Atriox (Earth-8756)

Atriox is a cunning jiralhanae warlord and mercenary who leads the Banished, a violent terrorist splinter faction of the Covenant. Originally an expendable warrior for the Covenant, he rebelled upon his intended execution, inspiring others to join him and exile. For the next years, his Banished amassed a large amount of power and resources, mainly after the fall of the Covenant and the end of the First Contact War in 2552. By 2560, Atriox became a symbol of resistance and might for even those who did not join his cause. His biggest conflict came in 2567, as he led his forces to Installation 00 in order to acquire control of one of the most powerful weapons in the galaxy, only to be pitted against the UNSC Spirit of Fire and a catastrophic xenomorph outbreak.