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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
Although Usze 'Taham was born into a respected merchant family, he was fathered by Toha 'Sumai, one of the prominent sword-fighters of this age, meaning that Toha mated with his mother, a privilege granted by being a ''Swordsman'' and he was raised by his mother and her husband. Usze graduated with | Although Usze 'Taham was born into a respected merchant family, he was fathered by Toha 'Sumai, one of the prominent sword-fighters of this age, meaning that Toha mated with his mother, a privilege granted by being a ''Swordsman'' and he was raised by his mother and her husband. Usze graduated with honors from the top war college in the [[Iruiru]] region of [[Yermo]], [[Sanghelios]] (a distinction he shares with [[Rtas 'Vadum]]). Shortly after receiving his first post within the [[Covenant Navy]], he was offered a place on the [[Prophets]]' [[Honor Guard]] but he declined citing “lack of practical experience”. In truth, he had no desire to be part of a largely ceremonial unit, and at the end of his third combat tour, Usze 'Taham again refused the post, even though his superiors warned him such behavior could be misinterpreted as [[wikipedia:Apostasy|apostasy]] (heresy). | ||
Since that time Usze has evaded countless punitive actions, at least two assassination attempts, and served with distinction for two additional tours, before the [[Great Schism]]. Following the dissolution of the [[Covenant]], he was approached by the [[Ascetics]] to become one of their liaisons within the [[Covenant Navy|Navy]]. | Since that time Usze has evaded countless punitive actions, at least two assassination attempts, and served with distinction for two additional tours, before the [[Great Schism]]. Following the dissolution of the [[Covenant]], he was approached by the [[Ascetics]] to become one of their liaisons within the [[Covenant Navy|Navy]]. | ||
Usze wears an [[Assault Harness]], with a dark purplish | Usze wears an [[Assault Harness]], with a dark purplish color similar to standard [[Special Operations Sangheili]] in ''[[Halo 3]]'', but, rather than being dark purple, it is more similar in shade to the armor of [[Covenant]] vehicles or ships. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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*Due to his name being a [[Sangheili]] name, players have dubbed Usze as "Uzi". | *Due to his name being a [[Sangheili]] name, players have dubbed Usze as "Uzi". | ||
*Usze is not seen in cut scenes, the same as N'tho, his Elite counterpart. | *Usze is not seen in cut scenes, the same as N'tho, his Elite counterpart. | ||
*Usze's | *Usze's armor is a color not available to players this is known as the color '''Claret''', or a combination of violet and crimson; his armor color also looks remarkably similar to that of the paint job on a [[Spectre]]. | ||
*It appears that he outranks [[N'tho 'Sraom]] because of his | *It appears that he outranks [[N'tho 'Sraom]] because of his armor color. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 17:00, September 23, 2008
Template:Covenant Character Infobox Usze ‘Taham is an Elite (Sangheili) assigned to the Fleet Security of the Fleet of Retribution's Special Warfare Group.[1]
Background
Although Usze 'Taham was born into a respected merchant family, he was fathered by Toha 'Sumai, one of the prominent sword-fighters of this age, meaning that Toha mated with his mother, a privilege granted by being a Swordsman and he was raised by his mother and her husband. Usze graduated with honors from the top war college in the Iruiru region of Yermo, Sanghelios (a distinction he shares with Rtas 'Vadum). Shortly after receiving his first post within the Covenant Navy, he was offered a place on the Prophets' Honor Guard but he declined citing “lack of practical experience”. In truth, he had no desire to be part of a largely ceremonial unit, and at the end of his third combat tour, Usze 'Taham again refused the post, even though his superiors warned him such behavior could be misinterpreted as apostasy (heresy).
Since that time Usze has evaded countless punitive actions, at least two assassination attempts, and served with distinction for two additional tours, before the Great Schism. Following the dissolution of the Covenant, he was approached by the Ascetics to become one of their liaisons within the Navy.
Usze wears an Assault Harness, with a dark purplish color similar to standard Special Operations Sangheili in Halo 3, but, rather than being dark purple, it is more similar in shade to the armor of Covenant vehicles or ships.
Trivia
- It should be noted that his name lacks the known "ee" suffix associated with Elites in the Covenant armed service and Navy. This is because he has split from the Covenant, and the "ee" suffix denotes an Elite in the Covenant military.
- Usze 'Taham is a playable character in Halo 3 as the fourth player character over either Xbox Live or System Link.
- Due to his name being a Sangheili name, players have dubbed Usze as "Uzi".
- Usze is not seen in cut scenes, the same as N'tho, his Elite counterpart.
- Usze's armor is a color not available to players this is known as the color Claret, or a combination of violet and crimson; his armor color also looks remarkably similar to that of the paint job on a Spectre.
- It appears that he outranks N'tho 'Sraom because of his armor color.
Gallery
'Taham and his Elite comrades on the offensive.
'Taham (right), along with 'Sraom (left).
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'Usze and N'tho preparing to disembark a Pelican.
