halo enemies

ENEMIES

 

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In the extensive annals of Halo history, the Covenant and its various splinter factions stand as the central antagonists. Yet, spanning over 100,000 years, the Halo universe has witnessed a plethora of threats to humanity and the protagonist. Many of these adversaries have played dual roles, alternating between being both the villain and the hero within the expansive Halo media library. However, there exists one exception to this complex interplay—the Flood. This insidious parasite has consistently remained an unrelenting enemy, opposing every faction and species in the galaxy and beyond without exception.

covenant The Covenant

Undoubtedly, the Covenant stands as the most renowned adversary faction humanity has ever faced. During the majority of the 2500s, this formidable alliance birthed some of the most merciless and malevolent villains to ever confront humanity. Across the entire duration of the Human-Covenant War, the toll was staggering, with over a billion human lives tragically lost due to the Covenant and their formidable leaders.

covenant Covenant Remnants

In the wake of the Human-Covenant War's conclusion and the subsequent disintegration of the Covenant empire, a tumultuous power struggle unfolded among various factions, each eager to seize control within the resultant power vacuum. While numerous factions experienced fleeting moments of ascendancy and subsequent decline during the ensuing decade, a select few managed to attain substantial power and influence. Among these, the Banished emerged as a notable force, carving their path to prominence.

created Artificial Intelligences

Much like the Forerunners of old, humanity leans heavily on the contributions of artificial intelligences to handle the majority of their daily tasks. However, akin to the Forerunners, this dependency can swiftly transform into a vulnerability. While AIs played a pivotal role in the rapid advancement of both civilizations, they also stood at the center of their most challenging moments.

flood The Flood

Descendants of the remnants of the Precursors after their demise at the hands of the Forerunners, the Flood stands as a persistent scourge upon the galaxy, seemingly impossible to eradicate entirely. Despite the Forerunners' advanced technology, the Flood brought about the downfall of their civilization, and humanity has faced considerable challenges in containing even the smallest of Flood outbreaks.

forerunner The Forerunners

Even though the Forerunners stood millions of years ahead of humanity in terms of advancement, they were not exempt from conflicts. In fact, their disputes often held far greater consequences than any encountered by humanity. Whether it was a clash with humanity, exemplified by figures like the Ur-Didact, or internal strife among Forerunner leaders, such as the Didact and the Master Builder, the Forerunners were responsible for generating significant turmoil within the Milky Way Galaxy.