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===Colonization of the Refuge=== | ===Colonization of the Refuge=== | ||
[[File:HBC | [[File:HBC FullCoverArt.jpg|thumb|250px|The Refuge, the home of the Ussans.]] | ||
{{Quote|Clanksfolk! You have trusted me thus far! I have taken you from one world to another! You must trust me here—we have crossed the [[Great Torrent]]! We cannot turn back! I believe we are safe here—the Covenant does not know of this world! It is an uncharted place and they are not likely to find it! If they approach, we will have ample warning. We will survive! We have food, water, air, and most of all, hope! Rejoice with me in this...and remember that true Sangheili are always prepared for self-sacrifice! This is our keep now! Our home! Yes—and it is Sanghelios! Because wherever we go...there also is Sanghelios!|Ussa delivering a speech to the Ussans{{Ref/Reuse|bc49}}}} | {{Quote|Clanksfolk! You have trusted me thus far! I have taken you from one world to another! You must trust me here—we have crossed the [[Great Torrent]]! We cannot turn back! I believe we are safe here—the Covenant does not know of this world! It is an uncharted place and they are not likely to find it! If they approach, we will have ample warning. We will survive! We have food, water, air, and most of all, hope! Rejoice with me in this...and remember that true Sangheili are always prepared for self-sacrifice! This is our keep now! Our home! Yes—and it is Sanghelios! Because wherever we go...there also is Sanghelios!|Ussa delivering a speech to the Ussans{{Ref/Reuse|bc49}}}} | ||
Upon arrival, the rebels started to establish a colony and their new home on the shield world, now called the "Refuge". Additionally, these Sangheili had begun to refer to themselves as "Ussans", a reference to their leader. A rough triumvirate of leaders was formed between Ussa, Sooln, and Ernicka. [[Enduring Bias]], the [[monitor]] of the shield world, chose to aid the Ussans and worked closely with the Ussan leadership, Sooln in particular. Several Sangheili were tasked with exploring the shield world and its functions; they intended to use the technologies found on the world to continue hiding from the Covenant, until the Ussans were able to combat the empire. Others were assigned to study the native fauna and to use analyzing technology to determine if the animals were safe for consumption. Meanwhile, [[Salus 'Crolon]] had begun to distrust Ussa. He openly expressed his doubts about Ussa's decision to relocate and his leadership capabilities to other Sangheili, especially to [[Tersa 'Gunok]]. 'Crolon formed a companionship with the like-minded [['Drem]], and the two began to plot against Ussa. At this time, Enduring Bias revealed the Refuge's Disassembler process to Ussa and Sooln; the shield world was capable of breaking apart and imitating an apparent [[self-destruct]]ing explosion, while remaining habitable. Not wishing to spread fear throughout the colony, Ussa decided to not inform his followers of the process. | Upon arrival, the rebels started to establish a colony and their new home on the shield world, now called the "Refuge". Additionally, these Sangheili had begun to refer to themselves as "Ussans", a reference to their leader. A rough triumvirate of leaders was formed between Ussa, Sooln, and Ernicka. [[Enduring Bias]], the [[monitor]] of the shield world, chose to aid the Ussans and worked closely with the Ussan leadership, Sooln in particular. Several Sangheili were tasked with exploring the shield world and its functions; they intended to use the technologies found on the world to continue hiding from the Covenant, until the Ussans were able to combat the empire. Others were assigned to study the native fauna and to use analyzing technology to determine if the animals were safe for consumption. Meanwhile, [[Salus 'Crolon]] had begun to distrust Ussa. He openly expressed his doubts about Ussa's decision to relocate and his leadership capabilities to other Sangheili, especially to [[Tersa 'Gunok]]. 'Crolon formed a companionship with the like-minded [['Drem]], and the two began to plot against Ussa. At this time, Enduring Bias revealed the Refuge's Disassembler process to Ussa and Sooln; the shield world was capable of breaking apart and imitating an apparent [[self-destruct]]ing explosion, while remaining habitable. Not wishing to spread fear throughout the colony, Ussa decided to not inform his followers of the process. | ||
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===Colonial decline=== | ===Colonial decline=== | ||
Over the course of the following centuries, the Ussans continued to inhabit the Refuge. Shortly before Ussa's death, a rogue comet struck the [[Primary Section]] of the Refuge and Enduring Bias was deactivated in the incident. | Over the course of the following centuries, the Ussans continued to inhabit the Refuge. Shortly before Ussa's death, a rogue comet struck the [[Primary Section]] of the Refuge and Enduring Bias was deactivated in the incident. Over time, the state of the Refuge began to deteriorate. The Ussans' nutrition systems in the colony had begun to falter and some life-support systems were beginning to fail. Some of the colony's protein synthesizers began to malfunction, which caused some Ussans to become infected with [[Blood Sickness]], a disease that caused violence or hallucinations in those that it afflicted. Some [[Sangheili]] believed that an apocalypse was inevitable. [['Insa 'Greftus]], a Blood Sick Sangheili, believed that the "Forgotten Gods" channeled themselves physically through him and they wanted the Sangheili to depart the Refuge. These gods had allegedly told 'Greftus the location of [[Sanghelios]], and they wanted the Sangheili to use the colony's ancient starships to return to the planet. 'Greftus initiated a rebellion in [[Section Five]] of the Refuge, and he established the "Way of 'Greftus" and the [['Greftus Faction]]. Kaidon [[N'Zursa 'Xellus]] claimed that 'Greftus' ramblings were the result of his Blood Sickness and sent guards for 'Greftus. The rebel was ejected out of the Refuge via [[airlock]] into space for his "Failure of Clan Integrity". All Ussans in the Refuge witnessed 'Greftus' death.<ref name="bc231">'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''pages 231-233'' (Google Play edition)</ref> | ||
As the colony continued to deteriorate, N'Zursa 'Xellus suggested that all vital supplies should be moved to the Primary Section. However, section captains disagreed, citing that it left their sections vulnerable and discounted them.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 259''</ref> Following N'Zursa's death, his nephew—[[Bal'Tol 'Xellus]]—was titled kaidon.<ref name="bc203">'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 203''</ref> After the failure of the irrigation systems of the eco level resulted in the die-off of many vegetation, as well as the simultaneous breakdown of the protein synthesizer, a savage group of Sangheili led by a Blood Sick marauder had begun feeding upon other Ussans that they deemed inferior. Known as the [[Blue Mandibles]], these Sangheili invaded parts of [[Section Two]]. Bal'Tol eventually led troops against the cannibals and slaughtered the faction.{{Ref/Reuse|bc225}} | As the colony continued to deteriorate, N'Zursa 'Xellus suggested that all vital supplies should be moved to the Primary Section. However, section captains disagreed, citing that it left their sections vulnerable and discounted them.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 259''</ref> Following N'Zursa's death, his nephew—[[Bal'Tol 'Xellus]]—was titled kaidon.<ref name="bc203">'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 203''</ref> After the failure of the irrigation systems of the eco level resulted in the die-off of many vegetation, as well as the simultaneous breakdown of the protein synthesizer, a savage group of Sangheili led by a Blood Sick marauder had begun feeding upon other Ussans that they deemed inferior. Known as the [[Blue Mandibles]], these Sangheili invaded parts of [[Section Two]]. Bal'Tol eventually led troops against the cannibals and slaughtered the faction.{{Ref/Reuse|bc225}} | ||
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*The ''lower spirits'' were entities that were believed to be responsible for "animating" the machinery of the [[shield world]]. These spirits inspired the Refuge's repairers' guild.{{Ref/Reuse|bc225}} | *The ''lower spirits'' were entities that were believed to be responsible for "animating" the machinery of the [[shield world]]. These spirits inspired the Refuge's repairers' guild.{{Ref/Reuse|bc225}} | ||
*The ''Forerunner Sun'' and the ''Forerunner Moon''—with the latter serving as the former's consort—were thought to be responsible for governing the other gods of the colony. By [[2552]], these gods had become the primary focal point of the Ussan religion. [[Oska 'Meln]] later claimed to be the voice of the Forerunner Sun.{{Ref/Reuse|bc225}} | *The ''Forerunner Sun'' and the ''Forerunner Moon''—with the latter serving as the former's consort—were thought to be responsible for governing the other gods of the colony. By [[2552]], these gods had become the primary focal point of the Ussan religion. [[Oska 'Meln]] later claimed to be the voice of the Forerunner Sun.{{Ref/Reuse|bc225}} | ||
*Sanghelios itself had faded into myths and legends by 2553, and many Ussans were surprised that the planet actually exists. Despite the fact that returning to Sanghelios is one of their society's main goals, a considerable number of them opted to stay at the Refuge after it was repaired.{{ | *Sanghelios itself had faded into myths and legends by 2553, and many Ussans were surprised that the planet actually exists. Despite the fact that returning to Sanghelios is one of their society's main goals, a considerable number of them opted to stay at the Refuge after it was repaired.{{citation needed}} | ||
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