Editing Sesa 'Refumee's heretic faction

{{Era|HCW}}
<center>''For other uses of the word'' Heretic'', see [[Heretic (disambiguation)]].''</center>
[[File:Heretic_Elite.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Heretic Sangheili with an [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|Energy Sword]].]]

{{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 '''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>

== Origins ==
[[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. As their characteristic features, the Sangheili in the group 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.

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===
[[File:HereticJackal.png|thumb|One of the Kig-yars that attacking 343 Guilty Spark.]]
While Kig-yar marksmen were present when 343 Guilty Spark arrived in the gas mine,<ref name="terminal"/> 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==
*The faction only appears in two of ''[[Halo 2]]'''s levels, ''[[The Arbiter]]'' and ''[[The Oracle]]''. Different [[Heretic|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>
File:Heretic_Seraph.png|The Heretics' hangar in the gas mine. The aircraft in the center is a Seraph.
File:HereticBanshee.jpg|The group's [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshee]] variant.
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' <small>(Terminals only)</small>

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+<center>''For other uses of the word'' Heretic'', see [[Heretic (disambiguation)]].''</center>
-{{Cleanup}}
+[[File:Heretic_Elite.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Heretic Sangheili with an [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|Energy Sword]].]]
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-|founder=[[Sesa 'Refumee]]
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-|head= Sesa 'Refumee
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-|main=[[Threshold gas mine]]
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-|language=[[Sangheili language]]
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-|formed=[[2552#September|September 2552]] ([[Ages of Reclamation|Ninth Age of Reclamation]])
-|dissolved=[[2552#October|October 20, 2552]]: [[Raid on the Threshold gas mine]]
-|affiliation=[[343 Guilty Spark]]
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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]]}}
-A '''heretic faction''' led by [[Sesa 'Refumee]] broke away from the [[Covenant]] shortly after the [[Battle of Installation 04]]. Denouncing the [[Covenant religion|Prophets' religion]], they came to be regarded as heretics and were considered a substantial threat to the Covenant. The [[Hierarchs]] sent [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee to eliminate the secessionists before their message could spread and undermine the public faith in the [[Covenant religion#Great Journey|Great Journey]].<ref name="arbiter">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Arbiter]]''</ref>
+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>
+== Origins ==
+[[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>
-== History ==
+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>
-===Origins===
-The faction was originally an artifact retrieval team attached to the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]]. Led by [[Sesa 'Refumee]] and [[Loka 'Bandolee]], they were dispatched by the [[Prophet of Stewardship]] to investigate a [[Threshold gas mine|gas mine]] above the planet [[Threshold]] when the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} crashed on [[Halo Array|Halo]] [[Installation 04]]. The team survived the Halo's destruction at the hands of [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] [[John-117]], unlike the majority of the Covenant forces who had failed to evacuate the system.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood|Halo: The Flood (2010)]]''', ''Adjunct''</ref>
-[[File:Refumee & Spark.png|thumb|250px|Sesa 'Refumee meets 343 Guilty Spark.]]
+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"/>
-Shortly afterwards, 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 per the monitor's request. Guilty Spark cheerfully informed 'Refumee of the true purpose of the Halo Array, utterly destroying his and his team's faith in the promised "Great Journey". 'Refumee then ordered all communications with the fleet to be severed until the Oracle could fully explain the matter.<ref name="terminal">'''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''', ''[[Terminal (Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary)|Terminal 11]]''</ref>
+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>
-Disillusioned with the lies of the [[Hierarchs]] and their Great Journey, 'Refumee initiated an open rebellion against the Covenant's San'Shyuum leadership. He secretly dispatched holographic recordings to other Sangheili about the true purpose of the Halos. In the meantime he strengthened the defenses of the gas mine, fortifying it with [[Eeo'Pimu-pattern Shade|plasma cannons]] and a large complement of [[Type-26 Banshee|Banshee attack craft]] in anticipation of the Covenant's retribution for his heresy. He also had at least one [[Kai-pattern Seraph|Seraph starfighter]] in the mine's docking bay. In addition, the group was supported by the [[Sentinel]]s based in the gas mine, under the command of 343 Guilty Spark.{{Ref/Reuse|arbiter}}
+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"/>
-===Raid on the Threshold gas mine===
+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]].
-{{Main|Raid on the Threshold gas mine}}
-It is unclear how many more Covenant members 'Refumee was able to sway to his cause. Eventually, 'Refumee's activities were discovered by the [[Hierarchs]], who decided to quell the heresy using two former commanders of the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]]: the disgraced [[Supreme Commander]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee, now the [[Arbiter]], and [[Special Operations Commander]] [[Rtas 'Vadum]]ee.{{Ref/Reuse|arbiter}}
-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 [[Kez'katu-pattern Phantom|Phantoms]] full of [[Special Operations Sangheili]] and [[Special Operations Unggoy|Unggoy]], fighting through a large contingent of heretic soldiers whilst chasing 'Refumee throughout the facility.{{Ref/Reuse|arbiter}}<ref name="oracle">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Oracle]]''</ref>
+== Appearance ==
+[[File:HereticArmor.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Clan armor that the Heretic armor resembles.]]
-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 heretic forces 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/Reuse|oracle}}
+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. As their characteristic features, the Sangheili in the group 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.
-This was a crippling blow to the faction. It is possible, though unlikely, that some survived, as they operated [[Burial Mounds|a makeshift compound]] on Threshold's moon, [[Basis]].<ref>'''Halo 2''', multiplayer map ''[[Burial Mounds]]'' description</ref>
+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>
-== Members ==
+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.
-[[File:H2A Heretic Major.png|thumb|250px|A Sangheili heretic with a {{Pattern|Mosa|carbine}}.]]
-*[[Sesa 'Refumee]] - The faction's leader
-*Dozens of [[Heretic Sangheili|Sangheili]] - The commanders of 'Refumee's forces
-**[[Loka 'Bandolee]] - A Sangheili warrior
-**[[Kola 'Baoth]]'s brother - Killed by Arbiter Thel 'Vadamee<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-annual-achievements '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Annual Achievements'']</ref>
-*Numerous [[Heretic Unggoy|Unggoy]] - Comprised the majority of 'Refumee's forces
-*Unknown number of [[Kig-Yar]] - May have been killed prior to secession due to attacking 343 Guilty Spark{{Ref/Reuse|terminal}}
-==Equipment==
+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.
-Sesa 'Refumee's group was equipped with non-standard armor, colored golden-beige and differing in design from normal Covenant armor. After they split from the Covenant, they donned the colors of [[Sangheilios]]. The Sangheili did not wear helmets, but were instead equipped with respirators and goggles to help them survive in the [[hydrogen]]-[[helium]] atmosphere of Threshold. Their armor was more ornate than the typical glossy armor worn by most Covenant forces, and their harnesses had four distinctive fins on the back. The [[methane tank]]s used by the Unggoy consisted of two translucent tubes. The [[Kig-Yar]] assigned to 'Refumee's artifact retrieval team wore similar harnesses.{{Ref/Reuse|terminal}}
-Sesa's group used several ''Drailaac''-pattern Banshee's often associated with select artifact-hunting [[Covenant fleet|fleets]], though they removed the Covenant manufactured cowlings from their Banshees revealing the Forerunner mechanisms beneath, and redesigned them so they sport the colors of Sanghelios.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070126131232/http://www.joyridestudios.com/halo2_7_heretic_banshee.asp '''Joyride Heretic Banshee description''']</ref>
+==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.
-Unlike most Sangheili warriors in the Covenant, very few Sangheili in the heretic faction (aside from Sesa 'Refumee himself and Banshee operators) wielded {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}}s. The majority instead opted to use {{Pattern|Vostu|carbine}}s or {{Pattern|Mosa|carbine}}s as their standard weapon of choice. Others made use of [[Type-33 needler]]s and even [[Sentinel beam]]s. The faction's Sangheili did, however, continue to use [[Type-1 Energy Sword|Type-1 energy swords]] as normal. Heretic Unggoy were similarly nonstandard, nearly all equipping themselves with Type-33 needlers while a few used {{Pattern|Pez'tk|fuel rod gun}}s. This style of armament was radically different to Unggoy within the Covenant who typically used [[Type-25 plasma pistol]]s.
+===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.
-===Weapons===
+===Heretic Kig-yar===
-*[[Type-1 energy sword]]
+[[File:HereticJackal.png|thumb|One of the Kig-yars that attacking 343 Guilty Spark.]]
-*[[Type-25 plasma pistol]] {{C|limited use by Heretic [[Kig-Yar]]}}
+While Kig-yar marksmen were present when 343 Guilty Spark arrived in the gas mine,<ref name="terminal"/> 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".
-*{{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}} {{C|limited use}}
-*[[Type-33 needler]]
-*{{Pattern|Pez'tk|fuel rod gun}}
-*{{Pattern|Vostu|carbine}}
-*{{Pattern|Mosa|carbine}}
-*[[Sentinel beam]]
-===Vehicles===
+==Quotes==
-*[[Kai-pattern Seraph]] {{c|single}}
+*"Any word on our missing brothers?"
-*[[Type-26 Banshee#Type-26AZ|Drailaac-pattern Banshee]]
+**"Still nothing. Given what we have learned, I fear they are lost."
-*[[Type-26 Banshee#Type-26BZ|Te'ved-pattern Banshee]]
+**"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==
-*Early concepts for the faction consisted solely of [[Mgalekgolo]].<ref>'''The Art of Halo'''</ref>
+*The faction only appears in two of ''[[Halo 2]]'''s levels, ''[[The Arbiter]]'' and ''[[The Oracle]]''. Different [[Heretic|heretical]] characters have appeared throughout canon however, though not of this group.
-*Sesa 'Refumee's heretic Sangheili are among the only NPCs in any Halo game (besides [[the Flood]] and [[Sentinel]]s themselves) seen using the [[Sentinel beam]] as a standard weapon (though Sentinel beams can be traded to Sangheili allies in Halo 2 & 3).
+*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.
-**However, this was changed in [[Halo Infinite]], where [[Banished]] forces occasionally use [[Sentinel Beams]].
+*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==
-===Infantry===
-<gallery>
-File:H2A-SesaRefumee.jpg|[[Sesa Refumee]], the leader of the faction.
-File:H2A-HereticUnggoyconceptart.png|Concept art for heretic Unggoy for ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
-File:Heretic_grunt.jpg|A heretic Unggoy in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
-File:Heretic grunts.jpg|Heretic Unggoy in ''Halo 2''.
-File:H2A_Heretic_Grunt.png|Heretic Unggoy in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
-File:HereticJackal.png|A heretic Kig-Yar, armed with a [[Type-25 plasma pistol|plasma pistol]].
-File:Heretic Sangheili Minor.png|Heretic Sangheili Minor in ''Halo 2''.
-File:H2A Heretic Minor.png|Heretic Sangheili Minor in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
-File:HereticEliteCarbine03.jpg|A heretic Sangheili Major in ''Halo 2''.
-File:Heretic Elite.jpg|A heretic Sangheili Major with an [[Type-1 energy sword|energy sword]] in ''Halo 2''.
-File:heretic Elite Major.jpg|A heretic Sangheili Major with a [[Sentinel beam]] in ''Halo 2''.
-File:H2AHereticElite.png|A heretic Sangheili Major in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
-File:H2AHereticElite1.png|A heretic Sangheili Major with an energy sword in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
-</gallery>
-===Vehicles===
 <gallery>
-File:Heretic_Seraph.png|A Seraph fighter in the heretics' hangar in the gas mine in ''Halo 2''.
+File:Heretic_Seraph.png|The Heretics' hangar in the gas mine. The aircraft in the center is a Seraph.
-File:H2A_-_Seraph_model.jpg|Model used for the Seraph fighter in ''Halo 2 Anniversary''.
+File:HereticBanshee.jpg|The group's [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshee]] variant.
-File:H2 - Heretic Banshee.jpg|A [[Drailaac-pattern Banshee|T-26AZ Banshee]] being used by the heretics.
-File:H2A_-_Heretic_Banshee.png|The ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' version of the Banshee used by the heretics.
 </gallery>
 ==List of appearances==
 *''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}}
-*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
+*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' <small>(Terminals only)</small>
-**''[[Terminal (Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary)|Terminals]]''
-*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
-**''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminals]]''
-*''[[Halo Mythos]]'' {{Mo}}
 ==Sources==
-{{Ref/Sources}}
+<references/>
+[[Category:Factions]]
-{{Organizations}}
-[[Category:The Covenant]]