The Tragic Tale of the Heretic Leader & his Faction | Their Betrayal, & how he Weaponized the Flood 

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"Ask the Oracle a question" Arbiter: Wha- The heretic leader: so anyway, I started blasting

We should start a GoFundMe for the Heretic Leader to aid his spread of the truth

Ngl I would’ve loved to see the heretic faction again. The arbiter realising the Heretic leader was right and teaming up with him

I like how when Thel tries to convince Tartarus that the Rings were a lie, mirrors the same when 'Refumee attempts to convince Thel that it was all a lie.

Arbiter: "Freeze heretic" Heretic Leader: Arbiter, I would rather die by your hand then let the prophets lead me to slaughter" Arbiter: "who has taught you these lies?" Que oracle singing as he decends......... Arbiter: "an Oracle"

*Have you ever heard the tragedy of Heretic Sesa ‘Refumee The Wise? It’s not a story the Sangheili would tell you.*

Arrived so early that the forerunners are still around

Sesa refumme: ask the Oracle how the prophet lies Thel: do the proph- Sesa: shoots him Arby: the negotiations were short

You've heard of *"Task Failed Successfully"* . But Sesa experienced a *"Tragic Victory"* . By failing to kill Thel, he died believing his efforts to expose the truth were in vain. Little did he know the influence his own words would have once the great schism occured, a war he never got to see.

“ The elites are blind arbiter , but I will help them see”

Instead of turning arbiter to his side instead he just turned into a mustache twirling villain because REASONS

I find it interesting how such a minor character/faction in the game can have some interesting lore behind them

Fun fact: The Heretics were originally going to all be Hunters, making them teaming up with you at the end of the game something of a redemption for Arbiter's character after what he had done, but the idea was quickly scrapped after a big argument where Bungie employees called each other insane for trying to make a level where you only fought hunters.

If we get elites in Infinite's multiplayer I'd love to see the heretic armor be unlockable

If only Sesa Refumee's VA (Voice Actor) was still alive. RIP Miguel Ferrer.

HERESY HERESY HERESY Prophets:We should never tell them Arbiter:AY YO I LEARNED THE TRUTH FLOATING CHAIRS Prophets:Ah shit here we go again

“I’m beginning to think you’re not very smart” “Oh I didn’t mean offense, I meant your entire race” - 343 guilty spark

I do find that seemingly simple line of "the humans would have good cause to shoot us on sight," rather compelling as it shows respect enough for the race to realize just how much they had been wronged by this holy war now revealed as based on a lie thus rendering it all honorless and ignoble as wells as also implies an almost longing to somehow aid the humans in reparation were it only possible.

God dang, Sesa Refume was really a cool elite, I love his role in Halo 2 and the heretic armor in general is just awesome

I really wish he didn't shoot as he looked awesome and probably could've been a dope ally, I think he'd maybe even be the Sangheili version of Sgt Johnson.

Teh Spearhead said in a livestream that he likes your cooking.

Sesa is a true hero. I always feel guilty killing him when a replay Halo 2, what a character

Sesa: ask the Oracle any question! Arbiter: D- Sesa: Peace was never an option

I would love to know more about past heretics in the halo universe

HIDDENXPERIA: A tale, that’s about to turn into a nightmare... Me: So I suppose you could say that we’re ‘Awakening the Nightmare’?

Two ODST related questions: 1. Did the ODSTs you play as in Halo 3 ODST (Alpha Team) know about the Flood's existence by the time that game took place? 2. When you're playing as an ODST, your hand flashes and sparks when you get hit as if you have energy shields, but ODSTs were not issued with them. Why is this? Could it be a design oversight?

I honestly loved the heretic leader even before! It’s one of my favorite missions and my most person iconic halo 2 mission. I even went out of my way to get the new arbiter and sesa’Refumee mega bloks figures for nostalgia! Maybe in halo infinite they will bring back the heretic banshee

1:14 So basically unleash that Gravemind you've got in a time lock at your house.

I want a mod that changes literally nothing about halo 2 and 3 except the voice of the gravemind being turned into Xperia’s

I really hope that the flood returns in halo infinite

He got cool elite sunglasses

“Unfortunate. His edification was most enjoyable”

It’s gonna be weird seeing more Infinite videos/news potentially starting next week!

"Our Prophets are false! Open your eyes, my brothers! They would use the faith of our forefathers to bring ruin to us all!"

Its interesting how a lot of Ironic situations in halos lore actually lead to a better out come in the galaxy. The Swords of Sanghelios were created to challenge the arbiters rule to keep him in check to prevent him from having absolute power. Yet Thel Vadam the current arbiter is the leader of the current swords of Sanghelios but is the fit arbiter to lead it because he is no longer blind to the reality of halo and the galaxy. Also by fighting along humanity he has realized that their is more to honour than dying in battle or an over whelming victory. That honour is fighting for a good cause, to protect your fellow soldier and to carry on the legacy and memory of your brothers in arms. That it took a heretic to start the seeds of truth and to challenge the profits lies. Yet it was the Gravemind the ultimate evil that wanted to consume the entire galaxy of all life that was one that ultimately convinced Thel. I mean Chief and Guilty spark did help to extent as well. But the Gravemind was ultimate factor in breaking his faith. Which is also ironic because the gravemind is the master of manipulation,lies and betrayals. The Gravemind is even worse at spreading lies than the profits I wouldn't be surprised if the gravemind some how clouded the prophets judgement to not like they weren't crazy enough on their own but he could have ramped up their madness lol. I know this is a sad story but I just find it funny how Irony is the key player in driving the halo narrative and lore down the current path it is headed. And for the most I think its for the better. I just don't think the mantle of responsibility is just for humanity alone. I think Thel and the swords have a role at least although probably more indirectly because by taking on re emerging covenant sub factions hes preventing them activating the Halo Arrays or getting access to fore runner weapons caches or other relics of war. Now I am not saying that every covenant splinter faction would want to carry out the prophet of truths legacy or for their own conquest. But Jul Madma and his storm covenant were at least an example of an insurgency that posed a decent enough threat to be taken seriously by the UNSC. While being a major threat to Thels Rule of Sangheilos and his united clans he had worked so hard to convince to join his cause and strengthen the post war alliance with humanity. But I am aware that alliance has some tension. Officially with the UNSC and some of its high ranking commanders they have come to terms with the Sangheli and trust that they can depend on each other once shit hits the fan again. But I can understand Thel and his people mistrust of ONI at least and its safe to say that even members with in the UNSC don't trust what ONI's up to. But ONI has alot of power and influence to silence those who call them out on their shady deeds.

I just realized how similar the Covenant and the Imperium of Man are edit: I now want a halo fan-game that is Counter Strike, but one side are heretics and the other are covie specops.

"Why do keep calling it a 'temple?' My installation was a weapon, a weapon we need very, very badly..." 10:34 "Mind your tongue, Oracle!"

this video has been a long time coming, sesa was such a deep character, but bungie wanted a boss fight that can be cheesed with needlers

After learning of the truth of the Heretic leader, in Truth I felt bad about killing him on future playthroughs. Such a tragic end to a victim of his own unfortunate lies told to him

The Swords should build statue to honor Refumee.

You know those “which character are you?” Quizzes You should make a “which elite rank are you?” Personality quiz

I can't stop thinking about what woulda happened if they actually believed Sesa and joined forces with him at that time. I just discovered your channel last week and I'm loving the content you put out. Thank you

I realized from your video a small dialogue connection between Halo 2 and 3. The followers of the Heretic Leader said that "his truth must not be silenced". Arbiter silenced Truth's "truth", remember? "And for that, you must be silenced." Pretty neat, nice video!

Thanks for that video, I can relate to sesa a bit more than most because I had previously been in a cult for a few years. I’m atheist now but as a halo fan it’s cool to see the game mirror my own life in a way

I like to think that if the unsc would of tried to contact the heretic faction and attempt to extract them from the gas mine if they were there long enough

I like how at first Arbiter didn't reason with the heretic later than at the end of halo 2 arbiter realized the truth and tried to tell tartarus.

Simply amazing work here my friend. This channel continues to surprise me each and every time I watch it.

I still don’t understand how these guys talked and ate with those respirators jammed in their mouths.

I always feel awful when I am killing him

I think he immediately opened fire because of well, the station was in free fall, but even if he did get to the seraph in reality he knew death was outside considering the fleet on standby above them, and like he said he would rather die by his hands so he decided to go through with that.

HiddenXperia you never cease to amaze with how compelling you deliver these parts of the Halo lore that never knew the whole story behind even after playing Halo CE through Halo Guardians. Thank you for making the awesome content you do and I hope you continue to make many more in the future

have you heard the tragedy of Sesa 'Refume the awoken? I didn't think so its not one the profits would tell you.

Just a touch on the sponsor, i bought a pair myself and they're legit. When I'm cutting grass i can barely hear my lawnmower at HALF volume. Full volume is just pure noise cancelation.

It would be cool if in infinite we see a memorial to Sasa in one of the arbiters ship

The narration along side this information make me love even more the game and the Lore.

It always bothered me playing as arbiter for the first time killing all the heretics only to realize they were the good guys and then the arbiter doing the same exact thing as the heretics In the final level

Ah yes the iconic jet-pack elite

Love a deep doce into the lore, it's why you're the best at this job!

It’s mad growing up I was a massive halo fan and I’m 19 now and I thought I knew everything about halo this guy has opened my eyes and increased my knowledge of halo lore ! Keep providing us knowledge hiddenXperia !

No one: Literally no one: Hidden Xperia *vibes to "Devils, Monsters"*

Greatest lore in halo history

Thank you so much for this my dude! 💚

I think you are my favorite RU-vidr of all time... like I legit get excited when you put out a new video. keep it up dude!

The heretic leader is cool and all but his boss fight on legendary made me want to activate the rings

44 seconds after upload lmao

thank you for continuing your uploads during the current outbreak love ya :)

These videos are incredible going into so much detail about the Halo story. I just wish they would focus more on narrative in future Halo games with the incredible lore out there.

If only that heretic dude would've just kept talking instead of blasting...

Before I learned the story of Halo 2. I always thought that The Heretic was an Arbiter that betrayed the Covenant! I was a stupid child. Halo 2 came out before I was born! I was 2 when Halo 3 came out and I remember watching Halo 4 multiplayer on RU-vid when I was 7 or 8.

That Raycon ad hit me so smoothly and so swiftly, I double taked, laughed, and didn't skip, that was flawless

Yay! A new video! Your material really helps me pass the time right now :D

If elites become playable again, I'd love to bre able to wear their armor, also, playable elites needs to return.

Hidden, we need your opinion on some of these Infinite “leaks” and whether you think they’re legit or not!

Thanks for posting this. This was great.

Hey man, I just wanted to say I liked your ad placement. You clearly put effort into it, and I think you did an outstanding job :)

He is way better than Jul Madama

Hey

Appreciate the content during Quarantine !!!

The transmission into that raycon segment was smooth as hell.

Sponsor transition was flawless. Clever

Quality content as usual man

It's amazing to me how much story and lore went over my head as a kid when I first played these games. Majority of the time I had no idea what was happening, but it was fun.

The music that played during the aerial portion of the mission was awesome.

I absolutely love your content man. Stay safe, and have a wonderful day.

okay ngl, i got so lost into the vid that i believed the elites used raycon for a good moment before going "hold on wait-"

Ok, that Segway into the sponsor was next level.

Another great video hiddenXperia and also I always sympathized for the Heretic leader

See this is why I love Halo the lore is scary but also really cool I've loved this game since I was 4 and seeing u make lore videos of this game makes me happy to know that people still love Halo and it's lore thank you for making this video can't wait to see the next Halo lore video

A very extremely great video as always HiddenXperia.

That transition into the raycon ad was smooth af

And stating that jackals were on the station makes me wonder: where were they during the arbiter and the oracle

This is a vid I was waiting for... Thanks.

Nice plug, smooth

Now this was nice I've been waiting for this

Sometimes I don’t have time to watch videos but I always log on to leave a like for my boy

thank u for this video, the heretic leader is one of my favorite characters

Cool we're covering the Heretics again! Those guys were awesome. On an off topic note, Xperia, I'm surprised you haven't yet covered the very aggravating new toy release of a Gungnir Spartan with an SMG for Infinite and a Brute warrior holding what looks like either a carbine or some sort of grenade launcher.

God this made me so happy. I didn't know that he had a brother, but I'm glad he continues the fight in his stead. I always found Sesa Refumee's death tragic.

The transition to the Raycon sponsorship was pure perfection!