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|death=Between [[2548]]<ref>[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]] - [[Halo: Rise of Atriox Issue 2|Issue 2]]</ref><ref group="notes">As seen in the [[Halo: Rise of Atriox Issue 2|second issue]] of ''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]'', Atriox still served in the Covenant at the time of the [[Battle of Algolis]], which took place in or after 2548.</ref> and [[2549]]<ref name="log outpost">'''Halo Wars 2''', ''[[Phoenix Logs]] - Outpost'' - "The Banished have perfected their strip—mining and rapid assault and extraction efforts '''over a decade''' of raiding Covenant and other targets."</ref><ref group="notes">Given that they are said to have had '''over a decade''''s worth of experience raiding "the Covenant and other targets", the Banished had to have been formed '''at least a decade''' before the events of Halo Wars 2. Doing simple math, a decade prior to 2559 would be 2549.</ref>
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The '''Executioner''' was a [[Sangheili]] in service to the [[Covenant]] who was tasked with executing the renegade [[Jiralhanae]] warrior, [[Atriox]].<ref name="ANE">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', campaign level ''[[A New Enemy]]''</ref>
'''Itho 'Hesiikee''' was a [[Sangheili]] in service to the [[Covenant]] who led [[Jiralhanae]] forces during the [[Algolis Invasion|siege]] of [[Algolis]].{{Ref/Comic|Id=RoA2|HRoA|Issue=2}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22p422|Enc22|Page=422}} He would ultimately be tasked with executing [[Atriox]], a renegade Jiralhanae warrior under his command.{{Ref/Reuse|RoA2}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22p422}}{{Ref/Level|Id=ANE|HW2|A New Enemy}}


==Biography==
==Biography==
During the [[Human-Covenant War]], the Sangheili warrior known as the Executioner was given command of a contingent of Jiralhanae on [[Algolis]]. Following Atriox's return from another suicide mission, the Executioner expressed his concerns to the [[High Prophet of Truth]] about Atriox becoming an unpredictable threat, given his continued survival and rising influence among his peers. Hoping that he could still be of some use to the Covenant, Truth asked the Executioner to find out if Atriox was still loyal and faithful. After learning that Atriox was becoming aggressively resentful of the Covenant's orders, Truth tasked the Executioner to dispose of Atriox without turning him into a martyr. The Executioner then arranged for a loyal Jiralhanae pawn to tail Atriox in order to capture him in an act of open dissidence. During an assault on a human fortification, the Executioner observed Atriox closely from an [[eye]]'s surveillance. The loyal Jiralhanae soon confronted Atriox when he made a blasphemous remark. In the ensuing confrontation, both Jiralhanae warriors attacked each other, and their fight ended when Atriox murdered the fellow soldier. Upon Atriox's return, the Executioner met and encircled him with a group of other Sangheili. Realizing what was intended, Atriox surrendered his [[Type-2 gravity hammer]] and dropped to his knees. The Executioner pronounced him a [[heretic]] for slaying his own comrade and sentenced Atriox to death for his betrayal. As the Executioner thrusted his [[Bloodblade|red-bladed energy sword]] toward Atriox, Atriox caught the blade with his right hand and then killed the Executioner with his own weapon. Other Jiralhanae then followed Atriox's example and attacked the remaining Sangheili. <ref>'''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]''', ''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox Issue 2|Issue 2]]''</ref>
===Early life and Covenant service===
Itho 'Hesiikee enlisted in the [[Covenant]] [[Covenant military|military]] as was customary for all male [[Sangheili]], eventually rising through the ranks to hold a leadership position over a predominantly [[Jiralhanae]] force during the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Reuse|RoA2}} By early [[2549]],{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22p50}} 'Hesiikee and his forces participated in the [[Algolis Invasion|invasion]] of [[Algolis]].{{Ref/Reuse|RoA2}}
 
Around this time, a particular Jiralhanae warrior under 'Hesiikee's command by the name of [[Atriox]] had begun to make a name for himself, being sent to the front lines alongside thirty-nine of his brothers.{{Ref/Reuse|RoA2}} He alone would return each time, slowly instilling in him a hatred of the Covenant and inspiring other Jiralhanae around him.{{Ref/Reuse|RoA2}}{{Ref/Reuse|ANE}}
 
===Banishing Atriox===
Following Atriox's return from another suicide mission, 'Hesiikee expressed his concerns to the [[High Prophet of Truth]] about Atriox becoming an unpredictable threat, given his continued survival and rising influence among his peers. Hoping that he could still be of some use to the Covenant, Truth asked the Sangheili to find out if Atriox was still loyal and faithful. After learning that Atriox was becoming aggressively resentful of 'Hesiikee's orders and the Covenant as a whole, Truth tasked the Itho to dispose of Atriox without turning him into a martyr. 'Hesiikee then arranged for a loyal Jiralhanae pawn to tail Atriox in order to capture him in an act of open dissidence. During an assault on a [[UNSC]] fortification, 'Hesiikee observed Atriox closely from an [[eye]]'s surveillance. The loyal Jiralhanae soon confronted Atriox when he made a blasphemous remark. In the ensuing confrontation, both Jiralhanae warriors attacked each other, and their fight ended when Atriox murdered the fellow soldier.{{Ref/Reuse|RoA2}} Upon Atriox's return, Itho met and encircled him with a group of other Sangheili. Realizing what was intended, Atriox surrendered his [[Gravity hammer (fiction)|gravity hammer]] and dropped to his knees.{{Ref/Reuse|RoA2}}{{Ref/Reuse|ANE}} 'Hesiikee pronounced him a [[List of known Covenant heretics|heretic]] for his blasphemous words and the slaying of his brother-in-arms, sentencing Atriox to death for his betrayal.{{Ref/Reuse|RoA2}}  As the Itho thrust his [[Bloodblade]] toward Atriox, the Jiralhanae caught the blade with his right hand and then killed 'Hesiikee with his own weapon. Other Jiralhanae then followed Atriox's example and attacked the remaining Sangheili.{{Ref/Reuse|RoA2}}{{Ref/Reuse|ANE}}
 
Itho 'Hesiikee's failed "banishment" of Atriox led the Jirahanae warrior to form the [[Banished]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22p422}} Atriox would also notably keep 'Hesiikee's Bloodblade and reforge some of its components to create [[Chainbreaker]], the custom [[gravity mace]] that would inspire the Banished's [[Mark of Atriox|emblem]].{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22p485|Enc22|Page=485}}
 
==Equipment==
Itho 'Hesiikee wore a unique silver [[combat harness]] and helmet with horn-like protrusion's curving forward and down. During his attempted banishment of Atriox, 'Hesiikee wielded a [[Bloodblade]].{{Ref/Reuse|RoA2}}{{Ref/Reuse|ANE}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<GALLERY>
===Development images===
File:Executioner2.png|Atriox takes the helmet worn by the Executioner in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
<gallery>
File:Executioner3.png|Atriox stands over the Executioner's corpse.
File:HW2-Executioner_Render_Front.jpg|A render of Itho for ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
File:PL executioner.png|The Executioner's demise depicted in the ''Halo Wars 2'' [[Phoenix Logs|Campaign Logs]].
File:HW2-Executioner_Render_Back.jpg|A render of Itho from behind.
File:Halo Rise of Atriox2.png|The Executioner on the cover of ''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox Issue 2]]''.
File:HW2-Executioner_Helmet_Render_Open.jpg|A render of the Itho's helmet. Note how the bottom half of the helmet can be removed.
File:Hroa2 Executioner.png|The Executioner in ''Halo: Rise of Atriox''.
File:HW2-Executioner_Helmet_Render_Closed.jpg|Another render of Itho's helmet, this time fully closed.
File:Hroa2 test.png|The Executioner discusses Atriox with the Prophet of Truth.
</gallery>
File:Hroa2 judgment.png|The Executioner passes judgment upon Atriox.
 
File:HROA2-Ironic.png|Atriox kills the Executioner with his own blood blade.
===Screenshots and official artwork===
File:Hroa2 reversal.png|Atriox stands over the Executioner's corpse.
<gallery>
File:HW2-Executioner_Render_Front.jpg|Blur Studios render of the Executioner
File:Executioner2.png|Atriox takes the helmet worn by Itho 'Hesiikee in ''Halo Wars 2''.
File:HW2-Executioner_Render_Back.jpg|Blur Studios render of the Executioner
File:Executioner3.png|Atriox stands over Itho's corpse.
File:HW2-Executioner_Helmet_Render_Open.jpg|Blur Studios render of the Executioner's helmet. Note how the bottom half of the helmet can be removed.
File:PL executioner.png|Itho's demise depicted in the ''Halo Wars 2'' [[Phoenix Logs|Campaign Logs]].
File:HW2-Executioner_Helmet_Render_Closed.jpg|Blur Studios render of the Executioner's helmet, this time fully closed.
File:Halo Rise of Atriox2.png|Itho 'Hesiikee on the cover of ''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox#2]]''.
</GALLERY>
File:Hroa2 Executioner.png|Itho 'Hesiikee in ''Halo: Rise of Atriox''.
File:Hroa2 test.png|Itho discusses Atriox with the Prophet of Truth.
File:Hroa2 judgment.png|Itho passes judgment upon Atriox.
File:HROA2-Ironic.png|Atriox kills Itho with his own blood blade.
File:Hroa2 reversal.png|Atriox stands over Itho's corpse.
File:Hroa5 executioner.png|Atriox kills Itho in ''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox#5]]''.
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
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==Notes==
==Notes==
<references group="notes"/>
{{Ref/Notes}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
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{{Ref/Sources}}


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Latest revision as of 23:57, February 25, 2024

Itho 'Hesiikee
Executioner.png
Biographical information

Died:

Before March 28, 2549[1][Note 1][2]

Cause of death:

Killed by Atriox using 'Hesiikee's own Bloodblade[3][4]

Personal details

Species:

Sangheili

Gender:

Male

Eye color:

Yellow[3][4]

Political and military information

Affiliation:

Covenant

 

Itho 'Hesiikee was a Sangheili in service to the Covenant who led Jiralhanae forces during the siege of Algolis.[3][5] He would ultimately be tasked with executing Atriox, a renegade Jiralhanae warrior under his command.[3][5][4]

Biography[edit]

Early life and Covenant service[edit]

Itho 'Hesiikee enlisted in the Covenant military as was customary for all male Sangheili, eventually rising through the ranks to hold a leadership position over a predominantly Jiralhanae force during the Human-Covenant War.[3] By early 2549,[2] 'Hesiikee and his forces participated in the invasion of Algolis.[3]

Around this time, a particular Jiralhanae warrior under 'Hesiikee's command by the name of Atriox had begun to make a name for himself, being sent to the front lines alongside thirty-nine of his brothers.[3] He alone would return each time, slowly instilling in him a hatred of the Covenant and inspiring other Jiralhanae around him.[3][4]

Banishing Atriox[edit]

Following Atriox's return from another suicide mission, 'Hesiikee expressed his concerns to the High Prophet of Truth about Atriox becoming an unpredictable threat, given his continued survival and rising influence among his peers. Hoping that he could still be of some use to the Covenant, Truth asked the Sangheili to find out if Atriox was still loyal and faithful. After learning that Atriox was becoming aggressively resentful of 'Hesiikee's orders and the Covenant as a whole, Truth tasked the Itho to dispose of Atriox without turning him into a martyr. 'Hesiikee then arranged for a loyal Jiralhanae pawn to tail Atriox in order to capture him in an act of open dissidence. During an assault on a UNSC fortification, 'Hesiikee observed Atriox closely from an eye's surveillance. The loyal Jiralhanae soon confronted Atriox when he made a blasphemous remark. In the ensuing confrontation, both Jiralhanae warriors attacked each other, and their fight ended when Atriox murdered the fellow soldier.[3] Upon Atriox's return, Itho met and encircled him with a group of other Sangheili. Realizing what was intended, Atriox surrendered his gravity hammer and dropped to his knees.[3][4] 'Hesiikee pronounced him a heretic for his blasphemous words and the slaying of his brother-in-arms, sentencing Atriox to death for his betrayal.[3] As the Itho thrust his Bloodblade toward Atriox, the Jiralhanae caught the blade with his right hand and then killed 'Hesiikee with his own weapon. Other Jiralhanae then followed Atriox's example and attacked the remaining Sangheili.[3][4]

Itho 'Hesiikee's failed "banishment" of Atriox led the Jirahanae warrior to form the Banished.[5] Atriox would also notably keep 'Hesiikee's Bloodblade and reforge some of its components to create Chainbreaker, the custom gravity mace that would inspire the Banished's emblem.[6]

Equipment[edit]

Itho 'Hesiikee wore a unique silver combat harness and helmet with horn-like protrusion's curving forward and down. During his attempted banishment of Atriox, 'Hesiikee wielded a Bloodblade.[3][4]

Gallery[edit]

Development images[edit]

  • A render of Itho for Halo Wars 2.

    A render of Itho for Halo Wars 2.

  • A render of Itho from behind.

    A render of Itho from behind.

  • A render of the Itho's helmet. Note how the bottom half of the helmet can be removed.

    A render of the Itho's helmet. Note how the bottom half of the helmet can be removed.

  • Another render of Itho's helmet, this time fully closed.

    Another render of Itho's helmet, this time fully closed.

Screenshots and official artwork[edit]

  • Atriox takes the helmet worn by Itho 'Hesiikee in Halo Wars 2.

    Atriox takes the helmet worn by Itho 'Hesiikee in Halo Wars 2.

  • Atriox stands over Itho's corpse.

    Atriox stands over Itho's corpse.

  • Itho's demise depicted in the Halo Wars 2 Campaign Logs.

    Itho's demise depicted in the Halo Wars 2 Campaign Logs.

  • Itho 'Hesiikee on the cover of Halo: Rise of Atriox#2.

    Itho 'Hesiikee on the cover of Halo: Rise of Atriox#2.

  • Itho 'Hesiikee in Halo: Rise of Atriox.

    Itho 'Hesiikee in Halo: Rise of Atriox.

  • Itho discusses Atriox with the Prophet of Truth.

    Itho discusses Atriox with the Prophet of Truth.

  • Itho passes judgment upon Atriox.

    Itho passes judgment upon Atriox.

  • Atriox kills Itho with his own blood blade.

    Atriox kills Itho with his own blood blade.

  • Atriox stands over Itho's corpse.

    Atriox stands over Itho's corpse.

  • Atriox kills Itho in Halo: Rise of Atriox#5.

    Atriox kills Itho in Halo: Rise of Atriox#5.

List of appearances[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Phoenix Logs established that the Banished was already formed over a decade before the Second Ark Conflict in late March 2559, implying the battle and the Banished's formation has took place in before March 28.

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo Wars 2: Phoenix Logs: Outpost "The Banished have perfected their strip—mining and rapid assault and extraction efforts over a decade of raiding Covenant and other targets."
  2. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 50
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Halo: Rise of Atriox, issue 2
  4. ^ a b c d e f g Halo Wars 2, campaign level A New Enemy
  5. ^ a b c Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 422
  6. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 485
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