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{{era|H2}}
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|causeofdeath=Stabbed in the neck by [[Edward Buck]]{{Ref/Reuse|nmpd}}
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'''Bracktanus''' is a [[Jiralhanae]] (Brute) warrior mentioned by a pair of [[Unggoy]] during the [[Reach]] campaign. He fought and killed a [[Sangheili]] warrior within close proximity to a holy area, a crime normally punishable by painful execution. Bracktanus not only escaped execution, but the matter was swiftly forgotten by the [[San 'Shyuum]], showing favoritism on the part of the [[Jiralhanae]], a deadly choice. Bracktanus was also seen in the book "In Death's Grey Land" , by J.D. Ford. He was an Osoona in the Elite Commander Arco 'Karnamee's mission to retreive the Wellspring. During the mission He ambushed the Elite Commander's squad with his own larger, better armed squad of brutes. Their confrontation was interrupted by the arrival of the Sentinels and the moniter Abject Cipher. In the central platform of the facility he had to face both elite forces and a human ODST squad, including a Spartan-1, Leonidas, And a Spartan-II, Maria or 063. In the middle of the battle an infected Forerunner, or Flood Juggernaut, escaped form its containment cell after spending 100,932 years in it. Its first victim was Bracktanus, as it pulled him with one tentacle, then proceeded to infest him. That is how his end came about.
'''Bracktanus''' was a [[Jiralhanae]] [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Chieftain]] who served the [[Covenant]] [[Covenant military|military]].{{Ref/Site|Id=cf|https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-high-value-histories|Halo Waypoint|Canon Fodder - High Value Histories|D=6|M=9|Y=2022}}
 
==Biography==
===Early transgression===
Bracktanus' existence first became known to the [[United Nations Space Command]] during the [[Fall of Reach]], thanks to a recording observed by [[sniper]] [[Corporal]] [[C. Errera]] depicting two [[Unggoy]] in conversation. According to the Unggoy, Bracktanus, then a captain, fought and killed a [[Sangheili]] warrior within close proximity of a holy area - a crime normally punishable by painful execution. Bracktanus avoided execution, and the matter was swiftly forgotten by the [[San'Shyuum|Prophets]]. This sign of favoritism was noticed by [[Mehmep]], who later mentioned it to his partner, both sensing [[Great Schism|trouble brewing]].<ref>''[[Conversations from the Universe]]''</ref>
 
===Battle of Mombasa===
{{Main|Battle of Mombasa}}
By October 20, 2552, Bracktanus was promoted to the rank of Chieftain. Bracktanus was secretly ordered by the [[Prophet of Truth]] to eliminate the Sangheili forces left behind in the city after the ''[[Solemn Penance]]'' retreated from the battle. Bracktanus first targeted and killed Blademaster [[Vero 'Ahtulai]] at [[New Mombasa Sector 6|Sector 6]] to demoralize the rest of the Sangheili.{{Ref/Reuse|cf}}
 
For the rest of the day, Bracktanus scoured the city for other Sangheili and crushed any remaining human resistance.{{Ref/Reuse|cf}} Eventually, Bracktanus boarded one of the many Phantoms that attacked the crash site of the Pelican that belonged to the [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers|ODST]] squad [[Alpha-Nine]]. Bracktanus managed to kill an NMPD officer, and only severely injured [[Kojo Agu]] when he swung his hammer’s reverse-blade against the Agu’s chest, with Agu’s sniper blocking the blow. Bracktanus was killed by the rest of the ODSTs when he became pre-occupied with killing Agu. [[Edward Buck]] jumped on his back, stabbing Bracktanus in the neck using his [[combat knife]]. [[Michael Crespo]] tackled Bracktanus, preventing Bracktanus from retaliating against Buck and allowing Buck to stab Bracktanus again. [[Taylor Miles]] then tackled and elbowed Bracktanus, killing the Chieftain.{{Ref/Reuse|nmpd}}


==Behind the Scenes==
==Gallery==
Bracktanus was in an [[Early Halo 2 Script|early draft]] of ''[[Halo 2]]''.
<gallery>
File:HTMCC-H3ODST BracktanusConfused.png|Bracktanus finds a bent sniper rifle on his gravity hammer.
File:HTMCC-H3ODST BracktanusRoars.jpg|Bracktanus roars at Kojo Agu.
File:Buck Knife.png|Buck prepares to stab Bracktanus in the neck.
File:HTMCC-H3ODST Bracktanus&Mickey.jpg|Michael Crespo aims his [[M90A shotgun]] at Bracktanus.
File:HTMCC-H3ODST BracktanusBrawl.png|Bracktanus fighting Edward Buck and Michael Crespo.
File:HTMCC-H3ODST BracktanusDead.png|Bracktanus' lifeless body surrounded by the ODSTs.
</gallery>


==Appearances==
==List of appearances==
*[[Conversations from the Universe]] {{mo}}
*''[[Halo 2]]''
Also Appeared in J.D. Ford, [http://www.scribd.com/doc/4804657/Halo-In-Deaths-Grey-Land-]
**''[[Conversations from the Universe]]'' {{Fm}}
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' {{1st}}


{{Template:Brutes}}
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}


[[Category:Brutes (Characters)]]
[[Category:Jiralhanae characters]]
[[Category:The Covenant]]
[[Category:Covenant military personnel]]
[[Category:Characters|Bracktanus]]

Latest revision as of 16:41, December 19, 2024

Bracktanus
Jiralhanae Chieftain Bracktanus during Battle of New Mombasa, as seen in the Halo 3: ODST campaign level NMPD HQ.
Biographical information

Died:

October 20, 2552[1]

Cause of death:

Stabbed in the neck by Edward Buck[1]

Personal details

Species:

Jiralhanae

Gender:

Male

Political and military information

Affiliation:

Covenant

Rank:

 

Bracktanus was a Jiralhanae Chieftain who served the Covenant military.[2]

Biography[edit]

Early transgression[edit]

Bracktanus' existence first became known to the United Nations Space Command during the Fall of Reach, thanks to a recording observed by sniper Corporal C. Errera depicting two Unggoy in conversation. According to the Unggoy, Bracktanus, then a captain, fought and killed a Sangheili warrior within close proximity of a holy area - a crime normally punishable by painful execution. Bracktanus avoided execution, and the matter was swiftly forgotten by the Prophets. This sign of favoritism was noticed by Mehmep, who later mentioned it to his partner, both sensing trouble brewing.[3]

Battle of Mombasa[edit]

Main article: Battle of Mombasa

By October 20, 2552, Bracktanus was promoted to the rank of Chieftain. Bracktanus was secretly ordered by the Prophet of Truth to eliminate the Sangheili forces left behind in the city after the Solemn Penance retreated from the battle. Bracktanus first targeted and killed Blademaster Vero 'Ahtulai at Sector 6 to demoralize the rest of the Sangheili.[2]

For the rest of the day, Bracktanus scoured the city for other Sangheili and crushed any remaining human resistance.[2] Eventually, Bracktanus boarded one of the many Phantoms that attacked the crash site of the Pelican that belonged to the ODST squad Alpha-Nine. Bracktanus managed to kill an NMPD officer, and only severely injured Kojo Agu when he swung his hammer’s reverse-blade against the Agu’s chest, with Agu’s sniper blocking the blow. Bracktanus was killed by the rest of the ODSTs when he became pre-occupied with killing Agu. Edward Buck jumped on his back, stabbing Bracktanus in the neck using his combat knife. Michael Crespo tackled Bracktanus, preventing Bracktanus from retaliating against Buck and allowing Buck to stab Bracktanus again. Taylor Miles then tackled and elbowed Bracktanus, killing the Chieftain.[1]

Gallery[edit]

  • Bracktanus finds a bent sniper rifle on his gravity hammer.

    Bracktanus finds a bent sniper rifle on his gravity hammer.

  • Bracktanus roars at Kojo Agu.

    Bracktanus roars at Kojo Agu.

  • Buck prepares to stab Bracktanus in the neck.

    Buck prepares to stab Bracktanus in the neck.

  • Michael Crespo aims his M90A shotgun at Bracktanus.

    Michael Crespo aims his M90A shotgun at Bracktanus.

  • Bracktanus fighting Edward Buck and Michael Crespo.

    Bracktanus fighting Edward Buck and Michael Crespo.

  • Bracktanus' lifeless body surrounded by the ODSTs.

    Bracktanus' lifeless body surrounded by the ODSTs.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Halo 3: ODST, campaign level NMPD HQ
  2. ^ a b c Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - High Value Histories (Retrieved on Sep 6, 2022) [archive]
  3. ^ Conversations from the Universe
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