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|death=[[2558#May|May 10, 2558]]
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{{Quote|We have always known this day would come. Call every functional ship to the launching platform for the counter offensive...|The pirate queen to her soldiers}}
{{Quote|We have always known this day would come. Call every functional ship to the launching platform for the counter offensive...|The pirate queen to her soldiers.{{Ref/Comic|Id=esc12|HEsc|Issue=12}}}}
This '''[[Ibie'sh]]an [[Kig-Yar]]''' was a pirate-queen who ruled an underground [[Piracy|pirate]] settlement beneath the surface of the planet [[Ven III]].<ref>[http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/Previews/22-712 '''Dark Horse Previews:''' ''Halo: Escalation #12'']</ref>
'''Vrak'is''' is a former [[Ibie'sh]]an [[Kig-Yar]] [[Piracy|pirate]]-queen,{{Ref/Site|Id=CF156|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-fleetcom-fiction|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Fleetcom Fiction|D=14|M=8|Y=2024|LocalArchive=Armory Infinitum#Pinpoint Needler}}{{Ref/Twitter|haruspis|1823891599874535750|Alex Wakeford|Quote=Next month, Canon Fodder turns TEN YEARS OLD. Before then, we're looking at FLEETCOM's appearances in the games, answering a couple of community lore questions, and checking in with a certain Kig-Yar pirate queen left rather worse for wear after a certain comic series...}} who ruled an underground pirate settlement beneath the surface of the planet [[Ven III]].{{Ref/Reuse|esc12}}


==Biography==
==Biography==
The Queen established her pirate kingdom on the volcanic planet of Ven III. By [[2558]], her outpost's operations had brought her and those serving her considerable wealth. In May of that same year, the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] sought to eradicate the pirate-queen's nest by dispatching the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}, in the guise of an operation to apprehend a [[bioweapon]] from a Sangheili terrorist.
{{Quote|I have no concern for a small terrestrial force. This battle will be high above, amongst the stars. Once we join the others at the front, the humans will be overwhelmed by the sheer force of our-|The pirate queen to her forces and [[Ayit 'Sevi]] before being interrupted by a pair of [[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon|HAVOKs]] destroying her base.}}
By [[2558]], Vrak'is established her pirate kingdom on the volcanic planet of Ven III; her outpost's operations had brought her and those serving her considerable wealth. In May 2558, the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] sought to eradicate the pirate-queen's nest by dispatching the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}, in the guise of [[Operation: WHISTLE STOP|an operation]] to apprehend a [[bioweapon]] from a Sangheili terrorist. On May 10, the Sangheili mercenary [[Ayit 'Sevi]] arrived at the underground city while pursued by [[Spartan-IV]]s and demanded a direct audience with her.{{Ref/Reuse|esc12}}


===Operation: WHISTLE STOP===
'Sevi offered to sell her [[Gabriel Thorne|a Spartan]] he had captured on the planet, which Vrak'is accepted. When Vrak'is inquired about the bioweapon in his possession, the Sangheili reassured her it would be taken far away and warned that human reinforcements would come for the captured Spartan. Realizing that the humans would descend on their planet, Vrak'is deployed a fleet to halt them upon their arrival and ordered every available ship to launch a counter-offensive in response to war. As ''Infinity''{{'}}s assault crafts began to breach the planet's atmosphere, Vrak'is prepared to join the rest of their fleets in orbit and overwhelm the ''Infinity'' with force. However, before she and her ships could exit a vent to the surface, a pair of [[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon]]s dropped by a [[GA-TL1 Longsword|Longsword]] detonated in the entrance of the conical landscape and completely obliterated the outpost.{{Ref/Reuse|esc12}}
{{Main|Operation: WHISTLE STOP}}
 
{{Quote|I have no concern for a small terrestrial force. This battle will be high above, amongst the stars. Once we join the others at the front, the humans will be overwhelmed by the sheer force of our-|The pirate queen to her forces and [[Ayit 'Sevi]]}}
Although Vrak'is survived the destruction of her outpost, she was left with heavy scars, with her plume of golden hair being burnt away. Having lost most of her fortune, Vrak'is became a recluse, roaming Kig-Yar space onboard her [[Kig-Yar raider (Ship)|raider]] ''[[Daggerboard]]'' to challenge treasure-seekers to eccentric games in exchange for her trinkets and bounties. She notably played a game of [[liar's dice]] with [[Writh Kul]], who was playing for the queen's [[Pinpoint Needler]]; although Vrak'is won, she ultimately gave away the needler, citing that she had no use for the weapon, which would be more useful with Writh Kul given her relationship with the [[Banished]].{{Ref/Reuse|CF156}}
On May 10, the Sangheili mercenary [[Ayit 'Sevi]] arrived in the Queen's underground city while pursued by [[Spartan-IV]]'s and demanded a direct audience with her.  'Sevi offered to sell her [[Gabriel Thorne|a Spartan]] he had captured on the planet, which the Queen accepted. When the Queen inquired about the bioweapon in his possession, the Sangheili reassured her it would be taken far away and warned that human reinforcements would come for the captured Spartan. Realizing that the humans would descend on their planet, the Queen deployed a fleet to halt them upon their arrival and ordered every available ship to launch a counter-offensive in response to war. As ''Infinity'''s assault crafts began to breach the planet's atmosphere, the Queen prepared to join the rest of their fleets in orbit and overwhelm the ''Infinity'' with force. However, before she and her ships could exit a vent to the surface, a pair of [[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon]]s dropped by a [[GA-TL1 Longsword|Longsword]] detonated in the entrance of the conical landscape and completely obliterated them.<ref>'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 12|Issue #12]]''</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:HE12 Deal Retract.jpg|The queen surrounded by her subordinates.  
File:HE12 Deal Retract.jpg|The queen surrounded by her subordinates.  
File:HE12 Kigyar Queen.jpg|The queen heads off to lead combat against the UNSC.
File:HE12 Kigyar Queen.jpg|The queen heads off to lead combat against the UNSC.
File:HE12 Corvette Bridge.jpg|The Kig-Yar pirate queen aboard a [[SDV-class heavy corvette|Covenant Corvette]]
File:HE12 Corvette Bridge.jpg|The Kig-Yar pirate queen aboard a [[Ceudar-pattern heavy corvette|corvette]].
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
**''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 12|Issue 12]]'' {{1st}}


==Sources==
==Sources==

Latest revision as of 13:19, September 6, 2024

Vrak'is
HE12 Queen.jpg
Biographical information

Homeworld:

Ven III

Personal details

Species:

Kig-Yar (Ibie'shan)

Gender:

Female

Hair color:

Gold

Eye color:

Amber

Political and military information

Affiliation:

Kig-Yar pirates

 

"We have always known this day would come. Call every functional ship to the launching platform for the counter offensive..."
— The pirate queen to her soldiers.[1]

Vrak'is is a former Ibie'shan Kig-Yar pirate-queen,[2][3] who ruled an underground pirate settlement beneath the surface of the planet Ven III.[1]

Biography[edit]

"I have no concern for a small terrestrial force. This battle will be high above, amongst the stars. Once we join the others at the front, the humans will be overwhelmed by the sheer force of our-"
— The pirate queen to her forces and Ayit 'Sevi before being interrupted by a pair of HAVOKs destroying her base.

By 2558, Vrak'is established her pirate kingdom on the volcanic planet of Ven III; her outpost's operations had brought her and those serving her considerable wealth. In May 2558, the Office of Naval Intelligence sought to eradicate the pirate-queen's nest by dispatching the UNSC Infinity, in the guise of an operation to apprehend a bioweapon from a Sangheili terrorist. On May 10, the Sangheili mercenary Ayit 'Sevi arrived at the underground city while pursued by Spartan-IVs and demanded a direct audience with her.[1]

'Sevi offered to sell her a Spartan he had captured on the planet, which Vrak'is accepted. When Vrak'is inquired about the bioweapon in his possession, the Sangheili reassured her it would be taken far away and warned that human reinforcements would come for the captured Spartan. Realizing that the humans would descend on their planet, Vrak'is deployed a fleet to halt them upon their arrival and ordered every available ship to launch a counter-offensive in response to war. As Infinity's assault crafts began to breach the planet's atmosphere, Vrak'is prepared to join the rest of their fleets in orbit and overwhelm the Infinity with force. However, before she and her ships could exit a vent to the surface, a pair of HAVOK tactical nuclear weapons dropped by a Longsword detonated in the entrance of the conical landscape and completely obliterated the outpost.[1]

Although Vrak'is survived the destruction of her outpost, she was left with heavy scars, with her plume of golden hair being burnt away. Having lost most of her fortune, Vrak'is became a recluse, roaming Kig-Yar space onboard her raider Daggerboard to challenge treasure-seekers to eccentric games in exchange for her trinkets and bounties. She notably played a game of liar's dice with Writh Kul, who was playing for the queen's Pinpoint Needler; although Vrak'is won, she ultimately gave away the needler, citing that she had no use for the weapon, which would be more useful with Writh Kul given her relationship with the Banished.[2]

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d Halo: Escalation, issue 12
  2. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Fleetcom Fiction (Retrieved on Aug 14, 2024) [local archive] [external archive]
  3. ^ Twitter, Alex Wakeford (@haruspis): "Next month, Canon Fodder turns TEN YEARS OLD. Before then, we're looking at FLEETCOM's appearances in the games, answering a couple of community lore questions, and checking in with a certain Kig-Yar pirate queen left rather worse for wear after a certain comic series..."