Ossoona was a Covenant Sangheili title and rank granted to certain individuals within Fleet Security. Unlike most other Covenant rankings, "Ossoona" was a temporary rank bestowed by the Prophets upon specially selected Sangheili warriors. Ossoona's are roughly equivalent to expendable spies or assassins, sent on high-risk missions of critical importance. The term "Ossoona" translates to "Eye of the Prophet" in the Covenant language.


It's been a few years since I made any- well, 'new' Halo characters. So instead of drawing the usual suspects, here's a concept I conceived some 2-3 years back but never really got around to drawing properly.


Dena 'Vroltamee, a Sangheili Assassin bred, conditioned and physically/cybernetically augmented by the San'shyuum (Covenant Prophets) post-Schism, acting as their agent in a number of infiltration and assassination missions before her eventual rebellion and escape from their control.

Coincidentally one of the more recent novels, Shadow of Intent featured a simmillar concept in the form of the Prelate Tem 'Bhetek, but really that just motivated me to get this character drawn. Gave me the impression that I was onto something with this idea, and perhaps fleshing it out a little more was worth doing.


The Cryptum-Inspired Facial markings were inspired by Yboony's makeup work which I couldn't help but pay homage to in this design. I wanted the "fanatic zealotry of the Forerunners" vibe to come across in some way, and the iconography of the Didact just felt like a perfect fit.


Variants:
With Helmet
Without Armour


Legal Blarg:
-Sangheili/Halo & Related terms & designs © 343i
-Facial Design by Yboony
-Art by; who else?