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== Summary ==
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Center|''For other uses, see [[Heretic (disambiguation)]].''}}
{{Quote|Heresy! Remove this filth!|A [[Sangheili]] warrior upon seeing [[Ellen Anders]] activate the [[Relic (location)|Forerunner Relic]].}}<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]''', campaign level ''[[Relic Interior]]''</ref>


The Heretics are a [[Covenant]] faction of [[Grunt|Grunts]] and [[Elite|Elites]] who believed in the words of the [[Heretic Leader]] and joined his cause. Probably due to the Heretic Leader's belief in the words of [[343 Guilty Spark]], the [[Sentinel|Sentinels]] work with them against the [[Arbiter]] and his forces. The Heretics also fought against the [[Flood]].
A '''heretic''' is someone who has grievously offended the [[Hierarchs|leadership]] of the [[Covenant]], branded not only a [[Treason|traitor]], but an unholy blight on the universe that must be wiped out as soon as possible to protect the Covenant from their taint.<ref name="heretic">'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[The Heretic]]''</ref>


The origins of the Heretics have only been recently revealed; they were a Artifact Retrieval Group attatched to the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]]. During the events on [[Installation 04]], the group was on [[Threshold]] investigating a [[Gas Mine]]. Spared from the ring's destruction, they were inspired to rebellion upon the discovery of 343 Guilty Spark.
==List of known heretics==
*[[Ussa 'Xellus]] was deemed a vile and perfidious heretic for opposing the [[Writ of Union]] of the newly founded Covenant. After Covenant authorities attacked and destroyed [[Xellus keep|'Xellus' keep]], Ussa and his followers eventually fled Sanghelios to a [[The Refuge|Forerunner shield world]]. The Covenant later erroneously presumed Ussa and his rebels had perished in a blasphemous act of mass suicide when he did not surrender to the [[Mken 'Scre'ah'ben|Prophet of Inner Conviction]] and destroyed the shield world.<ref>'''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''', ''Part 1 - A Place of Refuge''</ref>
*[[Fal 'Chavamee]] was named a heretic for his refusal to accept the [[Covenant religion]]. As a result, his wife [[Han (Sangheili)|Han]] was executed, and after 'Chavamee and a high-ranking Sangheili named [[Haka 'Suukaree]] died by each others' hand in [[The Duel|a duel]], 'Chavamee's rank of [[Arbiter]] was changed from a gloriously honorable rank of prestige to a rank granted only to Sangheili who have disgraced themselves, that they might regain their honor in death by undertaking suicidal, yet important missions for the good of the Covenant.<ref>'''[[Halo Legends]]''' - ''[[The Duel]]''</ref>
*The rule of [[Krith]], the [[Kig-Yar]] [[piracy|pirate-prince]], was ended by [[Ripa 'Moramee]] after the Covenant found his reign to be heretical.<ref>'''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'''</ref>
*Upon learning that the [[human]] species had been chosen to be the [[Reclaimer]]s of the [[Forerunner]]s' legacy, the [[Prophet of Truth]], in order to protect the current status of the Covenant, and therefore his own personal power, declared that the entire species was an affront to their gods and should be eradicated.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 278''</ref> Thereafter, humans were referred to as heretics by the Covenant because of this claim.
*[[Sesa 'Refumee]], leader of an artifact retrieval team, encountered the [[Forerunner]] [[Monitor]] [[343 Guilty Spark]] in a [[Threshold gas mine|gas mine]] on [[Threshold]], and discovered through conversation with him that the true purpose of the [[Halo Array]] was to wipe out all life in the galaxy, not to help true believers ascend to a higher plane of existence. Thereafter, 'Refumee and [[Sesa 'Refumee's heretic faction|his soldiers]] began an open rebellion against the Covenant, which would have been grounds enough for the label of heresy, but he also openly preached that the [[Covenant religion|Great Journey]] was a lie, resulting in the creation of an Arbiter for the specific purpose of silencing him.<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Arbiter]]''</ref> Sesa was killed by the new Arbiter and his movement ended.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[The Oracle]]''</ref>
*[[Thel 'Vadam]]ee, the commander of the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]], failed to prevent the destruction of [[Installation 04|a Halo ring]] by [[John-117]]. This failure was deemed heresy, and he was branded with the [[Mark of Shame]] and sentenced to death. However, the [[Hierarchs]] of the Covenant chose to name him the latest successor to the rank of Arbiter instead of simply killing him, that he might regain his honor and serve the Covenant further.{{Ref/Reuse|heretic}}
*[[Atriox]], the leader of the [[Banished]], had been labeled a heretic when he began calling into question the Covenant's righteousness and orders during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. Worried that his heresy would spread to other [[Jiralhanae]], the High [[Prophet of Truth]] tasked the Executioner, [[Itho 'Hesiikee]], to dispose of Atriox without turning him into a martyr. After Atriox fought and killed a devoted comrade, the Itho used this show of betrayal to sentence Atriox to a heretic's death. Atriox, however, rebelled and killed the Sangheili executioner, abandoning the Covenant with a handful of loyal followers.<ref name=roa2>'''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]''', ''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox Issue 2|Issue 2]]''</ref>


The Arbiter and the SpecOp forces led by the [[Ultra]] Elite [[Half-Jaw|"Half-Jaw"]] slew large numbers of Heretic forces on their quest to find the Heretic Leader.
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}


With the death of the Heretic Leader and the destruction of their base on Threshold, the Heretics as a unit were crushed.
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== Combat ==
 
===Heretic [[Grunts]]===
Heretic Grunts wield only [[Needler|Needlers]]. They have never been seen using [[Plasma Pistol|Plasma Pistols]], the weapon more commonly used by their regular, non-Heretic counterparts, although a fair amount of Plasma Pistols are scattered throughout their base of operations. They are also not as suicidally stupid as their Covenant counterparts, and they never panic or run away. They are also noticably tougher and harder to melee due to their reduced armoured re-breathers.
 
===Heretic [[Elites]]===
Heretic Elites seem to use either [[Carbine|Carbines]] or [[Sentinel Beam|Sentinel Beams]]. Apart from the [[Heretic Leader]] himself, they never use the [[Plasma Rifle|Plasma Rifles]] wielded more oftenly by their regular counterparts. It may be possible that there is also a ranking scheme for the Heretics due to the fact that some carry Plasma Swords, although this could be dismissed as there is no difference in armour colouring, shield strength, and the fact they they have to retro-fit covenant tech. This could mean that they use what they bring when they defect, or they utilise what they find.
 
==Images==
[[Image:Heretic grunts.jpg|150px]]
[[Image:Heretic Banshee.jpg|150px]]
 
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Latest revision as of 17:55, November 18, 2023

For other uses, see Heretic (disambiguation).

"Heresy! Remove this filth!"
— A Sangheili warrior upon seeing Ellen Anders activate the Forerunner Relic.[1]

A heretic is someone who has grievously offended the leadership of the Covenant, branded not only a traitor, but an unholy blight on the universe that must be wiped out as soon as possible to protect the Covenant from their taint.[2]

List of known heretics[edit]

  • Ussa 'Xellus was deemed a vile and perfidious heretic for opposing the Writ of Union of the newly founded Covenant. After Covenant authorities attacked and destroyed 'Xellus' keep, Ussa and his followers eventually fled Sanghelios to a Forerunner shield world. The Covenant later erroneously presumed Ussa and his rebels had perished in a blasphemous act of mass suicide when he did not surrender to the Prophet of Inner Conviction and destroyed the shield world.[3]
  • Fal 'Chavamee was named a heretic for his refusal to accept the Covenant religion. As a result, his wife Han was executed, and after 'Chavamee and a high-ranking Sangheili named Haka 'Suukaree died by each others' hand in a duel, 'Chavamee's rank of Arbiter was changed from a gloriously honorable rank of prestige to a rank granted only to Sangheili who have disgraced themselves, that they might regain their honor in death by undertaking suicidal, yet important missions for the good of the Covenant.[4]
  • The rule of Krith, the Kig-Yar pirate-prince, was ended by Ripa 'Moramee after the Covenant found his reign to be heretical.[5]
  • Upon learning that the human species had been chosen to be the Reclaimers of the Forerunners' legacy, the Prophet of Truth, in order to protect the current status of the Covenant, and therefore his own personal power, declared that the entire species was an affront to their gods and should be eradicated.[6] Thereafter, humans were referred to as heretics by the Covenant because of this claim.
  • Sesa 'Refumee, leader of an artifact retrieval team, encountered the Forerunner Monitor 343 Guilty Spark in a gas mine on Threshold, and discovered through conversation with him that the true purpose of the Halo Array was to wipe out all life in the galaxy, not to help true believers ascend to a higher plane of existence. Thereafter, 'Refumee and his soldiers began an open rebellion against the Covenant, which would have been grounds enough for the label of heresy, but he also openly preached that the Great Journey was a lie, resulting in the creation of an Arbiter for the specific purpose of silencing him.[7] Sesa was killed by the new Arbiter and his movement ended.[8]
  • Thel 'Vadamee, the commander of the Fleet of Particular Justice, failed to prevent the destruction of a Halo ring by John-117. This failure was deemed heresy, and he was branded with the Mark of Shame and sentenced to death. However, the Hierarchs of the Covenant chose to name him the latest successor to the rank of Arbiter instead of simply killing him, that he might regain his honor and serve the Covenant further.[2]
  • Atriox, the leader of the Banished, had been labeled a heretic when he began calling into question the Covenant's righteousness and orders during the Human-Covenant War. Worried that his heresy would spread to other Jiralhanae, the High Prophet of Truth tasked the Executioner, Itho 'Hesiikee, to dispose of Atriox without turning him into a martyr. After Atriox fought and killed a devoted comrade, the Itho used this show of betrayal to sentence Atriox to a heretic's death. Atriox, however, rebelled and killed the Sangheili executioner, abandoning the Covenant with a handful of loyal followers.[9]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo Wars, campaign level Relic Interior
  2. ^ a b Halo 2, campaign level The Heretic
  3. ^ Halo: Broken Circle, Part 1 - A Place of Refuge
  4. ^ Halo Legends - The Duel
  5. ^ Halo Wars: Genesis
  6. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 278
  7. ^ Halo 2, campaign level The Arbiter
  8. ^ Halo 2, campaign level The Oracle
  9. ^ Halo: Rise of Atriox, Issue 2
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