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<center>''For other uses of the word'' Heretic'', see [[Heretic (disambiguation)]].''</center> | |||
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{{Quote|Our Prophets are false! Open your eyes, my brothers! They would use the faith of our forefathers to bring ruin to us all!|[[Sesa 'Refumee]], the leader of the faction}} | |||
The '''heretics''', as worded by the Hierarchs, were an assortment of Covenant forces that broke away from the [[Covenant Empire|empire]] shortly after the [[Battle of Installation 04]]. They were considered to be a threat to the [[Covenant religion]], and an [[Thel 'Vadam|Arbiter]] was sent to silence them.<ref name="arbiter">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Arbiter]]''</ref> | |||
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== Origins == | |||
[[File:Refumee & Spark.png|thumb|250px|Sesa 'Refumee meets 343 Guilty Spark.]] | [[File:Refumee & Spark.png|thumb|250px|Sesa 'Refumee meets 343 Guilty Spark.]] | ||
Originally, this faction was a Covenant artifact retrieval team attached to the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]] and led by [[Sesa 'Refumee]]. They were investigating a [[Threshold gas mine|gas mine]] above the planet [[Threshold]] when the {{UNSCship|Pillar of Autumn}} crashed on [[Installation 04|Halo]]. When the [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN-II]] [[John-117]] destroyed Halo, the team was spared from death, unlike their compatriots on the ring.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood|Halo: The Flood (2010)]]''', ''Adjunct''</ref> | |||
A few days later, the retrieval team came into contact with the [[monitor]] of Installation 04, [[343 Guilty Spark]], who had traveled to the gas mining facility. After a brief confrontation with several [[Unggoy]] and [[Kig-yar]], their [[Sangheili]] leader recognized the monitor as an "Oracle" and took him to the group's leader as per the monitor's request. Spark cheerfully informed 'Refumee of the ''true'' purpose of the [[Halo Array]], utterly destroying his and his team's faith in the promised "[[Covenant religion#The Great Journey|Great Journey]]." 'Refumee then proceeded to cut off all communications to the fleet until the "Oracle" could fully explain the matter.<ref name="terminal">'''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''', ''[[Terminal/Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary|Terminal 11]]''</ref> | |||
Disillusioned with the lies of the [[Hierarchs|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 [[Type-27 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun|plasma cannons]] and a large complement of [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshee]] fighter craft in anticipation of the Covenant's retribution for heresy. He also had at least one [[Type-31 Exoatmospheric Multi-role Fighter|Seraph]] fighter, as seen in the docking bay. In addition, the group was supported by the [[Sentinel]]s based in the gas mine, now under command of 343 Guilty Spark.<ref name="arbiter"/> | |||
It is unclear how many more Covenant 'Refumee was able to sway to his cause, eventually, 'Refumee's activities were discovered by the [[Hierarchs]], 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 Commander]] [[Rtas 'Vadumee]].<ref name="arbiter"/> | |||
[[File:Heretic grunts.jpg|thumb|left|[[Heretic Unggoy]] in battle.]] | |||
Whilst inhabiting the mine, the faction discovered that the facility had a secondary purpose: a [[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 [[Type-52 Troop Carrier|Phantoms]] full of [[Special Operations Sangheili|Spec-Ops Sangheili]] and [[Special Operations Unggoy|Unggoy]], fighting through a large contingent of Heretic soldiers whilst chasing 'Refumee throughout the facility.<ref name="arbiter"/><ref name="oracle">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Oracle]]''</ref> | |||
Whether by accident or design, the heretics released [[the Flood]] upon themselves shortly before or during the Arbiter's arrival - creating a deadly triangle of conflict as all sides attempted to destroy the others. Despite heavy resistance from the Sesa 'Refumee's faction and the Flood, the Arbiter was able to assassinate 'Refumee and destroy the gas mine completely by severing the support cables maintaining the facility's position.<ref name="oracle"/> | |||
This was a crippling blow to the faction. It is possible, though unlikely, that some survived, as they operated a base on [[Basis]] as well.<ref>'''Halo 2''', multiplayer map ''[[Burial Mounds]]'' description</ref> In addition, it is not unfeasible that some of the remnants joined the Sangheili during the [[Great Schism]]. | |||
== Appearance == | |||
[[File:HereticArmor.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Clan armor that the Heretic armor resembles.]] | |||
Sesa 'Refumee's group donned a distinct type of armor, colored gold, beige with details of red and having several differences to ordinary Covenant armor; namely, being more ornate and equipped with respirator apparatus to help them survive in the [[hydrogen]]-[[helium]] atmosphere of Threshold. Sangheili possessed no helmets and had four distinctive fins on their backs, while the [[methane tank]]s used by the Unggoy consisted of two translucent tubes. | |||
=== | It is known that the group used this type of armor already before turning against the Covenant, so they may have been dedicated environmental suits specifically designed for conditions such as those of the gas giant, or simply designs specific to expeditionary groups such as theirs.<ref name="terminal"/> Interestingly, it appears that the armor used by the Sangheili in the group greatly resembles the ceremonial armor known to be worn by the [[Ripa 'Moramee|'Moram]] clan of the Sangheili, apart from having more technical detail.<ref>''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]''</ref> | ||
The vehicles used by 'Refumee's group also had a nonstandard appearance: the cowlings on their Banshees were much more detailed and covered less of the workings within the craft. Like their suits, these may have been a variant adapted to operation within the environments of a gas giant. | |||
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Apart from their different armor and banner, the faction seldom used the standard Covenant weapons. The [[Heretic Sangheili|Sangheili]] are equipped with [[Type-51 Carbine|Carbines]], sometimes [[Sentinel Beam]]s, and [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|Energy Swords]], instead of [[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle|Plasma Rifles]] ([[Sesa 'Refumee]] not included), and the [[Heretic Unggoy|Unggoy]] are equipped with [[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher|Needlers]] instead of the [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|Plasma Pistols]] they were given by loyalists, as well as [[Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon|Fuel Rod Guns]] for anti-vehicular purposes. | |||
==Members== | |||
===Heretic Unggoy=== | |||
{{Main|Heretic Unggoy}} | |||
[[File:Heretic_grunt.jpg|thumb|170px|A Heretic Grunt.]] | |||
Heretic Grunts wield [[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher|Needlers]], [[Class-2 Projectile cannon|Fuel Rod Cannons]], and they can also man [[Type-42 Directed Energy Support Weapon|plasma cannons]]. They have never been seen using [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|Plasma Pistols]], the weapon more commonly used by their regular, non-Heretical counterparts, although a fair amount of Plasma Pistols are scattered throughout their base of operations. The most common weapon used by them is the [[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher|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 Sangheili=== | |||
{{Main|Heretic Sangheili}} | |||
[[File:HereticEliteCarbine03.jpg|thumb|170px|A Heretic Major Elite.]] | |||
Heretic Elites seem to use either [[Type-51 Carbine|Covenant Carbines]] or [[Sentinel Beam]]s and occasionally the [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|Energy Sword]]. This probably means they use reloadable weapons instead of making multiple weapons. Apart from the [[Sesa 'Refumee|Heretic Leader]] himself, they never use the [[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle|Plasma Rifles]] 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 [[Sangheili Minor]] and the gold is the equivalent of a [[Sangheili Major]]. The red armor is only worn by the Heretic leader. | |||
===Heretic Kig-yar=== | |||
While Kig-yar marksmen were present when 343 Guilty Spark arrived in the gas mine, they were not encountered by the Arbiter during their raid of the facility. It could be that they had all been killed by that point in previous battles, that the three killed by Guilty Spark were the only ones present, or that the remaining ones had chosen to defect from the heretics and return to the Covenant despite the words of "the Oracle". | |||
==Quotes== | |||
*"Any word on our missing brothers?" | |||
**"Still nothing. Given what we have learned, I fear they are lost." | |||
**"Surely the [[343 Guilty Spark|Oracle]] will protect us..." | |||
**"Perhaps. But his [[Sentinel]]s are too few. Better we protect ourselves!" -Two [[Heretic Sangheili|Heretic Elites]] in conversation on level [[The Arbiter]]. | |||
*"Our lives for the truth, the truth and the Covenant!" - Heretic Elite, level [[The Oracle]]. | |||
*"The Oracle must be saved!" - Heretic Elite, level The Oracle. | |||
*"Open your eyes!" - Heretic Elite when fighting the Covenant. | |||
*"You, Arbiter!" - Heretic Elite taunting 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 Covenant soldiers. | |||
*"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 - Heretic Grunt, 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== | ==Trivia== | ||
* | *The faction only appears in two of ''[[Halo 2]]'''s levels, [[The Arbiter]] and [[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]]. They can be found at the bottom of the cliff near the Scarab through a glitch. | ||
* | *Originally the faction was going to be made up of only [[Mgalekgolo]].<ref>'''The Art of Halo'''</ref> | ||
*The later breakaway Covenant faction, the [[Covenant separatists|separatists]], are also referred to as heretics by the Covenant. | |||
*Oddly enough, Heretic Elites will sometimes say "By the Rings...". This is unusual because they, technically, have lost all faith in the [[Halo Array|Halos]] as something good, yet they use the saying when surprised or scared, likely out of habit. It could just be a phrase they grew up with similar to how many atheists and agnostic still use the term "Oh my God..." despite not believing in God. Another (and a bit more likely explanation) is that the game's developers forgot to make sure that the Heretic Elites wouldn't say something that glorifies the Halos. | |||
*The Heretic Grunts 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 [[UNSC Marine Corps|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. | |||
*Heretic Grunts will often say, "Always hated you Elites!". This is slightly odd, because they are still led by Elites. Covenant [[Special Operations Unggoy|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. | |||
*Although this faction of heretics does not appear in the [[Firefight]] mode of ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', Elites using human weapons are referred to as heretics. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Heretic_Seraph.png| | File:Heretic_Seraph.png|The Heretics' hangar in the Gas Mine. The aircraft in the center is a Seraph. | ||
File:HereticBanshee.jpg|The Heretics' [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshee]] with removed cowling. | |||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st | *''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st | ||
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' | *''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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