Do the banished want to fire the ring?

I know they're called the Banished, they don't like humans and want the Halo ring. Just not the why. But as you say, they fire the ring they die and the tactical pulse we saw in Halo 3 still killed everybody near it. It's not the Death Star and they haven't established otherwise in game.

What does the banished want in Halo?

Upon investigating the surface of the transit, they discover Atriox, a rebel Covenant member who is leading a new group known as the Banished. The group's goal is to control the transit hardware on which they all are currently stationed.

What did the banished want on the ark?

Conflict on the Ark

The Banished sought to control the Ark and to scavenge the wreckage from the battles that took place on it years prior, while the crew of the Spirit of Fire aimed to stop them.

What did the banished want with Zeta Halo?

The Banished went to Zeta Halo because they found something on the Ark that convinced them that there was something buried on this Halo they needed. Master Chief's defeat was intended to humanize him. It's something he's struggling with throughout the game. The game does show Cortana's end after the fact.

What were the banished looking for?

After months of battle with the Spirit of Fire, the Banished were still searching for victory against the UNSC crew. They unintentionally released the Flood, few of which had survived the destruction of High Charity and the faulty firing of the unfinished Installation 08 at the end of the Human-Covenant War.

Atriox's Origin Story (Halo Wars 2)

Why did Cortana turn evil?

For those not in the know, Cortana is well past the age an AI should be, and she now suffers from Rampancy, which has essentially turned her evil. This new Cortana seems based on Dr. Halsey — just like the original — but it's the AI effectively in her infancy.

Why is Cortana in Zeta Halo?

Cortana wanted Zeta Halo, so she was present on it to maximize her chance of securing it. Her conversations with Atriox weren't so much her being trapped in a room as they were her not being willing to abandon the Halo to the Banished.

Did the Weapon name herself Cortana?

In Halo Infinite, the Weapon does not have a name. It was implied that The Weapon wanted to name herself Cortana after asking the Master Chief if it's okay to do so. In the final scene inside the Pelican, after the pilot introduced himself as Fernando Esparza, the pilot asked what to call The Weapon.

Are the banished and Covenant the same?

The Banished are a faction of mercenaries formed primarily from former Covenant fighters. Born from the events of the original trilogy's main conflict, the Banished have united under a new philosophy that opposes the Covenant's religious and racial hierarchy.

Can humans join the banished?

Atriox's Chieftains led divisions of Banished into Jiralhanae colonies and human criminal enterprises to build connections and spread their influence. Atriox was open to recruiting capable assets of any species, and humans have joined the Banished.

Who is the villain in Halo Infinite?

The Harbinger is the overarching antagonist of the Halo franchise's Reclaimer Saga, being the unseen overarching antagonist of Halo 4, Halo 5: Guardians, Halo Wars 2, Halo: Shadows of Reach, and Halo: Divine Wind; before making her first appearance as the main antagonist of Halo Infinite.

Will the flood be in Halo Infinite?

While the terrifying parasite didn't directly appear in the Halo Infinite campaign, players did notice that in the game's second level, Foundation, a Forerunner cylix labelled with a Flood Infection Form symbol could be found in a secret room (thanks, HiddenXperia).

Who killed Cortana Halo Infinite?

Unfortunately, the truth was far more uninteresting than I ever could have imagined. It turns out Cortana is in fact dead, having been locked on Zeta Halo by the Weapon, and cornered by the Banished leader Atriox.

Is Atriox alive in Halo Infinite?

Because Atriox MIA months later when the main action of Halo Infinite picks up, it seems like he might be dead. Halo Infinite waits until the post-credits scene to show us that the bearded Brute is alive and well. He appears deep inside some kind of Forerunner structure.

Did Master Chief try to delete the Weapon?

But before you figure everything out, you go on a mission that culminates with Chief trying to delete the Weapon—who, to reiterate, has been your sidekick for most of the game.

What is Rampancy in Halo?

Rampancy is a terminal state of being for Artificial intelligence constructs, in which the AI "develops a longing for godlike power," as well as utter contempt for its mentally inferior makers.

Is the Arbiter in Halo Infinite?

Unfortunately, Arbiter's role in Halo Infinite is minor, leaving the character to wait for his moment to return to the spotlight. Halo Infinite takes place on Zeta Installation following the destruction of the UNSC Infinity, the ship that served as the primary base for Halo 4 and Halo 5: Guardians.

Did the banished defeat the spirit of fire?

Despite the loss of Professor Anders, Captain Cutter and the rest of the Spirit of Fire resolved to keep the fight up against the Banished.

How did the spirit of fire fight the banished?

With Anders having initiated the Halo ring's deployment sequence, the Spirit of Fire sent forces to the superweapon's surface in order to find the Control Room. However, using one of the Ark's access points, the Banished were able to instantaneously send troops to the ring, slowly overwhelming the UNSC forces there.

How many Spartan 2s are left?

Sixteen Spartan-IIs are known to have survived the Covenant War: John-117, Frederic-104, Kelly-087, Linda-058, Naomi-010, Jai-006, Adriana-111, Michael-120, Leon-011, Robert-025, August-099, Randall-037, Otto-031, Victor-101, Margaret-053, and Roma-143; the last five have since been killed.

Why did Cortana choose Noble 6?

She choose Noble 6 to get to the PoA safely from Halsey's lab. Plus, Noble 6's armor couldn't carrier her like MC's hence he has the data thing attached to his back.

Why did Master Chief go AWOL?

Master Chief Goes AWOL

After learning that Cortana is alive following the events of Halo 4, Master Chief leaves the UNSC (along with three members of his longtime canonical Spartan crew, Blue Team) in order to track her down and rescue her.

Why is Cortana purple?

Bungie said Cortana was purple when she was young, they show her as purple in Halo Reach and Halo CE. Then 343 made Halo CE anniversary and decide to represent her in blue. Then 343 made her purple in Halo Infinite.