Why are the banished stuck on Zeta Halo?
Olivia Hensley
Updated on February 25, 2026
The Banished went to Zeta Halo because they found something on the Ark that convinced them that there was something buried on this Halo they needed. Master Chief's defeat was intended to humanize him. It's something he's struggling with throughout the game. The game does show Cortana's end after the fact.
How did Atriox get on Zeta Halo?
Following the conflict with UNSC forces on the Ark, Atriox left for Reach, where he was reunited with his the rest of the Banished forces in October 2559. Atriox and the Banished then travelled to Zeta Halo, where they defeated UNSC forces in December.Do the banished want to activate Halo?
So I know that Atriox (and Esharum) were helping the Harbinger bring back the 'Endless', but it was noted that the Banished wanted to fire the Halo Ring as well (hence the rebuilding of it). While not all of Atriox's motivations for leaving the covenant were about the prophet's lies, but he DOES know they lied.How did the banished beat the UNSC?
"Scattered, hunted, defeated"UNSC lost because they got taken by surprise and couldn't recover in time to counter and stop the banished forces. Also, Brutes are known for being very strong and brutal warriors.