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In [[2559#December|December 2559]], Atriox and Escharum led the Banished to victory against the UNSC in an [[Battle over Installation 07|opening battle]] at [[Installation 07]]. The conflict resulted in heavy UNSC casualties, especially among personnel attached to the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}. Escharum maintained control over the installation in the months that followed as Atriox was believed to have perished when a part of the Halo installation was destroyed by [[Cortana]], leading the Banished in the [[Installation 07 conflict|large-scale conflict]] while [[Master Chief Petty Officer]] [[John-117]] returned after six months being stranded in space vacuum. Escharum sends the Master Chief several transmissions during the course of his journey, taunting him and introducing himself.{{Ref/Reuse|Hi}}

As the Master Chief destroys a [[Gorespike cannon|Banished AA gun]], Escharum ~~send~~ a hologram transmission to the [[Spartan-II|Spartan]] to challenge him to a battle, describing it as a "true test of legends." As the Master Chief takes down the second of three AA guns, he sends [[Tovarus]] and [[Hyperius]] after the Master Chief, informing the Spartan of the two's role in the [[Hand of Atriox]], but they also fall to the Master Chief. Following the fight, Escharum briefly argues with [[the Harbinger]] and directs more Banished forces to protect the Command Spire controlling the ring's repairs. Once the Harbinger is gone, Escharum, who is revealed to be dying of a worsening terminal illness, orders [[Jega 'Rdomnai]] to bring him the Master Chief alive. Although concerned for Escharum's worsening condition, 'Rdomnai complies with his wishes.{{Ref/Level|Id=Pelican Down|Hi|[[Pelican Down (Halo Infinite level)|Pelican Down]]}}

As the Master Chief destroys a [[Gorespike cannon|Banished AA gun]], Escharum sends a hologram transmission to the [[Spartan-II|Spartan]] to challenge him to a battle, describing it as a "true test of legends." As the Master Chief takes down the second of three AA guns, he sends [[Tovarus]] and [[Hyperius]] after the Master Chief, informing the Spartan of the two's role in the [[Hand of Atriox]], but they also fall to the Master Chief. Following the fight, Escharum briefly argues with [[the Harbinger]] and directs more Banished forces to protect the Command Spire controlling the ring's repairs. Once the Harbinger is gone, Escharum, who is revealed to be dying of a worsening terminal illness, orders [[Jega 'Rdomnai]] to bring him the Master Chief alive. Although concerned for Escharum's worsening condition, 'Rdomnai complies with his wishes.{{Ref/Level|Id=Pelican Down|Hi|[[Pelican Down (Halo Infinite level)|Pelican Down]]}}

After the Master Chief and [[the Weapon]] succeed in shutting down the Command Spire and stopping the Reformation,{{Ref/Level|Hi|[[The Command Spire]]}} Escharum angrily contacts the Harbinger and accuses her of failing. The Harbinger reveals that the [[Silent Auditorium (location)|Silent Auditorium]] has been partially rebuilt, although she admits that she doesn't know if it's enough. Escharum orders the Harbinger to find out and he smashes the holotable in a fit of rage. 'Rdomnai asks Escharum if there's a problem and he states that he's losing patience with the Harbinger and demands that 'Rdomnai tell him that his mission was a success. 'Rdomnai simply states that the Master Chief will come to them and reveals that he has captured [[Fernando Esparza]], much to Escharum's delight. Escharum orders 'Rdomnai to keep Esparza alive, but to have his fun as 'Rdomnai deserves it. Escharum laughs as he watches 'Rdomnai drag Esparza away.{{Ref/Level|Hi|[[Repository (Halo Infinite level)|Repository]]}}

After the Master Chief and [[the Weapon]] succeed in shutting down the Command Spire and stopping the Reformation,{{Ref/Level|Hi|[[The Command Spire]]}} Escharum angrily contacts the Harbinger and accuses her of failing. The Harbinger reveals that the [[Silent Auditorium (location)|Silent Auditorium]] has been partially rebuilt, although she admits that she doesn't know if it's enough. Escharum orders the Harbinger to find out and he smashes the holotable in a fit of rage. 'Rdomnai asks Escharum if there's a problem and he states that he's losing patience with the Harbinger and demands that 'Rdomnai tell him that his mission was a success. 'Rdomnai simply states that the Master Chief will come to them and reveals that he has captured [[Fernando Esparza]], much to Escharum's delight. Escharum orders 'Rdomnai to keep Esparza alive, but to have his fun as 'Rdomnai deserves it. Escharum laughs as he watches 'Rdomnai drag Esparza away.{{Ref/Level|Id=Repository|Hi|[[Repository (Halo Infinite level)|Repository]]}}

When the Weapon interfaces with a terminal in the [[Repository (location)|Repository]], attempting to find Esparza, she discovers that they are right beneath a big Banished structure and a message left behind by Escharum for the Master Chief. Escharum shows the Master Chief Esparza being tortured and taunts the Spartan about his empathy for Esparza. Escharum promises that Esparza will not die by his hands, but he will suffer until the Master Chief stands before Escharum. Escharum claims that the Banished's ability to get rid of their empathy for others makes them strong compared to humanity where it makes them vulnerable and defeatable. Stating that their time together is ending and that he awaits their final fight, Escharum ends his message. The Weapon discovers that Escharum has embedded coordinates within the message to make it easier for them to find him.{{Ref/Reuse|Repository}}

While the Master Chief is trying to rescue Esparza, Escharum appears to confront the Spartan for one final battle. After a lengthy fight, the Master Chief finally defeats the old warrior and frees his friend. Mortally wounded but refusing to give up, Escharum staggers over to the two men, demanding that he continue their fight, but the Master Chief informs Escharum that it's over. Collapsing into his foe's arms, Escharum states that nothing ends and that his death will inspire a thousand others and he asks the Master Chief to tell them that he died well. The Master Chief holds Escharum as he dies, surprising the pilot with the respect that the Spartan had shown the old [[Jiralhanae]] given that Escharum was a monster. The Master Chief tells the pilot that at the end, Escharum was just a soldier, hoping he'd done the right thing and questioning his choices. Although the pilot thinks that it's over since the Banished's leader is dead, the Master Chief warns him that there will be consequences and that there always are.{{Ref/Level|Hi|[[House of Recknoning]]}}

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 In [[2559#December|December 2559]], Atriox and Escharum led the Banished to victory against the UNSC in an [[Battle over Installation 07|opening battle]] at [[Installation 07]]. The conflict resulted in heavy UNSC casualties, especially among personnel attached to the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}. Escharum maintained control over the installation in the months that followed as Atriox was believed to have perished when a part of the Halo installation was destroyed by [[Cortana]], leading the Banished in the [[Installation 07 conflict|large-scale conflict]] while [[Master Chief Petty Officer]] [[John-117]] returned after six months being stranded in space vacuum. Escharum sends the Master Chief several transmissions during the course of his journey, taunting him and introducing himself.{{Ref/Reuse|Hi}}
-As the Master Chief destroys a [[Gorespike cannon|Banished AA gun]], Escharum send a hologram transmission to the [[Spartan-II|Spartan]] to challenge him to a battle, describing it as a "true test of legends." As the Master Chief takes down the second of three AA guns, he sends [[Tovarus]] and [[Hyperius]] after the Master Chief, informing the Spartan of the two's role in the [[Hand of Atriox]], but they also fall to the Master Chief. Following the fight, Escharum briefly argues with [[the Harbinger]] and directs more Banished forces to protect the Command Spire controlling the ring's repairs. Once the Harbinger is gone, Escharum, who is revealed to be dying of a worsening terminal illness, orders [[Jega 'Rdomnai]] to bring him the Master Chief alive. Although concerned for Escharum's worsening condition, 'Rdomnai complies with his wishes.{{Ref/Level|Id=Pelican Down|Hi|[[Pelican Down (Halo Infinite level)|Pelican Down]]}}
+As the Master Chief destroys a [[Gorespike cannon|Banished AA gun]], Escharum sends a hologram transmission to the [[Spartan-II|Spartan]] to challenge him to a battle, describing it as a "true test of legends." As the Master Chief takes down the second of three AA guns, he sends [[Tovarus]] and [[Hyperius]] after the Master Chief, informing the Spartan of the two's role in the [[Hand of Atriox]], but they also fall to the Master Chief. Following the fight, Escharum briefly argues with [[the Harbinger]] and directs more Banished forces to protect the Command Spire controlling the ring's repairs. Once the Harbinger is gone, Escharum, who is revealed to be dying of a worsening terminal illness, orders [[Jega 'Rdomnai]] to bring him the Master Chief alive. Although concerned for Escharum's worsening condition, 'Rdomnai complies with his wishes.{{Ref/Level|Id=Pelican Down|Hi|[[Pelican Down (Halo Infinite level)|Pelican Down]]}}
-After the Master Chief and [[the Weapon]] succeed in shutting down the Command Spire and stopping the Reformation,{{Ref/Level|Hi|[[The Command Spire]]}} Escharum angrily contacts the Harbinger and accuses her of failing. The Harbinger reveals that the [[Silent Auditorium (location)|Silent Auditorium]] has been partially rebuilt, although she admits that she doesn't know if it's enough. Escharum orders the Harbinger to find out and he smashes the holotable in a fit of rage. 'Rdomnai asks Escharum if there's a problem and he states that he's losing patience with the Harbinger and demands that 'Rdomnai tell him that his mission was a success. 'Rdomnai simply states that the Master Chief will come to them and reveals that he has captured [[Fernando Esparza]], much to Escharum's delight. Escharum orders 'Rdomnai to keep Esparza alive, but to have his fun as 'Rdomnai deserves it. Escharum laughs as he watches 'Rdomnai drag Esparza away.{{Ref/Level|Hi|[[Repository (Halo Infinite level)|Repository]]}}
+After the Master Chief and [[the Weapon]] succeed in shutting down the Command Spire and stopping the Reformation,{{Ref/Level|Hi|[[The Command Spire]]}} Escharum angrily contacts the Harbinger and accuses her of failing. The Harbinger reveals that the [[Silent Auditorium (location)|Silent Auditorium]] has been partially rebuilt, although she admits that she doesn't know if it's enough. Escharum orders the Harbinger to find out and he smashes the holotable in a fit of rage. 'Rdomnai asks Escharum if there's a problem and he states that he's losing patience with the Harbinger and demands that 'Rdomnai tell him that his mission was a success. 'Rdomnai simply states that the Master Chief will come to them and reveals that he has captured [[Fernando Esparza]], much to Escharum's delight. Escharum orders 'Rdomnai to keep Esparza alive, but to have his fun as 'Rdomnai deserves it. Escharum laughs as he watches 'Rdomnai drag Esparza away.{{Ref/Level|Id=Repository|Hi|[[Repository (Halo Infinite level)|Repository]]}}
+When the Weapon interfaces with a terminal in the [[Repository (location)|Repository]], attempting to find Esparza, she discovers that they are right beneath a big Banished structure and a message left behind by Escharum for the Master Chief. Escharum shows the Master Chief Esparza being tortured and taunts the Spartan about his empathy for Esparza. Escharum promises that Esparza will not die by his hands, but he will suffer until the Master Chief stands before Escharum. Escharum claims that the Banished's ability to get rid of their empathy for others makes them strong compared to humanity where it makes them vulnerable and defeatable. Stating that their time together is ending and that he awaits their final fight, Escharum ends his message. The Weapon discovers that Escharum has embedded coordinates within the message to make it easier for them to find him.{{Ref/Reuse|Repository}}
 While the Master Chief is trying to rescue Esparza, Escharum appears to confront the Spartan for one final battle. After a lengthy fight, the Master Chief finally defeats the old warrior and frees his friend. Mortally wounded but refusing to give up, Escharum staggers over to the two men, demanding that he continue their fight, but the Master Chief informs Escharum that it's over. Collapsing into his foe's arms, Escharum states that nothing ends and that his death will inspire a thousand others and he asks the Master Chief to tell them that he died well. The Master Chief holds Escharum as he dies, surprising the pilot with the respect that the Spartan had shown the old [[Jiralhanae]] given that Escharum was a monster. The Master Chief tells the pilot that at the end, Escharum was just a soldier, hoping he'd done the right thing and questioning his choices. Although the pilot thinks that it's over since the Banished's leader is dead, the Master Chief warns him that there will be consequences and that there always are.{{Ref/Level|Hi|[[House of Recknoning]]}}