Outriders

The Outriders was a faction of human migratory refugees active during the Human-Covenant War. Largely made up of Arcadian colonists that survived the glassing of their homeworld, the Outriders' believed that any armed resistance against the Covenant was doomed to fail, and their only chance at survival laid in emigrating far away from the Human Sphere and known space. Unlike many insurgent movements, the Outriders preferred non-violent methods to achieve their goals, usually revolved around the theft of ships, supplies, and war material necessary for their long journey. However, as seen with the Cheriton's Viper Incident, desperation could see them taking up arms to achieve their aims.

Although most of their convoys were stopped by the UNSC and planetary defense forces, at least one major fleet managed to escape into deep space.