Halo Wars: Genesis]] that the Heretic armor resembles.]] | |||
Having abandoned the inclusive culture and ideals of the Covenant entirely, [[Sesa 'Refumee]] decided to carry a new banner for his troops: the beige and gold colors of the original [[Sangheili]] homeworld. The Elites and [[Grunts]] donned new armor of these colors as well as outfittings to help them survive in the Hydrogen atmosphere of the [[Threshold]] [[Gas Mine]]. The armor, although protective, appears to be much more ornate and ceremonial than the Covenant standard issue armor, although the armor also may be re-painted and stripped down from the original Covenant armor. It appears, however, that the armor resembles greatly that worn by the Sangheili clan in [[Halo Wars: Genesis]]. It is plausible that the "Heretic armor" is in fact a clan-based armor that the Elites use outside of the Covenant military structure. | |||
[[Image:HereticBanshee.jpg|left|thumb|150px|The Heretic's [[Heretic Banshee|Banshee]] with removed cowling.]] | |||
Apart from their different armor and banner, the Heretics rarely ever use the standard Covenant Weapons. The [[Heretic Elite|Elites]] are equipped with [[Carbines]], sometimes [[Sentinel Beam]]s, and [[Energy Swords]], instead of [[Plasma Rifles]] ([[Sesa 'Refumee]] not included), and the [[Heretic Grunt|Grunts]] are equipped with [[Needlers]] instead of the [[Plasma Pistols]] they were given by the Loyalists, as well as [[Fuel Rod Cannon]]s for anti-vehicular purposes. | |||
The Heretics also changed the appearance of their vehicles: the Heretic Banshees had much of their external plating ripped off, revealing the [[Forerunner]] based workings within. They were also repainted to bear the colors of the Heretics and the Sangheili world. | |||
Heretics only appear in two levels, [[The Arbiter (Level)|The Arbiter]] and [[The Oracle (Level)|The Oracle]]. Different [[Kig-yar Pirate Prince|heretical]] characters have appeared throughout canon however, though not of this group. | |||
There are 1-2 Heretic Banshees on the last level of ''Halo 2'', [[The Great Journey (Level)|The Great Journey]]. You can find them at the bottom of the cliff near the Scarab through a glitch. | |||
[[File:Heretic_Seraph.png|thumb|The Heretics' hangar in the ''Halo 2'' mission The Arbiter. The aircraft in the center is a Seraph.]] | |||
== | ==Members== | ||
=== | ===[[Heretic Grunt]]s=== | ||
[[Image:Heretic_grunt.jpg|thumb|170px|A [[Heretic Grunt]].]] | |||
Heretic [[Grunts]] wield [[Needlers]], [[Fuel Rod Cannon]]s, and they can also man [[Plasma Cannon]]s. They have never been seen using [[Plasma Pistol]]s, the weapon more commonly used by their regular, non-Heretic counterparts, although a fair amount of Plasma Pistols are scattered throughout their base of operations. The most common weapon used by them is the [[Needler]]. They are also not as suicidally stupid as their [[Covenant]] counterparts, and they never panic or run away (despite that, they still could say ''He dead? Me run!'', when a Heretic Elite is killed). They are also noticeably tougher and harder to melee due to their reduced armored re-breathers. Their masks do not cover their entire mouths as those of Covenant [[Grunts]] do. | |||
=== | ===[[Heretic Elite]]s=== | ||
[[Image:HereticEliteCarbine03.jpg|thumb|170px|A Heretic Major [[Elite]].]] | |||
[[Heretic Elites]] seem to use either [[Covenant Carbine]]s or [[Sentinel Beam]]s and occasionally the [[Energy Sword]]. This probably means they use reloadable weapons instead of making multiple weapons. Apart from the [[Heretic Leader]] himself, they never use the [[Plasma Rifle]]s wielded more often by their regular counterparts, although if you board a Banshee piloted by one, the pilot will be wielding one. Heretic Elites have three ranks. Brown Elites are the equivalent of a loyalist [[Minor Domo]] and the gold is the equivalent of a [[Loyalist]] [[Major Domo]]. The red armor is only worn by the Heretic leader. | |||
== | ==Quotes== | ||
* | *"Any word on our missing brothers?" | ||
* | **"Still nothing. Given what we have learned, I fear they are lost." | ||
** | **"Surely the [[343 Guilty Spark (Monitor)|Oracle]] will protect us..." | ||
*' | **"Perhaps. But his [[Sentinels]] are too few. Better we protect ourselves!" -Two [[Heretic Elites]] in conversation on level [[The Arbiter (Level)|The Arbiter]]. | ||
* | *"Our lives for the truth, the truth and the [[Covenant]]! -Heretic Elite, level [[The Oracle (Level)|The Oracle]]. | ||
*''[[Halo | *"The [[343 Guilty Spark (Monitor)|Oracle]] must be saved!" - Heretic Elite, level [[The Oracle (Level)|The Oracle]]. | ||
*"Open your eyes!" - Heretic Elite When fighting the [[Covenant]]. | |||
*"You, Arbiter!" - Heretic Elite taunting [[Arbiter (Character)|Thel 'Vadam]]. | |||
*"Curse you, Arbiter!" - Heretic Elite. | |||
*"Wretched Arbiter, you are a traitor of your race!" - Heretic Elite. | |||
*"They sent the Arbiter!" - Heretic Elite. | |||
*"Where are your [[Prophets]] now?" - Heretic Elite taunting the Covenant. | |||
*"The Arbiter is here!" - Heretic Elite. | |||
*"Always hated you, Elites!" - [[Heretic Grunt]] | |||
*"Come here, Arbiter!" - Heretic [[Grunt]]. | |||
*"Scared, Arbiter?" - Heretic Grunt. | |||
*"The Will of the [[Prophets]]!" - Heretic Grunt, when he sees Thel 'Vadam. | |||
*"Me hear that!" -[[Heretic Grunt]], In response to a Grunt loyal to the Covenant taunting. | |||
*"Sobbing" - In response to a Heretic Elite dying. | |||
*"Is that a threat?!" - Heretic Grunts response to a Covenant Elite. | |||
*"Look, The Arbiter lapdog of the Prophets!" Heretic taunting the Arbiter. | |||
*"What? All right! Cower, Coward!" - Heretic Grunt, usually heard when the Arbiter runs from him and hides behind something. | |||
*"An Arbiter? I'm flattered." - Heretic Leader talking to the Arbiter. | |||
==Trivia== | |||
*There are only two species within the Heretics. Originally the Heretics were going to be made up of only [[Hunter]]s. <ref>The Art of Halo</ref> | |||
*The later Breakaway [[Covenant]] faction, the [[Separatists]], are also referred to as Heretics. | |||
*Oddly enough, [[Heretic Elite]]s will sometimes say "By the Rings...". This is unusual because they, technically, have lost all faith in the [[Halos]] as something good, yet they use the saying when surprised or scared, likely out of habit. Another (and a bit more likely explanation) is that the game's developers forget to make sure that the Heretic Elites wouldn't say something that glorifies the Halos. | |||
*The Heretics only appear in ''[[Halo 2]]'' in only 2 levels, [[The Arbiter (Level)|The Arbiter]] and [[The Oracle (Level)|The Oracle]]. | |||
*The Heretic [[Grunt]]s do not run from a fight even though their superiors are dead. There is possibly a connection between this and the later remark made by a [[Marine]] in ''[[Halo 3]]'', "These Grunts ain't no slouches either." Perhaps a similar gas or drug was used on these Grunts, or perhaps they weren't oppressed and used as simple cannon fodder like they were under the Covenant, giving them better motivation to fight, supported by how better equipped they are than standard Grunts due to the fact they use Needlers. It's quite possible they received better combat training because they choose not to burst fire Needlers, it shows they have greater understanding of the weapon. | |||
*If any of the Heretics survived through the [[Battle of the Gas Mine]], it is possible and likely that they joined the [[Covenant Separatists]] during the [[Covenant Civil War]]. | |||
*Heretic Grunts will often say, "Always hated you Elites!". This is slightly odd, because they are still led by Elites. [[Covenant]] [[SpecOps Grunts]] will also say this. | |||
*In [[Halo 2 Vista]], the voices of Heretic Elites will sound muffled, most likely because of the breathing apparatus they use. | |||
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