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[[File:H2A Terminals - Working scribe.jpg|thumb|300px|A scribe working on the record of ''The Punished Deeds''.]]
[[File:H2A Terminals - Working scribe.jpg|thumb|300px|A scribe working on the record of ''The Punished Deeds'']]
'''''The Punished Deeds''''',<ref name="wars">'''[[Halo Wars]]''', ''[[Halo Wars Timeline Events|Timeline]]''</ref> also known as the '''''Record of Punished Deeds''''', is a [[Covenant]] historical document. Part of the document was published by a [[San'Shyuum]] [[Unidentified San'Shyuum scribe|scribe]] in [[2552#November|November 2552]] on ''[[High Charity]]''.<ref name="terminal6">'''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]''', ''[[Terminal/Halo 2 Anniversary|Terminal 6]]''</ref> The document regarded the [[history of the Covenant]], as well as its founding species: the San'Shyuum and [[Sangheili]].<ref name="terminal6"/> The number of volumes is unknown, but it has at least three volumes.<ref name="wars"/>
'''''The Punished Deeds''''',<ref name="wars">'''[[Halo Wars]]''', ''[[Halo Wars Timeline Events|Timeline]]''</ref> also known as the '''''Record of Punished Deeds''''', is a [[Covenant]] historical document. Part of the document was published by a [[San'Shyuum]] [[Unidentified San'Shyuum scribe|scribe]] in [[2552#November|November 2552]] on ''[[High Charity]]''.<ref name="terminal6">'''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]''', ''[[Terminal/Halo 2 Anniversary|Terminal 6]]''</ref> The document regarded the [[history of the Covenant]], as well as its founding species: the San'Shyuum and [[Sangheili]].<ref name="terminal6"/> It has at least three volumes.<ref name="wars"/>


==Entries==
==Entries==
''The Punished Deeds'' documented the history of the [[Arbiter]] and its role in early Sangheili history, the [[San'Shyuum-Sangheili War]], and the Covenant.<ref name="terminal6"/> The [[Taming of the Lekgolo]], and how the Arbiter ended the war and helped incorporate the [[Lekgolo]] into the Covenant was also included in the document.<ref name="h2a terminal8">'''Halo 2 Anniversary''', ''[[Terminal/Halo 2 Anniversary|Terminal 8]]''</ref> The [[Unggoy Rebellion]], its quelling by an Arbiter, and the Unggoy's acceptance into the [[Covenant military]] was also documented in the record of ''The Punished Deeds''.<ref>'''Halo 2 Anniversary''', ''[[Terminal/Halo 2 Anniversary|Terminal 10]]''</ref> Finally, the document recorded the career of [[Supreme Commander]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee and his eventual elevation to Arbiter. The scribe included his own opinion that Thel 'Vadamee should not have been given the title of Arbiter due to the threat he poses to the Covenant, following the [[Great Schism]].<ref>'''Halo 2 Anniversary''', ''[[Terminal/Halo 2 Anniversary|Terminal 12]]''</ref>
''The Punished Deeds'' documents the history of the title of [[Arbiter]] and its holders' role in early Sangheili history, spanning from the time before the [[San'Shyuum-Sangheili War]] to the era of the Covenant.<ref name="terminal6"/> The [[Taming of the Lekgolo]], and how the Arbiter ended the war and helped incorporate the [[Lekgolo]] into the Covenant, is also related.<ref name="h2a terminal8">'''Halo 2 Anniversary''', ''[[Terminal/Halo 2 Anniversary|Terminal 8]]''</ref> A later entry describes the [[Unggoy Rebellion]], its quelling by an Arbiter, and the Unggoy's acceptance into the [[Covenant military]].<ref>'''Halo 2 Anniversary''', ''[[Terminal/Halo 2 Anniversary|Terminal 10]]''</ref> Finally, the document records the career of [[Supreme Commander]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee and his eventual elevation to Arbiter. The scribe aforementioned scribe included his own opinion that Thel 'Vadamee should not have been given the title of Arbiter due to the threat he poses to the Covenant following the [[Great Schism]].<ref>'''Halo 2 Anniversary''', ''[[Terminal/Halo 2 Anniversary|Terminal 12]]''</ref>


===''The Punished Deeds, Vol. III''===
===''The Punished Deeds, Vol. III''===
''The Punished Deeds'' notes that [[Ripa 'Moramee]] "has no fear of death". The [[Arbiter]], before entering any Relic, would send in a group of [[Unggoy]] to check for danger. If there was danger, he would make the Unggoy detonate their [[methane]] [[methane tank|tank]]s.<ref name="wars"/> This policy is very interesting, in that it both contradicts 'Moramee's fearless disposition (and the honor of a [[Sangheili]] in general), and that it seems contrary to Covenant procedures for dealing with relics, where any and all unnecessary damage to the item or structure is to be avoided.
Volume III notes that [[Ripa 'Moramee]] "has no fear of death". The Arbiter, before entering any [[Forerunner]] relic, would send in a group of Unggoy to check for danger. If there was danger, he would make the Unggoy detonate their [[methane tank]]s.<ref name="wars"/> It also notes that the [[Prophet of Regret]] used manipulation and blackmail against the High [[Prophet of Restraint]] to gain his position as a [[Hierarch]].<ref name="wars"/>
 
It also notes that the [[Prophet of Regret]] used manipulation and blackmail against the High [[Prophet of Restraint]] to gain his position as a [[High Prophet]].<ref name="wars"/>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==

Revision as of 11:37, March 18, 2015

A scribe working on the record of The Punished Deeds

The Punished Deeds,[1] also known as the Record of Punished Deeds, is a Covenant historical document. Part of the document was published by a San'Shyuum scribe in November 2552 on High Charity.[2] The document regarded the history of the Covenant, as well as its founding species: the San'Shyuum and Sangheili.[2] It has at least three volumes.[1]

Entries

The Punished Deeds documents the history of the title of Arbiter and its holders' role in early Sangheili history, spanning from the time before the San'Shyuum-Sangheili War to the era of the Covenant.[2] The Taming of the Lekgolo, and how the Arbiter ended the war and helped incorporate the Lekgolo into the Covenant, is also related.[3] A later entry describes the Unggoy Rebellion, its quelling by an Arbiter, and the Unggoy's acceptance into the Covenant military.[4] Finally, the document records the career of Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee and his eventual elevation to Arbiter. The scribe aforementioned scribe included his own opinion that Thel 'Vadamee should not have been given the title of Arbiter due to the threat he poses to the Covenant following the Great Schism.[5]

The Punished Deeds, Vol. III

Volume III notes that Ripa 'Moramee "has no fear of death". The Arbiter, before entering any Forerunner relic, would send in a group of Unggoy to check for danger. If there was danger, he would make the Unggoy detonate their methane tanks.[1] It also notes that the Prophet of Regret used manipulation and blackmail against the High Prophet of Restraint to gain his position as a Hierarch.[1]

Trivia

In Halo Wars, the player can see entries into "The Punished Deeds, Vol. III"[1] in the Timeline and Events section from the title screen, after unlocking data and events.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e Halo Wars, Timeline
  2. ^ a b c Halo 2 Anniversary, Terminal 6
  3. ^ Halo 2 Anniversary, Terminal 8
  4. ^ Halo 2 Anniversary, Terminal 10
  5. ^ Halo 2 Anniversary, Terminal 12