Editing The Banished (section)

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[[File:HW2-Banished-02.jpg|thumb|"Apes together, strong." -Atriox after being curbstoped by the UNSC]]

As a mercenary organization, the Banished are essentially a military hierarchy led by Atriox. Their prevailing philosophy is one of ruthless pragmatism, with their operations focusing solely on accruing useful resources for their war machine. They are basically trying to gain control of the Galaxy with force, force, occasional subtlety, and more force. During the Covenant's reign, the Banished conveniently stayed quiet, so that way, 343 could explain how they just started appearing out of nowhere. Killing Covenant was never Atriox's ultimate target, instead only being leveraged as a source of supplies. It is possible that Atriox was planning to stabilize the Brutes on their homeworld Doisac under his leadership. However, it is suspected that Atriox's long-term goals were even more ambitious.

The Banished basically take whatever the Covenant, UNSC and Forerunners left behind, bolt some ugly metal plates over it, paint it red and point them in the direction of their enemies.

Societal conditions within the Banished reflect their harsh values, and most of the organization's members are mercenaries and killers. Due to the Brutes being screwed over by religion in the Covenant, the Banished are pretty much athiest, and their only desire is for battle and power. However, some individuals (namely Decimus) secretly harbor a reverence for the Forerunners.

[[File:HINF JegaRdomnai Concept.jpg|thumb|Even in a faction lead by Brutes, Elites still manage to be prime badasses.]]

Atriox claims he has no animosity towards Humanity, yet he still wiped out a peaceful colony of Human researchers on the Ark, that he probably could have easily incorporated if he reined in his soldiers. Atriox admitted respect for his enemies' tenacity and the fact that they were both survivors to the point that he offered the humans a chance to leave and in return, they would not be hunted down. However, Captain James Cutter refused the offer, because he is a badass.

The Banished have the potential to become something truly memorable, but Halo Infinite will truly prove if they have it in them or not. Regardless, they are infinitely better than Cortana's Skynet Uprising.