banished

Led by Brutes baring sharp teeth and wielding gravity hammers, the Banished are one of the Halo universe’s most imposing factions. Introduced in 2017 as the antagonists of Halo Wars 2, they’re a splinter group of ex-Covenant warriors dedicated to clawing out a mercenary criminal empire. And that mission continues in Halo Infinite. A Halo Infinite teaser released in June featured a message from the Banished: “The hour approaches. Our forces occupy the ring. Within hours, it’ll be under our control. Humanity will burn. Their brazen defiance will be all but a memory. No more prophets, no more lies. We…