Atriox is the powerful Jiralhanae warmaster who leads the Banished, a violent ex-Covenant faction of mercenaries and criminals. He originally fought on behalf of the Covenant, but was banished after thwarting his own execution. A deadly warrior and brilliant military leader, Atriox inspired many others to join him in exile. He has led his followers for over a decade, during which time he amassed a large amount of ordnance and materiel, especially following the collapse of the Covenant 