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| |name=Sesa 'Refumee | | {{quote|The Elites are blind, Arbiter, but I will make them see.|Sesa 'Refumee}} |
| |image=[[File:Enc22-Sesa.jpg|300px]] | | {{Covenant Character Infobox |
| |homeworld=[[Feldokra]]{{Ref/Book|Id=EN|Enc22|Page=253}} | | |name={{PAGENAME}}. |
| |birth=[[2499#July|July 11, 2499]]{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} | | |image=[[ Image:HereticLeaderPlasmaRifle08.jpg|300px]] |
| |death=[[2552#October|October 20, 2552]]
| | |homeworld= |
| |causeofdeath=Killed by the [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]
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| |parents= | | |death= |
| |siblings= | | |species=[[Sangheili]]. |
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| | |gender= Male |
| |children=
| | |height=8'6<nowiki>''</nowiki> |
| |species=[[Sangheili]]
| | |weapons= [[Energy Sword]], [[Carbine]], [[Plasma Rifle]], [[Sentinel Beam]], [[SMG]] (Have animation but not used) |
| |gender=Male
| | |equipment=Rebreather systems, jetpacks, [[Elite Personal Energy Shield]] |
| |height={{Convert|221|cm|ftin|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
| | |vehicles=[[Banshee]], [[Seraph]] |
| |mass={{Convert|142|kg|lb|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
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| |eyes= | | |eyes= |
| |affiliation=*[[Covenant]] | | |cyber= |
| **[[Ministry of Tranquility]] {{C|formerly}}{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
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| *[[Sesa 'Refumee's heretic faction]]
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| |rank=Third Commander{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} | | |notable= |
| |sn= | | |affiliation=[[Heretics]] |
| |notable= | | |hideb=true |
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| {{Quote|The Elites are blind, [[Thel 'Vadam|Arbiter]], but I will make them see.|Sesa 'Refumee}}
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| '''Sesa 'Refumee''' was the leader of [[Sesa 'Refumee's heretic faction|a group of heretics]] who had defected from the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] and taken control of a [[Forerunner]] [[Threshold gas mine|gas mine]] over [[Threshold]] and a small [[Burial Mounds|outpost]] on [[Basis]], the gas giant's moon which [[Installation 04]] rested between.<ref name="arbiter">'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[The Arbiter]]''</ref><ref name="oracle">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Oracle]]''</ref> | | [[Image:Hereticleader.JPG|thumb|'Refumee prepares to flee the mine.]] |
| | [[Image:GS-Heretic.jpg|thumb|Alongside 'Refumee, 343 Guilty Spark educates.]] |
| | [[Image:Holodrones.jpg|thumb|'Refumee engages two holo-drones.]] |
| | [[Image:Heretic leader.jpg|thumb|'Refumee prepares to flee the mine.]] |
| | [[Image:Heritic.jpg|thumb|'Refumee prepares to flee the mine.]] |
| | ==Summary== |
| | '''Sesa 'Refumee'''<ref>[[Halo 2 s8 Heretic Elite Leader]]</ref> was the leader of the [[Heretic|heretics]], who have made camp on the [[Gas Mine]] of [[Threshold]] and on [[Basis]], the gas giant and its moon of which [[Installation 04]] rests between. |
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| | The Heretic Leader commanded an Artifact Retrieval Group attached to the [[Covenant]] [[Fleet of Particular Justice|fleet]] at the first [[Halo]] ring. Busy investigating a [[Forerunner]] mining facility in the upper atmosphere of the gas-giant, Threshold, ‘Refumee was fortunate not to be on the ring when the [[Master Chief]] blew it up. The Heretic Leader first encountered Halo’s monitor, [[343 Guilty Spark]], a few days after Halo’s destruction. The Monitor “edified” him about the true nature of Halo, the fate of the Forerunners and the origins of the [[Flood]]. This knowledge inspired ‘Refumee and his Elites to rebel against the [[Prophets]] – a decision that led to outright civil war. |
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| | The Heretic Leader was branded as a traitor by the [[High Prophet of Truth]], and for that reason, sent the [[Arbiter]] to deal with him. As he attempted to make his escape in a [[Seraph]] fighter ship, the Arbiter found him and fought him. Despite his clever use of [[Holo-Drone]]s, the Arbiter sucessfully killed 'Refumee. |
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| | With the Heretic Leader’s death at the hands of the Arbiter, the specifics of the [[Monitor]]’s revelations may be lost forever. |
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| | == Combat == |
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| ==Biography==
| | For all intents and purposes, the Heretic Leader, on his own, is just a Ranger [[Elite]] with differently-coloured armour. |
| ===Heretic uprising===
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| {{Quote|I wondered who the Prophets would send to silence me. An [[Arbiter]]? I'm flattered.|'Refumee to [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadamee]].}}
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| [[File:Refumee & Spark.png|thumb|left|250px|Sesa 'Refumee meets [[04-343 Guilty Spark|343 Guilty Spark]].]]
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| In [[2552#September|September 2552]], Sesa 'Refumee led an artifact retrieval group serving the [[Ministry of Tranquility]] within the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]] alongside [[Loka 'Bandolee]]. After the fleet arrived at [[Installation 04]] in pursuit of the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}, 'Refumee's expeditionary group was sent to study a [[Forerunner]] [[Threshold gas mine|gas mine]] above [[Threshold]] at the behest of the [[Prophet of Stewardship]]. [[Supreme Commander]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee disapproved of the mission, believing that all military forces needed to be concentrated on the human forces on the installation.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]] (2010)''', ''[[Priority Broadcast Log/Eleventh Cycle, Third Unit]]''</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} As such, 'Refumee was not on Installation 04 when [[John-117]] detonated the ''Pillar of Autumn''{{'}}s [[Fusion drive|engines]], destroying the ring. However, when most of the Fleet of Particular Justice had been destroyed or left the system, Sesa 'Refumee and his forces were left stranded on the gas mine facility.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 243''</ref>
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| [[File:H2Aterm-Sesa and GS 3.jpg|thumb|250px|Sesa 'Refumee and 343 Guilty Spark converse.]]
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| After Alpha Halo's destruction, Installation 04's [[monitor]], [[343 Guilty Spark]], travelled to Threshold's gas mine shortly after the Halo's destruction. The monitor encountered initially hostile [[Kig-Yar]] soldiers that were a part of 'Refumee's unit. However, a [[Sangheili]] soldier found the monitor and brought Guilty Spark to 'Refumee. The monitor "edified" him about the true nature of the [[Halo Array]], the fate of the Forerunners, and the origins of the [[Flood]]. Realizing that the [[San'Shyuum]]'s teachings were false, 'Refumee cut off communications to the remainder of the fleet.<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''', ''[[Terminal (Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary)|Terminal 11]]''</ref> 'Refumee and Guilty Spark had a lengthy conversation over the [[history of the Covenant]] and the Sangheili. He initially considered conveying these revelations to his commander, Thel 'Vadamee, the only individual that he felt he could trust with 343 Guilty Spark's revelations. However, Thel's disgrace and appointment as [[Arbiter]] prevented any detailed conversations.<ref name="h2aterm">'''Halo 2: Anniversary''', ''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminals]]''</ref> 'Refumee subsequently led the Sangheili, Kig-Yar, and [[Unggoy]] under his command to revolt against the Prophets. 'Refumee then proceeded to fortify the gas mine with defenses, anticipating a response from the Prophets. He attempted to spread the truth to the rest of the Covenant in hopes that others would rally to his cause, which infuriated the [[Hierarchs|High Prophets]] of [[Prophet of Truth|Truth]] and [[Prophet of Mercy|Mercy]].{{Ref/Reuse|arbiter}}
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| Sesa was branded a [[Treason|traitor]] and a [[List of known Covenant heretics|heretic]] by Truth, who sent Thel 'Vadamee, the newly appointed [[Arbiter]], to [[Raid on the Threshold gas mine|execute]] 'Refumee and to quell his heretical movement. At first, 'Refumee tried to protect himself by releasing the Flood in specific areas to kill the Arbiter and his [[Covenant Special Operations|strike team]], but this backfired and 'Refumee's followers were forced into a two-sided war. In the meantime, a perilous and lethal storm raged outside. Hoping the storm would kill his pursuers, 'Refumee sealed himself within an impenetrable protected zone of the station. To force 'Refumee out of hiding, 'Vadamee cut the cable that prevented the station from falling into the gas giant.{{Ref/Reuse|arbiter}} As 'Refumee attempted to make his escape in a {{Pattern|Kai|Seraph}} fighter, the Arbiter found him and demanded to know the source of 'Refumee's heretical beliefs, causing 343 Guilty Spark to show himself. Though the Monitor began attempting to edify the Arbiter, 'Refumee decided to attack him rather than attempt to convert the Arbiter to his side. Despite 'Refumee's clever use of [[holo-drone]]s, 'Vadamee soon killed him and retrieved 343 Guilty Spark from the station.{{Ref/Reuse|oracle}}
| | However, what makes the fight with him difficult is that he does not fight alone. As seen in the pre-battle cutscene, he creates two holographic doubles to fight alongside him. While these doubles are holographic images, their damage is, strangely enough, all too real, and will present as much as a threat as the Heretc leader himself. When you "kill" the holo-drones, the 3-D image of the Heritic leader vanishes and the basic drone falls to the floor. |
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| ===Legacy===
| | On [[Easy]] and [[Normal]] difficulties it is enough just to ignore the drones on the floor and kill him when he takes off from the top of the fighter. |
| With the death of 'Refumee and most of his followers at the hands of the Arbiter, and with 343 Guilty Spark in the hands of [[Tartarus]] and the Hierarchs, the heresy was quelled. However, 'Refumee's words had planted a seed of doubt into 'Vadamee's mind.{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} After the Arbiter was presented the same message by the [[Gravemind]], John-117, and 343 Guilty Spark, he slowly came to believe 'Refumee's words.<ref name="gravemind">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]''</ref> Ultimately, the ideals that Sesa 'Refumee's faction promoted were later revived during the [[Great Schism]] by the [[Covenant separatists]]. In the years following the war, Arbiter Thel 'Vadamee sought to recognize 'Refumee's efforts in changing the course of their species for the better, granting special dispensation to the members of 'Refum keep in the [[Swords of Sanghelios]].{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
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| ==Gameplay==
| | On [[Heroic]] difficulty, the easiest option is to just wipe out each Heretic Leader individually, using the [[Energy Sword]] and active camo to sneak up on them, taking cover when you need to. ''Note: You can find an [[Energy Sword]] off to the right at the side of the hangar if you haven't got one already'' |
| For all intents and purposes, Sesa 'Refumee, on his own, is just a [[Sangheili]] [[Sangheili Ranger|Ranger]] with differently-colored armor and shields that could withstand up to two [[Type-1 energy sword|energy sword]] lunges, making him accurately comparable to a [[Sangheili Ultra]]. During his [[boss|boss fight]] he utilizes two [[holo-drone]]s to assist him in a fight and as a method to stay away from harm's reach. These holo-drones, when projected, create two identical models—albeit a darker armor tint—of himself, which deal real damage upon the player. When a holo-drone is "killed", the model will dissipate and the holo-drone ball will simply drop to the floor. On higher levels, defeating the first drones will make the real Sesa fly into one of the pipes and several more drones will appear. However, the real Sesa will often hide in one of the pipes on the top of the room. He will not respond to damage and can be easily killed with a [[Vostu-pattern carbine|Covenant carbine]] or [[Type-33 Needler|Needler]].
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| ==Production note==
| | On [[Legendary]], there is no easy option, as only a few plasma bolts will kill you, sometimes in a second or so. Dual [[Needlers]] are very effective at long ranges, and watching the motion sensor and spraying the holos and the heretic leader as they spill out of the ducts near the ceiling are the best ways. It only takes a few needles to destroy the holo drones and/or hurt the boss. The [[Energy Sword]] can work with only a few holos, but as time goes as many as 4+ holograms can attack you. [[Active camoflage]] and hiding at the bottom of the level are key. Without cover, you are a sitting duck. Even running is not enough to escape the plasma bolts of the heretic leader and his clones. |
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| Sesa 'Refumee is voiced by [[Miguel Ferrer]] in ''[[Halo 2]]'' and by [[John DiMaggio]] in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s terminals.<ref>'''Halo 2''', ''[[Halo 2 credits|credits]]''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''', ''[[Remaking the Legend]]''</ref> His voice actor in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s terminals is uncredited.
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| ==Trivia==
| | Another, easier way to kill the Heretic Leader on [[Legendary]] is to use the glitch giving you unlimited sword battery life in conjunction with a [[Fuel Rod Cannon]]. Simply collect a Fuel Rod Cannon and Energy Sword in the level '[[The Arbiter (level)|The Arbiter]]', use up the entire battery of the Sword, and then proceed through the level '[[The Oracle (level)|The Oracle]]' using only the Energy Sword. This feat is possible, even on Legendary. When you come up against the Heretic Leader, you should still have an Energy Sword with unlimited ammo and a Fuel Rod Cannon with (hopefully) 25 shots. Then you simply empty your clip whenever you see the Heretic Leader emerge from the ducts on the ceiling. |
| *Even though 'Refumee left the [[Covenant]], he did not remove the "-ee" suffix from his name, which denotes service in the Covenant military. Out of universe, this is most likely a result of his name having been given before ''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'' established the meaning of the "-ee" suffix.
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| *Despite considering [[Thel 'Vadamee]] the one person he could trust with [[343 Guilty Spark]]'s revelations,{{Ref/Reuse|h2aterm}} when granted the opportunity during his final confrontation with Thel, he instead used Spark's appearance as a distraction rather than trying to use the "Oracle" to convince Thel of the truth.{{Ref/Reuse|oracle}}
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| *His homeworld is erroneously listed as Sanghelios in his Waypoint profile.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20211105095037/https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/sesa-refumee Halo Waypoint]</ref>
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| ==Gallery== | | == Quotes == |
| <gallery>
| | *"Deal with them, my brothers. I will defend the Oracle" |
| Image:HereticLeaderPlasmaRifle08.jpg|Sesa 'Refumee in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
| | *"How did the prophets buy your loyalty, Arbiter? A new command? A new fleet? Or was it the promise of their [[Great Journey]]?" |
| File:Holodrones.jpg|'Refumee with two holo-drones.
| | *"I'd rather die by your hand than let the Prophets lead me to slaughter." |
| File:GS-Heretic.jpg|Alongside 'Refumee, [[343 Guilty Spark]] discusses the Halo Array.
| | *"I see the Prophets have chosen poorly, Arbiter!" to the [[Arbiter]] if you fail to hit him on [[Heroic]] difficulty. |
| File:Sesa_Firing.png|'Refumee firing his plasma rifles.
| | *"Come Holy Oracle, we have much work to do." If he kills you on normal. |
| File:CEA - Sesa Terminal.jpg|Sesa 'Refumee in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s terminals.
| | *"And where are these "gods" the Prophets would have us worship? Transcended? Haha, hardly! Come Arbiter, let me show you where they went." (During a lull in combat on Legendary) |
| File:CEA - Sesa Terminal 2.jpg|'Refumee learning of the Prophets' lies.
| | *"I wondered who the prophets would send to silence me. An Arbiter? I'm flattered. (He's using a holodrone. He must be close. Come out, so we may kill you!) Ha Ha Ha... Get in Line." |
| File:H2A - Sesa model.jpg|An early model of 'Refumee for ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
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| File:H2A-RefumeeRises.jpg|'Refumee engages the Arbiter in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
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| File:H2A-SesaRefumee.jpg|An up-close shot of 'Refumee's face in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
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| File:H2Aterm-SesaPlasmaRifle.jpg|Sesa 'Refumee examines a plasma rifle in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''{{'}}s [[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|terminals]].
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| ==List of appearances== | | ==Production Notes== |
| *''[[Halo: The Flood]]''
| | Sesa 'Refumee was voiced by [[Miguel Ferrer]] in ''Halo 2''. |
| **''[[Halo: The Flood#2010 bonus content|Adjunct]]'' {{Mo}}
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| *''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}} | | He appeared in the following ''Halo 2'' levels: |
| *''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' | | *[[Halo 2]] |
| **''[[Terminal (Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary)|Terminals]]'' | | **[[The Arbiter (Level)|The Arbiter]] |
| *''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
| | **[[The Oracle (Level)|The Oracle]] |
| **''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminals]]''
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| | [[Joyride Studios]] released a Heretic Leader [[Action Figures|Action Figure]] in series 8 of their ''Halo 2'' 8 inch action figure collection. |
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| ==Sources== | | ==Sources== |
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| | ==Related Links== |
| | *[[Heretic Elite]] |
| | *[[Heretic Grunt]] |
| | *[[Heretic Banshee]] |
| | *[[Heretics]] |
| | *[[Elites]] |
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